Towards inclusive planning:establishing citizens’ ‘the right to the city’ through participatory urban planning approaches in Oulu and Jhenaidah

Abstract. Urbanization is reconstructing the way people live and the built environment in which they thrive. While different countries are transforming in their unprecedented rates, the final goal is to provide their inhabitants with better quality of life and services in the newly planned cities. Inclusive planning which takes into account participatory approaches is crucial to make new developments sustainable. Participation values inclusiveness and social integration in all aspects of city life. New Urban Agenda 2030 sets a global fundamental where the concept of inclusiveness has been emphasized eminently with special attention to vulnerable participants whose involvement is often left unaccounted for. While a lot of countries have successfully incorporated participation in their planning practices, many others are still challenged by the inequality of power dynamics. For cities to be sustainable, its requires to provide the people with their rights to the city by making urban opportunities accessible for all. People acquiring their rights to the city are empowered to pursue their aspiring quality of life and at the same time generate a sense of belonging to their urban space. This research aims to establish this relationship and how participatory urban planning approaches can induce people to pursue their rights to the city by actively engaging in the process. Through a comparative analysis of two case studies, each from the context of Bangladesh and Finland, the research explores the effectiveness of different participatory strategies on establishing people’s ‘Right to the City’. Taking two divergent perspectives into account and the universal principles set by New Urban Agenda 2030, the study sets a comprehensive understanding of inclusive urban planning, its contribution to social sustainability and the roles architects are playing to support this collective paradigm

Dinesen’s Diana: The Transformative Power of Symbols in Ehrengard

This analysis of Dinesen\u27s Ehrengard aims to illuminate the subversive transformation of the titular character of the novel, using the literal and symbolic application of artistic power

SAMPLE-A RAW DATA FOR FUTURE INFORMATION OF LIFE

Gene amplification requires a biological sample which is collected prior to the demands. The sample for such analysis plays a vital role as they serve as a resource for the core material-Deoxyribonucleic acid. A sample for gene amplification or any analysis would be collected prior to the demands and type of analysis. Human blood has been an essential resource of DNA from the commencement of DNA extraction in the 19th century. After then several protocols developed according to the requirement of both samples of different forms and their retrieval as various forms and methods. The sample has various characteristics and prerequisites when collected for gene analysis. Some important characteristics of sample collection methods are significant, which are not widely taken. This work analyses various general sample collection protocols and highlights some of the major characteristics and prerequisites for the sample. This work initiates and delivers to attain the core of genomics by bringing out the basic raw materials importance and consequences on amplification which is highly sensitive

LPG Gas Leakage Detection and Prevention System

Gas leakage has been a major concern in recent times. Though its usage has been extended in various industries, a small unattended leakage can lead to catastrophic damage. The objective of this project is to present the design of a cost effective automatic alarming system, which can detect and prevent liquefied petroleum gas leakage in various premises. This system alerts the user by sending him an SMS and alerting the neighbors by buzzer alarm after the gas leaks above setpoint1.The stepper motor is used to close the gas pipe valves. To reduce risks to human life, main power supply is cut off, if the gas leakage goes above setpoint2. This device ensures safety and prevents suffocation and explosion due to gas leakage. This project is implemented using ARM 7 processor and simulated using keil software

A Clinical study on siddha herbal formulation Kukkilathy Chooranam in Ratha Moolam (Bleeding Piles)

The aim of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the Kukkilathy Chooranam (internal) in Ratha moolam. • Before initiating the clinical trial, approval was got from the Institutional Ethical committee of National Institute of Siddha (NIS/IEC/2016/11-01/14.10.2016) for conducting the clinical studies respectively by submitting the well defined protocol and proforma. It was registered prospectively in the Clinical Trail Registry of India (CTRI Reg No:CTRI/2017/07/009127) • The raw drugs were authenticated by the Assistant professor of medicinal botany and Investigator, Dept.of Gunapadam, NIS, and the trail drug was prepared by the investigator in the Gunapadam lab of National Institute of Siddha as per the standard operating procedure mentioned in the protocol. • As per Siddha Materia Medica the ingredients of the trial drug were found to possess astringent, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory and styptic action. • The Phytochemical and physico chemical analysis of the trail drug were done in The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Dept. of Siddha and the biochemical qualitative analysis were done in the bio chemistry lab of National Institute of Siddha. It is reveled the presence of phytochemicals Alkaloid, silicate, phosphate, potassium, carbohydrate, glycoside, Saponin. • For clinical study 70 cases were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria at the OPD of department of Maruthuvam, NIS. Out of 70 cases 30 cases were recruited for the clinical trial. Clinical diagnosis of Ratha moolam was made by both Siddha and modern methodology. • Before initiating the trial informed consent was obtained from all the patients. • Prognosis was assessed through proctoscopic examination done at initial day and at the end of 46th day. Prognosis was recorded through HAQ and Haemorrhoids Symptoms Severity Score. • All the patients were advised to have oil bath with Chitramutti oil on Day -1 and Day-2 they were given purgation with Agasthiyar kulambu 130mg with ginger juice, Day-3 advised to take rest, no medicine was given on that day(to correct the elevated mukkutram) From Day-4 onwards treatment started. The patient were treated for a period of 45 days with Kukkilathy Chooranam (Internal) 4g, twice a day with ghee (After food). • The patients were treated for a period of 45 days. The trial medicine selected for internal treatment was Kukkilathy Chooranam (internal medicine) at the dose of 4 g twice a day with adjuvant of ghee as per Siddha literature Anuboga vaithiya navaneetham thirattu- Page no :1248-1249 • Routine clinical laboratory investigation was carried out before and after treatment and the concerned data were recorded in the proforma.(Form-III) • Clinical assessment was done during each visit in OPD patients (7 days once) and the data were noted in the prescribed proforma. (Form-II) • During the study period there was no event of any adverse reactions were reported owing to the drug or disease. • Diet restriction was strictly followed during the period of drug administration as well as in re-dieting period as per noted in the dietary advice form .(Form-VII). • The HAQ questionnaire score showed good improvement in 60% and moderate improvement in 40%. Improvement in other clinical symptoms before and after treatment revealed the efficacy of the trail drug, in relieving constipation, bleeding at stools, anal itch, discomfort, dyschezia etc. Statistical analysis done for HAQ and it shows that the trail drug Kukkilathy chooranam is effective and significant (p<0. 0001). Thus it is effective in improving the health status of the patients through which they can able to perform their daily activities independently. • From the HSS Score, finally it is concluded that 11 cases (37%) symptoms were completely relieved and 19 cases (64%) symptoms were reduced well, those patients were improved Moderate to mild score. Statistical analysis done for HSS Score shows that the trail drug Kukkilathy chooranam is effective and significant (p<0. 0001). • In the case of Clinical laboratory parameters there was no significant improvement in hemoglobin level after treatment. CONCLUSION: It is concluded by this study that Kukkilathy Chooranam (Internal) is to be safe, efficacious and cost effective potent herbo mineral drug in the treatment of Haemorrhoids. • From the HSS Score, finally it is concluded that 11 cases (37%) symptoms were completely relieved and 19 cases (64%) symptoms were reduced well, those patients were improved Moderate to mild score. Statistical analysis done for HSS Score shows that the trail drug Kukkilathy chooranam is effective and significant (p < 0. 0001).On Proctoscopic examination showed significant reduction of internal pile mass size in after treatment. • There was no adverse reaction was reported during the trial period. • Because of the encouraging clinical outcome, the study may be further carried out with the same drug “Kukkilathy Chooranam”in a larger clinical population

A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW OF MOOLAM (ANO RECTAL DISEASES)-YUGIS VERSION

Worldwide, the overall prevalence of an ano rectal disease in the general population is estimated to be 4.4%. The faulty dietary pattern and life style , hereditary factors are important etiological factors of this disease. As per saint Yugi  Moolam is classified as 21 types based on clinical symptoms and size, shape, colour of the pile mass which includes some of the ano-rectal diseases. The diet and deeds which influences the vital humors Vatham  (Intestinal peristaltic movement ) and Pitham (metabolism and absorption) of food stuffs are said to be major causative factors of this disease. As per Yugis version the following ano rectal diseases under Moola noi have been categorized as, Neer moolam (Inflammatory bowel disease), Aazhi moolam (strangulated haemorrhoids), Sittru moolam (adenomatous colorectal polyps), Varal moolam (colorectal non- neoplastic polyps), Seezh moolam (kaposis sarcoma), Silaethuma moolam (anal warts condyloma), Thondha moolam (rectal cancer), Vinai moolam (irritable bowel syndrome), Powthira moolam (anal fistula), Kutha moolam (rectal prolapse), Ratha moolam (internal haemorrhoids 1st degree -bleeding piles), Mega moolam (gonococcal proctitis), Vaatha moolam (interno-external hemorrhoids), Pitha moolam (prolapsed haemorrhoids), Surukku moolam (anal stenosis), Mulai moolam (sentinel pile), Savvu moolam (perianal tuberclosis). This paper focuses the scientific basis of etiology and classification of Moolam by saint Yugi

Swap Stability in Schelling Games on Graphs

We study a recently introduced class of strategic games thatis motivated by and generalizes Schelling’s well-known resi-dential segregation model. These games are played on undi-rected graphs, with the set of agents partitioned into multi-ple types; each agent either occupies a node of the graph andnever moves away or aims to maximize the fraction of herneighbors who are of her own type. We consider a variant ofthis model that we call swap Schelling games, where the num-ber of agents is equal to the number of nodes of the graph, andagents mayswappositions with other agents to increase theirutility. We study the existence, computational complexity andquality of equilibrium assignments in these games, both froma social welfare perspective and from a diversity perspective