213 research outputs found
Fig. 2. Enchodelussatendri n in Nematodes Of High Altitudes In India V. Five New Species Of The Genus Enchodelus Thorne, 1939 (Dorylaimida)
No full textFig. 2. Enchodelussatendri n. sp. A. Female entire, B. Head end, C & D. Head ends showing amphid, E. Expanded region of oesophagus, F. Posterior female sexual branch, G & H. Vulva region, I & J. Female tail ends, K & L. Male tail ends, M. Spicule.Published as part of Baqri, Qaiser H. & Jairajpuri, M. Shamim, 1974, Nematodes Of High Altitudes In India V. Five New Species Of The Genus Enchodelus Thorne, 1939 (Dorylaimida), pp. 131-146 in Nematologica 20 (2) on page 135, DOI: 10.1163/187529274X00113, http://zenodo.org/record/811795
A Search for Patterns in a Sequence of Integers: Proving Trends in a Recurrence Relation
No full textLet {f(n} be the sequence of integers determined by the recurrence relation f(n+2) equivalent to 2f(n+1) - f(n) (mod(n+2)) with f(n) greater than or equal to 0 and less than n for every integer n greater than or equal to m, where m is a certain positive integer with initially assigned arbitrary integers f(m) and f(m+1). We investigate how the sequence {f(n} increases or decreases. We call a maximal increasing or decreasing subsequence of consecutive elements of the sequence a run. We show that each run is an arithmetic progression and that the common difference in an increasing run is one more than the common difference in the previous increasing run, and similary for decreasing runs
Angry wives, abusive husbands: relationship between domestic violence and psychosocial variables
No full textBACKGROUND: A small number of studies conducted in Pakistan have shown high rates of domestic violence. None of the studies, however, discussed associated psychosocial factors. We interviewed a group of women to look at violence and associated psychosocial factors. We wanted to see if self-esteem, quality of relationships, social support, stressful life events, psychiatric symptoms, and different measures of anger were associated with domestic violence. METHODOLOGY: In a cross-sectional survey of women presenting to primary care physicians, we used Women's Experience with Battering and Domestic Abuse Checklist to measure domestic violence. The Relationship Assessment Scale, Oslo Social Support Scale, State Trait Anger Inventory, and Evaluative Belief Scale were used to look at the correlates of violence. We used the information in a regression model to identify independent predictors of violence in this sample. RESULTS: More than half of the women reported experiencing battering and/or violence. Women in abusive relationships reported unhappiness with their intimate relationships and had high scores on 1 subscale of anger. Living in extended families was protective against violence. CONCLUSIONS: We were able to replicate findings that women in abusive relationships are not satisfied with the relationships with their partners. Living in extended families was protective against violence. Community studies may provide a better design to look at the association between abuse and poverty, literacy, self-esteem, and social suppor
Role of Minimal F-Wave Latency in The Electrodiagnosis of Polyneuropathy
No full textABSTRACT
Background and Objective:
Polyneuropathy is a debilitating condition that causes damage to more than two peripheral nerves in the body. The objective of this research was to detect the role of minimal F-wave latency as compared with other nerve conduction parameters for the electro-diagnosis of polyneuropathies.
Methods:
In this descriptive, prospective cross-sectional study, 80 consecutive patients with clinical diagnosis of polyneuropathy (both acute and chronic) between July and December 2023, presenting to the Neurology Department at King Edward Medical University were enrolled. Patients with clinical diagnosis of cervical/lumbar radiculopathies, plexopathies, compressive myelopathy , neuromuscular junction diseases, motor neuron disorders, or localized neuropathies were excluded from this research. NCS and EMG were carried out using conventional procedure. The results were recorded in the predesigned pro forma along with the history and demographic information. Statistical software SPSS 25.0 was used for the analysis of the recorded data.
Results:
F-wave abnormality was detected in 57 (71.3%) for median nerve, 57 (71.3%) for ulnar nerve, 79 (98.7%) for tibial nerve and in 79 (98.7%) patients for peroneal nerve. Nerve-specific motor nerve conduction study (MNCS) abnormality was found in 47 (58.8%) for median nerve, 43/80 (53.8%) for ulnar nerve, 59 (73.7%) for tibial nerve and in 57(71.3%) patients for peroneal nerve. Nerve-specific sensory nerve conduction study (SNCS) abnormality was present in 43 (53.3%) for median nerve, 43 (53.3%) for ulnar nerve, 50 (62.5%) for sural nerve, and in 49 (61.3%) patients for superficial peroneal nerve. Overall rate of abnormality was 85% for F-wave minimal latencies in comparison with 64% for MNCS and 56% for SNCS.
Conclusion:
Minimal F-wave latency can be an effective diagnostic parameter for detection of polyneuropathy. This can facilitate in early detection and management of polyneuropath
COVID-19 Pandemic and Research Publications; Necessity of Maintaining Scientific Integrity
No full textSince the COVID-19 outbreak began in China, scientists and health professionals have rushed to understand and mitigate the threat, however, its root cause, spreading characteristic, effective way to control as well as therapeutical approaches are still a mystery and matter of scientific debate. In an effort to fight against this disease scientists also rushed for a global collaborative approach by sharing their findings so that others can use known information. In view of such emergency scientific journals took steps to expedite the peer review process for coronavirus-related manuscripts which poses another challenge of scientific integrity. Community attention on integrity brought another concern where many authors argue against the idea of peer-review exception which compromises high standard for quality in the name of crisis situations. In the space of eight months, the research community’s response to COVID-19 gives rise to a large volume of paper submission which required rigorous reviewing and of course huge amount of time however, it’s also time which demands fastest publication of the latest finding. To balance in scientific integrity of scholarly journal as well as crisis demand to expedite dissemination of known knowledge, AIJR took a unique approach for COVID-19 related manuscript submission to Int. Ann. Sci. only through AIJR preprints invitation. In this approach author shall post COVID-19 related articles to AIJR Preprints and if it seems suitable for further peer-reviewing, author will get invited to submit to Int. Ann Sci. otherwise author will be advised to improve the article with an updated version. In this way the latest finding can get disseminated immediately as a preprint and after submission to the journal it can undergo standard reviewing process to maintain the scientific integrity. Although invitation through preprints serves both purpose of fastest dissemination and the journal can maintain scientific integrity, preprint may have its own risk for sharing non-reviewed version which may include dishonest findings. The only way to make preprints a great place for accelerated publishing and minimize associated risk of sharing non-reviewed findings is that the authors, readers, and most importantly media reporters act in a vigilant manner by following the sharing responsibility and guidelines adhering to the highest ethical standards
Ciminalis aquatica Zuev
No full textGentiana aquatica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 229. 1753. "Habitat in Sibiria. D. Amman." RCN: 1873. Lectotype (Omer & Qaiser in Edinburgh J. Bot. 50: 65. 1993): [icon] " Gentiana humilis, aquatica, verna " in Amman, Stirp. Rar. Ruth.: 4, t. 1, f. 1. 1739. Current name: Ciminalis aquatica (L.) Zuev (Gentianaceae). Note: Pritchard (in Davis, Fl. Turkey 6: 186. 1978) indicated 328.17 (LINN) as type, as did Agrawal (in J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 5: 436. 1984) but the sheet lacks a Species Plantarum number (i.e. “12”), was a post-1753 addition to the herbarium, and is not original material for the name. It also apparently conflicts with the protologue and does not belong to the species normally known under this name. Omer & Qaiser therefore rejected this choice of type in favour of the cited Amman plate.Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part G), pp. 529-556 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 529, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.29197
Time-Line celebrating The Royal College of Radiologists 40th Centenary 1975–2015
No full textThe Royal College of Radiologists celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2015 and has published an illustrated time-line for 1975–2015 to celebrate this event [1]. The Royal College has an international membership and readers of Nowotwory, will I am sure, be interested in this major radiological centenary. The text of the time-line is reproduced in this article by Nowotwory’s Co-Editor, Richard F. Mould, who is an Honorary Member of The Royal College and has served as an examiner in physics and statistics for the FRCR
Equivalent Pairs of Words and Points of Connection
No full textHigman has defined coset diagrams for PGL(2,Z). The coset diagrams are composed of fragments, and the fragments are further composed of two or more circuits. A condition for the existence of a certain fragment γ in a coset diagram is a polynomial f in Z[z], obtained by choosing a pair of words F[wi,wj] such that both wi and wj fix a vertex v in γ. Two pairs of words are equivalent if and only if they have the same polynomial. In this paper, we find distinct pairs of words that are equivalent. We also show there are certain fragments, which have the same orientations as those of their mirror images
Principal plastic polymers in agricultural and food sectors
No full textIn recent years, the use of plastic polymers in agriculture and food sectors has increased exponentially, leading to an increasing demand for a thorough review of the available principal plastic polymers. Plastic polymers employed in agriculture and food sectors will be discussed thoroughly in this chapter. Plastic polymers have found a wide range of applications in agriculture and the food domain, serving as a primary material for storage, packaging, and processing. Their advantages include prolonged shelf life, enhanced product safety and reduced waste. Additionally, plastic polymers have proven their cost-effectiveness in contrast to alternative materials. Their versatility allows for a multitude of applications in the food and agriculture sectors. This chapter delves into an exploration of the advantages and impediments associated with plastic polymers in the agricultural and food industries, along with an examination of potential ecological and biological risks associated with their applications. Furthermore, it sheds light on emerging technologies, including 3D printing and their potential roles within these sectors. These polymers are also crucial in the construction of greenhouses and agricultural films, shielding plants from environmental pollutants. Finally, this chapter emphasizes the far-reaching environmental and societal implications stemming from the use of plastic polymers in the agricultural and food sectors and spotlights the emerging trends in the deployment of plastic polymers in both sectors. The overarching conclusion is that while plastic polymers offer robust benefits to the agricultural and food sectors, such as reinforced safety and sustainability, vigilant monitoring is imperative to alleviate the potential adverse environmental and societal repercussions.No Full Tex
Teaching and Training of Unani Medical Officers in Ilaj Bit Tadbeer under State Health Society Scheme of Govt.of Maharashtra: Significance & Impacts
No full textState health Society of Govt.of Maharashtra has assigned ZVM Unani Medical College & Hospital Pune to teach and trained Govt Unani Medical officer in Ilaj Bit Tadbeer. The College then appoints the author as chief coordinator to design a suitable programme with teaching module to fulfill the assignment. A suitable programme was designed and teaching module were prepared and submitted to the concerned authorities, which were then approved to conduct the teaching and training of the Medical Officer. The programme designed was of six days for each batch (10 delegates for each batch) based on theory and practical training with demonstration and practice sessions. Other expert faculties of college were also assigned to deliver different lectures and practical sessions. A total of 56 registered Unani Medical Officers in five batches were deputed for training out of which 47 attended and extensively taught and trained. The efficacy of this teaching and training was assessed through a pre and post training assessment test. A questionnaire based telephonic survey after one year was also conducted to assess the impact of the acquired training. The findings of these data were statistically analyzed for inferring the significance and impact of the training that is to assess the translational value of the training.This study is being published to encourage, facilitate and promote such a kind of teaching and training during medical practice through CMEs and workshops. Further the teaching and training of different health workers including doctors is the part of community health programme and public health services. Hence such studies can serve as an evaluation mark for reference
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