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4 articles for “south and southeast asia”
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Tamil Migration to Colonial Malay and Burma from 1880-1920: Analysing the Acculturation Process through the Lens of Fashion
Abstract: This paper seeks to understand the cultural repercussions of colonial labour migration, which emerged as one of the key characteristics of the 19th century as European nations set up colonies in parts of Africa, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia. The ‘coolie’ market consisted of indentured labourers and slaves and allowed the colonial rulers to supplement labour in new colonies. As the labourers migrated to new lands, they carried …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Macaranga peltata
Abstract: Macaranga peltata, categorized within the Euphorbiaceae family, represents a prevalent pioneer arboreal species across Southeast Asia, specifically in regions such as India and Sri Lanka. This review scrutinizes the phytochemical properties and pharmacological profiles of Macaranga peltata, underscoring both its historical medicinal applications and prospective therapeutic roles. The plant exhibits a rich composition of secondary metabolites, encompassing flavonoids, stilbenes, tannins, and terpenes, with the majority of these compounds being extracted …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 50–59 Read article
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Thalassemia and its management – A review article
Abstract: Thalassemia is a hemoglobinopathy burdening India making it earn title of Thalassemia capital of world. Studying last decade, the overall prevalence worldwide and incidence rates have declined but prevalence rates were high in east and Southeast Asian countries. Screening for carriers and affected individuals and genetic counselling are promising approaches for reducing soaring cases and reducing the further spread. Thalassemia affects various organs due to iron overload and haemolysis leading …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 60–73 Read article
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Neuroinflammation Is Aggravated by the Aqueous Extract of Myrmecodia Platytyrea Tuber
Abstract: Myrmecodia platytyrea, commonly known as the ant plant, is a medicinal epiphyte traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its purported health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities. Its tuber contains abundant secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, and saponins. While these phytochemicals are generally associated with therapeutic effects, the biological activity of Myrmecodia extracts varies depending on the type of extract, dosage, and route of administration. In …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 5–14 Read article