Building resilience of street-connected children during COVID-19: turning rights into practices through CINI method.

This article examines the methods and opportunities for SCC's meaningful participation that recognize their agency and are aligned with General Comment No. 21 (GC21) to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on Children in Street Situations (UNCRC, 1989). This article explains the application of CINI's core practice models which explains the child centrality in development practices for "turning rights into practice for children" derived from the development of agency among SCC, peer researchers, and child advocates for resilience building within their community during COVID-19.

SnCl-catalyzed multicomponent coupling: synthesis of 1,3-oxazolidine derivatives using paraformaldehyde as a C1 feedstock.

SnCl catalyzed the three-component coupling of aniline, epoxide, and paraformaldehyde, resulting in the synthesis of 1,3-oxazolidine derivatives. The reaction is simple and does not require any additives, bases, or oxidants, and proceeds at moderate temperature with good functional group tolerance. The scope of the utilization of paraformaldehyde as the methylene source was further extended to the synthesis of benzothiazole and 4,4'-methylenebis(,-dimethylaniline) using the same catalyst.

Evidence of population expansion and insecticide resistance mechanism in invasive fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).

Background: The invasive and calamitous polyphagous pest Spodoptera frugiperda or commonly known as fall armyworm (FAW) poses serious menace to the global agricultural production. Owing to the revamped invasion of FAW in 2018 in India, present study was undertaken for precise assessment of its genetic identity and pesticide resistance to aid in pest-management strategies.

Results: To evaluate the diversity in FAW population across Eastern India, mitochondrial COI sequences were used which revealed a low nucleotide diversity.

Transcription dynamics of heat-shock proteins (Hsps) and endosymbiont titres in response to thermal stress in whitefly, (Asia-I).

The sweet potato whitefly, (Gennadius), is one of the several species complexes of whitefly that are currently significant agricultural pests. infests more than 600 plant species and thrives under a wide range of temperature conditions. In addition to the direct damage caused by sucking plant sap, it vectors several plant viruses.

Evaluation of cancer awareness, cancer education, and prevention intervention techniques among university-level students in the United States and India.

Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. A considerable number of different cancer types may be preventable, using primary intervention techniques, such as health education, cancer awareness, behaviors and lifestyle modifications. The present study conducted a comparative assessment of cancer awareness among undergraduate students of the United States and India.

Unraveling the Basis of Neonicotinoid Resistance in Whitefly Species Complex: Role of Endosymbiotic Bacteria and Insecticide Resistance Genes.

(whitefly) is one of the most detrimental agricultural insect pests and vectors of many plant viruses distributed worldwide. Knowledge of the distribution patterns and insecticide resistance of this cryptic species is crucial for its management. In this study, genetic variation of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 () gene of was analyzed followed by a study of the infection profile of various endosymbionts in 26 whitefly populations collected from West Bengal, India.

Copy number variation of two begomovirus acquired and inoculated by different cryptic species of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci in Okra.

The whitefly, B.tabaci is a major pest of agricultural crops which transmits begomovirus in a species-specific manner. Yellow vein mosaic disease (YVMD) and okra leaf curl disease (OLCD) caused by distinct begomovirus are a major limitation to production of okra in India.

Effect of Neonicotinoids on Bacterial Symbionts and Insecticide-Resistant Gene in Whitefly, .

The silverleaf whitefly, (Gennadius, Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is a major threat to field and horticultural crops worldwide. Persistent use of insecticides for the management of this pest is a lingering problem. In the present study, the status of sensitivity of to two neonicotinoids, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, was evaluated.

Involvement of small heat shock proteins (sHsps) in developmental stages of fall armyworm, and its expression pattern under abiotic stress condition.

Fall armyworm (FAW), a recent invasive pest in India is reported to cause significant damage by feeding voraciously on maize and other economic crops from tropical to temperate provinces. It is becoming an arduous challenge to control the pest as it can survive in a wide range of temperature conditions and is already said to develop resistance towards certain insecticides. The small Heat shock proteins (hereafter, sHsps) are known to play an important role in adaptation of insects under such stress conditions.

Cycle Time Metrics for Multisite Clinical Trials in the United States.

Conducting randomized controlled trials entails a prolonged, costly study start-up (SSU) process that may create significant delays. Optimizing the operational aspects of multisite trials requires identifying benchmarks in the SSU process and the potential delays associated with them. We engaged in a collaborative effort to identify and describe key SSU intervals that correspond with necessary procedures and processes for activating multisite clinical trials in the US.

Ontology-based federated data access to human studies information.

Human studies are one of the most valuable sources of knowledge in biomedical research, but data about their design and results are currently widely dispersed in siloed systems. Federation of these data is needed to facilitate large-scale data analysis to realize the goals of evidence-based medicine. The Human Studies Database project has developed an informatics infrastructure for federated query of human studies databases, using a generalizable approach to ontology-based data access.

The database for aggregate analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov (AACT) and subsequent regrouping by clinical specialty.

Background: The ClinicalTrials.gov registry provides information regarding characteristics of past, current, and planned clinical studies to patients, clinicians, and researchers; in addition, registry data are available for bulk download. However, issues related to data structure, nomenclature, and changes in data collection over time present challenges to the aggregate analysis and interpretation of these data in general and to the analysis of trials according to clinical specialty in particular.

Web-based self-management for patients with multiple sclerosis: a practical, randomized trial.

Objective: No studies have addressed the use of electronic personal health records (e-PHRs) for self-management in complex neurological disorders. We assessed and tested an Internet-based self-management system that utilized the e-PHR and determined its impact on self-assessed well-being, clinician-assessed well-being, and healthcare utilization in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Materials And Methods: Subjects were randomized to usual care (a secure Web-based messaging system) or active intervention, which included secure messaging, self-monitoring, self-management of MS symptoms, and communication about upcoming clinic visits.