https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB <h1>About Chelonian Research Foundation</h1> <p align="justify">Chelonian Research Foundation, established in 1992 in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, is a non-profit IRS-designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt private operating foundation established for the purposes of producing and publishing scientific research on turtles and tortoises of the world, as well as supporting worldwide turtle and tortoise research through charitable distributions to associated independent scientific investigators or research organizations that produce specific research consistent with the stated objectives of the Foundation. The Foundation was established partly in response to the rapidly deteriorating natural environment and its deleterious effects on populations of turtles and tortoises of the world as well as the threatening effects of direct human exploitation on turtles and tortoises around the world, and partly in response to the global need for systematic scientific investigations and documentation of the diversity of these animals. The broad purpose of the Foundation is to become involved where the energies of concerned and talented individuals and the application of resources may reasonably be anticipated to provide a scientific basis to allow for potential improvement in conditions or increased understanding of turtles and tortoises.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> Chelonian Research Foundation en-US Chelonian Research Foundation 1071-8443 https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/711 <p>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and brain tumors are examples of conditions for which MRI scans provide crucial clinical information.</p> <p>MRI produces images by subjecting the body to a magnetic field, and then using radio-frequency pulses to stimulate the emission of energy from atomic nuclei. The resulting signals are used to reconstruct images that encode structural or functional information about the brain. Structural scans visualize the anatomy in cross-section at high resolution. Functional MRI (fMRI) renders maps of cerebral activity and metabolism. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) tracks the flow of water molecules along the white-matter tracts and thereby reveals connective pathways.</p> Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Qahtani, Moayad Alwi Abdalwahed and Noura Saud Alonizi Copyright (c) 2022 Chelonian Research Foundation https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-08-17 2025-08-17 48 69 https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/718 <p><strong>Background</strong>. Traditional herbal medicine has been effectively used to treat various diseases for hundreds or even thousands of years, as mentioned in ancient manuscripts, textbooks, and pharmacopoeias. Since ancient times, herbal therapy has played a crucial role in combating infectious diseases. BPOM distribution permits are needed to maintain the safety of drugs in circulation. A distribution permit is a permit for Drugs and Food produced by manufacturers and/or imported by importers of Drugs and Food that will be distributed in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia based on an assessment of safety, quality, and usefulness.</p> <p><strong>Aims</strong>. This study aims to investigate the legal process of HV Care as an antiviral, as per the Indonesian Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM).</p> <p><strong>Method.</strong> The experimental method is used in the research, from preparing raw materials to processing, until it becomes a finished product, followed by the legal process to obtain a distribution permit.</p> <p><strong>Result. </strong>The herbal medicine formulation utilizes extracts obtained from vendors who have already received certification from BPOM. The raw materials are then mixed according to the predetermined dose, mashed, sifted, and packaged into capsules. The distribution permit process is submitted to BPOM through various stages, including registration and laboratory results for the submitted formula, as well as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for formula preparation.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion. </strong>HV Care is an herbal medicine with the composition of meniran (<em>Phyllanthus Urinaria Folium), </em>Temu mango (<em>Curcuma amada Rhizome), </em>Curcuma<em> Zanthorrhiza Rhizome, </em>Sambiloto (<em> Andrographis Paniculata Folium). It is helpful as an antiviral for HIV sufferers</em> in particular and other viral diseases. HV Care has been processed by the standards of the Indonesian Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) and holds a POMTR223008931 distribution permit, enabling it to be distributed in the community.</p> Retno Widyani, An Nuur Budi Utama, Rianty Aryani Putri Copyright (c) 2022 Chelonian Research Foundation https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-07-23 2025-07-23 1 14 https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/714 <p>Mental health support is fundamental to individuals’ ability to cope with and recover from trauma, stress, and resolve everyday problems. Those who have good social support in their lives demonstrate greater resilience (Conway, 2016). For a wide range of social, psychological, and biological reasons, social workers are often uniquely qualified to provide such support (Boland et al., 2021). This importance is especially apparent in the healthcare setting where a social worker is often the first person an individual will turn to for assistance. Regardless of whether the issue is a common worry or a more serious form of disorder, mental health support is a critical facet of a health professional’s role.</p> Mohammed Abdulrahman Alzeneadi and Sarah thani alruwaili Copyright (c) 2022 Chelonian Research Foundation https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-08-17 2025-08-17 36 47 https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/717 <p>Herbicides are essential in modern agriculture but pose severe risks to aquatic ecosystems, particularly fish. This review examines herbicides' biochemical and genotoxic impacts on fish species, addressing oxidative stress, metabolic disruptions, hormonal interference, DNA damage, and mutations. Herbicides like glyphosate, atrazine, paraquat, and 2,4-D have been linked to enzymatic inhibition, reproductive abnormalities, and genetic mutations with extensive implications for aquatic biodiversity and human health. Case studies provide further insights into specific herbicides' effects, such as glyphosate’s role in oxidative stress, atrazine's endocrine disruption, and paraquat’s genotoxicity. Continuous monitoring, regulation, and alternative solutions are crucial to reduce these harmful effects and protect aquatic life and public health.</p> Devika Rani H K, Parimala B Copyright (c) 2022 Chelonian Research Foundation https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-07-23 2025-07-23 15 25 https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/966 <p>This paper examines the viability and economic benefit of culinary tourism in Mumbai, Maharashtra but especially makes an analysis on how local food has helped preserve both traditions and economic prosperity. The research relied on quantitative information of 240 tourists and 60 restaurant owners whereby the questionnaires and interviews employed by the study focused on six dimensions such as aspects of sustainability perceptions, spending patterns, and promotion of Maharashtrian cuisine. The analyses were done in terms of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis with the help of SPSS v26 and Excel 365.The results indicate that two-thirds of the tourists pursue sustainable food choices and are more satisfied with the use of such practices. There was a high positive correlation (r = 0.68) between the amount of resources utilized by restaurant to sustain its operations and monthly revenue. Findings of the regression results were that sustainable practice and knowledge on local cuisine remarkably forecasts repeat visitation and tourist expenditure (R 2 = 0.57). The research paper finds that sustainable culinary tourism can not only contribute to cultural identity, but can make restaurants economically viable. Based on these insights, one can say the strategic marketing and a long-term integration of local food heritage should be promoted as part of tourism planning.</p> Manoj Patkar, Prof. (Dr.) Gurdip Singh Copyright (c) 2025 Chelonian Research Foundation https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-08-16 2025-08-16 26 35