bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk Factors and Patterns of Locoregional Recurrence after Radical Nephrectomy for Locally Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Yoo Gyu Sang , Park Won , Pyo Hongryull , Jeong Byong Chang , Jeon Hwang Gyun , Kang Minyong , Seo Seong Il , Jeon Seong Soo , Lee Hyun Moo , Choi Han Yong , Park Byung Kwan , Kim Chan Kyo , Park Sung Yoon , Kwon Ghee Young
Published: April 2021

Purpose We aimed to investigate the risk factors and patterns of locoregional recurrence (LRR) after radical nephrectomy (RN) in patients with locally advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).Materials and Methods We retrospectively analyzed 245 patients who underwent RN for non-metastatic pT3-4 RCC from January 2006 to January 2016. We analyzed the risk factors associated with poor locoregional control using Cox regression. Anatomical mapping was performed on reference computed tomography scans showing intact kidneys.Results The median follow-up duration was 56 months (range, 1 to 128 months). Tumor extension to renal vessels or the inferior vena cava (IVC) and Fuhrman’s nuclear grade IV were identified as independent risk factors of LRR. The 5-year actuarial LRR rates in groups with no risk factor, one risk factor, and two risk factors were 2.3%, 19.8%, and 30.8%, respectively (p < 0.001). The locations of LRR were distributed as follows: aortocaval area (n=2), paraaortic area (n=4), retrocaval area (n=5), and tumor bed (n=11). No LRR was observed above the celiac axis (CA) or under the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA).Conclusion Tumor extension to renal vessels or the IVC and Fuhrman’s nuclear grade IV were the independent risk factors associated with LRR after RN for pT3-4 RCC. The locations of LRR after RN for RCC were distributed in the tumor bed and regional lymphatic area from the bifurcation of the CA to that of the IMA.
Growth inhibitory properties and antimicrobial evaluation of Aloe schweinfurthii (Baker) leaf rind extract
Authors: Salawu Kayode Muritala , Oyerinde Abdulsalam Ayodeji , Aliyu Abdulmalik , Obajemihi Obafemi Ibitayo
Published: April 2021

Cancer and infectious diseases combined are leading cause of death and public health concern. In developing countries, about 80% of the populace depends on medicinal plants for their general health care needs including treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Aloe schweinfurthii (Aloaceae) is a small medicinal herb that is commonly used for the treatment of cancerous and infectious diseases in South-West Nigeria. The focus of this study was to evaluate the growth inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of the herb. The rind of the herb was collected, air dried, pulverized and extracted into distilled methanol by cold maceration. The dried extract obtained was subjected to growth inhibitory and antimicrobial assays. The extract displayed concentration dependent growth inhibitory activity with IC50 of 484.7±2.16 and 1188±2.32µg/mL compared to cyclophosphamide with IC50 of 174.3±0.19 and 834.5±0.84 µg/mL in Sorghum bicolor radical and Allium cepa root growth inhibitory assays, respectively. The extract displayed concentration dependent antibacterial and antifungal effects with the highest activity against C. freundi (18 mm zone of inhibition) at 50 mg/mL. The extract of Aloe  schweinfurthii leaf rind displayed marked growth inhibitory and antimicrobial bioactivities. The extract maybe considered as a viable candidate for discovery of chemotherapeutic agent (s).

Keywords: Growth inhibition, Antimicrobial, Aloe schweinfurthii, Chemotherapeutic Agent
Quality attributes of twenty-nine brands of ciprofloxacin: post-marketing in vitro analyses, microbiological assay and in vivo simulation
Authors: Muhammad Hashiya S. , Okpe Patience O. , Olorunfemi Patrick O. , Ochekpe Nelson A. , Hamza Wale R. , Ngwuluka Ndidi C.
Published: April 2021

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic employed to treat infections. There are over three hundred registered generic brands of ciprofloxacin in Nigeria. There has been an observed marked variation in therapeutic or clinical outcome with change in brands by health professionals and patients. In a previous study of six (6) brands we had reported a high degree of inequivalence. In this study, twenty-nine (29) brands of ciprofloxacin were extensively evaluated against compendia requirements. Microbial sensitivity against two test organisms was conducted. In-vitro drug release and in-vivo simulation were established. Analysis of the data generated indicated that all brands passed qualitative test using TLC and disintegration test, six failed hardness test, one failed friability, nine failed antimicrobial assay and six failed percentage content assay. Conclusions drawn from the study for evidence-based clinical decisionwould include the fact that three brands only were found to be bioequivalent to the innovator brand, Ciproxin; while eight brands were bio-inequivalent using the three models of similarity factor (f2), and difference factor (f1) in two media and dissolution efficiency (DE) in pH 4.5. The three brands (Cipro-All, Cifran And Ciprogem) may confidently be used interchangeably with the innovator brand

Keywords: Bioequivalence; Ciprofloxacin Drug quality; Generic substitution; Post-marketing surveillance
Nigeria’s development process, methodology and milestones planned for VISION 20:2020 - 13 years after
Authors: Abanikannda M.O. , Omobuwa O.
Published: April 2021

How has Nigeria performed in the area of human resource development and a knowledge-based economy?

Amidst various reforms agenda, policies, development plans and programmes, Vision 2010, Seven-Point Agenda and a host of others, Nigerian leaders have articulated the Vision 20:2020, which targets to catapult Nigeria into the league of the first global 20 economies by the year 2020. This article focuses only on the second pillar of Nigerian vision 2020 which is “Human resources development and knowledgebased economy” and compare recent development indicators for Nigeria with those of advanced countries, the first 20 of which Nigeria aspired to join this year (2020). In contrast to the situation in highincome OECD nations, the vast majority of Nigerians are ill-fed, ill-clothed, ill-housed and ill-educated. They live in the rural areas characterized by massive underdevelopment. Poverty is the basic malady of Nigeria which is involved in misery-go-round, as part of the slum of the world economy. Nigeria's Vision 20:2020 is, therefore, too ambitious. Furthermore, against the backdrop of the antecedents of policy reversals, summersaults and failures in Nigeria, the Vision is utopian. Recommendations include commitment of the leadership to sufficient discipline and political will to enforce development policies and programmes.
Playing games for risk prevention: design, implementation and testing of serious games in recent European projects UPStrat-MAFA and KnowRISK
Authors: Solarino Stefano , Amaral Ferreira Monica , Musacchio Gemma , Eva Elena
Published: April 2021

In the last decade, bottom-up strategies of risk education have raised importance, making serious games to become an alternative or complementary teaching tool for enhancing skills for a collaborative and adaptive response to social-ecological challenges. This study describes issues and challenges of serious games implemented within the framework of two European projects, namely UPStrat-MAFA (Urban Disaster Prevention Strategies using Macroseismic Fields and FAult sources) and KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements); the goal is to instil in young people a proactive attitude towards the mitigation of seismic risk . The games were tested in some dissemination events focussed on fostering seismic risk preparedness in students and improving good practices. We discuss the performance of our games even against more standard approaches to risk education. Our experience shows a rise of students’ engagement compared to standard learning activities. The games were effective as students were able to grasp the most relevant actions to reduce risk.
Niezawodność techniczna inspiracją dla zarządzania ryzykiem operacyjnym i publicznego zarządzania kryzysowego
Authors: Zawiła-Niedźwiecki Janusz , Kosieradzka Anna , Kunikowski Grzegorz , Rostek Katarzyna
Published: April 2021

Teoria niezawodności to ważna inspiracja nauk społecznych w zarządzaniu ryzykiem operacyjnym oraz publicznym zarządzaniu kryzysowym. Artykuł podaje nowe podejście do publicznego zarządzania kryzysowego, zastosowane w krajowych metodykach: oceny ryzyka w ochronie infrastruktury krytycznej państwa oraz planowania cywilnego i ratownictwa. Technical reliability as an inspiration for operational risk management and public crisis management The theory of reliability is an important inspiration of social science in operational risk management and public crisis management. The article provides a new approach to public crisis management, used in national methodologies: risk assessment in the protection of critical infrastructure of the state as well as civil and rescue planning.
Uświadomiona i nieuświadomiona postać cienia organizacyjnego w komercyjnej organizacji medialnej
Authors: Kubec Agata
Published: April 2021

A Conscious and Unconscious Form of Organizational Shadow in a Commercial Media Organization
The aim of the article is to explore and describe the organizational shadow in relation to the commercial media institution. The concept of shadow was introduced by Jung, who described it as the negative side of the human soul. As Bowles noted in 1991, this phenomenon can be applied to management sciences. The organizational shadow is created as a result of rejecting difficult, defective and uncomfortable elements of the institution’s identity, which can lead to the development of management pathologies. Interviews, which are the domain of qualitative methodology, allowed to distinguish organizational shadows in the commercial radio station, taking into account the causes and effects of their development as well as awareness of their existence among employees. The shadows include: unequal treatment of volunteer workers, giving up the development of young radio broadcasters, as well as a unjust remuneration policy. The conclusion of the article is indication the brand myth as the main reason for allowing the development of shadows.
Power Quality Enhancement of Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System Using ANN based Filter
Authors: B Anand Swaroop and K Jagadeesh
Published: April 2021

Grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly attracting the attention of industry and
academia as a means of providing an alternative to conventional fossil-fuel generation and pollution-free
power. This project aims to improve the power quality level of a grid-tied PV distribution system using shunt
active power filter (APF) along with adaptive current control technique.
In this work Fuzzy Logic controller used to destroy the voltage and current harmonics in a grid-tied PV
system. A reference current generation strategy is implemented to mitigate the current harmonics by
extracting the fundamental constituents (FCs) from the nonlinear load currents. MCCF is employed to
separate the FC from the distorted grid voltages and eliminates the voltage harmonics during extremely
polluted grid voltage condition. The comparative analysis is analyzed to check the effectiveness of the
proposed hybrid control scheme with existing and adaptive control techniques in respect of power quality,
better dc offset rejection, better FC and frequency extraction, and grid synchronization.
THE ROLE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IN REPOSITIONING THE AILING GLOBAL ECONOMY CAUSED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Oche Patrick , Ukabi Obeten , Odey Akputu
Published: April 2021

The sudden outbreak of covid-19 pandemic was indeed a phenomenal disaster that crippled the productive sectors and economic activities of nations. The incremental and consequential economic effects placed the global economy on a depressed position, as the world is presently witnessing the greatest economic recession and depression as never experienced in the economic history of the world. The overall aftermath was high business mortality rate, increasing rate of unemployment, reduction in, and irregular payment of workers salaries, high retrenchment of workers, increase in poverty lines leading to organized crimes, and sundry. However, the main thrust of this academic discourse was to examine the role of Business Education (BE) in repositioning the ailing global economy caused by covid-19, via review of related research literature. BE as an academic programme is strategically positioned to inculcate the economic orientation, survival and functional skills necessary in raising the relevant manpower that will in turn serve as key drivers in the repositioning of global economy. In lieu of the above, this study explicates on conceptual clarifications, BE as economic survival strategy, and in global economic repositioning in covid-19 era, issues in BE were also illuminated upon and a few recommendations made.
MÜŞTERİ MEMNUNİYETİ ÖLÇÜM KALİTESİNİ, TERCİH EDİLEN ÖLÇEK DERECESİ NASIL ETKİLER?
Authors: TAVŞAN Nihat , DURAN Cem
Published: April 2021

Sürdürülebilir müşteri ilişkileri yönetimi, sürdürülebilir müşteri değerinden; müşteri değerini anlamanın yansıması ise müşteri memnuniyetinin ölçümünden geçmektedir. Bu gerçekten hareketle müşteri memnuniyetinin ölçümünde ölçek derece seçimi kritik rol oynamaktadır. Netice itibariyle kurumların mümkün olan en iyi ölçüm enstrümanı ile hareket etmeleri onların müşteri devamlılığını sağlıklı biçimde kurmalarını sağlayacaktır. Halihazırda kurumlar müşteri memnuniyetini çeşitli derecede ölçekler kullanarak ölçmektedirler.

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı; üç, beş, yedi ve on dereceli ölçekler ile müşteri memnuniyetinin ölçüm farklılıklarını ortaya koymak ve müşteri memnuniyeti ölçümünde ideal ölçek derece sayısına yönelik bir yaklaşım geliştirmektedir. Böylelikle müşteri memnuniyeti ölçümü yapan araştırmacıların ve uygulamacıların daha güvenilir sonuçlara ulaşmaları sağlanacaktır.

Yöntem: Bankacılık sektöründe yapılan bu araştırmaya toplam 212 katılımcı iştirak etmiştir. Banka müşterilerinin hizmet aldıkları bankaya dair memnuniyet seviyeleri üçlü, beşli, yedili ve onlu ölçekler vasıtasıyla ölçülmüş, akabinde hangi dereceli ölçeğin müşteri sadakatini daha güvenilir olarak açıkladığı sınanmıştır.

Bulgular: Müşteri memnuniyetinin müşteri sadakatine olan etkisinin de nomolojik anlamda sınandığı araştırma bulguları ışığında; on dereceli ölçeğin müşteri sadakatini açıklamakta diğer ölçek derecelerine kıyasla daha anlamlı sonuçlar doğurduğu ortaya konmuştur.

Özgünlük: Türkiye’de memnuniyet ölçek derecesinin müşteri sadakatini ne güvenilirlikte açıkladığına dair bir çalışma bulunmamaktadır. Bu yönüyle çalışma literatürde özgün bir rol oynamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Müşteri Memnuniyeti, Müşteri Memnuniyeti Ölçümü, Müşteri Elde Tutma, Müşteri Sadakati.
Professional Competency Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Environmental Studies Students: A Case Study of Gender Differences and Longitudinal Change
Authors:   Environmental Studies Program, 150 Hardin Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0941, Gosselin David C.
Published: April 2021

Business leaders and political leaders have asked institutions of higher education to improve graduates’ cognitive and affective skills, sometimes referred to as “soft skills”, personal competencies, professional competencies, “21st century skills” or 21st century competencies. As a result of their importance, demands for these skills in the workforce, and increased pressure to be accountable, higher education is challenged to assess student achievement and performance related to these competencies. The goal of this paper is to investigate the longitudinal changes in relative self-efficacy of undergraduate environmental students across three domains of professional competencies – cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal. More specifically, the objectives are to: 1. Examine the extent to which there are differences in self-efficacy for male and female students in an environmental studies program; 2. Assess the extent to which self-efficacy of the environmental studies students change over the time they are involved in the undergraduate program and their relationship to learning outcomes. An examination of pre-program self-efficacy data indicate statistical differences between males and females that are consistent with social role theory that posits that gender traits are developed as a result of the differential roles that women and men occupy in society. The observed statistical differences between males and females based on effect size are generally maintained between pre- and post-program data for the unpaired data. However, differences in the effect size of five competencies between pre- and post-data suggest that the impact of the educational experiences for male and female students is different. A comparison of the pre- and post-scores for paired female data indicate that overall female self-efficacy showed a general increase for 18 of 23 competencies. Statistically significant increases in female-student confidence in their abilities occurred in continuous learning, employee development, presenting, diplomacy, and written communication. Paired pre-post male data indicate that overall male self-efficacy for 19 of 23 competencies increased. Statistically significant increases in male-student selfefficacy occurred in employee development/coaching and diplomacy. Increases in self-efficacy data supports the contention that development of 21st century competencies is occurring as the students actively engage in activities where they can practice these skills.
Utopian Feminism in the Background of Revolutionary Europe
Authors:   Ba Llb, 3rd Year, Amity University Kolkata, Chatterjee Akash
Published: April 2021

While sociology as a discipline prides in explaining the intricacies of gender and how the various gender roles play out in our society, it is ultimately the chronology and course of history that platters the ideas and events as they ought to have taken place, to fuel the food for thought in other disciplines. Role of women or studies on women have always assumed some special importance in the light of the inherent patriarchy to which womenfolk often found themselves to be subordinated, excluded from the public life and academics, writing. Notwithstanding, the force and tide of time did lead to many upheavals in Europe in the early 19th Century and significance of women although not actively but passively grew up to take a very prominent place in modern History. This paper focuses chiefly on women and their movements in early 19th Century – the coinage of the term Utopian feminism and how revolutionary times call for unprecedented changes both in society and gender role orders.
The Concept of Resilience in Adults
Authors:   Post graduate students, Faculty of Psychology, Ahmad Dahlan University, Azizah Putri Nur
Published: April 2021

Individual always experiences both pleasant and unpleasant events. Resilience is an individual's capacity to deal with unpleasant events, through developing ways to transform stressful circumstances into an opportunity for personal development. Increasing resilience is an important task to provide capacity in facing life's challenges and difficulties. This literature review aims to identify and provide an overview of the concept of resilience in adults. The research was conducted by reviewing research results published from 2008 to 2018 that obtained from Google Scholar and also several journal databases such as Science Direct, SAGE, and Elsevier. Data search was done using keywords, including resilience and adult. The concept of resilience consists of understanding, influencing factors, aspects or dimensions, scales to measure resilience and therapy or interventions to increase resilience.
Produção de materiais reciclados como agente de transformação educacional e sócio-econômico na região da zona oeste do município do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Sirqueira Alex da Silva , Barreto Alaide de Sá , Pinto Patrícia Reis , De Carvalho David Lucas , Da Silva Vanessa Coelho
Published: April 2021

A humanidade produz lixo em demasia e, infelizmente, não faz o uso correto do tratamento dos resíduos sólidos. Consequentemente, os aterros sanitários dos estados encontram-se sobrecarregados. A matéria orgânica, quando disposta em aterros sofre processo de decomposição anaeróbica resultando na formação de metano. O projeto Recicoco utiliza as cascas de coco e copos plásticos descartados inadequadamente para produção de ecomateriais, de acordo com os princípios da química verde. E promove a conscientização de alunos da rede pública de ensino, rede de artesãos, técnicos e professores da UEZO sobre a importância da reciclagem. As composições dos novos materiais estudados neste trabalho foram feitos com 40% de fibra de coco e 60% de material plástico. A resistência à tração do material produzido, em relação ao plástico virgem, foi 25% menor. Para estudar o ciclo de vida do ecomaterial foi realizado a simulação da degradação do material em solo. As micrografias confirmaram o tipo de fungo (Aspergillus flavus) desenvolvido sobre o material. A degradação do ecomaterial é iniciada pelo fungo Aspergillus flavus. Constatou-se importância deste projeto pelo relato da Rede de artesãos da Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro que teve um aumento na sua renda familiar através da venda de ecomateriais em feiras livres do bairro. Além disso, constatou-se que o ensino de educação ambiental, e ciências de materiais aos alunos do ensino médio permitiram aflorar os valores, as atitudes, os conceitos e as habilidades para transformá-las em ação com a esperança em criar trilhas para construir uma nova realidade.
Effectiveness of the use of specialized food item among copper industry workers
Authors: Dubenko Svetlana E.
Published: April 2021

Introduction. Maintaining health and job longevity and decrease in the Russian working population’s occupational morbidity rate remains a current trend in public policy in health care. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new specialized food item with the following definition: “Fruit and vegetable Nectar, enriched with dietary fiber, pectin and vitamins” (from now on “Nectar”) as being healthy nutrition for individuals of auxiliary workshops of the copper industry. Materials and methods. Thirty-four workers participated in the research. The questionnaire, clinical and laboratory as well as statistical methods were applied. Results. Workers’ diet involved a high proportion of fats (44.6% of the total dietary calories) and insufficient food items sources of ascorbic acid. The share of individuals with an inadequate nutritional supply of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and PP was 32.6%, 46.9%, 75.5%, 81.6%, and 79.6%, respectively. Low concentration of ascorbic acid in the blood serum (in 32.7% of workers) and normal concentration of vitamin A and B1 in blood were demonstrated in surveyed workers in the winter. The effectiveness of course consumption of Nectar specialized drink was shown in workers. Resulting from its consumption for three or more weeks, statistically significant positive alterations were observed in vitamin status (vitamin A and C), antioxidant defense system (in terms of peroxidase and MDA), together with a subjective health assessment in terms of work capacity and fatigue. Consumption of Nectar reduced cadmium content to environmentally safe level** in workers with high level of cadmium in blood. Conclusion. Nectar may be used as a therapeutic and prophylactic food item for workers exposed to heavy metals.
Antistress Activity of Tinospora Cordifolia with Application of Yoga
Authors: Biswas Partha , Saha Achintya , Maity Lakshmi Narayan
Published: April 2021

Aim: Mental stress can lead to various biochemicals, physiological and psychological changes in human body. The present study was designed to evaluate the antistress activities of Tinospora cordifolia (wild) Miers associated with yogaMethods:Â  A randomized double blind placebo control 8 weeks study was conducted. The mental stress patients were diagnosed clinically by using different validated psychological rating scales. A total of 63 patients with mental stress were randomized into four groups. The antistress activities of the treatments were measured by different psychological rating scales as well as various biochemical parameters i.e. lipid profile, serum glucose concentration.Results:Â  The serum glucose, lipid like triglyceride, cholesterol, ldl â€“cholesterol and psychological parameters like anxiety, depression were significantly increases in patients with chronic mental stress. However following treatment with Tinospora cordifolia associated with practice of yoga significantly reduced various stress induced psychological and biochemical parameters (P< 0.001)Conclusion:Â  The findings of the clinical study suggested that Tinospora cordifolia and practice of yoga have significant anti stress activities as shown by its mitigating effects on chronic stress induced psychological and biochemical perturbation comparable to that induced by well known adaptogenic agent diazepam.Â
Development and validation of Stability Indicating HPLC method for estimation of Embelin in Embelia tsjeriam cottam(Vidanga)
Authors: Kulkarni Sweta V , Damle Mrinalini C
Published: April 2021

Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â Embelin, is an active phytoconstituent obtained from fruits of Embelia tsjeriam cottam, commonly known as Vidanga. A simple stability indicating HPLC method for the estimation of Embelin has been developed and validated as per ICH Q2A(R1). Sample was eluted using HiQsil C8 (4.6mmÃ—250mm) column. The mobile phase consisted of Methanol: Acetonitrile: 1% O-phospheric acid in water in the ratio of 70:15:15 v/v/v which was sonicated to degas and delivered at a flow rate of 1ml/min at ambient temperature. The retention time of Embelin was 6.05 Â± 0.2 minutes. Studies were performed using an HPLC system equipped with a UV detector; the response was monitored at 291 nm. A good linear relationship over the range of 2â€“10 Âµg/ml concentrations with correlation coefficient value of 0.999 was obtained. The accuracy of the method is indicated by good recovery in the range of 98.9-101.2 % and precision less than 2% RSD. The limit of detection and limit of quantification were found to be 0.47 and 1.44Âµg/ml respectively. Embelin was subjected to stress conditions as per ICH Q2A(R2) and a significant degradation was found to occur by acid hydrolysis, oxidation and thermal stress. Stress degradation studies on embelin provide an insight into its stability.Â
Role of Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha and Anu Taila Nasya in the management of Dushta Pratishyaya (Chronic Sinusitis)
Authors: Dhave Parth P , Bhatta Kunjal H , B Vaghela D , S Dhiman K
Published: April 2021

Chronic sinusitis-rhinosinusiis affects 5-15 % of the urban population. The prevalence of sinusitis (146/1000 population) has been reported to exceed that of any other chronic condition. The features of the disease Dushta Pratishyaya in general are similar to that of chronic sinusitis (rhinosinustis) in modern science. The study was planned to evaluate the role of Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha and Anutaila Nasya in the management of Dushta Pratishyaya (Chronic Sinusitis). Total 30 patients having classical sign and symptoms of Dushta Pratishyaya (Chronic Sinusitis) were registered and were randomly divided into two groups (Group A- Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha and Anutaila Nasya, Group B- Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha). The patients were given Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha for the duration of two months and Anutaila Nasya in 3 sittings of seven days in each with the interval of seven days. Total 26 patients completed the treatment, 13 in each. Obtained data was statistically analyzed with the help of student â€˜tâ€™ test. The study reveals that in both the groups no patient was totally cured. 46.15 % and 53.85 % patients got marked relief, 38.46 % and 23.08 % patients got moderate relief, 15.38% and 23.08 % patients got mild relief in signs and symptoms of the disease in Group A and B respectively. None of the patients remained unchanged.Â Â
The Concept of Cholelithiasis as Per Ayurvedic Text
Authors: D Londhe P
Published: April 2021

Cholelithiasis (gallstone formation) results from a combination of several factors, including super saturation of bile with cholesterol, accelerated nucleation of cholesterol monohydrate in bile, and bile stasis or delayed gallbladder emptying due to impaired gallbladder motility. In India it is more common in women in north, north-east and east as compared to other zones in the country. The disease Gall Stone has not been described directly in Ayurvedic classics. The word Ashmari in Ayurveda stands for stone which is described only in the context of Bastigat Ashmari (urinary calculi). After analyzing the Ayurvedic texts it was found that the bile secreted from gall bladder can be correlated with Accha Pitta mentioned in Ayurveda due to the similarity in location and function. The pathogenesis of the disease occurs due to the abnormal formation of Kapha during the process of digestion and its vitiation due to Vata. The present article deals with description of formation of gall stone from the Ayurvedic perspective. Along with this the specific remedy for gall stone according to Ayurveda is also described.
Shodhana of Vang by three different methods and its analytical study
Authors: Deshmukh Ashwini Y , D Meenakshi , D Amruthkar , Golecha Paras D
Published: April 2021

The process of shodhana i.e. purification is designed for the alteration of the original properties of a substance. The concept of shodhana is being practiced in ayurvedic medicines since samhita kala. Term shodhana indicates the pharmaceutical process of purification of various metals and minerals which is essential before administering them into alchemical as well as therapeutic purpose, and this term is broadly used for Samskara. It was highly accepted by the Pioneers of Rasashastra (8th Century A.D.). Specifically for metals, to convert them into consumable, assimilable, body friendly, form it is important that their compact, hard structure be broken. Vang dhatu is grouped in putilohas and is extensively used in ayurvedic medicinal system for management of some critical diseases like prameha, klaibya etc. Shodhana and Marana are the basic procedures adopted for making these foreign and wild elements, body friendly and tamed to provide maximum benefit. There are a number of procedures explained in rasashatriya texts regarding Shodhana of vang dhatu. The Present paper is a sincere attempt to study physico chemical characteristics of vang dhatu purified by three different methods.Â
An Open label retrospective, controlled study to evaluate efficacy of Sinhyadi ghrita in the management of Balsosha with special reference to undernutrition
Authors: Harinkhede Rajkumar , B Chavan D , U Gawai V , Patle Minakshi
Published: April 2021

Balshosha which can be correlated with undernutrition (P.E.M.) is one of such disease occurring in children due to hampered nutrition or dhatuposhana. Nutrition is necessary for maintaining growth, the effect of nutrition reflects on development. Today nutrition deficiency constitutes a major public health problem in India. The goal of treatment is to be provided adequate calories for dual purpose, to replace losses and build up nutrition to promote growth. HPERM is indicated for home remedial treatment for mild to moderate PEM (Undernutrition / Malnutrition) however condition needs to be medically intervented to prevent the worsening of the situation and to provide adequate correction. Sinhyadi Ghrita mentioned in Ashtanghridya by Vagbhata is best in balshosha. Hence an attempt was made to study the effect of sinhyadi ghrita in the management of Balshosha(undernutrition).In presentÂ  study two groups containing 30 patients each suffering from undernutrition were selected randomly irrespective to sex, gestational age. Sinhyadi ghrita and HPERM combination was used as a trial group. Parameters such as weight, height, MUAC, skin elasticity, BMI, dehabla, agnibala were taken in to consideration for assessing results. At the end of study it was found that trial drug was very effective in the management of undernutrition.
Comparative antimicrobial potential of Tribhuvana-Mishrana and its ingredients against clinical bacteria
Authors: Kiran Vashisht , Vivek Thakur , Deepak Kumar , Khemchand Sharma
Published: April 2021

There are many single drug and compound formulations prescribed for Jwara (~ fever) in Ayurvedic classics. Tribhuvanakirti Rasa (TKR), Godanti Bhasma (GB) and Sudarshana Ghana Vati (SGV) are widely used compound formulations that are separately indicated for the treatment of Jwara (~fever) in different dosage schedules. In Ayurvedic Formulary of India Tribhuvana-Mishrana (TM) has been chiefly indicated in treatment of Sarva Jwara (~ fever). Therefore, in this study comparative antimicrobial activity of TM and its individual ingredients viz. TKR, GB and SGV were evaluated against four fever-causing microbes such as gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and the gram-negative bacteria Salmonella typhii, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The aqueous extract of all the four samples (formulation as whole and the three individual ingredients separately) in a dose 125mcg/ml were tested for their antimicrobial activity against four different microbes by agar well diffusion method. The study shows that TM and its ingredients independently show significant antimicrobial activity. S. aureus was found to be most sensitive to SGV and moderately sensitive to TKR and TM while S. typhii was found to be most sensitive to TM as compared to others. TKR was found to be most effective against E.coli while SGV and TM both showed significant antimicrobial effect against E. coli. TM could provide an alternative to synthetic antibiotics against human microbial infections.
Career Transition of Immigrant Young People: Narratives of Success
Authors: Borgen William , Buchanan Marla , Mathew Deepak , Nishikawara Ria
Published: April 2021

While a high unemployment rate is documented among immigrant young people, research also suggests that they experience success with career decision-making despite challenging circumstances (Hofferth & Moon, 2016). This study explored the career decision-making narratives of nine young people between the ages of 25 and 35 who had come to Canada when they were between the ages of 13 and 17 and who self-define as doing well in their career decision-making. Using a narrative research design, individual narrative accounts were constructed and analyzed using a thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). The six themes that emerged from participant responses were (a) parental and family influences, (b) networking, making connections, and mentorship, (c) personal and workplace challenges, (d) peer influences, (e) the value of education, internships, and volunteering, and (f) the importance of rewarding, fulfilling work and pursuing one’s passion. Implications for career counselling practice, research, and career theory development are discussed.
Book Review of "Critical Inquiries for Social Justice in Mental Health: Relevance for Counseling and Psychotherapy in Canada "
Authors: Wada Kaori , West Alyssa M.
Published: April 2021

The voices of nearly 40 scholars, activists, and practitioners are brought together in Critical Inquiries for Social Justice in Mental Health. Their diverse contributions are united around a fundamental goal of deconstructing mental health systems to reveal how they produce and sustain social injustices. This review is structured around the three central organizing principles that Morrow and Malcoe weave throughout the book: (a) challenging dominant epistemologies, (b) emphasizing individuals’ resistance to social injustices, and (c) reimagining mental health systems. We offer our reflections about the book’s utility from the perspectives of a professor and a graduate student.
Book Review of “Addiction Counseling Today: Substance and Addictive Behaviors”
Authors: Anderson Murray
Published: April 2021

The issue of addictions and treatment has been increasingly prioritized by policy-makers in recent years, yet the meaning of the concept remains ambiguous. Throughout the 22 chapters of his book Addiction Counseling Today, Kevin G. Alderson weaves together the most salient theories, research, and therapies from the field of addiction and from contemporary developments in policy and practice. The book examines what the tenets of recovery and treatment mean in terms of not only the professional involved in providing treatment but also what recovery looks like for each client. Chapters cover the influence of ethics in treatment, theories of addiction, the neurosciences, and the recognition of behavioural addictions, including the controversies attached to the use of particular labels. A notable strength involves the author’s inclusion of the lived experiences of those who have dealt with various addictions. This book will be essential reading for practitioners, researchers, policy-makers, and students in the fields of addiction, social care, psychology, and criminal justice.
Modelo de articulación para programas de educación superior frente a las pruebas estatales
Authors:   Fundación Universitaria Compensar. Colombia, ROLDAN Raul F. , RIAÑO Diana ,   Fundación Universitaria Compensar. Colombia, AYALA Elizabeth ,   Fundación Universitaria Compensar. Colombia, GOMEZ Carlos M. ,   Fundación Universitaria Compensar. Colombia
Published: April 2021

El sistema educativo es un proceso de formación permanente donde se propende por la formación de los estudiantes a partir de la educación inicial, hasta la educación superior. Proponemos un modelo de articulación de programas universitarios con respecto a las pruebas estatales para relacionar los saberes de los estudiantes con el conocimiento y las áreas en las cuales pretenden actuar. El modelo usa un enfoque sistémico para relacionar el uso de recursos, los propósitos emanados por los planes estratégicos y los valores que constituyen los sellos institucionales orientados hacia la misión y visión que persigue una organización.
Acción tutorial en el fortalecimiento del perfil profesional universitario: aportes en el desarrollo de competencias a partir de la educación virtual
Authors:   Universidad Cesar Vallejo. Peru, CHACON Milagros D.
Published: April 2021

La acción tutorial en educación superior permite el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes mediante procesos orientados a la adquisición de competencias; en el contexto actual, la educación virtual se presenta con adaptación hacia nuevos escenarios, roles, metodologías y nuevos procesos de aprendizaje. Metodológicamente este artículo es de revisión donde se aplicó la búsqueda sistemática de información. Se concluye que las dimensiones más consideradas son en el área personal, y profesional, asimismo, se muestran las competencias del tutor.
Los programas de apoyo para el financiamiento del sector agrícola mexicano, caso Sistema Producto Arroz en Morelos (1994-2018)
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos, FERNANDEZ Alejandra , REYES Alejandro ,   Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos, ALVAREZ Fernando ,   Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos
Published: April 2021

Durante los últimos veinte años, el sistema agroalimentario mundial ha sufrido grandes transformaciones y la regulación del Estado no ha tenido los resultados esperados. El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar la efectividad de los programas de financiamiento gubernamental. Se realizó un análisis cualitativo, transversal, explorativo y descriptivo del sistema productor arrocero de Morelos, México; concluyendo que las políticas públicas no han tenido la amplitud, el alcance y la profundidad que requieren los productores del estado.
La economía colaborativa, sus beneficios y efectos
Authors:   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Blue Hill College. Ecuador, CORONEL Andres A. , ORTEGA Manuel O. ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Blue Hill College. Ecuador, SCALDAFERRI Walter F. ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Blue Hill College. Ecuador
Published: April 2021

Este artículo tiene el objetivo de analizar la economía colaborativa y como este concepto está influyendo en la economía de varios países, en especial en los de vías de desarrollo como Ecuador. Las plataformas digitales por las cuales la economía colaborativa se ejecuta están creciendo en transacciones y ventas beneficiando así a parte de la población, pero al mismo tiempo hay dudas del verdadero impacto de este sistema. Este estudio es exploratorio y basado en referencias bibliográficas de otros autores.
Tendencias y desafíos de la tributación en Colombia y América Latina
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Oriente. Colombia, VARGAS-RESTREPO Carlos M. , PEÑA-GUTIERREZ Aura E. ,   Universidad de los Andes. Venezuela
Published: April 2021

Este articulo presenta un análisis de las tendencias y desafíos de la tributación en Colombia y Latinoamérica. Fue una investigación cualitativa sustentada en el método hermenéutico. Se evidenció el carácter fiscalista de las reformas tributarias y sus fundamentos: fortalecimiento de la tributación internacional; incentivos al capital, mayores gravámenes a las rentas de trabajo y consolidación de la tributación indirecta. Algunas tareas pendientes son potenciar el efecto corrector de los impuestos y fortalecer la tributación verde.
Os impactos da crise sanitária de COVID-19 sobre os Territórios Ultraperiféricos: O caso de estudo do Arquipélago dos Açores
Authors:   Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, CASTANHO Rui A. , COUTO Gualter ,   Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, PIMENTEL Pedro ,   Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, CARVALHO Celia ,   Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, SOUSA Aurea ,   Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, BATISTA Maria G. ,   Universidade de Extremadura. España, GARRIDO-VALVERDE Jacinto ,   Universidade de Extremadura. España
Published: April 2021

O presente estudo tornou evidente como a crise pandémica de COVID-19 afetou o turismo dos residentes nos Açores bem como as suas preferências e perceções. Desta forma, os autores acreditam que os dados obtidos através da investigação podem ser fundamentais para o adequado desenho e implementação de estratégias regionais para enfrentar a crise de SARS-COV-2. De facto, os resultados evidenciam as intenções das expectativas turísticas e as intenções dos residentes da Região Autónoma dos Açores, pelo que os resultados devem ser compreendidos como o reforço das medidas de segurança turística nas atividades turísticas de forma não só a estimular esta atividade mas também a relançar a economia e desenvolvimento regional.
O ENVOLVIMENTO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NO TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA): revisão integrativa
Authors: Machado Paiva Arnold Andressom , dos Santos Samuel Pereira , Rocha Ferreira Thanandra
Published: April 2021

Objetivos: Diante disso, o presente estudo tem como objetivo identificar o envolvimento dos profissionais de educação física no tratamento do espectro autista TEA. Métodos: O estudo configura-se no formato de revisão integrativa na qual é caracterizada por ser realizada com base em levantamento feito através de outras pesquisas, ambas podendo conter diferentes metodologias, como procedimentos para a coleta de dados só foram aceitos estudos nos quais estavam dentro do recorte temporal de 2016-2020 restringidos em idioma português, retirados das plataformas de busca do Google Acadêmico e SciELO usando a forma booleana AND com a combinação Profissional de educação física AND Transtorno do espectro autista TEA AND Intervenção Profissional AND Equipe Multidisciplinar AND Educação física AND Qualidade de vida, para análise de dados foram verificados a relevância das informações nos estudos selecionados. Resultados: Pôde-se comprovar através das análises feitas nos estudos selecionados a eficiência das intervenções impostas pelo profissional de educação física frente ao tratamento do indivíduo autista, promovendo o desenvolvimento da psicomotricidade do mesmo assim como a melhora na interação social através de estímulos propostas pelas atividades. Conclusão: entretanto, mais pesquisas devem ser realizadas acerca da temática abordada, pois a inserção do profissional de educação física no tratamento do TEA ainda se dá como um fato recente.
Analysis of Drought Investigation Using Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) of Historical Rainfall Data (1979-2013) Under Temperate Conditions Over Anand, Gujarat (India)
Authors: Kamani G. J. , Pampania N. K. , Chinchorkar S. S.
Published: April 2021

Drought is a naturally occurring event caused due to deficiency in precipitation over an extended period of time. It is a slow-onset, creeping natural hazard that affects continuously all parts of the world. It occurs in all climatic zones such as high as well as low precipitation areas and causes high economic and social losses around the world. Droughts are generally measured in terms of deficiency in the rainfalls or streams flows below a predefined reference level. The magnitude of departure from the reference level during a drought spell is known as the severity of drought. Droughts are occurring in different regions of the world with increased frequency and severity. In this study, temporal pattern of droughts was analyzed in the Anand Station using SPI approach. Monthly precipitation data from 1979 to 2013 were used to compute Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) values. The computation of SPI series was done for short as well as intermediate time scales. Analysis of SPI values were done to study the temporal patterns of drought occurrence. The drought severity and duration were also estimated. From the analysis, it was observed that in the years 1980, 1984,1985,1986,1987, 1989, 1991,1992,1993,1995, 1999,2000,2001,2002 and 2009 drought occurred in the area in Anand station. Extreme drought occurred in the year 1987 when the SPI value was -2.27. Also, SPI in the severe and extreme drought years indicate only moderate dryness instead of extreme dryness.
Anomaly Detection at ATM Center using Machine Learning Algorithm
Authors: Sanas Prarthana , Kasbe Pradnya , Shelke Ankita , Salunkhe Srushti
Published: April 2021

This paper proposes a new supervised algorithm for detecting abnormal events in confined areas like ATM room, server room etc. The aim of proposed work is to establish a technical base that will support a more secure and convenient social infrastructure, and one of the technologies that make up the technical base in the abnormal behavior detection using image processing. Generally, abnormal behavior detection is a method in which a model is created using normal behavior data and any behavior deviating from the model is deemed abnormal. In many cases, it is difficult to comprehensively collect abnormal behavior data in advance, thus being able to detect abnormalities with a model created using only normal behavior data is extremely useful for actual implementation. This article first shows application examples of abnormal behavior detection using image processing, which is followed by typical examples of abnormal behavior detection through motion image processing.