bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Neonicotinoid Insecticides on the Foraging Preference of Indian Honey Bee, Apis cerana indica (Fab.) (Hymenoptera, Apidae) Visiting Sunflower Helianthus annus L. Crop
Authors: Sowmiya C. , Murugan M. , Saravanan P. A. , Suganthi A. , Bhuvaneswari K. , Jayakanthan M. , Senthil N. , Hussain M. E. 
Published: March 2022

Aim: Forage preference of Indian honey bee on neonicotinoid insecticides treated sunflower
Study Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD)
Place and Duration of Study: Insectary, Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore between August 2021 to December 2021 during the Adipattam season
Methodology: Bee activity was recorded by in situ counting method. Seven treatments with three replications (5flowers/replication) in Randomized Block Design were followed. Different treatments viz., Imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 280µl/l, Clothianidin 50 WDG @ 80µg/l, Thiamethoxam 25 WG @ 250µg/l, Thiacloprid 21.7 SC @ 1100/µl, Dimethoate 30 EC @ 1400µl/l (chemical check), Water control (Water spray) and Absolute control (no spray) were given at 50% flowering period using Knapsack sprayer. The number of bees visiting 5 flowers per 5 minutes was observed during morning (09.00-11.00), afternoon (13.00-15.00) and evening (16.00-18.00) hours of the day for seven days after spray (DAS). DAS. Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) academics was used to statistically analyse the data.
Results: The mean population of Apis cerana indica Fab. was more in absolute control (5.97) followed by water control (4.77), imidacloprid (4.10), clothianidin (3.40), thiacloprid (3.21), thiamethoxam (3.14) and dimethoate (1.90) during morning hours (09.00-11.00) of the day. The mean bee visitation rate was high in control (3.40), followed by water control (2.65), imidacloprid (1.77), clothianidin (1.52), thiacloprid (1.55), thiamethoxam (1.40) and dimethoate (1.17) during afternoon hours (13.00-15.00) of the day. In the evening hours (16.00-18.00), mean bee activity was high in control (4.95) followed by water control (4.27), imidacloprid (3.40), clothianidin (3.13), thiamethoxam (2.75), thiacloprid (2.53) and dimethoate (1.88). Among these different hours, morning forage activity of the bees are high in morning hours of the day followed by evening and very less in afternoon hours.
Conclusion: The present study revealed that Indian honey bees preferred to forage both on neonicotinoid treated, however at a reduced rate, and untreated flowers. Since, neonicotinoids are odourless, tasteless compounds that increase the risk of pesticide exposure for the bee colony owing to less capability for segregation of insecticide treated surfaces.
Gastroduodenal Strongyloidiasis Causing Protein Losing Enteropathy – A Case Report and Brief Review of Literature
Authors: Bharti S. , Singh A. , Kirti R. , Kumar N. 
Published: March 2022

Strongyloidiasis is a common disease worldwide, has a complex life cycle and infect humans percutaneously. We report case of 46-year-old woman, presented with complaints of abdominal pain, and distension. She was on PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) for recurrent gastritis. She also gives history of steroid intake for joint pain. USG abdomen showed moderate ascites. Upper GI endoscopy showed diffuse erythematous gastric mucosa with subtle mosaic pattern and edematous duodenal mucosa showing patchy erythema. Histopathological examination of gastric biopsy showed infestation by Strongyloides stercoralis, the gastric mucosal glands contained various parts of parasite. The patient recovered completely after course of antihelmintic drug.
Design of Lift Group Control Systems based on PLC
Authors: Michael Inikuro Afa 
Published: March 2022

Aims and Study Design: Lifts are presently inevitable requirements in modern day building complexes especially multiple floor buildings to keep up with human transportation. Due to this fact, efficient, cost-effective and reliable lift systems are required in these buildings. In this work, the design of a robust lift group control system based on programmable logic controllers (PLC) is introduced.
Methodology: To achieve this goal, good choices of a hardware platform comprising a PLC complex and a software platform to feed instructions (ladder logic) to the PLC are needed. These platforms are linked via a network connection over an Ethernet. The development of the control network based on fuzzy control is illustrated, which the lift controller uses to recognize traffic and respond to the detected traffic patterns. A simplified form of the algorithm from the moment of a hall call to the point of execution of this call command is presented with simulations demonstrating lift prioritization and scheduling based on dependence on interplay between the input fuzzy variables.
Results: The presented design method shows advantages in accounting for numerous factors such as priority fitting, space availability and lift proximity when calculating and implementing quicker hall call responses, which helps in minimizing waiting time of passengers as demonstrated with the 5 floor double lift system. .
Conclusion: The work is believed to set a basis for future PLC-based lift group control systems (PLC-LGCS).
Novel UV Spectrophotometer Methods for Quantitative Estimation of Empagliflozin (EMPA) and Linagliptin (Lina) Using Mixed Hydrotropy Solubilization
Authors: Rathore Udai Bhan Singh , Goyal Pradeep Kumar 
Published: March 2022

Simple, precise accurate, novel and safe UV-Spectrophotometric simultaneous equation method developed for the simultaneous estimation of poorly water-soluble drugs Empagliflozin (EMPA) and Linagliptin (LINA) in tablet dosage form using 2M ammonium acetate: 2M sodium citrate and (50:50% W/W) as mixed hydrotropic solution and validated as per ICH guidelines. This Method involves solving of simultaneous equations based on measurement of absorbance at two wavelengths 270 nm and 294 nm (λmax of EMPA and LINA) in hydrotropic solutions. Ammonium acetate and sodium citrate solution did not show any absorbance above 240 nm and thus no interference in the estimation of drugs was seen. EMPA and LINA follow Beers law in the concentration range of 10-50mg/ml and 5-25mg/ml (r2 = 0.999). % Recovery for both the drugs was in the range of 98.50 to99.23 % indicating excellent accuracy. The methods were precise, with a relative standard deviation of less than 2% for both drugs. The developed methods were validated according to ICH guidelines and values of accuracy, precision and other statistical analysis were found to be in good accordance with the prescribed values. Thus, method can be used for routine monitoring of drugs in industry for the assay of bulk drugs and commercial formulation.
Effectiveness of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl as Adjuvant to Bupivacaine for Labour Analgesia: A Study Protocol
Authors: Sharma Monika , Chandak Aruna 
Published: March 2022

Background: The most commonly used labour analgesia is epidural. Another alternative method is intrathecal low dose analgesic, given for providing labour analgesia in the areas where the epidural kit, multiparameter monitors, staff members scarcity is present. Fentanyl has been used widely to decrease motor block effect of local anaesthetics during labour, presence of these opioids along with local anaesthetics can cause pruritus and respiratory depression. Selective α2- agonist Dexmedetomidine (DMT) helps in providing stable haemodynamic parameters, and an effective intraoperative and postoperative analgesia. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of an intrathecal analgesia during labor, using bupivacaine in combination with dexmedetomidine and fentanyl in terms of quality and duration of analgesia.
Materials and Methods: This will be a prospective comparative observational study. Total 80 patients will be included in the study and assigned to two groups by computerized randomization method. GROUP BD (n=40) will receive an intrathecal 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine dose 2.5 mg along with dexmedetomidine dose 2.5 μg .GROUP BF (n=40) will receive an intrathecal 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine 2.5mg with fentanyl 25mcg. Data will be analysed and Quality and duration of analgesia will be compared for both groups.
Expected Results: Significant difference is expected in labor analgesia and safety profile with the combination of intrathecal bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine compared to combination of bupivacaine and fentanyl.
A Cross Sectional Study on Awareness Level of Family Planning Methods in Primigravida in Rural India
Authors: Jaiswal Arpita , Madaan Sparsh , Banait Tanvi 
Published: March 2022

Background: Family planning suggests the capacity of population to envision and accomplish their ideal number of children by spacing and timing their births which can be accomplished using distinctive contraceptive techniques. The accessibility of family planning limits the family size as well as protects individual well being and rights. Family planning is the most significant determinant of fertility. This study aimed to study the level of awareness of family planning methods among Primigravida in central rural India.
Methodology: The study investigator will collect all the required details on a structured pretested questionnaire - demographic details (hospital number, age, education level, occupation, place of residence (urban or rural), socio economic status (Modified Kuppuswamy scale)etc. As per modified Kuppuswamy scale, the socio economic status will be defined as Upper Class (26-29), Upper middle (16-25), Lower Middle (11-15), Upper lower (5-10), Lower(Below 5) for present study. The study investigator will also collect data regarding knowledge of primigravida towards population problems, their attitude towards population problems and practice of family planning methods by them.
Results: We expect lack of awareness about family planning methods in Primigravida in central rural India.
Conclusion: This study is likely to highlight the awareness levels of family planning methods amongst primigravida presenting to our tertiary care teaching hospital in central rural India.
Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Shatavari Ghanavati & Bramhi Ghanvati in Jarajanya smritibramsha (Senile Dementia)
Authors: Deshpande Mayuri Amol , Kuchewar Vaishali 
Published: March 2022

Background: Memory is the important physiological process which is required to live normal life. Good and bad memories helps living being in stay protected from harms. In old age, these aspect of normal human physiology get deteriorated. This occurs due to increase in Vata dosha. As age progresses there is increase in vata causing diminished memory. There are various drugs which are prescribed by doctors for age associated memory disorder. Bramhi, Shankhpushpi, Mandukparni are the well-known drugs as memory booster. But in Bhavprakash Samhita and Kashyap samhita, Shatavari is described for its nootropic property.
Aim: Comparative evaluation of Shatavari ghanavati and Bramhi ghanavati in Jarajanya smritibhramsha (Senile Dementia).
Objectives:

To confirm the most safest and effective dose of Shatavari in senile dementia by reverse pharmacology approach.
To evaluate the efficacy of Shatavari ghanavati on cognitive function in Senile dementia.
To evaluate the efficacy of Bramhi ghanavati on cognitive function in Senile dementia.
To evaluate the efficacy of Shatavari ghanavati as an Antioxidant.
To evaluate the efficacy of Bramhi ghanavati as an Antioxidant.
To evaluate the comparative efficacy of Bramhi ghanavati and Shatavari ghanavati on cognitive function in Senile dementia.

Methodology: In this study there will be two parts, to define safest and most effective dose in Senile dementia by reverse pharmacology and main study. In reverse pharmacology, 10 patients will be selected in each group. After this, 30 patients will be selected in control arm of bhramhi ghanavati and 30 in Shatavari ghanavati, experimental group. Patients will be assessed with MMSE scale.
Results: Shatavari is well known rasayan drug. Along with this, its has medhya (nootropic properties). It will work on memory as it acts as an antioxidant. The property will be studied by assessing SOD and MDA.
Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn according to results.
Decryption of DNA and Its Role in Treating Genetic Disorder at Early Stage
Authors: Vaidya Gayatri , Jamali Mohammad Chand , Katheria Snehlata , Cotrina-Aliaga Juan Carlos 
Published: March 2022

Aims: The aim of the study is to perform the task of decryption of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and the role of such decrypted DNA for the treatment of genetic disorders at an early stage. The objective of the study is to analyze the utility of the decryption of DNA.
Study Design: Cross sectional study design.
Methodology: The numerous research papers that were utilized for the study were taken from online databases such as European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and GenBank. Research journals were taken from Google Scholar and ProQuest. Axial coding was performed to evaluate the thematic analysis of the study. Moreover, in this study, a total of 7 sources by Van Der Pol & Moliere , Li et al. , El Bairiet al., Ragusoet al. , Hager &Zienkiewicz, Herzog et al. And North out et al. Have been chosen as the relevant selected journals for conducting thematic analysis. PRISMA method was used to reflect upon the several articles presented during the dissertation.
Results: The computation of DNA and its decoding from a particular sector of the body is eminent for studying the concept of the disorder of a particular sort. The abdominal aortic aneurysm is a fatal disorder. Being asymptomatic in nature, it turns deadly until it ruptures. It occurs due to the amplification of the “aorta”, which is the principal blood vessel delivering blood at the abdominal level of the body. Thus, Thus there is strong correlation between genetic disorders and DNA decryption the DNA decryption will unfold the treatment for genetic disorders.
Conclusion: The concepts of genetic disorders and the decoding of DNA are heavily intertwined. The decryption of DNA would lead the researchers to detect disorders early on and analyze their structural integrity to study it further.
Comparative analyses of occupational injuries among temporary agency worker and direct contract workers: Findings from the Korea Health Panel 2009–2018
Authors: Ahn Joonho , Lee Jongin , Kim Hyoung-Ryoul , Lee Yu Min , Jang Tae-Won , Lee Dong-Wook , Kang Mo-Yeol 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Objectives
Several studies have reported health or safety risk of temporary agency workers (TAW). Since most of the studies are just cross-sectional studies, we intended to identify the risk of occupational injury in TAW, using longitudinal study design.

Methods
The Korea Health Panel 2009–2018 data were used in the study. For the statistical analysis of this study, we used a panel logit model to identify the risk of occupational injury in TAW compared to direct contract workers (DCW).

Results
There was no significant difference in risk of occupational injury between TAW and DCW among the overall population (adjusted OR 0.920, 95% CI 0.600–1.411). However, there was a significant increase in occupational injury in women (adjusted OR 2.134, 95% CI 1.092–4.170) and the “19–34” age group (adjusted OR 2.744, 95% CI 1.103–6.825) of TAW.

Conclusions
This study provides evidence for vulnerable groups such as women and younger age groups in the relationship between TAW and occupational injury.
Retrospective analysis of MV–kV imaging‐based fiducial tracking in prostate SBRT treatment
Authors: Crotteau Kevin , Lu Wei , Berry Sean , Happersett Laura , Burleson Sarah , Cai Weixing 
Published: March 2022

AbstractPurposeMotion management is critical for prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) due to its high fractional dose and proximity to organs at risk. This study seeks to quantify the advantages of MV–kV tracking over kV imaging alone through a retrospective analysis of over 300 patients who underwent prostate SBRT treatment using MV–kV tracking.MethodsAn MV–kV imaging‐based fiducial tracking technique has been developed at our institute and become a standard clinical practice. This technique calculates three‐dimensional (3D) fiducial displacement in real time from orthogonal kV and MV images acquired simultaneously. The patient will be repositioned if for two consecutive MV–kV data points, the motion is larger than a tolerance of 1.5 mm in any of the lateral, superior–inferior, and/or anterior–posterior directions. This study retrospectively analyzed detected 3D motions using an MV–kV approach of 324 patients who recently underwent prostate SBRT treatments. An algorithm was developed to recover the 2D motion components as if they were detected by kV or MV imaging alone.ResultsOur results indicated that out‐of‐tolerance motions were primarily limited to the range of 1.5–3 mm (>95%). The motions are primarily anterior–posterior and superior–inferior, with less than 14.8% of the occurrences in the lateral direction. Compared to out‐of‐tolerance occurrences detected by MV–kV approach, kV alone caught 46.6% of motions in all three directions, and MV alone caught 46.7%. kV alone shows an overall missing rate of 45.8% for superior–inferior motions and 38.6% for lateral motions. It is also demonstrated that the detectability of motion in specific directions greatly depends on gantry angles, as does the missing rate.ConclusionsOur study demonstrated that MV–kV imaging‐based intrafraction motion tracking is superior to single kV imaging for prostate SBRT in clinical practice.
Steering Unit Cell Dipole and Internal Electric Field by Highly Dispersed Er atoms Embedded into NiO for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction
Authors: Yu Zhenzhen , Yang Kai , Yu Changlin , Lu Kangqiang , Huang Weiya , Xu Liang , Zou Laixi , Wang Sibo , Chen Zhong , Hu Jun , Hou Yang , Zhu Yongfa 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe weak internal electric field over antiferromagnetic materials makes it difficult to facilitate charge migration to the surface, leading to low performance for CO2 photoreduction. The asymmetry and polarization refinement structure can induce an intensive internal electric field. Herein, n‐type NiO is synthesized with highly dispersed erbium atoms doping (Er/NiO1−x) via a molten salt method to accelerate charge separation and transfer. The doping of Er atoms can distort the unit cell of NiO to alter the symmetry and enhance the polarization and internal electric field, in favor of efficient separation of charges. In addition, the highly dispersed erbium‐doped n‐type NiO can largely boost the adsorption and activation of CO2, and weaken the energy barrier for CO2 photoreduction reaction. Benefiting from the unique features, an optimal doping ratio (≈2%) with erbium atoms achieves a remarkable elevation in carrier separation efficiency and excellent CO2 photoreduction performance with a CO yield of 368 µmol g−1 h−1 in the Ru(byp)32+/ethanolamine electron‐agent generating system, which is 26.3‐fold and 3.9‐fold relative to traditional NiO and n‐type NiO, respectively. The obtained Er/NiO1−x photocatalyst and the unit cell dipole governing the internal electric field opens a new window for CO2 photoreduction in antiferromagnetic materials.
Long‐Life Zn Anode Enabled by Low Volume Concentration of a Benign Electrolyte Additive
Authors: Shang Yuan , Kumar Priyank , Musso Tiziana , Mittal Uttam , Du Qijun , Liang Xiao , Kundu Dipan 
Published: March 2022

AbstractInexpensive and energy‐dense Zn metal anodes is key to the promise of aqueous Zn‐ion batteries, which are heralded as an exciting battery chemistry for renewable and stationary storage. Yet, Zn deposition instability under demanding cycling conditions leads to rapid dendritic cell failure, and the hydrogen evolution reaction aggravates the issue. Electrolyte additives are a scalable solution to address the problem, but a high volume fraction is typically required for a noticeable effect. Here, a benign alcohol molecule propylene glycol is presented as an electrolyte additive that enables remarkably stable Zn anode cycling of over 1000 h at a practical 2 mA–2 mA h cm−2 at a low volume concentration when the reference cell shorts only after 30 h. The dramatic performance improvement at the low additive concentration is attributed to the effective morphology regulation and inhibition of hydrogen evolution, as revealed by spectroscopic and microscopic investigations. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations reveal unprecedented atomistic insights behind the concentration‐dependent effectivity of propylene glycol as an electrolyte additive. Excellent full cell cycling with two different positive host materials, even with high loading, highlights the potential for practical development.
Inkjet Printing and 3D Printing Strategies for Biosensing, Analytical, and Diagnostic Applications
Authors: Zub Karina , Hoeppener Stephanie , Schubert Ulrich S. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractInkjet printing and 3D inkjet printing have found many applications in the fabrication of a great variety of devices, which have been developed with the aim to improve and simplify the design, fabrication, and performance of sensors and analytical platforms. Here, developments of these printing technologies reported during the last 10 years are reviewed and their versatile applicability for the fabrication of improved sensing platforms and analytical and diagnostic sensor systems is demonstrated. Illustrative examples are reviewed in the context of particular advantages provided by inkjet printing technologies. Next to aspects of device printing and fabrication strategies, the utilization of inkjet dispensing, which can be implemented into common analytical tools utilizing customized inkjet printing equipment as well as state‐of‐the‐art consumer inkjet printing devices, is highlighted. This review aims to providing a comprehensive overview of examples integrating inkjet and 3D inkjet printing technologies into device layout fabrication, dosing, and analytical applications to demonstrate the versatile applicability of these technologies, and furthermore, to inspire the utilization of inkjet printing for future developments.
Gires–Tournois Immunoassay Platform for Label‐Free Bright‐Field Imaging and Facile Quantification of Bioparticles
Authors: Yoo Young Jin , Ko Joo Hwan , Lee Gil Ju , Kang Jiwon , Kim Min Seok , Stanciu Stefan G. , Jeong Hyeon‐Ho , Kim Dae‐Hyeong , Song Young Min 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBright‐field imaging of nanoscale bioparticles is a challenging task for optical microscopy because the light–matter interactions of bioparticles are weak on conventional surfaces due to their low refractive index and small size. Alternatively, advanced imaging techniques, including near‐field microscopy and phase microscopy, have enabled visualization and quantification of the bioparticles, but they require assistance of sophisticated/customized systems and post‐processing with complex established algorithms. Here, a simple and fast immunoassay device, Gires–Tournois immunoassay platform (GTIP) is presented, which provides unique color dynamics in response to optical environment changes and thus enables the label‐free bright‐field imaging and facile quantification of bioparticles using conventional optical microscopy. Bioparticles on GTIP slow down the velocity of reflected light, leading to vivid color change according to the local particle density and maximizing chromatic contrast for high spatial distinguishability. The particle distribution and density on the surface of the resonator are readily analyzed through 2D raster‐scanning‐based chromaticity analysis. GTIP offers multiscale sensing capability for target analytes that possess different refractive indices and sizes.