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Study Of A Tilted Thin Accretion Disk Around A Kerr-Taub-Nut Black Hole, Gargi Sen, Chandrachur Chakraborty, Sudip Bhattacharyya, Debaprasad Maity Dec 2024

Study Of A Tilted Thin Accretion Disk Around A Kerr-Taub-Nut Black Hole, Gargi Sen, Chandrachur Chakraborty, Sudip Bhattacharyya, Debaprasad Maity

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The accreting collapsed object GRO J1655-40 could contain the gravitomagnetic monopole (GMM), and it was shown to be better described by the Kerr-Taub-NUT (KTN) spacetime instead of the Kerr spacetime. The warped accretion disk has also been observed for the same collapsed object. Motivated by these, we study a tilted thin inner accretion disk around a KTN black hole. Such a tilting could have a significant effect on the X-ray spectral and timing features via the Lense-Thirring effect. Taking into account the contribution from the inner accretion disk for the KTN black hole, here we calculate the radial profile of …


Cold-Shock Proteome Of Myoblasts Reveals Role Of Rbm3 In Promotion Of Mitochondrial Metabolism And Myoblast Differentiation, Paulami Dey, Srujanika Rajalaxmi, Pushpita Saha, Purvi Singh Thakur Dec 2024

Cold-Shock Proteome Of Myoblasts Reveals Role Of Rbm3 In Promotion Of Mitochondrial Metabolism And Myoblast Differentiation, Paulami Dey, Srujanika Rajalaxmi, Pushpita Saha, Purvi Singh Thakur

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Adaptation to hypothermia is important for skeletal muscle cells under physiological stress and is used for therapeutic hypothermia (mild hypothermia at 32 °C). We show that hypothermic preconditioning at 32 °C for 72 hours improves the differentiation of skeletal muscle myoblasts using both C2C12 and primary myoblasts isolated from 3 month and 18-month-old mice. We analyzed the cold-shock proteome of myoblasts exposed to hypothermia (32 °C for 6 and 48 h) and identified significant changes in pathways related to RNA processing and central carbon, fatty acid, and redox metabolism. The analysis revealed that levels of the cold-shock protein RBM3, an …


Iot And Smart Sensors For Remote Sensing Healthcare And Agriculture Applications, Vijayalaxmi Kadrolli, Gauri Kalnoor Dec 2024

Iot And Smart Sensors For Remote Sensing Healthcare And Agriculture Applications, Vijayalaxmi Kadrolli, Gauri Kalnoor

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In order to better serve patients and make better decisions, the healthcare industry is always adapting to incorporate new technology. In this in-depth analysis, we look at how geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) have revolutionised contemporary medicine. Improving healthcare planning, illness management, and environmental health evaluation are just a few of the many potential outcomes of integrating remote sensing and GIS, two technologies that can gather data from great distances and then analyze it spatially. We explore the many facets of SR and GIS in health care in this paper. To guarantee the inclusion and relevance of …


Convolutional Neural Network For Colorimetric Glucose Detection Using A Smartphone And Novel Multilayer Polyvinyl Film Microfluidic Device, Mithun Kanchan, Prasad Kisan Tambe, Sanjay Bharati, Omkar S. Powar Dec 2024

Convolutional Neural Network For Colorimetric Glucose Detection Using A Smartphone And Novel Multilayer Polyvinyl Film Microfluidic Device, Mithun Kanchan, Prasad Kisan Tambe, Sanjay Bharati, Omkar S. Powar

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Detecting glucose levels is crucial for diabetes patients as it enables timely and effective management, preventing complications and promoting overall health. In this endeavor, we have designed a novel, affordable point-of-care diagnostic device utilizing microfluidic principles, a smartphone camera, and established laboratory colorimetric methods for accurate glucose estimation. Our proposed microfluidic device comprises layers of adhesive poly-vinyl films stacked on a poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) base sheet, with micro-channel contours precision-cut using a cutting printer. Employing the gold standard glucose-oxidase/peroxidase reaction on this microfluidic platform, we achieve enzymatic glucose determination. The resulting colored complex, formed by phenol and 4-aminoantipyrine in …


Low Carbon Multi-Binder Composite Using Lithomargic Soil, Biomass, And Calcined Seashell Powder For Sustainable Bricks, A. U. Rao, R. P. Bhandary, Adithya Tantri, Sabhahit Narayana Dec 2024

Low Carbon Multi-Binder Composite Using Lithomargic Soil, Biomass, And Calcined Seashell Powder For Sustainable Bricks, A. U. Rao, R. P. Bhandary, Adithya Tantri, Sabhahit Narayana

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Bricks are manufactured using clays, which are fired at temperatures ranging from 1000 to 1200 °C. Due to the lack of quality clay, it is necessary to find alternate soils and waste materials for manufacturing bricks. The use of agricultural, aqua-cultural, and industrial wastes in the manufacturing of construction bricks leads to low-carbon material. This addresses the problem of agro-aqua-industrial waste disposal. The present study focuses on the utilization of biomass (BM) and slaked seashell powder (SSP) in compressed soil bricks made with locally available lithomargic soil (LS). The proposed soil bricks are prepared with 85% processed lithomargic soil, 12.5% …


Correction: Paediatric Oncologists’ Perspectives On Strategic Solutions To Develop Integrated Cancer Palliative Care: Feedback Intervention Theory As An Explanatory Framework (Bmc Palliative Care, (2024), 23, 1, (130), 10.1186/S12904-024-01462-Y), Naveen Salins, Krithika Rao, Anuja Damani, Sean Hughes Dec 2024

Correction: Paediatric Oncologists’ Perspectives On Strategic Solutions To Develop Integrated Cancer Palliative Care: Feedback Intervention Theory As An Explanatory Framework (Bmc Palliative Care, (2024), 23, 1, (130), 10.1186/S12904-024-01462-Y), Naveen Salins, Krithika Rao, Anuja Damani, Sean Hughes

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Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error in Figure 1.“Task Motivation “ is printed twice in error. The bottom tier should be “Task-Learning Process “. The correct figure is shown below. (Figure presented.) Feedback Intervention Theory The original article has been updated.


Mechanical Properties And Microstructural Analysis Of Laterite Stone Masonry From India For Sustainable Construction, Dhanalakshmi Kiran Bhat, Kiran Kamath, Susanta Banerjee, Kiran Bhat P Dec 2024

Mechanical Properties And Microstructural Analysis Of Laterite Stone Masonry From India For Sustainable Construction, Dhanalakshmi Kiran Bhat, Kiran Kamath, Susanta Banerjee, Kiran Bhat P

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Laterite is a naturally occurring rock formation that is used worldwide as a building material in tropical regions. Its unique features have enabled some of the most astounding architectural feats, which irrevocably altered the cultural and historical contexts of their surroundings. This study examines the laterite stone masonry performance, with a specific focus considering its mechanical properties, mineral composition, and microstructure. However, mineralogical composition and microstructural features vary, affecting mechanical qualities and endurance. The study also extensively examines four varieties of laterite samples used for construction in the Udupi region. Experiments were performed to determine the percentage of water absorption …


Relation Of Skinfold Thickness With The Serum Lipids, Glucose And Blood Pressure Among Indian Sedentary Office Workers, Nikhil Gopal Naik, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Rakshith N. Patil, Saritha U. Kamath Dec 2024

Relation Of Skinfold Thickness With The Serum Lipids, Glucose And Blood Pressure Among Indian Sedentary Office Workers, Nikhil Gopal Naik, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Rakshith N. Patil, Saritha U. Kamath

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Background: Serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are established cardiovascular disease (CVD) markers, however accessibility to these markers is less in individuals from low-middle income countries. The non-invasive CVD risk marker especially skinfold measured fat percentages are less explored for its relevance with established serum biochemistry markers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 70 sedentary office workers (aged 30–40 years) who were healthy. Peripheral fat percentages were estimated from four skinfold thickness measurements and biochemistry markers were measured and analysed using standard laboratory measurements. Blood pressure was also measured. Multivariate linear regression models were drawn to establish …


Cetuximab Functionalized Chitosan/Hyaluronic Acid-Based Nanoparticles Loaded With Cabazitaxel Enhances Anti-Tumor Efficacy In Dmba-Induced Breast Cancer Model In Rats Through Spatial Targeting, Abhishek Jha, Pooja Goswami, Manish Kumar, Kanchan Bharti Dec 2024

Cetuximab Functionalized Chitosan/Hyaluronic Acid-Based Nanoparticles Loaded With Cabazitaxel Enhances Anti-Tumor Efficacy In Dmba-Induced Breast Cancer Model In Rats Through Spatial Targeting, Abhishek Jha, Pooja Goswami, Manish Kumar, Kanchan Bharti

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The article discusses the ionic gelation of cationic chitosan (CS) with anionic hyaluronic acid (HA) sodium salt to form nanoparticles in the range of 125 nm. The particles were further functionalized with cetuximab to endow it with the ability to spatially target the tumor over-expressing EGFR. Solid-state characterization of the particles using XRD, FTIR, and DSC revealed the formation of stable nanoparticles with Cabazitaxel loaded in the amorphous nanostructure. XPS study used to assess the surface characteristics indicated that the cetuximab was successfully anchored on the surface of the particle. The prepared CS-HA-Cmab-NP elicited a pH-responsive drug release behavior due …


Correction To: Oncologists’ Palliative Care Referral Behaviour: Testing Utility Of Social Exchange Theory As An Explanatory Framework (Bmc Palliative Care, (2024), 23, 1, (183), 10.1186/S12904-024-01517-0), Naveen Salins, Sean Hughes, Nancy Preston Dec 2024

Correction To: Oncologists’ Palliative Care Referral Behaviour: Testing Utility Of Social Exchange Theory As An Explanatory Framework (Bmc Palliative Care, (2024), 23, 1, (183), 10.1186/S12904-024-01517-0), Naveen Salins, Sean Hughes, Nancy Preston

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01517-0. Following publication of the original article [1], the author wants to update the Acknowledgements and Funding sections by removing the data in bold. We thank the Tata Trusts, Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, Hamied Foundation, and Cipla Foundation for supporting this study. We also extend our thanks to faculty of Lancaster University and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, for their invaluable assistance, both directly and indirectly, in our research. We thank the Tata Trusts and Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation for supporting this study. We also extend our thanks to faculty of Lancaster University and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, for their invaluable assistance, both …


Conformational Plasticity Links Structural Instability Of Naa10f128i And Naa10f128l Mutants To Their Catalytic Deregulation, Smita Saha, Buddhi Prakash Jain, Debasish Kumar Ghosh, Akash Ranjan Dec 2024

Conformational Plasticity Links Structural Instability Of Naa10f128i And Naa10f128l Mutants To Their Catalytic Deregulation, Smita Saha, Buddhi Prakash Jain, Debasish Kumar Ghosh, Akash Ranjan

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The acetylation of proteins' N-terminal amino groups by the N-acetyltransferase complexes plays a crucial role in modulating the spatial stability and functional activities of diverse human proteins. Mutations disrupting the stability and function of NAA10 result in X-linked rare genetic disorders. In this study, we conducted a global analysis of the impact of fifteen disease-associated missense mutations in NAA10. The analyses revealed that mutations in specific residues, such as Y43, V107, V111, and F128, predictably disrupted interactions essential for NAA10 stability, while most mutations (except R79C, A111W, Q129P, and N178K) expectedly led to structural destabilization. Mutations in many conserved residues …


Exploring Peptide Dendrimers For Intestinal Lymphatic Targeting: Formulation And Evaluation Of Peptide Dendrimer Conjugated Liposomes For Enhancing The Oral Bioavailability Of Asenapine Maleate, Ajjappla Basavaraj Shreya, Abhijeet Pandey, Sanjay Kulkarni, K. Vijaya Bhaskar Dec 2024

Exploring Peptide Dendrimers For Intestinal Lymphatic Targeting: Formulation And Evaluation Of Peptide Dendrimer Conjugated Liposomes For Enhancing The Oral Bioavailability Of Asenapine Maleate, Ajjappla Basavaraj Shreya, Abhijeet Pandey, Sanjay Kulkarni, K. Vijaya Bhaskar

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Asenapine maleate (ASPM) is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that is approved for treating acute schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults by the US FDA. The major downside of ASPM therapy is rapid, extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism following its oral administration with a very low oral bioavailability of < 2%. In this work, we developed ASPM nanoformulations conjugated with ligands such as arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) and peptide dendrimers (PDs) with the intention of improving the oral bioavailability of the drug by targeting it to the intestinal lymphatic system (ILS). Peptide dendrimers (PDs), both lipidated and nonlipidated, were synthesized by Fmoc solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Reverse phase high performance chromatography (RP-HPLC) was used to purify the synthesized PDs, and the PDs were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy (ESI+-MS), Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The thin film hydration method was used to prepare liposomes, and the process variables affecting the liposome parameters were optimized using the Box‒Behnken design (BBD).Liposomes were PEGylated using DSPE-PEG-COOH2000 and further conjugated with ligands (RGD, PD-1 and PD-2) using EDC-NHS chemistry. …


In Vitro And In Silico Insights Into Antimicrobial And Anticancer Activities Of Novel Imidazo[2,1-B][1,3,4]Thiadiazoles, Deepika Dwarakanath, Yogeesha N. Nayak, Ananda Kulal, Samyak Pandey Dec 2024

In Vitro And In Silico Insights Into Antimicrobial And Anticancer Activities Of Novel Imidazo[2,1-B][1,3,4]Thiadiazoles, Deepika Dwarakanath, Yogeesha N. Nayak, Ananda Kulal, Samyak Pandey

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This study explores the design, synthesis, and evaluation of a novel series of isobenzofuran-based imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivatives, targeting their antimicrobial and anticancer properties. These compounds integrate the pharmacologically significant 1,3,4-thiadiazole and imidazole moieties, which are known for their potential in drug development, although imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole-based drugs are not yet available on the market. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop novel derivatives that could serve as promising candidates for future therapeutic applications. The derivatives were synthesized in two steps and thoroughly characterized using IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry. All the derivatives had shown fairly good …


Analysis Of Ventricular Repolarization Parameters And Heart Rate Variability In Obesity: A Comparative Study, Akash Tomar, Himani Ahluwalia, H. S. Isser, Sameer Gulati Dec 2024

Analysis Of Ventricular Repolarization Parameters And Heart Rate Variability In Obesity: A Comparative Study, Akash Tomar, Himani Ahluwalia, H. S. Isser, Sameer Gulati

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Obesity is associated with dysfunctional electrocardiographic and cardiac autonomic parameters, which may lead to increased cardiovascular morbidity. Novel electrocardiographic repolarization markers such as Tpeak-Tend (Tpe) interval have not yet been deeply studied in obese patients. We aimed to investigate the association between ventricular repolarization parameters and heart rate variability (HRV) and how they are affected by changes occurring in the cardiac autonomic nervous system. Ninety subjects categorized by Southeast Asian BMI (kg/m2) standards - normal (18-22.9), overweight (23-24.9), and obese (> 24.9), underwent assessment of ventricular repolarization parameters and HRV. Linear correlation between different parameters was also conducted. …


Hybrid Optimization For Efficient 6g Iot Traffic Management And Multi-Routing Strategy, J. Logeshwaran, Shobhit K. Patel, Om Prakash Kumar, Fahah Ahmed Al-Zahrani Dec 2024

Hybrid Optimization For Efficient 6g Iot Traffic Management And Multi-Routing Strategy, J. Logeshwaran, Shobhit K. Patel, Om Prakash Kumar, Fahah Ahmed Al-Zahrani

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Efficient traffic management solutions in 6G communication systems face challenges as the scale of the Internet of Things (IoT) grows. This paper aims to yield an all-inclusive framework ensuring reliable air pollution monitoring throughout smart cities, capitalizing on leading-edge techniques to encourage large coverage, high-accuracy data, and scalability. Dynamic sensors deployed to mobile ad-hoc pieces of fire networking sensors adapt to ambient changes. To address this issue, we proposed the Quantum-inspired Clustering Algorithm (QCA) and Quantum Entanglement and Mobility Metric (MoM) to enhance the efficiency and stability of clustering. Improved the sustainability and durability of the network by incorporating Dynamic …


Enhancing Urban Sustainability: A Study On Lightweight And Pervious Concrete Incorporating Recycled Plastic, S. Sathvik, Pathapati Rohithkumar, Pshtiwan Shakor, Shahaji Dec 2024

Enhancing Urban Sustainability: A Study On Lightweight And Pervious Concrete Incorporating Recycled Plastic, S. Sathvik, Pathapati Rohithkumar, Pshtiwan Shakor, Shahaji

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Increasing of plastic waste threatening ecosystems globally, this experimental work investigates recycled plastics as sustainable aggregate replacements in pervious concrete. Pervious concrete allows water passage but has installation/maintenance difficulty due to high weight. This research addresses the lack of eco-friendly lightweight pervious solutions by assessing physical and mechanical performance of mixes with 100% recycled plastic and traditional aggregate percentages. Density reduced 12% using a 100% plastic aggregate mix, achieving 1358 kg/m3 with compressive strength of 3.92 MPa, adequate for non-structural applications. A 7.8% decrease in water absorption versus conventional pervious concrete signifies retained porosity and permeability despite the plastic …


Synthesis And Performance Evaluation Of Zno/Cds Photoanodes With Copper Sulfide (Cu2s) And Carbon Counter Electrodes, Pooja B. More, Chaitali V. Jagtap, Vishal S. Kadam, Mu Naushad Dec 2024

Synthesis And Performance Evaluation Of Zno/Cds Photoanodes With Copper Sulfide (Cu2s) And Carbon Counter Electrodes, Pooja B. More, Chaitali V. Jagtap, Vishal S. Kadam, Mu Naushad

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The present study demonstrates the synthesis of compact ZnO layers using CdS sensitized on ZnO as a photoanode with copper sulfide (Cu2S) and carbon as a counter electrode (CE). In this study, a compact ZnO layer was fabricated using the simple and low-cost successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method, and Cu2S CE films were synthesized using the chemical bath deposition method. Various characterizations, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), confirmed the formation of ZnO and CdS sensitizations on the ZnO. UV-visible spectroscopy revealed that the bandgaps of the ZnO and Cu2S films were 3.2 …


Literature Review And Case Study: Unveiling The Complexities Of Mandibular Second Molar With Three Distal Canals, Anoushka Yadav, Anushka Arora, Karthik Shetty, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari Dec 2024

Literature Review And Case Study: Unveiling The Complexities Of Mandibular Second Molar With Three Distal Canals, Anoushka Yadav, Anushka Arora, Karthik Shetty, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

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The occurrence of morphological deviations in root canal anatomy is challenging and can influence treatment outcomes. While mandibular second molars typically have 2 roots and 3 canals, a unique case emerged in a 23-year-old Indian male with a symptomatic permanent left mandibular second molar showing three distal, two mesial canals, and two roots. The tooth presented as non-mobile but tender on percussion. The patient was diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis. The presence of mid distal canal was radiographically and visually confirmed with the aid of limited FOV cone-beam computed tomography and the dental operating microscope. Successful …


Optical, Thermal, And Structural Properties Of Er3+ Incorporated Double Perovskite Ca2mgwo6 Phosphors, Kiran R, Princy A, S. Masilla Moses Kennedy, M. I. Sayyed Dec 2024

Optical, Thermal, And Structural Properties Of Er3+ Incorporated Double Perovskite Ca2mgwo6 Phosphors, Kiran R, Princy A, S. Masilla Moses Kennedy, M. I. Sayyed

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Novel Ca2MgWO6 phosphors doped with xEr3+ (x = 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mol%) were synthesized using the solid-state reaction method. Using XRD and FTIR analyses, successful product formation was confirmed. Subsequently, the phosphor was optimized by focusing on the characteristic emission peak at 529 nm, arising from the transition 2H11/2 → 4I15/2. The optimal concentration of Er³⁺ for the given host system was determined to be 2 mol%. Meticulous analyses revealed that the optimized phosphor possessed a direct optical band gap of 3.68 eV and the bonding parameter confirmed that the nature of bonding was …


Deep Squeezenet Learning Model For Diagnosis And Prediction Of Maize Leaf Diseases, Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri, A. Usha Ruby, J. George Chellin Chandran, Tanvir Habib Sardar Dec 2024

Deep Squeezenet Learning Model For Diagnosis And Prediction Of Maize Leaf Diseases, Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri, A. Usha Ruby, J. George Chellin Chandran, Tanvir Habib Sardar

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The maize leaf diseases create severe yield reductions and critical problems. The maize leaf disease should be discovered early, perfectly identified, and precisely diagnosed to make greater yield. This work studies three main leaf diseases: common rust, blight, and grey leaf spot. This approach involves pre-processing, including sampling and labelling, while ensuring class balance and preventing overfitting via the SMOTE algorithm. The maize leaf dataset with augmentation was used to classify these diseases using several deep-learning pre-trained networks, including VGG16, Resnet34, Resnet50, and SqueezeNet. The model was evaluated using a maize leaf dataset that included various leaf classes, mini-batch sizes, …


An Assessment Of Workability, Mechanical And Durability Properties Of High-Strength Concrete Incorporating Nano-Silica And Recycled E-Waste Materials, Pawan Hinge, Tushar Shende, Rahul Ralegaonkar, Bhupesh Nandurkar Dec 2024

An Assessment Of Workability, Mechanical And Durability Properties Of High-Strength Concrete Incorporating Nano-Silica And Recycled E-Waste Materials, Pawan Hinge, Tushar Shende, Rahul Ralegaonkar, Bhupesh Nandurkar

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Background: Presently, the proper disposal of E-waste is a major challenge for all nations. Portland cement and aggregates continue to play a major role in the construction industry's operations. Meanwhile, natural resources like gravel (aggregates) are becoming scarce. Thus, E-waste is now offering the building industry a chance to replace traditional aggregates. The main goal of the current study is to determine the highest amount of E-waste that may be replaced with 10-mm coarse aggregates with a nano-silica associated ternary blend in M-60 grade high-strength concrete while still maintaining the designed concrete's mechanical, durability, microstructural and workability characteristics. Results: When …


Cool-Core, X-Ray Cavities, And Cold Front Revealed In Rxcj0352.9+1941 Cluster By Chandra And Gmrt Observations, S. S. Sonkamble, S. K. Kadam, Surajit Paul, M. B. Pandge Dec 2024

Cool-Core, X-Ray Cavities, And Cold Front Revealed In Rxcj0352.9+1941 Cluster By Chandra And Gmrt Observations, S. S. Sonkamble, S. K. Kadam, Surajit Paul, M. B. Pandge

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This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of 30 ks Chandra and 46.8 ks (13 h) 1.4 GHz GMRT radio data on the cool-core cluster RXCJ0352.9+1941 to investigate AGN activities at its core. This study confirms a pair of X-ray cavities at projected distances of about 10.30 and 20.80 kpc, respectively, on the NW and SE of the X-ray peak. GMRT L band (1.4 GHz) data revealed a bright radio source associated with the core of this cluster hosting multiple jet-like emissions. The spatial association of the X-ray cavities with the inner pair of radio jets confirms their origin due to …


Recent Advancements In Selenium Nanoconstructs As A Potential Carrier In Cancer Therapy, Ritu Kudarha, Viola Colaco, Ashutosh Gupta, Sanjay Kulkarni Dec 2024

Recent Advancements In Selenium Nanoconstructs As A Potential Carrier In Cancer Therapy, Ritu Kudarha, Viola Colaco, Ashutosh Gupta, Sanjay Kulkarni

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Cancer cells require energy to carry out essential tasks, grow, and survive, like all other body cells. The pathophysiological process of cancer is a complex one. The cytotoxicity, lack of selectivity, generation of multidrug resistance, and proliferation of stem-like cells are some of the issues facing current chemotherapy. To this end, nanoconstructs with unique inherent properties, including optical, magnetic, and electrical, with a desired nano range (<100 nm), have shown remarkable applications. There are numerous significant categories into which nanomaterials employed in cancer therapy can be divided. These nanomaterials, which target the immune system, tumour microenvironment, and cancer cells, have been modified for various cancer therapies to improve drug capacity and bioavailability, reduce toxicity, and improve specificity. The distinct bioactivities of inorganic metallic NPs include silver (Ag), gold (Au), cerium (Ce), iron (Fe), selenium (Se), titanium (Ti), platinum (Pt) and zinc (Zn), giving them a prominent position among other NPs. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), particularly, have garnered attention due to their unique pharmacological properties. As an essential trace element, Se forms the active site in selenoproteins like selenocysteine (Sec), which regulates the physiological redox balance through its oxidoreductase activity. SeNPs have emerged as promising therapeutic agents in recent decades due to their reduced toxicity compared to Se, which has a narrow therapeutic window. SeNPs also exhibit synergistic effects with the therapeutic cargo, enhancing the anticancer activity. In this review, we have discussed the pharmacological effects of SeNPs, their pharmacological protective role against inflammation and oxidative stress-mediated conditions, and the latest advances in their synthesis and functionalization, utilized in cancer medication delivery systems, targeted drug delivery systems and gene delivery systems. In addition, we present an update on the most recent reported preclinical research involving the utilization of SeNPs in cancer treatment.


Harnessing Trichoderma Mycoparasitism As A Tool In The Management Of Soil Dwelling Plant Pathogens, Srishti Singh, Alok Kumar Singh, Bhubaneswar Pradhan, Sudipta Tripathi Dec 2024

Harnessing Trichoderma Mycoparasitism As A Tool In The Management Of Soil Dwelling Plant Pathogens, Srishti Singh, Alok Kumar Singh, Bhubaneswar Pradhan, Sudipta Tripathi

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Maintaining and enhancing agricultural productivity for food security while preserving the ecology and environment from the harmful effects of toxicants is the main challenge in modern monoculture farming systems. Microbial biological agents can be a promising substitute for traditional synthetic pesticides to manage plant diseases. Trichoderma spp. are soil-dwelling ascomycete fungi and are common biocontrol agents against diverse phytopathogens. Trichoderma-based biocontrol techniques can regulate and control soil-borne plant diseases through mechanisms such as mycoparasitism, the production of antibiotics and hydrolytic enzymes, rhizo-sphere competence, the effective competition for available resources, induction of plant resistance and facilitation of plant growth. Numerous secondary …


Association Of Maxillofacial Injuries With Traumatic Brain Injuries In Paediatric Patients: A Case–Control Study, Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha, Michael Lowery Wilson, Joanna Baptist, Sadhvi Shankar Subramanian Dec 2024

Association Of Maxillofacial Injuries With Traumatic Brain Injuries In Paediatric Patients: A Case–Control Study, Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha, Michael Lowery Wilson, Joanna Baptist, Sadhvi Shankar Subramanian

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Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most challenging conditions to accurately diagnose in children, and many TBIs are underdiagnosed. Patients with maxillofacial injury may be at risk for TBI. The objective of this study was to analyse the association between maxillofacial injuries and TBI among paediatric patients. Analysis of the factors associated with the occurrence of TBI among paediatric patients with maxillofacial injuries was the secondary objective. Method: This case-control study included 192 cases defined as paediatric patients with maxillofacial injuries and 192 controls defined as all paediatric patients with traumatic injuries to other body locations and with …


Correction To: Role And Promise Of Health Policy And Systems Research In Integrating Rehabilitation Into The Health Systems (Health Research Policy And Systems, (2024), 22, 1, (143), 10.1186/S12961-024-01235-2), Abdul Ghafar, Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, Adnan A. Hyder, Alarcos Cieza Dec 2024

Correction To: Role And Promise Of Health Policy And Systems Research In Integrating Rehabilitation Into The Health Systems (Health Research Policy And Systems, (2024), 22, 1, (143), 10.1186/S12961-024-01235-2), Abdul Ghafar, Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, Adnan A. Hyder, Alarcos Cieza

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Following publication of the original article [1] it was reported that there was an error in the affiliations of Pierre Côté and Rajiv Reebye. Pierre Côté was mistakenly assigned affiliation 5 instead of 15, and Rajiv Reebye was mistakenly assigned affiliation 15 instead of their missing affiliation, now affiliation 16. The incorrect affiliations were: Pierre Côté5, Rajiv Reebye155Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. 15Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Ontario, Canada. The correct affiliations are: Pierre Côté15, Rajiv …


D-Prism: A Global Survey-Based Study To Assess Diagnostic And Treatment Approaches In Pneumonia Managed In Intensive Care, Luis Felipe Reyes, Cristian C. Serrano-Mayorga, Zhongheng Zhang, Isabela Tsuji Dec 2024

D-Prism: A Global Survey-Based Study To Assess Diagnostic And Treatment Approaches In Pneumonia Managed In Intensive Care, Luis Felipe Reyes, Cristian C. Serrano-Mayorga, Zhongheng Zhang, Isabela Tsuji

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Background: Pneumonia remains a significant global health concern, particularly among those requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). Despite the availability of international guidelines, there remains heterogeneity in clinical management. The D-PRISM study aimed to develop a global overview of how pneumonias (i.e., community-acquired (CAP), hospital-acquired (HAP), and Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)) are diagnosed and treated in the ICU and compare differences in clinical practice worldwide. Methods: The D-PRISM study was a multinational, survey-based investigation to assess the diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in the ICU. A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to intensive care clinicians from 72 countries between …


Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Hiv/Aids, 1990–2021, And Forecasts To 2050, For 204 Countries And Territories: The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Austin Carter, Magdalene K. Walters, Deepa Jahagirdar, Edmond D. Brewer Dec 2024

Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Hiv/Aids, 1990–2021, And Forecasts To 2050, For 204 Countries And Territories: The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Austin Carter, Magdalene K. Walters, Deepa Jahagirdar, Edmond D. Brewer

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Background: As set out in Sustainable Development Goal 3.3, the target date for ending the HIV epidemic as a public health threat is 2030. Therefore, there is a crucial need to evaluate current epidemiological trends and monitor global progress towards HIV incidence and mortality reduction goals. In this analysis, we assess the current burden of HIV in 204 countries and territories and forecast HIV incidence, prevalence, and mortality up to 2050 to allow countries to plan for a sustained response with an increasing number of people living with HIV globally. Methods: We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and …


The Statue: Representing Queerness In Myth And Fairytale Through Animation, Alana Mcanulty Dec 2024

The Statue: Representing Queerness In Myth And Fairytale Through Animation, Alana Mcanulty

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There is a preexisting overlap of myth and fairytale, queer representation, and animated film. Many of the earliest animated films were adaptations of fairy tales, and those adaptations often included queer-coded villains. This is usually where the combination of all three of these elements ends, often falling short of meaningful representation (Baker, 2010). Fairytale and animation are synonymous in our modern cultural understanding (Holiday and Sergeant, 2018) after all, the first full length animated feature film was an adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Queer representation within the fairytale and mythology genre is not a new area …


The Dark Cloud : A Creative Exploration Of Anxiety Through 3d Animation, James Applegate Dec 2024

The Dark Cloud : A Creative Exploration Of Anxiety Through 3d Animation, James Applegate

Postgraduate

Fear and anxiety are mundane and innately human experiences, and ones that everyone struggles with on occasion. However, approximately a third to a quarter of all adults will suffer from clinical anxiety disorders at some point in their lives. Of these, many will go undiagnosed, and of those that do, only a fraction receive proper treatment.