Yenepoya University

Quantitative ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Mullu Kuruma community of Wayanad, the Southern Western Ghats, India

The traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge of the Mullu Kurama tribes, one of the oldest tribal communities in Wayanad, India, holds considerable significance. Indigenous communities in the Western Ghats have developed extensive ethnomedicinal knowledge through sustained interactio...

Effect of Sagittal Imbalance on Functional Disability in Patients with Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

BACKGROUND: Sagittal imbalance often causes pain and disability in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). This occurs due to the slipping of one vertebra over another as a result of degenerative changes in the disc and facet joints. In this study, we aimed to assess t...

In Silico Phosphoproteomic Profiling of the MAP3K3 Signaling Network

Background: Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 3 (MAP3K3) is a serine/threonine kinase that exhibits oncogenic activity in various cancers. Despite the established role of MAP3K3 in signal transduction, its phosphosignaling landscape, including the mechanisms underlyi...

A new species of rupicolous Cnemaspis Strauch, 1887 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, southern Eastern Ghats, India

We describe a new species of rupicolous Cnemaspis from the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Ghats. The current description is based on a type series of eight specimens that bear a unique combination of morphological and colour pattern characteristics that do no...

Mutations That Matter: Domain-Specific Mutational Hotspots in BRCA1 and Its Key Interactors Differ Between TCGA and BCGA Breast Cancer Cohort—An In Silico Analysis

Background: Patients with breast cancer (BC), and mostly triple-negative BC (TNBC), often exhibit poor prognosis due to variability in symptom manifestation and differential responses to treatment. TNBC among Indian women is the highest globally, contributing to increased mortali...

Assessment of effectiveness of two educational simulation modules for teaching neck stabilization

Abstract Purpose Neck stabilization is crucial in emergency medicine, physical therapy, and sports medicine. The study was conducted to identify the best simulation method to enhance final-year medical students’ neck stabilization skills, aiming to reduce preventable medical erro...

Intensity of Impostor Phenomenon and Perceived Contributing Factors among Early-career Occupational Therapists in India

Abstract Introduction Impostor phenomenon is characterized by persistent self-doubt and fear of exposure as incompetent despite evidence of success. It is highly prevalent among health workers, particularly those in early-career stages facing new role demands and transition stres...

When engagement becomes numbness: how hedonic content design shapes digital brand engagement in subscription platforms

Pleasure-driven design is increasingly applied across over-the-top (OTT) media platforms that deliver video content without traditional cable, featuring auto-play, personalised recommendations, and easy-to-use interfaces. This study examines the effect of pleasure-driven design o...

Periodontitis and the Risk of Mortality from All Causes in Humans- A Scoping Review

Abstract Purpose of Review Periodontitis is a highly prevalent disease with strong associations with systemic diseases that are leading causes of death globally. We aimed to systematically map the evidence regarding the association between periodontitis and the risk of all-cause...

Prevalence and obstetric risk factors of stress urinary incontinence in parous women: a cross-sectional study in rural areas of Mangaluru, India

Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is common among parous women, yet community-level data from rural India remain limited. This study estimated the prevalence of SUI among relatively healthy, rural, reproductive-age parous women without major comorbidities. Methods A co...

Beyond the Dialysis Machine: The Silent Burden of Psychological Distress

Objectives Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible condition that frequently advances to end-stage renal disease, requiring long-term haemodialysis. While dialysis sustains life, it imposes a substantial psychological burden due to treatment demands, lifest...

Behavioral and cognitive determinants of digital investment app usage among young investors

Diversifying financial innovation and understanding investors’ behavioral plasticity and cognition are crucial for financial institutions and app developers. In light of this, the study aimed to identify the primary behavioral drivers of digital investment application use among y...

Comparative evaluation of matrix systems on proximal contact strip force and surface geometry in class II direct composite restorations: an in vitro study

Abstract Background Proximal contact strip force and surface geometry remain challenging in Class II composite restorations, with matrix system selection being a key factor. This study aimed to compare the proximal contact strip force and surface geometry of the myQuickmat Classi...

Exosome-based nanomedicine for neurological disorders: mechanisms, engineering, and therapeutic potential

Exosomes are naturally occurring extracellular vesicles that have emerged as promising bio-inspired nanocarriers for the treatment of neurological disorders owing to their intrinsic biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. This review hi...