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ROLE OF PATRA PINDA SWEDA AND YAMAKAYUKTA KATI BASTI IN VATAJA GRIDRASI - A CASE STUDY
Authors: S Pai Anjani , S Desai Ananta
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
In today's fast-paced world, unhealthy lifestyle choices have led to a rise in diseases. Metabolic disorders such as Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Dyslipidaemia, and Obesity are increasingly common, while issues affecting movement and motor function, often linked to poor posture and physical activity, are also on the rise. In Ayurveda, these movement-related diseases fall under the category of Vata vyadhi, which includes conditions like Gridhrasi.
Gridrasi is characterised by a shooting pain starting in the Sphik poorva kati, radiating through Prushta, Uru, Jaanu, Jangha, and Paada. When associated with Kapha Dosha, it is related to other symptoms such as Tandra, Aruchi, and Gourava. This condition can be found homologous with ‘Sciatica’ of contemporary science, which involves compressive pathology leading to pressure over the root of the sciatic nerve, characterised by a varied range of symptoms such as pain radiating down the affected leg starting in the lower back, weakness or numbness of the affected limb. The annual incidence of Sciatica is around 5%.
Materials and Methods:
In the case of Vataja Gridrasi, a female patient aged 36 years, who was a tailor by occupation, presented with pain in the lower back, which radiated to both lower limbs, associated with a tingling sensation for 6-7 years. Here, an approach towards management of the condition was made through bahirparimarjana chikitsa such as Abhayanga, Patra pinda sweda, Kati basti with yamaka prayoga, after which the patient had significant improvement in the symptoms and was able to carry out daily activities without pain.
Conclusion:
Gridrasi is a Daruna vata vyadhi. Pain management becomes the first priority in such cases because it is a painful condition hampering the patient's day-to-day activities. Bahya upakrama through Snehana and Swedana can effectively resolve pain, which can be followed by Bastyadi Shodhana karma. With a similar view of initial pain management, Patra pinda Sweda and Kati basti with Yamaka prayoga were employed in this case of Vataja Gridrasi and noteworthy improvements were observed.
Intercultural communication via translation of tourist-related promotional material
Authors: Motiejūnienė Jurgita , Mončytė Kamilė
Published: December 2024

Translation of culture-specific references (CSRs) is challenging and results in cultural compromises and even untranslatability, especially when cultures are different. The aim of this study is to identify strategies for translating CSRs from Lithuanian into English in tourist-related promotional texts. CSRs were categorised according to their types and translation strategies. The distribution of CSRs was almost proportional in all categories: organisations, material culture, social culture, names, and ecology. The translation strategies included literal translation (dominant), globalisation, preservation, addition, descriptive equivalent, omission and orthographic adaptation. The study contributes to the understanding of intercultural communication in the context of Lithuanian culture.
“Our profound apologies”: Building rapport with webcare to online reviews
Authors: Taw-Turnbull Ly Wen
Published: December 2024

In this digital age the use of social media has evolved rapidly. This has empowered customers to express their sentiments about products or services on online platforms, leading to the emergence of influential electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM). Therefore, in various industries, webcare, which refers to customer care via online communications, is essential. In the hotel industry webcare has become an effective marketing tool and has received considerable critical attention in hospitality and business studies over the past two decades. In the field of linguistics, webcare has received increasing attention in recent years while going relatively unnoticed in the research literature of Southeast Asia. This study examines the apology strategies as webcare in rapport building in the responses to negative online reviews by hotels of three different star-ratings in Malaysia on TripAdvisor. The findings identified eight apology strategies. It was found that the strategy of offer of repair by the five-star hotels was significantly higher than the four- and three-star hotels. Compared to the four- and three-star hotels, the five-star hotels were least likely to use the strategy of explanation of situations. This study sheds light on cultural insights into webcare strategies in social media communications in the hotel industry in Malaysia.
ÇOCUKLARINDA GELİŞİMSEL DİL BOZUKLUĞU OLAN AİLELERİN TERAPİ SÜRECİ HAKKINDA GÖRÜŞLERİNİN ALINMASI
Authors: Kaçar Kütükçü Dilber , Aydın Kahraman Sena
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada, gelişimsel dil bozukluğuna (GDB) sahip çocukların ebeveynlerinin, çocuklarının terapi sürecine ilişkin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu amaç doğrultusunda çocuğu GDB olan 14 aileyle görüşme yapılarak terapi süreci hakkında çeşitli sorular yöneltilmiş ve görüşleri alınmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen veriler, fenomenoloji yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Ebeveynler GDB’nin çocuklarının ve kendilerinin yaşamlarını olumsuz etkilediğini, bu durumdan ötürü zaman zaman kendilerini suçladıklarını ifade etmişlerdir. Ebeveynlerin çocuklarındaki dil ve konuşma güçlüğünü 6 ay gibi erken bir dönem ile 4 yaş gibi görece daha geç bir dönemde fark ettikleri görülmüştür. Ebeveynlerin bir kısmı seanslara birebir katılım sağladığını bildirirken, tümü seans sonrasında terapistleri ile görüşerek terapinin seyri hakkında bilgi aldıklarını ifade etmiştir. Aileler, terapistlerin genellikle oyun ve etkileşim temelli bir terapi yaklaşımı benimsediğini ve bu yöntemin çocuğun ilerlemesine katkıda bulunduğunu söylemiştir. Aileler, çocuklarının ilgilendiği konularla ilgilenme ve bu konular hakkında cümle kurmaya yönelik verilen terapist tavsiyesinin oldukça faydalı olduğunu söylemiştir.
Sonuçlar ve Öneriler: Araştırmanın sonucunda ebeveynlerin çocuklarının aldıkları terapilerden memnun kaldıkları, terapistlerin verdiği ödevleri ve tavsiyeleri faydalı buldukları, çocuklarıyla nasıl etkileşime geçeceklerini öğrendikleri, terapistleri ile kurdukları iletişimden memnun oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Daha fazla sayıda katılımcıyı içeren bir çalışma ile aileler ve çocuklar için en faydalı olan terapi dinamiklerinin belirlenmesi önerilmektedir.
Kült Markada, Dijital Hikâye Anlatımının Tüketici Algısı Oluşturma Boyutuna Etkisi: BT21 Örneği
Authors: Güngör Gülsoy Sunay
Published: December 2024

Dijitalleşmenin beşerî faaliyetleri etkilediği günümüzde markaların pazarlama yanılsamalarına başvurması kaçınılmazdır. Son yıllarda markalar tarafından sıklıkla kullanılmaya başlanan dijital hikâye anlatımı, pazarlama illüzyonları içerisinde bir boyut olarak sayılabilir. Dijital hikâye anlatımı markanın hedef kitlesi ile duygusal bir bağ oluşturarak etkileşim içerisine girmesine olanak tanımaktadır. Sürdürülebilir bir marka oluşturmak tüketicilerin ilgisini çekmek için dijital hikâye anlatımının markalamada önemli bir yeri bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Dünyaca ünlü BTS (Bangtan Boys) grubunun üyeleri tarafından oluşturulan BT21 kült markasının dijital hikâye anlatımının tüketici tarafından ne şekilde algılandığı ele alınmaktadır. Bu bağlamda Youtube’da ingilizce olarak 2017-2023 yılları arasında yayımlanan “BT 21 Original Story” hikâyesi bölümleri KH-Coder yapay zekâ programı kullanılarak incelenmiştir. BTS üyeleri tarafından oluşturulan BT21 karakterlerinin tanımlanmış özelliklerinin hikâyedeki BT21 karakterlerine aktarımlarının Anlam Transfer Modeli’ne göre tüketici tarafından algısı değerlendirilmiştir. Bazı karakterler için; ürün-tüketici uyumluluğu açısından tüketicide oluşan algı, karakterin sahip olduğu özelliklerin çoğunu kapsarken, bazı karakterler için ise kapsamadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Optimising Social Media Branding for Customer Engagement: A China-Malaysia Framework
Authors: Yang Zhaoming , Wardi Rainal Hidayat
Published: December 2024

Online marketing plays a crucial role in worldwide branding. This writing aims to explore and determine how social and cultural dimensions affect customer engagement (CE) in online brand design in an intercultural setting and, in turn, affect brand loyalty and brand equity, further advancing the theory development of intercultural marketing in brand design and brand management. While intercultural branding activities increase, major problems around negative online engagement, digital inequality, miscommunication across cultures, and ethnocentric perspectives remain. These highlight the need to improve intercultural competence, sensitivity, and communication to enhance mutually beneficial CE in the digital era. Not only do successful online marketing strategies effectively utilize social media platforms and digital technologies, but they also understand how social and cultural dimensions influence brand design and customer engagement, particularly across cultures. Darla Deardorff’s intercultural competence model (ICM) provides a basic framework to promote in a multicultural setting; further, the expected outcomes suggest that the mediating effects of branded content experience, cultural and contextual factors, and the moderating influence of digital literacy are statistically significant. This conceptual framework can permit brands and marketers to improve CE and guide their management of assets and marketing activities through brand design; additionally, this writing provides novel perspectives on the relevance and significance of social and cultural dimensions in brand design.
Jurisdiction of the Native Courts in Sabah
Authors: Salleh Rafidah@Malissa , Ku Yusof Ku Mohd Amir Aizat , Ikhsan Muhammad Izwan , Matah Lenny James , Herman Hershan @ Ray
Published: December 2024

The Native Courts in Sabah are established under the Native Courts Enactment 1992. The courts serve as a crucial institution for administering justice within the native communities of the state. The jurisdiction of Native Courts in Sabah is designed to uphold and administer native customary law. These courts have the authority to adjudicate matters among others, breach of customary law, land disputes, inheritance, marital issues and adoption. This paper explores the scope of jurisdiction exercised by Native Courts. It highlights the importance of these courts in preserving natives' rights and also discusses the legal issues pertaining to the jurisdiction of the courts, and proposes suggestions to address the legal issues. Ultimately, this study illustrates the significance of Native Courts in fostering social cohesion and safeguarding the balance between tradition and modernity, ensuring that justice is served in a manner that resonates with the values of the native populations in Sabah.
From Fear to Fluency: Exploring English Speaking Anxiety and Communication Willingness in UKM Undergraduates
Authors: Mohd Yusuf Bahadur Amirul Aiman , Hashim Fuzirah
Published: December 2024

This research study explores Second Language Speaking Anxiety (SLSA) and Willingness to Communicate (WTC) levels among undergraduate students at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Employing a quantitative methodology, the study aims to comprehensively understand these phenomena. The research sample comprises 102 participants from various academic disciplines at UKM. The primary objectives include evaluating SLSA and WTC levels and investigating their interconnections. The Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) measures SLSA, while the WTC Scale assesses participants' WTC in English. Results indicate a high level of SLSA and a moderate level of WTC in English among students, with a strong negative correlation between the two constructs. These findings significantly contribute to the existing knowledge in second language acquisition. Future research should consider larger sample sizes for enhanced reliability and generalizability. Additionally, longitudinal studies can capture temporal patterns and trajectories of SLSA and WTC over time.
Community-based Tourism in Sustainable Tourism: Towards a Conceptual Framework
Authors: Jin Di , Ling Siow May , Fabian Hasna Mohd
Published: December 2024

with enhanced ethical attributes, is dedicated to facilitating the sustainable development of both the community and tourism. This research zeroes in on the key consensus of CBT within the context of sustainable development. By conducting a comprehensive review and analysis of relevant CBT literature and leveraging the analysis of community development, this paper endeavors to establish a CBT conceptual framework oriented towards the goal of sustainable tourism. This framework aims to thoroughly investigate the key dimensions of CBT and its multifarious impacts on sustainable tourism. Theoretically, the framework contributes to integrating and extending the contents associated with community participation and sustainable development within existing theories. Practically, it offers guidance to communities and tourism developers in project planning, benefit balancing, damage prevention, sustainable development achievement, as well as the formulation of rational community participation strategies and mechanisms. Consequently, it promotes the harmonious coexistence of tourism and the community. Future research can further examine the applicability of this framework in the sustainability of community development and rural tourism development.
Première liste des espèces d’abeilles de la région Centre-Val de Loire (France) déclinée par départements sur la période 1990-2021 (Hymenoptera : Apoidea : Anthophila)
Authors: Bourlet Philippe
Published: December 2024

First list of bee species of the Centre-Val de Loire region (France) declined by departments over the period 1990–2021. (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila). - This article presents the taxonomic list of bees in the Centre-Val de Loire region (France) by department over the period 1990–2021. This study reveals the presence of 287 bee species in the region, with disparities between departments: between 50 and 60 species are recorded in Indre and Eure-et-Loir, compared with almost 200 species in Loiret (182) and Loir-et-Cher (195). These results are meant as an encouragement to develop our knowledge of the bee fauna in our region.
The Break-up Experience of Romantic Relationship and Post-traumatic Growth Among Vicenarian Adults
Authors: Subramaniam S Subatraa , Joseph , Asong , Fitirana Mimi , Wider Walton , Lajuma Surianti
Published: December 2024

This paper explains the breakup experiences of romantic relationships, coping strategies, and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among vicenarian adults. It employed a qualitative-based research design using a phenomenological method. Snowball and purposive sampling methods were used to select seven participants with a background of romantic relationship breakup experience within two years. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect participant data, and data were analyzed using a thematic analysis procedure. This study found that romantic relationships included understanding of love, utmost happiness in love, and need in love. In contrast, breakups indicated decision-making, emotional impact, and self-blame. Besides, the result also reported that the coping methods involved emotional engagement and acceptance state (duration taken to overcome the emotions). After a romantic relationship breakup, self-growth was found more in personal strength, close relationships, new possibilities, spiritual development, and greater appreciation of life as PTG implications. The findings concluded that breakup-experienced participants coped through the grief process and enhanced their self-growth. This study helped to create awareness among society to view their grief as a growth-oriented process.
Psychosocial Experience of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Authors: Ubaidillah Zaqqi , Wulandari Ratna , Ruhyanudin Faqih
Published: December 2024

Psychological problems experienced by diabetic patients need to be known and handled properly by health workers because distress will have a negative impact on the patient’s diabetes management behavior. This study aims to capture and describe in detail the psychosocial experience of diabetes patients. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Purposive sampling was used to select participants who had an experience following the phenomenon and research objectives. The number of participants in this study was 10 participants. This research was conducted in the Malang City Ciptomulyo Health Center area from March to May 2021. The analysis of this research was interpretative psychological analysis (IPA). The four themes of the psychosocial experience found in people with diabetes mellitus are fear and worry when diagnosed with diabetes, sad and disturbed by changes in body appearance and function, social support providing appeasement and self-awareness and support of others for diabetes management. Living with diabetes can be a difficult and overwhelming experience that often leads to fear and anxiety. Furthermore, the physical changes caused by diabetes can disrupt daily routines and affect mental health. Health workers should address both the physical and psychological effects of diabetes and encourage patients to take responsibility for their treatment to improve overall health.
Psychometric Properties of the Strength-based Parenting Questionnaire Parent-version in Malaysia
Authors: Kalaman Clarisse Roswini , Ibrahim Norhayati , Qing Cham Choy , Chuan Ho Meng , Siaw Yan-Li , Yahya Amira Najiha , Sin Siau Ching
Published: December 2024

This study aims to translate the Strength-Based Parenting Questionnaire Parent-Version (SBP-Q-PV) into Malay and describe its validation process among Malaysian parents. In Phase 1, the forward-backward translation process of the SBP-Q-PV into Malay was described. In Phase 2, the Malay SBP-Q-PV validation process was conducted (n1 = 180), and the hypothesized factor structure was verified (n2 = 100). The principal component analysis derived a 14-item two-factor model. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the model demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit indices (χ2/df = 1.75; CFI = 0.95, NFI = 0.88, TLI = 0.93, PNFI = 0.74) and accounted for 63.87% of the total variance explained. All items were loaded into the same domain as the original questionnaire. The final questionnaire recorded excellent internal consistency estimates of 0.92 and 0.95 in Study 1 and Study 2, respectively. Both the strengths-knowledge subconstruct and the strengths-use subconstruct of the Malay SBP-Q-PV also scored good Cronbach’s α estimates (α ≥ 0.80) in Study 1 and Study 2. The convergent validity evaluated via the Parenting Authority Questionnaire and discriminant validity evaluated via the Satisfaction with Life Scale demonstrated moderately positive correlations (r > 0.30). This initial study shows that the 14-item Malay SBP-Q-PV yielded two factors and demonstrated acceptable reliability values among Malay-speaking parents. However, additional research is required to validate the questionnaire further.
Humanistic Learning and Technological Approaches in Indonesian Tourism Vocational High Schools
Authors: Rido Akhyar , Prakoso Bagus Hary , Perez-Amurao Analiza Liezl , Purba Mariati , Siswanto Heni Waluyo
Published: December 2024

The existing literature recognizes issues on the lack of soft skills and mastery of technology among tourism vocational high school graduates because of the absence of humanistic learning and technological approaches at schools. However, these studies could not capture teachers’ and students’ rich and nuanced experiences in their classrooms. This research investigates the reality of humanistic learning and technological approaches in tourism vocational high schools in Indonesia. By employing a qualitative approach, this research collected data from two tourism vocational high schools in Yogyakarta and Bali, Indonesia, observing four hotel and culinary classrooms and interviewing ten volunteer teachers. The results indicate that the teachers implemented humanistic learning by emphasizing student’s active involvement in the learning process, encouraging hands-on and experiential learning, recognizing the unique needs and abilities of the students, accommodating the development of interpersonal skills of the students, and placing significant emphasis on the personal growth of the students. The teachers also incorporated technology in humanistic learning by using digital resources and tools to support learning, promoting a blended learning environment, and facilitating collaboration and communication using technology. Teachers and relevant stakeholders can use the findings of this research to improve the teaching and learning process and better prepare tourism vocational high school graduates for the demands of the tourism industry.
Å tenke med Polanyis kunst- og kunnskapsfilosofi
Authors: Aaness Elin , Elf Nikolaj
Published: December 2024

Taking the Hungarian scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi’s theoretical framework as a point of departure, this article investigates how the language promoting and developing potential of metaphors may be utilized in classroom teaching. Polanyi sees the metaphorical expressions in poetry and art, and in general the imagination’s ability to synthesize the otherwise ambiguous and chaotic elements of life, as equally valid modes of knowledge as those of science. His most important discovery is the structure of tacit knowing. This structure is described as a “from-to knowing”. By this Polanyi means that what we have in focal awareness, as in a metaphorical expression or an artwork, always bears upon something we are “only” subsidiarily aware of, as for example the tacit understanding of the semiotics, bodily sensations, life-world experiences or historical and theoretical facts. This article investigates three aspects of “from-to knowing” as embodied in art: the functional, the phenomenal and the semantic. The ontological aspect is inferred from these three. Through empirical studies of how teachers and senior college students in upper secondary Nordic classrooms attribute values to metaphors and artworks, the article investigates how the concepts of Polanyi reveal the language learning potential specifically of literature, in “real” teaching and learning contexts. Polanyi´s viewpoints on intentionality, “being in the world” and embodiment intersect with views expressed by other phenomenologists. However, we find that Polanyi´s unique contribution to phenomenology in general, and literature education specifically, is that it gives profound insights into the structure of intentionality that is particularly helpful in making us understand the complexity of levels at work in literature.
From intra-action to intratwining?
Authors: Lehtinen-Schnabel Johanna , Kivijärvi Sanna
Published: December 2024

In this article, we argue that transdisciplinary research and pedagogical practice on music and language learning should find new conceptual and practical approaches to examine the different ways of integrating music and language education. We aim to strengthen transdisciplinary research and practice related to language learning as an embodied activity in and through music education by focusing on the notion of intra-action, which is seen as a central notion of new materialist theories related to the rapidly growing field of embodied language learning. Conceptually, we contest the ways music and language learning have been understood in pertinent research, which often stems from mere multidisciplinary thinking instead of a deeply transdisciplinary ethos. Dismantling the boundaries between the disciplines of music education and applied linguistics in an embodied language learning context towards transdisciplinary thinking, we introduce intratwining as an example of transdisciplinary theorisation (coordinating the notions of intra-action and intertwining). In addition, we call attention to the use of music-integrated language learning, which could also be approached from the perspective of language-integrated music learning, on which this study grounds its transdisciplinary lens.
The frictions and blessings of doing community arts in schools with multilingual pupils
Authors: Hannuksela Riina , Aldebs Angela , Lilja Niina
Published: December 2024

Ethical reflections are integral to community art, which aims for equitable encounters and collaboration. However, the reality in which many community art projects are conducted creates friction with this aim. The asymmetrical positions of artists and participants and the sometimes limited possibilities for participants to regulate their participation, especially in formal education settings, pose challenges that must be addressed. This article analyses ethical challenges in facilitating community arts projects in primary schools. Data was collected from two projects with multilingual preparatory-class pupils led by two dance and community artists in collaboration with a class teacher. The projects aimed to engage pupils in artistic processes and facilitate Finnish-language learning through participation in artistic activities. Using autoethnographic methods and thematic analysis, we examined the ethically important moments reflected in our work diaries. These often unpredictable and fleeting everyday moments are seemingly unrelated to ethics; however, they have the potential for ethical concerns as they entail the possibility of wrongdoing. We explore critical ethical considerations and possibilities in artistic processes within educational contexts, aiming to offer new insights into the factors influencing such processes.
Siber Zorbalık Olgusunun Psikolojik ve Davranışsal Etkileri ile Siber Zorbalığa Karşı Geliştirilen Savunma Mekanizmalarını Dijital Yerliler Üzerinden İncelemek
Authors: Tan Hakan , Şenkal Yelda
Published: December 2024

Siber zorbalığa maruz kalan ya da tanık olan dijital yerlilerde çeşitli psikolojik ve davranışsal rahatsızlıklar oluşmaktadır. Yeni ve sosyal medyanın sahip olduğu karakteristik özellikleri zorbalık ve saldırganlık türlerine siber zorbalık olgusu ve kavramının eklenmesi ile sonuçlanmıştır. Siber zorbalık, yalan söyleme, kendini başkası olarak tanıtma, kimliğini gizleme, tehdit etme, alay etme, karalama, hakaret etme, dedikodu yapma, korkutma ve başkalarının resimlerini rızası olmadan sanal ortamda sergileme gibi olumsuz davranışlar şeklinde seyretmektedir. Siber zorbalığa maruz kalan bireylerde çaresizlik, öfke, üzüntü, endişe, yalnızlık, hayal kırıklığı gibi duyguları ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Çalışma, yeni ve sosyal medyada siber zorbalığa maruz kalan ya da tanık olan bireylerde ortaya çıkabilecek çeşitli psikolojik ve davranışsal etkiler ile siber zorbalığa maruz kalmamak için geliştirilen savunma mekanizmalarını dijital yerlilerde üzerinden incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada iletişim ve sosyal bilimlerin araştırma, yöntem ve tekniklerinden kantitatif (nicel) araştırma yöntemi olan survey (tarama) kullanılmaktadır. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre siber zorbalığa maruz kalan bireylerde; anksiyete ve depresyon akademik performansı düşmek ve okuldan kaçarak, devamsızlık yapmak; sürekli olarak o olayı düşünmeye başlamak, çok üzülme; çevresindeki her şeye olan ilgisini kaybetme; internetten uzaklaşma ve konsantrasyon bozukluğu yaşamak gibi psikolojik ve davranışsal rahatsızlıklar ortaya çıkmaktadır. Çalışmaya göre bireyler siber zorbalık olgusu ve siber zorbacılık hakkında ve siber zorbalığa maruz kalmamak için çeşitli savunma mekanizmaları bilgilerine sahiptir. Araştırmanın yeni ve sosyal medyada gerçekleşen siber zorbalık türlerini incelemesi ve siber zorbalığın psikolojik ve davranışsal etkileri açıklaması açısından önemli olduğunu düşünülmektedir.
Herbal Medicine in India Metanalysis and Clinical Approaches
Authors: Mo. Sahil Mo. Shabbir Nirban  , Mr. Akhil Maske
Published: December 2024

Traditional herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contains as active ingredients parts of plants, or other plant materials, or combinations. Clinical trials of traditional herbal medicines are carried out with herbal preparations only after standardization and identification of markers to ensure that the substances being evaluated are always the same. It is very important to assess the direct and indirect risks associated with traditional herbal medicines. This can only be established once safety and efficacy of herbal medicines are being proven during clinical trials. There are various concerns over the clinical trial designs in India. It has been observed that during clinical trials various problems are being observed such as Batch to batch variation, use of placebo instead of innovative product, in adequate quality control system, inadequate requirement for the assessment of safety and efficacy for different types of herbal medicines and difficulty in quantification due to complex nature of extract. This review focuses on the current status of clinical trials of traditional herbal medicines in India and an attempt has also been made to review the problems encountered during conduction of clinical trials and suggestions and recommendations are also provided to ensure that the clinical trials can be conducted with safety and efficacy.
Review on Pharmacological Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Authors: Dr. Mrunal. K. Shirsat  , Ms. Snehal. D. Kadbhane  , Ms. Vaibhavi. S. Bhosale  , Ms. Shravani.K. Patil
Published: December 2024

Anti - inflammatory diseases and pain are among the main problems that significantly influence the lifestyle of millions of people and existing therapies are not always effective and can cause several adverse effects. In this context, the molecular modifications or synthesis of compounds continue being the best strategies for the identification of new compounds for the treatment of pain and inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activities The clinical phase further validated the drug's efficacy in reducing symptoms of inflammatory disorders, including arthritis and soft tissue injuries. Its tolerability and multi-target action position it as a promising alternative to existing therapies. This evaluation supports the potential of the drug for clinical use, offering a new avenue for managing inflammation with reduced side effects. Future studies will focus on long-term safety and broader therapeutic applications.Safety assessments indicated minimal adverse effects at therapeutic doses, with a superior gastrointestinal and cardiovascular safety profile compared to traditional NSAIDs.Compare the efficacy and safety of the agent with standard anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or biologics). Test the drug in models of acute and chronic inflammation to assess its versatility. Investigate its therapeutic efficacy in specific inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, colitis, or other autoimmune disorders.Anti-inflammatory drugs, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids, are widely used for managing pain, inflammation, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. While effective, their use is associated with significant adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic toxicities, as well as allergic reactions. Pharmacovigilance, the science and activities involved in detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), plays a critical role in ensuring the safe use of these medications
Risk Assessment and Management Tools in Quality Assurance
Authors: Gite Jayshri Ramhari  , Bidave Sakshi Dagadu  , Murkute Vishal Sampat  , Thorve Kamalesh Dattatray  , Dr. Datkhile Sir
Published: December 2024

The aim of this article is to provide better understanding in the application of the International Conference on Harmonization Q9 guideline. This paper reflects the need of quality risk management in pharmaceutical industry to improve and consistently working with quality. Quality risk management (QRM) can be applied at various stages in the industry consisting of manufacturing, distribution, inspection, and review of pharmaceutical products and any biological product throughout its lifecycle. QRM includes risk evaluation, risk control, and risk review. The risk evaluation provides regulator brief information about the severity of the risk and depending on severity of the risk appropriate risk management tool. The various risk management tools are described in this paper. Risk pertaining in the quality of product declining the firm’s growth so as to maintain the market response firm has to be consistent with the product quality. QRM shows how to implement, evaluate, control, and review the risk.
Relational Aggression of Elementary School Students Based on Gender
Authors: Firmansyah Ahmad , Erwinda Lira
Published: December 2024

Identifying gender differences in relational aggression (RA) is critical, given its profound impact on students' social dynamics and psychological well-being, as well as the need to develop more focused and effective prevention and intervention strategies in educational settings. This study aims to analyze the patterns and characteristics of relational aggression among 11-year-old elementary school students, with a focus on identifying any significant differences or trends based on gender. The type of research used is comparative research. The sample in this study was 457 respondents consisting of 19.3% male and 80.7% female. The Relational Aggression Scale was used to collect data on the relational aggression of elementary school students in various elementary schools in Banten province. The data collection process was facilitated by the teachers in each participating school. The analysis technique used was descriptive and a different test with the Welch test. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the relational aggression of boys and girls, with an average score difference of -0.37 logit between boys and girls.
A Comprehensive Investigation into First-Year University Student Adjustment
Authors: Nur'aini Nur'aini , Miswanto Miswanto , Munir Abdul , Pristanti Nindya Ayu , Ravsamjani Faridz
Published: December 2024

The transition from high school to university represents a significant period of change in the lives of first-year students. This adjustment often involves challenges in academic, social, and personal domains, with students needing to adapt to new learning environments, peer dynamics, and, in some cases, independence from family. The aim of this research is to examine differences in first year students' adjustment based on gender, culture, and domicile and living with parents or in a boarding house. The methodology employed in this study utilizes a descriptive comparative approach, which involves the integration of Two Way ANOVA with the Rasch Ranking Model. This integration is achieved by converting the raw data into logarithmic data. The study obtained politomy data using a self-adjustment scale instrument, which was disseminated online. The data were analyzed using the Rasch model. The findings show there are significant differences between the adjustment of male and female students, as well as between the Batak tribe and other tribes. Adjustment is influenced by interactions between gender and ethnicity, as well as between ethnicity and place of residence. However, no major differences in adjustment were observed with respect to specific residences or housing types.
Sense of Community and Emotional Regulation: Interconnections Leading to Flourishing Among Single Catholics
Authors: Tambun Ivy Novenatha Karolina , Nanik Nanik , Sampe Tondok Marselius
Published: December 2024

Modernization and individualistic culture have shifted the values and expectations of the younger generation regarding marriage, leading to delays or decisions not to marry. However, in Indonesia, many single individuals still face social pressure due to societal stigma, as well as religious and cultural values. This pressure can negatively impact the well-being or flourishing of single individuals. This study aims to examine the relationship between sense of community and emotion regulation (cognitive and expressive suppressions) with flourishing among single individuals, using a correlational quantitative method with 105 respondents (Mage = 34.90; SD = 5.84 years) from the Catholic Singles Community “J”. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The results of multiple correlation indicated that sense of community and emotion regulation together significantly positively correlate with flourishing (R = 0.293, R2 = 0.086, p < 0.05. Nevertheless, partial correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the sense of community and flourishing (p<0.05), but a non-significant correlation between emotion regulation (both cognitive and expressive suppression) and flourishing (p>0.05). Although emotion regulation did not directly correlate with flourishing, emotion regulation (cognitive and expressive suppression) were significantly positively correlated with most aspects of sense of community. The implications of this research suggest that enhancing the sense of community plays a crucial role in achieving flourishing among members of a community. Sense of community can be further strengthened when supported by emotion regulation skills within the community context.
Effectiveness of Behavioristic Counseling with Modeling Techniques to Minimize Cyberbullying Behavior in Students
Authors: Gunawan I Made Sonny , Ahmad Hariadi , Hartati Aluh
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to confirm the effectiveness of behavioristic counseling with modeling techniques in minimizing cyberbullying behavior carried out by students. This research uses a pretest-posttest control group design experimental approach. The subjects in this research were 8 students who attended State Senior High School 3 (SMA Negeri 3) Mataram. Data was collected using a Personality Scale in the form of a questionnaire developed based on indicators of cyberbullying behavior. Data analysis uses one-way Anova statistics. The results of this research reveal that behavioristic counseling using modeling techniques is effective in minimizing cyberbullying behavior. The forms of cyberbullying behavior that can be minimized well in this research are verbal cyberbullying behavior such as insulting behavior using bad words, and spreading rumors to embarrass one's friends.
Keefektifan Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok Teknik Sosiodrama Bermuatan Nilai Kakawin Sutasoma untuk Mengelola Kebhinekaan Global Siswa
Authors: Fausta Thadeus Ega , Muslihati Muslihati , Indreswari Henny
Published: December 2024

Global diversity illustrates students' ability to think broadly when encountering cultures different from their own. The aim of this research is to determine whether there is an effect when guidance and counseling services are combined with local Indonesian values, specifically the values contained in Kakawin Sutasoma. The Kakawin Sutasoma is a work by Mpu Tantular, believed to have been written between 1365 and 1389 during the Majapahit kingdom in the 14th century. The Majapahit kingdom had a diverse cultural and religious background, which inspired Mpu Tantular to create a bridge among these various streams to foster unity. This research is a type of quasi-experiment, using a pretest-posttest control group design. The research subjects are 10th-grade students aged 15 to 16 years, selected through purposive sampling, consisting of 8 individuals for the experimental group and 6 individuals for the control group. The control group consists of 4 males and 4 females, while the experimental group has 4 males and 2 females. Data analysis used non-parametric statistical tests employing the Wilcoxon technique, followed by the Mann-Whitney test to compare differences between the experimental and control groups. The results of this study show an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.008 < 0.05. This means that group guidance with the sociodrama technique incorporating Kakawin Sutasoma values is effective in managing the global diversity attitudes of high school students.
Let’s MOVE: Empowering Emerging Adulthood Lives with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Greater Well-Being and Self-Compassion
Authors: Juaninda Carrenina Prilly , Oriza Imelda Ika Dian
Published: December 2024

Emerging adulthood is a transitional phase characterized by instability and uncertainty, which can lead to psychological distress among individuals transitioning from high school to adulthood. This study utilized an experimental design to assess the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training in improving subjective well-being and self-compassion. We recruited 18 emerging adults, specifically those who had recently graduated from high school, with 8 individuals in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. The training comprised four sessions, each lasting two hours. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) were used for measurement. Data analysis using independent sample t-tests indicated significant improvements in subjective well-being and self-compassion in the experimental group compared to the control group. The effects of the intervention remained strong at the 3-week follow-up. These findings suggest that ACT training is effective in enhancing subjective well-being and self-compassion among emerging adults experiencing psychological distress.
Value of horse manure for renewable energy production: anaerobic digestion, biogas generation, and contributions to sustainable development
Authors: YILDIRIM Fatih , AÇAR Yonca
Published: December 2024

There are various methods like composting, combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, and anaerobic digestion to convert animal wastes that harm the environment into various bio-products. Horse manure containing lower ash and higher rate of lignin compositions can be potentially reuse as a valuable feedstock in anaerobic digestion method to produce nutrient-rich digestate (bio-fertilizer) clean and cheap biofuels, and bio-energy to replace the cost effective fossil fuels which not only make climate change but harms our health by generating toxic emissions and contamination of soil and water. Therefore, converting bio wastes into useful green resources especially using anaerobic co-digestion is necessary to reduce their adverse environmental impact and can contributes towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13 and 15. As can be seen today, various animal manure types have begun to be used in different situations for their green benefits. This review aimed to provide an overview of the transformation of horse manure into compost, biogas in terms of its preferability as a renewable energy source or a value-added product that mitigate the environmental problems and contribute to the SDGs specially 7, 9, 12, and 13. The potential of animal manure to produce biomaterials, organic acids, biofuels and bioenergy is clear. Therefore, bioprocesses or biorefineries using this biomass as raw material may be promising in the near future in the context of bioeconomy, may help increase renewable energy production and may become capable of promoting innovation that boosts the value of livestock-derived organic fertilizers. There are still needs to extend the development of technologies for converting on-site bio waste resources to useful forms, exploring new and safe biological conversion pathways and bio waste processing methods.
Evaluation of the stinging nettle (Urtica simensis) as non-conventional animal feedstuff in selected highland areas of South Wollo of Ethiopia
Authors: ABERA Fatuma , SEID Ali , KEHALIEW Aemiro
Published: December 2024

This study assessed the use of stinging nettle as animal feed and evaluated its biomass yield and nutritional quality in Dessie Zuria and Legambo districts, Ethiopia. Data were collected from 384 randomly selected respondents and growing niches across 8 kebeles. Findings indicated a demand for 1935 tons of dry matter (DM), while available feed resources contributed only 915.41 tons of DM, highlighting a significant feed shortage. Stinging nettle, which remains vegetative in both wet and dry seasons, was identified as a potential supplementary feed. Over 77.86% of respondents reported that ruminants consume the leaves and stems, while 13.02% noted that chickens rarely use the leaves, and equines never consume any part of the plant. Cattle preferred stinging nettle in both seasons, but small ruminants showed preference only during the dry season, and chickens showed the least preference in the wet season. Most households (83.6-89.3%) treated the plant by wilting it for 2-6 hours, while others (4.40-10.16%) dry it, and the rest (4.69-9.89%) mix it with other feeds to minimize its stinging nature. Common growing niches for stinging nettle include backyards, pastureland, and roadsides, with the first producing a higher biomass yield of 22.29 tons/ha (P<0.02) than the roadsides (14.89 tons/ha), and the pastureland yielded intermediate biomass (19.21 tons/ha). Stinging nettle from pastureland niche had higher crude protein (CP, 25.26%) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (60.90%, P<0.001). The ash (7.90%), neutral detergent fiber (NDF, 39.74%), and acid detergent fiber (24.16%) contents were lower for samples taken from the pastureland niche. In conclusion, stinging nettle is suitable for supplementation due to its favorable nutritional qualities. Further studies, such as animal feeding trials and investigations into anti-nutritional factors, are needed for more detailed information on the use of the stinging nettle plant as an animal feedstuff.
Growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of weaner pigs fed Carica papaya seed and leaf meal as dietary supplement
Authors: NKWOCHA Geoffrey , EKENYEM Benjamin , ANUKAM Kevin , ADEOLU Adewale , NWOSE Roseline , AHAOTU Emmanuel , ANOSIKE Francis , CALLISTUS Marcus
Published: December 2024

A 28-day feeding trial was carried out to evaluate the performance characteristics and hemato-biochemical parameters of weaner pigs fed graded levels of Carica papaya seed and leaf meal supplementation. A total of 36 cross-bred (Large white x Landrace) strains of weaner pigs of average initial weight of 8.86+0.10 kg were used for the study. Four treatment diets designated T1, T2, T3 and T4 replicated 3 times in a completely randomized design (CRD) were formulated to include the Carica papaya leaf and seed meal at 0, 1, 2 and 3% levels, respectively. Data were collected on daily feed intake (DFI), daily weight gain (DWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), cost benefit analysis, hematological indices and serum biochemistry. The body weight gain of the weaner pigs was highest in T4 (3%) Carica papaya seed and leaf meal mix (CSLM) supplementation with the value of 353 g while the least value of 228 g was recorded by T2 which significantly differed (P<0.05) from the control group. Hemato-biochemical parameters showed significant differences (P<0.05) between treatments, indicating positive influence of CSLM on the investigated parameters. The blood urea nitrogen and creatinine, alkaline phosphate, alanine amino transferase and aspartate amino transferase concentration increased as the dietary levels of CLSM increased in the diets. Based on the above findings, it is recommended that CLSM can be included at a level of 3% for optimum performance, hemato-biochemical stability and profit maximization.