Pub Date : 2023-12-16DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2023/17.3-4.676
Somenath Bhattacharjee
Based on basic ideas validated by community culture, traditional healing is thought to be the most ancient type of organized approach to healing activities. A scientific platform has long been established to discover the wealth of remedies for various ailments, taking into account the pharmacological actions of different ingredients through corresponding endeavors by qualified and specialized individuals in each community. The residents of the community professionally administer care utilizing plant, animal, and mineral materials in accordance with widely accepted sociocultural knowledge and attitudes towards the tri-polar concept of Body, Mind and Soul in relation to health. The traditional healers were well expertise to diagnose the conditions of their patients, administer medications, and heal their ailments. This study centers on the functions that traditional healers play in a tiny frontier tribal group, taking into account their local affiliation and the ways in which the respective population adapts through conventional healing.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-02DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2023/17.3-4.680
J. K. Angeline
Haemoglobinopathies indicate a group of monogenic disorders. The prevalence of Haemoglobinopathies differs based on geographical regions and is higher in tropical countries. Literature has identified that Haemoglobinopathies are higher in tribal and ethnic groups compared to the general population in India. This narrative review explores the methods to analyse data related to Haemoglobinopathies, identifies the research gaps and gains insights on model building and prediction of Haemoglobinopathies. This narrative review includes articles focusing on Haemoglobinopathies, Anaemia and other related disorders, published from 2008 onwards. Full-text and accessible articles found in relevant databases were included. Statistical and a few other techniques like Logistic Regression, Bayesian Modelling, Genetic Risk Scoring, Structural Equation Modelling, Multilevel Tests, Longitudinal Models, Machine Learning Algorithms and Genotyping methods were used to know the risk of acquiring Haemoglobinopathies and to identify important genetic variants. From the findings, it was observed that many studies were conducted to identify the prevalence of Haemoglobinopathies among the general population, but only few in the tribal population. Models based on machine learning algorithms were used for prediction involving haematological parameters and genetic variants, whereas the statistical techniques for prediction include demographic, nutritional, economic, cultural and social indicators.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2023/17.3-4.677
Pratya Phetkate
Dhâtu Chao Ruean is a diagnostic tool integral to the treatment and promotion of health, firmly grounded in the principles of Thai traditional medicine. The primary objective of this research was to aggregate, analyse, synthesise, and summarise knowledge related to Dhâtu Chao Ruean. The study employed a qualitative research design, incorporating data collection in three methodological stages, that is, a literature review, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The research findings revealed consistency in the qualitative results across all three methods, specifically pertaining to Dhâtu Chao Ruean. The conclusions suggested that Dhâtu Chao Ruean is subdivided into seven components, which can be further categorised into two groups based on determining factors and duration, namely, Innate Dhâtu Chao Ruean (Dhâtu Chao Ruean Kerd) and Current Dhâtu Chao Ruean (Dhâtu Chao Ruean Patjuban). This study provides foundational knowledge that can potentially spearhead the development of a standard diagnostic framework for Dhâtu Chao Ruean.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2023/17.3-4.679
Karnita Yuniarti
Dragon blood resin from the fruit barks of Calamus ruber contains a bioactive compound, dracorhodin, that has many medicinal benefits. The study aimed to investigate the effects of different drying methods on dracorhodin content, cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of the resin. Hot-air and hot-steam-air drying at 55°C and 60°C were employed in this study. Resin dried with the hot-steam-air drying at 55° was most toxic to Artemia salina (LC50 of 430.61 ppm). Resin dried with hot-steam-air drying at 60°C contained the highest dracorhodin content (4.34%) and was the best at scavenging DPPH• (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) (IC50 of 32.73 ppm), cupric ion (TEAC of 63.15 ppm) and ferric ion (TEAC of 8.73 ppm). Resin from the hot-air-drying at 55°C was the best at scavenging ABTS•+ (2,2’-azino-bis (3- ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) (TEAC of 469.72 ppm). Drying method and temperature affected the dracorhodin content and IC50 of the resin, respectively.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-07DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.655
Somenath Bhattacharjee
The healthcare system of the tribal people is immensely associated with their religious beliefs, along with the interference of soul, spirit and deity. Their daily livelihood is dependent upon a number of natural resources. In this regard, the traditional healthcare practice of the concerned people deserves special attention. The present study has been done on the Karbi tribal group of Karbi Anglong, Assam. The Karbi people had a strong belief on different supernatural powers and its impact on their health. Meanwhile, particularly in the cases of reproductive mother-child health, a number of faunal resources are also used by them. Thus a number of locally available plant and animal resources bear a special resemblance in the context of their traditional medical practices. It has the prime objective to reveal the relationship between traditional cultural practices, environmental resources and indigenous knowledge of the healthcare system among the Karbi people.
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Pub Date : 2022-09-15DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.656
A. Anand
Vicia faba L. has a major role in the traditional diet and medicinal system of different countries. V. faba is a natural source of the precursor of dopamine (Levodopa) which is used treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The objective of the study is to investigate the in vitro antioxidant capacity, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and docking of V. faba against Parkinson’s disease. The values indicated that acetone and aqueous extract exhibited a higher value of total phenolic and flavonoid contents respectively. The results of the 2, 2- diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging assay and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay displayed that aqueous extract had better radical scavenging activity. In the 2,2-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) radical scavenging assay, ethanolic extract showed a lower Inhibitory Concentration50 value. In silico analysis indicated that the phyto-compounds present in V. faba has a higher binding affinity to the dopamine1 receptor. The results suggested that V. faba has good antioxidant properties and can be used as a dopamine agonist for the dopamine1 receptor which may be useful in combating Parkinson’s disease.
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Pub Date : 2022-08-31DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.653
Vinh-Long Tran Chi
In Vietnam, schools and businesses had to temporarily close due to the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, many families encountered financial difficulties, health issues, and a lack of social and physical activities, all of which negatively impacted adolescents’ mental and emotional health. This study attempts to comprehend better the psychological problems between adolescents and their parents in Vietnam, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Between June and July 2021, 239 adolescents were evaluated using the Issues Checklist Scale for a sociological survey. The findings indicate that the social separation policy causes conflict between adolescents and their parents. Home responsibilities and privileges, social life, and friendships are the points of contention between adolescents and their parents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the social distance policy was implemented, 13- and 14-year-olds were more prone to dispute with their parents than 11- and 12-year-olds.
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Pub Date : 2022-06-15DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.648
Erna Melastuti
Management of health problems in patients undergoing haemodialysis is still a concern in increasing messages, one of which is the emotional condition and coping abilities of the patient. The purpose of this study was to determine the patient’s emotional factors and the ability to cope with chronic kidney failure patients’ compliance with haemodialysis therapy. A correlation cross sectional study was conducted with 130 respondents that were selected using a simple random sampling method to choose the patient respondents with end stage renal disease during haemodialysis treatment in Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Central Java, Indonesia. The study used modification questionnaire that was developed by authors. Before the instrument was given to the respondents, it was test for its validity and reliability. Data was analysed using Chi Square. The respondents of this study were majority female (60.0%) and aged between 46-55 years old (42.3%). Educational background was at intermediate level (71.5%), 85.4 percent was married, the respondents working to their life (60.8%) and the income was less than minimum regional rate (52.3%). Emotional factors and coping mechanism have the significant relationship with patient’s adherence (p = 0.025 and p = 0.005). Emotional factors and coping mechanism have correlation with patient’s adherence, Normal Emotion and positive coping mechanism showed better adherence during haemodialysis.
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Pub Date : 2022-06-15DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.643
Dung My Le
ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of Dohsa-hou therapy on adaptive behaviors in autistic children using a case study of a child with poor adaptive behavior. The Vineland II test was chosen to evaluate the results of the sixmonth study program. The child’s handicap patterns determine specific Dohsa-hou exercises. The results of the experiments show a statistically significant change in the condition. Based on the previous data, the researchers concluded that Dohsa-hou therapy influences adaptive behavior in children with ASD. The study found that ratings for general adaptive behavior and most sub-domains improved from 1 to 5 points, indicating an overall improvement. Language and communication (receiving) sub-domains and everyday life skills have seen the most substantial gains in recent years.
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Pub Date : 2022-06-15DOI: 10.31901/24566772.2022/16.3-4.650
He Teng
This paper reports the outcomes of the study on the effectiveness of harmonizing spleen-stomach needling method on body weight management in Malaysia. The study on 30 subjects was conducted with eight treatment sessions given over a period of one month, using the needling method with the focus on 10 acupoints that promote the normal function of the digestion and the circulation of qi and blood. The results showed 67 percent of the subjects successfully reduced their body weight, with the average reduction of 0.48 kg per subject. The study found the needling method was more effective for the subjects with their age under 25 years old, compared to the subjects with the age group of 25 – 50 years old. The needling method was proven effective in reducing body weight of the subjects in average. While proven effective on 30 subjects, study on more subjects might be required to reveal the real potential of the needling method on body weight management.
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