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Two new species of Strandesia Stuhlmann, 1888 (Crustacea: Ostracoda) from Thailand, with first record of a male S. martensi Savatenalinton, 2015
Authors: Savatenalinton Sukonthip 
Published: April 2024

Two new species of Strandesia Stuhlmann, 1888 are described from the northeastern part of Thailand: S. karanovicae sp. nov. and S. amnatcharoenensis sp. nov. Strandesia karanovicae is characterized by a tumid carapace in dorsal view, a small anterior overlap, the absence of a dorso-subapical seta on the first segment of the antennule (A1), a large aesthetasc Y on the antenna, an α seta shape with a needle-like tip and a large β seta on the mandibular palp (Md-palp), serrated bristles on the maxilla, a long h1 seta on the second thoracopod (T2) and a slender caudal ramus (CR). Strandesia amnatcharoenensis has a small compressed posterior part of the right valves (RV) which makes it closely related to S. pholpunthini Savatenalinton, 2015. The new species can be distinguished primarily by a considerably small anterior overlap of the left valve over the right valve (RV), a postero-ventral flange of the RV, a remarkably large claw Ga of the CR and the chaetotaxy of the limbs, especially A1, Md-palp and T2. In addition, in the present study, the sexual population of S. martensi Savatenalinton, 2015 is recorded for the first time, and thus the first description of the male is provided here. Moreover, the morphological examination of both males and females revealed differences between asexual and sexual females and also points to the fact that S. martensi is a mixed reproduction species. This is the first record of the mixed reproductive mode in the genus Strandesia or even in the Cypricercinae.
Estudio del perfil de uso actual y de la seguridad de los anticoagulantes orales en pacientes de farmacia comunitaria
Authors: Berraquero-Sánchez Modesto , Somoza-Hernández Beatriz , Gil-Ortega Marta 
Published: April 2024

Introducción: Los anticoagulantes orales directos (ACOD) han demostrado ser una opción de tratamiento más segura, eficaz y cómoda, pero significativamente más cara que los antagonistas de vitamina K (AVK). El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el perfil de uso actual y la seguridad de los anticoagulantes orales (ACOs) en pacientes de Farmacia Comunitaria.
Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional transversal en pacientes de tres Farmacias de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía. Se elaboró un cuestionario que incluía diversas variables sociodemográficas, datos relativos al tratamiento de los encuestados, al grado de conocimiento sobre su tratamiento y a la seguridad de este.
Resultados: En el estudio participaron hombres y mujeres en proporción similar (49% vs 51%), siendo más del 50% de los participantes mayores de 70 años. La mayoría de los pacientes se encontraban en tratamiento con ACOD (80%). Sin embargo, al disgregar los datos por indicaciones se detectó un porcentaje superior de pacientes en tratamiento con ACOD para fibrilación auricular no valvular (FANV; 92%), pero inferior en pacientes con prótesis valvulares (40%). La incidencia de efectos adversos fue menor en los pacientes tratados con ACOD. Aunque el 89% de los pacientes afirmaron haber recibido información acerca de su tratamiento, esta sólo fue proporcionada por un farmacéutico en el 13% de los encuestados.
Conclusiones: Este estudio demuestra un cambio en el perfil de prescripción de los ACOs en favor de los ACOD, lo que supone una mejora en la seguridad y comodidad del paciente anticoagulado y, en consecuencia, de su calidad de vida.
Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss; Meliaceae) as the source for plant-based pesticides as an effective and sustainable biocontrol alternative
Authors: Wahjono Tri Eko , Suhatman Agus , Wihermanto W. , Hadiyanto H. 
Published: April 2024

The neem tree has strengths such as effective and environmentally friendly active compounds, as well as the ability to improve the quality and productivity of plants organically. However, the use of botanical pesticides has several challenges, such as potentially lower effectiveness compared to chemical insecticides, high production costs, and requiring specific knowledge in formulation and application. Botanical pesticides are readily available tools for insect pest management and are eco-friendly. The research results show that a neem formula at a concentration of 20 ml.l-1 water can cause mortality of brown planthopper is 48.75 - 70%, while mortality in the synthetic insecticide (positive control) at a concentration of 2 ml.l-1 water (as recommended) resulted in 45% mortality. It is obvious that there is a need to develop biological control as alternatives for eco-friendly and sustainable for pests’ control in insect’s pest management strategies. This research study has both qualitative and quantitative approach, data collection strategies were desk review of information and will be based on empirical data and literature. For the desk study, relevant internet web pages were browsed to have an overview of the key concepts of the research issue, problem of pests and diseases control and benefit of neem tree as botanical pesticides. Nevertheless, the use of botanical pesticides can provide long-term benefits to the environment and human health and support more sustainable agriculture. There is a great opportunity for the development of more effective and affordable technology for botanical pesticide production for farmers, but there are also threats such as strong competition from synthetic pesticides. The objective this study aims to determine the potential of neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss) as a plant producing botanical pesticides as an effective and sustainable biological control alternative.
Enhanced recovery through fast-track pathway for patients undergoing emergency appendectomy: a quality improvement study
Authors: Cidoncha Secilla Ariadna 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Acute appendicitis is a highly prevalent condition, with an incidence ranging from 5.7 to 57 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year. The average hospitalization duration for patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy is 2.08 days and 2.88 days for open appendectomy cases. The implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for early patient recovery reduces hospital stay without an increase in complications or readmissions. The main objective of the study is to analyze the postoperative hospital stay in patients undergoing urgent appendectomy (open or laparoscopic) who follow the clinical pathway included in the ERAS bundle.
Materials and methods: Prospective observational study conducted at the Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, in Sabadell (Barcelona). The results of the patients included in the study were compared with the historical cohort of the hospital with inclusion criteria identical to the study.
Results: Between May 2021 and February 2022, 50 patients (24 men and 26 women) were included. Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in 47 patients and open appendectomy in 3 cases. The mean postoperative stay in the group that followed the clinical pathway was 23 hours, compared to 38 hours in the historical control group, with this difference being statistically significant (p 0.03), without observing an increase in morbidity.
Conclusion: The use of clinical pathways in patients undergoing urgent surgery for acute appendicitis reduces the average hospital stay without increasing the risk of complications or readmissions.
State of the Art Review: Evidence based management of acute appendicitis
Authors: Kamarajah Sivesh , El Boghdady Michael , Anyomih Theophilus , Wohlgemut Jared , Bhangu Aneel 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Even though acute appendicitis is the world’s most common emergency general surgical operation, it remains under-researcher with wide variations in care. The aim of this review was to present current evidence on the management of acute appendicitis, focusing on risk assessment, diagnostic modalities, treatment strategies, and special considerations for specific patient populations.

Methods: The writing group conducted a modified Delphi to prioritise topic areas for inclusion in this review. Consensus was achieved when each topic had >70% for either important or strongly important. Scoping reviews of current and grey literature were conducted to identify relevant evidence, focussing on new publications in the last 5 years (2019-2024).

Results: Validated risk scoring systems, such as the Adult Appendicitis Score and the AIRS score, aid in identifying low-risk patients suitable for ambulatory management, while imaging modalities, including CT scans and ultrasound, play a pivotal role in confirming diagnosis and guiding treatment decisions. The review highlights the efficacy of surgical intervention versus antibiotic therapy, emphasising the importance of shared decision-making and individualised treatment plans. Tailored care strategies are needed for elderly patients, pregnant women, and those with appendiceal neoplasms whilst strategies for optimising antibiotic stewardship, minimising negative appendectomy rates, and enhancing postoperative care will provide the best evidence-based care.

Discussion: This review provides evidence-based practices can be integrated into routine clinical care and ongoing education for frontline clinicians. The practice recommendations are designed to be evidence based and can be tailored depending on local resources. These should form the basis of future educational packages and surgical training programmes.
PEMUNGUTAN PAJAK RESTORAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH KABUPATEN PANGKAJENE DAN KEPULAUAN
Authors: Nur Fadhli Ahmad 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRAK
Ada satu bentuk pajak yang dikenal sebagai pajak restoran, dan potensinya berkembang seiring dengan semakin besarnya perhatian terhadap komponen pendukung sektor jasa, pembangunan, dan pariwisata dalam proses peningkatan pembangunan daerah. Dalam menjalankan fungsi pemungutan pajak, Pemerintah Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan berusaha melaksanakan pengembangan potensi dengan tujuan mencapai target yang lebih baik dan merealisasikan lebih banyak potensinya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh kontribusi pajak restoran terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan.
Penelitian ini akan difokuskan pada Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan sebagai subjek penelitian. Metode analisis kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, pajak restoran memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap pendapatan asli daerah Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan, namun potensi pengaruh tersebut belum sepenuhnya terealisasi karena belum semua restoran dilengkapi dengan peralatan MPOS.
ABSTRACT
There is a form of tax known as the restaurant tax, and its potential is developing as more attention is paid to the supporting components of the service, development, and tourist sectors in the process of increasing regional development. In the course of carrying out its function of tax collection, the Pangkajene and Islands Regency Government tries to implement potential development with the goal of reaching better targets and realizing more of its potential. The goal of this research is to ascertain the impact that the contribution of restaurants' taxes has had on the Regional Original Revenue of the Pangkajene and Islands Regency.
This investigation will focus on the Regional Financial Management Agency of the Pangkajene and Islands Regency as its subject matter. Methods of quantitative analysis are utilized in this research. According to the findings of this study, the restaurant tax has a significant impact on the local revenue of the Pangkajene and Islands Regency; nevertheless, the potential of this influence has not been fully realized because not all restaurants have been provided with MPOS equipment.
Analysis of Marketing Practices and Identification of Factors Influencing Groundwater Transfer in Tirupur District, India
Authors: Palanichamy N Venketesa , M Kalpana 
Published: April 2024

Water transfers have recently increased as a way to meet water demands in domestic and industrial sectors. Groundwater transfer as the quickest, least expensive, and most environmentally friendly way to address the issue of large cities' water supply and reliability, given the success of the state water system. The water transfers generally focus on the purchase of water from willing sellers in agriculture to meet urban domestic and industrial water demand. Water transfers can generate three different types of impacts namely, direct, indirect and induced impacts. The present study was undertaken mainly to study why groundwater transfer has been an increasing phenomenon over years resulting in pollution hazards and reduction in irrigated area in Tirupur district. The impacts from groundwater transfer to water selling regions and effluent receiving areas are an important consideration in evaluating the impact of groundwater transfer activity. Without doubts groundwater transfer from agriculture to industrial uses would benefit individual sellers, buyers and the Nation as whole. The probability of water selling would increase by 0.1368 per cent, while the water selling intensity by 0.1538 per cent on average for the entire sample. The probability of selling water decreases by 3.62 percent, when farming is the major occupation as well as when profitability from on-farm activities is higher, which in turn made the farmer less reliance on income from water sales. Similarly, the elasticity of intensity of water sales would decrease by 4.07 percent. However, groundwater transfers would cause some economic impediment to local rural communities especially non-sellers. The adverse direct economic impact in groundwater selling or water transferring areas to total revenue in agriculture was Rs. 54.32 lakhs per every crop season. Scarcity of water resulted in shifting of irrigated agriculture to rainfed agriculture and labour intensive to labour less intensive crops.
Adaptation and Growth Performance of Tea Plants (Camelia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze) in Obudu Hills, Cross River State
Authors: J. I. Idu, , N. E. Edu, , C. I. Egbaji, , L. Nsude, 
Published: April 2024

Young seedlings of five tea clones under cultivation (318, 236, 68, BB35, and 143) and five from the germplasm), were collected from the Kakara Highland tea Plantations, Mambila Plateau, Taraba State. Seedlings were planted in fifty sample boxes to enable the seedlings to be established first before transplanting to the field. After the establishment, they were transported to Obudu Hills for investigation. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RBCD) with 3 replications. Data collected on morphological traits were subjected to an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Multivariate analysis such as principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis and correlation analysis were used to estimate genetic diversity between the tea plant clones. The result showed that the tea clones survived the first two months after transplanting. However, subsequently, the percentage of survival was reduced. Results from the morphological studies revealed that the accessions differed significantly (p>0.001) in all evaluated traits except for leaf width and dry biomass. Three principal components were identified based on eigenvalues; the first principal component contributed 44.18% of the total variation with an eigenvalue of 3.977, the second principal component accounted for 24.36% with total eigenvalue of 2.193 while PC3 accounted for 15.345% of the total variation with eigenvalue of 1.381. Cluster analysis showed that the evaluated tea clones were grouped into two main clusters containing sub-clusters. The high genetic diversity identified in Camellia sinensis clone in the study will serve as a guide in breeding, genetic improvement, utilization and conservation of this important nutritional and medicinal plant species.
The Impact of Internet Banking on Bank Fraud in Nigeria
Authors: Olelewe Chinwe Ada , Onwumere Josaphat U 
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the effect of internet banking on bank fraud in Nigeria. Monthly data covering from January 2008 to January 2019 representing 97 observations were utilized. The Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique was used as the technique of data analysis. The independent variable is internet banking while the dependent variable is bank fraud. The control variables included measures of regulatory quality, bank development and capital market development which have strong correlation with the level of bank fraud in a financial system. Identity theft theory & software vulnerability theory were the theoretical underpinnings in this work. The findings of the study reveal overwhelming evidence of a positive interaction between internet banking and bank fraud in Nigeria which could be attributed to the regulatory quality of the Nigerian banking industry. Internet based transactions had a positive and significant effect on bank fraud in Nigeria Some of the recommendations emanating from the findings of the study are; mainstreaming regulatory sandbox, promoting favorable macroeconomic environment, strengthen AML/CFT regime, strict adherence to fraud disruption measure, biometric authentication, harmonization of industry standards, consumer education awareness.
Glycemic Control and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Insulin and Prevalence of Candidiasis in these Patients at Dschang District Hospital, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kenfack Désiré F , Chimi Larissa Y , Fondop Joseph , Agokeng Armel J , Magnibou Larissa M , Magne Julie KT , Njateng Guy SS 
Published: April 2024

Background: The number of deaths attributed to diabetes was estimated at nearly 1.5 million worldwide in 2012, making this disease one of the 15 most deadly pathologies in the world. Self-monitoring of blood glucose is not widely used in type 2 diabetics on insulin.
Objective: To evaluate the level of glycemic control and identified some factors that may influence it as well as determining the prevalence of candidiasis in these patients.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a population of type 2 diabetic patients on insulin followed at Dschang District Hospital with an average age of 58 years treated with insulin for at least 2 months and the predictors of poor glycemic control were measured (HbA1c higher than 7%) and the search for three species of Candida carried out in 3 different types of samples (urine, blood and oral cavity). Furthermore, a questionnaire was used to collect information on self-monitoring of blood glucose.
Results: This study included 66 diabetic patients with a mean age of 58 years and a male predominance (51.5%). The majority of patients had been diabetic for at least 6 years with a mean duration of insulin therapy of 6 months. 90.1% of the participants reported having a glucometer and 54.5% reported performing self-monitoring of blood glucose twice a day as recommended by the physician. This study found that 78.8% of these patients had inadequate glycemic control. Factors such as Body mass index, duration of diabetes and coexistence with hypertension influenced this glycemic control. Similarly, a prevalence of 15.2%, 12.1% and 00% were recorded for urinary, oral and systemic candidiasis respectively with Candida albicans being the species most involved in these infections.
Conclusion: Poor glycemic control is common among type 2 diabetic patients on insulin at Dschang District Hospital and is due to poor use and lack of training of patients on the practice of self-monitoring of blood glucose. This poor glycemic control favours the development of candida infections, especially urinary and oral.
Esterified Conditioner and Repairing Agent for Salinity Affected Agricultural Soil of India
Authors: Chaudhary S. , Trivedi Ratna , Bergi Jay 
Published: April 2024

Various bio-conversion reactions given by lipases such as hydrolysis, transesterification, esterification, alcohoysis, acidolysis and aminolysis. The potential esterification process in soil plays important role not only as a fertilizer or nutrient but also act as a modulator to alter the conditions of soil and help in uptake of nutrient and minerals. This potential formulation accumulates micro-nutrients and mineral that promotes growth of plants. The trials of vegetable plants and grains shown significant increase in crop yield per hector area. The bulk density and field capacity of the soil are also significantly change and act as soil conditioner also influence the growth of plants. The micronutrients uptake of plant helps optimize the soil pH and improve the soil conditions. The inventors of present invention tested formulation as plant growth promoters that enhance crop characteristics like panicle length, plant height, grain or fruit yield and add to nutrient value of the crop. Our product is fatty acid composite which play crucial role as plant growth promoter along with reducing seed germination time and increasing plant crop yield, it also beneficial to work under water stress conditions and variant geo-climatic conditions.
Wild Poinsettia, African Ebony and Ashanti Pepper: Potential Biofungicides Against Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski
Authors: F. Lum Ayeoffe , Cheo B.N. , Mbangwana F.B.C. , Nkenfou T.D. , Fossi B.T. 
Published: April 2024

Plant extracts could be used as substitutes to synthetic pesticides in the management of fungi and other plant pathogens. The biofungicidal potential of aqueous extracts of wild poinsettia (Euphorbia heterophylla L., a weed) and African ebony (Diospyros crassiflora Hiern, a tree) leaves, and Ashanti pepper (Piper guineense Schumach., a spice) seeds was assessed against Phythophthora colocasiae in vitro. The plants were screened at the rates of 0 (control), 45 and 90%. The synthetic fungicide, mancozeb was included. Results indicated that all the plant extracts were fungitoxic and there was a variation in their potency. Also, the level of inhibition was higher at 90% concentration than at 45%. At 24-120 hours after exposure (HAE), a concentration of 90% Ashanti pepper consistently gave complete inhibition of the fungus similar to mancozeb. Complete inhibition of the fungus was also recorded for 45% Ashanti pepper at 24–48 HAE. At 45% concentration, the inhibitory levels of the extracts were Ashanti pepper: 89.6–100.0%, African ebony: 29.6–33.1 and wild poinsettia: <20.0%. At a concentration of 90%, the levels were Ashanti pepper: 100%, African ebony: 36.7–39.1% and wild poinsettia: 17.1–26.9%. The plant extracts showed promising activity against P. colocasiae and should be exploited for incorporation in management programmes for the fungus.
Statistics for Environmental Teratogenesis
Authors: Chen James J. 
Published: September 2008

Abstract
Teratology is the study of adverse effects of environmental agents on the developing system. The major source of information for studying potential teratogenic (developmental) effects of chemicals on humans is generally the animal dose–response experiments. Quantitative risk assessment involves an assessment of the relationship between exposure and adverse health effects to derive an allowable exposure level. Acceptable levels of human exposure are derived by dividing the lower confidence limit benchmark dose by the product of several uncertainty factors. This article describes the statistical models and benchmark approach for quantitative risk assessment of developmental effects. The benchmark dose method involves selection of a dose–response function to fit animal experimental data. The benchmark dose and its lower confidence limit are then estimated from the fitted dose–response model. The dose–response function for continuous response data is modeled using the litter‐based analysis. The dose–response function for dichotomous response data is modeled using beta binomial.