GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute

Homeopathy is used by some veterinary practitioners as a complementary approach for treatment and prophylaxis in a range of animal species. The clinical evidence base is contested and heterogeneous. This systematic review synthesizes randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews and key policy statements assessing the clinical use, efficacy, safety, welfare implications, and regulatory context of veterinary homeopathy. Methods: A systematic search and synthesis were performed across published systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), controlled clinical trials (CCTs), and institutional position statements concerning homeopathy in animals. Data were extracted on species, indication, study design, risk of bias, outcomes, and main conclusions. Evidence quality and clinical implications were evaluated. High-quality systematic reviews found a limited number of RCTs with heterogeneous quality and endpoints; meta-analysis suggests only very limited evidence of effects beyond placebo in animals, with small, low-quality trials responsible for most positive findings. A small number of trials reported outcomes favoring homeopathy for specific indications like prophylaxis of post-weaning diarrhea in pigs and some mastitis studies, but methodological limitations and risk of bias substantially limit confidence. Broad reviews of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine and evidence syntheses similarly conclude that clear, reproducible evidence for routine clinical effectiveness is lacking. Institutional position statements (RCVS, BVA, AVMA) emphasize evidence-based use and caution where animal welfare could be compromised. Current clinical evidence does not provide robust support for routine substitution of conventional proven therapies with homeopathy in veterinary medicine. Homeopathy may be considered as a complementary option where used alongside conventional treatment, provided informed consent, rigorous monitoring, and safeguards for animal welfare. High-quality, adequately powered randomized trials with transparent reporting are needed for firmer conclusions.

Wide hybridization has played a transformative role in the improvement of fruit crops. By enabling the combination of valuable traits such as enhanced yield, superior quality, and greater resistance to pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions across different species and genera, wide hybridization offers solutions that are often beyond the reach of conventional breeding methods. As global population increases and arable land diminishes, the urgency to develop sustainable methods to ensure food security intensifies. Traditional breeding approaches, however, are sometimes limited by the narrow genetic base present in cultivated varieties. Through wide hybridization, breeders can utilize the extensive genetic diversity available in wild relatives and related species, thereby introducing desirable and novel traits into commonly cultivated fruit varieties. The advent of modern biotechnological techniques, including chromosome doubling, embryo rescue, and protoplast fusion, has further facilitated the overcoming of natural reproductive barriers between species. As a result, it has become possible to produce remarkable hybrid fruit cultivars such as Kinnow mandarin, cultivated strawberry, atemoya, and Arka Sahan custard apple, which would have been unattainable using only traditional methods. In the context of increasing challenges posed by climate change, the emergence of new plant diseases, and limited natural resources, wide hybridization serves as a critical strategy for enhancing genetic diversity in crops. Ultimately, this approach contributes significantly to the resilience and sustainability of global fruit production for future generations.

The growing emphasis on food safety, sustainability, and health has fuelled an emerging global trend towards organic consumption. In India too, the trend is gathering momentum, but premium pricing remains a major obstacle to bulk consumption. The current study explores the influence of consumers' perception of premium pricing on their buying behaviour for organic food in Kerala. Employing a quantitative method, data were collected from 303 respondents through structured questionnaires and analysed using SPSS. The study investigates whether premium pricing perception relates to buying behaviour and whether the association holds after adjusting for awareness and perceived value. The tools of correlation analysis, partial correlation, t-tests, and ANOVA were employed. The results show a statistical positive correlation between premium pricing perception and buying behaviour, irrespective of awareness and perceived value. Gender did not influence buying behaviour but women perceived premium pricing more favorably compared to men. Income level had a significant influence on awareness and perceived value but not on buying behaviour. The results are useful to policymakers and marketers, emphasizing the need for clear communication of product value, pricing strategy, and education campaigns to stimulate organic consumption in India.

The world is moving toward communication networks of 6G, so security will become a very essential aspect for the integrity and reliability of the system. Advanced anomaly detection and dropout rate estimation techniques are required due to the exponential rise in network traffic, diversity in applications, and interconnectivity of devices. Most of the anomaly detection models until now are encumbered with the issues of scalability, being adaptable to new types of attacks, and the capability of processing large, dynamic network data efficiently. In order to address these challenges, this paper proposes two new techniques: the Variational Autoencoder and Recurrent Transformer Network for 6G (VARNet-6G) for anomaly detection and the Flamingo-Infused Evaporation Rate Optimizer (FIERO) for dropout rate estimation. VARNet-6G deals with sequential data in an efficient way to achieve robust real-time anomaly detection by combining variational auto-encoders with recurrent transformers. On the other hand, FIERO introduces a new optimization technique inspired by natural phenomena for the estimation of dropout rate, which provides highly accurate network performance estimates and ensures network resilience. The proposed schemes have improved by large margins over the existing models, addressing the limitations of traditional techniques in both anomaly detection and dropout rate estimation. The novelty of this work lies in the hybrid approach in combining deep learning with nature-inspired optimization, which guarantees more accurate, scalable, and adaptive solutions to secure 6G networks.

One hundred and eighty-one genera of dorsally punctate Mirini (Hemiptera: Heteropteran: Miridae: Mirinae) and related taxa of the World are keyed and diagnosed, a list of included species and references to species key(s) when available are provided, as well as data about species distribution, biology and host association(s). Habitus in dorsal and lateral views and morphological details of numerous species are illustrated. Two new genera are described: Neodagbertus gen. nov. and Pseudodagbertus gen. nov. to accommodate six species originally classified within Dagbertus Distant, 1904 and Eubatas Distant, 1884. Montanorthops Ghauri, 1978 status reinstated is upgraded to genus level. Nasutimiris Odhiambo, 1960 status revised is considered as subgenus of Buettneriella Poppius, 1912a. Three new synonymies are established: Buettneriella Poppius, 1912a = Kiambura China, 1936 new junior subjective synonym, Thania Poppius, 1915a = Fangumellus Yasunaga, Oh & Lee, 2016 new junior subjective synonym and Henicocnemis amazonica Carvalho & Costa, 1993c = H. egeri Carvalho & Costa, 1994b new junior subjective synonym. The following new combinations are published: Buettneriella aias (Linnavuori, 1974a) comb. nov., B. bifurcata (Linnavuori, 1974a) comb. nov., B. coffeae (China, 1936) comb. nov., B. kleis (Linnavuori, 1974a) comb. nov., B. (Nasutimiris) politus (Odhiambo, 1960d) comb. nov. [all transferred from Kiambura], Neodagbertus bahianus (Carvalho, 1975a) comb. nov., N. diamantinus (Carvalho, 1984) comb. nov., N. froeschneri (Carvalho, 1985f) comb. nov., N. insignis (Carvalho, 1977a) comb. nov. [all transferred from Dagbertus], Pseudodagbertus amapaensis (Carvalho, 1988a) comb. nov. [transferred from Dagbertus], P. lombardensis (Carvalho & Costa, 1991) comb. nov. [transferred from Eubatas], Sabactus nakainaensis (Carvalho, 1987a) comb. nov. [transferred from Prolygus Carvalho, 1987a], Thania flavobadia (Yasunaga, Oh & Lee, 2016) comb. nov. [transferred from Fangumellus], and Tropidosteptes chiriquina (Carvalho, 1986b) comb. nov. [transferred from Chrysodasia Reuter, 1892]. Tinginotopsis javanensis Hsiao, 1944 comb. reinstated is again classified in the genus in which it was originally described. Chilocrates patulus (Walker, 1873) and Pseudodagbertus lombardensis are cited for the first time respectively from Vietnam and French Guiana, Zalmunna dux Distant, 1909 being cited for the first time from Cambodia and from Papua New Guinea. Finally, the subtribal classification and the validity of Lygus complex are discussed. Four synonymies are established at subtribal level: Capsaria Burmeister, 1835 = Horistaria Van Duzee, 1916a = Dionconotaria Reuter, 1910 = Miraria Hahn, 1833 new subjective synonyms.

The circular economy is a central solution for addressing resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and unsustainable consumption. The chapter investigates consumer behavior's impact on the practices of the circular economy. It presents fundamental circular economy principles: reduction, reuse, recycling and compares them with the disadvantages of the conventional linear approach. It discusses the ways in which consumer behavior leads to unsustainability and identifies potential for change through circular business models such as product-as-a-service, shared platforms, and circular supply chains. The chapter discusses government policies that lead to circular activities, as well as economic, cultural and infrastructural challenges and the strategies necessary to tackle them. Recommendations involve consumer education, use of technologies such as blockchain and IoT and promoting stakeholder collaboration. Emerging trends like circular design thinking, and bioplastics are examined for their ability to disseminate sustainable practices across the world.

SummaryTrauma care in India has made significant progress in the past two decades. However, a coordinated and concerted effort has sometimes been lacking. Information on the various aspects of injury prevention, trauma education, and prehospital and in-hospital trauma care in India has been available in a fragmented manner so far. This comprehensive review aims to understand in detail and bring together the various facets of injury prevention and trauma care in India, including the efforts being put at various levels to tackle the problem. The article also includes a detailed SWOT analysis, assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and suggests strategies to overcome them.

Many times,snakes suffer from multiple injuries as they are frequently exposed to uneven things while crawling on the ground. Surgery is needed in many of these circumstances to minimize the disfiguring effect. The present case report presents a spectacled cobra (Naja naja) found injured at a construction site with severe abdominal evisceration and its successful surgical management. The surgical procedure involved repositioning of the protruded organs, clotting musculature and skin in appropriate ways, and post-operative supportive care to prevent infection. This case highlights the importance of timely intervention and appropriate techniques in treating traumatic injuries in snakes.

Microservices are an architectural approach that decomposes applications into small, independently deployable services, enhancing scalability and agility. The application of microservices architecture in numerous enterprises, aimed at modernizing their existing applications, emerges as a noteworthy trend. Despite the extensive research conducted on migration processes, there is a noticeable lack in understanding the essential principles necessary for the efficient implementation of microservices architecture. This study seeks to consolidate the comprehension of the fundamental concepts inherent in the object-oriented approach and their importance in both monolithic and microservices architectures. Moreover, an analysis of the design patterns and principles utilized in microservices, along with comparisons to monolithic architectures, is undertaken. The investigation delves into the advantages and disadvantages of monolithic and microservices architectures, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners in the field.