bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospective Sustainability of Utilization of Effective Techniques for Remediation of Heavy Metals From Textile Effluents
Authors: Agrawal Bipin Jagdishprasad
Published: October 2021

Textile industries are one of the prevalent water consumers and contaminators ensuing high generation of waste water. Wastewater from dyeing and printing units is often rich in organic compounds, colours, and heavy metals containing residues of various dyes and chemicals. Among these waste water pollutants, heavy metals are of serious environmental concern in recent years. Metals are extensively used for manufacture of synthetic dyestuffs and for colouration of natural dyes on textiles to achieve different shades and hues. Heavy metals such as lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), etc. are widely used for production of colour pigments of textile dyes. These heavy metals, highly toxic, get conveyed to the environment, and can bio-accumulate in the human body, aquatic life, natural water-bodies, and also possibly become trapped in the soil. The chapter deals with the utilization of heavy metals in textile wet processing, their important characteristics, various toxic aspects, and different methods for their elimination from the textile effluent liquors.
Changing Tide of China's Foreign Investment Regulatory Reform Starting From Free Trade Zones
Authors: Xie Dan
Published: October 2021

China Pilot Free Trade Zones have played important roles in promoting foreign investment and openness by conducting various administrative and legislative reforms. Since the establishment of the first Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, the market access negative list for foreign investment has been introduced within SHFTZ and gradually promoted in other FTZs and nationwide. This nationwide regulatory reform of market access has significantly changed China's long-time practice of ‘case-by-case approvals' (positive-list) and is consistent with China's approach of reservations and non-conforming measures under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. This chapter examines the historical evolution of negative lists from FTZs to the whole country. It explores the interaction among the local, national, and transnational investment legal regimes in regard to market access. Last, it proposes suggestions for better alignment of market access negative lists in FTZs, the nationwide, and free trade agreements.
Mixed Methods and Quality of Postgraduate Research
Authors: Kwanya Tom
Published: October 2021

This chapter analysed the extent, nature, and suitability of use of mixed methods research by postgraduate students in Kenya as well as its influence on the quality of their research output. Data anchoring the chapter was collected through qualitative content analysis of 229 theses and dissertations of library and information science postgraduate students in Kenya retrieved from the respective institutional repositories. Of these, 193 were Master's dissertations while 36 were doctoral theses. One hundred twenty-two (53.3%) of the theses and dissertations were developed using mixed methods research while 74 (32.3%) were based on qualitative studies. Most of the students collected both qualitative and quantitative data concurrently and merged the same during analysis and interpretation. It also emerged that the bulk of data collected by the students was qualitative; quantitative data was largely used to supplement or validate qualitative data. Using citations, it emerged that theses and dissertations developed through mixed methods research attracted more citations thereby indicating a superior quality.
Two cases of bronchial anthracofibrosis combined with tuberculosis
Authors: Dang Yan , He Xiaopeng , Wei Jia
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND:

Bronchial anthracofibrosis is a common disease that has been reported in the past. We aim to summarize the clinical characteristics of bronchial anthracofibrosis combined with tuberculosis infection to reduce missed diagnosis.

METHODS:

The clinical features of two cases of bronchial anthracofibrosis combined with tuberculosis were analyzed retrospectively, and relevant studies were reviewed.

RESULTS:

The two patients were both elderly individuals who presented with chronic cough and expectoration. Pigmentation in the bronchus mucosa and stenosis of lumen were observed during bronchoscopy. Tuberculosis infection was confirmed by biopsy. The symptoms were remarkably relieved and no recurrence was found after anti-tuberculosis treatment.

CONCLUSION:

Bronchial anthracofibrosis may be combined with tuberculosis. To avoid misdiagnosis, we should be aware of possible tuberculosis infection when patients are diagnosed with bronchial anthracofibrosis.
Efficacy of acetazolamide for the prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness
Authors: Gao Daiquan , Wang Yuan , Zhang Rujiang , Zhang Yunzhou
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND:

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a benign and self-limiting syndrome, but can progress to life-threatening conditions if leave untreated. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of acetazolamide for the prophylaxis of AMS, and disclose factors that affect the treatment effect of acetazolamide.

METHODS:

Randomized controlled trials comparing the use of acetazolamide versus placebo for the prevention of AMS were included. The incidence of AMS was our primary endpoint. Meta-regression analysis was conducted to explore factors that associated with acetazolamide efficacy. Trial sequential analyses were conducted to estimate the statistical power of the available data.

RESULTS:

A total of 22 trials were included. Acetazolamide at 125, 250, and 375 mg/bid significantly reduced incidence of AMS compared to placebo. TAS indicated that the current evidence was adequate confirming the efficacy of acetazolamide at 125, 250, and 375 mg/bid in lowering incidence of AMS. There was no evidence of an association between efficacy and dose of acetazolamide, timing at start of acetazolamide treatment, mode of ascent, AMS assessment score, timing of AMS assessment, baseline altitude, and endpoint altitude.

CONCLUSION:

Acetazolamide is effective prophylaxis for the prevention of AMS at 125, 250, and 375 mg/bid. Future investigation should focus on personal characteristics, disclosing the correlation between acetazolamide efficacy and body mass, height, degree of prior acclimatization, individual inborn susceptibility, and history of AMS.
Clinical and physiological characteristics of, medically treated, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Imtiaz Sadia , Saaedeldin Ahmed I. , Alqahtani Nayef H. , Idrees Majdy M.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND:

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is uncommon but well-known sequel of venous thromboembolism (VTE). At present, it is the only potential curable subtype of pulmonary hypertension. The aim of this study is to describe the medically treated-CTEPH patients’ characteristics in a single specialized PH center in Saudi Arabia.

METHODS:

This study presents demographic, clinical, physiological, and hemodynamic characteristics of medically treated-CTEPH patients in a single PH center, namely Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both incident and prevalent cases are included.

RESULTS:

A total of 20 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of CTEPH were included. Mean age at diagnosis was 43 years with a female preponderance of 75%. Most common presenting symptom was dyspnea (100%) followed by syncope (58%). At diagnosis, a mean of 15 ± 10 months had passed since symptoms onset. About 45% of patients were in WHO functional class IV. At baseline, mean 6-min walk distance was 354.3 meters. Overall, VTE was the most frequent risk factor identified (65% of all patients). Nearly 30% of patients had sickle cell disease. 13 out of 20 patients had radiographic (i.e., computed tomography [CT] pulmonary angiogram) features of chronic thromboembolism. About 75% of patients were found to have distal disease on radiographic imaging. At the time of diagnosis, 7 out of 20 (35%) patients demonstrated right ventricular failure on echocardiography. Mean tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion was 17.7 ± 1.20. Median NT-proBNP levels were found to be 688 pg/ml. Mean diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide was 74.8%.

CONCLUSIONS:

Diagnosis of CTEPH was established at a relatively younger age. Majority of patients had advanced but distal disease on radiographic imaging, not amenable to surgery.
Keratometry in paediatric eyes with cataract in Indian population
Authors: Vasavada Abhay R. , Sudhalkar Aditya , Praveen Mamidipudi R. , Shah Sajani K. , Vasavada Viraj A.
Published: October 2021

Background:

To compare the keratometric data of unilateral cataractous paediatric eyes with their corresponding non-cataractous fellow eyes.

Methods:

In this clinic-based observational study eyes of 354 consecutive children who presented with unilateral or bilateral cataract were analysed. Other data collected included age at the time of surgery, gender, keratometry, axial length (AL) and laterality of cataract. Keratometric values were obtained under general anaesthesia using a handheld Nidek Auto Keratometer. AL was measured with an ultrasound A-scan using either the immersion or the contact technique (Ocuscan, Alcon).

Results:

The average K value in the cataractous eyes was 44.97 ± 2.53 D (range: 37.38–55.13 D). The K values in different age groups were significantly different (P < 0.001). Irrespective of age, there was a significant difference between the K values of unilateral (n = 34 eyes: K = 44.16 ± 2.02) and bilateral cataracts (n = 320 eyes: K = 45.07 ± 2.56) (P < 0.05). In the age groups of 6–18 and 18–60 months, there was significant difference in K values of males and females (P < 0.02, P < 0.008). There was no significant difference in K values of unilateral cataractous eyes and their fellow eyes (P = 0.096). Age and AL demonstrated a significant linear relationship with K values: K =46.29− (0.6 1 log of age in months) (R
2 = 0.09, P < 0.001) and K = 53.78− (0.451 AL) (R
2 = 0.17, P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

The keratometric values of young children were steeper than those of older children. There was no significant difference in K values of the unilateral cataractous eyes as compared to the fellow eyes.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among health-care workers and non-health-care workers
Authors: Bhondve Amit Sudarshan , Ingawale Sushrut Madhukar , Rajapurkar Nehar Dilip
Published: October 2021

Background:

India has already witnessed two COVID-19 waves, and in midst of it, India was not far behind in rolling out COVID-19 vaccination. However, considering the novelty of the disease and very short duration invested in developing the vaccine, hesitancy to take the vaccine was expected.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted by using validated, multi-lingual, self-administered online questionnaires designed separately for the health-care workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs. Adult subjects willing to participate in our study by filling the online questionnaire were included. First 1000 responses were selected for the analysis.

Results:

On Likert scale, 45% HCWs and 51.2% non-HCWs were hesitant about vaccination. Binary logistic regression predicted the factors of hesitancy as follows. for HCWs (female-gender [odds ratio (OR) = 0.518, 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) 0.368–0.728, P < 0.001], middle-age [26–35 years (OR = 1.78, 95% CI 1.644–8.062), P = 0.001], 35–55 years [OR = 2.51, 95% CI 1.279–4.925, P = 0.007], doubtful vaccine efficacy [OR = 2.262, 95% CI 1.283–3.989, P = 0.005]); for non-HCWs [{no past medical illness (OR = 1.672, 95% CI 1.019–2.906, P = 0.048)], doubtful vaccine efficacy [(OR = 2.442, 95% CI 1.022–5.834, P = 0.048)].

Conclusions:

Our observations suggest that the vaccine hesitancy can be a major hindrance to achieve desired vaccination coverage in India. This hesitancy is safety, quality control, novelty of the disease and vaccine, efficacy and false belief of herd immunity among the community.
Epidemiological study of cervical cancer in the coastal region of Visakhapatnam
Authors: Begam Shaik Aasma , Suvvari Sridevi , Voonna Praveena , Vasantha Rooth , Godi Sudhakar
Published: October 2021

Background:

Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems for women in India according to the population-based study. It can be reduced through health education, screening and thereafter treatment of pre-cancers. However, over 80% of women with cervical cancer live in developing countries. In the majority of situations, most women do not have any access to awareness, screening and treatment programmes.

Methods:

This is a study based on the knowledge of women regarding symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of cervical cancer. A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 200 women from both urban and rural areas of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Results:

No significant differences were noted between rural and urban women in their knowledge of cervical cancer was noticed. Of the subjects studied, 41.4% were aware of cervical cancer as a type of cancer affecting women, only 10% of the population know the screening of cervical cancer.

Conclusions:

The outcome of the results suggest the need for designing a strategy involving government action, conducting awareness, and screening programmes to minimise the occurrence of cervical cancer in this region.
Desafios para a implantação do Building Information Modeling (BIM) em cursos de tecnologia em construção de edifícios
Authors: Sato Mychelle Fabiane Carvalho Bueno , Brandstetter Maria Carolina Gomes de Oliveira
Published: October 2021

A demanda do mercado por profissionais capacitados em produzir modelos de informação da construção, extrair dados, detectar interferências entre projetos, gerenciar edifícios após uso e outras operações do Building Information Modeling tem sido um estímulo ao aprimoramento do processo ensino-aprendizado quanto a esta nova filosofia de projetar e construir.  Entretanto, ainda é um desafio a inserção do BIM em cursos de tecnologia, e deve-se a isso a relevância desta pesquisa. Esse estudo apresenta a percepção dos alunos em um curso de tecnologia da construção, ofertado no Estado do MT, quanto às dificuldades no aprendizado do BIM, além de sugerir melhorias na metodologia de ensino. As análises abrangeram o BIM como auxílio da compreensão de outras disciplinas e o detalhamento dos tópicos de maior dificuldade no processo de modelagem. Os resultados apontam diretrizes de reestruturação curricular, indicando a partir da matriz do curso, disciplinas que podem utilizar o ensino de BIM e outras que podem utilizar modelagens paramétricas em BIM para apoio didático, além da integração de ações de pesquisa e extensão. Busca-se estimular o meio acadêmico de modo a ampliar as possibilidades de atuação profissional no contexto da Indústria 4.0 e como estratégia fundamental para o desenvolvimento tecnológico deste setor.
Desvios de custos em empreendimentos imobiliários
Authors: Silva Luiza Bispo Carneiro , Brandstetter Maria Carolina Gomes de Oliveira
Published: October 2021

Vários fatores são determinantes para o sucesso de um empreendimento, destacando-se o fator custo por estar ligado à rentabilidade de uma organização. As empresas de construção civil devem buscar a melhoria do desempenho de seus projetos por meio de um controle de custos eficiente, para aproximar os custos reais dos almejados. Para isso, é fundamental estudar os desvios de custos, seus impactos e causas relacionadas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi levantar e analisar o desvio de custo de um empreendimento residencial multipavimentos construído em Goiânia, por meio da realização de um estudo de caso. Os resultados apontam um custo real abaixo do orçado, diferentemente do constatado na maioria dos estudos da literatura. Uma análise mais aprofundada foi realizada a partir da identificação dos desvios de custo ocorridos no projeto, por tipo de serviço, por classe (material, mão de obra e serviço terceirizado), por custos indiretos e da obra de forma global. Os desvios de maior impacto ocorreram principalmente em serviços de acabamento. Os resultados das análises dos desvios apontaram a necessidade de uma melhor eficiência do orçamento, como ação para aproximar os custos almejados e os reais em empreendimentos futuros, contribuindo para uma melhoria no desempenho do fator custo.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MALTYADI TAIL
Authors: Negi Deepti , Singh Anoop Kumar , Kumar Vipin , Shukla Shweta G.
Published: October 2021

Having a healthy and flake free scalp is a great part of hair health. Dandruff can be a very common aliment to reduce our scalp health. If ones want to take care of his/her hair and scalp, oiling is the best thing. Herbal oils are now-a-days widely used by the people because less or no side effects. The present work was aimed to formulate Maltyadi Tail oil for antidandruff purpose (application in Hair and scalp) and was evaluated analytical study. The organoleptic parameters are appearance, color, touch and odor. The physicochemical parameters are Solubility test, Viscosity test, pH, Acid value, Peroxide value, Iodine value, Saponification value, Volatile matter, Ester value, TLC and Test for heavy / toxic metals. The result of the study showed that Maltyadi Tail fulfills all the criteria for ideal hair oil.
EFFECT OF TANKAN BHASMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUKHPAK
(STOMATITIS): AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Punse Tushar Suresh
Published: October 2021

Mukhpak (Stomatitis) is most common disease of oral cavity and can occur anywhere in the mouth, includ-ing the inside of the cheeks, gums, lips, palate and tongue. It can disrupt a person's ability to talk, eat and sleep. This is an observational study on 65 Mukhpak (stomatitis) patients with complaints of redness, ulcer-ation in oral cavity, salivation, pain and burning sensation in mouth treated with 3 - 4 times local applica-tion of Tankan Bhasma with Madhu (Honey) up to 14th days. Study demonstrated that local application of Tankan Bhashma with honey is the so fast, simplest, economical and effective drug therapy in the man-agement of Mukhpak due to anti-inflammatory, analgesic as well as healing property of Tankan Bhasma and Madhu.
RANDOMIZED OPEN LABELLED CLINICAL TRIAL OF HERBAL COOKIES AND HERBAL SOUP ON DYSMENORRHOEA – A GUJCOST SPONSORED MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT
Authors: Gujarathi Jasmine , Ganorkar Pravin M , Jani Dilip , K Rukmini
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Dysmenorrhoea is one of the gynaecological pathogenesis commonly observed in the socie-ty in young and adolescent girls. It is associated with painful cramps during menstruation of uterine origin with association of nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea. Various methods are practiced relieving pain and such symptoms but the search for herbal nutritive formulations to cure this is in search. Methodology: The present clinical study was randomized open labelled clinical trial amongst 150 unmar-ried girls suffering from painful menstruation between age group of 13 to 25. Performa was prepared to analyse data and pain before and after treatment. The population samples were randomly divided into three group with Rajapravartini Vati as control group, another two groups were administered herbal soup and herbal cookies. Results: Percentage relief in pain was 84.9% in cookies, 63.64% in soup group and 45.83% in Ra-japravartni group. 51.35% girls showed complete relief in dysmenorrhoea in cookies group, 40.54% in soup group and 32.43% in Rajapravartini group. Conclusion: Palatability and acceptability of herbal soup and cookies along with effectiveness in relieving painful menstruation was significant.
EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF DRY SHIGRU PATRA (MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM. LEAF) OF ISLAND (PORT BLAIR) AND MAINLAND (CHHATTISGARH)
Authors: Sethi Paramjeet Kaur , Joshi Pravin Kumar , Gupta Rakshapal
Published: October 2021

Moringa oleifera Lam is from the family Moringaceae and it is the only genus in this family. It is known as Shigru, Sehjan, Shobhanjan, Teekshngandha, Aksheev in ayurvedic literature. Ancient times have given importance for Desha (habitat) in which the plant is grown and collected. Quality of a Dravya depends on its place of origin (Desha) and Bhumi (soil) and many more factors like climate, water, rainfall, tempera-ture. In Ayurveda there are 3 types of Desha mentioned Jaangal, Sadharan, Anoop Desha. In this research we consider two different places Island (Port Blair) and Mainland (Chhattisgarh). The present study aims at collecting sample from two different geographical regions and comparing their detailed physicochemical and phytochemical composition. Different extracts were prepared using the soxhlation method and these were used for physicochemical and phytochemical analysis. The findings of the study can be progressive for further research. This study suggests that environmental conditions result in very little differences in Physicochemical and Phytochemicals.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GUDUCHYADI VATI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GARBHASRAVA PURVARUPAVASTHA/THREATENED ABORTION
Authors: Pawankumar Priyanka , Garudkar Rahul J.
Published: October 2021

Pregnancy bring a new meaning to the concept of beauty. It is the period of immense joy coupled with excitements. Threatened abortion is the most common complication which occurs during pregnancy particularly in first trimester. Present data suggests that 30-60% of fertilized embryos fails to implant and out of implanted embryos 25% suffers early pregnancy loss mostly in first 6 weeks of pregnancy. In threatened abortion bleeding occurs through closed cervical OS. Further if bleeding continues it may land up in incomplete or complete abortion. And if pregnancy continues it may cause intra uterine growth retardation and other complications. Every system of medicine work to cure disease but Ayurveda helps to improve complete health both physically and mentally as well as helps to get rid of various diseases. So, Ayurveda maintain a respectable status among all system of medicine for conserving good health. Aim and Objective: To compare the efficacy of Guduchyadi vati with micronized progesterone in management of Garbhasrava/ threatened abortion. Material and Methods: Total 72 patients of Garbhasrava Purvarupavastha were studied by dividing randomly in two groups who are fulfilling the inclusive criteria. Selection of patients was done from Department of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra OPD.
Results: The efficacy of the drug was evaluated according to the relief in signs and symptoms after the treatment was completed. In trial group, in all the symptoms like PV bleeding, size of sub chorionic hematoma, abdominal pain, back pain, generalized weakness and fatigue statistical analysis showed highly significant difference between before and after treatment. Size of sub chorionic hematoma was observed sonographically BT and AT. Also, in another group, in which progesterone was given showed significant improvement in signs and symptoms of threatened abortion. Discussion and Conclusion: The symptomatic parameters were compared and analyzed statistically by Mann Whitney’s U test in both the groups which concluded that Guduchyadi Vati and progesterone both are effective in prevention of threatened abortion but Guduchyadi Vati is more effective in reducing associated symptoms then progesterone.
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF SWETA MUSALI (ASPARAGUS ADSCENDENS WILLD.) IN BRIHATTRAYI AND NIGHANTU: A REVIEW
Authors: Ekta Naithani , Suman Purohit , Kiran Vashisht
Published: October 2021

Brihattrayi (Greater triad) is one of the widely used and highly believed referral sources for Ayurvedic knowledge which includes three important treatises of Ayurveda which are Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridya. In Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita there is no clear cut description of Sweta musali. The Term Musali has been used for the first time in Ashtanga Hridya, which has been indicated for local application in Neelika (Blue moles) and Vyanga (Facial melanosis) as Complexion pro-moting. In Nighantu period the references for Sweta musali has been found at many places. This article reviews the description of Musali, various formulations, therapeutic indications, and the diverse mention of Sweta musali in Brihattrayi and Nighantu.
A CLINICAL STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF ASHWAGANDHA (WITANIA
SOMNIFERA) ON QUALITY OF LIFE (WHOQOL-BREF) IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY SUBJCETS
Authors: Sukumar Bargale Sushant , T. B. Tripathy , H. K Shashirekha
Published: October 2021

WHOQOL- BREF is assessment of a multidimensional concept incorporating an individual’s perception of health status embedded with physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. Various types of health issues are common around the globe due to improper sleep pattern and lifestyle. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is the intervention of many clinical conditions like, arresting the aging process, pro-cure the body in debilitating condition by creating a sense of mental wellbeing and increase physical fit-ness. Ashwagandha possesses Vatakaphahara, Jara Vyadhi Nashaka, Balya and Dhatu Vriddhikara prop-erties. Because of these properties, it acts not only preventive but also promotive and curative effects as well as slowdown Jara by breaking the pathogenesis. The present study was opted to analyse the health status (quality of life WHO-QOL BREF)in apparently healthy voluntary subjects. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) on quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) in apparent-ly healthy subjects. Methods: The study includes randomized, single blind controlled comparative study with pre-test and post-test design. 408 apparently healthy subjects were screened for the features of health. 108 apparently Healthy subjects were selected by considering the inclusion criteria, and categorised into two group, (Group 1- control Group and Group 2- study Group) 54 subjects in each group. Subjects in the study group consumed 12 gm of Ashwagandha Choorna (powder) once daily with milk 200ml and the control group consumed milk 200 ml daily once. WHO-QOL BREF Questionnaire was utilised for analys-ing the health status of the individuals before intervention, after intervention and follow up. Results: In the control group (n=54), the mean score overall quality of life was found to be 65.75 before intervention, af-ter complete intervention quality of life was found to be 67.55 and at the time of follow up quality of life was found 67.55. In the study group (n=54), the mean score overall quality of life was found to be 64.38 before intervention of study, after complete intervention quality of life was found to be 71.58 and at the time of follow up quality of life was found 71.61. Conclusion: In this study, subjects were improved to the higher scores among the physical, psychological domains as comparison with the environmental and social domains. Found improvement in the quality of life (WHO BREF) in study group as compared to control group.
APPLICABILITY OF CHARAKA SAMHITA IN PRESENT ERA TO HAVE HEALTHY PROGENY
Authors: Srinivas Avula
Published: October 2021

Modern civilization has some hazards effect over humanity. Now a day’s people are suffering from many diseases. Infertility is one which affects the person individually and socially. In Charaka Samhita different aspects of human such as normal Shukra, normal Aartava, importance of psychological stability, normal Khsetra (uterus) which are essential to conceive has been described. In Charaka Samhita in detail descrip-tion is available about Shukra, its normal properties, defects and their management. The description about Aartava is also available regarding its normalcy, defects and management. There is also description about the genetic occurrence of diseases and majors to counteract those calamities in order to perceive a good progeny. In Charaka Samhita there is description about Garbhotpadaka Shukra other than Prakruta Shukra and Garbhotpadaka Aartava other than Aartava which flows for five days during menstruation. Here an attempt has been made to review and summarize the concept of Charaka Samhita about concep-tion such as Shukra, Aartava their deformities, and measures to be adopted to correct them. The concepts of Charaka Samhita about genetics, transmission of genetic diseases from parents to offsprings, measures to avoid the transmission of genetic disorders such as body purification, principle of Atulya Gotra Shaari-ra have been discussed.
A REVIEW ARTICLE ON MASANUMASIK GARBHINI PARICHARYA
Authors: Kumar Deepak , Nath Pasupati , Rajhans Arti Alankar , Upadhayay Subhash
Published: October 2021

Ayurveda considers food to be the best source of nourishment as well as medication for the pregnant wom-an. The nine monthly diets are singularly unique to Ayurveda. It changes in accordance with the growth of the fetus in the womb and at the same time ensures health of the mother. The woman is considered as one of the most essential factors for the continuity of the human race. During Garbhavastha, she experiences lots of anatomical as well as physiological changes at the level of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. These changes are nothing but maternal adaptation to the increasing demand of the growing fetus. The Growth and devel-opment of fetus requires more nutrition from mother. This causes increased workload on the maternal Dhatus, so she needs extra nutrition during Garbhavastha. Ayurveda has suggested a very good protocol Masanumasik Garbhini Paricharya i.e. Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Vichara (psychological aspect) to be followed during pregnancy with respect to each month. This article describes an Ayurveda perspective of Ahara Vihar W.S.R to Masanumasik Garbini Paricharya.
TREATING KARNA SRAVA THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE STUDY
Authors: G Prakruthi
Published: October 2021

Karna (ear), the organ of hearing is considered as one among the Navadwaras which is predominant in Akasha Mahabhuta. Karna Srava is one among the 28 Karna Rogas explained by Acharya Sushruta. The present article emphasises the importance of Sthanika Chikitsopakramas used to treat the disease Karna Srava successfully. A 24-year male patient approached Shalakya tantra OPD of SPSAMCH and RC, Arju-nabettahalli, Nelamangala with the complaints of right ear pain for 3 days associated with itching. On ex-amination, pus and fungus mass were found in the right ear and tympanic membrane was not visible. It was treated accordingly using appropriate Sthanika Chikitsopakramas like Karna Prakshalana and Karna Dhupana and Shamanoushadhis which gave complete relief to the patient. Based on the Lakshanas in the present case, Karna Srava is corelated to otomycosis which is having the similar symptoms. Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal with the symptoms of pain, itching, discharge and ear block. Any ail-ment connected with the ear should be treated as early as possible due to the importance of organ of hear-ing and also due to its delicacy and inaccessibility.
ROLE OF MANJISTHADI KSHARA BASTI IN MANAGEMENT OF AVASCULAR
NECROSIS OF FEMORAL HEAD – CASE REPORT
Authors: Metri Chandu , Kamate Premalata , Bhagaje Namrata
Published: October 2021

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of femoral head is the most common type of necrosis affecting the bones. Avascular necrosis of the bone is the death of osteocytes due to impaired blood supply. It usually affects people between 30-50 years of age. It is associated with long term use of steroids, medications and exces-sive use of alcohol. It will be asymptomatic in early stages, as the condition progresses there will be gradual increase in pain and restricted range of movement of hip joint in end stage total joint destruction resulting in only surgical treatment. AVN treatment management aims at preserving the structural-functional integrity of bone and relief from the pain. Treatment modalities include administration of pain killers, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), core decompression (bone graft), modified Whitman or Colonna re-construction, insertion of prosthesis and total joint replacement surgery are carried out as a treatment but causes financial burden and poor prognosis. Here we present a case of 19 years old male diagnosed with AVN of left hip joint. Clinical features in this case of AVN was merely correlated with Ashtivahasroto-dushti (Bone channel-musculoskeletal system) and Majjagatavata and treated with different treatment mo-dalities explained in the context of Majjagatavata and Gambeeravatarakta such as Virechana and Bas-tiChikitsa and treatment outcome was found to be encouraging in the terms of pain relief, relief from ten-derness stiffness, flexible hip movement (improved gait) and no reoccurrence after 2 years in MRI.
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF KAPHA DOSHA IN THE MODERN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Patel Vishnu , Sasmal Gitanjali , Kumar Ashok
Published: October 2021

In Ayurveda, health is a state where the Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, all the physiological processes of the body are in homeostatic state and soul, sense organ and mind are in a state of total wellbeing. The theory of Tridosha is unique to Ayurveda. The term Dosha in Sanskrit means the regulatory functional factors of the body. It is three Doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are said to be responsible for maintenance of homeostasis in the body; and health is nothing but a state of equilibrium of these Tridosha. The Physiological function of Kapha are Sneha (unctuousness), Bandha (coherence), Sthiratwa (stability), Gaurava (heaviness), Balam (strength) etc. Kapha is five types and each type have its own functions. In human body a lot of proteins are presents in the form of glycoprotein and lipoprotein etc. their properties and functions are providing strength, immunity, flexibility, nutrition, lubrication as well as taste identification and helps in protecting and maintaining stability internal visceral organs. They play important role in maintaining the physiology of any living organism. This article is an attempt to correlate Kapha in terms of its properties and functions.
RESPIRATORY REHABILITATION IN COVID-19 PATIENTS – A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Shrikhande Suchita G. , Telrandhe Nirmala (Marghade) , Kamble Swati
Published: October 2021

Respiratory diseases are increasing rapidly and drastically, the reason behind is mainly changed breathing pattern along with environmental pollution as a highly infectious respiratory tract disease like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause, physical and psychological respiratory dysfunction in patients. COVID - 19affects the respiratory tract in humans, starts off with mild flu-like symptoms or no symptoms, and further progress to severe symptoms death due to ARDS and pneumonia. Therefore, pulmonary rehabilitation is crucial for both admitted and discharged patients of COVID-19. To counterattack of various disorders developed due to polluted air or other factors. Ayurveda has advised pranayama as a mode of treatment. Pranayama is the procedure of regulated breathing, giving a solution for this problem with its multi-dimensional effects. In many research works, it is found that Pranayama is having multi- systemic benefits on the body. Respiratory system is one among those beneficiary systems. Respiratory system is directly involved in the Pranayama. Rate and rhythm of respiration, lung volumes and capacities, breath holding time etc., will get significantly and positively influenced with the practice of Pranayama. To provide a general overview about the effect of various pranayama (breathing techniques) on COVID-19 infection with special reference to respiratory system. A narrative review was performed based on the available scientific literature.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FUNCTION OF SKIN
Authors: Gayakwad Vrushali S.
Published: October 2021

In Ayurvedic compendia, the Twacha is explained as Updhatu of Mamsa Dhatu. We go through all aspect regarding Twacha in Ayurveda & try to correlate the concept of Twacha with modern concept of skin.
In Ayurvedic compendia a skin is called as “Twacha”. Its reference comes as Updhatu of Mamsadhatu. The Ayurvedic point of view regarding Twacha, includes Nirukti, Synonyms, Formation, Layers, Updhatu, Moolastathna and Functional Aspect. Nirukti of Twack means the substance which act as cover. Synonyms for Twak are Charma, Valka etc. According to Sushrut Samhita Twak is formed during fetal life in growing embryo just like layers of cream forms on boiling milk. The skin is often classified as the largest organ of the body and it is one that all surgeons will operate on or through. It is therefore vital that the students un-derstand the layers of the skin and the structures that are found within these layers. The skin can be injured in a number of situations including burns and various diseases. It is important to understand how these in-juries can affect the physiological function of the skin. The present article deals with comparative study of functions of skin as per modern health science and Ayurvedic textual references.
Toward More Effective Implementation of the Paris Agreement: Learning from 30 years of experience
Authors: Dagnet Yamide , Simeonova Katia , Cogswell Nathan , Holt Mima , La Viña Tony , Warszawski Nate
Published: October 2021

Since the early 1990s, countries have been working together under the United Nations to develop a framework for international action on climate change. This cooperation has led to rules, principles, institutions, and procedures to guide and support global action. Most notably, countries have adopted the UNFCCC and have focused on its implementation, including through two operational agreements: the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Since Parties to the UNFCCC adopted the Paris Agreement in 2015, they have focused significant attention to finalizing and negotiating the rules, procedures, modalities, and operational guidance that govern implementation of the agreement. Parties are turning their attention to the action and support that will be needed to fully implement the Paris Agreement’s obligations and its Rulebook. The objective of the paper is to provide recommendations for strengthening the architecture and implementation of the Paris Agreement. The paper does so by drawing on experiences under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, including the existing transparency framework, Talanoa Dialogue, and the Kyoto Protocol’s compliance committee, and by considering the unique impact that science and the work of the IPCC, equity, and leadership have each had on implementation efforts.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BIOLOGI SISWA
Authors: Perdiawan Zulkifli , Tini Kartini
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk  mengetahui efektifitas model pembelajaran environmental learning terhadap motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 8 Maros. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yaitu metode pre eksperimen dengan desain One Shot Case Study dengan menggunakan satu kelas yang diajar dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran environmental learning, kelas tersebut diajarkan secara daring dengan menggunakan aplikasi google classroom. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X MIPA 1 dari semau siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 8 Maros yang masing-masing terdiri dari 35 siswa yang terdiri dari 19 siswa laki-laki dan 16 siswa perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan angket, tes dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa setelah diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran environmental learning dengan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar siswa 77,33 yang berada pada kategori tinggi dan nilai persentase motivasi siswa sebesar 84,73%. maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian metode pembelajaran environmental learning efektif meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa.
Hubungan Antara Perhatian Orangtua terhadap Kegiatan Belajar Siswa dengan Kedisiplinan Siswa di SMP Negeri Parakansalak-Sukabumi
Authors: Sujana Lisna , Nasrudin Endin , Ahmad Suryadi
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the attention of parents towards children's learning in Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMP Negeri Parakansalak Sukabumi, and to determine student discipline, as well as to determine the relationship between parents' attention to children's learning in Islamic Religious Education subjects with student discipline. The method in this research is descriptive method. According to Winarno Surakhmad, descriptive investigation is aimed at solving problems that exist in the present, because the problem being researched is a problem to be solved now. From the results of the correlation analysis, it is known that the reality of parents' attention to children's learning activities with the learning discipline of students at SMP Negeri Parakansalak has a high correlation. This fact is based on the calculated value of the correlation coefficient of 0.62. A price of this size is in the interval between 0.60 - 0.80, i.e. it falls on a high qualification. Then from the results of the calculation of the degree of influence of variable X on variable Y proved to be 22%. Thus, there are still around 78% other factors that can affect the learning discipline of students of SMP Negeri Parakansalak, Sukabumi Regency.
Parti Çalışma ve Müfettiş Raporlarına Göre CHP ve Hizipleşme: Kütahya Örneği
Authors: YAPICI Hasan
Published: October 2021

Milli Mücadelenin zaferle sonuçlandırılmasının ardından Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin inşa sürecinde siyasi yaşamına başlayan Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi 1930 yılına kadar devrimlerin büyük bir bölümünü gerçekleşmiştir. Bu süreçten sonra gerek 1929 yılında ortaya çıkan ekonomik krizi aşmak gerekse de demokrasiyi çoğulcu bir yapıya ulaştırmak için Mustafa Kemal Paşa’nın isteği ile Serbest Cumhuriyet Fırkası kurulmuştur. Fakat yapılan devrimlerin halk tabanında yeteri kadar karşılık bulmadığı SCF deneyimiyle ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu nedenle siyasi, sosyal ve ekonomik açıdan ülkenin ve halkın içerisinde bulunduğu durumu tam olarak anlayabilmek, parti içi işleyişi ve yerel bürokrasiyi kontrol edebilmek için rapor sistemi oluşturulmuştur. İdare heyetlerinin meydana getirmiş olduğu raporları karşılıklı kontrol edebilmek için ise müfettişlik bölgeleri oluşturulmuş ve bunun yanı sıra milletvekillerinden de seçim bölgelerine ilişkin raporlar talep edilmiştir. Dolayısıyla bu sistemle birlikte CHP alınan en ufacık kararın bile yansımalarını anlamaya çalışmıştır. Bu çalışmada tek parti döneminde Kütahya’da partinin işleyişini hizipleşmeler ekseninde ortaya koymaya çalışılmıştır.
MAX-DOAS observations of formaldehyde and nitrogen dioxide at three sites in Asia and comparison with the global chemistry transport model CHASER
Authors: Hoque Hossain M. S. , Sudo Kengo , Irie Hitoshi , Damiani Alessandro , Fatmi Al Mashroor
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Formaldehyde (HCHO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations and profiles were retrieved from ground-based multi-axis differential optical absorption spectroscopy (MAX-DOAS) observation during January 2017 through December 2018 at three sites in Asia: (1) Phimai in Thailand (15.18° N, 102.5° E); (2) Pantnagar (29° N, 78.90° E) in the Indo Gangetic plain (IGP) in India; and (3) Chiba (35.62° N, 140.10° E) in Japan. The NO2 and HCHO partial columns (< 4 km) and profiles simulated using the global chemistry transport model (CTM) and CHASER were compared to those of MAX-DOAS. The vertical sensitivity of the datasets was elucidated using the averaging kernel (AK) information from the MAX-DOAS retrievals. The NO2 and HCHO concentrations at all three sites showed consistent seasonal variation throughout the investigated period. Biomass burning affected the HCHO and NO2 variation in Phimai during the dry season and in Pantnagar during spring (March–May) and the post-monsoon (September–November) season. High NO2 concentrations in Phimai during the wet season (June–September) are attributed to soil emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), confirmed from satellite observations and CHASER simulations. Comparison with CHASER shows that the seasonal variations in the HCHO and NO2 abundances at Phimai and Chiba agree well, with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.80. Results agree with the variation, ranging mainly within the one sigma standard deviation of the observations. At Phimai, pyrogenic emissions contribute to the HCHO and NO2 concentrations up to ~50 and ~35 %, respectively. CHASER showed limited skills in reproducing the NO2 and HCHO variability at Pantnagar. However, the CHASER simulations in the IGP region agreed well with the reported results. Sensitivity studies showed that anthropogenic emissions affected the seasonal variation of NO2 and HCHO concentrations in the IGP region.
Analysing the effectiveness of different offshore maintenance base options for floating wind farms
Authors: Avanessova Nadezda , Gray Anthony , Lazakis Iraklis , Thomson R. Camilla , Rinaldi Giovanni
Published: October 2021

Abstract. With the growth of the floating wind industry, new Operation & Maintenance (O&M) research has emerged evaluating tow-to-port strategies (Offshore Wind Innovation Hub, 2020) but limited work has been done on analysing other logistical strategies for offshore floating wind farms. In particular, what logistical solutions are the best for farms located far offshore, that cannot be reached by crew transfer vessels (CTVs)? Previous studies have looked at the use of Surface Effect Ships (SES) and CTVs during the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of fixed wind farms but only some of them included Service Operation Vessels (SOV). This study analyses two strategies that could be used for floating wind farms located far from shore using ORE Catapult’s in-house O&M simulation tool. One strategy comprises of having a SOV performing most of the maintenance on the wind farm and the other strategy uses an Offshore Maintenance Base (OMB) instead which would be located next to the offshore substation and would accommodate three CTVs. This paper provides an overview of the tool and the inputs used to run it, including failure rates of floating wind turbine subsea components and their replacement costs. In total six types of simulations were run with two strategies, two different weather limits for CTVs and two weather datasets ERA5 and ERA20C. The results of this study show that the Operational Expenditure (OPEX) costs for the strategy with an OMB are 5–8 % (depending on the inputs) lower that with SOV but if Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) costs are included in the analysis and the Net Present Value (NPV) is taken into account then the fixed costs associated with building the offshore maintenance base have a significant impact on selecting a preferred strategy. It was found that for the case study presented in this paper the OMB would have to share the foundation with a substation in order to be cost competitive with the SOV strategy.
From crawling to sprinting: Community translation goes mainstream
Authors: Kelly Nataly , Ray Rebecca , DePalma Donald A.
Published: October 2021

The notion that “two heads are better than one” is hardly new when applied to translation. The entire corpus of Buddhist sutras was translated into Chinese collaboratively by foreign and Chinese monks over a thousand-year period which began in the 1st century A.D. (Chueung, 2006). However, the dominant model used today for translation in the commercial sector depends on a process that largely inhibits collaboration. This article presents some of the latest findings from research on the state of community translation, based on multiple market research studies carried out over a five-year period, including a comparative analysis of 100 community translation environments and interviews with stakeholders. The research reveals that, over the course of the last several years, translation industry participants have been moving away from the traditional process toward a more dynamic and collaborative model. As community-based models have grown in popularity, distinct types of environments have emerged as well.