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{"title":"Artificial Intelligence Supported Patient Care in Cardiovascular Diseases: A Paradigm Shift from Conventional to Digital","authors":"Nipin Kalal, Dr. Ashok Kumar Bishnoi, Prof. Suresh K. Sharma, Surender Deora","doi":"10.64252/kmx3dg24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.64252/kmx3dg24","url":null,"abstract":"In the transforming era of healthcare, evolving digital innovations have proven to be a powerful tool in cardiovascular medicine and diagnostics. Artificial intelligence is popularly well known as machine intelligence, the computer science branch that simulates the human mind process. Interestingly, cardiology is at the forefront of the AI revolution in the field of medicine. It inculcates the complex computational algorithms that assist in managing the exploding multidimensional data, analyzes the information, imaging, and automates clinical decision making or a range of other tasks. Currently, AI is being employed in various sectors of healthcare, such as diagnosis and treatment recommendations, administrative actions, clinical decision making, problem solving, non-invasive modalities, detection and interpretations, use of wearable devices, and patient engagement and adherence, etc. The rapid pace of artificial intelligence highlights that the future of cardiology will be heavily based on these emerging digital advancements, despite knowing the ethical dilemmas in the implementation of AI in the actual world.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"442-450"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/8758/6330","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147907595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Auditory Processing Of Tonal And Semantic Stimuli: A Comparative Study Of Cultural And Contextual Influence","authors":"Dr Shahzad Aasim, Dr Muheet Butt, Dr Sanjeev Rana, Dr Rakesh Banal, Dr Hilal Wani, Dr Suhail Ahmad","doi":"10.64252/t5r7ss82","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.64252/t5r7ss82","url":null,"abstract":"Denoting a highly interactive dynamic of characteristics of pitch, with an emphasis on the content that has undergone semantic processing, this research makes a comparison between different responses made to religious (e.g., hymns, chants, sacred texts) and non-religious (e.g., emotionally neutral music and emotionally-charged speech) auditory stimuli. By utilizing both multimodal measurement methods (which include such things as neuroimaging, electroencephalography (EEG)) and statistical learning methods, the research explores how cultural and contextual edification modulate neurological responses as well as psychological responses. The conclusion is that religious stimuli are much more emotionally engaging than non-religious ones, and their cognitive recall and neural activation are accordingly heightened.(in particular, within the amygdala and prefrontal cortex). These results vividly demonstrate how meaningful aurally religious experiences can be to the human brain as well as its behavior. The knowledge gained has major implications for fields such as music therapy and education and public communication. This research was conducted at the Kashmir Advanced Scientific Research Centre (KASRC), Cluster University, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"1261-1271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/5880/4264","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147881151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact Of Government Policies On Entrepreneurial Behavior Of Tribal Women In Jammu And Kashmir","authors":"Arun Kumar, Nisha Chanana","doi":"10.64252/zkmr2n80","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.64252/zkmr2n80","url":null,"abstract":"Entrepreneurship is essential for the overall development and progress of any country. Recently, the importance in women has increased significantly due to the increased empowerment and gender equality. Each day, we discover another account of a woman who has triumphed against traditional gender norms and ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship. The objective of the present investigation is to ascertain the impact of government policies regarding women's business in the region pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. The research utilized aExplanatory report research methodology. The research found 379 women entrepreneurs who were efficiently managing their firms utilizing a non-probability convenient sampling approach. A questionnaire was issued to collect data, which was then subjected to various statistical analyses using SPSS and AMOS software. Percentages and means were used to examine the data. According to the results, the researchers establishing that the respondents had a modest degree of knowledge of government policies. They recommended that government organizations should arrange camps to educate women about the positive aspects of entrepreneurship.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"849-869"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/2859/2199","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147911296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethnobotany and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants in Toraja: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Conservation","authors":"Esmar Sidang Mangalik, Ratna Susandarini","doi":"10.64252/8hmne830","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.64252/8hmne830","url":null,"abstract":"The Toraja people have long utilized various species of medicinal plants as part of their local wisdom for maintaining health, with this knowledge being passed down through generations. The effectiveness of these plants in treating various diseases is believed to be linked to their pharmacological potential, supported by bioactive compounds. This study aims to identify the phytochemical contents of medicinal plant species used by the Toraja people, explore the relationship between active compounds and their therapeutic properties in traditional medicine, and discuss the importance of conservation and sustainable practices in the use of these plants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with informants selected using Snowball and Purposive Sampling methods. Field exploration documented plant species based on these interviews, and samples were collected for identification and herbarium specimen preparation. Phytochemical data were obtained through a literature review of research databases such as Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, focusing on the phytochemical components of species identified in previous ethnobotanical studies. The study identified 94 medicinal plant species from 46 families, which contain phytochemical compounds supporting their traditional therapeutic uses. Phytochemical analysis revealed dominant compounds such as flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, luteolin, rutin, catechin, apigenin, vitexin, isovitexin) and terpenoids (e.g., phytol, squalene, limonoids, β-carotene, carvacrol, momordicin, xanthorrhizol), known for their pharmacological activities, including wound healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anti-ulcer, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic, antimalarial, and anticancer effects. Among these species, 28 species (30%) are wild plants, and 66 species (70%) are cultivated. The majority of species have a status of Least Concern (LC), while some are more threatened, including Santalum album (VU) and Swietenia macrophylla (EN). This study emphasizes the importance of sustainable harvesting and conservation efforts to protect valuable medicinal plant resources for future generations. Conservation strategies can be implemented through various approaches, including in-situ and ex-situ conservation, sustainable harvesting, customary protection, and cultivation practices following Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). The research provides scientific insights into the pharmacological basis of traditional medicinal plant use, highlights their potential for modern drug development, and underscores the urgent need for integrated conservation strategies to ensure their long-term availability.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"11 7s","pages":"40-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/1315/1030","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147918885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Lichen Diversity In The Himalayan Region Of Reasi, Jammu And Kashmir","authors":"Priya Darshni","doi":"10.64252/0gcs3z04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.64252/0gcs3z04","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the lichen diversity in District Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, an area previously unexplored for lichen flora. The research, conducted between 2021 and 2023, employed a comprehensive sampling methodology across nine sites within the district.A total of 50 lichen species from 33 genera and 15 families were identified. Physciaceae was the most prevalent family (7 genera), followed by Verrucariaceae (5 genera) and Parmeliaceae (4 genera). Crustose and foliose growth forms were equally represented, each with 22 species.The primary substrate for lichen growth was identified as corticolous (27 species), followed by saxicolous (20 species) and terricolous (3 species). Ecological assessments using diversity indices revealed differences among the various study sites, with Site 2 (Thuru) demonstrating the highest level of biodiversity. This study significantly enhances the understanding of lichen diversity in the Himalayan region and provides a foundational reference for future ecological research in the Reasi District.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"714-725"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/1489/1197","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147894960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reinforce the Silkworms' Nutrition Using Essential Oil of Taxodium distichum' Fruits: A Prospective Way to Improve Silk Production","authors":"Hend Sabry, Mahmoud Saad, Samah El Shafiey","doi":"10.21608/cat.2023.209349.1174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/cat.2023.209349.1174","url":null,"abstract":"Silkworms, being an important source of silk fiber, require adequate nutrition for optimal growth and cocoon formation. However, conventional methods often fall short in meeting their dietary requirements. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of Taxodium distichum essential oil as a natural product to enhance vitality and silk production in the 5 th larval instar of Bombyx mori , commonly known as mulberry silkworm. The investigation involved employing biochemical and histological approaches. Among the different concentrations tested, a 1% oil concentration exhibited the most significant effects on larval weight (5.004 g), silk gland weight (1.378 g), fresh cocoon weight (1.772 g), and cocoon shell weight (0.386 g) when compared to non-treated larvae. Furthermore, this concentration also resulted in notable improvements in several silk-related parameters such as cocoon silk ratio (21.89%), length of the silk thread (1272.96 m), weight of filament silk (0.390 g), and size of the silk filament measured at 2.212 denier (dn) when compared to other used concentrations and control groups. The tested oil was identified through GC/MS analysis, which revealed that α-pinene was the major compound, representing 74.36% of the total oil composition. Small amounts of other compounds were also identified, including Cis-Thujopsene (8.39%), Sabinene (4.09%), β-Pinene (3.08%), α-Myrcene (2.19%), and Bornyl acetate (1.34%). Histological investigation of larval brains showed no noticeable abnormal pathological changes in treated larvae compared to the negative control group. Observations revealed that the neural lamella extended continuously around the brain in a regular manner, with a dense layer consisting of neurons and glial cells beneath it. The essential oil from T. distichum induced significant biochemical changes in treated larvae, leading to decreased activity of acetylcholinesterase and increased activity levels of Glutathione S-transferase, Superoxide dismutase, Catalase, and Malondialdehyde when compared to their respective negative control group. In conclusion, treatment with T.distichum essential oil enhanced larval vitality in mulberry silkworms ( Bombyx mori ), preserved their brain structure, and improved silk production by promoting an antioxidant defense system against oxidative","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135805880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Effectiveness of Acremonium sp. Protease as a Natural Molluscicide Agent: A Toxicological and Histological Investigation on Land Snails","authors":"Eman Abd-ElAzeem, Asmaa El-Sayd, Fatma ElAkhrasy","doi":"10.21608/cat.2023.202456.1165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/cat.2023.202456.1165","url":null,"abstract":". ABSTRACT Our goal nowadays is to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and replace them with biocides, aiming to mitigate environmental pollution and minimize the impact of climate change. In this study, we successfully demonstrated the toxic effects of Acremonium sp., a bioagent that produces the protease enzyme, in comparison to the conventional pesticide methomyl, on the land snails Monacha cartusiana and Theba pisana . We also examined the corresponding histological responses of these snails under controlled laboratory conditions. The mortality percentages increased with increasing the concentration of protease derived from Acremonium sp. and the duration of exposure. For the highest concentrations (20%) of Acremonium sp. and (2%) of methomyl, the mortality rates after 96 hrs were 53.33%, 26.67%, 93.33%, and 86.67% for M. cartusiana and T. pisana , respectively, using the poisonous baits technique. Conversely, the dipping technique yielded mortality rates of 100%, 46.67%, 100%, and 100%, respectively. The dipping technique proved to be more effective than the poisonous baits technique, with M. cartusiana displaying greater sensitivity compared to T. pisana . Histological examinations of snails exposed to methomyl revealed significant alterations in the digestive glands, resulting in the loss of their normal architecture. This damage subsequently impaired feeding and movement activities, potentially leading to snail mortality. Microbial agents demonstrated promising results as molluscicides, providing a cost-effective and superior alternative to chemical-based molluscicides for managing snail pests in Egyptian agriculture. Notably, Acremonium sp. induced various histopathological disorders in the treated snails","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135855782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of Antibacterial Peptides in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) in Response to Bacillus sphaericus infection","authors":"Doaa Mohamed, Nahla Wassim, Tito Habib, Howayda Khaled","doi":"10.21608/cat.2023.221522.1181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/cat.2023.221522.1181","url":null,"abstract":"Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) play a crucial role in defending mosquitoes against micro-organisms. The objective of this study was to identify AMPs produced in the hemolymph of Culex (Cx.) pipiens mosquitoes following bacterial infection. Mosquito larvae were collected from the Nahia drainage conduit in Giza Governorate and treated with Bacillus sphaericus strain 2362. The lethal concentration (LC50 and LC80) values were determined at concentrations of 0.042 and 0.174 ppm, respectively. The protein profiles of both treated and untreated Cx. pipiens mosquito larvae were analyzed using SDS-PAGE in a Bio-Rad cell. The analysis revealed the presence of several polypeptides, including Megacin β, α, and γ forms (15, 29.2, and 39.8 kDa), Gambicin (7.5 kDa), Diptericin (9.4 kDa), Attacin (23.8 kDa), and Subtilisin (27.6 kDa). Additionally, B. sphaericus double toxin Bin A (41.9 kDa) and Bin B (51.6 kDa) were observed, which are synthesized during sporulation and co-crystallize within bacteria. Furthermore, soluble mosquitocidal toxins Mtx1 (98.6 kDa) and Mtx2 (31 kDa) produced during vegetative growth were identified. Lastly, the two-component crystalline toxins Cry48Aa1 (135 kDa) and Cry49Aa1 (52.8 kDa) were detected. Understanding the mechanism behind mosquito resistance to bacterial pathogens is essential for developing strategies to combat this resistance.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"149 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135807479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antibacterial potential of essential oils extracted from three medicinal plants against some foodborne bacteria","authors":"Mamdouh Serag, Doaa Daadeer, Reham Elfayoumy","doi":"10.21608/cat.2023.220193.1179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/cat.2023.220193.1179","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135857901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Studies among some Cultivated species and their Wild relatives in Egypt using Phytochemical Screening, Nutritive value, Antioxidant Activity and GC-MS Analysis","authors":"Nerveen Eissa, Amira Ibrahim, M. Soliman","doi":"10.21608/cat.2023.202700.1167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/cat.2023.202700.1167","url":null,"abstract":"Climate change is a major threat to agricultural sustainability and productivity around the world. For this, modern breeding strategies have focused on improving crop qualities through crop wild relatives (CWRs). Increased genetic diversity and enhanced agricultural resilience through the utilization of crop wild relatives (CWRs), which are closely related to cultivated crops, offer a sustainable approach for crop development amidst ongoing climatic concerns. In order to provide effectively data in agronomic, nutritional, and breeding efficiency traits for crop advances, this study aims to provide some phytochemical proprieties and biochemical attributes for some cultivated plants and their wild relatives belonging to three families; Apiaceae, Asteraceae and Brassicaceae. The main and secondary metabolites of the chosen domesticated plants were differed from those of their wild counterparts, according to the results of the phytochemical screening. Wild Lactuca serriola (Asteraceae) has the highest nutrient density (457.21 K cal/ 100 g) and Apium leptophyllum has the lowest (381.94 Kcal/ 100 g). Comparing IC50 values, Daucus carota has the lowest (0.052 mg/ml) and Lactuca serriola has the greatest (0.457 mg/ml) antioxidant activity. Identification of the phytoconstituents and GC-MS analysis is one of the best and accurate techniques to nature of active principles in medicinal plants.","PeriodicalId":42145,"journal":{"name":"Catrina-The International Journal of Environmental Sciences","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85199027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}