Research Institute Research Articles

Deglobalization and Its Impact on Thai SMEs: Challenges, Opportunities, and Adaptation Strategies

Background and Aim: Deglobalization, characterized by a retreat from global trade and increasing protectionism, has significantly reshaped international commerce, posing substantial challenges for Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These enterprises, which constitute over 99% of all businesses in Thailand and employ more than 80% of the workforce, are particularly vulnerable to these shifts in global trade dynamics. This study and aims to explore the specific impacts of deglobalization on Thai SMEs, focusing on the challenges they face, including reduced market access, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs, as well as the strategies they adopt to navigate these challenges and sustain growth. Materials and Methods: Using a document survey method, this study synthesizes existing literature and empirical evidence to provide a comprehensive understanding of how deglobalization reshapes the business environment for Thai SMEs. Results: The findings reveal that deglobalization has led to significant challenges for Thai SMEs, including increased tariffs and non-tariff barriers, geopolitical tensions affecting logistics and supply chains, and financial constraints such as reduced access to trade finance and exchange rate volatility. Despite these challenges, some SMEs have successfully adapted by exploring new export markets, diversifying their product portfolios, investing in research and development, adopting advanced technologies, and forming strategic alliances. The results highlight the critical role of innovation, market diversification, and government support in enhancing the resilience of Thai SMEs in a deglobalized world. Conclusion: Deglobalization presents both challenges and opportunities for Thai SMEs. While the increased protectionism and market fragmentation have disrupted traditional business operations, proactive adaptation strategies have enabled some SMEs to sustain growth and remain competitive. Government policies that provide financial assistance, improve infrastructure, and streamline export regulations are crucial in supporting these enterprises. Collaboration with research institutions and universities can further enhance their capacity for innovation. Future research should focus on sector-specific impacts, effective adaptation strategies, and the role of government policies in supporting SMEs in a deglobalizing global economy.

Diversity patterns and knowledge gaps of Atlantic Forest epiphyllous bryophytes: a highly neglected group.

Epiphyllous bryophytes are a group of plants with complex adaptations to colonize the leaves of vascular plants and are considered one of the most specialized and sensitive groups to environmental changes. Despite their specificity and ecological importance, these plants represent a largely neglected group in relation to scientific research and ecological data. This lack of information directly affects our understanding of biodiversity patterns and compromises the conservation of this group in threatened ecosystems. Based on the compilation of data from a systematic review and virtual herbarium databases, we provide the first biogeographic assessment of diversity patterns of epiphyllous bryophytes in the Atlantic Forest hotspot. We also identify their phorophytes and assess sampling bias, knowledge gaps, and the current conservation state of epiphyllous bryophytes. The state of knowledge about epiphyllous bryophytes in the Atlantic Forest is still incipient and taxonomic and geographically biased. Sampling effort and climate variation highly influenced species richness patterns. Notably, Bromeliophila natans, a threatened and endemic species, has not been recorded in the past 20 years, possibly indicating extinction due to anthropogenic activities such as habitat loss. We found that the occurrence information, distributed across the domain, was positively influenced by the presence of protected areas, forest cover and density of cities, whereas it was negatively influenced by distance to access roads and research centers. More fieldwork and taxonomic and molecular studies are urgently needed to uncover biodiversity patterns and conservation priorities of this sensitive group. Without an increased collection effort, we may lose important species and their contributions to people.

Gender-based violence in academia: making the concept of zero tolerance matter to institutional change

ABSTRACT This paper aims to scrutinise the zero-tolerance approach in relation to gender-based violence in higher education and research in the EU. Employing conceptual analysis and the EmilyTest analytical tool, we assess the comprehensiveness and appropriateness of existing national-level zero-tolerance policies in tackling gender-based violence within the framework of the institutional change approach to advancing gender equality. We aim to contribute to the ongoing discourse on designing impactful strategies to combat gender-based violence in higher education and research institutions. This examination sheds light on the applicability and efficacy of the zero-tolerance approach, offering insights for policymakers and educational practitioners seeking to influence and enhance gender-sensitive practices in academia.

A reproducible representation of healthy tibiofemoral kinematics during stair descent using REFRAME – part I: REFRAME foundations and validation

In clinical movement biomechanics, kinematic measurements are collected to characterise the motion of articulating joints and investigate how different factors influence movement patterns. Representative time-series signals are calculated to encapsulate (complex and multidimensional) kinematic datasets succinctly. Exacerbated by numerous difficulties to consistently define joint coordinate frames, the influence of local frame orientation and position on the characteristics of the resultant kinematic signals has been previously proven to be a major limitation. Consequently, for consistent interpretation of joint motion (especially direct comparison) to be possible, differences in local frame position and orientation must first be addressed. Here, building on previous work that introduced a frame orientation optimisation method and demonstrated its potential to induce convergence towards a consistent kinematic signal, we present the REference FRame Alignment MEthod (REFRAME) that addresses both rotational and translational kinematics, is validated here for a healthy tibiofemoral joint, and allows flexible selection of optimisation criteria to fittingly address specific research questions. While not claiming to improve the accuracy of joint kinematics or reference frame axes, REFRAME does enable a representation of knee kinematic signals that accounts for differences in local frames (regardless of how these differences were introduced, e.g. anatomical heterogeneity, use of different data capture modalities or joint axis approaches, intra- and inter-rater reliability, etc.), as evidenced by peak root-mean-square errors of 0.24° ± 0.17° and 0.03 mm ± 0.01 mm after its implementation. By using a self-contained optimisation approach to systematically re-align the position and orientation of reference frames, REFRAME allows researchers to better assess whether two kinematic signals represent fundamentally similar or different underlying knee motion. The openly available implementation of REFRAME could therefore allow the consistent interpretation and comparison of knee kinematic signals across trials, subjects, examiners, or even research institutes.

RN61 – Mons – Tournai Road – Bury Braffe Section A modest renovation becoming a long life pavement

The Mons Highways Department has been researching and applying cement concrete road pavements for several decades, and one outcome of this is a particularly remarkable section of roadway which, after almost 40 years, still provides all the required characteristics of stability, comfort, and safety, in return for very low maintenance costs. In 1968, the state of the road, of which the pavement consisted of either simple cobblestones or cement concrete slabs, with no base layer, was quite appalling. The conditions for an experimental rehabilitation, consisting of laying a CRCP overlay over a length of 3 km, were defined jointly with the BRRC ( Belgian Road Research Centre ) and the Cement Industry Research Centre. This overlay was divided into 6 sections, all with different reinforcement characteristics. In 1996, in other words almost 30 years after this work had been carried out, a few localised repairs were carried out and the road, which by then had become regional highway N50, was covered with RUMG, an ultra-thin bituminous granular overlay 2 cm thick. This paper describes all the technical aspects of this project, the relevance of which is then examined using the design software designed in recent years by the Highways Maintenance and Transport Department of the Walloon Region, an application of which was presented at the 8th Colorado Springs Conference in 2005.

Adverse drug reactions and events in an Ageing PopulaTion risk Prediction (ADAPTiP) tool: the development and validation of a model for predicting adverse drug reactions and events in older patients.

Older people are at an increased risk of developing adverse drug reactions (ADR) and adverse drug events (ADE). This study aimed to develop and validate a risk prediction model (ADAPTiP) for ADR/ADE in older populations. We used the adverse drug reactions in an Ageing PopulaTion (ADAPT) cohort (N = 798; 361 ADR-related admissions; 437 non-ADR-related admissions), a cross-sectional study designed to examine the prevalence and risk factors for ADR-related hospital admissions in patients aged ≥ 65years. Twenty predictors (categorised as sociodemographic-related, functional ability-related, disease-related, and medication-related) were considered in the development of the model. The model was developed using multivariable logistic regression and was internally validated by fivefold cross-validation. The model was externally validated in a separate prospective cohort from the Centre for Primary Care Research (CPCR) study of ADES. The cross-validated and externally validated model performance was evaluated by discrimination and calibration. The final prediction model, ADAPTiP, included nine predictors: age, chronic lung disease, the primary presenting complaints of respiratory, bleeding and gastrointestinal disorders and syncope on hospital admission and antithrombotics, diuretics, and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system drug classes. ADAPTiP demonstrated good performance with cross-validated area under the curve of 0.75 [95% CI 0.72;79] and 0.83 [95% CI 0.80;0.87] in the external validation. Using accessible information from medical records, ADAPTiP can help clinicians to identify those older people at risk of an ADR/ADE who should be monitored and/or have their medications reviewed to avoid potentially harmful prescribing.

Enhancing International Postgraduate Students’ Research and Supervision Capabilities in Tanzanian Higher Education Institutions

Research and supervision are viewed as vital aspects of successful learning in postgraduate programs. This cultivates the effectiveness of the whole process of learning for international postgraduates in their host countries. In this process, learning environment is designated to facilitate the international postgraduate students’ knowledge based on useful learning resources offered by the respective institutions. Currently, most of the common complaints from the international postgraduate students in Tanzanian Higher Education Institutions centered around infrequent and erratic communications between them, their lecturers, and supervisors who were mentioned to be very busy with other administrative and teaching responsibilities. Some were said to have many students and tend to be away from their universities too often. This study was conducted in Tanzania, involving eight international postgraduate students (4 females and 4 males). Convenient and snowball sampling methods were employed to recruit the participants of the study. Qualitative design was employed whereby telephonic in-depth interview and reflective writing were utilized to generate data which were thematically analysed. By using the Sen’s capability theoretical framework, this study endeavored to unveil conversion factors that hinder enhancement of international postgraduates’ research and supervision capabilities. The study thrusts the importance of enhancing research and supervision capabilities to postgraduate students and proposes the best practices of supervisory inputs.

Unveiling the migratory patterns of scarlet flycatchers using citizen science databases

The migratory patterns of many Neotropical bird species remain largely unknown. Numerous logistic challenges prevent such studies, from research costs, often prohibitively expensive to Neotropical research institutions, to equipment weight limitations. Therefore, it is paramount to explore new possibilities in the field of migratory bird research such as the abundant records from citizen science platforms. In this study, we investigated the spatial and temporal migratory patterns of the scarlet flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus using two citizen science platforms: eBird and WikiAves, which provided 40,837 records of the species. Our findings indicated that scarlet flycatchers arrive at the wintering grounds in central-western Brazil, central-eastern Bolivia, and eastern Peru around May and June. We also found that scarlet flycatchers arrive at breeding grounds in central and eastern Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay between August and October, where it stays in the months thereafter (November, December, January). The year-round records of the species in northern Argentina and southern Paraguay deserve further studies. Understanding migratory patterns is imperative for predicting population dynamics and climate influence on the breeding biology of these species in the face of a rapidly changing world.

Recognising vicarious trauma in research: the experiences of researchers who work with victimisation data and the support they need.

The vicarious trauma people who provide direct clinical care may experience is well documented. However, there is limited information about the vicarious trauma that researchers working with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) or victimisation-related data may experience. To describe and reflect on the vicarious trauma experienced by people researching DFV who have repeatedly been exposed to significant, traumatic data. Reflections were sourced from three researchers who were studying DFV victim-survivors' stories of trauma. Their work often left them feeling distressed and helpless. Crucial self-care strategies included taking regular breaks and debriefing co-researchers. It is essential to monitor, prepare for and provide appropriate supervision and trauma-informed support to manage and address the vicarious trauma that researchers who work with sensitive and distressing data and vulnerable populations commonly experience. Researchers need to consider during the conceptual phases of their studies possible risks to their psychological safety. Furthermore, research institutions have a responsibility to support researchers' mental well-being and promote safe research practices. Ethics committees may need to ensure prior to granting ethical approval that researchers have developed and implement strategies to prevent psychological harm to themselves.

Life cycle assessment research and application in Nigeria

Abstract Purpose Life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology is becoming increasingly popular in developing countries, however, challenges such as lack of local data, spatial and temporal differentiation of impact categories, and uncertainty in the data and impact assessment methods remain. In this comprehensive review, we systematically conduct a literature review of LCA research in Nigeria, including a thorough assessment of the LCA studies according to ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. Methods A total of 30 peered reviewed and conference papers on LCA papers Nigeria as the study area of authors affiliated to institutions in the country were assessed. The assessment focused on functional unit, system boundary, data quality, allocation, impact assessment methods, database and LCA software used and interpretation methods. Results and discussion The results of the review showed that LCA is still in its infancy in Nigeria with 30 papers on the subject matter published between 2010–2023. These peer reviewed publications came from universities and research institutions, none from companies or government. In terms of the methodological choices, different functional units, system boundaries, impact assessment methods, allocation, data choices, databases and software were used. The Ecoinvent database is one of the most widely used for background data for potential environmental impacts while SimaPro and GaBi are the softwares of choice for most of the studies. Climate Change was the most assessed impact category at the midpoint level for life cycle impact assessment (LCIA). To ensure that uncertainties in LCA results are reduced, studies should ensure transparency in inventories, consider all the life cycle stages, use primary data and adapt local characterisation factors. Local impacts such as gas flaring, biodiversity, oil spills, soil erosion, and desertification should be the focus of LCA method developers in Nigeria as they are the prevailing environmental challenges affecting different parts of the country. Conclusions and recommendations Different methodological choices are used by researchers, they highlight a challenge that was noticeable in all the papers – a general lack of primary data. The studies are not equally distributed amongst the sectors of the economy. Most of them are concentrated in the agriculture, energy and transportation sectors. Based on our findings, the authors recommend the development of an LCI database for Nigeria and Nigeria-specific impact pathways, normalisation and weighting factors to enhance the reproducibility of the results. This study lays the foundation for the development of an integrated master plan for the development of LCA in Nigeria, with the potential to significantly contribute to improving environmental assessment and sustainable development.

Comparative Effects of Neem-coated Urea, Agrotain Urea and Nano Nitrogen on Nutrient Uptake of Paddy Crop

Aims: To evaluate the impact of innovative nitrogen management strategies, including neem-coated urea (NCU), nano fertilizers, and Agrotain urea, on nutrient use efficiency (NUE), NPK uptake, and rice productivity in the Southern Telangana Zone. Study Design: Randomized block design with 3 replications, including traditional and innovative nitrogen formulations combined with foliar-applied nano nitrogen sprays. Place and Duration of Study: Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar, during the Kharif season of 2021&2022. Methodology: The experiment was conducted on the JGL 24423 rice variety. Treatments included varying nitrogen rates (100%, 50%, and 33% recommended dose of nitrogen [RDN]) applied as NCU (Neem Coated Urea), Agrotain UG (urea granules), or combinations with nano nitrogen sprays. Nitrogen was applied in three splits (transplanting, tillering, and panicle initiation). Nutrient uptake (NPK) was analyzed using standard laboratory methods, and statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA to assess treatment effects. Results: The 100% RDN-STCR (Soil Test Crop Response)-based NCU treatment demonstrated the highest mean nitrogen uptake (66.8 kg ha⁻¹ in grain, 53.7 kg ha⁻¹ in straw), phosphorus uptake (18.7 kg ha⁻¹ in grain, 9.5 kg ha⁻¹ in straw), and potassium uptake (37.7 kg ha⁻¹ in grain, 120.9 kg ha⁻¹ in straw). Reduced nitrogen treatments with nano nitrogen sprays showed moderate nutrient uptake.The control and nano nitrogen sprays alone had the lowest uptake levels. Conclusion: Nitrogen management strategies, particularly 100% RDN-STCR-based NCU, significantly enhanced NUE, nutrient uptake, and rice productivity, demonstrating their potential for sustainable rice cultivation.

Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Research at College of Nursing, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Background: Nursing research advocates for the highest quality of patient care by emphasizing evidence-based nursing practices. The attitude of students towards research serves as a driving force, inspiring them to actively participate in research endeavors, cultivate essential research skills, and implement research discoveries within clinical environments, ultimately enhancing positive patient outcomes. Aim: This study aims to examine undergraduate nursing students' attitudes toward the research component to identify implications for enhancing teaching and learning practices. Materials and Methods: From March to August 2023, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Nursing, AllamaIqbal Medical College, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, involving a convenient sample of n = 100 undergraduate students. Participants signed informed consent and completed a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 25 items rated on a Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23. Results: The majority of nursing students hold a positive attitude towards research, as evidenced by a mean score of 74.05% with a standard deviation of 6.580. A vast majority (91.2%) acknowledge the utility of research in their profession. Specifically, 86.88% of nursing students demonstrate a positive attitude towards research, while 72.75% recognize its significance in both professional and personal life. However, a notable proportion (41.2%) finds research challenging, viewing it as difficult, complicated, and stressful, with 55.3% expressing difficulty with statistical aspects. Conclusion: While a significant portion of students recognize the value of research in nursing and maintain a positive attitude towards it, some find the research course stressful. Many students express negative feelings and anxiety about the research process. To improve student experiences, it's suggested to integrate research courses into pre-university curricula and involve statistical experts from research centers to teach effective learning strategies.

Iron deficiency anemia: A global public health concern

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a significant global public health concern, affecting populations across both developing and developed nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2019, approximately 1.62 billion people were affected by anemia, with iron deficiency being the most common cause. This condition disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups, including women, children, and populations in low- and middle-income countries. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a substantial prevalence of IDA, particularly among certain demographic groups, including pregnant women and young children (CDC, 2020). The impact of IDA is particularly evident in regions like India, where the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) highlights concerning trends and the need for targeted interventions to address iron deficiency, particularly among women and children. Studies suggest that improved iron status in populations is essential for reducing the prevalence of IDA and its associated complications, such as cognitive impairment, fatigue, and weakened immune function. Recent advances in diagnostics, including point-of-care testing, have improved the identification and management of anemia in primary healthcare settings. Addressing IDA involves comprehensive strategies such as iron supplementation, dietary improvements, and public health initiatives like the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Program in India. The global efforts to combat nutritional anemia underscore the importance of multifaceted approaches to prevention and control. Ultimately, tackling IDA in India will require a multi-sectoral approach, with collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, research institutions, and local communities to ensure the widespread success of interventions in reducing iron deficiency and improving overall health outcomes.

Methods to Determine the Similarity and Distance between Researchers from Classification Algorithms

In the current era, the scientific and technological production of universities and research institutions is a key factor in advancing knowledge and development. Therefore, having tools to efficiently manage, analyze, and visualize this production becomes essential. However, at the Technical University of Cotopaxi, despite having the Ecuciencia platform to compile this information, there was no efficient method to represent and visualize the similarities and distances between researchers based on their publications and research lines. The main objective of this research is to establish methods based on classification algorithms such as K-means, Spectral Clustering, and Agglomerative Clustering, to determine the similarity and distance between researchers at the university, based on the analysis of their scientific production registered in Ecuciencia, this will allow generating similarity matrices to identify communities of researchers with shared characteristics according to the number of shared publications. This graphical representation will facilitate the analysis of institutional scientific productivity, the detection of patterns, and strategic decision-making regarding research policies. The results obtained will thus strengthen the knowledge management capabilities at the Technical University of Cotopaxi.

Global trends and hotspots of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: A bibliometric study and visualization analysis.

Epidemiological surveys indicate an increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among children and adolescents worldwide. Due to rapid disease progression, severe long-term cardiorenal complications, a lack of effective treatment strategies, and substantial socioeconomic burdens, it has become an urgent public health issue that requires management and resolution. Adolescent T2DM differs from adult T2DM. Despite a significant increase in our understanding of youth-onset T2DM over the past two decades, the related review and evidence-based content remain limited. To visualize the hotspots and trends in pediatric and adolescent T2DM research and to forecast their future research themes. This study utilized the terms "children", "adolescents", and "type 2 diabetes", retrieving relevant articles published between 1983 and 2023 from three citation databases within the Web of Science Core Collection (SCI, SSCI, ESCI). Utilizing CiteSpace and VoSviewer software, we analyze and visually represent the annual output of literature, countries involved, and participating institutions. This allows us to predict trends in this research field. Our analysis encompasses co-cited authors, journal overlays, citation overlays, time-zone views, keyword analysis, and reference analysis, etc. A total of 9210 articles were included, and the annual publication volume in this field showed a steady growth trend. The United States had the highest number of publications and the highest H-index. The United States also had the most research institutions and the strongest research capacity. The global hot journals were primarily diabetes professional journals but also included journals related to nutrition, endocrinology, and metabolism. Keyword analysis showed that research related to endothelial dysfunction, exposure risk, cardiac metabolic risk, changes in gut microbiota, the impact on comorbidities and outcomes, etc., were emerging keywords. They have maintained their popularity in this field, suggesting that these areas have garnered significant research interest in recent years. Pediatric and adolescent T2DM is increasingly drawing global attention, with genes, behaviors, environmental factors, and multisystemic interventions potentially emerging as future research hot spots.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Myocardial Infaraction and its Prevention among the Relatives of Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic at BVVS HSK Hospital and Research Centre, Bagalkot

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Myocardial Infaraction and its Prevention among the Relatives of Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic at BVVS HSK Hospital and Research Centre, Bagalkot

Transcatheter Fenestration Closure after Fontan Surgery

Background: Although several studies have examined patients who have undergone transcatheter fenestration closure, comprehensive evaluations of its long-term outcomes remain scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical status of these patients after a long-term follow-up period. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study evaluated the records of all children with congenital heart diseases admitted for transcatheter fenestration closure at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, a tertiary care hospital specializing in congenital heart diseases in Tehran, Iran. We included patients with a history of fenestration following Fontan surgery who required fenestration closure between January 2012 and August 2020. Cardiac function data, such as ejection fraction (EF), pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), and O2 saturation, were extracted from electronic medical records. Results: We assessed 26 patients (11 female and 15 male) with a mean age of 13.88±3.73 years. Comparing EF before and after fenestration closure revealed a significant difference (P=0.011), with only 2 patients (7.7%) experiencing a slight reduction (5.0%) in EF. No significant difference was observed in PAP before and after closure (P=0.068), although most patients (n=16, 61.5%) had a postprocedural reduction. Our results demonstrated a significant difference before and after the procedure (P<0.001), with all patients exhibiting increased O2 saturation after closure. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated improvements in cardiovascular function and desirable organ function among patients. These findings suggest that transcatheter fenestration closure could serve as a beneficial complementary approach for patients with patent fenestration.

A true experimental study to assess the effectiveness of juice in relieving constipation among older adults in a selected hospital, Kolar

: Chronic constipation becomes more common as people age, in both genders, although it becomes most common beyond age 60. is commonly used as a potent laxative and as a substance to enhance gastrointestinal motility. can be used as a natural remedy for constipation at affordable prices among old age people.Study aimed to assess the effectiveness of aloeAloe vera juice to relieve constipation among older adults.For the present study, a randomized control trial pretest-posttest design was adopted. Subjects consist of 60 (30 Experimental and 30 Control) older adults from R.L. Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre. The pretest was conducted using the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) through the Block Randomization sampling technique in both groups. A freshly prepared juice of 100 milligrams per day was given for 20 days. Posttest was conducted in both experimental and control group after 10, and 20 day. The data gathered were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method using frequency, percentage, SD, Independent t test, paired t test and RMANOVA with Posthoc test. The dataset comprised 60 elderly patients. In total, the Majority of respondents 70% and 73.3% reported moderate level constipation in the experimental group & and control group during pretest. Constipation scores of no problem during posttest-I was 93.3% & 96% in experimental group during 10 and 20 day. Whereas in control group remains unchanged with moderate and severe constipation scores. Independent “t”test and RMANOVA found to be significant in experimental group. Constipation remains a clinical problem among elderly. There is a significant relationship between effectiveness of juice in relieving constipation among old age people.Furthermore study emphasize that, home remedy based laxatives which are affordable, available aloevera juice are effective to relive constipation among elderly. , Constipation, Old Age

A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Micro and Macrovascular Complications of Type II Diabetes Mellitus among the Patients Attending the Diabetic Club of BVVS HSK Hospital and Research Center, Bagalkot with a View to Prepare an Information Guide Sheet

A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Micro and Macrovascular Complications of Type II Diabetes Mellitus among the Patients Attending the Diabetic Club of BVVS HSK Hospital and Research Center, Bagalkot with a View to Prepare an Information Guide Sheet

FooDS: Ontology-based Knowledge Graphs for Forest Observatories

Wildlife research activities generate data on ecosystems and species interactions from varied independent projects. Forest Observatories are online platforms that curate, integrate, and analyze wildlife research data for forest monitoring. However, integrating data from disparate sources can be challenging due to data heterogeneity. This study, in collaboration with a research facility in the forest of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, proposes a novel approach to integrate heterogeneous wildlife data for Forest Observatories. We used the Forest Observatory Ontology (FOO) to standardize wildlife data entities generated by sensors. Four semantically modeled wildlife datasets populated FOO, resulting in an ontology-based knowledge graph named FooDS (Forest Observatory Ontology Data Store). We evaluated FOO and FooDS using specialized open-source ontology scanners, domain experts’ feedback, and applied use cases. This study contributes FooDS, the first ontology-based knowledge graph for Forest Observatories, which provides accurate query responses, reasoning about data, and granular data acquisition from diverse datasets. FOO in turtle format, FOO’s documentation and FooDS in turtle format and their resource website are published at https://w3id.org/def/foo , https://w3id.org/def/fooDocs , https://w3id.org/def/fooDS , and https://ontology.forest-observatory.org .