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A novel approach to classify skin malignancy through deep convolutional neural network and image preprocessing approaches
Get PDFMelanoma is a malignant skin disease that kills roughly one million people per year, as per WHO records. The proposed work's major goal is to create and develop an enhanced deep neural network model that can evaluate, recognize, and predict cutaneous skin disease in its early stages with more accuracy, lowering the chance of death. The dataset, which was gathered from dermatologists and the public domain, contains roughly 3606 images of various types of skin lesions; some of the images were distorted. Gaussian and bilateral filters were used to decrease the noise in the images. After cleaning the data, the proposed six Convolutional layered Deep-CNN networks deployed to identify and predict skin cancer. The proposed CNN network was able to recognize skin diseases such Malignant Melanoma, Squamous cellcarcinoma, and Basal cellcarcinoma with an optimal error rate and good accuracy of 98.07 percent
Curate: A news app for the millennial news consumers
Get PDFNowadays we access news on smartphones and tablets and this virtual news reading is increasing day by day, so there is an obvious need for reading news in personalised virtual app interactions. We collectively analysed a set of studies that addressed the concerns in the process involve in the development of versatile news app interfaces. The goal of this application is to deliver the news extracted from different platforms at a single place as fast as possible. On a priority basis, firstly we surveyed the users, secondly their preferences, and lastly conduct; this analysis of survey outcome into three primary types of readers. This evaluation illustrates the different advantages of the familiarization for various users of the news app and the viability of interactive interfaces for news apps. Then we implemented and developed an Interactive news app
Antifungial activity of milkweed (Euphorbia hirta L.) in the control of moniliasis (Moniliophthora roreri Cif.) of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)
Get PDFThe cocoa crop (Theobroma cacao) is constantly affected by diseases that can considerably compromise its production, among them moniliasis (Moniliophthora roreri). The search for alternative control measures to reduce its presence in the field is imperative; therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of Euphorbia hirta extract on M. roreri, a cocoa pathogen. The study consisted of two phases: in vitro and in vivo in the field. The in vitro experiment was established under a completely randomized design with treatments using different concentrations of the extract (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, and 9%) to modify the culture medium and control (T0). Spore germination and mycelial growth of M. roreri were evaluated. The results revealed that milky extract (E. hirta) at a concentration of 9% v/v inhibited 100% of spore germination and 79.78% of mycelial growth. In the field trial, a completely randomized block design was used where three treatments were applied to the fruit (less than three months old) and a control: E. hirta extract with concentrations of 10% (T1) and 5% (T2), a chemical control based on copper oxide (T3) and the control (T0)
A cross-sectional study of paper grip test as an additional test for early-stage screening of the feet in patients with diabetes
Get PDFIntroduction: Studies have shown that foot deformities such as claw foot, hammer toes can occur due to paralysis of intrinsic muscles of the feet which in turn pose a high risk for foot ulcerations, gait disturbances and falls alongside decreased sensations of the foot. Current guidelines for the screening of diabetic foot involves testing for sensations of the foot by the Semmes Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) test but testing for intrinsic muscle weakness is not done routinely. Based on available literature, onset of structural changes of the foot occurs earlier than loss of sensations hence this study was undertaken to identify intrinsic muscle weakness of the feet using a simple, test called Paper Grip test (PGT) in diabetics with normal sensations of the feet. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in JSS Hospital from November 2018 to September 2020 involving diabetic patients visiting Medicine OPD and admitted patients meeting inclusion criteria of this study. Necessary ethical clearance from the institutional ethics committee of JSS medical college was obtained. Functional status of intrinsic muscles of the foot was tested by PGT and the sensations of the sole of the foot was assessed by SWM
Agronomic response of a maize hybrid (Zea mays L.) at different planting densities
Get PDFThe experiment was carried out at the “La María” Campus of the State Technical University of Quevedo, located in the Mocache canton, province of Los Ríos. This consisted of the establishment of experimental lots of the simple maize hybrid called “Centella”, classified as high yielding and medium segmentation, subjected to different planting densities, which corresponded to the following treatments: T1 (60 x 25 cm), T2 (70 x 25 cm) and T3 (80 x 25 cm). A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five replications was used to evaluate them; the comparison between means was carried out using Tukey's test (P≤0.05). The variables studied were: plant height (cm), stem diameter (cm), ear insertion height (cm), number of grain rows in the ear, ear length (cm), ear diameter (cm), weight of 100 grains, grain yield (kg/ha), phenology and economic analysis. The treatments showed statistical similarity in all agronomic performance variables and most of the productive parameters, except for grain yield, where T1 stood out over the other treatments with a record of 9282.21 kg/ha. 
Antioxidant and antibacterial response of hydroalcoholic extract of Plumeria alba leaves
Get PDFPlants are the natural treasure of antioxidants and antimicrobial agents. Present study was intended to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Plumeria alba leaves hydroalcoholic extract (PALHE). Study involved the phytochemical screening, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity of PALHE. The PALHE was prepared using 95% ethanol as solvent through maceration method. The antioxidant activity involved determination of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). DPPH (1,1-Diphenyl2-picryl hydrazyl) radical scavenging assay was used for the determination of antioxidant activity of PALHE. The PALHE was investigated for its antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli using well diffusion method. Various phytochemical screening tests were carried out and the results revealed the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugar, mucilage, proteins, steroids, volatile oil, tannins, phenolic and flavonoids in the PALHE. Besides, moderate antioxidant activity was also revealed through the result of DPPH assay over the ethanolic leaves extract of the PALHE, where the IC50 was found to be 23.96 mcg/ml. Additionally, the TPC and TFC were found to be 71.04 mg (GAE/g of total phenol in terms of gallic acid equivalent) and 75.60 mg (RE/g of total flavonoid in terms of rutin equivalent) respectively
Linguistic properties of electronic dictionary of grammar terms
Get PDFIn this article, we have been collecting words, interpreting their meanings, and compiling books in a certain order - compiling a dictionary - since mankind has enjoyed the blessing called words throughout its millennial history. The founder of our national lexicon, the linguist Mahmud Kashgari, who created the first and unique example of a Turkish dictionary in his time, writes in his book: “I have traveled the villages and towns of the tracks for many years, compiling dictionaries, studying and identifying various word features. I did”
A study to determine the effectiveness of dietary supplementation in pediatric patients with nutritional and health concerns
Get PDFAim: The study's main objective was to see whether the well-known probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis might aid in the development of children. Method: A nine-week clinical study involving 400 children aged between 5 to 10 years, was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of food supplementation. Stage 1 participants took 150 ml of low-fat milk twice a day for three weeks as a baseline diet control. Probiotics (Bifidobacterium lactis) were added to milk during stage 2 in a usual dosage (4×1010 organisms /d) or a low dose (4×109 organisms /d) for 3 weeks. During stage 3, for three weeks, they took low-fat milk. Peripheral blood samples were used to examine changes in the ratios of tumor-cell-killing and leukocyte phagocytic activities. Result: The level of NK cells and T lymphocytes were found to be increased in the blood of the individuals. NK cell’s tumoricidal activity was also increased following B. lactis intake, as were the phagocytic capacities of mononuclear and polymorphonuclear phagocytes. Subjects with weak pretreatment immune responses had the highest improvement in immunity. Conclusion: Supplementing the diets of children with B. lactis (a probiotic) may help improve their cellular immunity and physical development
Self-compacting geopolymer concrete: A review
Get PDFSelf-compacting geopolymer concrete (SCGC) is a novel material. and a modern high-performance concrete that doesn’t require Ordinary Portland cement and additional compaction. SCGC is made up of industrial byproducts, with high Alumina and Silica composition, and uses super plasticizer as a binder for matrix formation and strength. This research examines SCGC, which is prepared with various percentages of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), Silica Fume (SF) and Metakaolin (MK), activated with various molarities of alkaline solution containing sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3). Fresh and hardened characteristics along with microstructural studies are discussed. The beams are analysed using ANSYS software
Level of serum 25(OH) vitamin D among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Iraq, Diwaniyah city
Get PDFIntroduction: COVID-19 is an emerging viral infection whose pathogenic mechanisms are not well understood. Interestingly, Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 share prevalence patterns for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, advanced age, and male sex. Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to our understanding of COVID-19 health disparities. Patients and methods: a cross sectional study involving 100 adult hospitalized patients with positive PCR for COVID-19 at Diwaniyah teaching Hospital / Shiffaa center, Diwaniyah, Iraq, during a period of 3 months. The serum 25 OH-D level was measured and Vitamin D deficiency, defined as a 25(OH) D level < 20 ng/mL, and insufficiency define as a 25(OH)D level 30-20 ng/mL. History of some other underlying health diseases (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism and gastro esophageal reflux disease) was taken directly from the patients. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26 and the study aimed to measure serum vitamin D level among COVID-19 patients. Result: The mean ± SD age was 38.8±13.7 years ranging between 18- 67 years. The mean±SD of 25(OH)D levels was 20.2±16 ng/mL. Vitamin D deficiency was present in 58 patients and vit D insufficiency was found in 25 patients.