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Generalized Tetanus in A Patient with Infected Sutured Wound: A Case Report
Authors: Tejaya Novi , Ramli Marina Musyawwirina Desiprimayanti Ruslan 
Published: February 2023

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Tetanus in patients with infected sutured wound.
Complications of death in generalized tetanus.
The importance of education about tetanus.

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Tetanus is a disease caused by Clostridium tetani, which produces an exotoxin. Tetanus can rapidly progress into life-threatening muscle spasms accompanied by respiratory insufficiency with or without autonomic dysfunction. Case: A 43-year-old male patient was referred from the public health center to Tora Belo Hospital with mouth stiffness and difficulty swallowing food. He also had stiffness and pain in the neck, abdomen, and lower back. Seven days prior, the patient received lacerations on his right forearm caused by a machete. The patient’s wound had been stitched up without an anti-tetanus injection at the public health center. The symptoms worsened on the second day of admission, and the patient died from respiratory failure. Conclusion: It is very important to enhance public awareness that tetanus is a preventable disease, with proper vaccination and sanitization potentially lowering mortality and morbidity.
Treatment of Wide-Neck Intracranial Aneurysm: Current Concepts and Endovascular Approach
Authors: Kurniawan Ricky Gusanto , Prasetyo Bambang Tri , Rilianto Beny , Windiani Pratiwi Raissa , Gotama Kelvin Theandro , Arham Abrar 
Published: February 2023

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Endovascular treatment is recommended for aneurysms
Wide-neck aneurysm is difficult to treat with endovascular approach.
Stent-assisted coiling and flow diverter are choices for wide-neck aneurysms

ABSTRACT
A wide-neck aneurysm, described as an aneurysm with a neck of 4 mm or a dome-to-neck ratio of <2, requires more advanced endovascular treatment than a narrow-neck aneurysm. Stent-assisted coiling (SAC) was the sole endovascular approach for wide-neck cerebral aneurysms, which were difficult to treat surgically or by embolization. More advanced endovascular approaches have since been developed in recent years, namely the flow diverter (FD) as an endovascular treatment for wide-neck cerebral aneurysms with an endoluminal reconstruction approach. Both techniques have advantages and disadvantages that must be studied further to develop a wide-neck cerebral aneurysm therapy. Therefore, based on the current literature, this article intends to review the differences in the efficacy and complications of SAC and FD for wide-neck aneurysm therapy.
Pengembangan Sistem Pendeteksi Kebocoran LPG Menggunakan Infrastruktur Instant Messaging Berbasis Internet of Things
Authors: Kholil Moch , Ismanto Ismanto , Akhsani Rafika 
Published: February 2023

AbstrakPerkembangan teknologi yang semakin pesat seiring dengan pekerjaan manusia yang semakin banyak, menjadikan peran teknologi sebagai upaya optimalisasi dalam membantu pekerjaaan manusia sangat dibutuhkan. Salah satu tren teknologi yang menarik dan berkembang adalah teknologi Internet of Things atau biasa disingkat dengan IoT. Pemanfaatan Internet of Things juga sangat membantu dalam sistem pemantauan jarak jauh. Sebagai salah satu bentuk pemanfaatannya adalah sistem pendeteksi jarak jauh terhadap kebocoran Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) pada dapur sebuah rumah tangga, restoran maupun industri sehingga pemilik bisa melakukan pencegahan dini apabila terjadi sebuah kebocoran di dalam ruangan dan mampu memberikan peringatan dini kebocoran LPG saat ditinggal bepergian. Sistem dikembangkan melalui 4 tahapan, mulai dari pengumpulan data, perancangan perangkat keras, penulisan kode program dan uji coba sistem. Penelitian ini bertujuan menghasilkan sebuah alat pendeteksi kebocoran LPG berbasis IoT, dimana alat ini mampu mendeteksi serta mengirimkan pesan peringatan dini saat terjadi kebocoran LPG baik melalui pesan telegram maupun buzzer yang terpasang di perangkat. Dengan mengacu pada standarisasi yang dikeluarkan oleh Badan Standardisasi Nasional tentang Nilai Ambang Batas zat kimia di udara tempat kerja, sistem telah bekerja dengan baik dengan mampu memberikan peringatan kebocoran LPG saat Nilai Ambang Batas (NAB) zat kimia mencapai 1000 bds/ppm.Kata kunci: IoT, telegram, LPG, ppm Abstract[Development Of LPG Leak Detection System Using Instant Messaging Infrastructure Based On Internet Of Things]Developments of technology along with human work are growing, making the role of technology as an optimization effort in helping human work needed. One of the technologies that are developing is the Internet of Things or commonly abbreviated as IoT. Utilization of the Internet of Things is also very helpful in remote monitoring systems. One form of utilization is a remote detection system for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) leaks in the kitchen of a household, restaurant, or industry so that owners can take early prevention in the event of a leak in the room and are able to provide early warning of LPG leaks when left traveling. The system is developed through four stages, starting from data collection, hardware design, writing program code, and system testing. This study aims to produce an IoT-based LPG leak detector, which a tool that is able to detect and send an early warning message when an LPG leak occurs either through a telegram message or a buzzer installed on the device. By referring to the standard issued by the National Standardization Agency regarding the Threshold Value of chemicals in the workplace air, the system has worked well by being able to provide an LPG leak warning when the Threshold Value of chemical substances reaches 1000 ppm.. Keywords: IoT; telegram, LPG; ppm
Children’s healthy and unhealthy food intake related to parental fear of the COVID-19, family communication patterns, and parental controlling feeding practices
Authors: Kim Kay W. , Wallander Jan L. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 changed the daily lives of families, including their food environments. We tested a conceptual model of potential influences on children’s dietary intake under these conditions. 306 (51% fathers) parents with children ages 5- 12 were recruited for an online study, where they completed questionnaires to measure fear of COVID-19, family communication patterns, parental controlling feeding practices, and child’s healthy and unhealthy food intake. Structural equation modeling was used, including a multi-group analysis to compare mothers and fathers. Parental fear of COVID-19 was positively related to communication patterns, which were positively associated with parental controlling feeding practices. Communication patterns were also linked to child unhealthy food intake, but only for mothers. General family communication patterns play an important role in children’s dietary intake. Therefore, it may be useful to help parents adopt general positive parenting approaches to influence their children’s healthy development.
Trend of sociodemographic and economic inequalities in the use of maternal health services in Lao People’s Democratic Republic from 2006 to 2017: MICS data analysis
Authors: Ahissou Noudéhouénou Credo Adelphe , Nonaka Daisuke , Takeuchi Rie , Reyes Calvin de los , Uehara Manami , Khampheng Phongluxa , Kounnavong Sengchanh , Kobayashi Jun 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Background
Maternal mortalities remain high in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). To improve access to maternal health services for all women, the country adopted a policy to remove user fees for childbirth-related care (“Free Maternal Health Service” [Free MCH] policy) in 2012. However, it remains unclear whether the policy has reduced inequalities in access to services. Our study assessed the trends and magnitude of sociodemographic and economic inequalities in access to health services before and after adoption of the Free MCH policy.
Methods
We used the three most recent Lao Social Indicator Survey datasets for this analysis. We assessed wealth, area of residence, ethnicity, educational attainment, and women’s age-related inequalities in the use of at least one antenatal care (ANC) visit with skilled personnel, institutional delivery, and at least one facility-based postnatal care (PNC) visit by mothers. The magnitude of inequalities was measured using concentration curves, concentration indices (CIX), and equiplots.
Results
Overall, the coverages of at least one ANC visit with skilled personnel and institutional delivery increased from 35.7–78.4% and 23.1–65.5% respectively, between the years 2006 and 2017. These coverages almost doubled in all social groups from 2011–12 to 2017 compared to 2006 to 2011–12. Meanwhile, the use of at least one facility-based PNC after discharge rose only from 2.3–3.7% between 2011–12 and 2017. Despite the decreases in service utilization gaps between groups, inequalities in favor of the rich, the most educated, and the majority ethnic groups remained the highest, particularly for facility-based deliveries. The CIX in 2017 were 0.193, 0.139, and 0.120, respectively, for these factors (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
During the study period, uptake of maternal health services improved, and sociodemographic and economic inequalities decreased. The highest improvement since adoption of the MCH policy occurred among the least-favored women. Future interventions should promote outreach services, awareness raising, and a woman-centered approach to care. More attention should also be given to improving the uptake of facility-based PNC visits.
A study on the Water quality and the change detection of aquatic vegetation of Satajaan beel, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Authors: Bhuyan Jintu Moni , Sharma Pallavi 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Water quality assessment is one of the important processes to understand the environmental status of the wetland. The study is carried out to analysis of the water quality and change detection of aquatic vegetation in Satajaan Wetland, situated in Lakhimpur, Assam in the floodplain of Ranganadi river. 10 water sample has been collected from the selected samples station through random sampling method to understand the quality of water. For the study we have assessed Physical parameters like temperature, pH, Electric Conductivity, Total dissolved solid and chemical parameters such as Salinity, alkalinity, CO2, Dissolved oxygen, Cl-, Total Hardness, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, SO42-, NO3-, F-, PO43 etc. For the statistical analysis of the water parameter, we have done Correlation coefficient analysis, PCA and HCA. WQI of the study area has been also observed by using weighted arithmetic method. Along with the water quality parameter we also try to analysis the change of area of aquatic vegetation in the study area using NDVI. From the NDVI calculation it has been observed that the area of the aquatic vegetation in the study area has been decreaded year by year. The rate of degradtion of aquatic vegetation in the study area is calculated 2.84 acer or 7.84%.
Prospective Observational Study on Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed
Authors: Raj Alok , Kaeley Nidhi , Prasad Hari , Patnaik Itish , Bahurupi Yogesh , Joshi Shrirang , Shukla Krishna , Galagali Santosh , Patel Sanket 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background and objective: Bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the common medical emergencies. In this study, we assessed patients' socio-demographic and clinical characteristics and the association of clinical characteristics with treatment outcomes among patients with upper gastrointestinal bleed (UGIB) presenting to the emergency department (ED). At present, there is a scarcity of data on UGIB in Northern part of India.
Material and method: The study was a single-center,prospective observational study conducted at an urban tertiary care center. Consecutive patients with UGIB were enrolled in the study from August 2020 to February 2022. A detailed history was obtained, including demographic data such as age and sex, presenting complaints, history of presenting illness, history related to co-morbidities, addiction, and drug history. Pre-endoscopic Rockall and Glasgow-Blatchford Score were calculated for each patient. The patients were subsequently followed up till discharge from the hospital. The final outcomes with regard to mortality, need for blood transfusion, length of ED, and hospital stay and discharge were noted.
Result: 141 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients with UGIB was 48 ± 14 years. 115 (81.6%) patients were male. The most common co-morbidity was chronic liver disease (40;28.4%). The most frequent presenting complaint in this study was hematemesis (96; 68.1%), followed by melena (76;53.9%). The mean (SD) of the Rockall Score was 2.46 ± 1.75. The mean (SD) of the Glasgow Blatchford Score was 12.46 ± 3.15 in patients with UGIB.
Conclusion: In our study, hematemesis was the most prevalent symptom of an UGIB, followed by melena. Portal hypertension was the more common cause of UGIB. Alcohol intake, NSAIDs abuse, and co-morbidities such as underlying chronic liver disease, hypertension, and diabetes are statistically significantly associated with UGIB. By doing early endoscopy we can find and treat the cause of bleeding, thereby we can prevent morbidity, mortality and decrease the length of hospital stay.
First report of environmental isolation of Cryptococcus spp. from Boyacá - Colombia
Authors: Briggith-Nathalia Serna-Espinosa , Maribel Forero-Castro , Eugenia Morales-Puentes María , Marcela Parra-Giraldo Claudia , Patricia Escandón , Adriana Sánchez-Quitan Zilpa 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background
The Cryptococcus genus comprises more than 80 species, of which C. neoformansand C. gattii are the leading cause of cryptococcosis. The distribution of C. gattii and C. neoformans complex has been extensively studied and widely reported globally. Other species such as C. albidus, C. laurentii, and C. flavescens have been reported as pathogenic yeast. Since there are no reports of environmental isolation in the Boyacá region (Colombia), this study aimed to isolate and characterize the species of Cryptococcus from pigeon feces, eucalyptus, and olive trees distributed in the municipalities of Tunja and Ricaute Alto.
Results
The environmental data was recovered, and the isolations obtained were identified by microscopy, biochemical test, MALDI-TOF, RFLP of the URA5 gene, and sequencing of the ITS and LSU gene.
For the 93 pigeon dropping samples collected in Tunja, 23 corresponded to C. neoformans, 3 to C. saitoi, 2 C. albidus and 1 to C. laurentii. Of the 1188 samples collected from olive trees, 17 (1.43%) positive samples were identified as C. gattii (4), C. neoformans var. grubii (2), C. laurentii (3), C. albidus (2), C. saitoi(5) and C. flavescens (1). Likewise, specimens of C. neoformansvar. grubii presented molecular type VNI and molecular type VNII; for C. gattii the molecular types found were VGIII and VGIV.
Conclusions
Therefore, it can be concluded that the species of Cryptococcus genus, are present in the environment of Boyacá, and show a predilection for climate conditions that are typical of this region.
A viable varying speed of light model in the RW metric
Authors: Lee Seokcheon 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The Robertson-Walker (RW) metric allows us to apply general relativity to model the behavior of the Universe as a whole (\textit{i.e.}, cosmology). We can properly interpret various cosmological observations, like the cosmological redshift, the Hubble parameter, geometrical distances, and so on, if we identify fundamental observers with individual galaxies. That is to say that the interpretation of observations of modern cosmology relies on the RW metric. The RW model satisfies the cosmological principle in which the 3-space always remains isotropic and homogeneous. One can derive the cosmological redshift relation from this condition. We show that it is still possible for us to obtain consistent results in a specific time-varying speed of light model without spoiling the success of the standard model. The validity of this model needs to be determined by observations.
Activated carbon/ZnO-Ni nanoflower composite as an efficient photocatalyst for enhanced degradation of reactive red 120 dye under LED light
Authors: Norozi Kousar , Mansouri Mohsen , Karamian Elham , Maleki Basir 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
In this research, ZnO doped Ni was immobilized over activated carbon nanoparticles, and the prepared photocatalysts were characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDS, and BET analyses and used for the degradation of reactive red 120 (RR120) dye under LED light irradiation. The C/ZnO-Ni photocatalyst demonstrated a flower-like morphology with mesoporous features. The effect of the main parameters like Zn:Ni molar ratio, photocatalyst amount, carbon mesh size, solution pH, initial RR120 concentration, H2O2 and power of LED lamp was investigated to maximize the efficiency of RR120 degradation. The best photocatalytic RR120 degradation of 94.88% was observed under the optimum conditions in which Zn:Ni molar ratio, photocatalyst amount, carbon mesh size, solution pH, initial RR120 concentration, H2O2 and power of LED lamp were adjusted at 1:2, 50 mg, 270, 3, 5 ppm, 0.2 mL and 50 W, respectively. Kinetic studies confirmed the applicability of the Langmuir-Hinshelwood theory by which the dye concentration is a first-order function of time. The reusability study of the C/ZnO-Ni photocatalyst showed good stability of the photocatalyst after recycling 7 times under the optimum conditions.
Electrochemical oxo-functionalisation of cyclic alkanes and alkenes using nitrate and oxygen
Authors: Nikl Joachim , Hofmann Kamil , Mossazghi Samuel , Möller Isabel , Mondeshki Daniel , Weinelt Frank , Baumann Franz Erich , Waldvogel Siegfried 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Direct functionalization of C(sp3)–H bonds allows a fast, synthetic access to valuable products, starting from simple petrochemicals. Chemical transformation of inactivated methylene groups, however, remains challenging for organic synthesis. Here, we present a general electrochemical method for the oxidation of C(sp3)–H and C(sp2)–H bonds, in which cyclic alkanes and (cyclic) olefins are converted into cycloaliphatic ketones as well as aliphatic (di)carboxylic acids. This resource-friendly method is based on nitrate salts in a dual role as anodic mediator and supporting electrolyte, which can be fully recovered and recycled. Reduction of molecular oxygen as cathodic counter reaction leads to an efficient convergent use of both electrode reactions. By avoiding the use of transition metals and chemical oxidisers, this protocol represents a sustainable oxo-functionalization method, leading to a valuable contribution for the sustainable conversion of petrochemical feedstocks into synthetically usable fine chemicals and commodities.
An updated and unified earthquake catalog of Bangladesh for seismic hazard assessment
Authors: Rana Sohel , Bhuiyan M. Abdur Rahman , Ali Shafayat Bin , Mukhlis Mohammad Raihan 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
A comprehensive earthquake catalog is an important input for reliable seismic hazard assessment. In the present study, an updated and unified earthquake catalog has been compiled for Bangladesh covering 150N–320N and 830E–980E. A large number of earthquake event data has been collected from various sources including ISC–GEM Catalog, USGS catalog, ISC Bulletin, etc. Collected data have then been compiled and fake or duplicate events have been eliminated. Earthquake magnitudes that were not reported in moment magnitude (Mw) have been converted to Mw using conversion relations compatible with regional earthquake events. The compiled earthquake catalog consists of 8,024 earthquake events with magnitudes 3.56 ≤ Mw ≤ 8.8 for the period of 825 to 2021. Declustering of the catalog has been performed to remove the foreshocks and aftershocks which results in 7,219 earthquakes in the final catalog. A completeness analysis has been performed for the final catalog. This study proposes Gutenberg-Richter’s earthquake magnitude-frequency relationships for the whole region as well as for five selected regions based on the existing faults within the country. This study provides a database with a solid background for future works in the field of seismicity, seismic hazard assessment, and ground response studies for the country.
CAVI (Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index) as an Independent Predictor of Hypertensive Response to Exercise
Authors: Wuttichaipradit C. , Yodwut C. , Sukhum P. , Hengrussamee K. , Treesong M. , Thiangtham S. , Samut B. , Tunhasiriwet A. , Yingchoncharoen T. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Hypertensive response to exercise (HRE) is related to the development of future hypertension, cardiovascular morbidity, and mortality, independent of resting blood pressure. We hypothesized that arterial stiffness as measured by cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) could be an independent predictor of HRE.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Retrospective chart review of patients participated in the preventive health program at the Bangkok Heart Hospital who underwent both CAVI and treadmill stress testing on the same day between June and December 2018 were performed. Variables for the prediction of HRE were analyzed using univariate analysis, and significant variables were entered into multiple logistic regression. An ROC curve was created to test the sensitivity and specificity of CAVI as a predictor of HRE.
RESULTS
A total of 285 participants (55.1% female) were enrolled in this study. There were 58 patients (20.4%) who met the HRE definition (SBP > 210 mmHg in males, SBP > 190 mmHg in females, or DBP > 110 mmHg in both males and females), with a mean age of 46.4 12.8 years. In univariate analysis, age, systolic blood pressure at rest, diastolic blood pressure at rest, pulse pressure at rest, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, history of beta-blocker, and CAVI results were statistically significant. Multiple logistic regression revealed that CAVI and systolic blood pressure were statistically significant predictors of HRE with OR of 5.8, 95%CI: 2.9-11.7, P<0.001 and OR 1.07, 95%CI: 1.03-1.10, P=0.001 respectively. ROC curve analysis of the CAVI revealed an AUC of 0.827 (95%CI: 0.76-0.89, p < 0.001), and the sensitivity and specificity of cut-point CAVI > 8 were 53% and 92%, respectively.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated that CAVI is an independent predictor of hypertensive response to exercise. CAVI > 8 is specific predictor of HRE.
Quantifying Global Colonization Pressures of Alien Vertebrates in Trade
Authors: Li Yiming , Blackburn Tim , Luo Zexu , Song Tianjian , Li Wenhao , Deng Teng , Luo Zhenhua , Li Yuanyi , Du Jiacong , Niu Meiling , Zhang Jun , Zhang Jinyu , Yang Jiaxue , Wang Siqi 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The increased trade in live wildlife for pets and other uses potentially elevates colonization pressure, and hence the risk of invasions. Yet, we have limited knowledge on number of species traded outside their native ranges as aliens. We create the most comprehensive global live terrestrial vertebrate trade database, and use it to investigate the richness of alien species in trade, and correlates of establishment richness, for aliens across countries worldwide. We identify 10,378 terrestrial vertebrate species in the live wildlife trade globally. Approximately 90.1% of these species are aliens, and 9.1% of the aliens establish populations. Large numbers of alien species have been imported to countries with high incomes and large areas. Such countries are also hotspots for establishment, along with some island nations. Colonization pressure and insularity consistently promote establishment richness across countries. Socio-economic and climatic factors are also associated with establishment richness for different taxa. This study identifies daunting challenges to global biosecurity from future invasion risks posed by wildlife trade.