bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forest Friendly Flow Gauge: DIY Tipping Bucket for Precise Interception Loss Estimation!
Authors: Kulkarni Rahul , Daniel Denzil , Sen Sumit
Published: January 2024

Hydrological observation networks are inadequate and declining,
hindering advancements in hydrology, particularly in hydrological
budgeting, where interception loss remains unmeasured, and a subjective
loss figure is assumed. Measuring net rainfall reaching the ground
surface is crucial for precise water balance estimates. This involves
measuring throughfall & stemflow fractions of precipitation on the
canopy. Current methods use collector channels and static storage
systems requiring periodic visits for measurements, which becomes
extremely difficult and unsafe in inaccessible forests, leading to data
losses. For time-resolved data, an array of standard rain gauges is
placed under the canopy, or water is collected by troughs for
throughfall (and collars for stemflow measurement), draining into a
central pipe and directed into a tipping bucket flow gauge. Commercial
flow gauges are expensive for use in throughfall & stemflow
measurement, since, multiple instruments are required in each study
location to capture the variability of the canopy. To address this, we
designed and fabricated an open-source, low-cost Tipping Bucket Flow
Gauge to automatically monitor flow rates of throughfall & stemflow. It
is designed to have a larger adjustable tipping resolution (10 ml – 200
ml). The open-source Arduino-based data logger automatically collects
time-resolved data and is powered using solar energy, ensuring remote
functionality even in harsh environments. A modular electronics approach
was followed for designing the datalogger, facilitating rapid
prototyping, easy repair, and upgrades, enabling someone with even an
introductory knowledge in Arduino to implement the design. Almost 75%
of the instrument is 3D printed and can be fabricated using any standard
desktop FDM 3D printer and assembled by hand. The instrument showed 86%
accuracy in preliminary testing at a calibrated tipping resolution of
120ml. The cost of prototyping was 100$ - 120$, thus proving
cost-effective for accurate hydrological budgeting as compared to the
cost of the nearest available commercial solution
(~1800$). Through our research and product design, we
intend to reduce the barrier of entry and simplify the steep learning
curve faced in developing hydrological instrumentation.
Fine sediment in mixed sand-silt environments impacts bedform geometry by altering sediment mobility
Authors: Lange Sjoukje Irene de , Niesten Iris , Veen Sanne H.J. van de , Baas Jaco H. , Lammers Jasper F.D. , Waldschläger Kryss , Boelee David , Hoitink A.J.F. (Ton)
Published: January 2024

Geometric characteristics of subaqueous bedforms, such as height, length
and leeside angle, are crucial for determining hydraulic form roughness
and interpreting sedimentary records. Traditionally, bedform existence
and geometry predictors are primarily based on uniform, cohesionless
sediments. However, mixtures of sand, silt and clay are common in
deltaic, estuarine, and lowland river environments, where bedforms are
ubiquitous. Therefore, we investigate the impact of fine sand and silt
in sand-silt mixtures on bedform geometry, based on laboratory
experiments conducted in a recirculating flume. We systematically varied
the content of sand and silt for different discharges, and utilized a
UB-Lab 2C (a type of acoustic Doppler velocimeter) to measure flow
velocity profiles. The final bed geometry was captured using a line
laser scanner. Our findings reveal that the response of bedforms to an
altered fine sediment percentage is ambiguous, and depends on, among
others, bimodality-driven bed mobility and sediment cohesiveness. When
fine, non-cohesive material (fine sand or coarse silt) is mixed with the
base material (medium sand), the hiding-exposure effect comes into play,
resulting in enhanced mobility of the coarser material and leading to an
increase in dune height and length. However, the addition of
weakly-cohesive fine silt reduces the mobility, suppressing dune height
and length. Finally, in the transition from dunes to upper stage plane
bed, the bed becomes unstable and bedform heights vary over time. The
composition of the bed material does not significantly impact the
hydraulic roughness, but mainly affects roughness via the bed
morphology, especially the leeside angle.
Estymacja udziałów metodą regresji grzbietowej
Authors: Błażejczyk-Majka Lucyna , Kala Radosław
Published: January 2024

W pracy przedstawiono metodę estymacji opartą na regresji grzbietowej, która ma zastosowanie, gdy zmienne objaśniające są silnie skorelowane i równocześnie nie jest możliwa redukcja modelu. Taka sytuacja ma często miejsce podczas próby oceny udziału poszczególnych nakładów w produkcji całkowitej. Rozważania teoretyczne zilustrowano estymując udziały czterech podstawowych nakładów, tj. ziemi, kapitału obrotowego, kapitału trwałego i pracy, w produkcji rolniczej Francji i Wielkiej Brytanii na podstawie danych statystycznych za okres 1973-2003
Identyfikacja klastrów w oparciu o strukturę nakładów i wyników
Authors: Gurgul Henryk , Majdosz Paweł
Published: January 2024

W artykule tym omówiono najczęściej stosowane w praktyce metody identyfikowania klastrów na podstawie tablic input-output oraz zaproponowano metodę triangulizacji, która umożliwia wykrywanie powiązań istniejących między dobrze zdefiniowanymi klastrami lub między sektorami należącymi do klastrów i spoza nich. Zastosowanie metody triangulizacji zilustrowano na przykładzie tablic przepływów międzygałęziowych dla polskiej gospodarki w 2000 roku w agregacji 55 x 55 sektorów
Analiza trendów na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie
Authors: Karpio Andrzej , Karpio Krzysztof
Published: January 2024

W pracy zaprezentowano technikę analizy trendów krótkookresowych, która nie korzysta z metod analizy technicznej. Celem pracy było ustalenie, czy wzrost (spadek) ceny jakiegoś waloru nie wpływa na to, że cena ta „chętniej” wzrasta (spada) na kolejnym notowaniu. Takie zachowanie powodowałoby, że fluktuacje cen byłyby większe niż w przypadku zmian nieskorelowanych. Ideą pracy jest konstrukcja hipotetycznych kursów i porównanie ich z kursami rzeczywistymi. Kursy teoretyczne są tak skonstruowane, że nie zawierają żadnych korelacji. W kursach teoretycznych i rzeczywistych zlicza się ilości przypadków gdy cena wzrosła lub spadła na dwóch kolejnych notowaniach. Bada się jak często występuje utrzymanie trendu wzrostowego lub spadkowego w stosunku do wszystkich notowań. Autorzy starają się odpowiedzieć na pytanie: Czy istnieją istotne różnice pomiędzy ilościami trendów dla spółek notowanych na GPW i występujących w sztucznie skonstruowanych notowaniach? Badania dotyczą trzech wybranych okresów obejmujących lata 2000 – 2005
Zmiany w spożyciu w krajach europejskich - analiza taksonomiczna
Authors: Karpio Krzysztof , Orłowski Arkadiusz , Łukasiewicz Piotr
Published: January 2024

przeprowadzono badanie, którego celem było wykrycie zmian w spożyciu żywności w grupie 37 krajów europejskich. Wykorzystano dane FAO z lat 1993 i 2003 dotyczące spożycia produktów w 14 podstawowych grupach żywnościowych. Do klasyfikacji państw zastosowano aglomeracyjną metodę Warda. W odróżnieni od innych podobnych badań, analizę taksonomiczną przeprowadzono na wspólnym zbiorze obiektów klasyfikacji dla badanych lat. Badanie wykazało istnienie trwałych wzorców konsumpcji w większości krajów europejskich
Efekt dźwigni na GPW w Warszawie
Authors: Kobus Paweł , Pietrzykowski Robert
Published: January 2024

Do modelowania asymetrycznego wpływu dobrych i złych informacji na warunkową wariancję w szeregu stóp zwrotu najczęściej wykorzystuje się modele: EGARCH, AGARCH oraz GRJ-GARCH będące uogólnieniami modelu GARCH. W pracy rozważano zasadność stosowania modeli uwzględniających efekt dźwigni w warunkach GPW w Warszawie. Badania oparto na analizie dziennych stóp zwrotu dla indeksów: WIG, WIG 20 oraz MIDWIG. Uzyskane wyniki sugerują, że w przeciwieństwie do rynków rozwiniętych efekt dźwigni na GPW w Warszawie nie występuje (WIG, WIG 20) lub jest bardzo słaby (MIDWIG)
Próba analizy aukcji z różnymi rozkładami wycen
Authors: Lewczuk Agnieszka
Published: January 2024

Do końca lat 90-tych analizując aukcje przyjmowano założenie, że rozkłady kupieckich wycen są jednakowe. Założenie to jednak jest mocno wyidealizowane i dla większości odbywających się aukcji nie można go przyjąć. Do takich aukcji należą między innymi aukcje dzieł sztuki lub aukcje koni rasowych. W tej pracy podejmujemy próbę analizy aukcji z różnymi rozkładami kupieckich wycen. Dokładniej zajmiemy się porównaniem oczekiwanego dochodu sprzedawcy pochodzącego z aukcji pierwszej ceny i aukcji otwartej (angielskiej). Pokażemy, że w tej sytuacji nie jest prawdziwe twierdzenie o równoważnym dochodzie. Następnie wykażemy, że w określonych sytuacjach aukcja pierwszej ceny zapewnia sprzedawcy większy oczekiwany zysk niż aukcja angielska
Badanie zależności pomiędzy wartością wykładnika Hursta, a skutecznością strategii inwestycyjnych opartych na analizie technicznej
Authors: Marcinkiewicz Edyta
Published: January 2024

W artykule podjęta została próba wykorzystania wykładnika Hursta (H) do zbadania czy na rynku kapitałowym występują trendy oraz czy może on mieć wpływ na skuteczność narzędzi analizy technicznej. Dla ośmiu szeregów stóp zwrotu: WIG20, CAC40, DAX, DJIA, S&P500, NIKK225, NASDAQ oraz EUR/USD obliczono wartość H. Następnie przeprowadzono symulacje strategii inwestycyjnych budowanych w oparciu o wskaźniki analizy technicznej, które w założeniu mają wykorzystywać istnienie trendów na rynku giełdowym. Wyniki badanych strategii dla każdego szeregu porównano z wartością wykładnika Hursta
Modelowanie obszarów Peri-Urban Zastosowanie automatów komórkowych i podejścia agentowego
Authors: Miklewska Justyna
Published: January 2024

Autorka w artykule przedstawia metodykę prowadzenia badań w projekcie finansowanym przez niemieckie Ministerstwo Edukacji i Badań pt. „Integrated catchment management and risk-based resource allocation in urban and peri-urban areas” oraz w grancie wewnątrzuczelnianym AR w Szczecinie Nr BW/HE/03/03. Miejscem badań są obszary aglomeracji Stuttgartu nazywane w literaturze, peri-urban, mieszczące się na przejściowych obszarach między miastem a obszarami wiejskimi. Są to aktualnie obszary podlegające intensywnym badaniom ze względu na ich bardzo dużą dynamikę i stale zmieniające się funkcje miasta i jego centrum. Autorka stosuje podejście agentowe wychodząc od modeli automatów komórkowych. Definiuje podstawowe pojęcia takie jak: rodzaje automatów komórkowych, typy agentów, sąsiedztwo, stany komórki, renta położenia (bid rent), efekty zewnętrzne. W artykule autorka wyprowadza podstawowe zależności dla efektów zewnętrznych
Własności estymatorów miar ryzyka Expected ShortFall (ES) oraz Valueat- RISK (VaR)
Authors: Olbryś Joanna
Published: January 2024

Koncepcja wartości zagrożonej Value-at-Risk pojawiła się w 1994r. Obecnie VaR jest najbardziej popularną wśród praktyków miarą ryzyka, zalecaną np. przez Basel Commitee on Banking Supervision. Niestety, nie jest miarą subaddytywną, co może prowadzić do zaburzeń w ocenie ryzyka portfeli zdywersyfikowanych. Jako alternatywę w stosunku do VaR można stosować spójną miarę ryzyka Expected Shortfall (ES). Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie własności estymatorów wartości zagrożonej Value-at-Risk (VaRa ) i miary Expected Shortfall ( ESa ) oraz wpływu tych własności na wielkość pomiaru ryzyka na przykładzie jednostek wybranych otwartych funduszy inwestycyjnych na rynku polskim
Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids
Authors: Milanovic Desanka , Perovic Milka , Petrovic Snjezana , Todorovic Smilja , Prvulovic Milica , Vukojevic Andjela , Mladenovic Aleksandra
Published: January 2024

Omega-3 fatty acid interventions show potential benefits in Alzheimer?s disease (AD) when initiated during its early stages. This study investigated whether maternal diet supplemented with omega-3-rich fish oil (FO) could delay or reduce amyloid beta (A?) formation, a key feature of AD, in 5xFAD transgenic offspring. Dams received FO during mating, pregnancy, and lactation. Brain tissues from female offspring were collected at 2 and 6 months of age. The findings indicated a shift in amyloid precursor protein processing, evidenced by increased soluble amyloid precursor protein ? (sAPP?) levels, suggesting a transition from amyloidogenic to non-amyloidogenic pathway. FO influenced the expression of presenilin 1 and 2 but did not impact A? levels in 2-month-old mice. However, FO reduced the A? burden in the brains of 6-month-old animals. Lipidomic analysis revealed that 5xFAD mice have unimpaired omega-3 acquisition during gestation and lactation in comparison to non-transgenic littermates. However, a response to FO supplementation was found in non-transgenic offspring only, indicating that alterations in brain lipids are not the primary mechanism of FO-induced A? decline in 5xFAD. In conclusion, FO did not prevent or delay amyloid pathology in genetically predisposed animals but did mitigate its progression, suggesting mechanisms that warrant further investigation.
MK-MSMCR: An efficient multiple kernel approach to multi-class classification
Authors: Dong Zijie , Chen Fen , Yu Zhang
Published: January 2024

This paper introduces a novel multi-class support vector classification and regression (MSVCR) algorithm with multiple kernel learning (MK-MSVCR). We present a new MK-MSVCR algorithm based on two-stage learning (MK-MSVCRTSL). The two-stage learning aims to make classification algorithms better when dealing with complex data by using the first stage of learning to generate ?representative? or ?important? samples. We first establish the fast learning rate of MKMSVCR algorithm for multi-class classification with independent and identically distributed (i.i.d.) samples amd uniformly ergodic Markov chain (u.e.M.c.) smaples, and prove that MK-MSVCR algorithm is consistent. We show the numerical investigation on the learning performance of MK-MSVCR-TSL algorithm. The experimental studies indicate that the proposed MK-MSVCR-TSL algorithm has better learning performance in terms of prediction accuracy, sampling and training total time than other multi-class classification algorithms.
Mortality in the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Type 2 Diabetes (GRADE) Study: A Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Ann Banerji Mary , B. Buse John , Younes Naji , Krause-Steinrauf Heidi , Ghazi Adline , Lee Melissa , Park Jean , Pop-Busui Rodica , Underkofler Chantal , P. Fortmann Stephen
Published: January 2024

Objective: We report mortality outcomes in the GRADE trial among people with type 2 diabetes diagnosed within 10 years and no recent history of cardiovascular events or cancer.

Research Design and Methods: Overall mortality rates and major causes of death were assessed over average 5-year follow-up. Cause of death was adjudicated centrally by a committee masked to treatment assignment. We examined baseline covariates and the 10-year Framingham Risk Score for associations.

Results: Mortality rate was low (0.59 per 100 participant-years). Participants who died during follow-up were likely to be older, male, have a history of hypertension, smoking, and moderate albuminuria. The two most common underlying causes of death were cardiovascular (38.5%) and cancer (26.8%). There were no differences by treatment group.

Conclusions: Among people with diabetes of relatively short duration, cause of death was varied. Attention to health risks beyond cardiovascular diseases is warranted.
Outcomes and Attributes Patients Value When Choosing Glucose-Lowering Medications: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: H. Golembiewski Elizabeth , E. Garcia Bautista Andrea , Polley Eric , E. Umpierrez Guillermo , J. Galindo Rodolfo , P. Brito Juan , M. Montori Victor , P. Gockerman Janet , Tesulov Michael , Labatte Bertina , M. Mickelson Mindy , G. McCoy Rozalina
Published: January 2024

This mixed-methods study sought to identify pharmacotherapy preferences among 40 noninsulin-treated adults with type 2 diabetes receiving care at two U.S. health care systems. Participants ranked by relative importance various health outcomes and medication attributes and then contextualized their rankings. Most participants ranked blindness (63%), death (60%), heart attack (48%), and heart failure (48%) as the most important health outcomes and glucose-lowering efficacy (68%) as the most important medication attribute, followed by oral administration (45%) and lack of gastrointestinal side effects (38%).

Key Points

· People with type 2 diabetes have highly heterogeneous goals, preferences, and priorities for glucose-lowering treatment regimens.

· In this study, most patients rated blindness and death as the health outcomes most important to avoid, and efficacy in lowering blood glucose and A1C levels was the medication attribute most frequently rated as very important.

· These findings underscore the value of engaging patients in discussions about their goals, preferences, and priorities for medication management of type 2 diabetes.
Fabrication and structural modification of graphene oxide-tetraethyl orthosilicate solution via liquid-phase pulsed laser ablation
Authors: Tham Anne , Siah Kai Xin , Noor Ikhwan Mohd , Ghazali Ifwat , Tan Sin Tee , Tamchek Nizam
Published: January 2024

Liquid-phase pulsed laser ablation (LP-PLA) is a physical deposition technique to fabricate micro- and nanoscale particles of polymer, glass, and ceramic materials. In this work, graphene oxide (GO) that was immersed in tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and ethanol was used to fabricate the graphene-silicone polymer using the LP-PLA technique. The GO-TEOS solution was ablated with different fluences of the laser. The ablated GO-TEOS solution was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray, and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy to study the graphene-silicone polymer properties. The FTIR result shows that the laser ablation has provided sufficient laser energy to create or break the chemical species of GO and TEOS compounds as observed on Si–O and C–O bonds. The Raman result shows the changes in the intensity in the D band, which suggests that the carbon atom of the GO has been functionalized with other compounds. Several large flakes were observed in the SEM images, representing the silicon polymer with the GO aggregation. The particle size in the range of 3–8 and 66–110 μm was formed due to the presence of uniformly sized nanoparticles of the GO-TEOS mixture and aggregation of the GO-TEOS nanoparticles into clusters. The zeta potential results indicated that the stability of the GO-TEOS mixture decreases after laser ablation. The UV-Vis result shows a broad absorption band with center at 492 and 532 nm with increasing absorbance at low fluence then saturated and decreased at maximum laser fluence. From the results above, several chemical interactions between GO and TEOS were observed, and the data suggested the laser fluence as the major source to cause both photothermal and photochemical reactions on the samples. In short, laser ablations provide sufficient energy to induce chemical bonding, which further allows structural modification of materials.
Hybrid 5G Positioning Systems with Applications to Mobile Robot Technology
Authors: HY Chen
Published: January 2024

A new concept of 5G/INS integration of artificial intelligence-based systems is proposed, namely the Recurrent Neural Networkbased Fuzzy Inference System (RNNFIS). The 5G system with fuzzy logic was used as a reference during its availability. Data from the 5G system and the inertial navigation system (INS) are used to build a structured knowledge base consisting of the behavior of the INS system in some special scenarios of robotic technology. Using the same data, the proposed fuzzy system is trained to obtain corrected navigation data. In the absence of 5G system information, the system will only utilize data from the INS system and blur correction algorithms to perform its tasks.
Roles of Melatonin and Phyto-Melatoninas an Anti-Cancer Molecule: An Evolutionary Perspective
Authors: S Ghosh
Published: January 2024

Etymologically, melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) can be traced back to the origin of life. The first origin of melatonin was detected in cyano-bacteria. As considering the endosymbiont hypothesis, cyanobacteria were engulfed by the animal and plant cells. Later on, these bacteria performed the roles of mitochondria and chloroplastids in animals and plant cells respectively. Inner matrices of these organelles are having melatonin and probable function of this intra-organelle melatonin is to protect the organelles from the detrimental effects from free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species; ROSs and Reactive Nitrogen Species; RNSs). In higher animals, melatonin is synthesized and secreted by the pineal gland mainly during the night, since light exposure suppresses its production. Other than pineal gland, melatonin is secreted from several different organs like retina, gastro-intestinal tract. The secretion of this hormone is regulated by several environmental factors like photo-period, temperature, humidity etc. Melatonin can exert its function either by as a free molecule or by its membrane bound receptors MT1 and MT2 respectively. Modulations of melatonin receptors results in stimulation of apoptosis, regulation of pro-survival signaling, inhibition on angiogenesis, metastasis, and induction of epigenetic alteration. Melatonin could also be utilized as adjuvant of cancer therapies, through reinforcing the therapeutic effects and reducing the side effects of chemotherapies or radiation. Melatonin could be an excellent candidate for prevention and treatment of several cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. This review summarized the anticancer efficacy of melatonin, based on the results of epidemiological, experimental and clinical studies.
Covid-19 Management through Simple Healthy Lifestyle and Yoga a Narrative Review
Authors: MS Athira
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic was a great shock to the entire world in January 2020 last year and is still posing a major threat to the entire humanity. Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection around the globe has become a crucial health menace mainly because of its high transmission potential and the unpredictability of disease progression. A lot of studies have been conducted studying the method of diagnosis and therapeutic management of the disease. Appropriate lifestyle changes regarding diet, yoga, sleep, and steam inhalation may help shift the population distribution of infection risk and aid in preventing severe COVID-19 disease. A balanced diet containing enough macronutrients and diverse micronutrients is a prerequisite of an optimally functioning immune system. Considering the high requirement of Prevention and Management of COVID-19, this study is planned to compose the various Breathing techniques (Pranayama), Yoga postures, diet for immunity building, steam inhalation technique and other methods which can helps for the prevention and management of COVID-19.
Role of Nasal Instillation with Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation in Melasma: A Case Study
Authors: MJ Sarmah
Published: January 2024

Background: External beauty of human being is mainly dependent upon the quality of skin. Melasma is common hyperpigmentation disorder in the facial skin of the Indian women. It is the cause of common socio-cosmetic stigma along with hindrance to the success of more or less all professions. Allopathic management of melasma is having higher recurrence rate with mild to moderate adverse effect. This case study is to establish a scientific data to the Ayurvedic cosmetology in the management of melasma. Case summary: A 25 year old female, known case of melasma since last 5 years attended OPD of Panchakarma dept. Rishikul campus. After assessing the nidan and samprapti, she was planned for nasya with kumkumadi tailam along with some herbomineral compound. Allopathic medication which she had been taking for the same problem was reduced in tapering dose and after 1 week she was completely on Ayurvedic management. During the total study period (56 days) the patient was assessed for five times. Patient had shown significant improvement in symptoms like darkness, area involvement, itching, swelling, dryness related to the patches. Subjective and Objective parameters of the study is observed and assessed with the criteria as per the modern cosmetology. Conclusion: Ayurveda, in the field of cosmetology is a promising aspect of practice. This single case study has shown highly significant result with combined management of Ayurvedic internal medication with panchakarma therapy. It surely can lead to find out solution of different problems in the field of cosmetology with Ayurvedic/panchakarma treatment.
Matra Basti in Vibandh – A Review Article
Authors: M Silswal
Published: January 2024

Vibandh is a very common gastrointestinal disorder of all age groups and occur commonly due to our sedentary life style and poor food habits. It is experienced by most of the people at some time during their whole life. Vibandha is the obstruction of Purisha /stool in the Purishavaha Srotas which can be called as Constipation. Apana Vayu is responsible for the expulsion of Mala from the Purishavaha Shrotas. When Apana Vayu is vitiated, it results in Vibandh. In modern aspect Vibandh is corelated with constipation. It refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass and in general term used to indicate fewer bowel movements, solidified hard stools, painful defecation and feeling of bloating, abdominal discomfort or incomplete elimination. In Panchkarma, Basti Chikitsa is considered to be a prime treatment of vitiated Vata Dosha. It has not only curative aspects but also preventive and promotive aspects. Matra Basti is a type of Sneha Basti. In Matra Basti, least dose of oil/unctuous substance is used and administered in the body through anus preceded by Sthanik Abhyanga and Swedana. It normalizes the vitiated Apana Vayu and clears the obstruction of Purishavaha Shrotas. So Matra basti is found to be effective in the treatment of Vibandh.
Efficacy of Edagajadi Lepa in Vicharchika (Eczema): A Diagnostic Analytical Review
Authors: S Rawat
Published: January 2024

In the present era skin ailments are becoming major hazard for mental diseases more than physical harm as skin distributes the cosmetic harmony. Dermatological problems contribute to about 30% of all the out-patient visits. Low socioeconomic conditions, poor standards of hygiene, malnutrition, overcrowding and abuse of over the counter cosmetics contribute to the occurrence of skin ailments. In Ayurvedic Dermatology Kushtha has been taken as the supreme word for all the skin diseases in Ayurveda. It covers up all the skin manifestation under 18 types of Kushtha which is further classified as “Maha Kushtha” and “Kshudra Kushtha”. Vicharchika is one of the serious problems of mankind even in the highly advanced era of sophisticated treatment, which has been classified under Kshudra Kushtha. It is characterized by skin eruptions with dark colouration, itching and profuse discharge. The clinical condition of Vicharchika can be corelated to Eczema. Ayurveda describes a multitude of treatment modalities for skin diseases. One of them is the topical use of medicaments over the skin for topical absorption which allows faster absorption and better management of skin diseases.
Different Type of Samsarjana Krama and its Importance after Samshodhana Karma: A Review Article
Authors: R Arse
Published: January 2024

In the Ayurveda the prime importance has been given to Shodhana karma for the complete elimination of the disease which includes Purva karma, Pradhana karma and Paschat karma. As the Purva karma helps to movement of the doshas and Pradhana karma helps to forceful elimination of doshas, Paschat karma has given the equal importance to retain the strength of the Agni. Samshodhana and Samshamana are the two types of treatment advised for the patient with vitiated Dosha, Dhatu, Agni or Mala, out of which Samshodhana is advisable to treat a patient for permanent cure. But after the Samshodhana Karma, Agni get disturbed and patient is likely to be weakened; therefore regular normal diet is not advisable. After the administration of Vamana Karma or Virechana Karma, a special diet regimen is to be followed called as Samsarjana Krama which means a proper sequence of Peya- Vilepi- Kritakrita Yusha- Kritakrita Mamsarasa. It is used to increase the Agni and to provide sequential nourishment to the patient from light diet to normal diet. The importance of Samsarjana Krama is to increase the strength of weakened Agni and body after Samshodhana Karma.
A Clinical Approach to Ardita (Facial Palsy) through Ayurveda: A Single Case Study
Authors: H Yadav
Published: January 2024

Aggravated Vata, affects face & leads to impaired function of facial muscle. The term Ardita denotes facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy. Ardita comes under eighty Nanatmaja Vyadhi. Facial palsy is most common neurological disorder, in which seventh cranial nerve is affected. The facial nerve conveys both sensory & motor along with parasympathetic fibres. Damaged facial nerve (VII) results in loss of function of facial muscle leads to cosmetic impairment. In this manuscript we are presenting a case study of a 44 years old female patient with left LMN left hemifacial palsy with symptoms of weakness in the left side of body, drooping of angle of mouth towards the left side, difficulty in speech, difficulty in wrinkling of forehead in left side, lacrimation from left eyes, numbness in left side of face, altered sensation of taste. Ayurvedic & Herbal formulations like Buhat Vata Chintamani ras, Giloy Satva, Ashwgandha Churna, Trayodhashang Gugulu, etc along with the Panchkarma procedure has been given and treated for one week. Patient got complete relief with appreciable changes in all symptoms.
Artemisia Spp. Ethnobotany, Economics, Taxonomy, and in Ayurveda, in India
Authors: NC Shah
Published: January 2024

There are about 45 Artemisia species reported to be found in India. This communication tries to find the ethnobotanical (use as incense and in medicine), economical (as a drug & essential oil), the taxonomic and the Ayurvedic status of Artemisia species found in India. It reports the conversion of few Artemisia species to the rank of Serephidium and also reports two new species viz., Artemisia austro-himalayana sp.nov.; Artemisia filiformilobulata sp.nov. Collected by the author which is used as a sacred plant in the region from where it was reported. The well-known species of Artemisia annua, which yields artemisinin as a new anti-malarial drug that was awarded the Nobel Prize of 2015 to the scientist, who worked on it is also discussed.
Bioactive Protein and Peptides; A Potential Pharma Ingredient for 21st Century Functional Foods
Authors: AF Ogori
Published: January 2024

Bioactive peptides have upsurge advancement in food and health domains in recent years. This was driven by the understanding of amino acid structure and functions in plant and animal as bioactive peptide sources. The food functionality of plant and animal peptides bioactivities are driven by their function -structure relationships. The interplay between function-structure of protein polypeptides from native state to denature state has opened new research waveband much needed innovative ingredient or recipes to formulate functional foods on our shelves, however, this is far more important than pharmaceutical drugs but now as décor food or pharma foods. Application of peptides ingredient for making functional foods so as to develop, utilize, manage population, family and the individual in chronic disease and health conditions were emphasized. Aligning ingestion of bioactive peptides, enveloped as functional foods with circadian rhythm and metabolic curves within appropriate time scale for enhanced nutrition could maximize absorption, utilization, and metabolic responses. Hence, the use and potential of functional foods for individual and societal interventions and the overall societal health scale up.
Timing Revealed in Due Course: Exploring Male Perspectives on Menstruation
Authors: Haider Rehan
Published: January 2024

This study delves into the intricate realm of male perceptions of menstruation, shedding light on the evolving perspectives surrounding this natural biological phenomenon. Shifting away from the conventional notion of “Boys, Men, and Menstruation,” this research focuses on the temporal aspect, emphasizing the revelation of understanding as time progresses. This research investigated the attitudes of males towards menstruation, aiming to unearth nuanced insights that transcend customary stereotypes. The altered emphasis on timing, as opposed to gender labels, prompts an exploration of the societal progression toward inclusivity and enlightenment. By adopting a refined approach, this study aspires to promote dialogue on the topic, forging a path toward broader education and acceptance. Through a multidimensional analysis, this research examines the evolution of viewpoints over various periods, encompassing generational and cultural shifts. The central theme of timing underscores the concept that knowledge and acceptance often occur organically in sync with an individual’s readiness. This resonates with the notion that understanding menstruation involves a developmental process characterized by personal growth and societal maturation. “Timing Revealed in Due Course” elucidates the multifaceted nature of male perspectives on menstruation. This study’s departure from traditional labels underscores the significance of temporal progression in fostering a deeper understanding of this natural process. Recognizing that enlightenment unfolds naturally and is contingent upon individual and collective evolution, this research paves the way for a more empathetic and informed society.
Knowledge and Practice among University Nursing Students Regarding Covid-19 in Clinical Placements at Public Training Hospitals, Khomas Region Namibia
Authors: Galukeni Kadhila Joseph
Published: January 2024

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is referred to as a highly infectious disease with a 14 days incubation period which is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, with its major clinical symptoms being fever, dry cough, fatigue, myalgia and dyspnoea. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge and practice regarding corona virus in clinical placement among second year University nursing degree students in the public training hospitals, Khomas region. The researcher implemented a quantitative non-experimental descriptive design and simple random sampling method for this study on a population of 98 participants using the Solvins formular. An online structured questionnaire in English language via google forms was utilized to collect data. The researcher formulated the online questionnaire. Data was analysed by google form using google spreadsheet. Data obtained from participants was presented in, tables, pie charts and graphs. The results from the study revealed that the participants have good knowledge regarding COVID-19 and they practice safe practices regarding COVID-19 averagely.
Wallerian Degeneration: Morphological and Molecular Changes
Authors: Kouchesfahani Homa Mohseni
Published: January 2024

Wallerian degeneration is a process that follows damage to the nerve fiber. Instantly after the initial injury, Wallerian degeneration begins at the distal stump. The axon breaks down, retraction of the myelin sheath happens and the axoplasm is surrounded within ellipsoids of myelin. In respond to loss of axons by disruption of their myelin sheaths, myelin genes are down regulated and Schwann cells dedifferentiated. Schwann cells start multiplying, and macrophages continue to digest debris. By the end of the first week, Schwann cells form a chain within the endoneurium. After about 2 weeks, macrophages disappear, leaving behind endoneurial tubes filled with Schwann cells. Here, we discussed morphological changes and sub cellular events during Wallerian degeneration.
Combined Natural and Artificial Neural Network Learning in Prosthesis Control
Authors: Liberati Diego
Published: January 2024

One of the most difficult tasks in neurotherapy is to restore neural functionality after nerve surgery interfacing prostheses. A great amount of hope as well as comforting results are thus the effort towards nerveprosthesis interfacing where commands to the prosthesis are not given by vicariating muscle EMG as tradition, but through the very residual nerves interfacing the prostheses via a kind of artificial neural network
Radiological Progression of Pyogenic Brain Abscess with Antibiotics uses Compared to Surgical Intervention
Authors: Eldanasory Omar Abdelhay
Published: January 2024

Background: Brain abscess is a worldwide health problem with a high morbidity and mortality rate. It begins as a localized area of cerebritis and develops into an encapsulated will-formed abscess. The Pyogenic brain abscess formation starts when bacteria enter cerebral tissues as with trauma, or contiguous spread from a suppurative focus or through hematogenous dissemination from a distant infection. Methods: The study analyses the effect of antibiotics versus the surgical intervention in the curative treatment of pyogenic brain abscess. It is a retrospective analysis study conducted on a series of 25 patients having various stages of pyogenic brain abscess (BA) diagnosed between January 2018 and January 2023 in our institution. All the patients conducted a standard data collection including clinical assessment, radiological and laboratory investigations, medical treatment (with triple intravenous antibiotics), and surgical abscess aspiration. The surgical and medical treatments were compared depending on the radiological and the clinical improvement. Results: Clinical improvement was temporary for all patients with continuous medical treatment for a short time, without radiological improvement. While after surgical aspiration all patients had dramatic radiological, clinical, and laboratory improvement. Conclusion: The gold standard treatment of brain abscess is surgical intervention. Medical treatment could reduce the clinical effects of brain abscess, but it is not considered as a definitive cure.
Neurological Disorders in Pug Dogs: a Retrospective Study of 285 Cases (2013 – 2020) from a Single Referral Hospital in the United Kingdom
Authors: Skovola Eleftheria
Published: January 2024

Pugs are commonly affected by neurological disorders and this retrospective observational study aims to describe what pathologies were more commonly diagnosed, their diagnostic approach and clinical features. This study was performed in a single referral hospital in the United Kingdom (UK). Medical records of pugs referred to the Neurology & Neurosurgery department from 2013 to 2020 were retrieved. Signalment, presenting complaint, presence of pain at neurological examination and diagnostic tests were recorded. Final diagnosis was classified as: encephalopathies, myelopathies or peripheral nervous system (PNS) disease. Descriptive and univariate statistical analysis were performed. A total of 285 records were included in the study. The most common presenting complaints were: ambulatory paraparesis (27.6%), seizures (20.3%), ataxia (16.4%), spinal pain (10.1%) and vestibular signs (5.6%). Myelopathies were diagnosed in 64.7% of pugs, while encephalopathies and PNS disease in 29.7% and 5.3% of pugs respectively. Different types of intervertebral disc diseases (IVDDs; 44.3%), spinal arachnoid diverticulum (SAD; 22.2%) and vertebral malformations (VMs; 18.9%) were the most prevalent myelopathies. Idiopathic epilepsy (IE; 44.7%) and meningoencephalitis of unknown aetiology (MUA; 29.4%) were the most common encephalopathies. Peripheral vestibular syndrome (60%) and masticatory muscle myositis (20%) were the most prevalent PNS diseases. Pugs with IVDDs were more likely to be painful than pugs diagnosed with SAD and VMs. In this study, IVDDs, SAD and VMs were the most represented myelopathies, while IE and MUA the most prevalent encephalopathies. SAD and VMs were found to be non-painful myelopathies, as opposed to IVDDs being painful. These results may be used as a guide reflecting the prevalence of neurological diseases in a larger population of pugs.
Antimicrobial Synergism within Plant Extract Combinations
Authors: AA Alqudah
Published: January 2024

Ideas for research are drawn from the herbal medicine tradition of synergy. Using online databases, a study of the literature on plant synergy and antimicrobial research that was published in most recent years. In each plant sample, the efficacies of the various extract combinations varied, with some combinations of plant extracts exhibiting the greatest synergistic effects when combined according to proportionate extract yield. Since the beginning of time, herbal medicines and phytochemicals have been employed for their potent antibacterial action, and there is a growing trend toward the creation of plant-based natural products for the prevention and treatment of pathogenic infections. Utilizing antimicrobial agent-phytochemical combinations to neutralize the resistance mechanism and maintain the drug’s efficacy against resistant microorganisms is one method for successfully modifying resistance
Transdermal Drug Delivery System: An Emphasis on Transdermal Patches
Authors: RK Gunda
Published: January 2024

Transdermal drug delivery system was presented to overcome the difficulties of drug delivery especially oral route. A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. It promotes healing to an injured area of the body. An advantage of a transdermal drug delivery route over other types of delivery system such as oral, topical, i.v., i.m., etc. is that the patch provides a controlled release of the medication into the patient, usually through either a porous membrane covering a reservoir of medication or through body heat melting thin layers of medication embedded in the adhesive. The main disadvantage to transdermal delivery systems stems from the fact that the skin is a very effective barrier, as a result, only medications whose molecules are small can easily penetrate the skin, so it can be delivered by this method. This review article describes the overall introduction of transdermal patches including type of transdermal patches, method of preparation of transdermal patches and factor affecting etc.
Lyme Borreliosis Associated with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome: A Case Presentation of Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy in a 14-Year-Old Patient
Authors: Basa Natella
Published: January 2024

Background: In children, facial neuropathy is the most common disease that occurs due to the damage of the cranial nerves. Facial nerve palsy (FNP) in children can be congenital or acquired. Congenital FNP may occur at birth due to the trauma and with certain genetic syndromes. Acquired FNP can be caused by HSV types 1,2, HHV-6, cytomegalovirus, EBV, VZV, bacterium B. burgdorferi or can result from inflammatory diseases, trauma and tumors. Unilateral or bilateral FNP is the most common complication of Lyme disease in children. The study that was conducted by Furuta Y. et al. indicates that reactivation of VZV infection is an important cause of acute peripheral FNP in children aged 6-15 years. Case Report: We have described a rare clinical case of bilateral peripheral FNP in a 14-year-old child with a confirmed diagnosis of Lyme disease and reactivation of VZV infection. Conclusions: Prescribed therapy with doxycycline for 21 days and valaciclovir for 7 days made it possible to achieve functional recovery of nerve on both sides.
Predictability of Exfoliation Time of Deciduous Teeth
Authors: Cakir Asu
Published: January 2024

Background: The predictability of the eruption time of primary teeth has an important place in clinical applications, forensic medicine, planning of orthodontic treatments and age estimation. Aim: In this study, we tried to contribute to dental literature by trying to prove the predictability of the falling time of primary teeth. Design: From the periapical radiographs taken from the patients who applied to the clinic with the complaint of primary second molars, primary first molars were detected without caries and with 1 to 3 months to fall. The teeth of the patients for whom follow-up was recommended, which were due to fall out and adhered only to the gingiva, were extracted with the help of cotton, according to the patient’s complaint. Fall times were recorded. Results: Null Hypothesis test was applied to estimate the falling time of the teeth followed in the study, and the success rate in the 90-day exfoliation period was statistically significant, but no statistically significant difference was found in the 30-day samples. Conclusion: We think that, besides estimating the falling time of primary teeth in stem cell research, orthodontic treatment, clinical treatment planning and age determination, examining of primary teeth with correct without causing ethical problems will make a significant contribution to the literature. Clinical Benefit: Naturally and physiologically shedding deciduous teeth are unique ex vivo human tissue resources with abundance of multiple cells, including stem cells. The predictability of shedding time of deciduous teeth would be very important while planning sensible stem cell experiments.
Psychology and Ballet: A Historical-Philosophical Reflection
Authors: Becerra Jesus Duenas
Published: January 2024

Putting science [and art] into everyday language; there is a great good that few do». With support from that Martian aphorism, I will develop this topic, whose fundamental objective is none other than to caress the intellect and aesthetic sensitivity of lovers of science and art.
Metode Penelitian Pencahayaan Arsitektural: Di antara Kuantitatif dan Kualitatif
Authors: Manurung Parmonangan
Published: January 2024

Pencahayaan arsitektural merupakan topik menarik bagi para peneliti. Berbagai penelitian terkait pencahayaan arsitektural telah dipublikasikan dalam berbagai jurnal nasional dan internasional. Pendekatan digunakan mengarah pada pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif, diklaim masing-masing peneliti sebagai pendekatan terbaik menjawab masalah penelitian pencahayaan arsitektural. Penelitian bertujuan mengkaji pendekatan penelitian pencahayaan arsitektural paling tepat dalam bidang pencahayaan arsitektural. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode kajian teori. Berbagai hasil penelitian terkait pencahayaan arsitektural, artifisial dan alami, menggunakan pendekatan berbeda dikaji dan didialogkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif meninggalkan celah dan dapat saling melengkapi dan memberi hasil lebih meyakinkan bila dikombinasikan. Pencahayaan arsitektural memengaruhi subyek dan obyek serta berdampak pada lingkungan. Pendekatan kombinasi memungkinkan mendapatkan hasil penelitian lebih mendalam. Triangulasi dibutuhkan untuk saling melengkapi karena pencahayaan berpengaruh pada obyek dan subyek.
Alto valor probatório da palavra da vítima em crimes sexuais e sua invalidade em face do processo penal constitucional-democrático
Authors: Gomes da Fonseca Andreia , Breim Rafael Ferreira
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho visa criticar o superdimensionamento da jurisprudência ao valor probatório da palavra da vítima em delitos sexuais contra adultos praticados sob circunstâncias clandestinas. Para tal, buscamos demonstrar a invalidade jurídica, política e epistemológica desse entendimento, sua inadequação frente a um processo penal constitucional-democrático, além de explicitar o popular-punitivismo que sustenta a tese jurisprudencial. Propõe-se, com o presente estudo, repensar cientificamente os atuais métodos de produção probatória para melhor aproveitarem do potencial epistêmico da palavra da vítima a fim de solucionar a problemática de natural déficit probatório em crimes clandestinos.