bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examining the Patenting Activities of Universities in the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: El-Ouahi Jamal
Published: May 2023

This paper aims to examine universities' patenting activities in the Middle East and North Africa region. Patent data from Derwent Innovation is analyzed to provide key insights about such activities. Saudi Arabia leads the region in terms of the number of patents, followed by Turkey and Morocco. These three countries, which represent 87% of all academic patents, are also home to the most patenting academic institutions. Although the academic sector in MENA grew its patenting activity faster than the world, its patent volume base is still relatively low. The results also show the profile of the technological developments covered in MENA academic patents. Some of these inventions directly tackle societal health-related issues but also public environmental ones. The main academic assignees show a certain degree of collaboration with academic and corporate organizations. This study provides important input to research managers as well as policymakers to assess the research produced by universities from a technological and economic perspective.
RADYO VE TELEVİZYON ÜST KURUL PAYININ HUKUKÎ NİTELİĞİNİN BELİRLENMESİNE YÖNELİK BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: YILMAZ Güneş , BİYAN Özgür
Published: May 2023

Düşünce ve kanaatleri yayma hakkı çerçevesinde gerçek ya da tüzel kişiler tarafından gerçekleştirilen radyo ve televizyon yayınları, Radyo ve Televizyon Üst Kurulu’nun düzenlemesi ve denetimine yönelik regülasyonlara bağlıdır. Bu kurumun gelirleri arasında en önemlilerinden biri medya hizmet sağlayıcılarının ticarî iletişim gelirlerinden aylık olarak tahsil ettiği paylardır. Bu payların düzenli olarak gelirlere bağlı bir şekilde tahsil edilmesi mali bir yükümlülük olup olmadığı hususunda tereddüt yaratmaktadır. Bu paylar nitelik olarak mali yükümlülük ise Anayasal kurallara bağlı bir şekilde tahsil edilmeli ve düzenlenmelidir. Zira Anayasa’da vergi, resim ve harç benzeri mali yükümlülükler ile ilgili temel ilkeler belirlenmiştir. Bu çalışmada söz konusu paylar literatür taraması yöntemi ve yargı kararları analizleri kapsamında inceleme konusu yapılmış ve hukuki niteliği tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda ilgili payların vergi resim ve harç kavramları ile ilişkisi olmadığı, onların özelliklerinin bir ya da birkaçını taşısa da kendine has bir yapı sergileyerek “benzeri mali yükümlülük” olduğu ve ayrıca genel bütçe gelirleri arasında yer almadığı tespit edilmiştir.
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Authors: Maksymov Sergiy , Razmetaeva Yulia , Satokhina Nataliia
Published: May 2023

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Law and Gift: Phenomenology of Legal Experience
Authors: Сатохіна Наталія
Published: May 2023

The article aims to reveal the specificity of the legal as such in its difference from political or economic from a phenomenological point of view, that is, to determine what the experience of law is and what is its place in our experience as a whole.

The key assumption is that while the political and the economic are based on the logic of the equivalent, which implies the establishment of a balance based on the balance of forces or interchangeable goods, the experience of law is fundamentally anti-utilitarian and subordinated rather to the logic of excess, or gift. This idea unfolds in three stages. The first part of article detects the place of gift in human experience. The next one is about the place of law in fundamental experience and the relationship between the experience of law and the experience of gift. In the final part, the question of the transformation of human experience and the corresponding perspectives of law is raised.

The author argues that law is rooted in the structure of our fundamental experience or way of being in the world. The latter consists in the openness to the infinite otherness of the Other and, in this sense, is subject to the logic of the gift. At the same time this openness is never guaranteed, which gives rise to the experience of law. Aimed at maintaining the logic of excess or gift, law turns out to be not just one of the aspects of experience, but a condition of experience as such. However, today, in the conditions of the spread of the market and its inherent logic of equivalence to all spheres of life, the experience of law, subject to the opposite idea, and with it the experience as such, appears to be under threat.
The Body as Norm: Non-Classic Ontology of Law
Authors: Stovba Oleksiy
Published: May 2023

The article is dedicated to the reasoning of the norm of law. Traditionally norm of law was interpreted as the rule, which is fixed in legislation and guaranteed by the state coercion. The other variant of interpretation were reasonably grounded ideal rules of natural law. In the sociological doctrine law presents itself as the custom, exists implicitly in the social relations. But all the similar approaches leave without an answer the next question: in what way the ordinary people, who belong to the different legal cultures and traditions and even not imagine themselves the legal content of norms, are able to have the common and coinciding picture of law.

In my opinion to explain the similar state affairs we have to reconsider norm of law in its ontological aspect. It means to grasp and to contemplate how the norm of law exists in the real world, not on the paper or in mind of theorists and legal philosophers. The similar ontological turn becomes possible due to the phenomenological philosophy. We are talking not only about the works of classic phenomenologists, as Edmund Husserl or Moris Merlo-Ponty, but also about the “third wave of phenomenology,” such as Marc Rishire or Gean Marion. The classical phenomenology is first of all, the doctrine of consciousness. In its turn, contemporary phenomenologist’s focal point shifts toward human body. The latter isn’t interpreted as material embodiment of active subject, but opposite as the passive, affected. The body in its case becomes the field of experience, describing of which is possible through the phenomenological method.

In the legal aspect it means, that the genuine restriction of the human deeds is rooted in the living corporal presence of the other people and not in the positive legislation or natural law. The living corporal presence of the Other in the common Being becomes the measure of my deeds. The similar measure is the border, limit and modality of my deeds towards the Others. Thus, the body of human Being takes the place of a positive or natural norm of law and, in strictly sense, embodies the norms of permeated, ought or demanded behavior. At the same time human body contents in itself all the parts of legal norm – its disposition, sanction and hypothesis and then turns into the genuine modus of legal norm’s existence.
Public Trust in Computing: Analyzing Trust and Digital Technologies with the Constitutionalism Framework
Authors: Boenig-Liptsin Margarita
Published: May 2023

This paper engages the issue of trust in contemporary societies, where data and computing are a defining condition of public life, with the framework of constitutionalism from the field of Science, Technology and Society. The framework of constitutionalism, extending and generalizing from Sheila Jasanoff’s original formulation of “bioconstitutionalism,” says that transformations to understandings of what it means to be human in the age of ubiquitous computing require rethinking of law at the constitutional level – at the level of the most basic relations between states and citizens. These refashionings of the human, however, take place on terrain already steeped in the norms of constitution with a small “c,” that is, the written rules as well as unwritten norms generated by institutional practices that make up the daily hum of a society. The framework draws attention to three aspects of trust in the contemporary sociotechnical condition: 1) trust is not only a narrowly human or social quality separate from the technological systems, but the very condition of the technology’s existence and the specific form that the technology takes; 2) the present day state of trust is the result of a long, gradual, and incomplete process of publics becoming constituted with computing; and 3) trust today is a result and context of “constitutional moments,” moments of rupture in constitutional orders that are the result of interplay between legal, technical, and anthropological factors. These aspects point to sites of intervention that people can activate to shape the current state of trust and they suggest research agendas that scholars of law, society, and technology can pursue to make sense of this crucial area of sociotechnical relations today.
Two Concepts of Dignity: On the Decay of Agency in Law
Authors: Melkevik Åsbjørn , Melkevik Bjarne
Published: May 2023

This paper examines the radical shift we can observe in the modern legal understanding of dignity. That one should be respected for one’s own sake is a cornerstone of our modern societies, enshrined in our laws and constitutions. The idea of dignity, however, is subject to fundamentally different interpretations. More precisely, we examine two such theories of dignity – namely, the “agency theory of dignity,” associated with Immanuel Kant and based on people’s capacity for free will, and the “well-being theory of dignity,” recently championed by Alan Gewirth and regarding dignity a kind of intrinsic worth that belongs equally to all human beings as such. Kantian dignity means that we should endorse strong negative duties, but not positive duties, such as duties of welfare. From Gewirth’s one we can derive rights not only of negative freedom, but also duties of well-being toward others.

The modern shift from the former to the latter, we argue, is problematic, first, inasmuch as it is an expression of the decay of agency in our legal systems, and, second, because the well-being theory of dignity is often self-defeating, hurting the well-being of the worst-off and lowering total welfare in society. This paper accordingly maintains that we should go back to the agency theory of dignity.

Using an antinomian reading of Kant’s theory, we maintain that rational people are to be their own lawmaker and act from laws they themselves made, that the scope of legislative activity should be limited as a matter of dignity, and the role of dignity should be reduced in our laws. The main conclusion is that dignity cannot be a principle of law, as it is rather a principle of responsibility.
OFICINA EDUCATIVA COM ADOLESCENTES SOBRE GENÊRO, SEXO E IDENTIDADE DE GÊNERO: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Larissa Beatriz Francisca de Souza  , Maria de Lourdes Alves da Cruz  , Maria Isabel da Conceição Dias Fernandes
Published: May 2023

Introdução: A adolescência se constitui como um período de construção de questões de sexualidade, incluindo o gênero, sexo e identidade de gênero. Objetivo: Descrever o planejamento e desenvolvimento de um projeto de intervenção realizado com adolescentes acerca da temática gênero, sexo e identidade de gênero. Metodologia: Trata-se de um relato de experiência das atividades realizadas no segundo período letivo de 2021, a partir de um projeto de intervenção de um componente curricular do curso de graduação em Enfermagem. As atividades ocorreram em uma instituição de ensino, com estudantes do 6º e 7º ano do ensino fundamental e foi desenvolvida em 4 etapas distintas conforme os conteúdos programáticos. Resultados: Esses conteúdos foram abordados com a utilização de diversas metodologias participativas pertinentes ao público-alvo, proporcionando o compartilhamento de experiências, discussão e reflexão sobre as temáticas em questão. Ainda permitiu que as graduandas exercitassem seus conhecimentos por meio da integração ensino-comunidade. Isso pode ajudar profissionais e instituições a implementarem intervenções similares em outras situações e contextos, adaptando-as às necessidades específicas de cada realidade, além de incentivar a realização de mais pesquisas e estudos sobre o tema. Conclusões: Conclui-se que o presente relato contribui para a prática assistencial ao descrever a importância de intervenções direcionadas ao público adolescente, especialmente em ambientes escolares, para prevenir agravos decorrentes da discriminação de gênero.
FACETAS DIRETAS EM RESINA COMPOSTA UTILIZANDO O FLUXO DIGITAL PARA PLANEJAMENTO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Xavier de Sousa Lima Rodolfo , Vieira do Nascimento Jackson Jhonatan , Duarte de Carvalho Renato , de Melo Germek Leonardo , Vieira Assunção Isauremi
Published: May 2023

Introdução: O aprimoramento das resinas compostas nos últimos anos em associação com a difusão de informações nas redes sociais tornou as facetas diretas tratamentos populares na dentística restauradora. No entanto, são procedimentos que exigem ampla destreza manual e conhecimento técnico. O fluxo digital através do escaneamento, enceramento digital e prototipagem 3D para construção de guias tem se tornado uma excelente alternativa para aumentar a previsibilidade e aumentar a longevidade destes trabalhos. Objetivo: Descrever o protocolo de confecção de facetas diretas em resina composta, através de um relato de caso, utilizando como auxílio o planejamento digital para confecção de modelo 3D, guia de silicone e paredes palatinas. Descrição do Caso: Paciente do gênero masculino, 43 anos, queixava-se do formato dos seus dentes. Ao exame clínico percebeu-se desgaste dental nos incisivos centrais e linha do sorriso levemente invertida. Após duas sessões de clareamento de consultório com Peróxido de hidrogênio (35%) e mockup direto com resina composta, foi realizada a moldagem e escaneamento do modelo de gesso no laboratório. O enceramento digital foi aprovado, o modelo 3D foi impresso para confecção da guia de silicone. Com auxílio da guia foram executadas facetas diretas nos elementos 13, 12, 11, 21, 22 e 23. Conclusão: O fluxo digital pode ser uma alternativa viável para minimizar as falhas na confecção de facetas diretas em resina composta.
Regenerative economy as a component of the new economic system
Authors: Avdokushin E. F. , Kuznetsova E. G.
Published: May 2023

The article reveals the various approaches of Western authors to the regenerative economy in its connection with the goals of sustainable development and the reboot of capitalism. The two-tier regenerative economy model, which includes the circular economy and the green economy, heavily emphasizes its environmental component. The authors of the article propose to use the model of a three-tier regenerative economy, supplementing it with an economy of sharing consumption and use. The regenerative economy is seen as a multi-ecosystem, including the ecosystems of the circular, green and sharing economies. The article gives interpretations of sustainable development based on traditional approaches and regenerative sustainable development.
Electric Discharge Machining of AA7075/SiCP/B4CP Hybrid Composites machined with Al2O3 Mixed Used Engine Oil Dielectric fluid
Authors: Nayak Bijaya Bijeta , Bhat Suriya Shaffi , Gummadi Anand Kumar , Latha A. , Ganesan R. , H. Jehad Marowah , Almashhadani Haider Abdulkareem , Sahu Santosh Kumar
Published: May 2023

Background:

Machining hybrid composites through conventional machining technique was a challenging task as it produces excessive tool wear and exhibits poor surface roughness. In this research work, an attempt was made to electric discharge machining of AA7075/SiCP/B4CP Hybrid Composites produced through the stir casting route.

Objective:

The used engine oil was as the dielectric fluid with the objective of obtaining wealth from waste. The experiments were performed by varying distinct Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) process parameters with the goal of obtaining a high Material Removal Rate (MRR), low Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and least Surface Roughness (Ra). The experimental runs were optimized using the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) optimization techniques.

Methods:

Experimental runs were designed using the L20 Taguchi orthogonal array in which Powder concentration, Current and Pulse on time were varied for three different levels, and two various dielectric fluids were used for investigation. The characteristics of the Used Engine Oil (UEO) were assessed to find its feasibility as a dielectric fluid.

Results:

In comparison to EDM oil, the specimen machined in UEO dielectric medium has a somewhat greater MRR. Regardless of the kind of dielectric fluid employed, adding Al2O3 particles increases the MRR because of the bridging effect. Due to its high thermal conductivity, UEO oil produced electrodes with a TWR that was greater than that of EDM oil. The TWR decreases with the addition of Al2O3 particles due to an increase in the spark gap. In comparison to EDM oil, the specimen machined under UEO displays a lower Ra value. Ra decreases with the inclusion of Al2O3 particles due to the thorough flushing of machining waste.

Conclusion:

The specimen machined under Al2O3 mixed UEO dielectric medium, with the process parameters tuned at 3A current and 20µs Ton, offers better machining performance and was recommended for EDM sector.
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Kanchnara Twak Kwatha with Shunthi Churna and Nimba Taila Nasya in Hypothyroidism
Authors: Pratima Yadav  , Ajay Kumar  , Tina Singhal
Published: May 2023

Context: Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormones due to their insufficient synthesis which is turn result in generalized slowing down of metabolic process characterized by broad clinical spectrum ranging from an asymptomatic or subclinical condition to fully manifested clinical condition. It is more common in females than males with middle age women more effected. Materials and Methods: Sixty eligible hypothyroid patients with serum thyroid-stimulating hormone >4.5 μIU/ml and serum T3 and T4 lower than their respective normal range were selected and treated with Kanchnar Twak Kwath with Shunthi Churna and Nimb Taila Nasya for 45 days. Patients were advised to discontinue any medicine they might be taking for the management of hypothyroidism to assess the unbiased effect of therapies. Results: Significant improvement was observed on subjective parameters, and objective parameters. Of the 60 enrolled patients, In group B maximum improvement 62.07%, moderate improvement 20.69%, mild improvement 13.79%, no improvement 3.45%. But in group A maximum improvement 7.14%, moderate improvement 28.57%, mild improvement 42.86%, no improvement 21.43%. after this trial maximum patient had withdrawn their hormone replacement therapy. Conclusion: Kanchnar Twak Kwath with Shunthi Churna and Nimba Taila Nasya are effective in the management of hypothyroidism.
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Vacha (Acorus calamus) in the management of Sthaulya with special reference to Hyperlipidemia
Authors: Harleen Kaur Sethi  , Rosy Gupta
Published: May 2023

Human ardor for herbal medicine dates lower back to Vedic life. One such herbal drug is Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.). It is indicated in 'Santarpana Janya Vyadhi’ for having Lekhaniya, Srotoshodhan, Pramathi actions. As per Ayurvedic concept Sthaulya is a disorder of Medovahasrotas with symptoms of deposition of Meda (fat) at the site of abdomen, buttock, chest, neck and all over the body. It can be correlated with Obesity in present era. Hyperlipidemia is closely related to it which is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, which can include overproduction of lipoproteins. The disorder can manifest as an elevation of plasma cholesterol, TGs, or both, together that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, a precursor for Coronary Artery Disease. Due to increased sedentary lifestyle such metabolic conditions have shown its hike in the present era. A clinical study was designed as a randomised single group open interventional trial. In this study total 41 consenting patients of either sex were registered after screening for the trial from Kayachikitsa O.P.D. of Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Patiala, Punjab but 30 patients completed the course of the trial. Test drug Vacha Churna capsules of 500mg were given twice daily with water before meal for 30 days. The results shown were highly significant.
Review of management of Cervical Ectropion using Traditional Ayurvedic Interventions
Authors: Mahi Mishra  , Tanmay Bagade
Published: May 2023

Cervical ectropion or cervical erosion is a highly prevalent condition among females of reproductive age. Although self-limiting and benign this disease can progress to chronic condition and or cause unpleasant and distressing symptoms that significantly impacting women’s quality of life. Modern therapies are limited to local ablative therapies and can temporarily relieve mild symptoms. However, there is a need to have a tailored approach to this condition based on the range of symptoms and stages of the disease. Also, this approach should depend on the understanding of the body temperament, daily dietary habits, routine occupational hazards, and the climacteric changes where the patient is residing. Ayurveda’s holistic healing approach holds an answer to the issue of chronicity and recurrent occurrence of cervical ectropion. Ayurveda’s disease management focuses on assessment of the history, signs and symptoms and its correlation with Prakriti and the vitiated Doshas. The treatment modality and the drug of choice are selected according to these assessments. Therefore, our study aims to review the current literature and clinical procedures mentioned in Ayurveda and synthesize the evidence associated with the medicinal drugs and combinations used to treat cervical ectropion.
Achara Rasayana: A substantial reference that can determine character formation in children
Authors: Ganga N  , Anusha Baburaj  , Abhishek SL
Published: May 2023

Character, being an aggregate of physical & mental traits that can distinguish and individualize a person, marks its emergence right from early childhood. Since formation of character is a gradual process, influence of parents, teachers, friends, the people they talk to frequently, the food habits they follow, the circumstances they pass through, the books they read, the cinemas and videos they watch, influence of social media, the environment they live in etc. plays a very vital role in shaping a child’s personality. Ayurvedic concepts like Dinacharya, Rithucharya, Sadvritta, Achara Rasayana, remain as concepts in the texts and it is a necessity now, to inculcate these habits in daily life of children, in the early period of growth itself as it can pave a path to healthy physique & happy mental status throughout their livelihood. Achara Rasayana, a set of factors that include all these influential factors listed one by one, is till date valid yet unexplored to its fullest applicability. Aim: To evaluate the contents of Achara Rasayana and explore the ways in which it can influence character framing in children. Conclusion: The values prescribed in Achara Rasayana serves as milestones for step-by-step modification of character, if followed from early childhood. These factors are to be practiced daily, or included in the new education system as they can influence in creating quality minds and sustain it throughout the life, maintaining physical, mental, social, spiritual upgradation ending in health. Parents, educators, near surroundings of the children, should be aware of the actuality and train them with these core values to build in a healthy society.
An integrated approach to understand and resolve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: Harshitha S.  , Pramodhkumar N.
Published: May 2023

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a very common problem. It has become more recognized and more common throughout. It is a basic hormone problem and it is widespread throughout the world. Roughly about 10% of the general population has polycystic ovaries. By looking at the features it may seem difficult to treat this condition but by finding out the causality and by following the proper treatment protocol, one can avoid this condition.
A review on etiopathogenesis of Santarpana and Apatarpana Janya Vyadhi
Authors: Radhika Rani V  , Mahesh Hirulal
Published: May 2023

Santarpana and Apatarpana are the two types of effects in the body by the regular exposure to Brimhana and Langhana Ahara, Viharas respectively. In present scenario incidence of non-communicable diseases are increasing and are the risk factors for many systemic illnesses and mortality. A detailed understanding of non-communicable diseases is need of the hour. Those Dravyas which are predominant of Prithvi and Ap Mahabhoota will cause Brimhana and Dravyas which are predominant of Agni, Vayu and Akasha will cause Langhana. Santarpana Nidanas will vitiates predominantly Agni, Kapha and Meda leading for Santarpanotha Vikaras. From contemporary understanding these can be studied under over nutritive disorders. On the other hand, improper or excessive exposure to Apatarpana Ahara and Vihara leads to the vitiation of Vata and leads to increased Rookshata in Rasa Dhatu leading to Utharothara Dhatu Kshaya and manifesting the Apatarpana Janya Vikaras. These can be studied as nutritional deficiency disorders. Here an attempt is made to study the Santarpana and Apatarpana Nidana, Samprapti and Vikaras in detail.
Concept of Meda Dhatu with special reference to Sthoulya
Authors: Reethapriya B.R.  , J.C. Huddar  , Pushpa Biradar  , Shilpa Nimbal
Published: May 2023

Ayurveda is the science of life which is based on Adharbhuta Siddhanta that is Basic principles. Many Basic principles are explained in Ayurveda which are helpful for better understanding of Ayurvedic concepts. Among them Dhatu is also having prime importance which is explained in Ayurveda. Now a days Sthoulya has become a very common lifestyle disorder due to improper food habits, sedentary life style and change in sleep pattern. The role of Meda Dhatu in Sthoulya is inevitable since the derangement in Medadhatwagni arrests the formation of further Dhatus and may even harm the longevity of the individual. Hence proper and healthy life style is very much essential in Sthoulya.
Clinical Evaluation of MINISCAR Cream
Authors: Nitin Berde
Published: May 2023

Background: Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin tissue after injury. In Ayurveda several medicines claimed to be beneficial for removing, rather reducing the scar is available. Objective: This clinical study is aimed to evaluate the effects of MINISCAR cream manufactured by Charak Pharma Pvt. Ltd. on skin scars. Method: 60 patients both male female between 18-50 years suffering from scar markings were included in trial. All patients were advised to apply MINISCAR cream once in a day for 30 days. Analysis was done on the basis of pre and post study photograph of the affected area taken along with the date and patient name. Results: There were 44 females and 16 male patients. In 24 patients of acne scar, 54% patients showed significant improvement. In 20 patients of stretch marks, almost 50% patients showed significant improvement. In 6 patients of hypertrophic scars, 66% patients showed significant improvement. While no significant improvement was observed in 2 patients of contracture scar and 8 patients of Keloid scar. Conclusion: Overall with MINISCAR cream almost 45% patient improved exceptionally well, which is certainly a very good outcome. A detailed clinical trial needs to be conducted further to verify the outcomes of the trial.
Ayurved management of PCOS: A Case Report
Authors: Jaya H. Malagoudar  , R. I. Jambagi
Published: May 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities or small cysts on one or both ovaries. PCOS symptoms can be correlated with conditions like Dimba Roga, Jatiharini, Vataja Artava Dusthi, Artava Kshaya, Ksheenartava. This article explores the Ayurvedic management of PCOS started with Samshodhana Karma followed by Shamanoushadhies for the period of 6 months.
A case study of Ayurvedic management of Katishool with reference to Senile Osteoporosis induced compression fracture of vertebrae
Authors: Chitranshu Saxena
Published: May 2023

Low bone mass and micro architecture bone tissue degeneration that can cause fractures is the hallmarks of osteoporosis. The development of disease is influenced by numerous etiological factors, including physical, hormonal, dietary, and lifestyle factors. Low back discomfort, or Katishool, is one of them. Low back discomfort can have many different causes, including compression fractures, intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP), lumbar spondylosis, spine tuberculosis, etc. At some point in their life, 39% of people report having low back pain, with females between the ages of 40 and 80 experiencing the condition more frequently. The reason of significant low back pain is one of the vertebral compression fractures (VCF). It is comparable to Katishool in Ayurveda. The care of fractures in modern science includes reduction, immobilization of the broken area, use of NSIAD, calcium supplements, etc. Numerous native substances that can aid in the healing of the fracture have been described in ancient treatises. In this instance, Ayurvedic treatments like Vijaya Extract, medicines and Kati Abhyangam are used to treat lower back pain.
Formulation and evaluation of Herbal Mosquito Repellent in two forms used in folklore practise
Authors: Sheethal Bhat  , Hariprasad Shetty
Published: May 2023

Mosquito borne diseases including malaria, dengue, filariasis, and chikungunya cause serious health hazards across the world. Several mosquito repellents are currently in the market; however, most of these are not efficacious and eco-friendly. Recently, considerable research progress has been made to develop more pleasant, effective, and non-toxic to other species using herbal oils and formulations. Also, these herbal compositions are easily available and economic. Although, this existing herbal composition has been demonstrated to be effective and non-toxic to humans, they are more volatile and short lifespan of these compounds has necessitated further development of plant originated pesticides as alternative to chemical pesticides. In the current study, we have developed the various herbal formulations and showed that these formulations are effective mosquito repellents. The survey further showed that these repellents are pleasant with minimum allergic reactions.
Pharmaceutical comparative study of Guduchyadi Malahara (ointment), prepared by different methods in the management of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat
Authors: Smriti Singh  , Prathima  , Gayathri Bhat N.V.  , Govind Sharma
Published: May 2023

Malahara is one among the Kalpana of preparation of ointment. Siktha (bee wax) and Taila (oil) are usually taken as base along with other ingredients like herbal, mineral or metal depending upon the indication and type of Malahara.[1] Present study focuses on modification of Guduchyadi Kashaya[2] into Guduchyadi Malahara form. This formulation has been indicated for treatment of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat.[3] Kashaya having less shelf life; hence, an attempt has been made to modify Guduchyadi Kashaya into Guduchyadi Malahara form pharmaceutically. The observations made during preparation and application of the Guduchyadi Malahara have been discussed in this study.
Perbandingan Metode Cost Sensitive pada Decision Tree dan NaÃ¯ve Bayes untuk Klasifikasi Data Multiclass
Authors: Febriantono M Aldiki , Pramono Sholeh Hadi , Rahmadwati Rahmadwati
Published: May 2023

Abstrakâ€“ Knowledge discovery is the method of extracting information from data in making informed decisions. Seeing as classifiers do have a lot of learning patterns in the data, testing an imbalanced dataset becomes a major classification issue. The cost-sensitive approach on the decision tree C4.5 and nave Bayes is used to solve the rule of misclassification. The glass, lympografi, vehicle, thyroid, and wine datasets were collected from the UCI Repository and included in this analysis. Preprocessing attribute selection with particle swarm optimization was used to process the data collection. Besides, the cost-sensitive decision tree C4.5Â  and the cost-sensitive naive Bayes method were used in the research. On the glass, lympografi, vehicle, thyroid, and wine datasets, the accuracy of the test results was 72.34 %, 68.22 %, 75.68 %, 93.82 %, and 93.95 %, respectively, using the cost-sensitive decision tree C4.5. While the cost-sensitive naive Bayes method outperforms the others by 32.24 %, 82.61 %, 25.53 %, 97.67 %, and 94.94 % on the dataset, respectively.
Sistem Deteksi Cuaca Berdasarkan Analisis Histogram HCL Menggunakan Algoritma k-Nearest Neighbor ( KNN )
Authors: Hariani Siti
Published: May 2023

Abstrak - Belakangan ini cuaca ekstrim yang berubah â€“ ubah yang tidak dapat ditebak sering terjadi yang mengganggu aktivitas sehariÂ  - hari. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu sistem yang dapat mendeteksi kondisi cuaca berdasarkan citra awan.Â  Oleh Karena penulis pada penelitian ini akan membuat sistem pendeteksi kondisi cuaca berdasarkan citra awan. Pada sistem ini, penulis akan melakukan penelitian dengan melalui video digital yang direkam menggunakan Handphone yang di lengkpai dngan fiture perekam video untuk mendaptkan citra pada awan. Penulis akan melakukan perekaman kondisi cuaca awan sekitar dalam waktu yang singkat hanya dalamÂ  jangka waktu 5 menit. Setelah itu video yang telah direkam akan diekstraksi ciri dengan metode histogram warna terhadap citra awan yang telah ditangkap oleh Camera vido digital. Kemudian dilakukan proses klasifikasi menggunakan algoritma k-Nearest Neighbor. Algoritma klasifikasi yang digunakan dalam tugas akhir ini adalah k-Nearest Neighbor, yang diharapkan mampu untuk mengenali citra awan dan mengklasifikasi kondisi cuaca. Berdasarkan pengujian yang dilakukan, sistem menghasilkan tingkat akurasi sebesar 84,21%. Kondisi cuaca yang diprediksi adalah kondisi cerah berawan, berawan, hujan, malam cerah dan malam hujan.
Komparasi Protokol Komunikasi pada Sistem Produksi Siber-Fisik berbasis IEC 61499
Authors: Aryandaru Rico , Wardana Awang Noor Indra , Arif Agus
Published: May 2023

The change in the concept of an automation pyramid into an automation cloud in a cyber-physical production system makes data communication no longer stratified but can be done directly between devices. Based on IEC 61499, which defines the function blocks for building such communications, communication protocols can be run on various devices. Several communication protocols that can fulfill these requirements are OPC-UA, FBDK / IP, and MQTT. The research was conducted by comparing the three communication protocols for latency parameters and their jitters. The test method used to compare latency parameters is the variance analysis test and the Tukey test. The jitter value of the protocols are compared to the standard deviation parameter. The test results showed that the MQTT communication protocol had a faster latency value, with a 95% confidence level. The standard deviation of the variation value for OPC-UA, FBDK / IP, and MQTT showed the jitter value of 0.72 seconds, 0.35 seconds, and 0.64 seconds. Comparing the three communication protocols' standard deviation values showed that the FBDK / IP communication protocol has significantly less jitter than the OPC-UA and MQTT communication protocols.
Animal Cell Education Media in high school based on Virtual Reality
Authors: Ibrahim Ramdani Muhammad Aslam
Published: May 2023

Educational media is one of the tools used for learning. Some examples of educational media are books, videos, audio, objects, and images. Since the first time the use of books as educational media is a must in the school area, but UNESCO said Indonesia was second from the bottom of the matter of world literacy, meaning that interest in reading was very low. According to UNESCO data, the reading interest of Indonesian people is very alarming, only 0.001%. That is, out of 1,000 Indonesians, only 1 person is avid reader. To increase interest in reading it is necessary to have an appropriate and interesting educational media for children. One way is through the application of technology to educational media, active smartphone users in Indonesia in 2018 around 177.9 million people, the biggest contributor comes from the age category of children and adolescents. Hope parents allow their children to play smartphones for educational purposes.Interactive education media can be designed with the support of technology. This research is conducted in the hope that it can provide learning options for children other than books, but using educational media that applies technology in them, so that children can be interested in learning, so that the purpose of this application is to improve children's learning outcomes can be achieved.
Face mask management system for the control of supplies of medical personnel in the private sector
Authors: Meneses-Claudio Brian , Gutierrez-Rodriguez Susan , Perez-Siguas Rosa , Lee Huamaní Enrique , Yauri-Machaca Melissa
Published: May 2023

In late December 2019, COVID-19 changed people's lives by forcing people to maintain social distancing and wear a face mask on a mandatory basis, because the virus caused by SARS-COV-2 is immensely contagious and can be easily transmitted between people who have direct contact. In the month of May, the virus infected more than 153 million people saturating the health system worldwide, therefore, it was established as a preventive measure to maintain social distancing in public places and use the face mask in a mandatory way to help control COVID-19, since through these measures the probability of contagion is greatly reduced since it protects the nose and the person's mouth. In view of this problem, this article made the approach of a system of administration of face masks for the control of supplies of medical personnel in the private sector, in such a way that the system analyzes several people who enter the place and shows if they use the mask correctly through a monitor, requiring to respect this important biosecurity measure, in addition to being able to make a report detailing the supplies of face masks to send to the administrator in charge. Through the development of the system, it is determined that the system works in the best way and presents a percentage of efficiency of 97.12% in detecting the face masks of medical personnel.
أثر الأئتمان الممنوح الى القطاع العائلي على الأستقرار المالي في العراق
Authors: Ahmad Muhsin Ibrahim
Published: May 2023

يعدّ منح الأئتمان من صلب عمل المصارف، وأن الأئتمان الممنوح الى القطاع العائلي يشكل جزء رئيسي من الأئتمان المقدم الى القطاع الخاص، لذلك فأن المحافظة على النسب المقبولة لهذا النوع من الأئتمان تضمن سلامة وإستقرار النظام المصرفي والمالي في أي بلد. يهدف البحث الى التحقق من فرضيته المبنية على كون حجم الأئتمان الممنوح الى القطاع العائلي في العراق ضئيل جداً بحيث لم يصل بعد الى الحد الذي يمكن أن يشكل خطراً على الأستقرار المالي في العراق، وذلك من خلال التعرف على حجم الأئتمان الممنوح الى القطاع العائلي في العراق خلال المدة(2015-2021)، وتحديد أثره على الأستقرار المالي من خلال المؤشرات المعتمدة في هذا المجال إستناداً الى البيانات الرسمية المتوفرة.
Predicting Internet Use and Digital Competence Among Older Adults Using Performance Tests of Visual, Physical, and Cognitive Functioning: Longitudinal Population-Based Study
Authors: Heponiemi Tarja , Kainiemi Emma , Virtanen Lotta , Saukkonen Petra , Sainio Päivi , Koponen Päivikki , Koskinen Seppo
Published: May 2023

Background

The rapidly increasing role of the internet in obtaining basic services poses challenges, especially for older adults’ capabilities of getting the services they need. Research on the predictors of older adults’ internet use and digital competence is especially relevant given that people are living longer than before, and the age profile of many societies is changing rapidly.

Objective

We aimed to examine the associations of objective measures of physical and cognitive impairment with the nonuse of the internet for services and low digital competence among older adults.

Methods

A longitudinal population-based design was used that combined data from performance tests and self-rated questionnaires. Data were gathered in 2017 and 2020 among 1426 older adults aged between 70 and 100 years in Finland. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine the associations.

Results

Those who had poor near (odds ratio [OR] 1.90, 95% CI 1.36-2.66) or distant vision (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.21-2.71), restricted or failed abduction of upper arms (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.28-2.85), and poor results from the word list memory (OR 3.77, 95% CI 2.65-5.36) or word list delayed recall (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.48-3.02) tests had greater odds for nonuse of the internet for services than their counterparts. Moreover, those who had poor near (OR 2.18, 95% CI 1.57-3.02) or distant vision (OR 2.14, 95% CI 1.43-3.19), poor results from the chair stand test (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.06-2.31), restricted or failed abduction of upper arms (OR 1.74, 95% CI 1.10-2.76), and poor results from the word list memory (OR 3.41, 95% CI 2.32-5.03) or word list delayed recall (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.39-3.04) tests had greater odds of low digital competence than their counterparts.

Conclusions

According to our results, older adults’ impaired physical and cognitive functioning may hamper their possibilities of accessing internet services such as digital health care services. Our results should be considered when planning digital health care services intended to be used by older adults; that is, digital solutions should also be suitable for older adults with impairments. Furthermore, face-to-face services should be provided for those who cannot use digital services, even if they are assisted properly.
La globesidad: un análisis espacio-temporal, 1980-2015
Authors: Méndez Delgado Alba Verónica , Cuevas Quintero José Luis , Martínez Gómez Francisco
Published: May 2023

Durante las últimas décadas, la creciente obesidad se ha asociado a los cambios económicos, políticos y sociales, algunos de ellos derivados de la globalización. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar su comportamiento en el espacio y el tiempo. Las variables clave son la obesidad y el índice de globalización KOF a nivel país durante el periodo 1980-2015. La estrategia empírica es detectar la presencia de dependencia espacial y, con modelos espaciales, estimar la relación obesidad-globalización. Los resultados muestran un vínculo positivo entre ambas variables, mientras la globalización social explica en mayor medida el fenómeno de la obesidad.
Competitividad regional en México, factores estructurales y actividades del conocimiento: determinantes y efectos espaciales 2003-2013
Authors: Ríos-Flores Jesús Armando
Published: May 2023

Este artículo presenta un análisis de la competitividad estatal en México mediante efectos de los factores estructurales y las actividades del conocimiento, con técnicas econométricas espaciales, en el periodo 2003-2013. Los resultados muestran procesos de ajustes espaciales diferenciados y dinámicos en respuesta al entorno económico regional. En el modelo de factores, la inversión es el más relevante, mientras la educación e innovación presentan caídas relativas, al igual que el efecto ubicación. En el modelo de actividades, la producción y aplicación exhiben efectos positivos, pero en años diferentes, mientras la adquisición tiene efectos negativos en 2013, con incrementos del efecto vecino.
Reconfiguración de las actividades agrícolas en México (1980-2015): una aproximación desde la estadística espacial
Authors: González Carlos Alejandro
Published: May 2023

Desde un enfoque espacial, se indaga sobre los efectos productivos de las políticas públicas orientadas a promover el desarrollo rural en México en el contexto de la liberalización económica, mediante la combinación de dos métodos cuantitativos: análisis de componentes principales y autocorrelación espacial. Se identificó, durante el periodo 1980-2015, un proceso de reconfiguración productiva, resultado de la reconversión hacia cultivos agrícolas de mayor rentabilidad, dicho proceso se refleja en dos expresiones espaciales: 1) la existencia de aglomeraciones espaciales orientadas en cacao y plantas ornamentales, y 2) la fragmentación espacial del conglomerado agrícola dedicado a la producción de granos básicos.
¿Aguascalientes dividida?, una ciudad media mexicana y su evolución entre 1990 y 2010
Authors: Camacho Sandoval Fernando , Guzmán Martínez María
Published: May 2023

En este artículo se muestran los resultados de medir una de las dimensiones de la segregación socioespacial, la aglomeración. Se analiza la distribución espacial de seis estratos socioeconómicos en 1990, 2000 y 2010. Se utilizaron el índice de Autocorrelación Global de Moran (IGM) para la ciudad y el índice de Autocorrelación Local de Moran (LISA) para la agrupación intraurbana de los estratos a nivel de manzana urbana y Áreas Geostadísticas Básicas (AGEB). Se parte de la hipótesis de que el agrupamiento en gran escala de los estratos alto y bajo es una nueva tendencia social y urbana de la ciudad.
Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education in Myanmar
Authors: Aung Pan Su , SAKURAI Riho
Published: May 2023

Many researchers worldwide have acknowledged the importance of teachers’ attitudes towards Inclusive Education (IE). The main objective of this research is to explore factors influencing teachers’ attitudes towards IE. A total of 439 in-service teachers working under the Ministry of Education and 305 pre-service teachers studying at the Universities of Education in Myanmar were included in this study. The results indicated that both pre-service and in-service teachers showed somewhat positive attitudes towards inclusion. Nevertheless, in-service teachers showed more positive attitudes towards including Children with Disabilities (CWDs) than pre-service teachers. Besides, their attitudes towards inclusive education were predicted directly and indirectly by familiarity with IE policies, having contact with disabilities, having knowledge about IE, type of disability, and availability of support. Therefore, this study recommended comprehensive IE courses and hands-on experiences at the teacher training colleges and universities to develop the knowledge and skill needed to mainstream CWDs to foster inclusiveness.
Oppression of the Subaltern: A Depiction by Mulkraj Anand in his Untouchable
Authors: R Aravind
Published: May 2023

Anand is largely remembered for his depictions of the oppressed class in India. He had got an international acclaim because of his perceptive insight into the lives of the oppressed class in India. Untouchable ,being his first novel that was published in 1935,is well known for his analysis of the exploitation and subservient, pathetic conditions of the lower class people that he depicts through a character like Bhaka .though the novel presents incidents that happened in a day in the protagonist’s life,by large it speaks about the oppression of the lower castes by the upper castes that was very much visible in the colonial as well as the postcolonial India .the novel mainly focuses on the subaltern that was and also is the most burning issue in the Indian subcontinent. The novel displays the pretentions, snobbery and flamboyance gestures of the upper class against the lower classes.