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Engineering ergonomic risk assessment of karate choku zuki straight punch
Authors: Alzughialat Mohannad Odeh , Alkhawaldeh Osama Mohammad , Albzeirat Malek Khalaf
Published: October 2024

This study utilizes the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) technique to evaluate suggested improvements aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of the Choku Zuki (Straight Punch), a high-risk karate exercise. The primary objective is to identify and address potential musculoskeletal issues associated with this technique. Given the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in sports, particularly in activities with high intensity like karate, the need for reliable ergonomic risk assessment tools such as RULA is paramount. By applying RULA to analyze the ergonomic aspects of the Choku Zuki punch, this study provides crucial insights into potential areas of concern. It identifies specific postures and movements that may predispose practitioners to injury, allowing for the development of targeted interventions to mitigate risks and enhance safety. Furthermore, this research underscores the importance of integrating ergonomic considerations into sports training regimens to optimize performance and minimize injury risks. Beyond its implications for karate training, the study emphasizes the broader significance of ergonomic assessments in sports science and engineering. It showcases how engineering methodologies can be leveraged to improve the safety, efficiency, and overall performance of sporting activities, fostering collaboration between sports scientists, engineers, athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals to advance sports performance and safety standards.lities.
The rhetorical dimension of the sanctity of the Hijab in ancient Iraqi art
Authors: Hasani Juhaina Hamid , Ibrahim Sameer Hadi , Barekar Sheetal Sachin , Dari Sukhvinder Singh , Dhabliya Dharmesh , Patil Mukesh
Published: October 2024

We all know for certain that the hijab plays a role in preserving the safety of society and its correct growth. Through this study, we tried to explain the concept of the hijab in its legitimate form, as in the first chapter, and openness through pictorial metaphors that embodied diverse rhetorical dimensions that did not undermine the legitimate concepts through the civilization of ancient Iraq, as in the second chapter, and then confirming the study of the sanctity of the hijab and its need, as in the third chapter.  One of the results of this study was to stand on the statement of the need for the hijab and its authenticity, and that the civilization of ancient Iraq accompanied the functions of the sanctity of the hijab in a simulated and non-simulated way that found its openness translated towards the concepts of (power, law, protection, positivity, health, goodness, etc.). Recommendations were presented, the most important of which were: It is necessary to intensify such studies that touch on the connections of social reality and its civilizational and legal dimensions, which contributes to the current generation’s understanding of the concept of images of laws of life systems that have become almost present, if not missing, which led to the emergence of distorted pictorial alternatives drifting towards the common collapse. Here lies the importance of the study in serving the community as well as students, researchers, institutions, and specialized cultural and artistic clubs, and answering the following research problem question: What is the rhetorical dimension of the sanctity of the hijab in ancient Iraqi art?.
An Analysis of Consumer Awareness Regarding Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Authors: Vayalambron Lijina , O C Sishina
Published: October 2024

India has made significant advancements in various health aspects, including an increase in the life expectancy of both men and women, low infant and maternal mortality rates, improved immunization coverage, and the elimination of diseases like polio and smallpox. According to the World Health Organization, around 5.8 million Indians succumb to diseases like diabetes, cancer, stroke, and heart and lung diseases. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a substantial health challenge in India, with one out of every four Indians dying before the age of 70 due to an NCD. The Indian healthcare system is grappling with rising healthcare costs, which disproportionately burden the poor, as well as the emergence of new diseases and non-communicable diseases. Approximately 100 million Indians fall into poverty each year due to high healthcare expenses, with out-of-pocket spending constituting over 50 percent of this burden. To reduce healthcare costs, the government has established Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which offer generic medicines with the same composition as branded ones at affordable prices. A recent study focused on identifying the key factors influencing the purchase of generic drugs from Jan Aushadhi medical stores, public awareness of these stores, and consumer satisfaction. The study found that 40 percent of the public is unaware of Jan Aushadhi, and consumers opt for generic medicines due to their affordability, even though the quality is lower than that of branded drugs. Jan Aushadhi Kendra is known for selling significant quantities of sanitary pads. While most consumers are satisfied with Jan Aushadhi products, some express dissatisfaction due to differences in quality and composition. Government agencies and health departments must enhance the quality of generic medicines and educate healthcare professionals and the general public about them.
Effects of Supervised Exercise Therapy on Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: David Marcelo Guevara Hernández  , Shirley Mireya Ortiz Pérez  , Cristhian Mauricio Zapata Valencia  , Jose Edgar Vilca Vera
Published: October 2024

Chronic low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. This study evaluated the effects of supervised exercise therapy on physical function and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain. A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 100 participants divided into two groups: an experimental group that received supervised exercise therapy for 12 weeks and a control group that received standard treatment. The results showed significant improvements in physical function and quality of life in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that supervised exercise therapy is an effective intervention to improve quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.
Study of the Immune And Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Dehydration In Children
Authors: Abbas Ghanim A.
Published: October 2024

Background: The current study investigated the relationship between dehydration and its causes, as well as the influence on inflammatory cytokines. Method: 125 samples were collected from children with dehydration due to diarrhea. 95 samples were collected from healthy children. All samples were obtained from the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Diwaniyah city from February to July 2023. Result: Children with dehydration from diarrhea and other causes showed increased levels of inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM). This indicates a relationship between dehydration and inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion: The study found a connection between dehydration and elevated inflammatory cytokines in children with diarrhea-induced dehydration.
An Artificial Intelligence-Based Platform for Medical Diagnosis
Authors: Alharbi Dr. Saud Salman
Published: October 2024

Medical diagnosis using artificial intelligence models uses methods of information collection via the Internet of Things (IoT) for the categorization of diseases. This may be attributed to a number different issues, such as inefficient auxiliary frameworks, high expenses associated with acquiring datasets, or difficulties encountered while constructing classifiers. The present paper analyses the recent developments in AI for medical diagnosis. The research uses a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) to categorise medical conditions. In this paper,  a model for categorising medical diagnosis has been introduced by making it easier for the network to adapt to new medical data. This article estimates the degree to which the classification falls into the right medical diagnosis category and separates the training sample into normal, critical, and suggestion samples using a dynamic threshold to solve the diagnostic issue. The recommended strategy categorises input to help the convolutional neural network learn more. This research modifies the convolutional neural network design to accommodate for input variety and data evolution temporal dynamics. This adjustment is made with the goal of achieving the five physiological data properties of bio signals (heart rate, blood pressure, EEG, ECG, and oxygen level). Because of the realised CNN optimisation algorithm model, the prediction effect has been increased, and the accuracy rate has been found to be 92.8% in medical diagnosis, which is a reasonably good performance in machine learning algorithms.
Flow Cytometry Analysis of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T Lymphocytes in COVID- 19 Patients
Authors: Habeeb Thuraya Aamer , Aubaid Adnan Hamad
Published: October 2024

The clinical presentation of COVID-19 varies greatly from case to another, with host characteristics playing a pivotal role. The immune system is a pivotal function in establishing the course of SARS-COV-2 infection. Severe instances of COVID-19 and the resulting death are caused less by the virus itself than by the destructive unrestrained immune response. Among the host determinants for poor disease prognosis is probably genetic vulnerability to dysregulated immune response. The objective of this work is to examine some of the host genetic variables that are being studied in relation to the severity of COVID-19. The complex relationship between autoimmunity and the pathophysiology of COVID-19 was examined. Patients with COVID-19 were recruited from AL-Dewaniyah Teaching Hospital and AL-Hussain Teaching Hospital in Karbala city. All patients had been diagnosed with the virus using real-time polymerase chain reaction. A total of 70 blood samples (35 from the mild group, 35 from the severe group, and 35 from the controlled group) were obtained in EDTA tubes. Orderly to investigate the correlation between the progression of disease and variations in specific regions of host immunoassays had been used by flow cytometry. The results of the flow cytometry were reported as the average percentage of positive cells for CD4 and CD8 immunological markers. Cases with COVID-19 had a substantially lower mean CD4 concentration than the healthy patients. Furthermore, the mean concentration of CD8 was significantly lower in cases with COVID-19 than in healthy. In addition, there is significant (P 0.001) decline in both CD4 and CD8 mean levels between patients with severe and mild COVID-19.
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Study for Removal of Orange-G Dye from Aqueous Solution by Nano Composite
Authors: AL-Niaimi Amir. F. Dawood , Kailan Reem Marwan
Published: October 2024

In this study, where graphene oxide was prepared by Hummer method, while copper oxide was prepared in the green way using (capparies spinosa) plant extract as a reducing agent, these oxides were diagnosed as well as the binary nanocomposite by several techniques including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-rays diffraction , and field Emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), after that the superimposed (GO/CuO) was used to adsorbent the orange G dye ( Orange - G) from its aqueous solutions,  A number of factors affecting adsorption were studied (equilibrium time, surface weight, pH, concentration effect, temperature). The results showed that the ideal time for adsorption of the orange dye (orange-G) on the surface of the nanocomposite (GO/CuO) was (30min), the best ideal weight for dye removal was (0.05gm), the best concentration was (20ppm), and the best acid function was (pH=2). After that, the adsorption kinetics were also studied by applying the pseudo first and second order of adsorption. The results showed that the adsorption process follows the false second-order kinetics.  The thermodynamic functions of the removal process were also studied, and it was found that the value of (DH) is negative for the surface of the composite (GO/CuO) with dye. Meaning the adsorption process is exothermic, and that the DG0 has negative value, meaning that the adsorption processes occur spontaneously. positive DS0 values indicate that the molecules are becoming less bound
Addressing The Healthcare Workforce Shortage in India: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
Authors: Malik Dr. Maajid Mohi Ud Din , Lamghare Dr. Purnachandra Kawdu , Khanna Dr. Vikram , Saraf Dr. Abhay
Published: October 2024

Human resources in the health sector operating at suboptimal levels are a significant barrier to India's goal of providing medical care for all, especially since India is one of the most populous countries with limited healthcare resources. The study explores the mechanisms adopted to tackle the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in India, concentrating on rural and underserved localities. We included 20 studies identified through extensive literature research using multiple databases. This analysis highlights strategies, financial and educational interventions, regulatory interventions, and personal and professional support to influence workforce distribution in healthcare. The results indicate that the most successful way to solve the healthcare workforce shortage is through a multifaceted solution, engaging in multiple strategies. The study recommends that policymakers and healthcare organizations enhance recruitment and retention efforts in the Indian healthcare sector.
Emotional Dependence and Major Depressive Disorder in University Students
Authors: Espinoza Yorrlanka Evelin Damian , Vela Jorge Antonio Hernández , Flores Kevin Arturo Ascoy , Leon Christhian Benavente , Alva Jorge Humberto Ninatanta , Morales Pablo Adrian Pezo
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to establish the influence of emotional dependence on major depressive disorder in university students. It is a basic type, with a quantitative approach, non-experimental transectional, causal correlational design. The sample selected and processed was non-probabilistic for convenience, with a sample of 122 university students. The results obtained in this research have revealed a causal relationship between emotional dependence and major depressive disorder; for each student with emotional dependence, an increase of 0.208 in major depressive disorder is observed.
Physical Activity and Its Relationship with The Academic Performance of University Students
Authors: Jácome Gabriel Omar León , Cedeño Juliana Karina Zapa
Published: October 2024

A documentary review was carried out on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of the variable Physical Activity and Academic Performance. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis proposed in this document was to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2017-2022 by Latin American institutions, achieving the identification of 134 publications. The information provided by this platform was organized through graphs and figures categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics have been described, the position of different authors regarding the proposed theme is referenced through a qualitative analysis. Among the main findings made through this research, it is found that Brazil, with 53 publications, was the Latin American country with the highest scientific production registered in the name of authors affiliated with institutions in that nation. The Area of Knowledge that made the greatest contribution to the construction of bibliographic material related to the study of Physical Activity and Academic Performance was Medicine with 81 published documents, and the most used Type of Publication during the period indicated above were Journal Articles with 88% of the total scientific production.
A Study of The Work of The Flap Plow in Silty Loam Soil (Mould Board Plow)
Authors: Almmayyahia Asaad Kh. , AL-MAIDI A.A.H. , Ezzyc Mohanad S. Al , Majeed Mohammed Sabeeh
Published: October 2024

This study was carried out in one of the agricultural fields affiliated to the University of Basra in the year 2022, where the study included the use of the tractor type (Massey Ferguson MF 375) with the rotary cultivator at different speeds, as well as the use of different depths to study the effect of this on silty clay soils. In this experiment, the effect of two factors was studied. They are the plowing depths (0.13, 0.185, 0.235 m) and the plowing speed of the tractor with the tipper plow, which ranged from (0.977, 1.347, 1.805 m/sec) in the studied technical indicators, which included practical productivity, the real efficiency of the symptoms, soil resistance to penetration, and the percentage of slip. The research was carried out according to the randomized complete block design and with four replications using the practical experiment method, where the statistical results and differences tests were analyzed in a manner with the least significant difference at the level of (0.05). To the decrease in the practical productivity and field efficiency of the plows with an increase in soil resistance to penetration and the percentage of slippage, and the plowing depth exceeded 0.15 meters over the plowing depths (0.235, 0.185) meters in achieving the highest rate of practical productivity with the highest field efficiency of the plow, as well as achieving the lowest soil resistance rate For penetration with the lowest anti-overturning ratio, while increasing the practical speed of the plow from 0.997 to 1.347 m/sec and then to 1.805 m/ sec  led to an increase in practical productivity with a decrease in the field efficiency of the plow as well as an increase in soil resistance to penetration with an increase in the slip percentage.
Antifungal Properties of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Essential Oil Against Aspergillus Spp
Authors: Jawad.kadhim Kholoud , Hanawi Mohammed J. , Abbood Hsssein sattar , Hammadi Haider Abed
Published: October 2024

Eucalyptus Essential oils has  a variety of bioactivities as fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal and other therapeutic properties . This investigation was conducted to assess the antifungal properties of Eucalyptus camaldulensis essential oil alone and in combination with clotrimazole against Aspergillus spp that isolated from patients. The in laboratory  results appeared that the development of Aspergillus spp was discouraged by the essential oil at all tested concentration (100 , 50 and 25%) and the effect was increased with the increasing of concentration. The antifungal drugs clotrimazole , itraconzole and griseofulvin also affect the development of Aspergillus spp  and the fungus A. fumigatus was less sensitive to essential oil and drugs than the other species of Aspergillus. The outcome shown that the combination of clotrimazol with essential oil was more effective than each one alone and the combination enhanced the antifungal activity with an additive interaction.
BAFF as a Potential Marker for Toxoplasma Gondii Seroprevalence Among Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy
Authors: Omar Yassmin Farouk , Ali Abeer Abbas
Published: October 2024

Background: Toxoplasmosis is a global zoonotic disease, that is mainly asymptomatic in healthy persons, but critical and life-threatening in immunocompromised patients. The infection is caused by an opportunistic obligate intracellular parasite protozoon “Toxoplasma gondii” (T. gondii) that can cause fatal complications in immunosuppressed patients. Cancer patients are being immunocompromised from the cancer itself and on the other hand cancer therapy they receive may reactive a latent T. gondii infection that leaves them at high risk. The B-cell activating Factor (BAFF) is a cytokine that plays an essential role in the activation, maturation, and survival of B cells. It is vital for the appropriate functioning of the immune system. Monitoring BAFF levels in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy could be important for preventing or controlling infections in these vulnerable patients. Objectives: This study aimed to detect seroprevalence of T. gondii in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and assess the levels of BAFF in those patients. Materials and Methods: 150 serum samples were collected from oncology patients having different types of cancer and receiving chemotherapy, from different ages. And 30 samples from healthy people for control. In this cross-sectional study, samples were collected from the 1st of October 2023 to the 1st of March 2024, at Kirkuk Oncology and Hematology center. The method used was the Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Sandwich-ELISA) technique. Results: the overall anti-T. gondii IgG and IgM seropositive samples were found to be 67 (37.2%) in the total study population and 67(44.7%) in cancer patients. BAFF levels were elevated in cancer patients infected with T. gondii compared with the cancer patients with no infection and the healthy control group. A significant difference was indicated with (p-value 0.0004). Conclusions: A high rate of T. gondii seroprevalence was revealed among oncology patients receiving chemotherapy with elevated levels of BAFF associated with T. gondii infection in those patients.
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Late Preterm Neonates in Relation to Gestational Age and Maternal Psychosocial Factors in a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Pallauh Gaayathri , Rangan Ramya Srinivasa , K Rangasamy , Bharat C. , Reddy Yettla Bala Mohan
Published: October 2024

The relationship between maternal psychosocial factors and outcomes among LPN remains unexplored. Objectives: To determine the morbidity profile of LPN with respect to gestational age and study its association with maternal psychosocial, lifestyle and demographic factors. Methodology: Cross-sectional study on LPNs in a tertiary care centre over one year. Results: Total sample: 263. LPN incidence: 94/1000 live births; Maternal age 20-30 years (p=0.03), high screen time (p=0.02), Caesarean section (p=0.02), moderate Maternal Stress (MS) (p=0.014) was associated with (a/w) births at 35 0/6 to 6/7  weeks of gestation (WOG).Low Birth Weight (LBW) LPN: 66.5% incidence, highest at 35 0/6 to 6/7 WOG; a/w maternal age 20-30 (p=0.002), nulliparity (p=0.02), moderate to severe MS (p=0.012), and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) (p=0.04).Small for Gestational Age (SGA): 35%, peaking at 35 0/6 to 6/7 WOG; a/w nulliparity and severe MS. Sepsis 12.2%, highest at 34-35 0/6 to 6/7  WOG (p=0.001); a/w lower-middle socioeconomic status (p=0.05) and multiparity (p=0.02). Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) 5.3%, peaked at 34 0/6 to 6/7 WOG (p=0.044); a/w poor socioeconomic status (p= 0.00). Transient tachypnoea of Newborn (TTN) 49.4%, a/w nulliparity (p=0.02). Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NNH) 57.8%, peaking at 34-35 0/6 to 6/7  WOG (p=0.01); a/w nulliparity (p=0.03). Perinatal asphyxia (PA) 6.5%, highest at 35 WOG. Conclusion: NNH and TTN were common in LPN. 35 WOG related to various risk factors and morbidities. LPN born to mothers with moderate MS, PIH, nulliparity, and age 20-30 were LBW. Mother’s screen time > 4 hours/day a/w LPNs born at 35 WOG.
Effect of Thyroid Disorders on Some Biochemical Parameters in Women
Authors: Gumaah Azal A. , Hussein Ali M.
Published: October 2024

The current study aimed to determine the effect of thyroid disorder on kidney function, some hormones, total protein, and glucose in women. The study sample was divided into two groups, the first a (control group) healthy women and the second a group of patients with thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) in both pregnant and non-pregnant women. The results of the current study showed a significant decrease in the concentration of (T3, T4) and a significant increase in the concentration of TSH in the second group when compared with the control group and the third group, while the third group recorded a significant increase in the concentration of (T3, T4). The results of the current study also showed a significant decrease in the concentration of (estrogen) in the second group when compared with the control group and the third group, and a significant increase in the concentration of (progesterone) in the group. The third group was compared with the healthy group and the second group among non-pregnant women. The results also recorded a significant increase in the concentration of(estrogen). In the second and third groups, when compared with the control group in pregnant women, on the other hand, the results indicated a significant increase in FSH concentration and prolactin in the second group when compared with the healthy group, and a significant increase in the concentration of prolactin and LH in the third group when compared with the control group in non-pregnant women. As for pregnant women, the results showed a significant decrease in the concentration of (LH). And a significant increase in the concentration of (prolactin) in the second and third groups when compared with the control group.
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Bacterial Infection and Immunological Factors with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Matar Thamer Akram , Saleh Nadia Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

Diabetes represent a chronic disorder that involve the decline in the levels of insulin produced by the pancreas due to many genetic and environmental factors. The disease involves the elevation of blood sugar in the circulation which may lead to vascular, neurological, ocular and renal complications. In addition, diabetic patients tend to develop ulceration due to wound infection swiftly in the lower limbs due to the reduce in the neurological sensation as well as to elevated sugar circulation which may greatly provoke wound infection and diabetic foot ulcerations. The current study aimed at isolation of the common causes of bacterial infection associated with diabetic foot ulcer as well as the assessment of IL-17 and IL-18 and in those patients and in control healthy group. The present study was conducted in Salah Aldeen province during the period from 1st of November 2023 to 15th of May 2024 and included 150 patients with diabetic foot infection who attended Salah-Alden Hospitals: (Tikrit Teaching Hospital, Balad General Hospital and private surgery clinics). Swabs and whole blood from patients with diabetic foot ulcer were taken and submitted to routine culture and identification of the causative bacterial infection followed by biochemical identification and antibiotics susceptibility test for the isolated microbe. The serum specimens from those positive bacterial isolates were submitted for IL17 and IL-18 ELISA assessment. IL-17, significant elevation P<0.05 of this cytokine was recorded in diabetic patients with foot ulcer with mean 21.94 pg/ml compared to control group. In the same way significant increase of IL-18 (P<0.05) was noted in diabetic patients with foot ulcer with mean 347.15 pg/ml in comparison to control group. In conclusion, diabetic foot ulceration is the result of in controlled elevation of blood glucose and bacterial infection with various pathogens can complicate the scenario, and the significant elevation of IL17 and IL18 in those patients can insight the role played by these cytokines in signaling the immune to recruit cellular and humoral response.
I Dentification Immunohistological Changes in the Thymus Gland of Male and Female Rats With Indocrine Glands Disorder
Authors: Stafa H.Ali  , N.Salman Ali
Published: October 2024

Endocrine disorders is the result of a hormone imbalance, a condition characterized by a gland producing too much or too little of a hormone. This imbalance can be caused by:Issues with the endocrines feedback system−its main job is to keep hormones in the body perfectly balanced but it can malfunction and cause an imbalance a genetic disorder or infection or disease or injury to an an endocrine gland.The study amied to know the changes that occur in the thymus gland as a result of endocrine disorders in order to explain and analyze them accurately,as well as an immunological comparison between males and females.Twenty−four male and female rats Rattus norvegicus were divided into three groups of eight rats each : The first group (G1) received normal saline for 21 dayꓼ The second group male(G2), rats were given 6 mg / kg metoclopramide by intraperitoneal injection for hyperprolactinemia induction for 21 daysꓼ The third group femals (G3)was given metoclopramide 6 mg / kg intraperitoneally to induce hyperprolactinemic rats.After the end of experimental [21 days ], Measure prolactin hormone, and the thymus gland  was removed, processed and examine for histomorphological changes. The result of the study revealed that is a significant (p<0.05) in prolactin and( WBC) in the two hyperprolactinemia group when compared with the control group.And when compared a group of hyperprolactinemia the males and agroup hyperprolactin females.Note a significant difference(increase)in the male group compared to the female group.And the resuit of the study showed asignificant decrease(p<0.05) in weight and size the thymus gland in hyperprolactinemia male and female group compared with the control group.The histologicale study in male and female laboratory rats of the two hyperprolactinemia group also showed clear histological changes compared to the negative control group,reprsented the cortex area increased compared with the medulla area ,where the cortex−to−medulla ratio was about 3:1 .The limited numbers of epithelial cells were observed in the medulla area where the increase in lymphocyte numbers was significantly observed.Also, Hassall‘s corpuscles were not observed in the medulla.AS note the limited deposition or almost absence of collagen fibre in the medulla area.The study concluded endocrine disruption has a significant and noticeable effect on the size and weight of the thymus gland on the one hand and a histological effect on the other hand.
Implementation of Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) in NON-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in AL-Yarmook Teaching Hospital
Authors: Yassein Sadiq Adnan , Al-Sharifi Abbas Naji
Published: October 2024

Background: It would be advantageous to develop a noninvasive diagnostic tool that could more reliably distinguish between persons who would benefit from early coronary angioplasty and revascularization and those who would not in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome. The LVGLS assessment is painless and may be completed quickly without putting patients through intense activities. Aim of study: To evaluate wall motion abnormality by (GLS) method in comparison with 2D echo and ECG changes. Material and method: A cross sectional study that included 60 patients who admitted to Al-Yarmouk teaching hospital due to new onset of acute coronary syndrome. Result: Mean GLS of patients was -13.61 ± 1.67, and the largest proportion of them were aged 56-60 yrs. regarding echo finding, 80% show hypokinetic motion wall abnormality. Patients with abnormal ECG changes, hypokenisia and low EF had significantly lower mean of GLS (p-value 0.0001, 0.0001, 0.004, respectively). The prediction value of GLS over EF was higher when comparing them according to presence of ECG changes and MWA. Conclusion: GLS is a powerful predictor of left ventricular function and appears to be a better metric than ejection fraction in NSTEMI patients.
Leading with Empathy: How Humanity Trumps Technical Skills in Times of Change
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: October 2024

As technological advances like artificial intelligence, robotics, big data analytics, and 3D printing automate many routine jobs, leaders can no longer rely solely on technical skills to succeed as research shows soft skills centered around emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving are growing in importance, with a World Economic Forum report and LinkedIn data finding skills like critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and adaptability outpacing specialized abilities and Gallup also linking emotionally intelligent leadership to improved productivity, retention, and profits. Therefore, as technologies disrupt industries, make expertise obsolete, and transformations occur, the article examines how leaders who nurture their humanity through empathy, compassion, and meaningful human connections like Tesla's Elon Musk who prioritized passion and risk-taking and Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic who championed understanding employees and shared purpose over wizardry will thrive by positively transforming organizations facing rapid change from within through engaged, innovative cultures buffered from disruption, as in uncertain times of transformation, humanity - not technical prowess alone - will define leadership capable of positively impacting organizations.
Analisis Perkembangan Sosial Emosional Siswa Kelas 2 SD Negeri 4 Jono dalam Berinteraksi dengan Teman Sebaya
Authors:   Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Grobogan, Rahayuningsih Tri
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perkembangan sosial emosional siswa kelas 2 di SD Negeri 4 Jono, terutama dalam interaksi mereka dengan teman sebaya. Menggunakan metode studi kasus, penelitian ini melibatkan observasi partisipatif, wawancara dengan guru, dan analisis dokumen sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa interaksi sosial yang positif, dinamika emosional yang sehat, dan lingkungan sekolah yang mendukung berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap perkembangan sosial emosional siswa. Siswa yang terlibat dalam kegiatan kelompok menunjukkan peningkatan dalam keterampilan sosial seperti kerjasama dan empati, serta kemampuan pengelolaan emosi. Selain itu, kebijakan anti-bullying dan program pembelajaran sosial emosional (SEL) yang diterapkan di sekolah menciptakan lingkungan yang aman dan inklusif, yang mendukung kesejahteraan emosional siswa. Temuan ini menekankan pentingnya integrasi program SEL dan kegiatan kelompok dalam kurikulum sekolah, serta pelatihan guru dalam strategi SEL untuk mendukung perkembangan sosial emosional siswa. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan baru bagi pendidik dan pembuat kebijakan dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan sosial emosional di sekolah dasar.
Efektivitas Model Blended Learning Menggunakan Cisco Packet Tracer Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Di SMK Negeri 7 Makassar
Authors: Syahrul  , Jaya Hendra , Manguling Inez Sri Wahyuningsi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana efektivitas pembelajaran dengan model blended learning menggunakan cisco packet tracer ditinjau dari hasil belajar peserta didik di SMK Negeri 7 Makassar. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik XI RPL SMK Negeri 7 Makassar, sedangkan sampelnya berjumlah 46 orang yang teridri dari kelas XI RPL 1 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas XI RPL 2 sebagai kelas kontrol. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan membagi peserta didik kedalam 2 kelompok yaitu kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan memberikan tes hasil belajar  berupa pretest dan posttest. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas dan uji independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran kelas eksperimen ternyata memberikan dampak positif terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik dimana ada perbedaan signifikan pembelajaran model blended menggunakan cisco packet tracer. Nilai rata-rata hasil belajar kelas eksperimen peserta didik antara sebelum dan sesudah mendapatkan perlakuan mengalami kenaikan. Sebelum diterapkan model blended learning menggunakan cisco packet tracer nilai pretest peserta didik sebesar 43,48. Setelah menerapkan model blended learning menggunakan cisco packet tracer nilai posttest peserta didik sebesar 81,5. Nilai rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik kelas kontrol yang tidak mendapatkan perlakuan dengan tidak menerapkan model blended learning yaitu nilai pretest peserta didik sebesar 37,83 dan nilai posttest peserta didik sebesar 72,39. Perbandingan nilai pretest dan posttest kelas eksperimen setelah diberikan perlakuan dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran blended menggunakan cisco packet tracer terjadi peningkatan nilai yang signifikan. Peningkatan nilai pada kelas eksperimen dapat disimpulkan adanya efektivitas model blended learning menggunakan cisco packet tracer untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar terhadap peserta didik di SMK Negeri 7 Makassar.
Integrating IoT, Machine Learning, and Blockchain for Enhanced Network Security and Efficiency: A Review
Authors: Suryawanshi Vaishnavi
Published: October 2024

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to significant improvements in automation, communication, and data exchange across various industries. However, the integration of numerous interconnected devices has also heightened concerns regarding network security, data privacy, and system efficiency. This review explores the intersection of IoT, machine learning (ML), and blockchain technology as a holistic approach to enhancing network security and operational efficiency. IoT devices generate vast amounts of data, which, when combined with machine learning algorithms, can improve predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and real-time decision-making. Blockchain technology further strengthens this ecosystem by providing a decentralized and immutable ledger, ensuring secure data transmission and reducing vulnerabilities. The paper discusses recent advancements, key challenges, and future research directions, highlighting the potential of combining IoT, ML, and blockchain to create robust, secure, and efficient networks. Specific use cases, such as in healthcare, supply chain management, and smart cities, are also examined to illustrate practical implementations. This review concludes with insights into the future potential of these technologies and the challenges that remain in their integration.
Incertidumbre y adaptabilidad, ciencia y consciencia, en la oftalmología y en lo experimental
Authors: Torres Rodrigo M.
Published: October 2024

El contexto donde ejercemos y el ámbito donde creamos conocimientoEstar en diciembre significa que pasó el tiempo, que se acerca el fin de un año más y que estamos en el último número de OCE de 2023. Un año donde el mundo sigue mirando la cronificación de la invasión de Rusia sobre Ucrania, donde continúa sin ver la descomposición de los náufragos de miles de pateras, un año donde Hamas perpetró su peor atentado sobre Israel y pareciera que no todos le dan la terrible trascendencia que deberían. Pero aunque muchos no sientan que esto está pasando (y les está pasando también a ellos) es nuestro contexto.
Uncertainty and adaptability, science and consciousness, in ophthalmology and in the experimental
Authors: Torres Rodrigo M.
Published: October 2024

The context in which we practice and the environment in which we create knowledgeBeing in December means that time has passed, that the end of another year is approaching and that we are in the last issue of OCE of 2023. A year where the world continues to watch the chronification of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where it continues not to see the decomposition of the castaways of thousands of boats, a year where Hamas perpetrated its worst attack on Israel and it seems that not everyone gives it the terrible importance it should. But although many do not feel that this is happening (and it is happening to them too) it is our context.
Pupilometría cromática en pacientes con sospecha de glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto
Authors: Tripolone María Constanza , Issolio Luis , Agüero Carlos , Lavaque Alejandro , Barrionuevo Pablo
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: El reflejo pupilar a luces de distintos colores (pupilometría cromática) puede usarse como biomarcador del estado funcional de la retina. En este trabajo se evalúa la respuesta pupilar parpadeante a estímulos de color en pacientes con sospecha de glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto.
Materiales y métodos: Participaron en este estudio 41 voluntarios: 20 pacientes con sospecha de glaucoma y 21 individuos sanos. Se utilizó un sistema fotoestimulador pupilométrico para registrar las respuestas pupilares parpadeantes. Se emplearon estímulos luminosos sinusoidales (frecuencia = 1Hz; duración = 10 segundos) de color azul, verde y rojo. Se evaluaron los parámetros pupilares en los dominios del tiempo y la frecuencia para cada grupo, y se analizaron las diferencias entre ambos.
Resultados: Los parámetros de constricción inicial, plateau, amplitud y fase se encontraron disminuidos en pacientes con sospecha de glaucoma respecto del grupo control para todas las condiciones de estimulación. Sin embargo, el tiempo al mínimo se mantuvo constante entre ambos grupos.
Conclusiones: La respuesta pupilar parpadeante se encuentra disminuida en pacientes con sospecha de glaucoma, sugiriendo una posible disfunción de las células retinales. Cambios funcionales tempranos debidos al glaucoma podrían valorarse mediante pupilometría cromática parpadeante.
Prevalencia de drusas de papila en pacientes con hipertensión intracraneal idiopática en una población pediátrica
Authors: Paino Juliana E. , Benvenuto Franco , López Beatriz , Abudi Viviana
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia de drusas en pacientes con hipertensión intracraneal idiopática en un centro hospitalario pediátrico de tercera complejidad.
Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo donde se evaluaron historias clínicas de menores de 18 años atendidos entre 2018 y 2023 con criterio de hipertensión intracraneal idiopática y presión de apertura elevada. Se buscó detectar la presencia de drusas por ecografía y tomografía de coherencia óptica. Se analizaron también potenciales asociaciones entre la detección de drusas y parámetros de edad (pre/pospuberal) e índice de masa corporal (normal, sobrepeso, obesidad).
Resultados: Se incluyeron 32 pacientes con hipertensión intracraneal idiopática: 17 eran niñas (53%) y 15 niños (47%). Edad media de 9,56 (1-14), donde 20 eran prepuberales y 12, pospuberales. Entre los prepuberales, 9 tenían peso normal, 8 obesidad y 3 sobrepeso; y en los pospuberales 3 tenían peso normal, 7 obesidad y 2 sobrepeso. La presión de apertura fue de 33,72 cmH2O (25-50). El 97% presentó papiledema (29 bilaterales, 1 unilateral), 1 borde neto y 4 drusas. De los 4 pacientes con drusas (13%) no hubo diferencias en edad, presentación clínica y género; sí presentaron menor índice de masa corporal 19,49 ± 4,25 p=0,04 y presión 29,5 ± 2,65 (p=0,04). El 94% respondió al tratamiento.
Conclusión: La prevalencia de drusas en pacientes con hipertensión intracraneal idiopática fue del 13%, que es mayor que en la población general (0,3%-2%). Los pacientes con drusas e hipertensión presentaron menor índice de masa corporal y presión de apertura, lo que abrió el interrogante de si las drusas influyen en el desarrollo de hipertensión intracraneal idiopática o harán detectable de forma más prematura el papiledema. La presencia de drusas no descarta la hipertensión y es necesaria la punción lumbar con presión de apertura ante síntomas.
Caracterización clínica y epidemiológica en la retinopatía del prematuro de un centro oftalmológico cubano de referencia nacional
Authors: Valencia Rodríguez Lauren , Broche Hernández Aimé , Pérez de la Rosa Maibi , Guillén Brizuela Iusimí , Pérez Pacheco Arturo Iván
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: La retinopatía del prematuro constituye la segunda causa de ceguera prevenible en niños en países en vías de desarrollo como Cuba. Nuestro objetivo es caracterizar el patrón clínico y epidemiológico de pacientes con ROP.
Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo que incluía historias clínicas de recién nacidos atendidos en el Hospital General Docente “Dr. Enrique Cabrera” (Cuba) entre 2008 y 2022. Se analizaron aspectos demográficos, epidemiológicos y clínicos determinando también la prevalencia de ROP.
Resultados: Se encontraron 304 casos donde el 9,2% (prevalencia) presentó ROP (n=28) y el 90,8% no (n=276). La retinopatía fue independiente del sexo y color de piel (p>0,05) pero dependiente de la edad gestacional y peso al nacer (p<0,05). La exposición a factores de riesgo fue significativa (p=0,0128) y multifactorial (p=0,0245) siendo 7,6 veces mayor en expuestos a varios factores que a uno, con mayor prevalencia de: sepsis, oxígeno suplementario, esteroide prenatal y distrés respiratorio (>50%). La retinopatía se localizó en zona 3 y estadio I (n=18, 64,3%) con edad gestacional de 30 - 31,6 semanas.
Conclusión: La prevalencia de ROP fue del 9,2% en un período de 14 años con una relación dependiente de la edad gestacional y peso al nacer aunque independiente del sexo y color de piel. Su frecuencia fue mayormente asociada a factores de riesgo multifactoriales, localización en zona 3 y estadio I con prematuridad extrema.
Voz e presença
Authors: Mota Juliana
Published: October 2024

O artigo pretende questionar como a investigação dos caminhos da memória pode afetar o trabalho vocal do ator, expandindo sua presença cênica. Intuímos que a busca e a utilização dos arquétipos sonoros são via de transformação do estado do ator, da emanação do ser e, consequentemente, da relação de troca que acontece entre ator e espectador no momento da partilha cênica. Com base em experiências vivenciadas no grupo de pesquisa Casa Aberta, vinculado ao curso de Teatro da Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, podemos identificar um desenho metodológico que será apresentado neste artigo como ferramenta pedagógica na busca da transformação da presença cênica do ator.
A opereta francesa
Authors: Neves Larissa de Oliveira
Published: October 2024

Este artigo se propõe a delinear alguns aspectos da formação e das convenções da opereta (1850 - 1870), gênero originário da França, mas que percorreu o mundo e teve um papel fundamental na história do teatro brasileiro. Ao trazer essas informações inéditas para o pesquisador brasileiro, o artigo se propõe a refletir sobre alguns aspectos do gênero que ajudam a compreender por que essas peças fizeram tanto sucesso no Brasil e foram abrasileiradas de uma maneira tão singular — a ponto de as operetas nacionais gerarem frutos que determinariam os rumos do teatro brasileiro nas décadas seguintes.
Editorial
Authors: Da Costa Dias Luciana
Published: October 2024

Editorial 2018
Butô
Authors: Baird Bruce
Published: October 2024

Artigo ligeiramente adaptado pelo autor e traduzido do originalmente publicado, sob o mesmo título, em A Processive Turn: The Video Aesthetics of Edin Vélez. Editado por Jorge Daniel Veneciano. RUTGERS, NJ: Paul Robison Galleries, 2007, p.42-49. Este capítulo foi gentilmente cedido pela editora. A reprodução é permitida apenas com a autorização expressa da mesma.
O Jato de Sangue
Authors: Rocco de Gasperi Marcelo Eduardo , Araújo Vilela Glênio
Published: October 2024

Este texto tem como propósito analisar a dramaturgia Artaudiana denominada O jato de sangue (1975), escrita por Antonin Artaud em 1925, a partir dos conceitos de imagem dialética e de anacronismo, propostos por Georges Didi-Huberman (1998), e da teoria acerca da dialética negativa de T. W. Adorno (2009). Para tanto, traçou-se pontos de tensão que constituem parte da estética dessa obra teatral.
Múltiplas diferenças
Authors: Ragazzon Patrícia Avila , Mendonça Célida Salume
Published: October 2024

Este artigo expõe alguns processos de criação teatral realizado por pessoas com deficiência intelectual em oficinas de teatro, entre 2014 e 2019. Estes processos, estreitamente relacionados com a sensibilização corporal, apontam para caminhos em que a experiência criativa se desenvolve pelos sentidos, pela relação do corpo no espaço e pelo contato com a prática artística.