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Background: Photoprotection has become an essential aspect of preventing keratinocyte cancer and photoaging. However, the use of organic ultraviolet (UV) filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate has raised concerns due to their potential environmental impact and human health risks. Consequently, inorganic UV filters, namely zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2), have gained significant importance in discussions regarding photoprotection. These filters are employed in sunscreens as nanoparticles, with a particle size below 100 nm.

In the Buddhist tradition, the concept of śūnyatā, or emptiness, offers profound insights into the nature of reality and human existence. While traditionally studied within the context of Buddhist philosophy, śūnyatā holds relevance beyond its religious origins and can be applied in the modern world. This article explores the application of sūnyatā in various aspects of contemporary life, including personal transformation, alleviating suffering, fostering harmonious relationships, promoting ethical decision-making, and integrating mindfulness practices.

The present investigation involving sixteen genotypes (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, and S16) of tomato was carried out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) during 2022-2023 at Faculty of Agriculture Farm, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. The observations were recorded for growth, quality and yield characters. The result revealed that maximum plant height was recorded in genotype S13 (215.33 cm). The maximum number of primary branches was recorded in S8 (16.00) which is followed by S13 (15.00), S7 (14.67), S5 (13.00).

One often attributes sustainable development as a responsibility or a goal set by the government or the state for the better future of its citizens. Whether at the global front or in the home ground, there is a long list of plans and policies that highlight the need for achieving sustainable goals. In the present times, some of these challenges posed by the modern world have created a divided society caught between pleasure and justful existence. This division is not about caste, race or religion.

Bajra belongs to the Family Poaceae, Subfamily Panicoideae, Tribe Paniceae, Subtribe Panicinae, Section Panicillaria, Genus Pennisetum and Species glaucum. The word “millet” is derived from the Latin milium, which means “grain.” Pearl millet gets its name from the small, round seeds, which are similar in size and shape to pearls. The plant is also sometimes called “bajra” in India and “bulrush millet” in the United States. Further, Pennisetum glaucum is the scientific name for pearl millet.

Introduction: Kshara Sootra treatment heals the fistulous tract with maintaining integrity of sphincters of anal canal. In Ayurveda Chhedana Karma, Kshara Karma, Ksharasootra therapy and Agnikarma are described for the management of Bhagandara Out of these; Ksharasootra became more popular and proven therapy as a radical cure of Bhagandara with negligible rate of recurrence and complication in comparison to the contemporary methods like fistulectomy and fistulotomy.

Introduction: While research has evaluated the impact of health insurance on healthcare utilization, few studies have focused on the effects of CBHI on maternal healthcare service utilization. By analyzing the different findings of previously conducted studies, this study aims to determine the influence of CBHI on maternal health care service utilization. Method: This is a retrospective case-control study based on data collected in the households of breastfeeding women who gave birth during the period from January to December 2021.

Introdução: As discussões da diversidade cultural orientadas pela Lei 10.639/03, no contexto do ambiente escolar, demonstram que ainda existe uma negação quanto a importância das manifestações culturais do povo negro e indígena. Objetivo: Realizar uma pesquisa integrativa da literatura com o intuito de analisar as manifestações da cultura afro-brasileira e indígena existentes nas marcas nos corpos nessas comunidades relacionadas às problemáticas doambiente escolar.

This study focuses on the influence of CBHI on the use of maternal health services in the Karisimbi health zone. It was carried out by collecting data from the households of women who were members or non-members of CBHI and who gave birth during 2021, in order to gather information on how CBHI does or does not influence their use of maternal health services during pregnancy, during childbirth and after childbirth.

The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of administering crystal meth via oral, nasal and intraperitoneal routes on the liver function and renal toxicity parameters using wistar rats. A total of 35 wistar rats were split into 7 groups and administered two doses of the sample (40 and 1000mg/70kg) via 3 different routes for 21days. The animals were weighed 4 times before sacrifice and biochemical analysis. The group orally administered 1000mg/70kg showed the highest percentage reduction in weight 24.4% compared to day 1.