bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tamaño, crecimiento y competitividad de las empresas vascas desde un punto de vista económico-financiero
Authors:   Universidad de Deusto, González Pernía José Luis , Sisti Eduardo ,   Orkestra, Díaz Mendoza Ana Carmen ,   Orkestra
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo analiza una selección de indicadores económico-financieros asociados a la competitividad, mediante contrastes de diferencia de medias entre diferentes grupos de empresas según el tamaño y el crecimiento, en el País Vasco y en el resto de España. Para ello se utiliza la información de balances y cuentas de resultados de 275.065 empresas en 2008 y 2014. Los resultados indican que las empresas con mayor capacidad de crecimiento, son también las más competitivas en cuanto a la mejora o conservación de la rentabilidad durante el periodo de análisis. Asimismo, que las empresas que experimentan un crecimiento superior son, al igual que las empresas grandes, las que hacen un uso más eficiente de sus activos y tienen mejor capacidad para hacer frente a sus deudas. Los resultados confirman, además, que el peso de los activos financieros aumenta progresivamente con el tamaño de la empresa. Finalmente, las empresas con mayor capacidad de crecimiento se encuentran entre las más endeudadas al final del periodo de análisis.
La involuntariedad en el empleo a tiempo parcial y la Gran Recesión: un análisis de género en España
Authors:   Universidad de Alcalá, Dueñas Fernández Diego , Iglesias Fernández Carlos ,   Universidad de Alcalá, Llorente Heras Raquel ,   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Published: February 2025

Desde la literatura más tradicional se ha relacionado la mayor presencia de la mujer en el empleo a tiempo parcial con la necesidad de conciliar la vida laboral y familiar. Sin embargo, en el contexto de la recesión económica actual se observaban pautas laborales diferentes. En este artículo nos planteamos analizar las pautas de participación e involuntariedad en el empleo parcial desde una perspectiva de género. Nos centraremos en demostrar cuáles son los determinantes de tener un empleo a tiempo parcial en relación a las características personales, del puesto de trabajo y en base a las principales teorías económicas existentes. Los resultados alcanzados permiten determinar que la involuntariedad ha crecido intensamente entre los hombres, debido entre otras cuestiones al ajuste laboral impuesto por la recesión económica.
SÍNDROME DE EAGLE (SE) COMO DIAGNÓSTICO DIFERENCIAL DE DOR FACIAL: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Guimarães Pedro Figueiredo , Andrade Bianca de Figueiredo Moreira , Guimarães Natalia Silveira Ferreira Figueiredo , Mansur Guilherme , Sousa Lucas Silva , Dutra Sâmela Carvalho Ramos , Bastos Francisco Antônio Dias de Azeredo , Bastos Fernando Dias de Azeredo , Lopes Dionisio de Figueiredo
Published: February 2025

A Dor Facial (DF) é uma entidade clínica frequente e de etiologia variável, podendo ser, por vezes, a única queixa de diversas patologias originadas das estruturas cranianas. Na prática clínica a identificação da causa, investigação necessária e plano terapêutico, se mostram um desafio mesmo para profissionais experientes.

A DF pura se apresenta sem sinais neurológicos e compreende uma gama de etiologias, como: rinossinusites, disfunção da articulação temporo mandibular, desordem das estruturas da cavidade oral e glândulas salivares, dor referida, DF persistente idiopática e por fim raras síndromes com múltiplas causas que cursam com DF. Dentre tais patologias raras, como já proposto pelo relato, é importante citar a Síndrome de Eagle como um diagnóstico diferencial da DF que, mesmo que infrequente, apresenta significância clínica uma vez que é rotineiramente sub-diagnosticada, levando o paciente a percorrer um longo e incerto caminho até um possível diagnóstico.
Censor-Liberal Nikolai Fedorovich von Kruse (According to Archival Materials)
Authors: Perevalova Elena
Published: February 2025

On the basis of previously little-studied archival documents, the activities of the censor of the Moscow Censorship Committee “N. F. Kruse” are considered. The analysis of these materials makes it possible to clarify the role of Kruse in the formation of liberal sentiments of the Russian intelligentsia in the first years of the reign of Emperor Alexander II.
Guide to the Universal Humanitarian Knowledge of the 21st Century “Fax Eruditio” – The World in the Palm of Your Hand
Authors: Tammaro Anna Maria , Encheva Marina
Published: February 2025

The FAX ERUDITIO guidebook covers 46 books in the humanities, belonging to two bibliographic and historiographical series of the Academic Publishing House “Za bukvite – O pismenehy”: 16 volumes of the yearbook “Proceedings of the Student Scientific Society at ULSIT” and 30 volumes of the series “Faklonostsi”. The two series are the basis of 15 e-libraries, positioned on the website of the Student Scientific Society at ULSIT.
NODULAR FASCIITIS OF FACE: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Irshad Zarghuna , Sohail Saphra , Khan Muhammad Hatam , Iqbal Sofia
Published: February 2025

The case of an  18 year old  female  patient  from  Peshawar  with  Nodular Fasciitis is reported. Our aim is to  highlight  the  importance  of  understanding this rare disease, as it  is  crucial  in  the  management  of  this  condition  and  saves the patient from more invasive treatment.
Comparison of Efficacy of Domperidone and Placebo among Postnatal Women with Inadequate Breastmilk Production
Authors: Khan Nadia , Sumayya  , Usman Khalid , Akbar Saima , Saleem Javeria , Syed Mehwish
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of domperidone and placebo among postnatal women with insufficient production of breast milks.
Methods: This Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, from January 2011 to July 2011 and comprised of women with inadequate breast milk production till 6th postnatal day who have delivered term babies. All participants were divided in two groups. One group was given Domperidone and another placebo. All were followed on 7th day for the efficacy of breast milk production.
Results: off the total 174 participants, 72.41% (n=63) in Domperidone group and 21.84% (n=19) in placebo group shows a significant breast milk production.
Conclusion: Comparison of the study reveals that domperidone is significantly higher effective than the placebo among postnatal women who present with inadequate production of breast milk.
HYDATID DISEASE OF BONE MASQUERADING AS MALIGNANCY: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Safdar Anam , Tariq Rabiya , Shahab Aymen
Published: February 2025

Hydatid disease continues to be a significant health problem in underdeveloped and developing parts of the world where farming and agriculture is common, but no veterinary control exists. It is also encountered in developed communities where it is common in the immigrants or in people with a history of travel to endemic areas. Hydatid disease of the musculoskeletal system is one of the rarest but extremely debilitating, difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to manage clinical manifestations of the disease. We present a case report of hydatid disease of femur to highlight this rare but important manifestation of this parasitic zoonosis.
URINARY CALCULI COMPOSITION AND ITS DISTRIBUTION IN KHYBERPUKHTUNKHWA: AN EPIDIMOILOGICAL STUDY
Authors: Farid Tauheed , Farid Nayab , Humayun Sidra , Izhar Muhammad , Fareed Shahid , Ali Mohsin
Published: February 2025

Background: There is an increase in the prevalence of urolithiasis throughout the world. The urinary calculi composition and distribution in the patients were not well studied. The current study aimed to assess the potential effects of patient demographics, stone location, and time period on stone composition in Peshawar.
Level Of Knowledge About Cervical Cancer Risk Factors in Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge
Authors: Akbar Saima , Nisa Qamar un , Ishfaq Muhammad , Sumayya
Published: February 2025

Objective; The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge about the risk factors of cervical cancer in women presenting with vaginal discharge.
Methodology; This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. Sample size was 177, using 8% average knowledge about CC, 95% confidence level and 4% margin of error. All female patients 16 to 65 years of age with complaints of vaginal discharge diagnose through history and physical examination were included. All of them were asked 10 multiple choice questions and the patient response was recorded in a pre-design proforma.
Results; A total of 177 patients presenting with vaginal discharge were interviewed. Their age ranges from 16 to 65 year with a mean of 33.47 ± 12.561. All patients were assessed for their level of knowledge regarding risk factors for cervical cancer by asking 10 multiple choice questions from each subject. Patients were categorized into three groups as having good, average and bad knowledge on basis of number of questions answered correctly. Among 177 subjects 1.7 % has good, 16.9 % has average and 81.4 % has poor knowledge.
Conclusion; This study has demonstrated that level of knowledge about risk factors of cervical cancer was very poor among local population visiting the hospitals. Only 1.7 % of study population has good level of knowledge Therefore, there should be comprehensive national cervical cancer screening and awareness program.
The prevalence of gestational diabetes in women of child bearing age belonging to K.P.K
Authors: Gul Bushra , Mehboob Saima , Qayuom Sumaira , Daud Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Abstract: This study was conducted with an aim to determine the prevalence of GDM in pregnantwomen using standard OGTT as a screening tool presenting to the antenatal care. After approvalfrom the hospital ethical and research committee this cross sectional study was conducted in thedepartment of obstetrics and gynecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital, and it included patients recruitedthrough non probability consecutive sampling, presenting to OPD. A total of 126 patients wereincluded in the study, with 16 to 28 weeks gestation. Screening for GDM was done with a 2 hour 75 g,oral glucose tolerance test. Patients were advised to have unrestricted diet and physical activity andcome in the morning with overnight fasting. They were given 75g oral glucose load, in the form ofGalaxose-D dissolved in 250ml of tap. A sample of blood was drawn one hour after glucose ingestionand send to the laboratory for blood glucose estimation by glucose oxidase hexokinase method.Blood sugar was estimated at 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour intervals and the findings were recorded on astructured Performa. Results were analyzed using SPSS version 13.
EVALUALTION OF CARICA PAPAYA LEAF EXTRACT ON MEGAKARYOCYTES COUNT: AN ANIMAL MODEL
Authors: Batool Shahida , Zafar Shafaq , Alam Sadaf , Fareed Shahid , Iftikhar Ayesha , Ali Mohsin
Published: February 2025

Objective: To determine the effect of Carica Papaya leaf extract on megakaryocytes count in animal model.
Material and Methodology: Laboratory experimental study was designed to achieve the objective and conducted between July and December 2021. Sample size was calculated by using G power with an effect size of 0 .25 and alpha 0.05. The total sample size was 25 which were divided into five groups. Methanolic extract of Carica Papaya leaves was prepared. Thrombocytopenia was induced and extract was given in doses of 250 and 500 mg/Kg. The blood was taken, and slides were prepared. The mean megakaryocytes count was measured per visual field of microscope. Mean values were calculated using Microsoft Excel 2016 and compared within the groups using paired T-test through Statical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.
Results: A statistically significant increase in megakaryocytes count was observed with increasing dose of Carica Papaya leaf extract as compared to the control groups (p-valvue < 0.05).
Conclusion: Our study concluded that Carica Papaya extract significantly increases the number of megakaryocytes count in animal model. However, further large-scale studies are required to evaluate its effects on human body.
ACUTE MASSIVE GASTRIC DILATATION AFTER FEEDING JEJUNOSTOMY IN ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA PATIENT: CASE REPORT
Authors: Zeb Muhammad , Shah Farukh Ozair , Siddiqui Abubakar , Khattak Sabir Khan , Shah Syed Shayan , Shah Syed Qasim Ali
Published: February 2025

Acute massive gastric dilatation (AMGD) after feeding jejunostomy procedure is often not missed in differential diagnosis due to very low incidence. Fatal complications can occur due to acute massive dilatation. We presents a very rare case of acute massive gastric dilatation on second post-operative day of open feeding jejunostomy due to unknown pathology. Early diagnosis is essential to avoid catastrophic complications and acute massive gastric dilatation should be kept in mind while doing feeding jejunostomy procedure.
FREQUENCY OF HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG WOMEN PRESENTING WITH PREECLAMPSIA
Authors: Amina Noor Ul , AKBAR SAIMA , Shah Sumayya , Saleem Javeria
Published: February 2025

Objective: To determine the frequency of hypothyroidism among women presenting with Preeclampsia.
Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional study in Gynecology and Obstetrics unit, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. A total of 369 patients (age above) with preeclampsia were selected meeting the inclusion criteria, through non-probability sampling and serum TSH and T4 measurements done in these.
Results: Total 369 women presenting with Preeclampsia with mean age was 33.02 years ± 7.50.  Among total sample about 26 (7.05%) patients had hypothyroidism.
Conclusion: Women with hypothyroidism identified during pregnancy have an increased risk for severe Preeclampsia.
Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Preeclampsia, eclampsia, blood pressure, pregnant women
NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DENGUE FEVER: A CASE SERIES OF 10 PATIENTS
Authors: Qayyum Wajeeha , Nabi Danish , Abi Waqas Saad Bin , Bagh Abdullah , Karam Alvina , Nabi Sohail
Published: February 2025

Dengue is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and a rapidly growing tropical disease in the world. It continues to be one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Dengue viruses (DENV) have experienced an outburst of neurologic case series in recent years. A widespread range of neurological manifestations including encephalopathy, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), cranial nerve palsies, transverse myelitis, and myositis have been documented following dengue infection. Here, we report 10 cases of dengue fever in association with other neurological abnormalities. We also conducted an extensive review of the literature to elucidate neurological complications following dengue infection. These unusual manifestations are usually overlooked, and we tried to fill the knowledge gaps in our study.
Sexual Well-Being as a Factor of Social and Psychological Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
Authors: Hupalovska Viktoriia , Shevtsov Andrii
Published: February 2025

The article introduces the genetic connection between the synthetic multiple-factor activity-based personality-oriented neosocial model of rehabilitation of a person with disabilities by A. Shevtsov and the structural functional model of human sexuality by V. Hupalovska. In the multiple-factor model of rehabilitation, the socio-psychological component is important, which corresponds to the dispositional model of Allport and the provisions on the “fully functioning person” according to Rogers. An attempt to consider the self-actualisation of a person with a disability and his/her subjective well-being through the lens of sexual well-being as a factor in the social construction by the person with disability of his/her life at the internal level is made. The study investigates the role of sexual well-being as a factor contributing to the social and psychological rehabilitation of people with disabilities (PwD) who acquired lifelong severe somatic diseases. Based on a comparative empirical analysis involving 125 PwD and 121 conditionally healthy participants, it was found that sexual attitudes and subjective well-being in PwD are comparable to those of their healthy peers. Notably, PwD report higher levels of positive relationships and affect balance but encounter challenges in goal-setting due to their health limitations. Predictors of subjective well-being include the adoption of romantic, patriarchal, and traditional-parental sexual scenarios, while self-realisation, market-oriented, and passionate sexual scripts negatively influence subjective well-being. The study highlights that transcendental and hedonistic-communicative scripts enhance subjective satisfaction with life, while intimate and market scripts demonstrate an inverse relationship. These findings emphasise the importance of addressing sexual well-being in rehabilitation programs. Sexuality, functioning across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, plays a crucial role in enabling PwD to construct meaningful lives and achieve subjective psychological balance. The research supports the integration of personal, social, and psychological factors into rehabilitation strategies, aligning with the neosocial model of rehabilitation.
Unveiling the Functional Component in Post-Concussive Cognitive Impairment: A Novel Modelling Approach
Authors: Mavroudis Ioannis , Chatzikonstantinou Symela , Petridis Foivos , Kazis Dimitrios , Kamal Fatima Zahra , Diaconu Sorina , Visternicu Malina , Ciobica Alin , Iordache Alin , Stadoleanu Carmen , Dacia Petroaie Antoneta , Novac Bogdan
Published: February 2025

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common public health problem that significantly affects millions of people, especially people in high-risk occupations. Post-concussive cognitive impairment (PCCI) is a prevalent and debilitating outcome of mTBI that has a major impact on cognitive function as well as quality of life, thus affecting long-term health outcomes. Of all traumatic brain injuries, mTBI accounts for 58-88%, according to epidemiological studies. However, mTBI sufferers report a multitude of cognitive and emotional symptoms that constitute post-concussive syndrome (PCS). The most reported symptoms include fatigue, headaches, sensitivity to noise, anxiety, and depression. Although there is progress in understanding biochemical and structural changes after mTBI, memory, attention, and processing speed in PCCI remain poorly understood. This study aims to develop a regression model based on the modified version of Brown's disease cognition model. This model describes both cognitive and behavioural responses as indicators of functional aspects in PCS. In this study, data from 45 patients were analysed to reveal the functional nature of cognitive impairment in PCS, to open the way for more precise interventions. In addition to investigating the physiological aspects of PCS, we aim to recognise the inherent social dimension of the experiences of individuals affected by PCS. Additionally, the often subtle and non-observable nature of symptoms can bring challenges in interpersonal relationships, emphasising the need to enhance  awareness among family, colleagues, and employers of the cognitive and behavioural aspects of PCS.
Enhanced Learning Experiences Using Gamification and AI in Music Activities
Authors: Mihelač Lorena
Published: February 2025

This study introduces “Seeing Sound, Hearing Color," a novel educational game aimed at exploring the complex interplay between sound and color using an interdisciplinary and AI-enhanced pedagogical framework. The game, conducted from September 2023 to January 2024, was developed in conjunction with the exhibition of Merlin’s paintings, showcased in February 2024 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. In this game, 14 students were engaged from the School Center Novo Mesto, SGLVŠ, as part of their music expression curriculum. The activities incorporated elements of science, art, and artificial intelligence to enable students to study cross-modal perception. Students examined colours from Merlin's paintings and converted these visual stimuli into 32 musical excerpts, promoting a profound synthesis of artistic interpretation and scientific concepts. This study underscored the need of innovative learning environments by fostering inspiration, inventiveness, and self-expression. The study emphasises the educational significance of multisensory and interdisciplinary methods, illustrating how artificial intelligence may improve student engagement and enrich comprehension in both artistic and scientific domains.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Bariatric Surgery: Perspectives and Modern Applications
Authors: Miler Ancuta Andreea , Visternicu Mălina , Rarinca Viorica , Stadoleanu Carmen , Ciobica Alin , Maxim Mădălina , Toader Mihaela , Timofte Daniel Vasile , Knieling Anton
Published: February 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a major impact in the field of bariatric surgery (BS) as it helps improve outcomes for patients with severe obesity. This advanced technology optimises clinical decision-making processes and helps reduce the risks associated with surgery. In the context of bariatrics, AI is used to identify suitable patients, and monitor postoperative recovery but also to predict complications that may occur. BS is an effective solution for treating severe obesity, a condition characterised by the excessive accumulation of body fat, which can lead to serious health problems. However, this surgical field faces challenges in terms of patient selection and follow-up. By implementing machine learning (ML) algorithms and advanced imaging technologies, AI offers advantages to surgeons in performing interventions with increased precision and efficiency. The integration of AI into BS brings significant benefits to both patients and healthcare professionals, thereby facilitating the development of a personalised and safe approach to obesity management. Through this review, we aim to explore the potential, benefits, and risks of using AI in the context of BS.
ПОГРОМИ НАД РОМИМA КАО ПОЈАВА ДУГОГ ТРАЈАЊА И САВРЕМЕНИ ФЕНОМЕН
Authors: Kubiček Andrej
Published: February 2025

Роми и њихови преци, било да су (били) доживљавани као етничка или друштвена група сусретали су се са различитим степенима неповерења од стране државног апарата (који је делимично и настајао кроз сукобе
са амбулаторним занатлијама). Екстремни вид тог неповерења био је прогон
од стране власти, било да се радило о протеривању, физичком кажњавању
или убијању које је имало свој врхунац током нацистичке окупације Европе
током Другог светског рата. Овај чланак истражује један други вид страдања
Рома, погром, као насиље које може да спроводи мање или више организовано становништво. Ипак, чланак указује да су границе између политике у ужем
и ширем смислу врло пропустљиве и да између самоорганизованих група и
одређеног нивоа државне власти по правилу постоји повезаност. Та веза може
бити синхронизација деловања власти и нападача, или супротно – напади на
Роме могу бити вид протеста становништва против власти.
POGROM AND THE GLOBAL INSTRUMENTALISATION OF CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Khilyuta Vadim
Published: February 2025

The article deals with topical issues of criminal law functioning in the
period of world wars and institutional crises. Attention is paid to the intervention
of Western values in criminal law and reformatting of criminal law under universal
standards. Also special attention is paid to pogrom, intervention, mass riots in the
period of global instrumentalisation of criminal law
ПОГРОМ СРПСКЕ ПРАВОСЛАВНЕ ЦРКВЕ У СМИЉАНУ (ЛИКА) У ПЕРИОДУ ОД 1941. ДО 1945. ГОДИНЕ
Authors: Kokotović Budimir
Published: February 2025

У раду се говори о погрому Српске православне цркве у Смиљану, родном месту нашег великог научника Николе Тесле у току Другог светског
рата (1941 – 1945). У првим данима тзв. Независне Државе Хрватске, усташки
војници ухапсили су и свирепо убили православног свештеника – протојереја
Матију Стијачића, пароха смиљанског. Недуго затим усташе су извршиле стравичне покоље православног становништва у периоду од 1. до 10. августа 1941.
године у којима је страдало преко 500 Срба. Православни храм Светог апостола Петра и Павла и парохијски дом опљачкани су и спаљени у јесен 1941.
године. Један део смиљанских Срба одведен је у логор Јадовно где су мученички пострадали у јамама на Велебиту. Усташе су 5. марта 1945. године поново
дошле у Смиљан и обесиле 30 Срба. Плашчански прота Исо Пејновић, родом
из Смиљана, након интернације у Београд 1941. године, прикупљао је извештаје
и сведочанства о страдању Срба у Смиљану у току рата. Парохија смиљанска
пред почетак рата 1941. године имала је преко 1.000 православних становника,
а након завршетка рата по попису из 1948. године, у Смиљану је живело свега
30 Срба. Мученичке кости пострадалих Срба из Смиљана почивају у заједничкој гробници у порти храма Светих апостола Петра и Павла.
ПРЕИСПИТИВАЊЕ МЕЂУНАРОДНОПРАВНЕ ЗАШТИТЕ НОВИНАРА У ОРУЖАНИМ СУКОБИМА: СЛУЧАЈ ПОГРОМА НОВИНАРСКЕ ЕКИПЕ РТС-A НА БАНИЈИ
Authors: Pušica Marko
Published: February 2025

Новинари представљају категорију цивила којој међународно
ратно право пружа посебну и појачану заштиту. Ова заштита обухвата ратне
дописнике и новинаре који су ангажовани у опасним професионалним мисијама у подручјима оружаног сукоба. Аутор у овом раду излаже и анализира постојећа нормативна решења у овој материји, те уочава и издваја одређене новине
које нису обухваћене међународноправним оквиром на адекватан начин. Актуелна међународноправна заштита новинара у оружаним сукобима очигледно
не представља делотворан и целовит систем заштите, јер је у пракси још увек
могуће уочити бројна груба кршења диспозиција међународног ратног права о
посебној заштити новинара. Корпус постојећих заштитних норми не нормира
проблематику све присутнијег медијског рата који прати оружане сукобе и из
њих произлази, као ни разлику између извештавања о оружаном сукобу и пропагандног ангажовања. Преиспитивање постојеће међународноправне заштите
новинара у оружаним сукобима се показало као нужност, будући да је у пракси
нужно установити њихову ваљану и потпуну заштиту. Парадигматичан пример
новинарске жртве у оружаном сукобу представља погром новинарске екипе
РТС_а на Банији 1991. године, који је остао нерасветљен и без судског епилога.
THE IMPACT OF BLOOD CUPPING (AL HAJAMA) ON BLOOD PARAMETERS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS IN RAWALPINDI
Authors: Khan Arsalan , Hassan Usman , Kabir Muhammad , Mustafa Asawir Aden , Adeel Muhammad , Ullah Obaid
Published: February 2025

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition marked by systemic inflammation and elevated levels of biomarkers such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), uric acid, and rheumatoid factor (RF). This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of blood cupping (Al-Hijama) on these inflammatory markers in RA patients from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Objective: To Given the limitations of conventional RA treatments, exploring complementary therapies like cupping is essential for holistic disease management. This study aims to evaluate the effects of cupping therapy on pain reduction, functional disability, and inflammatory markers in RA patients in Rawalpindi. By providing empirical evidence, this research seeks to establish cupping therapy as a potential adjunctive treatment for RA.
Methods: Out of 60 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, 32 (53%) were selected for the study. Participants were chosen based on their age (20-60 years) and absence of serious health conditions. Information about their age, gender, place of residence, education level, and previous experience with cupping therapy was collected. The inflammatory markers erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), uric acid, and rheumatoid factor (RF)—were measured both before and after the 10 days of cupping therapy.
Results: The majority of participants were aged 51-60 years (50%) and predominantly from Rawalpindi (62.5%). Over half (56.25%) were experiencing cupping therapy for the first time. While the reduction in ESR after therapy was not statistically significant (p-value < 0.2), CRP and uric acid levels significantly (p-value < 0.05). RF levels showed a highly significant reduction (p-value < 0.005), highlighting the potential anti-inflammatory benefits of cupping therapy in RA management.
Conclusion: Cupping therapy shows potential in lowering inflammatory markers like CRP, uric acid, and RF in rheumatoid arthritis patients. It may be a useful complementary treatment for inflammation management. Further studies are required to confirm its long-term effectiveness.
Analyse de l’influence des déterminants de l’intention entrepreneuriale au Mali dans la région Ségou
Authors:   Faculté d’Agronomie et de Médecine Animale, Université de Ségou, Mali et Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, TRAORE Oumar Diandjo , BOUARE Adama ,   Faculté d’agronomie et de Médecine Animale, Université de Ségou, Ségou, Mali, Dicko Mohamed Salia ,   Université des Sciences Sociales et de Gestion, TRAORE Salia Sinaly ,   Université des Sciences Sociales et de Gestion
Published: February 2025

Cet article explique l’influence des prédicats de l’intention entrepreneuriale en milieu rural des jeunes dans la région de Ségou. Nous nous intéressons dans cet article, à un modèle explicatif de l’intention entrepreneuriale en milieu rural. Ainsi, 12 variables ont été identifiées dans l’étude comme déterminants de l’intention entrepreneuriale dont 9 significatives.
L’objectif principal de notre article est d’analyser l’influence des déterminants de l’intention entrepreneuriale. Dans une perspective processuelle, cette dernière prédit l'acte entrepreneurial susceptible de se concrétiser.
Pour ce faire, une analyse théorique des principaux concepts dans le domaine de l’entrepreneuriat, nous a permis de mettre en évidence un cadre conceptuel adapté à l’étude de l’intention entrepreneuriale. En nous fondant sur le modèle de Shapero et Sokol (1982) repris par Krueger (1993) puis par Tounès (2003), nous sommes parvenus à nos objectifs. La validation du modèle s’appuie sur les données cueillies pendant une enquête exploratoire auprès de 414 jeunes dans la région de Ségou.
Notre recherche nous a permis de formuler des recommandations à l’endroit du gouvernent d’une part et d’autre part pour les agences dans la sélection des futurs entrepreneurs.
Mots clefs : entrepreneuriat, agricole, intention entrepreneuriale, déterminants, Région de Ségou
(wl-1517)-V. K. Natraj (06 October 1939 – 9th December 2024) The Intellectual Star of Mysore
Authors: Panini M N
Published: February 2025

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Literature Review Efektivitas Electronic Word of Mouth terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen di Media Sosial
Authors: Masrikha Rahma Nur , Anfas Anfas
Published: February 2025

The research was conducted to determine the effect of the effectiveness of electronic word of mouth on purchasing decisions on Social Media. The method used in the research is descriptive with the main technique used in this study being a literature review, which attempts to assess the scientific contributions made by various literature sources. The author used databases including Sciencedirect, Research Gate, Google Scholar. The results of the literature research generally present that (e-WOM), can influence consumer purchasing choices on social media. Many studies that present that (e-WOM) significantly influences consumer purchase choices on social media platforms support this conclusion. This impact is mainly related to the externally informed component of purchase decision-making, which is satisfied through (e-WOM).
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Dan Kualitas Layanan Pasien Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada Rumah Sakit Umum Afdila Cilacap
Authors: Kartika Kartika , Syahrinullah Syahrinullah
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate factors that are likely to have a significant impact on employee performance at Afdila Cilacap General Hospital, as well as the simultaneous effect of work environment and patient service quality on employee performance. This study used a quantitative approach, with a sample size of fifty people and a population of one hundred employees. The data analysis techniques used are multiple linear regression, validity test, reliability test, T test, and F test. The results of this study show that the variables that have a significant effect simultaneously on the employee performance variable of Afdila Cilacap General Hospital are the work environment and the quality of patient service. The performance variable of Afdila Cilacap General Hospital employees is not significantly influenced by the work environment or the quality of patient service. The work environment at Afdila Cilacap General Hospital is the factor that most affects employee performance
The Role of the Village Court as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Tool in Rural Bangladesh: Promises and Practices
Authors: Rumi Maruf
Published: February 2025

The establishment of a robust and impartial justice system hinges not solely on the enactment of laws, but rather largely depends on the effective execution of the current legislation (Bingham, 2008). In developing countries like Bangladesh, getting justice is not only expensive but also a petitioner needs to have a strong social network to bring the actual criminals under justice (Bhuiyan et al., 2019). The established Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is gaining popularity in Bangladesh due to it being inexpensive, accessible to the public, and providing speedy resolution for local disputes through mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and neutral evaluation (Rahman, 2015). The biggest advantage of this mechanism lies in its provision of a legal and administrative framework that enables local citizens to address their issues within their own community (Khair, 2004). This serves to alleviate the administrative burden on the formal judicial system, promotes the rule of law, and ensures the prevalence of a legal spirit within society (Lauren et al., 2017). Though drawbacks like the absence of formal rules of evidence, limited opportunities for cross-examination, and the lack of legal protections for both the applicant and the accused individual that are typically available in a traditional court of law make the ADR system controversial (Perschbacher & Bassett, 2004). The organisation of a speedy trial and the establishment of justice in society continue to pose a dilemma for practitioners and academicians in Bangladesh.
Contemporary Issues and Problems of Public Administration in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Naznin , Hasan Sadik , Ahsan Abu , Jahan Momtaz
Published: February 2025

List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Contributors. Foreword. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations.
Migration in Bangladesh: Contexts, Causes and Consequences
Authors: Zisan Tasnuva
Published: February 2025

Migration, specifically human migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily, at a new location, or geographic region. According to the World Migration Report 2020, human migration may occur from country to country. Sometimes it happens within the country. Internal Organisation for Migration (IOM) shows that in 2019, approximately 272 million people migrated across the borders and 740 million people migrated within the borders. Hence, it is evident that a vast number of people migrate due to various reasons. This trend of migration increased due to disaster, conflict, violence and recently COVID-19 pandemic over the world.

Migration is not a new concept rather it has been a common strategy for adaptation to difficulties in previous places of living. Migration has been taking place since the ancient period of human civilisation. Early human migration happened for agriculture and expanding populations. Later, colonisation also resulted in migration. In the modern period, human migration has primarily taken the form of migration within and between existing sovereign states (National Geographic, 2023). Migration in Asia became popular in the 20th century. In 2019, over 40 percent of the world’s international migrants were from Asia. Internal migration has also increased since the 90s (IOM, 2020).
Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and its Impacts on Kishoreganj District
Authors:   Research Officer-GIS specialist, Center for People & Environ (CPE), Popy Asma Akther , Saba Zereen ,   Junior Specialist, Meteorology, BRAC, Rahman Mizanur ,   Research Officer, Center for People & Environ (CPE), Prottoy Khaled Md. Mehzabin Alam ,   Research Associate, Center for People & Environ (CPE), Quader Masrur Abdul ,   Research Fellow, Policy Research and Advocacy, Programme Policy campaign, ActionAid Bangladesh, Islam Tabassum Afsara ,   Postgraduate Student, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Published: February 2025

This multi-hazard vulnerability assessment aims to comprehensively evaluate the susceptibility and potential impacts of various hazards in the Kishoreganj district, Bangladesh. The evaluation considered a range of hazards including heavy rainfall, floods, flash floods, erosion of riverbanks, heat waves, cold waves, and thunderstorms, and examines how they interact and composite to affect the district's social, economic, and livelihood aspects. This evaluation, which takes a multidisciplinary approach, uses geospatial analysis, sustainable livelihoods assessment qualitative or quantitative data collection, and community viewpoints to comprehend the vulnerabilities in the district. The findings show that most of the Unions of Itna and Mithamoin area are vulnerable to various dangers due to their geographical location, topography, and socio-economic variables. The disaster frequency is gradually increasing. Riverine and flash floods inundate extensive agricultural lands regularly, disrupting livelihoods and increasing food insecurity. Riverbank erosion, hailstorms, increasing trend heat waves, and cold waves endanger settlements, resulting in population displacement. Moreover, these risks not only have an impact on livelihoods but can worsen disease and reduce the availability of drinking water. The assessment also highlights how vulnerable populations, including women, children, and members of disadvantaged communities, are disproportionately affected by hazards. It emphasizes the need for inclusive and targeted interventions to address their specific vulnerabilities and boost resilience.
2020 bliver et afgørende år for international klimapolitik
Authors: Hedegaard Connie
Published: February 2025

Tidligere klimakommissær Connie Hedegaard ser nærmere på de såkaldte COP’er, de årlige møder, hvor det internationale samfund skal forsøge at finde løsninger. Det er ikke bare for det globale samfund, at klimaforandringerne er en udenrigspolitisk udfordring; det er det i høj grad også for os her i Danmark.
Klimakrise: Momentum til en bedre verden
Authors: Ræbild Grunnet Clara , Thorsen Victoria
Published: February 2025

Vinderne af vores artikelkonkurrence Clara Ræbild Grunnet og Victoria Thorsenser på, hvordan – og om – Danmark kan få en grøn udenrigspolitik.
Boris: En klog mand pisser ikke mod vinden
Authors: Qvortup Matt
Published: February 2025

Matt Qvortrup tegner fra Brexit-land et portræt af Storbritanniens nye stærke mand Boris Johnson og forsøger at afklare, om han lever op til sin målsætning om ikke at urinere op mod vinden.
Afghanistan og Pakistan – ekstremismens arnested
Authors: Holmboe Rolf
Published: February 2025

Danmarks ambassadør i Pakistan kommer med en analyse af udfordringen fra islamisk ekstremisme, som den står her lige nu.
Anmeldelse: Klimakrisen udfordrer hele vores samfundsmæssige model
Authors: Lykketoft Mogens
Published: February 2025

Anmeldelse af 'Som gjaldt det livet – til den nye klimabevægelse'
I den gode sags tjeneste
Authors: Gøtze Michael
Published: February 2025

Er whistleblowere skurke eller helte? Den juridiske behandling af whistleblowere har svinget meget. Tendensen i dag er, at fokus ligger på at beskytte whistleblowerne mere end de hemmelige oplysninger, de afslører. Men er pendulet svunget for langt?
60 år med Tanzania
Authors: Bærendtsen Pernille
Published: February 2025

Danmark har samarbejdet med Tanzania siden starten af 1960'erne, og det er måske det vigtigste samarbejdsland i dansk udviklingsbistandshistorie. Derfor kom Udenrigsministeriets meddelelse om lukning af landeprogram og ambassade i 2024 som en overraskelse for de fleste.
Anmeldelse: Euroen og EU’s fremtid – et dansk bud på reform af møntunionen
Authors: Østergård Uffe
Published: February 2025

Anmeldelse af 'Fundamentet under EU vakler'.
Når populister smider informationsbomber
Authors: F. Hendricks Vincent , L. Marker Silas
Published: February 2025

Populister har brugt coronakrisen ganske flittigt til at sprede ’dem mod os’-fortællinger gennem misinfor- mation og konspirationsteorier.
Klokkerne er begyndt at ringe Putin-æraen ud
Authors: Von Eggert Konstantin
Published: February 2025

Coronavirussen knækker næppe regimet, men udstiller dets problemer. Samtidigt har det skabt modvilje i mange dele af samfundet, at Putin har gjort det muligt for sig selv at blive præsident på livstid.
Brasiliens Bolsonaro: Med bibel i den ene hånd og riffel i den anden
Authors: Laurvig Jørgen
Published: February 2025

Den brasilianske præsident er blevet kaldt ”Tropernes Trump” – men Bolsonaros vej til magten blev banet af Latinamerikas største korruptionsskandale.
Anmeldelse: Faren for stabilitokratier på Balkan
Authors: Axboe Nielsen Christian
Published: February 2025

Anmeldelse af 'The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans'
Nathan Law er historien om det moderne Hong Kong
Authors: Parello-Plesner Jonas
Published: February 2025

På få år nåede Nathan Law at være aktivist, politiker og dissident i sin kamp for et friere og mere demokratisk Hong Kong. Hans bog er en advarsel om Kina under Xi Jinping og landets giftige indflydelse i hele verden.
Bognoter
Authors: Udenrigs Redaktion
Published: February 2025

I denne omgang af Bognoter præsenterer vi en række stemmer, der er flygtet eller har oplevet flugt på nært hold. Vi dykker ned i, hvordan forholdene i nutidens europæiske flygtningelejre ser ud, og vi anbefaler en læseværdig bog, hvis man vil have bedre overblik over statistik og fakta på flygtningeområdet.
Fremtidens krig, dræberrobotter og elefanter
Authors: Vedby Rasmussen Mikkel
Published: February 2025

At fortiden kan bruges til at lære os om fremtidens udfordringer er også én af hovedpointerne i Mikkel Vedby Rasmussens artikel om fremtidens krigsformer. Her trækker han perspektivet helt fra Hannibals berømte elefanter over nazisternes krigsheste og frem til ultramoderne selvtænkende våben.
Den analoge folkeret udfordres af digital cyberkrig
Authors: Schack Marc , Yde Iben
Published: February 2025

Den folkeretlige regulering af magtanvendelse og krigsførelse er udviklet i og til en analog tidsalder. Men hvordan er reglerne i cyberspace og når det gælder digital krigsførelse med kunstig intelligens?
Danmarks værn mod cyberkriser
Authors: Finkielman Joachim
Published: February 2025

Joachim Finkielman ser nærmere på, hvordan Danmark forbereder sig på at tackle cyberangreb – en trussel, der allerede er en del af hverdagen.
Propagandaen graver en kulturel grøft mellem Rusland og Europa
Authors: Kyst Jon
Published: February 2025

Et mindretal russiske journalister kæmper hårdt mod desinformation og propaganda for at oplyse deres medborgere – med egen liv og sikkerhed som indsats.
Fra Redaktionen
Authors: Udenrigs Redaktion
Published: February 2025

Introduktion
Vejen frem: En ny dansk udenrigspolitik
Authors: Udenrigs Redaktion
Published: February 2025

Gennem mange år har udenrigstjenesten været et nemt sted at finde besparelser, og dens vigtighed har ikke ligget i toppen på den politiske dagsorden. Mangler Danmark et udenrigspolitisk miljø eller flere institutioner? Og hvad betyder den nuværende situation for dansk udenrigspolitik?
Israel: Et demokrati i åndenød
Authors: Fafner Hans Henrik
Published: February 2025

Israel er fanget i en politisk udmattelseskrig, som kun på overfladen handler om personen Netanyahu. Reelt har problemerne langt dybere rødder. Og coronakrisen har kun forværret situationen.
Krigen i Sahel efter nederlaget i Afghanistan
Authors: Cold-Ravnkilde Signe Marie
Published: February 2025

Imens USA og de allierede tropper definitivt forlader Afghanistan efter 20 års krigsførelse, stiger presset på Europa til selv at skulle varetage sine sikkerhedspolitiske interesser. Krigen i den vestafrikanske Sahelregion tegner dilemmaerne for Frankrig, Europa og i sidste ende også Danmark.
Kina vil fred, men forbereder krig
Authors: Heurlin Bertel
Published: February 2025

Der er sket meget i det kinesiske militær siden 1970’erne, da forsvarsbudgettet kun var tre gange det danske, kvindelige pionerer sang hyldestsange til Mao, og militærøvelser omfattede bajonetkampe og geværbeskydninger. I dag er kapaciteten udviklet, men om Kina har en interesse i at gå i krig, er et andet spørgsmål.
Det Globale Syd spillede en central rolle i FN’s udvikling
Authors: L.B. Jensen Steven
Published: February 2025

FN’s historie kan fortælles på mange forskellige måder. Der er fortællinger om stormagtspolitik under Den Kolde Krig, generalsekretærer, der døde på mystisk vis, og de store internationale kriser. En mindre velkendt FN-historie er, hvordan de tidligere kolonier og landene i Det Globale Syd var helt afgørende for at gøre FN til den organisation, vi kender i dag.
Verden – og Danmark – står ved en korsvej
Authors: Kofoed Jeppe
Published: February 2025

Danmarks udenrigsminister giver sit bud på den udenrigspolitiske situation
La perception du personnel scolaire quant à la formation et à la préparation pour agir de manière inclusive en contexte pluriethnique1
Authors: Potvin Maryse , Querrien Diane , De Koninck Zita
Published: February 2025

Cet article fait état d’une enquête interrégionale sur la formation du personnel scolaire à la prise en compte de la diversité ethnoculturelle, religieuse et linguistique et à ses impacts sur les compétences interculturelles et inclusives, selon les perceptions de six catégories de personnels en éducation au Québec : futurs enseignants et enseignantes, personnel enseignant en exercice depuis moins de 5 ans, responsables de formation pratique (stages) et maitres associés, conseillers et conseillères pédagogiques, et directions d’établissements primaires et secondaires (Potvin et al., 2020). Reposant sur les concepts de « sentiment de compétence » et de « compétences » interculturelles et inclusives, les résultats relèvent des situations pour lesquelles les personnes répondantes, surtout les plus expérimentées, se sentent (ou estiment le personnel scolaire) moins bien préparées à agir ou à intervenir en raison de leur formation théorique et pratique. C’est le cas notamment des situations qui font partie de l’actualité criante et des polémiques publiques, de nature davantage sociologique, éthique ou juridique (liées aux droits) plutôt que pédagogique ou didactique : les situations d’accommodements raisonnables, de radicalisation et d’adaptation de leurs interventions pour tenir compte des réalités et besoins des enfants réfugiés ou provenant de zones de guerre.
L’appréhension empirique du leadership normatif d’une organisation internationale : l’exemple de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé
Authors: Régis Catherine , Foucault Gaëlle , Larouche Pierre , Denis Jean-Louis , Cohen Miriam
Published: February 2025

En plein essor, la recherche empirique en droit participe à la création de nouvelles connaissances et ouvre aux juristes d’autres voies pour étudier une question, un phénomène. Oser l’empirisme n’est pas chose aisée, mais les auteurs du présent article ont pris ce virage et proposent d’en exposer le récit. En construisant deux méthodes distinctes (pour deux projets), ils ont pu tester les possibilités qu’offre la recherche empirique pour appréhender l’enjeu du leadership normatif de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS). Destiné à aiguiller à partir d’une expérience celles et ceux qui voudraient s’aventurer dans l’empirisme, cet article met en lumière les défis rencontrés, mais surtout les atouts d’une telle recherche. La richesse des informations obtenues a en effet grandement bonifié la compréhension de la trajectoire des normes de l’OMS et de leurs impacts sur les États.