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Ayush Kwath: A Major Contribution of Ayurveda in Preventing COVID-19 Infection
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2024) Priya Katoch; Kirti Raina; Rohit Sharma; Ashun Chaudhary
Background: Ayush Kwath is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation (PHF) of dry Tulsi leaves, Cinnamon bark, Sunthi rhizome, and black pepper fruit. Methods: This PHF contain phytochemicals that help in boosting immunity; hence, it is suggested as a preventive measure against the coronavirus. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system that offers treatment for various diseases with the help of herbal, animal, or mineral-based formulations. Currently, the entire globe is facing the challenge of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 19) is a highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2) that belongs to a large family of coronaviruses. Results: Most people who are affected by this virus experience mild to moderate symptoms of pneumonia, but older people or those with weakened immune systems, for example, those suffering from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or chronic respiratory diseases, are more likely to develop serious respiratory illnesses. As there is no registered medicine against COVID-19, strengthening the immune system is an effective way to tackle this disease. Conclusion: Ayush Kwath, a natural immunity booster, has been approved by the Ministry of AYUSH as a prophylactic measure to fight against novel coronavirus infection. © 2024 Bentham Science Publishers.
Ayurvedic pandemic perspective: A narrative review
(Malque Publishing, 2024) Anupama Krishnan; C.V. Jayadevan; A. Shahnaz Fathima; Bargale Sushant Sukumar; H.K. Shashirekha; Harshal Tare; Neha Gadgil; Akshar Kulkarni
The human race has been under the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic for the past several months. The frequency, magnitude and unprecedented nature of the pandemic have imposed global chaos. The traditional lessons procured from the epidemic approach have converged to the delta of trained in capacity in tackling the grave issue, eventually opening the door to Ayurveda for experiential and experimental knowledge. To explore and draw a narrative review on the conceptual framework of Janapadhodhwamsa (Epidemics), eliciting causative factors, alarming signs, and nature and providing a guideline of remedial measures for such engulfing catastrophes. Materials and methods include a review on the concepts of Janapadhodhwamsa and Kalaja Vyadhi (seasonal diseases) in classical Ayurveda texts of Charaka and Susrutha, followed by a PubMed search using keywords such as COVID-19, disease transmission, climate change, socioeconomic impact, and pandemic risk. A scheme comprising a compilation, in-depth study, contemplation and coding of the relevant literature was employed. Ayurveda portrays the meaningful concept of Janapadhodhwamsa, the tragic scene of death, disease, and the resultant devastation of a large population spread over geographical entities, countries or the world as whole. Hence, it effortlessly justifies a vivid description of COVID-19. The paper intends to contribute to understanding and contributing to tackling the current pandemic by incorporating Ayurvedic principles with a focus on Janapadhodhwamsa. © 2024, Malque Publishing. All rights reserved.
Perceived Life Outcomes of Indian Children During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Lockdown: The Protective Roles of Joint and Nuclear Families
(Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, 2024) Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari; Raghavendra Prasad Tiwari; Rakesh Pandey; Bablu Ray; Abhigyan Dwivedi; Devaki Nandan Sharma; Pankaj Singh; Ajay Kumar Tiwari; Ajit Kumar Singh
Background: Although many negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are reported for adults, little is known about its impacts on children, especially in terms of the relative roles of joint and nuclear families. Using a qualitative design, we explored the protective roles of joint and nuclear families in shaping the children’s life outcomes during COVID-19. Methods: In a qualitative study, 16 full-time mothers of children aged 9-12 years (8 each from joint and nuclear families) from Sagar City, India were interviewed during June and July 2020. Interview contents were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: Five major themes were identified, negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, differences in positive engagements, emotional protective benefits, promotion of positive health habits, and routine activity management strategies. The results showed that the joint families availed and utilized more resources to positively engage their children in creativity, studies, exercise, and entertainment during the restrictions of the lockdown compared to the nuclear families. Contrary to the nuclear families, the joint families emphasized resolving emotional grievances, promoting positive emotional engagement, and extending more emotional support to their children. The joint and nuclear families also differed in their children’s food habits, health grievances, and physical exercise. Also, the joint families played more positive roles in managing children’s play behaviors, sleep habits, television watching, and other children’s activities compared to the nuclear families. Conclusion: The distinctive availability of experiential, emotional, relational, and positive value resources and knowledge repertoires of the two family systems may have extended differential protective benefits to their children during the COVID-19 lockdown. © 2024, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
Post-COVID-19 headache- NDPH phenotype: a systematic review of case reports
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024) Neetu Rani Dhiman; Deepika Joshi; Royana Singh; vyom Gyanpuri; Anand Kumar
Background and objectives: Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome or “long COVID” affects patients even after the recovery from Covid infection in various ways. Persistent headache or New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) is one of such symptoms. In this review, we will discuss about the case-reports of post covid-19 headache- NDPH phenotype both after and in the course of COVID-19 infection. Methods: Case reports/studies talked about patients having NDPH around the disease either immediately or late post COVID were included. Data was taken from the source and synthesised on a qualitative basis. Results: Literature search showed 3,538 articles, out of which 12 were screened as per the eligibility criteria and finally, 4 case reports on NDPH and Covid-19 were chosen for analysis from the database and by human search. All case reports justify the criteria for acceptability in quality for this systematic review. Conclusion: NDPH in and around Covid 19 infection is something that is currently an ingenious debated topic in the scientific community. More case studies should be written and published on the same subject so that a large systematic review could be conducted. Trial Registration Information: The review is registered in Prospero with no. Identifier (CRD42022354912). Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/, PROSPERO (CRD42022354912). 2024 Dhiman, Joshi, Singh, Gyanpuri and Kumar.
Exploring the effect of the first lockdown due to covid-19 to atmospheric NO2 using Sentinel 5P satellite data, Google Earth Engine and Geographic Information Systems
(Elsevier, 2024) Georgios Gkatzios; George P. Petropoulos; Spyridon E. Detsikas; Prashant K. Srivastava
Air pollution is a phenomenon that plagues modern societies, causing serious impacts on both the natural and man-made environment. Air pollution is linked to specific substances which, when their concentration exceeds certain limits, become harmful and are called pollutants. Such pollutants include carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOX), ozone (O3), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Fluctuations in pollutant emissions are affected by various events. An example is the first lockdown implemented on March 23, 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 disease in an effort to protect citizens. The period of lockdown was characterized by the complete suspension of various types of activities, the reduction in transport means, as well as the decrease in industrial operations, activities that significantly contribute to increased emissions. The aim of the present study is to determine the distribution and changes in the concentration specifically of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the prefecture of Thessaloniki, Greece. The study period is defined as the corresponding time period 04 May–04 April 2019/2020, that is, one year before and during the first lockdown. More specifically, the correlation between the lockdown and atmospheric NO2 is investigated. As part of the analysis, area characteristics such as population density and land uses are also correlated with the distribution of NO2 concentrations. To satisfy the study objectives, the technologies of satellite remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are a major pillar of geoinformatics, are used. More specifically, data recording NO2 concentrations are used, which have been collected via the Sentinel 5P satellite. Based on the results obtained, it is found that the month of 2020 during which the lockdown was applied showed a very small decrease in NO2 values (4.03%) compared to the corresponding month of 2019. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Functional Materials from Used PPEs for Energy Harvesting Applications and their Recycling
(Springer Nature, 2024) Srikanta Moharana; Bibhuti B. Sahu; Krishna Kumar; Alekha Kumar Sutar; Tungabidya Maharana
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a widely spreading ailment through an upsurge in the number of cases and deaths around the globe after the first positive case was detected in the city of Wuhan, China in the year 2019 in the last month. The biosphere has been confronted with the utmost problematic epidemic of the contemporary age, that of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus contamination, which caused coronavirus ailment and affects over 3.5 crore people worldwide. In the battle against COVID-19 disruptions, preventive and mitigating measures are crucial. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) are an important effective measure against infection. PPEs are pieces of equipment or clothes that a person wears to protect themselves against infectious illnesses. The broad use of material improvements that improve performance and provide adaptable new capabilities has marked a significant change in PPE development. A major shift in PPE development has been the widespread use of material advancements, which enhance performance to provide new capabilities in terms of flexibility and more protectiveness. There are several PPEs that have been extensively developed with the incorporation of functional materials (Graphene Oxide, Carbon nanotubes, TiO2, and Ag Nanoparticles) and polymers including polypropylene, polycarbonate, and poly(ethylene terephthalate), which are providing excellent protection. These functional materials can be of immense use in the domain of energy harvesting and stowage of energy applications obtained from the used PPEs. This typical chapter provides an overview of PPEs, the enhancement of PPEs performance by using functional materials, and the applicability of functional materials from used PPEs in the field of energy storage & harvesting followed by recycling challenges of PPEs. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
Psychosomatic Problems Among Adolescents During/Post the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2024) Meenakshi Shukla; Niti Upadhyay
Introduction: This systematic review aimed at exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on adolescents’ psychosomatic problems and whether the pandemic differentially impacted different genders. It also explored whether particular clusters of psychosomatic problems, viz., psychological, somatic, and musculoskeletal, manifested more post-pandemic than before. Method: An extensive search of eight electronic databases for studies published/conducted between 2014-2018 for pre-pandemic prevalence of psychosomatic problems among adolescents (11-17 years) and for studies published and conducted between 2019-2023 during/post-pandemic prevalence resulted in the final selection of 38 studies. This included 25 pre-pandemic studies, six studies published and conducted during/after the pandemic, and seven studies that reported pre-post-pandemic comparison. The review was reported following PRISMA guidelines. ROBINS-E tool was used for assessing the risk of bias while the JBI Critical Appraisal Tools were used to assess study quality. Results: Findings showed that sleep problems and headaches dominated adolescent psychosomatic problems pre-pandemic. Sleep problems continued to be the most common problem post-pandemic, followed by stomach ache and feeling low, dizziness, irritability, appetite loss, tension, and difficulty concentrating. In general, females reported more psychosomatic symptoms, though limited research explored gender differences. Only one study found improved psychosomatic health post-pandemic, more so for boys than girls. Psychological complaints increased post-pandemic; however, results were mixed about somatic and musculoskeletal complaints after the pandemic. Some studies found no change in post-pandemic psychosomatic symptoms. Conclusion: Gender-specific, tailored training programs are crucial for enhancing resilience and coping to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on adolescents’ psychosomatic health. © 2024 Bentham Science Publishers.
Omicron-COVID-19-Related Knowledge in Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Their Caregivers: A Cross-sectional Study
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2024) Neetu Rani Dhiman; Vyom Gyanpuri; Anand Kumar; Deepika Joshi
Introduction: The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) became the global community’s third major cause of worry. In the current study, we deployed a self-reported survey questionnaire to investigate the degree of comprehension, awareness and perception of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their respective caregivers (CGs). Materials and Methods: Using a standardised questionnaire, we conducted a prospective study on PD patients attending the neurology outpatient department prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study period was between February and August of 2022. Results: A total of 114 CGs and 134 disease-affected patients were evaluated. Approximately 1.8% of the CGs and 4.5% of the patients contracted the Omicron-COVID-19. Over half of the patients (77.6%) were aware of the Omicron variant, and approximately 40.3% of them were aware of its symptoms. After receiving the Covid immunisation, patients (94.02%) reported no change in symptoms. The percentage of patients and CGs who had no symptoms of the viral infection and were not even got tested ever was 95.5% and 98.2%, respectively. Further, patients (95.5%) opted for the ‘offline’ as a preferred mode of consultation, citing the precision of treatment being the main reason. Conclusion: No definite correlation between the Omicron variant infection and symptoms of PD could be established. The awareness regarding Omicron variant was largely unknown. More patient-centred research on larger population groups, incorporating literate and urban groups would unravel the knowledge gaps. © The Author(s) 2024.
Domestic Tourism Growth in India, Post COVID-19: Perspectives of Tour Operators
(Institute for Tourism, 2024) P.J. Shyju; V.G. Girish; Kaustav Chatterjee; Priyanka Singh
Domestic tourism in India recorded impressive growth and supported the local economy significantly in the last phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extant research on this topic covers the impact of the pandemic and resilience strategies. Still, it leaves a gap in the discussion relating to the service providers' experience in the context of domestic tourism. The present study stems from the absence of empirical research on the trends associated with domestic tourism growth in India post-COVID-19. It examines the trends in domestic tourist behaviour from the tour operators’ perspective. It employs a qualitative research design to explore the experiences of tour operators in India. Phone interviews were conducted with 26 tour operators to collect data. A thematic-content analysis is performed to generate themes with the help of Atlas ti software. The findings present the trends, preferences, motivations, and patterns of domestic growth tourism in India. © 2024 The Author(s).
Variations of Wholesale Price of Wheat in Different States of India under COVID-19 Pandemic
(Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications, 2024) Rashmi; H.P. Singh; P.K. Singh
The present study investigates the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions imposed on wheat in different agricultural markets of India. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various sectors worldwide, including the food market. In India, the wheat crop harvest coincided with the lockdown imposed to control the spread of the virus. Monthly wholesale price data of seven states viz. Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra were exercised from agricultural marketing portal of India. We compared monthly prices of April, May and June across 2019, 2020 and 2021. Linear piecewise regression was used to understand the impact COVID-19 on market whole sale price during different phases. The result revealed that wheat prices were at minimum support price in most of the states. Time series analysis showed the immediate impact of lockdown on decreased monthly wholesale price in all the states. Price risk was calculated using Cuddy Della Valle instability index (CDVI). Maharashtra showed the highest average monthly whole sale price and maximum price risk. The findings suggest that the agricultural markets have demonstrated a significant level of resilience in coping with the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is attributed to the provision of adequate policy support that has helped to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the sector. © 2024, Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications. All rights reserved.

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