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Conceptualization of the drama method and its implications in the educational practice
Authors: Đorđev Ivana , Kelemen-Milojević Ljiljana
Published: March 2024

Starting from the idea that basically the application of the drama method in educational work is the conceptual metaphor UNDERSTANDING IS SEEING (Lakoff and Johnson, 1980: 103, Klikovac, 2004: 52), in this paper we bring the results of a survey conducted in December 2014 at the Preschool Teacher Training College "Mihailo Palov" in Vrsac with the aim of discovering the main concept of dramatic method among students, future teachers. The general conclusion we have come to is to intensify the training of teachers, especially secondary schools, about the creative drama process as a way of learning through creative dramatic experience, since most of the students surveyed do not understand the drama method as unknown, unexplored space, that is, students do not understand what a dramatic method is. On the other hand, the results showed that there has been a change in this ruling concept among students who have passed a two-month training on the application of the drama method in working with children of preschool age through the project "Connecting important subjects in the field of drama and education in Serbia - THE ISLANDS", organized by BAZAART in 2014.
Život naših predaka - projektna nastava
Authors: Petrović Milijana
Published: March 2024

Projektna nastava je inovativni oblik rada u nastavi koji će omogućiti kreativni pristup nastavnom procesu. Pogodna je za izradu malih projekata - istraživačkih radova učenika koji uključuje i međupredmetne interakcije, neguje timski rad i partnerski odnos svih učesnika projekta, pospešuje razvoj istraživačkih, organizacionih , komunikacijskih i kritičkih sposobnosti učenika. Savremeni didaktičari ističu da je projekat metoda rešavanja problema koja uvodi učenike u istraživanje i pronalaženje, te i pisano ili verbalno izveštavanje o istom. Ovakva nastava učenicima omogućuje da budu aktivni u procesu učenja, a time im se daje prilika da uče sa razumevanjem.
Dramatic competencies of a preschool kindergarten teacher
Authors: Popović Jelica
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research was to study the pedagogical competencies of a preschool kindergarten teacher, to study the programmes of the higher educational institutions for professional and academic studies, all in order to explore the presence of subjects that contain in their title the adjective ,,dramatic" (like Drama and movement; Creative drama); to study the competencies of kindergarten teachers that are used in the domain of dramatic creativity of pre-school children and their application in the planning of dramatic activities in a pre-school institution. The research sample consists of 51 teachers. The following methods were used: method of theoretical analysis of the content, descriptive method and survey method. The key research results show that the kindergarten teachers think that the dramatic activities have positive effect in the development of pre-school children, that the role plays are the most prevalent, as well as the dramatic plays that children perform themselves. The results also show that the majority of kindergarten teachers did study performing arts, that they plan drama related activities up to three times a month, that the puppet and shadow theatres are the most prevalent forms of theatre in pedagogical and educational activities.
Google questionnaire as a means of realization class leaders classes in online teaching
Authors: Stojiljkovic Milica
Published: March 2024

The paper presents the advantages of distance teaching in the realization of class teacher's classes through the Web tool Google Forms. The research started from the hypothesis that online teaching does not provide enough opportunities to work with students because the application of this tool excludes direct contact. Google questionnaires are made with the aim of obtaining feedback, but without oral interaction, so it is a Web tool that serves to collect data by answering questions that are closely related to a particular problem. The results of the research showed that it is possible to reach students and their attitudes through online tools, and that the advantage of using the questionnaire is recognized in teaching because they contribute to the successful profiling of students.
The role of teachers in building students' confidence and the significance of the message "you worth it"
Authors: Jovanović Jasna
Published: March 2024

Self-confidence is shaped and acquired from early childhood and affects success in school, social and family relationships. The role of the teacher is very important in the formation of self-confidence. The goal of this work is for teachers to understand the importance of developing self-confidence in students, to see techniques and ways to gain self-confidence that they can use in their work, as well as to recognize their own "power" for instilling a positive attitude in students about themselves. The work focuses on how teachers can build an active relationship with students with varying levels of self-confidence and foster trust and communication. The teacher can use the suggested ideas and motivational messages in his daily work with students, but he can also see his own mistakes, insufficient commitment or neglect of the importance of this topic.
Reflections of postgraduate students on the quality of teaching in the course the methodology of teaching Serbian as a foreign language
Authors: Novaković Aleksandar , Kostadinović Saša
Published: March 2024

The topic of this article is the evaluation of the quality of teaching in the course The Methodology of Teaching Serbian as a Foreign Language, which was introduced in the school year 2021/2022 in the postgraduate program of Serbian language studies at the Faculty of Philosophy in the University of Nis. The goal of the research is to create a clearer image about the quality of teaching of the course itself, as well as to extract specific conclusions about the possible improvements to the course. In the article I used the method of theoretical analysis as well the method of content analysis, in other words the descriptive method with the techniques of surveying and scaling. Although only nine students attended the postgraduate program, and only five elected this course, I received valuable results from two students in particular, surveyed before the start and after the end of the course. The students noted several reasons for their overall satisfaction with the course they attended, namely the appropriateness of the activities and the scope of the course material, as well as the number of ESP points entailed in the course, in other words the compatibility between the actual activities the students performed in the course and those activities entailed in the curriculum. Additionally, other positives included: a systematic, complete and harmonious organization of the lecture and tutorial classes, the use of class materials prepared by the teacher before every class -bibliographies, specific lessons and video-materials, the punctual realization and evaluation of pre-examination obligations, as well as the practice of working with cameras during online classes (established during the appearance and spread of the Corona virus). However, apart from positive remarks the students offered several negative comments, mainly those pertaining to the insufficient time allocated for: 1) the creation of student teaching materials (textbook lessons), 2) work with foreign students, and 3) the exhaustion of attending tutorial classes which were held immediately after the lecture classes.
Exit from the mathematical labyrinth
Authors: Jeličić Ruža
Published: March 2024

The labyrinth has always been an intriguing symbol symbolizing life's journey. And the mathematical labyrinth is a kind of labyrinth through which students sometimes wander, and sometimes clearly and decisively see where they are going. Sometimes they feel insecure, lost and scared, and sometimes they feel fulfilled, inspired and safe. This paper reveals how the understanding of the mathematical labyrinth contributes to a better implementation of mathematics teaching, better cooperation between teachers and students, as well as to the understanding of mathematics and all the potentials it symbolizes. In the mathematical labyrinth, students can meet the warrior and the teacher, Theseus and the Minotaur, light and darkness and gather experiences, knowledge, mathematical fruits that lead them to the center and wholeness.
Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes: An old acquaintance in a new guise
Authors: Vlajić Emil
Published: March 2024

Summary: The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) in 2017, in its latest classification, lists Selflimited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) among childhood focal epilepsies. The cardinal feature of rolandic epilepsy is focal epileptic seizures. Seizures can manifest in various ways, usually classified into groups of symptoms: 1) unilateral facial sensory-motor symptoms (30% of patients); 2) oro-pharyngo-laryngeal symptoms (53% of patients); 3) speech impairment (40%); 4) hypersalivation (30%). There is a clear influence of sleep, drowsiness, and sleep deprivation on seizure frequency. Threequarters of seizures occur during nonREM sleep, mostly at the beginning of sleep or just before waking up. Febrile convulsions are often encountered in personal history (5-15%). A positive family history is often found in SeLECTS, indicating a genetic etiology. EEG findings: High-voltage spike-wave complexes activated during drowsiness and sleep are a striking feature of this entity (essential for diagnosis). The initial part of the graph element is usually described as a spike, although precise measurements often show it to be a sharp wave. The site of occurrence is typical, and most earlier names for this syndrome referred to that site. Furthermore, it has been shown that the frequency of spike-wave complexes depends on the state of wakefulness, i.e., they occur more often during sleep. Moreover, in repeated EEG registrations, the site of occurrence can change, so the epileptic focus often appeared in a different location compared to previous registrations ("spike migration"). This also involved a change of hemisphere, which was strong evidence against a structural lesion, i.e., indirect evidence that this is the entity in question. With the expansion of knowledge about benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes, it is generally accepted that there are small but statistically significant abnormalities in the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional fields of children with this type of epilepsy.
Infection after open fracture of the tibia in polytraumatized patient
Authors: Golubović Ivan , Stoiljković Predrag , Golubović Ivana , Lazarević Milan , Radojković Milan , Tabaković Dejan , Golubović Zoran
Published: March 2024

Open fractures of the shinbone are the most common open fractures of long bones, typically resulting from direct or indirect exposure to strong force. Open fractures of the shinbone are often encountered in the context of polytrauma. This case presents a 58-year-old patient who experienced polytrauma after falling from a crane at a height of approximately four meters, resulting in an open fracture of the shinbone classified as Gustilo grade III B and a head injury. Upon admission to the hospital, diagnostic and preoperative preparations were carried out. The patient underwent a surgical procedure, during which the open fracture of the shinbone was stabilized with an external skeletal fixator, and the wound was closed with primary sutures. Due to the head injury, the patient was transferred to the neurosurgery clinic. During postoperative treatment, the patient developed a high fever, prompting a consultation with the orthopedic specialist. Upon removal of the dressing and gauze, purulent secretion was observed between the primary sutures of the wound. Following suture removal, soil was found in the depth of the wound along with purulent secretion. The wound was thoroughly irrigated, and foreign material, including the soil, was removed. The wound was left open, and antibiotic therapy was prescribed (amp. Ceftriakson a 2,0 gr/24 h, amp. Amikacin a 1,0/gr, Metronidazol a 500mg/8h). The patient underwent daily dressing changes, leading to improvement. The wound healed by secondary intention. After the fracture healed and completion of physical therapy, the patient returned to their work and daily activities.
Academician prof. Dr. Isidor Papo: Life and work of the most famous Yugoslav cardiac surgeon
Authors: Radmilo Borislava , Kolbas Jaroslav , Đukić-Smiljanić Miroslava , Stanojević-Vuletić Vesna , Puškarević Mirjana , Babinski Deže , Korizma Jelena
Published: March 2024

Prof. Dr. Isidor Papo is our academician, general and one of the pioneers of cardiac surgery in Yugoslavia. He was the first to perform open heart surgery in 1951. With his tireless work, persistence and curiosity, he saved the lives of many people, enhanced Yugoslav surgery to one of the best in the world, and encouraged his students to continue his path and overcome it.
Council
Authors: Xygka A.
Published: March 2024

This overview highlights the Council’s removal of four countries from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Parliament
Authors: Xygka A.
Published: March 2024

This overview highlights the Parliament’s (i) adoption of an opinion proposing amendments to DEBRA; (ii) ECON’s recommendations on the HOT Proposal; (iii) ECON’s adoption of a favourable opinion on the FASTER Proposal with amendments; (iv) ECON’s discussion of draft reports on the BEFIT and TP proposals; (v) FISC’s investigation of potential measures to address evasion risks derived from diverse taxation of capital gains in Member States; and (vi) FISC’s discussion of EU tax obstacles and tax avoidance with experts.
La fundamentación de la aplicación del Principio de Proporcionalidad en el marco de la Jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional Peruano
Authors: Castillo Benites Viviane Salli , Ludeña Gonzalez Gerardo Francisco , Cueva Quezada Nilton Isaias
Published: March 2024

La investigación desarrollada tuvo como objetivo establecer cuál es la fundamentación de la aplicación del Principio de Proporcionalidad en el marco de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional Peruano; y, como objetivos específicos tenemos los siguientes: a) Explicar los elementos que conforman la estructura del Test de Proporcionalidad, b) Analizar la configuración del Principio de Proporcionalidad en el Derecho Comparado. En cuanto a la metodología usada, el tipo de investigación fue de carácter básico, ya que se dio a conocer vastos conocimientos de carácter teórico en la materia de estudio. Respecto a los resultados, la finalidad del Tribunal constitucional peruano es la aplicación del principio de proporcionalidad y su desarrollo en sus elementos que lo conforman, siendo éstos: idoneidad, necesidad y proporcionalidad en sentido estricto. Como conclusiones se determinó que debe tenerse en consideración tanto la fundamentación en la que se aplica el principio de estudio, al igual que los elementos que la conforman dentro de su Test y la tratativa que surgió en la normatividad de otros países, los mismos que fueron influencia para nuestro marco normativo actual.
INDIVIDUO COMO COSA SINGULAR. LOS DOS SENTIDOS DE ACCIÓN EN LA ÉTICA DE SPINOZA
Authors: Aguilar Claudia
Published: March 2024

El objetivo principal de este artículo es indagar sobre la compleja relación entre las nociones de individuo y cosa singular en la Ética de Spinoza, delimitando en qué sentido son equiparables y en cual no.  La hipótesis que me interesa defender es que, por un lado, las nociones de individuo y de cosa singular no son totalmente equiparables. Por otro lado, que tanto la cosa singular como la acción pueden entenderse en un sentido amplio y en uno restringido; y, por otro, que comprender al individuo como cosa singular acentúa un aspecto crucial de ellos: su acción y operación.
Ventriloquia o esa «pasividad [que] se ama»: apuntes para el pensamiento derridiano sobre el amor en «Éperons. Les styles de Nietzsche»
Authors: Masoliver Aguirre Alexander
Published: March 2024

El pensamiento de Derrida sobre el amor no suele ser estudiado porque, al parecer, el mismo autor no ha sido tan claro al respecto. Este artículo pretende aportar a este vacío usando como documento de estudio el libro Éperons del autor, que pretende ser una ponencia sobre Nietzsche. A partir de una interpretación de los pasajes en los que Derrida se refiere al amor, encontramos casi siempre se trata de una cita de Nietzsche. Esto parece caracterizar un acto de ventriloquia que subyace a la estrategia del autor. El problema surge cuando nos percatamos de que Derrida no da cuenta de la intromisión del amor en las citas que usa. Derrida prefiere evadir el problema del amor porque está en el núcleo de su propuesta de deconstrucción.
Cómo no hacer cosas con palabras y cómo hacerlas con el silencio
Authors: De Salvador Agra Saleta
Published: March 2024

Lo contrario al decir y los obstáculos del decir son dos acepciones que reúne la contradicción como contra-dicción. Ambas apuntan a dos aspectos de las cosas que no se hacen con palabras y las que se hacen sin ellas. Desde esta dualidad, el texto aborda el fenómeno del silenciamiento de las mujeres y de sus silencios en el marco de la contemporánea filosofía feminista del lenguaje. Con este fin, se analizarán las condiciones pragmáticas en contexto, tomando como referencia el escenario fílmico de Twelve Angry Men, a partir de las herramientas conceptuales de la teoría de los actos de habla.
Entrenamiento en Formulación de Casos en Psicoterapia a través de Inteligencia Artificial Generativa
Authors: Concha Aqueveque Felipe
Published: March 2024

La FC en psicoterapia se considera una competencia fundamental para el ejercicio clínico. Sin embargo, su enseñanza puede verse limitada por la disponibilidad de casos en el idioma del formando, la variedad de presentaciones clínicas de la literatura y la disponibilidad de entrenadores en esta materia. El presente artículo aborda cómo estos problemas pueden ser subsanados parcialmente utilizando Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (IAG) para el entrenamiento en análisis de casos. En particular, se explora el potencial de estas herramientas para crear casos clínicos en diversos formatos, identificar elementos relevantes de un caso, realizar diagnósticos e hipótesis, desarrollar planes de tratamiento y evaluar los conocimientos asociados a esta competencia. Para ello se muestran ejemplos concretos del uso de esta tecnología a través de la plataforma ChatGPT. Se finaliza el artículo con el abordaje de las precauciones éticas que deben considerarse al momento de usar IAGs.
Terapia cognitivo-conductual por videoconferencia para el trastorno de pánico en un médico afectado por Covid-19: Seguimiento de un año
Authors: Landa-Ramírez Edgar , Barrera-Flores Brenda Anahí , Hernández-de la Rosa Cristiny , Monroy-Robles Dulce María
Published: March 2024

En este trabajo se describe la aplicación y los resultados a un año de la terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) por videoconferencia (VC)  para tratar el trastorno de pánico (TP) con agorafobia en una residente de urgencias médicas de primera línea afectada por Covid-19. La terapia se aplicó en 19 sesiones, que se adaptaron a las vicisitudes a las que se enfrentó la residente durante la pandemia.  Los datos muestran que este tratamiento ayudó a reducir la frecuencia e intensidad de los síntomas de TP. Además, ayudó a disminuir o modificar los pensamientos catastróficos, las conductas de evitación y el uso innecesario de emergencias médicas. Los efectos descritos se mantuvieron durante las evaluaciones posteriores al tratamiento y los seguimientos a los tres, seis, nueve y doce meses. Se conluye que la TCC remota es una opción potencial para tratar el TP en trabajadores sanitarios de primera línea, aunque se necesita más investigación.
Investigación en Psicoterapia LGBT+ en Iberoamérica: Avances y Desafíos
Authors: Tomicic Alenka , Martínez Claudio , Concha Felipe
Published: March 2024

Tradicionalmente, la investigación en psicoterapia se ha focalizado en pacientes típicos y estandarizados de acuerdo a algún diagnóstico predeterminado. Aunque es evidente para clínicos/as que los y las pacientes tienen identidades culturales y experiencias únicas de enfermedad y sufrimiento, ha sido menos abordado en este campo de estudios. Sin embargo, en los últimos años se ha puesto énfasis en la necesidad de una investigación en psicoterapia contextualizada con  pacientes con identidades no-hegemónicas. A partir de estos estudios se han desarrollado conocimiento e intervenciones culturalmente sensibles y competentes en distintas poblaciones, como es el caso de pacientes de identidad sexual y de género diverso. El propósito de este trabajo es  hacer una revisión narrativa actualizada de la investigación en salud mental y psicoterapia en población LGBT+, desarrollada en el contexto Iberoamericano. Presentamos las líneas de investigación que son posibles de reconocer en la región, ordenadas en las dimensiones de Determinantes, Constituyentes y Consecuencias de la psicoterapia del Modelo Genérico de Psicoterapia desarrollado por Orlinski y Howard.  Finalizamos con una discusión acerca de la manera como estas líneas de investigación ofrecen en conjunto una comprensión y propuesta de abordaje de los desafíos específicos que enfrenta la población LGBT+ en materia de salud mental e intervención psicoterapéutica, contribuyendo a la mejora de la calidad de vida y el bienestar psicológico de estas poblaciones en Iberoamérica.
Influence of Online Customer Review and Online Customer Rating On Purchasing Decision on Shopee E-Commerce
Authors: Natasya Wilda Dwitya Putri , Musa Muhammad Ichwan , Haeruddin Muhammad Ilham Wardhana , Hasbiah Siti , Aslam Nurul Fadilah
Published: March 2024

This research is a quantitative study that aims to find out influence of online customer review and online customer rating on purchasing decision on shopee e-commerce (study on Management study program students of the Faculty of Economics and Business of Makassar State University). The independent variables in this study are online customer review and online customer rating, while the dependent variable is Purchasing Decision. The population in this study is active students Management study program of the Faculty of Economics and Business of Makassar State University class of 2020-2022. Sampling using purposive sampling technique and obtained a total sample of 100 respondents. Data collection techniques used are questionnaires and literature study. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS V.21. The results of this study indicate that online customer review (X1) partially has a significant effect on purchasing decision on shopee e-commerce, online customer rating (X2) partially has a significant effect on purchasing decision on shopee e-commerce, and online customer review (X1) and online customer rating (X2) simultaneously have a significant effect on purchasing decision on shopee e-commerce.
Judging Nicaragua’s Public Interest Litigation in The Hague
Authors: Uriburu Justina
Published: March 2024

The judicialisation of Israel’s war in Gaza has taken a significant turn, with Nicaragua boldly entering the scene and executing two distinct actions. This post contributes to understanding Nicaragua’s two moves before the ICJ by analysing three dimensions. First, the country’s rich relationship with the Court. Second, the prioritisation of political impact and visibility over adjudicative success. Finally, the normative assessments concerning Nicaragua’s moral standing and intentions.
Effect of Patient Navigation on Completion of Lung Cancer Screening in Vulnerable Populations
Authors: Bhalla Sheena , Natchimuthu Vijaya , Lee Jessica L. , Wahid Urooj , Zhu Hong , Santini Noel O. , Browning Travis , Hamann Heidi A. , Johnson David H. , Chiu Hsienchang , Craddock Lee Simon J. , Gerber David E.
Published: March 2024

Background: Although low-dose, CT–based lung cancer screening (LCS) can decrease lung cancer mortality in high-risk individuals, the process may be complex and pose challenges to patients, particularly those from minority underinsured and uninsured populations. We conducted a randomized controlled trial of telephone-based navigation for LCS within an integrated, urban, safety-net health care system. Patients and Methods: Patients eligible for LCS were randomized (1:1) to usual care with or without navigation at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. The primary endpoint was completion of the first 3 consecutive steps in a patient’s LCS process. We explored differences in completion of LCS steps between navigation and usual care groups, controlling for patient characteristics using the chi-square test. Results: Patients (N=447) were randomized to either navigation (n=225) or usual care (n=222). Mean patient age was 62 years, 46% were female, and 69% were racial/ethnic minorities. There was no difference in completion of the first 3 steps of the LCS algorithm between arms (12% vs 9%, respectively; P=.30). For ordered LCS steps, completion rates were higher among patients who received navigation (86% vs 79%; P=.03). The primary reason for step noncompletion was lack of order placement. Conclusions: In this study, lack of order placement was a key reason for incomplete LCS steps. When orders were placed, patients who received navigation had higher rates of completion. Clinical team education and enhanced electronic health record processes to simplify order placement, coupled with patient navigation, may improve LCS in safety-net health care systems.
ALTERNATİVE VOİCES İN OTTOMAN RELİGİOUS CULTURE: BEKTAŞİ STORIES
Authors: Cüre İskender
Published: March 2024

In the field of cultural history, which scrutinizes the interactions between history, culture, and society, the numerous versions of storytelling are one of the specific subjects of interest. In this article, “Bektaşi stories” which were constantly narrated in the Ottoman religious culture and humorously indicate the divergences of Bektaşis with the widespread religious narrative, are set as the topic. In this regard, Bektaşi stories from different sources are compiled and explained, which are eccentric and can be named “alternative voices” that are heard by all. These stories could be regarded as peculiar representations of the Ottoman religious culture and Bektaşi, the main hero of the stories, is generally a versatile stereotype that represents the alternative voices of the religious culture. The Bektaşi stereotype speaks to certain figures of Ottoman society from several social degrees and the structure of the stories mirrors various characteristics of the Bektaşi stereotype as well as his authentic interpretations of events and facts. The Bektaşi is ultimately not a deist or an atheist, but his mindset differs from the widespread Muslim narrative in many senses. These stories which contain various elements for interpretation have been reproduced within the religious and cultural field and they could be survived to the present day. This article aims to articulate how the differences and alternative voices are quoted in a humorous way in Ottoman religious culture and how the stories of religious groups that have the potential to be seen outside of orthodoxy are conveyed delicately thanks to the tradition of storytelling.
Analysis of the Pattern of Chest Trauma- A Forensic Approach
Authors:   Department Of Basic Sciences, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Almajmaah Saudi Arabia., Ghaffar Usama Bin
Published: March 2024

Background: After cardiovascular and cancer, the third leading cause of death is trauma. Death due to trauma usually occurs in the first four decades of life. Thoracic injuries are a severe problem due to high-speed vehicle accidents. The two significant types of trauma are penetrating trauma and blunt trauma. Penetrating injuries usually result in the disruption of tissue structure, while blunt injuries result in organ damage or any structure under the tissue without damaging the integrity of that tissue. Blunt injuries include falling from a height, a traffic accident, or job-related injuries. Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted for one year, and a sample size of 293 was taken. The study encompassed the bodies of patients eligible for autopsy, excluding those with mutilated or decomposed bodies, as well as those with insufficient historical information. Autopsies were conducted following proper patient identification and examination. A T-test was employed to compare male and female groups, while the chi-squared test assessed differences in categorical variables between groups. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 24.0. A value of P 0.05 was considered significant. Result: The study revealed that most of the chest trauma cases occurred in males 70.3% and females 29.7%. Maximum number of trauma was seen between the age group of 21 to 30 years. Out of 293 victims, 235 have blunt injuries, and 58 have penetrating injuries, lung contusion is the most common 51.8% followed by rib fracture, which has occurred in 46.4% victims. Conclusion: The rate of occurrence of chest trauma is higher in males between the age group of 21 to 30 years than females of the same age group. Similarly, the prevalence of blunt chest trauma is much higher as compared to penetrating chest trauma. In blunt injury, the incidence of traffic-related injuries is higher, while in penetrating injuries, stabbing is more common than any other injuries.
Elevated Serum Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Anti-Spike S1 RBD IgM, IgG, and IgA in Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccinated, COVID-19 Infected, and COVID-19 Infected after Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccinated Individuals after One Month
Authors:   Collage of medicine, Iraqi University, Iraq., Abdullah Khalid Khalaf , Abdullah Ahmed Rushdi ,   Collage of medicine, Iraqi University, Iraq.
Published: March 2024

Background: While protective immunity against some viruses, such as coronaviruses, is relatively short-lived, healing from acute infections of many different viruses, such as those caused by yellow fever, polio, measles, and smallpox, can give cell-mediated and humoral immunity for a lifetime. The main element in the long-term prevention of reinfection by most viruses might be due to the specific antibodies generated by plasma cells. Aim: This study aims to estimate the levels of SARS-CoV-2 Anti-Spike S1 RBD IgM, IgA, and IgG in serum among people in Baghdad after one month of receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus after vaccination and COVID-19 infected patients respectively. Methods: A total of 120 volunteers were enrolled in this study, which was conducted between the 1st of November 2022 and the 13th of January 2023, and they were divided into four groups, each group containing 30 individuals. The study groups were categorized after one month into vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (BNT162b2), infected with SARS-CoV-2 after Pfizer vaccination, COVID-19 patients, and control. Results: The study presented a significant difference where (P value < 0.05) in the serum levels of Anti-Spike S1 RBD IgM, IgA, and IgG for all groups compared to the control. Serum levels of S1 RBD IgM Anti-Spike of SARS-CoV-2 in all groups were significantly increased (P value >0.05) compared to each other. For Anti-Spike S1 RBD IgA and IgG, there was no significant difference (P value >0.05) between the COVID-19-infected patients group and those infected by SARS-CoV-2 after the Pfizer vaccination group. Positive correlations were found among Anti-Spike S1 RBD IgM, IgA, and IgG levels in the serum. Conclusions: Natural infection by SARS-CoV-2 or vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) provides significant humoral Immunological protection.
Monocyte-to-Hdl-Cholesterol Ratio as a Prognostic Marker in Covid-19
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Ayancık State Hospital, Sinop, Turkey., Ergenc Hasan , Ergenc Zeynep ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Ayancık State Hospital, Sinop, Turkey., Gozdas Hasan Tahsin ,   Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Turkey., Ocak Ozlem Karaca ,   Department of General Surgeon, Medicana International Hospital, Samsun, Turkey., İnce Ozgur ,   Department of Pulmonology, Medicana International Hospital, Samsun, Turkey., Bal Tayibe ,   Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Hatay, Turkey.
Published: March 2024

Background: There is an urgent need for mortality predictors for COVID-19 so that clinicians can diagnose severe cases and triage them as soon as possible. Many studies have suggested using hematologic markers to predict mortality and severity of COVID-19 disease. This study investigates the use of monocyte-to-high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) as a predictive marker for COVID-19 severity and mortality. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on 81 PCR-confirmed COVID-19 patients between 25 March 2020 to 26 June 2020. Patients were classified into two presentation categories: the non-severe group (n=37) and the severe group (n=44). Patients in the severe group were also divided into two subgroups: severe survivors (n=14) and severe non-survivors (n=30). In the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, optimal cut-off values of the monocyte count, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and MHR were calculated for the differentiation of severe and non-severe COVID-19 patients, as well as survivors and non-survivors. Results: A total of 81 patients, 29 (35.8%) males and 52 (64.2) females, with a median age of 71 (IQR 63-81) years. Both HDL-C and MHR showed a reasonable ability to distinguish severe disease from non-severe disease, while MHR had a higher area under curve (AUC) than HDL-C (0.799, 95%CI 0.704-0.894, p 0.001 vs 0.734, 95% Cl 0.626-0.843, p 0.001). Only MHR could distinguish survivors from non-survivors with an ROC AUC of 0.735 (95%Cl 0.619-0.850). The optimal cut-off values of MHR for predicting severe disease were 0.0061 (sensitivity: 66% and specificity: 66%) and 0.0066 (sensitivity: 70% and specificity: 62%) for predicting mortality. The optimal cut-off value of MHR for predicting severe disease was 0.0061 (sensitivity: 66% and specificity: 66%), and it was 0.0066 for predicting mortality among patients with severe disease (sensitivity: 70% and specificity: 62%). Conclusion: Our results showed that MHR was observed to be able to distinguish severe COVID-19 patients from non-severe patients as well as survivors from non-survivors.
Impact of Oil Price and Exchange Rate on Economic Growth of Pakistan
Authors: Rafia  , Hayat Iqra , Nadir Muhammad
Published: March 2024

The primary goal of this study was to investigate how oil price and exchange rate effect the economic growth of Pakistan from 1992 to 2021. The rising oil prices are the major concern for all the developing economies and Pakistan is suffering from it. The unit root test, correlation test, bound test was used to examine the economic trend. The result from multiple linear regression model describe that there is short run and long run relationship between the variables. It indicates that there is a positive impact of oil price on economic growth. The countries like Pakistan who are oil importers should purchase crude oil on less prices.
What Stops to Switch on to Solar Energy? An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Qazi Tehmina Fiaz , Basit Abdul , Niazi Abdul Aziz Khan , Saleem Madiha
Published: March 2024

This is an exploratory and qualitative study based on a survey. The study aims to generate a list of factors hindering switching to solar energy systems. The study design comprises the literature review, data analysis and discussion. The population under study includes stakeholders of solar energy systems, e.g., solar penal producers, importers, sellers, marketers, buyers/consumers, regulators, etc. Twenty-one samples are drawn from within the stakeholders, constituting a non-probability purposive sample of experts. The data are collected using a matrix-type questionnaire from experts. To perform analysis on data, the classical technique of Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) combined with Matriced' Impacts Cruise's Multiplication Appliquee a U.N. Classement (MICMAC) is used. Findings of ISM modeling show that limited production and uncertainty about after sale service fall at Level I, in contrast, lack of expertise and lack of social awareness fall at Level V & VI (respectively) of the model. All other barriers lye in middle on the continuum of bottom-to-top. It is worth mentioning that the barriers contained at Level I are the least important and those held at Level V & VI are the most important ones. Findings of MICMAC show that barriers, namely limited production and uncertainty about after sale service, fall in the independent cluster. In contrast, barriers, namely weak infrastructure structure, non-availability of feed-in tariff (fit) system, limited production and uncertainty about after sale service, fall in the dependent cluster. All the other barriers fall in the linkage cluster. This is an original valuable study based on real-time data collected from stakeholders that contributes new information about inter-relationships of barriers about the phenomenon under study. The study has various implications for the stakeholders, i.e. solar penal producers, wholesalers, retailers, importers, marketers, regulators, buyers, society and economy, etc.
Green Growth, Environmental Quality, Energy Consumption Nexus in OECD Countries
Authors: Ghafoor Uzma , Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan , Baqir Afsheen
Published: March 2024

Sustainable economic development is desirably terrible for improving social welfare. It implies that economic development should not be at the cost of environmental degradation, but rather environmental sustainability should be maintained. This study has examined the green growth, environmental quality, and energy consumption nexus in 38 OECD countries using panel data from 1991 to 2020. We have estimated two models. The first model explores the impact of green growth on environmental quality and the second model probes the link between non-green growth and environmental degradation. For this purpose, the ARDL technique has been used to estimate the results. Green growth has not followed the environmental Kuznut Curve theory while Non-Green growth has validated the environmental Kuznut Curve theory. Furthermore, Environmentally friendly technological innovation, renewable energy consumption, environmental-related tax, and human capital turn out with negative signs while foreign direct investment and trade openness are positively related to environmental degradation. The study also suggests policies to decarbonize or minimize the emissions in the economies.
Comparative Analysis of Service Quality Instruments: Evidence from Higher Education Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Aslam Saif , Ahmed Naveed , Aslam Maria , Riaz Sufi Nouman
Published: March 2024

The aim of this paper is to compare five alternative models in terms of service quality in higher education institutions of Lahore, Pakistan. The current study used the five service quality models named Higher Education Performance (HEDPERF), Service Quality (SERVQUAL), Weighted SERVQUAL, Service Performance (SERVPERF) and Weighted SERVPERF to draw the inferences. Data was gathered from 400 students by utilizing the structured questionnaire from four universities of Lahore, Pakistan. Gathered data was then arranged in a consequential way and then five models were compared in terms of reliability, validity and explained variance. Results of the study revealed that two out of five models HEDPERF and SERVPERF are more feasible in terms of reliability, validity and explained variance. Since the study only examined the measurement capabilities of the five instruments at Lahore city only, the collection of more data in other cities is required in order to provide more general results. All the multiple-item scale express insights about the features that can be studied or observed in order to maintain or handle the underrated quality service. All higher education institutions can be benefitted with these measurement scales to cope with the quality service-related issues. The results of the study are much helpful for the HE leaders to remove deficiencies in different service quality dimensions.
Historicity of Text and Textuality of History: A New Historicist Analysis of Sorayya Khan’s City of Spies
Authors: Sadiq Rao Aisha , Chishti Saba Mohy-Ud-Din , Iftikhar Hania
Published: March 2024

Literary works are informed by the historical context. This is vividly traceable in the Pakistani fiction writers who re-enact history in more truthful way. The present study intends to explore the historicity of text and textuality of history in Sorayya Khan’s City of Spies. It highlights the reconstruction of traditional history through Khan's art of writing back of the history of Military coup in the mould of new historical scenario. The text traces the events of 1970s coup through a young protagonist’s perspective. The research objectives are: to explore the historicity of text and textuality of history and to trace out the new historicist aspects of City of Spies. While using the qualitative research paradigm, the researcher applies theoretical lens of Louis Montrose derived from Professing the Renaissance: The Poetics and Politics of Culture, to the textual analysis of Khan’s text. The research findings endorse that the text is history-oriented and proffers an alternative vision of history. The study is significant for future research to interpret literary text new historically.
Youth Unemployment and Social Stability: Investigating the Linkages and Possible Solutions in the Context of Pakistan
Authors: Zahid Faiza , Durrani Kalsoom , Shah Saeedah , Ahmed Shakeel , Muhammad Bashir
Published: March 2024

This research explores the intricate relationship between youth unemployment and social stability in Pakistan. With a burgeoning youth population and limited employment opportunities, Pakistan faces significant challenges in maintaining social cohesion and stability. The study delves into the root causes of youth unemployment, including structural economic issues, inadequate educational systems, and mismatched skills. Furthermore, it examines the ramifications of youth unemployment on social stability, encompassing increased crime rates, political instability, and social unrest. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, this research aims to uncover the nuanced dynamics between youth unemployment and social stability in Pakistan. Additionally, the study explores potential solutions to mitigate youth unemployment, such as policy interventions, skills development programs, and fostering entrepreneurship. By addressing these issues, the research seeks to offer insights and recommendations to policymakers, stakeholders, and practitioners to promote social stability and inclusive economic growth in Pakistan.
Determinants of Capital Structure: Evidence from Securities Companies
Authors: Bibi Tahmeena , Akhtar Muhammad Hanif
Published: March 2024

The objective of the paper is to explore the factors that tend to affect the debt-equity choice of securities companies in Pakistan. Data on the variables used in the study was extracted from income statements and balance sheets of various securities companies registered with the SECP over a period of 14 years from 2008 to 2021. Panel data analysis is based on the use of econometric techniques (fixed effects and random effects models) for estimation of results. Results of the study demonstrate that securities companies prefer to finance their assets with equity which denotes 72.15% of their total assets. In contrast, the total liabilities designate 27.85% of their assets. Profitability appears to be positively related to total and long-term debt ratios. The firm size is positive while tangibility is inversely associated with total and short-term debt ratios. Liquidity is negatively linked to all proxies of capital structure while the firm efficiency appears to have a positive connection with the short-term debt ratio. Results of the study are consistent with the predictions of trade-off and pecking order models. The empirical outcomes of the research offer some useful policy implications for regulatory authorities, managers and shareholders of the Securities Companies in Pakistan.
Factors Influencing the Behavioural Intention to Adopt Islamic Banking in Pakistan with the Mediating Role of Attitude
Authors: Subhani Waseem , Malik Laiba , Azeem Naz Muhammad , Sultan Nasir
Published: March 2024

In Pakistan, the understanding percentage of products offered by Islamic banks is less than 8%, and it is the biggest challenge for the Islamic financial system to increase the compassion level of people about their laws offered products and services. This study investigates the relationship between attitude, perceived behavioural control, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, subjective norms, and intention to investigate the low adoption of Islamic banking in Pakistan. The study also analyses the mediating role of attitude and willingness to adopt Islamic banking. Partial least square structural equation modeling was used to examine the hypotheses. The findings revealed that attitude, subjective norms, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness significantly impact the intention to use Islamic Banking. Similarly, subjective norms, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use significantly impact attitude. However, perceived behavioural control does not substantially affect attitude and intention to use Islamic banking. Moreover, the study also revealed a significant mediating role of attitude between subjective norms, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and intention to adopt Islamic Banking. These findings indicate that Banks should target the public and start a campaign through electronic and print media. Banks should provide information about their rules and regulations, which are genuinely according to Shariah, ultimately leading to people's positive attitude toward adopting Islamic banking.
Body Awareness in COPD and Its Relation with Patients’ Clinic States
Authors: Karaca Seda , Yıldız Özer Aysel , Karakurt Sait , Polat Mine Gülden
Published: March 2024

The detection of impairments in body awareness can provide important data for the clinical assessment and treatment planning of patients with COPD. In this study, we aimed to evaluate body awareness in patients with COPD, and to examine its relationship with patients’ clinics. A total of 114 subjects were divided into two groups: the COPD group (n:56) and the control group (n:58). Disease severity (COPD Assessment Test), functional capacity (6 Minute Walk Test), dyspnea (Modified Borg Scale), body awareness (Body Awareness Questionnaire), depression (Beck Depression Inventory) and anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory) levels of the groups were evaluated. Compared to the control group, the COPD group had lower levels of body awareness and higher levels of anxiety and depression (p
The New Role of Business Education in Society
Authors: Stetar Bruce , McBride Catherine , Gliddon David , Solari Cynthia
Published: March 2024

This article describes how business education can become a catalyst to drive societal development. Three solutions are provided. First, it is important to understand the learner today and what they may be experiencing in the future such as a dynamic career. Second, it is also important to understand key educational technologies such as mobile technologies, the role of the instructor in online learning, and insights from AI and big data analytics. Third, it is important to build excellence in courses and the curriculum to engage learners. With investments in business education, educators can support the professional needs of the next generation of business professionals and help to drive culturally competent change and innovation.