The Scientific World Journal最新文献

筛选
英文 中文
Impact of Air Pollutants on Lightning Activities in Kathmandu, Nepal. 空气污染物对尼泊尔加德满都闪电活动的影响。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/8125403
P B Adhikari, J S Dhami, K N Poudyal, N P Chapagain
{"title":"Impact of Air Pollutants on Lightning Activities in Kathmandu, Nepal.","authors":"P B Adhikari, J S Dhami, K N Poudyal, N P Chapagain","doi":"10.1155/tswj/8125403","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/8125403","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An electric field mill (EFM-100) short-range sensor has been installed on the rooftop of the six story building of Kathmandu BernHardt College, Tribhuvan University (TU), Bafal, Kathmandu for continuous monitoring of lightning events within a 38 km in aerial distance. It constantly monitors lightning activities and activates graphical display alerts on a connected computer. The EFM-100 monitor software displays a real time graph of the atmospheric electrical field, as well as the distance of lightning strikes within the specified range. Lightning strikes were recorded over a 3-month period, spanning 57 days, primarily during the both premonsoon and monsoon seasons, from May 19 to August 18, 2024. In addition, the effect of lightning events on atmospheric pollutants such as PM<sub>1</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub>, PM<sub>10</sub>, relative humidity, temperature, and particle density of ozone per cubic centimeter were analyzed. These atmospheric parameters were obtained from the Central Department of Environment Science, TU, Nepal. The results clearly show that the atmospheric pollutants PM<sub>1</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and PM<sub>10</sub>, found to be higher during the lightning events. PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations increased by an average of approximately 18%, PM<sub>10</sub> by about 12%, and ozone by about 22% compared with prelightning background levels. Similarly, the atmospheric temperature increased by 1.5°C-2.0°C during the strong lightning events followed by a gradual decrease thereafter. These findings provide clear evidence of the magnitude of pollutants and thermal changes associated with lightning. It was also observed that relative humidity is inversely proportional to temperature, as it rises due to lightning phenomena. Furthermore, lightning activity was found to significantly increase with rising concentrations of ozone particles in the atmosphere.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e8125403"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13140353/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147487312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Exploring the Antiparasitic Activity of the Sea Cucumber Isostichopus sp. aff. badionotus From the Northern Coast of Colombia Against Trypanosoma cruzi. 哥伦比亚北部海岸海参Isostichopus sp. ff. badionotus对克氏锥虫的抗寄生活性研究。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/2849694
Manuel E Taborda-Martínez, Ricardo Altamar-Ibáñez, Yeray A Rodríguez-Núñez, Ericsson Coy-Barrera, Adriana Rodríguez-Forero, Jorge Soto-Delgado, Lisandro Pacheco-Lugo, Mitchell Bacho, Fabián Espitia-Almeida
{"title":"Exploring the Antiparasitic Activity of the Sea Cucumber Isostichopus sp. aff. badionotus From the Northern Coast of Colombia Against Trypanosoma cruzi.","authors":"Manuel E Taborda-Martínez, Ricardo Altamar-Ibáñez, Yeray A Rodríguez-Núñez, Ericsson Coy-Barrera, Adriana Rodríguez-Forero, Jorge Soto-Delgado, Lisandro Pacheco-Lugo, Mitchell Bacho, Fabián Espitia-Almeida","doi":"10.1155/tswj/2849694","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/2849694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a neglected tropical infection with limited therapeutic options. Sea cucumbers are recognized as rich sources of bioactive sulfated metabolites with potential antiparasitic properties; however, information on the chemistry and trypanocidal activity of Caribbean Isostichopus species is still scarce. In this study, the trypanocidal activity of solvent fractions from Isostichopus sp. aff. badionotus was evaluated, together with the chemical characterization and molecular docking analysis of their major metabolites. The methanolic extract, obtained by maceration of lyophilized tissue, was partitioned with n-hexane, dichloromethane, and n-butanol, and the resulting fractions were analyzed by UHPLC-HRMS. The in vitro trypanocidal activity was assessed against T. cruzi epimastigotes, and molecular docking studies explored the interactions of five sulfated sterols (1-5) with four key enzymes involved in the parasite's redox metabolism. Chemical profiling revealed that sulfated sterols, mainly cholestane- and stigmastane-type derivatives, predominated in the dichloromethane fraction, which exhibited the strongest trypanocidal activity. Docking results indicated that stigmastane-type sterols, particularly Compound 5, showed the most favorable binding energies with all enzyme targets. This study provides the first evidence of trypanocidal activity in Isostichopus sp. aff. badionotus, highlighting sulfated sterols (1-5) as plausible lead compounds for exploring agents against T. cruzi.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e2849694"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13315833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148353632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Optimizing Staffing Level and Waiting Time Using Queuing Model in Bank Service. 利用排队模型优化银行服务中的人员配备和等待时间。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/4133358
Tadele Mamo, Dame Tolosa, S Nagarajan, Velmurugan Paramasivam, Wosen Haile Mariam Asfaw, S Umamaheswaran
{"title":"Optimizing Staffing Level and Waiting Time Using Queuing Model in Bank Service.","authors":"Tadele Mamo, Dame Tolosa, S Nagarajan, Velmurugan Paramasivam, Wosen Haile Mariam Asfaw, S Umamaheswaran","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4133358","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/4133358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long waiting times in banking services reduce customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, often resulting from misaligned staffing levels and fluctuating client traffic. The Cooperative Bank of Oromia in Holeta, Ethiopia, experiences significant service delays due to staffing inefficiencies and unpredictable customer arrivals. This study is aimed at optimizing staffing arrangements and minimize customer-waiting times to improve service delivery. Long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network was used to predict customer foot traffic, regression analysis assessed the impact of staffing on waiting times, and the M/M/C queuing model determined optimal staffing levels. Optimal staffing was identified as seven servers for the Holeta branch and six servers for the Goro Qeransa branch, with average system occupancy of 5.34 and 6.69 customers, respectively, leading to reduced waiting times. Aligning staffing with predicted customer flows can substantially improve service efficiency and customer satisfaction. Bank management should adopt data-driven staffing strategies based on predictive forecasting and queuing models, which can also be adapted for similar banking contexts beyond Ethiopia.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e4133358"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13240437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148101840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Neuropharmacological and Antipyretic Potentials of Streblus asper Leaves: Integrated In Vivo and In Silico Approaches. 芦笋叶的神经药理学和解热潜能:体内和计算机方法的整合。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/7661411
Md Hossain Rasel, Md Jahirul Islam Mamun, Salma Sultana Sumi, Md Nahid Hasan, Minhajur Rahman, S M Naim Uddin
{"title":"Neuropharmacological and Antipyretic Potentials of Streblus asper Leaves: Integrated In Vivo and In Silico Approaches.","authors":"Md Hossain Rasel, Md Jahirul Islam Mamun, Salma Sultana Sumi, Md Nahid Hasan, Minhajur Rahman, S M Naim Uddin","doi":"10.1155/tswj/7661411","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/7661411","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Streblus asper (Moraceae) is traditionally used for neurological and febrile disorders, but its pharmacological basis remains unclear. This study evaluated the S. asper leaf methanolic extract (SAL-ME) for anxiolytic, antidepressant, sedative, and antipyretic activities using Swiss albino mice and in silico docking analyses. Behavioral assays included the elevated plus maze, hole-board, forced swim, tail suspension, hole cross, and open field tests, while brewer's yeast-induced pyrexia was used to assess antipyretic activity. SAL-ME (200 and 400 mg/kg) produced dose-dependent effects, significantly reducing immobility time (p < 0.001), increasing open-arm exploration (p < 0.01), and suppressing locomotor activity, indicating antidepressant, anxiolytic, and sedative actions. A significant antipyretic effect was observed at 400 mg/kg, with a marked reduction in rectal temperature within 3 h posttreatment (p < 0.01). Molecular docking analysis revealed notable binding affinities of octadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, D-pinitol, α-D-glucopyranoside, myo-inositol, and butanedioic acid with target proteins associated with GABAergic, serotonergic, and prostaglandin-mediated pathways. Collectively, these findings suggest that SAL-ME exerts dose-dependent, multitarget pharmacological effects, supporting its potential as a phytotherapeutic candidate for CNS disorders and fever.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e7661411"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13071759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147676699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Impact of Earthquake Hazard on Various Structures-A Case Study in Myanmar. 地震灾害对不同结构的影响——以缅甸为例。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/7539980
Md Foisal Haque
{"title":"Impact of Earthquake Hazard on Various Structures-A Case Study in Myanmar.","authors":"Md Foisal Haque","doi":"10.1155/tswj/7539980","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/7539980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Natural disasters cannot be prevented, but it may be possible to reduce their impact on infrastructure by following some guidelines. This study evaluated earthquake-induced damage (from the March 28, 2025 event in Myanmar) to infrastructure (i.e., reinforced concrete [RC], masonry, and temples) through field investigations and fragility analysis. The overturning and beam-column joint failures with spectral collapse were predicted from the field data, which are presented in terms of several damage states (i.e., slight, moderate, heavy, and very heavy) using incremental dynamic analysis (IDA). Nonlinear time history analysis is used to perform IDA by varying the peak ground acceleration (PGA) in the range of 0-1.5 g. Some issues may influence these failures, such as crack depth, inadequate shear reinforcement at the joint, and inadequate seismic detailing. These recommendations are based on the field inspection. The idealized guidelines are provided to overcome these failures; these include reducing crack depth and placing adequate vertical and horizontal shear reinforcements at joints. This study may be enhanced in the future by including more damage categories and risk analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e7539980"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13478725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148760108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Green Extraction Approach for Phenolic-Rich Peppermint Extracts Using Ultrasound: Impact of Solvent and Time Variables. 超声波绿色提取富酚薄荷提取物:溶剂和时间变量的影响。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/4620252
Kantapon Premprayoon, Tossapol Jangnoi, Likit Temprom, Khakhanang Ratananikom
{"title":"Green Extraction Approach for Phenolic-Rich Peppermint Extracts Using Ultrasound: Impact of Solvent and Time Variables.","authors":"Kantapon Premprayoon, Tossapol Jangnoi, Likit Temprom, Khakhanang Ratananikom","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4620252","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/4620252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effects of solvent composition and sonication time on the ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic-rich peppermint extracts using ethanol-water mixtures. Ethanol concentrations of 0%, 50%, 75%, and 95% were applied for extraction periods of 15 and 30 min, and the resulting extracts were evaluated for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activities using DPPH and ABTS assays. Two-way ANOVA revealed that ethanol concentration, sonication time, and their interaction significantly affected all measured parameters (p < 0.01). The optimal extraction condition was 50% ethanol for 15 min, which produced the highest TPC (141.64 ± 3.34 mg GAE/g extract) and TFC (256.20 ± 2.43 mg RE/g extract), together with the strongest antioxidant activities, as indicated by the lowest IC<sub>50</sub> values for DPPH (0.123 ± 0.001 mg/mL) and ABTS (0.023 ± 0.001 mg/mL) radical scavenging activity. Correlation analysis demonstrated strong negative relationships between phytochemical contents and antioxidant IC<sub>50</sub> values, indicating that increased phenolic and flavonoid contents were associated with enhanced antioxidant activity. Prolonged sonication generally reduced extraction efficiency under certain solvent conditions, particularly at intermediate ethanol concentrations, suggesting possible degradation of sensitive phytochemicals during extended cavitation. These findings demonstrate the importance of balancing solvent polarity and extraction duration to maximize phytochemical recovery and antioxidant activity under green extraction conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e4620252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13570449/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148956428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Medicinal Plants Used for Combating Human Bacterial Diseases in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review. 埃塞俄比亚用于对抗人类细菌性疾病的药用植物:系统综述。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/1278796
Derebe Alemneh
{"title":"Medicinal Plants Used for Combating Human Bacterial Diseases in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Derebe Alemneh","doi":"10.1155/tswj/1278796","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/1278796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Ethiopia, bacterial diseases cause the majority of illness and mortality. They have become great challenges to the country, and a great proportion of its population are utilizing medicinal plants as sources of medicine for fighting diseases. The aim of the present work was to present a compiled document to show the great potential of plants in fighting bacterial diseases for promoting future exploration, phytochemical and antibacterial test studies. To prepare the work, three steps were designed. First, ethnobotanical articles that were published starting from 2000 to 2025 were gathered from reputable databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, and AJOL. In the second step, screening and exclusion of the gathered articles were conducted. In the last step, data extraction and analysis were conducted. In this study, 168 medicinal plants (73 families) that were used to treat 10 bacterial diseases were recorded. Euphorbiaceae was the foremost family in species number, whereas Calpurnia aurea was the first as cited by 10 research works. The highest proportion of medicinal plants (89 species) were reported to treat diarrhea, followed by those used to treat gonorrhea (43 species). Leaf (38.2%) took the prime position as sources of traditional remedies. Many traditional remedies need several antidotes such as coffee, local alcohol, different parts and forms of plant species such as Allium sativum, Lepidium sativum, Cucumis ficifolius, and Ensete ventricosum. Medicinal plants were also reported with huge potential to be used as bactericidal chemicals. In conclusion, bacterial diseases are the greatest threat to Ethiopia and medicinal plants are the future hope for fighting them. Thus, further ethnobotanical exploration, phytochemical and antibacterial test studies should be conducted particularly on Ajuga integrifolia, Gomphocarpus purpurascens, Tephrosia elata, C. ficifolius, Rhus vulgaris, and Rytigynia neglecta used for the treatment of pneumonia and lung TB, respectively, for new drug discovery and sustainable utilization of the species.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e1278796"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13523074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148841050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Egyptian General Population Knowledge and Awareness Toward Oral Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study. 埃及普通人群对口腔癌的知识和意识:一项横断面研究。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/4032372
Layla Hafed, Ahmed Abodowia, Mahmoud Elshazly, Mansour El Sayyed, Mariam Elshobaky, Menna-Allah Fayze, Mina Raafat, Gamilah Al-Qadhi
{"title":"Egyptian General Population Knowledge and Awareness Toward Oral Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Layla Hafed, Ahmed Abodowia, Mahmoud Elshazly, Mansour El Sayyed, Mariam Elshobaky, Menna-Allah Fayze, Mina Raafat, Gamilah Al-Qadhi","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4032372","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/4032372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The present study aims to provide a thorough assessment of the level of knowledge and awareness of oral cancer among a general population of Egyptians and at correlating the main risk factors associated with the level of knowledge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One thousand twenty-eight questionnaires were distributed to the general public at 10 public places located in Cairo, Egypt. Questionnaire results were summarized via descriptive statistics followed by correlation which was performed on the answers to different questions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall knowledge of oral cancer among a population of Egyptian public was not strong, with 40% scoring 6-8 out of the maximum score 17. Only 14% of the participants acquired their knowledge from a healthcare provider. However, 47.2% did not know the symptoms of oral cancer. By common sense, 811 knew that tobacco is one of the causes of oral cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Egyptian population demonstrated a low knowledge of oral cancer, a finding that is supported by the results of many previous studies conducted on other populations. This finding was significantly influenced by a sociodemographic factor, that is, a higher level of education and young age. Therefore, educational programs and specialized departments are recommended to work on providing and imparting deeper knowledge of oral cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e4032372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13140202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Delirium and Physiological Indicators in Children Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Clinical Trial. 足部反射按摩对儿科重症监护病房入院儿童谵妄和生理指标的影响:一项随机临床试验。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/2352440
Zahra Mazhari, Ali Manafi Anari, Farshad Heidari-Beni, Mona Alinejad-Naeini
{"title":"The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Delirium and Physiological Indicators in Children Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Zahra Mazhari, Ali Manafi Anari, Farshad Heidari-Beni, Mona Alinejad-Naeini","doi":"10.1155/tswj/2352440","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/2352440","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Children in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are commonly affected by delirium, which poses considerable challenges in clinical management. Changes in vital signs can serve as early warning indicators of disease progression in children. Nonpharmacological interventions in the handling of delirium and improvement of physiological indicators include various types of massage. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of foot reflexology massage on delirium and physiological indicators in children admitted to the PICU.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized clinical trial was directed in the PICU of Ali Asghar Hospital, affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. The study randomly assigned a total of 74 participants to either an intervention group or a control group. Foot reflexology massage was administered to the intervention group. Information was captured before and after the intervention using tools assessing demographic information/data, physiological indicators, and pediatric delirium (Cornell tool).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed that on the second day, the frequency of delirium in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group after the intervention (p = 0.004). Also, immediately after the intervention, heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, and systolic blood pressure in the intervention group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.001, p = 0.026, and p = 0.002, respectively). Also, the results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in arterial blood oxygen saturation between the two groups after the intervention (p = 0.345).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The evidences of our study show that foot reflexology can decrease delirium and regulate heart rate and blood pressure, but its effect on arterial blood oxygen saturation requires further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e2352440"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13111914/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147781905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Recent Advances in Strategies Against Measles Spread: Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects, Impact, Vaccine Innovations, and Sustainable Recommendations. 预防麻疹传播战略的最新进展:临床和流行病学方面、影响、疫苗创新和可持续建议。
The Scientific World Journal Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/tswj/9008185
Abdelilah Merabti, Youssef Miyah, Mohammed Benjelloun, Chadia Zahouani, Wafaa Al Hassani, Rajae Lamsyah, Samia Essadki, Laila Ihrai, Saadia El Filali, Anis Sfendla, Mustapha Yaagoubi, Chakib Nejjari
{"title":"Recent Advances in Strategies Against Measles Spread: Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects, Impact, Vaccine Innovations, and Sustainable Recommendations.","authors":"Abdelilah Merabti, Youssef Miyah, Mohammed Benjelloun, Chadia Zahouani, Wafaa Al Hassani, Rajae Lamsyah, Samia Essadki, Laila Ihrai, Saadia El Filali, Anis Sfendla, Mustapha Yaagoubi, Chakib Nejjari","doi":"10.1155/tswj/9008185","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/9008185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory droplets, whose spread is favored by disparities in vaccination coverage. This manuscript analyzes recent measles control strategies, analyzing their evolution, environmental repercussions, immune mechanisms, innovations in immunization, and sustainable solutions.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Measles harms public health, and the socioeconomic landscape and advances in smart technologies offer innovative solutions for combating the disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Obstacles to the fight against measles include low vaccination coverage, community resistance, and logistical problems related to vaccine distribution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The immune response to measles involves B and T cells, which are crucial in eliminating the virus and forming an immune memory. Improvements in measles vaccines include the development of genetically modified vaccines and advanced delivery technologies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>To eliminate measles, the manuscript recommends exploring data-driven and digital surveillance tools as complementary support to traditional epidemiological systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2026 1","pages":"e9008185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13111915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147781922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
0
×
引用
GB/T 7714-2015
复制
MLA
复制
APA
复制
导出至
BibTeX EndNote RefMan NoteFirst NoteExpress
×
提示
您的信息不完整,为了账户安全,请先补充。
现在去补充
×
提示
您因"违规操作"
具体请查看互助需知
我知道了
×
提示
确定
请完成安全验证×
相关产品
×
本文献相关产品
联系我们:info@booksci.cn Book学术提供免费学术资源搜索服务,方便国内外学者检索中英文文献。致力于提供最便捷和优质的服务体验。 Copyright © 2023 布克学术 All rights reserved.
京ICP备2023020795号-1
ghs 京公网安备 11010802042870号
Book学术文献互助
Book学术文献互助群
群 号:604180095
Book学术官方微信
小红书