bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Missional perspective of Canaan’s curse as a blessing in disguise: A biblical paradox
Authors: Muswubi Takalani A.
Published: October 2024

This article gives a missional perspective of Canaan’s curse as a blessing in disguise within the Missio Dei perspective. The pronouncement of Canaan’s curse in Genesis 9 v. 25 not only conscientised us of the fact, namely its comprehension (conception) and reception (application) but also cautioned us on how to handle it, namely, its acknowledgement and appreciation, while avoiding its misconceptions which led and still lead to diverse confusion, contestation and complication that goes with it. The pronouncement of the curse of Canaan, in Genesis 9 v. 25, presents a biblical paradox which has an apparent ‘blessing in disguise’ message. Without proper handling, this issue affected and is still affecting both the Church and the communities and their socio-political and economic aspects. The question is: what is the message uncovered for the first reader and for today? This article seeks such a message from a missional perspective by discussing three aspects, namely, the comprehension (conception), contestation (misconception) and application (reception) of the curse of Canaan.Contribution: This article adds value to the reading of Genesis 9 v. 25 and uncovers the biblical precept and missional guideline which not only conscientised us to acknowledge and appreciate the paradox in our conception and reception of Canaan’s curse but also cautioned us on how to handle misconceptions regarding Canaan’s curse to avoid confusion, contestation and complication that goes with it, which is still affecting the socio-political and economic aspects in South Africa and beyond.
A Case of Conn’s Syndrome Presenting with Resistant Hypertension with Low Potassium
Authors: Saha Sumanta Kumer , Moni Tamanna Tabassum , Kadir Md. Rezaul , Haque Aliva , Mithila Sabiha Tabassum , Saifuddin Mohammad
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

A 38-year-old female presented with complaints of persistent severe hypertension with the range of more than 220/120 mmHg despite taking four antihypertensive medications with their optimum dosages. She also reported some fatigue with some muscle weakness and occasional muscle cramps. The patient was diagnosed with Conn’s syndrome based on his clinical presentation and laboratory results.
Mpox re-emerges: Historical background, symptom overview, and contemporary treatment options
Authors: Banji David , Banji Otilia J F
Published: October 2024

As the global community continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has issued a warning of another viral infection, mpox (monkeypox), that can pose a significant threat to public health. Mpox was once endemic in Africa but has spread globally, prompting the World Health Organization to declare it a public health emergency. In response, healthcare personnel must initiate timely, decisive, and robust action before the infection escalates. Moreover, accurate diagnosis is crucial, given the similarity between mpox and other rash-causing infections. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the symptoms, differentiating it from similar diseases, risk assessment, and treatment strategies. In addition, it aims to educate healthcare personnel with the necessary knowledge to educate others and take preventative measures when handling cases, thereby avoiding the spread of infection.
Relationship between Kinesiophobia and Disability in Individuals with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
Authors: Sharma Himanshu , Rodrigues Diana , Sudarshan Shobhalakshmi
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, which accounts for 15%–30% of all low back pain, can be caused due to multiple pathologies and can cause long-term disability because of fear of movement and result in chronic pain. The paucity of literature regarding the same in SIJ dysfunction warranted this study. Hence, this study aimed to assess the presence of kinesiophobia and determine if there exists a correlation between kinesiophobia and disability in individuals with SIJ dysfunction.

Materials and Methods:

After ethical clearance, participants were screened for SIJ dysfunction (n = 22) from physiotherapy at the outpatient department of tertiary care hospitals, and assessment was taken; participants meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for the study (n = 19). Outcome measures – Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and Oswestry were then administered.

Results:

Among 19 participants (male = 11 and female = 08), mean and standard deviation of TSK and Oswestry Scale were (39.95 ± 8.29) and (29.26 ± 16.73), respectively. A weak correlation (r = 0.204) was observed between the two, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.401).

Conclusion:

This study suggests that chronic pain may lead to a vicious cycle of fear of movement and avoidance of activities delaying the rehabilitation process. Psychological aspects of pain with conventional physiotherapy should be addressed in such patients.
Study of Two-wheeler Accident Cases Admitted in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra
Authors: Waghmode Avinash Harishchandra , Phad Laxman , Jankar Jayshri Sadashiv , Makade Jagadish , Mohite Prakash Madhukarrao
Published: October 2024

Background:

Mortality due to road traffic accidents (RTAs) is the main public health problem. Two-wheelers are the primary means of transportation used by most of the Indian population. The number of victims of road accidents in our country has steadily increased.

Materials and Methods:

The current study was carried out on 105 cases from December 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019, in the tertiary care hospital and Apex Institute located in the Konkan region in Maharashtra, which serves the needs of the rural population in Sahyadri Ghats of the western coast of India.

Results:

The study included 105 cases, 82 (78.10%) of men and 23 (21.90%) of women. Most cases include the age group 31–40 years (26.67%), followed by 21–30 years (22.86%). In 88.58% of cases, motorcycles and pillion riders were affected. The most common injury was abrasion (40.75%), followed by contusion (22.85%), laceration (22.85%), and fracture and dislocation of bones and joints (12%). The most typical sites of injuries were the head and neck (36.80%), lower limb (16.90%), upper limb (26.40%), anterior trunk (12.90%), and posterior trunk (7.20%). Overspeeding was the most common factor responsible for accidents (47.61%).

Conclusions:

There is an urgent need for intervention to address road safety issues in the Konkan region. The recommendations include improving road conditions, raising awareness of safety measures, and enforcing traffic laws, particularly helmet use. These measures are essential to mitigate the growing public health problems associated with RTAs in the region.
Oromucosal Changes in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
Authors: Suragimath Girish , Patil Satish R. , Patil Manoj , Ashwinirani S. R. , Suragimath Disha
Published: October 2024

Background:

Head-and-neck cancers (HNCs) rank as the seventh malignancies on a global scale. Radiotherapy is a modality for treating these cancers, causing unwanted harmful effects on the surrounding tissues.

Aims and Objectives:

The objective of this study was to evaluate the oromucosal changes during radiotherapy in HNC patients and correlate with radiation dosages.

Materials and Methods:

A total 90 HNC patients between 25 and 75 years of age, receiving radiotherapy were included. Two groups of patients were created depending on the radiation dosage, Group 1 (n= 62; 50–60 Gray [Gy]) and Group 2 (n= 28; 61–66 Gy). Pre, immediate, and 6-month postradiotherapy oromucosal changes such as oral mucositis (OM), dry mouth, trismus, oral candidiasis, viral infections, dental caries, altered speech, and mandibular dysfunction were recorded. The data collected were compared between intragroup and intergroup. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Chi-square test, andP< 0.05 was considered significant.

Results:

All the clinical parameters assessed increased during the course of radiotherapy. Group 2 patients experienced statistically more OM lesions than Group 1 (P= 0.0001). Dry mouth showed significant intragroup changes only in Group 1, and intergroup differences at 6-month postradiotherapy. Trismus showed intergroup difference at immediate postradiotherapy. The intragroup comparisons of other changes were statistically significant in both groups, but the intergroup comparisons were not significant.

Conclusion:

Patients receiving radiotherapy for HNCs experienced exacerbated oromucosal changes, and the oromucosal lesions were slightly more with a higher radiation dosage.
Serum Creatinine to Cystatin C as a Marker for Assessing Sarcopenia in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – A Single-Center, Prospective, Observational Study
Authors: Hari V S Aravindh , Chandra B. J. Subhash , Prasad M. C , Ashok P. , Shivaswamy Rajendra Prasad
Published: October 2024

Background:

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can develop systemic complications that include skeletal muscle dysfunction among others. Reduction in muscle mass and function is called as sarcopenia. Diagnosing sarcopenia requires the measurement of walking speed, handgrip strength (HGS), and muscular mass. This is cumbersome to both the patient and the examiner. It requires the use of instruments such as the bio-impedance assay (BIA) and hand dynamometer. Serum cystatin-C (Cys C) and creatinine (Cr) are employed as determinants for kidney function. Cr levels decrease in accordance with low muscle mass, while Cys C remains unchanged. It is due to this relationship among creatinine, cystatin C and muscle mass, serum Cr/Cys C is being tested as a determinant for sarcopenia.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to study the correlation between Cr-to-Cys C ratio and markers for sarcopenia – appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI), handgrip strength, gait speed (GS), and severity of COPD.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective, observational study was carried out at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Southern India and included patients admitted to the departments of medicine and pulmonology. Patients diagnosed to have COPD were classified according to the GOLD guidelines. Serum Cr and Cys C were measured. Sarcopenia was assessed using BIA for the calculation of ASMI, hand dynamometer for HGS, and 6-m walk test for GS.

Results:

The results from our study are as follows. The mean for Cr/Cys C was 0.71. Cr/Cys C correlated significantly to ASMI, HGS, GS, and severity of COPD.

Conclusion:

Serum Cr-to-Cys C ratio can be effectively used for the measurement of sarcopenia in individuals with COPD.
Critical Appraisal of Licentiate Examination in English Speaking Developed Countries - USA and UK as against Proposed National Exit Test (NExT) as the Licentiate Examination in India - A Study Protocol
Authors: Mishra Neelam , Gade Subhada , Mishra Vedprakash , Mishra Gaurav
Published: October 2024

Migration of doctors is inevitable in the context of globalization that has resulted in erosion of the geographical boundaries in a real sense. As such, to assess the eligibility of a foreign medical graduate for the purposes of practicing in a given country, there is a “test” which is necessary and therefore that is the “Licentiate examination” for the registration of foreign medical graduates in any given country. To standardize the quality of medical education and to provide a common level playfield, it is imperative that a single qualifying examination is put into place for all medical graduates independent of passing out from Indian Medical Schools or Foreign Medical Schools, which is attempted through the providence of National Exit Test (NExT). A comparative appraisal of NExT with licentiate examination in vogue in English-speaking countries, namely the USA and UK turns out to be necessary so as to evaluate its “structure” so as to deliver the required predetermined “outcome.”
Polypharmacy, Drug Interaction, and Their Consequences in Terms of Adverse Drug Reaction among Adults Receiving Cancer Chemotherapy in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India
Authors: Bodas Sagarika , Pathak Swanand S.
Published: October 2024

Background:

Noncommunicable diseases in India are calculated to account for 63% of total mortality, and cancer is one of the principle causes up to 9% of total deaths.

Objective:

The objective of the study was t collect and analyze data about drugs taken by patients, which were prescribed by the doctor to combat side effects and to determine the extent of polypharmacy in patients on cancer chemotherapy

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Central India in the adult population by giving questionnaire forms to assess polypharmacy usage. Necessary statistical tests were applied.

Results:

A total of 40 indoor patients receiving cancer chemotherapy were included in the study. Many potential interactions between two chemotherapeutic drugs and chemotherapeutic and adjuvant drugs were studied. Positive adverse drug reactions encountered by patients had a strong correlation with these interactions.

Conclusion:

Drug interactions during chemotherapy are a common occurrence. The judicious use of cancer chemotherapeutic medicines and their combination with adjuvants are required to decrease the incidence of adverse drug reactions and increase the efficacy of chemotherapy.
Smartphone Application to Prescribe Exercise and its Effects on Blood Pressure, Cardiopulmonary Endurance, and Adherence, in Primary Hypertensive Individuals – A Case Series
Authors: Balpande Minakshi , Jaiswal Varoon Chandramohan , Pawar Pournima , Burman Deepika , Shetty Ramya Anand , Misquitta Chenessa , Bhondve Arpita
Published: October 2024

This case series assessed a smartphone application for prescribing exercise and its effect on blood pressure (BP), cardiopulmonary endurance, and adherence to the exercise program in individuals with primary hypertension. Five hypertensive individuals completed the home-based exercise program, which included aerobic exercise prescribed using the Google Fit app for 4 weeks. A significant decrease in both systolic and diastolic BP was observed, according to the results (146–124 and 96.4 83.2 mmHg, respectively). In the incremental shuttle walk test, cardiopulmonary endurance increased from 324 m to 510 m, and the mean adherence rate recorded was 95%. The findings suggest that smartphone application-based exercise prescription improves cardiovascular health in hypertensive individuals, positively affecting BP and cardiopulmonary endurance.
Nurses’ Emotional Labor and Intrinsic Motivation: Findings from a Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Saikia Monalisa , George Linu Sara , Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran
Published: October 2024

Aim:

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the level of nurses’ emotional labor and intrinsic motivation (IM) and to assess its relationship with patients’ perceptions of nursing care.

Methodology:

Data were provided by 71 staff nurses and corresponding 71 patients from a tertiary care hospital. The Emotional Labor (EL) Scale by Brotheridge and Lee, a self-structured IM Scale, and the Perception of Nursing Care Scale were used to collect the data between January and March 2021. The study is registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2019/08/020592).

Results:

The study reveals that nurses frequently use EL in their work, use deep-acting more than surface-acting EL, and have a high level of IM. The patients were found to have a good perception of nursing care, with “good communication” as the highest-rated factor. No significant correlation was found between nurses’ EL and IM with patients’ perceptions of nursing care.

Conclusion:

As nurses frequently use emotional labor at work, it may lead to emotional dissonance. Therefore, interventions on emotional regulation skills may allow them to skillfully use emotional labor in practice and enable them to cope with the increased emotional demands at work.
The Impact of a Mindfulness-based Intervention on Stress and Self-compassion among Nurses: A Quasi-experimental Study
Authors: Bagewadi Bhagyashree M. , Patil Ninganagouda , Desai Shrikant
Published: October 2024

Background:

Nurses play a vital role in hospitals as well as other medical settings. They often deal with a lot of stress and effort. Clinical posting at the hospital has been linked to adverse health and work outcomes for many staff nurses due to stress, worry, pressure, and exhaustion. Reduced stress, anxiety, and discontent are the stated goals of this study, which assesses the efficacy of a mindfulness intervention for pediatric nurses.

Methodology:

This research adopted a quantitative evaluative approach and employed a quasi-experimental, nonrandomized comparison group design, and a purposive sampling technique was used to draw the samples. The investigation was conducted at selected pediatric hospitals within Vijayapura, Karnataka, among the 96 pediatric nurses.

Results:

The research findings indicated a significant increase in the mean posttest self-compassion score compared to the pretest score, with a t-value of 152.24 at a significance level of P = 0.05. The study demonstrated that mindfulness-based training effectively enhanced self-compassion among experimental staff nurses, as evidenced by a significant improvement at a 5% significance level and 94° of freedom. Furthermore, the Chi-square test revealed a strong association between stress levels and posting area in the interventional group, with a χ2 = 10.725 and 2° of freedom at a significance level of 0.05%. Specifically, a significant correlation was found between family type and the number of children in the family in the interventional group (χ2 = 6.883 with 2° of freedom; χ2 = 9.063), whereas no other variables significantly impacted self-compassion in this group. In contrast, none of the demographic variables had a significant effect on self-compassion in the comparison group.

Conclusion:

The researcher showed that the mindfulness stress reduction intervention decreased stress and increased self-compassion among pediatric hospital staff nurses. Nursing administrators could use this cost-effective solution to reduce nurse stress in clinical settings.
Study to Determine the Barriers in the Implementation of the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke in Satara District, Maharashtra: A Stakeholder’s Perspective
Authors: Mane Amit A. , Patil Supriya Satish , Patil Satish R.
Published: October 2024

Background:

The Government of India started the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2009, which was implemented in Satara district since 2014. To identify gaps and difficulties in the implementation of this program, the present study was planned with the following objective.

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to determine the barriers in the implementation of the NPCDCS program from a stakeholder’s perspective.

Methodology:

This facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in different health facilities (30), and 96 staff working for the NPCDCS program were interviewed using a pretested and semi-structured questionnaire. Informed consent was drawn from stakeholders. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee. Statistical analysis was carried out using the SPSS version 20.

Results:

While 96 responders were interviewed, with a mean age of 36.55 years, 82.3% were women among them. The majority of them were working as ASHA (39.6%). Among them 73 (76.0%) had more than 3 years of program experience; however, most of them had contractual jobs, 64 (87.7%). Among perceived barriers satisfaction with the number of staff provided for the program, 60 (62.5%), satisfaction with the training of human resources, 47 (41.7%), and supply of medicine to facility, 38 (39.6%), were predominant.

Conclusion:

For effective implementation of NPCDCS, focusing on the supply of good-quality medicine in ample quantity is a must; lack of which will definitely push the beneficiaries away. Providing repetitive essential training to the program health workers will improve program staff performance. Increasing the number of staff provided for the program will help stakeholders to give more time toward this program, particularly to improve service delivery and ensure program success.
Effect of 2 Weeks of Yoga Nidra on Stress Relaxation Rating Scale in Medical Graduates
Authors: Muley Pranjali Parikshit , Muley Parikshit Ashok , Mandlik Vishwas Vasant , Deshpande Vidya Pravin , Bandre Gulshan
Published: October 2024

Background:

Human health is primarily affected by stress, which leads to various noncommunicable diseases. Medical graduates have high levels of stress due to a variety of factors. Yoga nidra has been devised as a meditative yogic practice that is known to provide relaxation to the mind and body. The case–control type of study was conducted to analyze whether 2 weeks of Yoga nidra sessions can lead to improvement in relaxation by quantifying on the relaxation technique rating scale.

Aim:

This study aims to examine the effect of Yoga nidra on the relaxation technique rating scale in medical graduates.

Objectives:

The objective is to analyze the relaxation technique rating scale responses after the practice of Yoga nidra for 2 weeks for 30 min daily.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted on 116 healthy medical graduates and adults of age group 18–25 years The 116 medical graduates were randomly divided into two groups as – Yoga nidra group (cases) and control group. A relaxation technique rating scale was administered to those subjects after completing the 2 weeks of stress relaxation workshop. The responses were analyzed and evaluated by unpaired t-test by online Medical software.

Results:

The study results show that Yoga nidra has affected to mental state of an individual, which is observed by high amount of responses about the true feeling of relaxation after Yoga nidra practice as compared to the control group.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that Yoga nidra plays a very important role in reducing stress and that the practice of Yoga nidra in daily routine may improve the mental condition associated with stress.
Rehabilitation of the Large Maxillary Defect with the Zygomatic Implant-supported Bar-retained Overdenture
Authors: Uchale Pooja , Deogade Suryakant , Khalikar Arun , Wankhade Sattyam , Rustagi Saloni
Published: October 2024

For both the patient and the dentist, prosthetic rehabilitation of acquired maxillary defects is a significant issue. These flaws lower a person’s quality of life by impairing their appearance and functionality. The patient who underwent subtotal bilateral maxillectomy due to mucormycosis is shown in this clinical report to have a successful recovery with an overdenture supported by zygomatic implants. This case report demonstrates that zygomatic implant-supported overdenture is a realistic, predictable, and cost-effective treatment option for a patient with a large maxillary defect.
Kluver-Bucy Syndrome in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Chadda Aditya , Madaan Priyanka , Kumar Pawan , Sharma Rajni , Sankhyan Naveen
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background:

Kluver-Bucy syndrome (KBS), a symptom complex of hyperorality, dietary pattern changes, hypersexuality, memory disturbances, and visual agnosia, has been infrequently reported following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children.

Materials and Methods:

We report a 5-year-old girl presenting with KBS following moderate traumatic brain injury. A literature search was conducted in July 2022 and extended till February 2023 on PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science electronic databases using search terms “children” OR “child” OR “infant” OR “pediatric” OR “adolescent”) AND “Kluver-Bucy syndrome” AND “trauma.” Original research studies, case reports, and case series of children (<18 years of age) with KBS following TBI were identified and evaluated by two authors.

Results:

Of the 30 articles identified on screening, 12 studies were included and reviewed for phenotypic characterization. Including the index child, 33 children (21 boys) were identified with a median age at presentation of 14 years. Clinically, the commonly described findings were hyperorality (90.9%), placidity (87.9%), hypersexuality (69.7%), hypermetamorphosis (57.6%), dietary pattern changes (54.5%), visual agnosia (51.5%), and memory disturbances (45.5%). Neuroimaging abnormalities were reported in 24 children. Carbamazepine was somewhat useful in 4/5 children where it had been tried.

Conclusions:

KBS is rare in young children with TBI. A high degree of suspicion is required for the identification of this phenotype in young children. Symptoms are often transitory and carbamazepine may be useful.
Diagnostic confusion caused by tension gastrothorax – Case series
Authors: Boleken Mehmet Emin , Günendi Tansel , Çakmak Mehmet , Kaya Veysel , Kocaman Osman Hakan
Published: October 2024

The presence of the stomach in the thorax is called gastrothorax. If excessive dilatation occurs due to a valve mechanism in the stomach which then is herniated into the thorax, it is called tension gastrothorax and the situation can be life-threatening. In late presentation, congenital diaphragmatic hernias or traumatic diaphragmatic hernias, if the stomach located in the thorax is severely distended, it can be confused with tension pneumothorax or pleural effusion/empyema. We presented tension gastrothorax in two patients with distended stomach in the thorax, in which tension pneumothorax and pleural effusion/empyema-like images were created, based on plain X-rays taken at the first admission in the emergency department, which may cause diagnostic confusion. The tension gastrothorax can cause mediastinal shift, which can lead to respiratory distress and eventually cardiac arrest secondary to obstructive shock. In case of mediastinal shift, it should reduce the tension of the stomach located in the thorax by inserting a nasogastric catheter, and if this fails, by aspiration with a needle.
Fish Oil Replacement with Virgin Coconut and Corn Oil: Impact on Growth Performance, Lipogenic and Digestive Enzyme Activity, and mRNA Expression of Genes Involved in Lipid Metabolism of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Apraku Andrews , Xuxiong Huang , Ayisi Christian Larbi , Asiedu Berchie
Published: October 2024

In relation to mRNA expressions, digestive and hepatic enzyme activity, growth performances of O. niloticus (6.07±0.07) was evaluated after feeding 56 days. Fish were fed six (6) experimental diets where fish oil (FO) supplements dietary oils; virgin coconut oil (VO) {3%FO+3%VO; FVO}, and corn oil (CO) {3%FO+3%CO; FCO}, 6%VO (VO), 6%CO (CO) and 6%VCO {3%VO+3%CO; VCO}. Those fed FCO recorded higher WG (1334.10±5.53) and SGR (4.76±0.01). Muscle lipid was significantly higher in group VO than CO and VCO whereas, it was significantly lower in the liver than the control group (P˂0.05). Dietary alternatives influenced digestive activities (amylase, lipase and trypsin) of which significant differences were not obtained between sections. Digestive enzymes lipase and pepsin were not significantly different at the posterior intestine. Liver receptors (FABP4 and PPAR-α) involved in fatty acid (FA) transport was not influenced, unlike CD36, G6PD and 6PGD. Although, the expression of PPAR-α gene was not different between groups, with the exception of group VCO, all other groups had no significant difference in expression levels of CD36, G6PD and 6PGD unlike FABP4. The study confirms that dietary vegetable lipids in partial replacement improve growth performances and maintain fish physiological functioning with preferences for utilization of 18: 3n-3 and 18: n-n9. Enzyme activity also positively correlates with growth rates and indicates good lipid metabolic activities and retention. As such, dietary alternatives influence liver enzyme activity and their mRNA expressions.
Ранги и аппроксимации для семейств упорядоченных теорий
Authors: Kulpeshov Beibut Shaiykovich , Pavlyuk Inessa Ivanovna , Sudoplatov Sergey Vladimirovich
Published: October 2024

Описаны значения рангов для различных семейств упорядоченных
теорий в зависимости от рассматриваемых сигнатур, дано описание
$\mathrm{e}$-тотальной трансцендентности в терминах этих сигнатур.
Исследованы аппроксимации упорядоченных теорий, включая
аппроксимации конечными и счетно категоричными порядками. Изучены
замыкания и описаны ранги для семейств упорядоченных теорий,
включая семейства о-минимальных и слабо о-минимальных теорий
различных сигнатур, а также теорий чистых линейных порядков с
различными ограничениями на дискретные части.
Библиография: 27 названий.
Замыкающий ординал оператора непосредственной выводимости
в инфинитарной логике действий
Authors: Pshenitsyn Tikhon Grigor'evich
Published: October 2024

В работе доказывается, что замыкающий ординал оператора непосредственной
выводимости в инфинитарной логике действий равен $\omega^\omega$; тем
самым дан ответ на открытый вопрос из статьи (С. Л. Кузнецов, С. О. Сперанский, 2022)
о нахождении точного значения этой теоретико-доказательственной характеристики.
Также в работе доказывается, что замыкающий ординал для коммутативной инфинитарной
логики действий равен $\omega^\omega$. Оба результата устанавливаются путем
предъявления семейства секвенций, ранги которых стремятся к $\omega^\omega$.
Для доказательства результатов разрабатываются техники анализа выводов секвенций
в инфинитарной логике действий. В случае коммутативной инфинитарной логики действий
используется техника проверки на нуль, аналогичная примененной в статье
(С. Л. Кузнецов, 2022). Показано, что в присутствии правила сечения ранги секвенций,
построенных для инфинитарной логики действий, значительно уменьшаются, так что их
супремум не превосходит $\omega^2$.
Библиография: 4 названия.
Nonlactational Mastitis in Western Brazilian Amazon Mastitis Cases
Authors: de Araujo Tavares Michel , dos Santos Marcelo Cordeiro , Monteiro Vinicius da Silva , Almeida Ryan Antônio de Lucena , Flávia Barra do Espirito Santos Alv Hilka , Botileiro Simone Ferreira de Castro , Oliveira Victor Costa Morais , Vinícius Guimarães de Lacerda Marcus , Vieira René Aloisio da Costa
Published: October 2024

Chronic mastitis varies in etiology between its lactational and nonlactational forms and can be challenging to diagnose. This study aimed to assess the epidemiological profile and diverse etiologies of nonlactational mastitis in Amazonas, Brazil, focusing on distinguishing between tuberculous mastitis (TM) and idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM). This is a retrospective and prospective study that was carried out at the mastitis outpatient clinic of Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado from 2013 to 2021 and evaluated epidemiological data, imaging, and laboratory tests. Descriptive statistics were performed. In this retrospective and prospective analysis, 124 medical records were initially considered, with 12 excluded for various reasons. The remaining 112 cases underwent thorough evaluation through epidemiological data, imaging, and laboratory tests, by employing descriptive statistics for analysis. The pathology revealed a predominant prevalence of IGM (64.3%), followed by various forms of mastitis, including confirmed TM (4.5%), presumable TM (8.9%), and others. Our findings indicate that IGM, though a rare cause of breast masses and abscesses, accounts for a significant portion of mastitis cases. Histopathological studies were essential for diagnosis, with ultrasound being the primary imaging tool. This study is one of the largest Brazilian series on nonlactational mastitis, highlighting the condition’s complexity and diverse manifestations in the Amazon region.
Exploring Barriers to Timely Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis in Selangor, Malaysia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Makeswaran Punitha , Shah Shamsul Azhar , Safian Nazarudin
Published: October 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) occurs as one of the highest in the state of Selangor, Malaysia and its causes are currently underexplored especially from patients’ perspectives of the disease. This study assesses perspectives from patients in relations to determinants of delayed presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of TB. The study utilises a qualitative methodology involving focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with patients selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research covered components which include social demographic, sociocultural factors, health-seeking behaviors, social support and resources, previous knowledge and experience as a TB patient, and treatment pathway. Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo 12 analysis software to interpret the data. This study aims to identify key barriers and facilitators of prompt presentation and diagnosis of TB patients. Results revealed that socioeconomic status, challenges faced during TB diagnosis and treatment, knowledge of TB, patient and healthcare-related factors, and health-seeking behaviours were the main emerging themes. Improvements are required in the areas of access to healthcare facilities, minimizing cost, providing specific clinics and proximity of health facilities to facilitate a prompt response, increasing capacity to isolate infected persons, and provision of adequate treatment. It is revealed that financial constraints, inaccessibility and long distance to healthcare facilities, poor knowledge of TB, and lack of family and social support contributed to delayed TB presentation and diagnosis. Findings from this study can be utilized to develop effective, locally tailored interventions to address delayed presentation and diagnosis of TB patients in the nation.
Correlation of Clinical Severity of Trachomatous Inflammation and Chlamydia trachomatis Bacterial Load
Authors: Lu Louisa , Fauci Ali , Richardson Quintin R. , Mahmud Hamidah , Nesemann John M. , Aragie Solomon , Hailu Dagnachew , Dagnew Adane , Chernet Ambahun , Tadesse Zerihun , Zeru Taye , Thompson Isabel J. B. , Wittberg Dionna M. , Nash Scott D. , Lietman Thomas M. , Keenan Jeremy D.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between bacterial load of Chlamydia trachomatis as measured from quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and the relative clinical severity of trachomatous inflammation. Individuals with trachoma from rural communities in Ethiopia had photographs taken as well as swabs obtained of the upper tarsal conjunctivas. Conjunctival swabs were processed with PCR assay, which provided quantitative results of ocular chlamydial load. A series of 125 conjunctival photographs were ranked from least to most severe according to clinical severity for follicular and papillary conjunctivitis. Higher intensity rankings of trachomatous inflammation were associated with higher chlamydial load for both follicular inflammation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.43; P <0.001) and papillary inflammation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.50; P <0.001). Rankings of trachomatous inflammation may be a clinically meaningful indicator of trachoma.
J1939 Digital Annex
Authors:   Truck Bus Control and Communications Network Committee
Published: October 2024

This document is intended to supplement the SAE J1939 documents by offering the SAE J1939 information in a form that can be sorted and search for easier use.
Finite-element Adaptive Meshing Statistics of Liquid Crystal Coaxial Phase Shifters for mmW Electronics and THz Photonics Beyond Display: A Comparative Study
Authors: Li Jinfeng , Li Haorong
Published: October 2024

Sub-mmW and THz frequencies offer ultra-high-speed communications for next-generation 5G/6G networks, wherein research advancing the understanding will benefit the electronics and photonics community. Specifically, meshing resolutions across varying frequency ranges and material properties are central to the solution accuracy, reliability, and cost (memory and time) of computational mmW and THz simulations, particularly for the emerging reconfigurable coaxial phase shifters employing nematic liquid crystals (LCs) as tunable media. In the present study, a comparative meshing statistics analysis is conducted for two devices designed for 60 GHz and 0.3 THz, respectively. Each design features two distinct tuning states (LC permittivity of 2.754 and 3.3, respectively), all pertinent to the coaxial TEM (Transverse Electromagnetic) mode. By quantifying the broadband meshing and solution statistics of diverse frequencies and dielectric tuning states for the first time, we establish memory-conserving computational metrology involving reconfigurable coaxial devices operationalized with LC-filled tunable dielectrics tailored for mmW electronics and THz photonics. Full Text: PDF References

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Implementation of Convolutional Neural Networks in a Virtual Optical System for Wavefront Detection with Potential Application in Visual Optics
Authors: Osorno-Quiroz Andrés , Torres-Sepúlveda Walter
Published: October 2024

In this work, the effectiveness of the convolutional neural network architectures AlexNet and a new proposed ResNet-based architecture are compared for the detection of optical aberrations in typical images from a Hartmann-Shack sensor, within the range of values associated with the average aberrations of a real eye. Both neural networks are trained with a dataset built from a virtual optical system containing more than 44,000 training, validation, and testing images. The results demonstrated that both neural networks were able to accurately predict the typical aberrations simulated for a real eye, with better performance for the proposed ResNet CNN. Compared to traditional methods such as the centroid detection method in Hartmann-Shack images, this artificial intelligence-based approach presents itself as an effective and promising alternative for aberration detection where there are no such restrictive conditions as dynamic range, making this methodology and the proposed ResNet potentially applicable in fields such as adaptive optics and ophthalmology. Full Text: PDF References

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Assessment of Students’ Satisfaction with Sports and Recreational Services in Southwestern Nigeria Federal Universities
Authors: Okotoni Comfort A. , Akinwale Ayotunde S. , Subair S. ‘Tayo
Published: October 2024

Objective: Feedback literacy is a fundamental skill in education that supports academic success, personal growth, and the development of lifelong learning skills. It improves the educational experience by encouraging a culture of improvement and effective communication. Feedback literacy enhances students' learning by leveraging their ability to evaluate feedback. This research analyzes articles on Feedback Literacy using Bibliometric Analysis to explore topic development and research potential. Method: descriptive research that Bibliometric Analysis processes. Results: 106 articles on feedback literacy from 2012 to 2022 were mined from Database Scopus, with the United Kingdom being the leading country contributing to this topic. The most active authors are Paul Sutton and David Carless. The latest trends in feedback literacy are associated with self-assessment, student engagement, socio-material aspects, and interprofessional education. Novelty: The novelty in exploring articles related to feedback literacy is the research associated with individual differences in learning, as each student always desires to be treated differently, especially when receiving feedback and giving feedback to another classmate.
Optimizing Islamic Boarding School-Based Branding to Increase the Reputation of Islamic Higher Education
Authors: Faizin A. , Riyanto Yatim , Roesminingsih M.V.
Published: October 2024

Objective: The main objectives of this research are to identify effective branding strategies, understand the impact of implementing Islamic boarding school-based branding on the university's reputation, and explore the role of Islamic boarding school values ​​in building a positive image of the institution. Method: The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Results:  The research results show that integrating Islamic boarding school values ​​in the curriculum, using social media for promotion, and collaborating with alums and Islamic boarding school figures are effective branding strategies in improving the university's reputation. Implementing these strategies has succeeded in increasing the attractiveness of Qomaruddin Gresik University in the eyes of prospective students and the wider community and strengthening alum loyalty. This research also found that Islamic boarding school-based branding can provide a strong and unique identity for the university, differentiating it from other Islamic universities. Novelty: This research emphasizes a holistic approach to optimizing Islamic boarding school-based branding, focusing not only on promotional aspects but also on integrating Islamic boarding school values ​​in all aspects of university operations.
The The Whole Brain Teaching Model: How Does This Model Contribute to Social Skills in Early Childhood?
Authors: Aulina Choirun Nisak , Masitoh Siti , Arianto Fajar
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Whole Brain Teaching Model on enhancing students' social skills. Method: A quantitative approach with experimental research methods was used, employing a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study population consisted of students from Darussalam Candi Kindergarten, Thoriqussalam Kindergarten, and Masyitoh Kindergarten in Sidoarjo Regency. Data analysis was conducted using a paired sample t-test. Result: The findings indicate significant improvements in the average pre-test and post-test scores across various dimensions: peer relationship skills increased by 1.62, self-control (self-management skills) by 1.52, academic skills by 1.58, compliance skills by 1.82, and assertion skills by 1.53. Consequently, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Therefore, the Whole Brain Teaching model positively and comprehensively enhances various aspects of social skills in early childhood. Novelty: This study showcases a unique application of the Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) Model to enhance social skills in early childhood. By adopting a holistic approach that engages both the left and right brain, the study fosters cooperation, empathy, and communication, thereby offering a fresh perspective on early childhood education.
Development of Learner Worksheets Based on PjBL Model to Increase Creativity on Material Changes in the Form of Objects
Authors: Ambarwati Sovi , Yulianti Dwi , Perdana Ryzal , Sutiarso Sugeng , Nurwahidin Muhammad
Published: October 2024

Objective: Creativity is the ability of individuals to express themselves so that they will produce new ideas and works. Creativity can be enhanced by creating innovative learning activities that encourage students to express themselves and provide creative ideas so that students' creativity continues to increase. This study aims to determine the development of PjBL-based SW, its attractiveness, and increased student creativity. Method: This research (R&D) uses the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Results:  The results of this study indicate that 1) the product developed with the ADDIE model is declared "very valid." 2) PjBL-based SW obtained interesting results, and 3) PjBL-based SW has been proven to increase student creativity in a very creative category. Novelty: The novelty of this research is that the results of the independent thinking indicator are low when compared to other indicators, so these findings can be used as a basis for making research instruments on independent thinking for students' creativity.
VCT Model Based on Local Wisdom Values in Pancasila and Citizenship Education to Strengthen Students' Social Awareness
Authors: Sakman Sakman , Abdulkarim Aim , Komalasari Kokomo , Masyitoh Iim Sitti
Published: October 2024

Objective: This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using the VCT Model based on local wisdom values in Pancasila and Citizenship education to increase students' social awareness. Method: This research used a quasi-experiment with a one-class group pretest-posttest design. This research was conducted at JHS 26 Makassar, Indonesia, with a sample of 31 students. Effectiveness is measured based on the results of the n-Gain test developed by Hake. Results: The research results found that the use of the VCT model based on local wisdom values was practical and effective in increasing students' social awareness as evidenced by the results of the N gain pretest and post-test, which were in the high category with a g- ave of 0.89 and the results of the practical test of the value-based VCT model local wisdom by teachers 92.30% (efficient) and observers 90.98% (very practical). Novelty: This research contributes to preserving cultural heritage as the nation's wealth.