Soil erosion on the slope is a major problem in northern region of Pakistan, causing hill instability and landslides. Previous research focused assessment soil hilly regions caused by intense flooding. However, there still gap investigating impact vegetation patterns densities reduction region. Therefore, current fills this with an experimental investigation various for using physical model regions. Experiments were performed under diverse scenarios including two Froude numbers (Fr = 0.17...

The construct of intrinsic capacity (IC) in the context integrated care for older adults emphasizes functional assessment from a holistic perspective. It provides reliable and comparable insights on subsequent functioning disability. Given paucity research IC health outcomes low- middle-income countries (LMICs), present study examined association with geriatric conditions limitations multiple fall among India. data used analysis come first wave Longitudinal Aging Study India (LASI),...

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of heart diseases and angina pectoris associated factors among middle-aged older Indian adults. Additionally, examined undiagnosed uncontrolled disease adults based on self-reported chronic (CHD) symptom-based (AP).We used cross-sectional data from first wave Longitudinal Ageing Study India, 2017-18. The sample consists 59,854 individuals (27, 769 males 32,085 females) aged 45 years above. Maximum likelihood binary logistic regression models were...

Ethnobiology is increasingly recognized from within and outside of its boundaries as interdisciplinary. The Society defines the field "the scientific study dynamic relationships among peoples, biota, environments." Ethnobiologists are able to skillfully assess challenges biocultural conservation across divides political ecology. They situated mediate between programs that target biodiversity preservation with little concern for needs human communities, those (such New Conservation movement)...

Abstract Background A major societal trend of the twenty-first century is rapidly ageing population as a consequence decline in fertility and increase life expectancy. Along with rise population, burden obesity related non-communicable diseases also equally rising. In this study, we aimed to investigate potential gender-specific determinants overweight among older adults India. Subjects methods The present study used data from Longitudinal Ageing Study India (LASI) wave 1 (2017–18). total...

Abstract Background The present study aimed to estimate the additive interaction of family history diabetes and hypertension on diagnosis among individuals aged 45 years above in India. coexistence these two exposures may act synergistically risk diabetes, leading adverse health outcomes. Methods utilized data from Longitudinal Ageing Study India (LASI) Wave 1 (2017–2018). total sample size for current was 58,612 above. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed determine...

There is a limited understanding of the age at onset chronic diseases linked to an increased risk physical frailty among older persons, despite well-established link between and frailty. This study aimed examine prevalence early- late-onset their association with its components in adults India. Data from Longitudinal Aging Study India (LASI), wave 1 (2017–2018), were used sample 31,386 aged 60 years above, including 15,043 males 16,343 females. Physical was assessed by using adapted version...

Identifying people with early and late onset of chronic conditions might help target the subpopulations that are more vulnerable to negative mental, physical functional health outcomes. The current study aimed examine association single multiple morbidities self-perceived mental health, limitations inactivity among older Indian adults.

To determine the frequency of primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnant Egyptian women using CMV IgG avidity testing.A cross-sectional study was conducted at Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt. A total 546 women, presenting for routine antenatal screening, were tested and IgM a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Sera from IgM-positive by assay.All seropositive anti-CMV IgG. Of 40 (7.3%) positive or equivocal antibodies. All sera...

Neoliberal transformation is not simply a top-down process. hegemony at the global level has an ally in Indian elite producing class-biased economic growth national scale. This paper examines social contestations around India's policy regime, its reproduction and transformation. It shows how coercive power of governance institutions worked tandem with interest local to produce neoliberal changes India. But class elites are homogeneous group. Fractures affect nature political-economic change....

Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronic lung diseases, namely obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and asthma, on angina pectoris in individuals aged 45 years above. Identifying vulnerable subpopulations suffering from COPD asthma at higher risk future cardiovascular events using rose questionnaire is imperative for tailored primary secondary prevention approaches. present utilizes data Longitudinal Ageing Study India, wave 1, conducted during 2017–2018. sample size...

Abstract This article examines the role of Enron, an American corporation, in its promotion electric power sector Dabhol Power Project India. Under new economic regime India, policy changes were followed by nine fast-track private projects different parts country with foreign companies as primary promoters or major collaborators. The new, privately promoted brought into focus capital and neoliberal discourse. Neoliberalism is not about free markets, nor freedom, development global South...

New organic–geochemical investigations of the Eocene Cambay Shale (Cambay Basin, India) from five wells and an open-cast lignite mine reveal that total organic carbon ranges 0.37 to 10.68 wt. %, with average 2.43 %. The pseudo–Van Krevelen diagram, hydrogen index versus maximum pyrolysis yield temperature (Tmax) crossplot, visual kerogen assessment indicate dominance type III kerogen, some well samples showing mixed II kerogen. vitrinite reflectance values range between 0.46% 0.7%, Tmax...

A 35-year-old Asian woman with no pre-existing illnesses presented a chronic cough during eating, mucoid sputum production, low-grade fever, and significant weight loss over the past few months. She had history of high-risk behavior, foreign body aspiration, or ingestion toxic substances. Physical examination revealed mild pallor without other findings. Vital signs were normal. Laboratory tests indicated anemia, leukocytosis, elevated ESR. Sputum AFB viral/autoimmune markers negative. The...

Abstract: The memorandum of understanding between Enron and the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, signed on 20 June 1992, set in motion Dabhol Power Project, largest corporate‐led venture Indian history. But even while project was gaining official clearance, it attracted considerable local opposition environmental livelihood related grounds. Additionally, fact that awarded contract by Congress Party led state government Maharashtra, absence procedural transparency open bidding, entangled...

South Africa and India are viewed as incipient economic powerhouses of the developing world – is biggest economy on African continent a rising star in global economy. Both countries have adopted neoliberal policies. The forms which neoliberalism has unfolded, however, been contingent upon countries’ utility sector’s historical-geographical context. In this paper we attempt to provide comparative perspective demonstrating similar processes India. We examine contradictory nature with respect...

A combined formulation of diloxanide furoate and metronidazole was used to treat amoebiasis giardiasis (cysts vegetative forms) in 54 patients. Of these, 34 patients had amoebiasis, 19 one mixed infection. Each patient took tablet (containing 500 mg 400 metronidazole), three times daily for 5 days, the response therapy checked by clinical examination fresh stools on days 3, 10. Abdominal pain completely relieved 91% 84% with giardiasis, respectively, while parasitic clearance 100% both...

The Indian economy suffered a balance of payment crisis in 1991, which provided the context for rolling out neoliberal policies, also referred to as New Economic Policy I ndia. This paper examines national and global causes ndia's economic adoption policies. While grounding my analysis historical‐geographical materialism, argue that was product certain contingent conditions. draw attention pre‐neoliberal regime analyse how earlier‐established relationship between revenue generation...