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Inclusively new to econophysics studies, herewith proposed technoeconophysics as part of techno-economy, econophysics & sociophysics to interpret the description between probability and hypothesis found between fractal realms and econophysics of markets, physics markets, or stock markets any chaotic evidence [exergy destructive] could present if effective & efficient criterion doesn’t comply. A more precise iterative study ought to be held to configure how fractal dimension is involved in the techno-econophysics study of the Helium Nat Gas Project which is not integer, but also proofed numerically & analytically.

Phyllanthus amarus Schum. and Thonn., a plant of substantial medicinal significance, is known for its usage in the ‘Ayurvedic’ system of medicine for over 2000 years. This herb grows throughout the world including India. P. amarus along with other species of its genus has been a vital part of several herbal formulations available in the Indian market under the trade name Bhuiamlaki. Several pharmacognostic evaluations over the years established the genus Phyllanthus of great commercial value. Ethnopharmacological studies conducted with P. amarus to date have shown its diverse therapeutic usage globally. This owes to the vast array of secondary metabolites present in the herb, substantially in the leaf tissue. Different analytical and phytochemistry studies performed across the globe revealed that P. amarus is a hub of various classes of secondary metabolites viz. lignans like phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, flavonoids, alkaloids, triterpenes, sterols, volatile oil, ellagitannins including simple and complex tannins, etc. Different analytical techniques have been employed over the past years for isolating and studying these varied secondary metabolites. Further, bioactivities and pharmacological properties of P. amarus that were mainly due to the presence of these wide arrays of secondary metabolites have also been explored extensively across the globe by several research groups. This plant has also been explored at molecular and transcriptome level, although relatively lesser but its extensive molecular and transcriptome analysis have only been performed from our lab. Thus, P. amarus has considerable potential to be explored in the future as a significant therapeutic source not only in the traditional medicinal system but also in the modern pharmaceutical industry.

We report the case of a 29-year-old male referred to our surgical department for evaluation of two progressively enlarging lumbar masses with an eight-month history.

Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci Genn.) are aggressive hemipteran species that depend primarily on leaf tissue for their nourishment, causing substantial damages and yield losses in their hosts. This study was carried out to assess the effect of whitefly infestation on the growth parameters of one of the commercial eggplant cultivars (round green  Solanum melongena L) under filed conditions. The trial consists of four treatments (T1= 15, T2= 30, T3= 45 and control (T4) = 0 whiteflies/plot) replicated four times. The result revealed that all the parameters assessed are negatively affected by whitefly infestation with plants in treatment (T3) being most affected while those in T1 are least affected. The dry weight recorded least value (1.1 g/leaf) having the highest percentage reduction (69.11%) followed by leaf area with 152.5cm2 (48.83% reduction) while the number of leaves was least affected recording 50.3 leaves/plant (18.09% reduction) at 90 days after infestation in 2022 experiment. In 2023 experiment, similar results were recorded with plants in T3 being most affected. Dry weight of the leaves had the lowest value  (1.3g/leaf) representing the highest reduction (68.30%) followed by the  leaf area with 167.3cm2 (44.8% reduction) with the number of leaves also being least affected, recording 52.1 leaves/plant representing 9.40% reduction with plants in treatment T1,  at 90 days after infestation. The highest reduction in yield was also recorded with plants in T3 (92.10, 90.10%) while the least was observed in T1 (86.8 and 85.70%) for the respective trials (2022 and 2023). The result shows the level of susceptibility of the variety examined to whitefly infestation, demonstrating the urgent needs for the development of eco-friendly and sustainable whitefly management regimes for improved eggplant production in the area.

Desensitization allows successful transplantation of patients with a positive crossmatch (PXM) against their live donor. We evaluated outcomes following PXM renal transplant despite failure to convert to negative flow cytometric crossmatch (FCXM) after desensitization. Patients that underwent desensitization before PXM transplant between 1/1/00 and 11/1/11 were identified for analysis. Patients who received a transplant despite failure to convert to negative FCXM were identified as the not converted group. Patients who converted to negative FCXM after desensitization comprised the converted group control arm. 108 patients were desensitized before PXM transplant, (not converted group=42; converted group=66). Mean eGFR was comparable between groups at all time points, and 3-year eGFR was 57.8 mL/min vs. 57.1 mL/min, p=0.91. Patients with eGFR < 30mL/min at 3 years did not differ significantly (28% vs. 14%, p=0.15). Biopsy-proven rejection rates were numerically higher within the not converted group for each type of rejection and time point, but the values did not differ significantly. Opportunistic infections rates were comparable. Patient survival (95% vs. 91%) and death-censored allograft survival (84% vs. 95%, p=0.07) were similar between arms at 3 years post-transplant.

This study used smartphones as an Instructional tool to determine their effects on students’ Interest and retention in Agricultural Water Engineering in Colleges of Education, Benue State, Nigeria. Five purposes of the study were stated, five research questions were posed and answered with means and standard deviations, and five hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Quasi-experimental design of non-randomized pre-test post-test control group design was utilized. The research was carried out in two Colleges of Education in Benue State, Nigeria, with a population of 410 NCE Students. The population size of 200 NCE III students was sampled from colleges of Education, Katsina-Ala and Oju in the study area. The research instruments were ‘Basic Agricultural Water Inventory Test’ (BAWEIIT) and Basic Agricultural Water Retention Test (BAWERT), AND were validated by three experts. The reliability coefficient of the instruments was 0.74. The study found that the students who were taught with SIT demonstrated positive interest and enhanced their retention (XS=3.92) in Basic Agricultural Water Engineering than those taught without Smartphones. Also, there was no significant difference in the mean interest and retention rating scores (XS = 1.24 > 0.05), in Basic Agricultural Water Engineering (AGE, 324) concepts with Smartphone as an instructional tool (SIT). Based on findings, recommendations were made that smartphone (SIT) should be included among instructional materials in the scheme of lesson delivery for lecture by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in the curriculum for both teaching and learning activities at the Colleges of Education in Benue State. There should be constant, strong Wi-Fi connections power National Commission for Colleges of Education instructional via College administrators should orient lecturers and students by organizing workshops and seminars on how to effectively utilize smartphones for their academic activities. College administrators should endeavour to supervise implementation of smartphones as instructional tools in Agricultural Water Engineering and NCE courses for students

Microscope dentistry has been shown to enhance the visual capabilities and motor skills of dentists, regardless of their specialization. Additionally, there is an often-overlooked benefit: cognitive support. This assistance boosts confidence in their tasks, leading to improved decision-making by influencing the prefrontal cortex. Furthermore, using a microscope helps protect the brain’s mental functions, which is crucial in a profession that demands precision and focus. Overall, this tool promotes the health and well-being of the operator by integrating ergonomic principles.

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) refers to abnormal adherence of the placenta, including accreta, increta, and percreta, which can lead to severe maternal morbidity and mortality due to complications such as hemorrhage, invasion into adjacent organs, and need for blood transfusions.Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Government Maternity Hospital, Hanamakonda, Kakatiya Medical College, from January 2024 to June 2024. Data were collected on women presenting with PAS based on clinical and radiological diagnosis, including antenatal and intraoperative findings. Maternal demographic data, risk factors, and outcomes were analyzed.Results: Among 2,700 deliveries, 16 cases of PAS were identified (incidence: 0.59%). PAS subtypes consisted of 7 accreta, 5 increta, and 3 percreta. Major risk factors included advanced maternal age (56% ≥ 30 years), higher parity (81.2% gravidity 3 or more), previous lower-segment cesarean section (LSCS) in 87.5%, and history of D&C (31.2%). Placenta previa was present in 62.2% of cases. Unbooked status and late referrals were common (68.7%). Preterm termination occurred in 87.5% of cases, and 56.2% underwent cesarean hysterectomy. There was no reported perioperative maternal mortality or significant postoperative complications.Conclusion: Placenta accreta spectrum is increasingly recognized, i.e., PAS is being diagnosed and understood in more cases than in the past, because both the actual number of cases and clinical ability to diagnose the condition have increased dramatically in recent years, particularly among women with prior cesarean deliveries and placenta previa. Timely diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and referral to tertiary care are essential to improve maternal outcomes.

Background: Repair of a large ventral hernia is a challenge for surgeons. Component Separation Technique (CST) is a novel technique for closure of the midline with live tissues without undue tension. This can further be reinforced by a prosthesis. We wanted to see the outcome of mesh-reinforced open Anterior Component Separation (ACS) for large complex ventral hernia repair. We aimed to see the duration of surgery, hospital stay, Surgical Site Occurrence (SSO), and recurrence within the first year after surgery.Materials and methods: We analyzed data of patients operated from January 2014 to January 2024 for a period of 10 years in three centers. There were 13 patients with divarication of recti without any previous surgery. Rest 44 patients had either incisional hernia or port site hernia. All patients had defect sizes more than 8 cm. Open bilateral anterior component separations were done to achieve midline closure. Medium-pore soft Prolene mesh was used to reinforce the midline closure by an on-lay technique. Patients were followed up to 1 year after surgery to assess efficacy and complications of the procedure.Results: The average operating time was 73 ± 12 min. Hospital stay was 3 to 7 days, mean was 5.3 days. Surgical site occurrence was 14%. These include seroma formation, major wound infection, and abscess formation. There was no flap necrosis nor mesh removal. There was no recurrence within one year of follow-up after surgery. Conclusion: Open mesh Anterior Component Separation (mACS) is an easy and effective way of treating large and complex ventral hernia. Operating time is substantially less than posterior component separation. Reinforcement with mesh reduces recurrence.

A survey was carried out to determine the prevalence and seasonal variations of eggs of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats in four provinces of Mozambique, from November 2016 to October 2017 in Tete and Cabo Delgado, and from November 2016 to October 2018 in Maputo and Gaza. In each province, flocks were selected from both lowlands, located within the valleys of the rivers, and uplands which are located outside the valleys. Faecal samples were collected at monthly intervals to monitor faecal egg counts fluctuations. The modified McMaster technique was used for quantitative analysis of nematode eggs and for detecting cestode eggs in faecal samples. The sedimentation technique for detecting trematode eggs in faecal samples was used. A total of 2 703 samples were examined for nematode eggs and 2 587 for trematode eggs. Faecal examination indicated that between 18% and 100% of goats sampled were infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes. The prevalence varied according to the season of the year and the ecological conditions. The highest prevalence and worm egg counts were recorded at about the peak of the rainy season. Strongyloides papillosus, Calicophoron spp., Fasciola spp. and Schistosoma mattheei eggs were also found. Moniezia expansa and Moniezia benedeni eggs were found in all the four study areas but its prevalence was low and irregular. Based on the results of this study, which showed a clear seasonal pattern, strategic anthelmintic medications to effectively control helminth infections in goats in the different ecological zones of Mozambique are suggested.