Calculating the impact of event using emotion detection.

Regardless of the extraordinary advancements in artificial intelligence, we are still far from having the capacity to normally associate with machines. Feature analysis in emotion recognition is significantly less concentrated than the facial recognition. In events like lectures and meetings, it is common for speakers to request feedback in the form of reviews; however, sometimes people do not have sufficient time to adequately write down all their opinions about the event. We suggest that using an AI system, it would be possible to assess an audience's emotional state over the course of an event without needing to ask them to write down their feedback

Optimizing webpage relevancy using page ranking and content based ranking.

Systems for web information mining can be isolated into a few classifications, depending on the type of target data and the purposes of the activity: Web structure mining; Web utilization mining; and Web Content Mining. This paper proposes another Web Content Mining system for page significance positioning, taking into account the page content investigation. The strategy, Page Content Rank (PCR), consolidates various heuristics that appear to be critical for breaking down the substance of Web pages. The page significance is resolved on the base of the significance of terms that the page contains. The significance of a term is determined concerning a given inquiry "q", and it depends on its measurable and linguistic elements. As a source set of pages for mining, we utilize an arrangement of pages retrieved by a web search tool to the question "q". PCR utilizes a neural system as its inward order structure. We depict a usage of the proposed strategy and an examination of its outcomes with the other existing characterization framework - page rank algorithm

Social media survey using decision tree and naive Bayes classification.

Social media - a website or an application that is used to create and share content among a social network - is one of the most important aspects of our day-to-day life. Recent studies claim that an average person spends roughly 142 minutes per day on some form of social media, representing a significant increase over the past few years. The purpose of this study was to learn what types of social media platforms people prefer and to evaluate how secure people feel on each social media platform

Effect of Growth Media, pH and Temperature on Yeast to Hyphal Transition in Candida albicans

The transition of C. albicans from unicellular yeast form to filamentous form i.e., pseudohyphae and hyphae is referred to as morphogenesis. C. albicans has the ability to respond to environmental conditions and accordingly changing its cell morphology. Three main morphological forms of C. albicans are unicellular yeast, pseudohyphae and hyphae. The effect of different growth media (Horse serum medium, RPMI-1640, MSGB), incubation temperatures (34˚C, 37˚C, 40˚C) and pH values (5.4, 6.4, 7.4) on germ tube production by C. albicans was evaluated. Horse serum medium noticeably promotes filamentation while RPMI-1640 medium shows moderate filamentation and MSGB media shows moderately low filamentation. The germ tube of C. albicans developed early in 1.5 hr at high temperature i.e., 40˚C. Incubation temperature of 37˚C was associated with highest germ tube formation while 34˚C shows low filamentation. A pH of 5.4 also induces low filamentation, pH 6.4 gives moderately lower than pH 7.4. A pH of 7.4 was best suited for germ tube induction. The peak of mycelium production appears between 1.5 and 6 hr after inoculation of C. albicans culture. These results suggested that environmental factors are important in selectively favoring yeast or hyphal form, most important being the growth medium, incubation temperature and external pH value

Non-Phosphorylatable PEA-15 Sensitises SKOV-3 Ovarian Cancer Cells to Cisplatin

The efficacy of cisplatin-based chemotherapy in ovarian cancer is often limited by the development of drug resistance. In most ovarian cancer cells, cisplatin activates extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) signalling. Phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes (PEA-15) is a ubiquitously expressed protein, capable of sequestering ERK1/2 in the cytoplasm and inhibiting cell proliferation. This and other functions of PEA-15 are regulated by its phosphorylation status. In this study, the relevance of PEA-15 phosphorylation state for cisplatin sensitivity of ovarian carcinoma cells was examined. The results of MTT-assays indicated that overexpression of PEA-15AA (a non-phosphorylatable variant) sensitised SKOV-3 cells to cisplatin. Phosphomimetic PEA-15DD did not affect cell sensitivity to the drug. While PEA-15DD facilitates nuclear translocation of activated ERK1/2, PEA-15AA acts to sequester the kinase in the cytoplasm as shown by Western blot. Microarray data indicated deregulation of thirteen genes in PEA-15AA-transfected cells compared to non-transfected or PEA-15DD-transfected variants. Data derived from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) showed that the expression of seven of these genes including EGR1 (early growth response protein 1) and FLNA (filamin A) significantly correlated with the therapy outcome in cisplatin-treated cancer patients. Further analysis indicated the relevance of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element (Nrf2/ARE) signalling for the favourable effect of PEA-15AA on cisplatin sensitivity. The results warrant further evaluation of the PEA-15 phosphorylation status as a potential candidate biomarker of response to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. View Full-Tex

Design, synthesis, characterization, bio-molecular docking studies, and biological activity of (4-amino-2-(aryl/alkylamino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d] thiazol-2-yl)methanone derivatives

A series of novel (4-amino-2-(aryl/alkylamino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone compounds have been synthesized. They have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H and 13C NMR and mass spectral techniques. All the synthesized compounds have been screened for their antibacterial potential and show significant antibacterial activity. Among these (4-amino-2-(4-chlorophenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone is more active. Moreover, the compound 3d shows promising antioxidant activity activity. The compounds have been further evaluated for their potential for DNA cleavage and two compounds completely cleaved DNA. Two of the compounds have been evaluated for their anti-proliferative activity against breast cancer cell lines. The IC50 value of the compound (4-amino-2-(4-chlorophenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone against the cell line MCF-7 is found to be 10 µg/mL. Four compounds have been docked towards 5077 receptor protein. Molecular docking shows very good interaction with protein. In this (4-amino-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone has the highest binding interaction with the protein.

Design, synthesis, characterization, bio-molecular docking studies, and biological activity of (4-amino-2-(aryl/alkylamino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d] thiazol-2-yl)methanone derivatives

1621-1628A series of novel (4-amino-2-(aryl/alkylamino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone compounds have been synthesized. They have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H and 13C NMR and mass spectral techniques. All the synthesized compounds have been screened for their antibacterial potential and show significant antibacterial activity. Among these (4-amino-2-(4-chlorophenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone is more active. Moreover, the compound 3d shows promising antioxidant activity activity. The compounds have been further evaluated for their potential for DNA cleavage and two compounds completely cleaved DNA. Two of the compounds have been evaluated for their anti-proliferative activity against breast cancer cell lines. The IC50 value of the compound (4-amino2-(4-chlorophenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone against the cell line MCF-7 is found to be 10 µg/mL. Four compounds have been docked towards 5077 receptor protein. Molecular docking shows very good interaction with protein. In this (4-amino-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)(6-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanone has the highest binding interaction with the protein

Co-producing an intervention for tobacco cessation and improvement of oral health among diabetic patients in Bangladesh

Abstract Background Tobacco consumption is a major risk factor for many diseases including diabetes and has deleterious effects on oral health. Diabetic patients are vulnerable to developing certain oral conditions. So far, no studies have attempted to co-develop a tobacco cessation intervention to be delivered in dental clinics for people with diabetes in Bangladesh. Aim To co-produce a tobacco cessation intervention for people with diabetes for use in dental clinics in Bangladesh. Objectives To assess: (1) tobacco use (patterns) and perceptions about receiving tobacco cessation support from dentists among people with diabetes attending the dental department of Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) who smoke or use smokeless tobacco (ST) (2) current tobacco cessation support provision by the dentists of the dental department of BIRDEM (3) barriers and facilitators of delivering a tobacco cessation intervention at a dental clinic, and (4) to co-produce a tobacco cessation intervention with people with diabetes, and dentists to be used in the proposed context. Methods The study was undertaken in two stages in the dental department of BIRDEM, which is the largest diabetic hospital in Bangladesh. Stage 1 (July–August 2019) consisted of a cross-sectional survey among people with diabetes who use tobacco to address objective 1, and a survey and workshop with dentists working in BIRDEM, and consultations with patients to address objectives 2 and 3. Stage 2 (January 2020) consisted of consultations with patients attending BIRDEM, and a workshop with dentists to co-produce the intervention. Result All survey participants (n = 35) were interested in receiving tobacco cessation support from their dentist. We identified important barriers and facilitators to deliver tobacco cessation intervention within dental services. Barriers reported by dentists included lack of a structured support system and lack of training. As a facilitator, we identified that dentists were willing to provide support and it would be feasible to deliver tobacco cessation intervention if properly designed and embedded in the routine functioning of the dental department of BIRDEM. Through the workshops and consultations at stage 2, a tobacco cessation intervention was co-developed. The intervention included elements of brief cessation advice (using a flipbook and a short video on the harmful effects of tobacco) and pharmacotherapy. Conclusion Incorporation of tobacco cessation within dental care for people with diabetes was considered feasible and would provide a valuable opportunity to support this vulnerable group in quitting tobacco

Studies on B Cells in the Fruit-Eating Black Flying Fox (Pteropus alecto)

The ability of bats to act as reservoir for viruses that are highly pathogenic to humans suggests unique properties and functional characteristics of their immune system. However, the lack of bat specific reagents, in particular antibodies, has limited our knowledge of bat's immunity. Here, we report a panel of cross-reactive antibodies against MHC-II, NK1.1, CD3, CD21, CD27, and immunoglobulin (Ig), that allows flow cytometry analysis of B, T and NK cell populations in two different fruit-eating bat species namely, Pteropus alecto and E. spelaea. Results confirmed predominance of T cells in the spleen and blood of bats, as previously reported by us. However, the percentages of B cells in bone marrow and NK cells in spleen varied greatly between wild caught P. alecto bats and E. spelaea colony bats, which may reflect inherent differences of their immune system or different immune status. Other features of bat B cells were investigated. A significant increase in sIg+ B cell population was observed in the spleen and blood from LPS-injected bats but not from poly I:C-injected bats, supporting T-independent polyclonal B cell activation by LPS. Furthermore, using an in vitro calcium release assay, P. alecto B cells exhibited significant calcium release upon cross-linking of their B cell receptor. Together, this work contributes to improve our knowledge of bat adaptive immunity in particular B cells

Physical activity, smoking, and genetic predisposition to obesity in people from Pakistan:the PROMIS study

Background: Multiple genetic variants have been reliably associated with obesity-related traits in Europeans, but little is known about their associations and interactions with lifestyle factors in South Asians. Methods: In 16,157 Pakistani adults (8232 controls; 7925 diagnosed with myocardial infarction [MI]) enrolled in the PROMIS Study, we tested whether: a) BMI-associated loci, individually or in aggregate (as a genetic risk score - GRS), are associated with BMI; b) physical activity and smoking modify the association of these loci with BMI. Analyses were adjusted for age, age(2), sex, MI (yes/no), and population substructure. Results: Of 95 SNPs studied here, 73 showed directionally consistent effects on BMI as reported in Europeans. Each additional BMI-raising allele of the GRS was associated with 0.04 (SE = 0.01) kg/m(2) higher BMI (P = 4.5 x 10(-14)). We observed nominal evidence of interactions of CLIP1 rs11583200 (P-interaction = 0.014), CADM2 rs13078960 (P-interaction = 0.037) and GALNT10 rs7715256 (P-interaction = 0.048) with physical activity, and PTBP2 rs11165643 (P-interaction = 0.045), HIP1 rs1167827 (P-interaction = 0.015), C6orf106 rs205262 (P-interaction = 0.032) and GRID1 rs7899106 (P-interaction = 0.043) with smoking on BMI. Conclusions: Most BMI-associated loci have directionally consistent effects on BMI in Pakistanis and Europeans. There were suggestive interactions of established BMI-related SNPs with smoking or physical activity