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Industrial accidents pose significant risks to human lives, the environment, and economic stability. This study presents a comparative analysis of three plithogenic frameworks«Neutrosophic soft sets, Pythagorean neutrosophic soft sets, and Fermatean neutrosophic soft sets«aiming to model and analyze industrial accidents. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these soft sets in handling the uncertainties, complexities, and imprecisions inherent in accident data. Utilizing Dhar's (2021) algorithm for Neutrosophic soft matrices, we introduce a new parameter called a risk score, which consolidates various values for each industry or parameter into a singular magnitude. Our findings indicate that neutrosophic soft sets are more accurate than Pythagorean neutrosophic soft sets and Fermatean neutrosophic soft sets. The study concludes that adopting these advanced frameworks can enhance decision-making processes and safety protocols, thereby mitigating the adverse impacts of industrial accidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Examining small bowel loops within the peritoneal cavity poses significant challenges because of their length and overlapping nature. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the utility of computed tomography enteroclysis (CTE) in diagnosing small intestinal diseases and to understand its clinical application. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted from November 2019 to October 2021 in 30 patients undergoing CTE treatment. The day before treatment, bowel preparation included a low-residue diet, lots of fluids, an overnight fast of 8-12 h, and laxatives. A 16-slice Aquilion Lightning computed tomography (CT) scanner was used in general hospitals, and a 128-slice GE Healthcare helical CT scanner was used in multispecialty hospitals. Results: Among the 30 patients, 20 (66.7%) were male, and 10 (33.3%) were female, predominantly aged between 30 and 60 years old. Positive findings were noted in 23 patients (76.7%), including intestinal tuberculosis, inflammatory bowel disease, small bowel obstruction, and neoplastic lesions. Various small intestinal pathologies, such as non-specific edema, intussusception, and ischemic bowel disease, were also identified. Conclusion: This raises the standard of current small bowel imaging by delivering suitable intestinal distension using the enteral volume challenge principle and helps identify and characterize small-bowel problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rising demand for sustainable energy solutions has spurred intensive exploration into novel materials for energy storage and conversion. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of two synergistic materials, Coconut Shell Activated Carbon and Coconut Shell Nitrogen-Doped Activated Carbon, illustrating their potential in advancing power generation, energy storage, and environmental remediation. CSAC emerges as a versatile material renowned for its high surface area, porosity, and conductivity. Its application in fuel cell batteries showcases enhanced electrode performance and overall fuel cell efficiency. Additionally, CSAC displays promising characteristics in Lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, positively impacting energy density, power density, and cycling stability. Tailoring CSAC through synthesis and modification techniques addresses challenges related to cost and scalability, aligning seamlessly with sustainable practices. Environmental assessments underscore its eco-friendly nature, aligning with green energy initiatives. Future directions emphasize optimization strategies and innovative applications, highlighting CSAC's potential in advancing sustainable power generation technologies. On the other hand, CS-NAC, a nitrogen-doped variant derived from coconut shells, demonstrates remarkable performance in energy storage applications. Enhanced through nitrogen doping, it exhibits superior capacitance, prolonged cycle life, and improved charge-discharge kinetics, making it invaluable in cutting-edge energy storage systems. Its versatility extends to catalytic applications, especially in oxygen reduction reactions and environmental remediation, showcasing efficiency in adsorbing pollutants and heavy metals. Despite challenges in synthesis and scalability, CS-NAC's eco-friendly nature aligns with global initiatives for clean energy technologies. Future research directions focus on synthesis optimization, fundamental mechanism understanding, and innovative applications, positioning CS-NAC as a sustainable material addressing contemporary challenges in energy storage and environmental remediation. This combined potential underscores the pivotal role of these materials in shaping the future of energy science and environmental engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Edible mushrooms are in high demand due to their flavor and nutritional benefits. Mushrooms are a rich source of carbohydrates, with high fibre content and modest protein content containing the majority of the amino acids, and vitamins. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different pretreatment drying methods on the nutritional quality of dried mushrooms (Button and Oyster mushroom) and also to estimate the Vitamin D2 content. The experiment was carried out based on the three pretreatment techniques: SD, HD and UV + HD. Significant differences in proximate composition were observed between the fresh and dried mushroom samples. The average mean value of crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, ash, and carbohydrates of dried mushroom samples were 33.9, 19, 5.7, 10.8 and 98.1% respectively and found to be statistically significant too. Sundried oyster mushrooms had their vitamin D2 level increased by two folds in comparison with sundried button mushrooms. Finally, the intake of these mushrooms should be encouraged as a complement to impoverished people's main foods. As a result, addressing nutritional issues in children, pregnant women, and immune-compromised individuals is a necessity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a compact six-channel optical demultiplexer and coupler have been designed using a novel photonic crystal resonator for Intermediate Frequency Over Fiber (IFoF) in Fifth Generation (5G) networks. The demultiplexer and coupler differ from the existing work with the introduction of defected pentagon and trapezium structured resonator and its positioning in the IFoF enabled 5G heterogeneous fiber wireless network. Point defects and displacement of photonic crystal rods have been introduced in these resonators and the structure of the waveguide is altered to exhibit the demultiplexer and coupler design. The proposed demultiplexer operates in S and C band and the coupler functions in C and L band. The footprint of the demultiplexer and coupler is found to be 270 µm2. The minimum and maximum quality factor of the demultiplexer is found to be 1823 and 3422, respectively. The maximum and minimum cross-talk of the demultiplexer using pentagon resonator is found to be −10 and −34 dB, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vitamin-D deficiency has been identified as a common metabolic abnormality. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures. The Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness are usually associated with vitamin D deficiency. Acute vitamin D deficiency can also contribute to other diseases. In children, it can cause rickets. In adults, acute vitamin D deficiency contributes to osteomalacia. Osteomalacia causes weak bones, bone pain, and muscle weakness. The best ways to prevent a vitamin D deficiency are to eat foods that are rich in vitamin D and to spend some time outside each day. The aim of the study is to create awareness on the risk factors associated with Vitamin-D deficiency among the college students. A questionnaire was prepared and administered to 103 participants through Google docs as an online survey. The study was approved by the scientific review board, saveetha dental College, Chennai. The answers obtained from the participants are recorded and the answers given by each participant to each question are represented in the form of pie charts and bar graphs. This study reveals that the knowledge and awareness on the risk factors associated with vitamin-D deficiency among college students was good. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

COVID-19 is a pandemic disease. The coronavirus also appears to cause higher rates of severe illness and death than the flu. But the symptoms can vary widely from person to person. This virus spreads primarily through droplets of Saliva or discharged from the nose when an infected person coughs. The health benefits of ginger and turmeric are pain-relieving, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune- booster. The aim of the study is to assess the awareness of the ginger and turmeric as a herbal cure for COVID-19. A selfadministered questionnaire comprising 15 questions was circulated to 100 people through an online google form. Before the study begins, the study detail was explained to the participants. The sample size of this study was 100. The data was collected and statistically analysed. In this study, 98% of the population was aware that one of the best medicines is ginger and turmeric for various diseases and 2% of the population were unaware of it. Around 97% of the population was aware that ginger and turmeric contain anti-inflammatory properties and 3% of the population was aware that ginger and turmeric contain anti-inflammatory properties. The overall result was positive, most of them aware of the role of ginger and turmeric on COVID-19. This proves an outright positive result. Through this survey, the majority of people were aware of ginger and turmeric as a herbal cure for COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Estimating living stature can help to identify an unknown individual because there is a close relationship between the body parts dimensions and height of an individual. The aim of the present study is to analyze the relation between height and foot length of healthy individuals. A total of 100 individuals between ages of 18 -20 years which include 50 males and 50 females who were healthy and without deformities were used to measure their foot length by inch tapes and height using stadiometer, The correlation between the variables are analyzed using the SPSS tool. The correlation between foot length and height was analyzed using correlation coefficient suggesting negligible correlation r <0.30. The association between the right and left foot length was suggested to have no significant difference with p value - 0.56(p >0.05) between bilateral foot measurements. From the obtained results it can be concluded that there was only negligible correlation between the test variables. The association of the right and left foot was also found to have no significant difference between genders. Future studies should be conducted with large sample size and a wide range of age group to have precise results in this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]