Russell body cervicitis presenting as endocervical polyp: a case report

Russell body cervicitis has been rarely reported in the literature. Herein, we reported another case of this entity. A 42 years old female patient who presented with postcoital bleeding, a clinical diagnosis of cervical polyp was made which was subsequently biopsied. Histopathological diagnosis of Russell body cervicitis was given followed by positive immunoreactivity for CD138, Kappa and Lambda. Heightened awareness of the existence of this entity may result in reporting of similar cases, which may assist in concluding its pathogenesis and causative agent

ASSESSMENT OF MAGNESIUM (MG) AND ZINC (ZN) IN CARCINOMA BREAST PATIENTS

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine and compare serum magnesium (Mg) and zinc (Zn) concentrations between breast carcinoma patients and healthy controls. Methods: Determination and comparison of serum Mg and Zn was done between 50 breast carcinoma patients and 50 healthy controls. Determination and comparison of LFT in between 50 breast cancer patient during different course of chemotherapy. Trace element analysis was done using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Statistical comparison was done, results were expressed as Mean±SD, p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: All groups were statistically matched in age, sex, and p>0.05. Serum Mg concentrations in cases and controls (0.9920±0.38 mg/dL) and (1.49±0.58 mg/dL) respectively, p≤0.0001* serum Zn concentrations in cases and controls were (66.74±12.58 μg/dL) and (90.88±14.51 μg/dL), respectively, p≤0.0001*. Conclusion: Both serum (Zn) and (Mg) showed significant decreases in breast carcinoma patients as compare to healthy controls

Green route to fabrication of Semal-ZnO nanoparticles for efficient solar-driven catalysis of noxious dyes in diverse aquatic environments

This work successfully demonstrates a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for synthesizing Semal-ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) using the aqueous leaf extract of Bombax ceiba L. These NPs exhibit an absorption peak at approximately 390 nm in the UV-visible spectrum and an energy gap (Eg) of 3.11 eV. Detailed analyses of the morphology and particle size using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, XRD, FE-SEM with EDS, and HR-TEM reveal crystallographic peaks attributable to the hexagonal phase, with an average crystal size of 17 nm. The Semal-ZnO NPs also exhibit a notable photocatalytic efficiency for degrading methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) under sunlight in different water samples collected from diverse natural sources, indicating that they are promising photocatalysts for environmental remediation. The photocatalytic efficiency of the biofabricated Semal-ZnO NPs is impressive, exhibiting a photodegradation rate of up to 99% for MB and 79% for MO in different water samples under exposure to sunlight. The novel phytofabricated Semal-ZnO NPs are thus a beacon of hope for the environment, with their desirable photocatalytic efficiency, pseudo-first-order kinetics, and ability to break down noxious dye pollutants in various aquatic environments

Leaflet-resolved localization and diffusion of molecules within membranes using metal-induced energy transfer

Diffusion is the most fundamental process of molecular transport in cell membranes and an important factor in maintaining its fluidity, controlling the dynamics and functioning of the membrane. In-depth knowledge of membrane dynamics and its structure is essential for understanding the functional role of membranes and all processes involving them. Therefore, a precise quantitative characterisation of diffusion in membranes is important. While Many different techniques have given insight into this matter, but they fail in addressing the dual-leaflet nature of a membrane. The experimental challenge is the extremely small distance of $\sim$5 nm between the leaflets which is by two orders of magnitude smaller than the diffraction-limited optical resolution of a microscope (ca. 500 nm along the optical axis, for a well-adjusted confocal microscope). In this thesis, I present a new method of super-resolution microscopy that allows me to distinguish between individual leaflets of a Supported lipid bilayer (SLB) and to measure axial distances with nanometer accuracy. Moreover, it allows me to measure the diffusion of lipids in an SLB with a leaflet-resolved manner. Such SLBs serve as simple model systems to study membrane dynamics, and our method will allow me to see the interaction between the leaflets and the effect of an SLBs proximity to the substrate. For this purpose, I combine Metal-induced energy transfer (MIET) with scanning Fluorescence Lifetime Correlation Spectroscopy (sFLCS). MIET exploits the strongly distance-dependent quenching of fluorophores by a nearby metal(or graphene) layer. On replacing the metal layer with a single sheet of graphene, the axial resolution of this method can be pushed down to sub-nanometers, due to the much more localized quenching of fluorescence by graphene. This thesis will mainly focus on MIET/GIET and its application to studying membranes. In combination with FLCS, I am able to determine leaflet-specific diffusion coefficients. A major part of this thesis involves leaflet-resolved diffusion studies on model SLBs.2022-05-1

Response of Intercropping of Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.)] + Green Gram [Vigna radiata] on Yield and Economics under Sandy Loam Soils of Rajasthan, India

The existing experiment was conducted at MJRPU, Jaipur during 2021-22 season. Nowadays fertility of soil was decreasing day by day so the present investigation was conducted to assess the fertility as well as other effects on growth and yield of both the crops. The experiment was conducted using randomized block design with 10 treatment combination replicated thrice. The treatments were as T1-Pearl millet (drilled) + Green gram (1:1) 45 cm, T2-Pearl millet (drilled) + Green gram (2:1) 45 cm, T3-Pearl millet (drilled) + Green gram (1:2) 30 cm, T4-Pearl millet (drilled) + Green gram (2:2) 30 cm, T5-Pearl millet (T. P.) + Green gram (1:1) 45 cm, T6-Pearl millet (T. P.) + Green gram (2:1) 45 cm, T7-Pearl millet (T. P.) + Green gram (1:2) 30 cm, T8-Pearl millet (T. P.) + Green gram (2:2) 30 cm, T9-Pearl millet sole (drilled) 45 cm and T10-Pearl millet sole (T. P.) 45 cm. From the current examination it can be concluded that higher growth parameters, growth, grain yield, straw yield, and net realization of summer pearl millet could be achieved either sole pearl millet crop when transplanted at 45 cm or 30 cm, or when it is transplanted as an intercrop with green gram at a row ratio of 2:1 of 45 cm or sole pearl millet crop when sown by drill method at 45 cm row spacing. The soil available nitrogen also found non-significant at harvest

Perceptions of Attractiveness On Social Media

Social media platforms such as Instagram allow users to validate each other's photos through likes and comments. We were interested in exploring if the number of likes a post had would affect perceptions of attractiveness for that photo. Previous work has failed to address this relationship, instead, focusing on the impacts that posts have on body satisfaction. We surveyed a sample of 45 University students and asked them to rank ten photos with either high likes or low likes, on a Likert scale ranging from "not at all attractive" to "extremely attractive." Contrary to our hypothesis, the findings show that there was no statistically significant effect of the number of likes on perceptions of attractiveness. This signifies that social media users may not choose to like a post just based on attractiveness. Future studies may further explore what factors do impact the decision to like or comment on a photo and if the number of likes can influence certain factors other than the perception of attractiveness.&nbsp

Robotic Bronchoscopy: A Comprehensive Review

Lung cancer, a major global cause of cancer-related deaths, demands continual advancements in diagnostic methodologies. This review delves into the transformative role of Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy (RAB) in redefining lung cancer diagnostics. As lung cancer screenings intensify, leading to a surge in pulmonary nodule diagnoses, navigational bronchoscopy, notably electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB), faces persistent limitations. Examining key RAB platforms—Monarch™, Ion™ and the Galaxy System™—reveals their distinctive features, with RAB demonstrating superior diagnostic yields over traditional biopsy methods. However, challenges include CT-to-body divergence (CBCT) and divergent findings in diagnostic yield studies and a lack of head-to-head comparisons with non-RAB modalities. Future directions should explore RAB’s potential therapeutic applications, shaping the landscape of both diagnostics and therapeutics in lung cancer management

Survey on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Mars Exploration: Deployment Use Case

In recent years, the area of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has seen rapid growth. There has been a trend to build and produce UAVs that can carry out planetary exploration throughout the past decade. The technology of UAVs has tremendous potential to support various successful space mission solutions. In general, different techniques for observing space objects are available, such as telescopes, probes, and flying spacecraft, orbiters, landers, and rovers. However, a detailed analysis has been carried out due to the benefits of UAVs relative to other planetary exploration techniques. The deployment of UAVs to other solar bodies has been considered by numerous space agencies worldwide, including NASA. This article contributes to investigating the types of UAVs that have been considered for various planetary explorations. This study further investigates the behaviour of UAV prototypes on Mars’ surface in particular. It has been discovered that a prototype UAV flight on Mars has a higher chance of success. In this research, a prototype UAV has been successfully simulated to fly on Mars’ surface. This article discusses the opportunities, challenges, and future scope of deploying UAVs on Mars