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Effectiveness of Aerobic Training on Lung Volume, Exercise Capacity and Gait Speed in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Wasim Basha E  , Saravan Kumar J  , Rekha K  , Kabilan R  , Preethi G
Published: January 2024

Background: Kidney disease (CKD) is a disorder in which the kidneys have been damaged and are unable tofilter blood as effectively as they should. As a result, extra fluid and waste from the circulation linger in the body,potentially leading to various health issues like heart disease and stroke. This also causes swelling in the lowerlimb causing reduced mobility and altered lung volume. This reduction in mobility can be improved with exercise.Aerobic training has been proved to be one of the most effective treatments for improving lung volume capacity.Aerobic training using cycling exercise can improve both lung volume capacity and mobility together.Purpose: To analyze the Effect of Aerobic training and lung volume and gait speed capacity in individuals withchronic kidney disease.Materials and Methods: Sixty individuals with chronic kidney disease were selected according to inclusionand exclusion criteria in which 48 individuals completed the study and 12 quit. These individuals were treatedwith bed side cycling and spirometry for 8 weeks, 1 session per day. Their Pretreatment Gait speed test scoring,3-minute walk test, were recorded. After the treatment duration the same test was repeated.Results: There is an Improvement in Gait speed and 3-minute walk test after giving incentive spirometry stage ofCKD Individuals. No adverse events were observed during and after the treatment.Conclusion: Individuals with CKD need aerobic training to improve their lung volume capacity. The currentstudy concludes that there is an improvement in Gait speed and 3-minute walk test after the treatment session ofincentive spirometry and Bedside cycle ergometer.Clinical Significance: This study’s clinical significance lies in assessing how aerobic training impacts lung volumecapacity in chronic kidney disease patients. Improved lung function may lead to better cardiovascular health,enhanced quality of life, and reduced complications. These findings could support tailored exercise programs toimprove the well-being and overall health of individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Effect of Dry Needling in Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Rom Compared to Interferential Therapy
Authors: P.M. Bala rathna  , Muthukumaran Jothilingam
Published: January 2024

Background: This study was designed to inspect the effectiveness of Dry needling and interferential therapy oncervical radiculopathy patients.Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of dry needling and interferential therapy in patients with cervicalradiculopathy.Materials and methods: It is an experimental study from November 2022 to April 2023. In this study, 30 subjectswere allocated randomly using a randomization method (computer-generated random numbers) according toinclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A was allocated for interferential therapy with neck exercise (n=15) andGroup B was allocated for dry needling with neck exercise (n =15). Outcome measures are NPRS (Numerical painrating scale), Goniometer. Informed consent was obtained from the patient.Result: From the statistical analysis, both groups showed extremely satisfied statistical significance between theirpre- and post-test values (p<0.0001) Also, there is a significant difference in the post-test values of both groups(p<0.0001) which denotes that dry needling therapy with neck exercises values are higher than the IFT with neckexercises values for reducing pain and increasing ROM of cervical joint for cervical radiculopathy.Conclusion: In this study, Dry needling with Neck exercise activities was found to be more beneficial than IFTwith neck exercise in reducing cervical pain and increasing ROM.
Comparison of Effectiveness of Interferential Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Construction Workers having Cervical Spondylosis Using McGill Pain Questionnaire
Authors: Nalini K  , Senthil Kumar S  , Prathap Suganthirababu  , Jagatheesan Alagesan
Published: January 2024

Background: Degeneration can occur as a result of moisture loss and decreased flexibility in the neck’s spinal discsover time. Cervical spondylosis can also be brought in addition to recurrent neck motions, prior neck injuries, badposture, and genetic factors and by poor posture.Purpose: The study objective was comparison of the efficiency of interferential therapy and transcutaneouselectrical nerve stimulation in construction workers having cervical spondylosis using the short form of the MCGill pain questionnaire.Methodology: 50 subjects participated in the study from Mars India Builds and selected based on the inclusion andexclusion criteria. Subjects assigned into interferential therapy group (n=25) and transcutaneous electrical nervestimulation group (n=25). Along with this, static neck exercises were given to both groups. The treatment periodwas given for 40 mins and 6 days per week and continued for 2 weeks. The entire study process is conducted fromNovember 2022 to April 2023.Result: From the finding of this study interferential therapy group post-test mean was 8.88 and whereas thetranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group was 11.72. This strongly suggests that interferential therapyin construction workers having cervical spondylosis along with static neck exercises is more effective thantranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.Conclusion: In this study interferential therapy with static neck exercises among construction workers was foundto be more effective than transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
Effectiveness of Gluteus Maximus Activation in Correcting Pelvic Tilt for People with Mechanical Low Back Pain
Authors: Kaushika.E  , Ramana.K  , Anitha.A  , Kamalakannan M
Published: January 2024

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common conditions in industrialized modern societies.Low back pain is usually nonspecific or mechanical. People with LBP have previously been found to have poorendurance and delayed Gluteus Maximus muscle firing. Anterior pelvic tilt was also believed to cause pelvicgirdle discomfort and generalized LBP.Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of Gluteus Maximus Activation in correcting anterior pelvic tilt, reducingpain and improving the Functional Outcome among Mechanical Low back pain subjects.Materials and Methods: About 250 participants were selected from Thiraviam Orthopaedic Hospital by usingKinovea software based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were divided into 2 groups, Experimental Group(n=125), Control Group (n=125). Both groups were given stretching exercises then Experimental group was givenGluteus Maximus activation exercise with IFT and Control group was given spinal stabilization exercise with IFT.Interventions were given 5 times a week for 6 weeks. Study period : October 2022 to July 2023.Results: Pre-test and post-test values were analyzed and the result suggests that GM Activation Group hassignificant improvement when compared with Spinal stabilization Group with P<0.0001.Conclusion: According to this study, Gluteus Maximus activation exercises are more effective in correcting anteriorpelvic tilt and reducing pain and improving functional outcome among Mechanical Low back pain subjects.
Comparison Between Mckenzie Approach and Lumbar Core Stabilization Exercise in Improving Functional Activity and Reducing Pain for Lumbar Radiculopathy by Using Pain Rating Scale and Functional Scale as an Outcome Tool
Authors: Karthick D  , Ramana K  , Kamalakannan M  , Anitha A
Published: January 2024

Background: Lumbar radiculopathy, is a symptom of radiating pain in the lumbar nerve root distribution thatmay also include sensory and motor dysfunction. The most common causes of nerve root compression areintervertebral disc herniation and degenerative alterationsPurpose: To compare the effectiveness of McKenzie approach and core stabilization exercise in Lumbarradiculopathy by reducing pain and improving the functional activityMaterials and Methods: Total of 64 subjects will be selected by a convenient sampling method based on inclusionand exclusion criteria. The study was fully described to the participants, and their signed agreement was acquired.Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) was used to analyse thepain, and related disability.Results: With a p value of 0.0001, the mean of the core stabilization at the post test was shown to be greater thanthe mean of McKenzie Exercise.Conclusion: This study concluded that Neural mobilisation was found to be more effective than McKenzie indecreasing pain and functional ability for peoples with lumbar radiculopathy
Efficacy of Proprioceptive Training and Conventional Training in Reducing Pain and Improving Functional Activity for people with Lateral Ligament Injury
Authors: Maria Irudhayam Raj S.P  , Ramana K  , Kamalakannan M  , Anitha.A  , Gok Kandasamy
Published: January 2024

Background : Most athletes who participate in sports experience lateral ligament injury. Lateral ligament damageis one of the most frequent ankle ailments.The study was developed to determine the efficacy of proprioceptivetraining and conventional training in reducing pain and improving functional activity with lateral ligament injury.Purpose: To compare the efficacy of proprioceptive training and conventional training in reducing pain andimproving functional activity with lateral ligament injury.Methods : This study is an experimental study.A total of 40 subjects participated in the study based on inclusionand exclusion criteria were taken from prism health care. The subjects willing to participate were dividedinto two separate groups as Group A (20 subjects) received proprioceptive training and Group B (20 subject)received conventional training. All were assessed with Numerical pain rating scale and Foot and ankle abilitymeasures. This exercise was given for 2 weeks , a period lasting for 45 to 60 minutes 10 reps, 3sets. Pre and posttest values are calculated and tabulated. The entire process was conducted from November 2022 to March 2023.Result : According to statistical analysis Proprioceptive training is effective in reducing pain with patients withlateral ligaments injury with p value of <0.0001.Conclusion : This study finally concluded that proprioceptive training has a high impact in reducing pain withpatients with lateral ligaments injury.
Analysis of Providing Employee Performance Allowances at the Sambas Class IB Religious Court from an Islamic Economic Perspective
Authors: Juniati  , Zarul Arifin  , Deni Irawan
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the perceptions of Civil Servants at the Sambas Religious Court Class I B regarding the provision of performance allowances, the view of Islamic Economics towards the provision of performance allowances for Civil Servants at the Sambas Religious Court Class I B. This type of research uses field research. which uses qualitative descriptive data, namely research whose data is extracted through observations. The data sources in this research are Civil Servants of the Sambas Religious Court Class I B. The data collection methods used are interviews, documentation, reference searches. Data management and analysis collection techniques were carried out by conducting in-depth interviews with informants. The results of this research show that the provision of performance allowances to Civil Servants of the Sambas Class I B Religious Court has mostly experienced an increase in performance and level of discipline which can be seen from two aspects, namely attendance and monthly performance reports. And most of them are in accordance with Islamic views, this is because the allowances given are in accordance with employee performance. The implication of this research is that Civil Servants of the Sambas Religious Court Class I B should increase supervision of their employees so that they pay more attention to their duties and responsibilities so that the implementation of employees' main duties and functions can run well. Therefore, employees should use benefits as motivation for working.
The added value of double inversion recovery (DIR) sequence compared to fluid attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR) in identifying multiple sclerosis lesions and different cortical subtypes
Authors:   Department of Radio-diagnosis, University of Ain Shams City, Cairo, Egypt, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Anwar , Mohamed Ahmed Mostafa ,   Department of Radio-diagnosis, University of Ain Shams City, Cairo, Egypt, Sabry Kareem Ahmed Abdelaziz ,   Department of Radio-diagnosis, University of Ain Shams City, Cairo, Egypt, Ahmed Khaled Sayed ,   Department of Radio-diagnosis, University of Ain Shams City, Cairo, Egypt
Published: January 2024

Background. There is a rising concern about multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions that occur in the cortical gray matter (GM), owing to its direct relationship with the disability and cognition dysfunction that occur during the MS course. Two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences that aid in the precise identification of these lesions are the Double Inversion Recovery (DIR) and Fluid Attenuation Inversion Recovery (FLAIR) sequences. Objective. To study the importance of the DIR for brain lesion detection and the various cortical subtypes distinction in MS-diagnosed patients and its correlations to the level of patient disability by comparing it to FLAIR. Patients and Methods: Thirty MS patients participated in this retrospective cross-sectional study, who had been previously diagnosed with MS and were routinely followed up at the Radiology Department at Ain-Shams University. Results. Comparing the DIR sequence to FLAIR, the overall MS lesion detection enhanced by 8% (p<0.001). Regarding the detection of cortical lesion subtypes (I–IV), it was discovered that the DIR sequence revealed significantly more lesions than FLAIR (p<0.001). The cortical lesions detected by DIR or FLAIR were found to have positive, highly significant correlations with both patients’ disability and the MS duration. Conclusion. For lesion identification, DIR is more effective than FLAIR, particularly for cortical and juxtacortical lesions in MS patients.
The Human Potential in Relation to Noonomy Theory: of Transformation of the «Economic Man» to the «Culture Man»
Authors:   Scientific and Educational Center for Contemporary Marxist Studies of the Faculty of Philosophy of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Yakovleva N.G.
Published: January 2024

In the light of the theory of noonomy, the article substantiates the need for priority development of human potential in the process of transformation of an “economic person” into a “cultural person”. That person is becoming increasingly characterized by the creative content of work, the rejection of simulated needs, the development of human qualities as the highest criterion of progress. This movement forces us to look at the goals and means of economic development in a new way and put the intensive development of a person and his potential as the main productive force of society and the values of social development in the center. It is shown that the category of “human potential” is qualitatively different from the narrow concept of “human capital”. Using the example of the socio-humanitarian sphere, in particular, the scientific and educational sphere, it is considered how the goals and motives of activity in this area can change if they focus on a cultural person, a creative person. Using the example of the socio-humanitarian sphere, in particular, the scientific and educational sphere, it is considered how the goals and motives of activity in this area can change if they focus on a cultural person, a creative person. The article presents the main components of this process in the field of education.
Duodenal IgE and mast cells changes in diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: ÖMEROĞLU Ethem , UĞUR KILINÇ Ayşe Nur
Published: January 2024

Aims: To determine the differences in duodenal biopsies of diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and non-diabetic patients by investigating the numbers of immunoglobulin E (IgE) positive plasma cells, IgE positive mast cells, and eosinophils.
Methods: Patients diagnosed with chronic duodenitis and DM and those diagnosed only with chronic duodenitis within between 2010-2020 years were detected from the hospital information system. Paraffin blocks and hematoxylin-eosin-stained preparations of the patients’ duodenal biopsies were obtained from the hospital’s pathology archive. By performing IgE immunohistochemical staining for all blocks, the sections were evaluated through light microscopy.
Results: A total of 75 patients, 45 with DM and 30 non-diabetic patients with chronic duodenitis were included in the study. While IgE accumulation was prominently detected in the plasma cells and mast cells of DM patients’ duodenal tissue samples, no significant IgE accumulation was detected in the biopsies of non-diabetic patients with chronic duodenitis.
Conclusion: To date, the effectiveness of mast cells, IgE, and duodenal histological changes in DM have been proven, but our study is the first to detect the increase in mast cells and IgE in duodenal biopsies of DM patients. High IgE in the duodenum could support the relationship between DM and food allergy. We consider that higher IgE antibodies detected in diabetic patients’ duodenums will reveal promising novel results in elucidating DM pathophysiology and regulating the treatment modalities, and will shed light on future studies.
ChatGPT in medical writing: enhancing healthcare communication through artificial intelligence and human expertise
Authors: MEŞE İsmail , KUZAN Beyza , KUZAN Taha Yusuf
Published: January 2024

This study explores the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT, an advanced language model, in medical writing. Leveraging the GPT-4 architecture, ChatGPT has shown potential in aiding various stages of medical article creation, including planning, drafting, revising, and even submission processes. It can summarize extensive literature, suggest research questions, and assist in multi-language research, making it a versatile tool for initial research and planning. During revisions, ChatGPT’s strengths lie in improving language, ensuring consistency, and enhancing readability. Despite its abilities, ChatGPT has several limitations. ChatGPT’s training data only updates with each new version release, which could result in outdated or incomplete research. It also lacks the critical thinking, domain expertise, and ethical considerations that human researchers bring to medical writing. While ChatGPT can be a useful tool for routine tasks and initial drafts, human expertise remains critical for generating high-quality, ethical, and insightful medical research articles. Therefore, a hybrid approach that combines the computational power of ChatGPT with the intellectual and ethical rigor of human experts is recommended for optimizing medical writing processes.
Information and approaches of emergency department physicians in the Cappadocia region regarding the preparation of forensic reports
Authors: YAKAR Şule , BAYKAN Necmi , İPEKTEN Funda , ÇAKIR Yunus Emre
Published: January 2024

Aims: Forensic reports; these are physician’s opinion and opinion reports, which are mostly prepared by emergency room physicians regarding the medical conditions of people and reported to the judicial authorities. In this study; it was aimed to examine the attitudes and behaviors of emergency physicians working in the Cappadocia region regarding the preparation of forensic reports.
Methods: This cross-sectional study; it was conducted with a survey applied to 73 emergency physicians working in Nevşehir city center and districts. The data was created based on the answers given to this survey form.
Results: The majority of physicians participating in the study are general practitioners (87.7%). The average length of service of the participants is 2.3 1.1 years. Most physicians reported that the forensic medicine training they received was insufficient (75.3%). Survey answers of the participants; They were compared in terms of their titles, length of service and forensic medicine training.
Conclusion: Regular in-service training should be provided at intervals so that more appropriate forensic reports can be kept and physicians can have more information about the legal part of forensic reports.
Retrospective analysis of polyps detected in colonoscopy and investigation of the relationship with anemia
Authors: GÜVEN İbrahim Ethem , DOĞAN İbrahim
Published: January 2024

Aims: Patients with colonic polyps are generally asymptomatic. On the other hand, colon polyps are considered as colorectal cancer progenitors. In this study, we aimed to present the retrospective analysis of colon polyps detected in a gastroenterology unit within one year and the relationship between polyp features and anemia.
Methods: Patients with colon polyps who applied to our center between January 2015- January 2016 and underwent colonoscopy were included in the study. Polyps were grouped and compared as 1,2,3 and ≥4 according to their number; as hyperplastic, tubular, tubulovillous and villous according to their histopathological type; as ≤6 mm, 7-10 mm and ≥11 mm according to their size; as proximal, distal and proximal+distal according to their location.
Results: A total of 350 patients were recruited for the study, The median age of the study group was 60 years (54-65 years), of which 180 (51.4%) were male. The mean hemoglobin value was 12.82±1.90 g/dl. More than half of the patients (n=166, 52.5%) had single polyp. The most common type of polyp was tubular polyp (n=203, 55%). The majority of the polyps (63%) were smaller than 6 mm in size and the vast majority (47.2%) were located distally. When the polyp size and polyp types were compared, it was found that the incidence of tubulovillous pathology increased as the polyp size increased (p<0.001 for all comprasions). A positive, linear significant correlation was found between age and the number of polyps (r=0.209; p<0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between hemoglobin value according to polyp sizes (p<0.001).
Conclusion: We demonstrated that the number of polyps increased with age, and the incidence of tubulovillous pathology and the depth of anemia increased as the size of the polyp increased.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the diabetic population: relationship with metabolic syndrome and atherogenic index of plasma
Authors: ÇİFTEL Serpil , GÜRBÜZER Nilifer
Published: January 2024

Aims: The objective of the current study is to investigate the prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM). Additionally, this study aims to evaluate the potential association between ADHD and metabolic syndrome (MetS), atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), and other lipid parameters, considering the different types of DM.
Methods: The study comprised 213 adult patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, consisting of 120 females and 93 males. Participants completed the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale (ASRS) as a screening tool for symptoms. The study assessed many physiological indicators, including body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose levels, cholesterol levels, high-density lipoprotein levels, low-density lipoprotein levels, triglyceride levels, uric acid levels, and glycated hemoglobin levels.
Results: The study yielded a prevalence rate of 10.7% for ADHD among diabetes individuals. The prevalence of ADHD was found to be more common in individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) compared to those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with rates of 15.4% and 9.8% respectively. The study revealed that individuals diagnosed with T2DM who also had MetS, organ involvement, concurrent disorders, and stress-related eating had significantly higher scores on the ASRS/T scale. There was a correlation observed between the ASRS-HI and AIP levels in individuals diagnosed with T2DM. The statistical analysis revealed that ADHD-HI and T scores significantly influenced the severity of MetS. A progressive increase in ASRS/T and ASRS/I scores was observed with the duration of DM.
Conclusion: In conclusion, by recognizing and treating accompanying neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD symptoms in diabetic patients, individuals may exhibit improved adherence to lifestyle modifications and antidiabetic therapies. This approach potentially reduces the risks of acute and chronic complications, including cardiovascular risk, through the enhanced management of DM.
Adolescent patients presenting to the emergency department due to falls from heights: a comparative analysis of suicidal and non-suicidal cases
Authors: ÖZEL Mehmet , ÇETİNKAYA Remzi , TATLIPARMAK Ali Cankut , YILMAZ Sarper , AK Rohat
Published: January 2024

Aims: This study aims to categorize adolescent patients presenting to the hospital due to falls from heights into two groups: suicidal and non-suicidal. It seeks to compare the clinical characteristics, trauma patterns, and outcomes between these groups.
Methods: A total of 69 patients were included in the study. The demographic features, trauma patterns, imaging methods, medical interventions, and clinical outcomes of the patients were retrospectively assessed.
Results: 63.8% (n=44) of the patients were categorized in the suicidal group, while 36.2% (n=25) were in the non-suicidal group. There was no statistically significant difference observed between the mean age of the suicidal group (16.27±2.52) and the non-suicidal group (15.96±2.85) (p=0.638). In the suicidal group, the incidence rates of maxillofacial trauma, pelvic trauma, and thoracic trauma were statistically significantly higher compared to the non-suicidal group (respectively; p=0.041, p=0.014, p<0.001). The in-hospital mortality rate in the suicidal group (22.7%, n=10) was statistically significantly higher than in the non-suicidal group (0%, n=0) (p=0.007).
Conclusion: Cases of falls from heights due to suicide attempts result in more severe outcomes compared to accidental falls. These patients require a more comprehensive medical assessment and intervention.
Evaluation of Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT, and Tp-e/QTc ratio in primary hyperparathyroidism before and after parathyroidectomy
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Zeki , KELEŞOĞLU Şaban , GÖKAY Ferhat , YILMAZ Yücel
Published: January 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, and Tp-e/QTc ratios, which are new ventricular repolarization (VR) parameters in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) patients, and also investigate the potential effect of parathyroidectomy (PTx) on these parameters.
Methods: In total, 27 patients with PHPT who underwent PTx and 25 control subjects were selected for our study. Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, and Tp-e/QTc ratios of patients planned for PTx were compared to healthy matched controls. Electrocardiographic parameters measured 6 months after the surgery were also compared with preoperative values for each patient.
Results: Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, and Tp-e/QTc ratio were significantly higher in PHPT patients compared to the control group (p<0.001, for all).It was observed that the parameters mentioned after surgery decreased significantly, and there was no statistical difference when compared to the control group.The correlation analysis revealed a significant and positive correlation between corrected calcium (CCa) and PTH levels with Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, and Tp-e/QTc ratio (for Ca; r=0.515, p=0.006; r=0.398, p=0.040; r=0.797, p<0.001 respectively vs. for PTH; r=538, p=0.04; r=0.422, p=0.028; r=0.812, p<0.001 respectively).
Conclusions: This study showed that Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT, and Tp-e/QTc ratios were prolonged in PHPT.These values, which are accepted as an indicator of sudden cardiac death after PTx, decreased significantly. In addition, both high PTH and high calcium(Ca) levels appear to have the potential to cause arrhythmogenic effects separately.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 and structural changes in the brain
Authors: ELİAÇIK Sinan , BÜYÜKŞİRECİ Mehmet
Published: January 2024

Aims: Neurological symptoms are the most prevalent extrapulmonary complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this context, the objective of this study is to assess the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters of asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals one year after diagnosed with COVID-19 in comparison with healthy control subjects.
Methods: The population of this prospective study consisted of individuals who have not developed olfactory impairment or other complications within one year after diagnosed with COVID-19. For the study, 8 male, 25 female, 4 male and 23 female individuals were accepted for PCG and CG, respectively, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The mean age was found to be 37.75±11.56 and 37.11±10.67, respectively. All participants included in the study underwent olfactory sulcus (OS) depth, olfactory bulb (OB) volume, hippocampal sclerosis (HS), insular gyrus area, and corpus amygdala area measurements.
Results: The bilateral OB volume, insular gyrus area and corpus amygdala area were significantly lower in the post-COVID-19 group (PCG) than in the control group (CG) (p<0.05). On the other hand, the bilateral OS depth was significantly higher in PCG than in CG (p<0.05). In the PCG, the insular gyrus area and corpus amygdala area values of the right side were significantly higher than those of the left side (p<0.05). In addition, bilateral HS was detected in five patients in the PCG, right-sided HS in two patients, and left-sided HS in one patient.
Conclusion: The findings of this study have shown that COVID-19 infection, albeit asymptomatic, can trigger neurodegeneration. We believe that in the future COVID-19 infection will play a role in the etiopathogenesis of many neurodegenerative diseases.
Uloga Državnoodvjetničkog vijeća u izboru zamjenika državnih odvjetnika – kritička analiza razvoja normativnog okvira i nedostatka strategije
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska, Škorić Marissabel , Ivičević Karas Elizabeta ,   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Published: January 2024

After introductory remarks on the organization, jurisdiction and way of working of the State Attorney’s Council, the study shows how the criteria for the selection of deputy state attorneys have changed from 2009 to the present, as has the prescribed role of the State Attorney’s Council. Issues that are still open as a result of frequent changes to the relevant normative framework and the obvious lack of a strategic approach to this matter are considered. Also, the normative and actual limitations of the State Attorney’s Council’s ability to select candidates who are objectively the most competent in the process of appointing deputy municipal and county state attorneys are critically reviewed. The observed problems related to the criteria for the selection of deputy state attorneys seriously call into question the realization of the principle of impartiality, objectivity and transparency, which should be the basis for the appointment and promotion of deputy state attorneys. Therefore, a systematic and complete review of the procedures for appointing deputy state attorneys and heads of state attorney’s offices is proposed, as well as the establishment of individual responsibility for all those who participate in these procedures.
Prava roditelja na privatnost i zaštitu osobnih podataka i dobrobit djeteta kao vrhunski pravni standard
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska, Čulo Margaletić Anica
Published: January 2024

Caring for children is the natural role and primary task of parents who, in general, exercise this right, duty and responsibility by respecting the rights and interests of their children. The importance and value of a parent’s role in the upbringing and development of a child is recognized in numerous legal documents both at the domestic and international level. However, certain life situations can lead to the fact that parents, unfortunately, cannot fulfill this important role for the well-being of their children due to circumstances that they themselves cannot influence, and which make it difficult or, to a large extent, impossible for them to protect the rights and interests of the child. The responsibility of the State in such cases and the challenges of effective cooperation of competent authorities will therefore be analyzed in this paper. In addition, the existing legal regulations on the relation between the rights of parents to privacy and protection of personal data, and the rights of the child will be considered, especially when their collision occurs, and eventually some guidelines will be proposed for a more effective realization of the best interests, i.e. well-being of the child, which in each individual case shall be a primary consideration, will be made.
Narrative nonfiction et immersion chez les subalternes : tensions éthiques
Authors: Aubry-Morici Marine
Published: January 2024

Cet article explore l’usage de l’immersion clandestine dans la littérature de non-fiction (narrative non-fiction) extrême-contemporaine, par une analyse comparée de Tête de Turc de Günther Wallraff (1985), d’Au fil du rail (1984) et Newjack : une année dans la prison la plus célèbre des États-Unis (2000) de Ted Conover, de L’Amérique pauvre (2001) de Barbara Erhenreich et du Quai de Ouistreham (2010) de Florence Aubenas. Nous envisageons ces enquêtes sous couverture, à visée littéraire et informative, sous l’angle de leurs implications éthiques en se penchant sur le traitement métadiscursif de leur démarche. Si, de leur point de vue, le mensonge est légitimé par leur objectif – mener une critique sociale et démasquer les impostures de la société – l’adaptation au cinéma par Emmanuel Carrère du livre d’Aubenas (Ouistreham, 2022) éclaire de façon critique les enjeux éthiques de ces formes littéraires de passing dans des milieux sociaux défavorisés. L’article creuse cette question, notamment en établissant un parallèle avec les règles déontologiques de la sociologie et de l’ethnologie.
Jeanne Barret, Hester Stanhope et Alexandra David-Néel : Les exploratrices au prisme du passing
Authors: Chevalier Oriane
Published: January 2024

Cet article propose une étude comparatiste du passing de trois exploratrices : Jeanne Barret, Hester Stanhope et Alexandra David-Néel. Le passing de genre, de classe ou d’ethnie permet à ces trois femmes de se forger des postures indispensables pour mener à bien leurs missions scientifiques respectives de botaniste, d’archéologue et d’ethnologue. Ces exploratrices franchissent les interdits pour s’imposer en véritables pionnières : Jeanne Barret se déguise en homme et devient la première femme à faire le tour du monde ; Hester Stanhope et Alexandra David-Néel multiplient les déguisements et sont les premières femmes occidentales à atteindre respectivement Palmyre et Lhassa. Accueillant l’altérité en elles le temps de leur imposture, les trois exploratrices enfouissent leur identité d’origine pour véritablement incarner l’autre. Le passing ne saurait donc se réduire à une technique de soi puisqu’il repose sur une parfaite connaissance de l’autre et souvent sur la complicité de cet autre pour préserver l’imposture. Incarner l’autre permet alors à l’exploratrice de se libérer d’une partie d’elle-même afin de contourner des règles jugées injustes et ainsi satisfaire sa curiosité en plongeant dans l’inconnu. Il convient cependant de se demander comment se manifeste cet entrelacement d’identités dans l’écriture du passing. Oscillant entre tiraillement et cohabitation harmonieuse de ces différentes identités, l’exploratrice ne risque-t-elle pas finalement de se perdre dans l’autre ?
Desire lines: Filipina transwomen and black girls’ wayward paths in the imperial city
Authors: Jolo Julie B.
Published: January 2024

This article explores desire, beauty, and waywardness in the narratives of transwomen in the Philippines through the theoretical and artistic intersections between Saidiya Hartman’s book Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Riotous Black Girls, Troublesome Women and Queer Radicals (2019) and PJ Raval’s film Call Her Ganda (2018). I foreground how these concepts are collectively imagined and lived out by black girls in early 20th century New York and transwomen in present-day US military bases in the Philippines: where geo-political pressures shape the environment of the city and our paths through public life and intimacy within it. The confluence of transphobia, racial aggression, and military intimidation perpetuated by the presence of US soldiers in Philippine soil, I argue, stems from the same criminalizing and racist logic that the US government has imposed on black communities for centuries. This article traces definitions of the wayward in 20th century New York and how these have developed in and through the environment of the city from the metropole, the United States, and to the neo-colony, the Philippines. Through the narratives that Hartman and Raval foreground in their texts, I argue that the girls’ practice of agency gives rise to a “wayward” figure, one that re-shapes the bounds of the city through her marginal position. Transwomen and black girls’ desirous movements are foundational, not merely marginal, to life in the imperial city. In this light, waywardness resists definition from the law and its agents in its longing for life and stubbornly creates a present and a future otherwise.
« Blanche comme Neige » ? Identité mixte et performance de race dans ADN de Maïwenn
Authors: De Reviers Alice
Published: January 2024

Cet article prend le film ADN, sorti en 2020, comme un cas pertinent pour étudier les façons dont l’héritage de la race peut relever d’une performance, dans le cas d’une identité mixte. Le personnage de Neige se fait petite-fille de son grand-père algérien par le biais de différentes techniques de soi en puisant dans un répertoire littéraire légitime. L’argument est soutenu par une analyse filmique et comparée, qui emprunte ses instruments d’analyse aux cultural studies ainsi qu’à de récents travaux de sociologie de la race. Le film de Maïwenn est étudié dans sa relation au roman Nedjma de Kateb Yacine, dont l’invocation, parmi d’autres pratiques, permet à Neige de défaire son passing blanc pour resignifier son appartenance raciale.
Data-Driven Analysis for Zoning Vineyard of the Wine-Growing Region Using Satellite Images and Vegetation Indices
Authors: Jovanović Radmila , Almeida-García Fernando , Subić Jonel
Published: January 2024

The basis of this study is to carry out the zoning of grapevine cultivation in urban Belgrade viticultural region using by three vegetation indices NDVI, EVI and SAVI. These indices were calculated on the basis of spectral signals analyzed from the Landsat 8 satellite during the August period of 2021. With data based on Landsat eight satellites, maps with zoned vineyard plots were obtained by each vegetation indices. The results showed that the vegetation indices NDVI and SAVI led to similar classifications in wine-growing zones. On the other hand, the EVI vegetation index captures a high level of lushness with less sensitivity. Consequently, these indices can contribute to the rationalization of viticultural practices, adjusting the intensity of such practices to the characteristics and needs of each of these viticultural areas.
The Coronavirus Anxiety Level of Elderly Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: ERSOY Sıddıka , PEHLİVAN Seda , AKÇA DOĞAN Derya , ATEŞ Mahmut , ERSOY İsmail Hakkı
Published: January 2024

Background Individuals with chronic diseases are less often presented to hospitals due to the restrictions enforced during the pandemic period and the fear of contracting the disease. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of the anxiety level associated with novel coronavirus on daily life, treatment compliance, and metabolic conditions in elderly diabetes mellitus (DM) patients.

Methods This study included 263 patients diagnosed with type 2 DM aged >65 years. The researchers collected the study data through the face-to-face interview method. The Patient Information Form, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) were used for data collection.

Results The mean CAS score was 4.25±3.76. Mean CAS scores were higher in the participants who reported a decrease in the frequency of shopping, grocery/market visits, public transport use, hospital visits, and attending routine checks during the pandemic (p
A Case of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Complicated with Sinonasal Mucormycosis Infection
Authors: HACIMUSTAFAOĞLU Asuman Şebnem , ORHAN Bedrettin , ERSAL Tuba , OZKOCAMAN Vildan , ÖZKALEMKAŞ Fahir
Published: January 2024

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is an aggressive hematologic malignancy of lymphoid progenitor cells. During treatment of ALL, the patients may be complicated by fatal infections such as sinonasal mucormycosis. In patients with immunocompromised conditions like haematologic malignancies, mucormycosis can be deadly. Once mucormycosis has been detected, it is critical to act quickly to begin treatment. Amphotericin B, posaconazole, or isavuconazole are the medications of choice. Effective treatment requires a long-term course of therapy. Switching to other effective medications should be considered when the preferred treatment is not working. The factors contributing to mucormycosis must also be treated, such as the underlying conditions (haematologic malignancies). Herein, we aimed to discuss a clinically stable ALL patient complicated with extensive sinonasal mucormycosis. She improved with amphotericin B (5 mg/kg/day) and oral posaconazol (300 mg/day) treatment.
Real life data comparing weekly VCD and twice weekly VCD protocols in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients
Authors: CENGİZ Esra , CAN Ferda , GÜNEŞ Ahmet Kürşad , CERAN Funda , DAĞDAŞ Simten , ÖZET Gülsüm , DİLEK İmdat
Published: January 2024

Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (VCD) treatment, which is frequently preferred in primary care in patients with multiple myeloma in our country, with two applications per week and one application per week.

Methods A total of 141 patients who received VCD in the induction treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Both treatment groups were evaluated in terms of efficacy and side effects.

Results A total of 141 patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who received VCD in induction therapy were included in the study. The median age was 62 years. Among the 141 patients included in the study, 57 received treatment two days a week, and 84 received treatment one day a week. Sixty-one (43.3%) patients were female and 80 (56.7%) were male. There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding post-treatment response rates after the 2nd cycle VCD regimen (p=0.378) and the 4th cycle VCD regimen (p=0.965). Patients receiving weekly VCD regimens had a significantly higher rate of receiving other regimens, and the additional VCD regimen of autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) was significantly higher in patients who received a VCD regimen twice a week compared to the other group (p
Using Social Media to Political Campaign in Regional Head Election East Luwu Regency
Authors: Sukmawati Nadia , Elfiansya Hafiz , Akbar Muh. Randhy
Published: January 2024

This type of research is a qualitative research using a descriptive type of approach. Sources of data obtained from primary data and secondary data through observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The informants in this study consisted of 8 people consisting of the elected Regent, the party carrying the candidate, the candidate winning team and voters based on age category who were the people of East Luwu Regency. and data analysis through data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study indicate four (4) indicators in the Political Campaign Strategy in the 2020 Elected Regent Network in East Luwu Regency, namely: First, the determination of communicators, the determination of communicators as directors of campaign activities in the network based on the results of joint decisions of candidates, winning teams and supporting parties who appoint Golkar party legislators as communicators at the 2020 East Luwu election. Second, Set the target target, namely the community as voters in the 2020 Luwu Timu election which is divided into several segments such as region, age, and occupation to facilitate the communication process in building support for candidates. Third, compiling messages, information related to the vision and mission, superior programs, as well as the image of the Husler-Budiman pair which are campaign materials to be conveyed to the public as voters in the 2020 East Luwu election. the winning team established social media accounts for campaign activities. Likewise, the use of online news to improve the candidate's image and the installation of billboards and distribution of campaign brochures.
Forest and Land Fires Challenges: Unraveling West Kalimantan's Local Politics in Environmental Governance
Authors: Hestiantini Adila Puspa
Published: January 2024

Environmental Policy in West Kalimantan is an important issue because this province is in an area that is prone to environmental problems such as forest degradation. West Kalimantan has significant environmental problems. One of them is forest and land fires which cause air pollution (smog) in the West Kalimantan area which is more pronounced in the Mempawah, North Kayong, Kuburaya, Pontianak and surrounding areas. Then Deforestation and Habitat Destruction, which is forest encroachment and land conversion for the development of agricultural activities (oil palm) which results in habitat destruction for wildlife and also worsens the quality of the surrounding environment. in this way we will find out what the West Kalimantan government's policy is regarding the environmental issue (karhutla) of forest and land fires in 2023.
Leading Change: Exploring the Role of Women's Political Leadership in Driving Effective Development in Parangloe Village
Authors: Arif Achmad Fadil , Mustari Nuryanti , Harakan Ahmad
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of women's political leadership styles on the effectiveness of development in Parangloe Village, Bantaeng Regency. The research design employed is a quantitative method, utilizing a questionnaire as the main instrument. The population under study comprises the residents of Parangloe Village, Bantaeng Regency, and the sample size determination utilized the Slovin technique due to the large and challenging-to-reach population. The study selected 90 respondents as samples. Data collection methods involved both observation and the distribution of questionnaires. The data analysis technique employed in this study is regression analysis. Validity and reliability of the data were ensured through validity testing. The findings of this study indicate that the influence of women's political leadership styles on the effectiveness of development in Parangloe Village, Bantaeng Regency, is positive. This is supported by the average score of 168.8 or 84%, suggesting a very favorable position for the impact of women's leadership style. Furthermore, the research also reveals a positive effect of women's leadership on development in Parangloe Village, Bantaeng Regency, with a percentage of 69.1%, while the remaining 30.9% is attributed to other factors.