Background: In Bangladesh, ovarian malignancy is quite common. Given the growing emphasis on improving female health, the prevention, early detection & and early treatment of female cancer will undoubtedly become more important at present & and in the future. Objective: To evaluate the clinical and laparotomy findings of ovarian tumor. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a Tertiary Medical College and Hospital from July 2021 to December 2022. 50 consecutive patients who attended the outpatient and who were admitted to this Hospital during this period, were taken as the study population. Results: During this study, out of 50 cases 32 (64%) complained of vague abdominal discomfort and occasional pain in the lower abdomen and 23 (46%) complained of a lump in the lower abdomen. Anemia was present clinically in 45 (90%) Mass was present in the abdomen of 44 (88%) patients. There were unilateral neoplasm in 43 (86%) cases and (14%) cases were bilateral. In 7 (14%) cases, neoplasms were solid, in 7 (14%) cases adhesions to the surrounding structures, partly cystic partly solid were 7 (14%) cases, clear peritoneal fluid in 5 (10%) cases and peritoneal seedling in 3 (6%) cases. Conclusion: Incidence of hospital admission of ovarian neoplasm in this study was 5.8%. Regarding nature of the neoplasm, 86 percent were found benign and 14 percent malignant. The mean age of the patients having neoplasm 35.5 years. As ovarian neoplasm is a silent killer disease, if we can provide some information through mass media, it may be of some help in early diagnosis of ovarian neoplasm and thereby could help our youthful victims.

The inhibition efficacies of extracts of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya) leaves in the corrosion of mild steel were investigated in H2SO4, and NaCl media. Weight loss method was employed to determine corrosion rate. The ribbed mild steel rod was cut into forty (40) coupons, each measuring 16 mm (diameter) by 8 mm (length) and their initial weights taken and noted. Twenty (20) beakers containing 0.5M and 1.0M each of H2SO4 and NaCl solution separately with varying volumes of the extracts ranging from 5ml to 20ml were set up with four (4) coupons in each beaker fully immersed using nylon strings. The set up was allowed to stand for an exposure time of 672hrs with a coupon withdrawn from each beaker every 168 hours and processed using standard procedures before being reweighed using digital weighing balance. The weight difference for each coupon was obtained and used for corrosion rate calculation using the formula, CPR= K∆W/ρAt. Other corrosion parameters were also obtained using the relevant formulae: inhibition efficiency, IE%=(〖CR〗_c-〖CR〗_i)/〖CR〗_c ×100 and surface coverage, , θ=(〖CR〗_c-〖CR〗_i)/〖CR〗_c .The results obtained indicated that the normal corrosion rate profile for passivating metals was followed with the weight loss by the coupons being higher in the control media than those ones in the inhibited media. It was also observed that increase in volumes of these extracts from 5ml to 20ml decreased the corrosion rate of mild steel in the media. We found that in both media Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya) exhibited high inhibition efficiencies of 78.14% in H2SO4 and 64.15% in NaCl at extract concentration of 20 ml. Plots of the Langmuir adsorption isotherms suggest uniform surface covering of the adsorbent molecules at equilibrium state of the adsorbate–adsorbent system, with very strong adsorption forces. Based on these findings, the results suggest that Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya) leaves extract is a veritable green inhibitor for both acidic and salt media and can be a suitable alternative to the synthetic inhibitors widely used in the oil and gas industry.

The worldwide prevalence of money laundering poses a serious risk to the security of monetary systems and economies everywhere. This study offers a theoretical explanation of money laundering and describes the steps that make up the process in detail. In addition, it delves into the digital approaches used in money laundering, illuminating the many processes that take place via internet-connected devices. To get a whole picture of the problem, it's crucial to know what money laundering is, why it happens, and how it hurts businesses and economies, as the author explains. Almost everywhere on Earth, money laundering is considered a serious crime, thus the most prosperous nations have put in place stringent safeguards to prevent it. The article looks at the ways in which money launderers get around these restrictions and use novel, unlawful strategies to clean their money before using it. Researchers observed that money launderers use strategies including "layering," "integration," and "placement" to avoid getting caught and prosecuted. Online platforms, digital currencies, and anonymous payment methods all provide new ways for money launderers to hide their transactions, making electronic money laundering a growing concern as well. This presentation offers a synopsis of the problem of money laundering and the damage it does to economies all around the world. This highlights the need of governments, financial institutions, and law enforcement organizations maintaining their efforts to tackle this threat. Money laundering is a serious problem that calls for increased attention and the creation of new methods to detect and stop it.

This study sought to analyze the analysis of the impact of mobile banking on commercial banks' financial performance. To this effect a descriptive research design was used on a sample of 101 respondents drawn from FNB Bank Zambia Lusaka Branch. The findings indicate that while there is a growing adoption of mobile banking, its full potential is yet to be realized. Commercial banks need to strategically integrate mobile banking services to optimize their financial performance, leveraging the opportunities presented by this technology. Based the conclusion, the study recommends that Commercial banks in Zambia should prioritize and invest in comprehensive financial literacy programs to educate the population about the advantages and functionalities of mobile banking and that Collaborative efforts with the Zambian government can amplify the impact of mobile banking. Banks should work closely with relevant government agencies to align their strategies with broader financial inclusion initiatives and leverage existing programs to reach underserved populations.

Objective: This is a cross-sectional study done to identify epidemiological perspectives, etiological factors, and clinical presentations of uterine fibroids. Methods: The study subjects were 50 patients diagnosed as a case of fibroid uterus, and admitted Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Rangpur Medical College and Hospital from March 2011 to March 2012. A pre-selected data sheet was formed to collect relevant information about the women. All the information regarding age, parity, socioeconomic status, detailed menstrual history, obstetrics history, clinical exam, per speculum exam, and pelvic exam & investigations were done according to pre-selected data. Result: Total study population was 50 among them greater frequency was found in the fourth (60%) decades of life and the majority of them (56%) were of middle-class families 92% where 50% were Illiterate. Most (48%) of the patients were in para 3-5 and 72% of patients used contraception. We found that the majority (80%) of patients presented with menstrual abnormalities and out of 50 patients 41 patients had palpable uterus. Maximum (36%) patients suffered from obesity and 96% of patients had a haemoglobin percentage less than 60%. 98% of patients had conclusive USG findings in their clinical diagnosis. Conclusion: The majority of these patients were between 31 to 40 years of age. The common mode of presentation was menstrual disturbances 80% such as menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. Diagnosis was based on clinical exam and some patients required USG.

Honey is a naturally occurring material made by honeybees from the sweet, savory nectar of flowers. Humans have consumed honey for a very long time, making it the oldest sweetener and health food. Honey was mentioned in Egyptian, Indian, and Chinese texts as early as 5500 BC. It is renowned for its therapeutic and nutritional properties brought on by beneficial elements that are strongly connected to its flower origin. Although the basic variation in honey composition is due to the floral source, other elements such as the season, the environment, and the processing conditions also have a role. The sensory, chemical, physical, and microbiological properties of honey are mostly linked to its quality. Honey should indicate the minimum quality standards to be marketed as honey or employed as an ingredient in products for human consumption. Physico-chemical characteristics including pH, water content, ash content, HMF and EC parameters were analyzed which showed that Pakistani honey is under the limits. Additionally, the limited presence of heavy metals was also seen within the range. Pakistani honey is one of the best honeys to be used for raw consumption as well as raw material for any value-added products.

Plants engage in communication through diverse methods, encompassing chemical signals, sound waves, and root networks. These signals serve to convey information about environmental challenges such as drought and disease, and play a role in attracting pollinators or deterring predators. Coined as the "plant's secret language" by Tompkins and Bird in 1973 [1] Tompkins, P., & Bird, C. [1973]. Scientists have identified specific compounds that plants use to signal to one another, including volatile organic compounds [VOCs] and herbivore-induced plant volatiles [HIPVs] that can be released into the air and root exudates that are released into the soil. Recent research has shed light on the mechanisms behind this communication, revealing that plants have a sophisticated network of sensory and signalling pathways that allow them to perceive and respond to various stimuli. The review covers a range of topics, including how plants communicate with each other, how they respond to biotic and abiotic stresses, and how they use this communication to defend against pathogens and predators[herbivore]. It also discusses the potential applications of this knowledge in various fields, such as agriculture, medicine, and environmental monitoring. Overall, this review study highlights the importance of understanding the plant's secret language for communication and its potential applications in various fields like agriculture, conservation, and medicine.

Background and objectives: Budd–Chiari syndrome is a vascular disorder of the liver which can cause fulminant liver injury and lethal portal hypertension-related complications. It is a rare disease and can be primary or secondary. The objective of our work is to detail the etiologies, treatment and evolution of SBC according to the experience of a Moroccan center. Patients and methods: This is a retrospective and descriptive study in the university hepato-gastroenterology department including all patients with BCS with portal hypertension (PH) over a period of 29 years. All our patients benefited from an etiological work-up and morphological explorations. Results: Out of a total of 364 cases of vascular liver disease, 29 patients had BCS, with a prevalence of 8%. Clinically, the signs of decompensated PH were predominant. Imaging confirmed BCS. The etiological work-up showed Behçet’s disease in 17%. In one case each, BCS was secondary in 6.8% of cases (n=2), one of whom had HCC and the second had an association of sarcoidosis and amyloidosis. Our patients had received treatment for the causative disease and treatment of thrombosis associated with the treatment of PH complications. The evolution was marked by the death of 5 patients (17%). Conclusion: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition. Behcet ' s disease and thrombophilia are the most frequent etiologies in our series. The prognosis is poor, mainly due to the causative disease and complications of PH, which requires a very early management.

The study explores Twitter Sentiment Analysis (TSA) using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to understand societal views, trends, and feelings. The research involves data collection, pre-processing, feature extraction, sentiment analysis, model construction, and visualization. The data is then processed to address issues like extraneous characters, capitalization, and data errors. Sentiment analysis categorizes tweets into positive and negative. The NLP algorithm is central to sentiment classification, and the paper builds, trains, and assesses various machine learning models. Word clouds depict sentiment distribution, identify frequently occurring phrases, and emphasize sentiment trends over time. Potential roadblocks include data quality issues, careful algorithm selection, and model dependability. The sentiment analysis model demonstrated good accuracy and a balanced F1-score, demonstrating its competency in sentiment categorization. The study contributes to the emerging discipline of sentiment analysis by demonstrating how valuable insights can be extracted from massive amounts of social media data.

Summary: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body's immune system. The most advanced stage of HIV infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread through the body fluids of an infected person, including blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids. Observation: These were 2 patients who had been consulted for a transfusion during which routine screening was carried out. Faced with divergent results, the hypothesis of a serodiscordance was raised. Series of tests carried out came back sometimes Negative and sometimes positive. It was the result of the PCR which made it possible to conclude that it was negative for HIV infection. These results had an impact on the psychological state of donors and could contribute to raising questions on the quality, specificity and/or sensitivity of current tests? On the interaction of one or more viral markers of another unknown viral pathology? And on the other hand on a possible genetic predisposition of these blood donors? Conclusion: HIV is a preventable disease. Awareness campaigns and promotion of early detection are effective ways to reduce transmission.

Given that deterioration of adolescents’ health status during pandemic is well documented, health related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment is very important, as it contributes in adolescents’ development and maturation into healthy adults. The main purpose of the study was to assess adolescents’ HRQoL during the two strict lockdowns due to COVID-19. Secondary aims were to examine differences in HRQoL with regard to gender, and physical activity/sport participation before and during lockdowns. It was a cross-sectional study and conducted during first and second strict lockdowns. Three hundred and sixty-three adolescents (Ν=363) from secondary schools, in the Greek territory (108 boys and 255 girls) filled in the TNO-AZL Questionnaire for Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life Children’s Form, online, once. Also, demographic and anthropometric data were collected. For all TACQOL-CF subscales results showed that scores were lower, than the maximum subscales scores. Also, adolescents’ responses to open questions supported further the low subscales scores. In addition, adolescents who participated in sport before lockdowns reported better scores in motor functioning/performance during lockdowns than their non-physically active peers (p<0.05). Moreover, girls reported significantly lower scores compared to boys in general physical functioning/complaints subscale (p<0.05). The findings of this study highlighted that during the two strict quarantines adolescents’ HRQoL was deteriorated. Sport participation before the pandemic influenced positive HRQoL during quarantines and also quarantines affected differently adolescents by gender. Thus, the results should give information in adopting preventive strategies by policy makers to alleviate long-term negative consequences, in order adolescents to gain pre-pandemic HRQoL levels, in the transitional post-COVID-19 era.

At the root of the social construction of nations, there are almost always founding mythologies supposed to explain the advent of this or that fact and/or phenomenon. The Koongo nation is no exception. It has a mythology that relates how the muuntu, the primordial being, in its primitive uniqueness, split into two individual entities, each retaining its specificity, and, at the same time, the trace of this ontological split. From this ontological split in primordial being came man and woman. The aim of this paper is to show how, from this ontological split, the symbolism of the woman, who has become the most prominent social figure in Koongo civilization, has imposed itself to the point of structuring the entire Koongo imaginary, so that the man is reduced to the role of stooge, charged with magnifying and dignifying the image of the woman.

Identification and extraction of characterized information from complex high-dimensional biological data is a very meaningful issue. The dimensionality reduction fusion method based on random forest, feature extraction and neural network is proposed to recognize and classify two datasets of mRNA and lncRNA. It is shown that the proposed fusion method achieved accurate identification/classification of cancer and non-cancer groups, and simultaneously selected identity variables that have biological relevance to lung cancer (tumor) as potential biomarkers from a large number of variables. It is considered as an effective tool and theoretical support for lung cancer identification in clinical application, and it can be extended to other kinds of cancer or biological data. Ultimately, an advanced method for feature extraction and classification analysis of high-dimensional data is provided.

This is the case of a female patient aged 42, admitted for abdominal distension and abdominal pain, in whom clinical examination revealed a dysmorphic liver with signs of portal hypertension. Abdominal ultrasound coupled with Doppler showed SBC, which was confirmed by abdominal angioscan. A complete etiological workup was performed, which revealed the presence of an HPN clone on flow cytometry. The patient was put on anticoagulation in addition to treatment of the complication of PH, with a good clinical evolution. At present, the patient is still under regular consultation.

This paper surveys the development of the Palestinian educational system in general and the English general and the English curriculum in specific. That is, it illustrates the developmental stages of the educational system across various periods of time and the Palestinian curriculum guidelines together with the achievements. It also addresses the English curriculum of the sixth grade, and analyzes Unit 7 of the 6th Grade textbook. Consequently, some modifications were suggested regarding various skills, and the need of including cultural spots in each unit was highlighted. The researcher suggested some ideas related to the use of role-cards in teaching speaking and cultural spots to teacher reading. For speaking, the researcher planned some role cards, in which each student has a role to play, i.e offering help for the grandparents in collecting olives. For reading, a cultural paragraph about the plant of mango in India was suggested. These sample activities make connections with students experience and the culture of others.