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View article: Strengthening Actions for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Interventions for Promotion of Women's Health in Nepal (SAMIP): Protocol for a Participatory Intervention Development Study Using Realist Synthesis, Human-centered Design, Intervention Mapping and Arts-based Methods (Preprint)
Strengthening Actions for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Interventions for Promotion of Women's Health in Nepal (SAMIP): Protocol for a Participatory Intervention Development Study Using Realist Synthesis, Human-centered Design, Intervention Mapping and Arts-based Methods (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite being a natural physiological process, menstruation is often associated with health and safety challenges, stigma, and human rights concerns, especially in low-resource settings. In Nepal, menstrual restrictions are wid…
View article: Therapeutic Potential of Randia dumetorum Reitz Poir. - A Review
Therapeutic Potential of Randia dumetorum Reitz Poir. - A Review Open
Madanphala (Randia dumetorum (Retz.) Poir.), member of the Rubiacea family is a prominent medicinal plant in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia, has been extensively used since antiquity as a primary agent for inducing therapeutic emesis (Vamana). Roo…
View article: “It’s Important to Use Dialogue that Promotes a Safe Space of Inclusivity”: Reflections From a Community Engagement Studio to Inform Creative Alcohol Research
“It’s Important to Use Dialogue that Promotes a Safe Space of Inclusivity”: Reflections From a Community Engagement Studio to Inform Creative Alcohol Research Open
There is a pressing need for research that prioritizes the inclusion of diverse communities in the alcohol research field. A community-engaged approach can lead to more sustainable approaches, enhance buy-in, and lead to actions that are m…
View article: Platelet-activating Factor–Acetyl Hydrolase is Associated with Dysregulated Expression of Nrf2-NQO1 Pathway in Metabolic Syndrome
Platelet-activating Factor–Acetyl Hydrolase is Associated with Dysregulated Expression of Nrf2-NQO1 Pathway in Metabolic Syndrome Open
Background: Vascular complications are commonly associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) as a result of oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation. Platelet-activating factor–acetyl hydrolase (PAF-AH), a product of phospholipase A2 group V…
View article: A COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR CHOOSING THE BEST KINETIC MODEL USING DIFFERENT ERROR METRICS
A COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR CHOOSING THE BEST KINETIC MODEL USING DIFFERENT ERROR METRICS Open
In the present investigations, a comparison of fly ash and cow dung ash was carried out to study the adsorption kinetics of Nickel ions present in aqueous solution. Various kinetic models are evaluated during these investigations, which in…
View article: Parental Grief and Bereavement: Exploring the Impact of Collaboratively Created Films on Audience Members
Parental Grief and Bereavement: Exploring the Impact of Collaboratively Created Films on Audience Members Open
Film documentaries are an important approach for capturing the public’s attention and elevating discussions about uncomfortable or hidden topics such as death and dying, yet little attention has been given to documenting the grief experien…
View article: “When I finished my film, I realized that people really needed me there”: the transformative power of Collaborative Filmmaking
“When I finished my film, I realized that people really needed me there”: the transformative power of Collaborative Filmmaking Open
Collaborative Filmmaking (CF) is a relatively new, participatory, visual research method in which participants are trained in digital filmmaking to collect and analyze their own data in the form of creative short films and to disseminate t…
View article: Salvaging Femur Head in a Pipkin Type III Femoral Head Fracture with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Using Herbert Screw Fixation: A Rare Case Report
Salvaging Femur Head in a Pipkin Type III Femoral Head Fracture with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Using Herbert Screw Fixation: A Rare Case Report Open
Introduction: Pipkin Type III femoral head fractures, characterized by dislocation and concurrent fractures of the femoral head-and-neck, present significant challenges due to the risk of avascular necrosis (AVN) and post-traumatic osteoar…
View article: Navigating Post-operative Complications: A Case Report of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Pan-Resistant Enterobacter Infection Following Lumbar Fusion
Navigating Post-operative Complications: A Case Report of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Pan-Resistant Enterobacter Infection Following Lumbar Fusion Open
Introduction: Post-operative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and deep surgical site infection are challenging complications after instrumented lumbar fusion, and their coexistence – especially with multidrug-resistant organisms – increases mor…
View article: Comprehensive Modulation of Physicochemical, Optical, Techno-Functional, Structural, and Cooking Attributes of Quinoa Grains Through Optimized Pearling
Comprehensive Modulation of Physicochemical, Optical, Techno-Functional, Structural, and Cooking Attributes of Quinoa Grains Through Optimized Pearling Open
View article: Surgical Treatment of a Non-union of Medial End Clavicle Fracture with Dual Plating and its Clinical Outcome – A Case Report
Surgical Treatment of a Non-union of Medial End Clavicle Fracture with Dual Plating and its Clinical Outcome – A Case Report Open
Introduction: Medial end clavicle fractures are rare, constituting only 2–3% of all clavicular fractures. Although these fractures are typically managed conservatively with favorable outcomes, symptomatic non-union occurs in approximately …
View article: Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon Stabilization for Chronic First Carpometacarpal Joint Instability: Clinical Outcomes from a Case Report
Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon Stabilization for Chronic First Carpometacarpal Joint Instability: Clinical Outcomes from a Case Report Open
Introduction: Chronic instability of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb can significantly impair hand function and cause persistent pain. Stabilising this joint is crucial for restoring function and alleviating discomfort. Utilis…
View article: Crystal structure, dielectric analysis and magnetic properties of multiferroic composite 0.10BaTiO3−0.90Ba0.9Ca0.1Fe12O19
Crystal structure, dielectric analysis and magnetic properties of multiferroic composite 0.10BaTiO3−0.90Ba0.9Ca0.1Fe12O19 Open
The multiferroic composite, 0.10BaTiO3−0.90Ba0.9Ca0.1Fe12O19 investigated in the current study was synthesised by a solid-state reaction technique. The Powder X-ray Diffraction and Rietveld Refinements are used to validate successful compo…
View article: Lead-free perovskite ceramic with studied structural and dielectric properties based on BaTiO3
Lead-free perovskite ceramic with studied structural and dielectric properties based on BaTiO3 Open
The solid state approach was used to synthesizedBaTiO3 based lead-free 0.9Ba0.2Sr0.8TiO3-0.1Bi(Li0.5Nb0.5)O3 perovskite ceramic. Analyzing the stability and deformation of the crystal structure was done using the tolerance factor. The samp…
View article: Investigation of crystal structure, morphology and Raman spectroscopy of single-phase double perovskite Sr2NiWO6
Investigation of crystal structure, morphology and Raman spectroscopy of single-phase double perovskite Sr2NiWO6 Open
Single phase double perovskite Sr2NiWO6 was synthesized by high temperature solid state reaction method. Crystal structure of the sintered sample was determined using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) at room temperature. Space group (I4/m) and tetr…
View article: The conduction mechanism and dielectric behavior of cadmium bismuth silicate glasses
The conduction mechanism and dielectric behavior of cadmium bismuth silicate glasses Open
By using the traditional melt-quench method, cadmium bismuth silicate glasses with composition; 20CdO·(80-x)Bi 2 O 3 ·xSiO2 (10≤x≤50 mol%) were fabricated. Impedance spectroscopy was used to examine the conduction and relaxation mechanisms…
View article: Analysis of Last Mile Delivery Performance Barriers by the DEMATEL Approach
Analysis of Last Mile Delivery Performance Barriers by the DEMATEL Approach Open
E-commerce industry depends upon the last mile delivery performance. There are some variables acting as enablers help to improve the last mile delivery performance whereas variables acting as barriers restrict the growth in last mile deliv…
View article: Quality by design-based development and optimization of fourth-generation ternary solid dispersion of standardized Piper Longum extract for melanoma therapy
Quality by design-based development and optimization of fourth-generation ternary solid dispersion of standardized Piper Longum extract for melanoma therapy Open
The study aimed to enhance the solubility, dissolution, and oral bioavailability of standardized Piper longum fruits ethanolic extract (PLFEE) via fourth-generation ternary solid dispersion (SD) for melanoma therapy. With the use of solven…
View article: A rare case of schwannoma of the nasal vestibule
A rare case of schwannoma of the nasal vestibule Open
Background Schwannomas of the nose and paranasal are extremely rare. Few schwannomas arising from within the lateral wall of the nose have been reported to date. Case presentation A 32-year-old male presented to us with complaints of left-…
View article: Author Index to Volume 276
Author Index to Volume 276 Open
View article: Hepatocyte paraffin-1, CD10, and CD34 immunostaining as a diagnostic aid in cytologic diagnosis of hepatic cancer
Hepatocyte paraffin-1, CD10, and CD34 immunostaining as a diagnostic aid in cytologic diagnosis of hepatic cancer Open
Background: Cytomorphological distinction between hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic tumors to the liver may be difficult, especially when these have poor differentiation. The present study was done to assess the diagnostic utility of…
View article: Chemical intervention for enhancing growth and reducing grain arsenic accumulation in rice
Chemical intervention for enhancing growth and reducing grain arsenic accumulation in rice Open
Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous environmental carcinogen that enters the human food chain mainly through rice grains. In the present study, we evaluated the potential of thiourea (TU; non-physiological reactive oxygen species scavenger) in mi…
View article: Phase transformation in crystal and magnetic structure and improved dielectric and magnetic properties of Ho substituted BiFeO3multiferroics
Phase transformation in crystal and magnetic structure and improved dielectric and magnetic properties of Ho substituted BiFeO3multiferroics Open
The changes in crystal and magnetic structure of BiFeO3 produced by partial substitution of Bi ions by Ho ions has been studied with powder X-ray diffraction, neutron powder diffraction, dielectric and magnetization techniques. The present…
View article: Rietveld refinement of barium substituted bismuth ferrite synthesized using sol-gel technique
Rietveld refinement of barium substituted bismuth ferrite synthesized using sol-gel technique Open
Barium substituted bismuth ferrite (Bi0.8Ba0.2FeO3) was synthesized using ethylene glycol based sol-gel method followed by heat treatment at 800°C for 15 min. In order to study the effect of barium substitution on structural parameters the…
View article: Type 1 Tympanoplasty by Cartilage Palisade and Temporalis Fascia Technique: A Comparison
Type 1 Tympanoplasty by Cartilage Palisade and Temporalis Fascia Technique: A Comparison Open
View article: Study of Structural, Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of MFe2O4 (M=Ni, Co) Spinel Ferrites
Study of Structural, Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of MFe2O4 (M=Ni, Co) Spinel Ferrites Open
Spinel ferrites NiFe 2 O 4 (NFO) and CoFe 2 O 4 (CFO) were synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction method. Structural analysis of these ferrites was studied by recording XRD at room temperature. Rietveld refinement of XRD patter…
View article: Study of Structural and Dielectric Properties of Nb5+ Doped Bi0.80Ca0.20FeO3 Ceramic
Study of Structural and Dielectric Properties of Nb5+ Doped Bi0.80Ca0.20FeO3 Ceramic Open
A Ca2+ and Nb5+ modified Bi 0.80 Ca 0.20 Fe 0.98 Nb 0.02 O 3 system have been fabricated via solid-state route. The phase transitional behavior, temperature and frequency dependent dielectric properties were investigated for the understan…
View article: Clear cell myoepithelioma of the hard palate
Clear cell myoepithelioma of the hard palate Open
Salivary gland myoepitheliomas are rare tumours. We report the case of a 40-year-old female who presented to us with a hard palatal mass. The tumour was excised with a healthy rim of surrounding tissue. Histological and immunohistochemical…
View article: An experimental investigation of shell and tube latent heat storage for solar dryer using paraffin wax as heat storage material
An experimental investigation of shell and tube latent heat storage for solar dryer using paraffin wax as heat storage material Open
View article: Optical and thermal investigations on vanadyl doped zinc lithium borate glasses
Optical and thermal investigations on vanadyl doped zinc lithium borate glasses Open
Using standard melt-quench technique, transition metal oxide (2 mol% of V2O5) doped glasses having composition xZnO·(30 − x)Li2O·70B2O3 (x = 0, 2, 5, 7 and 10) are prepared. The density (D) is measured using buoyancy and found to be lying …