bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The QBO and global-scale tropical waves in Aeolus wind observations, radiosonde data, and reanalyses
Authors: Ern Manfred , Diallo Mohamadou A. , Khordakova Dina , Krisch Isabell , Preusse Peter , Reitebuch Oliver , Ungermann Jörn , Riese Martin
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) of the stratospheric tropical winds influences the global circulation over a wide range of latitudes and altitudes. Although it has strong effects on surface weather and climate, climate models have large difficulties in simulating a realistic QBO, especially in the lower stratosphere. Therefore, global wind observations in the tropical upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS) are of particular interest for investigating the QBO and the tropical waves that contribute significantly to its driving. In our work, we focus on the years 2018–2022 and investigate the QBO and different tropical wave modes in the UTLS region using global wind observations by the Aeolus satellite instrument, and three meteorological reanalyses (ERA-5, JRA-55, and MERRA-2). Further, we compare these data with observations of selected radiosonde stations. By comparison with Aeolus observations, we find that on zonal average the QBO in the lower stratosphere is well represented in all three reanalyses, with ERA-5 performing best. Averaged over the years 2018–2022, agreement between Aeolus and the reanalyses is better than 1 to 2 m s−1, with somewhat larger differences during some periods. Different from zonal averages, radiosonde stations provide only local observations and are therefore biased by global-scale tropical waves, which limits their use as a QBO standard. While reanalyses perform well on zonal average, there can be considerable local biases between reanalyses and radiosondes. We also find that, in the tropical UTLS, zonal wind variances of stationary waves and the most prominent global-scale traveling equatorial wave modes, such as Kelvin waves, Rossby-gravity waves, and equatorial Rossby waves, are in good agreement between Aeolus and all three reanalyses (in most cases better than 20 % of the peak values in the UTLS). On zonal average, this supports the use of reanalyses as a reference for comparison with free-running climate models, while locally certain biases exist, particularly in the QBO wind shear zones, and around the 2019–2020 QBO disruption.
Tandem: A discontinuous Galerkin method for sequences of earthquakes and aseismic slip on multiple faults using unstructured curvilinear grids
Authors: Pranger Casper , May Dave A. , Gabriel Alice-Agnes
Published: March 2023

Seismic cycle modeling has advanced to the point where 3D models could be connected to geodetic and seismic observations to test hypotheses about controls on the depth and along-strike extent of ruptures, and interactions between seismic and aseismic slip events in geometrically complex fault systems. Such an undertaking does however require a greater degree of geometrical flexibility, material behaviors, code performance, and community participation than has so far been the standard.In this light we present tandem, an open-source C++ code for 3D earthquake sequence modeling (Uphoff et al., 2022a). Tandem solves the elasticity problem with a discontinuous Galerkin finite element method on unstructured tetrahedral meshes. It can handle multiple, nonplanar faults and spatially variable elastic properties (Figure 1). The method can be extended to nonlinear off-fault material response (e.g., power-law viscoelasticity). The code is parallelized with MPI and uses the PETSc-TAO library (Balay et al., 2022) for time-integrators and preconditioned Krylov methods to solve the static elasticity problem. Faults are governed by rate- state friction and adaptive time-stepping permits modeling of dynamic rupture, the postseismic period, and interseismic loading, all across multiple earthquake cycles. The code is developed with best practices for open-source community software and includes documentation and tutorials to facilitate use by the community (github.com/TEAR-ERC/tandem).Uphoff, C., D. A. May, and A.-A. Gabriel (2022a), A discontinuous Galerkin method for sequences of earthquakes and aseismic slip on multiple faults using unstructured curvilinear grids, Geophysical Journal International.Balay, S., et al. (2022), PETSc/TAO users manual, Tech. rep., Argonne National Lab., Argonne, IL, USA (petsc.org/).
Evaluating the utility of inflammatory markers in the diagnosis of soft tissue abscesses of the forearm and hand
Authors: Blumenthal Sarah R. , Cheema Adnan N. , Zhang Steven E. , Gray Benjamin L. , Kazmers Nikolas H.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Upper extremity abscesses frequently present to the acute care setting with
inconclusive physical examination and imaging findings. We sought to
investigate the diagnostic accuracy of inflammatory markers including white
blood cell (WBC) count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive
protein (CRP). A retrospective cohort study was performed to identify
subjects ≥18 years treated with surgical
debridement of upper extremity abscesses at our institution between January 2012 and December 2015. In this study, 188 patients were screened, and
72 met the inclusion criteria. A confirmed abscess as defined by culture
positivity was present in 67 (93.1 %) cases. The sensitivity of WBC, ESR,
or CRP individually was 0.45, 0.71, and 0.81. The specificity of WBC, ESR, or
CRP individually was 0.80, 0.80, and 0.40. In combination all three markers
when positive had a sensitivity of 0.26 and specificity of 1.0. These values
were similar among patients with diabetes and those with obesity. With the
highest sensitivity and lowest specificity, CRP exhibited the most utility
as a screening test (level IV).
Energy criteria of global existence for a class of Hartree equations with Coulomb potential
Authors: Tang Na , Zhang Jian
Published: March 2023

This paper studies a class of Hartree equations with Coulomb potential. Combined with the conservation of mass and energy, we analyze the variational characteristics of the corresponding nonlinear elliptic equation. According to the range of parameters, we construct the evolution invariant flows of the equation in different cases. Then the sharp energy thresholds for global existence and blow-up of solutions are discussed in detail.
Celia de Diego, escritora argentina en la ruta de Rosa Chacel y puerta de acceso a una nueva red argentina
Authors: Bande Bande Ana M.
Published: March 2023

En este trabajo se aborda la relación de Rosa Chacel con la escritora argentina Celia de Diego en el contexto del exilio de la pensadora española. El corpus utilizado es el conjunto de diez cartas enviadas por De Diego a Chacel entre 1948 y 1976 que se conservan en el archivo de la Fundación Jorge Guillén de Valladolid. Esta correspondencia nos ha permitido, por una parte, recuperar la obra de Celia de Diego, una escritora actualmente olvidada y, por otra, contribuir a la reconstrucción de la red de contactos que en ese país estableció la escritora española Rosa Chacel y que la ayudó a insertarse en los círculos de intelectuales más importantes de Argentina. Analizaremos tanto los aspectos profesionales de esta relación, como la relación de intimidad que se estableció entre las dos escritoras en un momento en que la amistad era un potente recurso de ayuda mutua sobre todo para mujeres que se apartan de los roles convencionales de género de la época. Podremos desvelar también parte de las estrategias emprendidas por la escritora española para conseguir publicar su obra y estar presente en los espacios adecuados para su difusión. El estudio de la relación entre estas dos intelectuales desde el marco de los estudios transnacionales nos permitirá acceder a un potencial muy rico para la investigación que desvelará la existencia de obras de una modernidad y calidad que permanecían ocultas por un canon que privilegia el marco nacional y patriarcal.
Hacia la reconstrucción de una red de intelectuales españolas en el exilio argentino (1936-1950): autobiografías, agendas y epistolarios,
Authors: Moreno-Lago Eva
Published: March 2023

Los documentos personales, cuadernos de anotaciones, agendas telefónicas, agendas anuales, correspondencia y diarios revelan detalles de la vida íntima de las escritoras e intelectuales españolas exiliadas que permiten descubrir las redes que entablaron cuando llegaron a su nuevo país. En el presente artículo se cotejarán diversas fuentes primarias para poder reconstruir una red femenina que se fraguó en Buenos Aires durante los primeros años de la contienda y la década de los 40, en la que se encontraban escritoras como Elena Fortún y Victorina Durán. Este análisis permitirá establecer las complicidades intelectuales y personales producidas entre españolas y argentinas. Además, saldrán a la luz nombres casi desconocidos de artistas argentinas que ayudaron a las exiliadas a encontrar trabajo, contactar con editoriales, periódicos o galerías de arte, moverse por la ciudad y, en definitiva, a sentirse acogidas y en familia en una etapa de profundo desarraigo. Se pretende cubrir el vacío existente en los estudios del exilio, ya que hasta la fecha este círculo no ha sido investigado en profundidad. Acercarnos a esta red femenina permite comprender las experiencias de estas intelectuales durante su exilio, percibir influencias entre sus obras y también abre una posible línea de investigación sobre la vida y la obra de las artistas argentinas, prácticamente desconocidas, que establecieron alianzas con este pequeño grupo de exiliadas.
El Jugendstil en las revistas literarias ilustradas modernistas
Authors: Uzcátegui M. Laura B.
Published: March 2023

Las revistas modernistas Revista de América (Buenos Aires), Cosmópolis (Caracas) y Mundial (París), exigen una mirada atravesada por el jugendstil. La lectura que proponemos en este artículo, de estas revistas como artefactos, tendrá en cuenta la relación que guardan con este estilo de entresiglos y con otras revistas literarias y magazines, no necesariamente modernistas. Retrotraerse a la última década del siglo XIX puede mostrar la complejidad del tránsito de lo escrito a la ilustración en el que, a la par de la introducción de nuevas tecnologías, se modifican las formas de ver y pensar el arte cuando se trastocan las jerarquías entre los géneros literarios y los gráficos, y se relacionan las artes puras con las aplicadas.
Subjetividad y animalidad en Fabla salvaje de César Vallejo
Authors: Valenzuela Garcés Jorge
Published: March 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es determinar las características de la subjetividad del personaje Balta Espinar en la novela corta Fabla salvaje de César Vallejo publicada en 1923. Articulada alrededor de dos ejes, el miedo y la irracionalidad, consideramos que conocer el tipo de subjetividad de Balta Espinar, el protagonista de la novela nos permitirá conocer el modo en que se cuestiona el proyecto de la modernidad que postula una identidad monolítica y racionalista. Nuestro marco teórico trabaja con las propuestas de Michel Foucault sobre el sujeto y la subjetividad como construcciones históricas, construcciones generadas, de una parte, mediante prácticas sociales vinculadas al poder y, de otra, a prácticas epistémicas relacionadas con la forma como producimos y nos vinculamos con el saber. Así mismo, Foucault postula que el sujeto construye sus diversas subjetividades en sus vínculos con el otro, así como cuando responde a las demandas de sus deseos de afirmación o a sus propias necesidades de auto reconocimiento
La adjetivación en tres cuentos de Juan Carlos Onetti
Authors: Sörstad Fredrik
Published: March 2023

El enfoque de este estudio recae sobre la adjetivación en tres cuentos de Juan Carlos Onetti: “El infierno tan temido”, “Esbjerg, en la costa” y “Tan triste como ella”, como parte integrante de su estilo. La revisión de estudios previos mostró que, si bien se han examinado otros procedimientos estilísticos, ninguno se centra en la adjetivación. Del objetivo se puede deducir que la metodología fue estilística y, además, se consideró necesario añadir el aspecto fenomenológico, que plantea la pregunta por la experiencia lectora, porque, de lo contrario, sería una indagación puramente lingüística. Tomando posición en una polémica sobre la calificación del estilo onettiano como barroco, en el que se incluye la adjetivación, se argumentó y concluyó mediante ejemplos que es barroco a condición de que no se asocie este término con lo pomposo. Y, en relación con este asunto, se llevó a cabo un análisis de la adjetivación de Onetti desde varias perspectivas con el fin de detectar recurrencias y paradigmas que se traducen en una serie de rasgos distintivos.
Axel Munthe y la historia de San Michele: una relación en El amor en los tiempos del cólera, de Gabriel García Márquez
Authors: Cabello Pino Manuel
Published: March 2023

El objetivo principal de este artículo es demostrar que la relectura que hizo Gabriel García Márquez de La historia de San Michele (1929) de Axel Munthe a principios de la década de los ochenta como preparación previa a la escritura de El amor en los tiempos del cólera (1985) tuvo una gran importancia en el resultado final de esta última, produciendo lo que Claudio Guillén denominaría una “influencia significativa”. De este modo, se comprobará cómo la obra de Munthe le proporcionó al escritor colombiano algunas ideas fundamentales sobre la relación entre el amor y la enfermedad que este desarrollaría luego en su propia novela con su particular estilo e ingenio. Pero, sobre todo, se demostrará que la caracterización de uno de los protagonistas de El amor en los tiempos del cólera, el doctor Juvenal Urbino, surge de una fusión de las características de dos médicos que aparecen en La historia de San Michele: el doctor Jean-Martin Charcot y el propio Axel Munthe.
Human Capital dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Negara Berpenduduk Muslim
Authors: Keumala Cut Muftia , Farida Ratna , Triana Neni , Andirfa Mulia
Published: March 2023

This report aims to empirically investigate the relationship between economic growth based on the theory of Shultz and Kuznets and human capital through health and education in Muslim nations. The results will then be compared between countries. Then, analyze it considering Al-Quran interpretations as a contributor to human capital development. The empirical findings are based on examining a panel data set for Muslim countries from 1990 to 2020. This study interprets Qur'anic verses to explain how Islam characterizes human capital using content analysis methodology. In developing Muslim nations, life expectancy, infant mortality, and population growth are significant determinants of Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. In contrast, education variables, such as literacy rate and gross enrollment, have a negligible impact on per capita GDP. In contrast to the case with output in developed nations, education level significantly impacts per capita GDP, whereas health variables have no effect.
Prevalence of Bowel and Bladder Symptoms in Overweight and Obese Young Girls Having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: Shah Shrusti , Bangera Anukshaya
Published: March 2023

Background: Polycystic ovarian condition is a heterogeneous disorder described by an excess of androgen production by the ovaries. Overweight and obese individuals are characterized as inordinate amassing of fat that might disable wellbeing. Urinary Incontinence is known as the lack of bladder control and much of the time embarrassing issue. Faecal incontinence may be accompanied by other bowel problems, such as diarrhoea.
hormones are considered an important part of human development. young girls may face problems with growth, metabolism, puberty and overall well-being when there is an imbalance during the most vulnerable years.
Objective: To find the prevalence of bowel and bladder symptoms in overweight and obese young girls having polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Method: n = 57 subjects were included in the study who filled the questionnaire which included a questionnaire incontinence severity index and a revised faecal incontinence scale. Based on the responses, they were classified as continent or incontinent.
Results: Females suffering from PCOS in the age group 17-25 years with an average of 21.41 and BMI greater than 25kg/m2 with an average of 28.74 were included in the study. The majority of overweight and obese females in this age group had never experienced urinary and bowel symptoms.
Conclusion: The study concludes that there may be a protective effect of hormones because despite being overweight and obese

Keywords: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Body mass index (BMI), Revised faecal incontinence scale (RFIS), Incontinence severity index (ISI)
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Periodontal Disease: A Review and Update
Authors: Kale Preeti , Mani Amit , Anarthe Raju
Published: March 2023

Background: Periodontal diseases are considered a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, low birth weight, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Periodontal bacteria originating in the gingival biofilm directly affect the feto-placental unit subsequent to bacteremia and inflammatory mediators secreted by the subgingival inflammatory site are carried to the feto-placental unit, where they then cause an inflammatory response are two possible mechanisms involve. The role of dentists is important to promote good oral hygiene in expecting mothers during routine prenatal visits to reduce chances of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Keywords: low birth weight, periodontitis, preterm birth, pregnancy.
Evaluation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Posture in Ultrasonologists Working in Mumbai
Authors: Bangera Anukshaya , Mhetre Isha
Published: March 2023

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) are common occupational problem observed in jobs which involves repetitive motion and assuming awkward positions for prolonged period of time. Ultrasonologists job activities involve holding the transducer head in a proper plane of scanning, one-sided static working position, prolonged pinch gripping of the ultrasound transducer, abduction at the shoulder during transducer placement and insufficient recovery time. Maintaining these awkward postures for a prolonged period of time increases their risk of having work related musculoskeletal disorders.
Objective: To assess musculoskeletal pain, work posture and level of risk of injury during the work.
Method: A sample of 60 ultrasonologists working in urban area fulfilling the selection criteria were screened for work related musculoskeletal pain using The Short form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMPQ) and for work posture and level of risk of injury using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA).
Results: Majority of the ultrasonologists complained of upper back pain (27%) followed by low back pain (19%), shoulders (16%), neck (16%), wrist (11%) and knees (11%). 93.3% of the study population fall under medium risk, 3.30% fall under low risk, and 3.30 % fall under high risk of injury related to work..
Conclusion: This study concludes that most of the ultrasonologists had upper back pain and moderate risk of musculoskeletal injuries related to work.

Keywords: Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Short form McGill Questionnaire, ultrasonologist.
Assessment of Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Post COVID-19 Patients Using 6MWT And SF-36
Authors: Dinesh Jain Vidhi , Zore Leena
Published: March 2023

Background: After the COVID-19 infection there are some changes in the lung parenchyma, cardiovascular structures and musculoskeletal units which can lead to complications and alter one’s functional capacity and quality of life. However, there is a scarce amount of evidence on long term effects of COVID-19 on one’s regular functional abilities. Therefore, this study aims to assess post-COVID-19 infected patient’s functional capacity and Quality of life.
Methodology: This observational study assessed the functional capacity and quality of life of post-COVID-19 patients affected in past 1 to 6 months using 6 Minute Walk Test & SF-36 questionnaire respectively. 75 COVID-19 patients were segregated into mild, moderate and severe cases; with 25 patients in each category. 6 minute walk distance was measured and compared with the estimated 6 minute walk distance using the Indian population formula. SF-36 was measured under 8 specific dimensions of the questionnaire.
Results: The mean difference between the walked distance and the estimated distance was, 71.53±36.01 in mildly affected patients, 117.52±47.43 in moderately affected patients and, 203.819±54.35 in severely affected patients. Therefore, severely infected COVID-19 patients had maximally affected functional capacity and quality of life, followed by moderately and mildly infected patients who had comparatively better functional capacity and quality of life.
Conclusion: The study clearly illustrated that both the functional capacity and quality of life of the patients are lowered after the COVID-19 infection, that is COVID-19 has long term effects on the human body. Moreover, there is an evident declination in 6 MWD and SF-36 scores from mild, moderate to severe, with severe having the least values.

Keywords: COVID-19, functional capacity, quality of life, 6 Minute Walk Test, SF-36.
Comparison of the Quantum Teaching Learning Model and the Concept Sentence Learning Model to the Learning Outcomes of Biology in Class X Students at MA Boarding Darul Qur'an
Authors: Rohana Siti , Tanjung Indayana Febriani , Tambunan Efrida Pima Sari
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the comparison of the quantum teaching learning model and the concept sentence learning model on biology learning outcomes for class X MA students at MA Pondok Pesantren Darul Qur’an. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research type. The population in this study were all of class X MA Pondok Pesantren Darul Qur'an, totaling 107 students. The sample used in this research is part of the target population consisting of two classes which are determined by cluster random sampling. So that the sample used was class X MIA-2 as experimental class I totaling 34 students and experimental class II totaling 34 students. The results of data analysis showed that the average post-test score for experimental class I ( quantum teaching ) was 80.6 (very high category). Whereas in the experimental class II ( quantum teaching ) an average post-test score of 68.14 (high category) was obtained. Testing the hypothesis of differences in biology learning outcomes for students in experimental class I and experiment II, obtained t count = 9.025 > t table = 1.997, then H 0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This shows that there are differences in biology learning outcomes for students who are taught using the quantum teaching learning model and those who are taught using the concept sentence learning model.

Keywords: [Learning Outcomes, Quantum Teaching Learning Model, Concept Sentence Learning Model]
Comparison between Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy versus Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Authors: Salem Hatroom Ali Ahmed , Hussien Saeed Abobaker Ahmed
Published: March 2023

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) technique has become a routine treatment for upper urinary calculi.
Objectives: To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of the patients and to compare the outcome of operated patients.
Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study, of patients underwent PCNL in our Urology Center, between January 2020 and December 2022. Data of age, side, location of stone, size of stone, operating time, hospital stay, post operation pain, residual stones, fever, fistula, blood transfusion, and postoperative infection were recorded and compared between the two groups. Data were analyzed by using the SPSS version 22. Independent t-tests were used to analyze continuous variables, while for categorical variables chi-square test was used to compare two groups and a p value of less than 0.05 was determined as statistically significant.
Results: 51.1% of the patients were females and 48.9% were males, (P = 0.000).
The mean age was 38.1 ± 11.1 years. The highest number of patients were in the age group 30 – 39 years (40.0%), (P = 0.000). The location of stones was in pelvic (48.9%), lower calyces (30.0%) and pelvic + lower calyces (21.1%), (P = 0.000). Pain was more common as moderate in both groups PCNL (42.2%). Residual stones were (23.4%) only in standard PCNL group, (P = 0.000). Fever was in (7.8%) standard PCNL and in tubeless PCNL was in (2.2%), (p = 0.045). Blood transfusion was provided to (5%) for the standard PCNL patients and (3.3%) for tubeless PCNL patients. Patients who had standard PCNL had postoperative infectious (2.2%) was found in standard PCNL patients. Mean operation-time and mean hospital stay of standard PCNL was predominant.
Conclusion: Tubeless PCNL proved to be the safest and most effective.

Keywords: Comparison, standard, tubeless percutaneous, nephrolithotomy.
Does Physical Frailty and Pulmonary Function Affect the Number of Hospital Stay Among Liver Cirrhosis Patients? - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Ninama Roomy , Shah Harda , Modi Pranjal
Published: March 2023

Background and need of research: Cirrhosis is permanent scarring(fibrosis) of liver and its major complication is frailty, defined as deterioration in physical and physiological function. Other complications such as Ascites, Hepatopulmonary syndrome, Respiratory muscles and generalized muscle weakness cause alteration in pulmonary function which is associated with frequent hospitalization and delisting from transplantation. The main aim of this study is to evaluate physical frailty and degree of pulmonary function abnormalities among cirrhotic patient using Short physical performance battery (SPPB) and pulmonary function using forced based spirometry pulmonary test (PFT) and to determine its relation with hospitalizations in cirrhotics.
Methods: After approval from the institutional ethical committee, data of one hundred and thirty-three liver cirrhotic patients were retrieved from Physiotherapy department and Abdominal Organ Transplant between January’22-November’22. Data available like demographic and clinical parameters, severity of frailty assessed by Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) were evaluated. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS V.25(IBM).
Result: Out of 133 subjects, 18(8%), 8(21%), 52(39%) were severely, moderate, and mildly frail respectively. In PFT findings, 15(11%), 43(32%), 16 (12%) had mild, moderate, and severe restriction. 4-meter gait speed test was weakly correlated with number of hospital admissions (r=0.199, p<0.05). Sit to Stand test (STS) was moderately correlated with number of hospital admissions (r=0.24, p<0.05). Comparison with categories of PFT and hospital admissions was not significant (Kruskal-Walli’s test, p<0.53).
Conclusion and Clinical Implications: SPPB (4m gait speed and Chair STS test) showed weak correlation with number of hospitalizations. However, PFT showed no correlation with number of hospitalizations. Findings of this study imply that assessment of frailty can be used to guide future rehabilitation for such patients.

Keywords: Short Physical Performance Battery, Liver cirrhosis, Pulmonary function Test, Frailty, Retrospective study.
Heavy, Moderate and Light: Food, Nutrition, and TV Viewing Among Children
Authors: San Joaquin Alexandra More
Published: March 2023

Using various concepts of Gerbner’s Cultivation Theory, namely: 1) the distinction between TV viewer profiles (light, heavy); and 2) the consequences or differing patterns of responses brought about by varied levels of TV exposure on children, otherwise known as cultivation differential, this paper explores the role of children’s television exposure in their conceptions, attitudes, and preferences as regards food and nutrition. Accordingly, the above premises are observed and tested against the general arena of food and nutrition vis-a-vis children of lower to middle class (CD) socio-economic standing.
Living in a Yellow Submarine: Third Culture Experience of Korean Missionary Kids at Faith Academy
Authors: Deza Alfonso , Kwon Dong Hwan
Published: March 2023

Although the ministries of their parents are local-church related, Korean adolescent Missionary Kids (MKs) at Faith Academy are hardly involved with the local culture. Instead, strong western cultural influences are indicated in church attendance, nationality of friends, and media consumption. This acculturation of western elements appears to be deliberate, if not anxious, experience regulated, on the one hand, by the need to learn western skills and concepts to enable them to succeed in school and eventually compete on the global stage, and, on the other, by the impending possibility of going back to a highly monolingual and monocultural Korean society.
A Sharp Drop of a Gentle Slope? Aging, the Elderly, and Mass Media Consumption
Authors: Mateo Florinda
Published: March 2023

Our society puts a premium on youthfulness, and nowhere is this more evident than in mass media and in marketing. But with the so-called longevity revolution and the increasing awareness of social gerontology, not to mention the vast improvement in health care, is there a possibility that the Filipino elderly may yet be the embodiment of Deepak Chopra’s “ageless body, timeless mind”? Or will the images of the helpless, unproductive, and senile individual persist? This study takes a look at the Filipino elderly’s characteristics and their perceptions of aging. It also seeks to find out their patterns of mass media consumption and how the mass media can possibly contribute to the formation of their self-concepts.
Pagmamapa ng Pagbabagong Heograpikal, Historikal at Kultural ng Quiapo
Authors: Pamintuan Jema
Published: March 2023

Tinatalakay sa sanaysay na ito ang historikal at heograpikal na pagbabago sa Quiapo, gamit ang pantubig na halamang “kiyapo” bilang metapor. Ang huli ay tumutulong magpakahulugan at magpakita ng sitwasyon sa Quiapo na noon ay sentro ng negosyo at kultura at ngayon ay tirahan na ng mga nasa impormal na sektor tulad ng mga nagbebenta ng mga pinirata o kinopyang pelikula at musika. Sinusuri ng sanaysay na ito kung paanong ang isang lugar sa loob ng isang malaking lungsod ay tila hiwalay na sa buong kalunsuran, pati na rin ang pagmamapa ng teritoryo ng mga nakatira rito. Ginagamit ng sanaysay na ito bilang kultural na teksto ang mga negosyante at mga aktibidad at proseso na nakapaloob sa pamimirata ng pelikula at musika.
The Impact of United States Colonization on the Rizalian Tradition in Cinema and Literature: A View of the Popular Arts as Postcolonial Historiography
Authors: Arriola Joyce
Published: March 2023

The essay analyzes the ideological impact of United States (US) colonization on artistic productions on Jose Rizal, specifically in literature and film and how these works contribute to the discourse of the popular arts as postcolonial historiography. US cultural impact could be gleaned from how US cultural policies influenced Rizalian biographies and how these insipred literacy and cinematic productions on the hero. The Rizalian texts cited are films and novels produced from the time of US colonization to the Centennial celebration in 1988, published biographies and postmodern fictional takes on Rizalian biography. It discusses semiotic/linguistic constructions of Rizal attributed to US influences, artistic/literary forms, models and movements. It also analyzes the issues of spectatorship influenced by the Filipino reception of US culture. Rizalian filmmaking and literary productions are theoretically linked to the Hollywood narrative tradition and the models of literary education brought by the Thomasites. Contemporary historiography and Rizalian cinema are therefore offered as sites of analysis for more open and liberal forms of aesthetic inquiry and theoretical discourses on the subject. This is a revised version of the paper read at the Sangandaan 2003: An International Conference on Arts and Media in the Philippine-American Relations, 1899-2002 held on July 7-11, 2003 at the Philippine Social Science Council in Quezon City.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Dissemination of Researches of Selected Universities in Metro Manila
Authors: de Villa Rhodora Ramonette
Published: March 2023

This qualitative paper uses the multiple-case research design to explore the dissemination of researches at Ateneo de Manila University, the De La Salle University-Manila, the University of the Philippines Diliman, and the University of Santo Tomas. An interview schedule, pertinent documents, and records were used in data gathering. Purposeful sampling was employed in the selection of study units and key informants. Data were analyzed using explanation-building. Results reveal that research dissemination is a complex process largely affected by a university’s research culture. In general, the findings show that research is important in the four universities. All four universities articulate the value of research in their vision, mission, or goals, as well as maintain a university research coordinating office. However, research dissemination is not emphasized as an integral component of the universities’ research thrusts. The study identifies several economic and institutional concerns that need to be addressed so that research dissemination would occupy a prominent role in the universities’ research programs.
Kırgızların İslam’ı Kabulünde Yeseviliğin Rolü ve Kırgız Kültüründeki Yeri
Authors: KADYROV Mederbek
Published: March 2023

Bozkır kültürü ile İslam kültürünü birleştiren Yesevilik, Kırgızların İslam’ı kabulünde önemli rol oynamıştır. Ahmet Yesevi’nin Hikmetleri ile ve öğrencisi Süleyman Bakırgani’nin Ahir Zaman eserleri Kırgızlar arasında yaygın okunmuştur. Bu özellikleriyle Yesevilik, Kırgızların İslam anlayışı ile birlikte Kırgız kültürünü de derinden etkilemiştir. Kırgız halk ozanlarının eserlerinde Yeseviliğin etkilerini net bir şekilde görmek mümkündür.
Кыргыздардын ыйыктык түшүнүгү
Authors: Зууридинов Өскөнбай
Published: March 2023

Kırgız Türkçesinde kutsalın karşılığı olarak ıyık kelimesi geçmektedir. Biz bu makalede Kırgız toplumunun kutsallık anlayışını ele aldık. Geleneksel Kırgız Müslümanların kutsallık anlayışları Şamanizm olarak da bilinen eski inançlarına dayanır. Biz İslam ile geleneksel Kırgız Müslümanların kutsalını mukayese ettik.
О КРАЕВЫХ ЗАДАЧАХ ДЛЯ СМЕШАННОГО ПАРАБОЛО-ГИПЕРБОЛИЧЕСКОГО УРАВНЕНИЯ ТРЕТЬЕГО ПОРЯДКА
Authors: Сопуев Адахимжан , Нуранов Бактыбек
Published: March 2023

Доказаны теоремы существования и единственности решений краевых задач для уравнения третьего порядка, когда смешанный параболо-гиперболический оператор с линией сопряжения  применяется к дифференциальному оператору первого порядка по y. Методом понижения порядка уравнения рассматриваемая задача сводится к краевой задаче для смешанного параболо-гиперболического уравнения второго порядка в прямоугольнике, разрешимость которого сводится к решению интегрального уравнения Вольтера второго рода с непрерывным ядром, имеющее единственное решение. После определения следа функции и её производной по x на линии изменения типа уравнений, решение задачи определяется как решение смешанной задачи для параболического уравнения при x>0 и как решение задачи Гурса для гиперболического уравнения при x<0.
О ЗАДАЧЕ КОШИ ДЛЯ ВЫРОЖДАЮЩИХСЯ УРАВНЕНИЙ РЕАГИРУЮЩЕЙ СМЕСИ ГАЗОВ
Authors: Токторбаев Айбек , Пакал уулу Долонбек
Published: March 2023

В настоящей статье исследуется система нелинейных дифференциальных уравнений, описывающая одномерное течение реагирующей смеси газов в пористой среде. Рассматривается неограниченная область. Причем искомые функции в начальный момент времени стремятся к нулю, что приводит к вырождению уравнений. Рассмотрена задача Коши для уравнений, описывающих течение реагирующей смеси газов. В начальный момент времени все характеристики среды известны и имеют различные пределы на бесконечности. Исследуется система дифференциальных уравнений, описывающая одномерное нестационарное течение реагирующей смеси газов. Изучается задача Коши с вырождающихся начальными данными, соответствующими об одной задаче. Причем искомые функции в начальный момент времени имеют об одной задаче на бесконечности. Особенностью течений с конечной вязкостью является отсутствие в них ударных волн, т.е. кроме контактного, другого сильного разрыва быть не может. Доказывается существование обобщенного решения методом регуляризации.
БУРУЛУУ ЧЕКИТИНЕ ЭЭ БОЛГОН ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЛДЫК ТЕҢДЕМЕЛЕРДИН СИСТЕМАСЫ ҮЧҮН КОШИ МАСЕЛЕСИНИН ЧЫГАРЫЛЫШЫНЫН АСИМПТОТИКАСЫ
Authors: Турсунов Дилмурат , Зулпукаров Алтынбек , Садиева Акбермет
Published: March 2023

Макалада Волфранг Ричард Вазовдун (25.07.1909-11.09.1993) бир тектүү эмес теңдемеси үчүн баштапкы маселенин  асимптотикалык чыгарылышын тургузуу маселеси каралган. В. Вазовдун бир тектүү эмес теңдемелер системасы сингулярдык козголгон кадимки дифференциалдык теңдемелердин классына таандык. Изилденип жаткан маселенин өзгөчөлүктөрү: 1) баштапкы чекитте негизги матрицанын тескериси жашабайт; 2) кичине параметр туундуунун астында катышат; баштапкы чекиттен башка чекиттерде негизги матрица биринчи даражадагы эки элементардык бөлүүчүгө, ал эми баштапкы чекитте экинчи даражадагы бир элементардык бөлүүчүгө ээ. Мындан сырткары Вазовдун теңдемесинин спектри туруксуз болот. Коюлган маселенин бир калыптагы асимптотикалык ажыралмасы жалпыланган чектик функциялар методунун жардамында тургузулат.
THE EFFECT OF INHALED MILRINONE ON PULMONARY ARTERIAL PRESSURE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY
Authors: Anwar Kashif anwar , Shah S.Shahkar Ahmed Shah , Ehtisham Shumyla Ehtisham
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective: To find out the effect of inhaled Milrinone on pulmonary arterial pressure in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Methods:  A randomized controlled trial was done at Peshawar Institute of Cardiology in 78 patients who had preoperative pulmonary hypertension and had undergone cardiac surgery between the ages of 3 months and 60 years.  Divided into 2, group 1 received Intravenous (IV) Milrinone and group 2 received Inhalational (IN) Milrinone. MANOVA was used to compare the difference between two groups across six dependent variables i.e., Heart rate (HR), systolic arterial pressure (SAP), Central venous pressure (CVP), Systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (SPAP), Diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure (DPAP) and Diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure (MPAP) at three stages; baseline, end of nebulization, and after cardiopulmonary bypass (labeled as stages 1,2 and3).

Intraoperative complications like weaning from cardiac bypass (CBP) machine, use of vasopressor, insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and cardiopulmonary re-initiation were also observed in both the groups. Analysis of the data was done through SPSS-23.

Results: In a total of 78 patients (39 in each group), an insignificant change was observed regarding the effects of IN Milrinone on HR, SAP, and CVP whereas significant effects of Inhaled Milrinone on SPAP, DPAP, and MPAP were observed (P-values <0.05).

Conclusion:  The use of inhaled Milrinone was beneficial in patients with pulmonary hypertension in the prevention of Intraoperative complications like difficulty in weaning from CPB, insertion of IABP, and use of vasopressors, while CPB re-initiation was observed less in patients with inhalational milrinone as compared with intravenous administration while reducing their length of stay in ICU.

Key Words: inhaled Milrinone, pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac surgery.
COMPARISON OF EXERGAMES VERSUS TRADITIONAL BALANCE EXERCISE TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND REDUCE RISK OF FALLS IN CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Arshad Hafsah , Gul Khattak Hafsah , Anwar Kinza , Majeed Yaser , Malakandi Hazrat Bilal
Published: March 2023

Objective: One of the frequent causes of disability in stroke patients is balance impairment. Balance training is integral part of rehabilitation for stroke patients. Exergame is innovative technology which provides benefit of exercise in entertaining way. The objective was to compare the effects of exergames versus traditional balance exercise to improve balance and reduce risk of fall in chronic stroke patients.

Method: A randomized control trial was conducted on 40 chronic stroke patients. Patients were randomly divided into exergaming group (n=20) and control group (n=20), using coin and toss method. Patients in control group performed traditional balance exercises while exergaming group performed supervised exergames along with traditional balance exercises. The treatment duration for both groups was 35-40 minutes/3 times a week for 6 weeks, with 5 minutes of warm up and cool down before and after intervention.

The demographics were recorded, and assessment was done using Berg balance scale, Time Up and Go test and Dynamic gait index at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.  Data was analyzed using SPSS 24.

Results: Of the 46 patients assessed, 40 (86.9%) were included in the study. The overall mean age was 57.78±5.38 years, there were 20 (54.1 %) males and 17 (45.9 %) females. Significant improvements were seen between the groups for Berg balance scale, Time Up Go test and Dynamic gait index after six weeks of intervention (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Exergame is found to be effective in improving balance and reducing risk of fall in chronic stroke patients.
STABILITY OF ORTHODONTIC MINI-SCREWS AND DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE LEVELS OF RESIDENCY TRAINING OF STUDENTS
Authors: Gul Palwasha , Ali Sana , Shah Ahsan Mehmood , Saleem Humaira , Asghar Tahira , Ali Farhad
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To determine the association between the stability of orthodontic mini-screws with different experience levels of residency training of students.
Materials and methods: A total of 240 mini-screws with a diameter of 1.3 mm, and a length of 7 mm were inserted by orthodontic residents in the first, second, third, and fourth years. Stability was assessed after one month of application of orthodontic load. Chi-square tests were used to analyze data. P value ?.05 was considered significant.  
Results: Out of 240 implants, 172 were found to be stable and 68 were unstable after one month among different resident levels. There was a significant association between the stability of mini-screws and different experience levels of postgraduate residents. For first-year residents, stability was 53.8%, for second-year residents 27.3%, for the third year 93.3%, and the fourth year 90.5%. The association between the placement site of mini-screws and different levels of postgraduate residents was also significant and the highest number of stable mini-screws were found in maxilla and posterior mandible placed by fourth-year residents, and the least stable for second-year residents.
Conclusion: The experience level of residents is a significant factor in the stability of mini-screws and site-specific stability is higher in the maxilla and posterior mandible for fourth-year residents.
Key Words: Anchorage, Insertion site, Maxilla, Mandible, Orthodontists, Stability, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs).
A DESCRIPTIVE REVIEW OF RELATIONSHIP OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED AND COMMUNITY-ONSET BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS
Authors: Gul Amina , Awasthi Shevya , Ali Momena , Gul Tamjeed
Published: March 2023

Background:
Bloodstream Infections (BSIs) that arise secondary to urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently encountered in both community and hospital settings and are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, high healthcare costs and prolonged hospital stays
Objective: This descriptive review aims to evaluate available information on the relationship of urinary tract infections with healthcare-associated and community-onset bloodstream infections to get a deeper understanding of improved public health interventions and suggest possibilities for future research.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Embase. Articles published during the last 10 years (2010 and 2020) were imported into providence for the initial title and abstract screening. All study abstracts were reviewed by two independent reviewers and were eligible for full-text review if they mentioned urinary tract infection as a source of bloodstream infection. The data obtained were analyzed in Microsoft Excel.
Results: Out of 65 articles reviewed for full text, 10 studies were selected. In total 6763 BSI cases were reported. We observed 2075 (30.6%) community-acquired (CA) BSIs compared to 1102 (16.2%) healthcare-associated (HCA) BSIs, and 1484 (21.9%) hospital-acquired (HA) BSIs. UTI was a major source of BSIs in community settings followed by HCA BSIs in most studies. Escherichia. coli was the most common pathogen isolated in patients with CA-BSIs. Hospital Acquired and HCA bacterial infections have the most antimicrobial resistance, compared to CA-infections.
Conclusion: Urinary tract Infections are a major source of developing secondary BSIs. Escherichia. coli is a major pathogen in CA-BSIs. Multidrug-resistant organisms accounted for most of the BSIs, especially in hospital settings and among patients receiving health care.
Keywords: Bloodstream infection, UTI, Hospital Acquired, Community Acquired
THE PREVALENCE OF NEGLECTED RENAL STONE AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTED WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Bukhari Humera , Muhammad Ikram , Muhammad Shad , Muhammad Noor , Muhammad Iqbal  , Ahmed Reman , Ullah Sajid
Published: March 2023

Objective:
To determine the frequency of neglected renal calculi in patients with acute kidney injury.
Material and Methods:
This was a descriptive study conducted at the division of nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, from 26/09/2021- 26/03/2022. Data was collected from 214 patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Detailed clinical history was taken to confirm the patient did not know about the presence of previous stone disease. After confirming the acute kidney injury, bio-chemical investigations including serum urea, serum creatinine, serum calcium, urine analysis, and radiological investigation i.e. ultrasound KUB, X-ray KUB.  When needed IUV and CT scan KUB was also done for the confirmation of the renal stones. 
Results: 
In this study, the mean age was 52 years ± 13.81. Sixty-seven percent of patients were male, while 33% were female. Twelve percent of patients had neglected renal calculi, while 88% of patients didn’t have neglected renal calculi. 
 
Conclusion:
Our study concluded that 12% of patients presented with Acute Kidney Injury at a tertiary care hospital had neglected renal stones. 
Keywords: Neglected renal calculi, Acute Kidney Injury.