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The amount of linked open data stored on the internet is increasing hugely, yet it is difficult for non-expert users to access the semantic data without having knowledge of SPARQL language. Whilst the modern semantic search engines tackled the problem with standard user interfaces, these interfaces are not very usable for the users with no or little knowledge of semantic web technologies. One way to achieve a user friendly interface is the use of an effective tool to convert a natural language query into a standard SPARQL query. This paper introduces an efficient way of information retrieval from online repositories and a system to match user entered keywords with related ontologies to format a query. This paper proposes a solution based on a previously modelled framework and introduces algorithms for query tagging and keyword mapping in order to formulate SPARQL queries. Finally, the paper describes examples using prototype user interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of organizational stress, knowledge management, and organizational change on organizational effectiveness. A valid questionnaire was distributed to administrative staff and faculty members of different educational institutes. 100 questionnaires were distributed in public and private educational sectors. 75 complete questionnaires were received at response rate of 75%. A non probability random sampling technique was used to select the sample. Pearson's moment correlation and linear regression was applied to study the relationship between organizational stress, knowledge management, organizational change and organizational effectiveness. Results show significant relationship of factors and positive impact on organizational effectiveness. This research also discusses practical implicatios and research limitations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Aqueous Phase Separation by pH change induced polyelectrolyte complexation is not limited to one system. • The structure can be tuned by parameters controlling phase separation and/or polyelectrolyte complexation. • We demonstrate clear relations between aqueous and nonsolvent induced phase separation. • Porous membranes were obtained from PAA/PDADMAC with nodular and cellular structures. • The correct polyelectrolyte selection is critical for membrane applications. In recent work, Aqueous Phase Separation (APS) based on pH change induced polyelectrolyte complexation has shown great potential for the preparation of sustainable polymeric membranes with tunable structures. Unfortunately, thus far this has only been possible with a single polyelectrolyte combination. In this work, we demonstrate that this APS approach extends beyond a single system by preparing sustainable membranes from polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) of the weak polyanion poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and the strong polycation poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC). PE solutions are mixed in an acidic medium where PAA is uncharged, and then this mixture is cast and immersed in a coagulation bath at a pH where PAA becomes charged and able to form a PEC with the oppositely charged PDADMAC. Since this process includes both phase separation and PE complexation, it is expected that membrane structure and performance is influenced by a combination of many factors. Casting solution pH, PAA molecular weight, and coagulation bath pH all directly affect the phase separation behavior of PAA/PDADMAC complexes in ways similar to conventional nonsolvent induced phase separation (NIPS). In addition, coagulation bath salinity and PE mixing ratio influence the complexation behavior. Through tuning of all these parameters it is possible to create a wide variety of membrane structures, ranging from nodular symmetrically porous membranes, to asymmetric membranes with cellular pores and in some cases dense top layers. The nodular membranes show good performance as microfiltration membranes with excellent oil retention (>95% for 3–4 µm droplets) and good water permeances. However for the cellular membranes, filtration led to collapse of the porous structure, emphasizing the importance of PE selection for membrane applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More than 4 million adults survive a stay in the intensive care unit each year, with many experiencing new or worsening physical disability, mental health problems, and/or cognitive impairments, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Given the prevalence and magnitude of physical impairments after critical illness, many survivors, including those recovering from COVID-19, could benefit from physical therapist services after hospital discharge. However, due to the relatively recent recognition and characterization of PICS, there may be limited awareness and understanding of PICS among physical therapists practicing in home health care and community-based settings. This lack of awareness may lead to inappropriate and/or inadequate rehabilitation service provision. While this perspective article provides information relevant to all physical therapists, it is aimed toward those providing rehabilitation services outside of the acute and postacute inpatient settings. This article reports the prevalence and clinical presentation of PICS and provides recommendations for physical examination and outcomes measures, plan of care, and intervention strategies. The importance of providing patient and family education, coordinating community resources including referring to other health care team members, and community-based rehabilitation service options is emphasized. Finally, this perspective article discusses current challenges for optimizing outcomes for people with PICS and suggests future directions for research and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To measure the level of stress and its relationship and comparison with demographic variables among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methodology: This was a cross sectional comparative study conducted during April 2016 to July 2016 in Faisalabad. A sample of 120 diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients between aged 20 to 50 years, mean age 34.57±8.36 were selected through random sampling techniques from different public hospitals of Faisalabad. A self-report measure perceived stress scale 10 items (PSS-10) Urdu was used to measure the level of stress among T2DM Patients. Statistical analysis was run through SPSS version 21. Results: A significant positive relationship observed between gender and stress at p<0.05, and significant negative relationship between age and stress p<0.01. Significant gender difference observed at p<0.05 and significant age differences at p<0.01 among T2DM patients. Conclusion: Stress is negatively linked with increasing age and positively linked with gender. Men and adults experience low level of stress as compared to women and early adults with T2DM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The environmental and socioeconomic considerations of energy production have become crucial because of the increasingly complex relationship between energy and the environment. This study aims to develop possible mechanisms for perspectives on energy policy and the environment by exploring the mediating role of renewable energy patents. Non-radial data envelopment analysis and panel data models are applied using the panel data from 2010 to 2017 from 30 Chinese provinces. The results show an overall improvement in the environmental performance index (EPI) of China's provinces, but the average EPI is still relatively weak, with an average value between 0.44 and 0.52, which is far below the optimal value 1.. Furthermore, the econometric model offers evidence that provincial renewable energy and emission reduction policies positively impact the enhancement of EPI. The findings have several implications for energy and environmental policies. • We assess energy policy paradox on environmental performance. • We analyze renewable and emission reduction polices on different levels. • We investigate renewable energy patents impact on carbon emissions reduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To synthesize participant retention data and related reporting in studies evaluating post-hospital outcomes of survivors of critical illness after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay., Review Method Used: A synthesis of literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews checklist., Data Sources: PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Registry. Hand searched reference lists and personal files of relevant narrative and systematic review articles., Review Methods: Articles were screened by pairs of independent reviewers. Similarly, data were abstracted by pairs of data collectors, with conflicts resolved by consensus or by a third reviewer., Results: We included 243 publications, from 225 unique studies of 87,602 participants. Participant retention could not be calculated for any time-points in 13% of studies nor in 22% of all follow-up time-points. Retention ranged from 18-100%. When compared to follow-up before 1-month, retention at each later timepoint was not significantly different. Age and sex were not associated with retention and more recent studies had decreased retention (odds ratio: 0.94 [95% confidence interval: 0.92-0.96; p < 0.001]). Reporting of retention-related study methodology was inconsistent., Conclusion: Retention rate could not be calculated for 22% of study follow-up time-points, with retention at the remaining time-points generally being high (≥85%), but with high variability (18% - 100%). ICU survivorship research could be improved via: (i) more detailed guidance on reporting participant retention, and (ii) use of existing resources and best practices to facilitate better study design and to improve participant retention to preserve statistical power and reduce selection bias., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest The authors do not have any conflict of interests to declare., (Copyright © 2024 Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) survivors often experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), is defined as new or worsened impairments in physical, cognitive and/or mental health status persisting beyond hospital discharge. These impairments negatively impact survivors' quality of life and their return to work or usual activities. Moreover, family members are also impacted as recognized by the term, PICS-Family (PICS-F). PICS poses an increased burden on the health care system and has a negative societal impact. There are ongoing efforts to understand risk factors for PICS-related impairments; design and evaluate interventions for specific impairments (including the use of an ARDS survivorship core outcome set); and refine and evaluate ICU recovery clinics to support and treat survivors and their families., Competing Interests: Disclosure None of the authors have any conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Regenerative medicine, encompassing various therapeutic approaches aimed at tissue repair and regeneration, has emerged as a promising field in the realm of physical therapy. Aim: This comprehensive review seeks to explore the evolving role of regenerative medicine within the domain of physical therapy, highlighting its potential applications, challenges, and current trends. Researchers selected publications of pertinent studies from 2015 to 2024 and performed an exhaustive review of electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar using the targeted keywords "regenerative medicine", "rehabilitation", "tissue repair", and "physical therapy" to screen applicable studies according to preset parameters for eligibility, then compiled key insights from the extracted data. Several regenerative medicine methods that are applied in physical therapy, in particular, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), tissue engineering, and growth factor treatments, were analyzed in this research study. The corresponding efficacy of these methods in the recovery process were also elaborated, including a discussion on facilitating tissue repair, alleviating pain, and improving functional restoration. Additionally, this review reports the challenges concerning regenerative therapies, among them the standardization of protocols, safety concerns, and ethical issues. Regenerative medicine bears considerable potential as an adjunctive therapy in physiotherapy, providing new pathways for improving tissue repair and functional results. Although significant strides have been made in interpreting the potential of regenerative techniques, further research is warranted to enhance protocols, establish safety profiles, and increase access and availability. Merging regenerative medicine into the structure of physical therapy indicates a transformative alteration in clinical practice, with the benefit of increasing patient care and improving long-term results.

Smart microgels have gained much attention because of their wide range of applications in the field of biomedical, environmental, nanotechnological and catalysis sciences. Most of the applications of microgels are strongly affected by their morphology, size and size distribution. Various methodologies have been adopted to obtain polymer microgel particles. Droplet microfluidic techniques have been widely reported for the fabrication of highly monodisperse microgel particles to be used for various applications. Monodisperse microgel particles of required size and morphology can be achieved via droplet microfluidic techniques by simple polymerization of monomers in the presence of suitable crosslinker or by gelation of high molecular weight polymers. This report gives recent research progress in fabrication, characterization, properties and applications of microgel particles synthesized by microfluidic methods.

Throughout the tropical and subtropical climates, the genus Citrus can be found. The current study was conducted to extract the Citrus sinensis peel oil and evaluate its antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic potential. Petroleum ether was used to extract the C. sinensis peel oil through a Soxhlet apparatus. The antimicrobial and antifungal potential was determined via agar well diffusion method and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were calculated (test bacterial strains: Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli and Streptococcus agalactiae ; test fungal strains: Aspergillus flavus , Aspergillus niger , Altrnaria alternata ). Antiparasitic activity against Leishmania tropica was determined following standard protocol using amphotericin-B as positive and Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) as a negative control and the percentage inhibition was calculated. The oil extracted was brownish yellow with a tangy smell, water-insoluble, density (0.778 g/cm 3 ) and specific gravity (0.843 g/cm). In antibacterial activity, the diameter of the zone of inhibition was maximum against E. coli (14 mm) and minimum for S. agalactiae (10 mm). While in antifungal activity diameter of the zone of inhibition was maximum against A. flavus (12.5 mm) and minimum for A. alternata (8.6 mm). S. agalactiae exhibited the minimum MIC value (6 mg/mL) and in fungal strains A. alternata exhibited the minimum value (2 mm). Citrus sinensis peel oil displayed antileishmanial efficiency of 60% at 50 μg/mL concentration after 48 h of incubation. C. sinensis peel oil demonstrated antimicrobial capabilities, implying that it could be used as a natural preservative in food or as an effective treatment against a variety of pathogenic organisms. Industries should extract oil from the waste of citrus fruits which will be beneficial from an economic point of view.

An increasing number of patients are surviving critical illness, but some experience new or worsening long-lasting impairments in physical, cognitive and/or mental health, commonly known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). The need to better understand and improve PICS has resulted in a growing body of literature exploring its various facets. This narrative review will focus on recent studies evaluating various aspects of PICS, including co-occurrence of specific impairments, subtypes/phenotypes, risk factors/mechanisms, and interventions. In addition, we highlight new aspects of PICS, including long-term fatigue, pain, and unemployment., (© 2023. The Author(s).)

Background: Over 50% of all critically ill children develop preventable intensive care unit-acquired morbidity. Early and progressive mobility is associated with improved outcomes in critically ill adults including shortened duration of mechanical ventilation and improved muscle strength. However, the clinical effectiveness of early and progressive mobility in the pediatric intensive care unit has never been rigorously studied. The objective of the study is to evaluate if the PICU Up! intervention, delivered in real-world conditions, decreases mechanical ventilation duration (primary outcome) and improves delirium and functional status compared to usual care in critically ill children. Additionally, the study aims to identify factors associated with reliable PICU Up! delivery., Methods: The PICU Up! trial is a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial of a pragmatic, interprofessional, and multifaceted early mobility intervention (PICU Up!) conducted in 10 pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). The trial's primary outcome is days alive free of mechanical ventilation (through day 21). Secondary outcomes include days alive and delirium- and coma-free (ADCF), days alive and coma-free (ACF), days alive, as well as functional status at the earlier of PICU discharge or day 21. Over a 2-year period, data will be collected on 1,440 PICU patients. The study includes an embedded process evaluation to identify factors associated with reliable PICU Up! delivery., Discussion: This study will examine whether a multifaceted strategy to optimize early mobility affects the duration of mechanical ventilation, delirium incidence, and functional outcomes in critically ill children. This study will provide new and important evidence on ways to optimize short and long-term outcomes for pediatric patients., Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04989790. Registered on August 4, 2021., (© 2023. The Author(s).)

Contamination of land and aquatic ecosystems with heavy metals (HMs) is a global issue having the persistent potential to damage the quality of food and water. In the present study, Tagetes erecta L. plants were used to assess their potential to uptake HMs from wastewater. Plants were grown in soil for 20 days and then transplanted in hydroponic system containing Hoagland nutrient solution. After more than 15 days of growth, plants were then subjected to wastewater from tannery and surgical industries in different concentrations ranging from 25 to 100% in combination of citric acid (5 and 10 mM). After 6 weeks of treatment, plants were collected and segmented into roots, stem, and leaves for characterizing the morphological properties including plant height, roots length, fresh and dry mass of roots, stem, and leaves. For evaluation of the effect of wastewater on the plants, photosynthetic pigments; soluble proteins; reactive oxygen species (ROS); antioxidant enzymes SOD, POD, CAT, and APX; and metal accumulation were analyzed. Application of industrial wastewater revealed a significant effect on plant morphology under wastewater treatments. Overall growth and physiological attributes of plant decreased, and metal accumulation enhanced with increasing concentration of wastewater. Similarly, the production of ROS and antioxidant enzymes were also increased. Chlorophyll, protein content, and enzyme production enhanced with CA (5 and 10 mM) mediation; however, ROS production and EL were reduced. Metals analysis showed that the maximum accumulation of Pb was in roots, while Cr and Ni in the stem which further increased under CA mediation. Overall, the metal accumulation ability was in the order of Pb > Ni > Cr under CA., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)

Objective: This study was conducted to determine changes in lipid metabolism and liver enzyme status among HBV-positive patients with liver cirrhosis., Methods: A total of 300 HBV-positive patients with liver cirrhosis and 200 healthy controls were included in this case-control study. The patients were recruited from several tertiary care hospitals in Lahore from March to October 2021. Their blood samples were collected and analyzed for HBsAg, HBeAg, liver function biomarkers, and serum lipids. Liver cirrhosis was confirmed by ultrasonography and liver biopsy. The data were analyzed with chi-square test, Student's t-test, logistic regression, and ROC curve analysis., Results: Serum liver function biomarkers were significantly higher, and serum lipid levels were substantially lower, in HBV-infected patients with liver cirrhosis than in controls. No significant associations of sex and age with dyslipidemia were observed in patients with cirrhosis. Grading and staging scores for liver cirrhosis were negatively associated with total cholesterol levels. Moreover, sex and high levels of liver enzymes were significant risk factors associated with dyslipidemia in HBV-positive patients with liver cirrhosis. The optimum cut-off values of liver enzymes and serum lipids for the prognosis of liver cirrhosis exceeded normal ranges., Conclusion: Serum lipid concentrations may serve as a clinical index to assess liver damage in HBV-positive patients., (© 2023 [The Author/The Authors].)

Circular economy and Industry 4.0 are two of the most hotly debated topics in recent decades. They gradually attracted the attention of academics, practitioners, and policymakers from around the globe. The current research looks at the impact of Industry 4.0 on circular economy practices and blockchain technology in order to boost firm performance. The closed questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data of 330 respondents, and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) modeling framework was used to demonstrate the findings of the study. The results show that blockchain technology improves circular economy practices significantly in terms of green manufacturing (GM), recycling and remanufacturing (RR), and green design (GD) in India. In addition, Industry 4.0 has the potential to improve business operations as well as financial performance and environmental performance significantly. As a result, the current research work offers recommendations for businesses to achieve long-term goals by incorporating Industry 4.0 into manufacturing systems., (© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)

Background: BAP1 (BRCA1 associated protein 1 on chromosome 3) is a commonly mutated gene in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Aim of the study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of BAP1 by immunohistochemistry in clear cell renal cell carcinoma., Methods: It was a descriptive case series in which data was retrospectively collected. Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the loss of nuclear expression of BAP1., Results: Loss of BAP1 was observed in 60% of cases of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. 27% of grade 1 tumours, 62% of grade 2 tumours, 65% of grade 3 tumours and 66% of grade 4 tumours showed loss of BAP1. Loss of BAP1 was observed in 54% cases of stage 1 tumours, 72% of stage 2 tumours and 66% of stage 3 tumours. Our study showed loss of BAP1 in 67% of cases with tumour necrosis, in 75% of cases with sarcomatoid features and in 60% of patients with distant metastasis., Conclusion: We conclude that the loss of BAP1 nuclear expression is associated with poor prognostic features. i.e., higher grade, higher stage, tumour necrosis, sarcomatoid features and distant metastasis leading to death of patients.

Objective: The current trial was designed to evaluate the effects of high-energy shockwave therapy on objective and subjective outcomes among participants with calcified rotator cuff tendinopathy., Methods: This parallel-group, randomized trial consists of 42 patients affected by calcific tendinopathies divided into two groups of 21 participants. Patients having calcified tendinopathy aged between 30 and 65 years with type A or B calcification were selected in the trial after signing the written consent form. Participants in the ESWT+RPT group received eight sessions of shockwaves, while the RPT group was treated by routine physical therapy. About 2000 shockwaves of 0.32 mJ/mm 2 , 120 Hz per treatment, were given as 12 sessions for the first six weeks (2 sessions/week). Pain intensity and shoulder functional ability, ultrasonographic changes, and quality of life were assessed with the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Constant-Murley score (CMS), ultrasonography, and Western Ontario rotator cuff index (WORC)., Results: There were significant differences regarding NPRS and CMS between the two groups, at baseline and 6th and 12th weeks after intervention ( p < 0.05). Within-group differences also showed statistically significant results after treatment (all p < 0.05). Significant results were seen in the WORC and ultrasonographic results pre- and posttreatment; more significant findings were found in the experimental group as compared to others., Conclusion: High-energy shockwave therapy has been proved to be effective and thus strongly recommended for the management of calcified rotator cuff tendinopathy, improving the pain, functionality, and quality of life of these participants and decreasing the size of calcified deposits. Shockwave therapy is proved to be superior to routine physiotherapy., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Arooj Fatima et al.)

Objective: To explore current evidence on the effectiveness of shockwave therapy in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy., Methods: The meta-analysis study was conducted at University of Lahore from May 2019 to December 2019 and comprised search on Cochrane, Medline, Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence Databasedatabases and other sources as well as unpublished grey literature related to shockwave therapy in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy published between 2000 and 2019. Methodological quality assessment was performed using Cochrane risk of bias tool and the included studies were critically appraised using the Physiotherapy Evidence Databasescale., Results: Of the 11 studies shortlisted, data was not extractable from 2(18%). Of the 9(82%) studies analysed, 8(89%) were randomised trials and 1(11%) was randomised pilot study. Overall, 4(44.4%) studies had high quality and 5(55.6%) fell in the fair category., Conclusions: There was no consensus found on the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared to traditional rehabilitation among patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Objective: To determine the frequency, intensity and duration of routine rehabilitation exercises practiced by patients with coronary artery disease., Methods: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from February to June 2019 in different hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised coronary artery disease patients of either gender aged 35-65 years. Data was collected using an interview-based questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS 25., Results: Of the 186 subjects, 105(56.5%) were males and 81(43.5%) were females. Overall, 72(38.7%) subjects were aged 52-62 years. Of the total, 117(62.9%) subjects practiced brisk walking as their routine rehabilitation exercise; 57(48.7%) doing it 3 times per week. All of these 117(100%) subjects practiced it for 10-20 minutes., Conclusions: Brisk walking was mostly practiced by coronary artery disease patients for 10-20 minutes 3 times per week.

Environmental problems, including extreme weather phenomena, unprecedented global warming, and environmental disasters caused by increasing levels of CO 2 and other toxic emissions, along with rapidly increasing economic development and energy consumption, require global development and policies to meet sustainable development goals. The traditional data envelopment analysis (DEA) model has limited practical applicability for measuring environmental performance, as it lacks the computational capacity to deal with undesirable outputs. The current study employs "radial" and "non-radial" DEA technology, and acknowledges the associations of a mathematical foundation to increase the analytical capability of the environmental performance of DEA. Results show that in the measurement of environmental performance analysis, the non-radial DEA model has a higher discriminating power compared to radial DEA. Results show that the average values of radial and non-radial environmental performance are highest for Latin America and the Caribbean, at 0.99 and 0.96, respectively, while the former USSR has the lowest values of 0.22 and 0.32, respectively. The South Asian region shows relatively stable values of about 0.58 to 0.65, and Latin America & Caribbean countries and sub-Saharan Africa also show a stable radial environmental performance ranging from 0.82 to 1.00. These results indicate a considerable difference among the eight world regions.