bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Towards an ethical horticulture: natural and social values as a productive direction
Authors: Echarri Fernando
Published: March 2023

In recent years, the world has suffered an exaggerated and disproportionate exploitation of natural resources that directly affects people's lives both now and in the future. This utilitarian way of understanding the environment also extends to our society, which is becoming dehumanized, producing the so-called social exclusion. Horticulture, as the basis of food production for humanity, also has a notable influence on the Earth ecosystem, in its environmental and social perspective. Depending on the approach we take to horticulture, we can either relate appropriately to our environment or, on the other hand, cause environmental damage and, therefore, social damage. The values behind the horticultural activity will be decisive when it comes to achieving an environmentally harmful horticulture or a horticulture aligned with the natural and social cycles and processes: this is what is called ethical horticulture which includes sustainable principles based on ecological and social criteria.
Fertilization of Imperial® Zoysia grass in different substrates compositions
Authors: Soares Everton Santos , Pagliarini Maximiliano Kawahata , dos Santos Patrick Luan Ferreira , Meira Bezerra Jéssica Cristina , de Castilho Regina Maria Monteiro
Published: March 2023

The lawn may receive attention in very different ways. Regarding sports lawns, these are carefully handled from installation to maintenance. On the other hand, ornamental lawns may be treated as a background, especially in civil constructions in which they are the last to be worked. In this case, the soil that remains for its installation is severely compacted and without fertility. In any case, the base for lawn installation is very important and also, fertilization should be taken into account, as if made in wrong way may culminates in excess grass growth which is undesirable, since it leads to increase of cuts, burdening the system. Thus, The objective of this work was to evaluate Imperial® Zoysia grass (Zoysiajaponica) development cultivated in different substrates compositions and fertilizations applications. Grass was planted in black plastic containers. The experimental design was factorial scheme 3×3 (substrates x types of fertilizers) with four replicates. Plots were submitted to three substrate combination: soil; soil + sand (1:1) and soil + sand + soil conditioner (1:1:1). Fertilization application was made using three commercial grass fertilizers incorporated into the substrates (30 g m-2) and one control without fertilizer. At 15 days after planting it was evaluated leaves fresh and dry mass, Falker Chlorophyll Index (FCI) and leaf analysis of N and S. The best result obtained was the cultivation of Imperial® Zoysia grass in substrate formed by soil, sand and soil conditioner without the necessity of fertilization.
Erosion-control interventions associated with pond-catchment rehabilitation on the Borana plateaus, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Tadele Demisachew , Ejo Asfaw , Doyo Jaldesa , Tessema Tamirat , Tola Fenan , Lolo Isihak
Published: March 2023

Among the major problems of Borana pastoralists are scarcity of potable water inside dry season and gully erosion in a widespread on the Borana plateau. Gullies are the main pathway for sediment accumulation in community ponds, which reduces pond capacity. Ponds are therefore a critical source of water during dry seasons the Borana rangelands. However, most ponds rapidly fill with sediment from eroding catchments after rainfall events and hence, their water holding capacity gradually get reduced. Much work is then required each year from the communities to remove sediment manually. Erosion of pond catchments is the consequence of uncontrolled grazing that causes heavy grazing and trampling by livestock. Sediment movement in gullies can be substantially reduced by installation of sieve structures that slow down water flows and allow sediment to settle out of suspension. Sieves can be easily constructed from trees by community labour at low cost. Yabello researchers have demonstrated that a series of sieve structures down a secondary gully in Bunaka and Liban Jatani pond that effectively trap sediment. When gully head treatments are accompanied by a series of sieves in the main channel, gully erosion can be arrested, gully floor and walls re vegetated and sediment captured. Overall, protection of grazing land from livestock reach for only one year led to a 55.45% increase in ground cover. Similarly, increases in cover tended to be greater (118.1 % more) at Liban Jatani pond that had less cover at the beginning when compared to Bunaka pond. Protection from livestock grazing led to substantial increases in ground cover. Within the Liban Jatani pond enclosure, ground cover steadily increased at each sampling period by 7.1% in June 2019, 11.13% in November 2019.
Between euthanasia and therapeutic obstinacy: palliative care
Authors: Germán Zurriaráin Roberto
Published: March 2023

The article deals with three “medical” options about the end of a man’s life. The first two, respectively euthanasia and therapeutic obstinacy, are misunderstandings of human nature and dignity at the end of life and do not accept, in the end, that death is a human fact. That is why, in this article, a third option is advocated: for the medical service of Palliative Care because comprehensively cares for terminally ill patients, with In order that they may lead a full life, within the context of the terminal illness
Palliative care in India–need of the hour
Authors: Kapil Menka , Verma Alok , Sareen Rateesh
Published: March 2023

Palliative care is a health care that involve physical, emotional, mental , behavioral care to persons with debilitating illness from diagnosis till death .Obstacles of growth of palliative care in India has various factors as population density, poverty, geographical and cultural diversity, workforce scarcity at base level, limited national palliative care policy and lack of institutional interest in palliative care. For developing country like India continual efforts are needed to overcome these barriers for successful implementation of palliative care ,as now is the need of the hour.
High incidence of venous and arterial thrombo embolic high complications in specific COVID-19 pandemic areas: are there clusters of populations carrying an hereditary predisposition to assess?
Authors: Lazzar Grazia , Speciale Vincenzo , Silvano Giovanni
Published: March 2023

Coagulopathy in COVID-19 pneumonia is a deleteroius complication which has lead to a high rate of deaths in several populations world wide like in Northern Italy Red Zone during pandemic time in March 2020. Due to an high incidence of thrombo embolic (TE) events among several clusters of involved populations, a suspect of an hereditary predisposition due to polymorphisms in several genes involved in the caoagulation process could be formulated and investigated.
Comparative study of two major outbreaks reports on western Ghats
Authors: K Rathoure Ashok
Published: March 2023

Here in this review, we have presentation the views of two reports for management of western ghats and their conflicts i.e. Gadgil Report and Kasturirangan Report.
Use of predator controls to address human wildlife conflict
Authors: A Black Simon , Talbert Laura , C Leslie Samuel
Published: March 2023

Conservation professionals are becoming more proactive in collaborating with local communities when developing strategies for coexisting with predators. Community perceptions are, however, often still ignored including the social dynamics underlying residents’ relationships with predator species and people’s attitudes towards solutions that are suggested within conservation interventions. The effectiveness of interventions to mitigate or eliminate conflict are highly dependent on the context of the conflict, the landscape and communities involved as well as species behavior. Human-predator conflict persists in most landscapes where predators and livestock overlap spatially, and in many regions farmers and pastoralists are experiencing increased losses from felids, bears, and canids. How communities perceive the risk of predators to their livelihoods and the efficacy of methods to reduce risk are important factors for building local support and long-term success of conservation. While researchers often focus on quantitative measures of risk and efficacy of prevention tools, the negative impacts to wildlife stemming from human-predator conflict is emotionally and culturally driven by the communities that are being affected. The importance of perception is often overlooked in human wildlife conflict studies but is crucial to understand for development of long-term success in conflict reduction strategies.
Importance of preventive measures in tackling COVID -19
Authors: Ahmed Bha Riyaz , Anjum Qadri Syed , Muhee Amatul
Published: March 2023

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is an acute respiratory disease caused by novel Coronavirus originated from Wuhan, China and has received worldwide attention creating havoc and fear in the whole world. It was reported by WHO office in China on 31st December 2019 as viral pneumonia in Wuhan and later on named it as Covid-19. It has been confirmed in at least 188 countries and territories. WHO officially declared it pandemic in January 2020. Based on past experiences with different epidemics and pandemics, as well as the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2, it is recommended now that frequent hand washing with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and practicing respiratory hygiene could prevent the possibility of the infection. The practices like social distancing which include avoiding any form of contact with people; either through greetings, hugging or shaking of hands and large gatherings were also recommended. Furthermore, Veterinary health care workers should adhere strictly to the standard preventive measures while continuing to provide critical health care to the animals which include, maintaining social distancing, avoid contact with animal items, dead or alive animals, wearing of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) during the treatment of animals and proper disposal of animals and hospital wastes so that the staff, as well as animal owners could be safe. Similarly, health care workers of human medicine should also adhere strictly to the standard preventive measures like avoiding any form of direct contact with people; either through greetings, hugging or shaking of hands and large gatherings, avoid undue contact with infected items, dead or alive persons, wearing of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) during the treatment of sick people and handling of dead bodies. In this review the authors are trying to stress upon the pivotal role of preventive measures as there is no treatment for this novel virus till now and thus combinations of preventive strategies can alleviate the spread of this contagious disease till the vaccine is made.
Active fault tolerant control based on nonlinear subject to actuator and sensor faults for a parallel robot
Authors: Mazare Mahmood , Taghizadeh Mostafa , Ghaf G Pegah
Published: March 2023

In this paper, an Active Fault Tolerant Control (AFTC) strategy using a nonlinear H∞ control is proposed for a delta type parallel robot in the presence of actuator and sensor fault. First, dynamic modeling of the robot is accomplished using the Lagrange method. To measure the position and velocity, a super-twisting third-order sliding mode (STW-TOSM) observer is applied. The proposed scheme can accommodate both faults and uncertainties without velocity measurement. In addition, fast convergence and high accuracy is achieved because of applying the high-order sliding mode (HOSM) observer. In order to indicate the effectiveness of the FTC on the basis of nonlinear H∞, its performance is compared with conventional sliding mode and feedback linearization methods. The obtained results reveal the efficacy of the proposed FTC- H∞.
Dynamics, stability and sustainable optimal control in wolf-moose systems
Authors: Lohmander Peter
Published: March 2023

A wolf-moose predator-prey system is defined as a nonlinear continuous time differential equation system. The parameters are estimated via a discretized approximation and empirical data from Isle Royale, USA, representing a 61 year period. All parameter estimates confirm the hypotheses and all P-values are below 5%. Possible dynamic equilibria are determined as explicit general functions of the parameters and as numerical values based on the empirical data. General dynamic properties of the system are determined via phase -plane analysis and nonlinear simulation. The nonlinear system is also linearized close to the single equilibrium with two strictly positive populations. The explicit equations of the time path of the linearized system are compared to the nonlinear simulation. Both methods give almost identical solutions close to the equilibrium. Far from the equilibrium, the time paths of the two methods deviate considerably. The solution is a stable converging spiral (center) (unstable diverging spiral) in case the system equilibrium prey population is located at a higher (the same) (lower) level than the population level that gives maximum sustainable net production. Based on the empirically determined expected parameter values, the system is stable but converges very slowly, as a spiral, to the two-species equilibrium. The estimated standard deviations of the parameters can be used to determine the probability that the system solution is a center or an unstable diverging spiral. The optimal management of the wolf-moose system is also determined via sustainable optimal control. Moose hunting and adjustments of the wolf population based on different prices and values of sustainable population levels are derived. Optimal hunting and stock levels are determined and reported as explicit functions of all parameters and prices.
Inertial torques acting on a spinning sphere
Authors: Usubamatov R , Arzybaev A
Published: March 2023

New studies of the dynamics of rotating objects have shown the origin of their gyroscopic effects is more sophisticated than presented in publications. Their rotating mass acting on bodies generates the system of the kinetically interrelated inertial torques. The method for developing mathematical models for inertial torques of the spinning objects shows their dependencies on geometries. The inertial torques generated by the disc, ring, paraboloid, and others have confirmed this statement. The derived analytical method presents a new direction for the dynamics of classical mechanics. The several inertial torqueses acting on any movable spinning objects in space were unknown until recent times. The gyroscopic effects of rotating objects in engineering and a new method for computing their inertial torques are the challenges for researchers. The novelty of this manuscript is the mathematical models for the inertial torques generated by the rotating mass acting on the spinning solid and hollow sphere.
A Review on stability and passivity analysis of haptic devices
Authors: Mashayekhi Ahmad , Akhoundi Behnam , Modanloo Vahid
Published: March 2023

Haptic devices are robots that are used for simulating virtual objects for their operators. Since most real objects can be modelled by spring and dampers, the virtual object is also a (discrete) spring and damper. The discretization is done with a constant sampling time, while a time delay may exist in the control loop, due to do different sources. Simulating stiff objects is a challenging problem since severe vibrations occur in the body of the haptic device and may damage itself or even its operator. The stable operation of a haptic device is a key problem in all haptic applications. It is shown that using smaller values of sampling time and time delay, can make an increase in the stability domain; while increasing effective mass and friction has the same result. In this paper, a review of the stability and passivity of haptic devices is presented and helps the readers to know better recent activities in this field.
Anesthesia department Interim guidelines in managing airway and surgeries regaring COVID-19 hepatic patients in national liver institute, Menoufia university, Egypt
Authors: Gaballa Nahla Kamel , Khalil Magdy Kamal , Fattah Essam Abdel , Awad Eman kamal
Published: March 2023

Anesthesiologists, intensivists, anesthesia nursing/operating room staff the first and may be the only category dealing with patients airway, secretions for this anesthesia department took the responsibility to train and protect all team members with the lines of infection control and tailoring internal guidelines from international ones to suit the facilities and the fund in National Liver Institute (NLI), Menoufia, Egypt. And the unique category of patients we are serving.
The benefits of premedication for small surgical interventions in one-day surgery in children
Authors: Nasibova E M , Pashaev C N
Published: March 2023

Material and research methods:Midazolam at a dose of 0.4 mg/kg per os or 0.3 mg/kg intramuscularly 20 minutes before anesthesia was used as a sedative drug for sedation. The necessity of prescribing a sedative drug in premedication was determined individually and was guided by the obtained data of the Kerdo vegetative index. The results of the study: Analysis of the depth of sedation showed that 5 minutes after sedation in 7 children (8.4%), the degree of sedation was at the RO level, and in 67 children (80.7%) at the RI level, in 9 children (10.8%) at R2 level. After 10 minutes, 72.3% of the children began to experience drowsiness, but at the same time they were in contact, performed simple commands, opened their eyes to treatment, which corresponded to the R3 degree of sedation. The remaining 27.7% of the children did not experience drowsiness, while they were calm and contact (sedation degree R2). At the 20th minute of the study, 84.3% of the children reached R3 sedation. And 15.7% of children at the time of separation from their parents corresponded to degree R2.Thus, in the light of the above information, each anesthetist should carefully plan all aspects of the preoperative introduction of each individual child, including premedication means in this plan, if there is a clear need for them. The point of view of some doctors "applying" standard premedication is extremely erroneous, since there are no two identical patients. It is necessary to choose the method of sedation that is optimal and ideal for the child.
Taxonomic and distribution status of Margaretha's goatfish, Upeneus margarethae Uiblein and Heemstra, 2010 (Perciformes: Mullidae) from Thondi coast, east coast of India
Authors: Kannan Karuppiah , Kumar Rajendran , Raja Selvaraju , Kannapiran Ethiraj
Published: March 2023

Goatfishes are tropical marine fishes that belong to the family Mullidae. Goatfishes are recognized by their bright color with strips and the presence of two long unbranched barbells on the chin. In the last decade, the number of goatfish species has increased noticeably (20 new species) owing to the interest of researchers in coastal fish diversity. Five specimens of Upeneus margarethae were reported for the first time from the Bay of Bengal region. The species has expanded its distribution range to the Thondi and Chennai coast of the Bay of Bengal. Five Upeneus margarethae were collected using commercial trawlers from August 2019 to January 2020. This species is characterized by having VIII dorsal spines, 13-14 pectoral fin rays, Lateral line 28-29, Gill rakers 20-21; 4 bars on both upper and lower caudal-fin, which was partly visible, and orange lateral mid-body stripe passing from eye to base of the caudal-fin. The detailed morphometric and meristic characters with a fresh color pattern representing images for the first time from the Palk Strait, Southeast coast of India, agree with the holotype specimen and comparable records from other areas of the world.
Clam harvesting in Tunisia: sustainability risks and SDG opportunities
Authors: Mili Sami , Gharbi Abir , Fatnassi Manel , Zarrouk Hajer , Ennouri Rym
Published: March 2023

Clam harvesting and export play a pivotal socio-economic role in Tunisia. Clam harvesting, one of the most widespread fishing activities in the country’s southern coastal regions (Sfax, Gabes, and Medenine), is crucial to supporting rural and vulnerable communities in their fight for survival, particularly women clam collectors. These women are in jeopardy due to several issues, such as pollution degrading the environment in the collection regions. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, in Resolution No. 3500, dated November 16, 2020, suspended the clam harvesting seasons for three consecutive years (2020–2023). This decision, influenced by environmental, biological, and harvest area health data, was then followed by several national and international initiatives within the context of the blue economy to address these issues in such underdeveloped rural areas. Within this framework, the current project intends to contribute to these efforts by establishing a clam fishery management plan. This strategy can help promote fresh commercial species in great demand in the European and global markets. Additionally, it will strengthen the monitoring and follow-up of various manufacturing and transportation procedures and entice stakeholders to adhere to legal and health requirements. This work also aims to engage women clam collectors on the breadline in supplementary activities to ensure their financial independence and preserve their dignity. It seeks to provide unemployed young men a greater chance of finding employment locally and additional possibilities for making a living.
Immediate recovery of patient suffering from chronic irritable bowel syndrome following ingestion of probiotics supplied in fermented milk beverage
Authors: Mahmoudpour Ali
Published: March 2023

Female patient, 68-years-old, suffering for 42 years from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reached to my attention in social media during summer 2020 by complaining miserable experience devastating her life quality. Patient has been resided in Salt lake City, UT for the past 23 years and has been examined by numerous physicians throughout the years. She has been under medication and severe dietary program. She consumed daily dosages of digestive enzyme complex (Holoenzyme™) and Probiotic 10 capsules (Nature’s Bounty™). She had been restricted in consumption of fruits, vegetables, dairy products either cooked or raw. She suffered severe stomachache, bloating and crumpling for hours to come after consuming incompatible food ingredients. The patient communicating only by means of text messages was advised to stop the current medication and consume fermented milk beverages in order to provide sufficient supply of live probiotics. Within a day or two, she started to send complements by experiencing joy and surprise after ingesting fermented milk beverage known as Kefir manufactured by Lifeway™. No pain whatsoever, while being able to ingest various foods and fresh organics. According to the recent communications, it is assumed that patient was diagnosed skeptically and ill-advised by previous practitioners for many years hence devastating her quality of life. Regardless of assigning IBS or confirming any other clinical symptom, the patient simply was suffering from simple physiological disorder caused by incompatible microbial activity in her guts.
The use of platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid, and botulinum toxin for the treatment of TMJ disorders
Authors: Plata Odette Guadarrama
Published: March 2023

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint that connects the mandibular to the skull. Its main function is to facilitate the movement of the jaw and when it suffers any type of damage or injury, it leads to a decrease in mobility and pain in the area. This localized pain is called temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD), and it can be caused by intraarticular or extraarticular disorders. The most common symptoms include acute pain, decreased mouth opening, tightening of the muscle, headache, and loss of joint function. Nowadays, there are treatments for temporomandibular joint dysfunction from surgical procedures up to less invasive methods, such as the use of splints. Platelet rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA) and botulinum toxin (BTX) injections have been categorized as a complement of primary treatment in TMJD, as well as decrease drug excess in patients. Due to their natural origin, PRP and HA can regenerate tissue in cases of cartilage degeneration, inhibit inflammation, slow down the progression of osteoarthritis and increase the production of natural lubricating fluid in the joint. Its intra-articular application reduces pain due to lubrication and nutrition to the avascular areas of the disc and condylar cartilage. Botulinum toxin (BTX) has been used for years in the medical and cosmetic field, but its use in TMJD refers to injections specifically within masseter muscle, with the objective to reduce the muscular tension TMJ overload, therefore, pain decreases, and movement increases. Over the years these less invasive methods have been increasing in the medical area due to the great pain management in the neuro-muscular and articular complex.
Evaluating The Role of Nila (indigo) Dye in Protection of Egyptian Linen Textiles from the Deterioration Factors
Authors: Abdel Kareem Omar
Published: March 2023

The indigo dyed linen textiles are one of the most popular textiles in most of historical periods in the Egyptian civilization. This study aims to investigate the role of indigo dye in preventing, reducing or inhibiting the deterioration of ancient Egyptian linen textiles. In this study linen textiles were experimentally dyed by indigo dye. Undyed and dyed linen were artificially aged by light, heat, soil and fungi. The change in the physical and chemical properties of the undyed and indigo-dyed linen textiles after being artificially aged were determined by various methods such as tensile strength and elongation, the crystallinity index (CrI) by using X-ray diffraction, the surface morphology by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and spectrophotometric measurements of the colour were calculated. The results confirm that indigo dye inhibits and reduces the deterioration of linen textiles. These results confirm that indigo dyed linen textiles are more durable than undyed ones. They may explain why archaeologists discover dyed linen textiles in better condition than undyed ones. Also, they explain why the Museums in Egypt have dyed linen textiles in better quality than undyed ones.
Documentation, investigation and analysis of a rare archaeological cartonnage object from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, using non-invasive methods
Authors: Abdel-Kareem Omar , Mahmoud Raghda , Mertah Eid , Fathy Azza
Published: March 2023

Technical and analytical investigations were carried out on an overhead mask of woman cartonnage from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (catalogue 33279), which dated back to the Greco-Roman Period. Various non-invasive techniques were used in this study such as: AutoCAD program, multispectral imaging with Ultraviolet and Infrared Rays, optical microscope, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The structure of the cartonnage was unique and consisted of three distinctive layers, from the bottom to the top; a double layer from linen, a calcite-based plaster layer, and finally a polychrome paint layer. The study of the paint layer revealed the presence of blue, red, white, yellow, orange, brown and black pigments. Yellow color was identified as orpiment (As2S3) and yellow ochre (goethite α-FeO.OH + clay minerals) and blue as Egyptian blue (CaCuSi4O10). Two red shades were also detected of which the lighter is red lead (Pb3O4) and the darker is a mixture hematite (α-Fe2O3), red lead (Pb₃O₄) and calcite (CaCO3). Orange was identified as a mixture of orpiment (As2S3) and red lead (Pb3O4), white as white lead (PbCO3)2•Pb(OH)2,and black as magnetite (Fe3O4). The brown pigment, made up of red hematite, red lead, and black manganese, was detected for the first time in the pigment palette of ancient Egyptian cartonnage. The binding medium in linen layer was identified as Arabic gum. The study showed that cartonnage dated back to the Graeco-Roman Period because of the appearance of red lead, orpiment, and Egyptian blue. Moreover, the presence of lead in the components of Egyptian blue is considered evidence that ovens contain lead resulting in changing the manufacturing techniques of Egyptian blue.
Perception about congo fever among University students
Authors: Tanveer Muhammad , Imran Qadir Muhammad
Published: March 2023

The objective of present study was to evaluate knowledge about Congo fever. Total 65 subjects were participated in this activity. Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever is caused due to Nair virus caused due to contact with animals that carry disease. Symptoms are fever, muscle pain, vomiting and bleeding into skin remains for two weeks can detect it by antibodies detection, virus’s RNA or Nairovirus itself. Farmers are more affected by this disease due to contact with animals. From ratio we can see that this is not genetic or metabolic disease and not transfer from parents to offspring. From our survey we conclude that less people are suffered from this disease.
Juvenile delinquency-A concern for the society
Authors: Singh Puja
Published: March 2023

Juvenile delinquency is that the participation via way of means of a minor child, commonly among the a time of 10 and 17 years, in unlawful conduct or activities. In India, adolescent wrongdoing is a troubling reality. An adolescent is a youngster who has not arrived at the age at which they might be considered responsible for their crimes similarly that a grown-up can. The most widely recognized causes which partner with delinquent wrongdoings are destitution, youngster misuse, mental conflicts, adolescent precariousness, substance addiction, oppressive guardians, family viciousness and hostile to social companion group. There are various reasons for adolescent wrongdoing. These incorporate aggressive behavior at home, residing in areas of destitution and horror rates inadequate social help and absence of admittance to schooling. Adolescent wrongdoing is a social sickness the child or the juvenile must be treated in such way, so that he/she can correct with the general public. The maladjustment with the society must be changed. The fundamental explanation of adolescent misconduct is being denied of the essential conveniences which they attempt to satisfy through enemy of social strategies
Quantum biology in regenerative medicine
Authors: Hollands Peter
Published: March 2023

This review explores the potential of Quantum Biology in the understanding of the activation of hVSEL stem cells using a QiLaserTM. There is a focus on the quantum mechanics of the interaction of modulated laser light from the QiLaserTM on the hVSEL stem cell surface antigen CXCR4-EPI-X4 complex. Understanding cell biology and the action of the QiLaserTM at the quantum level may allow significant advances in physiology, pathology and treatment.
Study on the properties of yarn produced by 100% pima cotton fibre
Authors: Chowdhury Mohammed Rubaiyat , Khan Ayub Nabi
Published: March 2023

To produce higher count of yarn long staple length cotton fibres are used. Specially, long staple length Pima and Giza cotton fibres are used for this purpose. In this study to produce 80Ne carded yarn Pima cotton fibre was used. Pima Cotton is a long stable fiber. Which is normally produced in Australia and America. In this study different properties of yarn like thick, thin and neps, CSP, fineness of pima cotton fibre were tested. It was evident that the quality of the yarn produced was good in quality to produce different fine quality fabrics.
Effects of ultrasound pretreatment with different frequencies on the degree of hydrolysis and ACE inhibitory activity of stevia protein
Authors: A Gasmalla Mohammed Abdalbasit , M Haile , Admassu Habtamu , Musa Abubakr , MAS Abdel Samie , Awad Faisal , Abdalhai Mandour H , Tahir Haroon Elrasheid
Published: March 2023

The effects of ultrasound pretreatment with different frequencies and operational modes, including single frequency ultrasound and dual-frequency ultrasound on the degree of hydrolysis (DH) of stevia protein (SP) and angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of SP hydrolysate were investigated. The results of this study indicated that ultrasound pretreatment did not influence DH of SP signiﬁcantly However, all the ultrasound pretreatment influence the ACE inhibitory activity of SP hydrolysate signiﬁcantly. The maximum DH under ultrasonic treatment with ideal settings was found to be 11.6% .The dual frequncy ultrasound pretreatment of 20/28 kHz showed higher ACE inhibitory activity compared to that of other single frequency ultrasound and control. In conclusion, the perfect choice of frequency ultrasound pretreatment of SP is indispensable for the preparation of ACE inhibitory peptide.
The emerging market of propolis of stingless bees in tropical countries
Authors: Salatino Antonio , L Pereira Leonardo Regnier , Faria Salatino Maria Luiza
Published: March 2023

Propolis is hive product containing chiefly beeswax and resin derived from plant tissues or exudates. Many health benefits derived from propolis have been pointed out. International market of propolis is represented solely by propolis produced by Apis mellifera. In tropical countries there has been a trend toward consumption of products from hives of native bees. Among them stand out species of Meliponini, many of them characterized as stingless bees. Studies about propolis of stingless bees have indicated that they are chemically similar with honey bee propolis. Several biological activities of propolis of stingless bees have been reported, such as antimicrobial and anti-tumoral. Stingless beekeeping is an emerging market in several parts of the world, with the possibility of being practiced in forest habitats. In Brazil, it has favorable perspectives of bringing about economic, social and environmental benefits.
The impacts of medications misused for body weight gain on complete blood count (CBC) concentration of female rabbits
Authors: Ahmed Adam Ismail , Adam Saba Siddig , Babeker Awad Mohammed
Published: March 2023

The objective of present work was to study the effects of some drugs misused by Sudanese women as body weight gain treatments on complete blood count concentration (CBC) of female rabbits. Sixteen sexually mature female rabbits were procured from local markets of Elnuhod locality, West Kordofan state. A randomized complete block design with three replicates was used; treatments consisted of two drugs i.e. dexamethasone, cyperoheptadine and their combination administered orally with doses of 0.9 mg/kg of body weight with drugs two times a day for 45 days. Experimental animals were divided into four groups each group with four rabbits. First group as a control, while three groups were injected orally with the above mentioned treatments, blood parameters were measured every two weeks for 45 days, the variance was analyzed, then means were compared by least significant difference (LSD) test. The results showed that the levels of hemoglobin were ranged between 11.15g/dl and 12.53 g/dl. Cyperoheptadine and the combination decreased white blood cells with time, lowest value were reported by the combination (3.28). RBC count increased with time, cyperoheptadine recorded 7.23. Packed cell volume was increased with time up to the end of the experiment period. Mean cell volume increased to reach the highest value at 45 days (78.80mm3) by both cyperoheptadine and the combination followed by dexamethasone (78.43mm3), which were statistically the same. By the end of the trial, no significant differences were found between the drugs in their effect on the mean cell hemoglobin. Neutrophils decreased with time reached the lowest values of 38.90, 39.53 and 43.05 % for the combination, dexamethasone and cyperoheptadine, respectively. Dexamethasone showed the lowest lymphocyte (33.40 %) as compared with other treatments, as concluded remarks various trends found concerning the relationships between blood parameters influenced by treatments and their normal ranges.
Therapeutic potentialities of prickly pear Opuntia spp
Authors: Rbia Olfa , Smiti Samira Aschi
Published: March 2023

Opuntia spp. is an important cactaceae inhibiting and preventing some pathologies. Thus, in the present mini review, a short focus is drawn to the therapeutic potentialities of Opuntia bioactive compounds. In fact, this review aimed to provide sufficient background informations about some biological activities of Opuntia spp. such as antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. In order to give a solution for some pathologies, a special emphasis is paid to biological mechanisms of Opuntia fruits, stems and oils biomolecules.
Physical and chemical properties of grapes of Peshawar city
Authors: Ullah Ata , Badshah Said , Rahman Ajmeel Ur , Din Salah Ud
Published: March 2023

Various types of grapes (Large blue-red, large red, Sunder Khani, middle-sized green and small yellow) grapes were collected from the local fruits markets of Peshawar City and were analyzed for their physicochemical parameters. TSS value of the small yellow type was high (26.0). The difference of acids value, showing acids content of the grapes, was negligible at range of 6 to 7. Sugar ranged from 50 to 75% with the maximum amount seen in large blue red grapes. The berries contained considerable amount of moisture (75.43 to 92.34%). Na and K were also present in appreciable amounts. Na was high in Sunderkhani while K in large blue red types. Linoleic acid, was found the most abundant fatty acid profile ranging from 66.0 g/100 g of total fatty acids, in small yellow oil seed. Considerable amount of oleic acid was also present in all samples. The data showed that acidic pH; high acid value and inclusion of K; and moisture in high amounts made the grapes very attractive fruits that should be studied for other beneficial constituents.
Antioxidant properties and antibacterial activity of fermented Monascus purpureus extracts
Authors: Lin Chung-Saint , Hur Hum-Fa , Lin Chih-Cheng
Published: March 2023

Monascus rice ferment extracts has anti-oxidant and antibiotic efficiency. Oxidative stress contributes to skin aging and can adversely affect skin health, which means antioxidants active in skin cells may support skin health. Antioxidant can contribute to defending old. Suppress the production that the epidermis bacterium can reduce the whelk and comedo. Our objective to evaluate the antioxidant properties, antibacterial activity and protective effects on UV-induced damage in HaCaT keratinocytes of extra different carbon and nitrogen sources at water (MRW) and methanolic (MRM) extracts from Monascus purpureus BCRC 31615 fermented rice. Effectiveness in reducing powers and DPPH radical scavenging ability was Monascus rice add MSG water extract has prominent ability. The ferment rice added nitrogen source to increase total phenols and kojic acid content. Antibacterial activities showed good in inhibition Staphylococcus aureus BCRC 10780. Protective effects on UV-induced damage in HaCaT keratinocytes which M. purpureus ferment rice added with extra nitrogen source was especially potent in inhibited UV-induced keratinocyte death.
How normal body temperature relevance with falooda ice cream loving?
Authors: Qadir Muhammad Imran , Saleem Zubair
Published: March 2023

Normal body temperature also called normothermia its normal range in humans is 37 degrees celsius. If its valued increased above 43 degrees celsius this condition is called hyperthermia, similarly if decreased below 30 degrees celsius this is called hypothermia. Body temperature depends upon the physical activities, sex, age of individual. Body temperature is measured by the thermometer. The most excellent and accurate thermometer is Temporal artery thermometer which measured exact reading. Falooda ice cream contains sabja seeds, semiya, sugar and diary products that gives us energy. This is healthy drink because it reduced blood pressure or decreased the body temperature during hot days. First of all, it was originated from the India subcontinents and Nadar shah was the first person who brought it in India with him.
Effect of refrigerated storage conditions on leafy vegetables
Authors: Wust Schmitz Fernanda Raquel , de Carvalho Lisiane Fernandes , Bertoli Savio Leandro , de Souza Carolina Krebs
Published: March 2023

Considering the increasing of shelf life of leafy vegetables, the most important factor to keep the quality is the rapid cooling. The lettuce packaging under refrigeration and specific relative humidity just after harvest provides decreased breathing by water loss, which affects addition to weight, appearance, flavor and texture. This study aimed to investigate the effect of temperature and relative humidity in the appearance global of refrigerated curly lettuce and stored in PET crystal surrounded by PVC packaging for 14days. The samples were stored in incubator chamber (B.O.D.), simulating domestic refrigeration conditions at 4°C and a relative humidity of 74%. The package acted as a barrier, slowing food degradation caused by microorganisms and physicochemical changes resulting from the metabolism and external factors. For the sensory analysis we used a hedonic scale unstructured nine points.
Study of the interactions of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of an exotic fruits beverage that sweetened with stevia
Authors: JM Carbonell-Capella , Blesa Jesus , A Frígola , MJ Esteve
Published: March 2023

A functional beverages, with a high content in bioactive compounds, based on exotic fruits (mango juice, papaya juice and acai) mixed with orange juice, oat and sweetened with different concentrations (0, 1.25 and 2.5%w/v) of Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) extracts, a natural source of non-caloric sweeteners (steviol glycosides) were formulated and studied. Ascorbic acid, total carotenoids, total phenolics, anthocyanins, total antioxidant capacity (TEAC and ORAC methods) and steviol glycosides were evaluated. Beverages sweetened with 1.25 and 2.5% (w/v) Stevia showed a significant increase (3-fold and 4-fold higher, respectively) in phenolic compounds as well as in antioxidant properties in comparison with the beverage without Stevia. The displayed results indicate the potential use of Stevia as an alternative non-caloric sweetener in the preparation of beverages based on fruit juice mixtures and oat, as it may provide good nutritional and physicochemical properties and also enhance the already existing beneficial effects of fruit juices. Synergistic interactions observed between phytochemicals and steviol glycosides in the complex food beverages when TEAC method was used suggest an improved solubility or stability of antioxidant compounds and hence, the combined antioxidant capacity measured by TEAC assay is potentiated in the complex food matrix.
Effect of carrot powder incorporation on the quality of pasta
Authors: Sule Stephen , Oneh Abu Joseph , Agba Igyor Michael
Published: March 2023

Carrot powder at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30% was incorporated into wheat flour to produce pasta. The quality of the resulting wheat-carrot pasta was evaluated. There was significant (p<0.05) decrease in moisture (8.95 to 8.76%), crude protein (12.82 to 10.84%) and carbohydrate (75.59 to 74.13%) contents of the wheat-based pasta. Conversely, crude fat (1.38 to 1.49%), crude fiber (0.82 to 2.43%) and ash (0.44 to 2.35%) contents increased. Increment in vitamins B1 (0.41 to 0.44mg/100g), B3 (3.35 to 3.80mg/100g), B6 (0.38 to 0.54mg/100g), C (0.54 to 3.14mg/100g), E (0.68 to 1.54mg/100g), K (1.81 to 29.28 µg/100g) and beta carotene (1.03 to 6.13mg/100g) content was observed with carrot incorporation in a concentration dependent manner. Calcium, iron, potassium and sodium contents increased significantly (p<0.05) from 33.47 to 84.03mg/100g, 3.55 to 3.70mg/100g, 359.30 to 960.70mg/100g and 2.00 to 64.37mg/100g respectively. Apparent and bulk densities of the pasta significantly (p<0.05) increased (0.76 to 0.86gml-1 and 1.56 to 1.69gml-1 respectively) with increase in carrot powder. Pasta with 10% carrot powder was most generally most accepted. The study has shown that acceptable and micronutrient enriched pasta can be produced from wheat flour incorporated with carrot powder up to 30%.
Volatile constituents of food, spices and plants as aromatherapy for prevention and treatment of cancer
Authors: Gupta Charu , Prakash Dhan
Published: March 2023

Aromatherapy is a part of CAM that includes the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants and their parts like flowers, leaves, roots that are used for the improvement of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Cancer patients have started a new resurgence in essential oils. Through aromatherapy, many cancer patients have found relief from the dire effects of chemotherapy and those caused by their illness. Aromatherapy is used by cancer patients primarily as supportive care for general well-being. This mini review will highlight on the role of essential oils and their use as aromatherapy in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Vegetables as a source of important nutrients and bioactive compounds: their human health benefits
Authors: M Javed Iqbal , M Waseem Akbar , Rasool Ammad
Published: March 2023

Malnutrition is a worst problem in under developing countries and it results because of improper or lack of nutrition. Every year many people die because of malnutrition in different countries. Vegetables are rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, oils, vitamins and minerals. About 200g (Per person/per day) of vegetables are recommended in daily diet. By taking recommended daily amount of vegetables we can reduce the problem of malnutrition. Vegetables besides being a source of important nutrients required to our body for proper functioning, provides many other health benefits by preventing or curing number of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative, aging and cardio vascular diseases. It is considered that those people who make sure vegetables to be in their daily diet as an important part are less likely to be susceptible to many diseases. These properties are due to many bioactive compounds present in vegetables such as polyphenols, carotenoids, lycopene, tocopherols, flavanols and phytosterols. Popularity of these bioactive compounds of vegetables increased their use in many field such as food science, nutraceutical companies, agro– chemical companies, cosmetic etc. All of these fields are working to explore potentially active vegetable compounds and improving their application pathways. Our present manuscript is also about to address the maximum health benefits of vegetables for prevention of malnutrition and chronic diseases.