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Cutting-Edge Strategies in Minimal Invasive Surgery in Left Hemicolectomy: Analyzing the Outcomes Between Transrectal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction and Conventional Laparoscopy
Authors: Jong Bor-Kang , Hsu Yu-Jen , Chern Yih-Jong , Tsai Wen-Sy , Huang Shu-Huan , Lai I-Li , Cheng Ching-Chung , You Jeng-Fu 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The short-term outcomes of laparoscopic anterior resection with natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) are favorable. NOSE is, however, rarely used during left hemicolectomy surgeries. We retrospectively compared the feasibility, safety, and short-term results of transrectal NOSE for patients undergoing laparoscopic left hemicolectomy with conventional mini-laparotomy specimen extraction.
Method
All patients who received laparoscopic left hemicolectomy surgery between January 2018 and December 2021, including 144 who underwent conventional surgery with specimen extraction through mini-laparotomy and 23 who underwent transrectal NOSE surgery, were enrolled in a single hospital. Surgical outcomes were assessed, including complications, postoperative short-term recovery, and pain level.
Results
The NOSE group had a shorter operation time, earlier postoperative recovery, a lower degree of pain on postoperative day 1, and a shorter hospital stay compared with the conventional group. In addition, postoperative morbidity was not noted in the transrectal NOSE group but was found in seven patients in the conventional group.
Conclusion
Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy with transrectal NOSE is a safe and feasible technique that results in quicker postoperative recovery and a shorter hospital stay. The advantages of transrectal NOSE compared to traditional mini-laparotomy in laparoscopic left hemicolectomy are being conducted for the first time in this study.
Exploring honey bee toxicological data as a proxy for assessing dimethoate sensitivity in stingless bees
Authors: Martins Gustavo , Ribas Andreza , Botina Lisbetd , Araújo Renan , Vidigal Mateus , Alves Beatriz 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The high diversity and distinctive characteristics of stingless bees pose challenges in utilizing toxicity test results for agrochemical registrations. Toxicity assessments were performed on 15 stingless bee species, along with the honey bee, using the insecticide dimethoate, following adapted OECD protocols. Median lethal doses over 24 h (24h-LD50) were determined for exposure routes (acute oral or contact) and species. Species sensitivity distribution (SSD) curves were constructed and the 5% hazard doses (HD5) were estimated based on 24h-LD50 values. The SSD curve was adjusted as the body weight and dimethoate response were correlated. Lighter bees (<10 mg) had lower 24h-LD50 values. Contact exposure for adjusted HD5 suggested insufficient protection for Melipona mondury, whereas the oral exposure HD5 indicated no risks for the other 14 species. Comprehensive risk assessments are crucial for understanding the agrochemical impact on stingless bees, emphasizing the need for a broader species range in formulating conservation strategies.
Protective effect of moderate-intensity endurance training and high- intensity interval training on the cardiac apoptosis in high fat diet fed rats
Authors: Khajehlandi Mojdeh , Bolboli Lotfali 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Background and Aim:
Lack of physical activity and a high-fat diet (HFD) cause an imbalance between energy consumption and energy intake. Exercise training prevents and controls obesity. Therefore, the recent study aimed to compare the effect of moderate-intensity endurance training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the cardiac apoptosis in HFD fed rats.
Methods
In the present study, 20 male Wistar rats (age = 8 weeks) were purchased and randomly placed in four groups of five: healthy control with normal diet (HC), sedentary control with HFD (SC), high-intensity interval training with HFD (HIIT), and moderate-intensity endurance training with HFD (MICT). Eight weeks of HIIT training was performed for one group, and eight weeks of MICT training was performed for the other group. One-way analysis of variance with Tukey's post-hoc test was used to analyze the data (with a significance level of P < 0.05).
Results
After eight weeks of MICT and HIIT training, blood glucose and insulin levels, body weight, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoproteins-cholesterol (LDL-C), inflammatory indicators, and FOXO3 protein content significantly decreased (P < 0.05), and protein content of AKT as well as PI3K significantly increased (P < 0.05) in HIIT and MICT groups, and there was no significant difference between HIIT and MICT groups (P ≥ 0.05).
Conclusion
It seems that both exercises played a critical role in the cardiac apoptosis treatment by modulating insulin and blood glucose levels, lipid profile, inflammatory factors as well as the PI3K/AKT pathways and FOXO3 protein content in HFD fed rats.
Consistent multi-animal pose estimation in cattle using dynamic Kalman filter based tracking
Authors: Perneel Maarten , Adriaens Ines , Aernouts Ben , Verwaeren Jan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The usage of computer vision to study animal behaviour has gained popularity during the last decade. Replacing human observers by computer vision lowers the cost of data collection and therefore allows to collect more extensive datasets. However, the majority of available computer vision algorithms to study animal behaviour is highly tailored towards a single research objective, limiting possibilities for data reuse. In this perspective, pose-estimation in combination with animal tracking offers opportunities to yield a higher level representation capturing both the spatial and temporal component of animal behaviour. Such a higher level representation allows to answer a wide variety of research questions simultaneously, without the need to develop repeatedly tailored computer vision algorithms. In this paper, we therefore first cope with several weaknesses of current pose-estimation algorithms and thereafter introduce KeySORT (Keypoint Simple and Online Realtime Tracking). KeySORT deploys an adaptive Kalman filter to construct tracklets in a bounding-box free manner and improves the temporal consistency of detected keypoints to a large extent. In this paper, we focus on pose estimation in cattle, but our methodology can easily be generalised to any other animal species. Our test results indicate our algorithm is able to detect up to 80% of the ground truth keypoints with high accuracy, with only a limited drop in performance when daylight recordings are compared to nightvision recordings. Moreover, by using KeySORT to construct skeletons, the temporal consistency of generated keypoint coordinates was largely improved, offering opportunities with regard to automated behaviour monitoring of animals.
Mapping the Global Research Landscape of Moebius Syndrome: An In-Depth Visualization and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Bustamante-Campos Oscar Omar , Calisaya-Madariaga Irving Gabriel 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
1. Background
Moebius syndrome (MBS) is a rare congenital condition characterized by a disorder of the cranial nerves, essentially the facial (VII) and abducens (VI). The prevalence of this syndrome is 0.3 per 100,000 live births. Clinically, it presents with alterations at the facial level with the involvement of facial muscles, deficits in ocular motility and correct neurovisual function, musculoskeletal and orofacial deformities. Its diagnosis varies according to the etiology of Moebius syndrome; however, according to the minimum diagnostic criteria, this syndrome presents as a congenital and non-progressive facial weakness, along with the inability to abduct one or both eyes.
2. Methods
This study employed Web of Science database to conduct a search using terms such as “Moebius syndrome” and “ Congenital facial paralysis with limited ocular abduction” It included English language articles and reviews from the period spanning 1930 to January 3, encompassing a total of 306 result. The analysis focused on various data points, including authorship, publication journal, publication year, citation count, country of origin, affiliated institutions, and keywords. This information was systematically analyzed using tools like VOSviewer, R bibliometrix.
3. Results
A total of 186 journals have published articles on Moebius Syndrome, demonstrating an annual growth rate of 2.6% in this research area. There have been 1,150 authors contributing to the development of knowledge on Moebius Syndrome. Among these, only 29 authors have published solo articles, while the remaining authors have collaborated in papers with at least two or more authors. The average research paper on this topic involves approximately 4.3 co-authors and receives about 16.3 citations.
4. Conclusions
The number of publications on Moebius Syndrome has been consistently increasing, indicating a stable upward trend in recent years. This study represents the first bibliometric analysis concerning Moebius Syndrome. We expect that this analysis will act as an important tool for clinical researchers, assisting them in identifying and concentrating on emerging research areas in this domain.
Bioplastic Production from Corn and Potato Starch and Its Industrial Applications
Authors: Gawande Gayatri , Khiratkar Tanmay , Urkude Yugal , Bombarde Sangharatna , Sonwane Uday , Nikhade Sejal , Sanap Jitendra 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Plastic has become an inevitable part of our daily life. According to OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), around 460 million tonnes of plastic is produced worldwide, of which merely 9% plastic waste gets recycled while 22% is mismanaged. This causes severe hazards to the environment and lifeforms. In order to overcome this problem, bio-plastics are introduced. They are considered green materials substitutes for plastics which are environment-friendly and biodegradable. Bioplastic can be prepared from renewable resources consisting of biomass mainly starch, cellulose, etc. This paper presents a detailed process of preparation of bioplastic from corn and potato starch followed by its mechanical strength testing. Also, the real-life applications of the obtained bioplastic are discussed. The bioplastic produced initially lacks plasticity so sorbitol was added as a plasticizer. The newly prepared bioplastic has higher elongation and less water absorptivity. Hence it can be concluded that the bioplastic obtained meets the requirement to be considered as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic.
Morphology-oriented urchin-like TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting
Authors: Khakpour Zhila , Moradlou Omran 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this work, urchin-like TiO2 (u-TiO2) nanostructures were grown on Ti sheets in an alkaline media by facile hydrothermal method in the presence of triethanolamine (TEOA). u-TiO2 nanostructures were synthesized under the optimized experimental conditions with hydrothermal method in a solution containing 1.5 M NaOH and 0.5 M TEOA at 180 ºC for 6 h. TEOA with \(\ddot{\text{N}}\)- functional group acts as a ligand for hydrated Ti4+ cations and decorates u-TiO2 at the surface of substrate. Under UV-irradiation, the obtained photocurrent density for u-TiO2 photoanodes was 1.6 mAcm− 2 under the voltage bias of 0.5 V. Finally, CdS-sensitized u-TiO2 photoanode was prepared by a successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method to sensitize u-TiO2 with CdS nanoparticles under visible light irradiation. The obtained Z-scheme u-TiO2/CdS heterojunction photoanode showed the photocurrent density of 8.5 mAcm− 2 under AM1.5G light irradiation.
The relationship of smoking to mediastinal tumors
Authors: Alamri Anas , Arfen Mohamed , Bardan Housam 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background and Aim:
There has been a significant increase in the incidence of malignant mediastinal tumors over the past four decades. The presentation varies from asymptomatic lesions discovered incidentally on imaging to severe, life-threatening lesions. Smoking is considered an important risk factor for the occurrence of these lesions. Therefore, the aim of the research focused on studying the relationship between smoking and mediastinal tumors.
Methods and material:
An observational study in the style of a cross-sectional study. This study targeted visitors to Damascus Hospital, where the sample was selected randomly, and about (100) patients were selected who met specific admission criteria, the most important of which was the presence of sufficient information in the file, while the Exclude all patients according to specific exclusion criteria.
Results
It was found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the type of tumor and smoking (P, 0.006, 30.556), there is a significant relationship between the histological classification of neuromediastinal tumor and smoking (P, 0.000, There is a significant relationship between lymphoma (histological type, histological classification) and smoking (P, 0.000, 0.000, respectively), there is a relationship between the type of mediastinal tumor and smoking (P, 0.001), there is a relationship between the presence of smoking metastases (P, 0.042), and the presence of Significant relationship between survival, prognosis and smoking (P, 0.000).
Conclusion
Continuous surveillance and monitoring of epidemiological trends and patterns in mediastinal tumors to inform clinical practices and research efforts. Smoking has a statistically significant relationship with mediastinal tumors, their stages, classification, survival rate, and the presence of metastases, and it should be quit.
A software for individual calculation of encircling buckle (circular band) length
Authors: Kazaikin V. N. , Kleymenov A. Yu. , Lizunov A. V. , Murashova E. M. , Lipina M. A. , Chashchin G. V. 
Published: January 2024

Large-scale introduction of automated processes into medical practice, including ophthalmology, can simplify the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Being part of the general biological system of the body, the eye is an exemplary object of mathematical modeling targeted at treatment optimization, — e. g. when choosing a surgical tool for retinal detachment surgery.Purpose: to develop a software for automatic calculation of the individual length of the circular band to be used in retinal detachment treatment in order to achieve the optimal height of scleral indentation.Materials and methods. The study had a dual task: 1) to determine the correlation between the axial length (AL) and the equatorial diameter of the eyeball, measured by ultrasonic A- and B-scanning in healthy patients (90 eyes), and 2) to develop formulas for calculating the optimal length of the scleral buckle.Results. The formulas found to be effective in clinical practice were used to develop a software calculating the required length of the 3-mm wide circular band made of pourous silicon from the patient’s axial length. The software, called Circular Scleral Buckle Length, operates under Windows or Linux, is freely downloadable using a QR-code.Conclusion. The software greatly facilitates the determination of the optimal length of the buckling material for each patient, simplifies the operation of circular scleral buckling, reduces the time of the operation, minimizes the risk of complications, and ensures favorable anatomical and functional results.
Functional results of surgical treatment of macular holes fully preserving the internal limiting membrane as compared with the traditional method
Authors: Lyskin P. V. , Volodin P. L. , Makarenko I. R. 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: to assess the functional results of surgical treatment of macular holes (MH) using the authors’ developed technology preserving the internal limiting membrane (ILM) and compare them with the results of traditional surgery technology involving ILM peeling.Material and methods: 150 MH patients aged 50 to 82 were divided into 2 groups: the main group who underwent surgical MH treatment with ILM preservation and the control group, whose traditional surgical treatment involved ILM peeling. After vitrectomy, the main group patients’ macular areas were treated with a bacterial collagenase solution (1 kU) for three minutes, whereupon it was washed out, the vitreal cavity was dried and treated with platelet-rich plasma. In the control group, ILM was stained and removed, whereupon platelet-rich plasma was applied in the air medium. The anatomical result was assessed by optical coherence tomography data. To assess the functional results, the patients were tested for the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and subjected to microperimetry. The observation period was 24 months.Results: in all cases, a significant increase in BCVA was achieved after surgical treatment. After 6 months, the control group showed a tendency to a BCVA decrease, while in the main group BCVA remained stable. In the main group, not a single case showed a decrease in the total retinal photosensitivity below the threshold level of the norm of 24 dB, whilst in the control group, 35 cases (47 %) revealed a retinal sensitivity decrease below 24 dB. The total retinal sensitivity turned out to be significantly lower in the control group as compared to the main group over the entire observation period (p < 0.05). Postoperative scotomas were significantly more frequent after ILM peeling. Absolute scotomas were detected in 7 control group cases, whilst in the main group they were not noted in any case.Conclusion. The developed technology makes it possible to practically eliminate the formation of absolute scotomas and to significantly reduce the formation of relative scotomas in the postoperative period, as well as improve functional results against the traditional method of surgical treatment of MH with ILM peeling.
Efficacy and safety of the initial hypotensive treatment with an optimized latanoprost composition
Authors: Petrov S. Yu. , Yani E. V. , Zhuravleva A. N. , Filippova O. M. , Kalinina O. M. , Yakubova L. V. , Kosakyan S. M. , Vasilenkova L. V. , Manukyan I. V. 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: a comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Latanoprost-Optic, a new composition of excipients and the original latanoprost, in the initial therapy of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)Material and methods. We performed a prospective, randomized, comparative study of 60 previously untreated patients (71 eyes) with early and advanced POAG stages. During the screening visit, patients were randomly divided into the main (Latanoprost-Optic) and the control (original latanoprost) groups. The target points included intraocular pressure (IOP), visual acuity, MD and PSD perimetry indices, RNFL thickness, MRW, NFL, GCL, IPL, tear film break time, OSDI, and adverse events. The observation period was 12 weeks. IOP was measured 4 and 12 weeks from observation start.Results. The average decrease in IOP in the study group by the end of the observation was 32% and did not show any statistically significant differences from the original drug at any control point. A positive unreliable dynamic of the values of most functional parameters was noted, which may indicate the presence of an indirect neuroprotective effect. In the study group, there was a positive trend in tear film rupture time and OSDI. According to corneal confocal microscopy, no negative changes in dynamics were noted, in contrast to the control group. Reversible discomfort and mild redness of the bulbar conjunctiva were recorded in both groups. No serious or systemic adverse events were noted.Conclusion. Latanoprost-Optic has a hypotensive efficacy, comparable to the original latanoprost, and a high favorable safety profile.
Client-side web-based model coupling using basic model interface for hydrology and water resources
Authors: Ewing Gregory , Erazo Ramirez Carlos , Vaidya Ashani , Demir Ibrahim 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
A recent trend in hydroinformatics has been the growing number of data, models, and cyber tools, which are web accessible, each aiming to improve common research tasks in hydrology through web technologies. Coupling web-based models and tools holds great promise for an integrated environment that can facilitate community participation, collaboration, and scientific replication. There are many examples of server-side, hydroinformatics resource coupling, where a common standard serves as an interface. Yet, there are few, if any, examples of client-side resource coupling, particularly cases where a common specification is employed. Toward this end, we implemented the basic model interface (BMI) specification in the JavaScript programing language, the most widely used programing language on the web. By using BMI, we coupled two client-side hydrological applications (HydroLang and HLM-Web) to perform rainfall–runoff simulations of historical events with rainfall data and a client-side hydrological model as a case study demonstration. Through this process, we present how a common and often tedious task – the coupling of two independent web resources – can be made easier through the adoption of a common standard. Furthermore, applying the standard has facilitated a step toward the possibility of client-side ‘Model as a Service’ for hydrological models.
Analysis of Using Learning Media in The Subject of Fiqih Grade VII at MTs N 1 Pontianak
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah 
Published: January 2024

Education has the power to enhance understanding, awareness, and skills for changes in knowledge and attitudes. For instance, in the teaching of Fiqih, an educator certainly requires instructional media as an intermediary between themselves and the learners. Instructional media plays a crucial role in the learning process by stimulating learning interest and enhancing learning effectiveness. The subject of Fiqh in Islamic education helps learners comprehend Islamic laws and apply them in their daily lives. The use of instructional media in Fiqh can enhance learner engagement and enrich the learning experience, provided that the chosen media align with the learning objectives and support a proper understanding of Fiqh concepts. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. To gather research data, interview techniques, observation techniques, and documentation techniques are used. The data analysis includes data collection, data reduction, data display, and verification or conclusion drawing. The results of this research are as follows: The instructional media used in the 7th-grade Fiqh subject at MTs N 1 Pontianak include human-based media, visual media such as whiteboards, books, images/photos, and audio-visual media such as InFocus projectors (slides/videos). The steps for using Learning media Of Subject Fiqih at MTs N 1 Pontianak generally comprise: preparation, implementation, and follow-up.
RME-Induced Root Resorption and Repair: A Computerised 3-D Reconstruction
Authors: Kittel P. W. , Sampson WJ. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate the 3-D relation of epithelial rests of Malassez (ERM) to orthodontically induced resorption lacunae in human tooth roots, First premolars were extracted following rapid maxillary expansion, then they were prepared for transmission electron microscopy and sectioned. Serial 1 pm sections were used for the 3-D reconstructions and ultra thin sections were utilized to verify the identification of epithelial cells and blood vessel types. Each serial section was photographed and profiles of the resorption bays, epithelial cells and blood vessels were digitized and computer reconstructions performed with an IBM-based software programme.
The reconstructions supported the view that epithelial cell and blood vessel relation to the resorption lacunae appeared to be related to the level of activity of the bay. Possible functional roles for epithelial cells in the resorptive process are discussed.