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- Research Article
- 10.1136/jcp-2023-208759
- Sep 19, 2024
- Journal of Clinical Pathology
- Rasiah Thayakaran + 5 more
AimsTo assess if ambient temperature-related effects on serum potassium levels impact clinical decision-making.MethodsThis study is an ecological time series consisiting of 1 218 453 adult patients with at least one...
- Research Article
- 10.55251/jmbfs.11182
- Sep 19, 2024
- Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences
- Nemanja Mirkovic + 8 more
The presence of pathogens in food has increased awareness of food safety, but it also causes large economic losses. Fresh meat and meat products contain a sufficient quantity of proteins, lipids, water, and a favorable pH that stimulates the growth of various microorganisms, including pathogens. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Brevibacillus laterosporus BGSP7 (CFS-BGSP7) and BGSP9 (CFS-BGSP9) cell-free supernatants in the control of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus in raw meat and meat products. Raw meat and meat products were sliced and then aseptically treated by immersion for 2 minutes into solutions containing: i) CFS-BGSP7; ii) CFS-BGSP9; iii) no treatment. The samples were then artificially contaminated with: Group I – L. monocytogenes (~4 log cfu g-1); Group II – S. aureus LMM322 (~4 log cfu g-1). Each sample was individually aseptically vacuum-packed and stored at 4°C for 8 weeks. The number of surviving bacteria in the samples were analyzed immediately after contamination with L. monocytogenes and S. aureus and at regular time-intervals: after 1, 3, 5 and 8 weeks of storage at 4°C. Meat samples treated with CFS-BGSP7 and CFS-SP9 showed a significant decrease in the cell counts of L. monocytogenes and S. aureus. When meat samples treated with CFS-BGSP7 and CFS-BGSP9 are compared, the results show a more intense reduction rate of both L. monocytogenes and S. aureus in all samples treated with CFS-BGSP7.
- Research Article
- 10.1162/pres_a_00408
- Apr 20, 2024
- PRESENCE: Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Eric C. Joyce + 3 more
Abstract We propose a real-time, online temporal action localization system that requires a small amount of annotated data. The main challenges we address are high intra-class variability and a large and diverse background class. We address these using a flexible frame descriptor, dynamic time warping, and a novel approach to database construction. Our solution receives egocentric RGB-D streams as input and makes predictions at regular temporal intervals. We validate our approach by localizing actions in a digital twin of an electrical substation, in which certain objects have been replaced by functional virtual replicas.
- Research Article
- 10.52403/ijshr.20240130
- Mar 18, 2024
- International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research
- Bishnu Rai + 2 more
Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure of the blood flow which exerted against the wall of arteries when the ventricles contract. BP measurement based on guidelines is quality care and safe nursing practice. Adherence to guidelines reduces inaccuracies that may expose the patient to misdiagnosis and inappropriate care An infant may have a pretty common blood pressure of 80/45 mm of Hg, while that evaluation in an adult is considered low. A teenager may have a satisfactory blood pressure of 110/70 mm of Hg, but that value would be of apprehension in a toddler. Measurement of BP in children is more difficult than in adults because readings are likely to be falsely high in crying children, and an appropriately sized cuff may not be available. According to Paediatric resuscitation guidelines 2012, it is important to measure Blood Pressure while assessing a sick child to determine the circulatory and neurological status. Therefore, BP measurement based on guidelines becomes truly a valuable tool in screening for high-risk patients, early detection and control of hypertension, and prevention of complications. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: “A Descriptive Study to assess adherence to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age among nurses working in the paediatric unit at Pondicherry institute of medical sciences” OBJECTIVES: 1. To determine the level of adherence among the staff nurses in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement in pediatric patients admitted to the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. 2. To identify the barriers in adhering to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement. 3. To associate the demographic variables of staff Nurses with their level of adherence in following standard operating procedures for BPM. METHODOLOGY A descriptive non-experimental method was used to assess the level of adherence of standard operating procedures in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age. The study was conducted in the pediatric ward, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, in September 2019. Purposive sample method was used and the sample included 33 nurses. Each sample was observed three times using the observational checklist, which consists of twelve steps. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Frequency and percentage were used to assess the adherence level in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement. RESULT The result of the analysis of data shows that the majority of 32 (97 %) were female nurses, 31(94%) had B.Sc. Nursing degree and the majority of 27 (81.8 %) had work experience less than 4 years. Out of 33 participants, 6 (18.2 %) had adhered to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement, 27 (81.8 %) were not able had adhered at all times while checking blood pressure with Aneroid BP Apparatus. Barriers related to adherence to SOP were related to lack of time, less manpower, workflow constraints, and some assumed that it is not necessary to follow each step every time, the cooperation of the child. CONCLUSION The result of the study showed that very few nurses adhered to each step in the SOP of blood pressure measurement. The study concludes that there is a need to conduct in-service education between regular intervals on the importance of SOP and skills and the importance of blood pressure measurement among nurses of PIMS Keywords: Standard Operating Procedure, Blood Pressure, Adherence, Nurses, Pediatric Unit
- Research Article
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- 10.1093/gji/ggae078
- Mar 5, 2024
- Geophysical Journal International
- Audrey Bonnelye + 7 more
Summary Faults in general, and in clay materials in particular, have complex structures that can be linked to both a polyphased tectonic history and to the anisotropic nature of the intact rock. Drilling through faults in shaly materials allows measuring properties such as the structure, mineralogical composition, stress orientation and physical properties. We combine different petrophysical measurements on core samples retrieved from a borehole drilled perpendicularly to a fault zone affecting Toarcian shales from the Tournemire underground research laboratory (France). The borehole is cross-cutting the entire fault thickness which is of the order of ten meters. We perform several types of measurements: density, porosity, saturation directly in the field, and P-wave velocities together with P-waves anisotropy on core samples taken at regular intervals. Special protocols were developed to preserve as much as possible the saturation state of the samples. From our measurements, we were able to track the increase of damage, characterized by a smooth decrease in elastic moduli from the intact zone to the fault core. We then calculated Thomsen's parameters to quantify the elastic anisotropy evolution across the fault. Our results show strong variations of the elastic anisotropy with the distance to the fault core as well as the occurrence of anisotropy reversal.
- Research Article
- 10.1093/jsxmed/qdae002.031
- Mar 4, 2024
- The Journal of Sexual Medicine
- A Shaw + 10 more
Abstract Introduction Orodispersible film (ODF) formulation offers ease of use, convenience of administration, and other advantages, especially for patients who have difficulty in swallowing or are on liquid restriction compared with conventional oral formulations for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Objective These studies compared the bioequivalence of 50 mg sildenafil citrate ODF formulation (test drug) with the marketed 50 mg sildenafil citrate film-coated tablet (FCT) (Viagra; Pfizer, New York, NY) (reference drug), with and without water in 2 randomized cross-over studies. Methods Two randomized cross-over studies were conducted. The first study explored the bioequivalence of test drug administered with and without water compared with the reference drug with water. The second study investigated the bioequivalence of test drug, without water, compared with the reference drug with water. 42 healthy adult male volunteers started the first study and only 40 completed. While 80 subjects who were enrolled completed the second study. All the 120 subjects from both the studies were included for pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence analysis. All volunteers fasted for 10 hours pre-dose. A 1-day washout period between doses was observed. Blood samples were collected at regular intervals both before (up to 120 minutes before dosing) and after dosing (at different intervals up to 14 hours) dosing stages. Statistical analyses on pharmacokinetic parameters were performed. Safety and tolerability for both the formulations were evaluated. Results In the first study, bioequivalence was demonstrated for sildenafil citrate ODF administered with water when compared with the Viagra FCT. The ratios of adjusted geometric means (90% confidence interval (CI)) were maximum plasma concentration: 1.02 (94.91–108.78) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve: 1.09 (104.49–113.21) for sildenafil citrate ODF administered with water vs Viagra FCT. These ratios were within the bioequivalence acceptance range of 80% to 125%, indicating that the bioequivalence criteria were met. The pharmacokinetic parameters for the second study also demonstrated bioequivalence for sildenafil citrate ODF when administered without water compared with Viagra FCT. The ratios of adjusted geometric means (90% CI) were maximum plasma concentration: 1.02 (95.47–109.36) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve: 1.06 (103.42–108.40) for sildenafil citrate ODF administered without water vs Viagra FCT. Adverse events in both the studies occurred at similar rates for the 2 formulations and were mild in intensity and were expected from the known safety profile. Conclusions Sildenafil citrate ODF administered with and without water met bioequivalence criteria compared with Viagra FCT administered with water under fasted conditions in healthy adult male volunteers. These results suggest that the new ODF formulation can be used interchangeably with the marketed FCT formulation. Therefore, the new ODF formulation can be used as a suitable alternative to the conventional oral solid dosage form for the treatment of ED. Disclosure Yes, this is sponsored by industry/sponsor: Viatris Inc. Clarification: Industry initiated, executed and funded study. Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: Viatris Inc.
- Research Article
- 10.55041/ijsrem29005
- Mar 1, 2024
- INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
- Mrs Pratibha Saini + 1 more
Investment, appertained to as the conception of remitted consumption, which might correspond to copping an asset, rendering a loan, keeping the saved finances in a bank account similar that it might induce profitable returns in the future. The deployment of financial resources is undertaken with the objective of achieving fresh income or an increase in value. SIP has played a significant part in the Indian fiscal market. It gives openings to small investors to invest their small quantum and to take return of the fiscal market with minimal threat. SIPs are a mode of investment. It's the stylish option for those looking to invest a fixed quantum in collective fund schemes at regular intervals. Given its nature of investing, SIP helps conduct fiscal discipline and inculcates regular saving habits. The growth in financial literacy within the general population has spurred the proliferation of investments in these fund houses. A survey was undertaken among retail investors in Noida, comprising 143 respondents. The factors influencing investors towards systematic investment plan include Liquidity, Rupee cost averaging, Professional Management and diversification. Key Words: Mutual Fund, Systematic Investment Plan, Investors inclination, Returns
- Research Article
- 10.11607/ijp.8669
- Mar 1, 2024
- The International journal of prosthodontics
- Salome D Zimmermann + 3 more
To investigate the medium-term survival of Dalbo-Rotex retention elements, identify potential risk factors for complication or loss, and consider economic factors. Patients treated with Dalbo-Rotex retention elements in a university setting were retrospectively identified and examined. Clinical data comprised assessments of the dental, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthetic situation, including radiographic analysis. Patient satisfaction was quantified with visual analog scale questionnaires. Five-year Kaplan-Meier plots for relative survival and success rates were calculated. The 45 included patients had a total of 76 Dalbo-Rotex retention elements. Of these, 12 Dalbo-Rotex elements failed and complications occurred in 42.1% of elements, equating to a survival rate of 84.2% and a success rate of 47.4% after a mean observation period of 49.2 ± 52.4 months (range: 6 to 219 months). The 5-year cumulative survival and success rates were 62.4% (95% CI: 44.0% to 88.4%) and 35.6% (95% CI: 23.8% to 53.2%), respectively. Patients' self-assessment of prosthesis retention was rated at 82 (IQR 40 to 92.2) with low pain perception at 4.5 (IQR 0 to 30). Probing pocket depth levels were significantly reduced in patients adhering to a regular recall interval compared with those with longer intervals. Chairside Dalbo-Rotex retention elements are a straightforward chairside method for prosthesis retention that achieve good survival over medium-term follow-ups with high patient satisfaction. This technique is therefore a viable alternative to cast post copings and can be particularly valuable for patients with limited financial resources.
- Research Article
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- 10.3847/2041-8213/ad2a5c
- Mar 1, 2024
- The Astrophysical Journal Letters
- D R Pasham + 13 more
Quasiperiodic eruptions (QPEs) represent a novel class of extragalactic X-ray transients that are known to repeat at roughly regular intervals of a few hours to days. Their underlying physical mechanism is a topic of heated debate, with most models proposing that they originate either from instabilities within the inner accretion flow or from orbiting objects. At present, our knowledge of how QPEs evolve over an extended timescale of multiple years is limited, except for the unique QPE source GSN 069. In this study, we present results from strategically designed Swift observing programs spanning the past 3 yr, aimed at tracking eruptions from eRO-QPE1. Our main results are as follows: (1) the recurrence time of eruptions can vary from flare to flare and is in the range of 0.6–1.2 days; (2) there is no detectable secular trend in evolution of the recurrence times; (3) consistent with prior studies, their eruption profiles can have complex shapes; and (4) the peak flux of the eruptions has been declining over the past 3 yr, with the eruptions barely detected in the most recent Swift data set taken in 2023 June. This trend of weakening eruptions has been reported recently in GSN 069. However, because the background luminosity of eRO-QPE1 is below our detection limit, we cannot verify whether the weakening is correlated with the background luminosity (as is claimed to be the case for GSN 069). We discuss these findings within the context of various proposed QPE models.
- Research Article
- 10.54005/geneltip.1158959
- Feb 29, 2024
- Genel Tıp Dergisi
- Duygu Ayhan Başer + 5 more
Objective: With this study, it was aimed to determine the reasons and results of young adults who apply with psychological problems in a primary care institution of a university and to evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics. Method: The descriptive and retrospective study was conducted in Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Sıhhiye Health Center. All students between the ages of 18-35, who were registered in the specified date range in our study, and who came to a psychologist interview at least 3 times at regular intervals were evaluated. In our study, the data of the patients were collected by examining the data forms recorded by the psychologist. The personal data of the patient was not used in the data form. Results: In the study, 276 applications were evaluated retrospectively. It was observed that 83.3% of the applicants were women, and the mean age was 20.99±2.176. When evaluated in terms of application reasons; it was determined that 35.5% of them applied due to anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD] problems, 35.9% of them had communication problems and psychosocial problems. For the treatment of 65.2%, it was decided to follow up with a psychologist [who did not require referral to a psychiatrist]. When the relationship between the outcome of the applications and the reasons for the application is evaluated; 54.8% of mood problems were referred to a psychiatrist and were followed up by a psychologist after the medication was started; it was determined that 51.1% of the patients who applied with communication and psychosocial problems were followed up by a psychologist without the need for referral to a psychiatrist. Conclusion: As a result, university students have high levels of anxiety, stress, OCD problems, communication problems, and psychosocial problems; it was found that women, those living in dormitories and those with a diagnosis of psychiatric illness applied more frequently. Students should be encouraged to benefit from the health centers, which are created for them, where primary care preventive health care is at the forefront.
- Research Article
- 10.54117/ijph.v4i1.24
- Feb 29, 2024
- IPS Journal of Public Health
- Udo Orukwowu + 1 more
This study assessed the impacts of nutrition on blood pressure and body mass index of staff of Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, Port Harcourt. Introduction: The nutritional status of an individual is said to be a measure of the condition of health of an individual as affected or determined by the intake of food and the utilization of nutrients. The nutritional status of an individual should be assessed at regular intervals in order to avert undesirable health problems and complications arising from malnutrition. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and 100 respondents’ were randomly selected and administered with pretested and validated questionnaire. The blood pressure and anthropometric measurement were taken according to standard procedures. Result The result showed that 33.0% of the Respondents’ had normal BM1, 29.0% were overweight, while 38.0% were obese. The result further revealed that BMI increased with advance in age, as 18.0% and 38.0% of the Respondents’ aged 38- 60years had incidence of overweight and obesity respectively. Blood pressure values also showed a similar trend as Respondents’ aged 38 -60 years had 33.0% of Respondents’ have high blood pressure. Correlation coefficient between BMI and income showed a very high relationship (r= 0.9), which indicates that as income increased, BMI also increased. The relationship between income and blood pressure was poor (r = 0.2). However, exercise and blood pressure had a high correlation (r = 0.7). Similarly, alcohol consumption and blood pressure showed a good relationship (r = 0.6).These findings thus reflect the need for enlightenment of the masses on healthy lifestyles through healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and reduction in alcohol consumption in order to minimize the risk of high blood pressure. Conclusion: The study concluded that most of the people with high blood pressure are those with overweight and obesity; and high earning status and high consumption of alcohol could have serious consequences on health, as alcohol is a lifestyle factor related to high blood pressure.
- Research Article
- 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2414
- Feb 28, 2024
- Asian Research Journal of Agriculture
- Vanitha C + 3 more
The experiment was carried out at National Pulses Research Centre (NPRC), Vamban, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to assess the effect of growth regulators foliar sprayon seed development and maturation in Pigeonpea VBN (Rg) 3. Plant growth regulators viz., GA3 (200 ppm) and chlormequat chloride(CCC) 200 ppm were sprayed at vegetative (65 DAS) and flowering stage (80 DAS). The plants without any foliar spraying treatment considered as control. When 50 percent of the plants in a population have reached bud initiation stage, the buds were tagged and collected at five days interval from 5th day upto45th days after initiation (DAI). The variation in pod colour, changes in pod length and weight, seed fresh and dry weight, moisture content, germination and seedling vigour were recorded at regular intervals of five days up to 45 days after flower initiation. The results revealed that the maximum pod length, fresh and dry weight of pod and seed, seed germination and seedling vigour was observed in pigeonpea at 30 days after floral initiation (DAI) in chlormequat chloride (CCC) 200 ppm foliar treatment. The control i.e. without any foliar treatment had attained the physiological maturity at 35 DAI by recording all the physiological parameters viz. maximum pod length, fresh and dry weight, seed germination and seedling vigour. In pigeonpea, application of CCC @ 200 ppm as foliar treatmentleadsto attain physiological maturity at 30 days after initiation of flowering (DAI) by recording the highest seed weight, germination and seedling dry weight over control.
- Research Article
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- 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1330362
- Feb 27, 2024
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Anil Batra + 6 more
ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT01129999.
- Research Article
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- 10.18421/tem131-41
- Feb 27, 2024
- TEM Journal
- Khalid H Abbas Al-Aarajy + 2 more
Assessing the accuracy of classification algorithms is paramount as it provides insights into reliability and effectiveness in solving real-world problems. Accuracy examination is essential in any remote sensing-based classification practice, given that classification maps consistently include misclassified pixels and classification misconceptions. In this study, two imaginary satellites for Duhok province, Iraq, were captured at regular intervals, and the photos were analyzed using spatial analysis tools to provide supervised classifications. Some processes were conducted to enhance the categorization, like smoothing. The classification results indicate that Duhok province is divided into four classes: vegetation cover, buildings, water bodies, and bare lands. During 2013-2022, vegetation cover increased from 63% in 2013 to 66% in 2022; buildings roughly increased by 1% to 3% yearly; water bodies showed a decrease of 2% to 1%; the amount of unoccupied land showed a decrease from 34% to 30%. Therefore, the classification accuracy was assessed using the approach of comparison with field data; the classification accuracy was about 85%.
- Research Article
- 10.48175/ijarsct-15513
- Feb 26, 2024
- International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology
- Shrutika Chaudhari + 4 more
In today’s world life is full of risks so everyone wants to make himself secure, everyone wants to keep them on the safe side policy plays a vital role and provides them insurance about their money security, health security, accidental security, etc. This system has been proposed to maintain the record of the policyholder, Customer details, policy detail. My Insurance Agent App is Web Base Application implemented in java platform using MySql as backend application. The main aim of the project is any customer they can access the system through website at any time without going to the company. This project is to develop a web application for insurance company to atomize work procedure, using this system agents and policy holders can know details about present policies, schemes, policy specifications, terms and conditions on policy, policy registration by the customers. Agents commission is based upon customer policy registration and target agent achieves for every month or year. In present system there is no need of human interference in calculating any details. Total work is done using management system which will save time and less paper work and even human resource. The web based application is used within their organization under the distributed accessibility to check the status of the customers who have taken new policies and their proper track and reminding of policy premium payments. The major problem under the manual process is to keep track of the existing insurance policy holders, and remaining them at regular intervals about their policy premium payments. In order to render the ordinary services also it takes a great lot of time in just searching through the registers for the existing customer’s base. If the process of data storage can be automated and follow up of search can be increased, there is always a heavy chance of getting extra customers in turn, which can increase the profits ratio upon the organization
- Research Article
- 10.48175/ijarsct-15492
- Feb 24, 2024
- International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology
- Yelam Madan Rajendra + 3 more
A vehicle tracking system is very useful for tracking the movement of a vehicle from any location at any time. An efficient vehicle tracking system is designed and implemented for tracking the movement of any equipped vehicle from any location at any time. The proposed system made good use of popular technology that combines a smartphone with an Arduino UNO. This easy to make and inexpensive compared to others. The designed in vehicle device works using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global System for Mobile Communication(GSM) technology that is one of the most common ways for vehicle tracking. The device is embedded inside a vehicle those positions is to be determined and tracked in real time. A vehicle tracking system is an electronic device installed in a vehicle to enable the owner or a third party to track the vehicle's location. This paper proposed to design a vehicle tracking system that works using GPS and GSM technology, which would be the cheapest source of vehicle tracking and it would work as anti-theft system. It is an embedded system which is used for tracking and positioning of any vehicle by using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global system for mobile communication (GSM). An Arduino UNO is used to control the GPS receiver and GSM module. The vehicle tracking system uses the GPS module to get geographic coordinates at regular time interval. The GSM module is used to transmit andupdate the vehicle location to a database. This paper gives minute by minute update about vehicle location by sending SMS through GSM modem. This SMS contain latitude and longitude of the location of vehicle. Arduino UNO gets the coordinates from GPS modem and then it sends this information to user in text SMS. GSM modem is used to send this information via SMS sent to the owner of the vehicle. Location is displayed on LCD. And then Google map displays location and name of the place on cell phone. Thus, user able to continuously monitor a moving vehicle on demand using smartphone and determine the estimated distance and time for the vehicle to arrive at a given destination
- Research Article
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- 10.1002/ksa.12074
- Feb 23, 2024
- Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Bhumit Desai + 9 more
Viable cartilage allograft (VCA) is a cartilage tissue matrix that contains cryopreserved viable allogeneic cartilage fibres. This study aimed to assess safety and benefits in treating focal knee cartilage defects with VCA. We hypothesized that VCA is a safe single-stage procedure in isolated chondral defects. In vitro analysis, in vivo studies and a prospective case series were performed. VCA was evaluated in a goat cartilage repair model. Symptomatic International Cartilage Repair Society grade 3/4A lesions of the femoral condyle or patella were implanted with VCA. International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) subscales, Lysholm, Short Form-12, Visual Analog Scale and pain frequency levels were assessed. Radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed at regular intervals postoperatively. Data were analysed by statisticians to determine the power and significance of the results. The goat study confirmed that VCA is effective for cartilage repair. Twenty patients were implanted; the mean age was 28.1 (16-56), the mean body mass index (BMI) was 27.9 ± 5.6 and the mean follow-up was 24.1 months (range = 12.0-36.0 months). Lesions were in either the femoral condyle (7) or patella (13). Lesion sizes ranged from 1.5 to 6.0 cm2 (mean = 4.58 cm2 ). Outcome scores improved from preoperative baseline (POB): IKDC (78.2), Lysholm (89.0), KOOS: Pain (95.8), Symptoms (86.3), ADL (87.8), Sports (85.0) and QOL (75.0). MRI imaging demonstrated excellent osteochondral allograft assimilation. Second-look arthroscopy (two patients) demonstrated complete fill and incorporation (Brittberg scores 11/12). Functional scores were maintained at 24 (M): IKDC (86.24 ± 17.2), Lysholm (87.23 ± 15.0), KOOS: Pain (91.72 ± 17.3), Symptoms (84.92 ± 16.1), ADLs (93.80 ± 16.1), Sports (84.45 ± 27.7), QOL (81.30 ± 20.8). VCA is an off-the-shelf, single-stage, conformable allogeneic graft that treats chondral defects with no additional fixation. Preclinical and short-term prospective clinical studies show that VCA can safely treat chondral defects with potential advantages to existing options. Level IV study.
- Research Article
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- 10.1080/13287982.2024.2317034
- Feb 19, 2024
- Australian Journal of Structural Engineering
- Arghyadip Das + 2 more
ABSTRACT This paper represents a detailed investigation of tall hexagonal buildings in the presence of a similar type of single-interfering buildings and double-interfering buildings. The building models are analysed using CFD in ANSYS CFX module. The k-ε turbulence model is used to carry out the numerical simulations. For two buildings case (single interfering building), the wind incidence angles (WIA) vary from 0° to 90° at an interval of 15° and from 90° to 360° at an interval of 30°. The variable spacing of 200 mm, 300 mm, 500 mm and 800 mm has been kept apart for two building case. For the three building case (double interfering buildings), the orientation of the interfering buildings kept varying from 15° to 90° with a regular interval of 15°. The variable spacing between the principal building and interfering buildings is kept 300 mm and 500 mm apart. The model height for both cases is 500 mm in 1:300 length scale. The variation of interference factors for both pressure and force coefficients are evaluated and graphically represented to investigate the hexagonal building model. The interference Factor is found to be minimum at 90° WIA in each of the faces irrespective of spacing between buildings.
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- 10.1016/j.wear.2024.205300
- Feb 15, 2024
- Wear
- Leon Chernin + 2 more
To date, cavitation erosion of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites has attracted only limited scientific attention. This paper investigates this knowledge gap through a series of experiments, in which unidirectional and bidirectional (2x2 twill) CFRP composites were exposed to cavitation clouds produced by an ultrasonic transducer in distilled water. Both composites were bonded with epoxy resin. Cavitation erosion tests were conducted according to the ASTM G32-16 standard using a stationary specimen method. The effect of water absorption on monitoring erosion damage was studied using saturated and dry specimens. Specimen mass loss measurements and microscopy observations were done at regular intervals throughout testing. Erosion imprint topographies were studied using X-ray computed microtomography. Three distinct erosion stages were identified from the erosion process observations. Nonuniformities in surface geometry and properties facilitated nucleation and accelerated local erosion. Surface epoxy thickness, fibre diameter and packing, and thickness and layup of fibre bundles influenced the erosion process. The erosion mechanisms included cracking and debonding of epoxy, and tunnelling and trenching in fibre bundles. Research findings indicated that the composite internal structure can potentially be designed for reduced water absorption and increased erosion resistance. Acoustic impedance was most efficient in predicting material response to cavitation erosion.
- Research Article
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- 10.3390/polym16040528
- Feb 15, 2024
- Polymers
- Liujiao Wang + 3 more
The main advantage of green composites is their biodegradability, but this biodegradability can also be considered a drawback if the degradation appears during the service life of the component. Therefore, the study of the mechanical behavior of green composites after hygrothermal aging tests is necessary to analyze their degradation process. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the hygrothermal aging behavior and aging mechanism of flax-fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites. The fully biodegradable composites are manufactured by compression molding. In addition, the influence of atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment on the mechanical properties of the biocomposite is studied. Specimens are exposed to water vapor and 40 °C environmental conditions in a stove for up to 42 days. Several specimens of each type are taken out at regular intervals and tested to examine the water absorption, mechanical properties, and thermal characterization. The results show that the stiffness was significantly reduced after 24 h due to matrix degradation, while the strength was reduced only after three weeks.