24 research outputs found

    Integrating IoT Analytics into Marketing Decision Making: A Smart Data-Driven Approach

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    With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses have gained access to vast amounts of data generated by interconnected devices. Leveraging IoT analytics and marketing intelligence, organizations can extract valuable insights from this data to enhance decision-making processes. This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for data-driven decision-making in the context of IoT analytics and marketing intelligence. A real-time example is used to illustrate the application of this methodology, followed by an inference and discussion of the results. The rise of IoT has enabled real-time data collection from a wide array of interconnected devices, offering unprecedented opportunities for businesses to gain actionable insights. This paper focuses on the intersection of IoT analytics and marketing intelligence, exploring how data-driven decision-making can empower organizations to optimize their marketing strategies, customer experiences, and overall business performance

    Magel2 Gene Mutation and Its Associated Phenotypic Features in A Five-Month-Old Female

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    We present a unique case of a patient with MAGEL2 mutation, her phenotypic features, and clinical course in comparison to Prader Willi Syndrome’s phenotype and course. Dysmorphic facial features with esotropia and micrognathia, feeding difficulties with poor suck, neonatal hypotonia, ineffective thermoregulation, sleep disturbance, small hands and feet are the features that were present in our patient at birth and prompted genetic evaluation. The melanoma antigen (MAGE) gene family of ubiquitin ligase regulators contains the MAGEL2 gene located within the Prader Willi locus. Although the MAGEL2 gene is located within the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) locus, it is important to differentiate its associated phenotypic features not typically shared by PWS. At early childhood, those with PWS suffer hyperphagia, with the potential development of life-threatening obesity, diabetes, and right-sided heart failure into adulthood. Given the severity of these outcomes, we aim to describe the unique phenotypic features of MAGEL2 mutation that guide clinical suspicion and early intervention for management of its complex presentation

    Beta Decay Studies of Nuclides in the Heavy Region

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    In the present work we studied the β-decay of various isotopes in the heavy region using the empirical formula of Fiset and Nix. It is found from the half-life that as the neutron number increases the possibility of β-decay increases. From the dependence of beta decay half-life on neutron number of parent and Q-value, we modified empirical formula of Fiset and Nix for beta decay half-life. We also developed an empirical formula for the Z-value of most stable isobar against β-decay. From the study of mass parabola for different isobars with mass number ranging from 200-223 it was found that the lowest point in the parabola, which is the Z-value of most stable isobar against β-decay, matches well with our formula predictions

    Semi Empirical Formula For Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay

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    A Semi empirical formula for both phase space factor and Nuclear Matrix Element (NME) is developed for neutrinoless double beta decay, and the formula is used to compute the neutrinoless double beta decay half lives. Thecomputed half lives for neutrinoless double beta decay are compared with the corresponding experimental values and with those predicted by QRPA model. The semi empirical formula predictions are found to be in good agreement with experimental data. The semi empirical formula is used to predict neutrinoless double beta decay of various isotopes Ca, Ge, Se, Zr, Mo, Pd, Cd, Sn, Te, Xe, Nd and Sm that exhibiting single beta decay. As our semi empirical formula predictions agree with the experimental data we hope that the present work will be useful for the future experiments

    Molecular and Functional Characterization of Bacopa monniera

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    Over the last 50 years, laboratories around the world analyzed the pharmacological effect of Bacopa monniera extract in different dimensions, especially as a nerve tonic and memory enhancer. Studies in animal model evidenced that Bacopa treatment can attenuate dementia and enhances memory. Further, they demonstrate that Bacopa primarily either acts via antioxidant mechanism (i.e., neuroprotection) or alters different neurotransmitters (serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT), dopamine (DA), acetylcholine (ACh), γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)) to execute the pharmacological effect. Among them, 5-HT has been shown to fine tune the neural plasticity, which is a substrate for memory formation. This review focuses on the studies which trace the effect of Bacopa treatment on serotonergic system and 5-HT mediated key molecular changes that are associated with memory formation

    Involvement of Essential Signaling Cascades and Analysis of Gene Networks in Diabesity

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    (1) Aims: Diabesity, defined as diabetes occurring in the context of obesity, is a serious health problem that is associated with an increased risk of premature heart attack, stroke, and death. To date, a key challenge has been to understand the molecular pathways that play significant roles in diabesity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the genetic links between diabetes and obesity in diabetic individuals and highlight the role(s) of shared genes in individuals with diabesity. (2) Methods: The interactions between the genes were analyzed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) tool after the compilation of obesity genes associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY). Cytoscape plugins were utilized for enrichment analysis. (3) Results: We identified 546 obesity genes that are associated with T1D, T2D, and MODY. The network backbone of the identified genes comprised 514 nodes and 4126 edges with an estimated clustering coefficient of 0.242. The Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) generated three clusters with a score of 33.61, 16.788, and 6.783, each. The highest-scoring nodes of the clusters were , , and genes. The genes from cluster 1 were enriched in FOXO-mediated transcription of oxidative stress, renin secretion, and regulation of lipolysis in adipocytes. The cluster 2 genes enriched in Src homology 2 domain-containing (SHC)-related events triggered by , regulation of lipolysis in adipocytes, and GRB2: SOS produce a link to mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling for integrins. The cluster 3 genes ere enriched in IGF1R signaling cascade and insulin signaling pathway. (4) Conclusion: This study presents a platform to discover potential targets for diabesity treatment and helps in understanding the molecular mechanism.The APC was funded by Qatar University Internal Grant number [QUST-2-CHS-2020-12
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