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Use and Relevance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ayurveda

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ayurveda presents a transformative approach to enhancing traditional medical practices. AI's data analysis and machine learning capabilities can optimize Ayurvedic diagnosis, treatment personalization, and predictive healthcare. By leveraging AI algorithms, Ayurveda can analyze vast patient data to identify patterns, recommend therapies, and forecast health outcomes, thus improving precision and effectiveness. Additionally, AI aids in digitizing ancient texts, making Ayurvedic knowledge more accessible. The relevance of AI in Ayurveda lies in its potential to modernize and expand the reach of this ancient science while maintaining its holistic approach to health and wellness. This article explores the current applications of AI in Ayurveda, evaluating its impact and potential for the future of holistic healthcare.

Published by: Dr. Anil Kumar Sen, Dr. Sakshi Sen, Dr. Lajwanti Keswani, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Malviya, Dr. Salil Kumar Jain, Dr. Pawan Kumar Kirar

Author: Dr. Anil Kumar Sen

Paper ID: V10I4-1245

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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Maldives’ Foreign Policy and its Effect on the Tourism Industry

The Maldives, a republic of 185 islands home to 550,000 people, has made the most of its geographic location to become a well-liked tourism destination during the past 50 years. Recent events demonstrate the Maldives' dramatic change in foreign policy. Though the scenario may be best understood as representing a smaller state's unease with a revived age of strategic rivalry, a desire to broaden its range of relationships, and an atmosphere of heightened nationalism, the leadership shift is sometimes presented as a zero-sum, pro-China turn. This will be an experiment since the Maldives' security forces will need more capability to carry out independent missions including hydrography, medical evacuation, and marine surveillance. The most recent catalyst was the use of crude language by Maldivian officials against Indians in general and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in particular. President Mohamed Muizzu's new administration requested that India remove its military soldiers, and he made China the destination of one of his first foreign trips. During his visit, Maldives President Muizzu also exhorts China to retake the top rank in tourist arrivals, which India has been holding for the past few years.

Published by: Yuvraj Mehta

Author: Yuvraj Mehta

Paper ID: V10I5-1137

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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Should Rainwater Harvesting be Made Mandatory in India

According to the World Bank, India is among the most water stressed countries in the world. India's water crisis is a complex issue that stems from a combination of multiple factors mainly rapid and unplanned urbanization and industrialization, unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, water mismanagement, poor urban and rural planning rising sea levels and increasing pollution. The looming water crisis cannot be left ignored as it can impact the health of the population and the nation’s economic adversely. Among proposed solutions, rainwater harvesting emerges as a cost-effective solution that can be undertaken at the grass root level by the citizens themselves too. This paper analyses its advantages and challenges in an Indian context. According to the World Bank, India is among the most water stressed countries in the world. India's water crisis is a complex issue that stems from a combination of multiple factors mainly rapid and unplanned urbanization and industrialization, unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, water mismanagement, poor urban and rural planning rising sea levels and increasing pollution. The looming water crisis cannot be left ignored as it can impact the health of the population and the nation’s economic adversely. Among proposed solutions, rainwater harvesting emerges as a cost-effective solution that can be undertaken at the grass root level by the citizens themselves too. This paper analyses its advantages and challenges in an Indian context.

Published by: Madhav Agarwal

Author: Madhav Agarwal

Paper ID: V10I5-1150

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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Post-Operative Sensitivity Following Composite Resin Restoration : A Guide for Prevention

One of the main causes of dental visits is pain, and clinical findings show that patients complain of dentinal sensitivity in a variety of settings and to varying degrees of severity. Even in cases where there is no obvious deterioration in the restoration, this is a very common issue following resin composite dental restorations. This bibliographic research aimed to determine the reasons behind post-operative sensitivity in resin composite restorations and provide preventative measures so that practitioners might utilise this knowledge to lessen the incidence of this annoyance in their day-to-day work. Analysis was done on the entire texts of pertinent articles. Post-operative sensitivity in direct resin composite restorations can have a number of causes, including errors in diagnosis, treatment indications, cavity preparation, material insertion, hard dental tissue hybridisation, finishing, and polishing the restoration. In order to prevent or reduce the likelihood of post-operative sensitivity, it is essential at every stage of the restorative process that an accurate diagnosis should be made and appropriate method should be employed.

Published by: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode, Dr. Seema D Pathak, Dr. M B Wavdhane, Dr. Shriya R. Ostwal

Author: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode

Paper ID: V10I5-1144

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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Antimicrobial Hydrogels: A Review

Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks created by crosslinking hydrophilic polymer chains. These networks, made from either natural or synthetic polymers, can absorb a significant amount of water, giving the material a soft consistency similar to living tissues. The rise in microbial infections, particularly those impacting wound healing and causing biomedical implant failures, has driven the innovation of new materials with antimicrobial properties. These specialized hydrogels incorporate antimicrobial agents or possess inherent antimicrobial properties, offering promising solutions for medical applications such as wound healing, infection prevention, and tissue engineering. Their biocompatibility makes hydrogels an ideal foundation for creating materials with targeted antimicrobial effects. Antimicrobial hydrogels can be achieved by incorporating or covalently attaching known antimicrobial agents, or by designing the hydrogel to have inherent anti-microbial capabilities. This review presents an overview of these innovative antimicrobial hydrogels, highlighting their applications, effectiveness, and limitations.

Published by: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode, Dr. M. B. Wavdhane, Dr. Seema D. Pathak, Dr. Vishal Jawadwad

Author: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode

Paper ID: V10I5-1146

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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A Comparative Evaluation of Remaining Dentin Thickness Post Instrumentation of Teeth with Three Different Rotary Systems using CBCT – An Invitro Study

Aim: To evaluate and compare the remaining dentin thickness post-instrumentation of teeth with three rotary systems using CBCT. Materials and methods: In this study, a total of 36 extracted human mandibular premolars were taken. All teeth were decoronated till the cementoenamel junction. Then they were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the system used in root canal preparations namely Group I: TruNatomy file system, Group II: ProTaperNext file system, and Group III: Hyflex EDM file system. Conventional endodontic access was prepared in each tooth, and the working length was determined using a 15-k file. Pre-operative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan of the teeth was taken. Cleaning and shaping of the canal were done according to the file system. Post instrumentation CBCT scan of teeth was taken. The pre-and post-instrumentation scanned images of the teeth were assessed, the difference in the mesiodistal and buccolingual area was calculated and the statistical difference was analyzed. Results: The TruNatomy files showed the least dentin removal in all regions compared to the other two files. Conclusion: All three groups under study showed statistically significant differences in dentin thickness post-instrumentation. However, The TruNatomy File System showed better conservation of tooth structure compared to ProTaperNext And Hyflex EDM file system.

Published by: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode, Dr. Madhuri B. Wavdhane, Dr. Seema D. Pathak, Dr. Aishwarya Kiran Jadhav

Author: Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode

Paper ID: V10I5-1148

Paper Status: published

Published: September 5, 2024

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