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Effect of CLX training adjunct to PNF and conventional physiotherapy on pain and balance in patients with chronic lower back pain: A randomised clinical trial protocol
Authors: Tikhile Priya , Patil Deepali 
Published: September 2024

Lower back pain that has lasted longer than 12 weeks is referred to as chronic lower back pain (CLBP). Lumbar extensor deterioration is a typical characteristic of CLBP. Muscular degeneration could impact proprioception along with reducing strength and endurance, which would further exacerbate concerns about balance. Along with force-matching ability, lower back muscles working together is frequently compromised in CLBP patients. The prime goals of bodily workout in administration of long-lasting lower back ache are advance muscular strength and flexibility, to re-establish injured tissues and to contribute easy engaging in daily tasks. Proprioceptive sense is reduced in CLBP patients due to mechanical alterations in their musculature. Hence, in order to develop an efficient management plan, it is crucial for patients and physiotherapists to understand the alterations that result from the shift in trunk muscular endurance in people with CLBP and how they impact the functional level. Outlined here is a proposed study aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of consecutive loop TheraBand (CLX) adjunct to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and conventional physiotherapy exercises on subjects with CLBP in a two-arm parallel superiority randomized clinical trial in reducing pain and enhancing balance. The participants will be split into two groups for equal allocation, after which the intervention CLX adjunct to PNF will be provided to one group and conventional physiotherapy exercises will be provided for another group for six weeks, a total of six days a week, for 50 minutes per day. After six weeks of intervention, the results will be assessed for pain and balance. The implementation of this physiotherapy technique in treatment could occur if the study’s hypothesis is successful in CLBP. Additionally, it will aid in lowering the incapacity in activities of daily living in those recovering from lower back pain. CTRI registration number: CTRI/2023/05/052851
Tropical cryptography III: Digital signatures
Authors: Chen Jiale , Grigoriev Dima , Shpilrain Vladimir 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe use tropical algebras as platforms for a very efficient digital signature protocol. Security relies on computational hardness of factoring one-variable tropical polynomials; this problem is known to be NP-hard. We also offer countermeasures against recent attacks by Panny and by Brown and Monico.
Remarks on the diachrony of verbal periphrasis in Vedic Sanskrit
Authors: Dahl Eystein 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This article explores the origin and development of three periphrastic constructions in Vedic Sanskrit, aiming, on the one hand, to establish their relative chronology and, on the other hand, to pinpoint the systemic factors that facilitated their rise and development at different historical stages. An important claim of the paper is that the rise of the various periphrastic constructions under scrutiny is closely related to more general developments characterising the tense/aspect systems from Proto-Indo-Iranian to Middle Indo-Aryan.
Image analysis optimization for nanowire-based optical detection of molecules
Authors: Davtyan Rubina , Anttu Nicklas , Valderas-Gutiérrez Julia , Höök Fredrik , Linke Heiner 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Semiconductor nanowires can enhance the signal of fluorescent molecules, thus significantly improving the limits of fluorescence detection in optical biosensing. In this work, we explore how the sensitivity can further be enhanced through “digital” detection of adequately spaced vertically aligned nanowires, employing single-emitter localization methods, and bright-field microscopy. Additionally, we introduce a systematic analysis pipeline aimed at harnessing this digital detection capability and evaluate its impact on detection sensitivity. Using a streptavidin-biotin assay, we demonstrate that single-emitter localization expands the dynamic range to encompass five orders of magnitude, enabling detections of concentrations ranging from 10 fM to 10 nM. This represents two to three orders of magnitude improvement in detection compared to methods that do not utilize single-emitter localization. We validate our analysis framework by simulating an artificial dataset based on numerical solutions of Maxwell’s equations. Furthermore, we benchmark our results against total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy and find, in time-resolved titration experiments, that nanowires offer higher sensitivity at the lowest concentrations, attributed to a combination of higher protein capture rate and higher intensity per single protein binding event. These findings suggest promising applications of nanowires in both endpoint and time-resolved biosensing.
Semiconductor-attapulgite composites in environmental and energy applications: a review
Authors: Zheng Yisha , Guo Wenjie , Xu Juan , Zhang Yanhui 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Attapulgite, with abundant reserves, low price, a special structure, excellent adsorption, thermal stability, and catalytic performance, is often used as a catalyst or catalyst support, offering broad development prospects. In order to understand and fully utilize attapulgite resources, this paper introduces the common preparation methods of attapulgite and explores the effects of different modification methods (e.g. thermal modification, acid modification, etc.) on attapulgite performance. The article focuses on the current status of semiconductor-attapulgite composites in the fields of wastewater treatment, air pollution, and energy, and briefly describes examples of their applications in other fields. Finally, the development prospects of the composites in the field of environment and energy are summarized, and the challenges are discussed.
Empirically adjusted fixed-effects meta-analysis methods in genomic studies
Authors: Jayanetti Wimarsha T. , Sikdar Sinjini 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In recent years, meta-analyzing summary results from multiple studies has become a common practice in genomic research, leading to a significant improvement in the power of statistical detection compared to an individual genomic study. Meta analysis methods that combine statistical estimates across studies are known to be statistically more powerful than those combining statistical significance measures. An approach combining effect size estimates based on a fixed-effects model, called METAL, has gained extreme popularity to perform the former type of meta-analysis. In this article, we discuss the limitations of METAL due to its dependence on the theoretical null distribution, leading to incorrect significance testing results. Through various simulation studies and real genomic data application, we show how modifying the z-scores in METAL, using an empirical null distribution, can significantly improve the results, especially in presence of hidden confounders. For the estimation of the null distribution, we consider two different approaches, and we highlight the scenarios when one null estimation approach outperforms the other. This article will allow researchers to gain an insight into the importance of using an empirical null distribution in the fixed-effects meta-analysis as well as in choosing the appropriate empirical null distribution estimation approach.
Sectoral Dependence and Financial Contagion in the BRICS Grouping: An Application of the R-Vine Copulas
Authors: Bonga-Bonga Lumengo , Hendriks Johannes J. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This paper presents a novel approach utilising R-Vine copulas and tail dependence structures to distinguish between contagion and interdependence amid equity market interrelation. The approach is applied in the case of BRICS equity markets. Moreover, rather than analysing the equity markets in aggregate, our approach focuses on sectoral levels within BRICS equity markets to examine the nature of interrelation among them. Based on the tail dependence of sectoral equity market volatilities, empirical findings indicate minimal contagion events across various sectors of the BRICS equity markets. These results are corroborated through portfolio optimisation, demonstrating that markets identified as sources of contagion receive lower weights in the portfolio. This paper offers valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and asset managers by shedding light on the interrelationships among different sectors of the BRICS equity markets and the potential investment strategies that can be formulated based on co-movement types between these markets.
El efecto TikTok como nuevo entorno para la divulgación científica
Authors: De-Casas-Moreno Patricia , Blanco-Sánchez Tania , Parejo-Cuéllar Macarena 
Published: September 2024

La convergencia mediática ha propiciado que nuevos y viejos medios de comunicación se fusionen para la difusión de información. Gracias al auge de las redes sociales en el entorno educomunicativo se ha generado un parangón en la forma de educar y acceder a ciertos contenidos. Esta transformación de lo sólido a lo líquido ha provocado una alteración en diferentes contextos, sobre todo, en el ámbito de la divulgación científica. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo principal demostrar y profundizar en un nuevo formato de saber emergente, cómo expertos y divulgadores científicos de diferentes áreas académicas, hacen uso de la plataforma TikTok como herramienta de difusión de contenido y conocimiento formal. Para ello, a través de una metodología cuanti-cualitativa con el uso del análisis de contenido se han analizado un total de 221 microvídeos de cuatro perfiles seleccionados en Ciencias de la Salud, Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas, Ingeniería, y Artes y Humanidades. Asimismo, según la teoría de la “semana construída” de Stempel, el criterio de inclusión de la selección de la muestra deriva de la “Semana de la Ciencia” en España en un periodo comprendido entre 2020-2023. Sin duda, cada vez son más los usuarios interesados que acceden a estas plataformas en busca de las últimas actualizaciones sobre los avances científicos, así como debatir e interactuar con temas actuales y de especial importancia relacionados con la ciencia.
Forensic nursing in India-importance of introducing forensic nursing in Indian scenario
Authors: Jaiswal A.K. , Shokeen Sangeetaa 
Published: September 2024

The most modern idea in forensic services is forensic nursing, which has only lately been implemented in India. This idea unites resources from criminal justice, forensic science, and healthcare with a shared concern for the suffering of crime victims, accused people, and their families.Nursing professionals and nursing students are currently bursting with excitement about becoming forensic nurse examiners. Police organizations and forensic medical specialists will directly benefit from this advancement. With competent forensic nursing colleagues, forensic pathologists and forensic medical examiners (FME) will be able to carry out their professional responsibilities more effectively. Direct services from forensic nursing specialists, who are specially trained to work with people who are traumatized by crime or who have been falsely accused of crimes, will be beneficial to society. Experts in building relationships with these particular clientele, forensic nurse examiners are able to effortlessly clarify legal needs and complexities. Better forensic nurses are those who can conduct sympathetic, in-language interviews with patients.This abstract provides a brief overview of the topic, including its relevance, current status, challenges, and potential future directions, while also hinting at the key findings and recommendations of the paper.
A research on developing latent fingerprints on human skin with cosmetic powders
Authors: Chauhan Anita , Kaul Prakriti 
Published: September 2024

Recovering latent fingerprints on human skin is challenging due to its continuous renewal, elasticity, and factors like body temperature and perspiration. Traditional fingerprint powders often fail on skin. This study explores using cosmetic powders to develop latent prints on skin and assess their effectiveness under varying environmental conditions.The study employed three cosmetic powders (talcum, eye shadow, and vermilion), a makeup brush, white paper tape, scissors, a glass slide, hand lens, and gloves. Latent fingerprints were intentionally deposited on the forearms and foreheads of 12 individuals of varying ages. These prints were developed with different powders, lifted using tape, and photographed for comparative analysis.The study assessed talcum, vermilion, and eye shadow powders for latent fingerprint development. Eye shadow powder proved most effective, especially for individuals aged 10-30, yielding clear patterns in over 80% of cases. Vermilion showed promise for younger age groups but less effectiveness for those over 30.The research evaluated talcum, vermilion, and eye shadow powders for latent fingerprints on living individuals. Eye shadow powder proved most effective, highlighting friction ridges well. Despite limitations, cosmetic powders show potential for forensic use, requiring consideration of skin adherence and hypoallergenic properties in future studies.
Exploring vestibuloplasty techniques- An insight from 3 cases
Authors: Reghunath Shruthi , Jayasree Aswathy , Joy Bilha , Ramesh Roshni , Nafeesa Raseena Beevi , Mathamkuth Abdurasheed Edakkot 
Published: September 2024

Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at increasing the depth of the oral vestibule by adjusting soft tissue attachments, facilitating improved oral hygiene. A sufficient vestibular depth is essential to prevent food accumulation and support effective oral hygiene practices. Various techniques can be used to achieve this, including submucosal vestibuloplasty, secondary epithelial vestibuloplasty, and soft tissue graft vestibuloplasty.: This report compares three different vestibuloplasty techniques: the conventional Clark's technique, a modified open submucosal vestibuloplasty, and laser-assisted vestibuloplasty. The primary endpoints for comparison were pain perception on days 1, 3, and 7, and clinical outcomes assessed after 1 week and 21 days.: The results indicated that the traditional Clark's technique resulted in the greatest increase in vestibular depth among the three methods. Pain levels reported by patients were comparable across all techniques. The laser-assisted technique offered advantages such as precision, hemostasis, and the absence of sutures. Our findings indicates that the traditional Clark's technique provides the most significant increase in vestibular depth, with all three techniques exhibiting similar pain levels. The laser-assisted approach offers distinct benefits like hemostasis and no requirement for sutures, whereas the modified open submucosal vestibuloplasty is straightforward and time-efficient, yielding outcomes comparable to the Clark's technique. Each technique for vestibuloplasty presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages and the choice of technique depends on individual patient needs, surgical goals, and available resources.
Major recurrent aphthous ulcers treated with 5% amlexanox oral paste and rebamipide tablets- A case report with a brief literature review
Authors: Hasan Shamimul , Umar Ahmad 
Published: September 2024

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most prevalent ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa, frequently affecting otherwise healthy individuals. It appears as painful ulcers on the soft tissues of the mouth, especially on the buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, and tongue. RAS is categorized into minor, major, and herpetiform ulcers, depending on ulcer size, distribution, and the healing process. A detailed medical history and systemic evaluation can assist the physician in determining whether the condition is idiopathic or related to an underlying systemic ailment. disorder. The unclear etiology of aphthous ulcers has led to treatment approaches that are mostly empirical. Treatment options for oral aphthous ulcers encompass antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, immune modulators, anesthetics, and alternative remedies (such as herbal treatments). Managing RAS can be quite challenging, and there is currently no standardized or well-defined therapeutic regimen for it. While topical therapy is usually sufficient for most cases, systemic therapy may be used for patients with major RAS or those who suffer from numerous minor lesions. This paper deals with a case of major RAS in a 23-year-old male who was unresponsive to both topical and systemic steroid treatments. The patient showed notable improvement within a week of initiating therapy with 5% Amlexanox paste and rebamipide tablets, and no recurrences were observed during the 6-month follow-up
Gum grief: Unprecedented fenestration post microneedling procedure for gingival depigmentation – A case report
Authors: Sinha Richa , Debnath Debjyoti , Vijayapremakumar Vandana Kangowkar , Prakash Shobha 
Published: September 2024

: A harmonious appearance of the teeth and gingiva, including the colour of the gingiva, is crucial in smile aesthetics. There are various treatment options for gingival hyperpigmentation, with surgical intervention being the gold standard procedure. This study aims to explore microneedling procedure as a minimally invasive, painless and comfortable treatment option and highlights the shortcomings of the established protocol for the procedure through a case report where the patient develops a fenestration defect post microneedling procedure.: A healthy 24-year old male patient had a gingival pigmentation score of 1 according to the Dummett oral pigmentation index (DOPI), 1964, in the mandibular anterior region. Microneedling technique was performed in the mandibular anterior region using a Dermapen under local anaesthesia until mild micro bleeding points were clearly visible in the area.: The patient was re-evaluated at regular intervals where he demonstrated noticeable improvement in the pigmentation score but the patient had developed fenestration and gingival recession post the microneedling procedure.: Microneedling using dermapen is a simple, minimally invasive and effective treatment option for gingival hyperpigmentation. However, there is a need to revise the standard protocol for microneedling procedure when used intraorally along with a need of a design better suited for intraoral usage.
Primordial odontogenic tumor- rare and novel entity: A case report
Authors: Roy Birsubhra , Kumar Anshuman , Rawat Garima 
Published: September 2024

The primordial odontogenic tumor (POT) is a recently described benign entity with histopathological and immunohistochemical features suggesting its origin during early odontogenesis that has been included in the World Health Organization classification 2017. Only 27 cases that conform to the clinico-pathologic criteria for diagnosis have been reported worldwide. We report an case of POT in a 9-year-old child patient who presented with diffuse swelling in pre-auricular region. Large expansile osteoytic lesion involving inverted 47 causing erosion of superior margin with persistent expansion of buccal and lingual cortical plate was observed radiographically. Along with the present case, we also present here a summary of the cases reported till date and the review of literature.
Acute myeloid leukemia with rare cytogenetic abnormalities
Authors: Lingappa Kavitha , Selvaraj Sivaranjani , R Subhan Ali 
Published: September 2024

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a clonal hematologic disorder frequently linked to genetic alterations, accounting for approximately 31% of adult leukemia cases. Recent updates in the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Consensus Classification (ICC) have redefined AML into categories based on genetic abnormalities, emphasizing the role of cytogenetics in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Cytogenetic and molecular analyses are increasingly supplementing conventional morphology and immunophenotype assessments.In AML, cytogenetic abnormalities are categorized into favorable, intermediate, and adverse risk groups. While common cytogenetic markers have been extensively studied, rare cytogenetic abnormalities in AML remain less understood, often posing challenges in prognostic evaluation and treatment strategies. This study presents a case series of seven AML patients, each exhibiting rare cytogenetic abnormalities that are not well-defined in the WHO's 5th edition classification of hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues.We retrospectively analyzed these cases, where AML diagnosis was confirmed through morphology, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies. Cytogenetic investigations included G-banding and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). The molecular studies performed as part of the AML multigene panel revealed notable genetic variations, including rare translocations and polysomies.This study highlights the significance of cytogenetic analysis in identifying rare abnormalities, which can influence risk stratification and treatment decisions. However, due to the limited literature and understanding of these rare cytogenetic events, more research is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.
ASPECTOS ÉTICOS PRESENTES NO CONTEXTO DA FISIOTERAPIA HOSPITALAR: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Rocha Nascimento Luana , Victória Alves Maria Fernanda , De Andrade Thiago , Lopes de Oliveira Nuno Miguel 
Published: September 2024

A bioética é a parte da ética que enfoca as questões referentes à vida humana, consequentemente atuando também sobre morte. Além disso, a bioética possui como objeto de estudo não somente os seres humanos, mas também o ambiente. A presente revisão objetivou sintetizar pesquisas existentes e implementar seus resultados na prática com base no conhecimento científico sobre os conceitos de ética e bioética no contexto da fisioterapia. A busca dos artigos foi realizada em novembro de 2023 onde foram utilizados descritores e correlatos encontrados no Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) e descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS): EthicsClinical, Ethics Professional, Bioethics e Hospital Physiotherapy Department combinados entre si mediante operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”, por meio de busca eletrônica nas bases de dados MedLine via PubMed, Literatura Latino- Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), limitada aos últimos 5 anos. Foram excluídos estudos que não abordaram a questão de pesquisa, artigos incompletos, resumos, artigos de revisão, opinião de especialistas, editoriais, livros, trabalhos acadêmicos, dissertações, teses, anais de eventos científicos, artigos não disponíveis online e estudos realizados em animais. De 957, apenas 2 foram elegíveis, sendo 137 duplicatas e 818 inelegíveis. Este estudo concluiu que são notórias as deficiências dos profissionais de saúde quanto aos conhecimentos de ética e bioética da fisioterapia hospitalar.