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Reclaiming Wholeness In Medical Education: Integrating Darshan In The Curriculum, Deep Pankaj Shah

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Modern medicine has made remarkable progress in understanding the body, yet often misses the deeper human experience of illness, healing and meaning. This perspective calls for reimagining medical education by integrating Indian philosophical systems particularly Darshan, such as “Sankhya” into the curriculum. These ancient frameworks offer a holistic view of the human being as a dynamic blend of body, mind and consciousness, moving beyond the “body-as-machine” model. Rather than replacing science, this is about enriching it with vision and depth. By including such perspectives, we can help future doctors engage not just with disease, but with the person behind it; …

Intramuscular Hemangioma Of The Flexor Digitorum Brevis Of Foot Presenting As A Dermoid Cyst: A Rare Case, Dr Puneet Mallikarjun, Dr Kale Ajay P, Dr. Akshay Kumar, Dr Pradeep S Shindhe, Dr Ramesh Killedar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction: Intramuscular hemangiomas (IH) are rare, benign vascular tumours that account for less than 1% of all hemangiomas, with the plantar region being an extremely uncommon site. Their clinical presentation often mimics other soft tissue lesions, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 57-year-old female presenting with a 25-year history of progressive swelling on the plantar surface of the left foot, initially diagnosed as a dermoid cyst based on clinical examination and ultrasonography. Surgical exploration revealed a vascular lesion originating from the flexor digitorum brevis, and histopathology confirmed it to be an intramuscular hemangioma. Complete …

Synchronized Fistula-In-Ano- Rare Entity Managed Using Apamarga Ksharasutra: A Rare Case Series, Manisha Mansukh Kapadiya

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Synchronous fistula-in-ano, a rare entity with multiple fistulous tracts opening and closing simultaneously, presents significant diagnostic and surgical challenges. Conventional management may risk sphincter injury and recurrence. Ayurveda describes Ksharasutra therapy, a para-surgical intervention, which offers simultaneous cutting, drainage, and healing of fistulous tracts while preserving anal sphincter function. This case series includes three patients who presented with pain, swelling, and pus discharge from the perianal region. After detailed clinical and radiological evaluation, partial fistulectomy was performed, and Apamarga Ksharasutra was applied using the railroad technique. Postoperative care included Panchavalkala Kwatha sitz bath, Apamarga Kshara Taila dressing, Eranda Bhrishta Haritaki …

Bilateral Symmetrical Hip Dislocation With Bilateral Comminuted Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures: A Rare Case Report, Manjunath Daragad, Shrihari L. Kulkarni, Manjunatha Mahamani, Arvind D. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction: Bilateral posterior hip dislocations are extremely rare, particularly when symmetrical. These injuries can be easily overlooked during initial assessment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of bilateral symmetrical posterior hip dislocation with bilateral posterior wall acetabular wall fracture.

Case Presentation: A 50-year-old female presented to the emergency department following a high-velocity injury sustained while traveling in an auto-rickshaw. Patient had bilateral posterior hip dislocation along with posterior acetabular wall fracture. Both hip joints were unstable following closed reduction due to fracture, which was managed with internal fixation of bilateral posterior acetabular wall via Kocher-Langenbeck approach. Following …

All Disc Swellings Are Not Papilledema, Vivek B Wani, Chaitra C. Shekhar, Deepashri Mutalik, Arvind Tenagi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Bilateral optic disc edema is called papilledema when it results from increased intracranial pressure. It is important to perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain to rule out lesions that obstruct or alter the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If the MRI is normal, other organic causes of bilateral disc swelling are excluded, and a diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is considered, particularly in young female patients. Such patients are usually started on treatment for IIH. We report a case of bilateral optic disc swelling that was initially diagnosed as IIH and treated accordingly, but the swelling was …

A Conceptual And Theoretical Framework Of Implementing An Integrated Teaching Program In Dental Education, Vasanti Lagali-Jirge, Anjana Bagewadi, Alka Kale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

This paper describes the conceptual underpinnings and implementation process of an integrated teaching program for dental undergraduate students over a decade, incorporating diverse subjects across different years of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum. Conceptual frameworks can help ‘illuminate and magnify’ ideas and provide a roadmap. The integration was guided by Kotter’s Change Management Model and Kern’s Six-Step Approach to curricular change. Additionally, learning theories, particularly social learning theories, were employed to enhance knowledge retention and application. This paper provides a systematic overview of the curriculum integration process and the challenges faced, offering a roadmap for other institutions.

Role Of Microteaching In Medical Education: A Narrative Review, Santosh Kumar Swain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Microteaching is an important tool in medical education training program. It is a pedagogical tool developed for teacher education. Effective use of audiovisual tools, presentation techniques, and lesson planning are all components of microteaching. It makes it easier to comprehend the intricacies of the educational process.Microteaching sessions can help medical teachers develop the teaching abilities they need to effectively transfer their knowledge. Now, the microteaching in medical education is practiced globally that helps teachers to enhance their teaching skills by improvement of different tasks called teaching skills. In addition to problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective teaching, microteaching benefits teachers’ …

Reverse Pharmacology In Ayurveda: Scope And Success Stories In Dravyaguna Research, Aman Singhal, Vanshika Sharma

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Reverse pharmacology (RP) represents a novel “experiential-to-experimental” research approach that begins with clinical experiences and traditional usage, progressing systematically to preclinical investigations and mechanistic validation. In the context of Ayurvedic Dravyaguna Vigyana (pharmacology), RP offers a pragmatic model to integrate classical knowledge of medicinal plants with contemporary scientific methods for drug discovery and validation. This paradigm emphasizes safety, efficacy, and translational relevance, while preserving the essence of historical therapeutic practices. The present review explores the scope of RP in Ayurveda and illustrates its application through key success stories, including Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Nimba), Curcuma longa L. ( …

The Spectrum Of Renal Biopsy Findings In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus, Gnanapriya Vellaisamy, Dheepa Senthilkumar, Anuradha Ananthamurthy, Renuka Malipatel, Prashanth G Kedlaya

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Diabetic nephropathy(DN) is one of the most common causes of End-stage renal disease. Diagnosing Nondiabetic renal disease(NDRD) is important as it leads to a specific change in therapy however, the usefulness of pathological diagnosis in predicting the prognosis of diabetics is still questionable. Materials and Method: This is a combined retrospective and prospective study for a period of 5 years. The biopsies were divided into three subgroups: DN, DN with superimposed NDRD and NDRD. Results: In this study of 109 Type 2 Diabetic patients, 48.6% had DN alone, 29.4% had DN with superimposed NDRD and 22% had NDRD alone. …

Antibiotic Use And Mdr-Tb Management In Primary Health Centers: A District-Wide Survey From Karnataka, India, Bilkees Javeed, Junaid Mushtaq, S J Nagaveni, Arunkumar K

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to global health, with India experiencing one of the highest burdens of resistant infections. Primary Health Centers (PHCs) serve as frontline facilities where Medical Officers and Pharmacists play crucial roles in antimicrobial stewardship. However, comprehensive data on antibiotic utilization patterns and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) management in Karnataka’s PHCs remain limited. This study aimed to characterize antibiotic prescribing and dispensing practices, assess AMR knowledge, and evaluate MDR-TB management across all PHCs in Gadag District. A cross-sectional survey employing complete enumeration was conducted across all 42 PHCs in Gadag District, Karnataka. All Medical Officers (n …

Clinicopathological Correlation And C4d Staining In Lupus Nephritis–A Tertiary Centre Experience From North India, Gnanapriya V, Manoj Jain, Vinita Agrawal, Narayan Prasad, Amita Aggarwal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Aims and objectives: This study was performed to determine the association between histomorphological features, clinical and laboratory parameters in lupus nephritis and to study the significance of peritubular capillary C4d immunostaining in lupus nephritis.

Materials and methods: Retrospective study was conducted which included all newly diagnosed patients fulfilling the ARA criteria for SLE.

Results: Most of the patients belonged to class III (30.8%) and class IV (43.4%) lupus nephritis. Proteinuria was significantly higher in class V as compared with class II and III whereas no difference was noted for serum creatinine. Serum C4 was lower in class …

A Digital Twin Framework For Real-Time Energy Optimization: A Simulated Case Study Of The Podium Office Building, New Cairo, Egypt, Maha Fawzy Aly Anber

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The growing demand for smarter and more energy-efficient buildings has led to increasing interest in digital twin (DT) technology for building operation and management. This paper presents a DT framework developed to improve the energy performance of the Podium Office Building in Cairo Festival City, New Cairo, Egypt. A detailed EnergyPlus model, supported by Python-based tools (eppy and pyEnergyPlus), was used to test three HVAC control strategies: a baseline fixed schedule, a real-time DT-informed strategy, and a predictive optimization approach. By integrating local climate data and realistic occupancy patterns, the study assesses energy savings, CO₂ reductions, and indoor comfort improvements. …

3d-Dnn Ion-Eg Model Applications For Ionospheric Characterization Over Egypt: Mans Cors Case Study Of Vtec Variability And Nmf2/Hmf2 Mapping (2020-2024), Ismail Zaher, Zaki Zeidan, Mostafa Rabah, Mahmoud El-Mewafi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This study introduces an operational evaluation of a deep learning–driven ionospheric modeling system tailored for Egypt, designed to overcome the limitations of conventional empirical approaches in data-sparse regions. The 3D-DNN Ion-EG model was trained on 737,110 COSMIC-2 radio occultation profiles (2020–2024), integrating spatial temporal coordinates with geophysical drivers to generate high-resolution threedimensional electron density distributions. Validation against the MANS CORS station (Mansoura University) demonstrated strong predictive skill (R2 = 0.9337; r = 0.970) under independent testing. Performance analysis across diverse geophysical regimes confirmed the model’s advantage in capturing storm-time and solar-driven disturbances, surpassing empirical models that perform best only under …

From Prometheus To Pygmalion To Pandora: Teaching Greek Mythology With Frankenstein’S “Dark Brides”, Kyle William Bishop

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

As Mary Shelley unambiguously informs readers on the title page of her 1818 novel Frankenstein, her tale of Victor’s discovery of the secret of non-biological reproduction represents the Promethean myth, a morality tale warning against the usurpation of divine authority. In Shelley’s novel, Victor ultimately recognizes the dangerous path he has discovered, and he refuses to create a female companion for his hideous progeny, risking his own life to protect the world from a potential race of monsters. In the cinematic tradition, however, this unrealized “bride” often has been created, and these fantastic narratives realize the Pygmalion myth, that …

Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment Of Menstrual Distress In Adolescent Girls- A Case Series, Neha Kalra, Ritika Saxena, Anjula Narang, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Menstrual distress is a broad term describing the constellation of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur about menstruation and cause discomfort or disruption to daily life. These symptoms can include abdominal cramps, backache, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability and sleep disturbances. This complex impact ex tends beyond pain alone and reflects the multifaceted burden that menstruation may impose. This case series brings forth eight adolescent girls suffering from menstrual distress, who were successfully treated with individualised Homoeopathy. Case summary: The results of this case series demonstrate a mean reduction in total Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q) score …

Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Reducing The Size Of Non-Specific Chronic Leg Ulcers - A Single-Arm, Prospective Observational Study, Greeshma Ik, Dastagiri P

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: A chronic leg ulcer (CLU) is a chronic wound of the leg that does not tend to heal easily. Venous, arterial insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, or a combination of these factors may cause pain, restricted mobility, impaired social activities, and increased personal expenses, all of which can adversely affect the quality of life. Objectives: To determine the e ectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in reducing the size of non-specific chronic leg ulcers using the Leg Ulcer Measurement Tool (LUMT) and changes in the quality of life by the Euro QoL (EQ-5D-3L) score. Materials and methods: A prospective clinical study was …

The Feminine Way Of Campaigning: How Female Politicians Navigate Gender Bias, Jordan V. Pruitt

2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects - Archive

Women are rapidly taking over the world of politics, holding more elected positions than ever before. With the increase of women in politics, we begin to question how gender stereotypes and bias affect female politicians. There are numerous studies examining the public's perception of female candidates and how they are framed differently from their male opponents in the media; however, the main objective of this project is to learn how gender affects women’s campaign strategies or public personas, and how this differs from their male counterparts. Through interviews with women in locally elected positions, this study examines these issues through …

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Utilization Of Phytogenic Silver Nanoparticles And Bacterial Agents For The Management Of Citrus Canker Disease, Zainab Jamil, Tariq Mukhtar, Muhammad Usman Raja, Muhammad Shahbaz, Jaya Seelan S. Seelan, Muhammed Tatar, Amjad Ali, Noor Fatima, Rahma Bejaoui, Ayşe Usanmaz Bozhüyük

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Citrus is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruit crops globally. However, its productivity is increasingly threatened by various diseases, with bacterial infections being particularly the most destructive. Among these, citrus canker, caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri (Xac), poses a significant challenge, requiring effective management strategies. Traditional approaches have shown limited success, but nanotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative for disease control. In this study, Xanthomonas spp. was isolated from two locations: Koont Farm and the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) citrus orchards in Islamabad, Pakistan. The isolates were identified through morpho-biochemical methods. Moreover, three Bacillus …

Optimizing Cultivated Land Productivity Through Integrated Fertilization Strategies And Uav-Assisted Management, Kejun Wang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study investigates the impact of long-term fertilization modes on crop health and productivity using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-assisted monitoring and a Q-learning-based approach for optimized fertilization strategies. An approximate state-matching Q-learning algorithm was developed to improve the efficiency of agricultural UAVs in fertilization tasks. The spatiotemporal patterns of cultivated land productivity under different fertilization regimes were analyzed in a long-term experiment. An evaluation system for cultivated land health productivity was established. The results indicated that the Q-learning algorithm enabled UAVs to achieve efficient task completion. QLASM outperformed traditional methods on all metrics. QLASM achieved a 92% task completion rate …

Jujubenet: A Dual-Stage Spectral Reconstruction Network For Rapid Jujube Moisture Content Estimation, Yalei Xu, Yang Li, Jing Nie, Jingbin Li

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Spectral analysis methods can nondestructively assess the quality of agricultural products but are limited by imaging speed and equipment costs. Therefore, they have not yet been fully integrated into engineering practices. This paper presents JujubeNet, a two-stage hyperspectral reconstruction model for detecting moisture content in jujubes. The first stage utilizes a generative pretrained Pix2Pix generative adversarial network (GAN) to generate RGB images of jujubes that mimic real camera styles and are pixel-to-pixel aligned with hyperspectral images. The second stage uses a transformer-based spectral reconstruction model to achieve hyperspectral reconstruction. Additionally, we developed a moisture content detection model based on hyperspectral …

Development Of A High-Doppler Shift Optical Simulator To Test Femtosecond-Level Optical Time-Frequency Transfer, Matthew S. Bigelow, Kyle W. Martin, Nolan Matthews, Benjamin K. Stuhl, Richard Gonzales, Alexandre De Pinho E Braga, John Elgin, Kimberly A. Frey

Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications

We have developed an optical simulator to test real-time optical two-way time–frequency transfer at the femtosecond level capable of simulating relative motion between two linked optical clock nodes up to Mach 1.8 with no moving parts. The technique is enabled by artificially Doppler shifting femtosecond pulses from auxiliary stabilized optical frequency combs. These pulses are exchanged between the nodes to simulate the Doppler shifts observed from a changing optical path length. We can continuously scan the simulated velocity from 14 to 620 m s⁻¹ while simultaneously measuring velocity-dependent clock shifts at much higher velocities than previously recorded. This system …

Exploring Themes In Leadership Transition At A Rural Nonprofit Community Theatre: An Accidental Research Project, Elise Lael Kieffer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Leadership transitions in nonprofit organizations present both challenges and opportunities, particularly in rural community-based theatres where organizational identity is often deeply connected to individual leaders. This study employs narrative inquiry, guided by the lens of Feminist Pragmatism, to explore leadership change at Playhouse in the Park, a long-standing rural community theatre in Murray, Kentucky. Through interviews, reflections, and observations, the study identifies five emergent themes shaping directors’ experiences: expectations, programming content, personality, relational expectations, and the balance between cautiousness and freedom. Findings suggest that the tensions inherent in rural nonprofit leadership transitions—rather than serving as obstacles—function as necessary forces that …

Innovative Philanthropy And Community-Based Approaches: Bridging Access To Sustainable Solutions In Low-Infrastructure Settings, Stephanie Zabriskie

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofits operating in remote or low-infrastructure environments often encounter structural barriers that undermine social impact, especially for women and girls. These barriers are frequently attributed to funding shortages or lack of innovation. However, evidence from practice suggests that many social problems in these contexts persist not because solutions do not exist, but because they do not reach the communities who need them. This thought paper examines the role of nonprofit organizations as bridging agents that connect existing solutions to underserved communities, using women’s health access in East Africa as a case example. The analysis highlights the limitations of episodic philanthropic …

Everyday Practices In Seed Sovereignty, Tapiwa Singini, Wu Xu

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Seed sovereignty is increasingly recognized as central to debates around food security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods, particularly in the Global South. In Malawi, seed is not merely an agricultural input but a carrier of memory, resilience, and political agency. This paper explores how smallholder farmers in rural Malawi engage in everyday acts of resistance to maintain seed sovereignty amidst expanding corporate influence, restrictive state policies, and climate variability. Based on 12 months of ethnographic fieldwork in Mchinji District, I employ a political ecology framework and peasant resistance theory to analyze the lived strategies of farmers. These include seed saving, informal …

The Impact Of Work-Based Learning Experiences On Post-Secondary Readiness, Barbara A. Kain

Student Scholarship

The primary goal of secondary education is preparing students for post-secondary success in an evolving global economy. Work-Based Learning (WBL) serves as a critical bridge between academic instruction and real-world application, yet participation rates remain low, particularly for marginalized student populations. This educational leadership project examines the impact of WBL on post-secondary readiness, addressing the disparity between federal policy mandates, such as the Carl D. Perkins Act, and actual student access.

Through a review of current literature, the project highlights the benefits of WBL regarding student persistence and economic mobility, while identifying structural barriers such as transportation and limited community …

Rethinking Wash: Innovative Pathways To Address Water, Health, And Poverty, Erica L. Jensen, Emma Indart, Faith Manchester, Sebastian Dorantes, Isabelle Stoddard

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Analyzing Global Nonprofit Accessibility: Preliminary Findings From A Cross-National Comparative Study, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

This article presents preliminary findings from a global, cross-national study examining the accessibility, structure, and transparency of nonprofit registry systems across all countries worldwide. In addition to determining whether an online national nonprofit database exists in each country, the study evaluates who operates these systems—government authorities or civil society organizations—and identifies cases in which multiple registries are maintained. The analysis also incorporates national context indicators—such as population, human rights ratings, internet access, and governance—but these variables are not analyzed in this preliminary article. Registration requirements also vary substantially across countries, with many systems requiring only minimal documentation and limited verification. …

Academic Summaries: Global Access To Water And Sanitation, Erica Jensen

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Effect Of Nettle (Urtica Dioica L.) Seed Powder Supplementation On Some Important Quality Characteristics Of Cakes, Esra İrem Can, Kadi̇r Çebi̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The nutritional adjustment of food products has gained popularity in recent years as consumer interest in healthy eating has increased. Cake is a widely consumed cereal-based product containing such key nutrients as carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In the present study, crust and crumb color, specific volume, microstructure, antimicrobial activity, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and sensory analyses were evaluated in four cake groups: a control cake (IT0) and cakes supplemented with 1% (IT1), 3% (IT2), and 5% (IT3) nettle seed powder. The addition of nettle seed powder to the cakes significantly reduced the crust (L*, a* and …