Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly reported among adults who spend most of the day indoors. This cross-sectional study assessed serum vitamin D levels among office workers in an urban setting and examined their association with sun exposure, diet and physical activity. Deficiency was common across age groups and was…
This review summarises recent work on botanical extracts used as biopesticides, covering their modes of action, field performance and formulation challenges. It highlights gaps in shelf-life and standardisation that limit wider adoption by farmers, and suggests priorities for further research.
Zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared by a low-cost green route using plant leaf extracts and characterised by X-ray diffraction and UV–visible spectroscopy. The particles showed a well-defined crystalline structure and a band gap suited to photocatalytic applications.
This short communication reports early observations on how mobile banking training influences savings behaviour among rural self-help group members. Participants who completed the training reported greater confidence in using digital payment services.
We describe an adult patient with dengue fever who presented with marked liver enzyme elevation and minimal fever. Early recognition and supportive management led to full recovery. The case underlines the need to consider dengue in acute hepatitis during outbreak seasons.
