41 research outputs found

    A Detailed Overview of Life Cycle Enhancing Approaches for WSN

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    The major target of a wireless sensor network (WSNs) is to amass related data in the form of packets from the physical world. Transmission of these packets towards lengthier route consumes extra battery, and amplification and causes more intervening. As a result, these variables limit the lifespan of the network and operational ability. Numerous techniques exist in the past to augment the lifespan of the WSN. In this paper we have analyzed state of art techniques which enhance the lifecycle of a WSN

    Innovative Use of mHealth and Clinical Technology for Oncology Clinical Trials in Africa

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    Utilization of clinical technology and mobile health (mHealth) is expanding globally. It is important to reflect on how their usage and application could translate in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings. With the exponential growth and advancements of mobile and wireless technologies, LMICs are prime to adapt such technologies to potentially democratize and create solutions to health-related challenges. The role of these technologies in oncology clinical trials continues to expand. The lure of mHealth promises disruptive technology that may change the way clinical trials are designed and conducted in many settings. Its applicability in the African context is currently under consideration. Although potentially of expanding benefit, the role of these technologies requires careful and nuanced evaluation of the context in which they might be applied to harness their full potential, while mitigating possible harms or preventing further deepening of disparities within populations. Moreover, technology and digital innovations are no substitute for poor referral pathways and dysfunctional health systems and can only complement or enhance definite strategies aimed at strengthening these health system

    Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in a Male Breast: A Rare Occurrence

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    Carcinoma of male breast is uncommon as it accounts for 0.7% of total breast cancer. The pathology of male breast cancer is remarkably similar to that of cancers seen in women. The same histological subtypes of invasive cancer are present, although papillary carcinomas (both invasive and in situ) are more common and lobular carcinomas are less common. The predominant histological type, in males, as in females, reported in large series has been infiltrating ductal carcinoma with scattered reports of infiltrating lobular carcinoma, all of them of classical type except for a single case of pleomorphic infiltrating lobular carcinoma. Herein, we describe a case of pleomorphic lobular carcinoma occurring in male breast

    Uptake and Predictors of Anal Cancer Screening in Men Who Have Sex With Men

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    Objectives. We investigated attitudes about and acceptance of anal Papanicolaou (Pap) screening among men who have sex with men (MSM)

    Tracing spatiotemporal changes in agricultural and non-agricultural trade networks of India.

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    The evolving international economic instability and international trade relationship demand a nation to move towards a self-reliant integrated system at a sub-national scale to address the growing human needs. Given India's role in the global trade network, it is critical to explore the underlying extensive complex trade network at the domestic scale. The potential advantages of complex interaction among the different commodities remain unexplored despite the known importance of trade networks in maintaining food security and industrial sustainability. Here we perform a comprehensive analysis of agricultural flows in contrast with non-agricultural commodities across Indian states. The spatio-temporal evolution of the networks from 2010-2018 was studied by evaluating topological network characteristics of consistent spatially disaggregated trade data. Our results show an increase in average annual trade value by 23.3% and 15.4% for agriculture and non-agriculture commodities, respectively, with no significant increase in connectivity observed in both networks. However, they depict contrasting behavior concerning the spatio-temporal changes, with non-agriculture trade becoming more dependent on production hubs and the agriculture trade progressing toward self-reliance, which signifies the evolution of the diversification in the existing agrarian trade network. Our findings could serve as an important element in deepening the knowledge of practical applications like resilience and recovery by devising design appropriate policy interventions for sustainable development

    Spatial variations of in-degree, out-degree and community.

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    Study area showing average out-degree and average in-degree, respectively, for agriculture (A—(a and c)) and non-agriculture (A—(b and d)) commodities. All averages are calculated from 2010 to 2018. (B—(a and c)) show the community formation of agriculture, while (B—(b and d)) depict the communities in non-agriculture trade for 2010 and 2018, respectively.</p
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