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Study of the Effect of Mm Emw on Methyl Violet Interaction With Human Serum Albumin
Authors: Shahinyan Mariam A. , Mikaelyan Marieta S. , Grigoryan Svetlana V. , Vardevanyan Poghos O. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
In this work the study of the effect of millimeter range electromagnetic waves (MM EMW) on methyl violet interaction with human serum albumin (HSA) has been carried out, using the UV-denaturation, fluorescence spectroscopy and CD spectroscopy methods. It was revealed that MM EMW irradiation leads to weakening of the stability of HSA and decreasing of interaction force between HSA and methyl violet (MV). It was also shown that MM EMW irradiation by water non-resonant frequency, affecting immediately the structure of HSA, changes its secondary structure, while the irradiation by water-resonant frequency does not invoke structural changes, but weakens the stability more. The last insistence results from the water cluster reconstruction, due to which the structured water affects the conformation of HSA.
Improvement and Characterization of Sustainable and Green Hybrid Yarns Based on Hemp Fiber for Clothing
Authors: Avci Munevver Ertek , Demiryürek Oğuz , Okyay Gamze , Bilgiç Hilal 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Known for its sustainable properties, the usability of hemp instead of 100% cotton yarn for clothing was investigated by spinning hybrid ring yarns using cotton, viscose-hemp, and organic cotton-viscose-hemp blends as being the sheath; elastane and polyester (Lycra and T400) as being the core in the yarn structure. Unevenness, yarn imperfection, hairiness, tenacity, and breaking elongation properties of spun yarns produced were examined, comparatively. The findings revealed that sheath fiber type, number of the component in yarn structure, and blend ratio were influential factors on yarn quality. Using hemp fiber in the yarn structure slightly decreased the yarn properties, except tenacity, in general. Moreover, the properties of hemp fiber including triple blended yarn properties were the worst of all. Blending viscose and hemp fibers in the yarn structure provided a synergetic effect, improving the weak properties of both fibers. As a result, since the structural and mechanical features of 70/30% viscose-hemp blended yarns were at an acceptable level, these blended yarns could be suggested in clothing production instead of using 100% cotton for sustainable production.
Effects of Waste Sanitation Facilities on Water Quality Index and Human Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Abeokuta Markets, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo Adewale M. , Somade Opeyemi C. , Ojekunle Oluwaseyi Z. , Atayese Adijat O. , Obuotor Tolulope M. , Taiwo Oluwaseyi T. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Groundwater is a sustainable resource that provides potable water for millions of people. Contamination of this resource may, therefore, pose serious health threats to consumers. This study aimed at assessing the effects of waste sanitation facilities on water quality index and health risk of groundwater resources in Abeokuta markets, southwestern Nigeria. Fifty hand-dug wells at varying distance of 10–81 m to the waste sanitation facilities from ten markets in the Abeokuta metropolis were seasonally monitored at wet and dry seasons. Five hand-dug wells from a community with no waste sanitation facility were sampled to serve as a control. Groundwater samples were collected and analysed for physical and chemical parameters using the standard methods. Data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. Water quality index and health risk assessment (non-carcinogenic hazard quotient [HQ], and cancer risk [CR]) were estimated in groundwater. Significantly higher levels of total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demands, and heavy metals were observed in groundwater from the market area than in the control site. Furthermore, the WQIs of groundwater from the market areas were higher than 300, indicating unfit water for drinking. The health risk assessment showed high HQs greater than the acceptable limit of 1.0 for Mn and Pb, establishing non-carcinogenic adverse health effects. Co also indicated carcinogenic effects in the market area groundwater with a CR value greater than the permissible limit of 1.0 x 10− 4. This study established the detrimental effects of market wastes on the surrounding groundwater.
Impact on technological properties, sensory acceptance, bioactive compounds, and nutritional quality of blend pinto beans and red rice for novel cookies
Authors: de Magalhães Camila Soares , Marques Gleicyane de Almeida , Bazán-Colque Ronel Joel , Moraes Erica Aguiar , Silva Erika Madeira Moreira da , Ascheri José Luis Ramirez 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The objective of this work was to understand how the addition of pinto beans flour (PBF) affected the technological properties, sensory acceptance, bioactive compounds, and nutritional quality of gluten-free cookies. The factors of (PBF) addition (25–75 g/100 g) and margarine content (13.3–19.3 g/100 g dough) were varied according to a 22 factorial design with center and axial points augmented. Other physicochemical analyses were carried out in the selected formulations during storage time. (PBF) addition affected the technological properties and increased the nutritional content of proteins (up to 13%), fibers (8.28 %), iron(2.13 %), zinc(1.54%), and bioactive compounds (phenolic with 139.46 mg GAE/100 g), but it negatively affected sensory acceptance. Margarine's addition improved the evaluated sensory aspects, showing above 70% acceptance for all the attributes analyzed in all the trials. Cookies with 50 g pinto beans flour, 50 g red rice, and 16.3 g margarine/100 g dough showed better technological, nutritional characteristics, and physicochemical quality up to 60 days of storage. This work contributed to the incorporation of mixtures of red rice and pinto beans for developing more nutritious cookies for celiac patients or even those who wish to consume gluten-free products.
Impact of extreme rainfall variability and changes on Ground Traffic in Cameroon
Authors: Augustin Daïka , Pascal Igri Moudi , Honoré Messanga Etoundi , Cesar Mbane Biouele 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Extreme rainfall events are a serious threat to the well-being of Cameroon's society. The reliability of studies on extreme events such as floods depends on the quality of the data and their distribution in time and space. Although these topics are still incomplete in many countries. This present work focuses on the action of extreme rainfall variability and changes on ground traffic in Cameroon using the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS) estimation data in the simulation of precipitation at the intra-seasonal scale. For this, the performance verification of the CFSv2 model was first made on the basis of two mathematical techniques such as the Generalized Relative Operating Characteristics (GROC) score and the Ranked Probability Skill Score (RPSS). Then, based on this calculation of the different performance scores, the analysis and interpretations of the model outputs, the study is carried out on the extreme events (floods) of the first three (03) weeks of August 2021 to understand the impact of extreme rainfall over road transport in Cameroon. The results suggest that the CFSv2 model is the best performance for rainfall simulation at this intra-seasonal scale with CHIRPS satellite estimation data for the first three weeks of August 2021 in Cameroon and is adequate to improve the prevention of accidents and road transport infrastructure caused by extreme events (flooding) to heavy rainfall in Cameroon.
Albendazole is effective for controlling monogenean parasites of the gills of Piaractus brachypomus (Serassalmidae) and Leporinus macrocephalus (Anostomidae)
Authors: Negreiros Luciano Pereira , Souza Eliane Xavier , Lima Tiago Araújo , Tavares-Dias Marcos 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production industry both in Brazil and globally. Such growth has led to an increase in parasitic diseases such as those caused by monogeneans in farmed fish. Monogenean infection can cause high mortality among commercially farmed fish and therefore significant financial losses. The present study investigated the efficacy of albendazole in therapeutic baths against monogeneans of Piaractus brachypomus and Leporinus macrocephalus. For both fish, a 24h hourtherapeutic bath with albendazole concentrations of 150, 300 and 500 mg/L was tested against monogeneans in the gills. The baths had an efficacy ranging from 30.7 to 96.1% against monogeneans of P. brachypomus, and from 89.2 to 100% against monogeneans of L. macrocephalus. In P. brachypomus, the hepatosomatic index (HSI) in fish exposed to 150 mg/L of albendazole was higher than in fish exposed to 300 mg/L. The splenosomatic index (SSI) values in fish exposed to 150 mg/L of albendazole were lower than in fish exposed to 0 and 300 mg/L. In L. macrocephalus, the HSI and SSI values decreased in treatments with 150, 300 and 500 mg/L of albendazole. For L. macrocephalus, 150 mg/L de albendazole may be used to control and treat of infection by monogeneans, while in P. brachypomus, 500 mg/L of albendazole may be used in a 24 h bath.
Effect of thermally generated nanopits diameter on the carrier dynamics in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures
Authors: Bouzidi M. , Malek W. , Chaaben N. , Alshammari Abdullah S. , Khan Z. R. , Gandouzi M. , Mohamed M. , Rebey A. , Alatawi Abdullah A. , Alhassan Abdullah I. , Alharbi Abdullah , Salvestrini J. P. , Shakfa M. K. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Effects of the nanopits diameter observed at the surface of AlGaN on carrier dynamics are systematically investigated. The diameter variation of nanopits is achieved through the thermal annealing of a set of AlGaN/GaN heterostructures at different temperatures. The samples were characterized using the scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray, high-resolution X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence (PL), and time-resolved PL spectroscopies. SEM images have revealed an increase in the nanopits diameter with increasing annealing temperature. Simultaneously, we observed a linear development in the yellow luminescence intensity, accompanied by a deterioration in the PL decay times due to an increase in the density of point-defect complexes that act as nonradiative recombination centers. We also performed temperature-dependent PL measurements to study the impact of nanopits diameter on electron-phonon scattering processes. Both electron-acoustic- and electron-longitudinal optical phonon interactions enhance with increasing nanopits diameter.
Heterogenicity of SMA genetics and carrier profile among Saudi patient cohort
Authors: Alghamdi Alaa , AlDossary Shaikhah , Othman Ahmed N. , Alabdulqader Wala , Amer Fawzia , Ali Mona , Almomen Momen , Alghamdi Fouad 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
IntroductionSpinal Muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited, neuromuscular disease which is characterized by the deterioration of spinal motor neurons, causing progressive muscular atrophy and weakening. It is an autosomal recessive disease with the absence or mutation of the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene as a hallmark; and SMN2 gene modulates the severity of the disease. SMA has been classified based on the motor function achieved. This study aims at describing the genetic makeup and characteristics of an SMA cohort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).MethodsData from families presenting with SMA children was collected between (January 2018 till December 2020). Blood samples were collected from patients and family members. Genetic testing for SMA and mutations were performed at a central lab in Europe.Results and discussion17 families were enrolled in the study including 52 children. Among the 34 parents, 28 were carriers with heterozygous deletion (82.3%), 1(2.9%) had no deletion detected by MLPA but had point mutation by sequencing, 1(2.9%) had homozygous deletion and was symptomatic, 3(8.8%) had no deletion or point mutation and presumed to have 2 + 0, and 1 (2.9%) was not tested.ConclusionThis study provides insight on the carrier mutational analysis of parents’ of SMA patients, Further studies are needed to understand the burden of SMA in the KSA.
Evaluation of the Inhibition Effects of Natural Terpenoids on Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites
Authors: Jiang Zi-Yang , Dong Kai , Huang Zheng-Song , Yuan Chang-Chun , Liu Bo , Chen Qi-Wei , Chen Jian-Ping 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Background
At present, the preferred method for the clinical treatment of toxoplasmosis is still drug therapy such as pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine, but there are problems such as large side effects and drug resistance. Terpenoids are distributed in nature and a large number of studies have shown that they have effective inhibitory effects on various parasites.
Methods
In this study, we used small-molecule intermediate products of natural terpenoid chlorajaponilide C to evaluate their cytotoxicity and their intracellular and extracellular inhibitory effects on Toxoplasma gondii tachyzoites.
Results
We demonstrated that two of these target compounds could induce tachyzoite apoptosis probably by altering tachyzoite mitochondrial membrane potential, calcium homeostasis, and lipid metabolism, effectively reducing the number of extracellular tachyzoites. In addition, the two target compounds were also able to effectively clear intracellular tachyzoites, possibly enhancing this effect by interacting with the host cell's immune system.
Conclusions
Two terpenoid natural products with low cytotoxicity had direct and indirect anti-toxoplasma effects and were expected to further evaluate their potential for the treatment of toxoplasmosis.
Plant-mediated synthesis of CuO nanoparticles with Allium ampeloprasum extract; application as a glucose non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor
Authors: Eskandari Mobina , Norouzi Banafsheh 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
A simple synthesis using Allium ampeloprasum plant extract as a reducing agent has been done for the preparation of CuO nanoparticles (CuO NPs). Firstly, copper ions are reduced to copper atoms by plant extract, and then, they could be changed to CuO during calcination. Some techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible (UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrochemical methods have been applied to the evaluation of the CuO NPs formation. A modified carbon paste electrode with CuO (CPE/CuO) was prepared and employed for the non-enzymatic amperometric sensor of glucose. The linear dynamic range of this modified electrode and the limit of detection (LOD) were 1-120 μmol L-1 and 0.8 μmol L-1 (3δ), respectively. Simplicity, low cost, and easily of preparation are the prominent features of this sensor. Also, the stability, reproducibility, and repeatability of this modified electrode are acceptable.
Subclinical systolic and diastolic myocardial dysfunction in polyphasic polymyositis/dermatomyositis: a 2-year longitudinal study
Authors: Péter Andrea , Balogh Ágnes , Csanádi Zoltán , Dankó Katalin , Griger Zoltan 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Background: Cardiac involvement in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk, however little is known about the progression of cardiac dysfunction and long term data are scarce. In the present work we intended to prospectively study echocardiographic parameters in patients with IIM for two years.Methods: 28 IIM patients (43.9±1.6 years) without cardiovascular symptoms were enrolled. Patients with monophasic/polyphasic disease pattern were studied separately and compared to age-matched healthy individuals. Conventional echocardiographic and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) parameters of systolic [LV: ejection fraction (EF), mitral annulus systolic movement (MAPSE), lateral s') and diastolic left (mitral inflow velocities, lateral anulus velocities: e', a', E/e') and right ventricular function (fractional area change: FAC, tricuspid annulus plane systolic excursion: TAPSE) were measured at the time of the diagnosis and 2 years later.Results: Subclinical LV systolic dysfunction characterized by reduced lateral s’ (10.4 vs. 6.4 cm/sec, p<0.05), EF (62.6±0.6%, vs. 51.7±0.7%) and MAPSE (18.5±0.6 vs. 14.5±0.6 mm) could be observed in IIM patients with polyphasic disease course two years after diagnosis compared to controls. Furthermore, diastolic LV function showed a marked deterioration to grade I diastolic dysfunction at 2 years in the polyphasic group (lateral e': 12.9 ±0.6, vs. 7.4±0.3 cm/sec; lateral a': 10.7±0.3, vs. 17.3±0.8 cm/sec; p<0.05) supported by larger left atrium (32.1±0.6 vs. 37.8±0.6 mm; p<0.05]. TDI measurements confirmed subclinical RV systolic dysfunction in polyphasic patients two years after diagnosis (FAC: 45.6±1.8%, vs. 32.7±1.4%; TAPSE: 22.7±0.5, vs. 18.1±0.3 mm; p<0.05). Similar, but not significant tendencies could be detected in patients with monophasic disease pattern. Polyphasic patients showed significantly (p<0.05) worse results compared to monophasic patients regarding EF (51.7±0.7% vs. 58.1±0.6%), lateral s’ (6.4±0.4 cm/sec vs. 8.6±0.4 cm/sec,), left atrium (37.8±0.6 mm vs. 33.3±0.8 mm), FAC (32.7±1.4% vs. 41.0±1.6%) and TAPSE (18.1±0.3 mm vs. 21.3±0.7 mm). Conclusions: Significant subclinical cardiac dysfunction could be detected in IIM patients with polyphasic disease course two years after diagnosis, which identify them as a high risk population. TDI is a useful method to detect echocardiographic abnormalities in IIM complementing the conventional echocardiography and can recognize the high cardiac risk.
WITHDRAWN: A Systemtic Review on Gait Measurement Techniques Using Prisma 2009
Authors: Rathore Radheshyam 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

Academics and prosthetics are interested in gait evaluation since it is a highly focused research field. There is a lot of literature in this field because it is a popular diagnostic tool for measuring abnormalities and the beginning of musculoskeletal illnesses. Although there are several gait measurement Techniques (GMT) for motion analysis in the literature, there are only a few studies that indicate the comparative analysis and applicability of different methodologies. The goal of this work is to give a useful recapitulation of various gait assessment methods and to investigate the relative prevalence of various GMT based on several researchers' applications.
The findings of a comprehensive review of gait measurement methods utilising the PRISMA methodology are summarised in this publication. A total of 53 research articles published between 1989 and 2021 were considered for critical review. The categories of gait measurement systems were compared and ranked using the Analytic Hierarchy Process, based on particular criteria (AHP). The review helps to summarise many areas of gait analysis, including task kinds, gait characteristics, and gait measurement techniques. The study compares gait assessment methods using a specially created capacity index and gives appropriate mappings between these aspects. It also includes helpful advice for choosing gait systems depending on the criteria.
Clarification of white-fleshed guava juice by a fixed-angle conical rotor centrifuge laboratory and characterization of continuous disk stack centrifuges
Authors: Ninga Kombele Aime , Desobgo Steve Carly Zangue , De Sirshendu , Nso Emmanuel Jong , Kayem Joseph 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The two objectives of this paper were to determine the effect of centrifugation parameters on guava juice physicochemical characteristics and to identify operational characteristics of continuous disc-stack centrifuges based on the performance of a laboratory centrifuge. Effects of g-force (149g – 3731g) and centrifugation time (10 – 40min) on juice physicochemical characteristics (protein, pectin, galacturonic acid, dry matter, total soluble sugars contents; pH; electrical conductivity, clarity and particle size distribution) were assessed. Laboratory centrifuge performance was evaluated for 1343g, 2388g and 3731g. At 1343g, separation limits (xmax), feed flow-rates of disc-stack centrifuges and cut-off sizes (x50) were determined for corresponding laboratory centrifuge operation times. Significant decrease in average particle size, protein and pectin contents was observed, contrary to juice clarity. Similar clarification efficiency was obtained for g-forces ≥ 1343g. xmax were 2669nm, 2200nm and 1783nm, with corresponding x50 for continuous centrifuges, 1887nm, 1556nm, 1261nm, for 20min, 30min and 40min, respectively.
A Novel Decision-Making Method for Selecting Charging Pile Manufacturer with q-Rung Dual Hesitant Information
Authors: Tan Mengwei , Shang Xiaopu , Wang Jun , Xu Yuan 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
In recent years, the development of electric vehicles has received extensive attention. However, how to choose a suitable charging pile manufacturer for electric vehicles is a matter of concern. The selection of charging pile manufacturers involves many factors, and it is hard for decision makers (DMs) to provide accurate assessments due to the uncertainty of subjective or objective factors. As a combination of q-rung orthopair fuzzy set (q-ROFS) and dual hesitant fuzzy set (DHFS), q-rung dual hesitant fuzzy set (q-RDHFS) provides more possibilities for information expression and gives DMs greater decision-making freedom. Because of the advantages of q-RDHFS in expressing uncertain information, we propose a novel decision method to capture DMs’ hesitant information with q-rung dual hesitant fuzzy elements (q-RDHFEs) to obtain the optimal scheme. Firstly, Frank t-norm and t-conorm (FTT) is well known for its flexibility in coping with compatibility compared to traditional algebraic operation. Considering the advantages of FTT, we extend FTT to q-RDHFS and provide the definition of Frank operational rules of q-RDHFS. Subsequently, according to generalized power average (GPA) and generalized power geometric (GPG) operators, some corresponding operators based on the novel operational laws are proposed. Then, with the proposed operators, a novel multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) method under q-RDHFS environment is introduced and applied to the selection of charging pile manufacturers. Finally, compared with the existing methods, the method proposed in this paper can better handle extreme evaluation information and is more flexible in operation.