bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Candida albicans keratitis complicated with endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty in Cogan's syndrome
Authors: Romero-Nuñez Barbara , Rocha-de-Lossada Carlos , Sabater-Cruz Noelia , Peraza-Nieves Jorge , Torras Sanvicens Josep
Published: March 2021

A 30-year-old woman diagnosed of Cogan's syndrome (CS) with a chronic interstitial keratitis suffered from fungal keratitis and endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Microbiological cultures revealed a Candida albicans infection of the corneal graft. The corneoscleral rim was found out to be contaminated by this fungal species. Antifungal treatment, lensectomy and PK were performed. Fungal-related postoperative complications might be considered in a torpid postoperative course after PK specifically in immunosuppressed patients such CS. Routine corneoscleral rim culture may help to identify those patients who could benefit of prophylactic treatment.
Bilateral occlusive retinal vasculitis in ulcerative colitis
Authors: Chandra Kiran , Singh Simar R , Singh Ramandeep , Dogra Mangat R , Dogra Mohit
Published: March 2021

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that is frequently associated with extra-intestinal manifestations. Ocular manifestations generally include episcleritis, scleritis, and anterior uveitis. Vision-threatening complications like retinal vascular occlusions and retinal vasculitis have been anecdotally reported in these patients. We present a case of ulcerative colitis who presented with bilateral occlusive retinal vasculitis and retinal neovascularization, 10 years after being diagnosed with the disease. She was successfully managed with oral immunosuppressive agents and scatter laser photocoagulation. This case highlights the importance of ophthalmic examination in patients with ulcerative colitis, which is considered to be infrequently associated with ocular manifestations.
Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a healthy young child
Authors: Rajagopal Rama , Agarwal Manokamna , Iyer Geetha , Srinivasan Bhaskar , Krishnakumar S
Published: March 2021

A systemically normal 12-year-old woman presented to our center with a conjunctival lesion in the left eye, which was clinically suggestive of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and was confirmed by histopathology. OSSN in healthy young children, in absence of systemic risk factors like Xeroderma pigmentosa (XP) or human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV), is rare, and to the best of our knowledge it has not been reported in the literature so far. This case report indicates that OSSN can occur in healthy young children albeit rarely, and emphasizes the need for a high index of clinical suspicion, comprehensive eye evaluation, and early intervention.
Prenatal diagnosis for isolated aniridia
Authors: Bajaj Shruti , Koradia Dipti R , Kothari Mihir
Published: March 2021

Approximately 60%–90% of the isolated aniridia (IA) in India is reported to be sporadic (simplex) in nature, with much lesser contribution by autosomal dominant inheritance. The Indian genomic profile for IA indicates the commonest mutations to be single nucleotide variations in PAX6, whereas copy number variants, especially deletions, are rare. Deletions involving PAX6 along with another gene are even rarer. Our paper highlights an unreported Indian scenario of prenatal genetic counseling for sporadic IA due to PAX6 and ELP4 exon deletions and expands the mutation spectrum associated with IA in India.
Venom induced macular infarction
Authors: Sreenivasan Janani , Rajesh P S , Bhende Muna , Ambika S
Published: March 2021

Venomous snake bites, a serious health issue in Asian countries, may be associated with multiorgan involvement, although ocular manifestations are relatively uncommon. Herein, we report a case of snakebite induced macular infarction. A seventeen-year-old girl presented with a history of viper snake bite in the right ankle, followed by a sudden painless drop in vision in the left eye, 20 days back with BCVA of 20/600. Left eye fundus examination revealed temporal pallor of the optic disc with retinal whitening in the macular area, and sclerosed macular branch arteriole, consistent with macular infarction. She was managed conservatively.
Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation Cyclo G6 laser at low energy levels
Authors: Pathak-Ray Vanita
Published: March 2021

Micropulse–transscleral–cyclophotocoagulation [MPTSCPC] delivered with the G6 laser system is one of the newer laser systems which purports greater safety without compromising efficiency in the reduction of intraocular pressure. This is due to the pulsed nature of the delivery of the laser in on and off cycles. We report the initial results of the laser used at low energy levels in consecutive Indian eyes [n = 8] with advanced or end-stage glaucoma, in one session. Three representative cases are described in this case series.
Unveiling a rare aetiology of secondary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Authors: Vallinayagam Muthukrishnan , Balla Shravya C , Paul Anujeet , Krishnagopal Srikanth
Published: March 2021

Morning Glory Syndrome (MGS) is a well-established association of basal encephalocele and usually presents with midline cranio-facial anomalies. 45-year-old female presented with Secondary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (SANDO) in left eye. She had a broad nasal bridge, hypertelorism and a swelling inferomedial to medial canthus. Fundus examination in right eye showed Morning Glory disc anomaly. CT of the orbit and brain disclosed left naso-ethmoidal encephalocele. CT Dacryocystography showed partial dehiscence of nasolacrimal duct bilaterally. The patient underwent surgical repair of encephalocele followed by resolution of epiphora. The association of MGS with contralateral naso-ethmoidal encephalocele and SANDO is presented for its rarity.
Rubella eye disease
Authors: Das Dipankar , Das Jayanta Kumar , Agarwal Balmukund , Bhattacharjee Harsha , Bharali Gayatri , Deka Debajit , Mahato Deb Kumar , Deshmukh Saurabh , Deka Apurba
Published: March 2021

Rubella is a viral disease that affects human particularly pregnant females and causes transplacental spread to affect the fetus in utero. Congenital rubella in a child can manifest from mild to severe involvement. We report a case of a young boy with bilateral blindness and sensorineural deafness. Enucleated eye revealed the evidence of rubella eye disease. TORCH titer showed increase of IgG antibody in the serum. An extensive systemic examination and investigations by physician did not show any other signs of extended rubella syndrome.
Infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Candida parapsilosis in a turgid host cornea
Authors: Sati Alok , Singh Lavan , Mishra Sanjay Kumar , Kumar Sonali V , Dhar Sanjay Kumar
Published: March 2021

A 62 yearold male had a primary failed descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) following an eventful DSAEK surgery and was kept on long-term topical steroid in a tapering dosage. 5 months later, the turgid host cornea developed a pearly white crystalline anterior stromal infiltrate suggestive of infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK). Gram stain smear revealed gram-positive, round to oval, large, budding cells which exhibit blue-white florescence with calcofluor white stain. Species level identification as Candida parapsilosis, in addition to the antifungal sensitivity, was aided by a yeast reagent card on VITEK 2 compact automated microbiology system. Based of antifungal sensitivity report, the patient was treated with both oral fluconazole and topical antifungals and responded to the management. Clinical diagnosis of ICK with a mandatory microbiological workup is prudent for a successful outcome.
If you never try, you will never know
Authors: Tejwani Sushma , Matalia Himanshu , Mehta Parin
Published: March 2021

Glaucoma surgeries are rarely combined with toric intraocular lenses (IOL) to address the astigmatism in a glaucoma patient. We report a case of a young woman with glaucoma secondary to steroid usage post femtosecond laser assisted keratoplasty for progressive keratoconus. The patient was operated for combined trabeculectomy with phacoemulsification and a customized toric IOL was implanted. Postoperatively the patient maintained good uncorrected visual acuity and stable intraocular pressure. Toric IOLs can provide a safe and convenient way of correcting high astigmatism and can be successfully combined with trabeculectomy to provide a better visual outcome.
Keratouveitis associated with herbal eye drop containing Butea monosperma, Achyranthes aspera and Boerhavia diffusa extracts
Authors: Jain Manish
Published: March 2021

Herbal medicine Isotine eye drop contains extract from Butea monosperma, Achyranthes aspera, Boerhavia diffusa and elements such as aluminum, boron, copper, and zinc. Multiple indications are claimed and the only reported side effects are ocular irritation and foreign body sensation. Herein, a case of keratouveitis with glaucoma and pupillary abnormality is reported following its uniocular use for three days. Toxic and immunomodulatory properties of the ingredients are discussed.
A case of oculodermal melanocytosis with secondary angle closure glaucoma
Authors: Kolipaka Gowri Pratinya , Dikshit Sneha , Mishra DK , Kaliki Swathi , Senthil Sirisha
Published: March 2021

Oculodermal melanocytosis (ODM) is a rare condition with glaucoma being the most common complication in these eyes. Open angle glaucoma is the commonest variant and presence of angle closure in these eyes should raise a suspicion of ciliary body or uveal tumor, which needs to be evaluated before any surgical intervention is planned. We report a case of unilateral ODM with secondary angle closure glaucoma. Angle closure in an eye with ODM is extremely rare, ultrasound B-scan showed thickened choroid, and ultrasound biomicroscopy showed 360° ciliary body hypertrophy. Incisional biopsy & fine needle aspiration cytology of the ciliary body tissue was performed, and histopathological features were suggestive of a benign hypertrophy ruling out ciliary body melanoma. Subsequently, a glaucoma drainage device surgery was performed in the right eye. To the best of our knowledge, benign ciliary body hypertrophy causing intractable angle closure glaucoma in a case of ODM has not been reported.
A Review on Ethanobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Available in North-East India against Microbes Involved in Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Talukdar Nayan , Das Karabi , Barman Indrani
Published: March 2021

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic metabolic disorders, which are occurring across the globe with several complications affecting different systems of the body. One of the most devastating complications of diabetes mellitus is a diabetic foot ulcer. With the global occurrence of 6.3%, diabetic foot ulcers are commonly caused due to the severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella species, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Proteus species and filamentous fungi such as Candida sp and Fusarium solani. Till date, medicinal plants have been traditionally used to treat several human infections. There are plants such as Santalum album, Jasminum officinale, Bergenia ciliata, and Cinnamomum tamala, which have variable antimicrobial activities. They are potentially active against microorganisms such as S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, Klebsiella sp., and Proteus sp., which are commonly found in several human infections. Further investigations can be done to introduce the effect of various medicinal plants that can act against the microorganisms associated with diabetic foot ulcers and inhibit their growth. Northeast India being a large reservoir of diverse medicinal plants can be explored for the discovery of newer antibacterial bioactive molecules that can inhibit the growth of such microorganisms, thereby developing nature-based treatment methods which will reduce the high cost of treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Intervention of A Personalized Low-Carbohydrate Diet to Reduce HbA1c Level and Weight in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Using Seed-Based Flour as Replacement for High-Carbohydrate Flour and Foods
Authors: Saboo Banshi , Phatak Sanjeev , Jethwani Pratap , Patel Rohan , Hasnani Dhruvi , Panchal Dharmendra , Shah Smita , Raval Vaishnavi , Dave Roma , Mishra Anurag
Published: March 2021

Background:

Globally, 425 million individuals were living with diabetes in 2017, and the numbers are expected to rise to 693 million by 2045. India, with more than 72 million people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in 2017, was reported to have the second largest population of individuals living with T2DM (https://www.diabetesatlas.org/upload/resources/previous/files/8/IDF_DA_8e-EN-final.pdf). The traditional Indian diet is heavily dependent on carbohydrates, and this acts as an obstacle for diabetes control. Carbohydrate restriction is associated with improvements in glycemic control and a reduction in the risk of the worsening of the disease and its complications.

Objective:

We investigate the real-world effectiveness of personalized carbohydrate reduction by using seed-based flour (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, soya, and flaxseeds) with high-carbohydrate grain-based flour in the food along with remote health coach support for patients on the high glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and weight loss of patients.

Materials and Methods:

This study is a nonrandomized outpatient intervention focusing on adults with T2DM. With their consent, patients were enrolled from four clinics across Gujarat, Ahmedabad. The key inclusion criteria focused on patients with Hba1c between 7 and 10 with a body mass index more than 25 kg/m2 from 21 to 60 years of age. The key exclusion criteria were patients with advanced renal, cardiac, or liver dysfunction, pregnancy or planned pregnancy, historical ketoacidosis problems, and patients on SGLT2 inhibitors or pre-mix insulin. The intervention was personalized carbohydrate restriction. Patients were advised to avoid high-carbohydrate food categories such as grains, sugars, and high-carbohydrate fruits. They were advised to take seeds and nuts-based flour, nonstarchy vegetables, sprouts, and berries family fruits. Patients were also provided with recipes and options for all meals of the day. No restriction was made on the intake on nonstarchy vegetables. Patients were also provided with Diahappy Health's Health coach to constantly provide remote support to resolve queries and doubts through phones.

Duration of Study:

For each participant, the study was carried out for 12 weeks at a stretch.

Benefits:

The study demonstrates an average 2.34% drop in HbA1c levels in participants who completed the program. There was also an average weight drop of 9 kg achieved in the participants.
Relative hard Lefschetz for Soergel bimodules
Authors: Elias Ben , Williamson Geordie
Published: March 2021

We prove the relative hard Lefschetz theorem for Soergel bimodules. It follows that the structure constants of the Kazhdan–Lusztig basis are unimodal. We explain why the relative hard Lefschetz theorem implies that the tensor category associated by Lusztig to any two-sided cell in a Coxeter group is rigid and pivotal.
A Kirchhoff $p(x)$-Biharmonic Problem Involving Singular Nonlinearities and Navier Boundary Conditions
Authors: Kefi Khaled , Saoudi Kamel , AL-Shomrani Mohammed Mosa
Published: March 2021

The aim of this work is to study the existence of weak solutions for a nonhomogeneous singular

p(x)

-Kirchhoff problem of the following form

(\textbf{P}_{\pm \lambda}) \quad \left\{ \begin{aligned} M(t)\Delta(|\Delta u|^{p(x)-2}\Delta u) &=a(x) u^{-\gamma (x)}\pm \lambda u^{q(x)-2}u, &\ &\quad \mathrm{in} \quad \Omega, \\ \Delta u&=u=0, &\ &\quad \mathrm{on} \quad\partial\Omega, \end{aligned} \right.

by using variational techniques and monotonicity arguments combined with the theory of the generalized Lebesgue Sobolev spaces.
Assessment of onions contamination by pesticides residues and characterization of market gardeners’ cultural practices in the region of Boucle du Mouhoun (Burkina Faso)
Authors: Dakuyo Roger , Konate Kiessoun , Sama Hemayoro , Sanou Abdoudramane , Kabore Kabakdé , Diao Mamounata , Dibala Crépin Ibingou , Dicko Mamoudou Hama
Published: March 2021

This study was initiated in order to study cultural practices and assess levels of contamination in pesticide residues of onion samples produced in the region of Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso. A collection of samples was carried out at three gardening sites. A survey was also carried out to list the various pesticides used on market gardening sites and the practices for using pesticides. The QuEChERS method allowed the quantification of pesticides. The results show that 93% of the market gardeners were men, and more than 67% were between 25 and 35 years old. Nearly 55% of market gardeners are illiterate and do not have adequate means of protection when applying pesticides. A total of 16 pesticides have been accounted and most of them are Category II which are dangerous for human health and environment. 12 pesticide residues were quantified. Most of the active substances detected above the MRL (set by Codex Alimentarius and EU) were from the organochlorine family. These results reveal a fairly high level of contamination for pesticide residues. The study revealed that cultivation practices in market gardening sites as well as the consumption of onion pose numerous health risks for humans and the environment.
Agronomic performance of improved pearl millet cultivars in southern Chad
Authors: Naoura Gapili , Sawadogo Nerbéwendé , Djirabaye Nadjiam , Hassane Mahamat Alhabib
Published: March 2021

Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] is a vital staple food crop for poor people in dry-land areas. It plays an important role on human consumption in South of Chad where farmers always used landraces with a little adoption of improved cultivars. Evaluation of agronomic performance of inbred cultivars at research station is important to identify the high performance genotype to be released as new cultivars in farmer area. So, five improved varieties associated with a well-known variety from research were evaluated for ten agronomical traits. Experiment was carried out during rainy season of 2019 at the research station of Bébédjia, South of Chad. The results of the analysis of variance of assessed traits showed high significant differences (p<0.001) for spike girth and slight significant difference (p<0.05) for days to flowering, thousand seeds weight and productive tillers per plant. An important positive and significant correlations were also noted between day to flowering and number of grains per plot (r = 0.7; p<0.01), seed weight per plot (0.684; p<0.01) and potential grain yield (r = 0.684; p<0.01). Moreover, three cultivars with an important potential grains yield namely ICMV167006 (4.99 t.ha−1), ICMV 167005 (4.68 t.ha−1) and ICMV177111 (3.98 t.ha−1) were identified. Otherwise, for the days to flowering, the cultivars ICMV167006 (73.67 days), ICMV 167005 (75.33 days) are earlier than ICMV 177 111 (78.67 days). These cultivars could be proposed to be released in farmer area as novel cultivars.
Spread of bacterial wilt disease of potato in the highlands of Fouta Djalon, Republic of Guinea
Authors: Gbonamou Michel , N’Guessan Aya Carine , Kone Daouda , Bamba Mamady
Published: March 2021

Bacterial wilt in potato (Solanum tuberosum) is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in the highlands of Fouta Djalon in Guinea. The disease causes 50-70% loss of potato in Guinea. The bacterium is transmitted either by imported tuber seeds or through seed exchanges between the farmers themselves from a contaminated area to bacteria-free areas or through irrigation waters along the fields. This is mainly a consequence of the informal potato seed system that prevails in Guinea. Because of the high price of seeds, farmers use several sources of supply. However, potato is an attractive cash crop in Guinea and the most important economic crop in Fouta Djalon. Most populations in the middle Guinea utilizes potato. The potato farmer's organization in Guinea, FPFD (Fédération des Producteurs du Fouta Djalon), is a model in West African sub-region because of its dynamism and organization with its 500 groups, 25 unions and more than 25,000 members. Training of potato growers in certified seed production techniques remains a major problem in Guinea that needed to be solved. This information is important for developing bacterial wilt disease management strategies through the training of farmers and state support for research.
Linguistic challenges faced by Grade 7 Setswana learners when writing Science examinations in English
Authors: Makgabo Connie , Modise Penelope M.
Published: March 2021

The paper investigates the linguistic challenges faced by Setswana-speaking Grade 7 learners when writing Science examinations in English. In South African schools, non-mother tongue speakers of English learners are only introduced to English as a language of learning and teaching in Grade 4, which creates problems for these learners because English is foreign to them. The purpose of conducting this research was to help policymakers meet the linguistic needs of non-native English speakers, make curriculum development specialists aware of the linguistic challenges faced by non-native speakers of English and help readers gain a better understanding of why some teachers prefer to use indigenous languages when they teach in English. The participants comprised four purposively selected Grade 7 Natural Science teachers, two school governing bodies (SGBs) and Grade 7 learners from two primary schools in Hammanskraal, Gauteng. Data gathered indicated that Setswana-speaking learners made basic errors related to spelling, sentence construction, grammar, incomplete sentences, mixed languages, using words that do not exist, tenses and understanding instructions. As a result, SGBs should consider these linguistic challenges when they draft language policies for rural and township schools.
Vocabulary learning strategies of South African English First Additional Language learners
Authors: Zano Kufakunesu , Phatudi Nkidi Caroline
Published: March 2021

This article reflects the qualitative part of a doctoral degree thesis, in which the researchers used an explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods research design to investigate the role of English academic vocabulary in the reading comprehension of Grade 11 English First Additional Language (EFAL) learners in a district in South Africa. The study represents an attempt to investigate which vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) the learners used. To this end, the researchers employed a focus group discussion to collect data from a sample comprising eight (n=8) Grade 11 EFAL learners. The data were analysed using content analysis. The findings revealed that it is important to explore and broaden learners’ VLS knowledge. Also, the results showed that learners can take control of their vocabulary learning as long as their teachers are trained to offer them opportunities to learn and practise those strategies. It is recommended that stakeholders become conscious of the VLSs which learners in the EFAL environment use, so that the former can design and deliver vocabulary instruction and training accordingly. The teacher needs to assist learners in becoming independent learners during EFAL vocabulary learning. This can be done by exposing them to different VLSs.
Remediation of As/Cr co-contaminated soil by electrokinetic coupled with permeable reactive barrier
Authors: Xu Yunfeng , Fang Yangfan , Wang Kaili , Xia Wei , Qian Guangren
Published: March 2021

In this study, the permeable-reactive-barrier (PRB) assisted electrokinetic (EK) was used to remediate As/Cr Co-contaminated soil, aiming to explore the optimal remediation conditions and the migration of As/Cr. The effects of PRB active substance, PRB location, voltage gradient and running time on the migration and transformation of Cr and As in simulated As/Cr contaminated kaolin were studied. The optimal parameters were as follows: PRB position was located near the anode (PRB A, the medium of PRB was hydrocalumite (CaAl-LDH)), initial voltage gradient was 1 V/cm, running time was 96 h. Under the optimal conditions, the removal efficiency of total arsenic (TAs) and total chromium (TCr) were 40.1% and 81.0%, respectively. This indicated that EK can effectively migrate As and Cr, and PRB can effectively adsorb As and Cr. The migration of As tends to both anode and cathode, while Cr tends to migrate towards the anode. The XRD patterns and FTIR spectra confirmed that the As immobilized by CaAl-LDH was mainly adsorbed on the surface, while Cr existed in CaAl-LDH by surface adsorption and intercalation.
KURUMSAL İMAJ BAĞLAMINDA İMAJ TRANSFERİ: ÜNLÜLERİN İMAJLARININ ÜRÜN VE MARKAYA NAKLEDİLMESİ
Authors: ÖZCAN Hatice
Published: March 2021

Son yıllarda ülkemizde ve dünyada, ürün ve hizmet çeşitliliğinin çoğalması, kitle iletişim araçlarının gelişmesi ve popüler kültürün yaygınlaşması ile birlikte, tanıtım ve reklam uygulamalarında ünlü kişi kullanımı oldukça yaygınlaşmıştır. Tanıtım faaliyetlerinde yer alan ünlü kişiler hem hedef kitlelerin dikkatini çekmekte hem de fiziksel çekicilik, popülerlik, güvenilirlik gibi olumlu özelliklerini marka, ürün ve hizmetlere yansıtmaktadırlar. Ünlülerin yer aldığı reklamları izleyen kişiler de bu ünlülerin özelliklerini marka/ürün/hizmet ile özdeşleştirmektedirler. Kurumların imaj transferi stratejileri de bu özdeşleşmeyi sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. İmaj transferi sürecinde öncelikle reklamda ünlü kişileri gören tüketicilerde çeşitli çağrışımlar oluşur, sonrasında da ünlü kişinin baskın özellikleri önce markaya, markadan da tüketiciye geçer. Nihayetinde, kitle iletişim araçlarında yer alan reklamlarda kullanılan ünlülerin imajlarını ürüne/markaya transfer etmeleri ürün satışlarını büyük ölçüde artırdığı görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada, imaj, kurumsal imaj ve imaj transferi kavramları açıklanmış ve ülkemizdeki ve dünyadaki ünlü kişilerin kullanıldığı reklam örnekleri imaj transferi bağlamında incelenmiştir.
The Impact of Google Education Suite amidst the Pandemic: The New Normal Approach
Authors: Mobo Dr. Froilan
Published: March 2021

The Education system in the Philippines was greatly affected by the deadly pandemic – Novel Corona Virus which transcends all our sectors into highly ICT Based enabled sector by using different technological platforms just to continue in their workforce. As part of the challenge in the new normal we are facing right now is the availability to double the services like the increase of bandwidth requirements because of the Distance Education being implemented in all higher education. The researcher is proposing a study to minimize network traffic and slowdown of internet connections and video conferencing by using an alternative platform which can minimize the usage of internet bandwidth. In terms of the video-conferencing classroom platform, it is highly recommended to use another source or tools that can be used in online learning, which is by using the upgraded requirements.
Examining the Health Outcomes and Happiness Levels that Result from Engaging in Physical Recreation: A Study on University Students
Authors: Temel Abdullah Sencer , Tükel Yalçın
Published: March 2021

This study aims to examine the relationship between university students’ perceived health outcomes and happiness levels that result from engaging in recreational activities. The study evaluates this relationship using certain variables. The data were gathered from 652 students from various universities in Turkey. Appropriate sampling methods were used. The initial findings indicate that the highest score was obtained in the ‘improvement condition’ of health outcomes among university students. It shows that they are more likely to engage with physical activities for health purposes. Furthermore, all sub-dimensions of PHORS and the happiness scale significantly differed according to income and active-passive participation variables. This study further demonstrates a significant positive relationship between perceived health outcomes sub-scales and happiness among the students.
Identification of Various Fishing Activities and the Outpouring of Time of Women Fishermen in Cilacap Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Sudarmo Agnes Puspitasari
Published: March 2021

Fishing women have unique roles and dual roles not only as housewives but also as economic backbones. Women fishermen help their husbands work to be able to meet the needs of the family. The purpose of this research is to identify the variety of fishing activities and the outpouring of time of women fishermen in Cilacap Regency. The location of this research is at the Fish Auction Place (TPI) TPI Tegal Katilayu, TPI Menganti Kisik, and TPI Lengkong. Descriptive methods based on case studies were used in this study. The sampling method used was purposive sampling, and the number of samples taken by 55 women fishermen. The results showed that the variety of activities carried out by women fishermen were also dominated by economic activities in addition to their roles as a housewife.
Özel Spor Merkezlerinde Hizmet Alan Bireyleri Rekreasyonel Egzersize Güdüleyen Faktörler
Authors: TAN Faruk , ERDOĞDU Murat
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı özel spor merkezlerinde rekreasyonel egzersize katılan bireyleri bu faaliyetlere güdüleyen faktörleri belirleyerek, bu nedenleri bazı değişkenlere göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını belirlemektir. Araştırmada, betimsel taramaya (survey) yönelik bir yöntem kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini Konya ilinde rekreasyonel egzersiz hizmeti veren 3 farklı özel spor merkezinde egzersiz yapan ve tesadüfi örneklem yöntemiyle seçilen, 343 erkek ve 124 kadın olmak üzere toplam 467 gönüllü kişi oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak, Rogers ve Morris (2003) tarafından geliştirilen ve Gürbüz, Aşçı ve Çelebi (2006) tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan ‘’Rekreasyonel Egzersiz Güdülenme Ölçeği (Recreational Exercise Motivation Measure, REMM)’’ ve araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, ikili karşılaştırmalar için T testi ve çoklu karşılaştırmalar için One-Way Anova Varyans Analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada anlamlılık düzeyi için α=0.05 seçilmiştir. Çalışmada ortaya çıkan sonuçlara göre, erkeklerin kadınlara göre rekreasyonel egzersize güdüleyen durumlarının daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır, bekar olanların, evli olanlara göre rekreasyonel egzersize güdüleyen durumlarının daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Akademik personel ile esnaf mesleğine ait bireylerin işçilere göre, sağlık ve vücut ve dış görünüm alt boyutlarının özelliklerinin, esnaf mesleğine ait olanların işçilere göre beceri gelişimi durumlarının daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Üniversite/Yüksekokul mezunu bireyler diğer eğitim düzeylerine sahip bireylere göre tüm alt boyut ortalamaları daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür.
The role of the subjective factor in the foreign policy of Ukraine during the presidency of Petro Poroshenko
Authors: Tkach Dmytro
Published: March 2021

The article analyses the international and legal consequences of the foreign politics of Ukraine during the presidency of Petro Poroshenko, his psychological characteristic is provided and an attempt is made to show how the positive or negative traits of character of the fifth president influenced on making decisions in foreign policy. It is noted that the positive sides in the foreign policy activities of the fifth president include the fact that under the leadership of Petro Poroshenko Ukraine returned to European and Euro-Atlantic integration. An Association Agreement was signed between Ukraine on one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States on the other, enabling the parties to move from partnership and cooperation to political association and economic integration. Acquisition by Ukraine of visa-free regime with Schengen countries. Ukrainians who have biometric passports can travel to EU countries for business, tourism or family purposes for the term up to 90 days during 180-day period. Mr. Poroshenko was able to build a system of relations in the surrounding world. This is evidenced by his good relations with the key persons of the leading countries of the world, namely: German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The list of presidential victories includes intensification of bilateral relations with a number of states. In particular, with Germany (which is very important against the background of the uncertainty regarding United States), Turkey and Romania, and maintaining the EU and the US sanctions against Russia. At the same time, relations with neighbouring countries, first of all with the Russian Federation, have significantly deteriorated. The annexation of Crimea, Donbas war, trade wars, information aggression from the Russian Federation, this is an incomplete list of problems in Ukrainian-Russian relations. Against the background of hostilities, trade relations between Ukraine and Russia have deteriorated significantly. The parties denounced a number of trade agreements and imposed sanctions. Since 2015, Ukraine has stopped buying Russian gas and the volume of trade between the countries has actually collapsed. A number of security and defense agreements have also been cancelled, and the Verkhovna Rada has recognized Russia as an aggressor country. Relations with Hungary, Poland deteriorated significantly. Relations with Slovakia, Romania and Moldova have become practically in a state of stagnation. During the presidency of Petro Poroshenko Ukraine achieved the autocephaly of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Instead, the international authority of the state in the world continued to drop due to rising corruption, violation of human rights, and impoverishment of people.
A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF NIMBAPATRAADI LEPA IN THE
MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA
Authors: Murshid Ahmed , Binod Kalita
Published: March 2021

The science Ayurveda is one of the most promising branches of health care system. Sushruta Samhita is the pioneer textbook of ancient Indian surgery, which is also known as Vranapradhana Tantra2 (Textbook of traumatology). According to Acharya Sushruta Vrana is a condition which causes break in the continui-ty of epithelium, consumes the tissue and exposes the underlining structures resulting in a lifelong scar of the affected part even after healing. Ayurveda has a vast scope of research in this field to revalidate the efficacy of Ayurvedic management for chronic non-healing wound for the benefit of mankind. Chronic wound or non-healing ulcers are the most common problem in surgery which leads to considerable disabil-ity and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. An ulcer is breaking in the continuity of the covering epithelium, either following molecular death of the surface epithelium or its traumatic removal. Therefore, a clinical study on the efficacy of Nimbapatradi Lepa in the management of Dushta Vrana is an approach to re-evaluate an effective, cost effective and minimally invasive Ayurvedic dressing material.
STABILITY STUDY OF MODIFIED MUSTA-TRIPHALADIAVALEHA WITH
RESPECT TO BASELINE MICROBIAL PROFILE USED IN THALASSEMIA MAJOR
Authors: Mori Bhumi , Mira Cholera , K. S. Patel , V. K. Kori
Published: March 2021

Introduction: stability study of Modified Musta- Triphaladi Avaleha was done for 12 months (1 year) to know the stability of formulation in reference of its phyto-constituents and microbial growth therein. Modi-fied Musta-Triphaladi Avaleha have been used in Thalassemia children as an adjuvant therapy prepared with various herbal product. Methods: Modified Musta-Triphaladi Avaleha was made in Pharmacy with standard classical method (Avaleha Kalpana) as per AFI part-1 (The Ayurvedic formulary of India, part-1 part- A) In present study, stability with respect to its Microbial profile of Modified Musta-Triphaladi Ava-leha carried out. Avaleha was stored in 2 plastic containers during different climatic condition. Avaleha were studied at regular intervals for a period of 1 month to analysis Mycological findings and presence of Microorganisms by wet mount preparation and Gram stain test respectively. Results: At the end of study both Avaleha container has not present of microbes after 1 year of preparation, even in different climate and temperature. Conclusion: Since it is traditional Avaleha kalpana, the shelf life period was about one year (Sharangdhar Samhita) The presented study reflects that Microbiological findings of Modified Musta-Triphaladi Avaleha was negative at room temperature, warm and cold, dry and humid condition.
PREPARATION OF SAINDHAVADI EYE DROPS: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION FOR COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME
Authors: Shukla Vipul , B. Mukhopadhyay
Published: March 2021

Eyes hold a unique position among all the sense organs. Eyes are the most valuable gift of God to the living beings. Primary importance has been given for the protection of eyes by ancient Indian scholar because without eyes whole world is full of darkness. Acharya Vagbhata says that as long as there is desire for liv-ing, so long all efforts should be made always by men to protect the eyes; because for the blind man, night and day are the same; all the things of this world are useless though he might have plenty of money. In this present time, the human lifestyle has been radically changed. When the human race evolved, hunting was very crucial for survival; hence, they were focused for distant vision works that could allow the man to hunt. As the passage of time, science become more developed more and more vehicle develop for liveli-hood. These days, no longer he requires hunting in the forests. Rather, he has to track the internet on com-puter in a closed compartment. With over 560 million internet users, India is the second largest online mar-ket1 in the world, ranked only behind China. By 2021, there will be over 600 million internet users in India. But in modern system of medicine there is no permanent cure except temporary relieve by artificial tears. Ayurveda is good treatment of the choice.
TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF MADHAVIMOOLA (HIPTAGE BENGHALANSIS ROOT) AS STRI KATIBHAGA KSHEENAKA YOGA – A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Sharma Aabha
Published: March 2021

Background: Obesity (Medo Roga) is a Kapha Pradhana, Atibrimhana Janya Vyadhi, where Shleshma Dosha seated in (Medodhatu). According to Ayurvedic perspective, it is clear that Kledaka Kapha, Sama-na-Vyana Vata, Pachaka Pitta, Medo Dhatu and Medodhatwagni are involved in the pathogenesis of Medo Roga1. The excessively increased Asthayi Medo Dhatu is Ama in nature, due to which it is retained in the body for a longer period resulting in further complications. For this Langhana treatment is mainly high-lighted in Grantha2. The challenging nature (relapsing) of the disease makes it difficult to be treated. Aim and Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Madhavimoola in the reduc-tion of female waist circumference. Settings and Design: Single arm, Open Randomised clinical trial. Ma-terials and Methods: Here, Madhavimoola is selected for the study to evaluate its efficacy over female’s waist circumference, on 30 patients for 45 days on empty stomach with (Nisneha Takra) fat-free butter-milk, early in the morning, in single group. Results: The results were highly significant (p<0.001) in the objective criteria  Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio, Weight, except than in BMI = 0.161. In subjective criteria Abdomen-Breast movements (Udara-Stana Chalatva) and symptom of weakness (Daurbalya) showed significant difference (p=0.016). Conclusion: The study showed good re-sults in reducing waist circumference (Katibhaga) in female subjects.
ANTIBACTERIAL STUDY OF SHEETAMSHU RASA AND ITS MODIFIED METH-ODS
Authors: Bano Parween , Rao K. Shankar , K. S Sakhitha , Rajpurohit Nikita
Published: March 2021

Knowledge of microorganisms was well stablished in Ayurveda in terms of krimi since Vedic period and have told that the organisms were invisible, scattered and present everywhere in which some are harmful or harmless to human beings. In Samhita clear cut description of invisible krimi is found and also said that they are causes various diseases like Jawar, Kushtha considered as contagious disease by Accharya Sushruta. Number of Ayurvedic formulation possess krimighna (antimicrobial) properties. Therefore, need of study to evaluate antimicrobial property of Ayurvedic formulations due to resistance of antibiotic which is challenge for modern medical science. Sheetamshu Rasa (SR) is one of the unique herbomineral formu-lation explained in text Basavarajiyam under Sannipataja Jwara Rogadhikara and also it has many indica-tions. Four samples of SR were prepared according to textual reference and slight modification in leviga-tion media & ratio of ingredients. Antimicrobial study was done in different concentrations in DMSO, against three bacteria Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Staphylococcus aureus produc-ing fever as a symptom by Agar well diffusion method and Ciprofloxacin (5 μg/ml) as antibacterial stand-ards. Result shows that SR samples had antibacterial activity moderate to high. SR1 and SR2 showed the best result in higher concentration than the other two samples (ZI= 11mm and AI= 0.92) on Klebsiela pneumonia. Trikatu and levigation media have no special significance in antibacterial activity.
AN AYURVEDA APPROCH OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS (GREEVASTAMBHA) IN IT PROFESSIONALS - A SURVEY STUDY
Authors: Shah Seema , Kore Asharani
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda the science of life, the world’s most ancient system of medicine which dealing with every aspect of human life through out thousands of years to maintain the physical, mental, spiritual and so-cial health. In today’s era, human life is more stressful. Due to change in life style, professional stress, travelling, food habits peoples are more susceptible for various degenerative disorders like Greevastambha. Greevastambha is the clinical entity in which the back of neck becomes stiff or rigid, pain, Stambha in cervical region. It is a commonest degenerative disease by which larg-er group of community has been affected. Greevastambha has been enumerated in eighty Vataj Nanatmja Vyadhis. It can be correlated with Cervical Spondylosis. Wrong body posture, bad food habits, physical inactivity, disturbed biological clock are the main culprits for Cervical Spondylosis. Keeping in view the increasing incidence of this problem in modern society with more of comput-er workers: an observational study was conducted on 100 patients of Greevastambha vis-à-vis cer-vical spondylosis selected from OPD/ IPD from ADAMC, Ashta, Sangli, Maharashtra, India, satisfying the inclusion criteria. After analysis of data it is found that survey study of Cervical Spondylosis can be occur due to faulty food habits, improper position during work, long duration work, Ve-gadharn, Atijagaran, Chinta etc. This survey study upholds to keep fit throughout his life, one should adopt to perfect life style everyday with adjusting an environmental changes.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF CHITRAKAGRANTHYADI KASHAYA AND TRAYANTHYADI KASHAYA IN PCOS
Authors: . S Aswathi. R , B. K Kavitha
Published: March 2021

PCOS is an endocrinal disorder and it is the most common health problem caused by disproportion of re-productive hormones with various metabolic disorders with its own origin characterized by a wide range of clinical features such as irregular menstruation, obesity and hyperandrogenism. According to Ayurveda, there is no direct correlation to PCOS is available. There are similar conditions according to the symptoms are explained under the concepts of Pushpaghni Jathaharini. The mode of treatment should be Kapha-Vatahara, Vatanulomana, Pittavardhaka, Srotoshodhaka and Deepana. Considering the above facts Chitraka Granthyadi Kashaya and Trayanthyadi Kashaya are selected for this study. This study was aimed to bring the efficacy of these Kashayas in PCOS.
Objectives: 1) A Comprehensive study of PCOS and its congruence in Ayurveda. 2) To study the efficacy of Chitraka Granthyadi Kashaya and Trayanthyadi Kashaya in PCOS and to compare its efficacy.
Materials and Methods: A randomizes comparative clinical study of two groups, consisting of 20 patients in each group. Group A was given Chitraka Granthyadi Kashaya, orally in the dose of 50ml twice daily before food for three consecutive cycles. Group B was given Trayanthyadi Kashaya, 50 ml twice daily before food for three consecutive cycles.
Result: Clinical parameters were assessed statistically, and results were concluded. The study has shown that statistically difference between each group and its efficacy.
Conclusion: Based on observation both the groups showed significant results. Trayanthyadi Kashaya showed better results than Chitraka Granthyadi Kashaya in PCOS.
TOXICOLOGICAL STUDY OF MUGDHA RASA, AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION
Authors: T G Soumya , Medikeri Surekha S
Published: March 2021

Mugdha Rasa is one type of Kharaliya Rasayana and comes under Nirgandha, Niragni Murchana of Parada. Parada and Khatika are the main ingredients of Mugdha Rasa. This investigation is an attempt to perform toxicological study of Mugdha Rasa. Acute toxicological study and sub-acute toxicological study were carried out as per OECD guideline 425 and 407 respectively. Oral acute toxicity study was carried out at the limit dose of 2000 mg/ kg orally in Swiss albino mice. Sub- acute toxicity study of Mugdha Rasa was carried out in Albino rats and it was administered at therapeutic equivalent dose (TED), TED ×2 and TED×5. No signs of toxicity and mortality were observed Mugdha Rasa in acute toxicity study. So, LD50 of Mugdha Rasa is greater than 2000 mg/kg body weight and Mugdha Rasa can be considered assafe on acute exposure. The data generated during sub-acute toxicity study are indicated that it is not a hazardous substance for sub-acute administration at TED dose level. Higher dose levels show mild changes in parameters.
ROLE OF RAJAHPRAVARTINI VATI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY
DYSMENORRHOEA (KASHTARTAVA) – A CLINICAL STUDY
Authors: Patel Namrata , Srivastava Sanjay , Dadlani Bharti , Guru Basanti
Published: March 2021

Dysmenorrhoea is the most common Gynaecological problem with painful menstruation due to increased levels of prostaglandins in the menstrual fluid, this results in uterine pain, nausea, vomiting, backache, diar-rhoea, giddiness, syncope and fainting. In Ayurveda it is explained in terms of "Kashtartava", which is clinical entity characterized by pain and difficult expulsion of Aartva (Menstrual Blood) due to upward movement of Raja (Menstrual Blood), through Pratiloma Gati (Movement in reverse direction) of Apana Vayu and subsides after expulsion of Artava. Formation of Artava (Menstrual Blood) takes place during entire month, due to continuous filling of Garbhashaya through small capillaries, which is brought into Yo-ni and makes it to discharge outside every month by Vayu. The whole mechanism depends upon the proper functioning of Apana and Vyana Vayu where in Apana Vayu is responsible for Raja Pravritii while Vyana Vayu is accountable for blood circulation. In clinical intervention study, purposive randomly selected 40 patients were equally divided into 2 groups i.e. Group A (Trial Group) and Group B (Control Group). In Trial Group Rajahpravartini Vati in dose 250 mg twice a day and in Control Group Placebo (Roasted wheat flour) 2 Capsule twice a day were advised for treatment. drug administration was started from 21st day of LMP to next 3 days of menstrual cycle for duration of consecutively 3 menstrual cycles.
It was found that average percentage of relief was higher in group A i.e. 71% while in group B i.e. 43.10%.