Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22068681

Lumbar Flexibility and Chronic Low Back Pain Prevalence in Regular Versus Irregular Salah Performers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Mixed-Gender Adults

S. Raffiq Ali, P. Muthukrishnan

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) ranks among the leading causes of years lived with disability globally, with habitual physical inactivity identified as a principal modifiable risk factor. Daily Islamic prayer (Salah) involves a structured sequence of spinal flexion, extension,…...

Letter to Editor 10.5281/zenodo.21857804

Randomized Controlled Study of IASTM vs. SHAM Treatment in Alleviating Symptoms Associated with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

Deep Shikha, Sunita Sharma

We read with great interest the article recently published article Randomizes controlled trial by Falame and Borres with the title “Randomized controlled study of IASTM vs. SHAM Treatment in Alleviating Symptoms Associated with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points” [1]. The Author must be…...

Narrative Review 10.5281/zenodo.22069960

Narrative Review on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Solving the Problems of Orthopaedic Care in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Obiako Benjamin Chukwudi, Okwara Blasius Okechukwu, Katchy Amechi Uchenna, et al.

Background: The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in orthopaedics is rapidly evolving. There are unique challenges in managing musculoskeletal conditions in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) that could be addressed with artificial intelligence. However, there is…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22069279

Hand-Grip Strength and Respiratory Muscle Endurance in Regular Versus Irregular Salah Performers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Adult Males

S. Raffiq Ali, P. Muthukrishnan

Background: Habitual physical inactivity is a principal driver of both reduced peripheral muscle strength and declining respiratory muscle endurance in working-age adults, contributing to premature functional decline and increased musculoskeletal morbidity. Daily Islamic prayer…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21852543

Clinico-Hematological Profile of Megaloblastic Anemia at a Tertiary Care Center in North India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rahul Garg

Background: Megaloblastic anemia (MA) remains a prevalent yet underdiagnosed nutritional disorder in India, particularly among vegetarian populations. Despite its treatability, patients often present late with multisystem involvement.

Objective: To…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21860514

Pilot Study on the Relation Between Orthodox Spirituality, Inclusion and Health, In a Sample of Wheelchair Users

Konstantinos N. Papanikolaou

Persons with disabilities have significantly lower life expectancy compared to the general population. Concerning wheelchair users, the main causes of premature death are heart attack and cancer. The main risk factors are physical inactivity and obesity. Factors such as depression and social…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21846023

The Piezoelectric Crystal Hypothesis: Towards the Development of Environmentally Integrated Electromagnetic Energy Architectures

Alan Peter Garfoot

Section I: Introduction, Historical Context and the Evolution of Distributed Energy Paradigms

The history of technological civilisation may be interpreted as a progressive refinement in humanity's capacity to access, transform and distribute energy. From the controlled…...

Editorial 10.5281/zenodo.22075341

Universities Should Cultivate Scholars, Not Merely Produce Measurable Indicators: A Reflective Commentary

Chee Kong Yap

Modern universities are increasingly governed through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality assurance frameworks, accreditation exercises, and institutional rankings. While these mechanisms are intended to improve accountability and educational quality, they may inadvertently shift academic…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21861772

When Food Becomes a Crown: A Reflection on Luxury Agriculture, Entitlement, and the Ethics of Nourishment

Chee Kong Yap

Encounters with everyday commodities can sometimes expose deeper structural and ethical tensions within modern food systems. This reflective paper examines a personal encounter with an ultra premium watermelon priced beyond ordinary affordability and marketed as the sole fruit matured on a plant…...