Pub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.4103/jras.jras_331_23
S. Chiluveri, A. Chiluveri, Bharti Gupta
Prof. Vaidya Shriram Sharma, a beacon in Ayurveda, embarked on his odyssey in a small village in Rajasthan. Following his guru (mentor), he ventured to Mumbai and evolved himself, embodying the wisdom from Charaka Samhita: Medical education elevates one’s satwa (mental temperament), akin to Arsha. Echoing William Bennett’s insight that “All real education is the architecture of the soul,” Vaidya emerged as a paragon of unwavering dedication. He became a stalwart of Ayurveda, a proficient Vaidya (physician), a conscientious Guru, an ardent researcher, and an authentic leader. He was an endearing personality, profoundly ethical, and selflessly devoted, and he embraced the noble purpose of serving humanity. His commitment to social responsibility garnered enduring reverence in his native village. Recognizing his multifaceted and distinguished service of high order, he was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. This article endeavors to weave together the tapestry of his contributions of exceptional caliber—a testament to his remarkable journey.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.4103/jras.jras_337_23
Palengara Binitha, Parvathy G. Nair, Venugopal Krishna Kumar
This article provides an in-depth profile of Vaidyaratnam P. Sankunni Varier, also better known as P. S. Varier. He was a distinguished Ayurveda practitioner hailing from Kerala and is best remembered as the visionary founder of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala. The information presented here has been meticulously gathered through interviews with his grand-nephew, Dr. P. M. Varier, as well as from various published books and online sources. The contents of this profile are structured into multiple sections, offering insights into Varier’s life journey and his profound impact on the field of Ayurveda. These sections encompass an introduction, an exploration of his family’s lineage and their contributions, glimpses of his childhood, an overview of his educational qualifications, an examination of his contributions to society, a spotlight on his publications, an exploration of his enduring contributions to the Ayurvedic system, and a record of his awards and achievements.
本文深入介绍了韦迪亚拉特南-P. 桑库尼-瓦里埃（Vaidyaratnam P. Sankunni Varier），也就是人们熟知的 P. S. 瓦里埃。他是喀拉拉邦一位杰出的阿育吠陀行医者，人们对他的印象最深的是 Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala 的创始人。这里介绍的信息是通过采访他的孙侄子 P. M. Varier 博士以及从各种出版书籍和网上资料来源精心收集的。本简介的内容分为多个部分，深入介绍了瓦里埃的人生历程及其对阿育吠陀领域的深远影响。这些部分包括导言、他的家世及其贡献、他的童年、他的教育背景、他对社会的贡献、他的出版物、他对阿育吠陀系统的持久贡献以及他的奖项和成就。
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C. Chandrasekharan, S. Bhat, Amulya Kannan, Anagha Jenu
BACKGROUND: Venous insufficiency disorder associated with diabetes is a concerning condition. It can result in venous stasis dermatitis, also known as stasis eczema, characterized by inflammatory changes in the lower extremities. A similar condition is described in Ayurveda as Vatarakta, which can present as Kushtasamalakshanas (early symptoms resembling skin disorders) in the lower limbs due to vitiated Vata (bodily humor) and Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue). Ayurvedic intervention promises successful results through both Shodhana (detoxification) and Shamana (pacifying/palliative) treatment along the line of management in Vatarakta disease. Managing such problems in diabetes patients must be well-planned to prevent rising blood sugar levels. Therefore, venous stasis dermatitis in diabetic individuals can be effectively treated with Shamana (pacifying therapy) combined with Sadyovirechana (therapeutic purgation without prior administration of medicinal oil/ghee). PATIENT INFORMATION: A 54-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus approached for the Ayurvedic management of inflammatory changes on her right lower leg. She complained of hyperpigmentation, swelling, aching pain, dryness, and severe itching of the right lower leg along the medial aspect of the ankle and foot for 6 months. DIAGNOSIS: According to CEAP (clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathophysiological) classification, this clinical condition was identified as venous stasis dermatitis with C4a Ep AP PO (changes in skin and subcutaneous tissues in the form of pigmentation/eczema, primary, perforating veins, obstruction, respectively). Before beginning Ayurvedic treatment, an assessment using the revised venous clinical severity score (RVCSS) revealed a score of 7. INTERVENTIONS: Vatashaamaka-Raktadushtihara treatment (therapy that pacifies vitiated bodily humor and purifies vitiated blood tissue) was provided to the patient for 60 days which included Deepana-Pachana (digestive and metabolism-enhancing therapy) followed by Sadyovirechana (therapeutic purgation without prior administration of medicated oil/ghee) using Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam and Samana Treatment (pacifying therapy) including local application of Nalpamaradi Kera Tailam. OUTCOME: After 60 days of treatment, there was a noticeable improvement in all symptoms except varicosity, and the RVCSS dropped from 7 to 3. CONCLUSION: Even though treating venous insufficiency issues in diabetic individuals may be challenging, a well-planned Ayurvedic therapy regimen that includes Sadyosodhana (therapeutic purgation without prior administration of medicinal oil/ghee) and Shamanatreatment (pacifying therapy) can have excellent results and offer hope for the treatment of several disorders associated with diabetes.
背景:与糖尿病相关的静脉功能不全障碍是一个值得关注的疾病。它可导致静脉淤滞性皮炎，也称为淤滞性湿疹，其特征是下肢的炎症变化。在阿育吠陀中，类似的情况被描述为Vatarakta，由于Vata(身体幽默)和Rakta Dhatu(血液组织)的破坏，可以在下肢表现为Kushtasamalakshanas(类似皮肤病的早期症状)。阿育吠陀干预有望通过Shodhana(解毒)和Shamana(安抚/姑息)治疗在Vatarakta疾病的管理路线上取得成功的结果。管理糖尿病患者的这些问题必须精心计划，以防止血糖水平上升。因此，糖尿病患者静脉淤滞性皮炎可以通过Shamana(安抚疗法)联合Sadyovirechana(治疗性净化，无需事先使用药用油/酥油)有效治疗。患者信息:一名患有2型糖尿病的54岁女性因右小腿炎症变化接受阿育吠陀治疗。她主诉色素沉着、肿胀、疼痛、干燥、右小腿沿踝关节内侧和足部严重瘙痒6个月。诊断:根据CEAP(临床、病因、解剖、病理生理)分类，确定为C4a Ep AP PO(皮肤及皮下组织改变，分别表现为色素沉着/湿疹、原发、穿静脉、梗阻)的静脉淤积性皮炎。在开始阿育吠陀治疗之前，使用修订的静脉临床严重程度评分(RVCSS)进行评估，得分为7分。干预措施:为患者提供为期60天的Vatashaamaka-Raktadushtihara治疗(安抚受损的身体体液和净化受损的血液组织的治疗)，其中包括Deepana-Pachana(消化和代谢增强治疗)，随后使用Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam和Samana治疗(安抚治疗)，包括局部应用Nalpamaradi Kera Tailam。结果:治疗60天后，除静脉曲张外，所有症状均有明显改善，RVCSS从7降至3。结论:尽管治疗糖尿病患者的静脉功能不全问题可能具有挑战性，但精心设计的阿育吠陀治疗方案，包括Sadyosodhana(治疗性净化，无需事先使用药油/酥油)和萨满治疗(安抚疗法)，可以取得出色的效果，并为治疗与糖尿病相关的几种疾病带来希望。
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the importance of integrating traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, with conventional medicine, and has taken several initiatives to promote this integration. The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, agreed to host two WHO Working Group Meeting that took place at National Institute of Ayurveda (2018) and at Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (2019) for developing the WHO Benchmarks in Ayurveda with the participation of 27 experts from the six regions of World Health Organization. These WHO Benchmarks on Training and Practice of Ayurveda were published in March 2022. Excluding the author, 23 (89%) of the experts which participated in the said meetings answered a questionnaire about the integration of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine. A very significant majority of these experts (95%) considered that Ayurveda can make important contributions to conventional medicine and are in favor of the integration of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine. There is also a majority consensus that conventional physicians should have training in Ayurveda at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and that they should have training in Ayurvedic remedies. A large proportion of the experts consulted consider the prevailing view in the Ayurvedic government and official environment in India to be in favor of integration with allopathy, and a significant but somewhat smaller number appreciate this same trend in the Ayurvedic academic field of India. It is significant that almost two thirds believe that in the West, Ayurveda should be a specialty within conventional medicine.
{"title":"Integration of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine: Opinion of experts who participated in the working group meetings for the preparation of the WHO benchmarks for the training and practice of Ayurveda","authors":"Jorge Berra","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_96_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_96_23","url":null,"abstract":"The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the importance of integrating traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, with conventional medicine, and has taken several initiatives to promote this integration. The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, agreed to host two WHO Working Group Meeting that took place at National Institute of Ayurveda (2018) and at Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (2019) for developing the WHO Benchmarks in Ayurveda with the participation of 27 experts from the six regions of World Health Organization. These WHO Benchmarks on Training and Practice of Ayurveda were published in March 2022. Excluding the author, 23 (89%) of the experts which participated in the said meetings answered a questionnaire about the integration of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine. A very significant majority of these experts (95%) considered that Ayurveda can make important contributions to conventional medicine and are in favor of the integration of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine. There is also a majority consensus that conventional physicians should have training in Ayurveda at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and that they should have training in Ayurvedic remedies. A large proportion of the experts consulted consider the prevailing view in the Ayurvedic government and official environment in India to be in favor of integration with allopathy, and a significant but somewhat smaller number appreciate this same trend in the Ayurvedic academic field of India. It is significant that almost two thirds believe that in the West, Ayurveda should be a specialty within conventional medicine.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"13 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":"125024828","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.4103/jras.jras_171_23
Rabina Acharya
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Yoga Nidra, a Yogic method called dynamic sleep, is a systematic method of bringing about complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. In this state, relaxation is achieved by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. While doing Yoga Nidra, electro-encephalography, electro-myography, and electro-oculography were recorded, and the epochs were scored as per the standard guidelines. The entire practice showed the individual to be awake. However, areas in the brain showed an increase in the power spectra density of the “delta” waves, implying the individual was awake, but there was evidence of “local sleep.” There is a need to use this ancient strategy to maximize performance, both physical and cognitive, and help sleep better. In a post-pandemic world where sleep problems are common, a relatively easy-to-do practice may significantly help reduce the allostatic load of sleep problems on lifestyle disorders. In addition, it may be an innovative strategy to improve critical decision-making for high performers.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.4103/jras.jras_174_22
Nitu Sinha, N. Ojha
Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the body’s tissues from excess bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia). According to the Ayurveda perspective, the clinical presentation of jaundice can be correlated with that of the disease Kamala. We present a case of a 10-year-old female patient who attained the outpatient department with complaints of anorexia, poor appetite, general weakness, abdominal pain, and hard stools since 10 days. The examination revealed yellow discoloration of the sclera, oral mucosa, skin, urine, and hard yellowish stool, and the blood investigation revealed elevated level of serum bilirubin, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase. The case was managed with Tab Liv 52 DS, 1 tab twice a day and Tab Nirocil, 1 tab twice daily before food with lukewarm water. Mridu Virechana (mild purgation) was done using a combination of Avipatikar Churna 2 gm twice a day and Kutki Churna (powder of Picrorhiza kurrooa) 1 gm twice a day with lukewarm water for 4 weeks. These medications effectively improved the clinical symptoms, and the appetite increased, the patient became more active, and the icterus decreased. The patient also started passing normal stool and urine. complete blood count, liver function test , and urine examination revealed that the values were within the reference range. This combination can be utilized for symptoms of Koshthashrita Kamala.
黄疸是由过量胆红素(高胆红素血症)引起的身体组织的黄色变色。根据阿育吠陀的观点，黄疸的临床表现可以与卡玛拉病的临床表现相关联。我们报告一例10岁的女性患者，因厌食症、食欲不振、全身无力、腹痛和硬便就诊10天。检查发现巩膜、口腔黏膜、皮肤、尿液、硬黄色大便变黄，血液检查发现血清胆红素、血清谷草转氨酶、血清谷丙转氨酶、碱性磷酸酶水平升高。治疗方法:1片，每日2次;1片，每日2次;1片，每日2次，进食前加温水。Mridu Virechana(轻度净化)使用Avipatikar Churna 2 gm / d 2次和Kutki Churna (Picrorhiza kurrooa粉末)1 gm / d 2次的组合，用温水进行，持续4周。这些药物有效地改善了临床症状，食欲增加，患者变得更活跃，黄疸减少。病人也开始正常排便和排尿。全血细胞计数、肝功能、尿检均在参考范围内。这种组合可用于Koshthashrita Kamala症状。
{"title":"Ayurveda management of jaundice: A case study","authors":"Nitu Sinha, N. Ojha","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_174_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_174_22","url":null,"abstract":"Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the body’s tissues from excess bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia). According to the Ayurveda perspective, the clinical presentation of jaundice can be correlated with that of the disease Kamala. We present a case of a 10-year-old female patient who attained the outpatient department with complaints of anorexia, poor appetite, general weakness, abdominal pain, and hard stools since 10 days. The examination revealed yellow discoloration of the sclera, oral mucosa, skin, urine, and hard yellowish stool, and the blood investigation revealed elevated level of serum bilirubin, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase. The case was managed with Tab Liv 52 DS, 1 tab twice a day and Tab Nirocil, 1 tab twice daily before food with lukewarm water. Mridu Virechana (mild purgation) was done using a combination of Avipatikar Churna 2 gm twice a day and Kutki Churna (powder of Picrorhiza kurrooa) 1 gm twice a day with lukewarm water for 4 weeks. These medications effectively improved the clinical symptoms, and the appetite increased, the patient became more active, and the icterus decreased. The patient also started passing normal stool and urine. complete blood count, liver function test , and urine examination revealed that the values were within the reference range. This combination can be utilized for symptoms of Koshthashrita Kamala.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"70 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":"115183222","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":"How might the benefits of Ayurveda be combined with modern medicine?","authors":"Belle Hegde","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_72_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_72_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"24 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":"126928975","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}
Anal fistula primarily occurs due to infection of intersphincteric anal glands. In some cases, the anal fistula can extend into the scrotum. Fistula-in-ano with scrotal extension is a rare condition, and at first glance, such a presentation may be confused with acute scrotal diseases. It is commonly a congenital disorder in children characterized by painful swelling, redness, and pus discharge from the scrotum’s external opening (secondary orifice). Acharya Sushruta mentioned Ksharasutra therapy for managing Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano), a popular method for fistula-in-ano management with a reasonable success rate. Further, to fasten the recovery period in complex anal fistula cases, a modified technique of Ksharasutra is adopted, known as interception of fistulous tract with the application of Ksharasutra (IFTAK) technique. This case series describes three patients diagnosed with anal fistulae with scrotal extension. All patients had previously undergone a failed surgical procedure to cure their fistula. The patients were operated on with the IFTAK technique after proper preoperative evaluation. The postoperative fistulous wound in two cases was cured entirely within 5 weeks, and the third case within 6 weeks of treatment. IFTAK technique has shown promising outcomes in patients with anal fistula with scrotal extension. The success of the treatment with IFTAK is due to the eradication of sepsis by proper interception of the fistula tract. However, the efficacy of the IFTAK technique should be validated through well-planned randomized controlled clinical trials for its implementation as a standard treatment for complex anal fistulae.
{"title":"Interception of fistulous tract and application of Kshara Sutra: Boon for anal fistulae with scrotal extension: A case series","authors":"Nasreen Hanifa, Rahul Sherkhane","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_37_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_37_23","url":null,"abstract":"Anal fistula primarily occurs due to infection of intersphincteric anal glands. In some cases, the anal fistula can extend into the scrotum. Fistula-in-ano with scrotal extension is a rare condition, and at first glance, such a presentation may be confused with acute scrotal diseases. It is commonly a congenital disorder in children characterized by painful swelling, redness, and pus discharge from the scrotum’s external opening (secondary orifice). Acharya Sushruta mentioned Ksharasutra therapy for managing Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano), a popular method for fistula-in-ano management with a reasonable success rate. Further, to fasten the recovery period in complex anal fistula cases, a modified technique of Ksharasutra is adopted, known as interception of fistulous tract with the application of Ksharasutra (IFTAK) technique. This case series describes three patients diagnosed with anal fistulae with scrotal extension. All patients had previously undergone a failed surgical procedure to cure their fistula. The patients were operated on with the IFTAK technique after proper preoperative evaluation. The postoperative fistulous wound in two cases was cured entirely within 5 weeks, and the third case within 6 weeks of treatment. IFTAK technique has shown promising outcomes in patients with anal fistula with scrotal extension. The success of the treatment with IFTAK is due to the eradication of sepsis by proper interception of the fistula tract. However, the efficacy of the IFTAK technique should be validated through well-planned randomized controlled clinical trials for its implementation as a standard treatment for complex anal fistulae.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"65 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":"123290029","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}
B. Yadav, M. (Talekar), Azeem Ahmad, Sophia Jameela, S. Khanduri
This systematic review aimed is to find evidence about the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic management for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This systematic review protocol was developed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol statement. For this systematic review, articles will be selected from electronic databases such as Pubmed, AYUSH Research portal, Digital Helpline for Ayurvedic Research Articles, Ayurvedic Research Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, Clinical trial registries, and clinical studies published in relevant journals. There will be no restriction on the study type or publication date. Two review authors will independently extract data from the selected studies on the study characteristics (publication-related information, methodology, participants, interventions, comparators, outcomes, and results) in a prestructured format for data analysis and assessment of study quality. The risk of bias in the selected studies will be assessed through suitable existing tools. The meta-analysis will also be conducted, if feasible. If meta-analysis is not possible, the results will be summarized as a systematic qualitative synthesis. This systematic review will summarize the available evidence about the safety and efficacy of Ayurveda interventions in treating NAFLD. It will also provide ideas for future research to generate good-quality evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic interventions in NAFLD. Study registration: Registered with PROSPERO, Reg. No. CRD42022321063.
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of Ayurveda interventions for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A protocol for systematic review","authors":"B. Yadav, M. (Talekar), Azeem Ahmad, Sophia Jameela, S. Khanduri","doi":"10.4103/jras.jras_51_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_51_22","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review aimed is to find evidence about the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic management for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This systematic review protocol was developed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol statement. For this systematic review, articles will be selected from electronic databases such as Pubmed, AYUSH Research portal, Digital Helpline for Ayurvedic Research Articles, Ayurvedic Research Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, Clinical trial registries, and clinical studies published in relevant journals. There will be no restriction on the study type or publication date. Two review authors will independently extract data from the selected studies on the study characteristics (publication-related information, methodology, participants, interventions, comparators, outcomes, and results) in a prestructured format for data analysis and assessment of study quality. The risk of bias in the selected studies will be assessed through suitable existing tools. The meta-analysis will also be conducted, if feasible. If meta-analysis is not possible, the results will be summarized as a systematic qualitative synthesis. This systematic review will summarize the available evidence about the safety and efficacy of Ayurveda interventions in treating NAFLD. It will also provide ideas for future research to generate good-quality evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic interventions in NAFLD. Study registration: Registered with PROSPERO, Reg. No. CRD42022321063.","PeriodicalId":394246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences","volume":"5 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":"132929247","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}
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