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2. Assessing Volume Status and Responsiveness Using Carotid Artery Ultrasound: An Updated Systematic Review
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Umar, Z., primary, Haseeb Ul Rasool, M., additional, Mergen, D., additional, Patrizi, S., additional, Rauf, F., additional, Hosna, A., additional, and Trandafirescu, T., additional
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- 2024
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3. Effects of Bee Bread on Serum Lipid Profile in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Female Rats
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Bello, M., primary, Umar, Z. U., additional, Mainasara, A. S., additional, Akuyam, S. A., additional, Dallatu, M. K., additional, Oduola, T., additional, Yeldu, M. H., additional, Tambuwal, B. U., additional, Okafor, P. A., additional, Abubakar, U., additional, Ibrahim, Y., additional, Maiturare, H M., additional, and Hassan, B. A., additional
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- 2023
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4. Endobronchial Valves for Prolonged Air Leaks: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Umar, Z., primary, Haseeb Ul Rasool, M., additional, Akbar, U., additional, Khalid, S., additional, Ilyas, U., additional, Ahmed, N., additional, Ashfaq, S., additional, Lopez, R.A., additional, and Trandafirescu, T., additional
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- 2023
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5. Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Blood Patching for Persistent Air Leaks: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis
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Umar, Z., primary, Nassar, M., additional, Akbar, U., additional, Haseeb Ul Rasool, M., additional, Abbas, R., additional, Taimur, M., additional, Ilyas, U., additional, and Trandafirescu, T., additional
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- 2023
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6. Acute Lung Injury in the Setting of Severe Post-surgical Gastroparesis: Rare Complication of Relatively Safe Procedure
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Ashfaq, S., primary, Ariyaratnam, J., additional, Sandhu, J., additional, Umar, Z., additional, Foster, A., additional, Trandafirescu, T., additional, Javed, S., additional, and Hosna, A.U., additional
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- 2023
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7. Neck Pain Due to an Atypical Neuroendocrine Mass
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Ariyaratnam, J., primary, Sandhu, J., additional, Ashfaq, S., additional, Umar, Z., additional, Foster, A., additional, Ranat, R., additional, Javed, S., additional, and Trandafirescu, T., additional
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- 2023
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8. Dexmedetomidine as an Alternative Therapy for the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis
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Umar, Z., primary, Akbar, U., additional, Haseeb Ul Rasool, M., additional, Khalid, S., additional, Ilyas, U., additional, Foster, A., additional, Lopez, R.A., additional, and Trandafirescu, T., additional
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- 2023
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9. Empyema Thoracis Caused by Candida Lusitaniae: A Rare but Emerging Pathogen
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Ashfaq, S., primary, Ariyaratnam, J., additional, Sandhu, J., additional, Foster, A., additional, Umar, Z., additional, Trandafirescu, T., additional, Hosna, A.U., additional, and Ranat, R., additional
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- 2023
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10. Prevalence and risk factors for prenatal parasitic infections and anaemia among pregnant women in Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Omenesa, R.L., primary, Dibal, D.M., additional, Abba, A.M., additional, Oyong, A.I., additional, Umar, Z., additional, and Kereakede, E., additional
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- 2023
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11. CF-LIBS based elemental analysis of Saussurea simpsonianamedicinal plant: a study on roots, seeds, and leaves
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Fayyaz, Amir, Ali, Najab, Umar, Z. A., Asghar, Haroon, Waqas, Muhammad, Ahmed, Rizwan, Ali, Raheel, and Baig, M. A.
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- 2024
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12. The role of saturable absorbers thickness in the Q-switching of the erbium-doped fiber laser
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Ajmal, Rizwan, primary, Bibi, Shakeela, additional, Ahmed, Rizwan, additional, Sohail, M, additional, Asghar, H, additional, Umar, Z A, additional, Shahzad, N, additional, and Baig, M A, additional
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- 2023
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13. Assessment of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen as indicators for soil productivity in Gidan Amamata eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) plantation, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Okeke, O.K., Isah, A.D., Shamaki, S.B., Abubakar, G.A., Nolisa, M.U., and Umar, Z.
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Walkley and black method ,Micro-Kjeldahl method ,soil fertility - Abstract
The study was conducted in Gidan Amamata Eucalyptus globulus plantation to estimate the soil organic carbon and total nitrogen content of the plantation. Five (5) transects of 150 m were laid within the plantation, thereafter, 30 x 30 m plots were established along both sides of the transects. Using simple random sampling, two (2) plots were selected from each transect making a total of 10 plots for the study. Eighty (80) composite soil samples were randomly collected using soil auger from a total of ten (10) plots. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data and summarized in tabular presentation. Soil organic carbon content was determined using Walkley and black method which gave the average value of 0.64% and soil total nitrogen was determined using Micro-Kjeldahl method which gave the average value of 0.059%. It can, therefore, be concluded that the plantation is very low in soil organic carbon and total nitrogen due to sparse vegetative cover and presence of low organic matter. Hence, the fertility level is considered to be very low. It is therefore recommended that further studies should be carried out to estimate other aspects of macro and micro nutrient contents of Gidan Amamata Eucalyptus Plantation.
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- 2023
14. Green synthesis of Zn-doped TIO2 nanoparticles from Zanthoxylum armatum
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Amina Batool, Azizullah Azizullah, Kamran Ullah, Salma Shad, Farman Ullah Khan, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Tariq Aziz, and Umar Zeb
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Zanthoxylum armatum ,Titanium dioxide ,Zinc oxide ,Green synthesis ,Doping ,Botany ,QK1-989 - Abstract
Abstract Green synthesis is an easy, safe, and environmentally beneficial nanoparticle creation method. It is a great challenge to simultaneously improve the capping and stabilizing agent carrier separation efficiency of photocatalysts. Herein, Zn-doped Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles with high exposure of 360 nm using a UV/visible spectrophotometer were prepared via a one-step hydrothermal decomposition method. A detailed analysis reveals that the electronic structures were modulated by Zn doping; thus, the responsive wavelength was extended to 600 nm, which effectively improved the visible light absorption of TiO2. We have optimized the different parameters like concentration, time, and temperature. The peak for TiO2 is located at 600 cm-1 in FTIR. A scanning electron microscope revealed that TiO2 has a definite shape and morphology. The synthesized Zn-doped TiO2NPs were applied against various pathogens to study their anti-bacterial potentials. The anti-bacterial activity of Zn-doped TiO2 has shown robust against two gram-ve bacteria (Salmonella and Escherichia coli) and two gram + ve bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus). Synthesized Zn-doped TiO2 has demonstrated strong antifungal efficacy against a variety of fungi. Moreover, doping TiO2 nanoparticles with metal oxide greatly improves their characteristics; as a result, doped metal oxide nanoparticles perform better than doped and un-doped metal oxide nanoparticles. Compared to pure TiO2, Zn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles exhibit considerable applications including antimicrobial treatment and water purification.
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- 2024
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15. The Therapeutic Potential of Cola nitida in Health and Disease: A Review
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Kamaldeen Olalekan Sanusi, Umar Zayyanu Usman, Dawoud Usman, Kehinde Ahmad Adeshina, Yaaqub Abiodun Uthman, Lukman Jimoh, and Aminat Omolola Imam-Fulani
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bioactive compounds ,cola nitida ,kola nut ,therapeutic effects ,traditional medicine ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Cola nitida, also known as Kola nut, is a tropical plant native to West Africa and has a rich history of traditional medicinal use. In this narrative review, we aim to provide an overview of the protective effects of Cola nitida in various health and disease states. Cola nitida has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, and its bioactive compounds include caffeine, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and phenolics. These compounds contribute to its potential therapeutic effects. Here, we examine the potential benefits of Cola nitida in several areas of health, discussing its role in cognitive function, cardiovascular health, immune system function, gastrointestinal health, and metabolic and endocrine health. Relevant original articles available from PubMed, African Journals Online (AJOL), SCOPUS, and Google Scholar were retrieved using the keywords “cola” AND “nitida” without date restriction until July 17, 2023. Evidence suggests that Cola nitida may have positive effects on health, with indications of adverse effects only from its chronic usage. However, more research is needed to establish its efficacy and safety. Cola nitida holds promise as a natural remedy for various health conditions. Understanding the benefits and limitations of Cola nitida will contribute to its effective utilization in health and disease management.
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16. Assessment of plant biodiversity in tropical dry forests of Sialkot, Pakistan; insight into environmental, anthropogenic influence and conservation strategies
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Khurram Shahzad, Waqar Shoukat Ali, Sohaib Muhammad, Junhu Dai, Umar Zeb, and Mengyao Zhu
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anthropogenic activities ,plant biodiversity ,climate change ,conservation management ,Sialkot (Pakistan) ,environmental variables ,Forestry ,SD1-669.5 ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Abstract
The tropical dry forests (TDF) have an enormously rich flora and fauna that offer various ecological services to the surrounding human societies. Biodiversity assessment is mandatory for implementing any sustainable forest management policy, which is why it is one of the important criteria and indicators currently used. Threats to TDF biodiversity are the primary challenges arising from environmental concerns caused by anthropogenic activity leading to global warming issues. The study aimed to investigate the vegetation assessment and several environmental and anthropogenic variables influencing forest biodiversity from 5 threatened forest sites of District Sialkot (Ghalotian, Kishan Garh, Daburgi Chanda Singh, Pir Kot, and Ghulab Garh), Pakistan. We collected 170 distinct plant species, including 135 dicots, 27 monocots, seven pteridophytes, and one bryophyte, categorized into 138 genera and 62 families, divided into 114 herbs, 32 trees, and 24 shrubs. The phytosociological analysis described the quantitative characteristics, including % frequency, % density, % cover, and importance Value Index (IVI) of all forest areas. Gulab Garh forest has the richest biodiversity forest area, and herbs are the dominant species that have been documented. Environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation, organic matter, soil pH, Ca+2, Mg+2, Na+, Cl−, and electric conductivity (EC) strongly affect forest vegetation investigated by principal coordinate analysis. Shannon and Simpson’s diversity indexes reveal that all sites contain loamy and sandy soil and display a significant relationship between alpha diversity and richness. Increasing trends in temperature and decreasing trends in rainfall suggested that climate significantly affects the Sialkot region’s plant biodiversity. SWOT analysis highlighted that population growth leads to increasing anthropogenic activities such as constructing housing societies and roads, inadequate farming, and excessive grazing, impacting the forest vegetation and altering TDF ecosystem properties/services and functioning. Our findings reinforce the vegetational assessment and importance of local forest biodiversity and significant environmental drivers that influence the plant species diversity in TDF areas. Future conservation strategies are suggested to reduce unlawful resource consumption, restore plant biodiversity in designated protected areas, and conserve rare species locally.
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17. ASSESSMENT OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Moringa oleifera LEAF EXTRACT AGAINST BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM SOME DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN KATSINA METROPOLIS.
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Abdul, N. A., Ado, A., Abdullahi, S. A., and Umar, Z. D.
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MORINGA oleifera ,BIOCHEMICAL oxygen demand ,ANTIBACTERIAL agents ,ESCHERICHIA coli ,PALMITIC acid ,DRINKING water ,PLANT extracts ,COAGULANTS - Abstract
Continuous consumption of sachet and tap water in Nigeria is of public health significance as the potential bacterial water contaminants could develop resistance to commonly used antimicrobials. This study was carried out to assess the bacteriological quality and TLC-Bio autographic profile of water samples using M. oleifera leaf extract. One hundred samples comprising 50 sachets and 50 tap water were collected from five different locations in Katsina metropolis. Most probable number (MPN) was used to identify indicator bacteria and characterized using biochemical tests followed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing identification. The results showed that the pH and temperature level of all the samples were significantly different. Turbidity (0.2-0.47NTU), dissolved oxygen (1.34-2.03mg/L and 0.85-2.45mg/L) and biological oxygen demand (0.49-1.09mg/L and 0.19-0.59mg/L) were below the minimum permissible limits set by WHO and NAFDAC (=5). Total coliform counts exceeded limits of 2 MPN/100ml and Escherichia coli was detected from tap water of Kofar Marusa, Kofar Durbi and Kofar Kaura as well as the sachet water of Kofar Marusa and Kofar Keke. However, there was no statistically significant difference (P=0.05) between the total coliform counts of both sachet and tap water. The 16S rRNA gene identification showed the presence of Escherichia marmotae and Enterobacter kobei in both sachet and tap water. The GC-MS demonstrated that M. oleifera leaf extract contained 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester, Octadec-9-enoic acid and Hexadecanoic acid, The TLC-bioautography result indicate antibacterial activity, with inhibition zones ranging from 15±0.00 to 19.5±4.95mm (E. coli) to 23.5±6.36mm (E. faecalis) and 20±0.00 to 22±1.41mm (E. faecium). Waterborne faecal bacterial contaminants were found associated with the sachet and tap water analyzed. M. oleifera leaf has bioactive principles with nobility to be used as candidate for drug development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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18. Assessing the Predictive Power of Logistic Regression on Liver Disease Prevalence in the Indian Context
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Izmy Alwiah, Umar Zaky, and Aris Wahyu Murdiyanto
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Logistic Regression ,Liver Disease ,Predictive Modelling ,Machine Learning ,Medical Diagnostics ,Computer software ,QA76.75-76.765 - Abstract
This study delves into the application of Logistic Regression through a Voting Classifier to predict liver disease prevalence within the Indian demographic, specifically analyzing data from the NorthEast of Andhra Pradesh. Employing a dataset encompassing 584 patient records, the research utilizes a 5-fold cross-validation approach to evaluate the model's performance across accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-Score metrics. The findings reveal accuracy rates ranging from 69.23% to 74.14%, with variable precision and recall, indicating a promising yet improvable predictive capability of the model. The study significantly contributes to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating the potential of Logistic Regression in medical diagnostics, especially in the context of liver disease, and highlighting the critical role of machine learning models in enhancing diagnostic processes. Through a detailed discussion, the research aligns with previous studies on the efficacy of machine learning in healthcare, advocating for the integration of more comprehensive data and suggesting further exploration into the model's applicability across diverse populations. The study's implications extend to healthcare professionals and policymakers, underscoring the necessity for advanced diagnostic tools in the early detection of liver diseases.
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19. Exosomes derived from LPS-preconditioned bone marrow-derived MSC modulate macrophage plasticity to promote allograft survival via the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway
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PeiYao Zhang, Panfeng Wu, Umar Zeb Khan, Zekun Zhou, Xinlei Sui, Cheng Li, Kangkang Dong, Yongjun Liu, Liming Qing, and Juyu Tang
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Mesenchymal stromal cells ,LPS preconditioning ,Exosome ,Macrophage polarization ,Allograft ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 - Abstract
Abstract Objectives This study investigated whether exosomes from LPS pretreated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (LPS pre-MSCs) could prolong skin graft survival. Methods The exosomes were isolated from the supernatant of MSCs pretreated with LPS. LPS pre-Exo and rapamycin were injected via the tail vein into C57BL/6 mice allografted with BALB/c skin; graft survival was observed and evaluated. The accumulation and polarization of macrophages were examined by immunohistochemistry. The differentiation of macrophages in the spleen was analyzed by flow cytometry. For in vitro, an inflammatory model was established. Specifically, bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) were isolated and cultured with LPS (100 ng/ml) for 3 h, and were further treated with LPS pre-Exo for 24 h or 48 h. The molecular signaling pathway responsible for modulating inflammation was examined by Western blotting. The expressions of downstream inflammatory cytokines were determined by Elisa, and the polarization of macrophages was analyzed by flow cytometry. Results LPS pre-Exo could better ablate inflammation compared to untreated MSC-derived exosomes (BM-Exo). These loaded factors inhibited the expressions of inflammatory factors via a negative feedback mechanism. In vivo, LPS pre-Exo significantly attenuated inflammatory infiltration, thus improving the survival of allogeneic skin graft. Flow cytometric analysis of BMDMs showed that LPS pre-Exo were involved in the regulation of macrophage polarization and immune homeostasis during inflammation. Further investigation revealed that the NF-κB/NLRP3/procaspase-1/IL-1β signaling pathway played a key role in LPS pre-Exo-mediated regulation of macrophage polarization. Inhibiting NF-κB in BMDMs could abolish the LPS-induced activation of inflammatory pathways and the polarization of M1 macrophages while increasing the proportion of M2 cells. Conclusion LPS pre-Exo are able to switch the polarization of macrophages and enhance the resolution of inflammation. This type of exosomes provides an improved immunotherapeutic potential in prolonging graft survival.
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20. The rare complication of vascular malformations of the limb after sclerotherapy: a report of 3 cases and brief literature review
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Nianzhe Sun, Rui Liu, Gechang Cheng, Panfeng Wu, Fang Yu, Liming Qing, Lei Zeng, Xiaoyang Pang, Ding Pan, Yongbin Xiao, Umar Zeb Khan, and Juyu Tang
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Congenital vascular malformations ,Sclerotherapy ,Limb necrosis ,Amputation ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract Background Vascular malformations are common but complicated types of disease in infants, with unclear causes and lack of effective prevention. The symptoms usually do not disappear and tend to progress without medical intervention. It is extremely necessary to choose correct treatment options for different types of vascular malformations. A large number of studies have confirmed that sclerotherapy has a tendency to become the first-line treatment in near future, but it is also associated with mild or severe complications. Furthermore, to our knowledge, the serious adverse event of progressive limb necrosis has not been systematically analyzed and reported in the literature. Case presentation Three cases (two females and one male) were presented who were all diagnosed as vascular malformations and were treated by several sessions of interventional sclerotherapy. Their previous medical records showed the use of several sclerosants in different sessions including Polidocanol and Bleomycin. The sign of limb necrosis did not occur during the first sclerotherapy, but after the second and third sessions. Furthermore, the short-term symptomatic treatment could improve the necrosis syndrome, but could not change the outcome of amputation. Conclusion Sclerotherapy undoubtedly tends to be the first-line treatment in near future, but the adverse reactions still remain major challenges. Awareness of progressive limb necrosis after sclerotherapy and timely management by experts in centers of experience of this complication can avoid amputation.
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- 2023
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21. Performance Analysis of the Decision Tree Classification Algorithm on the Water Quality and Potability Dataset
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Umar Zaky, Ahmad Naswin, Sumiyatun Sumiyatun, and Aris Wahyu Murdiyanto
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Decision Tree ,Water Quality ,Potability ,Machine Learning ,Cross-validation ,Environmental Science ,Computer software ,QA76.75-76.765 - Abstract
Ensuring water potability is paramount for public health and safety. This research aimed to assess the efficacy of the Decision Tree classification algorithm in predicting water potability using the Water Quality and Potability dataset. Employing a 5-fold cross-validation technique, the model showcased a moderate performance with an average accuracy of approximately 54.33%. While the Decision Tree provides a baseline and interpretable mechanism for classification, the results emphasize the need for further exploration using more intricate models or ensemble methods. This study contributes to the broader effort of leveraging machine learning techniques for water quality assessment and provides insights into the potential and limitations of such models in predicting water safety
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- 2023
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22. Synthetic Maritime Traffic Generation System for Performance Verification of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships
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Eunkyu Lee, Junaid Khan, Umar Zaman, Jaebin Ku, Sanha Kim, and Kyungsup Kim
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maritime autonomous surface ship ,synthetic maritime traffic generation system ,collision avoidance algorithm ,maritime traffic scenario ,autonomous ship performance verification ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
With the global advancement of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), the critical task of verifying their key technologies, particularly in challenging conditions, becomes paramount. This study introduces a synthetic maritime traffic generation system (S-MTGS) designed for the efficient and safe verification of these technologies. The S-MTGS encompasses a maritime traffic generator integrating a generator based on absolute position (GAP) and a generator based on relative position (GRP). This innovative system leverages historical maritime data to create various scenarios or generate virtual ships based on their interactions with and proximity to other ships. The virtual ships adeptly navigate and perform collision avoidance maneuvers with nearby vessels enabled by the integrated collision avoidance algorithm. The S-MTGS’s ability to generate a wide range of maritime traffic information mirroring actual maritime conditions is pivotal for thoroughly verifying the performance of MASS technology under both standard and extreme situations. The development of the S-MTGS represents a significant advancement in maritime safety and technology. It can evaluate collision avoidance and navigation systems in MASS, featuring a virtual environment for realistic scenario testing and an intelligent navigation system focused on route tracking and collision avoidance.
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- 2024
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23. Quantifying the Influences of Land Use and Rainfall Dynamics on Probable Flood Hazard Zoning
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Umar Zada, Nabi Rehman, and Kashif Haleem
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Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Chemical engineering ,TP155-156 - Abstract
Flooding is Pakistan's most common natural hazard, and it is exacerbated by increased rainfall and urbanization. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan flood-prone zones were determined by superimposing six flood parameters in an ArcGIS environment: elevation, slope, rainfall accumulation, land cover, soil geometry, and gap/buffer from water channel. Cellular automata based on artificial neural network (CA-ANN) along QGIS plugin module of Land Use Change Simulations (MOLUSCE) was used for predicting year 2050 land use, with a kappa value of 0.83. The results indicated that of the 75775 km2 land area covered by this research region, 3.37% (2553.62 km2) falls in extremely high risk, 18.44% (13972.91 km2) falls in high risk, 11.26% (8532.27 km2) falls in moderate risk, 0.51% (386.45 km2) falls in low risk, and just 66.42% (50329.76 km2) falls in very low risk areas. In KPK, like in any other place, a multi-criteria flood risk-vulnerability assessment is consequently necessary for preparation and post-hazard planning. Without a doubt, the outcomes reported here are crucial for flood risk assessments and hazard management decision-making. Key words: natural disasters; floods; remote sensing; geographic information system, multi-criteria evaluation; weighted overlay.
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- 2023
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24. Recent advances in expansive soil stabilization using admixtures: current challenges and opportunities
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Umar Zada, Arshad Jamal, Mudassir Iqbal, Sayed M. Eldin, Meshal Almoshaogeh, Souhila Rehab Bekkouche, and Sultan Almuaythir
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Expansive soil improvement ,Admixtures ,Challenges ,Standardization ,Optimization ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
Expansive soils are problematic for direct engineering applications in their natural state because of the shrink-swell phenomenon. Numerous stabilizers and methods have been used to stabilize expansive soils as an effort to make them more practical for construction purposes. Searching for suitable soil stabilizers to overcome difficulties caused by the expansive soils is the key issue, not only in terms of achieving the required soil geotechnical characteristics but also in terms of environmental and economic concerns. The purpose of this article was to assess the current trends, challenges, and opportunities of various admixtures utilized for expansive soil improvement, as well as their economic and environmental consequences. A critical review of various admixtures commonly used as soil stabilizers, including marble waste powder, fly ash, eggshell powders, stone waste, and lime powder is conducted. Furthermore, a the review was also focused to analyze the offered stabilizers in terms of soil geotechnical properties and sustainability in the field application.
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- 2023
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25. Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithm for Sleep Apnea Detection Based on Heart Rate Variability
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Muhammad Zakariyah and Umar Zaky
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sleep apnea detection ,machine learning ,heart rate variability ,electrocardiogram ,Electronic computers. Computer science ,QA75.5-76.95 - Abstract
Sleep apnea is a common problem with health implications ranging from excessive daytime sleepiness to serious cardiovascular disorders. The method for detecting and measuring sleep apnea is through breathing monitoring (polysomnography), which is time consuming and relatively expensive. Cardiovascular which is closely related to heart performance activities allows the use of electrocardiogram (heart rate variability) features to detect sleep apnea. This study aims to compare the results of sleep apnea detection using several machine learning algorithms. A total of 2,445 data were divided into 1,834 data as learning sets and 611 data as test sets. Evaluation of 10-fold cross-validation using all HRV features shows that neural network algorithm has the best performance compared to decision tree algorithm, k-nearest neighbor, and support vector machine with an accuracy rate (82.44% in the learning set, 79.21% in the test set consecutively), precision (85.54% and 82.70%), f-measure (87.70% and 85.67%), and AUC (0.867 and 0.832). Based on the results of performance testing using only selected HRV features (CVRR, HF, SD1/SD2 Ratio, and S-Region), the K-Nearest Neighbors, Support Vector Machine, and Neural Network algorithms experienced a decrease in performance. The use of all HRV features is recommended compared to only using selected HRV features, so it can help detect the presence/absence of sleep apnea much better.
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26. Minimally invasive left internal mammary artery harvesting techniques during the learning curve are safe and achieve similar results as conventional LIMA harvesting techniques
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Matiullah Masroor, Chunyang Chen, Kang Zhou, Xianming Fu, Umar Zeb Khan, and Yuan Zhao
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Internal mammary artery ,Minimally invasive surgery ,Harvesting ,CABG ,Learning curve ,Surgery ,RD1-811 ,Anesthesiology ,RD78.3-87.3 - Abstract
Abstract Background Internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) are considered to be the standard conduits used for coronary revascularization. Recently minimally invasive procedures are performed to harvest ITAs. The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to observe the effect and safety of less invasive LIMA harvesting approaches in the learning curve compared to conventional harvesting. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the data of 138 patients divided into three different groups based on the LIMA harvesting techniques: conventional sternotomy LIMA harvesting, CSLH (n: 64), minimally invasive direct LIMA harvesting, MIDLH (n: 42), and robotic-assisted LIMA harvesting, RALH (n: 32). The same 138 patients were also divided into sternotomy (n: 64), and non-sternotomy (n: 74) groups keeping both MIDLH and RALH in the non-sternotomy category. Parameters associated with LIMA’s quality and some other perioperative parameters such as harvesting time, LIMA damage, perioperative myocardial infarction, ventilation time, 24 h drainage, ICU stay, hospital mortality, computed tomographic angiography (CTA) LIMA patency on discharge, and after one year were recorded. Results The mean LIMA harvesting time was 36.9 ± 14.3, 74.4 ± 24.2, and 164.7 ± 51.9 min for CSLH, MIDLH, and RALH groups respectively (p
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- 2022
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27. Poincaré Plot Method for Physiological Analysis of the Gadget Use Effect on Children Stress Level
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Umar Zaky, Afwan Anggara, Muhammad Zakariyah, and Ilham Fathullah
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children stress ,gadget ,heart rate variability ,poincarã© plot ,Electronic computers. Computer science ,QA75.5-76.95 - Abstract
Stress in children can affect the way they think, act, and feel. The habit of using gadgets has several advantages and disadvantages, but there has been no in-depth study of the effect of using gadgets on stress levels in children. This study aims to determine the representation of the physiological condition of using gadgets on stress levels in children. A total of 18 electrocardiogram data were extracted with poincaré plot features. This research has found that there is no difference in the level of stress in children between before and after using gadgets in terms of autonomic nervous activity (Sig. > 0.05). However, there is an increase in sympathetic activity that occurs in children even though they have finished using gadgets. Such conditions certainly need to get more attention, especially related to the duration of gadget use and accessible content.
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28. Effect of growth medium nitrogen and phosphorus on nutritional composition of Lemna minor (an alternative fish and poultry feed)
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Hafiz Ullah, Bakhtiar Gul, Haroon Khan, Naveed Akhtar, Khushnood Ur Rehman, and Umar Zeb
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Duckweed ,Lemna ,Aquatic ,Nutrients ,Proximate composition ,Botany ,QK1-989 - Abstract
Abstract Duckweed (Lemna minor L.) is an aquatic macrophyte and grows profoundly on the surface of polluted water reservoirs of Pakistan. The plant can be used as a potential alternative for the fish and poultry industry to meet the promptly growing demand for feed. Our study investigates the effect of varying concentrations (ppm) of nutrients like N, P, and their combination, NP on biomass production, carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and mineral (Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn & Zn) contents of L. minor. The varying concentrations of N and P substantially affected the above-stated parameters. The highest biomass yield was recorded in the 30 ppm NP tank as 172 g/m2 day in comparison with the control tank. Higher protein, lipid, and carbohydrate contents were recorded for 30 ppm NP, 20 ppm NP, and 10 ppm NP respectively. Minerals like Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn & Zn increased in 20 ppm P and all N concentrations. The combined application of NP was more effective in boosting the protein, carbohydrate, and lipid content whereas less effective in increasing the mineral contents. A rise in the concentration of N and P showed a positive correlation with the nutritional composition of L. minor.
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29. Successful management of a rare radius schwannoma mimicking malignant bone tumors: A case report and literature review
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Nianzhe Sun, Umar Zeb Khan, Lei Zeng, Panfeng Wu, Qin Xiong, Lushan Peng, Hong Yu, and Juyu Tang
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intraosseous schwannomas ,radius ,vascularized bone flap ,microreconstruction surgery ,bone tumor ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
BackgroundSchwannomas are benign tumors originating from Schwann cells, frequently occurring in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Intraosseous schwannomas, a rare subset, account for approximately 0.2% of schwannomas. Intraosseous schwannomas commonly impinge the mandible, followed by the sacrum and the spine. By far, only three cases of radius intraosseous schwannomas have been reported in PubMed. The tumor was treated differently in all three cases, resulting in different outcomes.Case presentationA 29-year-old male construction engineer who complained of a painless mass on the radial aspect of the right forearm was diagnosed with an intraosseous schwannoma of the radius based on radiography, three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction, magnetic resonance imaging, pathological examination, and immunohistochemistry. A different surgical approach was employed to reconstruct the radial graft defect using bone microrepair techniques, resulting in more reliable bone healing and early functional recovery. Meanwhile, no clinical and radiographic findings suggestive of recurrence were observed at the 12-month follow-up.ConclusionVascularized bone flap transplantation combined with three-dimensional imaging reconstruction planning might yield better results for repairing small segmental bone defects of the radius caused by intraosseous schwannomas.
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30. Plasmodium Ovale Malaria: Endemic Areas in Indonesia
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Umar Zein, Hadiki Habib, and Hadyanto Lim
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malaria ,plasmodium ovale ,endemic area ,Internal medicine ,RC31-1245 - Abstract
Plasmodium ovale consists of two subspecies – P. ovale wallikeri and P. ovale curtisi. Increased reports of imported malaria ovale in non-endemic regions and mixed infection of P. ovale with other Plasmodium species suggest that P. ovale might be under-detected during routine surveillance. Areas endemic with P. ovale have mostly been reported in African and Western Pacific countries. A recent case report in Indonesia indicated that regions with P. ovale endemicity are not only distributed in Lesser Sunda and Papua, but also in North Sumatra.
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31. Comparative genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast for evolutionary relationship among Pinus species
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Umar Zeb, Xiukang Wang, AzizUllah AzizUllah, Sajid Fiaz, Hanif Khan, Shariat Ullah, Habib Ali, and Khurram Shahzad
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Pinus ,Plastid genome ,Sequence differentiation ,Divergence time ,Divergence hotspots ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Genus Pinus is a widely dispersed genus of conifer plants in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the inadequate accessibility of genomic knowledge limits our understanding of molecular phylogeny and evolution of Pinus species. In this study, the evolutionary features of complete plastid genome and the phylogeny of the Pinus genus were studied. A total of thirteen divergent hotspot regions (trnk-UUU, matK, trnQ-UUG, atpF, atpH, rpoC1, rpoC2, rpoB, ycf2, ycf1, trnD-GUC, trnY-GUA, and trnH-GUG) were identified that would be utilized as possible genetic markers for determination of phylogeny and population genetics analysis of Pinus species. Furthermore, seven genes (petD, psaI, psaM, matK, rps18, ycf1, and ycf2) with positive selection site in Pinus species were identified. Based on the whole genome this phylogenetic study showed that twenty-four Pinus species form a significant genealogical clade. Divergence time showed that the Pinus species originated about 100 million years ago (MYA) (95% HPD, 101.76.35–109.79 MYA), in lateral stages of Cretaceous. Moreover, two of the subgenera are consequently originated in 85.05 MYA (95% HPD, 81.04–88.02 MYA). This study provides a phylogenetic relationship and a chronological framework for the future study of the molecular evolution of the Pinus species.
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32. Influence of co-doping of divalent ions on the photoluminescence intensity of Mn4+ doped CaAl12O19
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Umar Zafari, Musashi Sagayama, Mekhrdod Subhoni, Alok M. Srivastava, William W. Beers, William E. Cohen, Chong-Geng Ma, Michal Piasecki, Mikhail G. Brik, and Tomoyuki Yamamoto
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CaAl12O19 ,Mn4+ ,Red phosphor ,ESR ,First principles calculation ,Local environment ,Applied optics. Photonics ,TA1501-1820 ,Optics. Light ,QC350-467 - Abstract
Influence of co-dopings of divalent ions such as Mg2+, Zn2+, Cd2+ and Sr2+ ions in Mn4+-doped CaAl12O19 red phosphor on its photoluminescence characteristics has been investigated. Samples of Mn4+-doped CaAl12O19 and co-doped with Mg2+, Zn2+, Cd2+ and Sr2+ ions were synthesized by a solid-state reaction method. Significant enhancement of photoluminescence intensity was observed, when Mg2+ and Zn2+ were co-doped in Mn4+-doped CaAl12O19, while only slight enhancement was seen with Cd2+ and Sr2+ co-dopings. To investigate these differences in photoluminescence enhancement, change in local environment of Mn4+ ions due to co-dopings of divalent ions was examined by electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements and first principles calculations within a density functional theory. From these experimental and theoretical analysis, it has been confirmed that the local environment of Mn4+ changes significantly with Mg2+ and Zn2+ co-dopings, while Cd2+ and Sr2+ alter minimally the local environment of Mn4+ due to different substitution site.
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33. Improving the ischemia-reperfusion injury in vascularized composite allotransplantation: Clinical experience and experimental implications
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Jiqiang He, Umar Zeb Khan, Liming Qing, Panfeng Wu, and Juyu Tang
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ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) ,vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) ,tissue damage ,transplant rejection ,innate immunity ,adaptive immunity ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Long-time ischemia worsening transplant outcomes in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is often neglected. Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is an inevitable event that follows reperfusion after a period of cold static storage. The pathophysiological mechanism activates local inflammation, which is a barrier to allograft long-term immune tolerance. The previous publications have not clearly described the relationship between the tissue damage and ischemia time, nor the rejection grade. In this review, we found that the rejection episodes and rejection grade are usually related to the ischemia time, both in clinical and experimental aspects. Moreover, we summarized the potential therapeutic measures to mitigate the ischemia-reperfusion injury. Compare to static preservation, machine perfusion is a promising method that can keep VCA tissue viability and extend preservation time, which is especially beneficial for the expansion of the donor pool and better MHC-matching.
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34. Inkjet direct printing approach for flexible electronic
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Boyu Mu, Yuanna Xu, Jinchao Xu, Marina A. Nikitina, Umar Zafari, and Xinqing Xiao
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Flexible electronic ,Inkjet printing ,Additive manufacturing ,Technology - Abstract
Printed flexible electronics have been extensively studied for their potential use in various applications. In this paper, a simple, low-cost, high-conductivity (0.2Ω/sq) flexible electronic circuit fabrication method is demonstrated. The commercial PET film is used as a flexible substrate, and then nanoparticle silver ink was inkjet printed on its surface, and then the flexible Ag circuit was obtained after sintering with 150 °C hot air. Although the conductance is somewhat reduced, the electronic circuits made in this way remain functional even under different folding angles or after repeated folding. The proposed development technique allows cheap, efficient, and large-scale production of flexible electronic circuits with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
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35. Parameter optimization for enhancing TENG by UV nanosecond laser direct writing and coupling
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Yunyue Yang, Junhao Qian, Yuhang Dong, Marina A. Nikitina, Umar Zafari, and Xinqing Xiao
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Nanosecond laser ,Enhanced TENG ,Self-powered sensor ,Renewable energy ,Technology - Abstract
TENG (triboelectric nanogenerator) has shown unique application prospect as a powerful way of harvesting renewable energy in micro-scale self-powered systems. The contact-separation (CS) arched TENG is so convenient that made a great progress in the past years. Laser ablated micro-nano structure on the surface of TENG triboelectric layers possesses a critical impact on its performance. However, arbitrary laser parameters do not provide a direct enhancement of the TENG output, but rather a different degree of degradation. The UV-nanosecond laser (Ultraviolet nanosecond laser) engraving parameters were optimised during the enhancement of the arched TENG using UV-nanosecond laser etching. Evaluation and analysis of the engraved friction layer coupling, electrode substrate arrangement and optimization curves was carried out, which provides an important reference for UV nanosecond laser etching TENG contribute to large-scale application of renewable energy.
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36. Re-utilization of Stone Industry Waste Materials for Stabilization of Expansive Soil
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UMAR ZADA, Kashif Haleem, and Asim Abbas
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Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Chemical engineering ,TP155-156 - Abstract
This research paper depicts the experimental investigation of the impact of stone dust as an admixture on the geotechnical characteristics of expansive soils that shrink and swell during the wet and dry seasons. As a result, expansive soil causes the differential settlement of structures. Thus the stabilization of expansive soil is important to overcome potential pavement failure. For this purpose research studies were carried out on the reuse of stone industry wastage for the improvement of expansive soil. Also, this research is beneficial to utilize the stone dust waste for strengthening the soil and making the environment pollution-free. Stone dust was used to stabilize the geotechnical characteristics of the weak soil such as shear strength, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), index properties, maximum dry density (MDD), optimum moisture content (OMC), and California bearing ratio (CBR). The percentages of stone dust employed in the studies were 0%, 7%, 14%, 21%, and 28% by dry weight of soil, which substantially reduced the soil's swelling properties. The results show significant improvements in the desirable geotechnical characteristics of the expansive soil. The optimal quantity of stone dust was concluded based on the findings for treating the subgrade of weaker expansive soil.
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37. Novel insights into Pinus species plastids genome through phylogenetic relationships and repeat sequence analysis
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Umar Zeb, Xiukang Wang, Sajid Fiaz, Azizullah Azizullah, Asad Ali Shah, Sajjad Ali, Fazli Rahim, Hafiz Ullah, Umed Ali Leghari, Weiqiang Wang, and Taufiq Nawaz
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Pinus is one of the most economical and ecological important conifers, model specie for studying sequence divergence and molecular phylogeney of gymnosperms. The less availability of information for genome resources enable researchers to conduct evolutionary studies of Pinus species. To improve understanding, we firstly reported, previously released chloroplast genome of 72 Pinus species, the sequence variations, phylogenetic relationships and genome divergence among Pinus species. The results displayed 7 divergent hotspot regions (trnD-GUC, trnY-GUA, trnH-GUG, ycf1, trnL-CAA, trnK-UUU and trnV-GAC) in studied Pinus species, which holds potential to utilized as molecular genetic markers for future phylogenetic studies in Pinnus species. In addition, 3 types of repeats (tandem, palindromic and dispersed) were also studied in Pinus species under investigation. The outcome showed P. nelsonii had the highest, 76 numbers of repeats, while P. sabiniana had the lowest, 13 13 numbers of repeats. It was also observed, constructed phylogenetic tree displayed division into two significant diverged clades: single needle (soft pine) and double-needle (hard pine). Theoutcome of present investigation, based on the whole chloroplast genomes provided novel insights into the molecular based phylogeny of the genus Pinus which holds potential for its utilization in future studies focusing genetic diversity in Pinnus species.
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38. Triple emergencies: Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, venous thromboembolism, and huge free‐floating right heart thrombus successfully managed with anticoagulation
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Hayatu Umar, Usman Muawiyya Zagga, Femi Akindotun Akintomide, Abdulaziz Aminu, Abubakar S. Maiyaki, Umar Zulkifilu, Musa Tambuwal Umar, Kabiru Mande Muhammad, Adeshina Abdulateef Yusuf, and Adamu Jibril Bamaiyi
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huge right heart thrombus ,hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ,low molecular weight heparin ,venous thromboembolism ,warfarin ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract A 57‐year‐old man, with type 2 diabetes mellitus, was admitted with a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, who developed in‐hospital venous thromboembolism with huge free‐floating right heart thrombus, and there is no available optimal treatment option for the huge free‐floating right heart thrombus, except anticoagulation with warfarin and low molecular weight heparin with successful outcome.
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39. Use of Eco-Friendly Materials in the Stabilization of Expansive Soils
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Souhila Rehab Bekkouche, Mohammed Benzerara, Umar Zada, Ghulam Muhammad, and Zulfiqar Ali
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expansive soil ,eco-friendly material ,reinforcement ,mechanical properties ,diss fibers ,Building construction ,TH1-9745 - Abstract
Volume change of expansive soils is a challenging issue, which affects various engineering structures all over the world. Consequently, we need environmentally-friendly and cost-effective soil stabilizers to address the challenges related to expansive soils. The utilization of natural fibers allows for the reduction in environmental impact since they are renewable and biodegradable raw materials. Moreover, the current article presents an experimental approach to study the effect of natural fibers on the mechanical behavior of expansive soils. Various experimental tests—such as Atterberg limits, standard compaction, direct shear, swelling potential, and swelling pressure—were conducted on control and treated soil samples using different percentages of fibers. The results of measurements of the physico-mechanical properties after reinforcement of the soil with 1%, 5%, and 10% of natural fibers indicate that the mechanical behavior of expansive soils is greatly influenced by the addition of natural fibers. To conclude, 86% reduction was observed in the swelling coefficient of treated soil. Future research can be done to check the durability of the current practice in detail.
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40. Influence of Isostatic Pressure on the Elastic and Electronic Properties of K2SiF6:Mn4+
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Mekhrdod Subhoni, Umar Zafari, Chong-Geng Ma, Alok M. Srivastava, William W. Beers, William E. Cohen, Mikhail G. Brik, Michal Piasecki, and Tomoyuki Yamamoto
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K2SiF6 ,Mn4+ ,isostatic pressure ,interionic distances ,bulk modulus ,elastic constant ,Technology ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Microscopy ,QH201-278.5 ,Descriptive and experimental mechanics ,QC120-168.85 - Abstract
Isostatic pressure effects on the elastic and electronic properties of non-doped and Mn4+-doped K2SiF6 (KSF) have been investigated by first-principles calculations within density functional theory (DFT). Bulk modulus was obtained by the Murnaghan’s equation of states (EOS) using the relationship between volume and pressures at pressures between 0 and 40 GPa, and elastic constants were calculated by the stress–strain relationship giving small distortions at each pressure point. The other elastic parameters such as shear modulus, sound velocity and Debye temperature, which can be obtained from the elastic constants, were also estimated. The influence of external isostatic pressure on the electronic properties, such as crystal field strength 10Dq and emission energy of 2E → 4A2 transition (Eem), of KSF:Mn4+ was also studied. The results suggest that 10Dq and Eem linearly increase and decrease, respectively, with increasing pressure.
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41. Rapid diagnosis and precision treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in clinical settings.
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Umar Z, Tang JW, Marshall BJ, Tay ACY, and Wang L
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Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the stomach of approximately half of the worldwide population, with higher prevalence in densely populated areas like Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. H. pylori infections range from asymptomatic cases to potentially fatal diseases, including peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, and stomach adenocarcinoma. The management of these conditions has become more difficult due to the rising prevalence of drug-resistant H. pylori infections, which ultimately lead to gastric cancer and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. In 1994, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized H. pylori as a Group I carcinogen, contributing to approximately 780,000 cancer cases annually. Antibiotic resistance against drugs used to treat H. pylori infections ranges between 15% and 50% worldwide, with Asian countries having exceptionally high rates. This review systematically examines the impacts of H. pylori infection, the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance, and the urgent need for accurate diagnosis and precision treatment. The present status of precision treatment strategies and prospective approaches for eradicating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant H. pylori will also be evaluated.
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42. Hydrothermal and anion exchange synthesis of Mn(V)-doped Ba 5 (PO 4 ) 3 Cl nano-apatite toward NIR-II temperature sensing.
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Huang W, Zhang J, Zheng Y, Zeng L, Liu W, Umar Z, Xie M, Bokshyts Y, Pan J, and Zhang X
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The second near-infrared window (NIR-II) in the range of 1000-1400 nm is ideal for in vivo imaging and sensing through reduced scattering, absorption, and autofluorescence. However, there are only a few nanophosphor systems with emission in the NIR-II region. Here, we report on Mn
5+ -doped Ba5 (PO4 )3 Cl nanoparticles (BPCl:Mn5+ NPs, d < 50 nm) toward NIR-II temperature sensing. BPCl:Mn5+ NPs are made by a two-step (hydrothermal and anion exchange) method. XRD, SEM, and TEM results showed that the as-prepared BPCl:Mn5+ NPs show high crystallinity, uniform size, and sphere-like morphology. The nanoparticles exhibit a broad excitation band of 500-850 nm and a temperature-sensitive peak emission at 1175 nm in the NIR-II range. NIR-II temperature sensing by1 E emission intensity is demonstrated with good linear fitting ( R2 = 0.9895), high sensitivity (2.30% at 373 K), and good repeatability (99.0%). Thus, our study provides a path to develop a new NIR-II thermometer based on tetrahedral Mn(V) coordination.- Published
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43. Weathering the storm: diagnosis and treatment of a life-threatening disseminated Nocardia otitidiscaviarum infection.
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Zhang LY, Wang L, Umar Z, Huang YH, and Gu B
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- Humans, Male, Treatment Outcome, Middle Aged, Nocardia Infections diagnosis, Nocardia Infections drug therapy, Nocardia Infections microbiology, Nocardia isolation & purification, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
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Nocardiosis demonstrates a temporal categorization that includes acute, subacute, and chronic stages alongside distinct typical localizations such as pulmonary, cutaneous, and disseminated forms. Disseminated nocardiosis, commonly caused by Nocardia asteroides , N. brasiliensis , and N. farcinica , continues to result in substantial morbidity and mortality. Herein, we report a life-threatening disseminated nocardiosis caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum in a patient with minimal change disease. This study emphasizes the difficulty in the diagnosis and treatment of unknown infections in clinical settings and highlights the important role played by laboratories in solving infectious diseases caused by rare pathogens., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision., (Copyright © 2024 Zhang, Wang, Umar, Huang and Gu.)
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44. Electrolyte disturbances in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection: An observational study.
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Cancarevic I, Nassar M, Foster A, Umar Z, Parikh A, Ahammed MR, Shaban L, Abosheaishaa H, Mergen D, Amin T, Ozkan BI, Sánchez Ruiz AM, Hosna A, Ul Rasool MH, Ahmed N, Ayotunde F, Ashfaq S, Lopez R, and Rizzo V
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- Humans, Male, Female, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Aged, SARS-CoV-2, Electrolytes blood, Sodium blood, Phosphorus blood, COVID-19 complications, COVID-19 blood, Hospitalization statistics & numerical data, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance epidemiology, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance blood, Pneumonia, Bacterial blood, Pneumonia, Bacterial complications, Pneumonia, Bacterial epidemiology, Potassium blood, Magnesium blood
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There are multiple mechanisms by which The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) infection can cause electrolyte abnormalities, which may not be the case for bacterial causes of pneumonia. This study aimed to assess the differences in electrolyte levels between patients suffering from COVID-19 and bacterial pneumonia. This is an original, retrospective study. Two cohorts of hospitalized patients were included, 1 suffering from COVID-19 and the other from bacterial pneumonia. Their day 1 and day 3 levels of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, as well as their outcomes, were extracted from the charts. Statistical analysis was subsequently performed. Mean admission levels of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium were 135.64 ± 6.13, 4.38 ± 0.69, 3.53 ± 0.69, and 2.03 ± 0.51, respectively. The mean day 3 levels of these electrolytes were 138.3 ± 5.06, 4.18 ± 0.59, 3.578 ± 0.59, and 2.11 ± 0.64, respectively. Patients suffering from bacterial pneumonia were significantly older (N = 219, mean = 64.88 ± 15.99) than patients with COVID-19 pneumonia (N = 240, mean = 57.63 ± 17.87). Bacterial pneumonia group had significantly higher serum potassium (N = 211, mean = 4.51 ± 0.76), and magnesium (N = 115, mean = 2.12 ± 0.60) levels compared to COVID-19 group (N = 227, mean = 4.254 ± 0.60 for potassium and N = 118, mean = 1.933 ± 0.38 for magnesium). Only magnesium was significantly higher among day 3 electrolytes in the bacterial pneumonia group. No significant association between electrolyte levels and outcomes was seen. We found that COVID-19 patients had lower potassium and magnesium levels on admission, possibly due to the effect of COVID-19 on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system as well as patient characteristics and management. We did not find enough evidence to recommend using electrolyte levels as a determinator of prognosis, but more research is needed., Competing Interests: The authors have no funding and conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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45. The complete genome sequencing of Escherichia coli isolated from a patient who visited Pediatrics People's Hospital of Pingguo, China.
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Chen L and Umar Z
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In this article, we present a comprehensive analysis of the genome sequence of Escherichia coli isolate ACESH02881hy, which has a 5,071,463-bp genome size. The strain was isolated from patient who visited the Pediatrics People's Hospital of Pingguo, China, 2021., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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46. Transient binocular vision loss and pain insensitivity in Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report.
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Ullah Z, Zafar A, Ishaq H, Umar Z, Khan A, Badar Y, Din N, Khan MF, McCombe P, and Khan N
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- Female, Humans, Child, Vision, Binocular, Pain, Cervical Vertebrae, Vitamin D, Klippel-Feil Syndrome complications, Klippel-Feil Syndrome diagnosis, Hypocalcemia, Pain Insensitivity, Congenital
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Background: Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare congenital bone disorder characterized by an abnormal fusion of two or more cervical spine vertebrae. Individuals with Klippel-Feil syndrome exhibit diverse clinical manifestations, including skeletal irregularities, visual and hearing impairments, orofacial anomalies, and anomalies in various internal organs, such as the heart, kidneys, genitourinary system, and nervous system., Case Presentation: This case report describes a 12-year-old Pashtun female patient who presented with acute bilateral visual loss. The patient had Klippel-Feil syndrome, with the typical clinical triad symptoms of Klippel-Feil syndrome, along with Sprengel's deformity. She also exhibited generalized hypoalgesia, which had previously resulted in widespread burn-related injuries. Upon examination, bilateral optic disc swelling was observed, but intracranial pressure was found to be normal. Extensive investigations yielded normal results, except for hypocalcemia and low vitamin D levels, while parathyroid function remained within the normal range. Visual acuity improved following 2 months of calcium and vitamin D supplementation, suggesting that the visual loss and optic nerve swelling were attributed to hypocalcemia. Given the normal parathyroid function, it is possible that hypocalcemia resulted from low vitamin D levels, which can occur after severe burn scarring. Furthermore, the patient received a provisional diagnosis of congenital insensitivity to pain on the basis of the detailed medical history and the findings of severe and widespread loss of the ability to perceive painful stimuli, as well as impaired temperature sensation. However, due to limitations in genetic testing, confirmation of the congenital insensitivity to pain diagnosis could not be obtained., Conclusion: This case highlights a rare presentation of transient binocular vision loss and pain insensitivity in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome, emphasizing the importance of considering unusual associations in symptom interpretation., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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47. Detection of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Human Gastric Fluid Through Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Coupled With Machine Learning Algorithms.
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Tang JW, Li F, Liu X, Wang JT, Xiong XS, Lu XY, Zhang XY, Si YT, Umar Z, Tay ACY, Marshall BJ, Yang WX, Gu B, and Wang L
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- Humans, Spectrum Analysis, Raman, Stomach, Urease analysis, Sensitivity and Specificity, Helicobacter pylori, Helicobacter Infections diagnosis
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Diagnostic methods for Helicobacter pylori infection include, but are not limited to, urea breath test, serum antibody test, fecal antigen test, and rapid urease test. However, these methods suffer drawbacks such as low accuracy, high false-positive rate, complex operations, invasiveness, etc. Therefore, there is a need to develop simple, rapid, and noninvasive detection methods for H. pylori diagnosis. In this study, we propose a novel technique for accurately detecting H. pylori infection through machine learning analysis of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra of gastric fluid samples that were noninvasively collected from human stomachs via the string test. One hundred participants were recruited to collect gastric fluid samples noninvasively. Therefore, 12,000 SERS spectra (n = 120 spectra/participant) were generated for building machine learning models evaluated by standard metrics in model performance assessment. According to the results, the Light Gradient Boosting Machine algorithm exhibited the best prediction capacity and time efficiency (accuracy = 99.54% and time = 2.61 seconds). Moreover, the Light Gradient Boosting Machine model was blindly tested on 2,000 SERS spectra collected from 100 participants with unknown H. pylori infection status, achieving a prediction accuracy of 82.15% compared with qPCR results. This novel technique is simple and rapid in diagnosing H. pylori infection, potentially complementing current H. pylori diagnostic methods., (Copyright © 2023 United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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48. 6-Gingerol via overexpression of miR-322-5p impede lipopolysaccharide-caused inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells.
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Umar T, Yin B, He L, Feng W, Yuan Y, Umer S, Feng H, Huang Z, Umar Z, Liu W, and Ganzhen D
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- Humans, Mice, Animals, NF-kappa B metabolism, Lipopolysaccharides toxicity, Signal Transduction, RAW 264.7 Cells, Inflammation chemically induced, Inflammation drug therapy, Inflammation genetics, MicroRNAs genetics, MicroRNAs metabolism, Acute Lung Injury pathology
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Acute lung injury (ALI) and sepsis are complicated syndromes that are often left untreated in critically ill patients. 6-Gingerol is a phenolic phytochemical compound that is found in fresh ginger, has pharmacological effects against inflammation. This study explored the roles of 6-gingerol in a mouse model of acute lung injury caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and RAW-264.7 cells inflammation. The LPS-induced animal model underwent histopathological examinations, and RAW-264.7 cells viability was determined by Cell counting Kit-8 (CCk-8) assay. Additionally, qRT-PCR, Immunofluorescence, Western blot, and ELISA were used in vivo and in vitro to identify inflammatory factors and proteins associated with NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. In a histological examination 6-gingerol exhibited protective effects. Moreover, 6-gingerol elevated cell viability and downregulated inflammatory factors Interlukin-1β (IL-1β), Interlukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in LPS-treated RAW-264.7 cells. Furthermore, 6-gingerol decreased phosphorylation of P65, P38 and the level of JNK in NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Importantly, 6-gingerol increased transcript abundance of miR-322-5p which suppressed by LPS and miR-322-5p downregulation negated the protective functions of 6-gingerol. The protective activity of 6-gingerol was mediated by miR-322-5p up-regulation., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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49. Correction: Information flow dynamics between geopolitical risk and major asset returns.
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Umar Z, Bossman A, Choi SY, and Vo XV
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284811.]., (Copyright: © 2023 Umar et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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50. DIETARY LIFESTYLE, HYPOALBUMINAEMIA AND ANAEMIA AMONG OLDER ADULTS ATTENDING A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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Olawumi AL, Grema BA, Suleiman AK, Michael GC, Umar ZA, Mohammed AA, Rufai AI, Mahmud MB, and Muhammad HA
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- Aged, Child, Humans, Female, Aged, 80 and over, Middle Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Nigeria epidemiology, Primary Health Care, Prevalence, Hypoalbuminemia epidemiology, Anemia epidemiology, Anemia etiology
- Abstract
Introduction: Anaemia has been extensively studied in children and women of reproductive age. However, there are few data on anaemia and related conditions in the elderly from developing countries., Objectives: To determine the prevalence and severity pattern of anaemia, and assess the relationship between dietary lifestyle, hypoalbuminaemia, and anaemia in older persons., Methodology: A cross-sectional study involving 378 patients aged≥60 years who presented at the General Outpatient Clinic. Dietary lifestyle was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Samples were collected for packed cell volume and serum albumin. Inferential statistical analyses were used to determine the associations between variables., Results: A total of 348 respondents completed the study. The mean age of respondents was 67.83 ±7.53 years with female (60.9%) predominance. The prevalence of anaemia and hypoalbuminaemia were 42.2% and 17.8% respectively. Hypoalbuminaemia (β=0.335, 95%CI=0.131-0.229, P<0.001), long duration of co-morbidities (β= - 0.179, 95%CI= -0.165-0.047, P<0.001), one full meal/day (β=0.130, 95%CI=0.224-1.879, P=0.013), and low monthly income (β=0.122, 95%CI=0.179-1.543, P=0.026) were the predictors of anaemia among the elderly in this study., Conclusion: Data on the predictors of anaemia from this study will be useful in developing guidelines and strategies for managing the condition in primary care settings and other similar sites., Competing Interests: The Authors declare that no competing interest exists., (Copyright © 2023 by West African Journal of Medicine.)
- Published
- 2023
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