Centrally Image partition Regularity near 0

The notion of Image partition regularity near zero was first introduced by De and Hindman. It was shown there that like image partition regularity over $\mathbb{N}$ the main source of infinite image partition regular matrices near zero are Milliken- Taylor matrices. But Milliken- Taylor matrices are far apart to have images in central sets. In this regard the notion of centrally image partition regularity was introduced. In the present paper we propose the notion centrally partition regular matrices near zero for dense sub semigroup of (\ber^+,+) which are different from centrally partition regular matrices unlike finite cases

Evaluation of the equivalence of different intakes of Fruitflow in affecting platelet aggregation and thrombin generation capacity in a randomized, double-blinded pilot study in male subjects

Background The water-soluble tomato extract, Fruitflow® is a dietary antiplatelet which can be used to lower platelet aggregability in primary preventative settings. We carried out a pilot study to investigate the range of intakes linked to efficacy and to make an initial assessment of variability in response to Fruitflow®. Methods Platelet response to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) agonist and thrombin generation capacity were monitored at baseline and 24 h after consuming 0, 30, 75, 150 or 300 mg of Fruitflow® in a randomized, double-blinded crossover study in male subjects 30–65 years of age (N = 12). Results were evaluated for equivalence to the standard 150 mg dose. Results Results showed that the changes from baseline aggregation and thrombin generation observed after the 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg supplements were equivalent. Aggregation was reduced from baseline by − 12.9 ± 17.7%, − 12.0 ± 13.9% and − 17.7 ± 15.7% respectively, while thrombin generation capacity fell by − 8.6 ± 4.1%, − 9.2 ± 3.1% and − 11.3 ± 2.3% respectively. Effects observed for 0 mg and 30 mg supplements were non-equivalent to 150 mg and not different from baseline (aggregation changed by 3.0 ± 5.0% and − 0.7 ± 10.2% respectively, while thrombin generation changed by 0.8 ± 3.0% and 0.8 ± 3.1% respectively). Conclusions The data suggest that the efficacious range for Fruitflow® lies between 75 mg and 300 mg, depending on the individual. It may be pertinent to personalize the daily intake of Fruitflow® depending on individual platelet response. Trial registration ISRCTN53447583, 24/02/2021

Role of Topical Corticosteroid Therapy in Various Dermatoses

Topical corticosteroids are the cornerstone in managing several dermatologic disorders, including plaque psoriasis.Managing plaque psoriasis warrants the use of an effective anti-inflammatory, antimitotic, antipruritic, and immunosuppressive agent, such as clobetasol propionate (CP). Recently, CP 0.025% cream received approval by United States food and drug administration (US FDA) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in adult patients. CP 0.025% cream has proven efficacious in chronic skin diseases, including controlling inflammation and pruritus, in various steroid-responsive dermatoses. In contrast to prior CP formulations, this novel CP 0.025% cream formulation does not contain propylene glycol, short-chain alcohols, and sorbitol-based emulsifiers, which are known contact allergens. The other beneficial attributes of this CP 0.025% cream formulation are high penetration of active ingredients and a lower degree of systemic absorption. This case series discusses the experience of using CP 0.025% cream in terms of its efficacy and safety in various dermatologic conditions.

The tree cover and temperature disparity in US urbanized areas: Quantifying the association with income across 5,723 communities

Urban tree cover provides benefits to human health and well-being, but previous studies suggest that tree cover is often inequitably distributed. Here, we use National Agriculture Imagery Program digital ortho photographs to survey the tree cover inequality for Census blocks in US large urbanized areas, home to 167 million people across 5,723 municipalities and other Census-designated places. We compared tree cover to summer land surface temperature, as measured using Landsat imagery. In 92% of the urbanized areas surveyed, low-income blocks have less tree cover than high-income blocks. On average, low-income blocks have 15.2% less tree cover and are 1.5˚C hotter than high-income blocks. The greatest difference between low- and high-income blocks was found in urbanized areas in the Northeast of the United States, where low-income blocks in some urbanized areas have 30% less tree cover and are 4.0˚C hotter. Even after controlling for population density and built-up intensity, the positive association between income and tree cover is significant, as is the positive association between proportion non-Hispanic white and tree cover. We estimate, after controlling for population density, that low-income blocks have 62 million fewer trees than high-income blocks, equal to a compensatory value of $56 billion ($1,349/person). An investment in tree planting and natural regeneration of $17.6 billion would be needed to close the tree cover disparity, benefitting 42 million people in low-income blocks

A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Landscape Change within the Eastern Terai, India : Linking Grassland and Forest Loss to Change in River Course and Land Use

Land degradation is one of the most important drivers of landscape change around the globe. This dissertation examines land use-land cover change within a mosaic landscape in Eastern Terai, India, and shows evidence of anthropogenic factors contributing to landscape change. Land use and land cover change were examined within the Alipurduar Subdivision, a representative of the Eastern Terai landscape and the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area nested within Alipurduar through the use of multi-temporal satellite data over the past 28 years (1978 – 2006). This study establishes the potential of remote sensing technology to identify the drivers of landscape change; it provides an assessment of how regional drivers of landscape change influence the change within smaller local study extents and provides a methodology to map different types of grassland and monitor their loss within the region. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and a Normalized Difference Dry Index (NDDI) were found instrumental in change detection and the classification of different grasslands found inside the park based on their location, structure, and composition. Successful spectral segregation of different types of grasslands and their direct association with different grassland specialist species (e.g., hispid hare, hog deer, Bengal florican) clearly showed the potential of remote sensing technology to efficiently monitor these grasslands and assist in species conservation. Temporal analysis provided evidence of the loss of dense forest and grasslands within both study areas with a considerably higher rate of loss outside the protected area than inside. Results show a decline of forest from 40% in 1978 to 25% in 2006 across Alipurduar. Future trends project forest cover and grassland within Alipurduar to reduce to 15% and 5%, respectively. Within the Alipurduar, deforestation due to growth of tea industry was the primary driver of change. Flooding changed the landscape, but more intensely inside the wildlife preserve. Change of the river course inside Jaldapara during the flood of 1968 significantly altered the distribution of grassland inside the park. Unless, the direction of landscape change is altered, future trends predict growth of the tea industry within the region, increased forest loss, and homogenization of the landscape

Paradoxes of Conversion : Everyday Lives of Tibetan Buddhist Child Monks in Ladakh

Converting to modernity does not only imply changing what one does and how, rather it involves changes in one's relationship with existence as a whole. Every culture is founded upon metaphysical presuppositions which determine the way its people relate to each other including children and childhood, and the environment that they are part of. Consequently, I view cultures as an ecosystem. Restructuring and inserting new elements (schooling, tourism, consumer economy and so on) which are founded upon different metaphysical presuppositions cause a considerable strain on the roots of the ecosystem. This is especially true if the compatibility threshold between the two systems is low. Modernity is based on a linear understanding of causality, while the culture in question is founded on a cyclical understanding of causality. Some of the practical implications of this strain emerge in this study. The belief in rebirth and practices around it stem from a cyclical understanding of causality. No child is born a tabula rasa, and is in fact a continuation of previous cycles. For debates in childhood studies around the 'being and becoming' nature of children and childhood – this understanding opens the door to a fresh consideration – that both adults as well as children are processionary becomings. This does not imply a necessary acceptance of the hypothesis of rebirth, but discards the possibility of being born as a tabula rasa. As a young project, the thesis is unable to present a definition of childhood as distinct from adulthood. However, it takes the position that no one is born a tabula rasa. Monasteries are an indispensable part of Ladakh. Ladakh is a peaceful, high altitude culture on the Indo Tibetan border and is experiencing accelerated growth towards globalisation, predominant representatives of which are schooling, tourism and television. This qualitative project tries to understand the everyday lives of child monks in a monastery, who play a pivotal role in social reproduction in the region. The monastic community, known as the sangha becomes an extension of the family for these children. The relation between the sangha and the lay community is based on values of reciprocal generosity. Schooling occupies the biggest space as child monks follow government syllabus and guidelines. However, it is debatable whether this model of education is working for child monks and aiding them in performing their roles in a modern scenario. The monk, the school child and an exotic part of the touristscape are some identities that these children have to ebb and flow through. Seen within the context of globalisation and the crises that come along with it, the will of children to adopt lives of simplicity is perceived as valuable. At the same time the text acknowledges that becoming a standardised global child and being a monk at the same time is a highly challenging paradox

Prenatal diagnosis of fetal midgut volvulus: a case report

Abstract Background Fetal midgut volvulus is an uncommon yet potentially life-threatening condition. Prenatal diagnosis may pose a challenge, due to the paucity of specific signs and symptoms. Timely prenatal diagnosis of this condition is imperative to prevent fetal mortality and morbidity. Case presentation We present a rare case report of fetal midgut volvulus, malrotation, and intestinal obstruction at 32 weeks of gestation in a 31-year-old multigravida Indian patient who presented with decreased fetal movements. Fetal ultrasound revealed midgut volvulus with proximal bowel obstruction and polyhydramnios. The patient underwent emergency surgery, which revealed intestinal malrotation and confirmed the diagnosis of midgut volvulus. Untwisting of the volvulus was done followed by Ladd’s procedure. Follow-up postoperative ultrasound was unremarkable. Conclusions Delay in the diagnosis of fetal midgut volvulus leads to poor fetal and maternal outcomes. Hence, it is vital for radiologists, sonologists, and obstetricians to be aware of this condition while performing fetal sonography. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are vital to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition

Hopane-type saponins from Glinus lotoides Linn

Seven hopane-type saponins were isolated from the methanol extract of Glinus lotoides. Six of them were identified as novel compounds and designated as lotoideside A [3-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl (1! 2)-a-L-rhamnopyranosyl-6a-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-22-b-O-b-Dglucopyranosyl- 16b-hydroxy hopane (1)], lotoideside B [3-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl (1 !2)-a-L-rhamnopyranosyl-22-b-O-b-D-glucopyranosyl- 6a,16b-dihydroxyhopane (2)], lotoideside C [3-OD-xylopyranosyl-6a-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-16b-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-22bhydroxyhopane (3)], lotoideside D [3-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-16b-O-a-L-arabinopyranosyl-6a,22-b-dihydroxyhopane (4)], lotoideside E [3-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-6a-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-16 b,22-b-dihydroxyhopane (5)], and lotoideside F [3-O-b-D-xylopyranosyl-22- b-O-b-D-glucopyranosyl-16b-hydroxyhopan-6-one (6)]. The known compound succulentoside B (7) was also encountered. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of one-and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopic techniques, ESIMS and chemical evidences. � 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Review: Bioaccessibility of Potentially Harmful Metals in Dust and Soil Matrices

Dust is the most pervasive material affecting human health. Metal exposure to humans from dust is best assessed by bioaccessibility tests, which can be done by mimicking the conditions in the human digestive system. This review covers the works on metal bioaccessibility in dust and soil. Here, articles discussing research in this field and their bibliometric outputs have been reviewed. The Web of Science Core Collection Database was explored to collect the data, and bibliometric network analysis was performed using VOSviewer software. Research articles have broadly covered bioaccessibility and risks in urban/coking/smelting/mining plants, waste recycling, transport in vegetables, size distribution, chemical forms, daily intake, speciation, and the influence of matrix composition particle size, and source characterization. The different methods adopted for metal extraction studies have been discussed. Few of the significant findings were: the highest number of publications were observed in the year 2014; soil is the most studied matrix; China has maximum publications; metal immobilization is a vital technique to control metal leaching in the environment and manage metal exposures to humans. The most critical knowledge gaps identified are the standardization of metal extraction procedures and the formulation of realistic models for estimating metal exposure and their bioaccessibility. None of the studies have reported metal bioaccessibility from the perspective of non-invasive human bio monitors like hair or nail. More solution-oriented research would be required to curb the consequences of higher metal bioaccessibility, especially in the vulnerable classes (children/aged/ailing individuals). Further, the paper discusses different control measures, like dust wetting or metal immobilization