Loop Pattern Research Articles

Volume-pressure loop hemodynamic characterization of pulmonary hypertension

Abstract Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) includes a wide spectrum of pathologies with different pathological bases and a variety of clinical scenarios in which right ventricular (RV)-pulmonary artery (PA) coupling has relevant prognostic implications. Currently, diagnosis and hemodynamic severity of PH is typically based on mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP), pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). However, this conception does not take into consideration the evolution of these parameters throughout the cardiac cycle. We hypothesized that not only the magnitude but also the dynamics over time plays an important role in RV adaptation to pressure overload (i.e., constant fixed resistances throughout the cycle will have a different impact than a fluctuating resistances). Purpose To assess PA hemodynamic patterns throughout the cardiac cycle and their association with RV remodelling, by combining right heart catheterization (RHC) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) data. Methods 66 patients with PH (38 women, aged 63.59±14.70years, BMI 28.49±6.21 kg.m2) who underwent RHC in the supine position with a 7.5-FrSwan-Ganz catheter under fluoroscopic guidance (37 precapillary, 17 combined pre-postcapillary, 12 isolated postcapillary PH) and CMR with flow-encoded phase-contrast sequence were included. Pressure and flow tracings at the level of the main PA were integrated to obtain volume-pressure loops throughout the cardiac cycle. The resulting patterns based on morphology (Image 1) and slope (Pattern 1 mean slope 16,11% vs Pattern 2 mean slope 10,37%) were analysed and classified into 2 groups: Pattern 1 and Pattern 2. RV end-systolic (iRVESV) and end-diastolic volumes (iRVEDV), RV ejection fraction, RV mass and presence of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) at the RV insertion points were compared between groups using parametric and non-parametric tests. Results Patients with Pattern 1 showed significantly higher mPAP (46.03±11.62 vs. 35.77±8.10 mmHg) and iPVR (746.22±584.54 vs 319.56±306.21 dynes.s.cm-5.m2) and lower PCWP (11.8±7.6 vs 17.7±7.2 mmHg). Precapillary PH patients more frequently presented a Pattern 1 (n=27; 77.1% vs 10; 32.3%). In addition, patients with Pattern 1 had higher RV volumes (iRVEDV= 105.45±34.62 ml/m2 vs 84.22±35.0 ml/m2, p=0,002; iRVESV 65.05±27.59 ml/m2 vs 44.63±25.09 ml/m2, p=0,001), poorer RV function (RVEF 39.81±11.33% vs 48.96±10.90%; p=0,001), larger RV mass (27.95±9.46 vs 23,44±7.46 g/m2, p=0,045) and smaller left atrial size (24.18±11.47 vs 34.06±19.15 cm2, p<0,001) than patients with Pattern 2. The quantification of LGE was also higher in Pattern 1 as compared with Pattern 2 (5.4±2.4% vs 3.0±2.3%, p<0.001). Conclusion Volume-pressure loops at the level of the main PA may differentiate patterns of PA hemodynamic fluctuations that have different impact on RV performance regardless the PH severity within the wide spectrum of PH.Volume-pressure loop patterns

Fingerprint Pattern Feature Extraction for Loop Fingerprint Pattern Identification by Zhang-Suen and Stentiford Thinning Method

Every fingerprint that a human possesses must have a fingerprint pattern and must be unique. Each pattern has a ridge pattern that will not change as long as there is no change due to an accident or injury. This ridge pattern can be used as biometric recognition. Based on the ridge pattern owned, the fingerprint pattern is divided into 4 patterns, including the tented arch pattern, the whorl pattern, the loop pattern (ulnar loop and radial loop). The stage of fingerprint pattern recognition begins by looking for minutiae (termination and bifurcation) points on the fingerprint using the Crossing Number (CN) method. Before searching for CN, the fingerprint image must be processed using the Otsu and Zhang-Suen or Stentiford Thinning methods. Thinning is used to facilitate the extraction of minutiae in fingerprint images. The last stage in obtaining the minutiae point is classified by the Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) method. The results obtained from the test data were 30 images, 24 images could be classified correctly, and 4 images could not be recognized. The accuracy rate of the fingerprint pattern identification system is 80%.

ASSOCIATION OF CHEILOSCOPY, DACTYLOSCOPY, AND PALATAL RUGOSCOPY WITH PERMANENT MOLAR RELATIONSHIP IN CHILDREN

Background: To record and study the correlation of the predominance of recorded cheiloscopic, dactyloscopic and palatal rugoscopic patterns with molar relationship in 8-15 years of children in order to determine if there exists any association between them. Material and Methods: 505 children of age group 8-15 years of old with completely erupted 2nd permanent molars upto occlusal table were recruited and angles molar relation was recorded in the proforma. Lip prints of these subjects were recorded with lipstick-cellophane method and middle 10mm of lower lip was analysed for the lip print pattern as suggested by Sivapathasundharam et al. The patterns were classified based on Tsuchihashi and Suzuki classification. The patent prints of finger were recorded in the performa and analysed according to Michael Kucknas method. The palatal rugae was obtained by photographs and alginate impression of the upper arch for each patient and were defined using a sharp graphite pencil under adequate light and magnification and were recorded according to the classification given by Thomas and Kotze classification. Results: In cheiloscopic patterns: Type I pattern was found to be the most predominant cheiloscopic pattern in class I and class III molar relation whereas Type II pattern in class II molar relation. The composite patterns showed the most prominent dactyloscopic patterns in class I and class II molar relation and loop patterns were found as the most prominent in class III molar relation. In case of rugoscopic pattern in class 1 and class 3 molar relation group, the curve pattern showed the most prominent and wavy pattern in class 2 molar relation. No statistical significance was found in all the three parameters. Conclusions:co -relation of the lip, finger and palatal rugae patterns with molar relation might aid in the early diagnosis and interception of malocclusion among paediatric patients as it is easily accessible, economical and non-invasive marker for the aforementioned conditions.Further investigations, may be required on the relationship between cheiloscopic, dactyloscopy and rugoscopic patterns with malocclusion in order to substantiate the findings presented herein.

Evaluation of Finger Prints in Relation to Academic Performance of Students in Anatomy at Islam Medical and Dental College, Sialkot

Objective: To assess the relationship between the fingerprint patterns and academic performance of students in Anatomy.Methodology: This Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Anatomy department of Islam Medical and Dental College Sialkot. The duration of the study was from mid-November 2022 to mid-December 2022. A total of 300 healthy medical (1st and 2nd year MBBS) and dental (1st year BDS) students with no injury and deformity, voluntarily participated in this study. The student’s age were 20-22 years. Simple convenient sampling was used. Ethical clearance was obtained before study. Thumb prints were collected along with questionnaire. The study was done by categorizing the pattern into arches, loops and whorls. The academic performance was taken in percentage and classified as above 70 %, between 50 % and 70 % and below 50%. The statistical analysis of categorical data was done by using non-parametric test i.e. chi square test. A P value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: The most common pattern observed among students was loops. The students with loop pattern were in high scoring group while students with whorl and arch pattern scored less marks in Anatomy.Conclusion: The percentage of academic performance was higher in students with loops as compared to whorl and arch.

Morphological Complexity of Intrapapillary Capillary Loops for Predicting the Invasion Depth of Superficial Esophageal Neoplasms Using Narrow‐Band Imaging

ABSTRACTPredicting the invasion depth of superficial esophageal neoplasms (SENs) is crucial for an indication toward endoscopic treatment. We aimed to develop imaging biomarkers to predict the invasion depth of SENs using the intrapapillary capillary loop (IPCL) patterns. Texture and fractal analyses were performed on IPCL demarcations. Logistic regression models were built to distinguish narrow‐band images (NBIs) of T1b from T1a and high‐grade dysplasia (HGD). Classification performances of a base model composed of the age, sex, height, and body mass index of the patient, and a morphometric model comprising the texture and fractal metrics along with the base model parameters were compared. NBIs of 39 patients including T staging of 6 HGD, 22 T1a, and 11 T1b were analyzed. In the logistic regression by a multivariable generalized linear model classifying histological depths, only texture entropy was significantly and positively associated with the invasion depth. Lower texture entropy of IPCL demarcations was significantly associated with diagnoses of T1b (odds ratio: 0.144, 95% confidence interval: 0.019–0.687) in comparison to the stratum with higher texture entropy. The performance of the morphometric model represented by areas under the receiver operating curves (0.795) was better than that of the base model (0.562). We suggest morphometric analyses, particularly texture entropy, have the potential as image biomarkers to aid in the prediction of SEN invasion depth using IPCL patterns.

Unraveling the Enigma of Dental Caries through Conventional Analysis using Finger Print Forensics among the Students of Nadiad City, Gujarat

Introduction: There is growing interest in identifying genetic predispositions to dental caries using non-invasive tools. Dermatoglyphics, examining dermal ridge patterns on the hands and feet, is linked to genetic foundations. Galton’s theory asserts fingerprint constancy. In dentistry, dermatoglyphics gains attention for its correlation with students pathologies. This study evaluates the association of dental caries in students with dermatoglyphics. Materials and Methods: The research at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dharmsinh Desai University, involved 50 subjects (28 females and 22 males) with normal fingerprints. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institute’s Ethics Committee. Fingerprints were recorded using the conventional method, employing ink, paper, roller, glass slab and sponging pad. The prints were examined, classified and analysed through the Cummins method, categorising them into whorls, loops and arches. The dental caries were assessed through the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) scores of the participants. The DMFT score was tested for association and difference according to the type of fingerprint pattern. Results: Females commonly exhibit loop patterns, while males show an equal distribution between loops and whorls. The connection between fingerprint patterns and DMFT scores is notable. A Chi-square test for left-side patterns (Chi-square = 27.74, P = 0.002) reveals a strong association, linking specific patterns to distinct DMFT scores. Similarly, for right-side patterns (Chi-square = 11.349, P = 0.045), there is significance, emphasising the relationship between fingerprint types and dental caries. Conclusion: The study examined the connection between fingerprint patterns and dental caries in children, discovering a positive correlation. Specific patterns such as arch, loop and whorl were linked to caries presence or absence, suggesting their potential as an early detection tool, although accuracy might vary based on genetic factors.

Fingerprints as an Index for Cooperation in Children during Dental Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract Background: The behaviour of a child is an essential factor in paediatric dentistry. Fingerprints are unique and constant over a lifetime. Some studies indicate a relationship between fingerprint type and behaviour mode of children during dental treatment. Therefore, fingerprint patterns might help to predict the extent of cooperation by children during dental procedures. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the possible relationship between fingerprint patterns and the cooperation of children during dental procedures. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 80 children aged 4–7 years were examined. The children meeting the inclusion criteria in their first dental visit are scheduled for a dental procedure. During this procedure, based on Frankl’s scale, the child’s behaviour is assessed. Subjects were categorised as cooperative or uncooperative. A different examiner records the child’s fingerprint. The data were compared with SPSS Version 21. Intergroup comparison was made using the Chi-square test at a significance level of P < 0.05. Results: Amongst the 47 cooperative children, 34 children had loop fingerprint pattern, 7 had whorl fingerprint pattern and 6 had arch fingerprint patterns. Amongst the 33 uncooperative children, 14 had loop fingerprint pattern, 15 had whorl fingerprint pattern and 4 had arch fingerprint pattern. The difference was significant between the groups (P < 0.01) based on dermatoglyphic characteristics, with the loop pattern being seen in cooperative children and the whorl pattern in uncooperative children. Conclusion: There is a relationship between fingerprint type and behaviour mode of children, with loop pattern being the primary fingerprint type amongst the cooperative group and whorl pattern amongst the uncooperative group.

Numerical and experimental analysis on the whirl orbit with inner loop in cracked rotor system

Cracks in rotor systems are generated because of internal as well as external heavy loading conditions. The external loading conditions could be attributed to thermal gradients (such as in turbomachinery) or other environmental conditions that result in cracks developments. The internal loading conditions can be attributed to cyclic fatigue loading during continuous and recurrent shaft's running which is the most common cause for cracks propagation. The presence of cracks in rotor systems induces nonlinearities into the system which affects its whirl response. Many published literature on cracked rotors have indicated that when the rotational speed is at sub-critical resonance of order 1/n (1/2, 1/3,1/4, etc.…) of the critical rotational speed, the fundamental whirl orbit takes patterns including inner loop/loops of order (n-1) or outer loop/loops of order (n+1) depending on the critical whirling direction. The present study investigates the strong impact of the magnitude of unbalance force on whirling pattern with inner loop in a cracked rotor. Numerical analysis is carried out on the mathematical model of the considered cracked rotor. The unbalance force magnitude is observed to be the main factor affecting the inner loop pattern in the whirl orbit rather than the ½ of the critical resonance speed. Accordingly, the appearance of inner loop in shaft's whirl orbit due to crack propagation in the rotor system is found here to be present before and after passing through resonance speed. This inner loop whirl orbit pattern is not restricted to be associated with ½ of the critical rotational speed as believed in plenty of literature. This kind of whirling is observed to be strongly depending on the unbalance force magnitude rather than the subcritical resonance speed. The experimental results also validate the numerical simulation findings. Therefore, the whirl orbits of the cracked rotor can be categorized into pre-resonance whirl orbit (Pr-WO), resonance whirl orbit (R-WO) and post-resonance whirl orbit (Po-WO) based on the magnitude of the unbalance force. The resultant numerical and experimental findings on the whirl orbit with inner loop can provide a robust insight into the cracked rotor whirl behavior.

Analysis of fingerprint patterns and axial triradius digital angles in the Komering population

Some dermatoglyphic components that can be used to analyze a population are fingerprint patterns and Axial Tri-Radius Digital (ATD) angles because they are unique to each ethnic group. This study aimed to determine variations in fingerprint patterns and ATD angles in the Komering population in Palembang. The study of fingerprint patterns and ATD angles was descriptive. The sample size was 43 respondents registered in the Gunung Batu Family Association (IKA GUBA) Komering Ulu Timur in Palembang City. The results showed that the ulnar loop pattern was the most common fingerprint pattern, with 90.4% on the right palmar hand and 85.9% on the left palmar hand. The most minor fingerprint pattern is accidental whorl, which is 0% on the right palmar hand and 1.8% on the left. The 30°-45° angle dominates the right and left palmar ATD angles (88.4% and 86.0% respectively).

Correlation of palatal anatomic characteristics with dermatoglyphic heterogeneity in different growth patterns

The study aimed to explore the correlation between dermatoglyphic patterns and quantitative palatal anatomic variables in individuals with different growth patterns. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 126 healthy patients aged 17-25 years. Participants were divided into three groups based on growth patterns: average, vertical, and horizontal. Dermatoglyphic patterns were recorded using an optical fingerprint sensor, and palatal characteristics were measured using digital software. Palatal characteristics, including intercanine width, intermolar width, and palatal depth, were measured using digital software. The results were statistically analyzed. Significant differences were observed in ridge counts among the three growth patterns. The average growth pattern showed lower ridge counts compared to the vertical and horizontal growth patterns. Dermatoglyphic patterns, such as double loops and tented arches, were significantly higher in the horizontal growth pattern. Weak correlations were found between certain dermatoglyphic patterns and palatal characteristics, with simple arch patterns showing a negative correlation with inter-canine width and symmetrical whorl patterns showing a positive correlation with palatal depth. Loop patterns, spiral patterns, double loop patterns, symmetrical whorl, and simple arch patterns were significant predictors of growth patterns. This study revealed distinct dermatoglyphic patterns and ridge counts among individuals with different growth patterns. Weak correlations were observed between dermatoglyphic patterns and palatal characteristics. However, the predictive value of dermatoglyphics for skeletal malocclusion requires further investigation. Understanding the relationships between dermatoglyphic patterns and craniofacial growth can provide valuable insights into genetic and developmental factors affecting dental and orthodontic conditions.

Digital forensic of Maze ransomware: A case of electricity distributor enterprise in ASEAN

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) throughout 2020–22, remote working has played an important part in organizations, businesses, and agencies worldwide. This situation makes the various cybersecurity threats the Internet poses, especially ransomware. Ransomware will remain the top cybersecurity threat, and the energy sector is the prime target. Previously, research papers only focused on the analytical and protection frameworks. These papers rarely provide real evidence and detailed digital forensics. Interestingly, the ransomware gangs developed new methods but still used similar attack patterns. The authors envisage that a precise understanding of the ransomware attack characteristics is a starting point for the correct detection process. This paper presents a true case study demonstrating the actual occurrence of digital forensics and in-depth technical details of the attacks within the energy sector. The significant attack patterns, which have never been emphasized in research papers, can be proposed for the two loops. The results led to a novel ransomware attack matrix with two loop patterns (dwell time factor) applicable to other ransomware gangs for the detection stage of the NIST.

Assessment of the Anterior Loop and Pattern of Entry of Mental Nerve Into the Mental Foramen: A Radiographic Study of Panoramic Images.

The precise location of the mental foramina is an essential landmark in planning the position of dental implants in the anterior mandible. Injury to inferior alveolar nerve during anterior mandibular implant surgery causes altered sensation which greatly affects patient satisfaction. In this study, we assessed the prevalence of anterior loop of mental nerve and the pattern of entry of mental nerve into the mental foramen. Three hundred panoramic radiographs (600 hemimandibles) obtained from records maintained in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology were randomly selected for the study. The radiographs were evaluated by two independent observers for the pattern of entry of mental nerve into the mental foramen on either side of the mandible and for the presence or absence of anterior loop of mental nerve. The most prevalent pattern of mental nerve observed was Straight pattern which totals to 67.5% followed by Anterior loop pattern (18.8%) and then the Perpendicular pattern (13.7%). There was no significant association between the gender and subtypes of looping pattern on the left and right side and a highly significant association between the side of the mandible and loop pattern was observed by Chi square test. The Anterior loop pattern of mental nerve has been found in 18.8% of the population suggesting to accurate planning with three-dimensional imaging techniques to avoid injury to mental nerve during dental implant placement and other surgical procedure involving the interforaminal region of the mandible.

Dermatoglyphic Pattens in OSMF and Leukoplakia - A Comparative Study.

The term dermatoglyphics was first used in 1926 by anatomist Cummins. Dermatoglyphic is a term that refers to "a skin carving." The unique carve present on the skin surface of humans and other living beings is referred to as dermatoglyphics. This research was conducted to understand the variations in patterns and assess the usefulness of dermatoglyphics among individuals diagnosed with potentially malignant diseases and mouth cancer. Three hundred subjects were selected. The study consisted of three groups. Patients were divided into the following groups: Group I: oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) (100), Group II: ORAL LEUKOPLAKIA (100), and Group III: Healthy Individuals (100). Our research study indicates a difference in dermatoglyphic patterns between patients and healthy individuals. Specifically, there is a lower percentage of loop patterns and an increase in arch patterns in OSMF and leukoplakia patients. These findings suggest that dermatoglyphics may have relevance in understanding or identifying certain health conditions.

Analyzing and Discovering Spatial Algorithm Complexity Vulnerabilities in Recursion

The algorithmic complexity vulnerability (ACV) that may lead to denial of service attacks greatly disrupts the security and availability of applications, and due to the widespread use of third-party libraries, its impact may be amplified through the software supply chain. The existing work in the field is dedicated to abstract loop or iterative patterns and fuzzing the entire application to discover algorithm complexity vulnerabilities, but they still face efficiency and effectiveness issues. Our research focuses on: (1) proposing a representation and extraction method for code features related to algorithmic complexity vulnerabilities, helping analysts quickly understand program logic; (2) providing a new ACV detecting model, focusing on the spatial complexity anomalies caused by deep recursion structures, and proposing a new filtering method; and (3) aiming at the difficulty of efficiently generating complex-data-type-related payloads using existing symbol execution techniques, a call-chain-guided payload construction method is proposed. We tested third-party components in the open-source Java Maven Repository, identified many unexposed vulnerabilities, and eight of them received Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers, and demonstrated that our method can discover more algorithmic complexity vulnerabilities compared to existing tools with better performance.

Fingerprint Examination by Gender in Healthy Turkish Population

Abstract Background: Dermatoglyphic forensic institutions provide important information that can also be used in the field of anthropology and medicine. To expand the existing data of the Turkish society and increasing literature data on fingerprint. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted with 147 healthy young people. The parameters examined were compared between right and left hands and between genders. The fingerprints were divided into two groups as whorl, loop, arch, and accidental pattern. In addition, “total finger ridge count, absolute finger ridge count, Pattern Intensity Index (PII), Cummins index (CI), Poll index (PI), Dankmeijer index (DI), Volotzkoy index (VI), and Furuhata’s index (FI)” of fingerprints on both hands and right-left hands separately were calculated. Results: In the joint evaluation of 10 fingers in both genders, the most common type was found to be loop pattern. The index data of the Turkish population are as follows (respectively, female and male): PII – 13.2/12.6, CI – 0.1/0.2, PI – 1/1, DI – 11.9/33.3, VI – 132.3/126.7, and FI – 128/133.7. There was no significant difference in the compared parameters between males and females and both hands (P > 0.05). Conclusions: According to the data obtained, the Turkish population data correspond to the Mediterranean subgroup of the European races. Moreover, as seen in this study, ulnar loop density is more common in Eastern countries.

Dermatoglyphics: The elusive nexus decoding the conundrum of amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement – A cross-sectional, pilot, observational study

Abstract: Background: Dermatoglyphics is a scientific study dealing with the dermal ridge configurations of the palmar and plantar surfaces of the upper and lower limbs. Drug-induced gingival enlargement refers to engorgements in gingiva as a consequence of drug usage. This pilot study was done to see the pattern of fingerprints using dermatoglyphics and amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement in hypertensive patients. Materials and Methods: The subjects for the study were prospectively recruited from the outpatients reporting to the Department of Periodontology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College during the study period of 3 months following the inclusion criteria. Twenty people presenting with amlodipine induced gingival enlargement were thus recruited for the study and their fingerprint patterns were recorded and analyzed with the assistance of magnifying lens. Results: It was thus observed that there was a preponderance of whorls (55%) while observing fingerprint patterns of the recipients of amlodipine presenting with gingival enlargement. Females outnumbered males in the study. The gender difference was seen in the type of fingerprint. A preponderance of whorls (55%, 11 participants) 30% arch (6 participants) and 15% with loop (3 participants). Similar results were recorded in both genders with whorl recording the highest incidence of 80% and 46.67% in males and females, respectively. No zero loop patterns were recorded in males. Conclusion: The relative preponderance of whorls being observed in this study might be a predictive marker for those amlodipine consumers with a heightened predilection to develop gingival enlargement The subdued expression of loops which are otherwise the most commonly expressed fingerprint pattern among the humans, and the ascendancy of whorls characterizing this category of people is indeed a finding, which by further supportive studies, could help find preventive strategies to combat amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement.

Prevention aid in qualitative analysis of dermatoglyphic patterns in relation to type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study.

The significant differences in the fingerprint pattern frequencies in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and controls could be a possible way to identify patients with a risk of developing T2DM. The results could be used in the earlier diagnosis and treatment. The study was undertaken to find out the reliability of fingerprint patterns as a possible predictive tool for T2DM diagnosis. A total of 1,260 fingerprints were acquired using the optical contact sensor DactyScan 26i. The results of the qualitative analysis of the fingerprint pattern frequencies have been compared between T2DM patients and controls and also between the fingers to each other. We have detected the frequency of patterns: plain arch (Ap) and tented arch (At), radial loop (Lr), ulnar loop (Lu), double loop (Ld), spiral whorl (W), and plain whorl (concentric) (Wp). Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's chi-square by Statistica ver. 12. We found statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in the frequency of individual dermatoglyphic patterns among patients with diabetes and healthy controls as follows: in the left thumb (L1) in a radial loop, double loop and spiral whorl pattern; in the left middle finger (L3) in a tented arch and radial loop; in the right ring finger (R4) in a tented arch, spiral and plain whorl; and in the right little finger (R5) in a tented arch and spiral whorl. Fingerprint pattern frequencies might be used as another screening tool and indicator in T2DM prevention. Qualitative analysis of fingerprint patterns could be useful regarding the additional prevention diagnostics of T2DM in the population.

The Use of Levels One and Two Dermatoglyphics for Sex Identification in University of Ibadan Community, Southwest Nigeria.

Dermatoglyphic traits are genetically determined and remain constant until death. Dermatoglyphics features are arranged from patterns, minutiae and ridgeology. This study utilized patterns and minutiae details of fingerprints as a means of sexual differentiation amongst the University of Ibadan community. Three hundred and eighty-four (192 males and 192 females) participants from the University of Ibadan community were recruited using multistage sampling technique. Fingerprints were obtained using fingerprint scanner Dermalog LF10, Hamburg, Germany. GraphPad Prism 7.0 was used for the test of mean of variables. Ulnar loop, whorl and radial loop patterns were found to be predominantly distributed in both male and female in that order. However, the arch pattern was significantly different between female and male. The male subjects had significantly higher total finger ridge count (TFRC). All the analysed minutiae were significantly different between male and female except bridge. The arch pattern, TFRC and level 2 details (minutiae) of dermatoglyphics could be used as markers for sexual differentiation.

Relationship of fingerprint with gender in medical college of Central India

: Fingerprint (Dermatoglyphics) is the best tool of identification of any individual which holds as the surest data for identification even in this techno savvy world having various methods of identification. This study was carried out to find out the association between fingerprint and gender determination. This study analyzed fingerprint patterns of 100 participants, with equal gender distribution who are 18–25 years of age. Fingerprints are obtained and classified according to Kucken classification. We observed the Loop pattern preponderance in overall. Significant variation is found in distribution of pattern of fingerprints in different genders as Loop pattern found is higher in frequency in females compared to males, and Whorl pattern found is higher in frequency in males compared to females. Fingerprint is an effective tool in gender determination.

Energy storage density of tailored relaxor-antiferroelectric state in Gd-doped Ag(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3 ceramics

Antiferroelectric state AgNb0.8Ta0.2O3 ceramics can be adjusted by doping with Gd to form the relaxor-antiferroelectric state (Ag1-3xGdx)(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3 ceramics (x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04) for energy storage applications. The superb recoverable energy density (Wrec) of ∼9.47 J cm−3 at x = 0.01 and energy storage efficiency (η) of ∼68 % at x = 0.02 can be achieved at 375 kV cm−1. The superb Wrec can be attributed to phase evolution modulated with optimal fractions of ferroelectric Pmc21, antiferroelectric Pnma, and nonpolar cubic Pm-3m symmetries. Polarization-electric field (P-E) hysteresis loop, dielectric permittivity, atomic vibration, and electron diffraction pattern were used to probe the mechanism of superb recoverable energy density.