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MEDIEVAL MONGOLO-CHINESE LITERARY RELATIONSHIPS
Authors:   A. M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Baldanmaksarova Elizabeth
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of Mongolian-Chinese literary relations during the Middle Ages. The literary process of medieval Mongolia is characterized by the development in a wide context of literary and cultural relationships with the literatures of Central Asia, South Siberia and the Far East, which was due to both the geographical location and the socio-political situation of the country, starting from the 13th century. When studying the problems of Mongolian-Chinese relations, it is important for us to consider the creative synthesis of two neighboring cultures, which stimulates the development and mutual enrichment of literary and folklore traditions. Mongolian-Chinese literary relations are characterized by development in two stages. The first stage is associated with the formation of the Yuan dynasty of the Mongols in China (1271–1368). It was during this period that the foundations were laid for the unification, synthesis of two different cultures within the framework of one state and the further development of the process of historical and cultural relations. The second stage is characterized by the entry of Mongolia into the Manchu Qing Dynasty of China (1644–1911). It was during this period that the synthesis of the Mongolian-Chinese folklore and literary traditions reached its apogee: a new genre appeared called “book tale” (bensen uliger); numerous translations of Chinese narrative prose, in particular novels, lead to the creation of the genre of the novel — historical, family and everyday — in Mongolian literature. A notable achievement in this genre was the work of the outstanding writer, the first Mongolian author of novels, V. Injannash.
A JAPANESE INTELLECTUAL IN NORTH-WESTERN CHINA: INOUE YASUSHI’S TRAVELOGUES OF WESTERN REGIONS JOURNEYS (1977–1980)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Malashevskaya Maria
Published: March 2024

My Travel Notes of Western Regions Journey describe in detail four journeys of famous Japanese novelist Inoue Yasushi to East Turkestan in 1977–1980. The writer, who is passionate about history of China and its Western regions, visited north-western China as part of a group of Japanese cultural figures against the backdrop of improving Japanese-Chinese relations. The travelogue develops millennial diary tradition of Japanese literature and, according to improved model of describing China in travelogues that developed after Meiji Restoration, demonstrates true state of affairs in changed China, but the close attention is paid to China’s ancient past. The paper examines both application of this principle and complex of representations and images that constitutes an intellectual picture and spatial-temporal unity of region, which were built from the point of view of highly educated Japanese intellectual.
PAK KYONG-NI’S CREATIVE WORKSHOP (1926–2008): A LOOK AT LIFE AND LITERATURE
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Tsoy Inna
Published: March 2024

This paper examines lecture notes of the Korean writer Pak Kyong-ni, the author of the multi-volume epic novel Land. This notebook of lectures has not been studied in Russia and has not been translated into Russian, but its contents are included in the elective course called Features of Pak Kyong-ni’s artistic worldview, which is read to senior students of the Department of Korean Studies at St. Petersburg State University. The writer outlined all the most important points for understanding her creative path and expressed her thoughts about the purpose of literature. From this point of view, it is interesting to examine the author’s views against the background of the historical and socio-cultural context of that period (early 90s of the last century) and to identify both the universal and author’s vision of literary creativity. The study is relevant due to the growth of scientific and public interest to modern South Korean literature and to the problems of intercultural communications.
“A Comprehensive Review of Anaemia Associated with Hypothyroidism”
Authors: Eram Faseeha , Quamri Mohammad Aleemuddin , Zaidi Adeeba , Sonam
Published: March 2024

Background:

Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in erythropoiesis, both directly and indirectly, with reduced secretion potentially causing anaemia—a
commonly overlooked symptom of hypothyroidism. By compiling existing data, discussing recent advancements, identifying root causes, and
proposing potential treatment options, this work acknowledges the complexity of the issue and aims to serve as a foundational reference for those
in the early stages of research or clinical practice.

Methods:

To comprehend the concept of this disease condition, a number of medical textbooks were consulted. Various search engines, such as PubMed,
Google Scholar, Research Gate, Science Direct, Scopus, etc., were cited to explore the recent advancements and obtain data on the topic in
question. Later, all the information and data gathered were organised into a review article.

Conclusion:

Anemia, often referred to as the “haematological mask” of hypothyroidism, can manifest even before hypothyroidism is clinically diagnosed.
Hypothyroidism must be considered as a potential cause when confronted with refractory anemia, as its treatment is pivotal for achieving
comprehensive and lasting improvements in haematological parameters.
Sorption Efficacy of Weathered Basalt Rock for Metal Ions of Nuclear
Importance
Authors: Parab Harshala , Sirvi Rahul , Kadam Shrutika , Sengupta Pranesh , Kumar Sangita D. , Bhui Uttam K.
Published: March 2024

Background::

A safe and long-term isolation of radionuclides is crucial for efficient waste
management in the nuclear fuel cycle. Clay minerals of geological origin are considered candidate
barrier materials for the sequestration of nuclear waste for geological disposal applications.

Objective::

The present study encompasses a systematic characterization of weathered basalt rock and
the influence of its constituent clay minerals (formed mainly due to the weathering process) in the
uptake of metal ions of nuclear importance, such as cesium (Cs+) and strontium (Sr2+).

Methods:

The structural profile of the weathered basalt has been investigated using different analytical
techniques, including polarizing microscope, XRD, FTIR and EDXRF. The sorption behaviour of
the rock sample for Cs+ and Sr2+ has been investigated in a comprehensive batch mode by varying
the experimental conditions. The analytical findings for structure and batch sorption performance of
the material have been further correlated to understand the influence of different parameters on the
uptake of metal ions and the underlying mechanism.

Results::

Structural analyses confirmed the presence of clay minerals viz., kaolinite, illite and montmorillonite
in the sample. A comprehensive sorption performance assessment carried out in batch
mode at different experimental conditions revealed that the uptake of both the metal ions was rapid
and dependent on initial metal ion concentration and solution pH. The uptake of Cs+ ions was found
to be higher as compared to the Sr2+ ions. EDXRF analysis confirmed the loading of Cs+ and Sr2+ on
the weathered basalt. Experimental batch sorption data presented a better agreement with the theoretical
Freundlich isotherm pertaining to the heterogeneous nature of the sorbent.

Conclusion::

The studies highlight that the clay minerals formed by structural alteration of basalt
rock upon intense weathering could be very useful in fixing the nuclear fission waste components
such as Cs+ and Sr2+.
Unleashing the Potential of Gut Microbiota: Cholesterol Reduction
Through Microbial Bile Acid Metabolism
Authors: Nafsi Nazia Nazrul , Rahman Md. Ashiqur , Shishir Md. Asaduzzaman , Arefin Md. Shamsul , Jime Jinath Sultana , Bulbul Nayeema , Safa Ashrafus , Fakruddin Md.
Published: March 2024

Cholesterol metabolism is a crucial mechanism for preserving cellular functionality,
and overall human health. Cardiovascular diseases and other conditions can arise due to dysregulation
of cholesterol levels. Bile acids’ enterohepatic circulation greatly influences cholesterol homeostasis.
Recent research has emphasized the essential role of the gut microbiota in bile acid
metabolism and its association with cholesterol regulation. Living microbial supplements known
as probiotics have been studied as a potential means of reducing cholesterol by modifying the gut
microbiome. This review explores existing theories of how probiotic production and modification
of bile acids affect cholesterol metabolism. Discussion ensues regarding the processes by which
probiotics lower cholesterol, including bile acid deconjugation, conversion of cholesterol to coprostanol
and cholestenone, co-precipitation of cholesterol with deconjugated bile, and disruption
of cholesterol micelles by Bile Salt Hydrolase (BSH). According to research, there are significant
therapeutic ramifications in understanding the complex interactions between the gut microbiome
and host cholesterol metabolism. More research is required to comprehend the causal mechanisms
further and produce new methods for lowering microbiota-mediated cholesterol to improve human
health.
Paradigms and Practice Shifts: A Topical Narrative Review of the Evolving Face of Exposure-Based Treatment for Youth
Authors: Friedberg Robert D. , Neelley Megan , Lee Tia , Chen Runze , Xie Isabella , Zucker Joee , Greenberger Alanna
Published: March 2024

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Exposure therapy is the gold standard treatment for anxiety and obsessivecompulsive
disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Inhibitory Learning Theory offers
a nuanced and advanced perspective on exposure treatment positing that violating
threat expectancies is more important than habituation. This paper highlights the effectiveness
of inhibitory learning theory-guided exposure procedures for youth with anxiety and
OCD, chronic pain, and eating disorders. A topical review focusing on the theoretical
foundations of inhibitory learning theory, crucial augmentations of the approach, and outcomes
with pediatric patients diagnosed with anxiety, eating, and pain disorders is presented.
The literature review indicated that inhibitory learning theory-driven exposure produced
beneficent outcomes in the identified populations. Various limitations and future
directions were discussed. Limitations notwithstanding, inhibitory learning theory-led exposure
represents a viable treatment option for pediatric patients with anxiety, eating, and
chronic pain disorders.
Gute Policey in early modern rural areas:
Authors: Härter Karl , Romein Christel Annemieke , Wüst Wolfgang Bernhard
Published: March 2024

In the early modernperiod, 'gutePolicey,' representing the 'good order of the community,' served as afundamental leading category in matters of order, government, and normativity. In this editorial we introduce the topic of this special issue. 
Influencia de parámetros físicos y microambientales en macromicetos degradadores de madera de Abies religiosa (Pinaceae)
Authors: Guzmán Ramírez Daniela Abigail , Rodríguez Gutiérrez Ibeth , Rangel Patiño Carlos Alejandro , Sierra Sigfrido
Published: March 2024

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Los organismos más importantes en la descomposición de la lignocelulosa son los macromicetos degradadores de la madera caída. Sin embargo, los estudios taxonómicos y ecológicos sobre estos hongos son escasos en bosques templados del Estado de México, México. El objetivo de este estudio fue proporcionar información sobre la diversidad de la comunidad fúngica de un bosque templado en Huixquilucan, Estado de México y sobre las variables físicas y microclimáticas de la madera muerta de Abies religiosa que influyen en ella.
Métodos: En la temporada de lluvias, en septiembre y octubre de 2021, se exploró un bosque de Abies religiosa ubicado en Huixquilucan, Estado de México. Se recolectaron 100 troncos caídos de A. religiosa, a los que se les midieron las siguientes variables: pH, temperatura, volumen, densidad, humedad y dureza. Se registró el número de morfoespecies de macromicetos y abundancia de esporomas. Se determinaron los géneros y especies de los macromicetos y los valores de riqueza y abundancia se emparejaron con las características de la madera para determinar cuáles variables estaban relacionadas mediante un Análisis de Correspondencia Canónica.
Resultados clave: Se determinaron 46 géneros y 27 especies; 24 de ellas son nuevos registros para el sitio de muestreo. Al evaluar la posible asociación entre las características de la madera con la riqueza y diversidad de macromicetos, se reporta que la riqueza y diversidad de los esporomas están mayormente influenciadas por la dureza, densidad y humedad de los restos de madera.
Conclusiones: La diversidad de macromicetos degradadores en la madera de A. religiosa es muy alta. Particularmente en el bosque estudiado, la densidad, dureza y humedad de la madera son las variables más importantes que influyen en la riqueza y diversidad de los esporomas. La densidad de la madera está asociada con el contenido de humedad y parece no tener relación con la dureza de la madera.
Az értelem genezise – Alfred Schütz tudományos életművének rekonstrukciója
Authors: Havrancsik Dániel
Published: March 2024

A könyv a töredékes és befejezetlen életművet áttekintve tesz kísérletet az ausztriai születésű, később az Egyesült Államokban letelepedő társadalomtudományos teoretikus és filozófus, Alfred Schütz (1899–1959) egységes elméletének rekonstrukciójára. A szerző szándéka szerint rekonstrukcióról van szó, három értelemben: 1) Rekonstruálni kell az életmű egységét – a kötet ennek megfelelően lemond arról, hogy a szövegeket a maguk eredeti bibliográfiai keretei közt vagy időrendi sorrendet követve elemezze. Ehelyett az elmélet logikai egységeinek megfelelően újrastrukturálva kívánja bemutatni Schütz eredményeit; a könyv tematikus tartalmi értelemben teljességre törekszik. 2) Az életművet jelentős részben annak intellektuális inspirációi felől kiindulva kell „újraalkotni” – ennek köszönhető a fiatalkori szellemi benyomásoknak szentelt különösen nagy terjedelem. 3) A rekonstrukció kifejezéssel a szerző végezetül arra is utal, hogy Schütz kritikai újraértékelése megkívánja, hogy elméletét a hosszú évtizedek óta rárakodott recepció – olykor hamis – patinájától megtisztítva tárják az olvasók elé.
Tendencias de investigación en Fusarium oxysporum con énfasis en solanáceas
Authors: Morales Castañeda Alexis
Published: March 2024

Para este ejercicio de vigilancia tecnológica que abarca el estudio de tendencias de investigación a nivel internacional en el tema del hongo fitopatógeno Fusarium oxysporum y con especial interés en publicaciones en especies vegetales pertenecientes a la familia Solanaceae, se consultaron las bases de datos SCOPUS®, Sciencedirect®, Cabdirect® y Web of Science. Para ello se descargó un corpus de 955 registros con publicaciones pertenecientes al periodo comprendido entre los años 2005 y 2014.
Capacidades en ciencia y tecnología para el sector agropecuario y tendencias nacionales de investigación en biotecnología y biotecnología agropecuaria
Authors: Contreras Carlos Alberto , Flórez Martínez Diego Hernando
Published: March 2024

Dentro de las estrategias llevadas a cabo se destaca el Programa de Educación Rural, el Plan Nacional Decenal de Educación 2006-2016, la iniciativa de Movilización Nacional para el Desarrollo de la Educación Superior, llevada a cabo en el año 2000 por el MEN junto con el ICFES, el Programa para la formación y desarrollo del joven rural nacional desarrollado por el MADR en alianza con el ICETEX, adicionalmente se vienen desarrollando programas de emprendimientos productivos, una estrategia del MADR con el Ministerio de Educación Nacional; en el Sena existe el programa de Apoyo al desarrollo de emprendimientos productivos y finalmente está el programa Formación - Fundación Manuel Mejía
Referentes internacionales en investigación básica y aplicada para la cadena productiva de los cítricos
Authors: Flórez Martínez Diego Hernando
Published: March 2024

Los cítricos son las frutas de mayor producción a nivel mundial, y son cultivadas en más de 50 países. En este grupo se encuentran las naranjas, mandarinas, limas, limones, pomelos y toronjas, además de otros cítricos de importancia comercial como el kumquat, calamondines y citrones. El cultivo, producción e industria de estas especies hacen una gran contribución a la economía mundial (más de 1.000 millones de dólares anuales) y provee trabajo a millones de personas en todas las labores de campo, manipulación, transporte, cultivo, almacenamiento y operaciones de mercadeo (Lanadiya, 2008), evidenciando la gran importancia de este cultivo a nivel mundial.
Architecture and Development Framework for a Web-Based Risk Assessment and Management Platform Developed on WordPress to Address Opioid Overdose
Authors: Kazemi Alireza , Boyd Marisha , Choi Fiona , Tai Andy Man Yeung , Tsang Vivian WL , To Tam , Kim Jane , Jang Kerry , Shams Farhud , Schreiter Stefanie , Cabanis Maurice , Krausz Reinhard Michael
Published: March 2024

The number of overdose-related fatalities continues to reach historic levels across Canada, despite ongoing efforts by authorities. To reduce mortality, a clinical trajectory ranging from preventative measures to crisis intervention, skill training to treatment, and risk assessment to risk management needs to be supported. The web-based Risk Assessment and Management Platform (RAMP) was developed to realize this concept and to empower people who use drugs through an integrated tool that allows them to better understand and manage their risk of overdose. This paper outlines the architecture and development of RAMP, which is built on the WordPress platform. WordPress components are mapped onto a 3-tier architecture that consists of presentation, application, and database layers. The architecture facilitates the development of a modular software that includes several features that are independent in functionality but interact with each other in an integrated platform. The relatively low coupling and high coherence of the features may reduce the cost of maintenance and increase flexibility of future developments. RAMP’s architecture comprises a user interface, conceptual framework, and backend layers. The RAMP front end effectively uses some of the WordPress’ features such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to create a mobile, friendly, and scalable user interface. The RAMP backend uses several standard and custom WordPress plug-ins to support risk assessment and monitoring, with the goal of mitigating the impacts and eliminating risks together. A rule-based decision support system has been hard-coded to suggest relevant modules and goals to complement each user’s lifestyle and goals based on their risk assessment. Finally, the backend uses the MySQL database management system and communicates with the RAMP framework layer via the data access layer to facilitate a timely and secure handling of information. Overall, RAMP is a modular system developed to identify and manage the risk of opioid overdose in the population of people who use drugs. Its modular design uses the WordPress architecture to efficiently communicate between layers and provide a base for external plug-ins. There is potential for the current system to adopt and address other related fields such as suicide, anxiety, and trauma. Broader implementation will support this concept and lead to the next level of functionality.
Education Inequality in China: Comparison of Family Background in Shanghai and Jinzhai
Authors: Zhang Jialin , Bigel Kenneth
Published: March 2024

This research aims to compare different aspects of family environment influence from both academic and economic perspectives between Shanghai, an urban city, and Jinzhai, a rural region. This research also attempts to present some potential solutions to lessen the education inequalities between urban and rural areas.
An Innovative Design of High School English Teaching Based on Thinking Visualization Tools
Authors: Cheng Lun
Published: March 2024

The General Senior High School English Curriculum (2017 Edition) places a significant emphasis on fostering students’ viewing skill. By utilizing thinking visualization tools, teachers can transform implicit thinking into explicit information, enabling students to gain knowledge and enhance their learning interest through viewing. Unlike traditional English classroom teaching, thinking visualization tools facilitate multi-sensory student engagement, effectively enhancing classroom teaching efficiency. This paper takes various types of teaching segments as examples to explore the application of thinking visualization tools in English classroom teaching, providing references for innovative teaching designs in English teaching.
A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF INTRAVENOUS ONDANSETRON AND PALONOSETRON IN ATTENUATING HYPOTENSIVE RESPONSE FOLLOWING SPINAL ANESTHESIA IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTION
Authors: TIRTHASISH MANDAL  , DEBASRI SARKAR BISWAS  , DEBAYAN BHATTACHARYA
Published: March 2024

Objective: To compare the efficacy of prophylactic administration of intravenous ondansetron and palonosetron in attenuating hypotensive response following spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing elective cesarean section.
Methods: This was a comparative study in which 84 patients aged 18–35 years of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status II, scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia (SA) were included based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. 84 patients undergoing elective cesarean sections were divided into two groups to receive either ondansetron or palonosetron before SA. Vital signs were monitored, with interventions for hypotension or bradycardia. Data on vital signs, vasopressor use, neonatal Apgar scores, and post-operative symptoms were collected and analyzed. For statistical purposes, a P value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.
Results: The mean ages and body mass indexes (BMIs) of the groups were similar, with no significant statistical difference (p=0.674 and p=0.3583, respectively). Heart rates, systolic and diastolic blood pressures showed minor differences, but only a few instances were statistically significant. Mean arterial pressures differed significantly at multiple intervals, but no clinical hypotension was observed. SPO2 levels remained stable and comparable in both groups. Average phenylephrine usage was also similar, with no significant difference. The incidence of hypotension, sedation scores, and incidence of bradycardia were comparable. Neonatal outcomes, measured by APGAR scores, showed no significant difference, indicating similar newborn health status in both groups.
Conclusion: Prophylactic ondansetron, as well as palonosetron, were equally effective in reducing the incidence and severity of hypotension in healthy parturients following spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric bupivacaine for elective LSCS.
STUDY OF CORRELATION OF PLATELET INDICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: MOHAMMED IMRAN KHAN  , AIZAZ FATIMA  , SURYA TIWARI
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The current study aimed to assess whether platelet parameters are associated with the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) and may be regarded as risk factors; therefore, this study was done to evaluate platelet parameters in patients with CAD.
Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Medicine of Index Medical College, Hospital and Research Center. 60 CAD patients were enrolled in the study and were compared with 60 normal, healthy individuals of the same age. Those fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled in the study, and the blood samples were analyzed for platelet indices firstly at the time of admission and then repeated following antiplatelettherapy.
Results: Significantly higher concentrations of mean platelet volume (p<0.001) and platelet distribution width (p<0.001) were found in cases beforetreatment when compared with the controls. A significantly lower value of total platelet count (p<0.001) was found in cases before treatment when compared with the controls.
Conclusion: Platelets have been associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and its severe outcomes such as acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and sudden cardiac death. The evaluation of platelet indices is considered an important factor in determining the functionality of platelets and is recognized as a promising risk indicator for atherothrombosis.
FORMULATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF GASTRORETENTIVE IN SITU GEL LOADED WITH GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L. EXTRACT FOR GASTRIC ULCER
Authors: R. VIJAYASHREE , PRIYA SNEH , JYOTHI DIVYA , JAMES JAINEY P.
Published: March 2024

Objective: The study aimed to formulate and evaluate the gastroretentive in situ gelling system of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. extract to increase the gastric residence time and provide sustained release of the drug, thereby avoiding disadvantages such as frequent dosing, patient non-compliance and low bioavailability.
Methods: The in-situ gel was prepared by pH-triggered gelation method by using sodium alginate and gellan gum as polymers, sodium citrate as a crosslinking agent, and calcium carbonate as a floating agent. Formulation and optimization of in situ gels were achieved by 32 factorial design by using Design-Expert Software to determine the influence of independent variables such as concentration of sodium alginate and gellan gum on viscosity, gel strength, the onset of flotation, and drug release at 12 h.
Results: The viscosity, gel strength, onset of flotation and drug release at 12h of optimized formulation were found to be 568.89 cps, 42.91 sec, 53.17 sec and 82.69%, respectively. The floating duration of all in-situ gels was found to be more than 12 h. All the formulations showed drug content in the range of 83.55% to 95.28%. The in vitro release profile of the drug extract from all the formulations appeared to follow the Higuchi model, which concludes that the drug release was controlled by diffusion mechanism. The FTIR study indicates no chemical incompatibility between drug extract and other excipients.
Conclusion: Hence, a novel gastroretentive in situ gelling system of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. could be prepared for sustained oral delivery to increase patient compliance with reduced dosing frequency and increased residence time of the drug in the stomach.
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES FROM CRAB SHELL WASTE (PORTUNUS PELAGICUS)
Authors: YUSAN LIZA YUDISTIRA , NAILUFA YUYUN , SUBAGIO HARI
Published: March 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to isolate and characterize of chitosan nanoparticles derived from Portunus pelagicus shell waste.
Methods: Chitosan was isolated by deproteination, demineralization, and deacetylation methods. Furthermore, nanoparticles (NPs) were made by the ionic gelation method by dissolving chitosan in a mixture of acetic acid and sodium tripolyphosphate. The particle size analyzer and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy were used to measure the particle size of NPs and determine the functional group and degree of deacetylation. 
Results: The yield percentage of chitosan was 90.7%. The size of chitosan nanoparticles based on the highest intensity is 15.05 nm with a polydispersity index (PDI) value of 0.1140 at a concentration of 1%. Based on the degree of deacetylation of chitosan nanoparticles, it was found to be 84.98% at 1% concentration. 
Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is the formation of chitosan nanoparticles (1-100 nm) isolated from Portunus pelagicus shell waste. Based on the degree of deacetylation, chitosan nanoparticles with high chitosan content (>75%) were obtained.
STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION AND EVALUATION OF IN SITU GEL FOR THE OCULAR DELIVERY OF CROMOLYN SODIUM
Authors: NAYAK DEVIKA , KONDEPATI HARSHA VARDHANI , RATHNANAND MAHALAXMI , TIPPAVAJHALA VAMSHI KRISHNA
Published: March 2024

Objective: The study aimed to develop and optimize cromolyn sodium-based ocular in situ gel to improve the ophthalmic contact period and provide sustained drug release for treating allergic conjunctivitis.
Methods: Formulations were prepared using sodium alginate and HPMC K4M (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) polymers and were characterized and evaluated for viscosity, gelling time, in vitro drug release, and optimized using a factorial 32 DOE design (Version 11; Design Expert® software). The resulting cromolyn sodium-based formulation was tested for hyperemia and eye-scratching behavior in Wistar albino rats.
Results: Increased polymer concentrations resulted in higher viscosity with decreased gelling time and in vitro drug release. The optimized formulation achieved a viscosity of 15.350 cps, a gelling time of 55.137 s, and sustained drug release of 92.61% over 12 h. The in vivo pharmacodynamic study of the optimized formulation showed a significant decrease in the frequency of eye-scratching behaviour (7.525) at a significance level of (**p<0.01) and hyperemia (1.125) (***p<0.001, *p<0.05) compared to negative and positive control indicating that the developed in situ formulation improved the drug's therapeutic effectiveness by extending its duration within the cul de sac.
Conclusion: In light of these findings, this optimized cromolyn sodium in situ gel holds promise as a viable alternative to conventional eye drops
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VARIOUS CITRONELLA OIL NANOGEL FORMULATIONS AS A REPELLENT OF AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITO
Authors: SUBAGIYO AGUS , WIDYANTO ARIF , ARDIANSYAH IQBAL , SAPUTRI FIRDAUS WULAN , KURNIAWAN DHADHANG WAHYU
Published: March 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the repellency of various citronella oil nanogel formulations against Aedes aegypti mosquito bites applied to guinea pigs.
Methods: The Citronella oil nanogel was prepared by emulsification technique combined with gelling formation. The nanoemulsion formula consists of 6% Citronella oil, 10% propylene glycol, 6% combination of Tween 80 and Span 80 in variation to 4 formula, and deionized water until 100%. Nanoemulsions were then added to the gel base which is composed of Carbopol 940 and TEA. The nanogel formed was characterized physically and its effectiveness against Aedes aegypti mosquito using guinea pigs as an animal model. The repellent activity was determined by the amount of mosquito bites on the guinea pigs’s skin.
Results: The organoleptic test displayed that all formulas comply with the requirements, except formula 1. The formula 2, 3, and 4 have particle size below 100 nm and the polydispersity index (PDI) less than 0.5. According to the repellent assay showed that all formulas have the effectiveness much higher than without the intervention. Formula 3 has the highest effectiveness of repellent activity against Aedes aedgypti in guinea pigs’ skin. The repellent activity of Formula 3 showed a significant difference (p-value of 0.005) as compared to nanogel without Citronella oil.
Conclusion: The protective power of Citronella oil nanogel Formula 3 is the most effective as compared to the other formula.
Exploring the Dynamic Tapestry of Mother-Daughter Relationships in Indian English Literature
Authors: Sharma Dr. Shivani
Published: March 2024

This paper will expound on the discourse of the ambivalent relationship between the duo mother and daughter. The role of motherhood as imposed on women and how it influences their relationship with their children, especially daughters. The expectations of society for a woman to be a good mother can harm the relationship between mother and daughter. How a daughter constructs her identity in terms of her relationship with her mother. It often involves a mixture of love, closeness, conflict, and tension. This paper will discuss the mother-daughter relationship portrayed in the works of Indian women writers.
A Critical Perspective on the Concept of Literature in Contemporary Times
Authors: Ramish Rahimullah , Sharifzada Kakakhan
Published: March 2024

The main and basic purpose of this research is to investigate and analyze the function of literature in contemporary times, when the mirror of truth is broken into a thousand pieces and human society is more involved than ever. They create new difficulties and fight over them, and in the meantime, people are the victims. Therefore, with its systematic activities, literature overcomes these fences drawn in front of human society with artistic language. The fact that today's human society is falling into misery with each passing day, without a doubt, one of the reasons is that human society is far from literature. This is because in most societies, especially in the third world societies, reductionist positions have been adopted towards literature, and these positions are another step towards damage and nigritude. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical and based on library studies. In this research, while philosophically examining the place of literature in modern times, we will also briefly mention some writers who have turned the unsaid of today's people into words through poetry and literature. The findings showed that, in the epoch of the collapse of meaning and fencing between people in human society, literature is the only one that gives us the possibility of considering ourselves as members of each other everywhere in this world. It is through literature that today's people understand and recognize one another, despite their differences based on faith, religion, geography, gender, etc. Therefore, literature in our time is the real defender of the common phenomena among humans.
“Las imprentas sevillanas del Siglo de Oro al Barroco”. La imprenta en Sevilla en el siglo XVII (1601-1700).
Authors: Rueda Ramírez Pedro
Published: March 2024

Reseña de La imprenta en Sevilla en el siglo XVII (1601-1700). Eduardo Peñalver Gómez. Sevilla: Editorial Universidad de Sevilla, 2023, 3 vols. ISBN: 978-84-472-3115-7.
Dichotic word recognition across ages
Authors:   Research Institute for Linguistics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest Hungary, Gósy Mária , Krepsz Valéria ,   Research Institute for Linguistics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest Hungary
Published: March 2024

Successful auditory word recognition depends upon acquiring lexical and phonological representations during language acquisition. The intake of information through the auditory system requires an online integration of differing and potentially competing information presented to the two ears. The goal of the present study was to collect developmental data on the auditory-phonetic processing of words in a dichotic listening task with the participation of 320 Hungarian-speaking children between the ages of 3 and 10. Dichotic listening techniques have been used as a sensitive non-invasive procedure to assess language lateralization. Data were scored for each participant as the percentage (and number) of correctly recalled words for the right and left ear input. Results showed a significant increase of the correctly repeated words across ages. As expected, more correctly recalled words were found heard in the children’s right ear than in their left ear as an effect of right ear advantage. The dichotic listening method seems to be a good way to detect the auditory-phonetic abilities of typically developing children.
The impact of immediate task repetition on breakdown fluency
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, Kovač Mirjana M. , Vickov Gloria ,   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split
Published: March 2024

The focus of the present study is to explore the relationship between the task repetition including a tightly structured narrative and the breakdown fluency, i.e. number of pauses per minute, average duration of pauses, and phonation-time ratio. Thirty-three Croatian learners of English performed the narrative task twice. The temporal fluency variables were extracted by speech analysis program Praat in order to be automatically measured for evaluation (Boersma & Weenink, 2017). The results show that during the immediate, second encounter with the same task, the subjects employ significantly less pauses and their average length also decreases significantly. The significant difference is also obtained for the phonation-time ratio. The recorded progress in fluency measures can be explained by the priming effect and, consequently, the reduced cognitive load. The presented results point to the conclusion that well-known topics with a tightly structured storyline are connected with improvements in fluency, regarding breakdown fluency variables, even in the case of learners at a higher level of language proficiency. The findings of the study have implications for L2 pedagogy, highlighting the effective impact of task repetition on the development of oral fluency.
Anagram – vrlo kratak uvod
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bagić Krešimir
Published: March 2024

Povijest anagramiranja proteže se od antike do danas. Ona povezuje vrlo različita područja, iskustva i diskurze – od magijskih obreda, religijskih tekstova, kriptografije i prirodnih znanosti do pjesništva, jezične i književne teorije, društvenih igara i enigmatike. Anagram potkopava stabilnost diskurza te potiče na nova propitivanja prirode komunikacije. Kada govore o podrijetlu anagrama, proučavatelji odreda spominju grčkog pjesnika Likofrona iz Halkide i kabalu. Brojne su podvrste i pojavni likovi anagrama. Ipak, najučestaliji su i najpopularniji anagram osobnog imena i anagram kakva uvriježena izraza ili rečenice. Anagramiranje imena može imati kriptičnu funkciju, a može se realizirati i kao pohvala ili pokuda. Anagramiranje uvriježena izraza pruža različite mogućnosti stilskog i značenjskog repliciranja. Noviju povijest anagrama i njegov recentni status u retorici, semiotici, jezičnoj i književnoj teoriji nedvojbeno je obilježio Ferdinand de Saussure. Ženevski je mislilac tri godine (1906–1909) opsesivno čitao saturnijsku, homersku i vedsku poeziju vjerujući da se u njoj na razini teksta zakonito ponavljaju anagramirana imena glavnih junaka, božanstava, autora i sl. Saussure je pretpostavljao da u tim tekstovima postoji dodatni znakovni sustav, neovisan o autorovoj volji, koji poetski diskurz pretvara u mjesto zagonetnog širenja vlastitog imena po slogovima i stihovima pjesme. Saussureovo je istraživanje anagrama potaknulo rasprave o prirodi znaka, linearnosti označitelja i logocentrizmu; k tome, interpretirano je kao pandan Bahtinovu govoru o dijalogičnosti te kao važna karika koncepta intertekstualnosti i suvremenih teorija čitanja. Ovaj vrlo kratak uvod u anagram nudi osnovne informacije o povijesti i praksi anagramiranja, izdvaja karakteristične primjere te upozorava na mjesto tog postupka u recentnim diskurzima.
Teaching rhetoric: A proposal to renew rhetorical education in Hungarian and Central European contexts
Authors:   Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, Aczél Petra
Published: March 2024

Rhetorical education faces significant challenges of the virtual knowledge society. Classroom teaching in skill-development still seems inevitable, however, the face-to-face experience has to gain more momentum and improve quality. It is especially important in Central European contexts where the history of teaching rhetoric has not been without fractures after World War II. The present paper is an approach that conceptualizes new aims of teaching rhetoric and suggests ways to reform the educational program of rhetoric at the secondary level. It sets of from the assumption that rhetoric should no longer be conceived and taught of as a toolkit to formulate texts, but rather as a behaviour and sensitivity to human affairs. Thus, rhetorical education should facilitate not so much the production of speeches but the birth of the rhetorical citizen. The education serving this aim does not the eliminate the classical roots of rhetorical literacy. On the contrary, it exploits the dynamic capacities of the two-millennia old faculty. The paper introduces a detailed, three-phased educational process with which rhetorical sensitivity can be bred in the classroom, while improving rhetoric as a subject matter itself.
Image Processing Techniques in Virtual and Augmented Reality: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors: Dutta Rohan
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have become increasingly popular technologies with diverse applications ranging from entertainment and gaming to healthcare and education. Central to the immersive experiences offered by VR and AR are advanced image processing techniques. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the image processing techniques commonly employed in VR and AR systems, including image recognition, depth sensing, stereo vision, and more. Additionally, it discusses their applications, challenges, and future directions in the field.
Operations on Complex Hesitancy Fuzzy Graph
Authors: Mahalakshmi L
Published: March 2024

Abstract: In this paper, Complex Hesitancy Fuzzy Graph (CHFG) is analyzed and we have discussed new concepts in CHFG such as Complete CHFG with example. Further we defined some operations on Complex Hesitancy Fuzzy Graph such as direct product, semi strong product and strong product. Also fundamental theorems and their apllications will be examined. Additionally, new ideas in the density of a CHFG and balanced complex Hesitancy fuzzy graph have been introduced in this work.
Operations on Complex Intuitionistic Fuzzy Graph
Authors: Mahalakshmi L
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This study introduces the complex intuitionistic fuzzy graphs and analyzes certain fundamental theorem and applications. Further, new ideas in CIFG such as complete complex intuitionistic fuzzy graphs with example. Also, we defined operations on the Direct product, Semi strong product and Strong product of CIFG. Additionally, we presented the density of CIFG and balanced complex intuitionistic fuzzy graph.
Relevance of Machaivellis Theories in Today
Authors: . Anam
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Niccolò Machiavelli, a prominent figure in Renaissance political philosophy, continues to wield significant influence in contemporary discourse on governance, leadership, and power dynamics. Despite being penned centuries ago, Machiavelli's works, notably "The Prince" and "Discourses on Livy," remain subject to intense scrutiny and debate for their pragmatic, often controversial, insights into the nature of politics and human behavior. This extended abstract delves into the enduring relevance of Machiavelli's theories in modern society, elucidating key concepts and their manifestations across political, social, and business domains.
Some Structures of Neutrosophic Fuzzy Relations over Neutrosophic Fuzzy Sets
Authors: Geethanjali P
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Neutrosophic fuzzy relations are crucial in real-world situations when uncertainties exist regarding the truth, indeterminacy, and falsity membership degrees of an element. The topic is attracting a lot of attention from academics these days since it makes use of neutrosophic fuzzy relations, which facilitate and expedite decision-making. For instance, neutrosophic fuzzy relations over neutrosophic fuzzy sets are defined in this paper. The neutrosophic fuzzy relations over neutrosophic fuzzy sets are characterized in terms of several features. Finally, a few properties of the fuzzy relations over a neutrosophic fuzzy set are investigated.
Metaphysical Elements in T.S. Eliot’s Gerontion, The Hollow Men and Ash Wednesday
Authors: Wanbe Dr. Khelsoril
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This article attempts to find out whether T.S. Eliot employs in three of his selected poems, “Gerontion,” “The Hollow Men” and “Ash Wednesday” poetic devices that were employed by the metaphysical poets of the 17th century. Poetic devices such as conceits, metaphors, similes, paradoxes, unified sensibility, concentration, erudition, obscurity, compression, allusions, etc., have indeed been detected in the poems. With the help of these metaphysical poetic devices Eliot has been able to effectively portray in his poems the modern civilization marked by industrialization, urbanization, fragmentation, and moral degeneration. Eliot juxtaposes and amalgamates complex and disparate elements and brings out complex but meaningful wholes.
Tackling Ternary Cubic Diophantine Equation
Authors: Saranya P. , Keerthana D.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: A few interesting characteristics among the solutions and the patterns of non-zero integral solutions to the nonhomogeneous cubic equation with three unknowns represented by the Diophantine equation 2 2 3 4(   )  7( )  64 are examined.
IoT Based Pipe- inspection, and Cleaning Robot
Authors: Kamble Supriya , Kalamkar Shubham , Kurhade Sahil , Chaurasiya Dr. Himanshu
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The "IOT Based Pipeline Inspection and Cleaning Robot" is a new addition to the infrastructure maintenance lineup! Pipelines are vital for moving necessary materials in the field of infrastructure maintenance. Our "IOT-based pipeline inspection and cleaning robot" is an inventive IoT-based rover outfitted with an ESP32 camera for real-time streaming and a motor propeller for effective exploration and operation. Its purpose is to improve maintenance procedures and tackle the difficulties associated with pipeline inspection. The major goal of the IOT-based pipeline cleaning and inspection robot is to transform pipeline maintenance by offering an adaptable, affordable, and successful solution. Real-time pipeline exploration and inspection are made possible by the rover's sophisticated features, which improve the infrastructure's functioning and integrity.
Conflicts and media: paradigm reversal in the new reality? Opening up new interdisciplinary approaches to research
Authors: Vartanova Elena L. , Shilina Marina G.
Published: March 2024

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The functions of Buddhist practices in the works of L. Yuzefovich
Authors: Dubakov Leonid V.
Published: March 2024

The aim of the research is to analyze the features and functions of L. Yuzefovich's appeal to Buddhist religious practices in the book “The Autocrat of the Desert. Baron R.F. Ungern-Sternberg and the World in Which he Lived", the novel “Prince of the Wind”, the story “The Murderer” and the poem “Burkhan”. This topic has not previously been in the spotlight of Russian literary criticism, which determines the scientific novelty of this study. The Buddhist practices in the works of Yuzefovich within the framework of the concept of the “Buddhist text” of modern literature are comprehended. The results showed that the writer uses the practice of visualizing a dokshit, or Buddhist protector, appearing in the plot as one of the ways to characterize characters who outwardly coincide with the frightening deity, but internally diverge from him in terms of motivation. Buddhist meditation on impurity reveals in Yuzefovich the problem of the opposition of creative and religious intentions: the hero of the novel “Prince of the Wind” chooses the path of asceticism, closing for himself the possibility of literary creation, which inherently multiplies samsaric images. Meditation associated with the figure of the Bodhisattva of compassion allows the writer to designate in his works a transcendent reality that enlightens the landscape and transforms the suffering world, bringing harmony to the plot of life's tragedy and catastrophe.