bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pattern of Vitamin D Status in Patients with Non-Specific Bone Pains- A Single Centre Study
Authors: Muhammad Shahzad Anwer  , Mohsin Hussain  , Jehanzeb Ur Rehman  , Mehwish Gilani  , Syed Mohsin Manzoor  , Asif Ali
Published: January 2024

Objective: To determine the pattern of Vitamin D status in patients presenting with complaints of non-specific bone pains and to correlate the association of sunlight exposure with Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Pathology, CMH, Abbottabad Pakistan, from Aug 2020 to Jul 2021.
Methodology: All patients with non-specific bone pain were asked about demographic, clinical and sunlight exposure. Vitamin D assays were performed after history taking.
Result: A total of 247 patients were tested for vitamin D levels. 103(41.7%) were male and 144(58.3 %) were females. 56(22.7%) had >60 minutes of daily sunlight exposure, 67(27.1%) had 30 to 60 minutes, and 124(50.2%) had less than 30 minutes of daily sunlight exposure. Vitamin D deficiency was found in 132(53.4%) patients, insufficiency was seen in 74(30.0%) patients and 41(16.6%) patients had normal vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency correlated significantly with low sunlight exposure time.
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 53.4% of patients with non-specific bone pains, while insufficiency was seen in 30.0% of patients. Moreover, our study showed association of Vitamin D deficiency with a decreased duration of sunlight exposure.
SERUM FERRITIN; A STRONG NON-INVASIVE PREDICTOR FOR NAFLD PROGRESSION
Authors: Mehwish Qamar  , Ambreen Tauseef  , Qanbar Abbas Naqvi  , Kashifa Ehsan  , Roomana Anwar  , Syeda Abeer Fatima
Published: January 2024

Objective: To determine and compare serum ferritin in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients of our ethnicity and to find a predictive value of serum ferritin in designating the progression of the disease.
Study Design: Cross-sectional diagnostic study
Place and Duration of Study: Shalamar Hospital and Combined Military Hospital Lahore Pakistan, from Mar to Jul 2019.
Methodology: On abdominal ultrasonography and raised LFTs, age, gender and BMI matched 129 subjects were classified as cases and controls. After that NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS) was calculated in the cases who had hyper-echoic liver margins and later subjects were divided into 43 healthy controls (group A), 66 subject with steatosis (group B) and 20 subjects with steatohepatitis (group C). Fasting serum ferritin, insulin, glucose levels were measured and HOMA-IR was calculated using {Glucose (mg/dl) × insulin (μlU/ml) / 405} formula. Data was entered and analysed on SPSS version 21. For group compari......
Results: There was a significant difference between the serum ferritin among all the groups. Area under the curve of serum ferritin for group B and group C were 0.603 and 0.885 and serum ferritin levels of ≥40.75 ng/ml with sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 69% were declared to be of the best diagnostic value. While the value of ≥67.55ng/ml of serum ferritin is the best predictor ......... ... 
Conclusion: Serum ferritin has a good positive predictive value.
Analisis Pengaruh Media Sosial Tiktok Terhadap Spiritual pada Mahasiswa Sistem Informasi ITS
Authors: Ilham Kahfin , Umair Muhammad Mushab , Destiano Alif , Ghiffari Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Media sosial TikTok merupakan platform populer yang digunakan oleh banyak mahasiswa, termasuk mahasiswa Sistem Informasi Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh media sosial TikTok terhadap dimensi spiritual pada mahasiswa Sistem Informasi Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). Penelitian ini didasari oleh perkembangan pesat media sosial TikTok yang menjadi salah satu platform populer di kalangan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan melakukan survei online kepada 62 orang mahasiswa Sistem Informasi ITS yang mewakili berbagai latar belakang agama dan kepercayaan. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi dan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan TikTok berpengaruh signifikan terhadap aspek spiritual mahasiswa, seperti kepercayaan, praktik keagamaan, dan makna dalam kehidupan. Penelitian ini juga mengungkapkan beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat pengaruh TikTok terhadap spiritualitas mahasiswa, seperti durasi penggunaan, jenis konten, dan perlakuan terhadap konten. Konten-konten yang berkaitan dengan spiritualitas cukup umum dijumpai dalam pengalaman mahasiswa dan mendapatkan perlakuan positif dari mereka, konten-konten yang berhubungan dengan spiritualisme cenderung memiliki dampak positif terhadap spiritualitas mahasiswa, sedangkan konten-konten yang berhubungan dengan hiburan cenderung memiliki dampak negatif. Selain itu, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa mahasiswa yang menyimpan, menonton sampai habis, atau membagikan konten-konten spiritual cenderung memiliki tingkat spiritualitas yang lebih tinggi daripada mahasiswa yang langsung melewatkan atau melaporkan konten-konten tersebut.. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang dampak media sosial pada dimensi spiritual mahasiswa Sistem Informasi ITS.
Sosialisasi Hukum Sewa-Menyewa Melalui Kajian Fiqih Muamalah Di Desa Handil Bujur Kecamatan Gambut Kabupaten Banjar
Authors: Masrina  , Hasanah Raudatul
Published: January 2024

Hukum syariah mengkaji tindakan sehari-hari seseorang, termasuk pinjam meminjam, menyewakan, membeli dan menjual, dan menukar, dalam rangka mengatasi permasalahan global. Dalam interaksi manusia, muamalah merujuk pada protokol atau aturan yang memungkinkan manusia saling memenuhi kebutuhannya sesuai dengan syariat Allah SWT. mencakup bidang sosial dan ekonomi Islam. Yang dibicarakan adalah Muamalah yang bergerak di bidang ekonomi dan menjadi tumpuan seseorang dalam mencari kepuasan hidup dunia maupun akhirat. Tujuan dari program ini adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman dan keahlian lebih kepada peserta mengenai hukum Islam, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan perjanjian sewa yang berpegang pada prinsip syariah dalam fiqih muamalah. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat membantu masyarakat didalam melalukan transaksi akad sewa-menyewa agar sesuai dengan anjuran fiqih muamalah terutama di Desa Handil Bujur Kecamatan Gambut Kabupaten Banjar.
Pengaruh Keamanan, Kepercayaan, dan Risiko Terhadap Penggunaan Layanan Mobile Banking Pada Mahasiswa di Kota Malang
Authors: Putri Talia , Yayuk Sri Rahayu
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh keamanan, kepercayaan, dan risiko terhadap penggunaan layanan mobile banking syariah pada mahasiswa di kota Malang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan bersifat kuantitatif asosiatif. Data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini merupakan data primer berupa kuisioner dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 103 responden yang dibagikan kepada para mahasiswa yang ada di kota Malang. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas, uji reabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesis melalui software SPSS versi 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kepercayaan dan resiko secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penggunaan layanan mobile banking. Sedangkan pada variabel keamanan secara parsial tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap penggunaan layanan mobile banking.
Analysis of the effects of the transitional period on performance parameters in young soccer players
Authors: Villanueva-Guerrero Óscar , Mainer-Pardos Elena , Nobari Hadi , Lozano Demetrio , Arjol-Serranoa José L. , Roso-Moliner Alberto
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The transitional period has been shown to produce detraining effects in soccer players and could increase the risk of injury. The primary purpose of this study was to analyse the impact of the transitional period (4-6 weeks) on lower body power levels by vertical and horizontal jumping in young players and compare them with the first part of the regular season, using the peak height velocity (PHV) as a covariate.
Methods: Eighteen elite youth players (15.73 ± .25 years) belonging to a professional soccer club that competes in national U-16 categories were evaluated before starting the transitional period (M1: end of the season) and at the end of it (M2: end of transitional period), as well as in the middle of the regular season (M3). The variables analyzed in the study were the vertical jump (e.g., CMJ) and horizontal jump.
Results: Improvements were observed in all the variables during the transitional period. They were also like those of the first part of the season. When analysing responders and non-responders to the PHV between M1, M2 and M3, all the vertical jump variables show significant differences (P < .05). In contrast, no significant differences were found in the horizontal jump (P > .05).
Conclusions: It is shown that the transitional period (7 weeks) does not have detraining effects on young players because they are in a moment of muscular development. In addition, the responder players have higher values in power levels and have produced more tremendous changes during study time than the non-responder players.
Keywords: Transitional period; power; adolescent players; soccer; peak height velocity.
Validity of a new tracking device for futsal match
Authors: Uribarria Héctor Gadea , Lago-Fuentes Carlos , Bores Arce Ainhoa , López- García Sergio , Ibañez Enrique , Serrano Carlos , Mainer-Pardos Elena
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to to evaluate the validity of a new tracking device that allows measuring different performance factors in futsal real game situations.
Methods: 10 high elite futsal players performed a typical futsal training task, this is, a 4v4 in 28×20m with a duration of 180 seconds, where players wore two tracking devices, the new one (OLIVER) and the already validated device (WIMU PRO).
Data recorded by the OLIVER and WIMU PRO systems were compared after the training session. Descriptive analysis was performed for each variable, and a one-way ANOVA was developed to calculate the validity of OLIVER compared with WIMU PRO report.
Results: The results reported good validity for most of the variables analysed, such as the total distance (P = .385), the distance traveled at high intensity (P = .786) and maximum intensity (P = .460), as well as the number of accelerations (P =.690) and decelerations (P = .073) and maximum speed (P = .114). However, the distance traveled at low speed (P = .013) and the number of high accelerations (P = .028) reported statistical differences from OLIVER to WIMU PRO.
Conclusions: The OLIVER system can be stated as a valid technology for monitoring most of the external load variables in specific training tasks in futsal, which ensures an improvement in the monitoring training process.
Keywords: inertial measurement unit; acceleration; max speed; metrics; team sports.
Tarraco christiana ciuitas
Authors: MUÑOZ MELGAR ANDREU
Published: January 2024

"Aquest volum és el resultat de les classes del «Curs d’Història i Arqueologia Cristiana de Tàrraco: Tarraco christiana ciuitas», dut a terme a finals de l’any 2010, i fruit de la col·laboració entre l’Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica, l'Institut Superior de Ciències Religioses Sant Fructuós i el Museu Bíblic Tarraconense. L’obra aporta diverses visions i continguts sobre la transformació ideològica i material de la ciutat tardoantiga. És un recull actualitzat que detalla l'evolució historiogràfica de l'arqueologia cristiana, inclou les últimes novetats i exposa els objectius futurs de la recerca. Ofereix una visió global de la cristianització i la seva incidència en l’esdevenir de la ciutat de Tàrraco en el context de l’Imperi romà occidental. És una reflexió interdisciplinar que afronta la complexitat històrica dels processos que causaren la fi del món clàssic tot preludiant l'etapa medieval. Conté articles de Géza Alföldy, Jaume Massó, Diana Gorostidi, Josep Amengual, Meritxell Pérez, Rafael Serra, Josep M. Macias, Jordi López Vilar, Josep M. Puche, Cristina Godoy, Judit Ciurana, Montserrat Claveria, Isabel Rodà, Manel Feijoó, Imma Teixell, Antoni Pladevall i Andreu Muñoz."
Del malestar al bienestar: un diagnóstico de la actitud mental de los maestros de escuela
Authors: García Jarrín Mario Hildebrando
Published: January 2024

El presente ensayo académico busca aproximar al lector al problema del malestar presente en los docentes y analizamos las posibles causas y consecuencias de tal situación, haciendo énfasis en el rol de toda escuela, independientemente de su patrocinio, como un servicio público y de cómo el malestar que afecta a los maestros, parte fundamental del proceso de enseñanza, se trasvasa de la escuela a la sociedad en general. Se identifica la definición de bienestar y malestar en las escuelas y continúo con la definición freudiana de malestar, del por qué el malestar afecta a toda la sociedad; la escuela pública y privada y del por qué la escuela debe considerarse como un bien público, el malestar de los maestros y el malestar de los alumnos, causas del malestar docente y consecuencias del malestar entre los maestros. El desarrollo del texto inicia con la identificación de la problemática (social, pero, en el caso del presente estudio, también psicológica), seguido de la determinación de la tesis y los argumentos del estudio, el desarrollo de cada uno de ellos y finalmente las conclusiones y recomendaciones.
Organización escolar en desempeño docente en Institución Educativa de Ayacucho
Authors: Yacca Poma Heber
Published: January 2024

Se tuvo como meta investigativa demostrar la influencia de la organización escolar en desempeño docente.  Con respecto a la metodología, el tipo de investigación experimental de diseño preexperimental, la muestra no probabilística conformada por 28 docentes de los tres niveles educativos del programa de nivelación y reforzamiento académico vacacional de los Planteles de Aplicación “Guamán Poma de Ayala”, donde se aplicó la preprueba y posprueba con la ficha de observación del desempeño docente. Para determinar la normalidad de los datos se empleó el estadígrafo de la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk al 95% de nivel de confianza y el estadígrafo de Wilcoxon para muestras relacionadas para el proceso de la contrastación de las hipótesis. Al analizar los resultados se determinó que, el valor de Z calculada es de -4,786 con un el nivel de significancia asintótica bilateral: ρ= 0,000, valor que es inferior a la región crítica α=0.05, entonces se rechaza la hipótesis nula y se acepta la alterna; con un grado de significancia del 5% y un nivel de confianza del 95%. Existe mejor nivel de desempeño docente después del desarrollo de la organización escolar. Concluir que la organización escolar influye en desempeño docente en los Planteles de Aplicación “Guamán Poma de Ayala”, Ayacucho (ρ= 0,000 < 0,05; Z=-4,786).
An Overview of Software-Defined Radio Technology in CubeSat Communications
Authors: KHOUANE Boulanouar , BELBEKRI Nasreddine , BENMANSOUR J. Eddine
Published: January 2024

Small satellites are becoming more popular because they are cost-effective, easy to assemble, and use commercially available parts. However, traditional ground stations that communicate with small satellites require a lot of hardware and are expensive to build. This makes it challenging to get the most out of small satellites' information. Software Defined Radios (SDRs) have been developed to reduce the cost of these ground stations by doing many of the tasks in software. Many universities and organizations are developing SDR ground stations to communicate with satellites in different orbits. Communication with satellites is critical to their development and operation. This paper proposes a ground station that uses SDR technology to communicate with one or more small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The station is cost-effective, portable, and easily scaled, allowing it to acquire data from satellites.
Energy Management System in Smart Micro-Grid
Authors: BENTARZI Hamid , OUADI Abderrahmane , ZITOUNI Abdelkader
Published: January 2024

This paper focuses on discussing an energy management system (EMS) for a smart microgrid integrating multiple renewable sources. The task of the EMS is to efficiently balance power generation and consumption by controlling various energy sources, including photovoltaic systems, energy storage units, engine generator set and the utility grid. An EMS optimizes power flow between the microgrid components and keeps the micro-grid stable, by using different control strategies. In this microgrid, the PV system serves as the primary energy source, while the other sources of electrical energy act as backups. The energy management system prioritizes supplying load demand from either the PV system or the other sources, with load shedding during peak hours if the supplied energy is insufficient. The approaches based on StateMachine and StateFlow are discussed in this paper for enhancing the energy management system's performance.
A Measurement for the Construct of Entrepreneurial Education
Authors: Silva H. M. S. V.
Published: January 2024

The intellectual puzzle exists to uncover whether the term entrepreneurial education has been defined in the existing literature more appropriately in today's business context. Moreover, a well-accepted definition and measurement for measuring entrepreneurial education must be needed. This paper attempts to develop a comprehensive definition of entrepreneurial education and a measurement of the construct. To do so, a desk research strategy is used. Initially, the study identified nine common characteristics through the content analysis of the explanations given by various scholars. Next, 29 items under three elements were developed using inductive and deductive approaches. Next, an online questionnaire was distributed among 163 randomly selected management university students. Finally, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) are performed. 22 items out of 29 loaded significantly on three factors. Finally, no validity concerns emerged, and all things were interpreted consistently across different situations according to the reliability results. As there is an absence of a comprehensive, timely definition and a measurement for the entrepreneurial education construct, this study bridges the knowledge gap in the entrepreneurial literature by providing a comprehensive definition and a measurement with 22 items.
Multiple Compound Odontomas in A 13 -Year-Old- Child: A Case Report
Authors: Imen Jazi , Faten Awled brahim , Soumaya Kachti , Jihene Zaroui , Samia Khouja , Ali Chemli Mohamed
Published: January 2024

Many developmental anomalies of the jaw are accidentally diagnosed during radiographic investigations for other symptoms. Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors formed from epithelial and mesenchymal cells. They are mostly associated with disorders of tooth eruption, causing impaction and/or delayed tooth eruption. This article describes a case of a 13-year-old boy consulted for the delayed eruption of tooth #21, and discusses the fortuitous discovery of multiple odontomas on a radiographic examination. The treatment consisted on the surgical extraction of the multiple compound odontoma with preservation of the impacted tooth, monitoring clinically and radiologically its eruption followed by ultimate orthodontic positioning. Routine follow-up was carried out for more than 3 years. Early diagnosis of odontomas allowed adoption of less expensive treatment and ensured a better prognosis.
ÂŞIK VEYSEL’İN ŞİİRLERİNDE İSLAM ve TASAVVUF
Authors: CEYHAN Adem
Published: January 2024

20. asır Türk Halk Edebiyatının tanınmış temsilcilerinden biri olan Âşık Veysel’in şiirleri okunduğunda, bu manzumeler arasında Müslümanca duygulanış ve düşüncenin mahsulü denebilecek lirik yahut didaktik parçaların da bütün hâlinde ele alınıp incelemeyi gerektirecek bir miktara eriştiği görülür. Yedi yaşında görme duyusunu kaybettiği bilinen ünlü ozanın İslami bilgileri, işitme, his, sezgi, şahsen muhakeme, tecrübe gibi çeşitli yollarla edindiği anlaşılmaktadır. Âşık Veysel, bazı şiirlerini bütünüyle Allah inancı ve sevgisini dile getirmek, vatandaşlarına millî birliği telkin etmek, sosyal çevrenin olumsuz yöndeki değişimlerinden duyduğu rahatsızlığı belirtmek gibi maksatlarla söylemiş; birtakım manzum sözlerinde ise değişik münasebetlerle İslam dininin semavi kitaplar, peygamberler, ahiret ve kadere iman esaslarına, dua, şükür gibi mensupları için emrettiği ibadetlere temas etmiştir. Onun şiirlerinde bazı ayet ve hadisleri hatırlattığı; Lokman Hekim, Hz. Ali, Mevlana, Hacı Bektaş gibi din ve tasavvuf büyüklerini saygıyla andığı da görülmektedir. Bu bildiride Âşık Veysel’in şiirlerindeki İslam ve tasavvuf unsurları; iman esasları, ayet ve hadislere telmihler, namaz, gusül, dua, şükür vb. ibadetler, günahlar, iyi ve kötü huylar, tasavvufi isim, mefhum ve sufiler gibi başlıklar altında ele alınıp değerlendirilerek topluca inceleme neticesinde ulaşılan birtakım sonuçlar da sıralanmıştır.
REVIEW OF IT INNOVATIONS, DATA ANALYTICS, AND GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIAN ENTERPRISES
Authors: Monisola Oladeinde  , Azeez Olanipekun Hassan  , Oluwatoyin Ajoke Farayola  , Odunayo Josephine Akindote  , Abimbola Oluwatoyin Adegbite
Published: January 2024

This scholarly investigation delves into the evolving realm of Information Technology (IT) innovations and data analytics within Nigerian enterprises, focusing on their transformative impact, governance challenges, and the strategic implications for business practices. Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's dynamic economic landscape, the study aims to unravel the complexities and potential of IT and data analytics in reshaping the country's business environment. The research adopts a review approach to study traverse various domains, including the historical evolution of IT, the transformative role of data analytics in decision-making, governance hurdles in the IT sector, and compliance issues within Nigerian IT practices. The findings reveal a significant IT and data analytics evolution, marked by increased adoption and integration into business operations. However, challenges such as infrastructural inadequacies, skill gaps, and regulatory complexities emerge as significant barriers. The study concludes that for Nigerian enterprises to fully leverage IT innovations, a robust governance framework, strategic alignment of IT practices, and investment in technology and skills development are imperative. Recommendations include fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and compliance to navigate the digital landscape effectively. The study serves as a comprehensive guide for businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders in the Nigerian IT sector, offering insights for leveraging IT innovations for sustainable growth and development.

Keywords: IT Innovations, Data Analytics, Nigerian Enterprises, Governance Challenges, Strategic Implications, Digital Transformation.
Millets: The Choice of Food in 21st Century
Authors: Patel Bishundayal Prasad , Prasad Shiv Mangal , Shah Bijendra
Published: January 2024

The millets are a diverse group of cereals that are generally grown in harsh environments or as early-maturing crops. They are critically important food cereals for many people in Asia and Africa. Millets are used in numerous thick and thin porridges, fermented and unfermented breads, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, steamed products, and snacks.
Millets have unique properties in the battle against diseases because of their high content of dietary fibers, antioxidants, minerals, phytochemicals, polyphenols, and proteins. Due to its significant role in nutritional security and possible rising health repercussions, millet is presently addressing an important area of research for medical and food scientists. By employing suitable and effective processing methods, millets' nutritional value can be significantly increased. It is imperative to develop millet-based government policies that recognize their contributions to achieving nutritional security and reintroduce them into agricultural production in order to create cropping systems that are climate resilient, given the many health and environmental benefits.
It's time for governmental and non-governmental groups to support millets and encourage their value addition through research, training, conferences, and seminars. Organic farming can fetch greater prices in domestic and foreign markets even with lower yields.
Resistance and Legal Regulation of Ayurveda Medicine in Nepal- Need of Modernization in Contemporary Practices: Multi-perspective Review
Authors: Prasad Shiv Mangal , Jayshwal Vijay Prasad
Published: January 2024

Background: Decolonizing knowledge is considered as one of defining attitude in any disciplines in modern century. There are literature produced, analyzed and used by white with their method and is phenomenally became part of most of knowledge generated in different part of world. This is same case for a wide resistance for global recognition of Ayurveda as an equal and significant discipline and associated medicines as in compare to others. Hence, the objective of this article is to see the legal recognition of Ayurveda medicine in Nepal in new strcture of the government.  
Materilas and Methods: This paper is prepared based on primary and secondary soruces of authorities. The doctrinal research method is used for accomplishing the paper. The laws, policies, rules, diectives and also commentarties on primary sources are used as refernces. The nature of data reflected in the paper is more qualitative.
Results and Discussion: The government of Nepal must give more protection in forms of promulgating the laws and adequate legal infrastructure for the Ayurveda medicine. The state and local government considering their constitutional obligation also require to act promptly for the purpose of legal assurance of practices of it.
Conclusion: The continuous tension between the Allopathy also called western medicine and Traditional system of medicines including Ayurveda is the medical science which is not only limited to the disciplinary subject rather has an overarching impact and narrowly construed in a colonial landscape even in non-colonial setup. The nature of laws and policies, the government of Nepal has adopted as compare to the other field of medical science for legal recognition of Ayurveda. This paper has also justified; whether affirmed recognition to Ayurveda medicine in Nepal is a product of continue resistance of individuals.
Therapeutic Arrays of Jeeraka in Bhaishajya Ratnavali: A Review
Authors: Shrestha Sahara , Bedarkar Prashant , Bhagat Achisha
Published: January 2024

Background: Our ancient seers recognised the value of Aahara Aushadhi (medications in the form of diet) and adopted different cooking methods with addition of condiments to make our daily meal, our daily potion of health. Jeeraka is one of the herbs that has been well amalgamated in the daily food in Indian subcontinent. Though it is used regularly as a spice, its therapeutic benefits are not known to all. Besides, the same Jeeraka can be modified into different dosage forms and treat a number of diseases like Grahani (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Agnimandya (loss of appetite), Jwara (fever) etc. Out of the countless formulations of Jeeraka, this research aims to see its potentials as mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali.
Materials and Methods: The present review has compiled the formulations containing any of the Jeeraka Traya i.e. Krishna Jeeraka, Shveta Jeeraka and Kalaunji from Bhaishajya Ratnavali. Recent researches regarding the pharmaceutical benefits also have been screened.
Results and Discussion: Total 242 formulations contained Jeeraka. Out of these, maximum formulations are used in the treatment of Grahani.
Conclusion: The present work showed that Jeeraka had been used in different dosage forms in 44 diseases.
A Complete Non-fusion of Sacral Spines- a Rare Anomaly: A Case Report
Authors: Pathak Bharat
Published: January 2024

Background: Human sacrum is a large triangular bone formed by fusion of five separate sacral vertebrae and their intervertebral disc. The dorsal surface of sacrum presents triangular sacral canal formed by fusion of sacral vertebral foramina. The opening present at the caudal end of the sacral canal is known as sacral hiatus. Sacral hiatus is formed due to failure of fusion of lamina and spinous process of fifth or fourth sacral vertebrae. Spina bifida occulta is a condition resulting due to incomplete fusion of neural arch of vertebrae, mainly in lumbosacral region. When the condition of spina bifida occulta occurs in the sacrum, the level of non-closure becomes variable.
Materials and Methods: A dry human sacrum with full agenesis of the dorsal wall of the sacral canal was identified during regular osteology demonstration lessons for undergraduate BAMS students at Department of Sharir Rachana (Anatomy), Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Non-metric differences in spines were thoroughly examined.
Results and Discussion: Spina bifida is the generic term for range of discrete defects of neurulation and subsequent vertebral formation. The various forms of neural tube and vertebral defects have been reported such as craniorachisis, anencephaly and myocele. In this case a spine with complete sacral spina bifida occulta was discovered. The posterior laminae of all sacral vertebrae were completely unfused in this specimen. It's more likely that the sacral region was a groove than a canal. There were no additional abnormalities discovered. Many studies on incidence of spina bifida occulta have been published with mixed results. The frequency reported by researchers and population varies substantially.
Conclusion: The complete agenesis of the dorsal wall of the sacral canal in these variants is critical for diagnosing lower back pain, sciatica, and caudal regression syndrome, as well as avoiding problems from caudal epidural block and other spinal procedures, such as screw placement for spinal fusion.
Traditional Medicines Guidelines for COVID 19: A Review
Authors: Patel Bishundayal Prasad , Prasad Shiv Mangal
Published: January 2024

Background: Since the beginning of time, humanity has experienced severe natural disasters on occasion. At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus identified as 2019-nCoV; and later known as SARS CoV 2 was emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei. The world faced global health emergency because of no any definitive treatment of COVID-19 in any healthcare systems of the world. In this health crisis, academic knowledge holders of traditional medical healing practices in the global specially in Africa and Asia; prepared preventive, promotive and post recovery guidelines; and curative management protocol and endorsed by authorities of respective countries.   
Materials and Methods: The online published guidelines and literatures regarding COVID 19 were searched on google scholar, PubMed, Scopus, DOAJ, ScienceDirect, Henari, Web of Science using key words such as COVID 19, guidelines, management protocol, Traditional Medicines, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Yoga, Sidhha, Unani, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM). The websites of Ministry of Health and their health departments of the countries used traditional medicines for prevention and control of COVID 19. The literatures or guidelines mentioning immune enhancer, single drugs, prevention, diagnosis and treatment; and polyherbal formulations were entertained for analysis and presentation in this review.  
Results and Discussion: These guidelines emphasize the importance of identifying best practice to manage COVID 19 applying appropriate and rigorous evidences from classical literatures as well as scientific publications on the procedures and medication of the literatures in recent era.  
Conclusions: The guidelines of traditional medicines for COVID-19 were found to be safe and effective to mitigate and control spread of Corona virus; and recommended medications were also effective in symptomatic relief from the infection.
Establishing the Precise Location of Apanga Marma and defining its Structural Component through Cadaveric Study
Authors: Chaudhary Surendra , Gopal Uma B.
Published: January 2024

Background: Apanga marma is a Jatrurdhwagata marma that is positioned within half angula dimension below the tail end of the eyebrow and outer to the lateral canthus of the eye. Its injury causes andhya and dristiupaghata. Sushruta classifies it as Sira structurally, however Vagbhata classifies it as Snayu marma. The precise position, radiance, and conflicts in opinion in identifying the structural entity and applied importance of this marma must be clarified. The objective of this study was to locate and ascertain the position and structural entity of Apanga marma.
Materials and Methods: Study was conducted in two steps: Conceptual study by reviewing the literatures and cadaveric observational study by dissection over 4 cadavers.
Results and Discussion: The Apanga marma was discovered to be positioned on the anterior section of the superior temporal fossa, near the lateral canthus of the eye. Extracranial, intracranial, and intraorbital neurovascular structures were observed within the designated area. Structures in the area include the Middle cerebral artery, the Middle meningeal artery, and the Abducent nerve, which can cause visual problems or total blindness if injured.
Conclusion: Apanga marma was found to be located in the anterior section of the superficial temporal fossa, lateral to the lateral orbital edge, beneath the tail end of the eyebrow, and above the zygomatic arch. The middle meningeal and middle cerebral arteries were discovered as a specific anatomical entity in the marma area, resulting in blindness or vision impairment upon injury.
"I always feel like somebody's watching me"
Authors: Gibson Rachel , Bon Esmeralda , Dommett Kathryn
Published: January 2024

The practice of political micro-targeting (PMT) – tailoring messages for voters based on their personal data – has increased over the past two decades, particularly in the U.S. Studies of PMT have to date concentrated largely on its effects on voters, or its implications for democracy more broadly. Less attention has been given to answering basic descriptive questions about how people perceive, feel and care about this new mode of political communication. This paper fills that gap by reporting findings from an online survey (weighted to be nationally representative on age, gender, ethnicity, region and past vote) that measured public attitudes toward PMT during the 2020 U.S. Presidential campaign. Specifically, we measure voter orientations toward PMT in four key dimensions – awareness, aversion, knowledge, and acceptability at the aggregate level – and explore how these vary according to a range of individual characteristics. Key findings are that public understanding and acceptance of PMT may be higher than current studies indicate, particularly among certain sectors of the population. Such insights are important for academic research to cognize and also policy-makers, as they move toward greater regulation of voter targeting.
المعرّب والدخيل من وجهة نظر المحدثين
Authors:   وزارة التربية / الرصافة الثانية ( ثانوية فلسطين للمتميزات), نور محمد جاسم غادة
Published: January 2024

يسعى هذا البحث إلى بيان ظاهرتين هما المعرب والدخيل، ودور العرب في نظرتهم اللغوية، ومدى استجابتهما لأقيسة النظام اللغوي العربي، وقواعده من حيث بناؤه، وما أُثير بشأنهما من جدل دار بين اللغويين الذين انقسموا بين متشدد ومتساهل، وتم أخذ نماذج تطبيقية توضيحية تميز بين الكلمة الدخيلة والمعربة.
الإيثار و أثره في الأحكام الشرعية
Authors:   كلية العلوم الإسلامية جامعة بغداد, جميل ارحيم سامي
Published: January 2024

الإيثار من الصفات النبيلة والأخلاق الحميدة حيث يقدم الإنسان غيره على نفسه بما يحتاج إليه طمعاً بما عند الله من من أجر و ثواب. و هو ينقسم باعتبارات كثيرة فهو ينقسم باعتبار (المؤثَر له) على إيثار للخالق و إيثار للمخلوق ، و باعتبار (المؤثَر به) على إيثار بالمال و إيثار بالنفس ، و باعتبار حكمه على إيثار مشروع و إيثار غير مشروع. وللإيثار فوائد جمة منها: نيل محبة الله تعالى و رضوانه ، و تحقيق الكمال الإيماني ، و الاقتداء برسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم ، و المؤثِر يجني ثمارها في الدنيا و الآخرة و ذلك بكسب محبة الناس له و ثنائهم عليه و رضا الله تعالى عنه.
كتاب تربية الأولاد للشيخ الإمام العالم العلامة الأديب الفاضل الشهابي شهاب الدين أحمد الحجازي تغمده الله برحمته
Authors:   قسم الدراسات الإسلامية - كلية التربية الأساسية, الدريس بدر
Published: January 2024

وكان من أسباب اختيار المخطوطة التي بين أيدينا بعنوان «تربية الأبناء» للشهابي شهاب الدين أحمد الحجازي، توضيح مكانة مؤلفه، وإبراز ما فيه من نفيس ودرر. غرس القيم والأخلاق الحميدة في نفوس الأبناء على المنهج النبوي. وفاءً لواجبنا تجاه علمائنا الكرام من ذوي الفضل والسبق. وقد ترجم العلامة الشهابي، وتم شرح محتوى المخطوطة التي تضمنت عدداً من الآداب والفضائل والأخلاق في تربية الأبناء، بأسلوب نثري أدبي فصيح وراقي. مما جعل هذه المخطوطة متميزة باعتبارها كنزًا عظيمًا للآباء والمربين والمعلمين والمعلمين، وكذلك للأطفال وأبنائهم، مع التأكيد على مشاركة الذكور والإناث في تقديم النصح والإرشاد، في ظل ضوابط الشريعة الإسلامية والشريعة الإسلامية. الهداية النبية النبيلة. وفي الخاتمة والتي تضمنت العديد من النتائج والتوصيات: منها: أن الحاجة إلى هذه الآداب والفضائل والأخلاق أصبحت في عصرنا الحاضر أكثر إلحاحا مما كانت عليه في عصر الشهابي، ويجب الاهتمام ببذل الجهود التربوية. لضمان تخريج أجيال جديدة. أن تكون نافعة لنفسها وأسرتها ومجتمعها وأمتها.
Assessment of rock glaciers and their water storage in Guokalariju, Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Li Mengzhen , Yang Yanmin , Peng Zhaoyu , Liu Gengnian
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Rock glaciers are important hydrological reserves in arid and semi-arid regions. Their activity states can indicate the existence of permafrost. To help further explore the development mechanisms of rock glaciers in semi-arid and humid transition regions, this paper provides a detailed rock glacier inventory of the Guokalariju (also known as Goikarla Rigyu) area of the Tibetan Plateau (TP) using a manual visual interpretation of Google Earth Pro remote sensing imagery. We also estimated the water volume equivalent (WVEQ) in the study area for the first time. Approximately 5057 rock glaciers were identified, covering a total area of ∼404.69 km2. Rock glaciers are unevenly distributed within the three sub-regions from west to east, with 80 % of them concentrated in the central region, where climatic and topographic conditions are most favorable. Under the same ground temperature conditions, increases in precipitation are conducive to rock glaciers forming at lower altitudes. Indeed, the lower limit of rock glaciers' mean altitude decreased eastward with increasing precipitation. Estimates of the water storage capacity of rock glaciers obtained by applying different methods varied considerably, but all showed the potential hydrological value of rock glaciers. The possible water storage in the subsurface ice of rock glacier permafrost was 1.32–3.60 km3. The ratio between the amount of subsurface ice stored in rock glaciers and surface ice stored in local glaciers falls within the range of 1:2.32 to 1:1.26, with an average ratio of 1:1.69. In the west region, where the climate is the driest, the water storage capacity of rock glaciers was estimated to be up to twice as large as that of the sub-region's glaciers. Changes in water resources and permafrost stability in the area where rock glaciers occur will have implications for regional water resource management, disaster prevention, and sustainable development strategies.
Implementasi Metode Waterfall dalam Membangun Sistem Informasi QR-Code (SIQode) Barang Inventaris
Authors: Baria Margaretha , Yoseph Pius Kurniawan Kelen  , Krisantus J. Tey Seran
Published: January 2024

Universitas Timor merupakan Perguruan Tinggi Negeri yang berada di wilayah perbatasan RI dan Timor Leste. Sebagai kampus dengan status Satker, tentunya memiliki banyak inventaris yang diberikan oleh negara. Barang-barang inventaris ini tersebar di setiap empat fakultas dan enam belas Prodi yang ada di Unimor. Dengan jumlah inventaris yang sangat banyak, tentunya sangat merepotkan ketika proses pemeriksaan kondisi barang yang dilakukan secara berkala. Satu masalah utama yang muncul adalah ketika saat pemeriksaan, daftar barang harus dicetak dan setiap petugas melakukan pencarian barang ke setiap gedung atau ruangan yang ada di Unimor. Melihat permasalahan ini, dikembangkan Sistem Informasi untuk mengelola barang inventaris yang ada di universitas. Dalam SIQode ditambahkan fitur pembacaan QR-Code untuk mempermudah dalam pembacaan data barang pada saat proses pemeriksaan kondisi barang. SIQode dikembangkan berbasis Website agar mempermudah dalam pengelolaan datanya. Implementasi metode Waterfall diterapkan dalam mengembangkan sistem ini dengan mengikuti lima tahapan yang ada. SIQode dapat mengelola data gedung, data ruangan, data jenis barang, data barang inventaris, data History, dan pembuatan laporan. Lokasi untuk penelitian ini berfokus pada Fakultas Pertanian, Sains dan Kesehatan Universitas Timor. Hasil implementasi SIQode di lokasi penelitian, dapat mempermudah petugas atau pengguna dalam membaca informasi data barang, melakukan pemeriksaan, dan membuat laporan data barang.
Clustering Pasar Tradisional di Wilayah Kabupaten Tangerang Berdasarkan Harga Bahan Pokok dengan Metode K-Means
Authors: Abdullah Syahid
Published: January 2024

Clustering adalah metode yang digunakan untuk mengelompokkan data yang mempunyai kemiripan karakteristik antara data satu dengan data lainnya. Salah satu metode clustering yang populer digunakan adalah K-means. Dalam penelitian ini, K-means akan digunakan untuk clustering pasar tradisional di Wilayah Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten berdasarkan harga bahan pokok. Dengan melakukan analisis clustering menggunakan metode K-means, dapat diidentifikasi pola harga bahan pokok yang mungkin tidak terlihat secara langsung. Dari percobaan yang sudah dilakukan, terlihat bahwa harga bahan pokok di 19 pasar tradisional di Kabupaten Tangerang memang cenderung tidak variatif. Jumlah cluster yang dihasilkan adalah 2 cluster, di mana harga bahan pokok pada pasar tradisional yang ada pada cluster pertama cenderung lebih tinggi dibandingkan pada cluster kedua. Ada 3 pasar yang ada pada cluster pertama, yaitu Pasar Balaraja Sentiong, Karawaci, dan Kelapa Dua. Hal tersebut diduga terjadi karena letak pasar yang strategis dan jumlah penduduk yang padat sehingga membutuhkan pasokan yang lebih banyak dan daya beli masyarakat.
Research on the Integration and Innovation of Culture and Tourism in Dance Performances in Xi'an, China During the Historical Evolution Process
Authors: Li Qing
Published: January 2024

As a famous historical and cultural city in China, Xi'an has a long history and rich cultural heritage. In the long process of historical evolution, culture and tourism have become essential pillars of the development of Xi'an. As a unique art form, dance performance not only has the function of inheriting historical memories but also can convey cultural connotations and stimulate emotional resonance. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current situation and problems in the field of cultural and tourism dance performances in Xi'an. It explores the paths and strategies for its integration and innovation. Through questionnaire survey, this paper analyzes the current situation of problems in the field of cultural tourism and dance in Xi'an, and puts forward a series of concrete and feasible measures, such as mining industrial value, strengthening technology and digital enabling innovation, so as to enhance the competitiveness and influence of Xi'an's cultural tourism industry and promote the sustainable development of this field. Provide useful reference and guidance for developing cultural tourism dance performances in Xi'an, further tap into its potential, and promote the prosperity and innovation of Xi'an's cultural tourism industry.
Potential of Bioactive Compounds for Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Sahu Ankita , Singh Manju , Jain Vishal , Joshi Veenu , Vyas Amber
Published: January 2024

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a complicated condition that places tremendous physiological and psychological strain on individuals. Natural products have long been used to cure diseases such as cancer, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, and infections. The study findings reveal that natural compounds, particularly quercetin, gallic acid, and ginsenosides, have promised preventive effects against atopic dermatitis. The study addresses the medicinal properties of bioactive compounds and emphasizes their ability to exert anti-inflammatory action. These compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties by reducing the quantity and functionality of various inflammatory cells such as cytokines neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, Langerhans cells, interleukins (ILs, such as IL-1 IL-5, and IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31), TNF-α, TSLP, and IgE, etc. The studies would pave the way for the development of natural compounds specifically designed to treat atopic dermatitis in humans. Atopic dermatitis is routinely treated using bioactive and phytoconstituents derived from them. As a result, the review emphasizes recent advances in understanding the clinical characteristics, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment with bioactive compounds, and management of atopic dermatitis.
A Modified Regression Type Estimator Using Two Auxiliary Variables
Authors: Dubey Vyas , Verma Yeesha
Published: January 2024

In this paper, a modified regression type estimator has been proposed for estimating population mean using two auxiliary variables under simple random sampling. The optimum properties of proposed estimator is determined and we find that the proposed estimator is more efficient than the Desraj (1965) and Srivastva (1967). Empirical studies have also done to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed estimator.