bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Terapeutic effects of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles on ovarian functions through the PI3K/Akt cascade in mice with premature ovarian failure
Authors: Li Nan , Fan Xue , Liu Lihong , Liu Yanbing
Published: July 2023

Premature ovarian failure (POF) mainly refers to ovarian dysfunction in females younger than forty. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered an increasingly promising therapy for POF. This study intended to uncover the therapeutic effects of human umbilical cord MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (hucMSCEVs) on POF. hucMSCs were identified by observing morphology and examining differentiation capabilities. EVs were extracted from hucMSCs and later identified utilizing nanoparticle tracking analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and Western blotting. POF mouse models were established by injecting D-galactose (Dgal). The estrous cycles were assessed through vaginal cytology, and serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), estradiol (E2), and progesterone (P) were measured by ELISA. The human ovarian granulosa cell line KGN was used for in vitro experiments. The uptake of hucMSC-EVs by KGN cells was detected. After D-gal treatment, cell proliferation and apoptosis were assessed via CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry. The PI3K/Akt pathway-related proteins were determined by Western blotting. Our results revealed that POF mice had prolonged estrous cycles, increased FSH and LH levels, and decreased AMH, E2, and P levels. Treatment with hucMSC-EVs partially counteracted the above changes. D-gal treatment reduced proliferation and raised apoptosis in KGN cells, while hucMSC-EV treatment annulled the changes. D-gal-treated cells exhibited downregulated p-PI3K/PI3K and p-Akt/Akt levels, while hucMSC-EVs activated the PI3K/Akt pathway. LY294002 suppressed the roles of hucMSC-EVs in promoting KGN cell proliferation and lowering apoptosis. Collectively, hucMSC-EVs facilitate proliferation and suppress apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway, thereby alleviating POF.
Status of Hypertension Control in Urban Slums of Central India: A community Health Worker-Based Two-Year Follow-Up
Authors: Pakhare Abhijit , Lahiri Anuja , Shrivastava Neelesh , Subba Krishna N. , Veera Durga Kurra Vaishnavi , Joshi Ankur , Atal Shubham , Khadanga Sagar , Joshi Rajnish
Published: July 2023

Background:

Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and its control is poor. There is heterogeneity in levels of blood pressure control among various population subgroups. The present study was conducted within the framework of the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) in India. It aims to estimate the proportion of optimal blood pressure control and identify factors associated with uncontrolled HTN consequent to initial screening.

Materials and Methods:

We assembled a cohort of individuals with HTN confirmed in a baseline screening in sixteen urban slum clusters of Bhopal (2017–2018). Sixteen accredited social health activists were trained from within these slums. Individuals with HTN were linked to primary care providers and followed up for the next two years. Obtaining optimal blood pressure control (defined as SBP <140 and DBP <90 mm of Hg) was a key outcome.

Results:

Of a total of 6174 individuals, 1571 (25.4%) had HTN, of which 813 were previously known and 758 were newly detected during the baseline survey. Two-year follow-up was completed for 1177 (74.9%). Blood pressure was optimally controlled in 301 (26%) at baseline and in 442 (38%) individuals at two years (an absolute increase of 12%; 95% CI 10.2–13.9). Older age, physical inactivity, higher body mass index, and newly diagnosed HTN were significantly associated with uncontrolled blood pressure.

Conclusion:

We found about six of every ten individuals with HTN were on treatment, and about four were optimally controlled. These findings provide a benchmark for NPCDCS, in terms of achievable goals within short periods of follow-up.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Part 3: Inhaler Technique and Counseling Pearls
Authors: West Kacey
Published: July 2023

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy management can be complex given the various types of inhaler devices available, even within a therapeutic class. Appropriateness of an inhaler relies on many patient-specific factors. Senior care pharmacists can positively impact patient
care by providing appropriate inhaler assessment as well as education on inhaler technique to ensure maximal benefit from therapeutic treatment choices.
Literature Review of Ascorbic Acid, Cranberry, and D-mannose for Urinary Tract Infection Prophylaxis in Older People
Authors: Song Grace , Koro Mira , Leung Vivian , Loh Gabriel
Published: July 2023

Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent infections in older patients with the potential for morbidity and mortality. Antibiotics are not generally recommended for UTI prophylaxis in this population. There is interest among the public and health providers
to try over-the-counter products, such as cranberry, D-mannose, and vitamin C. The objective of this analysis was to review the literature for the efficacy and tolerability of these supplements in older individuals. Methods A literature review was conducted on PubMed using
the search terms urinary tract infection or UTI, prevention/prophylaxis, cranberry, D-mannose, vitamin C/ascorbic acid. Few studies were conducted among older people; therefore, the authors included studies of all adults who had recurrent UTIs or were at increased risk of UTIs. Level (quality)
of evidence were determined using the ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Classification System. Results A total of 24 studies were included. This review captured all studies in previous reviews as well as recent publications. The authors determined that
there were limited data for D-mannose and vitamin C, and randomized data for cranberry as defined by the classification system. Conclusions The three supplements reviewed appear not to be strongly supported by clinical data. For those who are interested in trying these
products despite the lack of robust evidence for clinical efficacy, it may be helpful to know that the studies included in this review did not identify any clinically important signs of harm, to the extent that safety data were documented and reported.
Pharmacist Involvement in an Acute Care of the Elderly Team: Impact on Appropriate Medication Use
Authors: Yuksel Jaylan M. , Ulen Kelly R. , Varghese Dona , Noviasky John
Published: July 2023

Background Currently, our institution does not have a full-time pharmacist rounding with the inpatient acute care of the elderly (ACE) team daily. We sought to evaluate the involvement of a clinical pharmacy service within the ACE team and its impact on appropriate medication
use. Objective The primary outcome was the number of drug-related problems (DRPs) and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) detected by the pharmacist compared with no pharmacist on the ACE team. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, 30-day re-hospitalization,
and accepted DRPs and PIMs recommendations made by the pharmacist. Methods This was a retrospective, single-center, cohort study. The control cohort consisted of patients seen over 3 months when no pharmacist was present. The intervention cohort comprised patients seen
over 3 months when a pharmacist was present on the ACE team. Patients were excluded if there was not a documented chart note from a geriatric provider or pharmacist. Results A total of 125 patients were included in the intervention group and 106 patients in the control
group. Regarding the primary outcome, the control cohort had significantly fewer identified PIMs and DRPs in comparison with the intervention cohort (P < 0.001; P < 0.01, respectively). There was no significant difference in length of stay (P = 0.317). There was
a statistical difference between groups regarding 30-day readmission rates (P = 0.007). Conclusion Our study shows that the inclusion of a pharmacist on the ACE team was associated with more DRPs, and PIMs identified, creating a positive impact on patient care and
30-day readmission.
Government Programs Aimed to Stop Elder Abuse
Authors: Baldwin Paul
Published: July 2023

As many as five million seniors experience elder abuse every year in the United States. In addition to physical abuse, seniors are vulnerable to becoming victims of financial fraud. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that more than 92,000 seniors were defrauded to the tune of $1.7 billion in 2021. The financial loss and number of victims is likely higher, as many victims do not report these crimes. The states and federal government have passed laws and appropriated resources to help prevent elder abuse, stop it when it occurs, and identify and punish abusers.
Improved sharp spectral inequalities for Schrödinger operators on the semi-axis
Authors: Schimmer Lukas
Published: July 2023

We prove a Lieb–Thirring inequality for Schrödinger operators

-\frac{\mathrm{d}^2}{\mathrm{d}x^2}+V

on the semi-axis with Robin boundary condition at the origin. The result improves on a bound obtained by P. Exner, A. Laptev, and M. Usman [Commun. Math. Phys. 362 (2014), 531–541] albeit under the additional assumption

V\in L^1(\mathbb{R}_+)

. The main difference in our proof is that we use the double commutation method in place of the single commutation method. We also establish an improved inequality in the case of a Dirichlet boundary condition.
Fractional Calderón problems and Poincaré inequalities on unbounded domains
Authors: Railo Jesse , Zimmermann Philipp
Published: July 2023

We generalize many recent uniqueness results on the fractional Calderón problem to cover the cases of all domains with nonempty exterior. The highlight of our work is the characterization of uniqueness and nonuniqueness of partial data inverse problems for the fractional conductivity equation on domains that are bounded in one direction for conductivities supported in the whole Euclidean space and decaying to a constant background conductivity at infinity. We generalize the uniqueness proof for the fractional Calderón problem by Ghosh, Salo and Uhlmann to a general abstract setting in order to use the full strength of their argument. This allows us to observe that there are also uniqueness results for many inverse problems for higher order local perturbations of a lower order fractional Laplacian. We give concrete example models to illustrate these curious situations and prove Poincaré inequalities for the fractional Laplacians of any order on domains that are bounded in one direction. We establish Runge approximation results in these general settings, improve regularity assumptions also in the cases of bounded sets and prove general exterior determination results. Counterexamples to uniqueness in the inverse fractional conductivity problem with partial data are constructed in another companion work.
Scaling inequalities for spherical and hyperbolic eigenvalues
Authors: Langford Jeffrey J. , Laugesen Richard S.
Published: July 2023

Neumann and Dirichlet eigenvalues of the Laplacian on spherical and hyperbolic domains are shown to satisfy scaling inequalities or monotonicities analogous to the length

^{-2}

scaling relation in Euclidean space.

For a cap of aperture

\Theta

on the sphere

\mathbb{S}^2

, normalizing the

k

-th eigenvalue by the square of the Euclidean radius of the boundary circle yields that

\mu_k(\Theta) \sin^2 \Theta

is strictly decreasing, while normalizing by the stereographic radius squared gives that

\mu_k(\Theta) 4 \tan^2 \Theta/2

is strictly increasing. For the second Neumann eigenvalue, normalizing instead by the cap area establishes the stronger result that

\mu_2(\Theta) 4 \sin^2 \Theta/2

is strictly increasing.

Monotonicities of this kind are somewhat surprising, since the Neumann eigenvalues themselves can vary non-monotonically.

Cheng and Bandle-type inequalities are deduced by assuming either fixed radius or fixed area and comparing eigenvalues of disks having different curvatures.
Johnson–Schwartzman gap labelling for ergodic Jacobi matrices
Authors: Damanik David , Fillman Jake , Zhang Zhenghe
Published: July 2023

We consider two-sided Jacobi matrices whose coefficients are obtained by continuous sampling along the orbits of a homeomorphism on a compact metric space. Given an ergodic probability measure, we study the topological structure of the associated almost sure spectrum. We establish a gap labelling theorem in the spirit of Johnson and Schwartzman. That is, we show that the constant value the integrated density of states takes in a gap of the spectrum must belong to the countable Schwartzman group of the base dynamics. This result is a natural companion to a recent result of Alkorn and Zhang, which established a Johnson-type theorem for the families of Jacobi matrices in question.
Gelfand’s inverse problem for the graph Laplacian
Authors: Blåsten Emilia , Isozaki Hiroshi , Lassas Matti , Lu Jinpeng
Published: July 2023

We study the discrete Gelfand's inverse boundary spectral problem of determining a finite weighted graph. Suppose that the set of vertices of the graph is a union of two disjoint sets:

X=B\cup G

, where

B

is called the “set of the boundary vertices” and

G

is called the “set of the interior vertices.” We consider the case where the vertices in the set

G

and the edges connecting them are unknown. Assume that we are given the set

B

and the pairs

(\lambda_j,\phi_j|_B)

, where

\lambda_j

are the eigenvalues of the graph Laplacian and

\phi_j|_B

are the values of the corresponding eigenfunctions at the vertices in

B

. We show that the graph structure, namely the unknown vertices in

G

and the edges connecting them, along with the weights, can be uniquely determined from the given data, if every boundary vertex is connected to only one interior vertex and the graph satisfies the following property: any subset

S\subseteq G

of cardinality

|S|\geqslant 2

contains two extreme points. A point

x\in S

is called an extreme point of

S

if there exists a point

z\in B

such that

x

is the unique nearest point in

S

from

z

with respect to the graph distance. This property is valid for several standard types of lattices and their perturbations.
Peran GKII di Kalimantan Barat dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan Melalui Pendidikan
Authors: Liyong Yurini , Christy Gloria
Published: July 2023

Studi ini menganalisis peran Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia (GKII) di Kalimantan Barat dalam pengentasan kemiskinan melalui pendidikan. Kemiskinan menjadi masalah serius yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia Kalimantan Barat, dan salah satu penyebabnya adalah kurangnya akses pendidikan. Oleh karena itu, tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi sejauh mana Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia Kalimantan Barat telah memainkan peran penting dalam mengatasi kemiskinan tersebut. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara dan observasi di Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia Wilayah Kalbar dua dan penelitian pustaka dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Studi ini menyoroti beberapa peran yang dapat dilakukan oleh Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dalam pengentasan kemiskinan melalui pendidikan. Pertama, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dapat bekerja sama dengan lembaga pendidikan, baik dengan mendirikan sekolah sendiri atau menjalin kerja sama dengan sekolah setempat. Kedua, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dapat menyediakan beasiswa dan bantuan keuangan kepada siswa yang berbakat tetapi tidak mampu. Ketiga, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia berperan dalam memberikan pengajaran moral dan nilai-nilai penting dalam pendidikan. Keempat, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dapat memberikan pelayanan konseling dan dukungan emosional kepada siswa yang menghadapi kesulitan dalam kehidupan mereka. Kelima, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dapat mengadakan program pelatihan keterampilan untuk membantu masyarakat dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka. Keenam, Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia dapat bekerja sama dengan pemerintah, organisasi non-pemerintah, dan komunitas setempat dalam program-program pengentasan kemiskinan melalui pendidikan.
Pendidikan dalam Gereja Sebagai Bentuk Partisipasi Kristen dalam Mencerdaskan Kehidupan Bangsa
Authors: Darmawan I Putu Ayub , Mardin John , Urbanus Urbanus
Published: July 2023

Pendidikan dalam gereja berpengaruh bagi generasi gereja. Pendidikan dalam gereja sebagai bentuk partisipasi Kristen dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa didasari oleh fondasi teologis. Ada beberapa prinsip dalam Alkitab dan misi gereja yang menjadi dasar teologis pendidikan dalam gereja yaitu, pendidikan dalam gereja adalah tanggung jawab orang Kristen. Orang percaya harus meneruskan pengajaran dan pembinaan pada generasi selanjutnya. Kemudian pendidikan dalam gereja juga merupakan sebuah pembentukan karakter. Setiap anggota gereja didik untuk memiliki karakter yang serupa dengan Kristus. Selanjutnya, pendidikan dalam gereja juga adalah sebuah misi membawa orang menjadi murid Kristus. Kemudian, pendidikan dalam gereja juga untuk membawa jemaat mengenal Allah dan firman-Nya. Pendidikan dalam gereja membawa jemaat pada pembinaan iman dan ketekunan. Dari fondasi teologis yang terdapat dalam prinsip-prinsip Alkitab tersebut menghasilkan bentuk partisipasi Kristen dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa melalui pendidikan. Adapun bentuk pendidikan dalam gereja yang berkontibusi dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa, yaitu Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Kontribusi yang dilakukan oleh pendidikan agama Kristen meliputi 1) Pengajaran dasar iman Kristen, studi Alkitab dan juga praktik spiritual; 2) Sekolah Minggu yang merupakan pendidikan non-formal yang diselenggaran gereja untuk memberikan pembentukan karakter anak-anak sehingga memiliki moralitas yang baik; 3) Membentuk kelompok kecil atau persekutuan dalam gereja dapat membantu anggota gereja dalam pembelajaran dan pertumbuhan rohani bagi anggota gereja dengan konsep belajar bersama, berdiskusi, saling mendudukang dan menerapkan nilai-nilai Kristen dalam kehidupan sehari-hari; 4) Gereja yang mendirikan sekolah Kristen tidak hanya memberikan kontribusi dalam aspek akademis, tetapi juga pada pengembangan karakter dan spiritual siswa; 5) Pelayanan Sosial dan Pembinaan Karakter. Gereja mendorong anggotanya untuk berkontribusi dalam pelayanan sosial sebagai bentuk partisispasi dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa.
Pemuridan di Gereja dalam Upaya Pengentasan Kemiskinan
Authors: Doma Yabes , Yohanes Bagus Halleluya
Published: July 2023

Gereja sebagai institusi agama memiliki peran penting dalam membantu orang-orang yang hidup dalam kondisi ekonomi sulit. Program atau strategi yang dilakukan gereja harus bisa diwujudnyatakan secara praktis, sehingga melalui pemuridan mampu membantu mereka yang ingin keluar dari kemiskinan tidak hanya dari bantuan sosial, namun juga dari pengajaran nilai-nilai kehidupan. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi kepada gereja supaya bisa memberantas kemiskinan melalui pemuridan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif-deskriptif dengan menganalisis berbagai data, seperti buku dan artikel jurnal yang dipaparkan secara sistematis. Sebagai kesimpulan, pengentasan kemiskinan gereja melalui pemuridan di gereja dengan program bantuan sosial dan kemanusiaan,  program pemberdayaan Ekonomi, pendidikan dan kesadaran sosial, dan  advokasi dan kebijakan publik dalam hal yang diupayakan pasti terjadi kekurangan, namun dengan memanfaatkan potensi dan  melakukan inisiatif pasti akan membuahkan perubahan yang baik, daripada gereja hanya diam.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF OPTIMISING THE SOWING RATE OF SPRING AND WINTER Pisum sativum FORMS
Authors: SHCHERBAKOV Victor , RUDENKO Vyacheslav
Published: July 2023

The winter and spring varieties of peas (Pisum sativum) require careful study of the entire range of technological measures, including seeding rates, as the basis for optimal sowing density and the formation of phytocenose crops. This issue has not been resolved to date, not only in the context of agrobiological justification but also in everyday practice in Ukraine. This research was carried out in a field experiment in a three-way factorial experiment: factor “A” was the type of development - winter and spring; factor “B” was the variety - spring peas (Svit and Darunok Stepu) and winter peas (Moroz, Enduro and Baltrapp); and factor “C” was the seeding rate. According to the field studies, differences in the physiological and biochemical parameters of the P. sativum test culture characterised the photosynthetic activity of the plants, considering the type of development and variety. The winter varieties of P. sativum were characterised by a higher chlorophyll content (by 35–40%) compared to the spring varieties, which had an economic effect with an increase in the yield of dry biomass of the experimental crop and a decrease in seeding rates, with the formation and increase in grain yield by 14–18%. The intensity of chlorophyll in the process was not a determining factor in the accumulation of organic biomass. The extensive nature of the integration complex was noted (the amount of chlorophyll - the amount of biomass). At the optimal seeding rate, a certain specificity was observed in different types of P. sativum: for spring varieties, the sufficient rate was 0.9 million seeds/ha, and for winter varieties, it was 0.7 million seeds/ha. For varieties with a low productivity level (spring - Svit and winter - Moroz), the optimum sowing rate was around 0.7 million seeds/ha. The increase in the seeding rate was accompanied by a decrease in the content of various chlorophyll fractions from 10–12% to 20–26%.
Physical Activity Levels And Junk Food Intake Among School Going Adolescents In A North Indian City
Authors: Ahmad Sameena , Ansari M Athar , Abedi Ali J , Khalil Salman , Eram Uzma , Khan Najmul A
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Physical activity and diet go hand in hand for the maintenance of good health. This becomes even more important in school-going adolescent students as they are readily exposed to a wide variety of junk food items inside or around their school premises and lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles as they progress through their academics. Aim and Objective: Toassess the junk food intake and physical activity level among school-going adolescents. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 school-based adolescents aged 12 to 14 years at AMU High Schools, Aligarh. Students were asked about their physical activity and dietary habits by disseminating a self-reported questionnaire. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 20.0. Results: The majority of the adolescents had a moderate level of physical activity (53%), while 23% of the students had high and 24% had low physical activity levels. On the analysis of the students’ dietary habits, it was found that a staggering 70.75% of students had more than the recommended intake of junk food items. The association between physical activity and junk food intake was found to be significant. Conclusion: More emphasis should be given to limiting junk food intake, increasing healthy food intake, and motivating the students to be more physically active. This can be done by encouraging the family as well as teachers at the school level and creating more spaces for children to be physically active at the community level.
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant and Recently Delivered Women in Gandhinagar District, Gujarat, India: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Yagnik Hardik , Patel Punit , Ninama Neha , Rahul Kirtikumar
Published: July 2023

Background: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) helps in improving the effective utilization of available maternal and newborn health care services through knowledge of danger sign, identifying birth place and attendant, means of transportation, managing fund for an emergency, birth companion and identification of blood donor. Aim: To find the association between socio-demographic characteristics and BPCR index indicators. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the recently delivered and pregnant women in urban and rural areas of the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. Methods and Material: Total 420 pregnant and recently delivered women from urban and rural areas were interviewed for study. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview women at household setting. BPCR index is estimated by set of 7 quantifiable indicators and expressed in the percentage of women with specific characteristics. Results: Regarding ANC registration within 12th weeks of pregnancy and skilled birth attendant for delivery. Significant difference was observed with variable like APL/BPL status, education of women and their husband, parity and type of family. Conclusions: Hindu religion, APL economic status, higher education level, joint family, high parity and joint family were found important predictor of better BPCR practice.
Legal Framework for Implementation of Trans-fat Regulations in India
Authors: Bera Om P , Aggarwal Pradeep , Patil Ashok , Singh Ranjit , Shah Vandana
Published: July 2023

Background: The widespread consumption of trans-fats across the world represents a worrying scenario, as it is directly responsible for coronary heart disease and related mortality. Recognizing its dangers, the WHO has set an agenda to eliminate trans-fats by 2023. In India, the Food Safety And Standards Authority ensures safe and wholesome food consumption. In light of the WHO’s standards for the elimination of trans-fats, the FSSAI recently notified limits of trans-fatty acids to not more than 3% in all fats and oils by January 2021 and 2% by January 2022, as well as a limitation on all food products in which edible oils and fats are ingredients to not contain trans-fatty acids of more than 2% mass of total oils/fats in the product by January 2022. Objective: Given the need to eliminate the consumption of trans-fats, it is necessary to assess the implementation of trans-fat regulations in India in order to determine the current status of enforcement and suggest measures for improvement. Methods: Empirical research was conducted through a questionnaire to analyze India’s current status and difficulties in enforcing trans-fat regulations. Results: Although all states have included compliance of trans-fat regulation in the agenda of the State Surveillance Plan but are facing some implementation challenges such as lack of lab infrastructure, lack of trained manpower, unsupportive FBOs, insufficient budget, lack of testing kits, and excluding proprietary food from compliance with trans-fat regulations. Further, all states have felt the need to develop a guideline/manual to facilitate enforcement of the trans-fat regulations. In light of this, the article has critically analyzed the Legal framework for implementing Trans-fat Regulations in India to identify specific implementation challenges due to scattered regulations and recommend suggestive measures for developing the guidelines/manual to facilitate effective implementation of the said regulation.
Medicinal plants of the southwestern part of Belgorod oblast
Authors: Yakhtanigova Zh. M. , Kulishova I. V. , Afanasyev A. V. , Sidelnikov V. I.
Published: July 2023

Monitoring the species diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants contributes to the conservation of the gene pool of natural resources and their rational use. Since ancient times, medicinal plants have been the only source of medicinal raw materials. Despite the intensive development of chemical synthesis, plant resources are in great demand both in the pharmaceutical industry and in the national economy. They serve as a raw material for the production of medicines, pharmaceutical substances, cosmetics and biologically active additives. They are also sources of biologically active substances, objects of introduction and stimulus for the development of medicinal plant breeding and import substitution of drugs of natural origin. The need for medicinal raw materials of plant origin is constantly increasing. Separately, it should be noted that some medicinal and aromatic plants cannot be cultivated due to their biological characteristics. Meeting the needs of the country's population and the needs of the pharmaceutical industry is an important strategic issue. The Belgorod branch of the All-Russian Institute of medicinal and aromatic plants carries out many years of research, which made it possible to carry out ecological and phytocenotic evaluation of the natural plant community and analyze it on the basis of species systematics, to identify the natural potential of the local flora with selection of the most promising species for cultivation under regulated conditions. The raw material base of medicinal and aromatic plants in Belgorod region consists of a fund of raw materials harvested from wild-growing plants and a fund of raw materials collected at the expense of cultivated medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are harvested not only for the pharmaceutical industry and direct sale through pharmacies, but also for the needs of the population.
Blake and Exhibitions, 2022
Authors: Calè Luisa
Published: July 2023

Continuing effects of COVID-19 disruption included delayed and sometimes reduced displays to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death (Fogg Art Museum; Simon Fraser University; University of Melbourne) and delayed rehangs of works kept in storage after exhibitions or during renovations. In February 2022 the Rosenbach celebrated the rehang of The Number of the Beast Is 666 after a period of rest since its loan to the Blake retrospective at Tate Britain in 2019–​20. In May Glasgow Museums reinstalled Eve Naming the Birds and Adam Naming the Beasts in the main corridor of Pollok House following storage to protect the works from environmental conditions. Displays featuring treasures from permanent collections included the incipit of Vala, or The Four Zoas at the British Library and Milton at the New York Public Library. Building the Bookman’s Paradise, an exhibition reconstructing plans and showcasing treasures at the Morgan Library, included two Job watercolors among early medieval and Renaissance illuminations and modern treasures.
Menstruation & Feminine Hygiene Care for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review
Authors: Jones Glynnis , Gualtieri Karen , Matuszak Eva , Mulcahey Mary Jane , Hiller Michelle , Wade Jessica , Gordon Larissa
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Through a scoping review, educational programs, interventions, and resources that address menstruation and feminine hygiene care for youth with autism spectrum Disorder were identified and categorized for alignment with OT practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Glynnis Jones

Contributing Authors: Karen Gualtieri, Eva Matuszak, Mary Jane Mulcahey, Michelle Hiller, Jessica Wade, Larissa Gordon
OTs’ Experiences Working With Caregivers During Remote Home Assessments
Authors: Kang Jaewon , Kreider Consuelo , Lee Mi Jung , LeBeau Kelsea , Mburu Sharon , Findley Kimberly , Myers Keith J. , Romero Sergio
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Virtual visits increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting home assessment delivery methods. This qualitative study explores OT clinicians’ experiences working with caregivers during remote home assessments.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaewon Kang

Contributing Authors: Consuelo Kreider, Mi Jung Lee, Kelsea LeBeau, Sharon Mburu, Kimberly Findley, Keith J. Myers, Sergio Romero
Feasibility of an Auditory Paradigm to Measure Physiological Reactivity to Standard Tones & Unpleasant Sounds
Authors: Reynolds Stacey , Hayman Alyssa , Swaringen Kayla
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

There is a lack of standardized assessment tools that can be used to measure severity of sound sensitivity symptoms, outcomes of treatment, and diagnostic differentiation. The primary aim of this study was to test the feasibility of using a lab-based protocol to measure physiological reactivity in response to standard tones and unpleasant sounds.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stacey Reynolds

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alyssa Hayman, Kayla Swaringen
Addressing Quality-of-Life Issues for OT Clients with Lymphedema
Authors: Feldhacker Mackenzie , Kamphoff Keri B.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This study investigated how OTs who were certified lymphedema therapists addressed quality-of-life (QOL) issues for clients with lymphedema. Participants tended to administer occupation-based interventions but not QOL assessments despite how important they rated addressing client QOL. Because lymphedema affects QOL, it is important to understand practice trends to improve client care and justify the need for OT in this specialty area of practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mackenzie Feldhacker

Contributing Authors: Keri B. Kamphoff
OT Practitioners’ Use of Standardized Assessments in Acute Care
Authors: Martin Anne , Jewell Vanessa
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Researchers looked at the use of standardized assessments in acute care. Results showed that more OT practitioners are using standardized assessments than has been found in previous research. Researchers investigated the most commonly used standardized assessments, the most common reasons for choosing a standardized assessment, and how standardized assessments are being used for treatment and discharge planning.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Martin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Vanessa Jewell
Factors Affecting Resiliency & Quality of Life in Pediatric Caregivers
Authors: Allen-McHugh Rachel , Krayenhagen Travis , O’Donnell Kalley , Risse Hanna , Sloth Zola , Elliott Elizabeth , Caseley Lauren
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study examined the factors that affect resiliency and quality of life of pediatric caregivers. Results indicated similar levels of resiliency in caregivers living in both rural and urban areas. They further indicated the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on resiliency. This study aimed to focus on the well-being of the caregiver in an attempt to determine the need for enhanced resources for those living in both rural and urban environments.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Allen-McHugh

Contributing Authors: Travis Krayenhagen, Kalley O'Donnell, Hanna Risse, Zola Sloth, Elizabeth Elliott, Lauren Caseley
OT’s Role in Primary Care & Managing Chronic Conditions: A Scoping Review
Authors: Rooker Kristen
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Many older adults live with chronic conditions. This scoping review found that OT intervention contributed to improved health management, health outcomes, and quality of life in adults with chronic disease in primary care settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristen Rooker
People With Disabilities & Medical Device Accessibility: Perspectives, Challenges, and the Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Authors: Ardehali Maysam , Mendonca Rochelle , Smith Roger O. , Mendonca Rochelle , Smith Roger O.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This presentation reports on a survey of 198 people with disabilities who shared their experiences with medical devices used at home and in health care facilities, highlighting the significance and complexity of device inaccessibility.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maysam Ardehali

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rochelle Mendonca, Roger O. Smith

Contributing Authors: Rochelle Mendonca, Roger O. Smith
What’s the “OTea”? Practitioner & Student Perspectives on Professional Resilience & Well-Being in OT
Authors: Carmona Abigail , Hahn Bridget , Popova Evguenia S. , Lachowicz Olivia , Leonard Jasmine , Maciolek Chloe
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

We explore OT practitioners’ and students’ perspectives on professional resilience and well-being. We present research findings on opportunities to promote physical, mental, and interpersonal well-being in the profession.

Primary Author and Speaker: Abigail Carmona

Additional Authors and Speakers: Olivia Lachowicz, Jasmine Leonard, Chloe Maciolek

Contributing Authors: Bridget Hahn, Evguenia S. Popova
Pain Interference in Adaptive Athletes
Authors: Buchanan Kate M. , Berner Theresa , Napolitano Jonathan , Jackson Kristen , Hoehn Jessica , Kemp Erika , Crasta Jewel Elias
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

People with disabilities who participate in adaptive sports have an increased quality of life, but pain can be a barrier. Results show that adaptive athletes of all ages have no more or less pain interference, thus supporting community participation via sport.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kate M. Buchanan

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erika Kemp, Jewel Elias Crasta

Contributing Authors: Theresa Berner, Jonathan Napolitano, Kristen Jackson, Jessica Hoehn
Examining the Effect of Eye Gaze Technology on Children With Cortical Visual Impairment & Its Impact on Occupational Performance
Authors: Bruegger Tammy J. , Carroll Ashley , Dutton Ciara , Dietrick Jenna , Cook Claire , Eller Brianna
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment, affecting as many as 72 per 100,000 children (Cohen-Maitre & Haerich, 2005). CVI causes difficulty processing visual information (Abd El-Maksoud et al., 2016); however, there is limited research on interventions for CVI. This study aims to see whether eye gaze technology improves visual skills and occupational performance of children with CVI.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tammy J. Bruegger

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ashley Carroll, Ciara Dutton, Jenna Dietrick, Claire Cook, Brianna Eller
Group Interventions in a Community Mental Health Setting: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Volition
Authors: Egan Brad , Brauch Stephanie , McDowell Samuel , Dickey Jamie , McNeer Jacob
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

OT practitioners have primarily used group interventions to support clients in addressing personal mental health issues and opportunities to increase mental well-being. Specifically, OT practitioners are skilled at embedding occupation-based activities and occupation-focused questions into the group experience. This poster session quantitatively explores the impact of the type of occupation on volition and qualitatively explores group members’ experiences of group activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brad Egan

Contributing Authors: Stephanie Brauch, Samuel McDowell, Jamie Dickey, Jacob McNeer
Impact of Mentorship on Entry-Level OTD Students’ Self-Efficacy for the Doctoral Capstone Experience
Authors: Cook Ann
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study examined factors influencing OTD students’ self-efficacy for the doctoral capstone experience (DCE). Analysis of journals and interviews resulted in themes regarding students’ relationship with their site mentor and factors influencing their efficacy beliefs on the DCE.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ann Cook
Evaluation of Risk Factors for Falls Among Older Adults Living Alone Using Machine Learning
Authors: Bae Suyeong , Hong Ickpyo , Pak Daewoo
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Some physical and mental health variables were identified as important factors of falls among older adults. This study investigated the risk factors that are associated with falls among older adults living alone using machine learning algorithms.

Primary Author and Speaker: Suyeong Bae

Contributing Authors: Ickpyo Hong, Daewoo Pak
Stroke Survivors’ Perceptions & Experiences of Upper Limb Dysfunction, Rehabilitation, & Recovery
Authors: Scott Shannon L. , Della-Pace Victoria , O’Grady Laura , Witzel Kelsey , White Haley , Karlins Stephanie , Kinneary Emma , Bisignano Camellia , Menz Nicole , Valentino Rachel , Fernandez Julia
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Survivors’ experiences and perceptions of rehabilitation and recovery after stroke provide insight into theory-based client-centered best practice, service gaps, and the occupational needs of those with upper limb dysfunction.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shannon L. Scott

Additional Authors and Speakers: Camellia Bisignano, Nicole Menz, Rachel Valentino, Julia Fernandez

Contributing Authors: Victoria Della-Pace, Laura O'Grady, Kelsey Witzel, Haley White, Stephanie Karlins, Emma Kinneary
Perception of OTs as Responders in Disaster Management
Authors: Estes Rebecca I. , Eady Jessica , Bing Nicole , Byrne Megan , Delgado Gina M. , Hollywood Kayleigh E.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

OTs believe health professions have a role in disaster management but have little familiarity, experience, or training. Training increases the likelihood of engagement. Education on disaster management is vital to provide appropriate and timely service and to safeguard communities worldwide.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rebecca I. Estes

Additional Authors and Speakers: Gina M. Delgado, Kayleigh E. Hollywood

Contributing Authors: Jessica Eady, Nicole Bing, Megan Byrne
Sleep, Sensory Processing, & Emotional States Among Older Adults
Authors: Chang Megan C. , Bennet Madeline , Coe Bailey , Santana Angela , Schultz Katherine , Serrano Erin
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

The high prevalence of sleep disturbances in older adults warrants further research exploring their negative impacts on occupational engagement. Sensory loss and sensory impairment are common occurrences during normal aging and may result in difficulties in engaging in occupations such as sleep (Correia et al., 2016). This study examined the relationship between emotional states, including depression, anxiety, and stress, and sleep in older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan C. Chang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Madeline Bennet, Bailey Coe, Angela Santana, Katherine Schultz, Erin Serrano
Occupational Consciousness as a Construct in Building a Leisure Understanding in OT Mental Health Care
Authors: Queiroz Adriana Goncalves
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study describes how an understanding of leisure that encompasses occupational consciousness can help OTs in their work with people with severe mental health disorders in urgent community-based care settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Adriana Goncalves Queiroz
Lessons Learned From Expansion of Telerehabilitation Across U.S. Veterans Health Administration Sites During & After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mburu Sharon , Kramer John C. , LeBeau Kelsea , Findley Kimberly , Myers Keith J. , Romero Sergio , Kreider Consuelo
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This poster presents a description of lessons learned and key considerations that were utilized by rehabilitation providers to facilitate the successful implementation and delivery of telerehabilitation services to veterans.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Mburu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Consuelo Kreider

Contributing Authors: John C. Kramer, Kelsea LeBeau, Kimberly Findley, Keith J. Myers, Sergio Romero
Caregiver Burden, Stress, & Relationship Cohesion Among Caregivers of Children With Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
Authors: Tona Janice , Ash Julie , Brown Emily , Campagna Courtney , Kostek Kellie , Lawton Erin , Rieth Andrea
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Children with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) experience sudden neuropsychiatric symptoms after infection. This study investigated the relationship between children’s severity of symptoms and caregiver burden and degree of cohesion between the caregiver and care recipient.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janice Tona

Additional Authors and Speakers: Julie Ash, Emily Brown, Courtney Campagna, Kellie Kostek, Erin Lawton, Andrea Rieth
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Childhood Occupations: A Scoping Review
Authors: Benton Elizabeth Ann , Peterka Allison , Pitts Jaya , Trammell Brooke , Williams Hope E. , Cosper Sharon , Benevides Teal
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This scoping review examined the impact of COVID-19 on childhood occupations. This study will inform researchers and clinicians by providing an overview of current information available concerning the impacts of COVID-19 on childhood occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Ann Benton

Additional Authors and Speakers: Allison Peterka, Jaya Pitts, Brooke Trammell, Hope E. Williams, Sharon Cosper, Teal Benevides
OT Practitioners’ Use of Music in Treating Older Adults With Dementia
Authors: Corey Sarah , Hosbach-Cannon Carly Jo , Cozzolino Melinda
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

A survey design explored OT practitioners’ use and perceived benefits of music as a modality for persons with dementia (PWD). Improved social participation, leisure, rest, and sleep and fewer sundown behaviors were notable benefits (N = 89).

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Corey

Additional Authors and Speakers: Melinda Cozzolino

Contributing Authors: Carly Jo Hosbach-Cannon
Pilot study Relationship Between Force Control & Perception, Motor Performance, & Sensory Processing
Authors: Chu Virginia W. , Davis Sheena , Amin Nouran Hussein , Ali Mahira
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This pilot study measures force control and perception in relation to motor performance and sensory processing. These measurements will contribute to our understanding of factors that underlie challenges with force gradation in children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Virginia W. Chu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mahira Ali

Contributing Authors: Sheena Davis, Nouran Hussein Amin
Assessment of the Impact of an Educational Human Trafficking Intervention on the Knowledge & Self-Efficacy of Doctoral OT Students
Authors: Castellón Ashlynn , Qi Yongyue , Richie-Zavaleta Carli , Bekmuratova Sarbinaz , Thinnes Andrea
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This project evaluated the impact of an educational human trafficking (HT) intervention on the knowledge and self-efficacy of doctoral OT students, and findings have implications for OT practice, education, and future research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashlynn Castellón

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarbinaz Bekmuratova, Andrea Thinnes

Contributing Authors: Yongyue Qi, Carli Richie-Zavaleta
Preoperative OT Evaluations of Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates: Outcomes & Impact on Practice
Authors: Asiello Jessica , Wong John , Dittrich Marissa , Begin Abigail , Beatty Kimberly , Donovan Erin , Cannone Kellie , Mlincek Miranda , Fayad Zeina , Kelley Christina M.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Purpose: Describe feasibility and clinical value of preoperative OT evaluations for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) candidates. Design & Method: Single-center observational; descriptive analyses of 139 candidates’ OT evaluations. Results: Cognition, frailty, activities of daily living, and LVAD care measures led OT to predict that 36% would need no assist, 39% some assist, and 24% 24/7 supervision to manage LVADs. Conclusion: The OT protocol gave insight into candidates’ LVAD self-care needs and was feasible. Impact: Supports OT preoperative LVAD consults as standard of care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Asiello

Additional Authors and Speakers: Christina M. Kelley

Contributing Authors: John Wong, Marissa Dittrich, Abigail Begin, Kimberly Beatty, Erin Donovan, Kellie Cannone, Miranda Mlincek, Zeina Fayad
Caregivers of Persons With Dementia Report Poorer Physical & Mental Health
Authors: Cruz Elicia , Levine David
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study examined the mental and physical health of caregivers (CGs) of persons with dementia, revealing that CGs reported more days of poor health than non-CGs. The study suggests the need for screening and health promotion for CGs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elicia Cruz

Additional Authors and Speakers: David Levine