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Efficacy of Fish scale based Silver Nanoparticles (FS-AgNPs) against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
Authors: Adnan Muhammad , Tahir Hafiz Muhammad , Ali Aamir , Summer Muhammad , Ismail Muhammad , Muzamil Ayesha , Zaidi Syeda Durr E Shahwar , Ijaz Fatima
Published: October 2023

The control of mosquitoes, vectors of various life-threatening pathogens using biologically synthesized nanoparticles is gaining popularity. Current study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fish scale based silver nanoparticles (FS-AgNPs) against a dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (L.). The extract of Nile tilapia fish (Orochromis niloticus) scales was used to synthesize Silver based Nanoparticles. Collagen in the FS-extract acted as a reducing and capping agent. FS-AgNPs were characterized by UV-Visible spectrophotometry and a diagnostic absorption peak was observed at 490nm. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to confirm the presence of various functional groups in FS-AgNPs. Larvicidal potentials of different concentrations of crude fish scale extract (200–500 ppm) and FS-AgNPs (10–40 ppm) were assessed against laboratory strain and field populations from different localities of Lahore (i.e., Model Town, Misri Shah, Valencia, Sadar Cantt. and Walton). In case of FS-AgNPs, a significant concentration dependent mortality was observed (F5, 12=8.667; P < 0.05). Highest mortality was observed in Laboratory Strain (100%), however LC50 value was highest (17.57 ppm) against the larval population of Walton. Toxicity of nanoparticles on a non-target organism Oreochromis niloticus (Tilapia) was also assessed in water. No mortality or behavioural changes were recorded even after continuous exposure for 10 days. It is concluded that FS-AgNPs are effective to control dengue vector Ae. aegypti at young developmental stages during the aquatic phase of its life cycle and are safe for non-target organisms.
On the use of the healthy lifestyle index to investigate specific disease outcomes
Authors: Viallon Vivian , Freisling Heinz , Matta Komodo , Dahm Christina , Tjonneland Anne , Erisken Anne Kirstine , Kaaks Rudolf , Katzke Verena , Schulze Mattias , Masala Giovanna , Tagliabue Giovanna , Simeon Vittorio , Tumino Rosario , Milani Lorenzo , Derksen Jeroen W.G. , Schouw Yvonne T. van der , Nøst Therese Haugdahl , Borch Kristin Benjaminsen , Sandanger Torkjel , Quiros J. Ramon , Barranco Miguel Rodríguez , Bonet Catalina , Aizpurua-Atxega Amaia , Cirera Lluís , Guevara Marcela , Sundström Björn , Winkvist Anna , Heath Alicia K , Gunter Marc J. , Weiderpass Elisabete , Johansson Mattias , Ferrari Pietro , Naansen Østergaard
Published: October 2023

The healthy lifestyle index (HLI), defined as the unweighted sum of individual lifestyle components, was used to investigate the combined role of lifestyle factors on health-related outcomes. We introduced weighted outcome-specific versions of the HLI, where individual lifestyle components were weighted according to their associations with disease outcomes. Within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), we examined the association between the standard and the outcome-specific HLIs and the risk of T2D, CVD, cancer, and all-cause premature mortality. Estimates of the hazard ratios (HRs), the Harrell’s C-index and the population attributable fractions (PAFs) were compared. For T2D, the HR for 1-SD increase of the standard and T2D-specific HLI were 0.66 (95% CI: 0.64, 0.67) and 0.43 (0.42, 0.44), respectively, and the C-index were 0.63 (0.62, 0.64) and 0.72 (0.72, 0.73). Similar, yet less pronounced differences in HR and C-index were observed for standard and outcome-specific estimates for cancer, CVD and all-cause mortality. PAF estimates for mortality before age 80 were 57% (55%, 58%) and 33% (32%, 34%) for standard and mortality-specific HLI, respectively. The use of outcome-specific HLI could improve the assessment of the role of lifestyle factors on disease outcomes, thus enhancing the definition of public health recommendations.
Suberin, the hallmark constituent of bark, identified in a 45-million-year-old monkeyhair tree from Geiseltal, Germany
Authors: Tahoun Mariam , Gee Carole T. , McCoy Victoria E. , Stoneman Michael , Raicu Valerica , Engeser Marianne , Müller Christa Elisabeth
Published: October 2023

Suberin, a complex biopolymer, forms a water and gas insoluble barrier that protects the inner tissues of plants. It is abundant in tree bark, particularly in the cork oak Quercus suber. Anatomically, fossil bark has been described since the Devonian. However, its distinctive constituent suberin has not yet been reported from the fossil record. Here we present unambiguous chemical evidence for intact suberin from the outer layer of a middle Eocene monkeyhair tree from Geiseltal, eastern Germany. High-performance liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) was employed to detect constituents of suberin in the outer layer of the fossil monkeyhair tree, which confirms previous morphological interpretation of this tissue as bark, and chemically differentiates this layer from the two tissues of the inner layer. Notably, this is the first study with compelling chemical evidence for suberin in fossil bark. Fluorescence microspectroscopy additionally supported the presence of suberin. Fossilization conditions in the Eocene Geiseltal deposit were likely mild, with low moisture and temperatures, contributing to the remarkable preservation of bark and inner laticifer mats of the monkeyhair trees growing there 45 million years ago.
Central pulse wave velocity and augmentation index are repeatable and reproducible measures of arterial stiffness
Authors: Russell Sophie L. , Rahman Mushidur , Steward Charles J. , Harwood Amy E. , McGregor Gordon , Banerjee Prithwish , Okwose Nduka C. , Jakovljevic Djordje G.
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Arterial stiffness is an important cardiovascular risk factor. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index (Alx) are established indicators of arterial stiffness. The present study aimed to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of PWV and Alx in healthy individuals.
Methods: Forty healthy participants (age 33±11 years, 17 females) underwent resting supine PWV and Alx assessments. Measurements were made in triplicate and repeated one week apart. Alx was measured by brachial occlusion and PWV was measured from the carotid artery to the femoral artery by the tonometer - oscillometric method. Repeatability and reproducibility were assessed using intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Inter-operator reproducibility was performed on ten participants.
Results: The average values for week-to-week visits for PWV and Alx were 6.20±0.91 vs 6.13±0.91 ms-1 and 14.0±11.8 vs 16.3±12.2 %. For same-day measurements, both PWV and Alx showed excellent repeatability (PWV: ICC=0.96, 95% CI 0.92-0.98, p<0.01; and Alx: ICC=0.90 95% CI 0.84-0.94, p<0.01) and inter-operator reproducibility (PWV: ICC=0.98, 95% CI 0.93-1.00, p<0.01; and Alx: ICC=0.93 95% CI 0.69-0.98, p<0.01). Measurements were repeated one week apart and showed good reproducibility (PWV: ICC=0.77, 95% CI 0.61-0.87, p=<0.01; and Alx: ICC=0.73 95% CI 0.73-0.86, p<0.01).
Conclusion: PWV and Alx demonstrate excellent repeatability and good reproducibility. Considering these variables are non-invasive and easy-to-measure, arterial stiffness may have a role in routine clinical practice to facilitate risk stratification in cardiovascular diseases.
Identification and mapping of Individual Trees from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery Using an object oriented Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Ameslek Oumaima , Zahir Hafida , Mitro Soukaina , Bachaoui El Mostafa
Published: October 2023

Precision agriculture (PA) is an agricultural management strategy founded on the observation, measurement and responding to inter/intra-field crop variability. It includes advances in data collection/analysis and management, along with the technological developments in Data storage and retrieval, accurate positioning, yield monitoring and remote sensing. The last provides unprecedented spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution, but can also provide detailed information about the vegetation’s height and various observations. Today, the success of new agricultural technologies has meant that many farming tasks have become automated, and scientists have carried out more studies and companies based on intelligent algorithms that automatically learn decision rules from data. The use of deep learning (DL) and particularly the development and application of some of its algorithms called convolutional neural networks (CNN) is considered a particular success. In the present work, we applied and tested the performance of a simple Convolutional Neural Network to automatically detect and map olive trees from a Phantom4 advanced drone imagery. The workflow involved the image acquisition and the orthomosaic generation with Pix4D software, beside the use of geographical information system and object-based image analyses. The application to a RGB ortho-mosaic of an olive grove, in the east region of Morocco, performed well achieving an overall accuracy of 95.16%.
A tunable blackbody polarized infrared source for the BBOP camera
Authors: Navick Xavier-François , Martignac Jérôme , Pöglitsch Albrecht , Revéret Vincent , Rodriguez Louis , Tollet Timothée , Visticot François
Published: October 2023

The B-BOP detector is composed of polarization sensitive bolometer arrays in the 70–350 µm spectral range with a goal sensitivity around one attoWatt/sqrt(Hz). A polarized infrared set-up is required to evaluate its performances. The source is based on blackbody-likes emitters whose total surface is tunable within a factor of 120 from 9 mm2 up to 1200 mm2 and whose temperature is tunable from 1 K to 40 K without disturbing the dilution cryostat and the working temperature of the matrix. The present paper describes the source, the rotating polarizer at low temperature, the modulation means, and the complete optical tube leading polarized infrared photons for characterizing detectors down to femtowatt level. Details of the design and realization are discussed.
Chemical, Chromatographic and Electron Microscopic Analysis of the Bubbles Emerging During Holmium:YAG Laser Lithotripsy of Cystine Stone
Authors: Kılınç Muzaffer Tansel , Özkent Mehmet Serkan , Göger Yunus Emre
Published: October 2023

The primary aim of the present in vitro study is to analyze the chemical content of the bubbles occurring during the fragmentation of cystine stone with high-power and low-power Ho:YAG laser. The secondary aim of our study is to discuss their clinical importance. Human renal calculi (calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM), cystine, and uric acid) were fragmanted with low-power and high-power Ho:YAG laser in separate experimental setups at room temprature, and it was observed whether the gas production during this time. After laser lithotripsy, a cloudy colored gas was obtained only fragmentation of cystine stone. Qualitative gas content analysed performed with Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry device. In addition, the fragments in the aqueous cystine calculi setup were dried and taken to the laboratory to be examined with scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and X-ray diffraction analysis. No gas production was observed after fragmentation in the COM and uric acid stone. Free cystine, sulfur, thiophene, and hydrogen sulfide gas were produced by low-power and high-power Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy of cystine stone. In SEM-EDX mapping analysis, free cystine molecule containing 42.8% sulfur (S), 21% oxygen (O), 14.9% carbon (C), 21% nitrogen (N) atom was detected in the cystine stone experimental setup. The evidence obtained that hydrogen sulfide emerges in the gaseous environment during Ho:YAG laser fragmentation of cystine stone requires caution against the risk of in vivo production and toxicity.
Flotillin-1 palmitoylation is essential for its stability and subsequent tumor promoting capabilities
Authors: deGraffenried Linda , Mcclellan Bryan , Wilson Crystal , Brenner Andrew , Jolly Christopher
Published: October 2023

Flotillin-1 contributes to invasion and metastasis in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and is modified post-translationally through palmitoylation. Palmitoylation, the process of conjugating palmitoyl-CoA to proteins, plays an essential role in protein stability and trafficking. Thus far, there has not been any investigation into the role of flotillin-1 palmitoylation in the context of metastasis in vivo. To address the role of flotillin-1 palmitoylation in metastasis, MDA-MB-231 cells expressing palmitoylation defective flotillin-1 constructs were used as models. Compared to flotillin-1 WT expressing tumors, flotillin-1 palmitoylation defective displayed abrogated tumor progression and lung metastasis in vivo in both spontaneous and experimental models. Further mechanistic investigation led to the identification of zDHHC5 as the main palmitoyl acyltransferase responsible for palmitoylating endogenous flotillin-1. Modulation of flotillin-1 palmitoylation status through mutagenesis, zDHHC5 silencing, and 2-bromopalmitate inhibition all resulted in the proteasomal degradation of flotillin-1 protein. To assess if flotillin-1 palmitoylation can be inhibited for potential clinical relevance, we designed a competitive peptide fused to a cell penetrating peptide sequence, which displayed efficacy in blocking flotillin-1 palmitoylation in vitro without altering palmitoylation of other zDHHC5 substrates, highlighting its specificity. Additionally, TNBC xenograft tumor models expressing a doxycycline inducible flotillin-1 palmitoylation inhibiting peptide displayed attenuated tumor growth and lung metastasis. Collectively, these results reveal a novel palmitoylation dependent mechanism which is essential for the stability of flotillin-1 protein. More specifically, disruption of flotillin-1 palmitoylation through mutagenesis or competitive peptide promoted flotillin-1 protein degradation, subsequently impeding its tumor promoting and metastasis-inducing effects in TNBC tumor models.
The Effect of Iodine Nutrition during Pregnancy on Their Neonatal Physical Growth and Thyroid Function in Iodine Deficient Area
Authors: Li Xiaoman , Chen Chao , Huang Lijuan , Jiang Hui , Wang Xiao , Guo Runmin , Chen Yanting , Du Jinlin
Published: October 2023

Background: The impact of mild to moderate iodine deficiency is still controversial. We aimed to explore the effects of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency during pregnancy on neonatal physical growth and TSH.
Methods: 2613 pregnant women and their infants were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. Spot urine and venous blood samples were collected to determine urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Heel blood samples of neonates were collected within 72 hours after birth to determine neonatal TSH.
Results: The median UIC was 116 (64, 190) μg/L and 63.9% of pregnant women had UIC < 150μg/L, indicating mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency. Lower birth weight and WFA Z-scoreswere found in neonates with maternal UIC ranged 100-149μg/L during pregnancy(both P < 0.05), and were associated with parity (0 or ≥ 1), delivery week (< 37wks or ≥ 37wks) and delivery way (all P < 0.05). 40.4% neonates had TSH ≥ 5.0mIU/L. Neonatal TSH increased by 0.28mIU/L per unit in neonates with nulliparous mother than multiparous, 1.12mIU/L higher in term neonates than preterm and 0.44mIU/L higher in neonates born via NVD than CS (all P < 0.05), respectively. The rate of neonatal TSH ≥ 5.0mIU/L was 1.103 folds positively associated with Maternal TSH and 1.178 times higher related to parity equals 0, 2.485 times higher in term neonates than preterm and 1.444 times higher in neonates born via NVD than CS (all P<0.05).
Conclusions: The iodine nutrition in pregnant women in Shunde was mild-to-moderate deficient. Lower birth weight and WFA Z-scores in neonates were related to maternal UIC within 100-149μg/L.BMI of pregnant women, parity, neonatal gender, delivery week and way affected neonatal birth weight and WFA Z-scores. High maternal TSH led to high neonatal TSH. Maternal age, parity, delivery week and way had effects on neonatal TSH and neonatal TSH ≥ 5.0mIU/L.
Habitat associations of day-flying Lepidoptera and their foodplants within nature reserves in Bedfordshire, UK
Authors: Ashe-Jepson Esme , Anderson Juliet , Hitchcock Gwen E. , Wallis Sky , Wingader Keira , Bladon Andrew J. , Turner Edgar C.
Published: October 2023

Species often associate with specific habitat characteristics, resulting in patchy distributions, whereby they only occupy a proportion of available habitat. Understanding which characteristics species associate with is a valuable tool for informing conservation management. We investigated the habitat associations of eleven species of day-flying Lepidoptera larvae and their foodplants within calcareous grassland reserves in Bedfordshire, UK, across two scales relevant to land managers and target species: the reserve (cardinal aspect, vegetation type) and foodplant patch scale (foodplant height and density). We investigated whether ecological traits (habitat specialism and overwintering life stage) influenced the strength of associations. At the reserve scale, we found variation in habitat associations across species, with species that overwinter at non-adult life stages having more restricted associations, indicating that they may be more vulnerable to environmental change. Associations were generally stronger with vegetation type than aspect, which can be manipulated more easily by land managers. Seven species had similar habitat associations to their foodplants, implying that management to benefit foodplants will also benefit larvae. However, the remaining four species had different habitat associations to their foodplants, and may require alternative management approaches. At the foodplant patch scale, four species were associated with foodplant characteristics, which could be used to inform effective fine-scale management.
Green Building Materials: Mechanical Strength Characteristics of Banana Fibered Concrete with PSC and Nano-silica for Enhanced Performance
Authors: Rakshitha Teki Jaya , Adiseshu S.
Published: October 2023

This paper navigates into the fusion of natural fibers and Nano- materials that holds the key to usher towards the greener concrete. Banana fiber (BF) is used as an addition to the cement in concrete where it is an eco-friendly material having good ductile properties and it also strengthens the inherent weakness of the concrete. In this research the fibrous concrete was intended to evaluate mechanical and few durability properties of concrete grades for M25 and M35.The fibrous concrete of M25BF5& M35BF5and M25BF5 NS1.5 & M35BF5NS1.5 compared with conventional concrete with the use of 100% M-sand (also known as Robo sand) replacement to river sand as fine aggregate, Master Glenium SKY-8321, Nano-Silica (NS) and Portland Slag Cement (PSC) in combination with 5% optimized banana fiber (BF5), length of the fiber of 2.5mm and 1.5% Nano-silica (NS1.5) is used to achieve superior mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of fibrous concrete tests were performed such as compressive, split tensile strength test, modulus of rupture and Pull-out test as per Indian Standards at 3,7 &28 days. As per the probe the banana fibered concrete yielded virtuous outcome in compressive strength which also resulted in good tensile properties of concrete at all characteristic parameters for sustainability.
Exploring the Potential of Blueberry Extracts as Natural Antifungal and Bioherbicidal Agents in Agriculture: Composition and Antioxidant Activity
Authors: Akşit Hüseyin , Genç Nusret , YILAR Melih , BAYAR Yusuf
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the composition of essential oils, antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as antifungal and herbicidal activities of the methanol extract of Vaccinium myrtillus collected from two different locations. Using GC/MS analysis, the plant essential oils from Muğla and Mersin locations were found to contain 20 and 19 components, respectively. The main components identified in the essential oils from Muğla and Mersin were α-Pinene (29.16%-15.75%), Eucalyptol (22.19%-26.46%), and Linalool(12.66%-25.27%). The methanol extracts of plant collected from two different areas were tested for antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (SS), Fusarium oxysporum f sp. melonis (FOM), Fusarium oxysporum f sp. cucumerinum (FOC), and Rhizoctonia solani (RS). At a dose of 3000 ppm, the extracts inhibited mycelium growth by 78.00%, 73.31%, 46.33%, and 31.43% for SS, FOM, FOC, and RS, respectively. In allelopathy tests, the methanol extract of blueberry at a dose of 3000 ppm completely suppressed root-shoot development of Taraxacum officinale, while it significantly inhibited root-shoot development of Rumex crispus seed germination compared to the control. In addition, the plant exhibited significant antioxidant activity.These findings are significant as they provide insights for the development of new natural antifungal agents with potential applications in agriculture.
Impact of underweight, overweight and obesity on health-related quality of life in children with congenital heart defects of the right ventricular outflow tract
Authors: Hidestrand Pip , Simpson Pippa , Svensson Birgitta , Liuba Petru , Weismann Constance
Published: October 2023

Background: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors put patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) at increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It was the aim of this study to evaluate whether body mass index (BMI) is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with right ventricular outflow obstructive (RVOTO) lesions.
Methods: Patients and parents of children with RVOTO type CHD were asked to fill out the PedsQL 4.0 questionnaire and provide weight and length. Patients were categorized into low, normal, and high BMI percentiles. Other demographic data was obtained from the Swedish national registry for congenital heart disease (SWEDCON). Statistical analyses included non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher exact and Chi-square tests.
Results: 85 patients were included. There was a significant difference in age and gender between the groups. Twelve were overweight or obese, 57 had a normal BMI and 16 were underweight. Comparing overweight/obese children to those with normal BMI, physical and social functioning were impaired, while emotional and school function were comparable between the groups. This applied to both child and parental assessment. When comparing underweight to normal weight children, school functioning assessed by the parent was the only domain significantly different from controls.
Conclusion: Children with RVOTO type CHD and overweight/obesity have lower HRQoL, particularly in physical and social functioning, while underweight children may have impaired school functioning. We suggest that preventive measures aimed at maintaining a normal weight should be taken early in life to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk in the CHD population.
Optimizing light extraction efficiency in inclined sidewall type ultraviolet light- emitting diodes with nanopatterned sapphire substrates and photonic crystals
Authors: Li Biaomin , Xia Shihong , Guo Wei , Yang Zhenhai , Zeng Yuheng , Yuan Zhizhong , Ye Jichun
Published: October 2023

Herein, we focus on the performance optimization of inclined sidewall (IS) type ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with either nanopatterned sapphire substrates (NPSSs) or photonic crystals (PCs). The simulation results demonstrate the introduction of substrate patterning plays a crucial role in unlocking the potential of IS type UV LEDs by reducing the generation of high mode resonance within the device. The use of NPSSs design performs exceptionally well in extracting transverse-magnetic (TM) polarized light due to its superior alignment with the inclination design. As a result, the total light extraction efficiencies (LEEs) are significantly improved, increasing from 36.0–57.3%.
Evaluation of a Novel Non-invasive Algorithm to Assess Systolic and Diastolic Function in Normal Subjects
Authors: Mulligan Lawrence , Mitrev Ludmil , Cotto Maritza , Fullerton Robert , Hirsh Robert
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The prevalence of cardiac disease continues to burden patients and the health care economy. Over the past 30 years novel therapies, medications, and imaging technologies have extended life spans and wearable monitoring devices have led to improved care and outcomes. However, there is a technological gap regarding noninvasive monitoring of cardiac mechanical function.
Methods: In a feasibility study, we evaluated a novel algorithm to assess the systolic and diastolic function in five normal subjects. We used a monitor developed in-house that simultaneously digitally recorded a one-lead Electrocardiogram, a Z-axis seismocardiogram, and a precordial phonocardiogram. We processed these data streams using a novel algorithm (ALG) (US patent 7054679B2).
Result: Five subjects completed a stress dobutamine test. Baseline (BL) data was recorded and followed by doses of dobutamine (10 (D10) and 20 mcg/kg/min (D20) at 5–7-minute intervals. Along with the algorithm-derived systolic function (ALG-SF) and diastolic function (ALG-DF) values, we collected 2D echo-derived strain data and calculated systolic strain rate (SSR) and diastolic strain rate (DSR). Compared to BL, D20 increased ALG-SF and ALF-DF parameters by 33.3 ± 3.1% and 64.0 ± 28.5% (p<.05). Likewise, SSR and DSR increased by 82.4 ± 12.4 and 30.1 ± 7.0%.
Conclusion: In this pilot study, ALG-SF and SSR along ALG-DF and DSR were highly correlated with one another. Further studies in patients suffering from cardiac pathophysiology’s are warranted.
ATHENIAN LOQUACITY AND SPARTAN BREVITY: WHICH OF THEM IS VERBAL BARBARITY?
Authors: СУРИКОВ И.Е.
Published: October 2023

В главе речь идет об отдельных аспектах культурной идентичности двух греческих полисов, причем, пожалуй, самых знаменитых, постоянно противопоставлявшихся в нарративной традиции. В частности, отмечался контраст между ними в аспекте речевой культуры. Лаконизм спартанцев всем прекрасно знаком, равно как и их пренебрежение культурными ценностями. Нередко считается, что сам лаконизм — именно следствие культурной неразвитости, порождавшей скудость языкового арсенала. В Афинах же красноречие достигло огромного развития. Какой из этих двух типов речевого поведения следует сблизить с вербальным варварством? Ответ очевиден: богатую речь нельзя назвать варварской. Парадоксальным образом у самих античных греков было иное мнение. Специфика спартанской речевой культуры в Афинах не реципировалась, однако и никоим образом не осуждалась; в целом одобрялась и, во всяком случае, не воспринималась как вербальное варварство.

The chapter deals with some aspects of cultural identity of two Greek poleis, which were the most famous and were constantly contrasted with each other by the narrative tradition. In particular, a contrast between them in the sphere of speech culture was often noted. The Spartans’ laconism is very familiar to everyone, as well as their scorn of cultural values. It is sometimes considered that the laconism itself was a consequence of cultural backwardness, which begot poverty of language arsenal. As to Athens, eloquence reached great development there. Which of these two types of speech behaviour should be associated with verbal barbarity? For us, the answer is evident: rich speech cannot be called barbaric. Paradoxically, Ancient Greeks themselves were of a different opinion. Specificity of Spartan speech culture was not a subject of reception in Athens, but neither was it by any means a subject of blame; moreover, it was rather approved of, and in any case it was never perceived as verbal barbarity.
ANÁLISE DE CUSTOS HOSPITALARES
Authors: De Castro Marques Rogério , Gomes Débora Gomes de , De Souza Marcos Antônio , Hall Rosemar José
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar a variação nos custos de um Hospital Universitário do Sul do Brasil: relativos aos principais insumos (medicamentos e materiais) e com pessoal (contratações temporárias, insalubridade e absenteísmo), que podem ser relacionados ao enfrentamento da Pandemia de Covid-19. Método: a pesquisa é do tipo descritiva, qualitativa e estudo de caso único, a coleta de dados foi documental. O período compreendido pelo estudo é de julho/2019 a junho/2021. Fundamentação Teórica: é voltada para os custos hospitalares em tempos de Pandemia de Covid-19. Resultados: os principais resultados indicam que: a) em relação à variação nos custos de medicamentos e materiais de consumo houve uma grande oscilação na Curva ABC e a categoria Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPI) teve um aumento de 480% entre os períodos analisados, com destaque para a máscara cirúrgica descartável, que teve aumento de 1.900% no preço; b) nos custos com pessoal os resultados demonstraram uma variação expressiva com as contratações temporárias e emergenciais e com o aumento do absenteísmo. Contribuição: este estudo contribui para o planejamento da gestão de custos de organizações hospitalares universitárias.
Re-Imagining Urban Wetlands: Watery heritage and food policies in the Albufera de València
Authors: Spadaro Chiara , Vallerani Francesco
Published: October 2023

Urban food policies require interdisciplinary research and action. Based on a holistic vision, these policies aim to facilitate the transformation of the food systems of cities in a sustainable, equitable and resilient manner. Food availability is key to urban food policies and involves recognition of the widespread disconnect between agriculture and consumers and the central role that food-related practices can play in the transition towards sustainable and resilient cities. This article addresses this topic by investigating the strategic role of one area of urban wetlands that has fostered new positive and shared attitudes towards watery heritage. The recovery of waterscapes in the Albufera, in close proximity to one of the most rapidly expanding Spanish urban areas, València, has allowed for a remarkable improvement of both traditional fisheries and paddy fields that has facilitated the regeneration of sustainable food practices. In 2019, the Horta de València, comprising a system of fields extending over a 28 km² area that is irrigated by the Túria River, was recognised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). The area includes the historic Huerta and a section of the Albufera National Park that still maintains elements of traditional Arab heritage. The Albufera is thereby a significant repository of watery memories related to fisher people, peasants and sailors that an increasing number of environmentalists and seaside tourists interact with, and it thereby exemplifies the nature of wetlands as knowledge resources that can inspire sustainable food practices and policies.
Monitoring and Mapping Urban Sprawl Over Heritage Hotspots Using Copernicus Land Monitoring Services: The case of periurban large-scale, wind-powered water extraction mills in Palma (Mallorca)
Authors: Alomar-Garau Gabriel
Published: October 2023

Among the varied group of human constructions of heritage interest are the old wind-powered water extraction mills that sometimes form large-scale sets in rural areas with high wind potential. On the Mediterranean island of Mallorca (Spain), up to 2,400 windmills dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries have been counted. The areas in which they are located are considered heritage ‘hotspots’, i.e., areas prone to specific problems, such as the progressive abandonment of ethnological heritage resulting from urban sprawl over areas with an agricultural orientation. This article aims to monitor urban sprawl in the municipality of Palma, to quantify and map its impact on a set of windmills located mainly in the plain of Sant Jordi, to the east of the city. The study has been carried out using methodologies and analysis techniques from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service’s Urban Atlas and Imperviousness Density products. The study shows that areas with agricultural land uses have been progressively transformed into urbanised ones. This transformation has impacted, above all, windmills located in peri-urban areas adjacent to the city. The analysis aims to show the analytical possibilities of Copernicus services and products, and their applicability in the planning and management of peri-urban agro-industrial heritage.
River Reach: Chicagoland, riverine reflections and settler harm-reduction poetry
Authors: Fiala Rebecca
Published: October 2023

Both case report and epic, ‘River Reach’ is an exploratory anamnesis that presents a metamodern embodied reflection of systems entanglement – exposing attunements to and longings for a place-based riverine kinship capable of addressing a national heritage of displacements, immigrations, and enslavement. To improve state compliance with the US Clean Water Act, Graue Mill dam on Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods (Oak Brook, IL) will be removed in coming months for creek restoration and re-realignment, creating a point of collision and potential among pasts and futures. ‘River Reach’ is a hyperlocal example of a practical, approachable step toward decolonial poetry and community – examining the insularities and permeabilities of whiteness while encouraging personal, deliberate engagement in the preparatory work required for recalibrating national identity cooperatively. As a centering poem for settler harm reduction and an adjunctive tool for collective action, the piece invites participants into a mimetic rehabitation of relationship through nature. ‘River Reach’ may be performed collectively in collaboration with movement, audiovisual elements, and facilitated reader/audience participation.
Role of Srotas in Khalitya (Hair Fall) - A Clinical Study
Authors: Khushboo Pandey  , Sanjay Srivastava
Published: October 2023

External appearance and Beauty take priority over intellectual achievement and simplicity. To appear honestly beautiful or handsome, noble and majestic is the dream of every human being. It also gives people self-confidence, personal style. A Person’s body without hair is seen like a tree without leaves. Hair plays a very crucial role not only in females but also in males. Hair fall in Ayurveda can be correlated with Khalitya. The incidence of Khalitya (Hair Fall) is increasing day by day. Srotas are the channels or inner transport system of the body which is the site for the activities of other bodily elements like Dosha, Dhathu, Mala, Agni, etc. Srotas are the channel or structure through which Sravanam Karma i.e., flowing, moving, oozing and permeation of different constituents and nutrients of the body takes place. Any disturbance at the level of Srotas either structurally or functionally leads to the genesis of diseases. Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja and Swedavaha Srotas are by any way all involved in the Khalitya (Hair Fall). Statistical analysis showed that Khalitya (Hair Fall) was significantly related with involved Srotas viz. Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja and Swedavaha.
A review article on Vedanasthapan Mahakashaya, a Potent Ayurvedic Analgesic
Authors: Karishma Kaushik  , Champak Medhi  , Pankaj Kumar Barman
Published: October 2023

Pain is experienced as a subjective feeling. Several words such as Vedana, Shoola, Dukha, Ruja and Pida have been employed to describe pain. Due to its subjective nature, the intensity of pain varies from individual to individual, time to time, and site to site. Pain, predominantly caused by Vata, is a pathological symptom. Therefore, while screening the drug for this problem, it should be kept in mind and outstanding drugs that may prove useful in this regard should be selected. Within the Vedanasthapana Mahakashaya, mentioned in Charaka Samhita, certain medicinal compounds exhibit remarkable abilities to alleviate pain, regardless of its cause. A closer examination of these compounds has been studied in this paper which reveals their distinct pharmacological properties. These compounds display analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and mild sedative attributes, which collectively contribute to pain relief. This paper aims to scrutinize the pharmacological properties of compounds within the Vedana Sthapana Mahakashaya which display valuable insights into the multifaceted mechanisms through which pain can be effectively alleviated.
A review of Karnapaligata Rogas with possible contemporary correlation and pictorial representation
Authors: Gudipudi V.S.S.N Sarvabhouma  , Aswathy Narayanan
Published: October 2023

Shalakya Tantra, one of the Asthangas of Ayurvade deals with anatomical, physiological, pathology, and therapeutic aspects pertaining to Gyanendriyas. The ears are one of the Gyanendriya and hearing is one of the important senses to gain knowledge. It enables us to take forward our existence without limitations and helps us to express, socialize and communicate with the world. The ear is not only the organ of hearing but also maintains balance. In Ayurvedic classics, Karna is the word that represents the organ ear. Karna is divided into 3 parts Bahya Karna (Outer ear), Madhya Karna (Middle ear), and Abhyanthara Karna (Inner ear). Karnapaligata Rogas are those which occur to the outer ear i.e., Bahya Karna. Acharya Susruta laid down the principles of plastic surgery centuries ago, which are relevant even in the present era of advanced plastic surgery. Karna Sandhana is one of the techniques Acharya has mentioned as a treatment modality for Karnapaligata Rogas. This article is aimed to compile various opinions on Karnapaligata Rogas by different Acharya and exhibit the nearest correlation in the contemporary view of the disease.
Ayurvedic and Modern Approach towards Ashta Dosha of Atisthaulya: A Review
Authors: Bhumika Dewangan  , Sanjay Shukla  , Rupendra Chandrakar
Published: October 2023

Obesity is one of the major metabolic disorders now days due to sedentary lifestyle and diet habit along with stressful life. This affects the person physical, mental, and social well being. Atisthaulya is a disease that is described in almost all the Ayurveda text. Atisthaulya is describes under Ashtauninditya Purush by Acharya Charak which is correlated with obesity as there are similarities in their symptoms. Obesity is a major metabolic disorder which has high mortality and morbidity. This article aims to concentrate on elaboration of Ashta Dosha of Atisthaulya given by Acharya Charaka along with its modern pathophysiology and the Pathya Apathya (diet regime) that should be followed to manage Atisthaulya.
A critical review on importance of Agni with special reference to its role in Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Jamwal Aakriti , Sharma Sourabh
Published: October 2023

According to Ayurveda, when Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas are in Sama-Awastha and Indriya, Aatma, and Mana all are working properly then this state is considered as ‘Swastha’. To maintain the state of health, Agni should be Samagni which means in the normal state. Ingested food is to be digested, absorbed and assimilated, which is unavoidable for the maintenance of life, and is performed by Agni in Ayurveda. Agni is the invariable agent consisting digestive and different kinds of hormones, enzymes, and co-enzymes activities which plays important role in the process of digestion and transformation. Therefore, Agni is responsible for strength, health, longevity; vital breath and it determines the quantity of food to be consumed. Agni plays a huge part to keep up with body homeostasis, body working, digestion of the body, and legitimate working of the body. Major factors that cause diminished power of Jatharagni in human body includes the changing lifestyle and unhealthy food habits. Manda Jatharagni, if untreated leads to the formation of Ama Rasa. Thus, Ama formed results in Srotorodha which leads to Avarana of Udana Vata by Kapha, Pitta and Prana Vata further cause Khavaigunya. Rasavaha and Raktavaha Srotas gets vitiated and systemic manifestations are seen. In the process, Pranavaha Srotas gets vitiated, manifesting local symptoms of Pratishyaya or Allergic Rhinitis. Thus, Ayurveda considers that Agni is the cause of life, complexion, strength, health, nourishment, Oja, Teja and Prana (life energy).
Review Article: Shushkaakshipaaka [Dry Eye Syndrome]
Authors: Nidhi RB  , Gururaj Anil Bhat  , D. Tharakesh
Published: October 2023

Eyes are the windows to the soul. Ayurvedic classical texts and writings have mentioned and discussed about eye and its related disorders, demonstrating the significance of the eye and the ways to protect it. Hence the importance of eye care has always a high priority. Patients with Shushkaakshipaaka experience varying severity of symptoms. Shushkaakshipaaka is co-related with Dry eye syndrome regarding the similarities in the presentation of signs and symptoms. Most patients complain of eye irritation, blurring of vision that fluctuates across the day and even photophobia. DES significantly reduces the quality of life among those affected. The treatment modalities that are mentioned in classics are of cooling and rejuvenating therapies for Vataja-Pittaja disorders can be intervened to treat DES, which increase the stability of tear film and give relief from the symptoms of DES. The treatment principle for Shushkaakshipaaka mentioned in Ayurveda classics are Tarpana, Seka, Aschotana, Anjana etc., which are known to increase the stability of tear film and give relief from the symptoms of Shushkaakshipaaka. Current article focuses to gather all of types, diagnosis, etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of Shushkaakshipaaka.
Management of Lifestyle Disorders through Aahar and Vihar
Authors: Rupal Yadav  , Ram Manohar , Jaiswal Ramnihor Tapsi
Published: October 2023

Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart disease are diseases that come under the umbrella of Lifestyle disorder. Life style disorder are the disease that is not transmitted from one person to another or not from environment to a person but these are caused by unhealthy Lifestyle such as poor diet, bad eating habits, lack of physical activity, insomnia, psychological stress, smoking and intake of excessive alcohol. In India Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for almost 60% mortality rate annually. Lifestyle disorders globally killing 38 millions of people every year whereas In India, one out of four is at risk of dying from lifestyle disorder. The treatment for lifestyle disorder management in Ayurveda is given as per individual bodily constitutions depending on their medical history, current conditions and previous treatment so that it best suits the patients. All regimens of Ayurveda aim not only to counter the specific symptoms of the body but also to achieve proper balance. Ayurvedic lifestyle promotes physical, mental as well as social health and ultimately leads to symptomatic improvement. Ayurveda prescribes certain rules for maintaining a healthy mind. So, Ayurveda with its Aharaj and Viharaj regimen can definitely produce authentic and efficacious result to prevent various Lifestyle disorder.
The Bhootvidya - The unrevealed branch of Ayurveda
Authors: Suman Lata  , Vidushi Tyagi  , Parmod
Published: October 2023

Ayurveda is the science of life which is originated from the Vedas and has been practiced in India since 5000 years. According to Sushruta Samhita the Ayurveda Avatarana is like Lord Brahma memories the Ayurveda, from there Daksha Prajapati got that one and then pass to Ashwani Kumar, Ashwani Kumar to Lord Inder and then to Lord Danwantari. From there this passes to their devotes those were Sushruta, Gopurakshita, Opdhanev, Oorbha, Pushkalavat etc. As per the Ayurvedic text, there are 8 branches of Ayurveda which is as: Kaya chikitsa, Salya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Bhoot Vidya Kaumarbhritya, Agad Tantra, Rasayana Tantra, Vajikaran Tantra. Bhootvidya i.e., the psychotherapeutic science which is one of the important branches of Ayurveda. There are so many psychotherapeutic abilities for the safe and long-lasting treatment of mental illnesses which is mentioned in Bhoot Vidya which makes is an important branch. The present article is tried to put the light on the most ignored branch of Ayurveda i.e., Bhootvidya with its application in preventing and curing the mental illnesses.
Physiological association of Aahar and Mana: A Review
Authors: Vaishnavi Warghane  , DT Kodape  , SG Topre
Published: October 2023

Ayu (life) is an incorporation of Sharira (body), Indriya (senses), Satva (mind) and Aatma (soul) which signifies the concept of psychosomatics in Ayurveda. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining the clarity of mind, the sense organ, and the normal physiological functions of the body. Aahar is the best of all medicines and is considered one among the three sub-pillars (Trayopstambha) of Ayurveda. As it is said that, Aahar (food) if taken properly, is work like Aushadhi (medicine). In today's fast paced life, many norms regarding Aahar have been compromised. Gut-brain axis has the communication between CNS and ENS. So improper food habits may be the cause of Manas Rogas. The mind has three qualities, Satva, Raja and Tama, which are present in almost everything, including food. The Saatwik mind is said to be a pure mind and this purity helps to prevent illness. It is possible due to Saatwik Aahar because the purity of mind comes from the purity of food. So, here is an attempt made to state the physiological association between Aahar and Mana.
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.): A review on its therapeutic properties
Authors: Neha Yadav  , Amarendra Kumar Singh
Published: October 2023

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) has a prime position in Ayurveda- an Indian indigenous system of medicine. Amalaki belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae and is also known as Phyllanthus emblica or Indian gooseberry. Amalaki is one of the most important medicinal plants in Indian traditional systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha). It is a well-known fact that all parts of Amalaki are useful in the treatment of various diseases. Among all, the most important part is fruit. The fruits of Amalaki are widely used in the Ayurvedic preparation and it increase defense against diseases. It has a beneficial role in degenerative diseases like cancer, diabetes, liver treatment, ulcer, anaemia, eye diseases, and heart trouble and also is an important constituent in hepatoprotective and rejuvenating formulas available. Phytochemical studies on Amalaki disclosed major chemical constituents including tannins, alkaloids, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Gallic acid, ellagic acid, emblicanin A & B, phyllembein, quercetin and ascorbic acid are found to be biologically effective. It is enormously used as a tonic to restore the lost body’s energy and vigor, mentioned under Triphala (~combination of three potent fruit) in Ayurveda. In this article, we will emphasize on its various therapeutic applications as per modern researches and our classical texts. We will also discuss about the nutritional value, biochemical constituents, medicinal value of Amalaki and its use as a household remedy.