https://www.sci-rep.com/index.php/scirep/issue/feedInternational Journal of Scientific Reports2024-02-26T20:07:38+0530Editormedipeditor@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems<p>International Journal of Scientific Reports is an open access, international, peer-reviewed multidisciplinary science and technology journal. The journal's full text is available online at http://www.sci-rep.com. International Journal of Scientific Reports is dedicated to publishing research from all areas of science and technology. The journal has a broad coverage of Medical sciences, Dental sciences, Physiotherapy, Biological sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences, Earth and environmental sciences, Physical sciences. International Journal of Scientific Reports is one of the fastest communication journals and articles are published online within short time after acceptance of manuscripts. 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Fidah Hossainsaadiq15@gmail.comM. Shamim Rezasaadiq15@gmail.comSwadesh R. Sarkersaadiq15@gmail.comSultan Mahmudsaadiq15@gmail.comMasrur A. Khansaadiq15@gmail.comMuhammad M. Hoquesaadiq15@gmail.comM. Shadequl Islamsaadiq15@gmail.comMezbahur Rahmansaadiq15@gmail.comAnami Mallicksaadiq15@gmail.comAnup K. Sahasaadiq15@gmail.com<p>This case report describes the unique presentation of a 60-year-old woman who was referred from the cardiology department due to the retention of a guidewire following a coronary angiogram. The guidewire was inadvertently left in the right external iliac artery after the angiogram procedure. This report discusses the clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and successful management of this case without unusual complication. The successful removal of the retained guidewire culminated in a favourable outcome for the patient. Efforts to extract residual guide-wire fragments from the coronary circulation are generally the preferred course of action. Nevertheless, certain case reports and series have proposed that, in carefully selected patients, leaving the guide-wires in situ without attempting extraction may be a reasonable option when the likelihood of successful removal appears remote, considering anatomical and technical factors. For such cases, a more suitable approach involves administering systemic anticoagulation and antiplatelet agents, coupled with vigilant follow-up.</p>2024-02-26T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Scientific Reportshttps://www.sci-rep.com/index.php/scirep/article/view/1320Sort-term adaptations on bilateral body weight-bearing symmetry and postural control through the application of rotary prisms in healthy children2024-01-13T22:51:03+0530Aikaterini Ziakaziaka@physio4you.grIoannis Giakasggiakas@gmail.comPanagiotis Tsaklistsaklis@uth.gr<p><strong>Background:</strong> Motor-control is organized by coordinated sensory systems which integrate for the preparation of movement. Certain visuoperceptive disorders may impair proper development of motor control during childhood, thereby impacting functional aspects like bilateral weight-bearing symmetry. Rotary prisms (RPs) are a rehabilitation modality that have shown promise in facilitating motor-control and spatial-realignment for adults, improving weight-bearing symmetry, often evaluated by indexes like the normalized symmetry index (NSI%). However, less is known for the short-term effect of RPs on NSI% and consequent effects on functional capacity in healthy children.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> We evaluated the acute and short-term chronic effect of RPs in fourteen healthy children (8.8±1.1 years) on NSI% and the total execution time (s) of a dynamic balance sit-to-stand task (SITS). Measurements were performed at baseline, immediately following RP application (immediate phase) and 10 min following RP removal (spatial re-alignment). </p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> We detected an overall main effect of time on NSI% (F=15.1, p<0.001, η<sup>2</sup>=.54), improving both immediate (-67.3%, 3.4±4.46%, p<0.001) and spatial re-alignment phases (-55.3%, 5.2±4.3%, p<0.001) compared to baseline (9.7±1.9 %). Moreover, no significant differences for NSI% between immediate and spatial re-alignment phases were detected (p>0.05). However, TUT of the SITS task remained unaffected (F=1.13, p>0.05).</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Non-significant differences for NSI% between immediate and spatial re-alignment phases indicate that short-term neural adaptations may persist following the removal of RPs in healthy children. Indicating the potential suitability of RPs in neurorehabilitation for children with balance impairments, such as pre-existing sensory motor dysfunctions and others.</p>2024-02-26T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Scientific Reportshttps://www.sci-rep.com/index.php/scirep/article/view/1323Modeling the number of clothing merchandise returned through online shopping using a mixture of Poisson distribution: an interdisciplinary approach 2024-01-23T13:21:28+0530Anuj Nainanuj.nain.stats@gmail.com<p><strong>Background:</strong> Online shopping has witnessed a significant surge in popularity owing to its accessibility and convenience. The rise of online shopping has revolutionized the retail industry, with clothing purchases garnering a dedicated following. However, a persistent challenge in internet purchasing lies in the uncertainty surrounding the fit, appearance, and quality of clothing merchandise. As a result, customers often resort to returning items that fail to meet their expectations or differ from the website's descriptions. In this study, we aim to address this issue by proposing a novel approach to model the number of items returned through online purchases. Specifically, we employ a mixture of Poisson distribution to capture the complexities of the return process and its underlying factors.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A mixture of Poisson distribution is employed to model the uncertainties in online clothing returns. The approach aims to capture the complexities of the return process and its underlying factors, providing valuable insights for e-commerce businesses to optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction. </p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The findings of this study have the potential to shed light on the reasons behind increased return rates, offering e-commerce businesses valuable information to optimize their operations and enhance customer satisfaction.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Poisson distribution is capable of analyzing the hidden patterns in the data, and hence the results of the study are beneficial for various stakeholders, including statisticians, e-commerce firms, and app developers.</p>2024-02-26T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Scientific Reportshttps://www.sci-rep.com/index.php/scirep/article/view/1324Prevalence and associated risk factors of neglected tropical diseases in the Amhara region, Ethiopia2024-01-24T14:15:13+0530Mengesha W. Tegegnemengeshawasie123@gmail.comDestaw Damtiezegades96@gmail.com<p>This systematic review analyzed the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and associated risk factors in the Amhara region. Thirty-one articles from 2012 to 2022 were examined, and data analysis was conducted using STATA version 17. The overall NTD prevalence in Amhara was 29.9% (95% CI: 23.32–36.47). The highest prevalences were observed for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) at 37.86% (95% CI=27.57–48.15), Schistosoma at 37.77% (95% CI=16.90–58.61), scabies at 24.28% (95% CI=6.42-42.15), and trachoma at 19.55% (95% CI=13.38–25.72). Prevalence varied across zones, ranging from 6.10% (95% CI=4.33–7.87) in Awi to 46.40% (95% CI=42.90–48.80) in Bahir Dar. Factors associated with NTDs included illiteracy and raw vegetable consumption for STHs; male gender, river swimming, and contact with river water for Schistosoma; ocular discharge and fly-eye contact for trachoma; and family size >6, clothes sharing, and sleeping with scabies-infected individuals for scabies. Improved sanitation, health education, and personal hygiene are vital for controlling NTDs in the study region.</p>2024-02-26T00:00:00+0530Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Scientific Reports