bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Characteristics of Juvenile-Onset Open Angle Glaucoma
Authors: Mukherjee Saptarshi , Gupta Vidushi , . Debarati
Published: June 2024

Juvenile open- angle glaucoma (JOAG) is an uncommon form of primary open –angle glaucoma, with earlier onset (3 to 40 years of age), higher IOP(1), and more severe visual field loss compared with adult onset primary open- angle glaucoma (POAG). Many studies report that this form of glaucoma typically demonstrates an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The myocilin (MYOC) gene is identified abundantly through linkage analysis in the trabecular meshwork (TM) of the affected patients.(2) (3). In this study, we retrospectively demonstrated the clinical characteristics in patients with JOAG, to provide medical treatment and future prevention and awareness in clinics of this disease. Patients with JOAG are diagnosed at an early age and therefore have a longer expectancy than the typical glaucoma patient. And this can cause visual impairment and blindness which can significantly impair the patient’s quality of life and limit daily living activities. This retrospective study at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Hospital from April 2019 to December 2020 included 80 glaucoma patients, revealing 3.4% with juvenile-onset open-angle glaucoma (JOAG). Notably, 92.5% had bilateral JOAG, and 75% were male. Most patients (87%) lacked a family history of glaucoma, and 91.10% had no systemic diseases. Chief complaints included blurring of vision (38%), ocular pain (9%), and various others. Refractive analysis showed 46% mild myopia, 23% moderate myopia. Visual impairment was absent in 83% of eyes, and cupping severity varied. Disc size was mostly medium (75%), and rim loss severity varied. Among 154 eyes, 131 received medical and surgical treatment, with a mean intraocular pressure (IOP) of 19.2105 mm Hg. The remaining 23 patients had a mean IOP of 19.133 mm Hg. These findings provide concise insights into JOAG patient characteristics and treatment patterns.

Key words: Juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), Juvenile onset open-angle glaucoma, Glaucoma.
Navigating Public Health Services: Personal Connections vs. Bribes in the Northern Part of Cyprus
Authors: Gokcekus Omer
Published: June 2024

This study examines the prevalence and dynamics of bribery versus the utilization of personal connections in accessing public health services by conducting a statistical analysis based on survey data from the northern part of Cyprus. The findings reveal that personal connections are more commonly used than bribery, with 74% of respondents using connections compared to 17% paying bribes. The study uncovers a complementary relationship between these practices, indicating that they often coexist rather than substitute for each other. Regression analysis highlights significant demographic factors influencing engagement in these practices, such as gender, socioeconomic status, and migration status. Vulnerable groups, including females, the poor, and immigrants, are disproportionately involved in bribery. Education emerges as a significant factor positively impacting both bribery and personal connections, while age shows differential effects on these practices. This study improves the understanding of the intricate dynamics of informal channels in accessing public health services and emphasizes the need for targeted policy interventions to address these complexities and ensure equitable access for all segments of society.
Utilization of Health services among older adult of selected community of Birgunj, Parsa
Authors: Singh Richa , Jaishi Rama , Chaudhary Asmita , Yadav Rinku
Published: June 2024

Health services are the service that consists of medical professionals, organization and health care workers who provide medical care to those in need for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health. The objective of the study is to find the utilization of health services among older adult of age 60 and above. A descriptive cross-sectional research design is adopted for the study. Total 52 respondent were selected by using non probability convenience sampling method was used for the study. Data were collected by structured interview schedule. The obtained data were entered in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The study findings reveal that 80.8% of the respondents utilized the health services and 19.2% of the respondents did not utilized health services. The study concluded that nearly one-fourth of the participants did not utilize the health services. To improve the utilization of health services various health educational programs, health camps should be organized by health administrator and concerned authority in order to encourage the older adult to utilize health services.
Insights into Computer Vision Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: S. Sarawad Shivaleela
Published: June 2024

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a common disorder brought on by extended usage of digital devices that affects people of all ages and in all professions. The goal of this review is to give a thorough understanding of CVS, including its causes, symptoms, and possible preventive actions. By doing a comprehensive review of the literature, we address the issues raised by CVS and provide suggestions for reducing its negative impacts on both overall and visual health.
A Study to Assess effectiveness of The Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Recommendation to The Barrier of Immunization among mothers of underfive children in selected hospital, Rajkot.
Authors: Sangada Dhara , Sam Prasad Kadali , Justin Doss Jeenath
Published: June 2024

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on recommendation to the barrier of immunization among mothers of under-five children in selected area of Rajkot was conducted by Dhara Sangada., in partial fulfilment as a requirement for the Master of science in Nursing, Saurashtra University during year 2023.Objectives of the study: 1). To assess the existing knowledge of mother of under five children regarding recommendation to the barrier of immunization. 2). To assess the effectiveness of the planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding recommendation to the barrier of immunization among mother of under five children in selected hospital. 3). To find out the association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables. The research design of the study is pre- experimental research design with one group pretest and posttest. Total 60 mothers were taken who have under 5 children, Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the mothers. The conceptual model of the study was general system model. The study was conducted at Akshar child care hospital. Collected. Data was analyzed descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages. The association between effectiveness of planned teaching programme will be analyzed by t-test. The obtained “t-test” value for the level of knowledge on regarding recommendation to the barrier of immunization 17.407 that was highly significance at p<0.05 level the hypothesis was accepted. The chi-square value of mothers of under-five children knowledge recommendation to the barriers of immunization with their social status and marital status which shows there was significance association exist between knowledge score with their selected demographic variables and other demographic variables such as age, education, religion, number of children, source of information of recommendation to the barriers of immunization and type of family did not show significance association. Hence H2 were accepted.
KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF PESHAWAR, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN
Authors: Khan Arsalan , Noor Bushra , Khan Hafsa , Nawaz Aishah Binte , Mustafa Adeela , Ahmad Waqar , Ahmad Haroon
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE: To find out the knowledge of students, and the frequency and reasons behind nutritional supplement use among university students of Peshawar
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenient sampling method. Data was collected from September 2022 to February 2023. The sample size was approximately 383, determined using the WHO sample size calculator, and a prevalence of 50%. Students aged 18-25 years were included in the study.
RESULTS
Results showed that among university students, 58.5% use dietary supplements. 41.17% of males and 70% of females were found using dietary supplements, with a higher prevalence among females. The reasons for using dietary supplements varied, with 34.46% using them to improve diet, 19.84% to treat medical conditions, 20.89% to enhance the immune system, and 7.89% for weight management. Additionally, some students believed that dietary supplements were essential for their health (71.28%), while others did not consider them essential (18.02%). The majority of participants agreed that these supplements have beneficial effects, such as improving cognitive ability, preventing illnesses, aiding in recovery, enhancing athletic performance, promoting skin and hair health, building muscle mass, and improving appetite
CONCLUSION
It was found that the use of nutritional supplements was high among students, especially females. The primary reasons for using these supplements included improving diet and enhancing the immune system.
 
Keywords: Nutritional supplements, University students, diet, immune system
FREQUENCY OF OBESITY IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Khan Sohrab , Ubaid Muhammad , Wazir Zahid , Khan Sheema , Khan Intikhab Alam
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of Obesity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in patients visiting the Outpatient department of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
MATERIALS AND METHODS. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar after approval from the hospital’s ethical committee.  All type 2 diabetes mellitus patients fulfilling inclusion criteria, presented to medical OPD and ward were interviewed in detail. Relevant information like age, gender, height weight, etc. recorded using proforma. BMI was calculated using height and weight. Patients with RBS of more than 200 mg/dl and symptomatic were labeled as having diabetes (American diabetes association). Patients with a BMI of more than 25kg/m2 were labeled as having obesity (Asian Pacific criteria). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 and presented in tables.
RESULTS. The mean and standard deviation (SDs) for age were recorded as 56­­±9 years. Mean and SDs for height were recorded as 1.5± 0.8 meters. Mean and SDs for weight were recorded as 65±12 kilogram. Mean and SDs for random blood sugar were recorded as 238±77 mg/dl. Mean and SDs for BMI were recorded as 26±5. One hundred and eighty-nine (49.2%) patients were female and 195(50.8%) were male. Two hundred and seven (53.9%) patients were recorded as obese and 177(46.1%) were recorded as non-obese.
CONCLUSION. In our study, we found that the majority of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were obese. Thus, by adopting a healthy lifestyle we can reduce and delay the onset and morbidity associated with diabetes mellitus.
KEYWORDS Diabetes mellitus (DM), Body mass index (BMI), Random blood sugar (RBS), Glycated hemoglobin (HBA1C).
ACCEPTANCE OF m-HEALTH AND ITS COMPLEXITY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Authors: Akhtar Ambreen , Khan Ismail Alam , Alam Aziza , Gul Rubeena , Shah Azhar Ali , Ullah Naeem
Published: June 2024

Objectives: To identify the factors affecting the adoption of mobile health, assess the perception of the role of mobile health in health care service, and compare the technology acceptability and complexity trend among Community Health Workers.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was done using a two-stage sampling technique to collect the required sample from 308 Community Health Workers (CHWs) comprising 258 Lady health workers (LHW), 21 Community midwives (CMWs), 18 Lady health visitors (LHVs) and 11 Family welfare workers /councilors (FWWs/FWCs) of district Peshawar. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.
Results: The majority of CHWs agree that mobile phones are useful in communication with fellow health professionals, diagnostic and treatment support, and medical data collection. The majority of CHWs were, willing to adopt mHealth technology. CHWs believed that mHealth adoption could make their job easier and improve access to healthcare services. mHealth can also enhance disease prevention and awareness. Affordability, result orientation, and easy usage are the significant factors in the adoption of mHealth.
Conclusion: mHealth usefulness and acceptance role for awareness, and disease prevention are the most agreed factors in the view of community health workers. Highest PCA score recordings for “m-health make it more accessible, affordable for the general population".
Key Words: Community Health Workers, Unified Theory of Acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), mHealth.
TRENDS OF ASPHYXIAL DEATHS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS REPORTED TO FORENSIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT PESHAWAR; AN AUTOPSY-BASED RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Nadeem Faiza , Ahmad Iftikhar , Ali Ahsan , Khan Muhammad Alam , Wasif Muhammad , Afridi Hakim Khan
Published: June 2024

Objectives: To find the frequency of reported asphyxial deaths to gender and pattern of injury reported. This study also intended to identify the causes and the association between age, area, and gender of the deceased with sexual assault-related asphyxial deaths.
Methods:
A retrospective chart review was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Khyber Medical College Peshawar from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2023 (5 years data). All the subjects who died due to asphyxia and were presented for autopsy at the department were included in the study. Cases with incomplete documentation and those referred from other districts were excluded from the study.
Results:
Of the total 187 subjects, 66.8% (n=125) were males and 33.2% (n=62) were females with male to female ratio of 2:1. In the data, 57.2% (n=107) belonged to urban areas and 42.8% (n=80) were of rural areas. In total subjects, 88.8% (n=166) had immediate deaths, 6.4% (n=12) had delayed ones, and 4.8% (n=9) were undetermined. The most prevalent type of asphyxia was mechanical 113 (60.4%). The most common cause of asphyxia death was found to be hanging at 34.22%. However, of the 187 subjects, 5.3% (n=10) had intoxications, of which 1.6% (n=3) had tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), carbon monoxide (CO) and morphine poisoning each and 0.5% (n=1) had methamphetamine poisoning.
Conclusion:
Our study concluded that asphyxial deaths were more prevalent in males in the middle-aged group. Asphyxial deaths were found more in urban areas than in rural areas. Mechanical asphyxia was the most common type of asphyxia while hanging was the most common pattern.
Key words: asphyxia, tetrahydrocannabinol, mechanical, traumatic, sexual, iatrogenic, and chemical asphyxia.
النمذجة الخرائطية لتقدير حجم التعرية المائية لحوض وادي كاي براخ بطريقة جافريلوفيك باستعمال تقنيتي الاستشعار عن بعد ونظم المعلومات الجغرافية
Authors: الحميري محمد
Published: June 2024

يهدف البحث إلى استعمال معطيات الاستشعار عن بعد وبرمجيات نظم المعلومات الجغرافية لنمذجة خرائط تقدير حجم التعرية المائية وفق طريقة جافريلوفيك لحوض وادي كاي براخ الذي يقع شمال العراق في محافظة دهوك وبالتحديد في ناحية السندي التابعة لقضاء زاخو والبالغ مساحته (187.37كم2) ، ويعتمد هذا النموذج في تطبيقه على درجات الحرارة والأمطار والغطاء النباتي والتربة والانحدار وتم دمج جميع هذه المعطيات في برنامج (ARC GIS 10.4.1) باستعمال صيغ رياضية وذلك لغرض الحصول على مستويات التعرية . وتبين من خريطة التعرية المحتملة لحوض وادي كاي براخ ان أكثر من (93.65%) من مساحة الحوض تقع ضمن نطاق التعرية الشديدة والشديدة جداً وهذا يتفق مع الانحدارات المتوسطة والقوية الخالية من الغطاء النباتي ، كما اتضح من تطبيق معادلة نموذج جافريلوفيك أن الحوض يحتوي على ثلاثة أنواع من التعرية وهي (المتوسطة والشديدة والشديدة جداً) وبلغت مساحتهم (1.26 ، 49.05 ، 137.06 كم2) على التوالي وقد غطت التعرية الشديدة جداً أكثر من ثلثي مساحة الحوض .
الوظائف التداولية في النحو العربي
Authors: جبر عبد
Published: June 2024

يتناول هذا البحث الوظائف التداولية، المُقترحة في إطار نظرية النحو الوظيفي، والتأصيل لها في نظرية النحو العربي. فيسلّط الضوء على آراء علماء العربية، وفهمهم للجانب التداولي في أثناء التنظير النحوي. واتّخذ البحث منهج المقارنة بين النظريتين، في مفهوم الوظائف التداولية.
In Tradition is the Preservation of the World: A Twenty-First Century Confucian Utopia
Authors: Tavor Ori
Published: June 2024

This article offers an in-depth analysis of the utopian vision proposed by contemporary Confucian philosopher Zhang Xianglong. Throughout most of the twentieth century, Confucianism has been the subject of intense criticism in China. It was often portrayed as a relic of a corrupt system that stands in the way of progress and modernity. Recent years, however, witnessed a Confucian renaissance. Academics, government officials, and grassroots activists in Mainland China have been engaged in various attempts to reassert Confucianism’s enduring relevance for modern life. This article offers a close reading of Zhang’s key works in an attempt to explore the motivation behind his call for the creation of Special Districts for Confucian Culture (SDC) and its place within the Confucian revival. Located in remote rural areas, these eco-friendly and self-sustainable intentional communities offer their members a refuge from modern society and an opportunity to take an active role in saving Confucian values and practices from extinction. The article situates Zhang’s vision against the backdrop of modern Western utopianism and ancient Chinese descriptions of ideal societies, showing the distinctiveness of his syncretic utopian proposal and its potential legacy.
Phenomenological Approach in the Qualitative Study: Data Collection and Saturation
Authors: Hossain Md. Shamim , Alam Md. Kausar , Ali Md. Sobhan
Published: June 2024

The study aims to explore the phenomenological study method, data collection procedures and analysis, followed by how and in which position the saturation is achieved. Phenomenological approach has been employed to explore the perceptions of stakeholders through sharing their experiences. Using snowball sampling procedures, data have been collected from 10 respondents through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. For the data analysis, this study has adopted the inductive thematic approach. In the interview process, the researcher focused on the respondents’ understanding of the commercial banks' money lending activity. The findings of the study show that different stakeholders have a different perception on commercial banks' money lending activity. Respondents have a common understanding but explained it differently as they experienced it. The common academic background of the respondents plays a role in the common understanding and thus, it helps to achieve the data saturation point for each research question separately. Money creation through the commercial banks' money lending activity has a potential threat of financial crisis but the strong role of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) can ease this tension. This perception comes from the data saturation point on the basis of the respondents understanding on the research phenomenon. The study has potential implications on the qualitative research method, and phenomenological study method, data collection procedures and analysis followed by how and on which position the saturation is achieved. The current study may have several contributions to the existing literature in qualitative research. This study may assist researchers on how to reach the saturation point for heterogeneous data. Step by step process on data selection and interview approach can guide to achieving the data saturation point. Future research can take this study as an input to develop the qualitative research model for the heterogeneous data. In addition, a follow-up interview approach may help to get comprehensive data collection that can also assist to achieve data saturation point.
Nachrichten aus der Provinz
Authors: Frenkel Ulrike , Strout Elizabeth
Published: June 2024

Elizabeth Strout, Alles ist möglich. Aus dem Amerikanischen von Sabine Roth. Luchterhand Verlag, München 2018. 250 Seiten, 20 Euro
Alltagsdinge
Authors: Kern Corinna , Moritz Rainer
Published: June 2024

Rainer Moritz, Mein Vater, die Dinge und der Tod. Verlag Antje Kunstmann, Berlin 2018. 190 Seiten, 20 Euro
Reichtum der Lyrik
Authors: Tröger Beate , Braun Michael , Thill Hans
Published: June 2024

Michael Braun und Hans Thill (Hrsg.), Aus Mangel an Beweisen. Deutsche Lyrik 2008–2018. Verlag Das Wunderhorn, Heidelberg 2018. 320 Seiten, 26,80 Euro
Lachkrampf vor dem Chef
Authors: Böttiger Helmut , Kafka Franz
Published: June 2024

Franz Kafka, Ein Käfig ging einen Vogel suchen. Komisches und Groteskes, zusammengetragen von Klaus Wagenbach. Verlag Klaus Wagenbach, Berlin 2018 (Reihe Salto). 139 Seiten, 18 Euro
Treffpunkt in Paris
Authors: Ferchl Irene , Thoens Inge , Blank Herbert
Published: June 2024

Inge Thöns und Herbert Blank, Librairie Au Pont de l’Europe. Die erste Exilbuchhandlung in Paris. Wallstein Verlag, Göttingen 2018. 376 Seiten, 39 Euro
Es ist angerichtet
Authors: Ferchl Irene
Published: June 2024

Sybil Gräfin Schönfeldt, Kochbuch für die kleine alte Frau. Edition Momente, Zürich / Hamburg 2018. 128 Seiten, 20 Euro
Monika Reichert, Auch Joyce saß mit am Tisch oder das Lämpchen im Eisschrank. Waldemar Kramer im Verlagshaus Römerweg, Wiesbaden 2015. 245 Seiten, 20 Euro
Vincent Klink, Angerichtet, herzhaft und scharf! Aus meinem Tage- und Rezeptbuch. Klöpfer & Meyer Verlag, Tübingen 2018. 276 Seiten, 28 Euro
13 Drehbücher
Authors: Tröger Beate , Haneke Michael
Published: June 2024

Michael Haneke, Die Drehbücher. Hoffmann & Campe, Hamburg 2018. 1328 Seiten, 54 Euro
Raten Sie mal
Authors: Ferchl Irene , Braam Hans
Published: June 2024

Die berühmtesten deutschen Gedichte von Frauen. Zusammengestellt von Hans Braam und mit einem Vorwort von Renate Möhrmann. Alfred Kröner Verlag, Stuttgart 2018. 226 Seiten, 15 Euro
große Desaster
Authors: Armbruster Jörg
Published: June 2024

Rainer Hermann, Arabisches Beben. Die wahren Gründe der Krise im Nahen Osten. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 2018. 378 Seiten, 16,95 Euro
Kristin Helberg, Der Syrien-Krieg. Lösung eines Weltkonflikts. Herder Verlag, Freiburg 2018. 256 Seiten, 22 Euro
Scott Anderson, Zerbrochene Länder – Wie die arabische Welt aus den Fugen geriet. Suhrkamp Verlag, Berlin 2017. 264 Seiten, 18 Euro
Haben oder Nichthaben
Authors: Frenkel Ulrike , Stelling Anke
Published: June 2024

Anke Stelling, Schäfchen im Trockenen. Roman. Verbrecher Verlag, Berlin 2018. 272 Seiten, 22 Euro
Fly me to the moon
Authors: Hübner Klaus , Woelk Ulrich
Published: June 2024

Ulrich Woelk, Der Sommer meiner Mutter. Roman. C. H. Beck, München 2019. 189 Seiten, 19,95 Euro
König Lear von Napurthala
Authors: Granzin Katharina , Taneja Preti
Published: June 2024

Preti Taneja, Wir, die wir jung sind. Roman. Aus dem Englischen von Claudia Wenner. C. H. Beck, München 2019. 629 Seiten, 26 Euro
Arbeiter und Soldaten! Männer und Frauen!
Authors: Hübner Klaus , Mokrohs Laura
Published: June 2024

Laura Mokrohs, Dichtung ist Revolution. Kurt Eisner – Gustav Landauer – Erich Mühsam – Ernst Toller. Bilder, Dokumente, Kommentare. Friedrich Pustet Verlag, Regensburg 2018. 128 Seiten, 18 Euro
Kämpfe im Inneren der Figuren
Authors: Rüdenauer Ulrich , Richaud André de
Published: June 2024

André de Richaud, Der Schmerz. Roman. Aus dem Französischen übersetzt und mit einem Nachwort versehen von Sophie I. Nieder. Dörlemann Verlag, Zürich 2019. 224 Seiten, 20 Euro
Im Campingwagen durch Europa
Authors: Granzin Katharina , Topol Jáchym
Published: June 2024

Jáchym Topol, Ein empfindsamer Mensch. Aus dem Tschechischen von Eva Profousová. Suhrkamp Verlag, Berlin 2019. 494 Seiten, 25 Euro
Sprung in den Abgrund
Authors: Fritz Susanne , Tanizaki Junʼichirō
Published: June 2024

Junichiro Tanizaki, Der Schlüssel. Roman. Aus dem Japanischen von Katja Cassing und Jürgen Stalph. Cass Verlag, Bad Berka 2019. 208 Seiten, 22 Euro (gebunden), 16 Euro (Broschur)Ungekürzte Lesung mit Therese Hämer und Moritz Stöpel. Hörverlag Der Diwan, Winterbach 2019. 4 CDs, Spielzeit 277 Min., 22 Euro
Donau als Textfluss
Authors: Hübner Klaus , Király Edit , Spiridon Olivia
Published: June 2024

Edit Király / Olivia Spiridon (Hrsg.), Der Fluss. Eine Donau-Anthologie der anderen Art. Verlag Jung und Jung, Salzburg / Wien 2018. 491 Seiten, 26 Euro
Nach dem Rechten sehen
Authors: Ferchl Irene , Lotter Eberhardine Christiane
Published: June 2024

Die Reise der Frau Lotter aus Herrenberg nach America in den Jahren 1786 bis 1787. Hrsg. von Katharina Beiergrößlein und Jürgen Lotterer. Verlag Regionalkultur, Stuttgart 2019. 272 Seiten, 22 Euro (Archiv der Stadt Stuttgart Band 112)
Beinahe Bauhaus-Meister
Authors: Bienert Michael , Forbat Fred
Published: June 2024

Fred Forbat, Erinnerungen eines Architekten aus vier Ländern. Hrsg. von Sibylle Hoiman. Dokumente aus dem Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin, Bd. 5, Berlin 2019. 232 Seiten, 18,90 Euro
Vom Bettrand aus
Authors: Frenkel Ulrike , Poirier Agnès
Published: June 2024

Agnès Poirier, An den Ufern der Seine. Die magischen Jahre von Paris 1940–1950. Aus dem Französischen von Monika Köpfe. Klett-Cotta Verlag, Stuttgart 2019. 507 Seiten, 25 Euro
Rezension von: Dieckmann, Alexander, Der Frost in Württemberg und Baden
Authors: Senn Ernst , Dieckmann Alexander
Published: June 2024

Alexander Dieckmann: Der Frost in Württemberg und Baden, Öhringen : Hohenlohe'sche Buchh., 1937 (Tübinger geographische und geologische Abhandlungen 1,23).
Rezension von: Stonner, Anton, Heilige der deutschen Fruehzeit
Authors: Senn Ernst , Stonner Anton
Published: June 2024

Anton Stonner: Heilige der deutschen Fruehzeit, 2 Bde., Freiburg im Breisgau : Herder, 1934/1935. XIII, 272 Seiten : Ill. XI, 270 Seiten : Ill.
Rezension von: Lautenschlager, Friedrich, Bibliographie der badischen Geschichte, Bd. 2,2
Authors: Baur Willy , Lautenschlager Friedrich
Published: June 2024

Friedrich Lautenschlager: Bibliographie der badischen Geschichte, Bd. 2,2, Karlsruhe : Braun, 1938.
EXPLORANDO PROPUESTAS PARA LA IV CONFERENCIA NACIONAL DE LA JUVENTUD: EL DERECHO A LA COMUNICACIÓN Y LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN
Authors: NEDEL OLIVEIRA VICTOR HUGO
Published: June 2024

Este artículo investiga las propuestas del eje “Del Derecho a la Comunicación y Libertad de Expresión” en la IV Conferencia Nacional de la Juventud de Brasil. Destaca la importancia de la expansión del acceso a internet y la formación crítica y ética para fortalecer los derechos de las juventudes. Además de esto, enfatiza la búsqueda de oportunidades para el empoderamiento, la participación activa y un entorno digital seguro. Las políticas resultantes de estos debates pueden satisfacer las diversas necesidades de las juventudes contemporáneas, apuntando a un presente y futuro con más justicia social para esta y las próximas generaciones.
Bulgarian Political Elite in XIX Century – Evolution in the Ottoman Context: Dimitraki Bey Teodorov’s Case
Authors: Todorov Nikolay
Published: June 2024

As a result of the reforms undertaken by Sultan Mahmud II continued by his son Sultan Abdulmejid I, the social structure of the Ottoman Empire was significantly changed. Especially after the proclamation of the Hatt-ı Hümayun in 1856, the question of integration of the non-Muslim subjects of the Empire took a leading position in its administration, on a central level. The present article aims at presenting a rather different point-of-view on the inclusion of individual representatives of the Bulgarian revival elite in the central governance of the Ottoman Empire. This study was based on some new and unpublished documents, stored in the Ottoman archive in Istanbul. Furthermore, the legitimacy of the representation of the Bulgarians before the official Ottoman government was also addressed.
Diplomatic Activity between Byzantium and the West/Papacy on the Eve of the Crusade of Vladislav III Jagello and Jan Hunyadi in 1443 – 1444
Authors: Popova Ivayla
Published: June 2024

The article traces the diplomatic contacts between Byzantium and the West/Papacy in the period after the Council of Ferrara-Florence (1439) until the Battle of Varna in 1444. The crusading initiatives of Pope Eugenius IV (in the person of Cristoforo Garatone, Giovanni Torcello, Ciriaco of Ancona) and of the embassies from the Byzantine Emperor John VIII Palaeologus to the Pope and the missions of the Byzantine diplomats in Venice, in the courts of the Burgundian Duke Philip the Good and King Alfonso V of Aragon (Andronicus Iagaris, Giovanni Torcello, Theodore Karystinos). On the basis of papal bull and letters, Byzantine documents, letters of Western European rulers are presented, on the one hand, the efforts of Byzantine ambassadors to secure Western aid and crusader ships for the defense of Constantinople and, on the other hand, the attempts of the West to organize a crusade to expel the Ottomans from the Balkans. The actions of some diplomats with dual loyalty who were both Byzantine envoys and papal ambassadors are analyzed.
Manifestaciones de la desigualdad a través de la movilidad humana. Análisis desde América Latina
Authors: Melella Cecilia , Lozano Caro Inmaculada , Botero Pulgarín Ángela María , Serrano Ávila Ana María , Botero Blandón Vanesa , Fernández-Matos Dhayana , Herrera-Ruiz Sandra , Guadalupe Crespo Yesenia , Huertas Díaz Omar , López Martínez Alexandra , Muñoz Arroyave Elkin Argiro , Espinosa Rico Miguel Antonio , Ruiz Arias Miriam , Guarín Rodríguez Katlina , Kayayan Vicken , Martínez Rodas Aracely , Vásquez Jiménez Alba Francisca
Published: June 2024

La movilidad humana no es un proceso vacío que simplemente se trate de moverse de un lugar de origen a uno de destino, tiene unas motivaciones y está inmersa en una amplia articulación de dimensiones, actores y territorios. Cuando una persona decide migrar se debe a un análisis individual, de entorno familiar y de contexto que le lleva a ver esa opción como la mejor posible en un momento en particular. Pero esas decisiones no son libres, existe un juego de poder que puede limitar esa movilidad o incluso generarla, sin que sea una decisión individual, sino impuesta. En este sentido, en este libro se plantean las diferentes manifestaciones de la desigualdad que pueden evidenciarse de manera individual, familiar, territorial, por género y edades a través de la movilidad humana.
Finding Myself Inside Out
Authors: Gourdin J.
Published: June 2024

Finding Myself Inside Out follows a Black nonbinary person pursuing personal peace instead of conformity during their healing emergence. The liminality of medical transition heightens the contrast between submissions to cultural norms and embodied liberatory transgressions. Family is a cornerstone for interpersonal sense-making, and for that reason challenging conventional ideas of gender can be isolating. These poems capture the growing pains of taking on a new political identity and the phases of presenting a redefined self to kinfolk.
Análise Macroergonômica do Trabalho (AMT)
Authors: Alves Ana Laura , Alves Caetano Everly , Sambugari Rodrigues Fernando , Moraes Pereira Thamires Fernanda , Sato Ikuhara Cavalcanti Picos Gabriel , Affonso de Almeida Zerbetto Cristiane
Published: June 2024

Desde 1990, a macroergonomia se expandiu nas organizações de médio e grande porte. Entretanto, empresas pequenas também possuem demandas macroergonômicas. Sendo assim, este estudo visou elaborar uma AMT de uma loja varejista de chocolates de pequeno porte. Os resultados indicaram que os piores níveis de satisfação se associavam as Relações Pessoais (28%), a Organização da Equipe (17%) e aos Processos de Trabalho (14%). A partir do diagnóstico, foram indicadas melhorias que poderão elevar a segurança e a satisfação.
Matriz Curricular
Authors: Qualio Baptista dos Santos Marcia , Marcicano João Paulo
Published: June 2024

Este estudo faz parte de uma dissertação de mestrado e objetiva analisar os desafios e inviabilidades encontrados por professores de modelagem de roupas na criação de disciplinas de modelagem com uso de software específico. Vivemos na era digital, no entanto, os cursos de Bacharelado no campo da Moda em universidades públicas, em sua maioria, disponibilizam disciplinas de modelagem na Matriz Curricular que não contemplam a técnica de Modelagem Computadorizada. Os dados para análise deste estudo foram extraídos da Matriz Curricular de 2022 e do questionário aplicado com 15 professores de modelagem de universidades públicas. A metodologia respalda-se em uma abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa com finalidade exploratória, através do método de Munari (2008), baseado na resolução de problemas, que apontou subproblemas a serem investigados neste estudo. Como resultado, verificou-se que os professores têm dificuldade em negociar os contratos de licenciamento do software de modelagem, devido à indisponibilidade de verbas para atender todas as demandas do curso, sendo este o maior empecilho na criação de disciplinas de modelagem. Pressupõe-se que 90% das disciplinas de modelagem ofertadas na Matriz Curricular em universidades públicas não oferecem práticas laboratoriais com a técnica de Modelagem Computadorizada.
Evaluation of Dyslipidaemia in Patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis in a Lower Socio-Economic Country
Authors: Jabeen Rakhshinda , Rehman Aziz Ur , Mobin Ahsan , Haroon Hussain , Manzoor Imtiaz , Ubaid Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Patients having chronic viral hepatitis do have disturbances in their serum lipid profiles, still the monitoring of dyslipidemia is not a routine part of management in low socio economic countries. Objective: To investigate the status of lipid profile among patients with chronic hepatitis and compare them with non-infected individuals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi, from 5th September 2022 to 31st May 2023. Patients with chronic hepatitis B and C, diagnosed within two years with a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9 kg/m2 were included. Their comparison was done with non-infected individuals of the same BMI. All patients were evaluated with different parameters of lipid profile along with haemoglobin, alanine aminotransferase, albumin and international normalized ratio. Results: Among 521 participants of the study, the grouping was almost equal. The age range was 12-75 years, with an increased number of females in each group. In comparing the different statuses of lipid profile, each parameter including cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, all were significantly much less in patients with chronic viral hepatitis as compared to controls with a p-value of 0.000 in all. Conclusions: It was concluded that Dyslipidaemia is not common among chronic viral hepatitis patients’ despite being overweight, particularly among patients with child’s class A.
Seasonal and Time-Series Analysis of Road Traffic Accidents
Authors: Shafay Muhammad , Anwar Hafiza Naima , Bibi Ishrat , Samad Abdul , Akhtar Naseem , Rasheed Aisha , Kazi Mohammad Akber
Published: June 2024

Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) contribute a significant and escalating rate in harm, hospitalization, and mortality. This study assesses the seasonal trend and time series analysis of RTAs cases brought to casualty department of Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, Pakistan. Objective: To conduct seasonal and time series analysis of RTA cases at Casualty Department of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad. Methods: Nine hundred and sixty-six road traffic accidents-related cases were examined through prospective study at casualty department, Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, Pakistan from January 2020 to December 2022. The seasonal trend was demonstrated by drawing seasonal index plot and time series plot. Results: The largest occurrences of RTA-related cases were reported in the month of December, having 103 total cases with a mean of 34.33 ± 18.92. July had the second highest frequency of RTAs-related cases, with a total of 94 cases having a mean of 31 ± 5.43 cases. The second-highest number of cases was observed in July and November with approximately equal mean number of RTAs. The time series analysis demonstrated an increasing trend of RTAs-related cases in the last three months of the year. Conclusions: The number of cases connected to RTAs increased during seasons of extreme weather, such as the summer and winter, and it also showed an increasing tendency in the last quarter of 2022.
Career Planning and Performance of Uniformed Employees at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Obuya Vivian A , Ndegwa Priscilla W , Oringo James O
Published: June 2024

Over the years, there have been documented cases of low prosecution of criminal cases attributed to weaknesses or failures in the office of DCI in Kenya and especially cases involving serious crimes such as murder, rape, defilement, corruption, assault and economic crimes. Loss of cases has been linked to poorly conducted investigations, corruption, and insufficient procured evidence to convict the perpetrators, leaving the blame to investigative officers. Some studies have attributed the challenges in the office of the DCI to include infrequent training, low support from senior officers, and lack of sufficient information on career pathways and plans for DCI officers. However, these studies have glaring gaps in terms of concept, context and methodology. Accordingly, this study intended to fill the gap by researching the career planning and performance of uniformed employees at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. In specific focus, the study investigated the effects of opportunity analysis, periodic review of the plan, career goals, and occupational options on the performance of uniformed employees at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population comprised a total of 943 uniformed employees working at DCI headquarters. The sample size of 272 was determined scientifically aided by Kothari formula. The study collected primary data by use of a structured questionnaire that had closed-ended questions. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 28) was used in the data analysis. The collected quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a positive and significant association between career planning and performance outcomes of the assessed uniformed employees at DCI. This confirms that career planning contributed to the improved employee performance at the DCI headquarters in Kenya.
SMEs in Health sector Implementation and Mapping the Future Developed Education Health based on Seven Pillars of Sustainability (7PS)
Authors: Alijani Omid , Doost Mohammadian Hamid , Khakshour Saadat Parisa , Rahimi Moghaddam Mohammad
Published: June 2024

The present study was conducted with the aim of educational SMEs in healthcare sector and mapping future developed education and training. Therefore, effects of seven pillars of 7PS model including environment, economic, social, educational, cultural, technical, and political aspects on future sustainability of educational SME for nurses have investigated. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted and multi-criteria decision making method was used to rank effects of seven pillars.  The results showed that Technical, Educational and Cultural aspects have the most effect on sustainability of educational SMEs for Nurses in Iran, respectively.  Accessing to educational content and analysis enables nurses deepen their knowledge that makes the technical and educational aspects of 7PS more highlight for nurses. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic made tele-learning and social network tools as integral component of the nurses' educational systems.
Le Quartier latin de Montréal est-il réellement en déclin?
Authors: Martin Julien , Mayneris Florian
Published: June 2024

Alors que les analyses alarmistes sur le déclin du Quartier latin se multiplient, nous utilisons les données publiques de recensement pour décrire la population du Quartier latin et son évolution au cours des vingt dernières années. Le portrait démographique que nous en tirons est plus nuancé que le discours ambiant. Le Quartier latin apparaît comme un quartier de jeunes actifs diplômés et d’étudiants universitaires dont la population a connu une croissance supérieure au reste de la région métropolitaine de Montréal entre 2001 et 2021. Le niveau d’éducation et le revenu moyen y ont aussi progressé plus rapidement que dans le reste de la métropole, reflétant une forme d’embourgeoisement résidentiel. Les Habitations Jeanne-Mance, qui fournissent au cœur du Quartier latin des logements à loyer modique à destination de ménages à faible revenu, voient au contraire leur population décliner. Ces constats invitent ainsi à faire de la question du logement un enjeu central de la relance du Quartier latin, afin que celle-ci puisse être conciliée avec le maintien d’une certaine mixité sociale.
Aligning digital twins and metaverse with the UN SDGs and applying them to understand human behaviour in smart and virtual cities.
Authors: Markopoulos Evangelos , Markopoulos Panagiotis , Nandi Akash , Zhao Kui , Samkova Mascha , Wu Tong , Kantola Jussi
Published: June 2024

Smart Cities have a strong environmental and social impact. Their digital operations eliminate emissions and accessibility challenges and contribute to the development of sustainable communities, economic growth, responsible production and consumption, climate actions, and more. However, since smart cities remain a vision without any such city being fully built yet, it is important to understand and test human behaviour, performance and well-being when functioning in digital environments. Metaverse technology can provide such information and operate as a test environment in future adaptations of smart technologies in the physical world. This paper explores the impact of metaverse in the built environment and the smart cities, highlights the technologies involved in such a digital ecosystem, the user’s behaviour in smart cities, and their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, this work presents an initial process framework for the identification of the smart cities' functional characteristics and minimum technological applications that can relate them to specific SDGs.
Investigating the Use of Blockchain Technology in Fashion and Textile Industry
Authors: Güner Simge , Vuruskan Arzu
Published: June 2024

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, software designed to provide perfect security for information in every field is emerging. Blockchain has also become a crucial component in such software, safeguarding information across various sectors. Blockchain technology represents one of the rapidly evolving methods for organizing and storing data online. Data is stored in blocks, and when enough blocks are connected, they form a chain, creating a blockchain. Additionally, the use of blockchain technology enhances the security of data on the network. This technology finds applications in various sectors, including media and telecom, energy and utilities, finance, healthcare, and basic industrial sectors. Notably, the fashion industry is also among the sectors benefiting from blockchain, primarily due to its transparency, a key factor given the increasing importance of sustainability.However, transparency is just one aspect of blockchain technology. It encompasses other essential features such as enhanced security, instant monitoring, increased efficiency and speed, and automation. Today, major players in the fashion industry, including LVMH, Nike, Zara, and textile-producing countries, employ blockchain technology. Blockchain facilitates the examination and recording of many issues, including supply chain management, product preparation, and fair labor practices. Luxury fashion companies, in particular, use blockchain to record product certificates, preventing the production of counterfeit models and ensuring the authenticity of their products.In this context, this study aims to reveal the perspectives of textile and fashion companies regarding blockchain, a topic with limited academic sources. As a case study, the research focuses on investigating the application of blockchain in the Turkish textile and fashion design industries. The research involves interviews with Turkish fashion designers and managers from textile companies, aiming to understand how and why businesses might potentially integrate blockchain internally. Although most interviewees stated that their companies currently lack active blockchain applications, they expressed their intention and progress toward incorporating blockchain in the near future.While blockchain is used worldwide, it is observed that Turkish fashion designers and the textile sector employ it for specific applications, and there is limited available information about Turkey. This study aims to bridge the knowledge gap by providing insights into how and why blockchain can be utilized in the Turkish fashion and textile sector, drawing from the data gathered through extensive research and interviews.
A comparative analysis of AR controller tracking technologies
Authors: Jeelani Mohammad , Muniz Jose , Marsh Shaun
Published: June 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) controllers utilize a combination of different tracking technologies to determine spatial orientation and position. These tracking technologies include IR/LED tracking, IMU (inertial measurement unit) tracking, and VIO (visual-inertial odometry) tracking. The IR/LED system utilizes infrared sensors and LED constellations for precision tracking, the IMU system relies on accelerometers for responsive mobility, and the VIO system combines cameras and inertial measurements for a balanced solution in dynamic environments. These technologies play a critical role in enabling seamless interactions within virtual environments by providing real-time data on user movement.The most sophisticated AR/VR controllers utilize a combination of these three technologies. While utilizing all three technologies together maximizes controller tracking` performance, it also increases production costs while introducing constraints to the form and design of the controller. For controllers used with AR systems intended for enterprise use, it is hypothesized that controllers that feature all three tracking technologies may be over-engineered as enterprise use does not typically involve the dynamic movements required for consumer use such as gaming.This study presents findings from a series of user studies that evaluates the strengths and differences among these tracking technologies when performing different types of controller interactions. The user studies focused on quantitative user performance differences between controllers with different combinations of tracking technologies enabled as well as differences in user perception for performance and comfort. Among the key findings that will be presented are a breakdown of the types of interactions that rely on VIO tracking and how user performance and perception is affected by not having VIO tracking enabled.