Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiaoxu Li, Shifang Zhuang, Lin He, Shanmei Wang, Ming Zhao, Xiaodong Lyu
Summary: We report the first case of brain abscess caused by Nocardia brevicatena in an immunocompetent patient with unknown origin. The patient was cured after surgical excision of the abscess and targeted antibiotic treatment. This case could provide a reference for clinical management of similar cases.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Liza Das, Pinaki Dutta
Summary: Hypopituitarism is a condition where there is a deficiency of one or more hormones of the pituitary. It can have various causes and presents with heterogeneous clinical and radiological manifestations. The most common cause is pituitary adenoma, but it is important to recognize and manage less common causes in order to prevent premature mortality associated with the condition.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Kasper Kavli Ovsthus, Kristin Sjavik, Tore Lier, Claus Klingenberg
Summary: A newborn infant with hydrocephalus and ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Brevibacterium casei was successfully treated with vancomycin and rifampicin for 15 days, without shunt removal, as confirmed by negative cerebrospinal fluid cultures up to 4 months after therapy.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Clay Wu, Semi Han, Ahmet Baydur, Brett Lindgren
Summary: Klebsiella pneumoniae brain abscess is a rare and severe condition, which requires early detection and aggressive medical and surgical treatment for potential favorable outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Kamil Tkacz, Anna Piwowarczyk, Edyta Podsiadly, Ernest Kuchar
Summary: This report presents a rare case of bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus intermedius in a young healthy boy.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Addie B. Spier, Diana David, Moamen Al Zoubi, Montoya Taylor, Colin E. Evans
Summary: This article presents a rare case of a young man who experienced 2 brain abscesses at different ages. Investigation revealed an abnormal blood flow that facilitated bacterial reach to the brain. The patient received surgical and antibiotic treatments for the brain infection and correction of the abnormal blood flow.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eihab A. Subahi, Ali B. Mahgoub, Khaldun Obeidat, Ahmed M. Elamin, Fatima A. Rasoul
Summary: Isolated hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and peripancreatic tuberculosis is rare, with combined pancreatic and liver abscesses being even more uncommon. Physicians should have a high index of suspicion for TB, especially in young patients from highly endemic areas.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Michael Thy, Augustin Gaudemer, Camille D'Humieres, Romain Sonneville
Summary: This review provides an update on the epidemiology and management of cerebral abscesses in immunocompetent patients. Observational studies suggest an improvement in overall prognosis but high mortality rates remain. Various factors contribute to a better prognosis, including identification of risk factors, use of MRI for diagnosis, appropriate neurosurgical and microbiological techniques, optimized antibacterial treatment, and long-term follow-up for complications. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to identify interventions for improved outcomes.
CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tetyana Okan, Saliman Esmati, Homayoon Lodeen, Michael Abawkaw, Jashandeep Kaur, Kaushik Doshi, Md Aticul Islam
Summary: Cerebral nocardiosis is a rare infectious disease that mainly affects immunocompromised hosts but can also occur in immunocompetent patients. Prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy are important for management. We report a case of brain abscess caused by Nocardia farcinica in an immunocompetent patient. The patient underwent surgical excision and was treated with targeted antibiotic therapy, resulting in a good clinical outcome.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Huoyang Lv, Mengyuan Chen, Youqi Ji, Liya Pan, Xin Hong, Yumei Ge
Summary: This article retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of a patient with cutaneous nocardiosis caused by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, including clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, imaging examinations, medication and prognosis. MRI examination showed a 26 mm x 73 mm abscess under the skin. The pus in the abscess was green. Gram staining showed positive branched rod-shaped and undivided hyphae. Small wrinkle dry white colonies were observed after culture, and it was identified as Nocardia cyriacigeorgica by MALDI-TOF MS.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zorays Moazzam, Amman Yousaf, Zahid Iqbal, Ahmad Tayyab, Muhammad Hashim Hayat
Summary: Hepatic candidiasis is rare in immunocompetent patients but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hepatic abscesses. Timely diagnosis and management are crucial for a good prognosis.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yazan M. Sallam, Ramsey Gasim, Mohammad N. Kloub, Nabeel Mohammad Qassem
Summary: Isolated TLA is a rare condition that should be considered in patients with liver abscess, especially from endemic areas. Diagnosis relies on histological identification, and treatment involves quadruple therapy.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elabbass A. Abdelmahmuod, Mahmoud Elayana, Eihab Subahi, Loai Aker, Mohammed A. Alamin, Gamal Alfitori
Summary: This case report describes a 24-year-old healthy male with tuberculous liver abscess. The case highlights the importance of considering tubercular liver abscess as a possible cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis when diagnosing hepatic masses or abscesses.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eung Kyum Lee, Jin Kim, Dong-Hyuk Park, Chang Kyu Lee, Sun Bean Kim, Jang Wook Sohn, Young Kyung Yoon
Summary: This case report highlights the importance of considering Nocardia infection as a differential diagnosis in immunocompromised patients, and discusses the challenges and treatment recommendations for managing N. farcinica infection.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammed Samannodi
Summary: Nocardia paucivorans can occasionally cause disseminated infection in immunocompetent hosts, and is usually susceptible to many antibiotics including Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole. Treatment typically lasts 6-12 months.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chandrakant R. Sonawane, Kuldeep Tolia, Anand Pandey, Atul Kulkarni, Hitesh Punchal, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Anil Kumar, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: In this paper, a numerical investigation and evaluation of the thermal characteristics of a closed-loop pulsating heat pipe are performed. The volume of fluid method is used to simulate the two-phase flow inside the heat pipe, and the numerical results are compared and validated with experimental data. The study concludes that a filling ratio of 65% is the optimized charge quality for the current configuration of the pulsating heat pipe.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asim Ahmad, Om Prakash, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, a heat storage-based hybrid greenhouse dryer was developed and analyzed for drying bitter gourd flakes under the climatic condition of Ranchi, India. The drying efficiency, drying kinetics, property analysis, economic analysis, embodied energy, and CO2 mitigation of the hybrid greenhouse dryer were evaluated. The results showed that the proposed system significantly reduced the drying time compared to open sun drying, and it had superior metal content and environmental sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Anil Kumar, Sangita Choudhary, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Vikas Kumar, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Nishikant Mishra
Summary: Many threats such as scarcity of sources and climate change are driving businesses to reexamine their commitment to the environment and society. As a result, companies are integrating long-term sustainable practices into their operations, such as circular supply chain (CSC) and Industry 4.0. This study aims to analyze the critical success factors (CSFs) for the integration of CSC and Industry 4.0 to achieve sustainable supply chain operations. The research findings highlight the importance of "knowledge of CSC and Industry 4.0" and "top management commitment".
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Upendra Rajak, Abhishek Dasore, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya, Tikendra Nath Verma, Prerana Nashine, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the fuel blend combination of spirulina microalgae biodiesel (SMAB), diesel, ethanol, and methanol was prepared and assessed. It was found that increasing the percentage of SMAB in the blend improves spray characteristics and engine performance, while reducing smoke and NOX emissions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Management
Guilherme F. Frederico, Vikas Kumar, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Anil Kumar, Rohit Agrawal
Summary: This study investigates the impact of I4.0 technologies and their interoperability on supply chain performance and explores how the integration of such technologies and their interoperability can create pathways for supply chain resilience post-COVID-19. The findings indicate that the integration of I4.0 technologies and their interoperability have a positive impact on supply chain performance and profitability, but do not improve efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Sathishkumar Karupusamy, J. Refonaa, Sakthidasan Sankaran, Priyanka Dahiya, Mohd Anul Haq, Anil Kumar
Summary: The development of IoT systems has created higher demands for processing and storage environment, as well as raised issues such as energy consumption and data compression. This article proposes an approach that utilizes data mining to optimize energy usage and compress data, validated through the analysis of driving behavior.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Himanshu Singh, Anil Kumar, Lokendra K. Balyan
Summary: This paper introduces an image enhancement method based on fractional differintegral based adaptive filtering, which utilizes the advantages of fractional-order differentiation and fractional-order integration for adaptive textural boosting and contrast enhancement. It also proposes a differintegration based fractional-order multi-scale Retinex framework for effective reflectance channel computation. The paper discusses the compatibility of the proposed method with other image pre-processing methods and presents different variants for overall quality improvement.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
B. Sarkar, B. Das, P. K. Sundaram, S. S. Mali, A. P. Anurag, A. Upadhyaya, N. Chandra, B. P. Bhatt, A. Kumar
Summary: This study analyzed the energy input-output and GHG emission in vegetable production in the Chotanagpur plateau region and found that both tomato and okra cultivation were profitable. The study also emphasized the importance of efficient input use in reducing GHG emissions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Management
Luai Jraisat, Mohannad Jreissat, Arvind Upadhyay, Anil Kumar
Summary: This research explores the integration of Blockchain Technology (BCT) with Reverse Supply Chain Networks (RSCN) and its impact on sustainability performance. A conceptual framework for BCT in RSCN was developed through qualitative research, using primary and secondary data from four case studies in Jordan. The findings highlight the potential of BCT in improving sustainability performance in supply chains.
SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Geetam Richhariya, Anil Kumar, Akash Kumar Shukla, K. N. Shukla, Bhim Charan Meikap
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a cost-effective, easy-to-fabricate, and eco-friendly option among photovoltaic devices. The choice of counter electrode (CE) materials significantly impacts the performance of DSSCs. By exploring economical and stable alternatives to expensive platinum, the efficiency of DSSCs can be improved. This article focuses on various replacements for platinum-based CEs, offering innovative research opportunities in the field of renewable energy.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shimpy, Mahesh Kumar, Anil Kumar
Summary: This article provides an overview of solar drying technologies for small rural agricultural farms, focusing on domestic applications. A significant amount of perishable items are wasted annually at the household level due to various reasons. The article reviews and presents natural and forced convection solar dryers, highlighting their temperature and thermal efficiency. Natural convection solar dryers are suitable for rural areas due to their simple design and lower requirements, while forced convection solar dryers offer better performance and faster drying time for high moisture content products. The designs of indirect and mixed-mode solar dryers in domestic applications are rare. Solar dryers have the potential to reduce drying costs by 50% and improve returns by 30%.
FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Business
Yigit Kazancoglu, Melisa Ozbiltekin-Pala, Muruvvet Deniz Sezer, Sunil Luthra, Anil Kumar
Summary: COVID-19 has significantly impacted global food supply chains, leading to the need for new business models and production approaches to enhance resilience. This study examines the advantages and risks of integrating blockchain technology into reverse logistics activities, using a fuzzy synthetic evaluation method to eliminate these risks.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Ashutosh Samadhiya, Rajat Agrawal, Sunil Luthra, Anil Kumar, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Deepak Kumar Srivastava
Summary: This research establishes a conceptual model to understand the impact of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) on the transition of a Circular Economy (CE). The study finds that I4.0 positively impacts TPM, CE, and sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms. TPM also has a positive impact on CE and SP. The study identifies TPM, I4.0, and CE as dynamic capabilities that contribute to SP in manufacturing firms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Naveen Virmani, Urmi Ravindra Salve, Anil Kumar, Sunil Luthra
Summary: This article identifies the roadblocks of implementing Industry 4.0 through a literature review and expert opinions. The roadblocks are categorized into five sections and validated through a case study in the automobile industry. The implications for industrialists, practitioners, and academicians are provided.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. V. Anju, K. Archana, V. V. Anooja, P. P. Athira, S. Neelima, I. S. Bright Singh, Rosamma Philip
Summary: A novel ALF protein (Pp-ALF) was identified and characterized from the blue swimmer crab, which demonstrated potential antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticancer, and antibiofilm activities. However, the toxic effect of Pp-ALF on host cells prevented successful expression in Escherichia coli. Fluorescent staining showed that Pp-ALF induced host cell death by altering cell membrane permeability.
JOURNAL OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)