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Analyzing the Impact of Microfinance Initiatives on Poverty Alleviation and Economic Development
Authors: Ashraf Anam , Billah Mustaeen , Ayoob Muhammad , Zulfiqar Nayyab
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the impact of microfinance on poverty alleviation, economic development, and social outcomes in low-income communities. Microfinance, through providing small loans and financial services to individuals typically excluded from the formal financial system, has the potential to improve household income, stimulate entrepreneurship, and foster local economic growth. Using a quantitative research approach, the study employed a cross-sectional survey design with stratified random sampling of 250 microfinance beneficiaries and 250 non-beneficiaries. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, interviews, and secondary sources, including government reports and MFI records. Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, paired sample t-tests, independent sample t-tests, multiple regression analysis, and Pearson’s correlation, was used to assess relationships between microfinance access and key economic and social indicators. The results show that microfinance beneficiaries experienced a significant increase in household income (mean increase of 28%) compared to non-beneficiaries. Additionally, entrepreneurship rates increased by 15% among beneficiaries, and improvements were reported in health (17% improvement) and education (13% improvement). However, challenges such as high interest rates, limited outreach to marginalized groups, and over-indebtedness were identified. Despite these limitations, microfinance was found to have a positive impact on economic development, though more accessible and tailored programs are needed to maximize its potential. Recommendations for policy improvements, programmatic changes, and areas for future research are provided to enhance the effectiveness of microfinance initiatives.
Stress Management Techniques for Students: Exploring Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies and Resilience
Authors: Malik Ayesha , Mussawar Bushra , Fatima Hira , Mufti Ali Ahsan
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of stress management techniques—mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and resilience-building practices—among university students facing academic and personal pressures. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data was collected from 550 participants through structured surveys measuring stress levels, technique usage, and influencing factors such as sleep quality and social support. The analysis revealed that mindfulness practices significantly reduced stress levels (M = 5.5) compared to cognitive-behavioral strategies (M = 6.5) and resilience techniques (M = 6.2), thereby confirming the first hypothesis. Cognitive-behavioral strategies also contributed positively to stress reduction, supporting the second hypothesis. Additionally, higher resilience scores correlated with lower stress levels, validating the third hypothesis. Notably, sleep quality and social support were identified as critical moderating factors that enhanced the effectiveness of these techniques, confirming the fourth hypothesis. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating mindfulness and resilience practices into student wellness programs while addressing sleep quality and fostering social support networks. This research contributes to the understanding of effective stress management strategies in academic settings and highlights the need for tailored interventions to support student well-being. Future research should explore the long-term effectiveness of these techniques and consider a broader range of student demographics to enhance the applicability of the findings.
Авторский курс литургики экстраординарного профессора СПбДА И. А. Карабинова: особенности изложения материала и подходы к преподаванию дисциплины
Authors: З. М. Дашевская
Published: November 2024

Данная статья посвящена исследованию курса литургики, который И. А. Карабинов преподавал в СПбДА на протяжении более 10 лет. В статье рассматривается структура и содержание курса, научный аппарат, а также основные гипотезы и выводы, сделанные русским литургистом в рамках преподаваемой им дисциплины. Авторский курс И. А. Карабинова развивает подход к преподаванию литургики в СПбДА как исторической дисциплины, заложенный А. Л. Катанским и Н. В. Покровским, но также является самостоятельным исследовательским вкладом в развитие историко-литургической науки в России. Наряду с курсами А. А. Дмитриевского, прочитанными в КДА и КазДА и на Высших богословских курсах в Петрограде, курс И. А. Карабинова свидетельствует о личных исследовательских приоритетах ученого и о потенциале развивающейся в России дисциплины — литургики.

The article deals with the study of the Liturgics course taught by I. A. Karabinov at St. Petersburg Theological Academy for more than 10 years. Discussed are the structure and content of the course, its scientific apparatus, as well as the main hypotheses and conclusions made by the Russian liturgist with regard to the discipline he taught. I. A. Karabinov’s course elaborates the approach to teaching liturgics at St. Petersburg Theological Academy as a historical discipline that was initiated by A. L. Katansky and N. V. Pokrovsky, but it is also an independent research contribution to the development of historical and liturgical science in Russia. Along with A. A. Dmitrievsky’s courses at Kyev Theological Academy, Kazan Theological Academy and the Higher Theological Courses in Petrograd, I. A. Karabinov’s course testifies to the personal research priorities of the scholar and to the potential of the discipline developing in Russia — liturgics.
Интерпретации аристотелевской философии (Жозеф де Местр vs Фрэнсис Бэкон)
Authors: Г. Н. Самуйлов
Published: November 2024

В статье исследуется вопрос о том, как интерпретировалась и использовалась философия Аристотеля, главным образом его логические, психологические и метафизические учения, в XVII–XVIII вв., а именно Фрэнсисом Бэконом и Жозефом де Местром, в контексте противостояния эмпиризма и платонизма, идеологической борьбы христианства с атеистическим сциентизмом. Рассматриваются следующие вопросы: какова «природа» человека, его разума и его познавательных способностей, особое внимание уделяется силлогизму и индукции, учению о душе и понятию «энтелехия», исследуются теологические интерпретации «первой философии» Стагирита, этические и политические аспекты антропологии, проблема научного знания в перспективе борьбы материалистических и платонических парадигм.

The article examines the issue of how Aristotle’s philosophy, mainly his logical, psychological and metaphysical teachings, were interpreted and used in the 17th – 18th centuries, namely, by Francis Bacon and Joseph de Maistre, in the context of confrontation between empiricism and Platonism, ideological struggle of Christianity with atheistic scientism. The following issues are considered: what is the “nature” of man, his mind and his cognitive abilities, with special attention being paid to syllogism and induction, the doctrine of soul and the concept of “entelechy”. Theological interpretations of the “first philosophy” of Stagirite, ethical and political aspects of anthropology, the problem of scientific knowledge in the perspective of struggle between materialistic and platonic paradigms are studied.
«Умереть, уснуть». Философские замечания о жизни и смерти героев современной литературы (К. Р. Сафон, У. Эко) с позиций трехзначной логики Бочвара
Authors: Д. И. Макаров
Published: November 2024

Трехзначная логика Д. А. Бочвара, будучи одной из современных фрегеанских логик с дополнительным (третьим) истинностным значением ½, означающим «ложь» или, выражаясь точнее, «неопределенность», оказывается удобным подспорьем при разрешении некоторых спорных вопросов, связанных с семантическим истолкованием универсума художественного произведения. Приводятся доказательства справедливости данного соображения на примере разбора пропозиций о смерти Давида Мартина и о реальности бытия Корелли, героев тетралогии Карлоса Руиса Сафона «Кладбище забытых книг» (2001–2016), а также о реальности бытия главного героя романа Умберто Эко «Таинственное пламя царицы Лоаны» (2004); и на некоторых иных.

D. Bochvar’s three-valued logic, being a contemporary Fregean logic with the additional third truth-value ½, meaning “lie”, or, to be more precise, “indeterminacy”, turns out to be a valuable support for resolving some controversial issues related to the semantic interpretation of the universe of a work of art. Evidence of the validity of this idea is provided by analysis of the propositions on David Martín’s death and on the reality of Corelli’s existence, characters from C. Ruiz Zafón’s The Cemetery of Forgotten Books (2001–2016), as well as on the reality of the existence of the main character of U. Eco’s The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana (2004) etc.
Между двух эпох. Жизнь и деятельность Георгия Болеславовича Петкевича
Authors: М. В. Шкаровский , В. В. Бойков
Published: November 2024

Один из высших сановников Российской империи — губернатор и директор Департамента Духовных дел Георгий Болеславович Петкевич — имел необычную и трагическую судьбу. Несмотря на социальное происхождение и прежнюю карьеру, он искренне пошел служить советской власти, в первые послереволюционные годы занимал руководящие хозяйственные посты. При этом Г. Б. Петкевич оставался глубоко верующим человеком, несколько раз подвергался арестам и в конце концов был расстрелян в 1937 г. В последние годы жизни он был председателем приходского совета и завхозом Николо-Богоявленского собора Ленинграда (Санкт-Петербурга). Статья подготовлена на основе неизвестных ранее архивных документов.

One of the highest dignitaries of the Russian Empire, the governor and director of the Department of Spiritual Affairs, George Boleslavovich Petkevich, had an unusual and tragic fate. Despite his social background and previous career, he sincerely started to serve the Soviet government, and in the first post-revolutionary years he held senior economic posts. At the same time, he remained a deeply religious man, was arrested several times and was eventually shot in 1937. In the last years of his life, he was chairman of the parish council and caretaker of St. Nicholas Epiphany Cathedral in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). The article was prepared on the basis of previously unknown archival documents.
The effects of step aerobic training on balance in female badminton players
Authors: Hiruntrakul Ashira , Thongkong Chittraporn , Jansupom Charee , Rohmansyah Nur Azis , Bumrung Neranoch
Published: November 2024

Step-aerobic training (SAT) has been effective exercise pattern on balance. Very few studies focused on female badminton players. Objective: was to compare the effects of SAT on balance in female badminton players. Methods: twenty female participants were divided into the experimental group (EG), practiced a step aerobics tempo using a speed controller at a speed range of 125-140 beats per minute (bpm) and height of 4, 6, and 8 inches practice for 30 minutes 3 days a week, together with the 8 week badminton training program (n=10, age: 16.70±1.15 years; body weight = 54.19±2.86 kg; body height = 164.10±3.66 cm; fat = 23.32±2.07 percent; muscle mass = 41.47±2.24 kg). The control group (CG) performs the badminton program training. (n = 10, age: 16.60±1.17 years; body weight = 53.98±3.09 kg; body height = 164.20±3.32 cm; fat = 23.52±2.36 percent; muscle mass  Conclusion: the SAT at 6 - 8 inches in height using 125 - 140 bpm has a beneficial effect on balance, which allows athletes to be more efficient in moving quickly in a short training period without losing balance.
Efectos de la suplementación con creatina monohidratada en la masa muscular y rendimiento físico en adultos jóvenes entrenados: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Parada-Flores Bastián , Valenzuela Contreras Luis , Aldana-Lara Scarlet , Salgado-Abasolo Valentina , Martínez Salazar Cristian , Flández Valderrama Jorge , Flores-Rivera Carol , Luna-Villouta Pablo Felipe , Vargas Vitoria Rodrigo
Published: November 2024

El objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar los efectos de la suplementación con creatina monohidratada (CrM) en la masa muscular (MM) y rendimiento físico en adultos jóvenes entrenados, a través de la evidencia disponible. Se efectuó una revisión sistemática, basada en protocolo PRISMA 2020, utilizando las bases de datos PubMed y Google Scholar. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos publicados durante 2010-2023 en idioma español, inglés o portugués. Se encontraron 87 estudios, 7 aprobaron los criterios de inclusión. Estas investigaciones reportan efectos significativos de la ingesta de CrM en la MM, fuerza muscular (FM) y potencia muscular de adultos jóvenes entrenados, a corto y mediano plazo. Concluimos que la suplementación con CrM es efectiva en la mejora de la composición muscular y el rendimiento físico de adultos jóvenes entrenados. Igualmente, el momento de la ingesta es importante, con mejores resultados al ingerirla post entrenamiento. Asimismo, las cantidades sugeridas corresponden a 0.1g x kg x día o bien, 5g diarios, con efectos significativos con ambas dosis.
Effects of Fresh and Composted Azolla on Soil Chemical Properties
Authors: Abdul Rashid Nur Syahirah , Jalloh Mohamadu Boyie , Azman Elisa Azura , Awang Azwan , Ahmed Osumanu Haruna , Tajidin Nor Elliza
Published: November 2024

The rise in chemical fertilizer use in Malaysia raises concerns about soil degradation and potential long-term yield reductions, highlighting the importance of using organic matter for soil restoration. Azolla has been extensively studied as an alternative soil amendment due to its high nitrogen and nutrient content, as well as its rapid growth. However, the effects of fresh and composted Azolla amendments on soil chemical properties are not yet fully understood. A soil incubation study was thus conducted to determine the effects of fresh and composted Azolla on soil chemical properties over a 3-month incubation period. The soil treatments consisted of non-amended soil (control); fresh Azolla at 3, 6, and 9% w/w; and composted Azolla at 1, 2, and 3% w/w, with soil water holding capacity maintained at 55% throughout the incubation period. The collected soil samples were analyzed for soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC), total carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), available phosphorus, exchangeable bases—potassium (K), calcium, and magnesium, using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, and cation exchange capacity (CEC). All data were subjected to variance analysis for statistical analysis. The study revealed significant effects of interaction between soil treatments and incubation periods for all soil parameters. At the end of the incubation period, the soil treated with 3% composted Azolla exhibited higher soil EC, total C and N, exchangeable K, and CEC compared to other soil treatments. The 3% fresh Azolla treatments were also observed to improve the soil’s exchangeable calcium by the end of the incubation period. In conclusion, 3% composted Azolla is best to help restore soil nutrient levels for crop uptake.
Impact of E-Commerce Growth on Urban Logistics in France
Authors: Faure Juliette
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The article aims to examine how e-commerce growth is affecting urban logistics, including traffic congestion, environmental impact, and warehouse demand. It explores challenges posed by increased last-mile deliveries and suggests ways cities can adapt for efficient, sustainable logistics. This analysis seeks to provide solutions for balancing consumer demand with urban sustainability.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The findings revealed that e-commerce growth intensifies urban congestion, increases emissions from delivery vehicles, and drives up demand for warehouse space near cities. These changes challenge urban infrastructure and logistics efficiency. Sustainable solutions, like green vehicles and optimized delivery networks, are essential to mitigate these impacts.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Urban growth theory, resource-based view (RBV) & sustainable urban logistics theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of e-commerce growth on urban logistics. Practically, logistics companies and urban planners should implement region-specific solutions to manage the unique challenges of e-commerce growth. From a policy perspective, city governments should establish clear guidelines and incentives to encourage sustainable urban logistics practices.
BALLETS RUSSES’ÜN KISA TARİHÇESİ, SAHNE VE KOSTÜM TASARIMLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Kurtulmuş Murat
Published: November 2024

Sergei Diaghilev, 1872-1929 yılları arasında yaşamış bir Rus sanatçı ve yönetmendir. 1905’ten itibaren Paris'te Rus sanatını tanıtmaya başlamıştır. Özellikle 1909’da Paris’e götürdüğü ilk bale topluluğu olan “Ballets Russes”, büyük bir başarı elde etmiştir. Bu toplulukta yer alan dansçılar arasında Vaslav Nijinsky ve Tamara Karsavina gibi ünlü isimler bulunmaktadır. Diaghilev, sadece bir sanatçı olarak değil, aynı zamanda bir yönetici olarak da büyük bir başarı elde etmiştir. Topluluğun gösterilerine sanatsal birikimi ve serüvenci ruhu yansımıştır. Diaghilev’in en büyük katkıları arasında, çağın önde gelen ressamlarının ve bestecilerinin topluluğa eserler yaratmasını sağlamak ve yeni yetenekleri keşfetmek yer almaktadır. Ballets Russes topluluğu, sahne tasarımı ve kostüm tasarımı açısından da büyük ilgi çekmiştir. Sahne tasarımcıları, koreografinin ana çizgilerini dahi belirlemiştir. Bu dönemde üretilen eserler, günümüzde bile sanat dünyasında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu makale, Ballets Russes’ün kuruluşunu, Rus sanatının Avrupa’ya tanıtılmasını ve sahne tasarımının bale sanatındaki önemini vurgulamaktadır.
EXPLORING MUSICAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES OF STAGE THEORY, SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY, AND LIFESPAN APPROACH
Authors: Duman Nesrin
Published: November 2024

Music has a profound impact on a person's identity and has a complicated and deep relationship with the self. The psychological concept called "musical identity" includes a variety of elements derived from "personal, social, emotional, and musical competencies." It represents how people behave in a cultural and social context and is influenced by their involvement in music and practice. This study examines how people acquire musical knowledge and skills and also the cognitive, emotional and social aspects of this process. Trevarthen and Malloch’s Stage Theory, which hypothesises that there are discrete transitions in musical development across the lifespan, is a well-known framework in this area. Another approach is Evans and McPherson’s application of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which empasises the significance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in forming musical identity. Using a lifelong perspective, Lamont emphasizes the impact of social settings and cultural environments on the negotiation of musical identity. Her work emphasises the significance of early musical encounters, the influence of formal and informal musical interactions during infancy, and the development of musical identity during adolescence and maturity. Understanding these frameworks enhances our knowledge of how musical identities are formed and also has implications for music education, therapy, and the promotion of lifelong musical participation.
UDEMY ÇEVRİMİÇİ EĞİTİM PLATFORMUNDA YER ALAN TÜRKÇE SES EĞİTİMİ KURSLARININ İÇERİKLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Mutlu Akin , Ertek Babaç Ezgi
Published: November 2024

İnternetin yaygınlaşmasıyla birlikte kullanılmaya başlanan çevrimiçi eğitim platformları, Covid-19 salgını sırasında popüler bir hale gelmiştir. İnsanın sözel ve duyusal ifadesinde önemli bir yere sahip olan sesin, doğru ve etkili bir eğitimle geliştirilmesi oldukça önemlidir. Çevrimiçi ses eğitimi kurslarının incelenmesi hem öğretmenler hem öğrenciler için önem taşımaktadır. Udemy platformundaki ses eğitimi kurslarının içeriklerini ve eğitmen özelliklerini araştırmak amacıyla araştırmanın problem cümlesi “Udemy çevrimiçi eğitim platformunda yer alan Türkçe ses eğitimi kursları içerik ve eğitmen özellikleri bakımından nasıldır?” olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veriler, doküman analizi sürecinin bir parçası olan içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın evrenini çevrimiçi eğitim platformlarındaki Türkçe ses eğitimi kursları, örneklemini ise Udemy çevrimiçi eğitim platformunda yer alan Türkçe ses eğitimi kursları oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, platform üzerinde “kategoriler” bölümünden “müzik-vokal” seçilerek belirlenmiştir. İçerik bakımından incelendiğinde mevcut olan 427 kursun 10 tanesinin ses eğitimi ile ilgili olduğu görülmüştür. Bu kurslar; ücret, seviye, kurs puanı ve yorum, yıldız, öğrenci sayısı, bölüm sayısı, toplam ders sayısı, video içerik süresi, ücretsiz içerik, indirilebilir kaynak, makale, pratik testi ve bitirme sertifikası bakımından incelenirken, kursu veren eğitmenler ise; eğitmen puanı, yorumu, öğrenci sayısı ve kurs sayısı bakımından incelenmiştir. 10 ses eğitimi kursu ve 6 eğitmen bulunmuştur. Genel olarak incelendiğinde kurs içerikleri (kurs puanı, yorum, yıldız, öğrenci sayısı, bölüm sayısı, toplam ders sayısı, video içerik süresi, indirilebilir kaynak, makale ve pratik testi) ve eğitmen özellikleri (eğitmen puanı, yorum sayısı, öğrenci sayısı ve kurs sayısı) bakımından zengin olan kurslara, öğrenci talebinin yüksek olduğu görülmüştür.
MÜZİK TERCİHLERİNE GÖRE KİŞİLİĞİN FARKLILAŞMA DURUMUNUN İNCELENMESİ: ÇOMÜ EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Demir Ümit , Yıldız Simay
Published: November 2024

Müzik dinleme alışkanlığı toplumun büyük bir kesiminin yaşamında duygularını ve olayları algılamasında ve yorumlamasında etkili bir rol üstlenmektedir. Dinlenen müzik türü ruh halinde de farklı etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Örneğin; arabesk dinleyen gençlerin kaygı ve depresyon düzeylerinin yüksek çıktığı, metal müzik dinleyen gençlerin ise saldırganlık düzeylerinin diğer müzik türlerini dinleyenlerden daha yüksek olduğu yaygın bir kanıdır. Dinlenen müzik türlerinin mi bizlerin ruh halini etkilediği yoksa ruh halimize ve kişiliğimize uygun müzik türleri mi tercih ettiğimiz bir muammadır. Bir diğer genel kabul gören yaklaşım ise enstrümanları çalan kişilerin psikolojik olarak daha mutlu ve dışadönük/sosyal bireyler olduklarıdır. Belirtilen bu durumlara ilişkin alanyazında çok fazla çalışma bulunmamasına rağmen genel yargılar ve kabullenmeler son derece fazladır. Gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma ile dinlenen müzik türü ve enstrüman çalma durumlarına göre kişiliğin farklılaşma durumunun belirlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Belirlenen amaca yönelik mevcut durumları betimlemeyi amaçlayan 'tarama' araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesinde 2023-2024 Bahar döneminde öğrenimlerine devam eden öğrenciler araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada, müzik tercihlerine göre kişiliklerin farklılaşma durumları incelenmiş ve buna yönelik bulgular sunulmuştur.
A Review Article Niosomal Drug Delivery for Oral Route
Authors: Miss. Bharti Jalindar Gore  , Miss. Payal Kedarnath Raut  , Dr. L. D. Hingane
Published: November 2024

Niosomes are artiﬁcial vesicles with potential technological advantages. They are non- ionic surfactant vesicles. As eﬃcient drug delivery systems with a wide range of uses, niosomes have the same potential beneﬁts as phospholipid vesicles (liposomes), including the capacity to hold both water- and lipid-soluble pharmaceutical molecules. Niosomes can also be thought of as more cost-effective, chemically stable, and occasionally physically stable alternatives to liposomes. Simple preparation techniques and commonly used surfactants in pharmaceutical technology can be employed to create niosomes. Numerous studies have covered noisome physicochemical characteristics and their uses as drug delivery vehicles. This review article focuses on the concept of niosomes, advantages and disadvantages, composition, method of preparation, factors inﬂuencing the niosomal formulation and characterization, application of niosomes. Niosomes can be utilized in the treatment of several diseases like Psoriasis, leishmaniasis, cancer, migraine, Parkinson etc. Niosomes can be used as diagnostic aid. Niosomal technology is widely used in cosmetics. Still researchers have to focus a lot on the commercial utility of niosomes in drug delivery
A Review on Data De-duplication using Blockchain and Advanced Security using Cloud Computing
Authors: Agale Akash Prakash  , Agale Devesh Prakash  , Shirole Chetan Ramdas  , Prof. Ghodake G. K
Published: November 2024

In the modern era of data-driven technologies, the efficient management, storage, and security of vast data volumes are paramount. Traditional data storage solutions often face redundancy issues, leading to increased costs, storage inefficiencies, and security vulnerabilities. This paper explores an innovative approach to data deduplication using blockchain technology, coupled with advanced security measures in cloud computing. Blockchain, with its decentralized ledger and immutable properties, offers a robust mechanism for identifying and removing redundant data while ensuring traceability and security. Cloud computing’s scalability and advanced security features provide a complementary layer to secure and manage deduplicated data effectively. Our proposed framework leverages blockchain for transparent deduplication and integrates cloud-based security measures to protect data integrity, privacy, and access control. Experimental results demonstrate the framework’s effectiveness in reducing storage costs, improving data retrieval speeds, and enhancing data security, making it a promising solution for industries that handle large datasets, such as healthcare, finance, and IoT networks.
Formulation and Evaluation of Fast Dissolving Polyhebal Antidiabetic Tablet of Syzygiumcumini and Zingiberofficinale
Authors: Chormale Arti Dhondiram  , Paste Gitanjali Rajebhau  , Pawar Nandini Gorakh  , Dr. L. D. Hingane
Published: November 2024

Diabetes mellitus is a silent killer of mankind , that leads to huge economic loss in a developing country like India. There is a need for better treatments with less adverse effects to minimise the burden on the health and Economy of an individual and the society. Traditional Medicines derived from medicinal plants are used by about 60% of the world’s population. This Project work focuses on Indian Herbal drugs and plants used in the treatment of diabetes, especially in India. Diabetes is an important human ailment affecting many from various walks of life in different countries.This project is to make an effective solution on Diabetic condition and Edema with better therapeutic effects with minimum side effects.Fast dissolving drug delivery system offers a solution for those patients having difficulty in swallowing. The concept of Fast dissolving Drug Delivery System emerged from the desire to provide patient with more conventional means of taking their medication.
The Utilization of herbal medicines for the management of diseases has provided admirable results. Plant extracts are rich in like polyphenols, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, and terpenoids having specific health benefits. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable disease with a worldwide accurance, characterized by persistent hyperglycemic conditions. Several oral hypoglycemic drugs viz. sulfonylureas, biguanides, α-glucosidase inhibitors, and non-sulfonylureas secretagogues are common medical recommendations for controlling diabetes.
Diabetes is the one of the most common disorder is universe. So treating the diabetes is a global problem. Many of the drugs commercially available in market to treat diabetes, however these are the drugs has associated with side effects and toxicity. So that using of herbal therapy as an alternative to treating of diabetes with less side effects and diabetes.
Deep Learning-Based Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy using Retina Images
Authors: Ms. Kavita Shinde  , Prof. (Dr) N. R. Wankhade
Published: November 2024

The early detection of retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, is essential to prevent irreversible vision loss. In this study, we propose an automated system for the detection of retinal diseases using deep learning techniques, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and pre-trained models like MobileNet and VGG16. These models are applied to retinal fundus images to identify abnormalities, such as microaneurysms and hemorrhages, that are indicative of retinal diseases. The use of CNN allows for efficient feature extraction, while MobileNet and VGG16, known for their strong performance in image classification tasks, enable accurate disease classification across different stages. The system is trained and evaluated on publicly available datasets, ensuring robust performance across diverse retinal images. The study compares the performance of both MobileNet and VGG16 models, with a focus on achieving high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in detecting retinal abnormalities. MobileNet, with its lightweight architecture, proves advantageous for real-time applications on mobile devices, offering fast and efficient disease detection. On the other hand, VGG16 delivers higher precision but at a greater computational cost. Experimental results demonstrate the system’s potential to assist healthcare professionals by automating the diagnostic process, enabling early detection and timely treatment of retinal diseases. This approach significantly reduces the reliance on manual screening, leading to more accessible and scalable diagnostic solutions
Manejo interceptivo de una mordida abierta anterior causada por una posición descendida de la lengua en reposo.
Authors: Bravo Alexander
Published: November 2024

La mordida abierta anterior es una patología oclusal que puede ser causada por un mal hábito como el chupeteo del dedo, por una posición incorrecta de la lengua o por un patrón de crecimiento. La posición de la lengua en reposo puede impedir la erupción correcta de los incisivos. Al diagnosticar la mordida abierta anterior debemos conocer las posibles etiologías para enunciar el correcto plan de tratamiento.
Women Architects - Greece, 1960-2015
Authors: Chatzikonstantinou Katerina , Lada Sasa
Published: November 2024

The paper presents part of the research done in the context of the creation of the Bloomsbury Global Encyclopaedia of Women in Architecture, 1960-2015, with a focus on Greece. It develops the thematic with 20 portraits of female architects, with different specialties, such as architectural design, urban design, landscape architecture, theory and history, teaching, political etc. which outline the evolution of women in the field of architecture in Greece, focusing on the period 1960-2015, also with references to women pioneers in this field before and after. Through these portraits, samples of works and also personal stories of female architects from Greece, the role of women in architecture gains the visibility it deserves, starting with the pioneers who around 1920 were the first women to study architecture and pioneered their efforts to establish in a male profession at the time, and is completed with exemplary female protagonists of today. The research examines their history as well as their current situation, their achievements, their daily reality and their struggle to establish equal professional opportunities offering snapshots of the history of women's presence in a profession – architecture – and part of the history of 20th and early 21st century architecture in Greece.   The historiographic revision gradually enriches our understanding of contemporary architecture and at the same time it poses new theoretical problems that mainly revolve around the way in which we should approach this contribution. It aims to highlight the importance of gender perspectives and feminist approaches to architectural design, academic research and collective action.
From Gray to Grafton. The metamorphosis of Irish women architects in the twentieth century
Authors: Pollard Carole
Published: November 2024

Eileen Gray, was born in Ireland in 1878. One hundred years later, Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, established Grafton Architects, now Ireland’s most celebrated practice. This paper pulls a thread from Grafton’s great mantle and unravels the seam of Irish women architects all the way back to Gray. Who were those women and where is their architecture? Mostly unknown and generally ignored, their work, often not attributed, has remained hidden or has simply vanished.The progression of Irish women architects during this period cannot be dismissed as just another consequence of international feminism or national progress. In this paper, the first indications of the real story are exposed through investigation of archives and the collection of oral histories, revealing heretofore untold stories and uncelebrated achievements.The narrative is infused with stumbles and false-starts, thwarted promise and moments of startling possiblity. It reveals tales of ambition and daring, deep-rooted social conscience and defiance of perceived gender limitations. Little by little, the women who forged careers through the early and middle years of the twentieth century paved the way for their sisters of the new millenium. The journey is far from over, but made possibile by the threads that stitched the seam from Gray to Grafton.
Construir redes: estrategias para crear un atlas colectivo de arquitectas del Uruguay
Authors: Varela Martínez Alma , Bogliaccini Lucia , Detomasi Gabriela , Goyos Fernanda , Urrutia Daniella , Zurmendi Constance , Añón Mariana , Moisset Inés , Quiroga Carolina , Sánchez Llorens Mara , Levinton Luciana , Garrido Fermina
Published: November 2024

La cultura arquitectónica se ha enfocado en figuras masculinas, siendo omisa en nombrar a las mujeres que formaron parte de la historia de la arquitectura, y Uruguay no es la excepción. Autoras ausentes en publicaciones especializadas, en la historiografía, en cursos de grado y posgrado, y hasta en la nomenclatura recordatoria, son el impulso para construir un espacio de encuentro y reflexión.El proyecto "Arquitectas del Uruguay: un atlas colectivo" busca desde 2022 conocer, hacer visible y poner en valor los haceres, proyectos, estudios y experiencias de vida de las arquitectas nacionales. A través de una serie de acciones diseñadas desde la academia y en red, se exploran y difunden su abordaje disciplinar muchas veces ajeno a lo canónico, desde categorías más abiertas y transversales.Una de las mayores dificultades y desafíos de este proyecto es la ausencia de archivos específicos dedicados a mujeres en arquitectura. En este contexto, es clave la conexión con los trabajos de tesis, documentos e investigaciones locales que iniciaron el estudio de archivo y el relevamiento de las arquitectas uruguayas. , así como con los colectivos gremiales, y grupos de colegas con conocimientos e intereses en la temática.Es de destacar el vínculo del proyecto con colectivos académicos de reconocimiento internacional en la temática, que han dado sentido e impulso a la iniciativa a través del aporte de experiencias y metodologías en el trabajo documental y de archivo.
Nordic Architecture / Nordic Women: (Re)Constructing Gendered Histories through Pedagogy
Authors: Gauger Bri , Nilsson Tabita
Published: November 2024

To address the underrepresentation of women in architectural history, Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden restructured an introductory course on Nordic architecture in 2022, focusing entirely on “Nordic Women.” Lacking sufficient source material and coherent historical frameworks, we compiled our own list of women architects, aiming to reclaim their contributions over the last century. This effort helped us (re)construct a fragmented history of women in Nordic architecture.Building on the previous course's use of physical model-making, we expanded this approach to analyze and interpret the work of women architects. The creative act of model-making in the "Nordic Women" context highlighted not just traditional qualities of buildings but also their historical, biographical, spatial, and social contexts. Through collaborative seminars, students explored intangible characteristics like collectivity and flexibility, altering how architecture, its making, and its makers are viewed.The course culminated in a public exhibition showcasing students’ models, providing visibility and laying the foundation for a new historical narrative. This paper emphasizes the crucial role of education in reclaiming women's contributions to the built environment, engaging students in critical discussions about spatial representation, gendered urban forms, and collective agency.
What it is for a woman to create? Marta Lonzi and the design approach as feminist revolution
Authors: Parisi Luisa
Published: November 2024

What does it mean for a woman to create? This question has been less explored in architecture, where gender, space, and design are fluid, interconnected processes. This essay explores possibilities for a feminist architecture through the work of Marta Lonzi (1938-2008), an Italian architect and feminist. Lonzi's significance lies not only in her design achievements but in her feminist critique of the creative process, which she sees as a relational and subjective act.In collaboration with her sister Carla, a key figure in Italian feminism, Marta contributed to the Rivolta Femminile movement and helped establish Italy’s first feminist publishing house. In her 1982 book L'architetto fuori di sé, she rejects the notion of a female architecture, arguing instead for female consciousness in architectural creation. She critiques the glorification of male architects like Le Corbusier, contrasting it with Borromini’s more humanistic approach, which acknowledges the realities of client and context.Lonzi argues that by accepting the male-dominated creative process, women risk denying their own biological creativity. For her, the focus should be on the diversity of creative processes shaped by individual consciousness, rather than on the final architectural object itself.
La violencia de la forma; arquitectura de género
Authors: Navarro Ana , Salvador Lujan Nuria , Barrera Puigdollers Jose Manuel
Published: November 2024

La vinculación arquitectura y género supone desde su origen una designación identitaria. Su adjetivación se ha constituido en sustantivo y se ha antepuesto a la existencia de un conjunto de evidencias que constaten su correcta asignación. Más bien lleva desde su origen tratando de revisar la arquitectura precedente intentando encontrar sus claves propias a partir de las ruinas del pasado. Lo primero supone una decisión simbólica con afán identitario, como consecuencia de una designación conceptual previa a su existencia, pretendiendo la configuración de una guía o reglas que conduzcan a resultados homologables. Lo segundo, en tiempo de la cultura visual, supone la construcción exnovo de un nuevo historicismo, conducente a la destrucción estética por la sobrepujanza mecanicista, consecuencia de la imposición retroactiva de las ideas estéticas del propio autor a través de la forma, elevándolas a la categoría de universales, cuando este se sitúa frente a la obra como un tercero, o adoptando la posición del espectador que espera su identificación. Todo ello supone una violencia formal, tanto de su originaria designación que encierra la obliteración de lo no dicho, como de la pulsión que conduce a seleccionar formas a toda velocidad, que sean signo más que respuesta, para lo cual se acude a la historia revisitada extrayendo elementos sueltos que conformen un palimpsesto de reglas probatorias de su misma argumentación.
Nuestras Arquitectas. Archivo, Archivismo, Archifeminismo
Authors: Quiroga Carolina
Published: November 2024

Abordar desde una perspectiva de género los archivos de mujeres en arquitectura tiene el potencial no sólo de sacar a la luz sus trayectorias y obras, sino de convertirse en una forma de activismo feminista o ¨archivismo archifeminista¨ para generar acciones participativas y reparadoras del pasado. En este contexto, se presenta el Programa Nuestras Arquitectas creado en Argentina en 2019 cuyo objetivo principal es visibilizar las contribuciones de mujeres injustamente omitidas por los cánones de la arquitectura, en cuyos proyectos y actividades los documentos de archivo tienen un papel fundamental.
A Comprehensive Review of Sign Language Production
Authors: Tuveri Franco
Published: November 2024

Sign languages are made up of phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic levels of structure that satisfy the same social, cognitive and communicative purposes as other natural languages and represent the most used form of communication between hearing and deaf people. Sign Language Production  together with Sign Language Recognition constitute the two parts of this process, as Sign Language Production concerns that part of the communication process that goes from spoken language to its translation into Sign Language, while Sign Language Recognition deals with the recognition of Sign Language. In this article, we want to consider some of the most recent and important studies on Sign Language Production and discuss their limitations, advantages, and future developments.
FAQ-Gen: An automated system to generate domain-specific FAQs to aid content comprehension
Authors: Kale Sahil , Khaire Gautam , Patankar Jay
Published: November 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) refer to the most common inquiries about specific content. They serve as content comprehension aids by simplifying topics and enhancing understanding through succinct presentation of information. In this paper, we address FAQ generation as a well-defined Natural Language Processing task through the development of an end-to-end system leveraging text-to-text transformation models. We present a literature review covering traditional question-answering systems, highlighting their limitations when applied directly to the FAQ generation task. We propose a system capable of building FAQs from textual content tailored to specific domains, enhancing their accuracy and relevance. We utilise self-curated algorithms to obtain an optimal representation of information to be provided as input and also to rank the question-answer pairs to maximise human comprehension. Qualitative human evaluation showcases the generated FAQs as well-constructed and readable while also utilising domain-specific constructs to highlight domain-based nuances and jargon in the original content.
Subcutaneous Mycoses on The Face Of A Child; A Case Report
Authors: Said Abdul Hadi , Maarof Maisarah Hanim Sarip
Published: November 2024

Skin infections is a common presentation at primary healthcare clinics. It may be caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. The most common skin infections are caused by bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Fungal infections, particularly subcutaneous mycoses, may exhibit similar clinical features as bacterial infections. In this case report, we highlight the importance of considering subcutaneous mycoses as a differential diagnosis for patients presented with skin infections, especially if the condition did not improve with antibiotic.  This case report also emphasised the importance of considering the potential side effects of systemic antifungal medications before initiating the treatment in children. Accurate diagnosis through culture testing is essential to guide the treatment, rather than relying solely on empirical treatment based on clinical symptoms.
A Young Girl with Recurrent Fallopian Tube Carcinoma (FTC): An Interesting Case Report
Authors: May Zaw Soe , Chung Elaine , Subramaniam Suguna , Yeap Boon Tat , Ahmed Abdel Hafez Abdel Mohsen Mohamed , Thein Tin Tin , Helmy Ehab
Published: November 2024

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma (FTC) is a rare disease which frequently occurs among post-menopausal women. It is often grouped under the epithelial ovarian cancer umbrella. The treatment of choice is surgery and chemotherapy. Our patient was a young teenage girl with recurrent FTC who responded well to surgery and chemotherapy. We discuss on the epidemiology, risk factors, principles of management and prognosis of FTC.
La ética está en todas partes
Authors: Montoya Vargas Juny , Santiago Franco Didier Arnulfo
Published: November 2024

Con el propósito de promover las experiencias y reflexiones sobre ética, la Universidad de los Andes, mediante el Centro de Ética Aplicada (cea), ha desarrollado diversas estrategias curriculares y pedagógicas que buscan que todas sus actividades —de formación, investigación, diseño institucional y compromiso con la comunidad— estén asociadas a la ética. En los diez años desde su creación, el cea ha fructificado y se presenta como un modelo educativo ejemplar. En La ética está en todas partes se analizan estas experiencias con el fin de inspirar a profesores e instituciones de todos los niveles educativos.
Biofuel Production Potential of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew)
Authors: Nnamani Chike N. , Anozie Saul O.
Published: November 2024

Mature and ripe cashew fruits were harvested, washed and the apples separated from the nuts. The apples were crushed and the juice extracted and treated with potassium metabisulphite to check the activities of undesirable microorganisms. A 3-spatula full of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus, was rehydrated and inoculated into the treated juice and allowed for 5 days in a room temperature of 32.50C to ferment. After fermentation, initial ethanol content of 7.5% was obtained. This ethanol could not be used as biofuel due to its impurities and high percentage of water. A distillation and re-distillation were performed to obtain a purer form of ethanol of 95%. The 95% ethanol was tested in a small 950-watts-capacity gasoline engine generating set and the engine ignited and ran successfully. The study could establish the use of cashew apple in the production of biofuel, a move that will diversify the oil sector and preserve our ecosystem.