Proper Nourishment Research Articles

Smart Farming Using the Big Data-Driven Approach for Sustainable Agriculture with IOT

The study showcases the process of deep learning operated in agriculture, including Deep IoT, which makes the procedure easier using the deep neural system. The use of the IoT in the agrarian sectors makes the evolution of firms more effective. The application of the IoT detector supports the making of grade derivatives in the husbandry department. Marketing of crop finance is two other operations of smart agriculture that help for better harvest farming. Through the IoT technology in the farming industry, agriculturalists can get notifications about the temperature and climate. The method needs professional and qualified employees in the division to properly monitor the system and the methods. The submission of the proper nourishment for the proper crop increases the life duration of the harvest and makes the crop free from menace. The velocity of the manufacture of undeveloped items can also be improved by using the IoT. The function of the BDA and IoT has enlarged for the healthier construction of farming items. The foreword of elegant farming in the rural industry requires more capable and qualified trainers to give the personnel proper teaching. The urbanization of the farming process and the use of elegant and modern technology are well-designed in the time of "Agriculture 3.0".

The Social and Psychological Impact of Women’s Empowerment in Child Education: Rethinking Motherhood

This paper exhibits new empirical evidence of women’s empowerment regarding child education. It examines the impacts of women's empowerment in social and psychological child education, focusing specifically on motherhood. It also criticizes the fragile bonding between mothers and children in respect of women’s empowerment. The researchers use descriptive research design and qualitative methods where they take interviews to get the expected output of the research from the selected population. The findings of this study present the handicaps of mothers that are engaged in jobs in terms of parenting. Most of the mothers opined that employed mothers can earn money which gives them a positive vibe but they fail to manage proper nourishment for their children to educate them properly. So their children face immense difficulties from social and psychological perspectives while unemployed mothers can manage sufficient time to nurture their children. Despite having some visible benefits of women’s empowerment the researchers mainly focus on the mental gap between children and employed mothers and the potential negative outcome of a mother-child mental gap from sociological and psychological perspectives.

Extraction and preconcentration of parabens from the human follicular fluid through dispersive micro solid phase extraction using microporous MIL-68 (In) followed by in-situ effervescence-boosted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction

For the first time in this study, a microextraction method was developed to perform follicular fluid safety assessment analysis. The drastic importance of follicular fluid safety on the proper nourishment and development of oocytes caused the development of the present method. Since women are regularly exposed to parabens through cosmetics, healthcare, and hygienic products, the infection of body fluids is probable in long-term exposures. Also, for the first time, MIL-68 (In) was applied in an analytical method. Moreover, a new method called in-situ effervescence-boosted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction was adopted for the simultaneous derivatization and preconcentration of the target parabens. To perform the method, 25 mg of MIL-68 (In) was dispersed into the solution of follicular fluid by vortexing. Then, 1.0 mL of 2-propanol was used to elute the analytes from the absorbent via vortexing. The analyte-enriched organic phase was mixed with 100 µL of acetic anhydride (derivatization agent) and 27 µL 1,2-dibromoethane (extraction solvent) which was swiftly injected into a sodium carbonate solution. Following the centrifugation, the extraction solvent was sedimented at the bottom of a conical bottom glass test tube and an aliquot of it was injected into a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector. Wide linear ranges (120–25000 µg L-1), satisfactory extraction recoveries (31–79%) and enrichment factors (31−79), and appreciable limits of detection (7–36 µg L-1) and quantification (25–120 µg L-1) were recorded. The high surface area of MIL-68 (In) (608.82 m2 g-1) and its significantly low average pore diameter (13.829 A°) provide an ideal platform for the extraction of parabens from the complex matrix of follicular fluid.

The nutrient intake spectrum: Analyzing the impact of gender and living arrangements in student’s diets

Introduction: University students experience critical stages of growth while pursuing higher education, necessitating proper nourishment to support physical, mental, and cognitive health. However, maintaining a healthy diet is challenging due to various factors such as academic pressures, social obligations, financial constraints, and the availability of unhealthy food options. Prior research has often focused on specific aspects of student nutrition, overlooking the complex interplay of factors such as gender and living arrangements that significantly influence dietary choices. Aim: This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting nutrient consumption among university students, considering the roles of gender and living arrangements, to inform targeted interventions for improving students' dietary behaviors. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 296 students from a public university in Bangladesh was conducted using stratified random sampling to ensure the representation of different residence types and genders. Data were collected via a semi-structured questionnaire and a validated 24-hour dietary recall. Nutrient intakes were calculated using the standardized food composition table of Bangladesh, and statistical analyses, including independent sample t-tests, were applied to assess the significance of differences in dietary intake. Results: The study found variations in both macro and micronutrient intake based on living arrangements and gender. Male dormitory residents showed a higher intake of energy, while home-based female students consumed more calcium. Iron and copper intake was highest among male students living at home. Significant differences in nutrient intake were identified, highlighting the complex influence of living arrangements and gender on students' dietary choices. Conclusion: Gender and living arrangements are pivotal in shaping the nutritional intake of university students. The study’s findings emphasize the need for university administrators and policymakers to consider these factors when designing educational programs and meal plans to ensure they meet the diverse nutritional needs of the student population. Such targeted interventions could significantly enhance the dietary habits and overall health of students in university settings

Religion as a Tool of Socio-Political Modernization in the Literary Works of A.P. Kazantsev

The fundamental contradiction between fantasy literature and religion is that the religious paradigm is based on faith, while the fantastic paradigm is based on fiction. For this reason, the theme of religion has been practically absent in the works of science fiction for a long time. Science fiction was more focused on the achievements of scientific and technological progress than on issues of religious consciousness. A. P. Kazantsev is one of the most prominent representatives of the literary and philosophical field of “scientific and technical romanticism”. The ideological paradigm of A. P. Kazantsev is based on the three foundations: humanism, technocracy and communism. Having studied technocracy as the most promising way of development for mankind, the author came to the conclusion that technocracy without humanity has no value. According to A. P. Kazantsev, natural values — kindness, humanism, love — are the very essence of human nature and therefore a socio-political system should be built on these bases. Religion is planted “from above” and without proper nourishment is quickly forgotten by society. So, for many centuries, religion, up to a certain point, played a big role in the political life of individual societies. Religion performed the most important social functions: the consolidation of society, the maintenance of social stability, the formation of group identity, which, with the advent of Modern times, largely, step by step, began to be fulfilled by political ideology

Nutrition & Oral Health

To maintain optimal health proper nourishment in the form of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals is required. There are numerous elements that play a crucial role in the complicated relationships between dietary practices, oral health issues, nutritional status, and general health.By affecting tissue structural and functional integrity, lowering resistance to microbial biofilm, and delaying tissue healing, a diet lacking in nutrients can accelerate progression of disease in one’s oral cavity. Poor dental health can influence eating habits and change dietary preferences, which can have a severe impact on the overall health. Improving one's health and quality of life requires identifying and treating issues with oral hygiene and nutrition.The article's goal is to review the data supporting the link between diet, nutrition, and dental disorders and to offer dietary suggestions for preventing them. KEY WORDS Nutrition, Nutrients, Oral mucosa, Periodontium, RDA.

A Review on the Pathogenesis and Management of Vatavyadhi with Focus on the scope for Rasayana therapy

Rasayanameans a path or system to acquire Rasaor adequate nutrition for the body. It is a special therapy or modality which provides proper nourishment to every cell or tissue of the body. It also normalizes cell functions and preserves health at the molecular level. Ayurveda classifies Rasayanaintovarious types that can be used according to the context. Vata, one of the Tridosha,is the prime driving force behind all body activities. When Vata becomes imbalanced, it disrupts all of the events in the body, causing a variety of damage and diseases. Vata vyadhirefers to a group of diseases caused by vitiated Vata. Though it should be predominant in old age, because of today's fast-paced and hectic lifestyle, stress etc its occurrence seems to increase in young adults too.Rasayanais a way to achieve homeostasis and thus retarding the process of the aging phenomenon and preventing diseases.Rasayana chikitsaor Jara Chikitsawhich has been given a distinguished place in Ayurvedic Samhitas due to its importance in rejuvenating all the cells of the body,holds to serve positive results, particularly in the management of Vatavyadhi

CONCEPT OF RASAYANA IN MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA

Immunity is a protective mechanism of the body; weak immunity may give rise to so many health conditions. The immunity of the person cannot be defined by personal appearance, as a lean body person may have stronger immunity compared to an obese person. The immunity depends upon proper nourishment of body tissues and lack of proper nourishment leads to a decrease in the person strength and lifespan. Sthoulya is one of the conditions where there is increased nourishment of only Medadhatu with lack of nourishment of other Rasadidhatu which further give rise to so many complications. Rasayana is one of the peculiar concepts of Ayurveda known for its Rejuvenation, Immunebooster, and antioxidant properties. As the name itself suggests it is the procedure with specific dravyas for the nourishment of Rasadidhatu. In Sthoulya as it is vruddi (Increased) of Shleshma, Vatadosha and Medadhatu with lack of nourishment of other dhatu occur so the use of Dravya having Rasayana, shleshmahara, Medohara and Vatagna properties are more beneficial. Keywords: Rasayana, Sthoulya, Shleshmahara, Medohara, Vatagna

ROLE OF MASANUMASIKA PATHYA TO PREVENT GARBHA SHOSHA

Pregnancy is a state of high nutritional demand. The diet taken by the pregnant women is utilised in three ways as said by the classics - For the nourishment of pregnant women, for the production of breast milk and the proper nourishment of the foetus. So, the health and growth of the foetus depend mainly on the diet and nutrition of the mother. With this viewpoint, garbhini paricharya is explained. A condition in our classics has been explained as ‘Garbha Shosha’ where there is retarded growth of the foetus in the womb. ‘Aaharamaapnothi yathaa na garbhaha’ is said as the nidana of garbha shosha by Acharya Charaka which states that this condition arises where the foetus is not provided with a nutritious diet through the mother. Acharya Vagbhata points out that vitiation of ‘Rasavaha Srotas’ happens in the same. Acharya Bhavamishra advised brimhana drugs with mamsarasa in this condition for nutrition. Strict adherence to masanumasika pathya may help in preventing garbha shosha by promoting the growth of the foetus. Keywords: Garbha shosha, Diet, Nutrition, Brimhana, Masanumasika pathya

A SUCCESSFUL USE OF NEW MODIFIED FEEDING PLATE FOR NEW BORN BABY WITH CLEFT PALATE

Background: Congenital abnormality is considered the most famous abnormality that occurs in all the world. Objective: was to construct a new device feeding plate for a baby who had cleft palate act as a prosthetic obturator to close the defect that occur between the naso-oral and to compare feeding device and feeding bottle for new born baby and evaluation sequence of weight gain with use of feeding prosthetic obturator. Material and Methods: Four new born babies came to the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University with a palatal cleft. A feeding device was fabricated with a perforation at canine region for attachment of dental thin wire with a thickness 0.9. Then four babies were examined by asking their mothers to use feeding bottle and the new feeding palatal device each time with a standard amount of milk per time and a questionnaire for mothers were done. Results: The uses of the feeding devices aids help feeding provide enough nutrition and increase weight gain decrease nasopharyngeal and otitis media infection until the surgical intervention occur to correct the defects. Data were collected and statistical analysis was done. Conclusions: It is obvious that restoring the cleft palate by feeding device help to obtain proper nourishment for the baby. Therefore, it provides normal physical mental, psychological well-being new born baby and parents. Help normal suckling, decrease the feeding and nasal difficulties, correct tongue posture, help growth and stability of maxilla and prevent its collapse.

GASTRONOMICAL CONCEPTS IN AYURVEDA: AN OVERVIEW

Gastronomy, an intelligent knowledge of whatever concerns with man's nourishment, is a broad and fertile field that is increasingly explored during recent decades. But, far from the ancient period Ayurveda explains the concepts of Matrasan, Aharavidhi, Anupan, Aharakal etc. A compiled knowledge of both concepts will be fruitful for the mankind in different ways. The main objective is to correlate the ancient Ayurvedic concepts and modern gastronomy to establish a food habit for proper nourishment and prevention of diseases. An extensive analysis and compilation of salient information regarding the concepts of food and nutrients were done by reviewing Ayurveda literature, Pubmed and other scientific databases. Ayurveda has its own universally accepted principles, methods and practices revolving around the concept of food. According to that food is one among the factors used to determine the health of an individual. Several examples given in Ayurveda literature in terms of wholesome food supplement (Pathya) are practically indicated in disease management. Understanding of incompatibilities of food materials and processing i.e. Virudhaahara, Prakriti as a key determinant of effect of food on body system, rules and regulations while intake and preparation of food were other gastronomical concepts in Ayurveda. Since the incidences of lifestyle disorders are increasingly demanding a proper food habit, both Ayurvedic and gastronomic concepts can be utilized for a better life.

AYURVEDA TREATMENT PROTOCOL IN FEMALE INFERTILITY DUE TO PCOS & HYPOTHYROIDISM

Infertility is a global problem in one among six couples who wishes to conceive. In Ayurveda Infertility is termed as ‘Vandyatwa’ and is explained in detail. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is becoming very common in females of reproductive age and Ovulatory Dysfuction due to PCOS is one of the main reasons for female infertility. The factor for a healthy conception, pregnancy and delivery is mentioned as “Garbha Sambhava Samagri” (factors essential for conception). Acarya Susruta explained it as Rtu (ovulation), Ksetra (healthy uterus and associated structures), Ambu (proper nourishment) and Beeja (healthy sperm & ovum). Sukla (sperm) & Arthava (ovum) are considered as “Anthima Dhatus” (final tissues) therefore proper metabolism is essential for the formation of healthy ovum and sperm. Considering the present case the patient had the history of hypothyroidism and bilateral PCOS, both results in improper metabolism which further results in inadequate development of follicles and anovulatory cycles leading to infertility. In this case evidences of defective Dhathuparinama (process of tissue formation) can be visualized like irregular cycles, Thin Endometrium, Infertility and Increased blood sugar level. Ayurveda treatment including Sodhana (purificatory therapies) and Samana (pacification treatments) is adopted to regularise her cycles, improve the quality of ovum, to reduce the blood sugar level and thereby enhancing the chance of conception. After our treatment the patient conceived soon and now, she completed 28 weeks successfully.

Roles and mechanisms of stem cell in wound healing.

Wound healing phases comprise of highly synchronized process that begins due to a damage and restores the integrity of the injured tissues. Wound healing reduces the damage in tissue and supply sufficient oxygen and tissue perfusion, provide proper nourishment and humid wound healing atmosphere to re-establish the essential status of exaggerated parts. The untreated wound becomes susceptible for pus development, bacterial infection and complications like sepsis. Traditional and modern approaches are in practice to treat acute, open and chronic injuries, however, present wound care management has met with challenges and minimal positive effects. Stem cells have possible wound healing capability to overwhelm restrictions of the current wound care practices as it produces faster tissue regeneration in wound repair. Stem cells are unspecialized cells derived from adult body tissues and embryos that differentiate into any cell of an organism and capable of self-regeneration. The understanding on molecular mechanisms of stem cells has become the central and promising field in scientific study. This review focuses on the pre-existing traditional and modern treatments for wound healing, and types and roles of stem cells in wound care management. This review also focuses on the fundamental molecular characterization and factors influencing the molecular mechanisms of stem cells in wound healing.

The honor and respect of Women: A comparative study based on Quran o Sunnah and current practices in Pakistan

Islam honors both men and women and assigns several rights and duties on both of them. These rights and duties are based on their physique and nature for a proper family setup and peaceful society. In fact, it is the great initiative of Islam that it has banned female infanticide. Similarly, it is not important that Islam allows them to get education but it is their duty to get education. In addition, proper nourishment, health and security are among basic rights of women. Above all, she is the very first school to train and educate future’s leaders. However, as the current practices of some Muslims are different from the glorious principles of Quran o Sunnah that’s why there is doubt in some minds regarding the honor and respect of women in Islam. To clarify this doubt, there are several verses in Holy Quran which show their honor and dignity. Similarly, the sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are enough to respectfully deal with women either they are mothers, sisters, daughters or wives. The only issue is, to implement these injunctions and to practice them in the society.

ROLE OF DEEPANA PACHANA KARMA IN MANAGEMENT OF RASAPRADOSHAJA VIKARAS

For a tree to stand erect with its branches, its roots must be strengthened by nourishing them timely such that the whole tree receives proper nourishment for its growth and development. Similarly, the Tridoshas, Saptha Dhatus and Tri-Malas are the roots strengthening this body when nourished timely. The Dosha-Dhatu-Mala in their state of normalcy enhances the strength of the body which is inferred through their respective physiological functions. This is achieved under the influence of two factors that is- Ahara and Agni. Ayurveda has endowed the function of thermogenesis and metabolism in the body to Agni. Proper functioning of Agni is responsible for all the metabolic activities in the body. Thereby, Agnimandya is said to be the root cause for all the diseases, as it results in the formation of Ama affecting the Rasavaha Srotas initially. The Ama Lakshanas resemble with the Rasapradoshaja Vikaras. Kapha Dosha is said to be the Asrayee in Rasa Dhatu and thereby the Rasa Vruddhi Lakshanas are similar to that of Kapha Vruddhi Lakshanas. So the Chikitsa as mentioned for Kapha Dosha can be implemented in Vruddhi/Kshaya of Rasa Dhatu. Shodhana without Ama-Pachana results in further complication. Therefore the line of treatment revolves around Srotoshodhana, Pachana, Agnideepana and Vatanulomana.

Agronomic Bio-fortification of Rice and Maize with Iron and Zinc: A Review

Earlier, the agriculture system was oriented more towards achieving higher agronomic yields than the nutritional quality of food. Green revolution significantly enhanced the crop production primarily rice, wheat and maize production was boosted to meet the energy needs of growing population. As a consequence of the predominance of cereal-based staples that are fundamentally low in micronutrients, specifically Zn and Fe, more than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from an insidious type of deficiency known as micronutrient malnutrition. Just moderate amounts of micronutrient malnutrition can affect cognitive development, reduce disease resistance and increase the risk of women dying during childbirth. The approach to micronutrient fertilization has been shown to improve the yield and nutritional content of the staples. Agronomic biofortification provides an immediate and effective method to enhance accumulation of micronutrients especially Zn and Fe in cereals. An adequate amount of plant available micronutrients is a prime requisite to ensure adequate nutrient uptake. Most of the cereals are grown in soils deficit in Zn and under reduced conditions of rice ecosystem, its availability is decreased due to formation of less soluble Zn complexes with sulphate and carbonate. The form of fertilizer used, timing and method of application is critical for the enhancement of the grain quality of Zn and Fe. The effectiveness of agronomic biofortification can be enhanced by application of synthetic chelated micronutrient fertilizers and/or organic fertilizers fortified with micronutrients in combination with NPK ensuring proper nourishment of crops with adequate nutrient supply by slow release of nutrients in soil solution. Further, the response of foliar application has shown better results than soil application. Previous studies suggest that Zn fertilization not only enhances Zn concentration in grain but also improves the overall performance of maize crop. Agronomic biofortification of crops is advantageous in terms of accessibility, rapid result, ease in application and high sustainability.

Concept of Rasayana: Unique Ayurvedic Approach in Preventing Infectious Diseases with Special Emphasis on COVID-19

Rasayana is one of the unique branches of Ayurveda & it is suggested to increase ojas. Modern scientific observation’s on Rasayana shows that rejuvenating drugs can protect the body against detrimental effects of the atmosphere in which we survive, by augmenting the individual’s capability to fight against disease-carrying organism through stimulating the immune system. The Rasayana therapy improves the merits of rasa, build up to it with nutrients so one can attain prolonged existence, memories, intellect, freedom from diseases, quality in lustre, complexion and voice, optimal improvement of physique and all sense organs. Rasayana is very useful to increase the immunity of the person to keep him away from disease. Rasayana herbs have antioxidant properties which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. According to Ayurveda, Rasayana brings about proper nourishment, growth &enhanced function of all sevens dhatus (tissues). Rejuvenation therapy affects body &mind at the same time it checks the effect of early ageing on both, and enhance the body’s resistance to disease. Considering the grave situation of COVID -19 where effective medicine is yet to be invented, one should develop a healthy immune system for survival. Rasayana drugs provide nutritional supplementation along with enhancing immunity to fight against viral infections such as COVID -19.

COVID-19 and Fiscal Policies: Strategies and Challenges Amidst COVID-19 Facing South Africa and Neighbouring Countries

This article examines specifically tax incentives and other economic measures introduced during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These measures come at a time that South Africa is facing its worst economic downturn since WWII, exacerbated by the recent pandemic. A positive spin on the situation has been that problems which exist in the economy (also in other sub-Saharan countries) such as poverty and unemployment have been seriously highlighted in the attempts to enforce a lockdown during the pandemic. Any policy changes and strategies currently being considered have no choice but to include all sectors of the economy and their pressing needs which go beyond COVID-19.(A few serious problems on the African continent are: Illnesses such as Malaria and Tuberculosis (TB) and a basic lack of food due to poverty. During the testing for COVID-19 in certain informal settlements in South Africa it revealed many more cases of TB than COVID-19. Without proper nourishment and medication TB leads to an early death for many. A total of 63,000 people died of TB in South Africa in 2018, according to new figures released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Two-thirds of those who died (42,000) were HIV positive. South Africa is one of only seven countries estimated to have above 500 cases of tuberculosis per 100,000 people – the others being Central African Republic, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, North Korea and the Philippines. This also speaks to the lack of medical capacities whether it is for Malaria, TB, HIV or COVID-19. Unemployment is a major challenge which also leads to migration of persons to countries in Africa where they think they may be able to get employment. This puts further strain on already struggling economies and sometimes leads to xenophobia.) COVID-19, disaster management, lockdown, pandemic, small business, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), stimulus package, strategic plan, support measures, unemployment.

Congruence with Health by Divergence in Uses of Water: An Ayurvedic Notion

In the vocation of nutrition science, tremendous research has been executed over the analysis of food, its chemistry, conservation, preparation, consumption, production, deficiencies and so on. Even in present time professionals have pinned their eye over the manner of intake of food too, but the water being very essential element for survival has not been yet attracted the attention of the heavenly body. Ayurveda, one of the most ancient traditional systems of medicine contemplated water as an endorser of life which plays a pivot role in attaining vigor or occurrence of maladies. The scriptures divulged the facts that proper nourishment and metabolism of body also rely on the quality, quantity and even on the right manner of intake of water along with other major nutrients, and regarding this, a very comprehensive narrative is found in all the obtainable treatises of ancient medical science. This inspires the researcher to highlight such codes which can be directed as an additive protocol for the human being having pursuance of health. Moreover, an extensive search has also been performed to find out the parallel scientific evidences regarding the dogmas which can be established over the scientific background, so to make it more acceptable and admissible in the community and to also provide a pointer on which further research could be carried out.

The importance of nutritional factors and dietary management of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Hashimoto (HT) is an autoimmune disease in which destruction of the thyroid occurs as a result of lymphocyte infiltration. It is caused by an increased level of titers of antibody against thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin (TG). Because of that,in HT patients, changes are observed in the level and metabolism of thyroid hormones, which leads to unspecified physical and psychological symptoms. A high level of antibodies attacking thyroid antigens has been positively correlated with the symptoms. From the etiological point of view, the most important are genetic factors; however, environmental factors are necessary to provoke the immune system to attack until the process is over. Scientists indicate specified stress, toxification, microbiota dysbiosis and under- or over-nutrition, to name only a few. Dietotherapy of Hashimoto's is based on the proper nourishment of the body and regulation of the immune system by an anti-inflammatory diet. Observational and controlled trials have shown frequent nutrition deficiencies in HT patients. In literature, there is evidence for selenium, potassium, iodine, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin A, C, D and B. The role of the proper level of protein intake, dietary fibre and unsaturated fatty acids, especially the n-3 family, has been indicated. HT patients should often eliminate lactose because of intolerance and interactions with levothyroxine and gluten because of possible interactions of gliadin with thyroid antigens. The article describes the nutrition factors of HT patients, and share nutrition recommendations for diet therapy.