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Ayurvedic Management of Overweight child with Panchagavya Therapy – A Case Report
Authors: Fadnavis Kavita K , Rathi Renu B , Ratnaparkhi Karuna S , Rathi Bharat J , Deshmukh Paresh R
Published: October 2024

Childhood obesity is a widely spreading public health condition specifically after the COVID pandemic. It is also a risk factor for the onset of various non-communicable diseases. Obesity in childhood period does not only affects the growth and development in children but also has a life-long impact if neglected. This article encompasses management of an overweight child having complaints like Exertional dyspnea, Perspiration, increased appetite & thirst. The treatment protocol was based on Panchagavya. Both the methods of management of sthaulya were practiced viz. Shodhana (Purification therapy) in the form of Gomutradi Asthapana Basti & Shamana (Pacifying therapy) in the form of oral medication. Panchagavya is the group of five sacred elements obtained from the Indian cow, from which Gomutra has been said to be useful in treating Sthaulya in adults. Strict emphasis on Nidanparivarjana (Avoidance of causative factors) was also considered. Marked improvement in the BMI from 25.4 (Before treatment) to 22.9 (After treatment) and the clinical symptoms from grade 2 to grade 0 was observed. Modification in the oral administration of Gomutra in the form of Gomutra arka was found to be palatable considering the age of the child. Gomutra via both Asthapana Basti and Oral route helped in the breakdown of the Pathology of Sthaulya. Diet restriction also helped in the process.
In vitro Evaluation of Antidiabetic Properties of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Herbal Extracts (Asava, Aristha, Sarko, Swarasa)
Authors: Saha Shraddha , Thakar Anup , Desai Atul M , Chaudhari Hiral , Chaudhari Bhagvati
Published: October 2024

Probiotic bacteria have immense potential to be used as biotherapeutic agents. They are alternatives to many allopathic medicines, antibiotics that can be used for the treatment of diabetes without causing any side effects. Generally, Lactic acid bacteria have been isolated from human and animal origin to be used as therapeutic or nutraceutical agents. However, there is lack of information about the role of natural herbs associated LAB to be used as biotherapeutic agent for the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes is a common disease that affects globally to major population worldwide.  The impact of this disease is greater however, complete cure of diabetes s is not available till date. Thus many reseraches is going on this direction to fi d the better cure in a natural way. In the present study isolation of Lactic acid bacteria was carried out from the herbal extracts like Asava, Aristha, Sarko and Swarsa. About 29 isolates were screened for probiotic potential. On confirmation, the isolates were subjected to evaluate for anti-diabetic properties. The results revealed that out of 29 isolates about 8 isolates were found to have antidiabetic properties. From the result, it can be said that, this opens new dimension in the field of medicines for the treatment of diabetes and related ailments with biotherapeutic agents.
Simultaneous estimation of catechin hydrate and vanillic acid by HPTLC from Alternanthera sessilis plant extract and evaluating their pharmacological activity
Authors: Bharti Sakshi , Gaikwad Sudhir , Bharate Vrushali , Patil Pallavi , Shegokar Neha
Published: October 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify and quantify catechin hydrate and vanillic acid from plant Alternanthera sessile and determine their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Method: By using toluene: ethyl acetate: formic acid (5:5:1v/v) as a mobile phase combination, separation of catechin hydrate and vanillic acid were carried out at 254 nm. Parameters validation of developed method were performed for linearity, precision, robustness, LOD and LOQ. Microorganism’s zone of inhibition determine by using agar well diffusion method and antimicrobial activity of these two phytoconstituents were evaluated. DPPH assay method was used for determination of antioxidant activity. Result: The Rf values for catechin hydrate and vanillic acid were found to be 0.49 and 0.75 respectively and validation of parameters showed linear and accurate method for analysis. The zone of inhibition was found immensely significant for S.aureus, B.subtillis and C. albicans which when compared to standard antimicrobial agents and gave promising results. Catechin hydrate and vanillic acid also shows significant antioxidant activity. Conclusion: The optimised method was found to be efficient, precise, accurate, specific and economic. Therefore, the method would be useful for qualitative and quantitative routine analysis in pharmaceutical industry. Also, the antimicrobial and antioxidant effect of these two phytochemicals shows excellent result which is useful in many pharmaceuticals and disease conditions.
Secondary Preventive Management of Kitibha Kushta (Plaque Psoriasis) - A case study
Authors: Hassan G Pooja , PM Unnikrishnan , DJ Rakshitha
Published: October 2024

Levels of prevention has been a wide idea concept which includes all the aspects related to health and disease like preventive, curative, promotive and rehabilitative measures. Applicability of this concept in Ayurveda has elaborative understanding in a more simplified manner. Despite leading to both physical and psychological issues, the importance given to skin diseases is always the least. Changing food habits and lifestyle is being the major reason in the current era for increased prevalence of skin diseases especially in young adults. In a way to cope up with fast living culture, people are compromising with their health and well being which needs immediate attention and action. Early diagnosis and complete treatment is the basis of Kushta Chikitsa (treatment of skin diseases) and the same has been highlighted as a secondary preventive measure. One such case is being discussed here which is diagnosed initially and treated as per Ayurveda chikitasa siddhtanta (Ayurvedic treatment principle), considering Dosha (bio-forces of body), Agni(metabolism), Bala (Strength), Ritu (season) etc giving complete relief and self confidence of the patient. This not only prevents the further occurrence of complications due to chronicity but also brings back the faith in Ayurveda treatment modalities. It is high time to make the young minds realize the importance of healthy living, which otherwise can impair the health status of the nation, dragging back its growth and development.
A comparative randomised clinical trial of Amrutadi kwath and Vasadi kath in the management of Vatarakta (Gout)
Authors: Kadam Dipashri Kailas , Chandak Ravin S , Soman Swati
Published: October 2024

Vatarakta specially occurs in Madhyavastha which is Parihanikala in which Dhatukshaya takes place. Khavaigunya (Rikta srotas) occurs in Asthi which is responsible for the production of Vatarakta. Vatarakta is a disease related with khavaigunya found in raktavaha strotas which include vitiated vata and rakta, so termed as vatarakta. Due to properties of sukshmatva and saratva of vayu, dravatva and saratva of rakta they spread all over the body. Symptoms of Vatarakta are shool, toda, daha, vaivarnya described by various acharya. Symptoms of Gouty arthritis are similar as of vatarakta Joint pain, Swelling, stiffness, disability and crepitations over small joint. Gouty arthritis is the most common form of arthritis, which occurs in middle age. Amrutadi Kwath and Vasadi Kwath have most of contents are snigdha, guru and mrudu. By virtue of these properties, this alleviates vata and pitta. Hence these are used in diseases which arise due to vitiation of vata and pitta. in vatarakta by its vatapittashamaka prabhav and snigddha, mrudu gunas by vatanulomana kriya. Amrutadi kwath is very effective in relieving the symptoms of vatarakta. Materials and Method: Total 80 patients of the age group 25-60 years presenting with signs and symptoms of vatarakta  were selected randomly from OPD of the department of kayachiktsa. The 40 patients of trial group were treated with Amrutadi kwath and 40 patients of control group were subjected to vasadi kwath. Conclusion: Amrutadi Kwath showing significant results than Vasadi Kwath in symptoms of Vatarakta (Gout).
Antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic effects and quantification of bioactive compounds by HPLC from Crassula ovata leaves extracts on streptozotocin induced diabetic Wistar rats
Authors: Vikhe Sunayana , Gholap Samiksha , Vikhe Rahul Laxman
Published: October 2024

Background: Crassula ovata have been recommended in ethno medicines for the treatment of diabetes. In this research the scientific claim is studied and validated. Objective: Objective of the current study has been focused to assess the traditional use of Crassula ovata to heal diabetes, hyperlipidemia and to check the presence of constituents responsible for these actions. Methods: The approved plant's ethanol, acetone, and chloroform extracts were prepared by maceration. For in vivo activity, the model of streptozotocin induced diabetes mellitus in rats was chosen, wherein antidiabetic parameters such as body weight, urine volume, blood glucose level, and lipid profile parameters were evaluated. Quantification of bioactive compounds was done by a high-performance liquid chromatographic technique using diode-array detection. Results: The ethanolic extract noticeably depleted increased blood glucose levels and has positive effects on altered lipid profile after administering a dose of 200 mg/kg orally compared with oral hypoglycemic drug metformin. HPLC analysis of ethanolic extract identified several secondary metabolites in Crassula ovata, including Gallic acid, Rutin, Luteolin, Caffeic acid, Catechin, Kaempferol and Quercetin. These compounds have been reported for their potential antidiabetic effects. The analytical data on the chemical composition supported its traditional use in diabetes management. Conclusion:  From the results, it can be concluded that, Crassula ovata ethanolic extract can be ideal for the treatment of diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Further studies are required to locate the active pharmaceutical ingredient for the said actions.
Qualitative and GC-MS analysis of medicinally potent aquatic herb Pistia stratiotes L. Assam, India
Authors: Bharali Pritimani , Sharma Rantumoni , Nath Madhushmita , Devi Diptimoni , Nath Namita
Published: October 2024

Pistia stratiotes  L. belongs to  Araceae family, is a free-floating aquatic plant found in rivers, lakes, and ponds It is commonly known as water cabbage or water lettuce. P. stratiotes  stands out as a prominent Ayurvedic remedy, extensively utilized over time for treating a multitude of ailments, The present study was aimed to carry out the detailed preliminary phytochemical and GC-MS analysis  of the leaves and root of P. stratiotes. The preliminary phytochemical analysis of P. stratiotes indicated the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrades, reducing sugars, glycosides, flavonoids, phenolic, tannins, triterpinoids, saponins, proteins and amino acids. GC-MS analysis was also carried out to detect the phytoconstituents present in the methanolic, hexane and ethylacetate extract of leaves and root of P. stratiotes.
Management of Shukrakshaya (Oligospermia) by implementing traditional Ayurveda treatment: A case report
Authors: Singh Abhilasha , Varghese Jibi , Sawle Megha , Gaikar Aarti , Kandwal Isha
Published: October 2024

Oligozoospermia (Low sperm count) is one of the most common causes of male infertility today, which is easily diagnosed via semen analysis, keeping in mind the semen qualitative parameters preset by WHO. There is however no clear reason as to why the condition occurs except for the congenital reasons. Heat, smoking, alcohol are certain factors that might affect the sperm count, are being studied.  Ayurvedic scriptures explain Shukra Dhatu vitiation by Vata-Pitta-Kapha which leads to Shukra Dosha like Ksheen or Alpa Shukra or Shukrakshaya. The article here presents a case of a 35-year-old healthy male patient with a known case of Oligozoospermia (8 million/mL), infertile for 5 years, who was successfully managed by Ayurvedic intervention within a period of about 5 months. Accordingly, his condition was diagnosed as Shukrakshaya in the OPD, and his Ayurvedic intervention was thoroughly planned. The case was managed by initiating Agnidipaka and Aampachaka Chikitsa, followed by using Virechana for Shodhana. Later the patient was taken on Shaman-Vajikarana & Balya Chikitsa for 3 months, where a significant rise in the sperm count variables depicting normal values was observed, discussed further in this article.
Siddha Management of Geriatric Urolithiasis (Kallataippu- XA) - A Single Case Report
Authors: Varatharaju Elakkiyaa , Chinraji Eswaran , Rengaraju Manickavasagam , Muthiah Kannan
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Kallataippu (NSMC-XA, Urolithiasis or Nephrolithiasis) is one of the most common emerging urological disorders worldwide with an increasing frequency in geriatric patients (>65 years). Siddha system provides oral medications for the management of urolithiasis which is non-invasive and cost effective.  Method: A 68-year-old patient approached the OPD with complaints of episodic flank pain radiating from the loin to the groin region, pain, and an urge to urinate. On interrogation, the patient gave a history of poor water intake. Ultrasound scan of the abdomen revealed the renal calculi measuring 3 mm noted in the mid-pole calyx of the right kidney, 4 mm in the upper pole calyx of the left kidney and the Urinary bladder is partially distended with a 4.0 mm thickened wall. It was diagnosed as Kallataippu (XA- Urolithiasis) based on signs and symptoms and investigational reports. The patient was administered a combination of medicines based on the Siddha line of treatment. Result: In the first follow-up, the patient informed that he experienced moderate pain and disturbance in the urine flow and the first stone was expelled out through urine on the second follow-up. The patient got moderate relief from pain in the abdomen and did not experience dysuria, and the second stone was expelled through urine on the third follow-up. The patient was asked to take CT-KUB on the fourth follow-up. The reported case has a prospective follow-up for 6 months and was found to be free of renal stone-related complaints.  Conclusion: The present work suggests that the combination of Siddha drugs markedly worked well on the disintegration and expulsion of the calculi in the geriatric age.
Determination of SOD Activity of Vayasthapana Drugs Guduchi Kwatha, Punarnava Kwatha and Punarnava in Conjunction with Guduchi Kwatha in healthy Wistar Rats
Authors: Tawalare Kalpana , Dandekar Pradnya , Tawalare Kiran
Published: October 2024

SOD (Superoxide dismutase) belongs to a class of enzymes and stands as the primary defense against reactive oxygen species (ROS). Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) are believed to have rasayana (rejuvenating) and vayasthapana (anti-aging) properties in ayurveda.  Several studies show the antioxidant properties of individual drugs in disease-induced conditions but a gap was observed in the study of the antioxidant properties of guduchi and punarnava in normal healthy subjects and the combined effect of punarnava in conjunction with guduchi. To gain insight into the potential effects of these herbal formulations on SOD activity study was planned. The Animal experiment was carried out as per the guidelines of CPCSEA (Committee for Control and Supervision of Animal Experiment) laboratory animals after seeking permission from IAEC, with 32 (24+8 considering 20% dropout) healthy male Wistar rats. Rats are divided into four groups, 8 (6+2) animals in each. Distilled water, guduchi kwath (GK), punarnava kwath (PK), and a combination of guduchi and punarnava kwath (GPK) given orally with help of 2 ml syringe in doses 8.1 ml/kg in different 4 groups respectively as Normal control (NC) group, Trial group of guduchi (TGG), Trial group of punarnava (TGP), Trial group of guduchi and punarnava (TGGP) for 30 days. The blood sample through orbital punctures of all 24 animals was collected for assessment SOD levels before administration of the test drug and after 30 days of intervention. (Cu-Zn) SOD activity was determined by using a simple and rapid method with a spectrophotometer in the laboratory. The TGG (P value 0.001), TGP (P value 0.035), and TGGP (P value 0.010) groups did exhibit statistically significant changes in SOD levels after giving GK, PK, and GPK intervention while the NC (P value 0.335) group did not show a significant difference. Higher SOD activity indicates a more antioxidant defense mechanism, thus GK, PK and GPK can protect against oxidative damage which supports the potential slowing down age-related changes and promoting healthier aging.
Influence of Influencer Marketing on Consumer Purchase Intentions
Authors: Joyce L.
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of influencer marketing on consumer purchase intentions.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicate that consumers are more likely to trust and be influenced by recommendations from individuals they perceive as authentic and knowledgeable. Influencers, especially those with niche audiences, can create a sense of personal connection and trust with their followers, making their endorsements more persuasive than traditional advertising. This trust translates into higher engagement rates and a greater likelihood of consumers trying and purchasing products endorsed by these influencers. Additionally, the interactive nature of social media platforms allows influencers to engage directly with their audience, answering questions and providing real-time feedback, further enhancing their impact on purchase decisions. Overall, influencer marketing effectively taps into the power of social proof and word-of-mouth, driving consumer interest and purchase intentions more effectively than many conventional marketing strategies.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social influence theory, informational social influence theory and theory of planned behavior may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the influence of influencer marketing on consumer purchase intentions. Encourage brands to establish strategic collaborations with influencers based on authenticity, trustworthiness, and alignment with brand values. Advocate for transparency and ethical guidelines in influencer marketing practices to build consumer trust and credibility.
Diversity Analysis in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes Using Microsatellite Markers
Authors: Bharti Kumari Anita Pande , Ansari Abdul Majid
Published: October 2024

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is commonly called as eggplant or aubergine. It is one of the most important commercial solanaceous vegetable crops grown widely in Asian and African countries. It is popular among people of all social strata and is rightly called a vegetable of masses [1, 2]. It is of substantial economic importance in Asia, Africa, and the subtropics (India, Central America), and it is also grown in some warm temperate regions (Mediterranean area, Southern USA) [3, 4]. It is an old world species and native to Indo-Chinese centre of origin [5]. The genus Solanum is morphologically hypervariable and highly diverse in number of species [6] and ecogeographical distribution [7]. Despite the economic and nutritional importance of eggplant, breeding efforts in this crop have been limited compared to other solanaceous crops, such as tomato and potato [8, 9]. In the present study 30 solanaceae specific microsatellite markers were used of which 29 showed good amplification in the 4 checks used viz state check for round and oblong to long fruit, national check for round fruit and national check for oblong to long fruit. Of these 29, primer set emi04J02 and emk03O04 did show amplification in the other genotypes. Finally, 27 markers were used for analysis. Of these 23 showed monomorphic pattern (85.1%) whereas only 4 showed some polymorphism (14.8 %). The most informative marker was eme01D03 which showed presence of 3 alleles. The low degree of polymorphism indicated a high degree of homogeneity in the genotypes which could be due to a narrow genetic base.
Chromosome Study of Six Populations of Trifolium tumens Stev. ex M. B. in IRAN
Authors: A. Mazooji F. Salimpour
Published: October 2024

Trifolium tumens Stev. ex M. B is a perennial legume with long‐lived and deep rooting from the Vesicaria section in Trifolium genus. It is distributed in Iran. The base chromosome number (x = 8) in the population, confirmed the views of the previous researchers. In this study, the number of chromosomes in the mitotic metaphase stage in the meristematic cells of the root ends were counted in six populations of Trifolium tumens. Also, chloroplast count of stomata guard cells, morphological studies, pollen grain size and flowcytometry were studied in six accessions. Our results showed that this species has ploidy level (2n=16, 2n=32). and the tetraploid state in the species T. tumens is reported. Through flowcytometry, chloroplast count of stomata guard cells and compare the pollen grain, different characters were showed between diploid and tetraploid populations, too. Based on the results, this new cytotype is reported from Iran.
Interaction Influence of Organisational Support on the Educators’ Acceptance, Personality Traits, and Technological Competence towards Intention to Adopt the Virtual Learning Environment
Authors: Mat Dangi Mohamad Ridhuan , Shuhidan Shazalina Mohamed
Published: October 2024

In the contemporary educational landscape of rapid technological advancements, understanding the factors influencing the intention to adopt the virtual learning environment (VLE) is imperative. This study intended to examine the interaction influence of organisational support on individual technology acceptance behaviours, personality traits, and technological competency toward their intention to adopt VLE. Utilising a sample of 450 respondents with 232 valid responses, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyse these moderation effects. The findings reveal a significant moderating role for organisational support in the relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, neuroticism and technology competency toward intention to adopt VLE. Interestingly, high levels of organisational support mitigate the negative impacts of neuroticism, fostering more positive perceptions of the VLE and enhancing behavioural intention. This result argues the conventional insight that neuroticism is a barrier to the intention to adopt the VLE. Instead, this study underscores the importance of creating supportive organisational environments to facilitate the effective integration of technology for individuals with high neuroticism. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on technology acceptance, personality traits and technological competence by demonstrating the pivotal role of organisational support in strengthening educators’ acceptance and competencies while mitigating the negative perception of neuroticism. The findings offer valuable insights for educational policymakers and practitioners seeking to optimise technology adoption strategies. Finally, several limitations and future directions of the study are also discussed.
Mobile Phone’s Role in Empowering Women in Communities: A Case Study of Bangladesh
Authors: Siddique Dr. Md. Naim Akter , Ibrahim Md.
Published: October 2024

This study aims to investigate the roles and impacts of mobile phones in empowering women within communities in Bangladesh. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it delves into how mobile phones contribute to women’s empowerment across political engagement, economic participation, and social connectivity in the country. The study utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to interview purposively selected 110 women aged 18 and above, all mobile phone users residing in Dhaka and Satkhira districts of Bangladesh. The quantitative analyses underscore the significant contributions of mobile phones to political, social, and economic empowerment. Political empowerment is evidenced by increased access to voting information, heightened election participation, and policy change advocacy. Social empowerment is reflected in strengthened interpersonal connections, heightened awareness of women’s rights, and active engagement in online discussions. Economically, mobile phones play a crucial role in facilitating e-commerce, enhancing job accessibility, fostering skill development, and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors. The qualitative insights from respondent narratives complement the quantitative findings, offering depth and context to the research outcomes. While acknowledging certain limitations, the study emphasizes the transformative potential of mobile phones in advancing women’s empowerment in Bangladesh. It calls for sustained efforts to bridge the digital gender gap and maximize the benefits of mobile technology for women across the country.
Form, Function, and Comfort: Rethinking Product Design through the Lens of Ergonomics and Aesthetics
Authors: Nawi Azmir Mamat , Yusof Fadila Mohd
Published: October 2024

This study explores the intersection of ergonomics and aesthetics in product design, particularly focusing on their integration in consumer products. The problem stems from the limited research that addresses the seamless combination of ergonomic functionality and aesthetic appeal, especially in the Malaysian context. As consumers demand both comfort and visual appeal, product designers face challenges in balancing these two elements. The study aims to identify strategies for effectively integrating ergonomics and aesthetics to improve user satisfaction and product performance. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research gathered qualitative data from semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 20 product design experts. Quantitative data was collected through surveys from 100-150 end-users of ergonomic products. The findings reveal that products designed with both ergonomic and aesthetic considerations lead to higher user engagement, satisfaction, and market success. The results also highlight the influence of advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, in refining ergonomic design processes and customizing aesthetic elements to better meet consumer preferences. This study contributes to product design theory by providing empirical evidence of the critical role that ergonomics and aesthetics play in user acceptance. It also offers practical insights for designers, particularly in the Malaysian market, to adopt a more holistic approach in product development, ensuring that both functional and aesthetic criteria are met. Future research should investigate the application of emerging technologies in enhancing the integration of these two elements, particularly across diverse cultural and market contexts.
The Security of SSH Protocol Public Key Sharing in the Post-Quantum Era
Authors: Touil Hamza , Hdioud Ferdaous , El Akkad Nabil , Satori Khalid
Published: October 2024

The security of traditional cryptographic schemes is based on mathematical puzzles that cannot be cracked by current computers. However, the rapid development of quantum computers has the potential to greatly reduce the time and resources required to crack these encryption schemes. Although true quantum supremacy may still be years away, it is imperative to adopt anti-quantum algorithms proactively. This preemptive approach aims to thwart "catch first, decrypt later" attacks, wherein attackers intercept and store encrypted data with the intent of decrypting it once quantum computing becomes sufficiently advanced. This threat is particularly critical for protocols like Secure Shell (SSH), which is widely used for secure communication over unsecured networks. In this paper, we propose an innovative approach to enhance the security of public-key distribution within the SSH protocol. Our method integrates quantum-resistant algorithms to ensure that even with the advent of quantum computing, the confidentiality and integrity of SSH sessions are maintained. We emphasize the importance of using cryptographic protocols that operate over open channels, which, while not necessarily confidential, must be authenticated to prevent tampering. In such scenarios, attackers may be able to intercept and even extract information, but they should not be able to alter the data.
Using Big Data Analytics to Identify Trends and Group Crimes through Clustering
Authors: Marin Jorge , Guerreros Gustavo , Calderon David
Published: October 2024

The incidence of crime in a city presents a challenge in the absence of trend analysis that impacts citizen security. The objective of this research was to analyze and visualize crime trends in the area, using the concepts and fundamentals of Big Data Analytics, Data Mining and Clustering, the problem is addressed with a quantitative approach, using the CRISP-DM process, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and the K-Means algorithm for clustering. Validation is performed with the Elbow Score and the Average Silhouette method, ensuring the robustness of the data clustering. The results show that crimes against property, such as robbery and theft, are the most frequent. Four crime clusters are identified, each associated with a specific category, providing a detailed view of crime distribution. Comparison with previous studies highlights the effectiveness of Big Data technologies in reducing crime, providing a solid basis for more accurate security strategies.
ML Mental Health Support System: Stress Features Identification with COVID-19 Dataset and Selection Algorithms
Authors: Poonam Saini , Batra Neera
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in people's lives, resulting in everyone suffering from mental health issues such as stress, financial pressure, depression, frustration, and anxiety. Identifying critical features associated with mental stress can help healthcare professionals to develop effective intervention strategies. This paper aims to design a machine learning-based decision support system (DSS) to assess the mental health status of an individual after COVID-19.The primary objective of this work is to give an in-depth statistical analysis and performance evaluation of machine learning for stress prediction, with the ultimate goal of mitigating the adverse effects of stress on mental health. A survey was carried out on around 1,200 individuals. The research finding shows that age and work area significantly impact mental health. The result analysis was presented for different machine learning approaches in which the Naive Bayes classifier and Logistic Regression achieved the highest accuracy of 99% whereas the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) achieved 71% accuracy. Random Forest shows a good performance of 98% and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) shows 75% accuracy. The evaluation results indicate that logistic regression, naive Bayes, and random forest demonstrate superior performance. This research could lead to the development of stress prediction and prevention solutions based on a Decision Support System (DSS).
Efficient Deep Learning Methods for Detecting Road Accidents by Analyzing Traffic Accident Images
Authors: Sherimon P. C. , Sherimon Vinu , Joy Johnsymol , Kuruvilla Ambily Merlin , Arundas G.
Published: October 2024

Speed is one of the major factors in car crashes. Many lives could have been saved if emergency services had been alerted to the disaster and arrived in time. For the sake of protecting valuable human lives, an effective automatic accident detection system with prompt reporting of the accident scene to emergency services is essential. Therefore, this research proposes some effective Deep Learning techniques that properly recognize the incidence of accidents.  The paper introduces two different techniques for image classification, with a particular focus on distinguishing between accident and non-accident images. The dataset used for the proposed model is taken from Kaggle, which is a collection of CCTV images. The first approach is a hybridized TL-ML method that employs transfer learning techniques that use different pre-trained versions of convolutional neural networks to extract features from image datasets. These extracted features are then fed into various machine learning classifiers to categorize the images as either Accident or Non-accident. To make the final decision, a voting classifier is utilized to choose the best classification outcome from the set of previously employed machine learning classifiers. In the second method, a modified Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) called SpinalNet is adopted. The performance of these models was evaluated by comparing them with each other and with a customized CNN base model. SpinalNet consistently surpassed the other models in terms of Precision, Recall, F1-Score, and Accuracy, demonstrating its outstanding capabilities.
Analysis of the Severity of Heterogeneity Protection Forest based on SVM and PCA
Authors: Utama Ferzha Putra , Vatresia Arie , Sugianto Nanang , Azizah Ulfah Nur
Published: October 2024

Forest heterogeneity indicates the forest condition on producing more carbon into environment. Semidang Bukit Kabu Hunting Park Forest is a nature reserve lies over two districts of Central Bengkulu and Seluma, Bengkulu Province, which should have a heterogeneous forest to protect its natural resources. However, the data showed that the condition of it does not appear to have dense forest heterogeneity anymore, and its rate still remain unknown. Remote sensing as one of tools to help the remote monitoring was believed to be helpful to this question. This study showed changes in the heterogeneity from 2016 to 2021. Sentinel-2 imageries were occupied to help the process of classification of forest and non-forest areas. Support Vector Machine, as one of powerful machine learning tools, was also help the process with the integrating of Principal Component Analysis to optimize forest characteristics. This study indicates that there are significant reductions of forest heterogeneity over the area. The number of forest (heterogeny areas) continues to decline from 8122 ha in 2016 to 4339 ha in 2021. Furthermore, this study had proven that the algorithm of support vector machines showed significant performance to build the model towards the data with overall accuracy rate of 0.9434 and a kappa index of 0.9833.
Comparison of Outcome of Septoplasty with and without Intranasal Splintage in Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital, Peshawar
Authors: Noor Hayat khan  , Haider Zaman  , Mubasher Ullah Jan  , Syed Muddasir Shah  , Sumbal Rastbaz  , Majid Ali
Published: October 2024

Objective: To compare outcome of septoplasty with and without intranasal splints in patients admitted in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
Methodology: A Randomized controlled trial was done at department of ENT, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from 21-01-2020 to 21-07-2020. Patients with diagnosis of symptomatic DNS, aged between 15 to 30 years, both genders and undergoing septoplasty for symptomatic Deviated Nasal Septum for primary surgery were included. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups using a coin toss method. Patients in group A were subjected to intranasal splintage packing while patients of group B were not be subjected to intranasal splintage. Patients in both groups was assessed on the first postoperative day, for degree of pain. Follow-up visits were scheduled after first and third weeks following the surgery. All the data was entered and analyzed in SPSS Version 23.0.  
Results: The mean age of the whole sample was 22.7 ± 4.9 years. Average age in the group A was 22.3 ± 4.9 years compared to 23.3 ± 5.0 years (p = 0.271). 60% in group A were males compared to 61.7% in group B (p = 0.852). On follow-up, out of an overall sample of 120, mild, moderate, and severe pain and bleeding were recorded in 35%, 45%, and 20% (pain) and 35%, 30%, and 35% (bleeding), respectively. In group A, 30% had mild pain compared to 40% in B group (p = 0.467), 50% in A group had mild bleeding compared to 20% in B group (p = 0.002), 30% in A group developed crusting compared to 20% in the B group (p = 0.206), and 20% in the A group had synechiae compared to 10% in the B group (p = 0.125).
Conclusion: The outcome of septoplasty with splints not observed significantly differ from septoplasty without splints, except in the case of postoperative bleeding.
Ethyl Acetate Extracts Endophytic Fungi from the Medicinal Tree Fern Cyathea Contaminans (Hook) Copel with Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Yulianis Yulianis , Rustini Rustini , Supriyono Agus , Sandrawati Neny , Handayani Dian
Published: October 2024

Medicinal plants are a rich source of naturally occurring substances utilized in treating a wide range of diseases; as a result, they serve as the basis for discovering new drugs. Research has focused on the relationship between endophytic microorganisms and host plants, as they produce a variety of secondary metabolites with significant biological functions. This study aimed to extract the endophytic fungi from various plant parts, including the roots, barks, and leaves of the Cyathea contaminans (Hook) Copel, which was collected from Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia. By employing direct planting and pouring techniques with fungal culture media, the fungi were separated from the roots, stems, hairs, and leaves of C. contaminans and grown on rice media. The secondary metabolite of the fungus was extracted using ethyl acetate. The extracts were then tested for antimicrobial activity using a disk diffusion assay against microbial pathogens Staphylococcus aureus ATCC29213, Escherichia coli ATCC25922, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This research yielded 19 endophyte fungi. In the antibacterial activity screening results, four fungal strains (CBK3, CDK1, CDK4, and CAK2) were active against S. aureus, MRSA, and E. coli, with an inhibition zone in the range of 15.08 ± 0.854 to 23.52 ± 0.87 mm. All active fungal isolates were identified molecularly. CBK3 and CDK1 were Paecilomyces subglobosus   PP510226 and Penicillium citrinum   PP510227, respectively, while CDK4 and CAK2 were comparable to Aspergillus terreus PP510229 and Aspergillus terreus PP510228. The four endophytic fungi of Cyathea contaminans may be a new source of antibacterial compounds.
HIGHLIGHTS

This is the 1st report of endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal tree fern Cyathea contaminans origin from Sungai Bungkal, Jambi, Indonesia.
The four potential endophytic fungi that were successful in purification namely, Paecilomyces subglobosus, Penicillium citrinum, and Aspergillus tereus, which were reported as the source of bioactive compounds
Endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal tree fern Cyathea contaminans showed good activity on some pathogenic bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ СОСТОЯНИЯ ИНКЛЮЗИВНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ В ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯХ
Authors: Р. Ж. Аубакирова  , А. Д. Жомартова  , М. Е. Нургалиева  , М. П. Тырина  , А. Б. Досанова
Published: October 2024

В нашей стране инклюзивное образование является важным и приоритетным направлением, которое должно охватывать не только образование, но и другие социальные сферы нашей жизни. Проблема инклюзивного образования в Казахстане активно обсуждается на различных образовательных мероприятиях. Это говорит о том, что есть достаточно много еще нерешенных проблем в этой области. Уже достаточно много проделано для перехода школ к новой парадигме инклюзии. Но вместе с тем практика реализации поставленных задач инклюзивного образования требует исследования. Изучение текущего состояния инклюзивного образования в педагогических организациях крайне актуально. Наше исследование посвящено изучению этой проблемы с целью выявления наиболее болезненных сторон. Это позволит увидеть практику реализации инклюзивного образования в реалии и предложить свои варианты его улучшения. В исследовании приняли участие школы города Павлодар. Им было предложено пройти анкетирование, результаты которого были обработаны с помощью методов статистического анализа. В исследовании учатвовали педагоги школ. Результаты полученного исследования подробно описаны в данной публикации. Ценность заключается в выявлении слабых и особо уязвимых сторон инклюзии с которыми ежедневно сталкиваются на практике учителя. В заключении авторами предлагается свое видение решения педагогических задач инклюзивного образования. Ключевые слова: инклюзивное образование, особые образовательные потребности, состояние инклюзивного образования, система образования, ограниченные возможности здоровья.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ ПРОГРАММ АКАДЕМИЧЕСКОГО ПРЕВОСХОДСТВА: МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ОПЫТ И ЛУЧШАЯ ПРАКТИКА
Authors: М. А. Скиба  , Н. Скабурскиене  , Д. Павалькис
Published: October 2024

Статья анализирует концепты академического превосходства, программы академического превосходства и инициативы академического превосходства. В результате было уточнено содержание данных понятий и выявлена их специфика: проведено разделение понятий академического превосходства (успех студентов и выпускников, их конкурентоспособность на рынке труда и эффективность в жизни), программы академического превосходства (образовательной программы) и инициативы академического превосходства (системы мер, направленных на повышение качества деятельности университетов и конкурентоспособности их выпускников). Авторами были изучены существующие программы академического превосходства, сопоставлены их ключевые характеристики и выявлены особенности реализации образовательных программ. Под программой академического превосходства авторы понимают образовательную программу, представляющую собой уникальную передовую практику, обеспечивающую успех выпускников университетов, их конкурентоспособность и устойчивое развитие на протяжении всей жизни в контексте социальной и профессиональной деятельности. Программы академического превосходства включают углубленные программы с насыщенным, более сложным содержанием, программы двойных дипломов и совместные образовательные программы, программы академической мобильности, кооперативные или дуальные программы, программы с акцентом на исследовательскую деятельность. В казахстанских университетах не применяется полный спектр программ академического превосходства, реализуемых на основе зарубежных университетов, и отсутствуют соответствующие концепции. Национальный реестр образовательных программ предусматривает три типа образовательных программ: инновационные, новые и действующие. Расширение спектра образовательных программ в казахстанских университетах в соответствии с международным опытом обеспечит привлекательность образовательных программ казахстанских университетов. Ключевые слова: академическое превосходство, программы академического превосходства, инициатива академического превосходства, инновационные образовательные программы, образовательные программы.
EXPERT OPINIONS ON THE PRACTICE OF CREATING DIGITAL STUDENTS PROFILES IN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: B. А. Zhetpisbayeva  , G. S. Akybayeva  , Т. V. Miklyayeva  , А. М. Zatyneyko  , N. R. Ramashov
Published: October 2024

This article presents the results of an empirical study on the creation of digital profiles of students, which are understood as a visualization of the competencies acquired by a student as a result of mastering basic and additional disciplines, as well as a tool and means of electronic communications of the university and business structures, primarily employers. The results and prospects of creating digital profiles become the subject of scientific discussion and theoretical comprehension. The research interest is related to the assessment of domestic experience in the context of digitalization of higher education. The creation of digital profiles of university students requires constant monitoring and correction, as it has the format of a pilot project and is not systematic. The issues of determining the content of a student's digital profile, the format of its presentation, the methods of collecting and systematizing a sufficient amount of information understandable to external stakeholders are not always clear. The questionnaires developed as part of the study made it possible to obtain an expert assessment of the practice of creating digital profiles of students in domestic universities. Keywords: digitalization of education, digital profile, competencies of graduates, electronic communication, soft skills.
КУРС ИНВЕРСИОННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЕЙ: ЭФФЕКТ НА УРОВЕНЬ ИННОВАЦИОННОСТИ И ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНЫХ КОМПЕТЕНЦИЙ
Authors: Р. Е. Кусаинова  , Г. З. Тажитова  , К. Р. Калкеева
Published: October 2024

Стоит ли разрабатывать эффективные учебные курсы по цифровым технологиям для развития инновационности и профессиональных компетенций преподавателей? Настоящая статья содержит исследование, которое отвечает на этот вопрос. Авторы представляют курс, разработанный с использованием инверсионного подхода к обучению, и изучают его влияние на компетенции, связанные с образовательными технологиями, и инновационность педагогов. В исследовании приняли участие 42 молодых преподавателя университетов, посещавшие курс без отрыва от работы. Анализировались изменения в соответствующих профессиональных компетенциях и инновационности до и после прохождения инверсионного курса. До исследования почти половина участников относилась к тем, кто принимает инновации, но не желает нести риски и относится к нововведениям с осторожностью. По окончании курса треть участников оказались склонны рисковать, принимая новую идею или технологию, а также увеличилось число активных новаторов. Результаты показали, что преподаватели улучшили свои профессиональные компетенции, особенно в области стимулирования учебной деятельности и креативности студентов. Основываясь на результатах, утверждается, что использование инверсионного подхода к обучению позволило педагогам получить опыт эффективного использования технологий. Ключевые слова: инверсионное обучение, курс, образовательные технологии, профессиональные компетенции, инновационность.
EFFECTS OF TEBUCONAZOLE ON LIVER AND INTESTINE OF FRESHWATER FISH Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Rimpy  , Sharma Sushma
Published: October 2024

The wide application of fungicides in agriculture and human medicines have raised environmental concerns and potential impact on aquatic ecosystem. Tebuconazole is a broad-spectrum fungicide used as curative and protective against several fungal pathogens. However, owing to its environmental persistence, it can have long term adverse effects. The present study was aimed to assess the toxic effects of tebuconazole on the digestive system of fish carp Cyprinus carpio. The fish were exposed to 6.47 and 8.09 µL L-1 concentrations of tebuconazole for 30 days. Biochemical parameters viz., lipid peroxidation, protein content, glutathione-s-transferase and phosphatases were determined in the liver and intestine of carp on exposure to tebuconazole. Histopathological analysis was also performed. Reduction in protein and glutathione-s-transferase was observed in time- and dose-dependent manner which may cause rise in lipid peroxides and oxidative stress. Acid and alkaline phosphatase showed elevated activity during the entire exposure time. Significant alterations in the histology of hepatic and intestinal tissues were observed including nuclear alteration, vacuolation and cytoplasmic degeneration in hepatocytes and mucosal alterations in intestine. The result revealed that tebuconazole not only altered the enzymatic activity but also caused oxidative stress and cellular damage. The results confirm the severe damage to fish organs due to tebuconazole, thereby revealing potential impact on aquatic environment.