Phthalocyanine derivative nanostructures are highly organized organometallic structures that exhibit two-dimensional polymeric phthalocyanine frameworks. We analyze phthalocyanine using the Zagreb-type indices, which offer important insights into the topological characteristics of the molecular structure. Furthermore, we use Pearson correlation analysis to examine the degree of relationship between various structural features and qualities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services were expanded across the United States to meet the increased demand and safety requirements of care. This observational study aims to understand rural-urban differences in telehealth utilization during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Individual-level data from the National Health Interview Survey 2020-2021 (age ≥18) were analyzed for this study.
Ventricular arrhythmias (VA) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Current guidelines recommend revascularization of significant CAD to improve survival in patients with ventricular fibrillation (VF), polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT), or those who are post-cardiac arrest. However, revascularization is not recommended for CAD patients with suspected scar-mediated monomorphic VT.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe availability of novel nicotine products like oral nicotine pouches (ONP) has been rising in South Asian countries, including Pakistan. We aimed to assess ONP marketing strategies at point-of-sale (POS) and understand the perceptions among consumers and sellers regarding its use in Karachi, Pakistan. We conducted a mixed-methods study in low, middle, and high socioeconomic neighborhoods of District East Karachi.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the relationship between psychological wellbeing and academic performance among undergraduate dental students.
Methods: The analytical, cross-sectional study was done at a dental college in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to July 2023, and comprised dental students after getting approval from Ethical Review Committee. Data on psychological wellbeing was collected using a short version of the Psychological Wellbeing Scale, assessing autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and selfacceptance.
Background: The 2022 WHO guidelines on multi-drug/rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) recommend six months of bedaquiline (Bdq) in the all-oral 9-month shorter regimen and six months or longer for Bdq and delamanid (Dlm) in the 18-20-month longer regimen. However, lack of evidence on extended treatment using Bdq or Dlm has limited their use to six months. We examine the frequency and incidence of QT prolongation based on duration of Bdq and/or Dlm use in longer regimens.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnalytical pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry(Py-GC/MS) was chosen to quantify microplastics(MPs) in edible salts: sea salt(SS), deep-sea salt(DSS), rock salt(RS), and lake salt(LS). Samples were filtered by two-step using 20 μm(MPs20) and 1 μm(MPs1) filters. Two Py-GC/MS methods with split ratios of 100/1 for high-level and 10/1 for low-level MPs were used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a plant-pathogenic fungus and a responsible agent for causing peach leaf curl disease. affects peach fruit production and contributes to global economic losses. Commercial fungicides may provide temporary relief; however, their overuse resulted in adverse environmental consequences as well as led to drug-resistant strains of .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith the chemical formula CaCl, calcium chloride is a salt as well as an inorganic material. At room temperature, it has the consistency of a white, crystalline solid and is very water-soluble. It can be created by neutralizing calcium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAA6082 alloys play a significant role in advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) by contributing to environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social well-being. These alloys are highly recyclable and align with SDG 12 by promoting resource efficiency and reducing waste. Their application in lightweight vehicles and improving energy efficiency in construction supports SDG 9 and SDG 11, as they help reduce carbon emissions and enhance the sustainability of urban environments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the current age of chemical science, chemical graph theory has significantly advanced our understanding of the characteristics of chemical compounds. To simulate the mathematical, chemical, and physical aspects of networks, a topological index, a numerical measure obtained from the graph of a chemical network, employed. Recent work has explored the topological properties of boron oxide using chemical graph theory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis (TB) is a global health concern caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This infectious disease primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other organs. Effective TB control involves early diagnosis, appropriate treatment with a combination of antibiotics, and public health measures to prevent transmission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis work uses rational curve fitting models to investigate the complex link between topological indices and entropy metrics in calcium hydroxide networks. Entropy measurements shed light on the complexity and disorder of these networks, whereas topological indices are essential instruments for comprehending the structural characteristics of chemical substances. Our goal is to find new patterns and connections by merging these two fields, improving materials science's prediction capacity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe analysis of microplastics is crucial due to their widespread occurrence and significant impact as environmental pollutants. Appropriate extraction and analytical techniques are necessary to evaluate the abundance, dispersal, and effects of microplastics. In this context, the filtration step to extract microplastics from solution media is indispensable for quantifying microplastics accurately.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe construction sector accounts for around 95% of the commercial usage of silicon dioxide (sand), for example, in the making of concrete. There are several uses for quartz, however in order to get a purer material, chemical processing is needed. Graph theory proved to be very beneficial for other research, especially in the applied sciences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground The neurological condition known as multiple sclerosis (MS) is crippling and has a complicated pathogenesis as well as a wide range of clinical symptoms, including fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness or tingling, muscle spasms and spasticity, weakness, vision problems, dizziness and vertigo, bladder and bowel dysfunction, cognitive impairment, and emotional changes. The complete scope of MS pathology cannot be fully captured by conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences, which has led to the investigation of sophisticated MRI methods for better diagnosis and treatment. Objective This study aims to evaluate the clinical relevance of advanced MRI sequences in multiple sclerosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis work initiates a concept of reduced reverse degree based -Polynomial for a graph, and differential and integral operators by using this -Polynomial. In this study twelve reduced reverse degree-based topological descriptors are formulated using the -Polynomial. The topological descriptors, denoted as 's, are numerical invariants that offer significant insights into the molecular topology of a molecular graph.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Combined catheter ablation (CA) with percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) may produce comprehensive treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) whereby rhythm control is achieved and stroke risk is reduced without the need for chronic oral anticoagulation. However, the efficacy and safety of this strategy is still controversial.
Methods: This meta-analysis was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines.
In the context of graph theory and chemical graph theory, this research conducts a detailed mathematical investigation of reverse topological indices as they relate to iron telluride networks, clarifying their complex interactions. Graph theory is a branch of abstract mathematics that carefully studies the connections and structural features of graphs made up of edges and vertices. These theoretical ideas are expanded upon in chemical graph theory, which models molecular architectures with atoms acting as vertices and chemical bonds as edges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQSPR mathematically links physicochemical properties with the structure of a molecule. The physicochemical properties of chemical molecules can be predicted using topological indices. It is an effective method for eliminating costly and time-consuming laboratory tests.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we conduct a comprehensive physical analysis of topological indices for the Iron Disulfide (FeS ) network using a curve-fitting model. Iron Disulfide is a cubic compound. In metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock, and quartz veins, it is typically found in combination with other sulfides or oxides.
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