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An Empirical Understanding On The Concept Of, Govardhan Belaguli, H. P. Savitha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Sattvavajaya Chikitsa

(SC) (

Ayurveda

Psychotherapy) is one among the brainchild concepts of

Acharya Charaka

(father of Indian medicine). In

Ayurveda

, SC is considered to be having the psychospiritual approach with a nonpharmacological treatment modality which solely deals on the mind and its related attributes. SC has 5 methodology, 2 principles, 3 dimensions, 3 psychotherapeutic domains, and 5 techniques. This psychotherapy helps in controlling

Manas

(mind) away from

Ahita Artha

(distractible, unwholesome objects/thoughts/perceptions). Withdrawal of the bothered mind from unwholesome objects is the prime focus of SC. Mainly focusing on the intelligence, consciousness, memory, and spiritual aspects of the …

Clinical Evaluation Of Nasya Karma In Cervical Spondylosis Case Series, Sangeeta R. Tanwar, Anup B. Thakar, Rajkala Ramteke

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common degenerative, neurological conditions of the cervical spine by which a major part of population is affected. In today's mobile era, for higher achievements and ambitions, man is moving faster to Mars life and is more prone to degenerative disorders. Apart from age, other risk factors for cervical spondylosis include occupations that may cause more stress on neck, certain neck injuries, incorrect posture while sitting or walking, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and genetic factors. Modern therapies such as analgesics, muscle relaxants, steroids, physiotherapies, and even operative procedures are not fulfilling the patients' goal …

Influence Of Strength And Proprioception Training On Functional Ankle Stability Among Young Skaters, Priyanka Mudaliar, Snehal Dharmayat

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Stability of the ankle joint during functional activities depends on the presence of intact neural input from proprioceptors in the joint capsules, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and skin. Roller skaters are prone for more ankle injuries due to the nature of the sport. Repetitive falls and sprains lead to deficits that account for decreased performance and increased risk of falls.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of strength and proprioceptive training on functional ankle stability among young skaters.

Design:

This was a single arm pre- and post-experimental study.

Settings:

The study was conducted at two …

Review Of Research Works Done On Generalized Anxiety Disorder At Institute For Postgraduate Teaching And Research In Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Divya S. Zala, Anup B. Thakar, Nilesh N. Bhatt

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders characterized by persistent worrying, anxiety symptoms, and tension. It is most frequent anxiety disorder in primary care and associated with a significant economic burden owing to decreased work productivity and increased use of health-care services. GAD is a highly disabling illness, often complicated by multiple comorbidities, most commonly depression and other anxiety disorders. Being an alarming disease, it requires effective management. Ayurveda, with its holistic approach, can be helpful in such situation. In this direction, to assess the actual efficacy of different Ayurveda treatment modalities; few works have …

Utilization Of Janani Suraksha Yojana By Eligible Pregnant Women In Rural South India A Qualitative Study, Biswamitra Sahu, Anita Nath, R. Anil Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

In India, the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) scheme, translated as “safe motherhood scheme,” has been implemented to tackle this financial insecurity by giving cash incentives to women who give birth in public health facilities and accredited private health facilities. Although there is a reported increase in the number of institutional deliveries, there has not been much improvement in maternal or neonatal mortality rates.

Objective:

To explore the utilization of and barriers toward the use of JSY scheme by eligible rural pregnant women.

Design:

Qualitative research method in the form of in-depth interview was used for data collection and analysis. …

Clinical Effectiveness Of Anticholinergic Tiotropium Bromide As An Add-On Therapy In Patients With Severe Bronchial Asthma A Randomized Controlled Trial, V. G. Santhosh, Gajanan S. Gaude, Jyothi Hattiholi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background and Objectives:

Severe asthma seen in substantial proportion of patients has been a poorly controlled disease, with recurring symptoms and exacerbations despite the use of inhaled glucocorticoids (ICS), long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs-2), leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), and theophyllines. A potential alternative approach is addition of a second bronchodilator with an alternative mode of action, the anticholinergic tiotropium bromide. Hence, the present study was undertaken to evaluate clinical effectiveness of tiotropium bromide 18 mcg as add-on therapy in severe asthma patients.

Methodology:

A single-blinded randomized study was carried in patients with severe asthma. The patients were randomized into two groups. The …

Assessment Of Plasma Homocysteine As A Marker Of Acute Renal Injury In Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Renal Stone Disease - 1-Year Cross-Sectional Study, Shruti G. Raikar, Siddalingeshwar I. Neeli, Veerendra M. Uppin, Shashi M. Uppin

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) commonly used procedure for treating upper urinary tract stones may result in acute kidney injury (AKI) with release of biomarkers. Association of plasma total homocysteine (tHCy), serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and serum creatinine with renal dysfunction and their role as acute renal injury markers is to be assessed.

Aim:

The study aims to assess plasma tHCy as a marker of AKI in patients undergoing ESWL for renal stone disease and compare the same with other markers, i.e., serum creatinine and serum hs-CRP.

Setting and Design:

One-year cross-sectional study at a tertiary care teaching …

Organophosphorus Poisoning A Rare Case Of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Muzafar Naik, Tariq Bhat, Mohammed Farooq Mir, Ummer Jalaali, Arif Bhat, Waiz Gowhar, Mubarik Naqash

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

A 32-year-old female was admitted with Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning and was managed with gastric lavage, intravenous pralidoxime, and atropine. On the 3

rd

day, she developed swelling and pain in the right upper extremity. Color Doppler confirmed upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT). In addition to the neurologic manifestations patients of OP poisoning patients should also be monitored carefully for the development of DVT as these agents can lead to persistent inflammatory response which increases the risk of DVT. Upper limb DVT is rare and generally secondary to cancer, strenuous exercise, and insertion of central venous catheters. We hereby report …

Dengue Fever Presenting As Epididymo-Orchitis, Mansoor C. Abdulla, Jemshad Alungal, K. N. Nagabhushan, Ram Narayan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Dengue is an arthropod-borne viral infection of humans with potential fatal complications. Dengue virus infection can clinically manifest as dengue fever, dengue shock syndrome, and dengue hemorrhagic fever. Usual symptoms during the early febrile stage include fever, malaise, headache, body pains and rash. Atypical manifestations of dengue can be diverse and multisystemic. We describe a case of dengue presenting with epididymo-orchitis which to our knowledge is the first such report.

Prevalence Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Patients With Bipolar Affective Disorder A 1-Year Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Nitin Pattanshetti, Nanasaheb M. Patil, Bhimsain V. Tekkalaki

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly occurs in patients with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). However, there is a paucity of data concerning the prevalence of adult ADHD in BPAD from India.

Aims:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly occurs in patients with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). However, there is a paucity of data concerning the prevalence of adult ADHD in BPAD from India. Hence, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of adult ADHD in bipolar disorder for better diagnosis and management and tried to find association with clinical and sociodemographic features.

Settings and Design:

The present 1 …

Osteoporosis Current State And Need For Screening With The Help Of Oral Health Physicians, Y. Udaya Sindhu, Abhishek Singh Nayyar, K. Siddhartha, B. Kartheeki, D. Bhargavi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone structure resulting in an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis contributes to a great deal of morbidity and mortality and is a large burden to the health service. In the last four decades, numerous research teams have reported oral radiographic findings associated with osteoporosis. Digital orthopantomographs (OPGs), taken for routine dental evaluations, have a significant role in screening for initial osteoporotic changes. A number of mandibular cortical indices (MCIs) have, also, been developed to allow quantification of mandibular bone mass and identification …

Evidence-Based Medicine A Non-Starter In India?, Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi, Shailesh Deshpande

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

All patients have a right to the best treatment for the ailment that they suffer from, and the best treatment usually would be evidence based medicine (EBM).

Practice of EBM:

This is formulated considering the physician's personal experience, that of the peers and the patients' expectations. In our country EBM is conspicuous in its absence due to poor maintenance of patients' records, poor access to journals and non-involvement of patients in therapeutic decisions. Physicians in private practice are generally not trained to evaluate external experience, whatever is available. Badly designed diagnostic approach and poor quality of information on which …

Fundamental Tenets Of Epidemiology In Ayurveda And Their Contemporary Relevance, Janmejaya Samal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Ayurveda, the science of life, is the most ancient medical doctrine of human civilization. Some of the basic principles described in Ayurveda are still the same as today's medical science. Ayurveda does not have a specific text as epidemiology, but the principles described in piecemeal can be compiled, analyzed, and interpreted in the light of modern theories of epidemiology.

Objective:

An initial systematic literature review by the help of internet-based search engines revealed very negligible work in the field of Ayurveda and epidemiology. Hence, an attempt was made to analyze various principles of Ayurveda relevant to epidemiology and interpret …

A Study Of The Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Asthma In Urban Schools Of Ludhiana, Punjab, Kamaldeep Arora, Rashmi Ranjan Das, Puneet A. Pooni, Rashi Rustagi, Daljit Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease being increasingly diagnosed in recent years. A review estimating the prevalence of bronchial asthma in the Indian children concluded the burden to be high than previously understood. There is paucity of data from Punjab, and no study from Ludhiana has estimated the true prevalence of asthma in urban area.

Objective:

To determine the prevalence and risk factors for childhood asthma using questionnaires and pulmonary function tests.

Material and Methods:

This was a questionnaire based cross-sectional study over a period of 1.5 year in the age group of 5-15 years studying in …

Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Teenager With Comorbid Depression And Anorexia Nervosa, A. O. Coker, O. O. Coker

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

This is a case of an 18-year-old female Nigerian student who presented to the emergency department with symptoms of depression that was subsequently diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN). The clinical features, diagnosis, and complications of AN were also discussed. This case report supports the suggestions that anorexia previously unreported in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan countries may be underreported. Therefore, general practitioners and family physicians should be aware of the emergence of this illness in Nigeria in order to identify and treat adolescents with this illness.

Knowledge Of Pregnant Women About Congenital Anomalies A Cross-Sectional Study In North Of Iran, Pourmohsen Masoumeh, Khoshravesh Vahid, Alavi Majd Hamid, Khaleghinezhad Khosheh, Khayat Samira

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Proper knowledge about risk factors and prevention of congenital malformations in pregnant women can lead to primary prevention of disease. The aim of this study was to explore pregnant women's knowledge about congenital anomalies, risk factors, and prevention in relation to their sociodemographic profile.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study of the expecting mother's population was conducted over 3 months. Data collection was done through a questionnaire completed in face to face interviews using simple nonrandom sampling method in 150 pregnant women who visited the prenatal clinics in Rasht. The questionnaire contained 6 questions about specific knowledge and 12 …

Knowledge And Attitude Toward Evidence-Based Dentistry Among Postgraduate Students Of A Dental College In South India, K. V. N. R. Pratap, T. M. Padma, M. P. Sandhya, V. S. Kalyan, A. Anitha, A. S. K. Bhargava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Practicing evidence-based approach has been widely promoted in medicine although this has been to a lesser extent in dentistry. The present study is aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of postgraduate students toward evidence-based dentistry.

Methodology:

The study sample consists of 71 postgraduate students of Mamata Dental College, Khammam. An 11 item multiple choice, close-ended questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude of the postgraduate students toward evidence-based dentistry. The results were expressed in percentage and counts.

Results:

About 49.3% of the students are unaware of evidence-based dentistry, and 29.5% students could apply the concept. About …

The Role Of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tracy A. Hourican

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

This paper evaluates the development, core principles, efficacy, and controversies surrounding applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy in treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that affects behavior, social, and communication skills. The diagnosis of ASD continues to rise, highlighting the importance of understanding effective interventions as early as possible, which is critical for improving long-term outcomes. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the National Library of Medicine’s^® (NLM) database PubMed^®. Filters were applied to include peer-reviewed articles from the past five years, focusing on clinical trials, meta-analyses, and reviews published in behavioral pediatrics and psychology …

Empowering Interprofessional Collaboration: Peer Teaching In Doctor Of Physical Therapy And Nursing Education, Debra Ann Beazley, Jill Foster, Samantha Elam, Stephen W. Elam

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

Purpose: This empirical study examined an interprofessional education (IPE) experience designed to develop communication and collaboration skills among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and nursing (NSG) students at a university in Virginia. Method: Second-year DPT students acted as peer educators, teaching patient management and mobility skills to first-year nursing students, with first-year DPT students serving as standardized patients. Result: A mixed-methods analysis of surveys and reflections from 106 participants indicated generally positive perceptions of the activity, which was described as engaging, collaborative, and relevant to future practice. Second-year DPT and nursing students differed significantly in their perceptions of …

“Dark” Narratives Of Venezuelan Migrants In Trinidad And Tobago: Voices Of Gratitude And Resilience In A Foreign Land, Susan Chand

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This study explored narratives of Venezuelan migrants in Trinidad during and post COVID-19 lockdown. Key themes of “gratitude” and “resilience” emerged despite exploitation and discrimination migrants faced in a foreign land. “Dark Ethnography” concept is applied to understand migrants’ lived experiences and the church’s role in integrating to new environment.

G4) Unveiling The Potential: Exploring The Role Of Waqf In Catalysing Islamic Religious Tourism Growth, Tariq Elhadary, Razaq Raj

International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conferences

This paper explores the proportional relationship between Islamic waqf and the growth of tourism, with a specific emphasis on Islamic religious tourism. Islamic waqf refers to the endowment or charitable trust established under Islamic principles, aimed at promoting religious, educational, or social welfare activities. Over the centuries, waqfs have played a crucial role in supporting various institutions and initiatives within the Muslim world. Tourism, as a global industry, has witnessed significant growth in recent years. With the rise of Islamic religious tourism, which caters to the specific needs and interests of Muslim travellers, there is a need to examine the …

Store-By-Voice: A Voice-Controlled Putaway And Stocktaking System, Thorsten Schmidt, Heiner Ludwig, Mathias Kühn

International Material Handling Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Representing Middle-Earth: Tolkien, Form, And Ideology (2024), By Robert T. Tally, Jr., Andrew Higgins

Journal of Tolkien Research

Nook review, by Andrew Higgins, of Representing Middle-earth: Tolkien, Form, and Ideology (2024), by Robert T. Tally, Jr.

Natural Language Processing Pipeline For Assessment Data: An R-Based Tutorial, Constanza Mardones-Segovia, Shiyu Wang, Allan S. Cohen

Chinese/English Journal of Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 教育测量与评估双语期刊

Natural language processing (NLP) has become an increasingly popular approach for analyzing textual responses in educational assessments. An important part of NLP involves cleaning and structuring examinees' written responses to create input data that conserves the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of the words, thereby enabling the extraction of these features. This paper provides foundational knowledge on the steps needed for using NLP in educational measurement tasks, guiding researchers and practitioners through text preprocessing, feature extraction, and analyzing textual data from constructed response items. Additionally, an R-based example using Latent Dirichlet Allocation is provided, illustrating each step in the pipeline.

Editorial: Special Issue On Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Educational Measurement (Part 3), Okan Bulut, Yi Zheng

Chinese/English Journal of Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 教育测量与评估双语期刊

This editorial introduces the third and final installment of the \textit{Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Educational Measurement}. Building on the first two parts, which explored AI-driven innovations in assessment design, scoring, learning analytics and their ethical challenges, this issue features two papers that offer timely and extensive insights into the integration of natural language processing (NLP) and generative language models in educational measurement --- a tutorial on building an NLP pipeline in R for analyzing constructed-response data, and a systematic review of generative language models for automated writing evaluation. With this third installment, we bring to …

The Historic Advisory Opinion On Palestine: An Overview Of Indonesia's Submissions And The Way Forward, Indra Rosandry, Aloysius Selwas Taborat, Kadek Denny Baskara Adiputra

Indonesian Journal of International Law

On 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered a historic ruling which declared that Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) is unlawful. While this historic Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences Arising from Israel’s Policies and Practices in the OPT, including East Jerusalem (Advisory Opinion) should be celebrated, much more needs to be done in order to fully realize the decisions contained therein. This article presents an overview of the Republic of Indonesia’s legal arguments submitted to the ICJ concerning the request for an Advisory Opinion. Indonesia, a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause, contends …

Compatibility Between The Indonesian Competition Law And Indonesia’S Climate Change Mitigation Policy Under The Unfccc Paris Agreement 2016: Quo Vadis?, Satya Arinanto, Dian Parluhutan, Louise Shania Sabela

Indonesian Journal of International Law

To overcome the global climate change crisis, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement on Climate Change on 22 April 2016, imposing quasi-legal obligations on contracting states to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) until 2030. As a contracting party of the Paris Agreement, Indonesia has submitted an Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC), increasing its GHG emission reduction target from 31.98 percent to 43.20 percent by 2030. Pillar II of the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045, Indonesia has also reaffirmed its commitment to climate change mitigation …

Public Policy And The Refusal To Enforce Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Comparative Analysis Of France, Singapore, And Vietnam, Phan Hoai Nam

Indonesian Journal of International Law

The multilateral frameworks governing the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, such as the 1958 New York Convention, along with the domestic laws of most states, are generally designed to promote the efficient enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. However, practical experience reveals inconsistencies in its application. While many states adhere to international principles, some - despite being signatories to the Convention - have exploited the broad concept of public policy to unjustifiably refuse enforcement within their jurisdictions. Conversely, other states have adopted a more restrictive approach, limiting the public policy exception to ensure predictability in enforcement. This article focuses on …

Challenges In The Enforcement Of International Legal Framework Against Child Soldiering, Shedrack Ekpa, Daniel Friday Atidoga

Indonesian Journal of International Law

The war crime of child soldiering has contagiously blossomed, necessitating the application of several prohibitive legal standards for its extermination. As the impact of this heinous and atrocious crime soars, the multi-dimensional scope for the protection against child soldiering becomes more sternly entrenched. This article aims to interrogate this global and worrying phenomenon in the light of existing international legal framework. Alhough doctrinal in nature, this article relies on both primary and secondary sources of data. It was found that despite the high retinue of prohibitive norms as stipulated in various legal instruments, the war crime of child soldiering has …

Outcomes Related To College Students' Attachment, Suzanne Vaccaro

Psychology ETDs

Young adults aged 18-25 have the highest prevalence of mental health issues compared to adults over age 25. Mental health outcomes during emerging adulthood may be linked to early childhood variables, such as attachment, grounded in early caregiving, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (Hughes et al., 2017; Waters & Roisman, 2019). The current study examined relationships between the attachment script assessment (ASA), a measure intended to elicit secure base script knowledge, indicative of secure attachment state of mind, ACEs, and mental health outcomes among a diverse sample of college students aged 18 to 25. Although results did not indicate relationships …