bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Islands and Bridges
Authors: Ottley Kevin
Published: January 2023

It is recommended that EMIs, including TNE institutions, should formalise ‘bridging' between their institutions and the local community, if possible. A definition of ‘community' is extended to include non-faculty/local staff within the university. The rationale for this recommendation is that it is predicated upon a win-win-win result: non-local faculty benefit because bridging assists with their integration into the local community; the university benefits because establishing links with the wider community is an invaluable PR initiative; the local community benefits. The authors' own experiences of bridging, formal and informal, official or otherwise, will be offered as examples of what might be achieved. At the same time, a section of this paper notes the challenges which one might experience when bridging, and how an individual and her institution might avoid such difficulties.
Bangladeshi Students' Family Fertilization for Pursuing Higher Education in Australia
Authors: Islam Md Tariqul
Published: January 2023

Among the young Bangladeshi people, like many other international students from developing countries, Australian universities created a position as an emerging terminus for higher education. This chapter pursues to explore the family motivations for Bangladeshi higher education students in becoming physically mobile to chase education in Australian universities. The chapter follows a qualitative methodology and includes the stories of 18 young Bangladeshi students studying at two Australian universities. It aims to enlighten researchers and policymakers in both developing and developed countries about the role of the family as a micro-agent of socialisation in contributing to the global level politics and power related to the higher education industry. The findings of the chapter reveal that the dreams and desires developed and disseminated by their family young students experienced in Bangladesh are quite neoliberal in character. Thus, it provides the analysis of empirical data for both host and sending countries to ensure transnational higher education in developing countries.
Appropriate conventional methods for estimating missing precipitation values in Sri Lanka
Authors: Jeewanthi P. W. , Wijesuriya W. , Liyanarachchi L. A. T. S. , Gunatathne L. H. P.
Published: January 2023

This study focused on finding the most appropriate conventional method for estimating missing precipitations values in different climate zones in Sri Lanka. The main location and surrounding locations were selected from each zone considering their data availability. Monthly precipitation data for each selected locations were collected from 1980 to 2020. Three temporal methods; Holt Winter’s Exponential Smoothing, Seasonal Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average and, Multiple Aggregation Prediction Algorithm and four spatial methods; namely, Arithmetic Mean Method (AMM), Normal Ratio Method (NR), Inverse Distance Weightage Method (IDW) and Aerial Precipitation Ratio (APR) method were used for estimating missing values. Root Mean Square Error, Mean Absolute Error, and Mean Absolute Percentage Error values were used for selecting the most appropriate method for estimating missing values for each location. It was difficult to name one method as the most appropriate method for all climate zones. Spatial methods have performed better than temporal methods in all seven climate zones. The missing values in the Low Country Wet Zone and Up Country Wet Zone could be estimated using AMM and NRM methods. APR method is the most suitable for estimating missing values in the Mid Country Wet Zone and Low Country Intermediate Zone. IDM method performed well in Mid Country Intermediate Zone, Up Country Intermediate Zones and Low Country Dry Zone. However, further improvement of both temporal and spatial methods for estimating missing values is necessary as none of these methods are capable of giving estimates with high accuracy.
D-2-Hydroxyglutarate Inhibits Calcineurin Phosphatase Activity to Abolish NF-AT Activation and IL-2 Induction in Stimulated Lymphocytes
Authors: Afsari Faezeh , McIntyre Thomas M
Published: January 2023

Gliomas expressing mutant isocitrate dehydrogenases excessively synthesize d-2-hydroxyglutarate (D2HG), suppressing immune surveillance. A portion of this D2HG is released from these tumor cells, but the way environmental D2HG inhibits lymphocyte function is undefined. We incubated human PBLs or Jurkat T cells with D2HG at concentrations present within and surrounding gliomas or its obverse l-2-hydroxyglutarate (L2HG) stereoisomer. We quantified each 2HG stereoisomer within washed cells by N-(p-toluenesulfonyl)-l-phenylalanyl chloride derivatization with stable isotope-labeled D2HG and L2HG internal standards, HPLC separation, and mass spectrometry. D2HG was present in quiescent cells and was twice as abundant as L2HG. Extracellular 2HG rapidly increased intracellular levels of the provided stereoisomer by a stereoselective, concentration-dependent process. IL-2 expression, even when elicited by A23187 and PMA, was abolished by D2HG in a concentration-dependent manner, with significant reduction at just twice its basal level. In contrast, L2HG was only moderately inhibitory. IL-2 expression is regulated by increased intracellular Ca2+ that stimulates calcineurin to dephosphorylate cytoplasmic phospho–NF-AT, enabling its nuclear translocation. D2HG abolished stimulated expression of a stably integrated NF-AT–driven luciferase reporter that precisely paralleled its concentration-dependent inhibition of IL-2. D2HG did not affect intracellular Ca2+. Rather, surface plasmon resonance showed D2HG, but not L2HG, bound calcineurin, and D2HG, but not L2HG, inhibited Ca2+-dependent calcineurin phosphatase activity in stimulated Jurkat extracts. Thus, D2HG is a stereoselective calcineurin phosphatase inhibitor that prevents NF-AT dephosphorylation and so abolishes IL-2 transcription in stimulated lymphocytes. This occurs at D2HG concentrations found within and adjacent to gliomas independent of its metabolic or epigenetic transcriptional regulation.
Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated and MSH2 Control Blunt DNA End Joining in Ig Class Switch Recombination
Authors: Sible Emily , Attaway Mary , Fiorica Giuseppe , Michel Genesis , Chaudhuri Jayanta , Vuong Bao Q
Published: January 2023

Class-switch recombination (CSR) produces secondary Ig isotypes and requires activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID)–dependent DNA deamination of intronic switch regions within the IgH (Igh) gene locus. Noncanonical repair of deaminated DNA by mismatch repair (MMR) or base excision repair (BER) creates DNA breaks that permit recombination between distal switch regions. Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM)–dependent phosphorylation of AID at serine 38 (pS38-AID) promotes its interaction with apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1), a BER protein, suggesting that ATM regulates CSR through BER. However, pS38-AID may also function in MMR during CSR, although the mechanism remains unknown. To examine whether ATM modulates BER- and/or MMR-dependent CSR, Atm−/− mice were bred to mice deficient for the MMR gene mutS homolog 2 (Msh2). Surprisingly, the predicted Mendelian frequencies of Atm−/−Msh2−/− adult mice were not obtained. To generate ATM and MSH2-deficient B cells, Atm was conditionally deleted on an Msh2−/− background using a floxed ATM allele (Atmf) and B cell–specific Cre recombinase expression (CD23-cre) to produce a deleted ATM allele (AtmD). As compared with AtmD/D and Msh2−/− mice and B cells, AtmD/DMsh2−/− mice and B cells display a reduced CSR phenotype. Interestingly, Sμ–Sγ1 junctions from AtmD/DMsh2−/− B cells that were induced to switch to IgG1 in vitro showed a significant loss of blunt end joins and an increase in insertions as compared with wild-type, AtmD/D, or Msh2−/− B cells. These data indicate that the absence of both ATM and MSH2 blocks nonhomologous end joining, leading to inefficient CSR. We propose a model whereby ATM and MSH2 function cooperatively to regulate end joining during CSR through pS38-AID.
Practice patterns and opinions in the treatment of allergic eye disease: A survey among Indian ophthalmologists
Authors: Priyadarshini Smruti Rekha , Das Sujata
Published: January 2023

Purpose:

Management of allergic eye disease is seldom straightforward and often challenging. We conducted an online survey to elicit opinions on the preferred practice pattern in the treatment of allergic eye disease.

Methods:

An online survey questionnaire was sent to all practicing ophthalmologists using social media platforms. The respondents were asked about their clinical experience and preferred treatment in various scenarios such as mild-moderate vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), chronic VKC, refractory VKC, steroid responders, giant papillae, and shield ulcer. Respondents were asked about the newer molecule (alcaftadine) and reservations regarding systemic immuno-suppressants and ordering allergy tests in their practice.

Results:

Ninety - one participants responded to the survey. About 57.1% of ophthalmologists reported coming across more than 10 cases per week in their practice. The most common age group was 5–10 years (61.1%), but adult onset VKC was also reported at 41.6% (1–2 per month), 37.1% (3–5 per month), and 13.5% (more than 10 per month). The disease is perennially present (36.7%), and a mixed form has been reported by 47.8% of ophthalmologists. Dual-acting agents were preferred by 40% in mild-moderate clinical variants. Topical steroids in slow tapering dosage were preferred by 86.7% in their prescription. Tacrolimus 0.03% was preferred by 65.9% and given for at least 3 months of continuous usage by 47.6% of ophthalmologists. High-dose topical steroids were preferred for giant papillae (67.8%) and Shields ulcers (68.3%) in our survey. Supratarsal steroid injection was preferred by 50% in treating refractory VKC in our survey.

Conclusion:

Allergic eye disease is a common yet annoying disease. The signs and symptoms can vary from subtle, innocuous forms to devastating variants affecting vision and day-to-day work. This survey aims to elicit responses from clinicians spreading across different geographical areas and compares responses based on experience in practice.
Removal of iatrogenic orbital foreign bodies with a 3D model
Authors: Min A , Xu Ding-Liang , Zhang Xiao-Meng , Ren Zhi-Yuan , Dong Ya-Ru
Published: January 2023

Facial foreign body (FB) is common after trauma, but iatrogenic orbital FB is a rare and unexpected complication of facial FB removal surgery. We present the case of a 43-year-old man with a glass FB in his nose. During the operation, this FB broke into two pieces, and the larger one pierced into the left orbit, close to the eyeball. A three-dimensional (3D) model was made that accurately recreated the shape and position of the FB in the orbit, according to which the FB was removed. 3D-printing technology is a great tool when dealing with complex facial FB.
Management of partially absorbed white soft cataract post penetrating injury to eye
Authors: Singh Reetesh Kumar , Singh Swapnil
Published: January 2023

Background:

A measurable burden to the emergency ophthalmology department is represented by ocular trauma in pediatric patients. Traumatic cataracts still result in visual disability despite great advancements in diagnostic and treatment methods. Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation aids in the improvement of visual acuity in such cases. Duration of trauma is an important prognostic factor for recovery of visual acuity before amblyopia sets in young patients with penetrating ocular injury.

Purpose:

This video deals with the management of a case of partially absorbed traumatic cataract in a scenario of an old and neglected penetrating injury. This case had a corneal scar, ruptured anterior lens capsule, and posterior synechiae formation between the posterior pigmented epithelium of the iris and the lens capsule.

Synopsis:

In a case of penetrating ocular injury, one should always suspect violation of posterior lens capsule, weakened or broken zonules and retained intraocular foreign body. In this case, a circular capsulorhexis is difficult to attain. After staining the capsule with trypan blue dye, viscoelastic substance is instilled in the anterior chamber to have good control over the rhexis and to avoid rhexis run out. In case the rhexis runs off to the equator, a pair of Vannas scissors is used to cut the extended flap. The cataract is partially absorbed ,white and soft in nature and is easily mobilized from the bag and eaten up via phacoaspiration. Before implantation of posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) in the sulcus, posterior synechiae are released by swiping a cyclodialysis spatula in the sulcus area. Visual axis is cleared by giving nicks in the posterior capsule to remove the central dense posterior plaque. Automated anterior vitrectomy is done and a three-piece PCIOL is implanted safely in the ciliary sulcus. Retained viscoelastic substance is washed, intracameral antibiotic is instilled, and the anterior chamber is subsequently formed via stromal wound hydration.

Highlights:

Through this video, we tried to show how one should proceed with phacoaspiration with intraocular lens implantation in a case of traumatic cataract post penetrating injury in a sequential manner.

Video Link:

https://youtu.be/20DbYUn_Fd8

Key words: Capsulorhexis, phacoaspiration, vitrectomy
Iridociliary measurements using the Anterion swept-source optical coherence tomography
Authors: Patyal Sagarika , Yadav Arun Kumar , Anthony Hansel , Ansari Faisal
Published: January 2023

Purpose:

Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) by a swept source can visualize the ciliary body. The study was performed for analyzing the feasibility of a new swept-source OCT (Anterion) device for measuring iris ciliary sulcus, ciliary body thickness, and iris thickness.

Methods:

It is a pilot study among 30 normal young participants and hospital employees with their consent. The ciliary body, iris thickness, and ciliary sulcus were measured and compared to the results in the literature. We obtained 28 good-quality results. The main outcome measures were iris thickness (near and away from the pupillary margin), ciliary body thickness, and iridociliary sulcus measurement.

Results:

The iris thickness 2.5 mm from the pupillary margin was 0.70 ± 0.10 mm in the right eye and 0.68 ± 0.11 in the left eye. Closer to the root, the iris thickness varied from 0.55 ± 0.16 mm (right eye) and 0.57 ± 0.12 (left eye). Ciliary body thickness: Right eye 0.59 ± 0.14mm (28 good images), left eye 0.58 ± 0.13mm; ciliary sulcus (inner angle): right eye 82.65 ± 26.6°, left eye 83.66 ± 30.1°.

Conclusion:

Anterion OCT is feasible in our setting for various measurements and can provide valuable inputs to ophthalmologists for the treatment of ocular diseases.
Online survey about keratoconus management by optometrists
Authors: Usgaonkar Ugam , Chodankar Suvarna , Shetty Aksha
Published: January 2023

Purpose:

The aim of the study was to survey keratoconus management by optometrists in India.

Methods:

A validated online survey questionnaire was circulated to all optometrists from India who had completed 4 years of optometry programs. Practitioners were asked general contact lens practice questions and keratoconus management-related questions. For analysis, data were imported into SPSS (IBM Corp. 2011).

Results:

A total of 159 optometrists responded to the questionnaire, of whom 10.7% of practitioners had >10 years of experience and the remaining 89.3% had <10 years. Only 45.3% of respondents had corneal topography in their practice. Approximately 55% of practitioners prescribed gas permeable (GP) lenses. Around 77.4% of practitioners considered that a combination of multiple factors is necessary for keratoconus investigations. In addition, 91.8% of practitioners used the keratoconus severity classification. Also, 73% of practitioners consider that GP contact lens (CL) fitting is more difficult in keratoconic eyes than in healthy eyes. The average number of GP diagnostic lenses used in keratoconus CL fittings was 3.93 ± 1.92. A majority of practitioners calculate back optic zone radius (BOZR) using the manufacturer’s guidelines (based on manual keratometry [39.6%] or based on corneal topography [40.3%]). Around 40.3% of respondents prefer to refer patients to another optometrist for CL fitting before consulting an ophthalmologist for surgical intervention. Finally, half of the respondents participate in co-management with ophthalmologists after surgical treatment (54.1%).

Conclusion:

This study provides details about the management of keratoconus by optometrists in India. Keratoconus patient care could be improved with new evidence-based guidelines for the management and referral of these patients that would provide guidance on GP CL fitting procedures. Furthermore, it determines referral criteria and enhances co-management between optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Polish topologies on groups of non-singular transformations
Authors: Le Maître François
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we prove several results concerning Polish group topologies on groups of non-singular transformation. We first prove that the group of measure-preserving transformations of the real line whose support has finite measure carries no Polish group topology. We then characterize the Borel $\sigma$-finite measures $\lambda$ on a standard Borel space for which the group of $\lambda$-preserving transformations has the automatic continuity property. We finally show that the natural Polish topology on the group of all non-singular transformations is actually its only Polish group topology.
Prevention Of Narcotics Abuse By The Batang Kuis Police In Deli Serdang Regency
Authors: Syahputra Rahmat Hidayat , Kusbianto Kusbianto , Zuliah Azmiati
Published: January 2023

The circulation and abuse of drugs in society must be prevented and tackled. This prevention effort must be carried out in accordance with the issuance of the Drug Law so that this drug problem does not continue to grow in society as a bad epidemic for the development of the country. The research methods used are normative and empirical juridical research. The nature of the research used in this study is descriptive analysis.Sources of data used in this study are primary and secondary data. The obstacles faced by the Batangkuis Police Drug Unit are 2, namely non-penal policy barriers and penal policy barriers. Based on the results of the study, the conclusion in this study is the legal regulation of narcotics based on Law No. 35 of 2009 on narcotics prioritizes rehabilitation of drug addicts and users, but very high criminal sanctions against narcotics dealers and precursors. The spirit and purpose of the promulgation of the Narcotics Act is to prevent and eradicate illicit trafficking of narcotics in Indonesia. The obstacles faced by the Batang Kuis Police Drug Unit there are two namely non-penal policy barriers and penal policy barriers.Preventive barriers related to raids carried out at night entertainment venues in Batang Kuis, often hampered by the problem of leaking information about entertainment venues to be conducted raids. The penal policy barriers faced by the Batangkuis Police Drug Unit, consists of two barriers, namely internal and external barriers.
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ESTIMATING THE WATER POVERTY IN SEMI-ARID DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: Shahid Muhammad Hassam , Abedullah
Published: January 2023

An increase in population and water demand, climate change, and changes in land-use patterns are severe problems in Pakistan. Water management in Pakistan has been a provincial matter after the 18th amendment. Each province in Pakistan measures the water on its own intention and indicators. The current study aims to map the water scarcity status through the water poverty index (WPI) using the Multiple Indiactor Cluster Survey (2018) at the semi-arid districts in Punjab, Pakistan. WPI was estimated by using the components named “Resources,” “Access”, “Capacity”, “Use”, and “Environment”. Each component score was calculated using ifferent indicators, assuming equal weights for all components. Layyah (57.6) and RajanPur (48.03) had the best and worst situations among all districts in 2018. The findings showed that the absence of physical water resources in these districts is not the only factor of domestic water shortage but environment and capacity also plays a significant role in achieving the domestic water need. Due to their socioeconomic ineptitude, lack of infrastructure, and restricted access to water, the region is experiencing severe to high levels of household water poverty. This study's results showed that WPI is an operative tool to measure water scarcity and could be used to make an important priority for water management.
The Discoursive Perspective Of Liberalism Versus Multiculturalism
Authors: Madung Otto Gusti Ndegong , Mere Winibaldus Stefanus
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to show the limitations of the liberal viewpoint vis-à-vis overcoming the conflict between freedom of religion and belief in Indonesia. The multi-ethnic and multi-religious condition, a unique feature of Indonesian society, demonstrates that the conventional liberal framework of the concept of freedom of religion and belief is insufficient. To complete this article, the writer employs the literature research method. This research can formulate many findings: freedom of religion and belief is not only concerned with the individual. And an individual right to choose his/her faith is strongly linked to how one legitimately expresses oneself in communities based on ethnicity and/or religion. Furthermore, plurality in a multicultural society presumes acknowledging a fundamental truth that can be expressed in many ways.
DIVERSITY OF SPONTANEOUS PLANTS IN PUBLIC GARDENS AT ARID ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Souddi Mohammed , El Hafedh Belarouci Mohammed , Bouallala M’hammed
Published: January 2023

Public gardens are necessary to improve the quality of life, and wellbeing of urban residents. The objective of this study was to inventory the floristic diversity of spontaneous species in three sites representing different public gardens in southwestern Algeria. To document all spontaneous species present, a total of 64 quadrats were established in August 2021. To express differences in diversity between sites, the species richness and biological diversity index were used. A total of 375 individuals, representing 15 families, 29 genera, and 31 species were recorded. The family Asteraceae is represented by the highest number of species (7 species) followed by Amaranthaceae and Poaceae (5 species), whereas, 10 families are represented by one species each. Therophytes (58.06%) and Chamephytes (16.13%) are relatively high life forms of the vegetation spectra. Phytogeographical analysis of the vegetation in the area revealed the forte representation of cosmopolitan elements. The ranges of diversity indices observed in the three sites were: Shannon- Weaver index (2.99-3.86), Evenness index (0.76-0.88) and Sørensen coefficient (53%-61%). The application of principal component analysis to the data characterized the ecological gradients responsible for the distribution of these taxa at the level of the three sites. This study contains important information on spontaneous plants in arid environments, which should be integrated into the priority of plant genetic resources valorization programs.
E-READINESS SEBAGAI MODEL EVALUASI E-LEARNING DALAM MENCAPAI E-LEARNING MATURITY
Authors: Yulian Eko , Arjita Utama Andri
Published: January 2023

In the implementation of an e-learning system, there are many obstacles faced by an organization because there is no careful planning in making an e-learning system. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the level of organizational readiness in implementing e-learning (readiness of e-learning). The BPS Education and Training Center's e-Readiness level is in condition 3, which describes the readiness that needs a lot of improvement. By knowing the e-learning readiness index of an organization, it is hoped that it can be the basis for preparing and improving the e-learning system so that a system with a good level of maturity is expected. Results Based on research at the BPS Education and Training Center, there is a gap in the level of development of e-learning development. The strategy is expected to be obtained through activities contained in the eMM framework and has been confirmed directly by experts.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA LOCUS OF CONTROL DAN KONSEP DIRI DENGAN KEMATANGAN KARIER SISWA DI SMK VETERAN
Authors: Faizah Siti , Nasehudin Nasehudin , Nurizzati Yeti
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine how big the relationship between locus of control and self-concept with career maturity of class XI students at SMK Veteran Cirebon City. This study uses a quantitative type by using an ex post facto research design, the sample used in this study was 62 respondents, the sample was taken using purposive non-random sampling. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by means of observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Then analyzed by using multiple correlation hypothesis test to find out how big the relationship between locus of control and self-concept with students' career maturity. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the results of the locus of control questionnaire recapitulation of students are 70.98% (good qualification), student self-concept is 75.65% (very good qualification) and student career maturity is 76.58% (very good qualification). The results of the correlation test between X1 and X2 with Y are 0.457 (sufficient correlation) with a significant level of 0.001 <0.05, it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between locus of control and self-concept with career maturity of class student. XI in the Cirebon City Veterans Vocational High School significantly.
KOMPETENSI LITERASI DIGITAL SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI SMP NEGERI 2 KABANJAHE
Authors: Kurniadi Benediktus Benteng , Bukit Pranata , Tamba Melina , Sembiring Elita Modesta Br
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe the skills and abilities of students in using digital media and to find out the obstacles experienced by students as well as the efforts made by teachers in improving skills in online learning. This research uses desciptive qualitative method. It applies the observation, and interviews to get the data. The result shows that: the use of digital media in SMP Negeri 2 Kabanjahe includes the ability to connect in online learning, the ability to communicate in online learning and the ability to do and submit the assignments in online learning. Evaluation of information content includes a student's ability to think critically and provide an assessment of what is found online accompanied by the ability to identify the validity and completeness of information. Producing information content includes the ability to produce or create content such as Facebook, writing on a blog or website, create video clips using images or audio, or other forms of content.
Management of Eka-Kushtha through Ayurveda (Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa)- A Case Study
Authors: Rekha  , Prakash Gayathri M. , Sood Sanjeev
Published: January 2023

Introduction-Psoriasis is the most common dermatological, chronic inflammatory condition characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques, covered by silvery micaceous scale. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to be related to genetic and environmental factors that trigger on over production of epidermal cells. In Ayurveda, all skin diseases are considered under heading of Kushtha. There are 7 Maha kushtha and 11 Kshudra kushtha. Eka-Kushtha is one of the Kshudra kushtha with vata-kapha predominance and symptoms of Eka-kushtha are Aswedanam, Mahavastu, Matsyashakalopamam, Krishna aruna varna which can be correlated with Psoriasis. 2-3% of the total world population have Psoriasis and Prevalence of Psoriasis in India ranges from 0.44 to 2.8%. Psoriasis is characterized by remissions and relapses. Although it is difficult to cure, yet topical and systemic therapeutic regimens administered singly or in combination, Current treatment modalities have their own limitation and side effects and there is a need for safe and effective treatment for psoriasis, where Ayurveda plays an important role. The basic principles of Ayurvedic treatment are Shodhana, Shamana and Nidana parivarjana. Material & Method- Hence present study highlights, management of Eka-Kushtha through Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa and in Shodhana chikitsa, Virechana karma is preferred. Result: Here an effort was made to treat a 60 years old male patient having signs and symptoms of Eka-Kushtha since last 10 years and in this study initially Shodhana chikitsa was given followed by Shamana chikitsa. Conclusions: Patient has had the disease for the past ten years and has been treated by various doctors, but has not had good results, and the disease has recurred. However, excellent outcomes were reached in this case using the Shodhana technique and Shaman Chikitsa.
A Review on the Nadi Vikriti w.s.r to Pranavaha Strotas
Authors: Gusain Tanvi , Suhail Amir
Published: January 2023

Treatment in Ayurveda is not all similar as the modern medicine. Ayurveda is based on various siddhanta’s such as tridosha, panchamahabhoota, sapta dhatu, dashvidha parikshya bhava to name a few. The prognosis of a patient or the severity of a disease cannot be decided by a single thing. We use rogi-rog pareeksha to identify diseases. Dashvidh pareeksha is used to evaluate the patient, whereas panch-nidan pareeksha is used to diagnose the ailment. To determine a disease's cause, a questionnaire must be created. By simply sensing the radial artery's or any other pulsating artery's pulse, this diagnosis can be made with the use of nadi vigyan. Hrudya, mahastrotas & rasvahai dhamniya forms the moola of pranavaha strotas (Channels carrying vital life element). As the name indicates prana is something in which the life flows. In other words, pranavaha strotas play an important role in maintaining life energy, if not it can lead to death. So, it is important to know nadi vikriti which arises due to the physiological disturbances in the pranavaha strotas.in this paper we will review on the nadi vikriti with special reference to diseases related to pranavaha strotas, which can be achieved through appropriated knowledge and practice of its nadi pareeksha (Pulse diagnosis).
Concept of Rasayana and its Role in Current Times-A Review
Authors: Sitpal Nivedita , Pamnani Gulab Chand , Agalcha Rohan
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The word Rasayana means the way for attaining excellent Rasadi Dhatus. Rasayana is a unique branch of Ayurveda. It promotes the inner healing power of an individual and helps in over taking the pain and disease while promoting the immunity (Svasthasya Orjaskaram). As we know, in the present era, every human being is living under pressure to survive. This stressful life harms our health, happiness and inner sense of well-being. Increased pollution and excessive use of chemical products are also a root of many fatal diseases. In this regard, Rasayana Therapy becomes an essential tool to rejuvenate the body system for a better harmony in body, mind and soul. Advances in recent decades in understanding of aging have revived interest in antiaging factors and thus also in the Rasayana therapy. Rasayana Therapy is also known as Rejuvenation therapy which aims to restore the body’s vigour and vitality. In this review, concept of Rasayana and its role in the present era has been highlighted. Methods: The material has been collected from various Ayurveda texts and scholarly articles for deep understanding of Rasayana. Results: Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment influencing the fundamental aspects of the body viz. dhatus (body tissues), agni (the metabolic activity) and strotamsi (microcirculation) and helps in the prevention of aging. This review showed that Rasayana may provide age-stabilizing effects along with the preservation and promotion of health. Discussion: The purpose of Ayurveda is maintenance of Swasthya (health) and treatment of the Aatura (diseased person).Rasayana is equally important in treatment of diseases as well as in maintaining health. Use of different Rasayana herbs as per disease is useful in correcting Dhatu Vaishamya and attaining Dhatu Samya. Proper understanding and application of this concept in practice of Ayurveda would only lead to perfect and precise treatment
Sthulta (obesity) an Agnijanya vyadi and its management through Ayurveda-A Review
Authors: Bhardwaj Anita , Kukkal Sunita
Published: January 2023

Sthulta (Obesity) critical impacted on physical, mental and social wellbeing of a sufferer, could complicate mild diseases and a major reason of high mortality of a serious illness. Improper practicing of Ahar (diet) and Vihar (life style) are responsible to alter normal functioning of Agni consequently in place of Prasad bhag (nourishment), Ama (raw or toxin) is produced which has potency to disturb normal functioning by variating the Dosha, Dhatu and Mala thus cause various ailments. Three major forms of Agnis i.e., Jathragni, Bhutagni and Dhatuagni have potential to execute all bodily functions from cellular and systemic level. Dhatuagnis responsible for regular successive dhatu formation get power from Jathragni through bhutagni. Disturbing state of Agni may be of hypoactive, hyperactive or improper/disturbed type. In Sthulta hypoactive Medoagni cause to produce Ama meda which tend to accumulate and obstruct the Medovah strotas, which pollute internal environment. Sthulta is considered as chronic and hardly to cure type of ailment, therefore it has to be managed. Nidan parivarja, Aptarpana techniques, and Lekhaniya mahakashya help to assimilate Ama and normalise Meda dhatu. This article presents elaborated description of Sthulta, its causative factor Agni and details of management is explained through fundamentals mentioned in Ayurveda.
AGRICULTURAL LAND CLEARING IS IMPERATIVE FOR A SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION PROGRAM IN NIGERIA
Authors: Umeghalu ICE
Published: January 2023

The rapid increase in population in Nigeria calls for an increase in agricultural production. Farming commences with land clearing. Traditionally, the manual land clearing method is still predominant in Nigeria, where the matchet, hoe and axe are the implement used for the operation. However, this land clearing method can no longer keep pace with the population explosion. The method is ideal for small areas of land with small trees and stumps when surplus labor is available; however, the manual method becomes tedious and costly for mechanized farming. Agricultural land clearing involves removal of natural vegetation from the land, stumping, mechanized tree knockdown, windrowing, wood-cutting and burning, removal of debris and pioneer plowing. The soil structures, crop nutrients, and soil moisturizing content crops need to grow are in the topsoil. Therefore, agricultural land clearing operations should aim at minimum topsoil disturbance-poorly cleared land results in poor yield and frequent damage to agricultural machines and equipment. To achieve adequate agricultural land clearing, special techniques, machines, tools, experienced machine operators, and adequate timing of land clearing operations are necessary. This review aims to offer information on adequate methods of agricultural land clearing, outlining the procedures to be followed, tools to employ and good timing for carrying out various stages of land clearing operations in different agricultural zones of Nigeria. Parameter for assessing good agricultural land clearing is also discussed.
Sensory analysis of pancakes made with sorghum flour, xanthan gum and microbial
transglutaminase enzyme
Authors: Figueroa Juan , Sánchez-Toledano Blanca , Zegbe Jorge
Published: January 2023

Sorghum is a cereal used as fodder, mainly. Despite being a beneficial product for human health, its consumption is little or null in Mexico. The food industry could be an alternative to diversify this cereal in products compatible with celiac people. The study was focused on the consumer's characterization and the sensory assessment of pancakes elaborated with various proportions of xanthan gum (GX) and the microbial transglutaminase (MTG) enzyme in two cities from the central and northeastern regions of Mexico. A survey, designed and validated previously, was given to 58 consumers where the demographic characteristics of participants and the sensory analysis of nine pancakes (P) were explored. The latter were prepared with the following proportions of GX/MTG: P1 (0/0 %), P2 (0/0.25 %), P3 (0/0.5 %), P4 (0.25/0 %), P5 (0.25/0.25 %), P6 (0.25/0.5 %), P7 (0.5/0 %), P8 (0.5/0.25 %), P9 (0.5/0.5 %) and a commercial pancake (control). The study revealed that the majority of the participants were women (77.5 %). The predominant age was between 20 and 29 years (51.7 %) with a university academic level (30.2 %) and postgraduate degree (38 %), and income ≥ $20,000 MXN (53.6 %). The most preferred and accepted pancakes were P9 and P7 followed by the control, P5 and P8. However, the most accepted pancake was the control followed by P7 and P9. It is concluded that sorghum pancakes represent an alternative with health benefits for people with celiac disease.
Kepentingan E-Modul dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Pendidikan Seni Visual
Authors: Hamzah Norhazleyna , Ramli Harozila , Khairani Mohd. Zahuri
Published: January 2023

Kajian ini memfokuskan kepentingan E-Modul dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran Pendidikan Seni Visual (PSV). Cetusan idea kajian ini terhasil bertujuan untuk memberi kesedaran kepada guru Pendidikan Seni Visual tentang kepentingan penggunaan E-Modul dengan mengintegrasikan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK) sebagai salah satu kaedah pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang berkesan dan mewujudkan bilik darjah yang aktif. Penggunaan bahan bantu mengajar menggunakan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK) terbukti berkesan dan mampu mewujudkan persekitaran bilik darjah yang aktif serta guru dapat merancang Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) dengan tersusun dan berkualiti. Dapatan kajian lepas mendapati kepentingan E-Modul dalam Pengajaran dan Pengajaran (PdP) Pendidikan Seni Visual (PSV) iaitu: (1) meningkatkan pedagogi guru PSV; (2) menepati pembelajaran Abad Ke-21; (3) mengurangkan masalah bilik darjah; (4) panduan dan rujukan guru menyampaikan maklumat; (5) peningkatan tahap pengetahuan dan penguasaan murid. Artikel ini memberikan inspirasi dan manfaat kepada guru-guru Pendidikan Seni Visual bagi memantapkan lagi penggunaan bahan bantu mengajar berasaskan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK) serta meningkatkan kualiti pedagogi guru seiring dengan perubahan globalisasi Abad Ke-21.
Bewegungstherapie in der Onkologie
Authors: Baumann Freerk T. , Schüle Klaus
Published: January 2023

Ihr Praxisleitfaden in der Onkologischen Trainings- und Bewegungstherapie (OTT)

Im großen Spektrum der onkologischen Therapie kommen sowohl der Prävention als auch der Rehabilitation und Nachsorge eine große Bedeutung zu. In beiden Feldern kann die Bewegungstherapie zu einem wesentlichen Gewinn der Lebensqualität Ihrer Patienten beitragen.

Körperliche Aktivität während der Krebstherapie ist immer möglich – nur in welcher Weise?

Das namhafte Autorenteam gibt Ihnen kompetente Hilfestellung für Ihre tägliche Arbeit mit konkreten Empfehlungen für Bewegungen, die im Hinblick auf die spezielle Krebserkrankung in den unterschiedlichen Behandlungsstadien sinnvoll sind. Besonderen Wert haben sie dabei auf klinisch relevante krebsspezifische Nebenwirkungen (u.a. Fatigue, Schlafstörungen) gelegt, die sich durch eine personalisierte Bewegungstherapie gezielt behandeln lassen. Das Versorgungskonzept der Onkologischen Trainings- und Bewegungstherapie (OTT) gibt Ihnen evidenzbasierte Impulse für qualitätsgesicherte Bewegungsangebote - vor, während und nach der Krebstherapie.

Neu in der 2. völlig überarbeiteten und erweiterten Auflage:

• Bewegungstherapie in der Prävention (Prähabilitation), bereits während der Chemo-, Strahlen- und Immuntherapie

• Nachsorge

• Gezielte Behandlung klinisch relevanter krebsspezifischer Nebenwirkungen durch eine personalisierte Bewegungstherapie

• Versorgungskonzept der Onkologischen Trainings- und Bewegungstherapie (OTT)

• Erweiterte Informationen zu medizinischen Grundlagen in der onkologischen Diagnostik und Therapie
Informationstechnologie und Künstliche Intelligenz in der Radiologie
Authors: Quinsten Anton S. , Heße Dominik
Published: January 2023

Die Zukunft neu denken!

Künstliche Intelligenz hat längst auch Einzug in die Welt der Radiologie gehalten und stellt das radiologische Team vor neue Herausforderungen. Die große Stärke der KI liegt insbesondere in der schnellen, präzisen und qualitativ hochwertigen Verarbeitung und Auswertung großer Datenmengen. Dabei soll die KI den MTR assistieren und entlasten und als sinnvolle Kooperation zwischen Mensch und Maschine eingesetzt werden − in der kollektiven Intelligenz!

Die Autoren nehmen Sie als Leser mit auf eine Themenreise, die von Grundlagen der IT über Big Data bis hin zum Deep Learning führt. Spannende Experteninterviews mit renommierten KI-Spezialisten der Radiologie schlagen die Brücke zur Praxis. Zur Lernzielkontrolle schließt jedes Kapitel mit einem gezielten Fragenkatalog ab.

Bleiben Sie auf dem aktuellen Stand!
Status, Distribution, and Threats of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens Cuvier, 1825) in Nepal
Authors: Subedi Aliza , Shrestha Prasamsa , Ojha Prakash
Published: January 2023

One of the world's most appealing species is the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens). Red pandas were earlier extensively distributed around Eurasia, but they're still only found in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and China. The pandas had a high fatality rate and minimal reproduction (usually one cub/female/year). The red panda is the only species of its kind in the world that is still living in the inaccessible Tibetan cultural sites including Langtang and other Himalayan slopes, rendering its protection vital to the preservation of Nepal's natural assets and the world's biodiversity. The purpose of this article is to describe the status, distribution, and threats of red pandas in Nepal which could be a turning point for carrying out additional studies and red panda conservation. Various articles, books, and reports that were published between 1979 and 2021 were evaluated for this purpose using Google Scholar, Research Gate, etc. For the review, we pursued 59 pieces of paper. Despite being extremely vital from preservation, technical, and socioeconomic basis, this species has seen a drop in its wild population. Globally there are less than 10,000 individuals left and in Nepal, there are about 317-552 individuals. Natural hazards also pose a risk to the habitat of exotic species like the Red Panda, in addition to human expansion, infrastructure development, scenic spots, habitat alteration, and modes of interaction.
Putri Yefta, Korban Perang Sang Ayah: Menafsir Ulang Hakim-Hakim 11:29-40
Authors: Samosir Agustina Raplina
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this paper is to show that Jephthah's innocent daughter fell victim to her father's war. Indeed, she did not participate in the war directly but it turns out that she even became a victim after his father went to war. This event begins with Jephthah's vow that whatever comes out of his door to greet him will be offered to God. Jephthah risked his household to become victims of the post-war. To that end, the author will reinterpret Judges 11:29-40. The author first outlines the meaning of the vows, the authorship of the Book of Judges, and reinterprets Judges 11:29-40. This research aims to find that Jephthah offered his daughter as a burnt sacrifice because Jephthah had to be responsible for fulfilling his vows. Besides, there was no voice from heaven to prevent his daughter's sacrifice or offer a substitute sacrifice. Jephthah's daughter fell victim to her father's war.
Teologi Paulus tentang Pengharapan Hidup Kekal dalam Surat Titus
Authors: Rusmanto Ayub , Saptono Yohanes Joko
Published: January 2023

Artikel ini berangkat dari mencari Kitab Titus adalah surat yang ditulis Paulus kepada Titus yang dikategorikan dalam surat pastoral. Surat Titus ini pendek terdiri dari 3 pasal dan 46 ayat. aplikasipun membentangkan perilaku Kristen yang layak dan menegaskan bahwa perilaku Kristen harus didasarkan pada kebenaran Kristen. Penulis berfokus teologis tentang Paulus tentang masa kini abadi, masa yang akan datang dalam kitab Titus. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif berusaha mendeskrepsikan serial kehidupan sebelumnya, masa kini yang akan datang dengan eksegesis yaitu dengan menjelaskan atau hermeneutik teks. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meneliti terus hidup masa kini, masa akan datang yang terkandung dalam (Tit. 1:2; 2:13; 3:7).Paulus memberikan penuntun kepada orang Kristen untuk tetap mengharapkan penggenapan dari penghargaan yang diberikan kepada Allah yang Mahabesar dan kita Yesus Kristus” (Tit. 2:13). Orang-orang tidak percaya pada dasarnya masa kini telah menjalani kehidupan di zaman baru hidup di dalam Kristus dan eskatologi atau hidup kekal masa yang akan datang.
Strategi Pendidikan Kristiani dalam Mempresentasikan Injil bagi Anak Sekolah Minggu Prasekolah
Authors: Agata Bulanda , Arifianto Yonatan Alex
Published: January 2023

Dunia anak-anak dimasa prasekolah merupakan masa dimana anak-anak lagi pada fase senang-senang dan bermain dengan lingkungan keluarga dan lingkungan luar. Diusia prasekolah yaitu umur 3-6 tahun ini adalah masa anak-anak senang dalam bermian sambil belajar. Masa ini adalah masa anak-anak perlu untuk dikenalkan akan pendidikan yang dimulai dar pengenalan akan kebenaran dari firman Tuhan dari kegiatan sekolah minggu dan mengenalkan kepada mereka pendidikan dasar tentang kebenaran injil dari cerita Alkitab. Pentingnya penelitian ini adalah menumbuhkan kerohanian sejak dini bagi anak-anak diusia prasekolah yaitu sejak anak-anak berumur 3-6 tahun, mereka memerlukan kehidupan kerohanian yang baik dan benar melalui pemberitaan injil, mempresentasikan injil bagi anak-anak usia prasekolah. Perlunya pendidikan agama Kristen bagi anak-anak diusia dini dimana anak-anak itu perlu untuk dijangkau dan dikenalkan akan kebenaran dari firman Tuhan, kepada Kristus, dan anak sangat perlu pembinaan dari para pendidik entah itu pendidik agama Kristen, guru sekolah minggu maupun orang tua juga perlu berperan penting untuk mendidik dengan mengenalkan akan kebenaran dari cerita yang ada didalam Alkitab. Penginjilan adalah salah satu strategi yang baik untuk dilakukan supaya bisa menjangkau anak-anak dengan mempresentasikan injil dan amanat agung disekolah minggu prasekolah. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah mengetahui bahwa strategi dalam pembelajaran pendidikan agama Kristen sangat penting untuk para pendidik terutama bagi guru sekolah minggu untuk dapat mempresentasikan injil dan amanat agung bagi anak-anak sekolah minggu dalam pelayanan, memunculkan akan ide-ide kreatif dalam strategi pengajaran melalui sekolah minggu prasekolah.