ChainAgile: A framework for the improvement of Scrum Agile distributed software development based on blockchain.

Software Development based on Scrum Agile in a distributed development environment plays a pivotal role in the contemporary software industry by facilitating software development across geographic boundaries. However, in the past different frameworks utilized to address the challenges like communication and collaboration in scrum agile distributed software development (SADSD) were notably inadequate in transparency, security, traceability, geographically dispersed location work agreements, geographically dispersed teamwork effectiveness, and trust. These deficiencies frequently resulted in delays in software development and deployment, customer dissatisfaction, canceled agreements, project failures, and disputes over payments between customers and development teams.

Proceeding the categorization of microplastics through deep learning-based image segmentation.

Microplastics (MPs) have been recognized as prominent anthropogenic pollutants that inflict significant harm to marine ecosystems. Various approaches have been proposed to mitigate the risks posed by MPs. Gaining an understanding of the morphology of plastic particles can provide valuable insights into the source and their interaction with marine organisms, which can assist the development of response measures.

Formulation, optimization and in vitro evaluation of sustained release oral hydrogels of diacerein to treat arthritis.

The current study is aimed to formulate pH responsive polymeric hydrogels. Potassium per sulphate and Methylene bis acrylamide were employed as initiator and cross linker respectively. To determine the effect of substrate on degree of cross linking different ratios of the acrylic acid (AA), potassium per sulphate (KPS) and methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) were used.

Consortium Framework Using Blockchain for Asthma Healthcare in Pandemics.

Asthma is a deadly disease that affects the lungs and air supply of the human body. Coronavirus and its variants also affect the airways of the lungs. Asthma patients approach hospitals mostly in a critical condition and require emergency treatment, which creates a burden on health institutions during pandemics.

Synthesis and characterization of self-assembling chitosan-based nanoparticles.

Chitosan (CHT) based biodegradable nanovectors were synthesized and modified with poly ethylene glycol 4000 (PEG-4000). CHT having medium molecular weight with 75% to 85% deacetylation was phthaloylated with phthalic anhydride, followed by PEGylation using PEG-4000. After confirmation of successful PEGylation by fourier transforminfra red spectroscopy (FTIR), the modified polymer was further processed to develop the nanocarrier using ionic gelation method by the addition of sodium tripolyphosphate (NaTPP).

Hyperspectral Imaging as a Potential Online Detection Method of Microplastics.

Microplastic pollution in aquatic environment has raised concern and as a result a number of studies have recently been published to find solutions for its rapid increase. Different methods have been proposed for microplastic identification. Spectral imaging shows a lot of promise for polymer identification; however, the identification time needs to be improved.

Thiolation of arabinoxylan and its application in the fabrication of pH-sensitive thiolated arabinoxylan grafted acrylic acid copolymer.

Current research work was conducted to synthesize Thiol modified arabinoxylan and its application in fabrication of hydrogel. Thioglycolic acid was esterified with arabinoxylan to prepare Thiolatedarabinoxylan. Appearance of peak at 2533.

Mini Review: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, its new drug treatments and strategies: A review.

COPD is a complicated disease. Current available treatments are just for symptomatic relief and they cannot reverse the damages to lungs tissues due to alveolar destruction in COPD. Research is being conducted to evaluate new treatments and strategies to find specific treatments to minimize the symptoms of COPD.

Review: Nigella sativa (Prophetic Medicine): A Review.

The present report is a significant effort to explore detail description of N. Sativa, its pharmacognostic characteristics, morphological characteristics, and mechanism of actions, doses and medicinal uses. Nigella sativa (N.

Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of floating bilayer tablet of lisinopril maleate and metoprolol tartrate.

The purpose of this study was to introduce the technology for the development of rate-controlled oral drug delivery system to overcome various physiological problems. Several approaches are being used for the purpose of increasing the gastric retentive time, including floating drug delivery system. Gastric floating lisinopril maleate and metoprolol tartrate bilayer tablets were formulated by direct compression method using the sodium starch glycolate, crosscarmellose sodium for IR layer.

Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) Efficacy in Glomerulonephritis (GN), a Retrospective Analysis.

Mycophenolate Mofetil MMF has been widely used in post-transplant immunosuppression. Its role is emerging in GN. MMF demonstrated promising results compared with cyclosphosphamide in stage IV lupus nephritis, in a recently published trial.

Renal artery aneurysm: a case report and review of literature.

Renal artery aneurysm is an uncommon clinical occurrence. We report a 32-year-old lady with refractory hypertension who was found to have renal artery aneurysm. After a long clinical course, the aneurysm was successfully treated with coil embolization.

Does repeated Ramadan fasting adversely affect kidney function in renal transplant patients?

This is a prospective cohort study in renal transplant patients who fasted or who did not fast for three consecutive Ramadans. The baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and urinary protein excretion before the first Ramadan were compared to those after the third Ramadan in 35 fasters and 33 nonfasters. The effect of age, time after transplantation, presence of diabetes mellitus (DM), and proteinuria on changes in the GFR were studied.

Is there a need for establishing a formal nephrologist-directed primary care program in dialysis units?

We have introduced an annual timetable format for addressing the "primary care" needs of the hemodialysis population. For 102 patients enrolled, fourteen interventions adapted for the dialysis population from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations were implemented successfully in 65% areas in our pilot year, which include important features like annual history and physical examination, breast examination, mammography, pap smear, lipid profile, adult specific immunization and stool occult blood. Flexible sigmoidoscopy program was unsuccessful in our pilot year.

The effect of active nutritional counseling in improving biochemical nutritional parameters and fluid overload problems in maintenance hemodialysis patients.

Management of nutritional status is an integral part of the management of patients with renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). We investigated whether active nutritional counseling can improve biochemical nutritional parameters and fluid overload problems in patients on HD. A total of 110 patients, on three times per week HD, were enrolled in the study.

Causes of acute thrombotic microangiopathy in patients receiving kidney transplantation.

Objectives: Thrombotic microangiopathy is a well-known problem in patients following renal transplantation. In postrenal transplantation, thrombotic microangiopathy is often a reflection of hemolytic uremic syndrome. We aimed to determine the causes of thrombotic microangiopathy in a population of renal transplantation recipients and discuss the literature.