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Guía de la investigación americanista en Lisboa
Authors: Osorio Oscar
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo tiene como fin ilustrar al investigador americanista sobre los archivos, bibliotecas e instituciones de interés para una eventual investigación en la ciudad de Lisboa. Se detallan los fondos en cada uno de los archivos, así como datos útiles para facilitar su consultación. Se incluye una lista de librerías y de museos de la ciudad, como parte integrante y complementaria a la labor de todo investigador americanista.
“Investigaciones alemanas del dominio del americanismo”. Un análisis de la ideología política de Robert Lehmann-Nitsche
Authors: Dávila Lena
Published: February 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo reconstruir la ideología política y las vinculaciones de Robert Lehmann-Nitsche con la comunidad de habla alemana, a la luz de una serie de consideraciones sobre la antropología alemana y la contextualización de la actuación de los académicos alemanes entre fines del siglo XX y las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Para ello me apoyaré en el análisis y entrecruzamiento de un conjunto de fuentes escritas, que contribuyen tanto al esclarecimiento del caso de Lehmann-Nitsche como a una más completa compresión de las prácticas antropológicas de comienzos del siglo XX. Entre tales fuentes se destaca especialmente “Investigaciones alemanas del dominio de americanismo”, publicado por Lehmann-Nitsche en 1933, en el marco de una edición especial de la revista Zeitschrift für Politik, titulada Ibero-América y Alemania. Obra colectiva sobre las relaciones amistosas, desarme e igualdad de derechos. Se sostiene que la consideración de Lehmann-Nitsche como nazi y/o colaborador del Partido Nacionalsocialista no se apoya en documentación probatoria y que hasta el momento las interpretaciones corrientes equiparan de manera inadecuada “ideología nazi” a ortodoxia, fervor monarquista-antirepublicano y antisemitismo.
De l’invisibilité à l’émancipation par le droit international ? Penser la subalternité à la lumière des mobilisations des femmes autochtones des Amériques pour leurs droits
Authors: Cahier Laura
Published: February 2024

Cette contribution analyse les stratégies de résistance des femmes autochtones des Amériques sur la scène internationale des Nations Unies, en portant un intérêt particulier à leurs formes de participation, leurs revendications et leurs demandes de droits. Dans un contexte où elles ont longtemps été marginalisées dans les discussions internationales, se pose la question de la manière dont le droit international peut contribuer à l’émancipation d’un groupe assigné à une position subalterne comme les femmes autochtones des Amériques. Plus largement, cela pose aussi la question de la reconnaissance du pluralisme et de l’adoption d’une approche interculturelle fondée sur la non-domination. Cette contribution tente ainsi de comprendre si et comment les femmes autochtones des Amériques mobilisées pour la défense de leurs droits au sein du système onusien – entendu comme un espace pluriel, à la fois social, politique et juridique – participent, via leurs contre-discours et contre-pratiques, d’une évolution des normes et pratiques internationales en la matière. Elle explore, pour cela, les stratégies collectives et transcontinentales de résistance des représentantes et militantes autochtones des Amériques, et s’interroge sur les modalités de leur participation aux Nations Unies, à partir des apports des subaltern studies et des Indigenous studies.
AI Detection's High False Positive Rates and the Psychological and Material Impacts on Students
Authors: Gegg-Harrison Whitney , Quarterman Claire
Published: February 2024

This chapter, per the authors, explains the inherent impossibility of “AI detection,” and explores the material and psychological impacts of AI detection false positives on students. A small corpus study is presented demonstrating much higher than advertised rates of false positives across a range of popular “AI detection” tools. Based on this study along with news reports and first-person testimony from affected students, the chapter presents the possibility that neurodivergent writers, along with L2 writers, are more likely to be impacted by false positives. Given the current rates of mental health challenges on college campuses and the likelihood of a disproportionate impact on students who already face marginalization, the use of these AI detection tools is argued to be unethical. The chapter closes with recommendations for writing teachers.
Abamectin poisoning: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Rajaratnam A. , Kularatne W. K. S. , Bowattage S.
Published: February 2024

Abamectin, a widely used insecticide in Sri Lankan agricultural practices is recognised to occasionally cause serious neurological and cardio-respiratory consequences, and very rarely fatalities following human intoxication. We report a young male presenting with agitation, generalised seizures, coma, respiratory failure, and metabolic acidosis following attempted suicide with abamectin ingestion. He improved after 48 hours of intubation, mechanical ventilation and supportive intensive care. This reported case and review of literature is aimed at creating awareness on toxicology and clinical manifestations of abamectin poisoning.
Answers for the CME: Patients with high haemoglobin and negative for JAK2 mutation
Authors: Fernandopulle KHBP
Published: February 2024

No abstract available.
Suture anchor fixation of displaced tibial eminence avulsion fracture in children
Authors: Elforse Elsayed , El-Tabbaa Ayman
Published: February 2024

Background

Avulsion fractures of the tibial eminence during childhood are infrequent yet significant knee injuries. Given that the injury is equivalent to a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. The treatment strategy necessitates anatomic reduction to reestablish joint stability and reduce the risk of anterior impingement and flexion deformity. The aim of the study was to evaluate short-term results of arthroscopyassisted suture anchor fixation of tibial eminence avulsion in children.

Methods

This study included 11 injured children with type III avulsion tibial eminence. The average age was 8.55 years. The study included nine boys and two girls. The mechanism of trauma was bicycle accident in seven children, twisting injury in two children, falling downstairs in one child, and jumping from a height in one case.

Results

All patients were able to return to their everyday activities within 6 months following the injury. The range of motion at the end of follow up was full in 10 (90.9%) patients and functional range in one (9.1%) patient. The knee stability was excellent by clinical examination.

Conclusion

The successful application of this approach in preserving knee function following type III avulsion tibial eminence in pediatric patients has been demonstrated.
A serendipitous encounter in a twist of fate from the spine to the heart
Authors: Bandaru Susruth Kumar , Parvathareddy Krishna Malakonda Reddy , Syed Imamuddin , Nagula Praveen
Published: February 2024

Incidental findings are common in medicine and often lead to diagnostic and management dilemmas. Myxomas the most prevalent benign tumors can be incidentally diagnosed in almost 20% of cases. Here, we are presenting a case where a patient’s fate changed from spinal disease to cardiac disease. A 60-year-old female presented with excruciating low back pain and was diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spine disease, planned for laminectomy. She was referred to the cardiology opinion regarding perioperative cardiac risk. On echocardiography, a 6.2 cm2 sessile mass attached to the interatrial septum was found, and a probable diagnosis of sessile left atrial myxoma was made. The same was confirmed on cardiac computed tomography. The patient was operated on and had no complications. Histopathology confirmed atrial myxoma.
Spectrum of intracardiac thrombi in different clinical scenarios at a tertiary care center
Authors: Nalawade Digvijay D , Malani Susheel Kumar , Jadhav Ajitkumar Krishna , Khan Anish Kumar , Wadhokar Pratik
Published: February 2024

Cardiologists frequently encounter intracardiac thrombi in the course of their work. Along with tumor and vegetation, it is one of the most frequent differential diagnoses for intracardiac masses. Cardioembolic stroke patients frequently have intracardiac thrombi in the left ventricle. Although the potential for cerebral emboli persists in a large population of patients with chronic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, the risk of LV thrombus formation is highest during the first 3 months after acute myocardial infarction. The main risk factors for the development of left atrial thrombi are rheumatic valvular disease, especially mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation. Right heart chamber thrombi may develop in situ or occur when peripheral venous clots that are on their way to the lungs become stuck, leading to acute pulmonary embolism, and their incidence ranges from 4% to 18%. We are presenting five cases that represent a broad range of clinical circumstances involving intracardiac thrombus. When performed during systole and diastole, echocardiography can detect thrombus as a discrete, echo-dense mass with clearly defined borders that is separate from the endocardium. Since dimensions, shape, regularity or irregularity, and homogeneity are all characteristic features that define the embolic risk and therapeutic management, the morphology and structure of thrombi should be carefully assessed.
Rosuvastatin-induced myopathy in a case of undiagnosed Vitamin D deficiency
Authors: Manade Vivek , Khan Anish Kumar
Published: February 2024

For patients who qualify, statins are among the most frequently prescribed drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. A wide range of clinical manifestations, from generalized muscle aches to severe necrotizing myositis, are present in statin-induced myopathy. Here, we present a case of a 49-year-old woman with Vitamin D deficiency who developed statin-induced myopathy 45 days after starting rosuvastatin. A 49-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with a history of lower back pain and bilateral lower limb pain for 7 days. Her ongoing medications include ticagrelor 90 mg BD, metoprolol 25 mg OD, nicorandil 5 mg BD, telmisartan 20 mg OD, dapagliflozin 10 mg OD, metformin 1000 mg OD, vildagliptin 100 mg OD, pantoprazole 40 mg OD, and rosuvastatin 40 mg OD, which were started 45 days back when she was diagnosed with ischemic heart disease. On neurological evaluation, muscle weakness was present in the lower extremities with proximal muscle involvement more than the distal muscle, power at the hip was 2/5, knee and ankle joint were 4/5, knee and ankle reflex were 2/5, and the plantar reflex was normal, with no upper limb involvement. Laboratory investigation on the day of admission revealed elevated creatine phosphokinase (9873.00 U/L) and serum creatinine (2.45 mg/dl). Arterial blood gas analysis revealed a high anion gap with increased lactate levels. Vitamin D levels were found to be insufficient, and serum calcium was in the low normal range. Magnetic resonance imaging of the bilateral lower limb revealed bilaterally symmetrical abnormal edematous signal in muscles of the gluteal region, extensor, adductor, and flexor compartment indicative of myopathy. Volitional testing revealed the presence of spontaneous activity, and an electromyography study revealed that the interference pattern was complete with early recruitment, similar to what is seen in inflammatory myopathy. The motor unit action potential was polyphasic with short duration and amplitude. She was diagnosed with statin-induced myopathy with acute kidney injury. In this case, initiation of rosuvastatin and Vitamin D deficiency were the only positive associated factors that were responsible for myopathy and acute kidney injury and liver injury. Despite the reported incidence of myopathy and renal toxicity by rosuvastatin in the present era, rosuvastatin holds a major market across the globe. Although the case was successfully treated by withholding rosuvastatin, it added to significant morbidity and health-care costs. Therefore, this case report not only calls for increased pharmacovigilance when prescribing rosuvastatin but also adds to the already existing safety controversies surrounding this drug.
Psychiatric comorbidities, quality of life, and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with heart failure
Authors: Jain Mohit , Agarwal Manu , Pradhan Akshyaya , Kar Sujita Kumar , Nischal Anil , Dalal Pronob Kumar , Sethi Rishi
Published: February 2024

Background:

Heart failure (HF) leads to various changes including physiological (neurohormonal) changes and an increase in stress level, which can become a risk factor for the development of various psychiatric disorders, further worsening quality of life (QOL).

Methods:

Patients of HF between 18 and 60 years of age attending the outpatient department of the Department of Cardiology were enrolled. Patients were screened for psychiatric illness by applying Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview 7.0.2. The diagnosis was made through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5. The severity of anxiety and depression was assessed by applying the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Sleep quality was measured by applying the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Subsyndromal symptoms were assessed via SADS-CB. QOL was measured by the World Health Organization QOL-BREF. Data were statistically analyzed.

Results:

Out of 70 enrolled patients, 32 patients did not have any psychiatric illness (Group A), 20 patients were in the subsyndromal group (Group B), and 18 patients had psychiatric disorders (Group C). Tobacco use and the number of risk factors of HF present were significantly higher in Group C. A significantly higher number of patients in Group C were lying in the New York Heart Association (NYHA) II class (patients lying in NYHA III and NYHA IV classes were excluded) than in other groups. In addition, sleep and QOL (especially among patients under NYHA I class) were significantly impaired in Group C.

Conclusion:

Psychiatric illness is common in patients with HF. Despite guidelines to screen for them, clinicians either do not screen for them or otherwise miss the psychiatric illness. These psychiatric illnesses may further impair the outcome of heart diseases and worsen QOL.
Current practice toward the use of antihypertensive agents in the management of hypertension – A cross-sectional study among Indian physicians
Authors: Sreenivasamurthy L. , Mittal Vinod , Joshi Pramod , Dargad Ramesh , Chatterjee Subhamoy , Singh Vikas , Francis Febin , Zalte Nitin , Sugumaran Amarnath
Published: February 2024

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess current practices and usage patterns of antihypertensive medications in managing hypertension (HTN) in India.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional, observational digital study was conducted among health-care practitioners (HCPs) across India (November 2022–March 2023).

Results:

A total of 792 HCPs (cardiologists, consulting, and general physicians) participated in this study. According to 63.38% of HCPs, 20–50 essential HTN patients seek consultation weekly. The majority of patients were in the age range of 40–60 years (84.09%). A total of 67.55% of HCPs mentioned that systolic blood pressure (BP) ranged between 140 and 160 mmHg. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was the most common comorbidity among hypertensive patients (84.09%). In total, 53.79% and 37.37% of HCPs preferred angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)/angiotensin-converting enzyme and calcium channel blockers (CCBs) as the first choice of antihypertensive agents. The majority of HCPs (>69%) preferred prescribing a triple-drug fixed-dose combination (FDC) of CCBs + ARB + diuretics in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and resistant HTN. The majority (89.90%) of HCPs preferred prescribing FDC of CCBs over monotherapy. Amlodipine (>55%) followed by cilnidipine (>32%) were preferred CCBs for young and older hypertensive patients. In patients with essential HTN without any CVD, amlodipine (72.85%) was the preferred CCB. Vascular selectivity (59.09%) and longer half-life (54.55%) were important factors for prescribing CCBs. Resistant HTN, inadequate BP control with monotherapy, and the presence of CAD were all (62.63%) important considerations for FDC with CCBs. The underutilization of CCBs in managing HTN (63.88%) was highlighted.

Conclusion:

Overall responses provide a comprehensive overview of the prevailing perception and the usage patterns of antihypertensive agents employed by HCPs in India.
Pre-COVID-19 Kawasaki disease and COVID-19 era multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A single-center experience
Authors: Sharma Anil , Madhavan Suresh , Narayanapillai Jayaprasad
Published: February 2024

Context:

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) seen during the COVID-19 pandemic time most likely represents a severe variant of Kawasaki disease (KD).

Aim:

The aim of this study was to study the clinical difference between KD and MIS-C.

Study Design:

A prospective observational study of MIS-C patients was done during the COVID-19 pandemic period and a descriptive comparative study was done with available institutional data on KD.

Materials and Methods:

Consecutive patients admitted with clinical features of MIS-C were enrolled and compared with the available records on KD patients.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Qualitative data were analyzed using percentages and proportions. Quantitative data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and median. Differences between groups were compared with Student’s t-test for parametric continuous variables.

Results:

Thirty-three pre-COVID-19 KD patients and 28 MIS-C patients were compared. Median age in KD and MIS-C was 2.4 and 7.7 years, respectively (P < 0.001). More gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms were seen in MIS-C (P < 0.001). KD patients had more leukocytosis, raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and thrombocytosis. MIS-C patients had higher mean levels of procalcitonin, ferritin, troponin, and brain natriuretic peptide. Coronary artery aneurysms and mitral regurgitation occurrence were similar in both, with a higher incidence of left ventricular dysfunction in MIS-C.
Molecular and Genetic Profile in Salivary Gland Tumours
Authors: Umakanthan Srikanth , Katwaroo Arun R.
Published: February 2024

The classification of salivary gland tumours, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a system used to classify benign and malignant tumours of the salivary glands. It is based on the histopathological features of the tumours, such as the type of cells involved, the degree of differentiation and any malignant features. In addition to the WHO classification, other systems are used to classify salivary gland tumours. One such system is the Milan system, which is used to classify salivary gland tumours based on their cytological features. This article reviews the consistently occurring prolific genetic alterations and novel molecular changes that include TP53, NOTCH1, PIK3CA, CDKN2A and ERBB2, as seen in salivary gland tumours.
Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Non-communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Analysis from Health Systems Approach
Authors: Amu Hubert , Dzenu Mabel W. , Baku Sedinam T. , Naboare David , Charles-Unadike Veronica O. , Boateng Laud A. , Tarkang Elvis E. , Baiden Frank E.
Published: February 2024

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including mental health issues are a substantial public health concern globally. This review article explores the mental health challenges of people living with other NCDs in Sub-Saharan Africa and proposes interventions to address them. The authors argue health systems challenges that perpetuate mental health challenges amongst patients with other NCDs that include inadequacy of health professionals, challenges in logistics and supplies, capacity building, poor service delivery and policies. To overcome these challenges, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa must prioritise investment in their health workforce including mental health officers, training, retention, good policy and governance, provision of medications, task shifting and resource allocation to deliver comprehensive and accessible mental health care for individuals living with NCDs. The adoption of health system approach will also help to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 by 2030.
Why there is a Need to Priortise Regulation of Ultra-processed Foods and HFSS Foods in India?
Authors: Gupta Arun
Published: February 2024

Incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and obesity is on the rise worldwide. Rising consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) products or those high in fats, sugars or salt also called junk foods contributes to this grave situation. Increasing consumption of UPFs is associated with obesity, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, cerebral vascular disease and all-cause mortality. Aggressive and pervasive marketing of UPFs targeting children and adolescents leads to the development of preference for such junk foods, and turns diets to be unhealthy. India made progress in 2017 to document and recommend through national multisectoral plan of action to prevent and control NCDs using legal measures to have front-of-the-pack labels and ban on the advertisements. However, it remains to be implemented. This review article delves into scientific evidence on why there is need to prioritise regulating UPFs and high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods in India, while there is need for mass awareness of citizens on the risks of UPFs and how to read labels of pre-packaged foods.
Approach to Developmental Delay: A Developing World Perspective
Authors: Choudhary Puneet , Chakrabarty Biswaroop
Published: February 2024

This review article provides an overview of epidemiology of developmental delay, with focus on developing countries and from preventive medicine perspective. It discusses common etiological factors, clinical evaluation and a management approach with available diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. Management of developmental delay is centered around early intervention with initiation of specific treatment wherever relevant. A holistic multidisciplinary approach that addresses the diverse needs of these children is essential to achieve optimum outcomes.
Classical Motivic Polylogarithm According to Beilinson and Deligne
Authors: Huber Annette , Wildeshaus Jörg
Published: February 2024

The main purpose of this paper is the construction in motivic cohomology of the
cyclotomic
, or
classical polylogarithm
on the projective line minus three points, and the identi cation of its image under the regulator to absolute (Deligne or

l

-adic) cohomology. By specialization to roots of unity, one obtains a compatibility statement on
cyclotomic
elements in motivic and absolute cohomology of abelian number fields. As shown in [BlK], this compatibility completes the proof of the Tamagawa number conjecture on special values of the Riemann zeta function.

The main constructions and ideas are contained in Beilinson's and Deligne's unpublished preprint “Motivic Polylogarithm and Zagier Conjecture” ([BD1]). We work out the details of the proof, setting up the foundational material which was missing from the original source: the paper contains an appendix on absolute Hodge cohomology with coe cients, and its interpretation in terms of Saito's Hodge modules.
Long-Term Persistence of COVID-Induced Hyperglycemia: A Cohort Study
Authors: Goel Vrinda , Raizada Alpana , Aggarwal Amitesh , Madhu SV , Kar Rajarshi , Agrawal Ananya , Mahla Vikash , Goel Ashish
Published: February 2024

Although the short-term mortality of patients with COVID-19 infection and hyperglycemia has been well documented, there is little available data regarding longer-term prognosis. The presence of diabetes has not only influenced disease severity but has also impacted its transmission dynamics. In this study, we followed a historical cohort of patients without previous history of diabetes who presented with moderate to severe COVID-19 and were found to have hyperglycemia (random blood glucose > 140 mg/dL) at the time of admission. We evaluated the need for antidiabetic therapy in these patients at the end of 6 months and the risk factors associated with persistent hyperglycemia determined by monthly values of self-monitored blood glucose. Of the seventy participants who were followed telephonically, 54 (77%) continued to receive antidiabetic therapy or have persistent hyperglycemia (> 140 mg/dL) at the end of 6 months. Persistent hyperglycemia at the end of follow-up, was found to be associated with a higher blood glucose at presentation.
Unexpected Tumor Rupture in a Case of Treatment-naïve Neuroblastoma - A Mortality Experience from a Tertiary Medical Institution
Authors: Lee Wan-Ju , Wang Yi-Lun , Chang Tsung-Yen
Published: February 2024

Neuroblastoma (NBL) is one of the most common extracranial neoplasms in children. Mortality is often attributed to treatment-related adverse events, sepsis secondary to immunocompromised status, and multi-organ failure resulting from advanced illness. Cases of NBL initially presenting with life-threatening events are rare. Here, we present a fatal NBL case that initially manifested profound anemia and coagulopathy, which later progressed to hemorrhagic shock due to tumor rupture.
Changes in Gender and Racial/Ethnic Diversity in US Residency Program Applications From 2018 to 2022
Authors: Huppert Laura A. , Santhosh Lekshmi , Alba-Nguyen Sarah , Lai Cindy J. , Babik Jennifer M.
Published: February 2024

Background Residency application patterns by gender and race/ethnicity offer important insights about diversity in residency recruitment. It is unknown how the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual interviewing affected these patterns.

Objective We hypothesized that the introduction of virtual interviews caused an increase in applications submitted per applicant and that there may be differences by gender and race/ethnicity.

Methods We extracted publicly reported Electronic Residency Application Service application data from 2018 to 2022 for 14 residency specialties with 1000 or more applicants in 2022 by self-reported gender and underrepresented in medicine (UIM) status. We compared patterns before and after virtual interviews were introduced in 2021.

Results Among 401 480 residency applicants, the average number of applications submitted per applicant increased for all specialties between 2018 and 2022 across gender and race/ethnicity. Across all years, women applied to more programs than men in 5 specialties (dermatology, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, and surgery), whereas men applied to more programs than women in 3 (anesthesia, family medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation). Across all years, non-UIM applicants applied to more programs than UIM applicants in all 14 specialties. There were no clear changes in application patterns by gender and race/ethnicity during in-person versus virtual interview years.

Conclusions The average number of applications submitted per applicant increased over time across gender and race/ethnicity. In some specialties, women applied to more programs than men, and in others vice-versa, whereas non-UIM applicants applied to more programs than UIM applicants in all specialties. Virtual interviews did not change these patterns.
Juridical Review of Online Fraud Convictions Against Job Vacancies
Authors: Safara Intan
Published: February 2024

This study discusses the comparison of the meaning of Indonesian Muslim tourists to the concept of Muslim-Friendly Tourism or PRM. This study aims to identify differences in the meaning and application of the concept of PRM between the two countries according to the perspective of Indonesian Muslim tourists. This research uses a qualitative approach with the research method used consisting of interviews and literature studies. The interviews were conducted with Indonesian Muslim tourists who had visited one or both of these countries. Literature studies are conducted as an additional source of information in researching related topics. The result of this study is that the UAE has been open to people from all over the world which resulted in several places providing non-halal food and drinks so that PRM in the UAE plays a role in facilitating the comfort of Muslim citizens and tourists. Japan has accommodated the various needs of Muslim tourists, although it is only found in a few big cities and some destination points visited by many Muslim tourists. Muslim travelers can understand this. Therefore, PRM is considered as a standardization of the needs of Muslim tourists that supports the comfort and safety of tourists, especially for Muslim tourists when traveling to the two countries.
Informing National Climate Action with the Green Economy Model: A Technical Description of the Structures and Processes
Authors: Bassi Andrea , Garrido Leonardo , Harsono Arya , Pallaske Georg
Published: February 2024

National climate ambitions have been hampered by a lack of understanding of the impacts of the transition to a low-carbon economy as well as the consequences of inaction. Amid legitimate concerns regarding transitional impacts, financing needs, and the institutional and political constraints to low-carbon policy implementation, knowledge and analytical skill gaps prevent countries from increasing necessary ambition on climate and environmental targets consistent with global goals. In this Technical Note, we present the green economy model (GEM), which aims to simultaneously improve people’s understanding of complex climate, environmental, and socioeconomic linkages; equip decision-makers with adequate tools for policy development; and help close coordination gaps and build technical capacity for low-carbon policymaking. It is a practical guide for local policymakers, experts, and academics to understand the model structures and considerations for employing GEM for green economic policy analysis.
Елементи суднової автоматики. Навчальний посібник
Authors: МАШІН В.М. , ЦАЦКО В.І.
Published: February 2024

Навчальний посібник містить стислий виклад загальних відомостей про системи автоматичного управління, сприймаючих (датчики температури, частоти обертання, крутного моменту, тиску, куту неузгодженості, рівня, витрат рідини та ін.), задаючих, підсилюючих та перетворюючих(магнітні, електромеханічні, електронні), виконавчих (електромагнітні та електромашинні) елементів. Відповідає вимогам для дипломування електромеханіків Розділу A-III/6 Кодексу з підготовки і дипломування моряків та несення вахти (Кодекс ПДНВ), а також враховує рекомендації Типового курсу Міжнародної морської організації 7.08 «Електромеханік» (Electro-Technical Engineer, Model course 7.08, 2014 Edition). Призначено для студентів електромеханічних спеціальностей при вивченні технічної експлуатації електричного та електронного обладнання суден. Може бути корисним викладачам у навчальному процесі.
The mediating role of E-trust in the relationships between E-service quality and E-Satisfaction on Gen Z users Shopee Apps
Authors: Martio Nazmi Ahmad , Mugiono  , Wahdiyat Moko
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study is to observe the effect of e-service quality on e-satisfaction mediated by e-trust in Shopee application users among generation Z. Excessive trust in users could be capable of growing the resulting sense of satisfaction. User satisfaction may be used by organizations to enhance quality and attract new users. This study is protected in the explanatory research category. Respondents in this look-at have been Shopee application users in Malang city. Identifying the type of samples in this observation used a purposive sampling approach with a sample size of 150 respondents. The record collection method makes use of a questionnaire, and the data are analyzed using PLS-SEM 3.3. The study's outcomes show that e-service quality has a significant impact on e-satisfaction. E-service quality has a significant impact on e-trust, and e-trust has a significant effect on e-satisfaction. e-trust can bridge the mediating position within the courtship between e-service quality and e-satisfaction. It's broadly hoped that the Shopee application can hold and grow user trust, mainly in Gen Z.

Keywords: E-service quality; E-satisfaction; E-trust.
The Comparative Socio-Educational Effect of the Use of E-Learning Vs Face-To-Face Education as a Proposal within the Teaching-Learning Processes in Higher Education
Authors:   University of Guadalajara. AV. Universidad 203 Zip code 48280 Puerto Vallarta. Mexico. Instituto Tecnologico Jose mario Molina pasquely Enriquez Puerto Vallart. Mexic., Vásquez-Martinez Dr. Claudio-Rafael , Flores-Cuevas Dr. Francisco ,   University of Guadalajara. AV. Universidad 203 Zip code 48280 Puerto Vallarta. Mexico. Instituto Tecnologico Jose mario Molina pasquely Enriquez Puerto Vallart. Mexic., Quiroz-Lima Dr. Carlos ,   University of Guadalajara. AV. Universidad 203 Zip code 48280 Puerto Vallarta. Mexico. Instituto Tecnologico Jose mario Molina pasquely Enriquez Puerto Vallart. Mexic.
Published: February 2024

In the contextual framework of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the educational field, this research was carried out on E-learning education and face-to-face education. Education is currently developed within a framework of innovation and transformation, so ICTs have been incorporated to promote access and quality of teaching-learning processes. Face-to-face education E-learning is a modality that supports flexible teaching and learning methods. Even so, at the same time, they present advantages and disadvantages that facilitate or hinder the tools for educational tasks. This research article’s main objective is to know the opinion of the Delfín 2019 Centro Universitario de la Costa program students about e-learning and face-to-face education to compare both modalities later. To develop this work, an instrument was created as a questionnaire from which the quantitative analysis and conclusions were obtained. An answer was given to each of the research questions, and the main question presented qualitative moments; due to the above, it was mixed.
Students Satisfaction of Learning Space in St. Michael’s College, Iligan City
Authors:   St. Michael’s College, College of Criminology, Quezon Avenue, Iligan City, D. Galabin Jr. Noel
Published: February 2024

For millennial St. Michael’s College continue to deliver its mission in education ministry administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters offering four levels of education: elementary, secondary, tertiary and graduate school. Submitting to different accrediting body like the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and endeavor to provide facilities for enriching the students’ academic performance. The continuous constructions of building like the state of the library, the installation of the hyflex room to cater the hybrid and flexible classroom, improving the traditional classroom into fully air condition. Learning space matters to the students and the administrators. Studies of student satisfaction of learning space of St. Michael’s College are rather lacking. The aim of the study was to correlate the learning space expectations to student’s satisfaction in engagement in learning space through investigating aspects of their experience of campus learning space. With the following research questions: What is the Students expectations of the Learning Space in St. Michael’s College? What is the Students Satisfaction rating of Learning Space in St. Michael’s College? How do respondents’ learning space expectations related to their learning space satisfaction? The findings indicate a positive significant correlation of the students learning space expectation to the students learning space satisfaction with a p-value of .001. This implies that learning space expectations and learning space satisfaction of the students is a predictor of students’ academic performance and engagement.
Inventory analysis in a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, Edefo Wednesday J , Usifoh Stella F ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and  Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, 300001, Nigeria, Udezi Anthony W ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and  Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, 300001, Nigeria, Ediae Ikponwonsa C ,   Department of Pharmacy, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City
Published: February 2024

Purpose: In resource limited countries like Nigeria with ever increasing drug needs, it is necessary to apply scientific tools for effective and efficient management of pharmaceuticals in the hospital. This study aims to identify the categories of drugs in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Benin City that are available and make recommendation for strict managerial control. Methods: The annual consumption and expenditure incurred for pharmaceuticals from 2014-2018 was analyzed. The ABC, VED and a matrix based on ABC and VED analysis was developed to narrow down the group of items for effective managerial monitoring. Results: The ABC-VED matrix analysis of drugs for 2014, 2015, 2016,2017 and 2018 revealed that category I items which were 21 (20.19%), 26 (21.14%), 27 (19.02%), 27 (18.12%), and 27 (18.49%) respectively consumed NGN18,991,634 (72.21%), NGN28,817,113 (74.22%), NGN37,955,459 (73.76%), 42,562,300, (70.79%), NGN44,430,522 (74.03%) for each year Annual Drug Expenditure respectively. This category which include olanzapine, amitriptyline, carbamazepine, nifedipine, consumables, risperidone, sodium valporate, diazepam, 10% dextrose water, 4.3 % dextrose saline, 5% dextrose saline, biperidine 5mg should have maximum attention and meticulous inventory control. Conclusion: Scientific inventory management tools need to be applied strictly and routinely for category I of the ABC-VED matrix in order to save money for the establishment and reduce out of stock syndrome. Keywords: ABC analysis, VED analysis, ABC-VED matrix, Category I, Inventory Analysis, Pharmacoeconomics
Pharmacists - Medical Doctors Work Relationship and Its Effect on Patient Care in Benin- City, Edo State
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, Usifoh Stella F , Soni Jeffrey S ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, Asemah Marylyn R ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To evaluate pharmacists- medical doctors work relationship, factors that affect it and its effect on patients’ treatment outcome. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of registered doctors and pharmacists was conducted in five hospitals. Socio-demographics, perception of roles and services, factors that affect work relationship; areas of poor work relationship and perceived effect of pharmacists-doctors work relationship on patient outcomes were assessed with a validated structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed with SPSS Version 22 for descriptive statistics and GraphPad Instat® Version 3.0 for inferential analysis. Results: About 305 (90.2%) respondents agreed that their work-relationship affects patient outcomes, 87 (88.8%) of pharmacists and 205 (85.4%) medical doctors agreed that poor communication affects their relationship. Also, 91% of the pharmacists and 77% of the medical doctors opined that joint clinical meetings as well as 96% pharmacists and 58% doctors agreed that grand ward rounds can help improve pharmacists- medical doctors work-relationship (p < 0.01). Similarly, many pharmacists (97%) and doctors (46%) said presence of pharmacist in the wards will significantly improve patient outcomes (p <0.01). About 177 (49.5 %) pharmacists and 129 (39.4%) medical doctors had a positive attitude to inter professional relationship and 185 (54.9%) pharmacists had positive influence on prescriptions. Majority, 85% of the respondents believed that collaboration will improve quality of service and interdisciplinary relationship with positive effect on patient care. Conclusion: There were positive views about collaboration, doctors agreed that joint clinical meetings and pharmacists acknowledged that grand ward rounds will help enhance their work relationship. This will improve quality of service and interdisciplinary relationship with positive effect on patient care. Keywords: Doctors, Pharmacists, work relationship, collaboration, patient care, communication
Assessment of physicochemical properties of Globimetula braunii (Loranthaceae) leaf extracts
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria, Okpanachi Gideon O , Oyi Avosuahi R ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Musa Hassan ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Abdulsamad Abdulrahman ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Emenike Ifeanyi V ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria, Sule Yahaya Z ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study is aimed at assessing the physicochemical properties of the leaves, ethanolic leaf extract (GBE), petroleum ether fraction (PEF) and n-butanol fraction (NBF) of Globimetula braunii leaves. Methods: Physicochemical tests such as moisture content, pH, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water/alcohol soluble extractives and heavy metal limit tests were conducted on the leaf powder. GBE was partitioned with petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and n-butanol to get PEF, EAF and NBF fractions respectively. GBE, PEF and NBF were assessed for solubility, maximum wave length of absorption, moisture and light stability tests. Quality control test such as microscopy, chromatographic fingerprints and infrared spectra of NBF and PEF were carried out. Results: GBE yield was 10.22 % w/w while PEF, EAF and NBF fractions yielded 3.8 %, 6.59 % and 14.21 % w/w respectively. The pH of the leaf powder, GBE, PEF and NBF were 6.24, 6.24, 6.20 and 6.25 respectively. GBE and NBF were sticky while PEF was oily in texture. The physicochemical tests results of the leaf powder indicated low levels of inorganic matter, silica and low levels of contamination by earth and heavy metals. The light absorption exhibited a maximum only at 227 nm. There was a visible colour change of GBE, PEF and NBF on exposure to UV light. The moisture uptake test values increased from 30 % RH to 90 % RH (GBE>NBF>PEF). Conclusion: The outcome of the physicochemical tests gives an insight into the possible formulation approach of GBE, PEF and NBF into dosage forms. Keywords: G. braunii, petroleum ether, n-butanol fractions, antihyperglyceamic property
In Silico Anti-Inflammatory Activity Evaluation of Some Bioactive Compound from Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. through Molecular Docking Approach
Authors:   Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Senthilkumar N , Sumathi R ,   Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: February 2024

Pterocarpus santalinus (Red Sanders) a highly impressive indigenous deciduous threatened tree species renowned for its characteristic timber of exquisite colour reported to have enormous biological activities and potential health benefits along with its extensive use in furniture.
A Unique Case of Bilateral Chylothorax in a Patient Treated with Dasatinib for CML
Authors:   Specialist Pulmonologist, Aster Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Augustine Jolsana , Paul Mobin ,   Senior Consultant, Department of Clinical hematooncology, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva, Kerala, India
Published: February 2024

We describe an interesting case of an elderly woman with CML who presented with bilateral recurrent effusion. Pleural fluid analysis revealed lymphocytepredominant exudative pleural fluid negative for malignant cells. She was started on antitubercular medications on an empirical basis with no improvement. On re-evaluation with repeat fluid analysis, the fluid from both sides turned out to be chylothorax. Infectious, malignant causes were ruled out. She was on Dasatinib for 2 years before she developed effusion. A diagnosis of drug-induced effusion was made and the offending drug was withheld. Her effusion cleared and pleurodesis was done bilaterally. She remains clinically and radiologically better on follow-up to date.
The Experience of the Unconscious from Freud to Jung: on Telepathy and Synchronicity
Authors:   PhD in History of Science – PUC/SP -Brazil, Livio Ferreira Vieira Tito
Published: February 2024

Our object of study in this article, succinctly, shows the evolution of the concept of telepathy in the psychoanalytic field, as well as the concept of synchronicity in the Jungian field; For this we will verify concepts that are close to the latter, such as projective identification, transitional object, within the Kleinian and Winnicottian universe. Bion’s considerations on “Finite space and infinite space, such as Jung’s use of the concept of “participation mystique”. To accomplish this goal we intend to make a survey of the historical evolution of the concept of synchronicity. We will begin with the primary sources, and in a second moment we will make a bibliographic survey of the developments that occurred after the death of Jung until the present day, on these proposed themes, and the possible enrichment through interdisciplinarity with other sciences. We will try to identify at the end of our reflection, some epistemological consequences that may benefit the evolution of Freudian and Jungian metapsychology and its consequences for the epistemology of analytical practice. We intend to illuminate some objective and intersubjective aspects of therapeutics. What types of communication are possible? What kind of looks? What types of listening? What kinds of relationships can we establish between the forms we compare the forms of communication in transference, compared to telepathy and synchronicity?