Unveiling predictors of developmental delay among under-fives: Insights from a community study.

Introduction: The development of a child is a crucial factor that ultimately affects the quality of life of children. Developmental delay can be prevented if it is identified early and adequate attention is given from the start.

Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted between December and November 2022 on 450 children by multistage cluster sampling in the Ormanjhi block of Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Turbulent cascade arrests and the formation of intermediate-scale condensates.

Energy cascades lie at the heart of the dynamics of turbulent flows. In a recent study of turbulence in fluids with odd viscosity X. M.

Analysis of salinity-induced metabolome changes in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) roots and shoots: hydroponic versus microplot cultivation.

Background: Brassica juncea L. (family Brassicaceae) or Indian mustard is a fast-growing oilseed crop. Climate changes mean that it is very important to evaluate the effects of salinity stress on B.

Are we really hesitant toward routine immunization: Findings from a cross-sectional study in urban area in the tribal dominant state of India.

Background: Vaccine hesitancy has been inching up and its root cause lies in the factors that influence the vaccination. The present study was conducted to find out the proportion and factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy for routine childhood vaccinations in the slum population.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 210 children between the age group of 0 and 59 months residing in the urban slums of Ranchi in 2021.

Decoding Urinary Stones: Compositional Insights and Recurrence Patterns from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India.

Background and objective Urinary stones are a prevalent medical condition entailing significant health burdens and substantial financial ramifications. Its global prevalence is expected to rise notably, particularly in low-middle-income nations. Understanding the spectrum of diverse urinary stone types is crucial for effective management and prevention.

Taxonomy of the Palearctic socially parasitic Temnothorax (Myrmoxenus) ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

The ant genus Temnothorax is one of the most diverse in the Palearctic region, comprising several species with different life histories and uncertain taxonomic backgrounds. Socially parasitic Temnothorax ant species were typically described decades ago, primarily based on traditional morphological traits. In some aspects, these species have come back into the spotlight in recent years, necessitating a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the species of the genus.

Identification and functional characterization of the npc-2-like domain containing rust effector protein that suppresses cell death in plants.

The MD-2-related lipid-recognition (ML/Md-2) domain is a lipid/sterol-binding domain that are involved in sterol transfer and innate immunity in eukaryotes. Here we report a genome-wide survey of this family, identifying 84 genes in 30 fungi including plant pathogens. All the studied species were found to have varied ML numbers, and expansion of the family was observed in Rhizophagus irregularis (RI) with 33 genes.

Enhanced botnet detection in IoT networks using zebra optimization and dual-channel GAN classification.

The Internet of Things (IoT) permeates various sectors, including healthcare, smart cities, and agriculture, alongside critical infrastructure management. However, its susceptibility to malware due to limited processing power and security protocols poses significant challenges. Traditional antimalware solutions fall short in combating evolving threats.

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Among Blood Donors in a Tribal-Preponderant Region of India.

Introduction: Hepatitis C is a global health burden with significant morbidity and mortality. It primarily affects the liver and causes acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Common modes of transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are blood transfusion, needlestick injury, and mother-fetus transmission, among which transmission, blood transfusion is one of the most important causes.

Exploring Seaweed-Associated Marine Microbes: Growth Impacts and Enzymatic Potential for Sustainable Resource Utilization.

Unlabelled: Seaweed, a valuable marine resource widely cultivated worldwide, can be vulnerable to stress and microbiome alterations, resulting in the decay of seaweeds and substantial economic losses. To investigate the seaweed-microbiome interaction, our study aimed to isolate marine bacteria and fungi that can cause Ice-Ice disease and evaluate their enzymatic characteristics for potential application in bioethanol production from seaweed biomass. Three red seaweed species (, , and ) were obtained for our study and placed in separate culture tanks.

An Analysis of Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccination Among Medicos in a Predominantly Tribal State in India: A Comparative Study.

Introduction Global health is still being impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Objectives We evaluated the antibody response in this study in individuals who received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, both with and without a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methodology It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted among healthcare personnel at a tertiary institution of a predominantly tribal state in India.

Ecological diversification preceded geographical expansion during the evolutionary radiation of desert ants.

Biological diversity often arises as organisms adapt to new ecological conditions (i.e., ecological opportunities) or colonize suitable areas (i.

Electrophysiological and Visual Parameter Changes in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients undergoing Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: A Randomized Control Trial.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in suprachoroidal space and subtenon space in cases of retinitis pigmentosa, which is a genetic disease, leading to gradual loss of vision. Till date, no treatment is available.

Methods: Seventy-eight eyes of 39 patients of retinitis pigmentosa having visual acuity ranging from reading of Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart from 1 m onward to patients who were not able to read the ETDRS chart but whose visual acuity ranged from finger count close to face to <1 m were included in the study.

Novel turbulence and coarsening arrest in active-scalar fluids.

We uncover a new type of turbulence - activity-induced homogeneous and isotropic turbulence - in a model that has been employed to investigate motility-induced phase separation (MIPS) in a system of microswimmers. The active Cahn-Hilliard-Navier-Stokes (CHNS) equations, also called active model H, provide a natural theoretical framework for our study. In this CHNS model, a single scalar order parameter , positive (negative) in regions of high (low) microswimmer density, is coupled with the velocity field .

The Relationship of Grade, Stage and Tobacco Usage in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma With p53, PIK3CA and MicroRNA Profiles.

Background:  Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has multiple epigenetic modifications including post-transcriptional regulation by microRNAs (miRNAs) as well as alterations in molecular pathways due to mutations. Examining these miRNAs and location-specific molecular alterations is essential to understanding the intricacies of HNSCC and directing focused diagnoses and treatments.

Aim:  To investigate tobacco-related changes in the expression of miRNAs and proteins with clinicopathological parameters of HNSCC and disease-modifying personal habits like tobacco and alcohol use.

Drivers for COVID 19 vaccine hesitancy among breastfeeding women in Eastern tribal state, India.

Background: In the COVID-19 pandemic age, vaccination hesitancy also known as vaccine refusal is a cause for worry since it hinges on the five Cs of confidence, complacency, convenience, calculation, and shared responsibility. The current study was to pinpoint the elements that contribute to breastfeeding women's hesitation to receive the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) vaccine.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tertiary Care Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Gallic acid inhibits Staphylococcus aureus RecA protein functions: Role in countering antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Aim: Recombinase RecA and its homologs play a key role in homologous recombination DNA repair and revive stalled replication fork DNA synthesis. RecA plays an essential role in the evolution of antibiotic-resistant strains via stress-induced DNA repair mechanisms during the SOS response. Accordingly, RecA has become an attractive target to slow down antibiotic resistance rates and prevent mutations in pathogenic bacterial species.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Blood Donation Patterns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Blood centers, which are arguably the backbone of every hospital, depend on blood donors for a constant and regular supply of blood. Like many other fields, the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected blood donations. In this article, we aim to systematically search the studies done on blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic period, analyze the pandemic's effect on blood donation, and examine the methodology used to overcome the problem.

Diosmin: A Daboia russelii venom PLAs inhibitor- purified, and characterized from Oxalis corniculata L medicinal plant.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Oxalis corniculata L is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is a little, slow-growing plant with a frail appearance typically found in mild temperate and tropical areas like Pakistan and India. This plant also includes many other bioactive substances, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, phlobatannins, and steroids.

Design, synthesis, computational molecular docking studies of novel heterocyclics bearing 1,2,4-triazole, 1,3,4-oxadiazole conjugates as potent antibacterial and antitubercular agents.

Herein, we report the synthesis, and characterization of a new series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole and 1,2,4-triazole derivatives based on azaindole acetamides and assigned as potential antibacterial and antitubercular substances. The structures of these compounds were established by H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS spectral analysis. In preliminary antibacterial studies, analogues , , and were found to be most effective against with MIC of 12.

Crystal structure determination, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics of arylal dimedones as potential inhibitors for castrate-resistant prostate cancer.

Increased androgen receptor (AR) signaling brought on by higher intratumoral androgen production and AR amplification is associated with castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Cell proliferation in this case continues even during low expression of testosterone in the body. Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3 (AKR1C3) is one of the most elevated genes in CRPC and catalyzes the formation of powerful AR ligands from inactive forms.