bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Caracterización del material de cantera para una base granular en la provincia de Azángaro Puno 2022.
Authors: De la Cruz Vega Sleyther Arturo , Caceres Yupa Lidea Lisbeth
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad determinar las propiedades de los materiales de las canteras de Mumu, Azángaro y Cabanillas para la conformación de la base granular de la carretera, según la norma del MTC EG – 2013. La metodología de investigación fue de tipo aplicada, diseño experimental. La muestra será los agregados de las canteras con una cantidad de 10 hectáreas cada cantera, con respecto a la unidad de análisis serán las muestras extraídas de cada calicata. Los resultados de laboratorio presentan un suelo de grava pobremente graduada con presencia de limos y arenas (GP-GM), de tipo (A-1-a) de buena gradación, IP = 2.29%, porcentaje de abrasión los ángeles = 23.97%, CBR al 100% = 83.1% y CBR al 95% = 70%, equivalente de arena = 33.4%, contenido de humedad optima = 14%, partículas chatas y alargadas = 14.69%. Finalmente se concluye que mejora sus características físico-mecánicas esto garantiza poder dar uso como material de base granular para carreteras.
Tarea de clasificación en el análisis sensorial de productos alimenticios: una revisión
Authors: Carrasco Mendoza Girodel Ronaldo , López Leyva Yanela Hilenni
Published: January 2023

Tarea de clasificación es un método sencillo y de bajo costo en comparación a los métodos tradicionales y su popularidad ha crecido en los últimos 10 años. Así mismo la Tarea de clasificación es un determinante al momento de elaborar estrategias de marketing porque te permite tener conocimiento de las similitudes/diferencias de los productos analizados y las preferencias del consumidor. Existe una variedad de estudios en análisis sensorial de productos alimenticios y no alimenticios. Por lo tanto, este artículo se realizó con el objetivo de dar conocer el método de tarea de clasificación y sus usos en productos alimenticios y propone realizar estudios en bebidas nacionales tradicionales y así darles el reconocimiento merecido.
Competencias digitales en el rendimiento académico de comunicación en una institución educativa de Puno
Authors: Quispe Sairitupa Miriam Edith
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo determinar la influencia de las competencias digitales en el rendimiento académico del área de comunicación, así como en sus tres dimensiones: oralidad, escritura y lectura; siendo la población muestral 136 estudiantes de quinto grado del nivel secundaria de una institución educativa secundaria de Puno. Es un estudio explicativo de tipo básica, diseño no experimental transeccional correlacional causal. Las técnicas de recolección de datos estuvieron constituidas por la encuesta y la observación; siendo sus instrumentos, el cuestionario de competencias digitales y la ficha de observación sobre rendimiento académico de comunicación. Para la correlación se usó el índice Rho Spearman y para la influencia la regresión lineal; teniendo como resultado que las competencias digitales inciden significativamente (p < 0.01) en el rendimiento académico de comunicación r=0,585** (r2=33,7%). Como conclusión se debe impulsar el buen desempeño de las competencias digitales para mejorar el rendimiento académico de comunicación.
Coaching en la gestión del talento humano del personal docente universitario
Authors: Rebaza Iparraguirre Julia Nohemí , Infantas Cáceres Carlos Andrés
Published: January 2023

La finalidad de la investigación fue comprender y explicar el coaching en la gestión del talento humano del personal docente de la facultad de Ingeniería de una Universidad Privada de Trujillo; con enfoque cualitativo, describir procesos e interpretar significados desde una mirada profunda; de tipo descriptivo. Permitió conocer la problemática  del desempeño  y necesidades de los docentes de la facultad de ingeniería, las cuales se pueden abordar a través del coaching  y  gestión del talento humano; la técnica utilizada entrevista semiestructurada a profundidad y el instrumento guía de entrevista semiestructurada,  elaborada según las dimensiones refrendadas con autores;  se seleccionó seis docentes considerando la antigüedad y experiencia; se organizó y analizó  la información según la categoría de estudio; afirmándose  que los  docentes se desempeñan mejor si son valorados, motivados y  potencializando sus capacidades, por tanto gestionando sus talentos del personal docente se brindará  una educación de calidad, garantizando el éxito de sus egresados.
Ética profesional y gestión administrativa municipal según la percepción de estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Gamarra Huertas Raúl Felipe , Sallca Alvarado Milagros , Miranda Chávez Helí
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo busca determinar la relación entre la ética profesional y la gestión administrativa en la Municipalidad Provincial de Leoncio Prado según la percepción de estudiantes universitarios; fue una investigación descriptiva- correlacional con diseño no experimental – transversal, dentro del enfoque cuantitativo. La muestra censal estuvo constituida por 58 estudiantes. Se utilizó el cuestionario, con la escala de Likert y los datos fueron procesados con el software SPPS v.25. Se encontró una relación positiva alta entre la ética profesional y la gestión administrativa en la Municipalidad Provincial de Leoncio Prado según la percepción de los estudiantes universitarios, según p valor < 0.01 y coeficiente Rho de Spearman = 0,702. Por lo tanto, a mayor fortalecimiento en la ética profesional esto repercutirá favorablemente en una buena gestión administrativa.
Gestión administrativa y ejecución presupuestal en el gobierno regional de Amazonas 2021
Authors: Tafur Cagallaza Richard , Alberca Salazar Juan Yorson
Published: January 2023

El objetivo fue determinar el nivel de la gestión administrativa y ejecución presupuestal en la sede central del Gobierno Regional Amazonas, 2021. Fue de enfoque cuantitativo de diseño no experimental; la población muestral estuvo representada por 40 administrativos del lugar de estudio, se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta y se administró un cuestionario, asimismo se hizo uso del análisis documental y como instrumento la ficha de registro. Se obtuvo como resultado que la dimensión control es el que tiene menor nivel con 42.5% y el de nivel más alto fue la de dirección con 30% y el nivel de ejecución presupuestal durante el periodo 2015-2021 en mayoría es alto a excepción de los años 2018 y 2019 donde bajó a nivel medio. Se concluyó que la gestión administrativa en mayoría está en nivel medio y la ejecución presupuestal en nivel alto, pero aun da espacio para una mejora continua de sus procesos actuales.
Beneficios tributarios para proyectos de investigación, desarrollo tecnológico e innovación en las empresas de Perú y Colombia
Authors: Solano Campos Marianela Karina , Ruíz Gómez Alex Sívori , Salinas Medina Martha Isabel
Published: January 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal determinar los beneficios tributarios por la ejecución de proyectos de investigación, desarrollo tecnológico e innovación en las empresas de Perú y Colombia entre los años 2019 al 2021. El estudio es de enfoque cuantitativo y de nivel descriptivo. La muestra de estudio estuvo conformada por 57 empresas peruanas y 89 empresas colombianas, que accedieron a los beneficios tributarios al presentar proyectos de investigación científica, tecnológica e innovación, siendo estos evaluados por instituciones CONCYTEC (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Tecnológica) en el caso de Perú y por MINCIENCIAS (Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación), institución en el caso de Colombia. Los proyectos aprobados cumplieron con los requisitos establecidos por las leyes de ambos países. Con los resultados obtenidos del presente estudio, se conocieron los sectores empresariales con mayor cantidad de trabajos de investigación presentados y aprobados, que recibieron incentivos tributarios en Perú, que por los montos de los proyectos, ningunamicro o pequeña empresa cuenta con los fondos disponibles para iniciar una investigación; sin embargo en Colombia el beneficio se otorga descuento adicional si el personal que participa en la investigación tiene el grado de doctor, exención del IVA en la importación de equipos, descuento para quien recibe y otorga donaciones.
Desafíos y alternativas para el reciclaje de residuos sólidos en Brasil: la experiencia de dos cooperativas
Authors: Da Rosa Sampaio Rita de Cássia , Vargas Mangan Patrícia Kayser , Borges Maria de Lourdes
Published: January 2023

La llamada Política Nacional de Residuos Sólidos fue instituida en Brasil en 2010, definiendo la responsabilidad por la gestión de residuos sólidos entre los diversos órganos de gobierno, principalmente en el ámbito local de los municipios. Esta legislación enfatiza la valorización de los recolectores de materiales reciclables y fomenta el desarrollo de cooperativas de reciclaje, lo que permite hacer frente tanto a la cuestión ambiental y el aumento de los ingresos de este público vulnerable. El objetivo de este artículo es comprender los principales desafíos y alternativas para el reciclaje de residuos sólidos en Brasil, presentando la experiencia de dos cooperativas que actúan en el municipio de Canoas/RS. La principal contribución del trabajo es visibilizar el proceso brasileño de gestión de residuos sólidos, señalando la importancia de fomentar el cooperativismo, la solidaridad y el cuidado del medio ambiente.
Study on 4D Printing Shape Memory Polymers in the Field of Biomedical Progress
Authors: Md. Jewel Rana, Khan Rajib Hossain , Xinle Yao, Md. Abu Shyeed and Ummay Hani
Published: January 2023

Shape memory polymers are intelligent materials that produce shape changes under external stimulus
conditions, and 4D printing is based on deformable materials and 3D printing. A comprehensive technology,
shape memory polymer in deformable materials is the most widely used, and the current 4D printing shape
memory polymer is in various collars. The domain has applications, especially in the biomedical field, which
has excellent application value. 4D printing technology breaks through the personalized technology in
traditional medicine. The bottleneck provides a new opportunity for the further development of the biomedical
field. This article first reviews shape-memory polymers, 3D printing technology, and 4D printing. We will
review the research progress of shape memory polymers at home and abroad and introduce examples of 4D
printed shape memory polymers in biomedicine. Finally, the application prospects, existing problems, and
future development directions of 4D printed shape memory polymers in the biomedical field are
summarized
Classification of Depression Disorder Using Fuzzy C Means
Authors: Karthika N. , Geetha D.
Published: January 2023

Depression is a diverse syndrome in which some underlying presentations may share a common phenomenology but have different etiologies. Despite considerable work on the etiology of depression including neurobiological, genetic, and psychological studies, no reliable classificatory system has emerged that links either to the underlying etiology or has proven strongly predictive of response to treatment. Reactive and endogenous depression, melancholia, typical depression, depression with a seasonal pattern/seasonal affective illness, and dysthymia are only a few of the classification systems/subgroupings that have been employed. These have been based on a variety of factors, including the type, quantity, intensity, pattern, and duration of the symptoms, as well as in some cases, the presumptive cause. We adopted the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)-II as the instrument, and outpatients of a psychiatric clinic were recruited as samples, as well as undergraduates as a non-clinical sample, to achieve the goal of studying the classification of depression disorders using fuzzy theory. The elements in the BDI were presented, and percentages were given to each one. We have the option to pick from many membership levels, and the total percentages for the selected category might reach 100%. To categorize the severity of depression, we use probability-based categorization Wald's and k-means together with fuzzy C-Means. We categorize the FCM, Wald's, and k-means percentages using clustering analysis. Finally, we conclude that FCM performed better than the other two probabilities-based techniques.
Just Transitions in the Oil and Gas Sector: Considerations for Addressing Impacts on Workers and Communities in Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Saha Devashree , Walls Ginette , Waskow David , Lazer Leah
Published: January 2023

About half of the world’s oil and gas is produced by “middle-income” developing countries. These countries could face a significant drop in government revenue due to the global shift away from fossil fuels. The shift away from oil and gas will also contribute to job displacement and economic insecurity for workers and communities supported by the industry. This paper advises policymakers to pursue a just transition away from the oil and gas sector while minimizing harm to workers and communities that have depended on that industry.
Composición fitoquímica y propiedades antioxidantes de la planta mala madre (kalanchoe pinnata)
Authors: Moreno Leticia Guadalupe Navarro , Agosto José Gerardo , Hipólito Cirilo Nolasco
Published: January 2023

La medicina tradicional se relaciona con el bienestar de los individuos mediante el uso de plantas completas o algunas de sus partes. A nivel mundial se han usado muchas especies y se han reportado sus propiedades terapéuticas en muchas de ellas. Kalanchoe pinnata (Mala madre) es una planta no endémica de México, pero muy usada en este país. Se le han atribuido varias propiedades en función de las diferentes partes de la planta. En una especie cultivada en el estado de México, se analizaron el contenido de metabolitos y las propiedades antioxidantes de sus hojas. Lo anterior se realizó utilizando técnicas tanto cualitativas como cuantitativas.  Los resultados demostraron Kalanchoe pinnata posee un elevado contenido de sustancias fenólicas, así como propiedades antioxidantes comparables con los estándares de ácidos gálico y ascórbico utilizados en las técnicas empleadas. El uso de extractos acuosos de esta planta podría ayudar a disminuir los efectos de padecimientos que impliquen estrés oxidativo e inflamación, razón por la cual la convierten en un modelo de estudio con aplicaciones futuras importantes.
Examining the Perspectives of University Students Towards Mobile Advertising and Marketing: A Review
Authors: Yanyan Gu , ChangDa He , Bhaumik Amiya
Published: January 2023

This study set out to investigate how students at China's Xiamen University felt about mobile advertising. In addition to determining whether or not college students have a favourable opinion of mobile and SMS advertising, the study seeks to understand the challenges students faced and the concepts they understood from a pedagogical perspective. Using a sampling strategy based on convenience, data were obtained from 98 different pupils. Students' negative attitudes toward mobile advertising and their belief that it diminishes the quality of education are the study's most important findings. The research concluded that China Unicom should start using permission marketing to protect its users from being disturbed and that mobile marketers should better segment their client bases to avoid sending customers communications that are not relevant to them.
Veterinary Drug Prescribing Practices at AtesoVeterinary Clinic ofMasha Woreda, Sheka Zone, South West Ethiopia
Authors: Balcha Esayas , Shawano Teshager
Published: January 2023

The rational use of drugs in veterinary medicine has various significances, such as reducing the risk of drug resistance, increasing efficacy, reducing drug residue, and decreasing adverse drug reactions. The objectiveof this study is to evaluate types of rational use of veterinary drugs prescribed by veterinarians in the veterinary clinics of the Masha district. A sample was selected using a systematic random sampling method and the sampling unit was an animal patient encountered at Ateso veterinary clinic for the treatment of acute and/or chronic illness. A retrospective study was conducted to assess veterinary drug prescribing practices at Ateso woreda veterinary clinics in the south west areas of Ethiopia. A total of 920cases were recorded from the case registration books at the Ateso Veterinary clinic for diseases treated between January 2021 and February 2022. The study indicates thatin Atesoveterinary clinic, 111(12.1%) young,548(59.6%) adult and 261(28.4%) wereold.In this retrospective study, 654(71.1%) cattle, 62(6.7%) chicken, 66(7.2%) goat and 138(15.0%) were sheep in diagnosed animals. Regarding the agro-ecological partition in studyarea, 542(58.9%), 129(14.0%) and 249(27.1%) of diagnosed animals were highland, lowland and midland respectively.Thestudy resultsshowed that for a total of 920 cases diagnosed at clinic, 1788different drugs were prescribed, with an average per encounter of 1.9.Among the total drugs,Penstrep(31.7%), Albendazole (23.3%),Oxytetracycline(19.4%),Ivermectine(12.3%,Sulfa drugs (6.7%),Isomitamidium chloride (3.7%) and Veridium(2.9%) were the most leading prescribed drugs. All drugs were prescribed by the generic name without any laboratory support of the disease. The prescribing practices showed 51.1% of antibiotics and 23.3%of anthelmintic was prescribed for veterinary diseases treatment at Ateso veterinary clinic. Of the prescribed drugs, 7 % Anthelmentics (Albendazole) was prescribed irrationally to treat diseases that were tentatively diagnosed as infectious diseases. Similarly, 2.1 % Antibiotics were prescribed for parasitic disease. In conclusion, this study revealed problems in antibiotics andAnthelmintics use, description of routes of administration and length of treatment, and shortage of laboratory diagnostic facilities. Therefore, veterinary drugs particularly Antibiotics and Anthelmintics should be used appropriately to safeguard the public from residual drug impacts and resistance development.
Study on the Prevalence and Host-Related Risk Factors of Bovine Trypanosomosis in Selected Kebeles of Konta Zone District, South Western Ehiopia
Authors: Balcha Esayas , Kasa Hasen
Published: January 2023

Trypanosomosis is a disease caused by several species of protozoa parasites called trypanosomes found in the blood and other tissues of vertebrates including livestock, wildlife & people. The objective of this cross sectional study was to determine the prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis, identify species of trypanosomes involved and access associated risk factor in Ameya Zuria Woreda. In this study, over all prevalence of 12.8 % (49/ 384) bovine trypanosomosis was recorded. Prevalence of 9.4 % and 16.9 % was observed in female and malecattle respectively. Bovine trypanosomosis with prevalence of 18.5%, 11.8%, 10.4%, 10.8% & 11.8% was recorded in Chebera, Cheta, Dupa, Serishewa and Yora peasant associations respectively. The prevalence of 5.6%, 14.3 6% and 16.7 were recorded in cattle of young, adult and old respectively. Two species of trypanosomosis T.congulense and Brucei were detected with a prevalence of 11.2% and 1.7 % respectively. In the current study, the prevalence of trypanosomosisbased on body condition scores were recorded as good, medium, and poor as 6.8 %, 9.9 % and 21.3 % respectively. Based on coat color, prevalence of 26.4%, 15.8%, 8.5% and 5.8 were recorded in black, grey, red and white color respectively. Based on Hematological finding to PCV <25 and PCV ≥ 25 78.6% were recorded anemic while 21.4 % were normal. In conclusion, this study indicated that trypanosomosis was the major constraint of livestock production in the Ameya Zuria Woreda *20therefore; concerned individuals should strengthen and continue the effort against this parasitic disease.
Study of Goat Breeders in the Development of Rural Goat Center Cultivation Areas inthe Ampelgading Sub-District, Malang Regency of Indonesia
Authors: Nurcahyo  , Satriya Bambang , Widjajani Roos , Sadhana Kridawati
Published: January 2023

Goats are livestock that have a high tolerance for a variety of forages and have good adaptability to various environmental conditions. The development of goats has good prospects because besides meeting the domestic demand for meat, goats and sheep also have opportunities as export commodities. For this reason, goat breed is one of the determining factors of production and has strategic value in efforts to develop it in asustainable manner. Goat breeding is currently still based on smallholder farms which are characterized by small business scale, simple management, use of makeshift technology, non-concentrated locations and have not implemented agribusiness systems and efforts.Based on the problems above, the research problem can be formulated as follows: How is the social behavior of goat breeders indeveloping rural goat center cultivation areasin Apelgading District, Malang Regency? and What factors are behind the social behavior of goat breeders in developing rural goat farming centers in Ampelgading Sub-District, Malang Regency? The theory used in this study is the theory of social behavior and social interaction theory. And there are several concepts, namely the entrepreneur concept, the breeder concept, and the cultivation concept. This study used qualitative methods using descriptive qualitative in Ampelgading Sub-District, Malang Regency. The research was conducted by interviewing PE (Goat hybrid etawa) goat breeders to find out more about the social behavior of PE (Goat hybrid etawa) goat breeders which can increase the quantity of their livestock. Qualitative research is very important to be able to reveal what reasons are hidden behind various aspects of behavior.Strauss and Corbin (1990) state that qualitative methods can be used to uncover and understand whatever is hidden behind the phenomena that occur. This method can also provide complex details ofphenomena that are too complex to be explained using quantitative methods. The use of qualitative research is based on the consideration that this study is a study of the behavior of breeders related to the attitudes, actions and decisions taken indeveloping their livestock for their life needs as a support for the family economy. In this study, 17 findings and 7 minor propositions were produced so the major propositions could be formulated as follows. Protecting, and developing genetic heritage in raising livestock stimulates and reasons critically to continue to raise livestock traditionally and use animal husbandry technology so that the local government determines it as a place for the cultivation of goat livestock.
GENETIC VARIATION FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAITS AMONG TEAK (TECTONA GRANDIS L) CLONES
Authors: D Venkatesh , Sumthane Yogesh , Tayde Y B , Rawale G. B.
Published: January 2023

Present study was carried out on genetic variability in different teak clones during 2013-14 at the Department of Forestry, Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra and the observations were taken from Teak Clonal Orchard established at the same campus. The study was undertaken on fifteen clones of teak (Tectona grandis L) using randomized block design with three replications. The teak plantation was established in the year 1992 at a spacing of 5 x 5 m. The observations for quantitative characters were recorded from three randomly selected trees for each clone. Clone APT 4 exhibited maximum DBH (34 cm), height (15 m), and basal area (963 cm2 ). A dendrogram was created based on the quantitative observations and grouped the clones into seven major clusters. But the dispersion plot defined by the first two principal components did not show any significant grouping. The phenological characters for all fifteen clones like month of flowering, month of leaf shedding, month of leaf initiation and month of fruiting were recorded. No significant difference was observed in their phenological behaviour. Clone APT 4 is a superior genotype and thus can be recommended for vegetative multiplication and ex-situ mass planting in reforestation programmes.
“Costs, Returns of Sorghum in Bhind District of Madhya Pradesh”
Authors: Chaturvedi V. , Kuril A. , Jain R.K. , Pandey P. R. , Narvariya R.K , Rai D.
Published: January 2023

Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) is one of the four major food grains of the world millions of people in Africa and Asia depend on sorghum as the staple food. Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh was selected purposively Mehgaon block was selected purposively to fulfil the objectives of the present study. 20 respondents were selected by simple random sampling method. Thus total 60 respondents were considered for detail investigation. Survey method was used for collection of the relevant data from selected respondents. Sorghum crop was higher production as compare to Pearl-millet crop. It can be concluded that Sorghum crop was higher profitable as compare to Pearl-millet crops. Farm business income and family labour income were higher in Sorghum followed by Pearl-millet crops. Cost of production per quintal was observed that higher in Sorghum followed by Pearl-millet crops respectively.Input output ratio was also found higher in case of Sorghum crop at cost C3 level followed by Pearl-millet crops per hectare in the study area.
A COMPARISON OF THE DRUG USE AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS OF RURAL AND URBAN STUDENTS
Authors: Forsyth Craig J. , Chen Jing , Deshotels Tina H. , Biggar Raymond W.
Published: January 2023

Based on data from the Communities that Care Youth Survey (CCYS), the authors compare the relationships between the drug use and protective factors of rural and urban students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. The authors used a rural/urban index that classifies zip codes into ten categories with percentage urban/rural. Only the 2 extreme categories (those zip codes that are 90% or more rural versus 90% or more urban) were used. Findings indicated urban and rural students are similar in terms of drug use. Rural students had higher rates of alcohol use in all grades. Rural youth had higher protective factor scores.
VAGRANCY AND EXPERIENCES OF CRIME: A CASE OF DURBAN CITY CENTRE
Authors: Mkhize Sazelo Michael , Ndlovu Zethembe Mthokozisi , Majola Khanyisile Berlinda , Ngcece Slindile , Mthethwa Nomathamsanqa
Published: January 2023

Homelessness has been an age-long and global challenge from years back; and up till now, it still exists across the human societies. Homelessness is, most of the time, linked with substance abuse, although this is not always the fact. The same scenario was observed in Durban Central City, where there are many people sleeping on the street in order to sustain a means of livelihood. To explore the experiences of homeless people with regards to crime, a qualitative approach was adopted. Fifteen homeless people were selected purposively. One-on-one open-ended semi-structured interviews were used to illicit their views. The findings revealed that people from the street do not have a stable income and they end up stealing for making a life, addiction to substance is another factor that contribute to their involvement in crime.
Acoustic data from the spring 2011 bowhead whale census at Point Barrow, Alaska
Authors: W. Clark Chris , Charif R. A. , Hawthorne D. , Rahaman A. , Givens G. H. , George J. C. , Muirhead C. A.
Published: January 2023

Bowhead whales generally migrate into high Arctic waters in the summer months and move to lower latitudes in the wintertime. During the 1800s and early 1900s commercial whaling greatly reduced the numbers of bowhead whales in waters adjacent to the North Atlantic Ocean. In recent decades their numbers have been increasing. Thirteen sightings of a bowhead whale were recorded in four areas of the Gulf of Maine in 2012, 2014, and 2017 between latitudes 44°43’N and 41°36’N, far south of the normal range (54°N) for this species. Photographs obtained during these sightings were compared by experienced photo analysts and, based on scarring patterns, the sightings were confirmed to be of the same individual. The bowhead whale was observed alone, in addition to interacting in a social group and engaged in coordinated feeding with other mysticetes at times. The feeding and social behaviour of the bowhead whale was typical for the species but well south of its normal Arctic waters range and in the absence of conspecifics.
Ecology and behaviour of the franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) in Bahia Anegada, Argentina
Authors: Bordino Pablo , Thompson Gustavo , Iniguez Miguel
Published: January 2023

From January 1993 to July 1997, franciscana sightings were recorded from shore-based stations and vessels at Bahfa Anegada, Argentina. In total, 321 hours were spent in direct observation of dolphins following the Ad libitum and Focal sampling methods. The present study provides information on the ecology and behaviour of the franciscana in the study area. A total of 25lsightings were made and the number of sightings per unit effort (SPUE) was significantly greater during spring (p = 0.001). Dolphins were recorded at a mean distance from shore of 3.2km (0.4km-10.7km), although they were found at a significantly greater mean distance from shore during winter (p = 0.005). More sightings were recorded during flood tide than during ebb tide (p = 0.016). A higher SPUE was also recorded from a sailboat than from a motor boat (p = 0.005). Group size was small, ranging from 1 to 6 individuals. Calves were recorded during spring and summer and only one calf was observed per group. The behaviour showed a seasonal pattern with co-operative feeding and travelling activities increasing during winter. Tide and depth also influenced behaviour. Co-operative feeding increased during flood tide, while travelling decreased. The behavioural ecology of the franciscana appears similar to that of other coastal and river dolphins. This study represents the first attempts to understand the behaviour of the franciscana in its natural habitat.
Efficacy of Adhapushpi (Trichodesma indicum) Linn. R.Br. cream in the management of Sadyo-Vrana (Lacerated wound) - A case report
Authors: Badwaik Premkumar , Khobragade Pramod
Published: January 2023

Background: Everyone experiences wounds and most wounds cure without incident; however, a significant minority of public requires medical treatment like antibiotics, analgesics & regular dressing etc. Trichodesma indicum is utilized in traditional system of medicine. Trichodesma indicum is originated all over India along the wayside. In this present case study Adhapushpi cream is used as local application over a lacerated wound.

Material and Method: In this present case report, patient with lacerated wound was treated by Adhapushpi cream as local application after all the mandatory investigations and its efficacy was evaluated on the basis of clinical parameters.

Results: Patient showed significant results in clinical parameters evaluated. Patient got symptomatic relief in pain, skin colour of surrounding skin, discharge, tenderness and wound healing within 7 days.

Conclusion: From the above case it is concluded that simply applying Adhapushpi cream over a lacerated wound is able to heal it without any antibiotics and analgesic. Study reveals that it not only acts as a Vrana Ropan (Healing agent) but also act as analgesic & anti-inflammatory also.

Keywords: Sadyo vrana, Trichodesma indicum, Adhapushpi, Ropan
Quality standardization, Phytosome formulation and in vitro antioxidant activity of Moringa oleifera Lam: An Ayurvedic medicinal plant
Authors: Angadi Preeti P , Patil Shubhangi R , Kodachwadkar Snehal , Satti Tangevva A , Gidaballi Vinaya N , Patil Akshay , Patil Kalpana S , Jalalpure Sunil S
Published: January 2023

Aim: To formulate and evaluate Moringa oleifera loaded phytosome for its in vitro antioxidant activity. Method: The plant material was analyzed for its quality by analyzing various pharmacognostical properties. The plant material was subjected for extraction by using maceration followed by soxhlet extraction using ethanol: water as solvent. The resultant extract was subjected for phytochemical investigations to assess the presence of plant metabolites. Furthermore, novel lipid based nano formulation such as phytosome was prepared by thin film hydration method. The prepared phytosomes loaded with Moringa oleifera extract was analysed for DSC, FTIR, particle size and entrapment efficiency. The optimized formulation (F3) was subjected for in vitro antioxidant activity. Thin Layer Chromatography was performed using Quercetin as standard and Methanol: Water as mobile phase. Results: The organoleptic evaluation revealed the plant is green, aromatic odour, slightly bitter taste erect stems, thick grey bark, flowers are white. Physicochemical parameters such as Moisture content, Total ash, Acid Insoluble ash, Water soluble ash values, Aqueous, Alcohol and Petroleum ether extractive values are found to be 8.5, 10.5, 5, 12.5, 12.5 and 2.5% respectively. The phytochemical investigation confirmed the presence of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Steroids, Terpenoids and Phenols. The compatibility study confirms that the excipients and drugs are compatible with each other. Among four prepared phytosomes with different ratios, formulation 3 exhibited smaller particle size such as 141nm   and entrapment efficiency as 81%.Hence, formulation 3 is subjected for further antioxidant activity. With the IC50 value of 17.82µg/ml, formulation 3 showed promising antioxidant activity which was compared with standard ascorbic acid with IC50 33.53 µg/ml. Conclusion: The present work can be utilized for plant identification and standardization of Moringa oleifera for further research .Based on the results, it can be concluded that novel lipid based nanoformulation loaded with Moringa oleifera exhibited promising Antioxidant properties. The limitations arising from conventional dosage forms will be overlooked by the novel lipid based phytosomes with greater bioavailability and remarkable therapeutic effects.
The Therapeutic Potential and efficacy determination of “Kushmanda Rasayanam” ayurvedic formulation by chromatographic techniques
Authors: R Lakshmi Sundaram , K Prabhu , Ram Krishna Rao Mudiganti , A Pazhanimuthu , John James
Published: January 2023

Background

The present study deals with the GC MS analysis of one Ayurvedic medicine, Kushmanda Rasayanam. Kushmanda rasayanam is a medicine prescribed to treat cough, breathing problems, chest injuries, bleeding disorders and depletive diseases. It is also claimed that its use increases memory power, intellect and is a good heart tonic.

Results

The medicine was procured from standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai, India and was subjected to GC MS analysis following proper protocol. It was observed that some important biomolecules such as beta.-1, 5-O-Dibenzoyl-ribofuranose, n-Hexadecanoic acid, 11-Octadecenoic acid, methyl ester, n-Propyl cinnamate, E,E,Z-1,3,12-Nonadecatriene-5,14-diol, Ethyl iso-allocholate, Cholesterol, Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester do have far reaching medicinal values.

Conclusion

The antioxidant, membrane stabilizing, and anti-inflammatory assays have indicated poor potential of Kushmanda rasayanam as compared to the respective standards.

 

Key words- GC MS, Kushmanda Rasayanam, Ayurvedic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, beta.-1,5-O-Dibenzoyl-ribofuranose, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Cholesterol
A Randomized clinical trial of efficacy of Murvadhya churna in Kaphaja kasa with special reference to chronic Bornchitis
Authors: Kamble Sonali Babasaheb , Soman Swati , Muneshwar Pallavi
Published: January 2023

Abstract

            Kaphaj kasa is one of the condition in which the vitiated cough causes obstruction to the marga of pranavata producing Ghana (thick sputum), Snigdha (slimy), Bahala (profuse sputum) and Sandra kapham (viscid sputum).

            Chronic bronchitis is characterized by cough associated with sputum on most days for at least 3 consecutive months for more than 2 successive years. Coughing is stimulated by irritation or inflammation of the respiratory tract which is caused most frequently by infection or sinus drainage secondary to rhinitis. Oral administration of the medicines is one among the important Shamana line of treatment which is easily administered, well accepted and also effective shodhana in adults. Many more herbal combinations are described in Ayurveda and their therapeutic effect on kasa is not yet explored. Hence it is need of us to bring out permanent remedy which will be safe, cheap and effective. Aim: To study the efficacy of Murvadhya Churna in the management of Kaphaj kasa with special reference to chronic bronchitis. Material and methods: A total 90 patients of the age group 16-60 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Kaphaj kasa w.s.r. to Chronic Bronchitis were selected randomly from OPD of the department of Kayachikitsa. The 45 patients of trial group were treated with Murvadhya Churna and 45 patients of control group were subjected to Haritakyadi Gutika. Results:

Keywords: kaphaj kasa, Chronic Bronchitis, Murvadhya Churna, Haritakyadi Gutika.
Physicochemical and Phytochemicals investigation of Dooshivishari Agada by HPLC
Authors: Chalakh Sonali , Urkude Minakshi , Wanjari Anita
Published: January 2023

Background: Dooshivishari Agad (DA) is an herbal formulation that has been documented in Indian Traditional Medicine as a remedy for latent poisoning. Objective: this research was conducted to study Physicochemical parameter & Phytochemical analysis of DA by HPLC. Methods: It includes authentication of raw drugs and preparation of DA. Physicochemical parameter was tested by Loss on drying ,Acid insoluble Ash, Water soluble ash, Total ash value, Water & Alcohol soluble Extractive Value. HPLC was used for phytochemical screening. Observation: In analytical study obtained values are Loss on drying 2.54%,Water soluble Ash 1.84%, Acid insoluble Ash 0.5% , Total Ash value 5.20% Water Soluble Extractive Value 16.89%, Acid  Soluble Extractive Value 23.94%, pH 5.6.Preliminary data of phytochemical screening revealed that it is rich in phenol compound and terpenoids Conclusion: This study provide the data for standardisation & phytochemical characterisation of DA for its pharmacological action.
X-ray Diffraction study for chemical analysis of Rajat based bhasmas
Authors: Dhamal Sonali
Published: January 2023

X-ray diffraction analysis of the Rajat based selected bhasmas was one of the advanced parameter for detailed scientific scrutiny in this study. Ayurvedic literature is enriched with various techniques for establishing dimensions to quality control for achieving standard acceptable form of bhasma. X-ray diffraction is modern and sophisticated method which provides relevant chemical database of the herbo-metallic drugs. Quality of bhasma determines on the basis of chemical composition, processing and applications, so it can be used safely. X-ray diffraction pattern data detects size, physical state and surface properties. For Rajat based selected bhasmas, reduced particle size was observed in this study which will be useful to determine extent of therapeutic effectiveness of particular bhasma as per amount of quantity and quality in each dose. Rajat based selected bhasmas are herbo-mineral complex compounds which are recommended for treatment of several ailments from reputed pharmacies. Systematic pathways for the synthesis of ayurvedic bhasmas from heavy metals include Lead, Iron, Gold, Copper, Zinc, Silver, Mercury and Arsenic. The potential of ayurvedic literature and drugs need to be validated by assessing quality and purity on the basis of modern medicine protocol for treatment. During drug delivery, absorption as well as assimilation capacity enhances with particle size of drugs in the body. Hence selection of drug associated with physical parameter for best result as per prescribed doses in treatment. Bhasmikarana is the significant step in the preparation of bhasma. The idea underlying the process of “bhasmikarana” is to convert the substance into ash having the resultant properties in an active state. The bhasma not only radically remove the root cause of the disease, but also enhances the immune system inherent in the human body. Now market is having a wide range of bhasmas, as required to be processed according to unique, standard and advanced ayurvedic method.
Efficacy of Novel Herbal Formulation in Efficacy of Novel Herbal Formulation in Conservative Management of Mutrashmari (Urolithiasis) - A Case Report
Authors: Biswas Shubham , Dasar Devyani , Khandare Kiran , Wanjari Anita
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Mutrashmari is a result of extensive processes that include a series of reactions that lead to the production of any urinary stone, i.e., a result of an unbalance of calculi producers and regulators in the kidney. The urinary calculi need surgical intervention and that may include side effects and recurrence. Aims and Objective: This study is having aim to find out the efficacy of herbal formulation in mutrashmari (urinary Calculi) Case Presentation: The patient of 26 years having  Udarashoola (pain in abdomen) with mutrakruchata since 2 months and Saraktamutrata (red color urine) since 15 days. Material and methods: Classical textbooks, articles, online journals were referred. The raw material was taken from Institute level. Observation and Results: Results were obtained by Subjective and Objective Criteria on basis of signs and symptoms of mutrashmari.  Discussion: The herbal formulation (Gokshura, Kulathha,Punarnava panchanga, Pashanabhed leaves) a unique combination was selected. This combination has Shoolagna (analgesic), Ashmari nashaka, Mutravardhaka (diuretics). In the case report, an attempt was taken to investigate the combined effects of herbal formulation, dietary modifications, and dietary regimen with regard to removal of urinary stone and prevention from any further complication. Results: This study shows effective result of herbal formulation in 8 mm urinary calculi within 1 month with no recurrence till one year.
Role of Pippali Rasayana in improving lung function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Shinde Shubham T , Kuchewar Vaishali , Gulve Kalpesh V
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic, recurrence condition, prevalent in the general population. In modern medicine, treatment modalities are aimed to reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations of the clinical features. now a day in ayurveda pippali rasayana being considered as a promising treatment approach for COPD. Due to methodological limitations, there is no strong evidence to support the pippali rasayana.   methods: 60 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients (30 in each group) who met the inclusion criteria were chosen for the current study. Group A (Interventional group) received treatment with Pippali Rasayana (2.5 gm once a day in morning), whereas Group B (control group) received treatment with Cap Placebo (Starch powder) (250 mg once a day in morning).  Both groups received the medicine prescribed by pulmonologist. Results:Both groups' subjective and objective parameters significantly improved throughout the course of treatment. However, the Interventional group showed superior improvement. Conclusion: The study offered solid support for the effectiveness and security of pipali rasayana when used as an adjuvant therapy along with modern medicine treatment is more effective in reducing the symptoms of COPD.
Insilico evaluation of pharmacological activities of Kalarchi Chooranam
Authors: V Vetriselvi , P Bharathajothi
Published: January 2023

The Indian traditional medicine practices such as siddha and ayurveda records various medicinal plants for the betterment of human health. Recent reports shows that this system of medicine has potential plants and formulation to treat various diseases and ailments. In the present study, we extracted and prepared the Kalarchi Chooranam of various ratios and chosen 4:1 ratio from our previous work. The aqueous extract of 4:1 ratio Kalarchi Chooranam was subjected to GCMS study and the compounds Inositol, Xanthosine (CAS), alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl 2,3-bis-O- were identified as lead 3 compounds. The Xanthosine (CAS), alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl 2,3-bis-O- have passed the drug likeness and ADME properties and further docked against various receptors involved in disease pathogenesis such as cancer (Bcl2, Bcl-X), PCOS (Cyp17, Follistatin), Inflammation & Analgesic (Cox1, Cox2), and Diabetics & Cardiovascular diseases (Er Alpha, Er Beta). The overall study reveals that the compounds have more binding affinities against the poly cystic ovarian syndrome receptors as the Xanthosine showed significant binding energies of -8.9 and -8.2 Kcal/mol and the Alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl 2,3-bis-O showed -8.2 and -9.7 Kcal/mol against CYP17 and Follistatin. The Kalarchi Chooranam has to be studied more reveal all its pharmacological activities.
Pengantar Redaksi: Fenomena Hijrah Generasi Milenial (Kontestasi Narasi-narasi Agama di Ruang Publik)
Authors: Shofan Moh
Published: January 2023

Artikel-artikel dalam jurnal ini secara umum melihat secara kritis fenomena hijrah, baik di kalangan artis maupun di kalangan anak-anak muda millennial. Secara umum gerakan hijrah menawarkan hal positif sebagai upaya untuk mencapai kehidupan yang lebih baik berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip Islam. Akan tetapi, gerakan ini juga dilihat memiliki kerentanan terhadap ekslusivisme. Hijrah yang banyak dijumpai di berbagai kota cenderung sebatas perubahan kebiasaan hidup menjadi lebih Islami saja bahkan mengarah pada pembentukan pola pikir jumud dan intoleran. Justru mereka terjebakpada klaim merasa ’paling hijrah’, namun merendahkan sesama umat yang melakukan amalan yang berbeda dengan kelompoknya atau pemahamannya saja.
Hijrah sebagai New Social Movement?
Authors: Notonegoro Abdullah Sidiq
Published: January 2023

Fenomena hijrah sedang populer dikalangan muda milenial dan juga selebritis/artis. Mereka tidak sekedar memaknai hijrah sebagai migrasi perilaku dari perilaku yang dianggap tidak baik menuju perilaku yang lebih baik berdasarkan nilai-nilai agama. Namun juga membentuk berbagai identitas dan gerakan-gerakan simbolik untuk menjadi penegas bahwa mereka sudah bermigrasi. Misalnya dengan pakaian-pakaian yang khas seperti gamis, baju koko, berjilbab besar atau bahkan melakukan umroh bersama-sama. Juga menggelar pengajian-pengajian khusus dan ekslusif. Ada beberapa faktor yang dapat menjadi alasan bagi mereka melakuan hijrah tersebut. Pertama, tumbuhnya kesadaran mereka akan pentingnya untuk menghadirkan nilai-nilai agama dalam kehidupan dunia yang kian sekuler. Mereka mengalami kesadaran bahwa jalan hidup yang dipilihnya selama ini menjauh dari nilai-nilai religiusitas. Kedua, hijrah sebagai jalan pelarian diri dari kehidupan dunia yang menjenuhkan. Ketiga, hijrah sebagai gaya hidup setelah sejumlah selebritis yang diidolakan terlebih dahulu melakuan hijrah. Hadirnya fenomena hijrah dapat menjadi hal yang positif, yaitu munculnya gerakan untuk kembali ke jiwa religius. Namun fenomena hijrah ini juga bisa berdampak negatif jika migrasi ini salah jalur. Tidak dipungkiri bahwa gerakan hijrah pun menjadi incaran kaum radikalis-teroris. Karena itu, kehadiran kelompok-kelompok moderat untuk aktif mengisi cawan-cawan kosong milenial sangat diharapkan. Media sosial yang selama ini menjadi sarana utama kaum muda milenial dalam menggali informasi keagamaan—termasuk tentang hijrah—harus berhasil didominasi oleh kelompok moderat.