bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Learners' Understanding of the approximate number “兩” and the Expression of Korean Corresponding Words
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

Through two surveys, this paper looked at how much Chinese learners knew about the approximate number “兩” and how it was expressed in Chinese dramas and novels. Although the rhetoric “兩” is a multilingual word that has two or more meanings, learners do not know it well. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to raise awareness of approximate quantity. The survey was conducted twice. The first survey aims to find out whether Chinese learners are aware of the approximate number “兩”. It translates four sentences for 40 people. Most Chinese learners were not well aware of the approximate number “兩”, and some advanced-level learners also showed errors. Overall, the percentage of correct answers was not high. The purpose of the second survey is to find out how high-level learners express the approximate number of “兩”. The content of the survey is to translate nine sentences for high-level learners. It was mainly translated into a few or a little. The expression of quantity that appeared in Chinese dramas and novels was investigated. Mostly, it appeared in a wide variety of ways, such as ‘좀’, ‘조금만’, ‘한두’, ‘두어’, ‘몇’, ‘한’. In particular, expressions appeared in various ways depending on the two companies.
Analysis of Trends in Cognitive Linguistics Research in China(1) Focus on Ancient Chinese related Research from 2013 to 2022
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the trends in cognitive linguistics research related to Ancient Chinese over the past ten years (2013–2022). The research achievements in ancient Chinese cognitive linguistics analyzed here include academic journal articles uploaded to CNKI and research projects selected by the MOE's national research support program in the last decade. Using CNKI, 178 articles related to this study were extracted from a total of 5,396 academic journal articles on cognitive linguistics focusing on the Chinese language. Basic analyses by year, period, and keywords were conducted, along with multi-layered analyses according to specific research areas. The detailed research fields were divided into seven categories: 'Grammar', 'History of Chinese Language', 'Semantics and Lexicon', 'Pragmatics', 'Chinese Characters', 'Contrastive Linguistics', and 'Translation and Sociolinguistics', with 'Semantics and Lexicon' having the highest proportion of cumulative research achievements. Additionally, there were a total of five research projects selected by the Chinese Ministry of Education, covering topics that combined 'Semantics' with 'Contrast', 'Pragmatics', and 'Grammar'. Among the designated literature studies, the works titled Shuowen Jiezi and Huangdi Neijing held the highest significance.
The Perception Structure of the man and nature in Ancient Chinese as Seen in Huai nan zi
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

This paper focuses on exploring the relationship between the human body, mind, and the universe as seen in “Huai nan zi”, and identifying its integrated points. Through this, it seeks to gain insights into the essence of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture while finding clues to solve various problems that humanity faces today. In the first chapter, it delves into the interconnectivity of humans, the Tao, and the universe. Through the sentences in “Huai nan zi”, it examines the nature and principles of the universe that ancient Chinese people had explored. Clearly recorded within are the characteristics of time, space, and the relative properties of all things, such as Yin and Yang. These people would have awakened to the world with the intuition that they themselves are microcosms, parts and wholes of the Tao. In the second chapter, the theme of the recognition of light and the regression to the interior is dealt with. It discusses that in the process of irradiating the human body with light to return to a state of complete purification, or true brightness, countless repetitions overcome all kinds of physical discomforts, which then extend to the realm of the inner mind. In the third chapter, it discusses the world sensitivity of a sage, based on the ontological insights of the self and the material. In the “Yuan dao xun” section of “Huai nan zi”, it is emphasized that the satisfaction that humans actually have does not lie in the external material enjoyment, but rather, one can feel the tranquility of the mind again when one focuses on the inner peace. It argues that through this, one can experience the value and beauty of life and reach the boundary of a higher dimension.
Examining the Formation of Literary Theory in the Discourse of Chinese New Novels from the Japanese 『Shosetsu Shinzui(小說神髓)』: Focusing on ｢Introduction to Novel(小說總論)｣ and ｢Novel's Benefits(小說の裨益)｣
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

This article examines the formation of literary theory in Chinese new novel discourse through the 『Shosetsu Shinzui(小說神髓)』 thesis of Tsubouchi Shoyo(坪内逍遥) of Japan. To this end, this paper focuses on 『Shosetsu Shinzui』's ｢Introduction to Novel(小說總論)｣ and ｢Novel's Benefits(小說の裨益)｣, which are the core of literary theory, and discusses the following two issues. First, Shoyo's “Introduction to Novel” and Chinese scholars' discussion on the true meaning of novel, and second, the modern interpretation of novel=art and novel's benefits. Specifically, This article examines the arguments raised by Tsubouchi Shoyo in Introduction to Novel regarding the purpose and efficacy of art, including its main theme, and the related arguments of Chinese commentators such as Lishaojushi(蠡勺居士)·Liang Qichao(梁啓超)·Wang Guowei(王國維)·Huang Moxi(黃摩西)·Xu Nianci(徐念慈)-on the novel True Meaning(本義). In other words, this article examines the formation of literary theory in Chinese new novel discourse, starting with Lishaojushi's discourse on the novel's true meaning and then examining the subsequent development of the discussion on the novel's true meaning. Next, in relation to the issue of the utilitarianism of novels raised by Tsubouchi Shoyo in ｢Novel's Benefits｣, the relevant discourses in the Chinese new novel discourse are examined, and the juxtaposition of views on benefits by Shoyo and Chinese commentators is scrutinized.
A Study on the Characteristics and Academic Value of the Translation of History of the Pirates who Infested the China Sea from 1807 to 1810
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

This paper analyzes the characteristics and academic value of History of the Pirates who Infested the China Sea from 1807 to 1810 translated by German Orientalist Karl Friedrich Neumann. The original author of this book is JingHaiFunJi, published in Guangzhou, China in 1830. The book recorded the rise and fall of pirates in Guangdong who were active in the South China Sea. Karl Friedrich Neumann, a translator, purchased the original book in Guangzhou, China in the fall of 1830 and began translating it, and published a translation in London, the following year in 1831. In the early 19th century, the Qing Dynasty maintained a very closed foreign policy and was never friendly to foreigners. In this era, Neumann's purchase of the original book and publication of the domain proceeded surprisingly quickly. Neumann's domain was not simply a translation of Chinese into English, but was reorganized to suit the tastes of European readers. In addition, detailed explanations and rich annotations were attached to make it easier for readers who are unfamiliar with Chinese history, culture, and language to understand, making it different from the original text. It also contains the author's sharp views and insights into China's reality and China's complex history, culture, and politics, which the orientalist Neumann witnessed firsthand, allowing foreign scholars to grasp the view of China in the 19th century. Therefore, in this paper, we would like to analyze History of the Pirates who Infested the China Sea from 1807 to 1810 translated by Karl Friedrich Neumann to examine its characteristics and academic significance.
“Art on the Chain”: A Metacosmic Perspective on the Development and Aesthetic Value of NFT Digital Art
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f , f f
Published: January 2024

The integration of digital technology with cultural consciousness has led to its widespread use in the field of culture and art. Digital art has become a popular cultural phenomenon, promoting the development of this field. As digital art gains wider acceptance as a form of artistic expression, it is increasingly used in creative works. This paper focuses on digital art as a research subject to explore its design thinking and aesthetic value. This text presents a systematic analysis of the current situation and attributes of NFT digital art, including its financial and social domain attributes. Practical cases are used to illustrate the emergence of NFT digital art in Chinese culture and market. The relationship between NFT digital art and aesthetics is thoroughly examined in terms of aesthetic thinking. The study also delves into the redefinition of aesthetics in the digital era, offering new perspectives on its future development. This paper focuses on the artistic creation of NFT digital art in historical restoration, virtual reality, and augmented reality experiences. It reveals the value transcendence of NFT digital art in the historical meta-universe. The paper forms a value-generating circuit model of NFT artwork starting from technology through theoretical sorting and multi-level comparison. The meta-universe field is the subject of study, with a focus on the centralized, decentralized, and de-centralized artwork value negotiation modes of digital auction platforms, virtual art communities, and interactive art worlds. The text comprehensively discusses the evolutionary trends of technical and economic value bubbles, social and usage value highlighting, and aesthetic and contextual value stabilization presented by NFT artworks.
How is power with Chinese characteristics constructed?
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

This paper analyzes ‘power or politics with Chinese characteristics’ focusing on the papers and books of Chinese scholar Fan Wei. The perception that ‘China and the West are (or should be) different’ has existed since the late 19th and early 20th centuries – when China was overwhelmed by the power of the West. However, that challenged perception could not be revealed throughout the 20th century due to the Chinese Communist Party's core ideology of Marxism-Leninism. After entering the 21st century, as ‘China’s rise’ began, awareness of the need to create a ‘political system with Chinese characteristics’ began to spread among Chinese intellectuals. It should be said that Pan Wei's writings and papers also reflect this perception. However, there is still a lack of consideration of how a ‘political system with Chinese characteristics’ can be established and whether it is truly possible. Accordingly, this paper first examines the core of ‘modern politics’, which the political system with Chinese characteristics sets as its counterpart. And based on those issues, we look at power or politics with Chinese characteristics raised by Pan Wei. The core of Panwei's perspective can be summarized as illiberal democracy. Panwei pointed out the problems of liberal democracy - social division, lethargy on corruption issues, etc. - and pointed out that in order to overcome the weaknesses of liberal democracy, China, or put it more specifically Chinese intellectuals, needs to create a political culture. Additionally, he is looking for China’s unique political culture in ‘the rule of law.’ However, the ‘rule of law’ he is talking about is different from that of the West. However, the ‘rule of law’ he is talking about is different from that of the West. Pan Wei is creating a political culture with Chinese characteristics, based on the premise that China's society and people are fundamentally different from those of the West.
A study on the Artistic Conception of Chinese Portrait Sculpture
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

Portrait sculpture is an important part of sculpture classification.Portrait sculptures have a long history, but their origins are relatively late in China.In the process of studying abroad, Chinese elders introduced Western portrait sculptures to China.The combination of Chinese native art culture and western sculpture creates portrait sculptures that conform to Chinese aesthetics.especially in the context of consciousness.The artistic conception of sculpture art is to extend the limited time space to the infinite time space, which is to break through the small space and explore the infinite large space.From the aesthetic sense of art and trigger a fascinating sense of life, history.This kind of artistic conception is often the most impressive and moving place in the works.In a sense, the artistic conception is to go beyond the concrete objects and seek infinite time and space to sum up the philosophical feeling and understanding.This philosophical understanding is the meaning of “artistic conception”.The artistic conception is characterized by the coexistence of virtuality and reality.The artistic conception consists of two parts: the stronger part we can see directly with our naked eyes, called the “real” and the part we can't see with our naked eyes, but the imaginary part we can imagine, called the “virtual”.The virtual image is the sublimation of the actual object. The virtual image can embody the objective of the actual object, and the aesthetic effect of the work can be improved.However, the virtual world must be carried out with the actual object image as the carrier, in order to better convey the image of the virtual world.In short, reality and virtual reality are mutually reinforcing and mutually reinforcing relationships.This paper expounds the origin and expression of portrait sculpture, explores the artistic conception of famous Chinese sculptors, and explains the relationship between virtual and reality.This paper discusses the compatibility of traditional Chinese “artistic conception” aesthetics and Chinese portrait sculpture art, and explores a national development path for Chinese portrait sculpture art.
Research on the Generation Mechanism and Characteristics of Cyber Violent Language under Memetics
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f , f f
Published: January 2024

As an emerging language variant, researchers have made many efforts from different perspectives to address online violence language. Dawkins believes that human society is full of memes, and everything people learn is memes. Memetics, as a new theory, aims to explain the relationship between language and culture. Undoubtedly, memetics provides a new perspective for linguistics, and many scholars have been studying this theory for a long time. At the same time, we also noticed that previous research has left a lot of research space for this typical theory. Otherwise, language is constantly changing. Therefore, the variation and development of human language directly affect its evolution. Memetics provides a new perspective for analyzing online language. On the other hand, from the perspective of research on language memes, there is insufficient attention paid to the dynamic generation of language memes and a lack of a systematic and comprehensive conceptual framework for meme language. Network language is a product of the information age background and a typical language variant. Therefore, analyzing its complex generation and evolution process is of great significance for the development of language. This article is based on meme theory and focuses on language variants of online violence. Mainly studying the language variants of online violence used by young Chinese netizens. Based on the definition of online violence language, in order to better analyze the variants of online violence language, the author screened some typical online violence events from 2011 to 2021. Based on the fact that there are a large number of language variants of online violence and popular internet slang, the author has built a corpus to better analyze this language variant. All texts are collected from some influential websites, such as Weibo, QQ, WeChat, Tiktok, etc. In addition, some data is collected from real-world communication. The collected language variants of online violence are representative and widely disseminated.
A Study on the Flood Myths of Brother and Sister Marriage Type in East Asia and India
Authors:   The Society For Chinese Humanities In Korea, f f
Published: January 2024

Even though the flood myths of brother and sister marriage type in East Asia and India had the narrative elements in common, the myths of each region added some different motifs and episodes. In this paper, I investigated these different regional aspects and their cultural meanings. For this, I divided East Asia and India into four regions, that is, China, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Ryukyu Islands and India. I examined what the driving force of mythical narrative was in each region. In china, the center of narrative was ‘Asking the will of heaven and sign’ for brother and sister marriage and ‘the birth of a foreign body’ for the recreation of mankind. In the continental Southeast Asia, It's similar to China in appearance but these motifs and episodes were weakened compared to China. The motif of ‘Acquisition of fire’ led the mythical narrative in the Insular Southeast Asia, and those of ‘Acquisition of fire’ and ‘the step-by-step birth of a foreign body’ led in Taiwan. In Ryukyu Islands, the episodes of ‘Understanding the way of sexual activity’ and ‘the step-by-step birth of a foreign body’ played key role in narrative. On the other hand, the episode of ‘the creation of earth and its stability’ played key role in India.
LEVEL TRANSAMINASE DAN GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGIS HEPAR SETELAH ALFAMANGOSTIN PER-ORAL PADA TIKUS DENGAN
PAKAN TINGGI LEMAK
Authors: Tjahjani Susy , Kinghua Liana Laella , Pelapelapon Allen Albert , Tabolong Tiara , Haykal Muhammad , Evacuasiany Endang
Published: January 2024

Kelebihan berat badan berkaitan dengan berbagai keadaan patologik lainnya, terjadi reaksi inflamasi berlebih dengan akibat disfungsi mitokondria dan reaksi oksidasi asam lemak sebagai akibat terjadinya dislipidemia serta fatty liver disease. Alfamangostin, suatu senyawa xanthone berpotensi menurunkan ekspresi gen pengkode sintesis asam lemak dan juga merupakan suatu antioksidan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi alfamangostin terhadap perbaikan kadar SGPT dan SGOT serta gambaran steatosis dan inflamasi pada pemeriksaan histopatologishepar tikus Sprague Dawley yang diinduksi pakan tinggi lemak. Uji eksperimental in vivo dilakukan pada 30 ekor tikus jantan dengan rancangan acak lengkap yang setelah adaptasi 7 hari dibagi dalam 6 kelompok perlakuan (masing-masing 5 replikasi). Uji selama 4 minggu: kelompok pertama: KN (kontrol normal= pakan standar tanpa perlakuan 4 minggu), 5 kelompok lainnya 2 minggu PTL (pakan tinggi lemak) + 2 minggu berikutnya PTL + masing-masing perlakuan, yaitu kelompok PTL: diberi akuades, MJ (minyak jagung): diberi minyak jagung, D1: alfamangostin 7 mg/kgBB, D2: alfamangostin dosis35 mg/kgBB, SIM:simvastatin. Kadar SGPT dan SGOT diperiksa 2 kali: sebelum dan sesudah 2 minggu terakhir. Setelah selesai uji, tikus diterminasi melalui dislokasi servikal dalam keadaan teranestesi, data skoring steatosis dan inflamasi dicatat. Semua data dianalisis dengan ANOVA-Duncan atau Kruskal Wallis-Mann Whitney dengan alfa=0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan alfamangostin 7 mg/kgBB menurunkan kadar SGPT dan SGOT (p< 0,05). Gambaran steatosis tidak tampak, derajat inflamasi pada KN lebih tendah (p<0,05) dibandingkan kelompok lainnya sedangkan derajat inflamasi antar kelompok lainnya tidak berbeda. Disimpulkan bahwa pada PTL, alfamangostin dosis 7 mg/kgBB memperbaiki kadar transaminase tetapi belum tampak memperbaiki gambaran mikroskopik inflamasi hepar.

Kata kunci: alfamangostin, hepatic steatosis, inflamasi, pakan tinggi lemak, SGPT dan SGOT
KARAKTERISTIK PASIEN MIKROTIA DI RUMAH SAKIT
UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA PERIODE 2018-2021
Authors: Sekar Tadika Renanda , Farelina Rosa , Santoso Budi Agus , Fathoni Perdana Rizka
Published: January 2024

Mikrotia dapat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor risiko. Adanya gangguan pendengaran dan kelainan bentuk wajah pada penderita mikrotia menimbulkan banyak stigmatisasi dari orang-orang di sekitarnya. Hal ini tentu memengaruhi kondisi psikologisnya sehingga diperlukan penanganan yang tepat bagi pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien mikrotia di RS Universitas Airlangga periode 2018-2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan desain retrospektif. Populasi yang digunakan adalah rekam medis pasien mikrotia di Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga periode 2018-2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jenis kelamin pasien terbanyak adalah laki-laki (69,2%). Mayoritas pasien menderita mikrotia unilateral (55,1%), derajat III (83,3%) dengan tipe tuli konduksi (95,71%). Sementara itu, paling banyak riwayat penyakit ibu pasien mengonsumsi obat-obatan teratogenik (42,3%). Kasus mikrotia ini lebih banyak terjadi pada pria dan terjadi pada telinga kanan. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor risiko, yang terbanyak adalah konsumsi obat teratogenik selama masa kehamilan.

Kata kunci: anotia, faktor risiko, gangguan pendengaran, mikrotia
AN’ANAVIY O‘QITISH USULLARI ORQALI O‘ZBEKISTON OLIY O‘QUV YURTLARI TALABALARINING IJTIMOIY-MADANIY KOMPETENTLIGINI RIVOJLANTIRISHDAGI ASOSIY MUAMMOLARNI ANIQLASH
Authors: TKACHEVA Anastasia
Published: January 2024

Maqola ispan tilini o‘qitishning an’anaviy usullari orqali O‘zbekiston oliy o‘quv yurtlari talabalarining ijtimoiy-madaniy kompetentligini rivojlantirishdagi asosiy muammolarni aniqlashga bag‘ishlangan. An’anaviy o‘qitish usullaridan foydalanish, garchi uning afzalliklari bo‘lsa-da, ko‘pincha til va madaniyatning ijtimoiy-madaniy jihatlariga yetarlicha e’tibor bermaydi. Ushbu holat madaniy va lingvistik to‘siqlarni keltirib chiqaradi hamda talabalarga ispan tilining ijtimoiy-madaniy jihatlarini o‘zlashtirishni qiyinlashtiradi va ularning ispan tilida so‘zlashadigan muhitda muloqot va o‘zaro ta’sir qilish imkoniyatlarini cheklaydi. Ushbu maqola doirasida talabalar ispan tilini o‘qitishda duch keladigan asosiy muammolar tahlil qilindi. Asosiy muammolarga madaniy farqlar, til to‘siqlari, amaliy tajribaning yetishmasligi va an’anaviy o‘qitish usullarida interfaollik yetishmasligi kiradi. O‘zbekiston va ispanzabon davlatlar o‘rtasidagi madaniy qadriyatlar va urf-odatlardagi tafovutlar ispan muhiti tili va madaniyatining ijtimoiy-madaniy jihatlarini tushunishda qiyinchiliklar tug‘dirmoqda. Bundan tashqari, til farqlari va amaliy tajribaning yetishmasligi ham ijtimoiy-madaniy ko‘nikmalarni rivojlantirishni qiyinlashtiradi. Mazkur muammolarni hal qilish uchun O‘zbekiston madaniyatining o‘ziga xos xususiyatlarini inobatga olgan holda, talabalarning ijtimoiy-madaniy kompetentligini rivojlantirishga hissa qo‘shadigan ispan tilini o‘qitishning yangi usullaridan foydalanish mezonlari taklif qilingan. Ushbu uslublarga darsdan tashqari tadbirlarni tashkil etish, asl materiallardan foydalanish, virtual o‘qitish va onlayn resurslar, zamonaviy texnologiyalarni birlashtirish, ispan mutaxassislarining ma’ruzalari va mahorat darslarini tashkil etish va boshqa jihatlar kiradi.
Elasticities of VAT Collection and Mexican Imports: Analysis by subchapters in the period 2010-2022
Authors: Moreno Espinosa Javier , Mata Mata Leovardo , Hernández Cortés Diego , Valenzuela Reyes Pablo Raúl
Published: January 2024

This article obtained the elasticities of the Value Added Tax (VAT) collection with respect to merchandise imports classified in the 689 subchapters of the International Harmonized System 2010-2022. Evidence of an equilibrium relationship, in the long run, was found by cointegration in a VEC model. The results show that 65 subchapters explain 80% of the value of imports with different elasticities, which allows identifying the sensitivity of VAT collection in generating income from imports. The subchapters that stand out are plastic tubes and accessories, (elasticity 1.4622), devices for cutting or connecting electrical circuits (elasticity 1.3542), rubber and inflatable joints (elasticity 1.3513), electrical ignition devices and devices for motors (elasticity 1.3340) and plastic containers (elasticity 1.3173). Elasticities allow calculating increases in VAT collection due to movements in the value of imports, such as increases in VAT of US$ 212 million due to movements in the import of machinery, appliances, and mechanical devices.
El home office y el desempeño laboral de una empresa peruana de servicios digitales
Authors: Argandoña Arratea Miguel Artemio
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo principal determinar la relación entre el home office y el desempeño laboral, tomando como caso de estudio una empresa que brinda servicios digitales en Lima, Perú, durante 2023. El estudio fue de tipo aplicado y usó un enfoque cuantitativo. La metodología usada correspondió al diseño no experimental y de alcance descriptivo-correlacional. La población de estudio la constituyeron 115 trabajadores de la empresa. Se empleó como instrumento el cuestionario, que contuvo 16 preguntas de respuesta única en una escala Likert del 1 al 5. El resultado general sobre este caso específico fue que la variable home office tiene una relación de 0.340 en el desempeño laboral, lo que significa que su grado de correlación positiva es baja, lo que valida nuestra hipótesis alterna. A modo de conclusión general, esta correlación positiva baja confirmó que el home office, como sistema de trabajo aplicado en esta empresa que ofrece servicios digitales, incrementa levemente el desempeño laboral. Asimismo, se toma una postura conservadora y se recomienda implementar la modalidad híbrida de teletrabajo.
Participación laboral de las mujeres en México: preferencias y limitaciones
Authors: Pérez Bulnes Dalia Catalina , Caamal Olvera Cinthya Guadalupe , Mastretta López José Luis
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar los factores relacionados con la participación laboral de las mujeres en México, identificando que la probabilidad de que estas trabajen aumenta con el uso de anticonceptivos, ser solteras, tener mayor nivel educativo y acceso a guarderías.Las decisiones reproductivas y de educación son relevantes para la decisión de las mujeres de participar en el mercado laboral, pues los roles de género limitan su participación si, por ejemplo, el jefe de familia es hombre o si la mujer desea tener más hijos. El acceso a guarderías es resultado de que las mujeres trabajadoras tengan entrada directa al Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS).
QUALITY OF SOUND IN POST-LINGUAL COCHLEAR IMPLANT USERS
Authors: Jayachandran Deepika , Rajeswaran Ranjith
Published: January 2024

To prole the quality of sound in post - lingual Cochlear Implantees.20 random post - lingual Cochlear Implantees who were implanted at MERF -
ISH (P) Ltd. were selected and participated in the study. The questionnaire was administered to the 20 participants who were native Tamil speakers
and who were able to read Tamil were selected for the study. Adult Post - lingual CI users with minimum of 6 month of implant age were selected for
the study. Participants were unilateral, bilateral Implantees. In relevance to experience, regular usage (minimum of 8 hours per day) of cochlear
implant was considered. The translation of this questionnaire was done on the basis of guidelines given by World Health Organization (process of
translation and adaptation of instruments, 2008) Forward translation, Expert panel back translation, Pre testing and cognitive interviewing Final
version. Results showed that there was no correlation between the total HISQUI scores and age at implantation. Correspondingly in original
HISQUI19 German - language validation study they found only a slight and not signicant difference between the scores of subjects younger than
60 years at implantation and those older than 60 years, though a stratication was not done in the present study. Based on the results of this study we
may conclude that the HISQUI19 Tamil version is a valid measure of self - perceived sound quality in everyday listening situations in adult CI users
with post - lingual hearing loss. It is also a useful instrument for evaluating the subjective outcomes of cochlear implantation and helpful for
improving rehabilitation.
LAPAROSCOPIC MESH VERSUS SUTURE RECTOPEXY IN RECTAL PROLAPSE: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: H Shaikh Aftab , E Tandur Amarjeet , Sholapur Sachin , C G Abhinav , M Jawale Hemant , H Bhandarwar Ajay , Kothari Priyank , Rohil Basant , Dharmesh Chhowala Manarth
Published: January 2024

Aim & Objectives: To compare postoperative results between Laparoscopic suture rectopexy and mesh rectopexy in terms of postoperative pain, rst
bowel movement, recovery, recurrence, constipation, and postoperative infection. A total of 53 patient Methods: s were enrolled in our cohort
comparative study and were followed up for 6 months. All patients underwent colonoscopy, pre and post-op anal manometry. A defecogram was done
when indicated. Mesh rectopexy has a longer operat Results & Conclusion: ive time additional cost of mesh and a rare but discomforting risk of meshrelated complications, suture rectopexy avoids the same. Suture rectopexy seems to be better in terms of improvement in constipation as supported by
our study and the review of literature. Long-term follow-up in further randomized trials is required to compare the recurrence rates of both procedures.
“A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JACOBSON'S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION THERAPY ON ANXIETY AND QUALITY OF SLEEPAMONG COVID-19 PATIENTS AT SELECTED COVID CARE CENTRE, COIMBATORE”
Authors: G Vasanth , Begum. R Nuziba , Nirmala T.
Published: January 2024

Background: Global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased to 25% during the rst year of pandemic. Pandemic is not just a medical
phenomenon; it affected individuals, society and caused emotional disruptions, anxiety, stress, stigma and sleep problems.Aim: The present study
was undertaken with the aim to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on anxiety and quality of sleep
among COVID-19 patients. Methodology: A quantitative approach with Quasi-Experimental, one group pretest-posttest design was adopted. A
purposive sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants, and the sample size was 60. Pretest level of anxiety and quality of sleep
were assessed using Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Modied Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation
therapy (JPMR) was administered in individual session for 20 minutes, one session per day for 6 consecutive days. Posttest was conducted by using
same questionnaires on the 7th day, after the intervention. Results:'z' test was used to compare the level of anxiety before and after the intervention,
the calculated value z=4.85 was greater than the tabulated value 3.29 at 0.001 level of signicance. With regard to the quality of sleep before and
after intervention, the calculated value z=5.87 was greater than the tabulated value 3.29 at 0.001 level of signicance. Conclusion: The study
concluded that Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy was effective in reducing the anxiety and improving the sleep quality among
COVID-19 patients.
ROLE OF CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA IN MANAGEMENT OF THIRD TRIMESTER ANTENATAL BMV AND FETAL OUTCOME : OUR EXPERIENCE.
Authors: Pimpalkhute Pooja , Pimpalkhute Parimal , Umbarkar Sanjeeta
Published: January 2024

Post rheumatic Mitral Stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease complicating pregnancy in India. Antenatal BMV is usually done in the
2nd trimester. Pregnancy changes are at peak in the 3rd trimester. Hence, patients who present for the rst time in the third trimester can pose
challenges in their anesthesia management. Anxiety about the procedure and fetal outcome warrants administration of conscious sedation. Our aim
was to study the anaesthesia requirements and fetal outcome in 3rd trimester women undergoing Balloon mitral valvotomy for rheumatic mitral
stenosis. We retrospectively analyzed anaesthesia management of balloon mitral valvotomy during the 3rd trimester in 20 patients. Our conclusion
is Balloon Mitral Valvotomy is an effective treatment for severe Mitral Stenosis in pregnant females presenting in their third trimester. However,
better outcome of procedure in these patients needs a thorough understanding of the consequences of MS in pregnancy. Careful anaesthesia
management and patient selection for particular anaesthesia intervention is mandatory for better fetomaternal outcomes.
A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS REPORTED TO AN ADVERSE DRUG MONITORING CENTRE OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE PROGRAMME OF INDIA IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Suresh Kumar Darsana , Shobha P. , Sunitha Messaline
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Pharmacovigilance plays an important role in the detection and analysis of new ADRs that occur once the drug enters the market.
The objective of our study is to retrospectively analyze the adverse drug reaction (ADRs) reported to our tertiary Care Hospital over a period of six
years. The ADRs were recorded in the Suspected Adverse Drug Reporting Form issued Methods: by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission,
which was categorized as per the system affected and type of ADRs. Causality assessment, seriousness of reaction, and management were also
analyzed. Results: Female patients (68%) were more affected than male patients (32%). Patients between the ages of 18- 65 most commonly
experienced ADRs (65.6%). The most commonly affected organ system was skin and connective tissue (65.1%) followed by the immune system
(9.9%). Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (28) followed by tramadol (22), were the most commonly implicated drugs for causing the ADRs. The highest
percentage of ADRs recorded were categorized as probable (95%). In conclusion, the skin and Conclusion: connective tissue was the most
affected system followed by the immune system. The amoxicillin-clavulanic acid combination has caused maximum ADRs (28) followed by
tramadol (22) and piroxicam (21). The causality analyses showed that the majority of ADRs were categorized as probable (95%). This pattern of
ADRs is corresponding to results from other studies in India. These ndings can be used to improve patient's safety and health outcomes in our
demographic area. However, a more stringent ADR surveillance and reporting system should be implemented to overcome the disparity between
occurrence and reporting of ADRs.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF MORPHOLOGICAL & NUTRITIONAL ANEMIA IN SEVERE ANEMIC CHILDREN IN TERTIARY CARE RURAL HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MAHARASHTRA.
Authors: Leela Sai Nunna , P Jadhav Jayashree
Published: January 2024

Background- Nutritional anemias develop when the hematopoietic nutrients required for hemoglobin synthesis and/or maintenance are
insufcient to meet the demands of an individual. The vast majority of nutritional anemias are due to the deciency of iron, vitamin B12
(cobalamin, Cbl) and/or folic acid. Additionally, nutritional anemias have a deleterious impact on the physical strength of the individuals as well as
decreased productivity and economic loss to the country. Methods: The present retrospective study was conducted in department of Paediatrics,
Dr.VitthalraoVikhe Patil Pravara Rural hospital Loni, Maharashtra, India for a period of 2 years (September 2015 to September 2017).All patients
in the age group 6 months to 12 years with hemoglobin<7 gm /dl were included in the study. Previously diagnosed hemolyticanemias were
excluded from the study. Results: Out of total 300 cases of severe anemia, nutritional deciency anemia is predominant which is in79.3% cases,
hemolyticanemia in 14.3% cases while in 6.3% cases had varied etiology. Among Nutritional anemia cases in this study, predominantly iron
deciency anemia is in 48.3%, followed by dimorphic anemia and Megaloblastic anemia in 21.8% and 20.6% respectively.There is statistically no
signicant (p>0.05) difference of the type of Nutritional anaemia in between male and female cases. Conclusion: Children are more prone to
nutritional anemia especially iron deciency anemia with no sex preponderance.A combination of nutritional supplementation and food
fortication programmes, as well as maternal anemia reduction efforts may translate into optimal improvement in the hemoglobin levels of the
children.
SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF LEVETIRACETAM OVER PHENOBARBITONE IN CASE OF NEONATAL SEIZURES: A RANDOMISED CONTROL TRIAL
Authors: Naik Mude Lokesh , Shital Shukla Omprakash , Rathwa Nikunj
Published: January 2024

Background: Neonatal seizures are one of the signicant morbidity and preventable cause of neonatal mortality. Phenobarbitone was the preferred
antiepileptic drug for the control of neonatal seizures. In our study, we aimed to determine and compare the safety and efcacy of Levetiracetam
over Phenobarbitone in neonatal seizures in a Randomised control trial. Also comparison in terms of control of Neonatal seizures, prevention of
recurrence of seizures, and reduction of adverse effects. A total of 80 cases we Methodology: re enrolled in both groups as per inclusion and
exclusion criteria and is a randomized double-blinded study and the allocation of samples in each group will be done by random lottery method.
Thompson score was taken as a baseline before administering the drug and serial monitoring was done for consecutive ve days. All the baseline
parameters are documented and monitored among both groups. The primary outcomes of the st Results: udy, included control of seizures,
recurrence of seizures, the requirement of ventilatory support, intravenous uids, ionotropic support, and serial trends in Thompson score. The
secondary outcomes are days of ventilation requirement, days of ventilatory support, EEG changes, and outcomes in the form of discharge and
death are compared among two groups, and statistical signicance was compared. The incidence of encephalopathy was higher in the
Levetiracetam group than in the Phenobarbitone group. A cohort of 80 neonates in our study had neonatal seizures requiring AED. 67% of neonates
in the Levetiracetam group had control of seizures and 50% of neonates in the Phenobarbitone group had control of seizures. Their seizure control
in both groups was compared by using the chi-square test and found to be statistically signicant. The number of Neonates discharged is more in the
levetiracetam group than in the Phenobarbitone group. Conclusions: Levetiracetam is an effective and safer alternative to Phenobarbitone as a
rst-line drug in managing neonatal seizures.
A STUDY ON POST-OPERATIVE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY AT A TERTIARY LEVEL HOSPITAL IN WEST BENGAL
Authors: Halder Ashis , Halder Suranjan , Das Haripada , Barman Dhiraj
Published: January 2024

Background: Post-operative atrial brillation (POAF) is a common, persistent and dreaded complication after cardiac surgeries. Multiple factors
have been implicated with its causation. The present study was conducted to determine the incidence of POAF among patients undergoing cardiac
surgery procedures and to identify and evaluate preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative factors associated with the occurrence of POAF.
Materials and methods: The present descriptive observational study with prospective design was conducted at a tertiary level healthcare institute
in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, over a period of one and half year. A total of 126 subjects undergoing cardiac surgery in the department of
Cardio-thoracic and Vascular surgery at the institute were interviewed using a pre-tested and pre-designed schedule and observing and recording
the clinical variables after obtaining the ethical clearance from the institute and informed consent from each subject. Inferential statistics either by
parametric or non-parametric tests according to the data distribution for continuous variables and Chi-square test categorical variables was
performed to elicit association; p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically signicant. Results: The mean (± SD) age of the study
population was 38.55 ± 19.23 years. The incidence of POAF was 26.2% at the immediate post-operative period up to 3 days, 30.1% during 3-7 days
and 20.6% at one month follow up period. The association between POAF incidence and factors like older age, overweight/obese, presence of any
chronic co-morbidity, poor left ventricular dysfunction and negative history of prior beta blocker medication, increased left atrial size, higher cross
clamp and cardio-pulmonary bypass time were statistically signicant. Conclusion: POAF is a common consequence after cardiac surgery
reaching its peak between 3rd to 7th post-operative days. There are many factors which are signicantly associated with its occurrence and also
prolong the morbidity by lengthening the hospital stay.
Karyotypic analysis of Crucian carp, Carassius carassius (Linnaeus, 1758) from cold waters of Kashmir Himalayas
Authors: Jan Gousia , Bazaaz Asim Iqbal , Shah Azra , Andleeb Saima , Ahmad Irfan , Qazi Duedana , Asimi Oyas , Bhat Bilal A. , Chesti Anayitullah
Published: January 2024

Carassius carassius (Linnaeus, 1758) is an exotic fish to Kashmir, locally known as “gang gad” and commonly called as “crucian carp”. It belongs to family Cyprinidae. The present study aimed to identify the chromosome number of the Carassius carassius and to optimize the colchicine concentrations (0.01%, 0.025%, and 0.05%) and hypotonic treatment timings (25, 35, and 45 minutes) for the chromosome preparation in Carassius carassius in order to obtain the highest number of clear and identifiable metaphasic chromosomal spreads. Data collected was analyzed and the means of each treatment was compared. The findings of the present study indicated that there was a significant influence of colchicine concentration, hypotonic timings as well as colchicine concentration× hypotonic timings (P<0.01) on the number of metaphase chromosome spreads. Furthermore a significant (P<0.01) strong positive correlation obtained between colchicine concentrations, hypotonic timings and the number of metaphase chromosome spreads. The findings of the present study recommends further research into chromosomal modification techniques such as fish polyploid production, gynogenesis, androgenesis, and inter or intra-species hybridization is needed to generate unique and good inbred lines in aquaculture.
Le rôle d’Adelaide Ristori dans la formation de la scène nationale grecque
Authors: Altouva Alexia
Published: January 2024

Adelaide Ristori travelled to Athens in 1865, during her tour of the Eastern Mediterranean, which included major economic and cultural centres in the region. She was the first major actress of the time to travel to the Greek capital to present part of her repertoire. Her theatrical presence, her production on stage as well as her personality as a whole marked the theatre audience, the intellectual elite, even the Athenian bourgeoisie who were lucky enough to admire the great artist’s dramatic art. Being an eminent personality of European theatre, she had a profound influence on the style of performances, from an aesthetic point of view, but also on public opinion regarding dramatic art in general and especially the presence of women on the theatre stage. The presentation will focus on the different areas that she marked in the most pregnant and effective way, contributing to the formation of the Greek national theatre. The data presented here comes from primary research and is based on scientific studies, press of the time and relevant bibliography.
«Tragedy and Ristori will die the same day». Contributions on the death of Romantic tragedy and the birth of art theatre in Portugal
Authors: Pina Coelho Rui
Published: January 2024

«Tragedy and Ristori will die the same day». This is how António Feliciano de Castilho, the infamous ultra-Romantic Portuguese writer and polemist, refers to the great Adelaide Ristori, in an inflated article published in the «Revista Contemporanea de Portugal e Brazil» in 1859. Ristori was in Lisbon – for her premiere in Portugal – to present Montabelli’s adaptation of Medea at the National Theatre of São Carlos. Castilho, in eight full pages, depicts an elegant, hyperbolic short biography of the Italian actress, portrayed emphatically as the great muse Melpômene. This Romantic way to address the art of acting – exaggerated, elusive, emotional, immensely subjective – was standard in 19th century theatre criticism. Ristori was received in Portugal with the same ardour. This essay examines the way Ristori was receive by some Portuguese press, in 1859; and evaluates the critical discourse that encapsulates the way the ‘Grande Attore’ was perceived. This exercise will help to characterize the emergent Portuguese theatre criticism at the mid nineteenth century; as well as to compare the way other Portuguese actresses and Ristori were ‘criticised’ and elaborate on the way we can understand this anti-academism and the non-scientific approach to theatre as reasons to the death of Romantic tragedy and the birth of the Théâtre d’Art in Portugal.
Premessa. Adelaide Ristori e il Grande Attore. Radicamento, adattamento ed esportazione di una tradizione
Authors: Cavaglieri Livia
Published: January 2024

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Inclusive practices in time of war: a pedagogical experience with Ukraine women
Authors: De Carlo Federica
Published: January 2024

The contribution presents an orientation experience from a pedagogical perspective that took place in the context of a Project aimed at promoting social and labour inclusion opportunities for women with minor children from Ukraine. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, it was appropriate to proceed with a qualitative approach (Ravitch & Carl, 2019) aimed at broadening the understanding of women refugee’s challenges and providing an opportunity to give voice to their personal experiences as proposed by the most recent scientific paradigms of constructivist and narrative career counseling (Savickas et al., 2009).
 
Pratiche inclusive in tempo di guerra: un’esperienza pedagogica con donne ucraine.
Il contributo presenta un’esperienza orientativa in prospettiva pedagogica che si è svolta nel contesto di un Progetto volto ad ampliare le opportunità di inclusione sociale e lavorativa delle donne con figli minori provenienti dall’Ucraina. Per raggiungere gli obiettivi dello studio è stato ritenuto opportuno procedere con un approccio di stampo qualitativo (Ravitch & Carl, 2019) finalizzato ad ampliare la comprensione delle sfide delle donne rifugiate e a fornire un’opportunità per dare voce alle loro esperienze personali come proposto dai più recenti paradigmi scientifici dell’orientamento di matrice costruttivistica e narrativa (Savickas et al., 2009).