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Phytotherapeutic Approaches in Canine Pediatrics.

Phytotherapy is a clinical modality that incorporates botanical remedies as part of the therapeutic approach. It is a very ancient branch of medicine that is currently undergoing a renaissance, evident in the numerous preparations available on the market. The majority of these formulations are for preventive and curative use in adult animals. Experimental experiences in the pediatric age group are particularly scarce within the existing literature. Since these products are readily accessible, dog owners often turn to them due to their ease of availability, a preference for self-medication, and the perception that herbs are safer, gentler, and less expensive than conventional medications, often leading them to bypass seeking the advice of experienced professionals. The purpose of this review is to illustrate, on the basis of the currently available bibliography, phytotherapeutic approaches in canine pediatrics, paying particular attention to the adverse effects resulting from the use of certain plants, even when used in conjunction with some synthetic drugs. Consequently, it becomes evident that further clinical and more relevant studies, specifically focusing on puppies, are needed to increase knowledge about the effects of herbal remedies.

Abstract P463: The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Cardiovascular Health: A Global Perspective

Introduction: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a potent tool in shaping modern healthcare systems. Its ease of availability and function for patients, providers, and administrators has led to its integration at many levels. Because of its multidimensional use, we aimed to investigate the relationship between ICT usage and cardiovascular outcomes at a global scale. This study aims to find the relationship between ICT usage and cardiovascular mortality in countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Methods: OECD Statistics, a freely available online database published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, was accessed for data retrieval. ICT use, and cardiovascular death rates (per 100,000) in all 38 OECD countries were acquired. Microsoft Excel was used to store data and perform statistical analysis. A linear regression model was used to find the relationship between ICT use and cardiovascular mortality. Significance was assessed using the p-value, with a threshold set at 0.05. Results: A significant relationship between ICT use and cardiovascular mortality was observed (p = 0.02). Notably, Colombia and Japan were excluded from this analysis as they lacked ICT use data. Figure 1 demonstrates the linear relationship. Discussion: With a significant, negative relationship between ICT use and cardiovascular outcomes at a global scale, it can be inferred that elevating cardiovascular health outcomes can be significantly advanced through strategic investment in health technology. It should be considered that greater ICT use can be a proxy for other social and technological infrastructure available in the country leading to better cardiovascular health outcomes. Nonetheless, the integration of innovative health technologies, such as telemedicine, wearable devices, and data analytics, offers the potential to enhance early disease detection, promote health literacy, and optimize resource allocation. These advancements enable timely interventions, informed decision-making, and precise allocation of healthcare resources.

Feasibility Test of Articulate Storyline 3 Learning Media Based on Local Wisdom for Optimizing Students’ Algebraic Thinking Skills

<span id="docs-internal-guid-10705bf3-7fff-c7b6-d0a3-e78588309998"><span>This research focuses on assessing the suitability of learning media developed using Articulate Storyline 3. The foundation of local wisdom is integrated into the media to enhance algebraic thinking skills among students. The study analyzes the learning media's design, content, and effectiveness, emphasizing its potential to optimize algebraic thinking. The research employs a comprehensive evaluation, incorporating expert validation, small-scale testing, and field trials. Thirty-seven students were involved as research participants, with seven individuals for the pilot and 30 for the field scale tests. Meanwhile, five experts were employed to validate the designed instructional media. The instrument used to assess the feasibility of the instructional media was a questionnaire consisting of 32 items for student responses and 36 items for expert validators, with 17 points allocated to media experts and 19 to mathematics experts. The results demonstrate a high feasibility rating of 93,38%, indicating the efficacy of the Articulate Storyline 3-based learning media. Furthermore, students responded positively to the media, with an overall interest rating of 88,39%. The research also reveals a moderate increase in algebraic thinking skills, as reflected in the average n-gain index of 0,46 for small-scale testing and 0,39 for field-scale testing. The recommendations for future research include considerations for using free hosting to ease accessibility, enhancing interactivity in the presentation of teaching materials, and expanding the learning media to encompass diverse subjects aligned with students' needs. This study contributes valuable insights into developing and assessing technology-based learning tools, emphasizing their potential to optimize algebraic thinking skills among students.</span></span>

Experimental Investigation of Influence of Fibre Orientation on the Dynamic Properties of Carbon Fibre and Intra-Ply Woven Carbon-Kevlar/Epoxy Hybrid Composite

Composite materials are popular substitutes for conventional materials owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio. Reinforcements in the form of woven fabric clothes are common due to their ease of availability and preparation. The use of hybrid intra-ply as reinforcements synergises the advantages of more than one type of fibre. The current work focuses on the preparation of woven carbon fibre (CF) and carbon–Kevlar (CF-K) intra-ply hybrid fibre-based composites. Epoxy resin was used as the matrix and balsa sheet was used as the sandwich material. The angle of orientation of the woven fibre cloth was varied from 0° to 45° along the direction of loading. The dynamic properties of prepared samples were experimentally investigated using an impact hammer test. The natural frequency and damping ratio were influenced by the angle of orientation and the fibre reinforcement. The CF-K hybrid composite showed better dynamic properties when compared with the CF composite. The natural frequency was highest for the 0° sample, it reduced with the angle of orientation, and a reverse trend was observed for damping ratio. Both CF- and CF-K-based composites showed similar trends. The storage modulus variation also showed a similar trend as that of the natural frequency for both types of samples with orientation, but a reverse trend was observed for loss modulus, i.e., the loss modulus increased with the change in the angle of orientation, indicating the improvement in energy storage ability of the composite.

Sport Tourism di Pantai Lovina Singaraja Bali

Buleleng Regency is one of the areas in Bali Province that has various tourist objects. One of the famous tourism activities is the recreational sport of snorkeling at Lovina Beach which is able to attract many tourists. However, the development of tourism in Buleleng Regency is not as fast as compared to other regions which causes the number of visitors to Lovina Beach is relatively small. The purpose of this study was to determine tourist’s perceptions of the recreation sport of snorkeling as an attraction for foreign tourist at the Lovina Beach tourist attraction, Buleleng Regency, Singaraja Bali. The type of research used is qualitative descriptive study. The population in this study were all tourist’s from Lovina Beach with a sample of 20 people taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data collected from direct interviews with informans and analyzed using descriptive analys techniques. The results showed that tourist’s perceptions of snorkeling recreational sport as an attraction for foreign tourist at Lovina beach seen from the accessibility of Lovina Beach was quite good. The relatively few visitors to Lovina Beach causes tourists to feel comfortable traveling on lovina Beach. In addition, Lovina Beach has underwater beauty that can be enjoyed through snorkeling and dolphin’s attraction that can be witnessed in the morning. The ticket price offered are also quite affordable. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the relatively small number of visitors and calm waves are an attraction for tourists to snorkel at Lovina Beach. In addition, the ease accessibility and underwater beauty of Lovina Beach also encourages tourists to choose Lovina Beach as a tourist destination. The recommendation obtained in this study are to increase the number of facilities and infrastructure to support snorkeling and activities and to improve the quality of service for snorkeling facilitators.

High‐velocity impact behavior of nonwoven mats and unidirectional prepreg hemp and flax fibers reinforced hybrid biocomposites

AbstractHigh specific impact strength and stiffness are demanded in various applications, leading to the widespread utilization of fiber‐reinforced polymers. Synthetic fiber‐reinforced polymers have been used to meet these engineering requirements. However, the current popularity of biocomposites arises from their environmental friendliness, ease of availability, and affordability, making them a favored alternative to synthetic‐based fiber‐reinforced polymers. An assessment must be conducted to determine whether biocomposites can replace their synthetic fiber counterparts, necessitating a thorough investigation into their impact behavior. This study aims to unveil the impact performance of hybrid biocomposites made from unidirectional prepregs comprising flax/polypropylene fibers and nonwoven mats composed of hemp/polypropylene fibers. The impact performance of hybrid biocomposites has also been studied concerning the number of layers and stacking sequence. Eight different designs of biocomposite plates are manufactured through compression molding and subsequently subjected to high‐velocity impact tests. Additionally, numerical simulation using the FEM is utilized to model and analyze the impact behavior of one specimen. The test results indicate that each design possesses unique characteristics and impact behaviors differ.Highlights Adding prepreg significantly improved mechanical performance in the biocomposites. Performance enhancement varies depending on the stacking sequence. Adding multiple layers of UD prepregs enhances mat impact performance. Numerical simulations validate the Tsai‐Wu criterion for impact testing.

Performance Improving for the Flat Plate Solar Collectors by Using Nanofluids: Review Study

In this paper, the literature will be reviewed, and various research works conducted to improve the thermal performance of flat panel solar collectors will be summarized. It will be summarized in more than one way. Firstly, by design using different methodologies and methods to improve the efficiency and the thermal performance of the solar collector by introducing twisted strips that cause increased mixing. Fluids and Friction for FPSCs. To increase heat transfer as well as use porous materials to enhance heat and improve the effectiveness of absorption panels to absorb as much solar radiation as possible as well as thermal insulation methods to reduce losses to surrounding areas. And improve the permeability of the glass cover. Secondly, the use of nanofluids enhances the performance of flat solar collectors instead of the core fluid, and its effect is to improve the thermophysical properties such as thermal conductivity by summarizing previous research using mono nanofluids and hybrid nanofluids. Through studies and research related to the use of mono nanofluids, it was noted that the best nanofluids are those that use CuO and Al₂O₃ particles due to their ease of availability and high thermal conductivity. As for hybrid nanofluids, the best fluids are (CuO + Al₂O₃/water) for the same reason above. As a result of design improvements and the use of nanofluids, temperatures up to (75C°) were obtained.

Access Statistics Canada’s Open Economic Data for Statistics and Data Science Courses

This article is about the two conflicting goals when teaching statistics or data science courses based on real-world data in a business school environment. We propose to look at structured socio-economic data about the Canadian economy. Canada was ranked 8th in 2017 by Open Data Watch (Government of Canada) for its data accessibility policy. Statistics Canada offers several ways to access data across its over 11,000 data tables. We built an R package to ease access to Statistics Canada's open economic data. With this package, we offer students another option to collect data about the Canadian economy.

Chemical composition and toxicity studies on Lantana camara L. flower essential oil and its in silico binding and pharmacokinetics to superoxide dismutase 1 for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy.

Using the gas chromatography mass spectrometry method, the chemical components of essential oil from flowers of Lantana camara growing in Egypt are analyzed. Through this investigation, 22 chemicals from floral oil were identified. Most of the oil is made up of sesquiterpene caryophyllene (15.51%) and monoterpene sabinene (14.90%). When the oil's composition was compared to oils extracted from the same plant on several continents, we observed that the essential components were largely the same with some difference in proportions and some compounds due to geographical differences. A molecular docking study of essential oil components was conducted with human superoxide dismutase 1, a target involved in the pathophysiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Isospathulenol showed a comparable docking score to the reference ligand bound to the dismutase enzyme. Isospathulenol showed a reasonable drug score with some safety concerns. In addition, isospathulenol is predicted to have high GI absorption, good permeability through the blood-brain barrier and reasonable bioavailability score with ease access to synthetic modifications. In addition, the same compound is devoid from any violation to Lipinski rules or any PAINS alerts. This may establish the promising characteristics of such a compound to be optimized into potential drug candidates for treatment of ALS.

Awareness of Divyanga Seva Kendra among physically impaired in Hubli-Dharwad region

The current research outlines the social challenge of raising mindfulness about Divyanga Seva Kendra (DSK), a platform that offers benefits and support services to impaired individuals, aiming to ameliorate their quality of life and independence. For our social challenge, our team visited Divyanga seva Kendra (DSK). Team got information on Divyanga seva Kendra (DSK), it was lately organized and is particularly for impaired people, but numerous people aren't apprehensive of this. The point of view (POV) statement emphasizes the significance of creating mindfulness about Divyanga Seva Kendra to ease access to information and reduce burdens faced by impaired individuals. The lack of sanctioned recognition frequently hinders them from serving specific benefits and lodgments designed for their requirements. The prototype developed to address this challenge is a 3-minute and 10-second animated videotape teaser. The videotape incorporates a content strategy fastening on the simplicity of language and limpidness, icing availability for all observers. Its responsive design aims to engage the target followership effectively. The videotape aims to make people apprehensive of the instructions handed by Divyanga Seva Kendra, enabling them to save time. The abstract highlights the successful dispersion of the prototype through hospitals and social media, garnering positive responses and feedback. In simple terms, the prototype is designed to help people with disabilities feel included and have access to things easily. It also wants to make society more aware and understanding of these individuals. By telling people about Divyanga Seva Kendra which makes disabled people feel better overall. By learning the Design Thinking for Social Innovation course, we empathetically connected to a society who were facing lot many problems, We identified a solution through a process and developed a prototype which was tested in the community itself and the results were greatly appreciated and we understood the teamwork and the empathy clearly through the Design Thinking for Social Innovation course. Keywords—Disability awareness campaigns, Disability organizations, physically impaired individuals, Healthcare for the disabled, Disability awareness surveys.

Determining Perception and Predilection for Ayurveda versus Allopathy amongst Educated Individuals Studying and Practising Allopathy at Different Levels

Background: Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurvedic preparations are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals, and metal substances. Up to 80% people in India use Ayurveda exclusively or combined with conventional Western medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is a recent global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 5th May 2023, WHO declared end of COVID-19 as PHEIC. As of 24th May 2023, the pandemic had caused more than 766 million confirmed cases and over 6.9 million deaths globally, making it one of the deadliest in history. It is necessary that the scientific community must draw on pluralistic knowledge systems available globally to strengthen the immune system and reduce dependence on any one system of medicine. It is time for us to strengthen our trust and belief in our age-old tradition and knowledge of Ayurveda. This study was planned to determine use of Ayurvedic medicines and associated beliefs of educated individuals studying and practicing allopathy at different levels. Materials and Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study amongst students pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Medical and Paramedical staff using an online questionnaire created using Google Forms. A total 229 respondent data were included in the study. The obtained information was summarised using Microsoft Excel and presented as percentages. The parameters that were studied were gender and age distribution of study subjects; preferred system of medicine for major ailments; reason for preferring allopathic medicine over ayurvedic medicine, rationale for rising credence of Ayurveda in COVID and post-COVID era; common perceptions regarding Ayurvedic medicines.Results: Most of our subjects were 18 to 35 years of age (176, 76.9%). One-third of the study subjects (77, 33.6%) preferred Ayurveda as the science for medical treatment. Ayurvedic treatment was preferred for gastro-intestinal and liver diseases. The rationale sought by study subjects for rising credence of Ayurveda during the COVID and post-COVID era were fewer side effects, ease of availability, and cost-effectiveness. Conclusion: COVID-19 has rekindled the belief and knowledge of people in Ayurveda. Predilection is to use ayurvedic and allopathic medicines together rather than Ayurveda alone and still people resort to allopathy to tide over acute conditions and immediate crisis.

Role of Bank of Agriculture in Fostering Agricultural Development in Nigeria

This research work examines the role Bank of Agriculture Limited plays in fostering agricultural development in Nigeria. Primary data was obtained by distributing 120 questionnaires to farmers who benefitted from the Bank’s credit facility, linear regression analysis was employed and the result reveals that credit advance contributes 24.13% in increasing farmers’ output which translates to agricultural development. It was therefore recommended that the government should firstly invest in the agricultural sector by making provisional allocations in the annual budget for the Bank; secondly, the Bank should streamline the loan application, processing and approval procedure to ease access to credit; thirdly, enact policy that will mandate civil servants to have personal account with the Bank to help raise the liquidity position of the Bank; and lastly, direct the Central Bank to issue all financial transaction licenses to the Bank including such that would enable the Bank deal in foreign exchange transactions.

Temperature Study on Vanadium Oxide Nano-Spheres As an Efficient Electrodes for Supercapacitor

Due to the intermittence nature of renewable sources of energy, the research community has paid close attention to energy storage devices for ensuring the continuous supply of energy. Among the other transition metal oxides, V2O5 nanostructures have some inherent properties such as their layered structure, numerous oxidation states, low cost, ease of availability, and low toxicity, seems to fit to work as an electrode material for supercapacitor application. In the current study, V2O5 nanospheres were created using a solvothermal technique. To determine the ideal calcination temperature for the synthesis of V2O5 nanospheres, a thorough experimental examination was conducted. The resulting V2O5 nanospheres were thoroughly evaluated for their temperature-dependent morphological, structural, and compositional characteristics using a variety of cutting-edge analytical techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and electron dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The diameters of the nanospheres range from 1-2 micrometers, but their widths are only a few nm. The generated nanospheres electrochemical examination was performed using an aqueous LiCl electrolyte. The generated nanospheres exhibit a cyclic stability of 66% capacitance retention after 500 cycles and the maximum specific capacitance of about 360 F/g at 0.5 A/g. The exceptional reversibility and cyclic stability of the nanospheres were caused by the surface alteration brought on by calcination. The slower kinetics of electrode dissolving can be used to explain the improved cycle performance seen in this study as a result of the reduction in stress during the electrochemical reaction. Keyword: Supercapacitor, Vanadium Pentoxide, Energy storage, Electrochemistry.

Pre-Interventional Risk Assessment in The Elderly (PIRATE): Development of a scoring system to predict 30-day mortality using data of the Peri-Interventional Outcome Study in the Elderly.

Risk assessment before interventions in elderly patients becomes more and more vital due to an increasing number of elderly patients requiring surgery. Existing risk scores are often not tailored to marginalized groups such as patients aged 80 years or older. We aimed to develop an easy-to-use and readily applicable risk assessment tool that implements pre-interventional predictors of 30-day mortality in elderly patients (≥80 years) undergoing interventions under anesthesia. Using Cox regression analysis, we compared different sets of predictors by taking into account their ease of availability and by evaluating predictive accuracy. Coefficient estimates were utilized to set up a scoring system that was internally validated. Model building and evaluation were based on data from the Peri-Interventional Outcome Study in the Elderly (POSE), which was conducted as a European multicenter, observational prospective cohort study. Our risk assessment tool, named PIRATE, contains three predictors assessable at admission (urgency, severity and living conditions). Discriminatory power, as measured by the concordance index, was 0.75. The estimated prediction error, as measured by the Brier score, was 0.036 (covariate-free reference model: 0.043). PIRATE is an easy-to-use risk assessment tool that helps stratifying elderly patients undergoing interventions with anesthesia at increased risk of mortality. PIRATE is readily available and applies to a wide variety of settings. In particular, it covers patients needing elective or emergency surgery and undergoing in-hospital or day-case surgery. Also, it applies to all types of interventions, from minor to major. It may serve as a basis for multidisciplinary and informed shared decision-making.

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Performance and Mechanism of Modified Orange Peel as a Highly Efficient Adsorbent for Lead(II) and Mercury(II) Removal from an Aqueous Solution

AbstractThis research involves evaluating the use of modified orange peel (MOP) in the removal of Pb2+ and Hg2+ from wastewater. For the modification process, certain concentrations of ethanol, NaOH, and CaCl2 solution were added to the washed and dried orange peel and kept at room temperature for 24 hours. The mixture was then subjected to filtration and rinsed with distilled water until the pH level reached 7. For this reason, the effects of Pb2+ and Hg2+ on the adsorption efficiency were examined by performing batch experiments. The surface properties of MOP were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR) techniques. The results revealed that, among the various models, the Langmuir isotherm model provided the best fit to the isotherm data for Hg2+ and Pb2+ ions. Based on the kinetic data of adsorption, the pseudo‐second‐order kinetic model provided a more accurate description of the adsorption process for Pb2+ and Hg2+ ions. According to thermodynamic analyses, both metal ions bind to MOP spontaneously and endothermally. MOP was determined to be a reliable and valid alternative material for the removal of Pb2+ and Hg2+ from aqueous environments based on its qualities such as high adsorption capacity, ease of availability, low cost, use of agricultural waste, recycling potential, and no environmental impact.

Plant-derived Gums and Mucilages: A Food for Thought for Researchers to Develop Pharmaceuticals

Abstract: Humans have been using plant-derived gums for a variety of purposes since the beginning of time. Gums and mucilages are common natural materials utilised in both traditional and innovative dosage forms. Natural polymers are found to be very effective after incorporation in novel dosage forms to fulfill specific roles, resulting in improvements in drug delivery by increasing the drug expulsion rate and absorption. Natural medicines and excipients are becoming increasingly popular worldwide because of their inert nature, less toxicity, cheap and biologically degradable, and ease of availability. Many patents like WO/2018/199924A1 and WO/2004/094443A1 have been published on the uses of gums and mucilages in pharmaceuticals. The plant-derived polymeric compounds (gums and mucilages) are discussed in this study, along with their application and reported research and patents on their utilization in innovative drug delivery methods.

Paper-based microfluidic system and chiroptical functionalized gold nano-oval for colorimetric detection of L-Tryptophan

“The development and deployment of a practical and portable technology for on-site chiral identification of enantiomers hold immense significance in the fields of medical and biological sciences. Among the essential amino acids, Tryptophan (Trp) plays a crucial role in human metabolism and serves as a diagnostic marker for various metabolic disorders. In this study, we introduce an innovative approach that combines an enantio-selective ZIF-8-His MOF-MIPs packed-bed centrifugal microfluidic system with an enantioselective colorimetric sensor probe. This system is further integrated with smartphone-based on-site data recording. The basis of this colorimetric sensor's operation lies in the controlled morphology and surface passivation of gold nano-ovals (Au–NOs) through DL-Alanine. To confirm the successful synthesis of the chiral recognition elements, we employed various characterization techniques, including FE-SEM, TEM, FTIR, CD, UV–Vis, zeta potential, DLS, and XRD. Our focus was on optimizing operational parameters for the effective separation and determination of L-chiral tryptophan on-site. The sensor exhibited two linear ranges for L-Trp detection: 0–5.42 and 5.42–80.47 mM, with a detection limit of 0.5 mM. The integrated system possesses advantages such as ease of availability, preparation, high stability, desirable selectivity even in the presence of similar biomolecules, and rapid detection capabilities. Furthermore, our method demonstrated successful enantioselective sensing of L-Trp in various biological samples, including human blood plasma, urine, milk, and bovine serum albumin (BSA), yielding promising results. The integrated microfluidic platform follows a "sample-in and answer-out" approach, making it highly applicable in healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety analysis, and point-of-care testing. The chiral recognition pretreatment assay and self-contained, automated colorimetric detection on the microfluidic disc represent a promising avenue for cutting-edge research in these domains”.

Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymer-Based on Starch for Packaging Films: A Review

Due to their crucial qualities and functionalities, polymers have received a lot of attention in recent years as food packaging materials. These characteristics include non-toxicity, ease of availability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, showing their promise as an alternative to traditional plastic packaging, which has long been under investigation for its environmental impact. Given the present emphasis on sustainable development, research into biopolymers as eco-friendly and sustainable food packaging materials is critical. The synthesis of biodegradable polymers-based on starch represents a significant stride towards sustainable packaging solutions. As the global demand for eco-friendly materials continues to grow, ongoing research and innovation in this field are poised to lead to the development of starch-based packaging films with improved properties and widespread commercial applications. As a result, the primary goal of this review is to create a biodegradable polymer based on corn-starch and PVA with strong physicomechanical characteristics for usage in plastic bags.

Big Data Analytics for the ATLAS EventIndex Project with Apache Spark

The ATLAS EventIndex was designed to provide a global event catalogue and limited event-level metadata for ATLAS experiment of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and their analysis groups and users during Run 2 (2015-2018) and has been running in production since. The LHC Run 3, started in 2022, has seen increased data-taking and simulation production rates, with which the current infrastructure would still cope but may be stretched to its limits by the end of Run 3. A new core storage service is being developed in HBase/Phoenix, and there is work in progress to provide at least the same functionality as the current one for increased data ingestion and search rates and with increasing volumes of stored data. In addition, new tools are being developed for solving the needed access cases within the new storage. This paper describes a new tool using Spark and implemented in Scala for accessing the big data quantities of the EventIndex project stored in HBase/Phoenix. With this tool, we can offer data discovery capabilities at different granularities, providing Spark Dataframes that can be used or refined within the same framework. Data analytic cases of the EventIndex project are implemented, like the search for duplicates of events from the same or different datasets. An algorithm and implementation for the calculation of overlap matrices of events across different datasets are presented. Our approach can be used by other higher-level tools and users, to ease access to the data in a performant and standard way using Spark abstractions. The provided tools decouple data access from the actual data schema, which makes it convenient to hide complexity and possible changes on the backed storage.