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BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS AND PRODUCTIVITY OF BEE COLONIES WHEN USING STIMULATING FEEDINGS WITH THE ADDED PROBIOTIC
Authors: Pleshkov Vladimir
Published: July 2024

The purpose of research is to study the effect of stimulating feedings of sugar syrup and Aquakorm with the addition of the probiotic Vetosporin on the growth and honey production of bee colonies. The studies were carried out in a stationary apiary located in the Kemerovo Region. The research material was bees of the Central Russian breed. To conduct the study, a total of 20 bee colonies were involved, of which two control and two experimental groups of 5 bee families each were formed. Bee colonies from the first control group received a stimulating feed additive in the form of sugar syrup; in the second control group, the drug Aquakorm was used as a stimulating additive. Families from the experimental groups, in addition to stimulating supplements, received the probiotic Vetosporin prepared on the basis of two strains of natural bacteria Bacillus subtilis. In the experimental groups, the difference in the growth of bee colonies between the first control and the first experimental group is 52.94 % (p < 0.001); the second control and the second experimental group – 28.57 % (p < 0.001). The honey productivity of families in the first and second expe¬rimental groups exceeded that of families from the control groups for honey production by 15.63 (p < 0.01) and 15.0 % (p < 0.05). Wax productivity in the first experimental group of bees exceeded the indicators of the first control group by 15.8 % (p < 0.05), in the second experimental group of bees – by 22.5 % (p < 0.05). The mortality of bees after wintering in the first and second experimental groups of bee colonies was lower than the same indicators in the control groups by 21.13 and 23.88 %, respectively. Additional profit received from the sale of honey from the first experimental group was 2,520.0 rubles, from the second experimental group – 3,240.0 rubles. The use of stimulating fertilizers in combination with a probiotic preparation has a positive effect on the biological and productive indicators of bee colonies.
ECOLOGICAL AND EPIZOOTOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANOPLOCEPHALIDOSIS OF SMALL RUMINANTS IN THE ALTAI REGION FARMS
Authors: Tihaya Natal'ya , Ponamarev Nikolay
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to identify in the Altay Region the most pathogenic helminths among small livestock that threaten the health of farm animals, and their harmfulness and extent of spread. Using the coprooscopic method, fecal samples from sheep of 3 groups were examined: up to one year, from 1 to 2 years and over 2 years. Using the method of complete helminthological autopsies, 18 heads of sheep were opened on farms, of which 11 were aged from 1 to 2 years and 7 heads were older than 2 years. We studied the timing of infection in lambs by monthly examination of the same animals, starting from two months of age until they reach two years of age. All lambs were from the same farm; no anticestodal measures were carried out, so the natural course of the invasion was not disturbed. The survey began at the end of May 2020 with a group of lambs that reached two months of age in the amount of 26 heads. The number of oribatid mites was studied by collecting oribatid mites using a special technique. From the class of cestodes among sheep, 5 species are most often recorded with an average level of extensive infestation from 0.5 to 44.4 %. Anoplocephalid eggs were first discovered in lambs of the current year of birth in July. Moniesia were found throughout the year in young animals from one to two years of age. In March, April, and May they were recorded in single animals in this group of sheep. The seasonal dynamics of the number of oribatid ticks is directly dependent on natural and climatic conditions: significantly fewer ticks were recorded in the steppe zone than in the forest-steppe and floodplain zones. The results of the study show that monieziosis in young lambs kept on pasture is detected coprologically in the conditions of the Altai Region no earlier than July. Two peaks of activity of the intermediate hosts of moniesia, oribatid mites, have been recorded: spring and autumn.
Epidemiology of healthcare-associated endometritis after surgical abortion in Ukraine: results a multicenter study
Authors: Salmanov Aidyn G. , Suslikova Lidiya V. , Stepanets Yaroslav V. , Vdovychenko Sergiy Yu. , Korniyenko Svitlana M. , Rud Victor O. , Kovalyshyn Orusia A. , Kokhanov Igor V. , Butska Victoria Ye. , Tymchenko Alexander G.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To determine the current prevalence of healthcare-associated endometritis after surgical abortion and antimicrobial resistance of responsible pathogens in Ukraine.
Materials and Methods: We performed a prospective, multicentre cohort study was based on surveillance data of healthcare-associated endometritis after legal induced surgical abortion. Women who underwent induced surgical abortion at gynecological departments of 16 regional hospitals between 2020 and 2022 are included in the study. Definitions of endometritis were adapted from the CDC/NHSN. Antibiotic susceptibility was done by the disc diffusion test as recommended by EUCAST.
Results: Among 18,328 women who underwent surgical abortion, 5,023 (27.4%) endometritis were observed. Of all post-abortion endometritis cases, 95.3% were detected after hospital discharge. The prevalence of endometritis in different types surgical abortion was: after vacuum aspiration at < 14 weeks, 23.8%, and after dilatation and evacuation at ≥ 14 weeks, 32%. The most responsible pathogens of post-abortion endometritis are Escherichia coli (24.1%), Enterococcus spp. (14.3%), Enterobacter spp. (12,8%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (8.3%), Proteus mirabilis (6.6%), Serratia marcescens (6.2%), Staphylococcus aureus (5.9%), and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (5.7%). A significant proportion these pathogens developed resistance to several antimicrobials, varying widely depending on the bacterial species, antimicrobial group.
Conclusions: Results this study suggest a high prevalence of endometritis after surgical abortion in Ukraine. A significant proportion of women were affected by endometritis caused by bacteria developed resistance to several antimicrobials. Optimizing the antibiotic prophylaxis may reduce the burden of endometritis after surgical abortion, but prevention is the key element.
Structural analysis of prognostic diagnostics of cardiovascular system adaptive capacity and assessment of psycho physiological resistance to stressоgenic cognitive loads
Authors: Kuzin Ihor V. , Chala Sofia K. , Kalashchenko Svitlana I. , Chernenko Liudmyla M. , Chalyy Kyrylo A. , Hrynzovskyi Anatolii M.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To conduct a structural analysis of cardiological signs of adaptation to stressogenic cognitive loads by identifying factor features of correlations between heart rate variability (HRV) and coping-testing data indicators.
Materials and Methods: 43 people aged 19.7±1.8 years (23 boys and 20 girls) were monitored for their HRV. Methods included DC-06000 portable ECG recorder, 3X series “badge” type (single channel) and COPE Test. The study process includes four stages.
Results: As a result of further factor correlation analysis, it was revealed that Factor 1 “HRV Stress Indicators” has a negative correlation (p<0.05) of “moderate” strength ρs= -0.363 with Factor 2 “Strategies to avoid problems and stresses” and a positive correlation of “weak” strength ρs=0.167 with Factor 3 “Psychoemotional Indicators”. If two factors correlate with each other, it indicates they are related and can interact, which is important for adequate interpretation of the results of factor analysis.
Conclusions: Structural analysis of the complex of cardiological signs of adaptivity to stressogenic cognitive loads and coping-testing data revealed the existence of three correlated factors: Factor 1 “HRV Stress Scores”, Factor 2 “Strategies to avoid problems and stress”, Factor 3 “Psychoemotional indicators”. The revealed negative correlation of Factors 1 and 2 may indicate that in case the impact of Factor 2 “Strategies to avoid problems and stress” increases, the intensity of Factor 1 “HRV Stress Scores” (i.e., stress signs according to the indicators of heart rate variability) may decrease.
Holter ECG monitoring and platelets characteristics in patients with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation
Authors: Melnychuk Iryna O. , Sharayeva Maryna L. , Bondarchuk Oleksandr M. , Kramarova Viktoriia N. , Lyzogub Viktor H.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To check the relationships between platelet characteristics and Holter ECG monitoring results in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD).
Materials and Methods: 300 investigated patients were separated into three groups: I (CAD) – 149 patients with CAD without arrhythmias, II (CAD and AF) – 124 patients with CAD and AF paroxysm, and the control group (CG) – 27 patients without CAD and arrhythmias.
Results: In the II group was detected an increase in mean platelet volume (MPV) (9.30%) and platelet-to-leucocyte ratio (PLR) (41.12%) and a decrease in platelet count (PC) (12.20%) in comparison with the I group, P<0.05. Also, in the II group was found an increase in platelet leucine (12.63%), isoleucine (10.73%), and a decrease in serine (5.06%), threonine (23.05%), valine (30.83%), glycine (32.21%) levels in comparison with the I group, P<0.05. PC, MPV, and PLR ratios were correlated with supraventricular extrasystoles per hour (r=-0.352, r=0.308, and r=0.359, consequently), P<0.05. Platelets distribution width (PDW) was correlated with ST-segment changes (r=0.371), P<0.05. Platelet threonine, serine, glycine, alanine, and valine levels were correlated with total supraventricular extrasystoles (r=-0.374, r=-0.358, r=-0.402, r=-0.307, r=-0.312, consequently) and supraventricular extrasystoles per hour (r=-0.374, r=-0.358, r=-0.402, r=-0.307, r=-0.312, consequently), P<0.05. Platelet lysine, taurine, cysteine, and phenylalanine levels were correlated with ST-segment changes (r=-0.319, r=-0.344, r=-0.376, and r=0.317, consequently), P<0.05.
Conclusions: Platelet features (PC, MPV, PDW, PLR, and amino acid spectrum) are significantly correlated with supraventricular arrhythmias and ST-segment episodes, which shows their role in AF and CAD pathogenesis.
Forecasting the need for palliative and hospice care using the creeping trend method with segment smoothing
Authors: Nesterenko Valentyna G. , Redka Iryna V. , Sukhonosov Roman O. , Grygorov Sergiy M. , Shevchenko Alexander S. , Aliieva Tarana D.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To determine the limits of refinement of the forecast of the need for palliative and hospice care (PHC) among adults and children, made by the methods of linear, logarithmic and exponential trends, using the improved forecasting method.
Materials and Methods: Based on the calculated demand for 2018-2020, a demand forecast was made using the linear trend method for 2021 and 2022, which was verified by comparing it with the calculation based on available statistical data for 2022. To improve the forecasting result, the creeping trend method with a smoothing segment was used.
Results: The estimated need for PHC by the linear trend method for 2022 was 87,254 adults and 46,122 children. The predicted need for this year by the linear trend method was 172,303 for adults and 45,517 for children. The prediction using the sliding trend method with segment smoothing was found to be 4.7 times more accurate and reliable for adults and all age groups combined, but was less accurate and not reliable for children. It was found out that in order to achieve a reliable forecast, it is necessary to clarify the data of medical statistics regarding of malignant neoplasms and congenital malformations, as well as demographic statistics.
Conclusions: The method of a creeping trend gave more accurate results and made it possible to determine the reliability of the forecast, allowed to take into account the simultaneous influence of various input parameters.
Benefits of a combined surgical technique for patients with secondary neovascular glaucoma
Authors: Rykov Sergiy O. , Shargorodska Iryna V. , Novak Liudmyla P. , Lіchman Lada Yu. , Luhovskyi Oleksandr F. , Sharhorodskyi Serhii V. , Sas Olha S.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the proposed surgical technique for treating secondary neovascular glaucoma.
Materials and Methods: We examined 28 eyes of 28 patients (16 women and 12 men), aged 46}7,2 years, with secondary neovascular glaucoma. All patients underwent a comprehensive ophthalmological examination before and during treatment. Two-stage treatment was applied to all patients. At the first stage – performed an advanced technique of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy while administering anti-VEGF (anti-vascular endothelial growth factor) intravitreal or intracameral injections. At the second – we performed externalization of Schlemm’s canal followed by YAG laser trabeculectomy. Statistical analysis of the results was used the SPSS v. 11.0, MedStat v.15.1 software package for medical and biological research.
Results: The proposed surgical technique, leads to a gradual decrease in intraocular pressure (IOP) and regression of the iris and anterior chamber angle neovascularization. The postoperative course was uneventful for all the patients. In the early postoperative period, the IOP was observed to be normalized in all the eyes. The IOP ranged from 12 to 16 mm Hg. The neovascularization regression occurred (in 100 % of cases) within 5-7 days.
Conclusions: Gradual reduction of IOP reduces intraoperative complications. Intravitreal or intracameral injections of anti-proliferative agents contribute to the regression of neovascularization and further gradual reduction of IOP. Performing a laser trabeculectomy in the area where a non-penetrating deep sclerectomy was previously performed creates new pathways for the outflow of intraocular fluid from the anterior chamber and reduces the risks of reintervention.
Evaluation of clinical and demographical finding in patients with oral lichen planus: A retrospective cross sectional study
Authors: Kadhum Shahad Ihsan , Al-Drobie Ban Fadhil
Published: July 2024

Aim: To learn more about Oral Lichen Planus Iraqi patients, including their background information, symptoms, and prognosis.
Materials and Methods: From the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Department, College of Dentistry, Baghdad University, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 68 patients with a histologically confirmed clinical diagnosis of oral lichen planus and subsequently contacted the patients by phone to evaluate their prognosis.
Results: Females were more likely than males to experience severe pain; the reticular form of Oral Lichen Planus was the most prevalent at 38.2%, but the erosive type was more prevalent among females. Only 53 of 68 patients responded to phone calls. More than 37% of those respondents reported involvement at a second location intra-orally following the first oral manifestation, and 20% had extraoral Lichen Planus, and approximately 22.6% of them observed changes in the morphology and behavior of the lesion after a brief period of time, while 26.4% experienced complete remission.
Conclusions: Females were more likely to have oral lichen planus. Females and elderly persons were more likely to have severe pain than other. The lesion must be monitored for symptomatic flare-ups over time.
Crisis-ready educational skills of life support in newborns and adults’ scenarios: the impact of simulation-based training on student proficiency
Authors: Yartseva Mariia O. , Khomiak Olena V. , Avramenko Iryna V.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To assess the impact of multidisciplinary simulation training on the educational outcomes of medical students in the emergency care of adults and newborns and implement changes in the curriculum to master simulation scenarios more.
Materials and Methods: To assess the differences in learning outcomes between medical students who study the same curriculum without simulation interventions and those who undergo multidisciplinary emergency care simulation training. A quasi-experimental approach was used to assign students to the Intervention Group or the Control Group.
Results: According to individual criteria, the lowest scores in both groups were obtained for the stages that required the greatest accuracy and correct technique. After the appropriate cycle of initiation, the results in both groups improved significantly, but the results of students from the first group were significantly higher than those of students from the second group. Despite the absence of a significant difference in the average overall score for the skills, students in the first group significantly improved the accuracy and correctness of the criteria that assess the technical aspects of performance, while students in the second group mainly improved the quality of the descriptive and communicative parts of the practical skill.
Conclusions: We believe that reallocating curricular time to additional hours dedicated to simulation scenarios will better prepare aspiring healthcare professionals for the demanding and dynamic nature of their career, as we continue to increase our understanding of the potential of simulation-based education.
Seasonal influenza in children: complications, treatment, prevention (subject publication review)
Authors: Lobova Olena V. , Rzhevska Olga O. , Shpak Iryna I.
Published: July 2024

Aim: To study the specificity of seasonal flu in children, in particular, in young children, as well as treatment, prevention and complications of seasonal flu.
Materials and Methods: For the methodological justification of the article, we used the pool of research technologies. Methods of theoretical analysis, system-analytical, comparative methods provided us with the opportunity to characterize the features of influenza incidence in children.
Conclusions: A distinctive feature of influenza is the high lability of the genes of the infectious agent. In this regard, it is extremely important to timely update information about new strains of the pathogen, creation of new types of vaccines and antiviral drugs, as well as changes in the course of the disease. Our literature review is intended to improve the medical community.
A clinical case of Takayasu disease: emphasis on cardiac manifestations
Authors: Yepanchintseva Оlga А. , Solonovych Anastasiia S. , Zharinov Oleg J. , Todurov Borys M.
Published: July 2024

Takayasu arteriitis (TA) is a rare systemic vasculitis, affecting large vessels, cardiac valves and myocardium. Cardiac involvement is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in such patients. This publication presents a clinical case of a patient with severe aortic regurgitation combined with restrictive cardiomyopathy. It is emphasized that surgical treatment is associated with potential difficulties in patients with TA due to its inflammatory nature, disease activity and multiorgan involvement.
KEY WORDS: Takayasu arteriitis, aortic regurgitation, restrictive cardiomyopathy
A potential association between recent increased incidence of breast and uterine body cancers in Japanese women and changes in dietary saturated fat and folate intake: A meta-analysis
Authors: Aoki Yuji
Published: July 2024

Recent increases in breast and uterine body cancers among Japanese women suggest the involvement of some modifiable factors in cancer development, including drinking and smoking habits, which are generally associated with Westernized lifestyles. Using national data on annual cancer incidence, this study examines the associations between recent changes in cancer incident rates and dietary habits. Data on age-specific incidence and mortality rates of breast, uterine body, colon, and lung cancers from 2004 to 2019, as well as annual changes in the intake of animal protein, plant protein, saturated fatty acids, and folate from 2001 to 2019 among Japanese women, were obtained from e-Stat, a portal site of Japanese Government Statistics. The analysis indicates that the incidence rates of breast and uterine body cancers among Japanese women increased from 2004 to 2019, displaying distinct distribution patterns with two peaks for breast cancer and one peak for uterine body cancer. The rising incidence rates of both cancers were positively correlated with annual changes in animal protein and saturated fat intake and inversely correlated with changes in plant protein and folate intake. Health-care professionals should be aware of the notable and characteristic increase in breast and uterine body cancer incidence among Japanese women and emphasize the importance of lifestyle modifications to counteract Westernized dietary habits.
THE FIREWOOD FOR SALT FURNACE WAS RUINED": UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES IN SALT PRODUCTION IN THE XVIII CENTURY
Authors: Kosmovskaya Anna , Ekhlakova Alina
Published: July 2024

The history of the salt industry of Prikamye in the 18th century has been studied as the sphere of competence of city authorities and salt industrialists in their continuous interaction with state authorities. For the first time, some materials of the Solikamsk city magistrate related to the exploitation of salt regalia are being introduced into scientific circulation. Force majeure situations in the salt mines, which were resolved by elected officials and owners of the mines, are considered. It is concluded that the sale of salt regalia throughout the 18th century gradually became a constant problem for local authorities and salt industrialists.
How Safe are the Human Rights of Migrants in Industries of Punjab – A Case Study Analysis in Economic and Legal Paradigm
Authors: - Dr. Brindpreet Kaur
Published: July 2024

The process of globalisation has encouraged greater inflow and outflow of factors and services across the borders and even within the regions. As a result, labour migration has increased more during the last two decades. Industries of almost all the states of India and more especially Punjab have become increasingly dependent on migrant workers. The benefits that accrue to the employers from the use of migrant workers have invariably raised the demand for such labour, for the purpose of increasing industrial production. Besides partially lowering the cost of production by way of low wage level, the use of such labour also enhances the scope and probability of greater labour exploitation, owing to the temporary status of employment offered to these labourers. In the process, the Human Rights of these migrant workers are also violated because at times, the employer even denies the labourers the basic amenities that must be provided to them in accordance with the provisions of the various labour laws. The present paper is an attempt to take an insight into the socio - economic conditions of the migratory workers employed in the industries of Punjab and also focus upon the extent to which the Human Rights of these workers are denied. The information is gathered by the use of Primary data, so as to facilitate an analysis from economic and legal dimensions, in the light of the provisions of the laws framed for the welfare of the migrant workers at the state as well as the national level.
Understanding Reproductive Rights of Women as Human Rights
Authors: - YAALESWAR
Published: July 2024

Reproductive rights" are ultimately the rights of persons to decide whether to reproduce or not and have reproductive health. This shall include an individual's right to plan a family, use contraceptives, terminate a pregnancy, and get access to reproductive health services without unreasonable restrictions. The notion that women has the right to make their own choices & reproductive health decisions should be reflected not only in individual wants but also incorporated in the legal system. Human rights bodies have characterized restrictive abortion laws as a form of discrimination against women. India has made progress in the area of reproductive rights and legal abortion, which is backed up by constitutional provisions, legislative frameworks, and judicial wisdom
Alphabet Recognition of American Sign Language Using Machine Learning
Authors: - Saloni Tiwari , - Deepti Arora , - Riya Garg , - Shriya , - Lester Sharma
Published: July 2024

A major challenge faced by our society is the difficulty individuals with disabilities encounter in expressing their emotions to others. People with disabilities often depend on sign (gesture) languages for communication. This project aims to develop a model capable of recognizing and translating sign language alphabets from hand gestures into text and audio. The primary objective is to enhance communication between individuals with hearing impairments and the broader society. We assessed our model's performance using a publicly accessible Indian Sign Language (ISL) dataset. For image classification, we employed Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with the Inception V3 architecture. Hand gestures are captured through webcams, and our model identifies the corresponding alphabet for each gesture. This project seeks to overcome current challenges in Sign Language Recognition and aims to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Financial Markets and Business Operations
Authors: - Prangya Khurana
Published: July 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial markets and business operations has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping traditional practices and unlocking new opportunities. This paper presents a systematic literature review encompassing a wide array of studies on AI applications in finance and business. The review explores AI's role in enhancing financial forecasting, trading strategies, risk management, and fraud detection. It discusses various AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, highlighting their effectiveness in analysing vast datasets and improving decision-making processes. Moreover, the review addresses the implications of AI adoption in optimising business operations, including process automation, predictive analytics, and customer experience enhancement. Key themes include the benefits of AI-driven innovations, such as increased efficiency, cost reduction, and personalised services, alongside challenges related to job displacement, algorithmic bias, and regulatory frameworks. The paper concludes with insights into future research directions aimed at advancing AI's interpretability, transparency, and ethical deployment in financial and business contexts.
The Impacts of Floods on Crop Production in Kilosa District, Tanzania
Authors: - George  Bandoma Swella
Published: July 2024

Floods pose a major threat to agricultural production in Kilosa District, Tanzania, with the Mkondoa River being a primary source of flooding. This study aimed to assess the impacts of floods on crop production in Kilosa District. A cross-sectional research design was employed, involving a household survey of 120 respondents, focus group discussions and key informant interview with various stakeholders. The results show that floods have had significant negative impacts on crop production in the district. Over 80% of the population in Kilosa depend on agriculture, and this sector is affected by floods. Respondents reported substantial losses in crop yields and damage to farmland due to recurring flood events. The study also identified several initiatives conducted by the local community, organizations and the government to reduce the impact of floods. However, more effort is needed to minimize the impact on crop damage. The insights from this assessment can inform policymakers and development practitioners in designing and implementing effective flood management strategies for Kilosa District
India’s Balance of Payment Position: An Overview
Authors: - Navpreet Kulaar , - Manjinder Kaur
Published: July 2024

As far as Indian BOP is concerned, over the years generally balance of trade indicated deficit while balance of services remained in services. Main reason being imports of India for the visible items such as crude oil and gold far exceed the exports by India but on services account India being known for skilled force rendering services abroad and being IT hub, net services stood in surplus and similarly private transfer payments in the form remittances usually indicate surplus. However, surplus in BOP does not always guarantee the prosperity and likewise deficit does not always signals danger towards the solvency of a nation. Surplus on current account and favourable balance of payment may be on account of massive foreign debt and unprecedented private capital inflows. Thus, favourable BOP may eventually become fatal if the reasons for surplus not carefully considered by authorities and rather become careless in managing BOP. Similarly, BOP deficit cannot be taken as threat to the domestic economy if it is due to huge amount of financial aid to other countries and capital outflows but otherwise continuous BOP deficit may eventually lead to a critical situation such as BOP crisis. Thus, BOP analysis should be performed carefully and results of analysis should be critically evaluated to take appropriate measures to save the domestic economy at the global level.
Challenges Faced by Women Folk Artists In: Lower Assam
Authors: - Juhi Kalita , - Sujata Gokhale
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT:
The research aims to understand and assess the challenges faced by women folk artists in lower Assam. Assam is the land where people are born with the colours of their culture and stay with the aroma of their folk culture. Assamese folk culture holds the beauty of Assamese dance, music, drama and different cultural phenomenon. All the cultural practices and performances narrate the original scenario of Assamese society. Geographically Assam is divided into two parts that is: Upper Assam and Lower Assam. All these parts are culturally active and are melting their bonds with the uses and practices of their folk traditions and culture because folk culture represents the whole scenario of Assamese society. In Assam, both male and female artists perform their folk culture and they are the ones who develop their culture and maintain the traditional phenomenon. They carefully protect them as the owner of their culture so, both male and female artists play them very happily. Assam is a patriarchal society where females are always suppressed by their societal phenomenon. Also, in the culture female folk artists suffer many social and economic problems. This hampers their skills and affects their socio-cultural life and economic conditions. The objectives of the studies are as follows
• To understand the concept of folk art and folk artists of Assam.
• To analyze the problems of women folk artists in their socio-cultural life.
In this study conclusions and suggestions are formulated based on primary data collected through the interview schedule.
Understanding The Correlation Between Self-compassion And Psychological well-being Among Young Adults In India
Authors: - Anchu Ramachandran , - Hrithika Mishra
Published: July 2024

The present study examined the correlation between self-compassion and psychological well-being subscales (personal growth, environmental mastery, purpose in life, self-acceptance, autonomy, and positive relationships with others) in young adults in India. The sample (aged 18–40, N = 109) was collected using a non-probability sampling technique from various regions of India. The tools used were the Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003) and the Psychological Wellbeing Scale (Ryff, 1989). The data were found to be normally distributed, so Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was used for analysis. The study aimed to address research questions such as Hypothesis 1, which posits no significant correlation between levels of self-compassion and psychological well-being. Hypothesis 2, on the other hand, proposes a significant correlation between these levels. The results indicate a positive correlation between self-compassion and the psychological well-being subscales of personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance, and positive relationships with others and no significant correlation between Environmental mastery and Autonomy in young adults. This finding contributes to our understanding of self-compassion by exploring the downstream effects of its components.
Avenues and Future Prospects of 3D Bioprinting
Authors: - Pradyun Iyer , - Vanessander De Matos Muinge , - Shivaay Chhillar , - Adesayo Elumaro , - Rajkanwar Singh
Published: July 2024

3D bioprinting has opened numerous avenues in the medical field, particularly advancing biomedical techniques for administration of drugs, fabrication of prostheses, surgical operations and restoration of damaged body parts. In this review we discuss the principles of 3D bioprinting, its applications, advantages over traditional methods, recent advancements and the future prospects of automation within the field.. The review also delves into the creation of more physiologically relevant tissue models for drug screening and toxicity testing. Finally, we also explore more recent advancements showcasing the impact of printing in space, integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and development of 4D bioprinting. Expressing current limitations and challenges, the review underscores the potential of 3D bioprinting in personalized medicine.
Diversity, Distribution and Abundance of Phytoplankton from Palghar Coast of Maharashtra
Authors: - Surendra Kadam
Published: July 2024

Diversity of phytoplankton and water quality of Dandi creek was studied during September 2009 to September 2010.Physicochemical parameters indicated variations in depth, pH, and temperature. DO, BOD, salinity, nitrite, nitrate, ammonium nitrate, phosphate etc. A total of 59 genera of phytoplankton were observed from Dandi creek system of which 50 genera were diatoms, 7 were dinoflagellates and 2 were other algae. Coscinodisccus was the most abundant genus in Dandi creek. Followed by Ditylum, Biddulphia, Bacillaria, Certatium, Nitzschia, Naviculla, Plurosigma, Rhizosolenia, Thalasiossira and Thalassiothrix. Variations showed in phytoplankton pigments at Dandi creek waters phytoplankton community. Variation of chlorophyll a ranged between 0.47 and 6.87 mg/m3 (av.3.45 mg/m3) and phaeophytin ranged between 0.18 and 2.8 mg/m3 (av.1.04 mg/m3). Concentration of phytoplankton pigments in the creek was fairly high. The chlorophyll a was higher in the outer zone than the interior zone of the creek. In general, phaeophytin level was lower than the chlorophyll a suggesting that the phytoplankton were in good physiological state. Seasonal variation in phytoplankton pigments was marginal. Phytoplankton pigments showed variations in concentration during pre-monsoon, monsoon and post monsoon seasons at 5 different stations of creek.
An In-depth Analysis of Fashion Merchandise Packaging: Evaluating Environmental Awareness and Challenges among Consumers and Retail Managers in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: - Christine Wangari Nyaga , - Juliet Kaindi Isika
Published: July 2024

Recently, the Government of Kenya implemented a ban on single-use plastic and imposed strict regulations on environmental sustainability for packaging. This has led to challenges for consumers and fashion retail managers in Nairobi City County as they adapt to new packaging innovations from manufacturers. A study was conducted to assess the level of environmental awareness among consumers and fashion retail managers regarding fashion merchandize packaging. The study also aimed to identify the packaging challenges faced by both consumers and fashion retail managers in fashion retail outlets. The results of the study are intended to assist consumers, fashion retail managers, and the Kenyan government in standardizing eco-friendly packaging materials and providing training on proper disposal methods to ensure a clean environment.
Enhancing Security and Privacy in Large Language Model-based Approaches: A Comprehensive Investigation
Authors: - Pratyush Singhal
Published: July 2024

During the last five years, there have been significant developments in the field of Natural Language Processing including the deployment of advanced large language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Llama. These large language models are helpful in generating text and designing content and they have several applications in various industries. However, they can memorize and reveal malicious content and personal information from their training dataset which also includes an enormous amount of data from the internet. As a result, it can lead to compromised privacy and security challenges for users who have their personal information available on the internet directly or through third parties. To address this issue, the proposed research work conducts a thorough investigation of these challenges and puts forward a prompt designing-based solution. In this method, we build a customized training dataset to fine-tune a pre-trained model (Llama-2) to produce a harmless response ‘I can’t provide you with this information’ to prompts seeking to extract personal information and malicious content from LLMs. Experimental results reveal that the proposed work achieves an accuracy of 63% with a precision score of 0.706 and a recall score of 0.571. The work ensures almost no leakage of private information and strengthens the LLM model against extraction attacks.
Women Entrepreneurship-A Way to Economic Development
Authors: - Aliya Bashir
Published: July 2024

Women are an essential element of society and exhibit a significant role in nation-building. The participation of women in business activities is admirable in sustained economic development and social progress. With the spread of education and awareness, women have successfully taken part in the business. They managed to survive and succeed with their hard work, diligence, and perseverance. The role of women entrepreneurs in economic development is quite inevitable. Although women are playing a key role in society, their entrepreneurial ability has not been properly tapped. This research paper endeavors to understand the meaning, concept, and importance of women entrepreneurship, various factors influencing women entrepreneurs, and major obstacles. The paper will also try to suggest some supportive measures for women’s development while pursuing their business. This is a conceptual paper based on an extensive literature review of entrepreneurship that seeks to develop a deeper understanding of women entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs create new jobs for themselves and others, as well as exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. The findings of this paper exhibit that women entrepreneurs contribute to society’s welfare. Women entrepreneurs face many obstacles, specifically in marketing their products. The study proposes that the government should provide financial support for the enduring and enhancement of women entrepreneurship. The research paper contributes to women entrepreneurship literature by emphasizing women entrepreneurship as a significant economic development predictor. Understanding women entrepreneurship is necessary since nurturing and retaining women entrepreneurs is a unique challenge.
Persona Unveiled: Psychological Insights into Histrionic Personality Disorder
Authors: - Ashra Fathima A , - Hritika Mishra
Published: July 2024

The complicated and sometimes misdiagnosed disorder known as Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is marked by a constant need for acceptance, excessive emotional outbursts, and attention-seeking behaviour. This study tries to give a thorough introduction to HPD by looking at its prevalence, aetiology, and diagnostic standards. The paper investigates the interaction between genetic, environmental, and psychological factors that contribute to the development of HPD through a thorough analysis of the body of available literature. The study emphasises how HPD affects relationships with others and daily functioning while highlighting the difficulties in identifying and treating the illness because of its symptom overlap with other personality disorders. The paper assesses the effectiveness of contemporary treatment modalities, such as medication and psychotherapy, and examines them
Narrative Analysis of Pañcatantra
Authors: - Shakuntala Gawde
Published: July 2024

Pañcatantra is a widely spread and popular text in world literature. Pañcatantra is available in more than 200 versions in over 50 languages, more than 35 of which are non-Indian languages. Pañcatantra though known as a didactic fable its primary intention is to give the lessons of polity, diplomacy and worldly wisdom. This is well understood when the word tantra is decoded using tools of narrative analysis. ‘Box in box tale’ is a remarkable feature of Sanskrit literature. Pañcatantra skillfully uses this to convey the import but at the same time ‘box in box pattern’ is used in such a manner that stories are bound with each other as well as loose. Due to this, they have become popular in an independent manner as well in different languages. The employment of animal characters in the story is yet another remarkable feature of Pañcatantra which has helped to convey the message effectively. The frame story of Viṣṇuśarman is yet another narrative which is attached to Pañcatantra. It’s worth thinking about whether this story is real or fictitious like other stories of Pañcatantra. This paper is an attempt to analyze the narrative features of Pañcatantra to understand the secret of its popularity.
Mineral Chemistry and Petrography of the Bronzite Bearing Galaxy Granite, Chimakurti Mining Area, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: - Debapriya Adhikary , - Chinchu S.V
Published: July 2024

The gabbro and norite which is a part of the Chimakurti layered Complex, in the Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, is exported to other country as galaxy granite. The bronzite present within gives a metallic lustre when polished, making it an attractive dimensional stone. Present study gives a detailed chemistry of the pyroxene along with petrography.
Exploring the Relationship Between Hope, Academic Performance among College Students
Authors: - Keerthana.M , - DR. Monalisa Nayak
Published: July 2024

Hope is a positive attitude on life that is defined by self-belief in one's capacity to overcome challenges and accomplish goals, On the other hand, academic performance indicates how well a student does in their academic endeavors. The purpose of the current study is to explore the relationship between hope, academic performance on college students. In this research a total of 150 students (male=85, female=75) participated. The demographic information such as Age, gender, education, current history of mental/ physical illness was collected. In order to collect the required data, two valid and reliable scales, including the Adult Hope Scale (AHS), (synder,2001) and Academic performance scale (Christopher McGregory) were used. After data collection, SPSS (24.0) was used for the analysis. The findings suggest that there is significant relationship between hope and academic performance, further there is no difference in the level of hope based on gender.
An Examination of Optimism/Pessimism and Locus of Control in Adolescents and Educators: Implications for Academic Achievement and Well-Being.
Authors: - Amanpreet Kaur Bhatia , - Hrithika Mishra
Published: July 2024

This review article investigates how optimism/pessimism, locus of control, their effects on academic performance and well-being are interconnected in adolescents and educators. It combines current research to emphasize the importance of these psychological impacts in academic environments. The article explores how having a positive outlook and feeling in control of one's own life can improve both academic achievements and overall happiness, whereas negativity and feeling controlled by external factors can have negative effects on these outcomes. Moreover, it explores the impact of educators on developing these characteristics in students and gives suggestions for creating a nurturing educational setting. Adolescents' academic success and emotional wellness are influenced by their beliefs about control and outlook on life, as noted by educators.
Deep Learning for Anomaly Detection in IoT Systems: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions
Authors: - Amrik Singh , - Sukhpreet Singh , - Mohammad Nazmul Alam , - Gurpreet Singh
Published: July 2024

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has revolutionized various sectors by enabling real-time data collection and processing, leading to unprecedented levels of efficiency and convenience. However, this increased connectivity and data flow also introduce significant security risks, particularly in the realm of anomaly detection. This study delves into the use of deep learning techniques for identifying abnormalities in IoT systems, providing a thorough analysis of state-of-the-art methods, assessing their effectiveness across different IoT scenarios, and exploring future research directions. We review current deep learning-based anomaly detection techniques, examine their applications in real-world settings, and discuss potential improvements and innovations. By synthesizing the latest research and developments, this paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of how deep learning can bolster the security and performance of IoT systems. Our findings highlight the importance of robust anomaly detection mechanisms in safeguarding IoT networks and underscore the need for continued advancements in this area. Through this study, we seek to contribute valuable insights into the application of deep learning for enhancing IoT system security and reliability, ultimately supporting the sustainable growth and integration of IoT technologies across various domains.
E–accounting Problems and Prospects
Authors: - G. TIRUMALAIAH
Published: July 2024

There has been a constant growth in the use of information and communication technology in business to support the exchange of data and information within and between organizations. New technologies, like the Internet and mobile solutions, have provided new business & employment opportunities and operations. According to IFAC, E-business is believed to have a significant impact also on accounting systems. The perceived impact is felt in the areas of storage of data, both with respect of medium of storage & volume of storage. Transfer & transmission of data with refer to speed, accuracy & availability of technology use to newer perceptions, concurrent availability of data which hither to was not so easy, more control over the affairs and so, quick & scientific decision making has become possible.
Examining The Interplay of Lifestyle Diseases and Mental Health: Devising a Possible Machine Learning Based System for Diagnosis
Authors: - Hrishav Banerjee , - Divya Singh
Published: July 2024

In our fast-paced world, we often neglect our lifestyle, leading to increased incidence of lifestyle diseases. Machine Learning (ML) can aid in efficiently diagnosing these conditions by analyzing vast health data, identifying patterns, and providing personalized insights, ultimately promoting better health management and prevention.