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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ENHANCING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COMMERCE AND IT SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRACTICES AND POLICIES
Authors: Bhavsar Jahanvi , Panchal Honey
Published: May 2023

Sustainable Development is a development that strikes a balance between current needs achieved by the generation on the future generation. It is a concept that has matured and shifted more focus to economic, social, and environmental development for future generations. There are some capacities for sustainable development: measure progress, promote equity, adapt to shocks, transform development pathways, link knowledge with action, and govern cooperatively. In Commerce, it shows which methods of keeping or maintaining accounting in our business are appropriate for the future generation. In this paper, the ratios show their value by the data. Management shows which policies and programs have not affected the future generation. It shows how efficiently we are currently using our resources and managing them for future generations. Through this research, we will get enough ideas about the future situations of Commerce, Management in the context of sustainability and also give solutions to some unknown conditions.
Priorização de medidas de prevenção pela utilização da ferramenta FMEA na análise de riscos na construção civil
Authors: Zaupa Juliana Caroline Teixeira , Catai Rodrigo Eduardo , Corrêa Janine Nicolosi , Zaupa Julio Cesar
Published: May 2023

De acordo com estatísticas da Previdência Social de 2021, o número de acidentes do trabalho no Brasil permanece elevado, sendo que neste ano 34 mil pertencem ao setor da construção.  Neste cenário, o gerenciamento de riscos tem elevada importância na análise de riscos para a prevenção de acidentes. Com foco nesta questão, esta pesquisa foi realizada no setor da construção civil entre os anos de 2021 e 2022, tendo como objetivo geral priorizar medidas de prevenção relativas a segurança do trabalho, constatadas pela utilização da ferramenta Análise de Modos de Falhas e Efeitos - FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), para uma obra de construção civil. Para a obtenção de dados, foram realizados registros observacionais e fotográficos na obra analisada em relação aos riscos aos quais estão expostos os trabalhadores. Posteriormente, foi realizada a análise da prioridade de riscos com a utilização da ferramenta FMEA, sendo que entre os elevados RPNs (Números de Prioridade de Risco) está a não utilização de equipamentos de proteção individual, situação grave por apresentar alto risco. Assim, pôde-se concluir que o método FMEA contribuiu para a priorização de medidas de prevenção relativas a segurança do trabalho para a obra de construção civil analisada.
Peranan Anggota DPRD Sumatera Utara Fraksi Hanura Dalam Mengupayakan Aspirasi Masyarakat
Authors: Ali Ikhsan , Irham Mawaddah
Published: May 2023

Despite its reputation as a maritime nation, Indonesia's export-import activities with other nations are unavoidable. Obviously, these activities necessitate effective communication and comprehension. This study aims to investigate how the use of English contributes to an increase in import and export marketing. This study relies on a literature review to answer questions about the role of English, how it is used, and the effects of using English for business and marketing purposes. This study's findings demonstrate the significance of English as the language of instruction or lingua franca in marketing and business. The tourism and hospitality industries are the most common users of English. For marketing and business purposes, it is not necessary to use standard or correct English. The majority of studies demonstrate that English significantly influences import and export marketing.

Keywords:English;ImportExport;Marketing
Impact of Coal Mining on Ambient Air in Respect of Global Warming: A Critical Approach
Authors: Saha Nimai Chandra , Saha Dibyendu
Published: May 2023

Coal mining is the prime reason behind climate change and has a great impact on global warming as coal produces 39℅ global CO2 emissions. At the same time, coal production is the chief factor of 40% of the world’s electricity including economic development. The purpose of the present study is to the worldwide, national & endemic impact of coal mining on ambient air in respect of global warming.  A number of peer-reviewed, research articles, reviews, and reports were collected from 1970 to 2022 employing a keyword-based search. The articles compiled were analyzed globally & indigenously and assorted according to the selected browsers addressed & the methodological approach adopted. Coal mining activities emit toxic gases into the atmosphere and hence decline the ambient air quality. The crucial Greenhouse gases contribute to the overall warming of the earth. Coal continues to be the distinctive and long-term resource of the world energy supply hence its mining-related pollution mitigation and the reclaiming of the environment are necessary. In present circumstances, it is obligatory to implement Clean Coal Technologies i.e. sustainability in energy production & its utility. Abandoned mine wasteland restored and converted into vegetative land may also solve numerous major issues like lessening GHGs, GW, and prevention of degraded wasteland.
Comparative clinical study of Yashtimadhu ghrita tarpana and Sodium hyaluronate (0.1%) eye drop in the management of Shushkaakshipaka w.s.r to dry eyes
Authors: Phapale Pallavi U , Deshmukh Anil , Bargal Rohan , Jori Rekha
Published: May 2023

Shalakyatantra is one of the branch from the eight part which is concern with the management of disease affecting the regions of the body above the clavicles i.e. Ear, eyes the oral and the Nasal cavities etc. Shushkaakshipaka is vata pitta pradhan sarvagatavyadhi. It can be co-related with dry eye syndrome in modern aspect. Modern science has lacuna in complete curative management of disease. Ancient Ayurved texts e.g., Brihatrayees and Laghutrayees explained ample of therapies regarding management of Shushkaakshipaka. Dry eye syndrome is group of symptoms which includes ocular irritation, redness, tenderness, and dryness. yashtimadhu ghrita is vatapittaghna, chakshushya and having properties of snigdha guna so use of yashtimadhu ghrita tarpana will be beneficial in the management of shushkaakshipaak.

Aim: Comparative clinical study of Yashtimadhu Ghrita Tarpan and Sodium Hyaluronate (0.1%) Eye Drop in the management of Shushkakshipaka with special reference to Dry Eye Syndrome. Materials and Method: A total 70 patients of the age group 18-80 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Shushkaakshipaak w.s.r to Dry eye syndrome were selected randomly from OPD of the department of Shalakyatantra. The 35 patients of trial group were treated with Yashtimadhu Ghrita Tarpan and 35 patients of control group were subjected to Sodium Hyaluronate (0.1%) Eye Drop. Results: Yashtimadhu Ghrita Tarpan is more effective as compared to Sodium Hyaluronate (0.1%) Eye Drop. Trial drug provided more relief in most of the symptoms of shushkakshipaka. Conclusion: Yashtimadhu Ghrita Tarpan is an effective, safe and potent treatment of shushkakshipaka w.s.r. to Dry Eye Syndrome.

Keywords: Shushkakshipaka, Dry eye syndrome, Yashtimadhu ghrita tarpana, Sodium Hyaluronate (0.1%).
A randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effect of Vyoshadi Saktu In Sthaulya w.s.r to Obesity
Authors: Math Sunanda , Bachate Sharayu
Published: May 2023

Sthaulya {Obesity}is one among the major disease of modern era, In today’s society majority of people are having sedentary life style, hectic schedule, which leads to various metabolic disorders and obesity. The most important cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between the calories expended which leads to the accumulation of fat. About 13% 0f the worlds adult population (11% men and 15% women in 2016. Obesity may be defined as an abnormal growth of adipose tissue resulting in more than 20% excess of expected body weight. Obesity is often expressed in terms of body mass index (BMI). Atisthaulya is considered as one of the Ashtanindit purush as described by Acharya Charaka.. Keeping in view, this burning problem of present era and its associated devastating diseases, it has been decided to do research on sthaulya with certain Ayurvedic classical remedies hence keeping is these points in mind this topic is selected for study. Here the humble attempt had been made to provide better management of sthaulya by administering Pathya Ahara.
Efficacy of Sarjadi Lepa Gutika and Terbinafine Ointment in Dadru (Tinea Corporis)
Authors: Kulkarni Shreyas S , Misar Wajpeyi Sadhana
Published: May 2023

The term 'Kushtha' can be referred to various skin disorders. 'Dadru' is a type of Kushtha. In Dadru there is pradhanata of Kaphaa nd Pitta Dosha. It exhibits clinical features of Kandu, Raga, Pidika ,Utsanna Mandala. On basis of clinical features Dadru is compared with Tinea by many scholars. Tinea is superficial fungal infection in which the fungi colonises dead keratinized epidermal tissues of skin, hair and nails and produces annular lesions over skin surface. Aim- Efficacy of Sarjadi Lepa Gutika and Terbinafine Ointment along with Tiladi Churna internally in Dadru (Tinea Corporis). Material and Methods – Study contains 60 patients of Dadru which were divided into two groups (3o in each group). In Group A (Intervention) Sarjadi Lepa Gutika for local application twice daily and Tiladi Churna 6gm at morning after meal for 30 days was given. In Group B (Experimental group) Terbinafine Ointment for local application twice daily and Tiladi Churna 6gm at morning after meal 30 days was given. Assessment was recorded on every 15th day (15th day, 30th day and 45th day). Result – Both the groups were equally effective in reducing Kandu, Raaga and Manadala utpatti. Conclusion – : Sarjadi Lepa Gutika is as effective as Terbinafine ointment in the management of Dadru (Tinea corporis) and it may prevent recurrence if combined with Tiladi Churna as Abhyantar Chikitsa.
Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Exploration of the traditional medicine Ipomoea carnea Jacq.
Authors: Wadnerwar Nilima , Deogade Meena , Singh Monika
Published: May 2023

Background: Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug and its leaves, roots and latex are used for various indications by traditional healers. But seeds are not used in the treatment as they are more toxic. As the herbal medicines are becoming endangered, ethnopharmacological drug can be used efficiently as they are available abundantly. But the toxicity should be reduced for safer use in the treatment.  Aim: Seeds of Ipomoea carnea Jacq are studied in the present study to observe the macroscopic, microscopic, physicochemical and phytochemical changes in seeds after detoxification in different media. Methods and Materials: Detoxification method described in Ayurveda was used. Ipomoea carnea seeds were subjected to boiling for three hours with Cow’s milk. The same procedure was followed for another sample separately with Cow urine, sour gruel, Triphala (Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellirica) decoction and Distilled water as media. One raw sample was kept for comparison. The transverse section of the raw seed was studied. Microscopy of powder, physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of all the six samples was conducted and the observations were compared among all the samples. Results: The toxic principle Swainsonine was estimated as 3% in all the samples at retention time 3 minutes. The numbers of peaks were reduced in all the treated samples except DWSIC in comparison with raw sample and 2-4 peaks are observed at retention time 1-3 minutes in all treated samples. A new phytoamine having concentration 12% was detected at retention time 17 minutes in all (crude and purified) samples. Conclusion: The morpho-anatomical characteristics of the seed remain same even after being treated with different liquid media. The changes observed in HPLC may be due to antagonist and antidotal action of media used for detoxification.
A Systematic Review on Panchakarma-Based Ayurveda Treatment in Janu Sandhigata Vata
Authors: Arya Rama , Ghoshal Soumyajyoti , Pal Kalipada , Mangal Gopesh , Dutta Arkadeb
Published: May 2023

Janu Sandhigata Vata or knee osteoarthritis (KOA) causes chronic pain, stiffness, immobility and affects daily life. Panchakarma-based Ayurvedic treatment is popular in arthritis. The present study has done a systematic review on effectiveness and safety of panchakarma-based treatment in chronic KOA. The study searched for double-arm randomized comparative trials (RCoTs) with human subjects (age ≥ 18 years) explicitly diagnosed with KOA in fourteen electronic databases including MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Cochrane, Ayush Research Portal for indexed research and clinical trials published till September 30, 2022. At least one patient-centred primary outcome, namely pain, physical function, global improvement according to OMERACT III were eligible. Risk-of-bias analysis was done independently by the two authors using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. Effect size as standardized mean differences between treatments were estimated for pain and stiffness. The inclusion criteria screened 10 RCoTs. The RCoT which used manual therapies in a multimodal ayurvedic care against conventional care had overall low risk of bias. Remaining 9 RCoTs compared the treatment outcomes of different panchakarma-based treatment with and without pharmacological interventions. In 3 RCoTs, effect size on pain and stiffness were medium to large and significant (P<0.01). Only 3 RCTs reported safety concerns and no serious adverse outcomes related to intervention were noted. Sudation techniques and enema therapy used as standalone or in multimodal ayurvedic care showed benefit in KOA. Future studies on the long-term efficacy and safety goals aligned to psychosomatic record of patients are required for personalized Ayurveda multimodal care.
Assessment of Nephroprotective Activity of PippalyadiAgad on Diclofenac Sodium Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Mice: An Experimental Study
Authors: Gatfane Rupali Y , Sole Sushant S , Patil Smita , Ware Rajashri A , Denge Kalpana S
Published: May 2023

Background: Nephrotoxicity due to Diclofenac Sodium can be correlated with this concept of Dushi Visha and nephroprotective drugs mentioned in Ayurveda texts may play an important role in this area. Pippalyadi Agad is the herbo-mineral medication stated by Yogaratnakara for treatment of Dushi Visha. Some of the drugs in this formulation have shown efficacy in correcting nephrotoxicity. Objective: To study the nephroprotective activity of Pippalyadi Agad on diclofenac sodium induced nephrotoxicity in albino mice. Methods: The experimental study was carried out in albino mice as per CPCSEA guidelines after getting approval from the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC). 30 albino mice, each weighing about 20-30 gm, were procured from Bharat serum and vaccines. The mice were housed in the institutional animal house in standard conditions. 30 albino mice were equally divided into five groups having six animals in each group as Trial Drug (low dose), Trial Drug (medium dose), Standard Control, Disease Control and Vehicle Control. For assessment of nephrotoxicity, the animals were monitored on Day 0, Day 15 and Day 45 by carrying out blood investigations such as BUN, Serum Creatinine, Body weight and CBC. The Data were subjected to appropriate statistical tests to derive results. Results: Pippalyadi Agad treatment at low and medium doses significantly lowered BUN and Serum Creatinine in comparison with Disease and Standard Control at Day 45. Pippalyadi Agad treatment at low and medium doses significantly (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001) increased body weights of the animals in comparison with Disease and Standard Control at Day 45. No significant difference in CBC parameters was observed in any of the Groups except the Disease Control Group on Day 15 and Day 45. Conclusion: Pippalyadi Agad has shown nephroprotective activity based on biochemical changes observed in Serum Creatinine, BUN and CBC.
Efficacy of Palashgudavarti and Diclofenac Sodium Suppository in the management of Acute fissure in ano
Authors: Biswas Shubham Golokkumar , Dasar Devyani , Jaivarshaa Pavithra
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Parikartika is most common ano-rectal disorder. The text of parikartika is mentioned in Samhitas. In this disease there are symptoms such as bleeding per rectum, hard stools, burning sensation around anal region. In this trial, group A (n=30) included Palashadigudavarti, whereas group B included Diclofenac sodium suppository for administration over Parikartika (acute anal fissures). Gandharva haritaki choorna acts as laxative and helps to relieve constipation and sitz bath was given to both group as conservative management.. Materials and method: Literary aspect of the study was collected from classical Ayurvedic and contemporary text and updated with recent medical journals, previous research work done on same topic. Observation and results: Assessment was done by the parameters such as pain, bleeding and itching as Subjective and healing as Objective Parameter. Results were obtained by statistical analysis. Discussion: In this research work Palash, Goghrita and Beewax as suppository base was used in the form of varti application (advanced anal Suppository) for managing Anal fissure. There is need of ayurvedic suppository easily available in market which will relieves anorectal symptoms instantly, because repeated use of diclofenac sodium have side effect to the body. In the present case series, it proved to be significant in managing Fissure in ano, it reduced pain, itching, bleeding and promoted healing. Conclusion: In the treatment of Parikartika, Palashadigudavarti was more effective than Diclofenac sodium suppository

Keywords: Parikartika, fissure in ano, Palashadigudavarti, Diclofenac Sodium Suppository.
A narrative review on genotoxic potential of medicinal plants used in Ayurveda
Authors: Raj Asha S , Acharya Rabinarayan , Patel Bhupesh R , Pawar Sharad
Published: May 2023

Genotoxic substances are those which are capable to induce a destructive effect on a cell’s genetic material. It can be either carcinogen, mutagen, teratogen or cytotoxic depending upon the dose, duration and mode of usage. Mutations may manifest in many forms as duplication, deletion or insertion.  However, all mutagens are genotoxic, not all genotoxins induce mutations. Currently traditional medicines and plant drugs are used across the globe without strict medical supervision. In a country like India, folklore medicines play a pivot role in health sector. Irrational long-term usage of any plant-based drug are capable to induce adverse reactions. Till date there is no single hand information about the genotoxic effects of medicinal plants used in Ayurveda. Many of the drugs reported for toxicity are potent drug candidates in Ayurveda. From the available literature 184 articles reported the genotoxicity of medicinal plants. After shortlisting with the inclusion and exclusion criteria’s 57 articles are found to be on genotoxic potential of medicinal plants. Present review reports genotoxic effect of 32 drugs used either as single or combination. It contains various array of drugs, for example poisonous drugs like Arka, Dhattura, Mandookaparni – which is a medhya rasayana, Guduchi – which is a potent immunomodulator and so on. Among them a few drugs like Palandu, Tanduleeyaka, Misreya, Chandrasoora, Sariba, Manjishta, Dadima, Guduchi etc. need special attention. This article tries to provide an insight on the reported genotoxic effect of plants used in Ayurveda.
Impact of Yoga therapy on hormonal imbalance in women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Authors: Ch Renuka Devi , N Jhansi Rani
Published: May 2023

The current study aims to evaluate the impact of yoga therapy on hormonal imbalance in PCOS affected women. An empirical study was conducted on 25 women having been diagnosed with PCOS condition.  The study used pre and post design.  Before starting allopathic medication participants were explained about yoga therapy and participants in the study voluntarily agreed to participate in this study without using medication.  Written consent was obtained from the participants. Testosterone, Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), were selected as dependent variables for this study. Before introducing the yoga therapy intervention, baseline hormonal values were collected through blood tests. All the 25 participants practiced yoga protocol specially designed for PCOS condition, for a duration of 12 weeks.  At the end of 12 weeks the participant took the blood test in the laboratory for hormonal levels of PCOS related hormones selected for this study.  Baseline data was compared with Post data.  The impact of yoga therapy on the hormonal imbalance was statistically analysed through paired t-test. The statistical analysis yielded following t values: Serum Testosterone 21.52 (P <0.001), Serum Prolactin 22.13 (P<0.001), Serum LH 30.10 (P<0.001), and Serum FSH 14.16 (P<0.001). The impact of yoga therapy intervention on hormones related to PCOS condition was found to be significantly positive. The results imply that regular yoga practice can be an effective therapy for women with PCOS, especially for correcting imbalance in hormone levels related to PCOS.
Comparative evaluation of Cranberry extract mouth rinse, Ozonized water and 0.2% Chlorhexidine on salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli count: An in-vivo study
Authors: Madhu Priyanka Paul , GM Prashant , PG Naveen Kumar , VH Sushanth , Imranulla Mohammed , H Vivek
Published: May 2023

Background: Cariogenic bacteria has always been considered as the highest risk factor for dental caries. The eradication of microorganisms from the oral health environment is important and hence may remedies have been suggested for its removal for a better oral health.

Objectives:  To assess the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of  Cranberry extract and to determine the efficacy and compare the effect of the three products on salivary Streptococcus Mutans count and lactobacilli count.Materials and Methodology: A randomized control, double blind, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted on 75 subjects of age group of 15 years who were divided into three study groups ,Cranberry , Ozonized water and Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Microbial analysis was done by colony counter unit at baseline, 8thday and 15th day of using the mouthwashes. The inter-group variations was analyzed by using One way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post hoc and Repeated measures for intra-group variations at different time intervals.

Results: Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli colony count showed a statistically highly significant difference in reduction of colony count between the three groups (p=0.001) at 8th and 15th day of using the mouthwashes. Ozonized water showed better reduction when compared with Cranberry mouth wash in reduction of Streptococcus mutans count. Cranberry mouth wash had shown a better reduction when compared with Ozonized water in reduction of Lactobacilli colony count.Conclusion: The test mouthwash was effective in reducing the microbial count, similar to Chlorhexidine mouth wash. Recent advances may allow the dental community to be exposed to much better oral health care.

key words : cranberry, ozone water, streptococcus mutans, lacto bacilli, oral hygiene
Anti-obesity effect of peel of Opuntia joconostle Web in high-fat-diet-induced obesity C57BL/6J mice
Authors: Perez Gutierrez Rosa Martha
Published: May 2023

Obesity is directly associate to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension  producing severe complication of  health and economic costs  in  a global scale. This study aims to validate the anti-obesity potential of the peel of Opuntia joconostle hydroethanolic extract  (XOCO) on obesity in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese C57BL/6 mice. Therefore, the phenolic compounds and flavonoids  profiles were investigated by colorimetric assay. We are using a HFD  induced obesity in mice and after orally administered 200, 300 and  mg/kg XOC for 5 weeks. At the end of the experimental period was determined body weight, food intake, serum biochemical parameters,  fat weight, organ and a histological analysis.  This research demonstrated that the peel of the investigated  xoconostle had a significantly amount of flavonoids, showing  highest level of total phenolic compound  (58.15 mg GAE/g  of extract) and flavonoid content (59.12 mg CE/g of extract). XOC Treatment in HFD-fed mice decreases adipogenesis, total body fat, the absolute body weight, lipidemia, glucose levels,  leptin, and resistin, and increases HDL-CHO levels and adiponectin. In histological analysis showed  inhibition of the deposition of fat droplets in the liver. Findings indicated  that XOC  has anti-obesity effects in obesity-induced mice. This potential anti-obesity effect  may be due to phenolic compounds content in the extract.
Physical Therapy Management of Hip Pain in Adults with Scoliosis: A Case Series
Authors: Roberts Heather
Published: May 2023

Background and Purpose: Adult scoliosis (AS) is a structural deformity of the spine in a skeletally mature patient and can cause asymmetrical loading on both the spine and the extremities. The purpose of this case series is to highlight physical therapy management of 3 adults with AS and hip pain by incorporating scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) into their course of treatment. Case Description: The three patients in this study all had structural scoliosis of the spine found on radiograph, complained of hip pain that limited their quality of life, and varied in ages: 31, 48 and 68 years. All three patients had prior treatment to address their hip conditions with only temporary relief. The patients were treated with a combination of PSSE to address their scoliosis and posture in addition to more traditional physical therapy modalities to manage their pain and tissue healing. Outcomes: At the completion of physical therapy, all three patients reported a decrease in pain on VAS, improved scores on LEFS and reported meeting functional mobility goals in ADLS with self-management of symptoms. Discussion: Scoliosis is an asymmetrical deformity in multiple planes of motion and therefore causes asymmetrical forces to the pelvis and hip leading to stress, soft tissue and intraarticular breakdown to the hips across an age span. Non-operative treatment of orthopedic sequelae in this population should include assessment and management of the spine and, if managed earlier in a lifespan, may help minimize permanent damage to the joint.
Aortic Arch Anomaly, Respiratory Distress and Difficult Feeding in a Premature Infant: A Case Report
Authors: Bottu Archana , Mahajan Siddharth , Manzar Shabih
Published: May 2023

We present a case of a preterm infant with persistent respiratory distress and poor feeding. A modified barium swallow study showed posterior indentation on the esophagus. A cardiac computed tomography angiography showed a right aortic arch with an aberrant left subclavian artery from Kommerell's diverticulum. The infant underwent surgery to release the compression. The infant tolerated the procedure well. Keywords: Preterm Infant, Right Aortic Arch, Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography
Theft Victims and their Attitudes toward being Victimized
Authors: Jayasundara Prof. M.W.
Published: May 2023

Until recently the attention of criminal justice has not been adequately drawn toward the victims of crime. Instead, more concern had been given to crime and perpetrator. But last twenty to thirty years there have been movements to discuss the victims’ rights and their involvement in the criminal justice system. Scholars have found out the extent of harm suffered by the victims. This study focuses on the theft victims and the harm caused to them by the perpetrators stealing their properties. Theft as a property crime records a considerable decrease in percentage from66.8 in 2006 to 25.39 in 2019. The research problem is primarily concerned with the impacts of theft as a property crime, and how far it has affected the normal life of the citizens of the country for it stands at 16.6 percent of the total number of grave crimes in the country. Therefore, this study was aimed at finding the nature and the impacts of theft on victims. Eighty-four victims of theft were selected to achieve the targets of the study from a convenient sample, adding 5-8 incidents of thefts from a police station chosen from the selected fourteen districts. The data were collected by using a semi-structured interview schedule administered to the victims of theft. The findings of the study revealed that 64.3% of the thieves were unknown to the victims except for the fact that 35.7% of offenders were their family members, relatives, and neighbors. The majority of the victims (44.7%) were involved in businesses and government sector employment and comparatively, they were well-to-do people in the community targeted by the offenders for theft. The main target of the thieves was money or jewelry or both some occasions they had stolen mobile phones, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and other valuable items. Of the identified thieves,15.5% were drug addicts and alcoholics who had committed thefts to finance their drugs. The impact of the theft was a financial loss, mental pain, and anxiety caused to the majority of the victims. The victims have taken measures to prevent revictimization by ensuring the security of their residences as well as their business establishments. The study proposes reducing drug addiction and target hardening on thieves to minimize theft in the country.
Snacking during hibernation? Winter bat diet and prey availabilities, a case study from Iskar Gorge, Bulgaria
Authors: Toshkova Nia , Dimitrova Katrin , Langourov Mario , Zlatkov Boyan , Bekchiev Rostislav , Ljubomirov Toshko , Zielke Eberhard , Angelova Radost , Parvanova Rossina , Simeonov Tzvetan , Simov Nikolay
Published: May 2023

Better empirical knowledge of how bat and insect phenology are influenced by seasonal environmental conditions and how this may affect fitness is essential in the face of changing climatic conditions. We examined the winter diet of the Schreibers’ bent-winged bat Miniopterus schreibersii (Kuhl, 1817) from Razhishkata Cave, Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria during four sampling periods in the winter of 2021 (end of January - end of March). We used a combination of DNA metabarcoding and a microscope-based morphological analyses of bats droppings. Additionally, we tracked prey availability in the studied area using insect flight interception traps (FIT). The species was actively feeding outside the cave and did not use the cave fauna. Our samples indicate a shift in the winter diet of the bats throughout the studied periods. Even though Diptera was the most abundant order of insects during two of the study periods, bats were preying predominantly on Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. The metabarcoding also supported this with data for the presence of insects with diurnal activity in the samples. The temperature loggers showed a strong correlation between the outside temperature and the temperature in the cave where the colony was located, probably impacting the activity patterns of the bats. To our knowledge, this is the first study of winter bat activity and diet in Bulgaria. Our research can serve as a potential framework for studying winter bat activity and insect activity during this sensitive period.
First record of Clogmia albipunctata and Atrichobrunettia (Mirousiella) graeca (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Romania, with the updated checklist of non-Phlebotominae species
Authors: Oboňa Jozef , Pintilioaie Alexandru-Mihai , Topală Laura-Elena , Ježek Jan
Published: May 2023

The rare European species Atrichobrunettia (Mirousiella) graeca Ježek et Goutner, 1993 and the invasive species Clogmia albipunctata (Williston, 1893) (both Diptera: Psychodidae) are newly recorded from “Dunele Marine de la Agigea” Nature Reserve from Romania. The updated checklist of non-Phlebotomine species of the family Psychodidae for Romania with 53 species is given.
An Improved Quality of Service Design for Real-Time Services Over Future Generation Wireless Networks using Blockchain Technology
Authors: Dr. G. Nanthakumar  , Alex S  , Nandhini V  , Mr. K .Pazhanivel
Published: May 2023

The sixth generation of wireless networks, or 6G, is expected to provide unprecedented levels of connectivity and communication capabilities. It is essential to make sure that the underlying infrastructure is dependable, secure, and trustworthy in order to meet the growing demand for high-speed and low-latency communication services. A flexible and scalable solution is also provided by the proposed infrastructure, which is essential to meet future demand for high-speed and low-latency communication services. Blockchain technology has been recognized as a possible option due to its capacity to offer security, accountability, and transparency. The proposed infrastructure is designed using permissioned distributed ledgers, which provide an efficient and secure solution to improve accountability, transparency, and security in the delivery of wireless services. The proposed method makes use of the benefits of permissioned distributed ledger technology and blockchain technology to provide a dependable and trustworthy infrastructure for 6G wireless networks. The proposed solution is modular and easily extendable, allowing for the integration of new services and applications as they become available
Kannan Type Contraction via Interpolation in Bipolar Metric Spaces
Authors: Nidhi  , Parveen Kumar  , Parmila Kumari  , Geeta Rani
Published: May 2023

By use of Kannan contraction via interpolation and within the context of Bipolar Metric Spaces, we demonstrate the fixed-point theorem for contravariant mappings. Illustrative example is also provided
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Intervention on Good Touch and Bad Touch among School Going Children in Selected School of Sasaram
Authors: Mr. Binit Raj  , Mr. Azad Kumar Shekhar  , Ms. Bhawana Rani  , Ms. Aurelia Anita Ekka
Published: May 2023

INTRODUCTION: Touch is a basic human need for existence. From the minute we are born to our last breath, touch nurtures us.1 The purpose of research was to provide education for every school child about good touch and bad touch so that the child can protect himself in this threatening condition. School age is one of the prime time in human development. Early childhood experience ultimately affect the personality of child in later period. Touch is a way of expression, communicating affection, reassurance, comfort, care concern. Which are vary essential in the life of an individual.
AIM: To assess the effectiveness of video assisted intervention on good touch and bad touch among school going children in selected school of Sasaram
METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach, true experimental post-test design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programs on good touch and bad touch among 60 school children, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria at selected government schools of Sasaram. Simple random technique was employed to select the samples. Good touch bad touch knowledge was assessed using a self structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS using descriptive statistics and Chi square as well as independent t-test.
RESULT: The two tailed P value is less than 0.0001, by the conventional criteria, this difference is considered to be extremely statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: The finding of this study it is concluded that a video assisted teaching program pertaining to good touch and bad touch is an effective program in improving the knowledge and awareness amongst the children, which has been depicted in the result, that there was a marked increase in post-test level of knowledge.
San-Eng: Sanskrit to English Translator using Machine Learning
Authors: Shetty Ramakrishna Mohan  , Rohan S Bhat  , Ranjith V Shetty  , Aniruddha
Published: May 2023

In the past decade, machine learning has made great strides in improving automatic translation. In general, machine learning algorithms have been able to achieve better translation quality by learning from large amounts of data. One approach to machine translation is to use a statistical machine translation (SMT) system. SMT systems learn to translate by statistical methods, using a large parallel corpus of text in multiple languages. The most successful SMT systems are based on the translation model known as the phrase-based translation model. In recent years, a new approach to machine translation has emerged, known as neural machine translation (NMT). NMT systems use artificial neural networks to learn to translate. NMT systems have shown to be very successful in translating between languages that are closely related, such as English and Hindi or Reverse is also true. In recent years, a new approach to machine translation has emerged, known as neural machine translation (NMT). NMT systems use artificial neural networks to learn to translate. NMT systems have shown to be very successful in translating between languages that are closely related, such as English and Hindi or Reverse is also true
Impact of Globalization on Indian Farmers
Authors: Smt. Sujata H Kadli
Published: May 2023

The agricultural sector is known to be the backbone of the Indian economy with an employment of 60% of the population in various agricultural, horticultural and allied activities. It contributes 18% to the GDP. India is the country which is known as agrarian economy. India entered in the process of globalization by 1991, when there was a severe economic crisis in the country. Indian Agriculture is directly linked with the global market and the focus of the agriculture changed from basic consumption to commercialization. After adoption of globalization in 1991 Indian agriculture growth rate increase but the economy condition of the farmers is not satisfactory because input cost is high and output cost is low
Improving use of narcotics for nonmalignant chronic pain: A lesson from Community Care of North Carolina
Authors: Bujold, MD, FAAFP Ed , Huff, MPH Jessica , Staton, MSTC Elizabeth W. , Pace, MD, FAAFP Wilson D.
Published: May 2023

Objective: To describe the development, implementation, and effects of collaborative effort to reduce diversion of prescription drugs in Caldwell County, NC. Design: Development and implementation of practice guideline, statewide opioid registry, and survey of all primary care providers. Setting: Rural Caldwell County, NC, has a population of 83,029, of which 89 percent are non-Hispanic White; 2009 median household income of $35,489. Patients, participants: All primary care clinicians in the county (N = 35). Interventions: A taskforce developed and implemented a practice guideline that encouraged the following: 1) signing of pain contracts; 2) requiring patients to undergo random urine drug testing; and 3) requiring random pill counts. North Carolina implemented a statewide registry in 2007 that contained information on virtually all opioid prescriptions filled by pharmacies. Main outcome measure(s): Opioid pill confiscations by the Caldwell County Narcotics Division 24 months prior to implementation of the guidelines, the first 12 months during guideline implementation, and 12 months after the guideline was fully implemented. Results: From 2005 to 2007, opioid pill confiscations decreased by 300 percent. Of the 35 physicians who were sent surveys, 27 responded (77 percent response rate). Ninety percent of respondents who prescribe opioids use the chronic pain guidelines. Sixty percent report an improvement in the overall management of patients with chronic pain; 65 percent reported having more confidence in treating patients with chronic pain; and 60 percent reported using the opioid registry. Conclusions: This countywide medical initiative appears to have resulted in a significant improvement in the abuse and diversion of medically derived opioids. Keywords: law enforcement, collaboration, practice guideline, primary care DOI:10.5055/jom.2012.0136
Periodontoloji Kliniğine Başvuran Hastaların Periodontal Durumlarının, Sistemik Hastalıklarının ve Kişisel Alışkanlıklarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÖZKAN ŞEN Dilek , ÇAYIR İbrahim , UÇAN YARKAÇ Fatma , TAŞTAN EROĞLU Zeynep
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Periodontoloji Anabilim Dalı’nda cerrahi olmayan periodontal tedavileri yapılan bireylerin periodontal durumları ile sistemik hastalık ve kişisel alışkanlıkları arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya 289’u erkek, 510’u kadın olmak üzere toplam 799 birey dahil edildi. Hasta formlarına kaydedilmiş olan demografik veriler, medikal ve dental anamnezler, sigara kullanımı, sistemik durum bilgileri ile klinik periodontal parametreleri değerlendirildi. Periodontal durumlarına göre gingivitis (G) ve periodontitis (P) olmak üzere hastalar iki gruba ayrıldı. Oluşturulan grupların periodontal klinik parametreleri (gingival indeks, plak indeksi ve sondalamada kanama indeksi), sistemik hastalıkları, yaş, cinsiyet ve kişisel alışkanlıkları değerlendirildi. P<0,05 istatistiksel olarak anlamlı kabul edildi. Bulgular: Gingivitisli bireylerin yaş ortalaması 48,51±11,16; periodontitisli bireylerin yaş ortalaması 39,55±15,15 idi. Periodontitis grubunda periodontal parametre değerleri daha yüksekti (p<0,05). Yaş, cinsiyet, eğitim durumu ve beden kütle indeksi açısından gingivitisli ve periodontitisli gruplar arasında anlamlı farklılık vardı (p<0,05). Çalışmaya dahil edilen bireylerde sistemik hastalık oranı %86,2 idi. Sonuç: Hastalardan alınan anamnez bilgileri ve yapılan klinik ölçümler periodontal hastalıkların teşhis ve tedavisinde oldukça öneme sahiptir. Hastalar taşıdıkları risk faktörleri açısından bilgilendirilmeli ve tedavi planlamasında bu faktörler dikkate alınmalıdır.
Penerapan Engine Simulator Pada Program Studi Teknika
Authors: Muhammad Fauzi Yudi,
Published: May 2023

In this era, technology is growing rapidly, the use of technology is increasingly being felt in all fields, one of which is in the field of education. The teaching and learning process is the core of the overall educational process with the teacher as the main role holder. Many teaching and learning events are rooted in various views and concepts. Therefore the embodiment of the teaching and learning process can occur in various models. The teaching and learning process is a process of mutual interaction between teachers and students in educative situations to achieve certain goals. Meanwhile, to provide material regarding machinery in shipping is certainly very difficult and does not present the physical form of the machine itself, therefore a combination of learning methods using engine simulator applications and theoretical understanding is certainly very helpful for cadets in understanding the material presented. The Engineering Study Program has an Engine Simulator Laboratory which can be used as a learning medium for Cadets of the Akademi Maritim Belawan (AMB) Medan.
Edukasi Penggunaan Media Sosial Dalam Pemasaran Usaha Mikro Yang Terdampak Covid-19
Authors: Helen NM Napitupulu, Talizomboi Laia Ade Irma Sagala,
Published: May 2023

Penyakit menular seperti COVID-19 yang penyebaran masih aktif sampai dengan tahun 2022 sangat memberikan dampak negatif terhadap usaha-usaha mikro diantaranya turunnya pendapatan/omset. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan di Kota Medan terhadap usaha mikro dan menengah (UMKM) dengan nama usaha devdan barbershop. Tujuan dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pendampingan kepada pelaku usaha untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam menggunakan media sosial yang sesuai dengan usaha yang dijalankan sehingga memberikan ketertarikan kepada masyarakat sebagai calon pelanggan. Hasil yang diperoleh setelah pendampingan menunjukan peningkatan pengetahuan dalam menggunakan media sosial dan pengelolaan media digital dalam promosi, branding dan komunikasi kepada pelanggan. Rekomendasi yang dapat disampaikan adalah keberlanjutan dalam pendampingan sehingga dapat menerapkan secara optimal dan mampu meningkatkan omset.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Animasi Pada Pelajaran Matematika Pengenalan Sifat-Sifat Bangun Datar Berbasis Paikem Kelas SD Negeri 105364 Lubuk Rotan
Authors: Samsul Bahri Wulan Safitri,
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk; 1) Mengetahui kelayakan media pembelajaran animasi berbasis PAIKEM pada mata pelajaran matematika materi sifat-sifat bangun datar; 2) Mengetahui respon kemenarikan peserta didik terhadap media pembelajaran animasi berbasis PAIKEM pada mata pelajaran matematika materi sifat-sifat bangun datar; dan 3) Mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan produk media pembelajaran animasi berbasis PAIKEM pada mata pelajaran matematika materi sifat-sifat bangun datar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian Research and Development (R & D) menurut Borg and Gall. Subjek penelitian yang terlibat dari satu orang ahli media, satu orang ahli materi, guru bidang studi matematika, dan siswa kelas V SD Negeri 105364 Lubuk Rotan. Para ahli memberikan penilaian pada kelayakan produk yang dikembangkan oleh peneliti, sedangkan siswa dan guru memberi respon tentang kemenarikan produk yang dikembangkan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah 1) Produk yang dihasilkan terkategori sangat layak berdasarkan validasi dari ahli materi dengan presentasi 89,5% dan ahli media dengan presentasi 82%. 2) Video animasi berbasis PAIKEM sangat menarik untuk dijadikan bahan ajar berdasarkan penilaian guru memperoleh presentasi 70%, dan respon siswa pada uji coba lapangan memperoleh persentasi 85%.
Hubungan Pola Asuh Demokratis Orang Tua Dengan Percaya Diri Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Perbaungan Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022
Authors: Dina Hidayati Hutasuhut Riska Yunanda,
Published: May 2023

Orangtua memiliki tanggung jawab terhadap anak-anaknya dalam hal Pendidikan. perhatian orangtua baik dari segi moral maupun materi merupakan  salah satu factor yang menumbuhkan semangat belajar anak.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Pola asuh Demokratis Dengan percaya diri siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Perbaungan Tahun Ajaran 2021-2022.  Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Perbungaan Tahun Ajaran 2021-2022 yang berjumlah 118 siswa, dan teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Teknik Purposive sampling. Peneliti menggunakan Teknik ini karena peneliti ingin menentukan siswa yang mendapatkan pola asuh otoriter dari orang tuanya. Peneliti dapat menentukan sample yang mendapatkan pola asuh otoriter dari orang tuanya adalah dengan membagikan angket pola asuh otoriter yang  sudah valid,apabila hasil skor dari penyebaran angket tersebut tinggi maka siswa tersebut dijadikan sampel berjumlah 65 siswa. Instrument pegumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah angket. Angket telah diuji Validitas dan Reliabilitasnya, yaitu dengan hasil 36 butir angket yang valid pada angket pola asuh otoriter dan 35 butir angket yang valid pada angket minat belajar. Teknik uji korelasi yang menggunakan rumus korelasi product moment,dari hasil perhitungan diperoleh koefisien korelasi antara Pola asuh otoriter (X) dengan Minat belajar (Y) sebesar rhitung = 0,721  > rtabel = 0,250 . Sesuai dengan interpretasi indeks korelasi product moment maka angka tersebut menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara kedua variabel. Hasil dari pengujian ini menyatakan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara Pola asuh otoriter dengan Minat belajar Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Perbaungan Tahun Ajaran 2021-2022.