Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Condensed Statement: Critical Framework of the Diagnosis along with Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) | Chapter 8 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 8

 Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) refers to the condition that causes ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract. A common condition in the world, Peptic Ulcer condition is sometimes referred to as stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers. This review study covers the pathophysiology, aetiology, medical therapy, diagnosis, symptoms, and signs of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). The word "peptic" comes from the hormone pepsin, which is essential in causing mucosal breakdown. PUD is caused by a defect in the mucosa of the stomach or duodenum that extends beyond the muscularis mucosa. PUD is the consequence of an imbalance between the aggressive and defensive elements impacting the mucosa, which occurs after gastric mucosal lesions. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a widespread ailment affecting 5–10% of the world's population, with notable racial and regional variations. As a result of an imbalance between the aggressive and defensive elements impacting the mucosa, comes gastric mucosal injuries. Millions of healthcare dollars are frequently spent on treating gastric ulcers, which are a typical clinical presentation in the US. Esophageal Ulcer and Duodenal Ulcers are also two common types of Peptic Ulcer that are affecting the global population. The most common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the Western world is bleeding from peptic ulcers (PUs). High rates of morbidity, mortality, and medical costs are linked to it. To learn more about the best course of action for treating peptic ulcer disease (PUD), further randomized controlled trials are required.


Author(s) Details:

Yash Srivastav,
Azad Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Mohd. Faijan Mansoori,
Azad Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Abdul Hameed,
Azad Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Afreen Hashmi,
Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Mohd. Imtiyaz Ahmad,
Azad Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Lucknow, U.P, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ACPR-V8/article/view/14045

Saturday, 20 January 2024

A Historical Overview of Seismic –Resilient Architecture in Cyprus | Chapter 2 | Theory and Applications of Engineering Research Vol. 3

This study conducts a detailed exploration of Cyprus's architectural evolution against the context of its seismic vulnerability. Positioned at the intersection of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, the island's architectural narrative is profoundly shaped by its geological context. We methodically trace the development of architectural styles and construction methodologies from the Venetian era to the present day, focusing on adaptive responses to seismic challenges. The research critically examines the architectural transformations under successive regimes – Frankish, Venetian, Ottoman, British, and post-independence Cypriot governance. Each period introduced distinct architectural elements and construction techniques: Frankish pointed arches and ribbed vaults, Venetian limestone and timber truss structures, Ottoman robust masonry walls with wooden reinforcements, British colonial architecture merging local and imperial styles, and the modern era’s shift to reinforced concrete and steel. This study evaluates how these diverse architectural approaches not only reflect Cyprus’s cultural evolution but also represent strategic responses to its seismic risk profile. The post-1974 period, marked by the implementation of seismic codes and the integration of advanced structural materials such as high-strength rebars and sophisticated concrete classes, receives particular attention. Through an interdisciplinary lens combining architectural history and seismic engineering, this research illuminates the symbiotic relationship between cultural shifts and structural innovation in Cyprus’s enduring resilience to seismic events. The findings offer critical insights for a spectrum of professionals in architecture, historical conservation, and structural engineering.


Author(s) Details:

Georgios Xekalakis,
Frederick Research Center, Pallouriotissa, Nicosia 1036, Cyprus.

Petros Christou,
Frederick University Cyprus, Y. Frederickou 7, Nicosia 1036, Cyprus.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/TAER-V3/article/view/13033

Thursday, 16 March 2023

First Identification in Forensic Dentistry Endorsed by the American Justice | Chapter 3 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 8

 In 1849, Webster cancelled Parkman. The latter’s body had never existed found but his dental prostheses had. Webster was jailed and was prosecuted for the murder. The analysis of the dental prostheses completed activity by Parkman’s personal dental surgeon, positively identified the earlier prostheses and which instantly condemned Webster to passing. This was the first case of identification in judicial dentistry which was signed by American courts.

Author(s) Details:

Xavier Riaud,
French Academy of Dental Surgery, 145, Route de Vannes, 44800 Saint Herblain, France.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RAASS-V8/article/view/9905

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Assessment of Collective Unconscious Mental State & Female Feticide in India | Chapter 1 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol.1

 Normally, every human behaviour is tied to an individual's mental state, but some acts involving a big group of people can be explained by Collective mental condition. This collective mental state is frequently unconscious because it is built on the basis of long historical experiences. Carl Jung coined the term "collective unconscious." The collective unconscious is often referred to as "a storehouse of our species' experiences." It refers to the unconscious storage of ancestral experiences that are passed down from generation to generation over the course of a lifetime. It can range from keeping a passive record of previous experiences (passive Repository) to actual practical emergence in ground reality (active Substratum), according to Jung. Female feticide on a large scale in India appears to be a representation of the collective unconscious's Substratum condition. It signifies that the collective unconscious's history experiences, which were previously stored in a passive repository unconscious state, have now become active substratum states. These events are directly linked to the invasions that humanity faced during the Middle Ages. When the female sex ratio in India is examined by state, this link is enhanced. Female feticide is most common in the Northwest and least common in the South. It suggests that the collective unconscious' active substratum state is the most powerful causative factor in female feticide in India.

Author(s) Details:

Harish Kumar Sharma,
 Department of Psychology, S. B. S. Govt. College, Kotkapura, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RDASS-V1/article/view/5718

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Assessing Effective Teaching of Statistics Using the History of Analytics | Chapter 4 | Modern Perspectives in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 9

There are a variety of techniques that math and statistics teachers have used to make statistics more engaging and hence improve student success. One of these strategies is to connect the app to something intriguing. However, going back into the history of why these techniques were invented in the first place is an often ignored method of making statistics more fascinating. This rich history can often provide pupils with a more logical orientation, which can help them learn more and be more engaged in the classroom. The goal of this project was to investigate strategies to improve statistics education in the classroom by bringing statistics history into the curriculum. This study looks at some of the historical aspects of statistics and explains how adding this material in a learning plan might assist students learn the topic.


Author (S) Details

David J. Fogarty
University of Phoenix, University of Liverpool, Columbia University and Trident University, USA.


View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/MPLLE-V9/article/view/3595




Thursday, 17 June 2021

First Identification in Forensic Odontology Endorsed by the American Justice: A Brief Story | Chapter 13 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 1

 Georges Parkman was born in the year 1790. In 1813, he enrolled at Harvard Medical College to study medicine. Webster assassinated Parkman in 1849. Although the latter's body was never found, his dental prosthesis was later discovered and identified. Webster was arrested and charged with murder. Parkman's personal dentist examined the dental prostheses and positively identified the prostheses, resulting in Webster's death sentence. This was the first forensic dental identification case in the United States to be approved by a court.


Author (S) Details

Dr. Xavier Riaud
Epistemology, History of Sciences and Techniques, Winner and Associate member of the National Academy of Dental Surgery, Free member of National Academy of Surgery, France.

View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/STHSS-V1/article/view/1539

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Investigation on the Dental Identification of the Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut | Chapter 7 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10

Dr. Zahi Hawass, an Egyptian archaeologist, recently discovered a few mummies. One of them, he was persuaded, was Hatshepsut, the legendary Egyptian queen. This one was identified thanks to a single tooth after much research.

Author(s) Details

Xavier Riaud
History of Sciences and Techniques, National Academy of Dental Surgery, National Academy of Surgery, France.

View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/HMMR-V10/article/view/1118

Friday, 14 May 2021

“Legislators and Interpreters”: Le Malheur of Deconstructionism | Chapter 5 | Modern Perspectives in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 3

 When Jacques Derrida accuses the Enlightenment project of being totalitarian, illusive, racist, imperialist, and devoid of any intellectual merit or moral ground, Jürgen Habermas unexpectedly responds that Derrida's deconstruction undermines reason, destroys universality, and renounces any hope of emancipation. From a contemporary perspective, Derrida fails to establish judgmental norms, misunderstands the Enlightenment's roots, and exhibits no critical responsibility; modernity, in Derrida's logic, is logically contradictory and dictatorial in nature. Deconstructionism is more than terrible than the Enlightenment. Accordingly, deconstructionism appears to have a "tragic fate," as no one knows when it began, where it is now, or how it has progressed. This paper presents an epistemic dive into the structures of thinking that lie underlying Derrida's deconstructionism, using an archeological method and a genealogical design. It discusses deconstructionism in relation to its descendants, to put it another way. The concepts of the Enlightenment, modernity, postmodernity, philosophy, literature, post-theory, and the extinction of theory become critical in tracing Derrida's thinking trajectory and growth. Derrida has served as a rebellious interpreter and hunter to history itself, with the tradition of metaphysics serving as the legislator for deconstructionism.

Author (s) Details

Ramzi Marrouchi
Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Humanities, University of Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia.

View Book :- https://stm.bookpi.org/MPLLE-V3/article/view/931

Sunday, 28 June 2020

Discussion Surrounding the Identification of Henry IV’s Alleged Skull: Advanced Study | Chapter 12 | Recent Advances in Science and Technology Research Vol. 2

On Sunday, 13th March 2011, at half past eight in the evening, the French public national television channel France 5 broadcasted a documentary relating the investigation which had led to the “formal” identification of Henry IV’s skull. It had been conducted by a team of scientists led by Doctor Philippe Charlier, a forensic medical examiner - a well-known anthropologist. Throughout the programme, many factors were introduced and proved the identification. And yet, taking a scientific step back and looking at things from a distance with historical knowledge, these factors seem to be questionable. A new perspective which sowed the seeds of doubt on the showcasing of absolute certainty.
Author(s) Details

Dr. X. Riaud
Department in Epistemology, History of Sciences and Techniques, National Academy of Dental Surgery, National Academy of Surgery, France and Centre François Viète d’Histoire des Sciences et des Techniques (EA 1161), Université de Nantes, France.

View Book :- http://bp.bookpi.org/index.php/bpi/catalog/book/189