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Background: Hypertension is a growing public health concern, even among young adults. Dietary nitrate supplementation, particularly from natural sources like beetroot juice, has shown potential in maintaining optimal blood pressure (BP) levels. This study assessed the effectiveness of beetroot juice in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure among normotensive nursing students.  Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was employed among 50 normotensive nursing students aged 18–22 years from a selected nursing college in Tumkur.

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant public health challenge worldwide. Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) contains soluble fibers, polysaccharides, and antioxidants that may help regulate blood glucose. This study evaluated the effectiveness of okra water in improving glycaemic control and symptom burden among hospitalized T2DM patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted among 95 hospitalized T2DM patients aged 25–70 years in Tumkur, India.

As a part of socio-economic survey organized by the State Climate Change Cell, Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manipur,the team examines the biological diversity, water supplies, resource management policies, economics and demographics of Hoomivillage. The team interview local organization, government workers, local council, private business and farmers on the vulnerability and adaptation responses to climate change.

This mixed-methods study examines the proposition that teachers act first as moral educators and then as subject specialists, exploring how moral instruction relates to student moral development and academic outcomes in secondary science classrooms. Guided by objectives to describe teachers’ moral-education practices, assess relationships with student ethical reasoning and academic engagement, and explore teacher professional identity, the study sampled 18 science teachers and 384 students across seven public secondary schools in West Bengal.

There is an insistent need for safer and more sustainable plant-based treatments because of the rising incidence of diabetes and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. A traditional medicinal plant, Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) has drawn more scientific attention because of its abundance of bioactive substances, especially flavonoids and anthocyanins. Its dual medicinal potential as an antimicrobial and antidiabetic agent is supported by these phytochemicals.

Agriculture is highly sensitive to interannual climate variability, particularly in regions dominated by rainfed systems. This study investigates how spatio‑temporal variability in rainfall and temperature influences district‑level crop productivity using only secondary datasets and a reproducible GIS‑enabled workflow. We demonstrate a regional analysis framework (illustrated for Maharashtra State, India; easily adaptable to other regions) combining (i) gridded climate surfaces, (ii) satellite‑derived vegetation indices, and (iii) official crop statistics.

Groundwater forms the backbone of drinking water supply in the Himalayan region, rendering its quality assessment essential for long-term sustainability. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality in Chamoli and Almora districts of Uttarakhand, employing physico-chemical analysis, heavy metal concentration measurements, and Water Quality Index (WQI) determination.

This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a ZnO solution mixed with an Anionic Polymer in reducing the amount of UV-C radiation that can penetrate fabric.
The solution was coated onto three types of fabric: silk, cotton, and linen, in both white and black colors. The experiment was conducted in three locations in Nan province: Phaya Phanong Stadium, the Thawangpha Meteorological Department, and the area of Somdet Phra Yupparat Pua Hospital, as well as in the hospital’s laboratory.

This study was carried out to compare the nutritional values of seven freshwater, air-breathing fish species commonly found in Assam, India. The fish included Channa punctata, Channa striata, Channa gachua, Channa marulius, Heteropneustes fossilis, Anabas testudineus, and Clarias magur. Samples were collected from the Kamrup district, and their protein, fat, moisture, ash, and carbohydrate contents were analyzed. The results showed that Channa marulius had the highest protein content at 24.94%, while Clarias magur had the lowest at 14.3%.

The present study evaluates the physico-chemical parameters of the Vaigai River at five sampling sites during August 2015 and August 2025 to understand spatial and temporal variations in water quality. Parameters including pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), alkalinity, hardness, calcium, magnesium, iron, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, fluoride, Dissolved oxygen (DO), Biological oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical oxygen demand (COD) were analysed.