Harm People Research Articles

Ayurvedic approach to managing Joint Disorders: Case Studies

Around the world, Bone and Joint-related disorders are common and can be extremely painful and impairing. Due to long-term disability and the high expense of surgical procedures, these conditions not only harm people's quality of life but also place a significant financial burden on them. Commonly Joint diseases like Sandhivata, Aamvata and Vatarakta have been mentioned in most classic Ayurvedic texts from ancient times. Another group of disorders known as Vatavyadhi assembles neuro-musculoskeletal conditions with varying etiopathogenesis. An Ayurvedic approach to disease classification involves arranging the various clinical conditions into a particular place, mainly based on their defining characteristics. Ayurvedic treatment offers a comprehensive and successful approach to managing joint disorders by reducing inflammation, improving range of motion, and promoting overall joint health and by integrating conventional knowledge with contemporary research, giving patients sustainable and natural relief and recovery. This article case report has been presented for every bone and joint-related disorder with their treatment protocol given in Ayurvedic Classics.

Artificial intelligence, Internet addiction, and palliative care

IntroductionRecent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have recaptured and revised the essential roles of death in life and mind. However, their prospects and risks require further study. Because of the development of digital technologies (for example, AI-based chatbots), the process of bereavement may have become complex, immersive, and even addictive. Furthermore, AI-enabled generation of medical notes can ease the administrative burden for healthcare professionals; however, the clinical application of generative AI remains largely speculative.ObjectivesThis study aimed to illuminate the emerging concept and experience of death, bereavement, and addiction associated with cybernetics, thereby expanding their cognitive and ethical aspects.MethodsIn this preliminary review, we performed a literature search to identify the current state-of-the-art literature on AI and Internet addiction. We also inspected the possible adaptations to pursue mental well-being with the modified death concept. We mainly searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases using relevant keywords. All retrieved studies were assessed for eligibility to reduce the selection bias.ResultsCurrent cybernetics have meaningfully recontextualized death that allows interaction with deceased individuals (for example, scholars and artists) to establish their virtual, besides biological, existence using AI-based chatbots. Furthermore, AI consistently provides evidence-based answers to public health inquiries; nevertheless, it may offer unsuitable advice rather than referrals that can sometimes facilitate suicide or harm (instead of help) people in grief, thus requiring more fine-tuned governance. Accordingly, the maladaptive use of existing AI-related communication (such as metaverse characters) can increase Internet addiction prevalence and further complicate autonomy and self-motivation. In addition, excessive internet access is frequently associated with reduced self-control, cognitive flexibility, and exaggerated automatic processing.ConclusionsWe are challenged to acknowledge the tradeoffs of AI and consider ways to compromise by employing flexible perspectives. The emerging concept of death affects or improves the conventional one. The potential advantages and pitfalls of AI-related technology must be carefully weighed against the profound effects they may have on people’s identities, relationships, and mental health. These issues require continued monitoring and assessment in light of the AI/cybernetic-related studies. We hope these results will inspire further research into the appropriate use of AI and palliative care, including suicide prevention, euthanasia, and grief management.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Current Status of Potential Antiviral Drugs Derived from Plant, Marine, and Microbial Sources

Abstract: Natural substances have been the principal source of medications since antiquity. Natural goods are gaining popularity as a source of novel medications. This article investigates a variety of variables like plant, marine, and microbial sources that contribute to the growing interest in natural goods as a source of novel medications. Viruses have remained resistant to treatment and prevention for a longer period than other forms of life. Viral diseases can currently only be treated with a limited number of drugs. Significant research initiatives have been committed to identifying novel antiviral natural compounds to fight viruses that harm people, plants, insects, animals, fungi, and microbes. A recent study of the prevalence and sources of antiviral medications licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has focused on natural products. Out of the estimated 250,000 higher plant species, only 5 to 15 percent have been thoroughly evaluated for the existence of bioactive substances in them, and the ability of the other species has hardly been investigated. This review aims to offer an overview of the crucial role played by natural products in the discovery and development of novel antiviral drugs with potent antiviral activity, including phytochemicals such as carbohydrates, coumarins, flavonoids, chromones, alkaloids, lignans, phenols, tannins, proteins, peptides, antiviral plant extracts, other marine, and microbial sources.

Optimal selection of parallel pumps running as turbines for energy harvesting in water transmission lines considering economic parameters

The need for energy is growing due to concerns about development and well-being, but the traditional methods of energy production harm people and the environment. This impact can be reduced by using renewable energy sources like hydropower. Since the cost of electromechanical equipment in small hydroelectric power plants accounts for a large percentage of the capital cost, applying the pump as turbine (PAT) is recommended. In this research, an effort has been made to select the optimal arrangement of PATs for a water transmission line without the need for control systems. The selection optimization process involves selecting the model of the pump as turbine and the number of turbines in parallel simultaneously. The optimization process relies on economic parameters, aiming to maximize the Net Present Value (NPV) of the power plant. In addition, the financial analysis of the project has been carried out. As a first step to achieve this objective, a database including single and double-suction pumps based on available pumps is needed. To cover a wider range of heads and flow rates, impeller trimming relationships for the pumps are considered. The Brute-Force algorithm has been used for the optimization process and two different objective functions (OF) have been investigated. First, it is based on economic optimization, and the NPV function is used as the OF; then, the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method is used as the second OF. The case study of this research is a water transmission line between two cities in Iran. A MATLAB code has been developed to perform all the steps of this study. The results demonstrate that by considering impeller trimming for pumps in the database and using NPV as OF, the number of pumps used for the power plant decreased from 12 to 6 and the capital cost decreased by about 10%. By implementing impeller trimming, the NPV and energy production of the PAT power plant are increased. Comparing the two desired objective functions leads to the recommended appropriate OF for applications. It is worth mentioning that the harvested energy from this water transmission line is about 9 GWh/year. The economic analysis results show that the PAT power plant payback period (PP) for this water transmission line is less than one year.

Mpox: Neglect has led to a more dangerous virus now spreading across borders, harming and killing people. Leaders must take action to stop mpox now.

Mpox: Neglect has led to a more dangerous virus now spreading across borders, harming and killing people. Leaders must take action to stop mpox now.

Passive blast protection of buildings by ductile steel-based envelopes

The growth of industrialization and the rapid expansion of densely populated urban areas have increased the risk caused by technological and man-made hazards. In particular, the accidental or intentional detonation of high explosives (e.g., improvised explosive devices IEDs), can cause damages to buildings and infrastructures and severe harm people. These risks can be minimized by a better planning, design, and construction, e.g., avoiding brittle construction materials, especially within the building envelope, and adopting more robust construction techniques. The study presented in the paper investigates the capacity of light steel-based wall panels to resist the effects of external explosions. The experimental results showed the ultimate capacity of the wall panels is strongly dependant on the initial design conditions and panel-to-structure fastening solution. A numerical model has been also calibrated using Etabs program.

Evaluation of the Strength properties of Sarooj based concrete design

Despite having several negative effects on human life and the environment, cement is the main component of concrete. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct of cement production. As a result, cement production must be curtailed to lessen environmental impact. Therefore, it was crucial to find a material that could replace cement but wouldn’t harm people or the environment in the process. When compared to cement, burnt clay (or sarooj) is seen as more eco-friendly because of its similar properties and uses. It was investigated in this study whether sarooj could be used to replace cement in concrete at different percentages (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%). Several tests, including a sarooj chemical test, a slump test, a water absorption test, a rebound hammer test, a compressive strength test, and a flexural strength test, were performed on the concrete to ascertain its mechanical qualities. Based on the results, 10% sarooj is the best option because it outperforms 20%, 30%, and 40% in compressive and flexural strength, respectively.

Pharmacological and electronic cigarette interventions for smoking cessation in adults: component network meta-analyses.

Pharmacological and electronic cigarette interventions for smoking cessation in adults: component network meta-analyses.

Development of graphene oxide-based polypyrrole nanocomposite for effective removal of anionic and cationic dyes from water

The majority of toxins, including metal ions, organic wastes, particularly dyes, and other inorganic wastes, are released into the environment today as a main problem of increased industry. These pollutants primarily disrupt the balance of the environment and harm people's health. In this work, attempts were taken to develop a graphene oxide-based nanocomposite with polypyrrole (GO/PP) as a versatile adsorbent. Initially, GO/PP nanocomposites were prepared with different GO/PP ratios, and initial adsorption studies were conducted towards organic dyes, lead ions, cadmium ions, and fluoride ions to identify the best ratio. GO/PP with a 20:80 ratio was identified as the most efficient adsorbent out of all the prepared materials. This material was characterized to identify its crystallinity, morphology, functional groups, and thermal properties using the X-ray diffractometer (XRD) technique, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), UV–visible spectrometer, and Raman spectroscopy. In this work, we report the adsorption properties of cationic rhodamine B (RhB) and anionic methyl orange (MeO) towards GO/PP 20:80 nanocomposites. The best-fitted kinetic model for both dyes was the pseudo-second-order model. The calculated dye removal efficiency for MeO and RhB was 98.40% and 99.90% within a contact time of 30 min and 10 min respectively at optimum pH of 7. The best-fitted isotherm model for RhB was the Freundlich model with 10.52 mg g−1 and the best-fitted isotherm model for MeO was the Langmuir model with 9.61 mg g−1 maximum adsorption capacities. The studies indicated that GO/PP can be used in gravity filtration and can effectively be regenerated.

Reparations for people living with dementia: Recognition, accountability, change, now!

There is a significant and longstanding problem of harm to people living with dementia in long term care institutions ('LTC institutions', referred to by others as 'care homes', 'nursing homes', 'long term care', 'residential aged care facilities'), along with a failure to redress the harm or hold people accountable for this harm. This article reports on an Australian project that found reparations must be a response to harm to people living with dementia in residential aged care. Using a disability human rights methodology, focus groups were conducted with people living with dementia, care partners and family members, advocates and lawyers to explore perspectives on why and how to redress harm to people living with dementia in Australian LTC institutions. Researchers found four key themes provide the basis for the necessity and design of a reparative approach to redress - recognition, accountability, change, now. The article calls for further attention to reparations in dementia scholarship, with a particular focus on the role that can be played in the delivery of reparations by the LTC industry, dementia practitioners, and dementia scholars. Ultimately, this article provides a new understanding of responses to violence, abuse, neglect and other harms experienced by people living with dementia in LTC institutions, which centres justice, rights, and transformative change.

DAMPAK PENUTUPAN LOKALISASI PUGER KULON TERHADAP KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT PUGER KABUPATEN JEMBER

Prostitution is a disease of society as old as human life itself cannot be eliminated because it always exists in every age. It is a classic problem because it needs serious government handling in overcoming the problem of prostitution. It is undeniable that it can increase the economic growth of the people around the localization. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection method uses observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Data analysis using interactive models, including data collection, data reduction, data presentation. The results showed positive and negative views of the community about the existence of localization. The existence of localization will only cause bad impacts and harm people's lives. However, there are those who think that localization can be profitable from an economic point of view. The social impact of the existence of localization interferes with the mental development of children and decreases the level of religiosity. Meanwhile, the economic impact is felt by business actors who depend on their lives in localization areas complaining because income has decreased

Learning together out of climate change denial

AbstractClimate change denial is often rooted in an array of conspiracy theories with climate change itself viewed by some as the real conspiracy. While not all of us are climate change conspiracy theorists, it is upsetting for most of us to learn and accept that our climate is changing, that it is primarily human‐caused, and that it is harming people, animals, and other living organisms. It is even harder to accept this new reality when it goes against our core and fundamental beliefs, and against the professed beliefs and positions of those groups with which we identify. The media—whether old or new—has not really helped educate, and has tended to reinforce what is termed ‘myside’ bias. Those of us in adult education know that presenting the correct information or facts is not enough to really teach people. Instead, I sense that learning to live together, to accept the painfulness of learning, and connecting in a shared concern for our fragile blue planet and what we have managed to create, needs to be part of the answer—as complex as this topic is.

What culturally safe cancer care means to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Understanding what culturally safe care means to First Nations people is the first step to reimagining how healthcare can be conceived and operationalized. This study explored the meaning of culturally safe cancer care with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in Canada, including community members’ perceptions of barriers to receiving it. Two focus groups using journey mapping were held with cancer survivors and family members ( n = 16) and healthcare providers ( n = 12), followed by individual interviews ( n = 13). Discussions were video-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed. Culturally safe cancer care encompassed: (a) family and community, (b) culture as healing, and (c) stories for sharing cultural teachings. Ongoing systemic racism was described as prevalent in cancer care today and a significant barrier to culturally safe care. Further research is needed for health system change to dismantle the systemic and structural factors that continue to make healthcare unsafe and harm Indigenous People.

Photocatalytic degradation of gentamicin using TiO2 nanoparticle driven by UV light irradiation

Antibiotics have contributed to enhance life expectancy in underdeveloped countries by reducing mortality rate, but the hazards connected with antibiotic pollution are largely harming people. The photocatalytic degradation of gentamicin utilizing Titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2nps) using visible and UV light has been studied. TiO2nps was synthesized using the co-precipitation method and calcined at 600 °C. XRD study confirmed the phase formation and Raman study confirmed the structure of TiO2nps. UV–Vis’s absorption study was performed in which a broad peak was obtained between 300 and 600 nm. The degradation percentage for the photocatalytic study was found to be 51 %, 84 %, and 95 % under dark, visible light, and UV light, respectively. The pseudo-first order reaction rate constant was calculated for the sample exposed to UV light, and was found to be 0.0158. In the cyclic study, high degradation percentage of more than 80 % was obtained even after four cycle of degradation.

Non-Ideal Victims or Offenders? The Curious Case of Pyramid Scheme Participants

ABSTRACT Pyramid schemes, including their various forms such as chain letters and illegal forms of multi-level marketing, harm people that are often far from ideal victims. While many lose cash and suffer emotional, health, and other harms; victims also facilitate pyramids by actively recruiting new victims and turning them into more recruiters ad nauseam. Research in this area is, however, small. This paper seeks to add to this small body of research by constructing a typology of actors in pyramid schemes being inspired by concepts of ideal victim and non-ideal victim and building upon the characteristics of pyramid schemes. It provides a unique insight into a complex network of relationships featured by pyramid schemes and contentious areas between victims and perpetrators of economically motivated crimes and wrongs. The paper presents policy implications and argues more research is needed on this group and their needs as they are often neglected by the criminal justice systems.

Concretization, please: A commentary on Turcotte, Holmes, and Murray.

Concretization, please: A commentary on Turcotte, Holmes, and Murray.

Restorative Justice Approach to The Settlement of Banking Crime Cases

Banking crimes can now occur in a variety of new forms, which not only harm people or the wider community, but can also cause losses to the state and even the global economy. Settlement of corporate crimes, particularly banking crimes, still leads to legal accountability through diverse statutory instruments, and the imposition of sanctions tends to be oriented toward the perpetrator's criminal responsibility rather than representing the victim's interests. The purpose of this study is to examine non-litigation dispute resolution in the context of corporate banking crimes, as well as whether the concept of restorative justice can be used as an alternative to sanctions in the resolution of corporate banking crimes. The normative legal research method is used, with analytical, comparative, and statutory approaches. The study's findings indicate that the disputing parties can use the out-of-court settlement mechanism to reach an agreement. The use of this mechanism must be established through an injunction settlement institution, as it is known in the legal systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. The court may order a delay in examining the case at the request of one of the litigants if the applicant can demonstrate that there is no clear legal means. The concept of restorative justice opens the door to alternative solutions to corporate banking crimes, such as the deferred prosecution agreement policy.

APPROACHES TO ACHIEVING INFORMATION PROTECTION IN ORGANIZATIONS OF DIFFERENT FIELDS OF ACTIVITIES DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY (MARTIAL WAR)

The number of cyber attacks is increasing. In modern organizations of various fields of activity, all information is increasingly stored in digital or electronic form, be it on individual computers or data storage devices, on the organization's servers or data storage services, or with the help of web-based "cloud" technologies. The purpose of this article is to provide an understanding of information security and analysis of the solution to the problem, as well as to identify threats that can seriously affect organizations of all sizes. This article examines the most popular methods of protecting information during wartime. Let's take a closer look at how this or that method can help you. All businesses now have business-critical information and data stored electronically, so maintaining data security is critical. The growing use of web-based services such as the cloud creates additional digital security challenges. Inadequate cyber security can compromise systems and services, harm people and, in extreme cases, endanger lives. While an organization cannot guarantee that its digital assets are 100 percent secure, this article provides advice on how to assess threats to systems and develop a security regime that ensures that sensitive digital assets are always protected.

Bioaccumulation of Metals in Mangrove Snail (Cerithidea obtusa) from Southwest Johor, Malaysia

Pollutants are persistent in the environment, taint the food chain, and harm people's health because of their toxicity. In this study, mangrove snails called Cerithidea obtusa (C. Obtusa) were gathered from Southwest Johor, Malaysia, and the amounts of macro and micro elements Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, As, Mn, and Zn in their soft tissues, shells, and related surface sediments were analysed. The Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) method was used to calculate the elements concentration. The mean concentrations of Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, As, Mn and Zn were found to be followed by the order Fe > Na > K > Mg > Ca > Na > Mn > Zn > As in the sediment, while Ca > Na > K > Mg > Fe > Zn > Mn > As and Ca > K > Na > Mg > Fe > Mn > Zn > As in the soft tissue and shell of C. Obtusa respectively. The Enrichment Factor (EF) of Ca, K, Mg, Na, As, Zn, and Mn ranged from 0.58 to 2.58, 0.82 to 1.04, 1.14 to 2.34, 2.32 to 4.18, 1.31 to 3.45, 1.11 to 1.52, and 0.23 to 0.38, respectively. Mn had the lowest EF (0.23), and 4.18 had the greatest (Na). Most of the elements showed geoaccumulation index (Igeo) < 0 except for As and Na. Based on the Biota-Sediment Accumulation Factor (BSAF), the shell of C. Obtusa acts as a deconcentrator for all the elements except for Ca.

Experts Share Advice for Post-Roe World: ‘We Have to Be Proactive’

Experts Share Advice for Post-<i>Roe</i> World: ‘We Have to Be Proactive’