Ethephon Application And Nitrogen Optimization Through Foliar Urea For Okra Production, Muhammad Usaid, Muhammad Yaisr Ali, Ihsan Ul Haq, Sajid Ali, Huzaifa Ihsan, Arslan Rafique, Kalim Ullah, Khalid Nisar, Khan Badshah, Mian Muhammad Huzaifa, Muhammad Shoaib Muteezai

Journal of Bioresource Management

To mitigate the environmental impact of excessive urea use, this study investigates the foliar application of urea and ethephon as a more efficient alternative to soil application, aiming to optimize nitrogen use while sustaining the growth and yield of okra. The research was conducted using a randomized complete block design with two factors, replicated four times. Factor A included ethephon levels with a control (E0 = Control, E1 = 150 ppm, E2 = 250 ppm, E3 = 350 ppm), while Factor B comprised two urea levels and a control (U0 = Control, U1 = 1%, U2 = 2 %). The …

An Analysis Of Moth Diversity In Garbhanga Reserve Forest, Basistha, Assam, India, Golphina Ahmed, Arup Nama Das, Lupamudra Borah, Rezina Ahmed

Journal of Bioresource Management

The Garbhanga Reserve Forest, located on the south-western side of Guwahati City, covers an area of about 117 km2 and borders the foothills of Meghalaya (26°05´36˝N and 91°44´57˝E). Despite the constant threat of exploitation due to its proximity to the rapidly developing city, this area hosts a diverse ecosystem of moths and butterflies. In a study conducted over one year from January 2022 to December 2022, a total of 140 moth species were documented, with the majority belonging to the Erebidae family (46 species) and 1090 individuals, followed by the Crambidae family (31 species) and 704 individuals. The dominance of …

Determination Of Manganese Concentration In Forages, Soil, Sewage Water Of Three Suburban Areas Of Sargodha, Pakistan, Iqra Anwar, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Naila Riaz, Faiza Zubair, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Fahad Ullah, Farzana Siddique, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Abid Ejaz, Maloofa Manzoor, Umbreen Bibi, Hafiza Memona Nazir, Saif Ullah

Journal of Bioresource Management

For irrigation of soil utilization of wastewater has risen significantly in the past few years. This wastewater often have large amount of trace elements and heavy metals, many of which are non-essential and harmful to living organisms such as plants, animals, and humans. In Pakistan, particularly around suburban areas, it is common to use this polluted water for growing vegetables. When such water is used for irrigation over an extended period of time, toxic substances can accumulate in the soil, potentially causing toxicity to plants and degrading soil quality. The samples analyzed in the study were prepared using the wet …

Green Synthesis Of Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles From Leaves Extract Of Cassia Fistula And Evaluation Of Their Antimicrobial Activities, Anum Sadiq, Muhammad Shahbaz, Ayesha Shahbaz, Badra Younis, Shmsa Manzoor, Syeda Sabahat Fiaz

Journal of Bioresource Management

The fields of biotechnology, pharmacy, agriculture, and health could all benefit greatly from advances in Nano science and nanotechnology. The synthesis, characterizations, and antibacterial qualities of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles made using Cassia fistula leaves in a green synthesis procedure are the main objectives of this work which was carried out between September 2021 and June 2022. Four methods were used to analyse the structure of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: FTIR, XRD, and SEM. According to FTIR research, TiO2 exhibited stretching vibrations at 1500–1600 cm-1 and a UV absorption peak between 250 and 400 nm. Nanoparticle diameters ranged from 145.6 to …

Self-Assessment Of Ophthalmology Competency Among Thai Medical Interns, Pakornkit Phrueksaudomchai, Passawut Tokeaw

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Ocular issues encountered in general practice significantly impact patients’ health and quality of life. However, Thai medical undergraduate programs dedicate only 1-2 weeks to ophthalmology rotation, potentially impacting students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing patients with eye problems. Despite this potential concern, limited empirical evidence on students’ competency exists. This study investigates the knowledge, skills, and confidence of medical interns in ophthalmology to inform curriculum development within Thailand’s medical schools.

Objectives: To evaluate ophthalmology competency of Thai medical interns through self-assessment questionnaires.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to survey 160 medical interns who graduated from Thai …

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa And Its Resistance, Thana Khawcharoenporn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Clinical Characteristics And Treatment Outcomes Of Primary Aldosteronism In A Tertiary Hospital In Thailand, Peeradon Vibhatavata, Nuttapong Namfa, Kanokporn Sanpawithayakul

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common cause of endocrine hypertension, increasing cardiovascular and renal risks. This study aimed to provide comprehensive information on PA patients in Thailand, where data are limited. Materials and A retrospective study of 127 PA patients during 2012 to 2023 from Thammasat University

Methods: Hospital was conducted. Data on clinical and biochemical parameters, screening, confirmatory testing, subtype classification, and treatment outcomes were evaluated.

Results: Fifty patients (39%) had unilateral PA, 50 (39%) bilateral PA, and 27 (21%) were classified as inconclusive subtype. Mean age was 54 years, and 54% were female. All participants had …

Effect Of Benzalkonium Chloride And Chlorhexidine On The Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Thitinan Phutthilertmethawee, Potjanee Srimanote, Pholawat Tingpej

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: The transmission of Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be controlled using biocides such as benzalkonium chloride (BKC) and chlorhexidine (CHX). However, debates continue over whether biocide exposure contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance.

Objectives: To investigate the impact of BKC and CHX exposure on the development of antibiotic resistance in P. aeruginosa.

Methods: The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of P. aeruginosa PAO1 (ATCC27853) and 15 clinical isolates against BKC and CHX were determined. The bacteria were grown in media containing subinhibitory concentrations (SICs) of these biocides for five consecutive passages. MICs for ciprofloxacin, ceftazidime, and gentamicin, …

Incidence And Risk Factors Of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax After Thoracentesis In Medical Wards: A 1-Year Prospective Single-Center Study, Phattaraphol Limsakul, Nathaorn Phuangsombut, Pattarin Pirompanich

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Iatrogenic pneumothorax (IP) after thoracentesis can lead to life-threatening conditions and increased treatment costs. Understanding the associated risk factors is crucial for prevention.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the incidence of IP and its contributing risk factors.

Methods: This one-year prospective consecutive study was conducted in a tertiary teaching hospital, documenting all thoracentesis procedures performed in the medical wards from July 2021 to June 2022.

Results: Data were collected from a total of 47 procedures involving 39 patients, with a mean age (SD) of 69.4 (13.9) years. Among the patients, 21 (53.9%) were male. The incidence of IP …

Prevalence Of Coronary Artery Calcification In Non-Ecg Gated Staging Chest Ct Scans Of Patients With Primary Lung Cancer, Warit Tarathipmon, Wattanai Amnuaysin

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Patients with primary lung cancer have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, which requires further assessment. In which, a non-ECG-gated chest CT scan performed for lung cancer staging may be used to reveal coronary artery calcification.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of coronary artery calcification using a non-ECG gated staging chest CT scan in patients with primary lung cancer.

Methods: A retrospective review of fifty-one patients with primary lung cancer and at least one staging chest CT was carried out from May 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021, in Thammasat University Hospital. The …

Prevalence Of Hematoma Expansion And Signs In Non-Contrast Computed Tomography For Predicting Hematoma Expansion In Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage At Siriraj Hospital, Dittapong Songsaeng, Sirirat Yuyod, Sittaya Buathong, Kullathorn Thephamongkhol, Wassana Peuksiripibul, Sastrawut Thammakittiphan

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Hematoma expansion (HE) in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), defined by over 33% or > 6 ml volume increase, often leads to poor outcomes and mortality. This study aims to examine non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) indicators for HE prediction and their associations with patient clinical data and HE occurrence.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data and measured HE by using image analysis software in NCCT images including initial and follow-up scan at <7 days from 169 patients during Jan 2013 - Aug 2019 in Siriraj Hospital.

Results: HE was found in 44 of the 169 patients with spontaneous ICH (26%), occurring in two periods: at 10–25 h (peak 7 h) and at 50–75 h (peak 50 h). …

The Cerebral To Middle Cerebellar Peduncle Width Ratio: An Imaging Biomarker For Differentiating Multiple System Atrophy From Degenerative Parkinsonism, Shinnaphat Wattanasin, Praween Lolekha

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: The differentiation between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes (APS) is clinically challenging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurement of the cerebral peduncle (CP) and middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP) axial widths have not been investigated. The objective was to evaluate the utility of the CP and MCP axial widths in the differentiation of degenerative parkinsonian syndromes and their clinical correlations.

Methods: The CP and MCP were retrospectively measured based on the axial T1-weighted MRI in 100 patients with probable PD, multiple system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease from the movement disorders clinic at …

Nutritional Support Leading To The Accomplishment Of Treatment Goal: A Case Report Of Recurrent Locally Advanced Breast Cancer, Panuch Eiamprapaporn, Kanokkarn Chupisanyarote

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

A 56-year-old woman with recurrent locally advanced breast cancer (rcT1a N3a M0, Luminal B) underwent curative intent treatment. Oral nutritional support (ONS), which was an immune-nutrition formula, was implemented to optimize her nutritional status and support treatment tolerance. This case highlights the importance of nutritional support in improving treatment outcomes for patients with recurrent breast cancer.

Editor's Note, Thana Khawcharoenporn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Surveying The Role Of Visual Analytics In Human-Machine Teaming, Naga Datha Saikiran Battula

Theses

Humans and machines both possess their unique capabilities and have their strengths and weaknesses, which can be complementary to one another and allow them to achieve a common goal. Teaming in the modern era involves text prompts, voice commands, gesture recognition, touch interfaces, and the latest visualization techniques that allow parties/agents to interact. Communication through visualization plays a vital role in allowing robust insights to be gained through a glance. Using visualization as a medium between humans and machines can increase the communication bandwidth. Human-machine teaming has witnessed much progress, with many theories and practical examples emerging. In the report, …

Art Inquiries, Xix:1, Front Matter, Mysoon Rizk

Art Inquiries

No abstract provided.

Spirit And Invention: Drawings By Giambattista And Domenico Tiepolo, Roberto G. Peredo

Art Inquiries

No abstract provided.

Napoleon’S Corpse And The Subversion Of Historical And Political Authority, Alissa Rachel Adams

Art Inquiries

This article examines printed depictions of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exhumed corpse in conjunction with Romantic historical practice in nineteenth-century France. Current studies on history in the Romantic age emphasize Romantic historicism’s link to a widespread and frustrated yearning for direct access to the past that will settle the upheavals of the revolutionary period. This study considers how the corpse and its representations fulfill the desire for direct access to the past but, in doing so, also contributes to a proliferation of individual understandings of the past—and future. Through an analysis of representations of the corpse, their sources, and their connection to …

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion And Gis-Drastic Integration For Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment With Rainfall Consideration, Wu Jiazhe, Dai Xinrui, Su Yangcheng, Zheng Xiangtian, Bushra Ghaffar, Rabiya Nasir, Ahsan Jamil, Zeeshan Zafar, Mohammad Suhail Meer, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Rahila Naseer, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

In many areas of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater is the primary source of fresh water, and it supplies around one-third of the world's fresh water. Agriculture is the primary economic sector on the coast in the southern district (Nowshera). More food productivity is required due to the expanding population and diminishing agricultural lands, which increases the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in farming. The current study was conducted in northwestern parts of Pakistan to evaluate the impacts of the frequent use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural fields. Nine hydrogeological parameters were considered, and …

Unfolding Cascading Impacts Of Changing South Asia Monsoon On A Hindu Kush Himalayas Basin, Surendra Maharjan, Wenzhao Li, Shahryar Fazli, Arshad Ansari, Suraj Tiwari, Roma Thakurathi, Rejoice Thomas, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Study region

Study focus

New hydrological insights for the region

Generative Ai Applied To Aac For Aphasia: A Pilot Study Of Aphasia-Gpt, Dallin J. Bailey, Francesca Herget, Derek Hansen, Forrest Burton, Grant Pitt, Tyson Harmon, David Wingate

Faculty Publications

Background

People with aphasia may be supported by augmentative and alternative communication systems, but further development is necessary to improve the communication support such systems provide. Advances in artificial intelligence methods of natural language processing may provide improved support for people with aphasia, but development and testing involving people with aphasia is critical.

Aims

The purpose of the study is to describe the development and pilot testing of a new AAC system for people with aphasia, a mobile web app named Aphasia-GPT.

Methods & Procedures

Aphasia-GPT is specifically designed to receive spoken input from a user with aphasia; it then …

Biostatistik In Ophthalmologie Und Optometrie: Eine Artikelserie Zur Unterstützung Evidenzbasierter Entscheidungsprozesse, Daniela Oehring, Pedro Miguel Serra

School of Health Professions

Zweck. Fortschritte in der Augen- und Sehversorgung basieren auf der Anwendung von Forschungsergebnissen und der präzisen Interpretation klinischer Daten. Dennoch treten in der Augen- und Sehforschung (EVR) häufig Forschungsverschwendungen auf, bedingt durch methodische Mängel und unangemessene statistische Analysen. Dies untergräbt die Validität von Studien und führt zu ineffizienter Nutzung erheblicher finanzieller Ressourcen. Dieser Artikel, der erste Teil der Serie „Entwicklung statistischer Kompetenzen in der Augenheilkunde: Eine Reihe zur Unterstützung evidenzbasierter Entscheidungsprozesse”, zielt darauf ab, diese Herausforderungen anzugehen, indem er die statistische Kompetenz von Fachkräften in der Augenheilkunde stärkt.Material und Methoden. Anhand einer umfassenden narrativen Literaturübersicht und der Erstellung simulierter klinischer …

Advancing Statistical Literacy In Eye Care: A Series For Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making: Part 1: Introduction To Statistical Tools For Eye Care Research, Daniela Oehring, Pedro Miguel Serra

School of Health Professions

Purpose. Advancements in eye and vision care hinge on therigorous application of research and the precise interpretationof clinical data. However, the field of Eye and Vision Research(EVR) frequently encounters research waste attributed tomethodological flaws and improper statistical analyses, un-dermining the validity of studies and inefficiently utilisingsubstantial financial resources. This paper, the first instalmentin the series “Advancing Statistical Literacy in Eye Care: A Se-ries for Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making,” aims to addressthese challenges by enhancing the statistical literacy of eyecare professionals.Material and Methods. Through a comprehensive narrativeliterature review and the generation of simulated clinicaldatasets, this study identifies essential statistical concepts,common pitfalls, and …

Financial Barriers And Inequity In Medical Education In India: Challenges To Training A Diverse And Representative Healthcare Workforce, Manmeet Ahluwalia

All Publications

India has been historically challenged by an insufficient and heterogeneously clustered distribution of healthcare infrastructure. While resource-limited healthcare settings, such as major parts of India, require multidisciplinary approaches for improvement, one key approach is the recruitment and training of a healthcare workforce representative of its population. This requires overcoming barriers to equity and representation in Indian medical education that are multi-faceted, historical, and rooted in inequality. However, literature is lacking regarding the financial or economic barriers, and their implications on equity and representation in the Indian allopathic physician workforce, which this review sought to describe. Keyword-based searches were carried out …

Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis With Cardiobacterium Hominis: A Case Report, Kaci Griffin, Timothy Jang, Rees Adomako, Jasmine R. Marcelin, Jonathan H. Ryder

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Cardiobacterium hominis (C. hominis) is an uncommon cause of infective endocarditis and often presents sub-acutely with fevers, cardiac murmurs, or embolic phenomena. We present a rare case of C. hominis infective prosthetic valve endocarditis that presented with new-onset atrial flutter and systemic emboli.

Case: A 38-year-old male presented to the emergency department with palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest tightness and was found to be in atrial flutter. He underwent a transesophageal echocardiogram-guided cardioversion and was incidentally found to have a one-centimeter echodensity on the ventricular side of his prosthetic aortic valve. (Figure 1.) He …

Pumping Iron, Straining Hearts: Androgen Building Cardiomyopathy In A Middle Aged Bodybuilding Enthusiast, Milan Terzic, Yash B. Patel

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

A 46-year-old bodybuilder presenting with new onset dyspnea found to have a new onset non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (CM) attributed to exogenous trenbolone and testosterone use. Steroid cessation and guideline-directed heart failure therapy led to notable recovery in left ventricular function supported by global longitudinal strain, ejection fraction and symptomatology.

Anabolic steroid-induced CM involves multiple mechanisms including lipid disturbances, hypertrophy, reduced receptor sensitivity, and cell damage. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing anabolic steroid misuse as a potential cause of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in middle aged men. With prompt discontinuation of steroids, remained abstinence and early initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy, myocardial …

Effective Strategies In Improving Internal Medicine In-Training Exam Performance - A Systematic Review, Derek Clar, Ryan Juneau, Valentina Mcneal, Dhara Patel, Prutha Patel, Amro Ilaiwy

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: The IM-ITE is administered annually to provide residents and program leadership with a measure of the residents' knowledge compared with that of their peers nationwide. Several approaches have been used to improve IM-ITE scores as a means of achieving higher first-time board examination pass rates. While these interventions helped improve outcomes in target programs, it remains unclear whether one approach was superior to another and how different program demographics may have played a role in the outcome of the intervention. Objective: To identify the most effective methods used to improve IM-ITE scores in the literature. Methods: We searched MEDLINE …

Perioperative Outcomes And Mortality In Liver Transplant Patients 65 And Older, Nathaniel S. Pester, Trevor J. Wilke, V K. Shostrom, Cale A. Kassel

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: The number of patients over the age of 65 awaiting liver transplantation (LT) continues to grow and an increasing number of patients will undergo liver transplantation. While age is not an absolute contraindication to liver transplantation, understanding the risks to older patients remains essential to ensure good outcomes with the limited number of grafts available.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients undergoing LT at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A total of 421 patients were enrolled and stratified to patients under 65 years old (351 patients) and patients over 65 (70 patients). Geriatric patients were defined as aged …

Wilson’S Disease Presenting As Acute Hepatitis In Pregnancy With Successful Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes: A Case Report, Paribesh Gyawali, Ranjan Regmi, Shambu Khanal, Rajan Bhandari, Shivani Gupta, Gunjan Arora

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by copper accumulation, leading to multi-organ symptoms. It affects between 1 in 30,000 to 1 in 100,000 individuals, with a mean age at diagnosis of 13.2 years. The diagnosis may be overlooked due to its numerous presentations, which can range from non-specific symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and behavioral changes to fulminant hepatic failure. Its clinical manifestations vary widely, making diagnosis during pregnancy particularly challenging. Wilson’s disease complicates pregnancy, as untreated cases can lead to significant morbidity and mortality; excess copper can disrupt metabolic processes and contribute to recurrent miscarriages.

Case: …

Ethnic Differences In Ascending Aorta Dimensions And Dilatation Rates: A Systematic Review, Ayub Ansari, Kazi A. Syed, Mirza Baig, Yazan Tanbour, Abdullah Baghdadi, Aisha Ansari, Ayman Nada

Student Publications

Ethnic differences may substantially influence the morphological characteristics of the ascending aorta, with potential implications for clinical assessment and management of aortic dilatation. This systematic review evaluated the impact of ethnicity on ascending aorta diameter and dilatation rates, highlighting the need for more tailored, ethnicity-specific care in cardiovascular practice. We identified 11 studies that measured ascending aorta dimensions using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Most investigations focused on Asian, Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic populations. Data extraction revealed notable variability in baseline aortic diameters across ethnic groups. Some studies found no significant differences between …