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Safety and feasibility of “Pant-Shaped” anastomosis in laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy: Study of 210 cases at a single center
Authors: Wang Bing , Wu Zehui , Liu Gang , Liu Ben , Yang Wanchao , Yang Chao , Shi Lianghui 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Advancements in laparoscopic technology have popularized laparoscopic total gastrectomy over traditional open surgery, yet postoperative complications like anastomotic leakage and stenosis persist, particularly in esophagojejunostomy. To address this, since 2017, the authors have introduced the “Pant-Shaped” esophagojejunostomy as an improvement over the classic Roux-en-Y method, especially beneficial for patients with small intestinal diameters or those with gastric body cancer or Siewert III. OBJECTIVE: To assess the viability and safety of employing ‘Pant-Shaped’ anastomosis following laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy. METHODS: A method of descriptive case study was used. In our department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, records of 210 patients who underwent laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy for gastric body cancer or adenocarcinoma at the junction of esophagus and jejunum with “Pant-Shaped” anastomosis between January 2017 and December 2022 were examined. Clinicopathological features and postoperative conditions were also examined and assessed. RESULTS: The mean age of the 164 male and 46 female research participants was 69.2 [Formula: see text] 8.3 years. There was a mean estimated blood loss of 63.4 [Formula: see text] 29.7 ml, an anastomosis time of 25.9 [Formula: see text] 3.0 minutes, an operation time of 208.2 [Formula: see text] 40.4 minutes, and a postoperative hospital stay of 12.2 [Formula: see text] 8.0 days. Nine patients (4.3%) experienced postoperative problems (Clavien-Dindo [Formula: see text] grade II), including two episodes of anastomotic leakage that were resolved with irrigation and drainage, anti-infection therapy, and nutritional assistance. After an unforeseen reoperation, two cases of duodenal stump leaking were resolved. Anastamotic hemorrhage was treated with hemostasis and blood transfusion, and the patient made a full recovery. Due to a Peterson’s hernia, one patient required emergent open surgery. three months subsequent to LATG. CONCLUSIONS: The “Pant-Shaped” anastomosis method after laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy is simple, easy to promote, and has fewer complications. It is a safe and feasible modified method for esophagojejunostomy, especially suitable for patients with poor intestinal dilation and contraction ability and small jejunal diameter.
Effects of Bushen Huoxue on integrin β3 and integrin β5 in the placental tissue of mice with repeated implantation failure caused by phospholipid antibodies
Authors: Han Yongmei , Liu Xinyu , Meng Xinwan 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Kidney-Tonifying and Blood-Activating Formula on combating the downregulation of integrin [Formula: see text]3 and integrin [Formula: see text]5 in mouse placental tissue induced by phospholipid antibodies. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formulations on combating the downregulation of integrin [Formula: see text]3 and integrin [Formula: see text]5 in mouse placental tissue induced by phospholipid antibodies. METHODS: Mice in the phospholipid antibody group and phospholipid antibody [Formula: see text] kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formula group underwent repeated implantation experiments, and the expression of integrin [Formula: see text]3 and integrin [Formula: see text]5 in placental tissue was observed. The effects of the kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formula on mouse placental tissue were evaluated through biochemical index tests, histopathological observations, and immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS: After intervention with the kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formula, the expression of integrin [Formula: see text]3 and integrin [Formula: see text]5 in placental tissue was notably upregulated, and placental structure was restored. Kidney-Tonifying and Blood-Activating Formula significantly improved abnormal biochemical indices and exerted a remarkable protective effect on placental tissue pathology. CONCLUSION: The kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formula effectively counteracted the downregulation of integrin [Formula: see text]3 and integrin [Formula: see text]5 in mouse placental tissue induced by phospholipid antibodies and alleviated placental tissue pathology through structural improvement and protection. Therefore, kidney-tonifying and blood-activating formulas may serve as potential therapeutic agents for recurrent implantation failure, offering new insights and approaches for clinical treatment.
Prevalence, genetic characteristics and economic losses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMD) in global and Bangladesh context: A Review
Authors: Ali Md Zulfekar , Dewan Dolly , Khan Md Mizanur Rahman , Meher Mirza Mienur 
Published: September 2024

Foot and Mouth disease virus (FMD) is a transboundary animal disease (TAD) affecting global cloven-hooved wild and domesticated animals. It is recognized as a significant economic infectious disease in the livestock business. Domesticated animals such as goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, and buffalo are vulnerable hosts for FMD. This RNA virus is classified as a member of the Aphthovirus genus in the Picornaviridae family. It encompasses around 60 subtypes and is divided into seven serotypes: C, O, A, SAT1, SAT2, SAT3, and Asia1. There is no cross-protection across different serotypes, and occasionally, the effectiveness of vaccination may be restricted, even when targeting the same serotype. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and classify the viruses currently in circulation, mainly when vaccination is employed for disease management. Hence, it is necessary to administer multivalent vaccines with genetically matching vaccines in circulation to ensure adequate protection through immunization. Bangladesh has a high cattle population, and FMD leads to significant economic losses for farmers. Serotypes A, O, and Asia 1 are circulating in Bangladesh. The most common serotype is O, although Bangladesh has reported multiple serotype infections. Strategic vaccination, immunity screening, and outbreak surveillance are being examined for FMD management in Bangladesh. This review analyses FMD epidemiology, genetics, diagnostics, economic impacts, and prevention-control efforts worldwide, emphasizing Bangladesh. Finally, the study recommends FMD management advice for endemic settings.
A new approach to video summary generation
Authors: Zainab Shaker Matar Al-Husseini  , Sahar R. Abdul Kadeem  , Ali H. Naser  
Published: September 2024

This paper describes a video summary approach for an actual video file that provides a rapid way to assess its information. This is a difficult task to identify relevant or informative sections. When the original video demands knowledge of its content, we build a video summary via extracting in-depth characteristics of each original video. Video summarization deals with the generation of a condensed version of the original video by including meaningful frames or segments while eliminating redundant information provides a concise and accurate representation of the original video clips by providing the most representative summary with increased interest through the application of a matching function between the current and prior frames.
The primary goal of this work is to give a strategy for recording video clips using security cameras and converting them into a short video to provide a clear analysis of the video by reducing excess and extracting the key video contents into the real video. In a lengthy video clip, viewers may not have enough time to see the full thing. The viewer may be interested in seeing a specific topic under the label "Important". It may be composed of pieces that may be shared on social media and communicate the semantics of long videos, particularly video snippets that must be submitted to Internet. To browse, will be needed a network with adequate bandwidth. That is, non-affiliated video streaming, indexing, and retrieval of video content makes it valuable to viewers.
Assessment of the vitamin D level and demographic characteristics of children suffering from β-thalassemia in Thi-Qar province
Authors: Rafal Kadhim Shahad  , Baida Rihan Ali  
Published: September 2024

Beta thalassemia is a genetic disorder inherited by autosomal recessive inheritance, is present all over the world . Lifelong transfusions are necessary for people with beta-thalassemia, which can result in an iron buildup in the skin, liver, and kidneys that reduces the production of vitamin D. This study aims to evaluate vitamin D levels, blood groups, and demographic characteristics in beta-thalassemia patients. The current study was conducted at the thalassemia center and hereditary blood disease in Thi-Qar Province with eighty-eight blood samples collected from individuals. It was divided into three groups according to age range, the first group (2-6), the second group (7- 11), and the third group (12- 15). In the current study, there was a significant decrease in Vit-D3 levels among thalassemia patients compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.05) . As for age between the patients group and the control group, the highest proportion of patients in the third age group. As for gender, the results of the study found a non-significant difference at the (P ≤ 0.05 ) level between the patients group and the control group. The most common blood group in thalassemia was O followed by blood groups A, B, and AB. It also shows that the majority of the population was positive Rh.
القيادة الإدارية وعلاقتها بإدارة البيئة المدرسية لمديري المدارس الثانوية بمحافظة القادسية
Authors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Haider Mohammed Musleh  
Published: September 2024

ان إدارة البيئة المدرسية هي اعمال من اختصاص مدير المدرسة ولا يستطيع مدير المدرسة من إدارة البيئة المدرسية مالم يكن قائدا إداريا قادر على إدارة المدرسة بشكل كامل وتوظيف القوانين والقرارات الإدارية في صالح المدرسة ، بالإضافة للدور القيادي وهو الدور الأبرز اذ ان اهم اهداف المدرسة هو تربية الافراد وخاصتا في هذه المرحلة الحرجة للطلاب من خلال توفير الكوادر والمستلزمات والمختبرات بالإضافة للكوادر القادرة على النهوض بالواقع التربوي في المحافظة.
في ضوء ذلك سعى الباحثان الى تعريف العلاقة بين القيادة الإدارية من جهة وبين إدارة البيئة المدرسية لدى مدراء المدارس الثانوية في محافظة القادسية من جهة أخرى من وجهة نظر المدرسين باستخدام المنهج الوصفي ألارتباطي ، وقام الباحثان بأعداد مقاييس القيادة الإدارية و إدارة البيئة المدرسية، كما تحقق الباحثان من صدق وثبات المقاييس وتحليل فقراتها احصائيا على وعينة الاعداد والتي بلغت (65) مدرس ومدرسة من العاملين في المدارس الثانوية لمحافظة القادسية، وبعد استكمال اعداد أدوات البحث تم التطبيق النهائي على عينة البحث التطبيقية البالغة (45) مدرس ومدرسة اختيروا بالطريقة العمدية، وقد توصلت الى نتائج ابرزها وجود علاقة ذات دلالة معنوية بين القيادة الإدارية وإدارة البيئة المدرسية للمدراس الثانوية من وجهة نظر المدرسين في محافظة القادسية.
Perancangan Perbaikan Kualitas Biji Kopi Di UMKM Lestari Kopi
Authors: Saputra Aditya , Chandrahadinata Doddy 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian bertujuan mengidentifikasi permasalahan kecacatan produk, Berdasarkan informasi dari pemilik Lestari Kopi bahwasanya terjadi kecacatan biji kopi yang disebabkan oleh mesin contonya biji kopi pecah, Metode pengolahan data menggukanakan Six Sigma dengan tahapan DMAIC, pada tahap Define mengumpulan data produksi dan data cacat periode sebelumnya dan dibuatkan CTQ, pada tahap Measure melakukan perhitungan untuk membuat diagram pareto, DPMO yang hasilna di konvesikan ke tabel sigma dan dibuat bagan C chart. Pada tahap analyze dilakukan dengan metode FMEA yang hasil dari RPN tertinggi dijadikan prioritas perbaikan. Pada tahap Improve menggunakan konsep Lima W Satu H (5W +1H) untuk penetapan tindakan perbaikan yang akan dilakukan yang menghasilkan pergantian mata penggiling .dan tahapan control melakukan implementasi hasil dari tindakan perbaikan yang hasil dari tersebut tingkat kecacatan produk kopi menurun dengan presentase kecacatan 6% yang sebelumnya di angka 14% , maka dari itu dibuatkan SOP untuk menjamin setiap pekerjaan menjalankan aktivitas dengan tepat, cepat dan terhindar dari kesalahan.
Improving dual cover crop mixtures to increase shoot biomass production and weed suppression potential
Authors: Groß Jonas , Kümmerer Robin , Heuermann Diana , Gentsch Norman , Schweneker Dörte , Feuerstein Ulf , Guggenberger Georg , von Wirén Nicolaus , Bauer Bernhard 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionCover crop services depend on biomass production and species composition of the cover crop stand. In this study, we investigated the interactions in shoot biomass of dual cover crop mixtures and their competitiveness to suppress weeds before winter under different growing conditions.MethodsA field experiment was performed on sandy loam soil in Triesdorf, Germany, for two consecutive years. The cover crop species white mustard (Sinapis alba L.), oil radish (Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis L.), phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia J.), Egyptian clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.), common vetch (Vicia sativa L.), field pea (Pisum sativum L.), and field bean (Vicia faba L.) were grown in pure stands or dual mixtures. Cover crops were sown in August, and shoot biomass was harvested at the end of the vegetation period. Cover crop shoot biomass was dried, and the share of each species and the sown test weed (Brassica napus L.) were determined.ResultsThe share of shoot biomass of a cover crop species in dual-species mixtures was closely related to its shoot biomass in its pure stand. In both years, mustard and phacelia showed similar interactions in shoot biomass production when growing with a second species. Regarding competitiveness against weeds, cruciferous species outperformed other cover crop species and could suppress weeds even if they were mixed with a less competitive partner. Weed suppression of mixtures with phacelia depended on the second component in the mixture and was more effective in a dry season. Legume species, especially Egyptian clover and common vetch could not suppress weeds in a pure stand.DiscussionOur results show that species with high weed suppression potential as single stands retain this ability in dual cover crop mixtures, regardless of the suppression potential of the second species that completes the mixture.
Research on design and control methods of a lightweight upper limb joint isokinetic rehabilitation training equipment
Authors: Zhou Zhou , Wan Yuzhu , Su Yingbing , Li Yunwei , Hu Bingshan , Yu Hongliu 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionIsokinetic exercise can improve joint muscle strength and stability, making it suitable for early rehabilitation of stroke patients. However, traditional isokinetic equipment is bulky and costly, and cannot effectively avoid external environmental interference.MethodsThis paper designed a lightweight upper limb joint isokinetic rehabilitation training equipment, with a control system that includes a speed planning strategy and speed control with disturbance rejection. Based on the established human-machine kinematic closed-loop model between the equipment and the user, a dynamic evaluation method of torque at the joint level was proposed.ResultsTo validate the effectiveness of the equipment, experiments were conducted by manually applying random disturbances to the equipment operated at an isokinetic speed. The results showed that the root mean square error between the observed torque curve of the second-order linear extended state observer used in this paper and the actual disturbance curve was 0.52, and the maximum speed tracking error of the speed control algorithm was 1.27%. In fast and slow sinusoidal speed curve tracking experiments, the root mean square errors of the speed tracking results for this algorithm were 9.65 and 5.27, respectively, while the tracking errors for the PID speed control algorithm under the same environment were 19.94 and 12.11.DiscussionThe research results indicate that compared with traditional PID control method, the proposed control strategy demonstrates superior performance in achieving isokinetic control and suppressing external disturbances, thereby exhibiting significant potential in promoting upper limb rehabilitation among patients.
Effects of platelet-rich fibrin on human endometrial stromal cells behavior in comparison to platelet-rich plasma
Authors: Yuan Guanghui , Li Duan , Du Xin , Liu Yingxue , Wang Xiaoxiao , Hao Cuifang 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionIntrauterine transfusion of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a new treatment for thin endometrium (TE) in recent years, but its low efficacy due to rapid release of growth factors limits its clinical use. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) starts the coagulation cascade reaction immediately after the blood comes into contact with the test tube. The natural coagulation process results in stable platelet activation and the slow release of growth factors.MethodsIn our study, primary human endometrial stromal cells (hESCs) were extracted from endometrial tissue. PRP and PRF were prepared from the patient cubital vein blood. Stromal cells were cultured in conditioned medium supplemented with PRP and PRF. Differences in cell behavior were observed by cell proliferation test and cell migration test. The relative expression levels of apoptotic Bax and antiapoptotic Bcl-2 genes were measured by qRT-PCR. The release of growth factors from PRP and PRF was detected by ELISA.ResultsWe found that both PRP and PRF inhibited apoptosis of hESCs, which favored cell proliferation and migration. In addition, PRF releases growth factors for a longer period of time compared to PRP.DiscussionPRF offer a more sustained therapeutic effect compared to PRP, which provides a new idea for endometrial regeneration and repair.
Determinants of small-scale irrigation adoption in drought-prone areas of northcentral Ethiopia in the context of climate change
Authors: Asfaw Eshetu Amogne , Mekonen Abebe Arega 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionOne feasible way to prepare for the adverse effects of climate change in rainfed-dependent livelihood zones is through irrigation. This study examines small-scale irrigation practices and their determinants.MethodsUsing structured survey questionnaires, interviews, and field observations, we used a cross-sectional survey design to collect data from 380 randomly selected households. The data analysis involved percentages, problem confrontation index, Chi-square test, independent samples t-test, and binary logistic regression model.ResultsThe findings revealed that river/stream diversion (40%), using nearby springs (19%), and hand-dug walls (18%) were the predominant types of irrigation. At the same time, water scarcity (PCI = 743), land shortage (PCI = 345), and labor (PCI = 212) were the main impediments to irrigation practices. The binary logistic regression model revealed educational status (OR = 1.239, p &lt; 0.05), headship type (OR = 0.246, p &lt; 0.05), age (OR = 0.943, p &lt; 0.05), relative agroecological location (OR = 7.605; 13.929, p &lt; 0.05), family size (OR = 1.936, p &lt; 0.05), land size (OR = 8.609, p &lt; 0.05), responsibility (OR = 2.069, p &lt; 0.05), and crop failure (OR = 0.389, p &lt; 0.05) as factors affecting the adoption of small-scale irrigation.DiscussionWe recommend offering financial assistance to farmers with limited resources to acquire and install labor- and water-saving irrigation systems. Training and extension services on operating and maintaining small-scale irrigation technologies should be provided. Timely information sharing is also necessary to increase the use of irrigation on a small scale as a feasible adaptation to climate change.
Effectiveness analysis of deceleration capacity and traditional heart rate variability in diagnosing vasovagal syncope
Authors: Guo Yongzhe , Lin Tao , Lin Nanyu , Lin Huizhong 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundVasovagal syncope (VVS) is a prevalent medical condition with a lack of efficient methods for its detection.AimThis study aimed to explore an objective clinical indicator in diagnosing VVS.MethodsThe retrospective analysis involved clinical data of 243 syncope patients from 1 June 2020 to 31 July 2023. Among them, 108 patients had a negative result in the tilt test (TTT), while the remaining 135 patients had a positive result in the TTT. Relevant statistical methods were utilized to examine the correlation between VVS and different indicators of heart rate variability.ResultsAfter screening, 354 patients being considered for VVS were evaluated, resulting in a final sample size of 243. Sex, age, deceleration capacity (DC), and standard deviation of all normal-to-normal intervals (SDNNs) were the variables that showed statistical significance between the TTT(−) group and the TTT(+) group. Independent risk factors identified by multivariate logistic regression were DC [odds ratio (OR) 1.710, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.388–2.106, P &lt; 0.001] and SDNN (OR 1.033, 95% CI 1.018–1.049, P &lt; 0.001). Comparing the groups, receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed a notable distinction in both DC and SDNN [the respective areas under the curve were 0.789 (95% CI 0.730–0.848) and 0.702 (95% CI 0.637–0.767); the cutoff values were 7.15 and 131.42; P &lt; 0.001, respectively].ConclusionIn summary, DC can function as an impartial and easily accessible clinical marker for differentiating VVS. A value exceeding 7.15 ms might suggest a higher likelihood of syncope.
Coil-assisted ethanol embolization of traumatic arteriovenous fistulas: a 10-year retrospective study
Authors: Shen Yuchen , Han Qianyun , Wang Deming , Su Lixin , Wen Mingzhe , Fan Xindong , Yang Xitao 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ethanol embolization in treating traumatic arteriovenous fistulas (TAVFs).Materials and methodsFrom March 2012 to April 2020, 42 consecutive patients (29.9 ± 15.1 years, range: 3–68 years) with peripheral TAVFs underwent ethanol embolization. All patients underwent clinical and imaging follow-ups (40.0 ± 25.9 months, range: 3–90 months). The mean time to onset of symptoms after trauma was 5.4 ± 5.9 months (range: 0.5–30 months). Among the patients, 27 (64.3%) reported that the TAVFs occurred after blunt trauma, 10 (23.8%) presented after penetrating trauma (with 4 patients involving penetration by infusion indwelling needles), and 3 (7.1%) had a history of surgery. Treatment effects, devascularization rates, and complications were evaluated at follow-ups conducted at 1–3 month intervals.ResultsSeventy-one embolization procedures were performed, with a mean of 1.6 ± 0.7 procedures per patient. Thirty-four patients received coil-assisted ethanol embolization. Absolute ethanol was used in all procedures, with an average volume of 7.1 ± 4.2 ml per procedure (range: 1–18 ml); 28 patients (28/42, 66.7%) received coil embolization in 36 procedures (36/71, 50.7%). Upon re-examination, 39 patients (92.9%) achieved 100% devascularization; of these, 29 patients (74.4%) with Schobinger stage II TAVFs improved to stage I or became asymptomatic. Overall, 30 cases (66.7%) achieved a complete response, while the other 12 cases (33.3%) showed a partial response. In addition, no major complications were observed postoperatively, apart from minor complications.ConclusionsCoil-assisted ethanol embolization can effectively manage TAVFs with an acceptable risk of mild complications.