bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Dan Desain Meja Kerja Menggunakan Macroergonomic Analysis And Design Pada PT. Control Systems Para Nusa
Authors: Suhartono Rachmad , Suhendar Endang , Wibisono Deny
Published: August 2022

Kenyamanan pekerja dalam melakukan produksi merupakan salah satu kunci kinerja dan kelancaran produksi. Keluhan fisik yang dialami teknisi perakitan pada PT.Control Systems Arena Para Nusa tentu dapat mengganggu kenyamanan pekerja. Untuk itu dalam penelitian ini telah dilalukan analisis dan perancangan meja kerja untuk mendukiung sistem kerja yang baik. Metode macroergonomic anaylsis and design (MEAD) telah digunakan dalam penelitian ini, didukung Standard Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) dalam memperoleh data keluhan pekerja. Kemudian dilakukan penilaian postur kerja menggunakan metode Rapid Entire Body Assesment (REBA) dan pengukuran antropometri untuk mendapatkan spesifikasi desain meja kerja. Berdasarkan hasil penenelitian menggunakan kerangka metode MEAD maka diperoleh rancangan meja kerja berbentuk persegi. Spesifikasi meja kerja tersebut bersifat adjustable dengan tinggi meja 102.3 cm, panjang meja 116.17 cm, dan lebar meja 82.33 cm. Penelitian ini hanya sampai pada desain gambar, maka terbuka peluang untuk penelitian lanjutan dalam membuat prototype meja kerja dan pengaruhnya terhadap sistem kerja perusahaan.
Intermidialidade e história em Topografia de um Desnudo (Teresa Aguiar, 2009)
Authors: Dias Antonio Mariana , Pinto Pedro Plaza
Published: August 2022

A partir dos conceitos de intermidialidade e argumentos de fonte, o artigo apresenta e analisa os modos como o longa-metragem Topografia de um desnudo (Teresa Aguiar, 2009) se apropria de fotografias e edições pertencentes a acervos do jornal carioca Ultima Hora, bem como estabelece uma montagem com relatos de jornalistas para contar ao espectador o que teria sido a “Operação mata-mendigos”, pano de fundo histórico para a trama. Para tal finalidade, o artigo apresenta uma breve história do longa-metragem e sua estrutura narrativa, para então realizar um rastreamento e questionamento dos documentos mobilizados pelo filme e suas formas de apropriação. Ao final, empreende-se uma breve crítica da recepção de Topografia de um desnudo.
+4 °C’de Krebs-Henseleit Solüsyonunda Soğuk Depolamanın Sıçan Torasik Aortunun Vazoreaktivitesi Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: DEMİREL Sadettin
Published: August 2022

Aim: This study aimed to investigate whether endothelium-dependent and -independent relaxation responses can be preserved intact in the rat thoracic aorta after storage for 3, 6, and 18 hours in Krebs-Henseleit solution at +4 °C.

Methods: Isolated organ bath model and 10-12 weeks old male Wistar rats were used to perform the experiments. To investigate the effect of endothelium-dependent relaxation factors, the cyclooxygenase inhibitor INDO was added to the Krebs-Henseleit solution to inhibit endogenous prostanoid synthesis. Submaximal contraction response was obtained with a single dose of PE and then ACh was administered cumulatively (10-9-10-4 M) to induce endothelium-dependent relaxation responses. Besides, smooth muscle-dependent relaxation responses were obtained by applying SNP cumulatively (10-9-10-5 M) following precontraction induced by PE. The statistical significance level was considered as p0.05). Besides, cumulatively administered ACh did not cause a significant change in endothelium-dependent relaxation responses (p>0.05). Similarly, SNP did not modulate the endothelium-independent relaxation responses in aortic segments after storage for 3, 6, or 18 hours (p>0.05).

Conclusion: In the present study, the first physiological findings have been obtained that the endothelium-dependent and -independent contraction-relaxation responses of rat thoracic aortas can be preserved intact after storage periods of 3, 6, or 18 hours in Krebs-Henseleit solution at +4°C.
Is There a Place for Music in Foreign Language Teaching?
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Kaneva Penka
Published: August 2022

The results of a survey conducted in 2022 with teachers and foreign language university lecturers are presented and analyzed in the article. The opinion of the respondents regarding the use of musical activities in foreign language learning is taken, and their expertise in the field is studied. Conclusions that would be useful for methodology experts are derived. The survey is a part from a more comprehensive research on the relationship between music and language development, good practices for applying music activities in early foreign language teaching and learning and unused opportunities for including music in the teaching process and language learning.
Foreign Language Teaching – Purpose of Engineering Education and Instruments in Educational Environment
Authors:   University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski, Vukadinova Tsvetelina , Terzieva Senia ,   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Javorova Juliana ,   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
Published: August 2022

The article presents a study concerning the development and testing of innovative educational approaches for developing language competences of engineering students. The study was carried out among 1st and 2nd year students of the specialty „Technical Mechanics“ at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) – Sofia, Bulgaria. An original bilingual educational tool was developed for this purpose. It was designed to support and improve the learning process in specialized foreign language classes.
Impact of parenting style and self-control on internet gaming disorder among adolescents
Authors: Shimil P V , Srivastava Akriti
Published: August 2022

There are about 300 million online gamers in India according to AIGF. Most of the time adolescents engaged in screen-based recreation with no physical activity led to adverse physical and psychological outcomes. Studies show that there is a strong association between problematic internet gaming and low academic performance. The current research attempted to study the impact of parenting style and self-control on internet gaming addiction among adolescents. Using multistage cluster random sampling, 600 adolescent students (300 males and 300 females) in Mangalore (Karnataka) were selected and studied. The research tools included self-control, parenting styles, and the internet gaming disorder scale. Current research reflected the impact of four parenting styles. Protective-demanding and authoritarian parenting styles were found as significant predictors in Internet gaming addiction. There is a strong negative correlation between self-control and internet gaming addiction among adolescents. Parents are recommended to use an authoritative parenting style to help the psychological health of their children. Self-control can be improved by therapies and techniques to manage internet gaming Addiction.
role of physical therapy in post-coronavirus syndrome
Authors: Emammer Emammer Khalifa , Omar Rabiah Abdurruhman , Alhammali Abdullah Husayn , Muthanna Fares M. S. , Ibrahim Hamza Khalifa
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was to describe the current official guidelines issued by the World Federation of Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy Societies in various countries. It was also aimed to define the recommended procedures for respiratory rehabilitation and physical therapy for Coronavirus Disease 2019 patients (COVID-19). A pilot study was carried out for certain cases that were infected with the Corona virus within the city of Waleed -Libya in the period between October 2020 to March 2021. A physiotherapy treatment was carried involving 15 cases over a 7-day period. During the first several days of treatment, there was no much difference in the readings. However, within a few days, cases began to improve, indicating a positive response to physical therapy. On the last day of the tasks, the respiratory rate was recorded on a device (Spirometer) at the beginning of the session with 92.6 and at the end of the session with 94.6, and the numbers increased significantly, and there was a noticeable improvement in the breathing process and the almost complete removal of cough and congestion.
Minor concerns underlying contraceptives: Are they valid?
Authors: Alrudian Salem Fahad , Bitar Tahani Abdulwahab
Published: August 2022

The safety of hormonal contraceptives (HCs) has been discussed in multiple studies in the medical literature. HCs are effective contraception methods and are commonly prescribed worldwide. However, Women have many misconceptions leading them to avoid using HCs even when they are indicated. Therefore, the aim of this review was to discuss the most common questions and concerns in an objective manner regarding weight gain, mood changes, libido, the time needed to return to fertility after discontinuation, the effects of simultaneous use of antibiotics and some of the most common side effects. HCs were found to be beneficial in reducing symptoms of many physiological and non-physiological conditions including primary dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, hirsutism, and Endometriosis- related pain. HCs are safe and the available evidence support their usage.
Endothelial dysfunction by brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation as predictor of major adverse cardiovascular event in acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Novitalia Bunga , Suryawan I Gde Rurus , Subagjo Agus , Firdani Muhammad , Intan Ryan Enast
Published: August 2022

Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is the earliest marker in the process of atherosclerosis formation and is thought to be a risk predictor of acute coronary syndrome    (ACS) outcome. Our aim is to analyse the ED by brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) as a predictor of major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) in ACS patients. This is a prospective cohort study with consecutive sampling for ACS in a hospital at Indonesia in April-May, 2021. 69 patients who met the inclusion were examined for brachial artery FMD with value <5% stated as ED. MACE was observed during in-hospital, 1 month, and 6 months after hospitalization, and analysed using bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. From bivariate analysis, significant result was found for FMD <5% (RR 7,13; 95%CI=2,07-24,58; p=0.001) with 1 month of follow-up MACE and diabetes mellitus (RR 2,57; 95%CI=1,15-5,73; p=0,043) and FMD <5% (RR=5,60; 95%CI=2,44-12,86; p<0.001) with 6 months of follow-up MACE. In multivariate analysis, FMD <5% was found as the most significant predictor of 1 month and 6 months follow-up MACE. ED by brachial artery FMD was an important independent predictor of the   MACE during 1 month and 6 months follow-up after ACS and might be useful for risk stratification outcome.
Adding Feature Images to Blog Posts
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: August 2022

Feature images are commonly used for blog posts, including on this blog. We can use our screenshots or photos or stock photos (ideally license free or with an open license) from sites like Flickr, Unsplash, or Pexels. More recently, we can also use artificial intelligence tools such as DALL·E 2 that generate images from a description in natural language.
Engineering Training and its Importance for Building Information Modelling
Authors:   Building Informaion Modelling and Management Master Programme Students, Salami Hala ,   Building Informaion Modelling and Management Master Programme Students, Alothman Kheder
Published: August 2022

The AEC industry in Syria is facing different issues, such as poor management and performance, and the increase in costs of change orders due to the poor implementation on site. These reasons made the issue of training engineers an urgent demand to become qualified to enter the engineering labor market and help implement the construction projects the right way, especially that the reconstruction phase might take place in the near future. In the last decades, BIM proved to be of a great help for engineering projects for it can integrate work withing projects and help engineers in all the project phases to introduce sound models and documentation with less time and more efficiency. In this article, a survey has been used to measure different parts of engineering work reality to know how it would serve Syrian engineers in applying modern technologies and methodologies, like BIM, in their projects. This research would provide more knowledge about the engineering reality in Syrian companies, and thus it would open the door for preparing plans and strategies to get the Syrian companies more involved in adopting new technologies and methodologies, especially BIM, in their projects and training. The research showed that Syrian educational bodies need to allocate more time and effort to qualify engineers and help them keep up to date with the latest technologies. Also, Institutes are taking a huge amount of time to implement the digital transformation. All that is due to the lack of engineering and technological knowledge and experience that is influencing the AEC sector in Syria, where most engineers didn’t experience working in new-technology-and-methodology-based projects. This research is a sample from the work that is being done to survey greater segments from all the Syrian governorates, with the analysis of the engineering training and its importance in adopting BIM and digital modeling.
On New Concepts of Weakly Neutrosophic Continuous Functions
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq., Al-Obaidi Ali H. M. Al ,   Department of Mathematics, College of Education for Pure Science, Al-Muthanna University, Samawah, Iraq.,   Laboratory of Information Processing, Faculty of Science Ben M’Sik, University Hassan II, B.P 7955, Morocco., Imran Q. Hatem , Broumi Said
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we intend to utilize the ideas of Neuα-open and Neusα-open sets to distinguish several novel conceptions of weakly neutrosophic continuous functions, for instance; -continuous, Neuα**-continuous , Neusα-continuous, Neusα*-continuous and Neusα**-continuous functions. Moreover, we will describe the interactions among these thoughts of weakly neutrosophic continuous functions. Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 54A05, 54B05.
Implementasi Program Kampus Mengajar Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di SDN 45 Gresik
Authors: Fika Khoirotul Jannah  , Ardhana Januar Mahardhan
Published: August 2022

The purpose of implementing the Teaching Campus program is to create collaboration between students and teachers in the field to assist the teaching process in elementary schools. The Teaching Campus Program is one form of activity from the implementation of the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The focus in this paper is to look at the implementation of the Teaching Campus program as an effort to improve the quality of education. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The research location is at SDN 45 Gresik, East Java with the research subjects being students, teachers, and principals at the school. Data was collected by using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. From the research results, it is known that the implementation of the Teaching Campus program is very helpful in carrying out the tasks at SDN 45 Gresik, this can be seen from the collaborative activities carried out between students and teachers, including: (1) helping the learning process, (2) helping technology adaptation, and (3) assisting school administration.
Management of Subscapularis Insufficiency After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Piper Christine C. , Horneff John Gabriel
Published: August 2022

The functional success of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) relies heavily on the healing integrity of the subscapularis tendon. Access to the glenohumeral joint is performed through a deltopectoral approach, and takedown of the subscapularis tendon is necessary in most surgeons' hands. Although initially described as a tenotomy, lesser tuberosity osteotomy and subscapularis peel are two techniques more commonly used today. Both of these options offer good results as long as proper repair is done. A subscapularis-sparing approach has more recently been advocated but is technically demanding. Failure of tendon repair can lead to early failure of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with accelerated glenoid loosening, decreased function, and anterior instability. Treatment options for subscapularis insufficiency include nonsurgical management, revision tendon repair, tendon reconstruction or transfer, or conversion to reverse shoulder arthroplasty. As shoulder arthroplasty continues to become increasingly prevalent, subscapularis insufficiency, too, will become more common. Accordingly, a surgeon's knowledge of subscapularis management in an arthroplasty setting must encompass treatment options for postoperative subscapularis insufficiency.
Assessment of Healthcare Delivery Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Large Retrospective Cohort Evaluation
Authors: Egol Kenneth A. , Parola Rown , Wingo Taylor , Maseda Meghan , Ong Christian , Deshmukh Ajit J. , Leucht Philipp
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

The purpose of this study was to assess how quality and volume of common orthopaedic care varies across private, municipal, and federal healthcare delivery systems (HDSs).

Methods:

Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and hip fracture repair were audited over a two-year period. Electronic medical records were reviewed for demographics, diagnosis, lengths of stay (LoSs), surgical wait times, inpatient complication, readmission, and revision surgery rates. Multivariate regression controlled for differences in age, sex, diagnosis, and Charlson Comorbidity Index to determine how HDS correlated with surgical wait time, length of stay, complication rates, readmission, and revision surgery.

Results:

The 5,696 included patients comprise 87.4% private, 8.6% municipal, and 4.0% federal HDSs. Compared with private HDS for arthroplasty, federal surgical wait times were 18 days shorter (95% CI = 9 to 26 days, P < 0.001); federal LoS was 4 days longer (95% CI = 3.6 to 4.3 days, P < 0.001); municipal LoS was 1 day longer (95% CI = 0.8 to 1.4, P < 0.001); municipal 1-year revision surgery odds were increased (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.3 to 5.4, P = 0.045); and complication odds increased for municipal (OR = 12.2, 95% CI = 5.2 to 27.4, P < 0.001) and federal (OR = 12.0, 95% CI = 4.5 to 30.8, P < 0.001) HDSs. Compared with private HDS for arthroscopy, municipal wait times were 57 days longer (95% CI = 48 to 66 days, P < 0.001) and federal wait times were 34 days longer (95% CI = 21 to 47 days, P < 0.001). Compared with private HDS for fracture repair, municipal wait times were 0.6 days longer (95% CI = 0.2 to 1.0, P = 0.02); federal LoS was 7 days longer (95% CI = 3.6 to 9.4 days, P < 0.001); and municipal LoS was 4 days longer (95% CI = 2.4 to 4.8, P < 0.001). Only private HDS fracture repair patients received bone health consultations.

Discussion:

The private HDS provided care for a markedly larger volume of patients seeking orthopaedic care. In addition, private HDS patients experienced reduced surgical wait times, LoSs, and complication odds for inpatient elective cases, with better referral patterns for nonsurgical orthopaedic care after hip fractures within the private HDS. These results may guide improvements for federal and municipal HDSs.
Recent Trends in Spine Topics on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination
Authors: Lambrechts Mark J. , D'Antonio Nicholas D. , Heard Jeremy C. , Kaye I. David , Vaccaro Alexander R. , Saxena Arjun
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

The Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) is an important metric for orthopaedic residents and residency programs to gauge a resident's orthopaedic knowledge. Because the OITE is correlated with the likelihood of passing part I of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, greater emphasis is being placed on the examination. However, a detailed look at the questions most likely to appear on the spine subsection of the OITE has not been done in the past decade.

Methods:

Digital copies of the OITEs during the years 2017 through 2021 were obtained online through the “ResStudy” program within the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Online Learning Platform. All spine-related questions were categorized into five different categories including type of spine question (knowledge-based, diagnosis, or evaluation/management), anatomical region, imaging modality provided, subject matter, and referenced journal or textbook. The total number and likelihood of each question type to appear on the OITE were defined as mean and percentage of the total number of spine questions, respectively.

Results:

A total of 139 spine questions were identified on the OITE during the years 2017 to 2021. The most common type of spine questions were evaluation/management (N = 65) and knowledge-based questions. We identified lumbar (N = 45), cervical (N = 42), thoracolumbar (N = 13), and thoracic (N = 12) as the most commonly tested anatomical regions. Spinal trauma (N = 26), disk disease/disk herniation (N = 16), postoperative complications (N = 15), and scoliosis/sagittal balance (N = 15) were the most commonly tested material. Spine (N = 54) was almost two times more likely to be referenced as the source for the tested material compared with other journals or textbooks.

Conclusions:

Understanding the spine topics most likely to appear on the OITE may allow orthopaedic residents and residency programs to supplement educational objectives toward the highest yield spine topics and journals.
Modular Development in Mathematics in the Modern World
Authors: Cabral Christian
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to develop an instructional module on CHED mandated topics in Mathematics in the Modern World in order to address new trend to fit in in the new normal. A developmental research design was utilized in the conduct of the investigation. The findings revealed that the CHED mandated topics in Mathematics in the Modern World included the core topics, namely: Mathematics in our World; Mathematical Language and Symbols; Problem Solving and Reasoning; and Data Management. These topics were properly placed in the different lessons of the instructional module. The panel of experts assessed the instructional module to be “excellent”. Usefulness and objectives of the module were highly rated as “excellent” while the presentation of the module received a “very good” rating. The developed instructional module was found to be valid in terms of objectives, content, format and language, presentation and usefulness based on the experts’ assessment. It is then suggested that the proposed instructional module be used by the Mathematics teachers from other colleges and universities to increase its reliability and usability.
Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Cardiovascular Disease in the Working Population
Authors: Hajrovic Almedina , Pasalic Arzija , Hadziomerovic Amra , Pojskic Naris , Joguncic Anes
Published: August 2022

Background: Identifying risk factors for the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is the first step in developing a prevention strategy. Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the presence of risk factors and assess the overall risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Methods:.This cross sectional and experimental study involved 203 respondents of both sexes from the working population group aged 40 to 65 years. Results: Hypertension was diagnosed in 154 (75,9%) respondents, hyperglycemia in 177 (87,19%) respondents, dyslipidemia in 182 (89,66%) respondents and Diabetes mellitus type 2 was diagnosed in 53 (26,1%) respondents. Excess body mass was observed in 84 (41,4%) respondents, while obesity was noted in 91 (44,8%) respondents, and smoking habit in 117 (57,6%) respondents. Analyzing the above data using Q3 risk assessment for cardiovascular disease occurrence, it was found that the overall Q3 risk was significantly higher in male respondents, 21,8 (12.4-30.6), while female respondents had a median value of 14,7 (14-22,5), with an apparent statistically significant difference of p=0,001. Conclusion: To establish a strategic prevention program to eliminate the existing risk factors can only be achieved through multidisciplinary planning and the involvement of a multidisciplinary team of experts that will help improve the lifestyle of the individual and the entire community. From this work, we can see that the Q3 risk tool is well suited for risk assessment because it incorporates multidisciplinary parameters, whereas lipid indices can only be useful in cardiovascular disease risk assessment by comparing all indices.
Persistence of Stapedial Artery, Our Experience – A Case Report
Authors:   Believers Church Medical College in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, Snekha P. Dominic , George Thomas ,   Believers Church Medical College in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, Joe Jacob ,   Believers Church Medical College in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, J. P. Jincy ,   Believers Church Medical College in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
Published: August 2022

Stapedial artery persistence is an uncommon issue to encounter in ordinary ear, nose, and throat practice. If they are, they typically show up as a pulsatile mass or as a sneaky discovery. Due to the condition’s rarity, most individuals are asymptomatic, but occasionally it can induce vertigo, pulsatile tinnitus, or conductive hearing loss in certain people. We hereby present a case of incidental discovery of a persistent stapedial artery in a patient with complaints of nasal obstruction.
Surgical Outcome of Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children with Bilateral Developmental Cataract
Authors:   Senior Consultant, Pediatric Department, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chittagong, Bangladesh, Nasimul Gani Chowdhury , Sujit Kumar Biswas ,   Consultant, Cornea Department, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chittagong, Bangladesh, Wahid Alam ,   Associate Consultant, Vitreoretinal Department, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chittagong, Bangladesh, Dostogir Hossain ,   Senior Assistant Surgeon, Glaucoma Department, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chittagong, Bangladesh, Jannatun Noor ,   Teaching Assistant cum Optometrist, Institute of Community Ophthalmology (ICO), Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex Campus, Urmi Atika Islam ,   Teaching Assistant cum Optometrist, Institute of Community Ophthalmology (ICO), Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex Campus
Published: August 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the visual outcome and long-term complications of intraocular lens implantation along with primary posterior capsulectomy & anterior vitrectomy in children with bilateral developmental cataract.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out on the 48 eyes of 24 children who had undergone cataract surgery under general anesthesia. Age range was 2 to 8 years. All patients underwent primary posterior capsulectomy, primary in-bag intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, irrigation-aspiration of lens debris, and anterior vitrectomy. At intervals of one week, one month, three months, and six months, every case was evaluated. After 6 months best corrected visual acuity was recorded and intraocular pressure, anterior chamber angle, optic disc, and peripheral retina were evaluated.

Results: Postoperative best corrected visual acuity were 6/6 in 10.4% eyes, 6/9-6/18 in 56.3% and <6/18 in 33% eyes. Intra ocular pressures were found within normal limit (12 ± 2.09 mm of Hg) in all cases. Anterior chamber angle was normal in 44 eyes (91.7%). Peripheral retina and vitreous were normal in all cases. No significant Optic disc changes were noticed. The most common cause of decreased vision was amblyopia (79.2%) in the fellow eye due to delayed surgery.

Conclusion: Amblyopia is the main cause of decreased visual recovery in children after cataract surgery. Surgical intervention in proper time results in good visual outcome
The Impact of Age on Activity Index and Patient Reported Outcomes in Patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome
Authors:   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Anna V. Taulaigo , Inês Rego de Figueiredo ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Sara Guerreiro Castro ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Madalena Vicente, ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Melissa Fernandes ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Maria Francisca Moraes-Fontes ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal, Heidi Gruner ,   Unidade de Doenças Auto-imunes/Medicina 7.2, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), Lisbon, Portugal
Published: August 2022

Sicca symptoms, such as xerostomia and xerophthalmia, are prevalent in geriatric patients and are correlated to exhaustion and low quality of life. Sjögren’s syndrome (SS), an autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands, also exhibits xerostomia and xerophthalmia as a main feature. In clinical practice, tools exist to assess disease activity and severity of the symptoms of Sjögren’s: the EULAR Sjögren’s Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) and the EULAR Sjögren’s Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI), respectively. Our objective is to assess the disease activity and complaints in a cohort of Sicca syndrome patients, with an emphasis on senior individuals in particular. A cross-sectional investigation of 45 adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of Sicca syndrome was conducted, comparing geriatric (>65 years old; n = 23) versus nongeriatric (n = 22) subgroups with respect to demographic and clinical data, classification criteria fulfillment, disease activity, and symptom burden. Between the two age groups, no statistically significant differences were found regarding disease duration, immunological and histological features, or disease activity, with overall low ESSDAI values. Symptom burden was relevant, expressed by high ESSPRI values. Drugs that could worsen Sicca symptoms were frequently prescribed, mainly antidepressants. Symptom burden is significant in our cohort of SS patients. Unexpectedly, ESSPRI values were similar in both groups, despite the higher expected prevalence of Sicca complaints in a geriatric population. Even in people with mild illnesses, management of symptoms may be challenging and special attention is needed in the geriatric population.
الغربة القسرية وتحديات البقاء في شعرمحمود درويش
Authors: Faraj Bachir
Published: August 2022

“If only time would return one day”. A beautiful expression that we hear very often in all Arab countries, it carries a lot of meanings, some of which are beautiful, and some are stressful and tiring for the soul; because of the painful memories it contains. Alienation is a conscious person’s awareness of his need for a homeland, even when he is in the country in which he was born and grew up loving it, because this homeland has changed so much that it is no longer possible to be comfortable about it. Usually, this alienation occurs when the homeland becomes a dwelling for dark brute thinking, or a place in which ignorance grows like the moss climbing the walls of old homes. On the other hand, expatriation is the person’s feeling of nostalgy to his country after emigrating because of need or suppression, while holding the country’s image in the form of beautiful reminiscences in his imagination, or childish love stories, or sweet bitter memories that cannot be forgotten whenever alienation and expatriation are both congregated within one person. This is when the considered person felt alienation in his own homeland before his departure, and then felt nostalgic to his homeland after emigration; this new feeling becomes an unstable psychological state that lingers in a constant life of wandering in place and time, searching for another homeland. The feeling of alienation creates the most severe and agonizing human feelings, because it is produced by economic, political, social and cultural circumstances that surround humans, and cause the collapse of social relationships and shaking of relation with the person’s own self, or between him and others, or society. It is the actual schizophrenia, the intrapersonal breakdown from self, the resentment and complaining, as well as isolation and hostility. It is different than expatriation that is caused by travelling or emigrating a country to another for personal reasons, related to economy, education, work or pursuing knowledge and expertise. Expatriation by travelling or emigration might be a personal escape from pressures caused by circumstances or political, economic, religious and social conflicts in our countries, but it remains a personal decision, a choice that anyone can voluntarily pick, and it is different that alienation discussed here, even though both cases are somehow interlocking in some causes within the general scenes of our Arab countries and its despicable reality.
Origin and antiquity of Jainism
Authors: Bajpai Sukhdev
Published: August 2022

This country has been convinced of the great ideal since the beginning of its history. Here the ideal human being is considered to be the one who establishes the supremacy of the soul and the superiority of the self over the material elements. This ideal has dominated the religious giants of our country for the last four or five millennia. One of these great men of mankind is - Rishabhdev, he has been called Jin, that is, the conqueror. By the continuous process of austerity, restraint, self-purification and wisdom, he uplifted himself and attained the status of a divine person. His example also inspires us to follow that ideal of self-conquest. It is said in Hindu texts that Rishabhdev was born in the fifth generation of Swayambhu. And thus they happened at the end of the first Satya Yuga. Twenty-eight Satyugas have passed so far The elongation of their time can also be estimated from this, so the Arma period of Jainism proves to be very ancient. Here Bal Gangadhar Tilak's view about Jainism is also seen - this religion existed in India before Buddhism. In ancient times innumerable animals were sacrificed. The credit for ending this sacrificial system goes to Jainism.
Investigation on beamforming solution for multi-receiver synthetic aperture sonar using CW pulse with sound velocity profiles in Vietnam’s sea
Authors: Tinh Nguyen
Published: August 2022

This paper proposes a novel beamforming solution for multi-receiver synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), which uses gated continuous-wave (CW) pulses, based on the average value of equivalent sound velocity (ESV) when considering the change of the sound velocity with depth. The main beam can be steered to desirable positions with the proposed solution. Besides, the computation time for the phase distribution from the proposed solution reduces compared with the conventional solution by dividing the propagation trajectory into straight lines, where the sound velocity is unchanged. The effectiveness of the proposed solution is validated and evaluated by the results of the beam pattern and the time for determining the phase distribution with the sound velocity profiles (SVPs) in Vietnam’s sea.
Global Responsibilities :
Authors: Mukherjee Rohan , Malone David M.
Published: August 2022

This article offers an examination of international developments central to globalisation in India and reviews India’s approach to some prominent multilateral treaty systems such as the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the international climate change regime, and the nuclear non-proliferation and test-ban regimes. It argues that, to be a responsible and true global player, India needs to move beyond its membership of narrowly based power caucuses within these regimes to constructively address the greater challenges that these treaties are focused on. Thus, India’s engagement with the multilateral system needs to be one that serves the interests of the system rather than the national interests of India alone. Through a historical overview of India’s multilateralism, the article probes India’s variable contemporary performance in four substantive fields of foreign policy to assess India’s multilateral stance during the postCold War period. It evaluates India’s diplomatic approach to global challenges like climate change and the wider multilateral system to reiterate the need for India to engage further in multilateral diplomacy and address global challenges, going beyond narrow conceptions of the nation’s bilateral partnerships. India’s aspiration to be a great power will only materialise if it is prepared to balance its political and economic obligations, both nationally and internationally.
Battle-Ready for the Fifth Dimension :
Authors: Singh Pukhraj
Published: August 2022

This article provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the cyber war and cyber defence capabilities being developed by various great powers and situates India’s own developments in this field within the larger context of emerging threats and modernisation of warfare. The author ascribes the Stuxnet worm of 2010 to be a big eye opener which helped place India’s cyber security systems on a war footing. He also depicts a future cyber war scenario in which web-based weapons are integrated into conventional armouries to achieve the perfect fifth dimension of warfare. The article also describes how experts and analysts of strategic affairs who are outside the secretive government establishments dealing with cyber war can contribute to meaningful reforms, institutions and changes that can facilitate multilateral responses in the form of a global cyber security regime.
Section I :
Authors: Chaulia Sreeram
Published: August 2022

The opening section of the inaugural edition of JJIA comprises a series of articles which raise broader questions about the links, and in some cases the lack thereof, between great power diplomacy and the desire of people in different regions of the world to live a life of dignity based on peace and democracy. Promotion of ideals cherished universally by human societies has always been a favourite talking point for foreign ministries of great powers, especially liberal ones like the United States. Yet, the empirical record of powerful states in advancing peace and democracy has been patchy and mostly dissatisfactory. The contradiction between avowed moral pursuits and actual diplomatic practices based on realpolitik is an age-old one that gave rise to the very foundations of International Relations theory in the early decades of the 20th century.
The Political Economy and Culture of Human Rights in East Asia
Authors: Davis Michael C
Published: August 2022

The Asian values debate has been one of the preeminent human rights debates in the world for the past two decades. The claim of some East Asian regimes for continued authoritarian government and denial of certain human rights on the grounds that this is in harmony with Asian values, helps preserve community and leads to higher growth is disputed in this article. This is done on the basis that liberal constitutionalism – which is defined here as democracy, the rule of law and human rights – when indigenised through debate and adaption to local conditions is not only in keeping with traditions but, as the experience of many countries in East Asia itself reveals, is better at managing the diverse interests that emerge in rapidly changing societies and is thereby a generator of political and economic stability. Thus, the East Asian discourse offers insights for human rights debates in many other developing countries globally.
Paramita Mukherjee, Arnab K. Deb and Miao Pang Eds. China and India - History, Culture, Cooperation and Competition, Sage Publications, Delhi, 2016, pages 260, ISBN No. 9385985698
Authors: Bose Shubham
Published: August 2022

As the title of the book suggests, the authors have tried to find aspects from history where India and China have actively interacted together in the past be it for cultural exchanges, diplomatic ties or for trade purposes. In addition, they (authors) have tried to use these aspects to try and explain different phenomenon such as the two starkly different paths taken by the two countries in expanding their economies and how tourism has developed for example. The book introduces me to a concept called “Asian Century” wherein they mean to suggest that with the rapid growth being shown by India and China and both being emerging global powers that the global economy will in the future will significantly be dominated by Asian economies, politics and culture. Therefore, in the light of the possibility of an Asian dominated global economy, a better understanding of the growth and the path followed by these two countries in achieving this growth is imperative.
India, Pakistan and China
Authors: Bhattacharjee Dhrubajyoti
Published: August 2022

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of OBOR or BRI, has brought China and Pakistan economically and strategically close. As significant part of the corridor develops through the disputed region of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), it has been difficult for India to accept the project as it infringes on its sovereignty. The nature of investment, the controversies associated with the location of the corridor in Pakistan, the opacity of the investments, the conflict in Baluchistan, and the manner in which Pakistani civilian and military administration has become embroiled in the multi-billion-dollar project, has made CPEC more of a challenge to the region, than a corridor of opportunity. The paper will try to assess the nature of the project and the various challenges that it entails. Building upon these notions, the article in the end would attempt to make future predictions for the region.
China’s Influence in Myanmar and Implications for India
Authors: Vinh Vo Xuan , Thanh Van Ngoc , Hiep Tran Xuan , Hoa Le Phuong
Published: August 2022

After the event of March 2011 in Myanmar, the quasi-civilian government’s suspension of China’s big investment projects was considered as evidence for the decline of China’s influence which had been strongly dominant since 1989. The paper argues that besides the dependence on China in terms of economic development and military relations, Myanmar also needs the Chinese support in its peace negotiations with ethnic armed groups and in dealing with Rohingya problem. The pressure posed by the West after the February coup has made Myanmar move closer to China. China’s outstanding influence in Myanmar has posed challenges to India. By using multidisciplinary discourse analyses, this article shows why China has kept its prominent influence in Myanmar since March 2011, how it impacts on India. The article uses historical methodology, in combination with interdisciplinary methods such as comparative analysis, and generalisation. Major sources for the paper include the texts of statements among states, speeches by political leaders, Myanmar Statistical Yearbooks, published articles and books.
Adil Rasheed, Countering the Radical Narrative, Knowledge World Publishers. New Delhi 2020, ISBN 978-93-89137-71-2.
Authors: Pathania Jyoti M
Published: August 2022

Countering the Radical Narrative is both timely, topical and invaluable book based on comprehensive research on the conceptual underpinnings of narratives, countering the radical narratives and indoctrination with respect to the extremists, terrorists groups and organisations. Radicalisation has emerged as a significant challenge across the South Asian region over the past decade and it cannot be countered by kinetic measures alone, therefore the book is an apt reading and response mechanism in proposing not only deep insights but also proposing ways, methods and techniques for reversing or rather countering radicalisation with a particular focus on the threats posed by the global jihadists groups. Though the definition is given by the author, ‘The indoctrination of extremists ideologies lead to the transformation of law-abiding citizens into violent extremists’1 is perhaps too simplistic a definition for such a complex and complicated phenomenon called radicalisation. In today's context, one can rightly argue that radicalisation is targeting our future generation i.e. the youth. The very notion that only madrasa educated youth are vulnerable to becoming radicalised and terrorist might not give a complete picture, therefore there is a need to revisit radicalisation with a new prism especially with concerning youth. The book examines the need to fight this by understanding the ideological and psychological domain of the terrorists.
The emergence of Minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific
Authors: Kulkarni Dnyanashri
Published: August 2022

From the League of Nations in the aftermath of World War I to the formation of the United Nations and several other multilateral frameworks in the post-World War II period, these forums introduced new dawn for global governance and ensuring cooperation among nations. International cooperation flourished as states employed multilateral architectures to meet the rising global problems. One of the key achievements of these multilateral forums has been the globalisation and development of international economic cooperation. However, more recently, the changing power dynamics at the regional and global levels have impacted the functioning of multilateral institutions
Strategies for Creating Insurgencies and Civil Wars in Europe :
Authors: Mareš Miroslav
Published: August 2022

The article assesses the role of violent acts committed by extremist forces in Europe. Through an understanding of contemporary social, ideological and political background it analyses selected strategies of insurgencies and civil wars that will remain an important element of Europe’s future security development. Islamist strategies and responses to left wing West European political and military power are described. From the perspective of extremist forces, the author concludes with a vision of Europe deeply dissected into extreme left and right wing politics of control underscored with threats of violence.
The Post- Lisbon Scene :
Authors: Saini Ranir Pal
Published: August 2022

Since the Lisbon Treaty came into effect in December 2009, concerns have been expressed that the European Union (EU) policies in the field of crisis management are still not coherent, effective and visible. Aiming to identify the possible role, capacities and potential of the EU in managing the crisis in Europe and it periphery, the paper explores the next commitments and directions of the EU following its stated aspirations for more competitive and leading role in the field of security and defense since the Lisbon Treaty. The paper addresses as well as the issue of positioning of the European Union within the new European security architecture following the new developments with the Lisbon Treaty of 2009.