Analysis Research Articles

Medicinal and Aromatic Weed Diversity in Botanic Garden and their Sustainable Utilisation for Conservation

Total 81 weeds belonging to 59 genera and 31 families growing in the University botanic garden at Sagar were found medicinally important. Various parts of all the weeds have been analyzed for their medicinal utility. Out of 81 weeds, leaves of 64 plants are found useful for various disorders. This is followed by root of 25 plants which are medicinally important. Disease wise analysis has also been carried out. Analysis reveals that for cut, wounds, boils and burns about 29 weed plants are used, whereas 21 weed species each are used for asthma and skin diseases.

Botany of Mt. Saramati and its Environs

The paper gives a brief account of botany of Mt. Saramati in Nagaland, India which represents the state's highest mountain peak (3841m), the remotest and the botanically unexplored area. A brief note on topography, geology, climate and vegetation together with a comprehensive analysis of the floristic compositions of the vegetation types and is followed by enumeration of the species of angiosperms and gymnosperms. Analysis of the species collected established the following five families as the richest ones on the basis of the number of the species. Orchidaceae (25), Poaceae (24), Asteraceae (17), Ericaceae (13), Cyperaceae (9). These together represent about 40% of the total number of species collected. All the species recorded in this paper, except Deyeuxia pulchella (Griseb.) Hook. f. (Poaceae) are new additions to the Kanjilal's Herbarium (ASSAM) from the area. There is also no record of any representation of plant species from there by Clarke (1886, 1889), Hooker (1872-97), Kanjilal et al. (1934-40), Bor (1942), Jamir and Rao (1088). The present paper, therefore, represents the first source of information regarding botany of the Mt. Saramati.

Ethnomedicinal Plants of Betul District, Madhya Pradesh

The paper deals with ethnomedicinal information on 54 plant species (belonging to 33 families) collected from field survey amongst three tribes viz., Gond, Korku and Gaiki of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. An analysis of data has indicated that eight plant species are employed as antidote to snake bite and scorpion sting, six to treat fever. five for rheumatism, four to treat cold, cough, skin diseases, as anthelmintic and tonic, and three for stomach diseases while two species to treat impotency, cuts, wounds and as diuretic. On the other hand, only single species has been referred for a number of other ailments like eye diseases, spermatorrhoea, spleen enlargement, tuberculosis, mouth sore, boil, asthma, liver disorder, toothache, bone fracture, abortifacient, antifertility, and in veterinary. Further, a comparison with the concerned literature has revealed that 23 ethnomedicinal uses of plants have not been reported earlier.

Tran slation , cultural adap tation an d psycho metric anal ysis of U rd u ver sion of Vic torian; institu te of sp or ts ass es sme nt: Achill es quest i onnaire fo r athletes with achilles tendinopathy.

To translate, culturally adapt and psychometrically analyse the Urdu version of the Victorian Institute of Spor t Assessment-Achilles questionnaire. The cross-sec tional study was conducted at the Pak istan Sports Board, Lahore, Pakistan, from June 17, 2021, to February 15, 2022, and comprised patients with Achilles tendinopathy in group A and healthy controls in group B. Beaton's guidelines for cultural adaptation and validation for self-repor ted measures were followed to translate and validate the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire in Urdu language. Data was analysed using SPSS 23. Of the 180 subjects with mean age 28.06±5.95 years, 125(69.6%) were males. There were 130(72.2%) patients in group A and 50(27.8%) controls in group B. The overall mean score of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment- Achille s questionnaire was 55.99±25.43; group A 41.14±9.54 and group B 94.60±4.22. The Urdu version exhibited excellent internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha values 0.95, and excellent test-retest reliability (p<0.001). Absolute reliability was expressed by standard error of measurement 5.317 and minimal detectable change (6.38). Convergent validity demonstrated strong correlation with the physical domain (r=0.81) of the Urdu version of the World Health Organisation Quality of Life Brief Version. The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire could be utilised for assessing severity of Achilles tendinopathy among Urdu-speaking population for clinical as well as research purposes.

Bibliometric Analysis of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Bibliometric Analysis (AI) is a study involving quantitative measurement and evaluation of scientific literature on artificial intelligence. Relevant keywords in this analysis include "artificial intelligence", "machine teaching", "deep training", and "This method allows researchers to identify major developments and focus in artificial intelligence research, provide insight into the authors' contributions, and understand the direction of this science. Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that focuses on developing computing systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Using algorithms and mathematical models, AI can process data quickly, identify patterns, and make intelligent decisions.AI development has created applications that have changed the way we work, learn, and interact. From efficient automation systems to virtual assistants that understand and respond to human conversations, AI has made significant contributions to improving productivity and quality of life. We use VOSviewer software to classify the material after reviewing the database.

Volumetric modulated arc therapy as an alternative to intensity modulated radiotherapy for primary tumors of advanced non small cell lung cancer: A multicenter retrospective analy sis based on propensity score matching

In the earlier published article, the affiliations of the first author were not completely provided. The correct affiliations are provided above.&#x0D; &#x0D; New citation: Liu J, Li T, Wang X, Su S, Li Q, Yang W, et al. Volumetric-modulated arc therapy as an alternative to intensity-modulated radiotherapy for primary tumors of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: A multicenter retrospective analysis based on propensity score matching. Trop J Pharm Res 2022; 21(10):2233-2240 doi: 10.4314/tjpr.v21i10.26 Erratum: 2023; 22(11): 2415 doi:10.4314/tjpr.v22i11.23&#x0D; &#x0D; Earlier citation: Liu J, Li T, Wang X, Su S, Li Q, Yang W, et al. Volumetric-modulated arc therapy as an alternative to intensity-modulated radiotherapy for primary tumors of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: A multicenter retrospective analysis based on propensity score matching. Trop J Pharm Res 2022; 21(10):2233-2240 doi: 10.4314/tjpr.v21i10.26

EU F unding – a Lesson (not) To Be Taught from Slovakia

Summary The EU Funds are measure provided by the Union, whose purpose is to, in effective, fair and sustainable manner, intervene in businesses in long-lasting and sustainable way which don’t introduce undue advantage and distort the competition on relevant market. The article provides an analy sis on particular problematic aspects of EU structural at the EU level and on national level, as defined by the case-law of the Court of Justice of the EU. A case study is provided on example of Slovakia, whose performance in last two programming periods (2006–2013 and 2014–2020) was compared with those of its neighbours from V4 – Czechia, Hungary, and Poland.

Pengaruh E-Wom, Persepsi Harga dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian

This study aims to determine the effect of electronic word of mouth, price perceptions, product quality partially and simultaneously on purchasing decisions. The sample in this study were 110 people. Data anal ysis techniques using validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, coefficient of deattermination test, F test and t test. From the research results, it was found that electronic word of mouth had a signifi cant positive effect on purchasing decisions, price perceptions had a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions, product quality had a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions and electronic word of mouth, perceived price and product quality had a significant effect on purchasing decisions. The magnitude of the influence of independent variables simultaneously on purchasing decisions is 63.5%, based on the measurement of the coefficient of determination&#x0D; .

Dos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais aos Temas Contemporâneos Transversais: o ensino de sexualidade sob o domínio da “Escola Sem Partido”

The present article has as its objects of study the National Curricular Parameters (PCNs) and the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) concerning the curricular problematization of content on sexuality, how sexuality presents in the PCNs, what advances or setbacks the theme suffered after the enactment of the BNCC. The article also aims to investigate the posture of the Escola Sem Partido movement and its action in the fight against gender and sexual diversity issues in the approval of the National Curricular Common Base. The methodology used in the present study consisted of qualitative research through bibliographic and documental analysis, using the National Curriculum Parameters, the National Curricular Common Base, and the Transversal Contemporary Themes (TCT's) as a research reference. Data were grouped and analyzed according to Free Interpretation Analysis (ALI) assumptions.

Identification of two distinct phylogenomic lineages and model strains for the understudied cystic fibrosis lung pathogen Burkholderia multivorans.

Burkholderia multivorans is the dominant Burkholderia pathogen recovered from lung infection in people with cystic fibrosis. However, as an understudied pathogen there are knowledge gaps in relation to its population biology, phenotypic traits and useful model strains. A phylogenomic study of B. multivorans was undertaken using a total of 283 genomes, of which 73 were sequenced and 49 phenotypically characterized as part of this study. Average nucleotide identity analysis (ANI) and phylogenetic alignment of core genes demonstrated that the B. multivorans population separated into two distinct evolutionary clades, defined as lineage 1 (n=58 genomes) and lineage 2 (n=221 genomes). To examine the population biology of B. multivorans, a representative subgroup of 77 B. multivorans genomes (28 from the reference databases and the 49 novel short-read genome sequences) were selected based on multilocus sequence typing (MLST), isolation source and phylogenetic placement criteria. Comparative genomics was used to identify B. multivorans lineage-specific genes - ghrB_1 in lineage 1 and glnM_2 in lineage 2 - and diagnostic PCRs targeting them were successfully developed. Phenotypic analysis of 49 representative B. multivorans strains showed considerable inter-strain variance, but the majority of the isolates tested were motile and capable of biofilm formation. A striking absence of B. multivorans protease activity in vitro was observed, but no lineage-specific phenotypic differences were demonstrated. Using phylogenomic and phenotypic criteria, three model B. multivorans CF strains were identified, BCC0084 (lineage 1), BCC1272 (lineage 2a) and BCC0033 lineage 2b, and their complete genome sequences determined. B. multivorans CF strains BCC0033 and BCC0084, and the environmental reference strain, ATCC 17616, were all capable of short-term survival within a murine lung infection model. By mapping the population biology, identifying lineage-specific PCRs and model strains, we provide much needed baseline resources for future studies of B. multivorans.

Application of a Phase Resolved Partial Discharge Pattern Analysis for Acoustic Emission Method in High Voltage Insulation Systems Diagnostics

An alternative method for analysis of acoustic emission (AE) signals generated by partial discharges (PD), based on a correlation between voltage phase run and AE pulses, so called phase resolved PD pattern (PRPD), is presented in the paper. PRPD pattern is a well-known analysis tool commonly used in such PD diagnostic methods as conventional electrical and UHF ones. Moreover, it yields various signal analysis abilities and allows a direct correlation indication between measurement results achieved using different methods. An original PRPD measurement methodology applied for AE method as well as some exemplary measurement results and further data analysis capabilities are presented in the paper. Also a comparative analysis of PRPD patterns achieved using various measurement methods and different PD source configurations have been investigated. All presented experiments were done under laboratory conditions using PD model sources immersed in the insulation oil. The main purpose of the presented research is to indicate an all-embracing analytical tool that yields an ability to direct comparison (qualitative as well as quantitative) of the AE measurement results with other commonly applied PD measurement methods. The presented results give a solid fundamental for further research work concerning a direct correlation method for AE and other described in the paper diagnostic techniques, mainly in order to continue PD phenomena analysis and assessment in real life high voltage apparatus insulation systems under normal onsite operation conditions.

Acoustic Parameters in the Evaluation of Voice Quality of Choral Singers. Prototype of Mobile Application for Voice Quality Evaluation

Choral singers are among intensive voice users whose excessive vocal effort puts them at risk of developing voice disorders. The aim of the work was to assess voice quality for choral singers in the choir at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology. This evaluation was carried out using the acoustic parameters from the COVAREP (A Collaborative Voice Analysis Repository For Speech Technologies) repository. A prototype of a mobile application was also prepared to allow the calculation of these parameters. The study group comprised 6 male and 19 female choir singers. The control group consisted of healthy non-singing individuals, 50 men and 39 women. Auditory perceptual assessment (using the RBH scale) as well as acoustic analysis were used to test the voice quality of all the participants. The voice quality of the female choir singers proved to be normal in comparison with the control group. The male choir singers were found to have tense voice in comparison with the controls. The parameters which proved most effective for voice evaluation were Peak Slope and Normalized Amplitude Quotient.

Location of generating units most affecting the angular stability of the power system based on the analysis of instantaneous power waveforms

Location of generating units most affecting the angular stability of the power system based on the analysis of instantaneous power waveforms

Effects of combustion products composition models on the exergetic analysis of spark-ignition engine fuelled with ethanol

Effects of combustion products composition models on the exergetic analysis of spark-ignition engine fuelled with ethanol

Factors Affecting Customers' Satisfaction on Public Service Quality at the Social Insurance Agency of Lao Cai Province, Vietnam

Applying the servqual model (Parasuraman et al., 1988), in this study, the authors proposed a model to assess customer satisfaction with the quality of public services at the insurance agency in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. The study used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The research model is tested with the survey data of customers participating in using public services at the social insurance agency of Lao Cai province. The results of the regression anal ysis show that the five factors affecting customer satisfaction with the quality of public services at the social insurance agency are arranged in order of decreasing importance as follows: responsiveness, service capacity, empathy, reliability, and tangible means.

Mitoxantrone Quantification by HPLC-MS/MS in Caco-2 Culture Media

Mitoxantrone is a marker substrate of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). BCRP is involved in a number of pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions. The transporter’s possible saturability makes it advisable to use low concentrations of mitoxantrone for in vitro studies. Consequently, mitoxantrone quantification requires a method with high sensitivity.The aim of the study was to develop and validate a procedure for mitoxantrone quantification in Caco-2 culture media by HPLC-MS/MS.Materials and methods. The authors used an Ultimate 3000 HPLC system and a TSQ Fortis triple quadrupole mass spectrometer by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a Selectra C18 column (4.6×100 mm, 5 μm, 100 Å) by United Chemical Technologies. The elution ran in a gradient mode with a mobile phase of 1% formic acid solution and methanol. Experimental parameters were as follows: eluent flow rate, 0.3 mL/min; separation column temperature, 35 °C; injection volume, 5 μL; ana lysis time, 10 min; approximate mitoxantrone retention time, 5.51 min. The sample preparation involved protein precipitation from the culture medium with methanol, followed by centrifugation at 13,000 g for 10 min. The detection was performed using electrospray ionisation in the positive ion mode. Detection parameters were as follows: electrospray voltage, 3700 V; sheath gas flow rate, 50 L/min; auxiliary gas flow rate, 10 L/min; sweep gas flow rate, 1 L/min; ion-transfer tube temperature, 300 °C; and evaporator temperature, 350 °C. The detection was set at mass transitions of m/z 455 to 88.2 and m/z 455 to 358.1, with the collision energy for these transitions amounting to 25 V and 18 V, respectively. The source fragmentation was at 0, and the CID gas pressure was at 2 mTorr.Results. The analytical procedure showed selectivity, high sensitivity (limit of detection, 10 nmol/L; lower limit of quantification, 50 nmol/L), accuracy, precision, and linearity in the concentration range of 50–1000 nmol/L. The authors observed no carryover or matrix effects. A simulation of real-life storage conditions demonstrated high stability of mitoxantrone samples. Thus, the analytical procedure enables preclinical evaluation of medicinal product effects on the functional activity of BCRP, based on assessing the transcellular mitoxantrone transport in the presence of a test product.Conclusion. The authors developed and validated the analytical procedure for mitoxantrone quantification in Caco-2 culture media by HPLC-MS/MS.

Diet and Coronary Heart Disease : Dietary Analysis on Fifty Females

Diet and Coronary Heart Disease : Dietary Analysis on Fifty Females

Synthesis and Characterization of some biologically active transition metal complexes for a ligand derived from dimedone with mixed ligands.

The aim of the work is synthesis and characterization of bidentate ligand&#x0D; [3-(3-acetylphenylamino)-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-3-enone][HL], from the&#x0D; reaction of dimedone with 3-amino acetophenone to produce the ligand&#x0D; [HL], the reaction was carried out in dry benzene as a solvent under reflux.&#x0D; The prepared ligand [HL] was characterized by FT-IR, UV-Vis&#x0D; spectroscopy, 'H, 8C-NMR spectra, Mass spectra, (C.H.N) and melting&#x0D; point. The mixed ligand complexes were prepared from ligand [HL] was&#x0D; used as a primary ligand while 8-hydroxy quinoline [HQ] was used as a&#x0D; secondary ligand with metal ion M(IT).Where M(IT) = (Mn ,Co ,Ni ,Cu ,Zn&#x0D; ,Cd and Pd) at reflux ,using ethanol as a solvent, KOH as a base.&#x0D; Complexes of the composition [M(L)(Q)] with (1:1:1) molar ratio were&#x0D; prepared . All the complexes were characterized by spectroscopic methods&#x0D; (FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy) along with elemental analysis (A.A),&#x0D; chloride content and melting point measurements were carried out, together&#x0D; with conductivity and magnetic susceptibility. These measurements showed&#x0D; tetrahedral geometry around (Mn", Col, Ni, Cu", Zn! and Cd") ions and&#x0D; square planner around (Pd") ion. The biological activity of the ligands&#x0D; [HL],[HQ] ] and complexes (MLQ): were studied using inhibition method.

Dos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais aos Temas Contemporâneos Transversais: o ensino de sexualidade sob o domínio da “Escola Sem Partido”

The present article has as its objects of study the National Curricular Parameters (PCNs) and the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) concerning the curricular problematization of content on sexuality, how sexuality presents in the PCNs, what advances or setbacks the theme suffered after the enactment of the BNCC. The article also aims to investigate the posture of the Escola Sem Partido movement and its action in the fight against gender and sexual diversity issues in the approval of the National Curricular Common Base. The methodology used in the present study consisted of qualitative research through bibliographic and documental analysis, using the National Curriculum Parameters, the National Curricular Common Base, and the Transversal Contemporary Themes (TCT's) as a research reference. Data were grouped and analyzed according to Free Interpretation Analysis (ALI) assumptions

Sentiment Analysis and Classification Using Deep Semantic Information and Contextual Knowledge

Sentiment analysis (AS) is one of the basic research directions in natural language processing (NLP), it is widely adopted for news, product review, and politics. Aspect-based sentiment analysis (ABSA) aims at identifying the sentiment polarity of a given target context, previous existing model of sentiment analysis possesses the issue of the insufficient exaction of features which results in low accuracy. Hence this research work develops a deep-semantic and contextual knowledge networks (DSCNet). DSCNet tends to exploit the semantic and contextual knowledge to understand the context and enhance the accuracy based on given aspects. At first temporal relationships are established then deep semantic knowledge and contextual knowledge are introduced. Further, a deep integration layer is introduced to measure the importance of features for efficient extraction of different dimensions. Novelty of DSCNet model lies in introducing the deep contextual. DSCNet is evaluated on three datasets i.e., Restaurant, Laptop, and Twitter dataset considering different deep learning (DL) metrics like precision, recall, accuracy, and Macro-F1 score. Also, comparative analysis is carried out with different baseline methods in terms of accuracy and Macro-F1 score. DSCNet achieves 92.59% of accuracy on restaurant dataset, 86.99% of accuracy on laptop dataset and 78.76% of accuracy on Twitter dataset.