bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in children with acute encephalopathy: A prospective observational study
Authors: Thiruveedi Sruthi , Lingappa Lokesh , Konanki Ramesh , Mohanlal Smilu
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Background:

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) in children is underrecognized.

Objectives:

Assessing the incidence of NCSE in children with acute encephalopathy (AE), clinical description, electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns, and therapeutic response were the objectives.

Materials and Methods:

Children aged from 6 months to 16 years with AE, Glasgow Coma Scale < 12 were included. Clinical assessment, neurological evaluation, laboratory investigations, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, and neuroimaging studies were done. EEG was done for 1 h within 24 h of presentation, repeat EEG on day 3, and continuous EEG monitoring, where needed. Improvement in GCS and EEG determined therapeutic response.

Results:

Twenty-five (25.51%) of 98 children had NCSE. Altered sensorium (100%), seizures (76.5%), and fever (64.2%) were the common presentation. CSF analysis (61/98) was abnormal in 30 children. There was a significant increase in background slowing (24 to 42, P = 0.001), decrease in sleep markers (42 to 22, P = 0.009), significant decrease in the number of patients with epileptiform discharges (28 to 14, P = 0.036). On day 1, 22 of 25 children had NCSE, 11 had persistence until day 3, three exhibited new appearance on day 3. Generalized discharges (64%) on EEG were common and febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) (40%) the most common etiology. Signal changes in cortex (n = 7), deep gray matter changes (n = 8), and subcortical and deep white matter changes (n = 10) were the abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Absence of sleep waves, ictal rhythms on EEG, generalized seizures on day 1 and number of episodes, symmetry, focal seizures, and hyperglycemia on day 3 were significant risk factors for NCSE. Sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome, metabolic causes, trauma, and autoimmune disorders had lower risk of developing NCSE

Conclusion:

A strong association between clinical seizures and NCSE is demonstrated. The most common etiology for NCSE was FIRES. EEG on day 3 helps in identifying new occurrence of NCSE.
Comparison of the Inflammatory Response to Periodontal Treatment in Pre and Postmenopausal Women
Authors: Prasanna Jammula Surya , Sumadhura Chinta
Published: July 2022

Context:

Menopause is an overall increase in body's response to inflammation. Periodontium is no such exception leads to periodontitis, tooth loss may occur if not treated timely. Pre and postmenopausal conditions are more or less critical for inflammatory changes. This study aimed to determine both conditions which one was oppressive? and which reciprocated more to scaling?

Materials and Methods:

This is a cross-sectional interventional study. Sixty female subjects aged between 40 and 50 years with periodontitis were recruited. Equated into two groups of 30 patients each, Group I being premenopausal and Group II postmenopausal women. Plaque Index, Periodontal Index (PDI), and Sulcular Bleeding Index were compared at baseline and 3 months after scaling. IBM SPSS version 21 software was used. An independent sample t-test was applied for percentage decrement and intergroup comparison with paired t-test.

Results:

Significant reduction in all the above parameters in both the groups was noted based on intragroup comparison from baseline to 3 months (P < 0.001). However, the intergroup showed no significance except PDI at baseline.

Conclusions:

There was a remarkable effect of scaling on inflammatory conditions such as menopause and periodontitis. If women undergo periodontal therapy in premenopause stage, it can prevent future aggressive inflammatory changes in the postmenopausal stage.
Patterns and Correlates of Mental Disability in Euthymic Patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder
Authors: Karde Avinash D. , Panse Smita N. , Santre Manjit
Published: July 2022

Background:

Substantial proportion of bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) patients are symptomatic more than half of their lives despite receiving pharmacological treatment leading to functional impairment and disability.

Objectives:

To study the correlation of disability with socio-demographic and clinical variables in euthymic patients with BPAD.

Methods:

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 euthymic patients of BPAD using purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured proforma and diagnostic categorization of patients was done according to ICD-10 research criteria, Hamilton's Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D), and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Indian Disability Evaluation Assessment Scale (IDEAS) was administered for disability assessment. The variables were analyzed using appropriate tests, namely, analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, two independent sample t test, Fisher's exact test, and Spearman's correlation coefficient.

Results:

81% patients of BPAD had a mild disability and 19% patients had a moderate disability. The total duration of illness score (mean 3.8) was the major determinant of disability on IDEAS. There was a statistically significant association of age (P < 0.001), gender (P = 0.027), subsyndromal manic features (P < 0.001), and number of previous episodes (P < 0.001) with disability, and there was no association of socioeconomic status, marital status, occupational status, duration of illness, age of onset, and number of previous hospitalizations with disability.

Conclusion:

Bipolar affective disorder is associated with mild-to-moderate disability on evaluation using IDEAS instrument. There is a need for further studies on the utility of IDEAS and its individual domains in the assessment of disability due to bipolar affective disorder.
Cyber Addiction and the Role of Social Anxiety Disorders among College-Going Students of the Central Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Paul Fayaz Ahmad , Swain Mamata , Banerjee Indrajeet
Published: July 2022

Background:

Social anxiety disorder is a common mental health disorder which effects the young generation of adolescents and it is often associated with comorbidities such as depression, suicide ideation, and substance abuse disorder. Cyber addiction is a significant mental health problem among college-going students. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of social anxiety in adolescents and to explore its correlation with Internet usage among college-going students of the central part of Kashmir.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 undergraduate college-going students of the central part of Kashmir to screen for social anxiety and social phobia using a Social Interaction Anxiety Scale a validated instrument, and Young’s Internet Addiction Scale was used for measuring Internet addiction. Participants of the study were categorized according to the severity of anxiety and social phobia obtained and later compared with their Internet addiction behaviors.

Results:

The results of the study revealed that cyber addiction was seen among 93.18% of study participants. The prevalence of social anxiety and social phobia was estimated to be 25.0% and 35.90%. Cyber addiction was positively correlated with social anxiety score (Pearson correlation = 0.994, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

More than 93.18% of participants had cyber addiction; the majority had mild-to-moderate cyber addiction. Social anxiety was present in more than one-third of the students and social anxiety disorder was found to be associated with cyber addiction among college-going students.
Psychological Burden in Mothers with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Authors: Zaki Nurzuriana Md. , Yacob Sapini
Published: July 2022

Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among parenting-age women in Malaysia. Women with advanced BC with dependent children face additional parental concerns in addition to other psychosocial challenges and comorbid depression and anxiety secondary to disease burden. This interferes with their psychosocial functioning and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This case report highlights the psychological burden faced by a patient with metastatic BC with dependent children. Early symptom recognition and appropriate intervention, as well as strengthening social support may lower their psychological distress and improve HRQOL.
Attitude toward Suicidal Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study among Health-Care Professionals in Northwest Malaysia
Authors: Nazli Aimi Izwani Mohd , Ooi Yit Tyse , Thyagarajan Dandaithapani , Jamaluddin Ruzita
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The attitude of clinicians will steer the direction of clinical care provided to patients with suicidal behavior. However, there is limited local data to suggest the attitude of health-care workers toward suicidal patients in the health-care settings.

Objective:

We aimed to assess the attitude of health-care professionals toward suicidal behavior and the factors influencing their attitude.

Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a single tertiary health-care facility in northwest Malaysia, using a validated modified Suicide Opinion Questionnaire, distributed to medical doctors, nurses, and assistant medical officers.

Results:

A total of 487 health-care workers from 13 clinical departments participated in the study. We found that health-care professionals generally held unfavorable attitudes toward suicidal behavior, with 70.0% of the respondents generated low attitude scores in overall section. Independent factors that were found to be significantly associated with unfavorable attitudes toward suicidal behavior include religion (P = 0.027), education level (P = 0.007), and occupation (P = 0.007). Multivariate analysis with logistic regression showed that medical doctors were found to be 2.11 times more likely to hold unfavorable attitudes toward suicidal behavior as compared to nurses (95% confidence interval: 1.15–4.30, P = 0.009).

Conclusion:

Our findings highlighted the suicide stigma that is prevalent even among professional health-care workers in Malaysia. The unfavorable attitude toward suicidal behavior contrasted the elements of empathy and care that should be the core practice in health-care services. Therefore, we suggest for the implementation of training workshops incorporating interactive communication skills and reflective thinking to improve understanding and attitude toward suicidal behavior among health-care workers.
Internet Addiction in Preuniversity Students in East Malaysia: Prevalence and its Association with Stress and Depression
Authors: Cheah Whye Lian , Bo Myat Su , Yee Lai Hui , Idris Atiqah Safawati Binti , Bia Brianna Jaswinta Anak , Deser Kimberly Claire , Lim Han Yong
Published: July 2022

Objective:

This study examined the differences between noninternet addiction, problematic Internet use, and pathological Internet use and their association with stress and depression among preuniversity students in a public university in East Malaysia.

Methods:

It was a cross-sectional study using the self-administered questionnaire that consists of sociodemographic information, the Internet addiction test (IAT), patient health questionnaire (symptoms of depression), and Perceived Stress Scale-10. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS software version 23.

Results:

Two hundred and sixty-six respondents participated in the study (response rate of 95.7%). About 12% of the respondents reported having a high level of perceived stress and 69.9% with moderately severe and severe depression. For the Internet addiction profile, 21.4% reported being problematic Internet users and 21.4% were pathological Internet users. Multinomial logistics regression analysis showed no significant effect from gender, perceived stress, and depression on problematic Internet addiction. On the outcome of pathological Internet addiction compared to noninternet addiction (reference category), male has higher pathological Internet addiction as compared to female (odd ratio = 2.78); those who have moderately severe-to-severe depression are more likely to be pathological Internet addiction as compared to noninternet addiction (1/0.325 = 3.07).

Conclusion:

The study revealed that problematic and pathological Internet use is prevalent in our sample, and pathological Internet addiction was associated with the symptom of depression and gender. Early intervention and detection of problematic internet use may prevent the development of maladaptive coping responses that lead to Internet addictive use.
Mental Health Status Based on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, Brief Resilience Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale among Corporate Staff in International Medical University
Authors: Thuraisingham Chandramani , Ran Lim Tao , Pinto John , Anusara Raveennath Julanjith , Xin Puah Yi , Hisham Sharifah Fadhlina binti
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the mental well-being of the Malaysian workforce.

Aim:

To determine the prevalence of mental health issues among the corporate staff of a private health-care university.

Methodology:

A total of 179 corporate staff from the International Medical University who were recruited into the study completed an online questionnaire of their demographics, including the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 items, the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS).

Results:

About 10% were found to be depressed, anxious or stressed, 18% were unsatisfied with their life, and 18.4% had low mental resilience. Depression was significantly associated with race (P = 0.034) and marital status (P < 0.001). Similarly, stress was also associated with race (P = 0.039) and marital status (P = 0.049). SWLS was highly related to marital status (P < 0.001) and BRS was significantly comparable with age (P = 0.035) and education level (P = 0.043).

Discussion:

High prevalence of mental health issues during the pandemic can be explained by multiple reasons such as restriction in daily life events, reduction of household income, change in the working environment, social distancing, etc.,

Conclusion:

Marital status and race are risk factors for mental health issues among corporate staff. Marriage tends to be more protective against many mental health issues.
Assessment of use of World Health Organization access, watch, reserve antibiotics and core prescribing indicators in pediatric outpatients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Eastern India
Authors: Mandal Pragnadyuti , Asad Mustafa , Kayal Arijit , Biswas Mohuya
Published: July 2022

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to analyze antibiotic prescribing patterns in pediatric outpatients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Eastern India, to identify use of World Health Organization (WHO) access, watch and reserve (AWaRe) antibiotics and to identify rationality of prescribing on the basis of WHO core prescribing indicators.

Materials and Methods:

Scanned copies of prescriptions were collected from the pediatrics outpatients and antibiotic utilization pattern was analyzed in reference to WHO AWaRe groupings and core prescribing indicators.

Results:

Over the 3 months study period, 310 prescriptions were screened. The prevalence of antibiotic use 36.77%. The majority of the 114 children who received antibiotics were males (52.64%, 60) and belonged to 1–5 year age group (49.12%, 56). The highest number of antibiotic prescriptions was from the penicillin class (58, 46.60%) followed by cephalosporin (23.29%) and macrolide (16.54%). Most number of prescribed antibiotics belonged to Access group (63, 47.37%), followed by Watch group (51, 38.35%). Average number of drugs per prescription was 2.66, percentage of encounters with injections were 0.64%. Most of the prescriptions were prescribed using generic name (74.18%, 612), 58.30% (481) of drugs were from WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for children.

Conclusion:

If antibiotics are indicated, more number of antibiotics from the Access group may be used for ambulatory children who attend outpatient department of tertiary care hospitals. A simple combination of metrics based on AWaRe groups and core prescribing indicators may eliminate the problem of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in children and may broaden the antibiotic stewardship opportunities.
The obstacle problem for noncoercive elliptic equations with variable growth and $L^1$-data
Authors: Ayadi Hocine , Mokhtari Fares , Souilah Rezak
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper is to study the obstacle problem associated with noncoercive elliptic equations with variable exponents and

L^1

-data. After proving the existence and regularity of entropy solutions, we have extended the Lewy–Stampacchia inequalities to the case of noncoercive elliptic operators.
The Invasive Mosquitoes of Canada: An Entomological, Medical, and Veterinary Review
Authors: Peach Daniel A. H. , Matthews Benjamin J.
Published: July 2022

Several invasive mosquitoes have become established in Canada, including important pathogen vectors such as Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus, and Culex pipiens. Some species have been present for decades, while others are recent arrivals. Several species present new health concerns and may result in autochthonous seasonal outbreaks of pathogens, particularly in southern Canada, that were previously restricted to imported cases. This review provides an overview of current knowledge of the biological, medical, and veterinary perspectives of these invasive species and highlights the need for increased monitoring efforts and information sharing.
Pfs47 as a Malaria Transmission-Blocking Vaccine Target
Authors: Molina-Cruz Alvaro , Barillas-Mury Carolina
Published: July 2022

Transmission-blocking vaccines (TBVs), pioneered by Richard Carter and others, aim to prevent parasite development in the mosquito vector and are a promising new tool for malaria elimination. Pfs47, recently identified as a TBV target, is a three-domain 6-cysteine protein on the surface of Plasmodium falciparum sexual stages. Pfs47 allows the parasite to evade mosquito immunity and is key for P. falciparum infection of the dominant malaria vectors Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles dirus, and Anopheles albimanus. Antibodies against Pfs47 domain 2 (D2) have significant transmission-blocking activity that prevents Plasmodium ookinete development and is independent of human complement. Strong transmission-blocking activity has been mapped to a region of 52 amino acids in Pfs47 D2. Efforts to optimize the immunogenicity of the Pfs47 D2 antigen with a viral-like particle have been successful, and the efficacy of a P47-based TBV was confirmed in vivo with Pbs47, the orthologue of Pfs47 in the mouse malaria parasite Plasmodium berghei. The current evidence warrants further development and clinical testing of a Pfs47-based TBV.
COVID-19 Vaccination Intention in a Community Cohort in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Authors: Sánchez-González Liliana , Major Chelsea G. , Rodriguez Dania M. , Balajee Abirami , Ryff Kyle R. , Lorenzi Olga , Linares Mariely , Adams Laura E. , Rivera-Amill Vanessa , Rolfes Melissa , Paz-Bailey Gabriela
Published: July 2022

As of January 20, 2022, > 247,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths were reported in Puerto Rico (PR). We interviewed participants aged ≥ 14 years in the Communities Organized to Prevent Arboviruses (COPA) study, a community-based cohort in PR, about COVID-19 vaccine intention from November 12, 2020, to June 25, 2021. We used univariate and adjusted analyses to identify participant characteristics associated with vaccine intention. Among 1,542 respondents, the median age was 37 years (interquartile range 23–45) and 914 (59%) were female. Most participants (83%) reported a willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The most common reason for vaccine hesitancy was concern about the safety or side effects (64%). Willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a later interview date, higher household income, previous COVID-19 diagnosis among household members, COVID-19 risk perception, influenza vaccine uptake, dengue vaccine intention, and general positive perceptions of vaccines. While parents with minors (< 21 years old) were less likely to report vaccine intention for themselves than participants without minor children, we observed similar characteristics associated with parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children. Overall, COVID-19 vaccine intention was high among COPA participants. It is important that public health messaging in PR addresses COVID-19 vaccine safety and possible side effects.
Psidium guajava, Phalaenopsis sp., Syzygium aromaticum and Cinnamomum verum as natural inhibitors of growth of Streptococcus mutans
Authors:   Federal University of Minas Gerais – Department of Microbiology, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil., Azevedo Letícia Maria Soares ,   Minas Gerais State University – Ibirité Unit, Ibirité, MG, Brazil., Reis Camila Mara dos ,   Minas Gerais State University – Ibirité Unit, Ibirité, MG, Brazil., Casteluber Marisa Cristina da Fonseca ,   Minas Gerais State University – Ibirité Unit, Ibirité, MG, Brazil.
Published: July 2022

Currently, an increase on research on plant extracts seeking therapeutic action in the control of diseases of the oral cavity are observed, especially dental caries. Several plant extracts are already incorporated into toothpastes and mouthwashes. The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the antibacterial action of Psidium guajava (guava), Phalaenopsis sp. (orchid), Syzygium aromaticum (clove) and Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) extracts. The tests were carried out with the oral cavity bacteria Streptococcus mutans. The antibacterial activity of plant extracts was evaluated by the disk diffusion method in agar and by minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). The tests showed the effectiveness of the extracts through inhibition zones of bacterial growth (from 5 to 20 mm in diameter) and MIC of 100 mg. mL-1 Phalaenopsis sp. extract and 50 mg. mL-1 P. guajava extract. Complementary studies will be needed to evaluate other pharmacological actions in order to use these plant extracts in different dental specialties and mainly in the treatment and prophylaxis of dental caries.
Beslenme ve Mikrobiyotanın Depresyon Üzerine Olası Etkileri
Authors: KOÇ Elif Nida , DUMAN Emre
Published: July 2022

Depresyon, dünya çapında 300 milyondan fazla insanın etkilendiği, yaygın olarak görülen bir duygu durum bozukluğudur. Depresyonu tedavi etmek için uygulanan yöntemlerin olumlu etkilerinin düşük ve yan etki oranlarının yüksek olması farklı tedavi arayışlarına yol açmaktadır. Nörotransmitter ve endokrin salgılar, inflamasyon ve bağışıklık mekanizmaları, beyinden türetilen nörotrofik faktör (BDNF) ve hipotalamus hipofiz adrenal aksı (HPA) gibi faktörler aracılığıyla bağırsak mikrobiyotası ile beyin arasındaki iletişimin depresyon oluşumu ve tedavisinde etkili olabileceği yapılan çalışmalarla ortaya konmuştur. Beslenme ise hem mikrobiyota hem de depresyon üzerindeki etkilerinden dolayı önemsenmesi gereken bir konudur. Bu nedenle beslenmenin ve mikrobiyotanın depresyon üzerine etkileri kanıta dayalı veriler ışığında tartışılmıştır.
SNSF Datastory - Where do our Postdoc.Mobility grantees go? Europe is the trend
Authors: John Oliver , Haug Martina , Jorstad Anne
Published: July 2022

The SNSF sends hundreds of early-career researchers all over the world every year to take part in multi-year international research visits. Where do they go?
Correlation between prediabetes, coronary artery calcification and cardiovascular risk factors: A 5-year retrospective case study
Authors: Wattanaseth Thunnawat , Maiprasert Mart , Teng-Umnuay Pattana , Sugkraroek Pansak , Norchai Phawit
Published: July 2022

Objective was to evaluate the correlation between prediabetes, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 5.7 to 6.4%, cardiovascular risks (determined by Framingham Risk Score: FRS) and the coronary artery calcium score (CACS), by the retrospective analysis of 5 year data documents on PACS, Jan 2015 to Dec 2020.
Method:  There were 1,639 eligible cases, reviewed by certified radiologists via Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), with an asymptomatic condition in the check-up center, divided into two groups: - (1) the prediabetes group, with 756 cases and (2) the non-diabetes group, with 883 cases.  The results of vital signs, BMI, CACS, blood test, HbA1c, fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profiles, and serum uric acid of all eligible cases were reviewed.  Linear regression, t-test, chi-square, and Adjusted Odd ratio were used analyzed the significance and correlation between variables.
Results: (1) Most of the prediabetes participants (456 cases, 60.31%) had an intermediate risk of Framingham Risk Score (FRS). While most of the non-diabetes participants (665 cases, 75.31%) had a low risk of FRS., with a statistical difference (Chi-square, P < 0.05), (2) The prediabetes cases were significantly associated with coronary calcification at 2.38 times to the non-diabetic cases [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 2.38 [95% CI (1.98 – 14.98)]., (3) The intermediate cardiovascular risk (FRS) was associated with positive coronary artery calcification at 2.36 times to the low cardiovascular risk [Multivariate adjusted OR = 2.36 (95% CI (1.06 – 5.46)]., and (4) The high cardiovascular risk (FRS) was associated with positive coronary artery calcification at 8.64 times to the low cardiovascular risk [Multivariate adjusted OR = 8.64 (95% CI (2.65 – 18.58)].  Moreover, we found a significant higher serum uric acid in the prediabetes group than the non-diabetes group.
Conclusions: Subclinical prediabetes, among 47 to 62-year-old individuals, with an intermediate risk of FRS was significantly associated with positive coronary calcification (atherosclerosis). The combination of CACS screening with a safety low dose radiation protocol and FRS are of complementary together to evaluate the potential risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). The benefits of combining CACS and FRS are used for decision making of the statin therapy, according to the ACC/AHA primary prevention guidelines (2019). Moreover, a high serum uric acid (UA) is a new challenging ASCVD risk factor in the present that we found it in prediabetes. The association of UA, cardiometabolic disease, and coronary atherosclerosis needs further studies.
A rapid evidence assessment of UK citizen and industry understandings of sustainability
Authors: Reynolds Christian , Moore Susan , Denton Philipa , Jones Ross , Abdy Collins Cicely , Droulers Charlotte , Oakden Libby , Hegarty Ruth , Snell Jane , Chalmers Holly , Sieff Adrian , Rampalli Kyrstal , Dong Honglin , Blake Christian , Yates Joe , Lopes Filho Marcos , Deeney Megan , Samin Sharraf , Kadiyala Suneetha , Sarkar Swrajit
Published: July 2022

The main research question addressed is: What does sustainability mean to UK citizens when it comes to food and diet? The report addresses the following secondary questions: How does the UK academic literature define sustainability, ‘sustainable food’ and ‘sustainable diet’? How do citizens’ perceptions compare to the academic definition? What does sustainability mean to industry when it comes to food and diet? A number of sub-questions and themes were explored to answer the main research question, such as understanding and importance of sustainability and its impact on food choices, trade-offs, drivers and barriers to sustainable food choices and differences across demographic groups
Digitalisasi Manajemen Pendidikan Teologi di Era 4.0 Menggunakan Learning Management System Moodle
Authors: Sutiono Vicky Samuel , Rinukti Nunuk , Siahaya Charista Jasmine
Published: July 2022

In the world of education in the last two years has experienced a relatively significant impact due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Teaching and learning activities that are usually carried out face to face currently must be carried out online using various software to continue the teaching and learning process. Theological colleges are also required to think of relevant steps to deal with the current situation. Therefore, it is important to apply a moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) with the aim of disciplining students, especially in making attendance and collecting assignments that have been set by educators. With the development of the world of education today, students and educators are forced to adapt to the development of the world of education in the field of technology. This writing method is an observation method by looking at the phenomenology of the world of education during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conclusion of this study is that the digitalization of education management in the 4.0 era is very much needed to facilitate the online learning process in universities. AbstrakDunia Pendidikan dalam dua tahun terakhir ini mengalami dampak yang yang relatif signifikan akibat adanya pandemic Covid 19. Kegiatan belajar mengajar yang biasanya dilakukan secara tatap muka saat ini harus dilakukan secara online dengan menggunakan berbagai software untuk tetap dapat melakukan proses belajar mengajar. Perguruan tinggi teologipun dituntut untuk memikirkan Langkah yang relevan untuk menghadapi situasi saat ini. Maka pentingnya diterapkan Learning Management System (LMS) berbasis moodle dengan tujuan untuk lebih mendisiplin peserta didik terutama dalam melakukan presensi, dan pengumpulan tugas yang telah ditetapkan oleh para pendidik. Dengan berkembangnya dunia pendidikan saat ini, peserta didik dan para pendidik dipaksa untuk beradaptasi dengan perkembangan dunia pendidikan di bidang teknologi. Metode penulisan ini adalah metode observasi dengan melihat fenomonologi dunia pendidikan di masa pandemi Covid-19. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa digitalisasi manajemen pendidikan di era 4.0 sangat diperlukan untuk mempermudah proses pembelajaran daring di perguruan tinggi.
Merawat Bumi Ciptaan Allah: Tanggung Jawab Ekoteologis GMIT Jemaat Lopo Maus Klasis Kupang Barat dalam Memanfaatkan Lahan Tidur
Authors: Tefnay Hanokh A. , Tari Ezra , Koroh Lanny Isabela Dwisyahri
Published: July 2022

This paper will describe the practice of ecological responsibility that has been implemented in the Lopo Maus Congregation. The author began to stir the congregation when he saw land that was not being used. Even though the people around the Lopo Maus congregation have a large land area, striving for this land is to build an economy that is still below the poverty line. The challenge for land management in Kupang is that there is very little water. This writing aims to make the community make the best use of the land. This effort is made so that people love the environment more. The method that I use is qualitative, an objective approach that is carried out in the field. The results of the study found that first, land management requires persistence and patience. Second, good teamwork. Third, creating jobs. Fourth, environmental management as a concrete form of worship. Fifth, it can improve people's lives.
The Analysis of the “Buy Now, Pay Later” Use Intention in Indonesia
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Hidayat Muhammad Arif
Published: July 2022

The Rapid technological and informational advancements have an effect on the financial industries. One of its offerings is financial technology, sometimes known as fintech. In 2018, a number of fintech startups introduced products that enable clients to make installment payments without credit cards. This is referred to as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). Then, numerous technology firms, such as Traveloka, Shopee, and Gojek, embrace this approach to round out their payment alternatives. The market for BNPL in Indonesia is quite promising. Demand for BNPL is quite high, as seen by the rapid expansion of BNPL providers in Indonesia. Many companies, including Traveloka, Gojek, Shopee, and others, demonstrated a rise in BNPL product usage. Using the Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model, this study examines the Buy Now, Pay Later usage intent (TRAM). This study concludes that technology readiness, perceived usefulness, and perceived simplicity of use influence the intention to use a BNPL product, with perceived usefulness having the most direct impact on users’ intentions.
Enterobiasis as a Factor of Chronic Inflammatory Processes of the Urinary System - What's New? Literature Review for 2011-2021
Authors:   Danylo Halytskyj National Medical University & Lviv City Center for Family Planning and Human Reproduction, V.O. Sklyarova
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Enterobiasis is the most common parasitosis in the world. The literature rarely presents publications on the detection of pinworm eggs in the urine, especially in chronic inflammatory processes of the urinary system. Materials & Methods: We analyzed publications over the past 10 years of detection of this pathology. Results&Discussion: The presented results show the feasibility of detecting enterobiosis by urinalysis, which can significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of enterobiosis.
Adult-onset Still’s Disease after COVID 19 Infection: Case Report
Authors: Abu Nailah Abdulameer M. , Abu-Nayla Ahila A. M. , Abu-Nayla Umniyah A. M.
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is an inflammatory disorder that presents by quotidian fevers, arthritis, an evanescent rash and even life-threatening conditions like Macrophage activation syndrome. Still's disease in the adult was used to describe a series of adult patients who had features similar to the children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and did not fulfil criteria for classic rheumatoid arthritis. We reported a case of Adult-onset Still’s Disease where the patient presented with frequent high grades of fever associated with sore throat, cough and intermittent sharp chest pains not responding to regular pain killers.

Keywords: Adult-onset Still's disease, Macrophage activation syndrome.
Le corps comme réceptacle des dieux au Japon chez Ueshiba Morihei et Deguchi Onisaburō
Authors: Traversi Bruno , Andrieu Bernard
Published: July 2022

Ueshiba Morihei (1883-1969), créateur de l’aikidō, fonde son « budō » (voie martiale) avec Deguchi Onisaburō (1871-1948), dirigeant de l’Ōmoto-kyō, l’une des « nouvelles religions » japonaises. Ils conçoivent le budō comme « la voie de création et d’ordonnancement de l’univers » en opposition aux « budō corporels » influencés par le modèle occidental du sport. Selon eux, l’Occident, « matérialiste », a profondément modifié les pratiques japonaises de telle sorte que le vécu du corps comme shintai, comme réceptacle des kami (esprits ou divinités) lors des transes de possession est en voie de se perdre, et avec lui tout un monde. Le corps de possession rend communiquant les mondes : avec sa perte, il n’y a plus de transgressions possibles des frontières ontologiques ; l’homme ne peut plus s’unir à sa racine et retrouver sa totalité ; les animaux, les plantes et les pierres ne parlent plus et le dieu originel unique devient inaccessible, caché dans « l’imperceptible de l’imperceptible ».
Aspectos da noção de causalidade em João Duns Escoto
Authors: Paiva Gustavo Barreto Vilhena de
Published: July 2022

Um dos elementos mais fundamentais e complexos na filosofia de João Duns Escoto é a doutrina da causalidade. Em poucas palavras, sua centralidade se deve ao fato de que, para este último, toda a ordem do mundo pode ser compreendida a partir das relações de causa e efeito, que perpassam todos os entes. Esse caráter fundamentalmente metafísico da noção de causalidade será um primeiro tema de nosso estudo. Em seguida, atentaremos para dois outros aspectos da causalidade na filosofia do Doutor Sutil: a noção de causalidade concorrente e o problema da causalidade de algo sobre si mesmo. Com isso, espero fornecer uma exposição acurada de alguns dos aspectos mais relevantes da doutrina da causalidade em Duns Escoto.
Uma convergência fortuita? Canguilhem e Merleau-Ponty: uma proximidade ou uma denúncia de necessidade intelectual?
Authors: Filho Ronaldo Manzi
Published: July 2022

Esse artigo visa mostrar como dois pensadores franceses, Georges Canguilhem e Maurice Merleau-Ponty, escreveram suas teses de doutorado numa mesma época (no começo da década de 1940) e, levando em conta que um não conhecia o trabalho do outro, é interessante notar que eles convergem em larga medida seus argumentos. Não se trata apenas de uma curiosidade acadêmica, mas de mostrar como essa convergência fortuita se justifica a partir de uma necessidade intelectual da época em que viviam. Desenvolvemos cinco pontos que nos mostrariam essa necessidade intelectual e, enfim, um momento em que eles divergem profundamente: ao pensar o trabalho humano enquanto um prolongamento da norma vital por um lado e, por pensar esse trabalho como uma negação da natureza, por outro.
O Homem, deidade e Deus no pensamento de Xavier Zubiri: uma reflexão inicial
Authors: Nunes Antonio Vidal
Published: July 2022

Com base na tradição filosófica recebida, no que diz respeito a compreensão de  Deus, Xavier Zubiri inaugura um caminho novo de conceber a relação entre o homem e Deus.  Para ele, o homem, na sua relação com o poder do real, ou deidade, que é ultimidade, possibilidade e impelência, ao qual está intrinsecamente religado, encontra as condições necessárias para realizar o seu ser. A religação é um fato do qual o homem parte na busca do fundamento que lhe serve de apoio. Assim, o homem, vai estabelecendo e experienciando as ideias de Deus, no próprio movimento que faz enquanto pessoa. Essa busca culmina em sua entrega total a uma realidade suprema a que adora, eleva suas súplicas e se refugia. Essa entrega do homem faz parte do âmbito da própria fé.
Pela participação política: democracia e crítica do sistema representativo contemporâneo em Cornelius Castoriadis
Authors: Coelho Heitor
Published: July 2022

O artigo a seguir pretende apresentar, de maneira breve, a noção de democracia do filósofo Cornelius Castoriadis, bem como sua crítica às “democracias” contemporâneas – que ele não admitia como tais – dividindo-se para tanto em duas partes, correspondentes a cada um de seus objetivos, acrescidas de considerações finais. Para apresentar a democracia pela visão castoriadiana, aborda-se também a distinção feita pelo autor entre “política” e “político” e entre público e privado, bem como do que ele entende por “autonomia”, objetivo da política, chegando tão próximo de uma definição de democracia quanto o autor se permite. A segunda parte segue os argumentos de Castoriadis contra o sistema representativo corrente, atacando-o tanto nos princípios quanto em seu funcionamento mais específico. Por fim, as considerações finais tentam apontar alguns dos caminhos aos quais esta crítica pode nos levar hoje, inclusive fazendo uma breve relação com as manifestações ao redor do mundo desde 2011.
As virtudes na crítica de Nietzsche a uma moral da virtude
Authors: Tongeren Paul Van
Published: July 2022

O que gostaria de fazer é bem simples: eu me refiro à crítica de Nietzsche à moral e, sobretudo, a dois lados ou duas feições dessa crítica: por um lado, essa crítica é crítica de uma moral ou algumas morais, e talvez até mesmo da moral no geral e, por outro lado, enquanto crítica conduzida por meio de um ideal, ela está animada por um pathos ou sustentada por meio de um engajamento; um ideal, um pathos e um engajamento, que teriam de ser denominados de ‘moral’ em um sentido muito determinado. Direciono-me nessa conferência ao lugar das virtudes no interior dessa crítica e, por isso, não enfoco apenas as virtudes criticadas, mas também as virtudes que o crítico acaba por destacar, ou aquelas que ele precisa para sua crítica.
“Compaixão contra compaixão!”
Authors: De Paula Wander
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo discute alguns aspectos fundamentais da compaixão em Schopenhauer e Nietzsche, por meio de uma análise da interpretação do sofrimento por ambos autores, no intuito de responder – ainda que parcialmente, uma vez que o tema ainda será objeto de investigações futuras – as seguintes perguntas: há, em Nietzsche, apenas uma crítica à moral da compaixão schopenhaueriana? Ou pode-se afirmar que o autor elabora, como desenvolvimento de sua crítica, uma própria concepção de compaixão? E, se assim for, quais são as bases teóricas do autor para isso?
O retrato deleuziano de Nietzsche: uma imagem intempestiva do pensamento
Authors: Ribeiro Guilherme Almeida
Published: July 2022

O artigo discute a recepção e as linhas interpretativas do pensamento de Nietzsche aberta pela monografia de Deleuze, Nietzsche e a Filosofia, originalmente publicada em 1962, a qual foi parte fundamental da reabilitação da filosofia nietzschiana no cenário francês do pós-guerra. Ao ler o eterno retorno de Nietzsche como um pensamento sintético sobre o tempo, Deleuze propõe uma distinção original entre as forças (empíricas) e a vontade (transcendental) que se insere em uma problematização interna a obra do filósofo francês, acerca dos limites da representação na compreensão trágica da diferença, distante das figuras da reconciliação dialética. Nesse sentido, para Deleuze, Nietzsche teria sido o filósofo que mais colaborou para uma nova imagem do pensamento, assim como para a afirmação de outra relação entre a filosofia e a história, e que não seria nem histórica, nem eterna, mas intempestiva.
Liberdade e Temporalidade na Fenomenologia de Merleau-Ponty
Authors: Zanfra Beatriz Viana de Araújo
Published: July 2022

Na obra A estrutura do comportamento, de 1942, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, por meio da noção de estrutura, combate o naturalismo e o intelectualismo, mostrando que o corpo não é um agregado de músculos e de nervos que opera de acordo com a causalidade mecânica e funcional e que a consciência reflexiva não é a única forma da consciência e nem sua primeira manifestação, mas sim dependente da consciência perceptiva e indiscernível do corpo como princípio estruturante.Nesse sentido, no capítulo destinado à questão das relações da alma e do corpo, Merleau-Ponty mostra que todos os problemas a esse respeito se reduzem ao problema da percepção, entendida como “o ato que nos faz conhecer existências” e vê a necessidade da filosofia transcendental ser redefinida a fim de integrar nela o fenômeno do real, sendo tal filosofia a fenomenologia, com a investigação da percepção desempenhando um papel fundamental em tal filosofia.Em Fenomenologia da Percepção, de 1945, Merleau-Ponty retoma o problema das relações da alma e do corpo abordado no livro anterior, mostrando que a temporalidade resolve tal problema, pois a ideia de subjetividade como temporalidade nos permite ver que o para-si, a revelação de si a si, é o vazio no qual o tempo se faz, e o mundo “em si”, que é o horizonte de nosso presente, fazem o problema redundar em saber como um ser que é porvir e passado tenha também um presente, o que suprime o problema, já que o porvir, o passado e o presente estão ligados no movimento de temporalização.Sendo assim, a solução de todos os problemas de transcendência se encontra na espessura do presente pré-objetivo, onde encontramos, entre outras coisas, o fundamento de nossa liberdade.
O olho, o cérebro e o eu: interlocuções entre Merleau-Ponty e as neurociências
Authors: Caminha Iraquitan de Oliveira
Published: July 2022

Estamos convictos de que se estivesse vivo, Merleau-Ponty estaria relacionando suas investigações filosóficas sobre a percepção aos resultados das pesquisas realizadas pelas neurociências. É por essa razão que propomos analisar possíveis correlações entre os conceitos de olho, cérebro e eu a partir do diálogo entre Merleau-Ponty e as neurociências.
Como escrever a quatro mãos
Authors: Viel Jefferson
Published: July 2022

No presente ensaio, Michael Hardt versa sobre a sua parceria intelectual com Antonio Negri, especialmente no que concerne à escrita conjunta dos dois. Ao fazê-lo, o intelectual estadunidense primeiramente comenta a ocasião de seu encontro com o filósofo e militante italiano, na última década de oitenta. Em seguida, ele trata do que nomeia método atributivo, amplamente apoiado no trabalho das revistas políticas italianas dos anos sessenta e setenta do último século, que guiou seu trabalho colaborativo com Negri. Então, algumas considerações sobre a escrita conjunta em si mesma são realizadas, destacando-se o critério espinosano para a colaboração e o “excesso” produtivo propiciado por ela. Enfim, uma breve comparação entre o processo colaborativo nas Humanidades e nas Ciências ditas “duras” é feita, encerrando o ensaio.
Razoabilidade e Ontologia Social em John Rawls
Authors: Coitinho Denis
Published: July 2022

O objetivo central deste artigo é tematizar sobre a ontologia social holista que é pressuposta na teoria da justiça como equidade de Rawls como forma de aproximar seu liberalismo das teses centrais dos comunitaristas, em especial de Charles Taylor. Também, pretendemos esclarecer o significado do termo “razoabilidade” e o papel especial que esta categoria exerce na teoria rawlsiana, como forma de responder às críticas da pretensa fraqueza epistemológica do “razoável”.
O problema da motivação moral no contexto da Filosofia Prática de Kant
Authors: Cordeiro Renato Valois
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho tem essencialmente dois objetivos conexos à teoria kantiana do agir racional e, mais particularmente, da motivação moral: por um lado, tomando como referência a Fundamentação da Metafísica dos Costumes, particularmente a primeira seção do livro, esclarecer o conceito de boa vontade; por outro lado, precisar a noção de interesse, de importância considerável no quadro conceitual da filosofia prática kantiana, mas em larga extensão negligenciado em discussões relativas ao tema.
Regressão à "mensagem" e polifonia platônica
Authors: Goto Roberto
Published: July 2022

Não obstante a sofisticação de teorias e aparatos críticos, parece ser irresistível o impulso a simplificar a prática da leitura e da interpretação, de modo a reduzi-la ao encontro do que seria a “mensagem” do texto. Na pesquisa acadêmica não é diferente, porquanto tende-se a adotar e aplicar determinadas leituras como chaves interpretativas que dariam acesso à “mensagem” do autor pretensamente pesquisado. É o caso de Platão, a despeito da forma literária na qual e pela qual se apresenta sua obra, evidência primeira de seu caráter polifônico. A apreciação dessa dimensão da obra atribuída ao nome “Platão” é, se não via legítima e necessária de interpretação, capaz de conduzir o intérprete pela riqueza (Poros...) semântica e melódica dos textos platônicos, ao menos antídoto para a penúria (Penia...) que se desnuda sempre que alguém repisa a “mensagem” platônica.
Editorial
Authors: Andrade de Paula Wander , Mara de Souza Thana , Salatiel José Renato
Published: July 2022

Editorial
Multi-ethnic societies and willingness to defend one’s own country: Russian-speakers in the Baltic states
Authors: Andžāns Māris
Published: July 2022

This article contributes to research which covers individual’s willingness to defend their own country. To achieve this end, a case study is undertaken which looks at the Baltic states, with a special focus on the Russian-speaking inhabitants of the region. The mapping out of historical and present day quantitative data corroborates the finding that there is a gap in terms of willingness to defend one’s own country between Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian-speakers on the one hand and Russian-speakers on the other. At the same time, data from two nationally-representative surveys across the Baltics leads one to the conclusion that there are no fundamental differences in reasoning along ethnic and linguistic lines, i.e. why individuals express willingness (not) to defend their own country. Consistent differences can be observed only in some smaller categories which generally mirror trends in contrasting historical memories and the perceptions of domestic and international issues.