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Land suitability analysis for turmeric crop for humid tropical Kerala, India, under current and future climate scenarios using advanced geospatial techniques
Authors: Banu M , Krishnamurthy KS , Srinivasan V , Kandiannan K , Surendran U 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDTurmeric cultivation primarily thrives in India, followed by Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. India leads globally in both area and production of turmeric. Despite this, there is a recognized gap in research regarding the impact of climate change on site suitability of turmeric. The primary objective of the present study was to evaluate both the present and future suitability of turmeric cultivation within the humid tropical region of Kerala, India, by employing advanced geospatial techniques. The research utilized meteorological data from the Indian Meteorological Department for the period of 1986–2020 as historical data and projected future data from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). Four climatic scenarios of shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change AR6 model of MIROC6 for the year 2050 (SSP 1–2.6, SSP 2–4.5, SSP 3–7.0 and SSP 5–8.5) were used.RESULTSThe results showed that suitable area for turmeric cultivation is declining in future scenario and this decline can be primarily attributed to fluctuations in temperature and an anticipated increase in rainfall in the year 2050. Notable changes in the spatial distribution of suitable areas over time were observed through the application of geographic information system (GIS) techniques. Importantly, as per the suitability criteria provided by ICAR‐National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR‐NBSS & LUP), all the districts in Kerala exhibited moderately suitable conditions for turmeric cultivation. With the GIS tools, the study identified highly suitable, moderately suitable, marginally suitable and not suitable areas of turmeric cultivation in Kerala. Presently 28% of area falls under highly suitable, 41% of area falls under moderately suitable and 11% falls under not suitable for turmeric cultivation. However, considering the projected scenarios for 2050 under the SSP framework, there will be a significant decrease in highly suitable area by 19% under SSP 5–8.5. This reduction in area will have an impact on the productivity of the crop as a result of changes in temperature and rainfall patterns.CONCLUSIONThe outcome of the present research suggests that the state of Kerala needs to implement suitable climate change adaptation and management strategies for sustaining the turmeric cultivation. Additionally, the present study includes a discussion on potential management strategies to address the challenges posed by changing climatic conditions for optimizing turmeric production in the region. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
A guide for addressing sexual health in breast cancer patients
Authors: Kim Minji , Carter Jeanne , Tadros Audree B. , Abuhdra Nour , Nelson Jonas A. , Stern Carrie S. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPurposeSexual health concerns are common in breast cancer surgery but often overlooked. Yet, breast cancer patients want more sexual health information from their providers. We aimed to share ways for providers to address sexual health concerns with their breast cancer patients at different stages of the treatment process.MethodsExperts in breast cancer treatments, surgeries, and sexual health at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center assembled to review the literature and to develop the recommendations.ResultsProviders should provide sexual health information for their breast cancer patients throughout the continuum of care. Conversations should be initiated by the providers and can be brief and informative. Whenever appropriate, patients should be referred to Sexual Medicine experts and/or psychosocial support. There are various recommendations and tools that can be utilized at diagnosis, endocrine and chemotherapy, and breast surgery to identify patients with sexual health concerns and to improve their sexual functioning.ConclusionIn this paper, we sought to provide providers with some insights, suggestions, and tools to address sexual health concerns. We encourage healthcare providers to initiate the conversation throughout the continuum of care beginning as early as diagnosis and refer patients to additional services if available.
Acute clinical evaluation for the diagnosis of lateral ankle ligament injuries is useful: A comparison between the acute and delayed settings
Authors: Baltes Thomas P. A. , Geertsema Celeste , Geertsema Liesel , Holtzhausen Louis , Arnáiz Javier , Al‐Naimi Maryam R. , Al‐Sayrafi Omar , Whiteley Rod , Slim Monia , D'Hooghe Pieter , Kerkhoffs Gino M. M. J. , Tol Johannes L. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPurposeTo determine the diagnostic value of seven injury history variables, nine clinical tests (including the combination thereof) and overall clinical suspicion for complete discontinuity of the lateral ankle ligaments in the acute (0–2 days post‐injury) and delayed setting (5–8 days post‐injury).MethodsAll acute ankle injuries in adult athletes (≥18 years) presenting up to 2 days post‐injury were assessed for eligibility. Athletes were excluded if imaging studies demonstrated a frank fracture or 3 T MRI could not be acquired within 10 days post‐injury. Using standardized history variables and clinical tests, acute clinical evaluation was performed within 2 days post‐injury. Delayed clinical evaluation was performed 5–8 days post‐injury. Overall, clinical suspicion was recorded after clinical evaluation. MRI was used as the reference standard.ResultsBetween February 2018 and February 2020, a total of 117 acute ankle injuries were screened for eligibility, of which 43 were included in this study. Complete discontinuity of lateral ankle ligaments was observed in 23 (53%) acute ankle injuries. In the acute setting, lateral swelling had 100% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 82–100) sensitivity, haematoma had 85% (95% CI: 61–96) specificity and the anterior drawer test had 100% (95% CI: 77–100) specificity. In the delayed setting, sensitivity for the presence of haematoma improved from 43% (95% CI: 24–65) to 91% (95% CI: 70–98; p < 0.01) and the sensitivity of the anterior drawer test improved from 21% (95% CI: 7–46) to 61% (95% CI: 39–80; p = 0.02). Clinical suspicion had a positive likelihood ratio (LR) of 4.35 (95% CI: 0.55–34.17) in the acute setting and a positive LR of 6.09 (95% CI: 1.57–23.60) in the delayed setting.ConclusionsIn the acute setting, clinical evaluation can exclude complete discontinuity (e.g., absent lateral swelling) and identify athletes with a high probability of complete discontinuity (e.g., positive anterior drawer test) of the lateral ankle ligaments. In the delayed setting, the sensitivity of common clinical findings increases resulting in an improved diagnostic accuracy. In clinical practice, this study underlines the importance of meticulous clinical evaluation in the acute setting.Level of EvidenceLevel III.
Photoluminescence Studies of DoF Effect on the Photopolymerization Reaction of a GelMA‐Based Monomers for Tissue Engineering
Authors: Gómez‐Lizárraga Karla , Ruiz‐García Luis , Garduño‐Wilches Ismael , Aguilar‐Frutis Miguel , Piña‐Barba Cristina , Alarcón‐Flores Gilberto 
Published: February 2024

AbstractHere, methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) is obtained at different methacrylate anhydride concentrations (5.8% and 10% v/v), different reaction times (1 and 3 h), and under pH control. A ninhydrin test and nuclear magnetic resonance are used to determine the degree of functionalization (DoF) of the samples showing that pH controlling produces better functionalization degrees than an increase in methacrylate anhydride concentration or longer reaction times. The photopolymerization process of GelMA samples is studied by time‐resolved photoluminescence at different photoinitiator (PI) concentrations: 0.5%, 1%, and 2% w/v. An increase in PI concentration and DoF produces changes in the cross‐link. The 2% w/v concentration produces a higher reaction speed in the first 10 min and requires longer times to end the reaction. No significant differences are found in the use of smaller concentrations.
Critical Review on Metal‐Based Cosmetic Products
Authors: Sharma Deepak Kumar , Suresh Athira , Kumari Rachana , Kumar Sidhikh , Tripathy Divya Bajpai 
Published: February 2024

AbstractMost people utilize cosmetics to enhance or improve their physical appearance, regardless of their gender, race, or age. Heavy metals (HMs) are impurities or ingredients in many cosmetic products. According to recent studies, these metals can result in a variety of skin and health issues. Numerous studies demonstrate that the mismanaged formulation of such products without sufficient standardization of toxic metals throughout the production process is the primary reason for the high level of HM contamination in the samples. In order to prevent human exposure to such dangerous HMs, it is vital to monitor and manage the fate of HMs in cosmetic items, especially unbranded ones. Due to the wasteful interest of producers in making extra profit, the standards are not being imposed. Moreover, consumers are also ready to compromise with the product due to their unawareness of its hazardous impact on their skin and bodies. Short‐term results on their looks may cause fatal effects on their health. Another significant issue that requires attention is the lack of safety regulations in the country for evaluating HMs in cosmetic products. Additionally, there is an urgent need to establish acceptable limits for potential impurities in cosmetic products that must be enforced at local levels. This review provides a comprehensive insight into the content of HMs in cosmetics and their effects on several organs and the site of application.
Synthesis, Characterization, and Structural Analysis of Co (II) complex Derived from Aniline Based Schiff Base Ligand
Authors: Chouhan Ankit Singh , Thakur Suprajnya , Kumar Manvendra , Chandrawat Govind S. , Gupta Mukul , Singh Fouran , Ojha Sunil , Dawar Anit 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIt is known that Schiff bases and their metal complexes have many properties in different biological systems and this varies with its structural properties. This paper has described the method for synthesis of Schiff base ligand (SB1) and derived Co (II) complex of this ligand. The synthesized metal complex is characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE‐SEM), and Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). XRD shows the crystalline state of the complex and Schiff base as well as FE‐SEM shows the surface morphology and FTIR is used to characterize functional groups, bonding types, and nature of complex.
Evaluation of Damage Severity and Strength of Structural Member Using Macro‐Molecular PZT Sensor
Authors: Jagadale Umesh T. , Deulkar Wasudeo N. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe structural health of various engineering systems has been easily monitored using macromolecular piezoelectric ceramic lead zirconate titanate (PZT) based electromechanical impedance (EMI) technique. It is in need to study the evaluation of various levels of damage and the present strength of structural systems to enhance the life of structures. Once damages occur, due to continuing usage they usually propagate in certain directions. Moreover, the increase in the severity of damages may lead to failure of the structural components or even the whole structure. Interaction between structure and PZT, which is found effective in EMI technique, is to identify effective damage detection. The macro‐molecular PZT's self‐actuating and sensing properties are utilized by the electromechanical impedance (EMI) method. The higher modes of vibration are locally activated by the local application of an AC source on the PZT transducers attached to the host structure. In this paper, the EMI technique using surface‐bonded PZT transducers is employed to obtain the structural health signature. The experiment is carried out on a real‐size concrete frame structure subjected to artificial damage to identify and locate the damages using frequency variations, and the severity is checked using extracted equivalent parameters; the damage index. This method also can identify hair‐like cracks at an early stage, which explains how it can shield the building from serious failures.
Novel Synthesis and Characterization of Irbesartan Derivative an Anti‐Hypertensive Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Authors: Tomar Divya Rana , Jayakumar S. Venkatesan , Saxena Amit 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe current research focuses on the design, method development, characterization, and clinical assessment of novel irbesartan medication compounds. The objective of synthetic modification of a drug molecule is to achieve the desired properties such as enhancing the pharmacological properties and minimizing the side effects. It is a biphenyl tetrazole and an aza‐spiro compound, a highly selective, potent nonpeptide compound that belongs to the sartan group, an authorized type‐1 angiotensin II receptor (AT1), dilates the blood vessels and is used in curing of to treat high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, and renal disease in diabetics. To achieve the structural modification of the irbesartan drug, the researcher prepared the FeCl3/SiO2 catalyst and successfully used it for the acetylation, chloro acetylation reaction of irbesartan with acetyl chloride and chloroacetyl chloride. Further, the reaction is performed in presence of the catalyst and without a catalyst to elucidate the role of the catalyst. With the aid of TLC, FT‐IR, and UV–visible spectral methods, the structural interpretation of synthesized derivatives is completed. The present work illustrates a novel method of synthesis of irbesartan derivatives through safe and convenient procedures. The pharmacological evaluation of synthetic derivatives and green chemistry protocol of synthesis is under progress.
Dielectric Response of Bi4Ti3O12/PVDF Composite Electrodes for Energy Storage
Authors: Yadav Dinesh Kumar , Yadav Anju , Singh Sahil , Baghel Jai Singh , Payal Ratan Singh , Jakhar Narendra , Monga Bhavya , Jain Ankur , Jain Sushil K. , Tripathi Balram 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study is reporting the role of embedded ferroelectric ceramics Bi4Ti3O12 (BTO = 1–5 wt%) into the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composites on its structural, bonding, surface morphology, and dielectric response. Especially lead free flexible composite electrodes have lot of attention due to its high dielectric permittivity and energy storage density. X‐ray diffraction spectra confirms monophasic orthorhombic structure of composites, while Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra confirms the bonding behavior. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images surface morphology of homogeneously distributed ceramic particles with interconnected network. Dielectric constant has been found to be improved from 9.56 to 13.73 for BTO5%PVDF95% composites at frequency of 1 kHz attributes promoted interfacial polarization of PVDF and effectively limited the charge leakage in the composites, implying promising applications in flexible electronic devices.
Polymeric Macro‐Molecular Piezoelectric Sensors for Evaluation of Structural Damage
Authors: Jagadale Umesh T. , Deulkar Wasudeo N. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractFinding damages and their prevalence in structures is a very challenging problem. In order to identify potential structural damage, non‐destructive methods are not very helpful. One of the most popular piezoelectric ceramic materials used worldwide is macromolecular lead zirconate titanate (PZT), also known as Pb[Zr(x)Ti(1‐x)]O3. PZT transducers are proving to be a successful alternative for assessing the structure's health. The Macro‐molecular PZT's self‐actuating and sensing properties are utilized by the electromechanical impedance (EMI) method. In this capacity, the macro‐molecular PZT patches serve as co‐located actuators and sensors and make use of ultrasonic vibrations to produce a distinctive admittance “signature” of the structure. PZT patches perform exceptionally well in terms of damage sensitivity. The higher modes of vibration are locally activated by the local application of an AC source on the PZT transducers attached to the host structure. The alteration of the admittance response is a sign of injury to the transducer's vicinity. In the current study, the damage percentage and its location in a 150 × 150 × 150 mm concrete cube are being examined. Regression analysis is also used to determine the concrete cube's strength. This method also can identify hair‐like cracks at an early stage, which explains how it can shield the building from serious failures.
Use of Solar Power for Heat Generation for Household Application
Authors: Singh Swati , Singh Jyotsana , Bhattacharya Bhaskar 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe requirement of getting continuous electricity at low cost is essential but challenging. Especially in the undeveloped countries there is no sufficient electricity for the people to do their daily regular works. In order to overcome this problem different renewable energy sources are sought and being explored. One of the approaches is to have a cooking system that is energized from the solar power, not directly using a solar cooker but by storing the energy in the form of heat that can be utilized as per requirement. This paper reports the design and fabrication of an alternative system to generate heat using solar radiation. This chulha is helpful in effective heating with the help of solar radiations at lower costs. A cooking technology is presented consisting of a solar panel directly connected to an electric heater inside of a well‐insulated chamber. An insulated container with fixed amount of oil is heated up. The heat is found to be retained in the chamber even after sun set which is sufficient for heating water for making tea. The possible causes of temperature drop and possible remedy has been pointed out and discussed in this paper.
Assessing the Role of Digital Awareness in Promoting Polymer‐Based Sustainability
Authors: Chaudhary Akanksha Gupta , Vashisht Anubha , Shyam Hari Shankar , Malhi Ashok Singh , Gupta Rajiv 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe plastic waste crisis is a major environmental challenge facing the world today. The overuse and improper disposal of plastic materials have caused significant damage to the environment, affecting the health of both humans and animals. The adoption of sustainable alternatives to plastic, such as polymer‐based materials, is crucial to addressing this issue. In the Indian context, polymer‐based sustainability has created new growth potential for the packaging sector. This study has improved consumer behavior and raised income by gaining an understanding of and access to customers' digital awareness of polymer‐based sustainability. In addition to its role in communication and attracting consumer attention, packaging must align with modern environmental standards for preservation methods to meet the growing consumer demand for eco‐friendly products and environmentally conscious companies. In keeping with the objectives, this paper employs a method for analyzing current research on the influence of polymer‐based sustainability esthetics on consumer behavior. The research design is quantitative. The model of the literature review is used to develop the structured questionnaire. The results show that digital awareness significantly influences consumer perceptions of polymer‐based sustainability. The study recommends that manufacturers of polymer‐based materials invest in digital awareness campaigns to increase consumer acceptance and promote sustainability.
Influence of Carbon Black on Conductivity and Structure of Polyethylene Oxide Based Polymer Electrolyte Film
Authors: Negi Shubham Singh , Rawat Suneyana , Singh Pramod K. , Pandey Shri Prakash , Yadav Tarun , Srivastava Monika , Singh Ram Chandra 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe potential applications of carbon black are expected to grow as science and technology improve offering up new possibilities for innovation throughout disciplines included in the field of energy storage. The present work shows the influence of carbon black to improve the ionic conductivity of the polymer electrolyte. The synthesis of polyethylene oxide: ammonium iodide based polymer electrolyte incorporated with carbon black varying from 0.01 to 0.06 wt% with respect to PEO: NH4I system by solution casting method. Different characterizations like polarized optical microscopy (POM), impedance spectroscopy, and ionic transference number (tion) are studied in detail. The maximum ionic conductivity is achieved at 0.05 wt% carbon black shows 1.20 × 10−5 S cm−1 at ambient temperature. In accordance with POM data, the amorphous region has increased whereas the crystalline region has shrunk which further indicated the increase in ionic conductivity. The value of (tion) is calculated to be 0.97 which shows the system is ionic in nature. PEO based polymer electrolyte doped carbon black can be used for the fabrication of energy storage devices.
Role of Macromolecules in Medical Application: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Chandra Phool , Shahjad  , Sharma Krishana Kumar , Verma Anurag 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe concept of macromolecules, which is applied to synthetic and natural polymers, allows for various contemporary polymeric materials and inventive uses. A dynamic structure of macromolecules called the extracellular matrix (ECM) maintains tissues and organs functioning. The cell therapy procedure known as wound healing involves depositing ECM components such as collagen, fibronectin, and laminin. The clinical assessment and management of wounds remain challenging despite the introduction of numerous therapeutic regimens because of their laboriously prolonged treatment requirements and complex wound‐healing mechanisms using macromolecules of a specific type, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Additionally, proteins affect the wound site's mechanical characteristics, such as tensile strength, elasticity, and permeability, which impact the effectiveness and success of wound healing. The main goal of this article is to give a current overview of how therapeutic alternatives have evolved using cutting‐edge innovative techniques for the healing and treatment of wounds. In this article, we have covered different types of macromolecules, how diet affects the wound, what causes wounds, and how macromolecules can help, and how to treat wounds.