bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upper pole first laparoscopic left donor nephrectomy: single surgeon experience from four centers in Jordan and Bahrain.
Authors: al-Geizawi Samer , jalal Akbar , ahmadi Abdolsalam , al-agha Rani , m Barghothi Hiba , g Ahmed Hani , al Brezat Abdelhadi , al-bashir Mamoun
Published: August 2022

1.1.Background: The first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy was reported by Ratner in 1995. Subsequently, the procedure has been adopted by most transplant centers by replicating the open technique using either a total laparoscopic or hand-assisted technique.In 2011, Tunc reported the first direct upper pole kidney access in laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, with a reverse technique that started the dissection from the upper pole towards the renal hilum. We elected to apply a modification of this new technique to laparoscopic donor surgery to assess efficacy and safety.Methods: Retrospective analysis of sequential cohorts of 36 cases performed in 4 hospitals by the same surgeon over a period of 12 months compared to the previous 28 cases done by the same surgeon using a conventional laparoscopic technique. 1.2.Results: Mean operating time was lower with the upper pole first technique (62 ± 11 minutes vs. 87 ± 13 min) whereas warm ischemia times were similar between two groups (5 min vs 4.7 min). Mean recipient post-operative serum creatinine levels (0.92 vs 1.04 mg/dl) were likewise similar.. Mean blood loss was minimal in both groups2.Results: Mean operating time was lower with the upper pole first technique (62 ± 11 minutes vs. 87 ± 13 min) whereas warm ischemia times were similar between two groups (5 min vs 4.7 min). Mean recipient post-operative serum creatinine levels (0.92 vs 1.04 mg/dl) were likewise similar.Mean blood loss was minimal in both groups(<50 cc) with no transfusion requirement, and no conversion to open surgery in either group. 1.3.Conclusion: upper pole first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is safe and a slightly faster method compared to the conventional total laparoscopic technique with similar outcomes. (1) Eye Specialty General Hospital, Amman, Jordan (2) Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain (3) Al-Khaldi Medical Center (4) Istiklal Hospital (5) Albashir Medical Center (6) Specialty Hospital, Amman, Jordan
Literature Review: Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita
Authors: Rusliani Novie , Hidayani Wuri Ratna , Sulistyoningsih Hariyani
Published: August 2022

Stunting (kerdil) adalah kondisi balita memiliki panjang atau tinggi badan yang kurang jika dibandingkan dengan umur. Pada tahun 2010 terjadi sedikit penurunan stunting menjadi 35,6%. Namun prevalensi stunting kembali meningkat pada tahun 2013, yaitu menjadi 37,2%. Menurut Kemenkes RI 2018, hasil Pemantauan Status Gizi (PSG) tahun 2015 prevalensi stunting di Indonesia adalah 29%. Angka ini mengalami penurunan pada tahun 2016 menjadi 27,5%, namun kembali meningkat menjadi 29,6% pada tahun 2017. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian sekunder dengan desain Literature Review dengan melakukan pencarian di Google Scholar melalui tahapan pemilihan sesuai kriteria inklusi sehingga mendapatkan 7 jurnal dari 7 jurnal yang berbeda yang berkaitan dengan topik pembahasan. Dari 7 jurnal yang didapat, terdapat variabel yang berhubungan yaitu BBLR, asi eksklusif, kelompok usia, tinggi badan ibu, CTPS, imunisasi dasar tidak lengkap, jenis kelamin, IMD, waktu pertama pemberian mp-asi yang terlalu dini, tingkat kecukupan zat besi dan seng, tingkat pendidikan ibu, pendapatan keluarga, pelaksanaan kadarzi dan phbs. Variabel yang tidak berhubungan yaitu : Jumlah anggota rumah tangga, asupan energi, asupan protein, status pekerjaan ibu. Dinas Kesehatan bekerjasama dengan Puskesmas dan Posyandu memberikan sarana dan prasarana yang dibutuhkan serta memberikan makanan tambahan untuk anak balita serta memberikan penyuluhan tentang pentingnya status gizi dan pemberian asupan zat gizi pada anak balita. Ibu/keluarga harus melakukan pemantauan peetumbuhan dan perkembangan pada balita secara rutin ke posyandu dan memberikan asupan nutrisi yang baik untuk balita agar tidak terjadi stunting.
The Influence of Macroeconomic Variables on the Stock Market Performance
Authors: Anjaly B  , Deo Malabika
Published: August 2022

The purpose of the study is to empirically analyze the influence of the macroeconomic indicators onIndia's stock market performance. The macroeconomic variables considered are inflation, interest rate, money supply,industrial production, and exchange rates in India. The study covers the period from April 2005 to April 2021. The ADFtest has been employed to explore the stationarity of the variables, and the ARDL methodology has been administeredto unearth the association between the macroeconomic variables and stock market return. The study found thatindustrial production, interest rate, and exchange rate have long term negative relationship with stock return. Morespecifically, the exchange rate has a significant impact on the stock market performance. At the same time, inflationexhibits a negative short-term relationship with the stock market return. Though money supply has a positiverelationship, the magnitude is insignificant.
Sustainable Tourism – A Comprehensive Measure for Counteracting Climate Change
Authors: Marie C. Shanthi , Swain Sampad Kumar
Published: August 2022

Climate change or global warming has become the matter of discussion around the world. There are a variety of reasons that contribute to the climate change. It is the human activity that has pushed our globe towards this vulnerable situation. Trees havebeen cut on large scale the past three decades to improve the infrastructure and to accommodate the huge growing population. Industrial growth is another reason for this climate change as pollution is created by the industrial wastage. Plastic usage, hydrocarbon emissions and increase in vehicles have also brought negative impacts on the environment.Now-a-days experts argue that tourism also contributes to the negative impact of the environment as the stakeholders like tourists, local people, private and public tourism business owners deviate from their responsible behavior.This study is going to address the aim of identifying the major causative agents that contributes towards climate change and the strategies that can be identified in the mitigation of the negative impacts of these causative agents. The methodology adopted for this study is area sampling. Both descriptive and analytics is used in the study by the researcher. The research approaches like quantitative and qualitative techniques are used.The findings of the study are that tourism is identified as an important reason for the negative impact of the environment. It is also found that all the stakeholders have equal responsibility in re-establishing the lost pleasant climate and that government’s role is proved to be vital for the responsible behavior as legislations must be enforced for controlling the negative impacts. The study suggests that it is the responsible behavior of the stakeholders for which awareness mustbe created on the long -term impact of climate change and the ways for the effective mitigation.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development and Poverty Eradication
Authors: Chanu Ayekpam Ibemcha
Published: August 2022

Eradication of extreme poverty, access to sufficient and nutritious food by2030 for all the people in this planet, promoting sustainable industries, etc., are some of theimportant goals of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) whichwere adopted in 2015. Sustainable entrepreneurship development, to large extent, will helpto achieve these goals. The main purpose of the study is to find out the elements of sustainableentrepreneurship and develop a new model of it; to examine the relationships between (a)‘the entrepreneurship development and the condition of poverty’ and (b) ‘the sustainabledevelopment movement and higher economic growth’. The present paper is both conceptualand descriptive in nature and based on secondary data. Apart from the reports of variousinstitutions like World Economic Forum, United Nations, World Bank, FAO, newspapers,etc., research articles which are published in journals have also been considered. Spearmancorrelation test is conducted to find out the relationship between variables. While there isweak inverse relationship between ‘the entrepreneurship development and the condition ofpoverty’, there is moderate positive relationship between ‘the sustainable developmentmovement and higher economic growth’. The findings would through a light on the existingconcept of sustainable entrepreneurship and its role in achieving SDGs. The model’ssustainable entrepreneurship has been developed by various scholars; however, a new revisedmodel is developed in the line of SDGs in the present paper.
Entreprenurial Ventures by Women in Self Help Groups in India - A Case on Value Creation Processes for Bamboo Handicrafts
Authors: Dhar Samirendra Nath , Tarafder Prabir
Published: August 2022

Economic activities carried out by rural women needs to be economically viable and profitable in order to ensure a better livelihood. This paper explores how rural women belonging to Self Help Groups add value to bamboo by converting them into attractive handicrafts, what are the costs involved and what are the earnings from this economic activity . The study describes the activities involved in making the value chain , the marketing avenues and the problems in marketing the finished products. The study has been based on a combination of observational research , direct interaction, interviews and field surveys and  administration of a structured questionnaire to the women in SHGs engaged in bamboo handicraft. Problems of these rural women micro-entrepreneurs have also been highlighted and recommendations to instill efficiency in the system have been made.
An Empirical Study on Consumers’ Perception towards Online Advertisement in Social Network with special reference to Facebook
Authors: Tripathy Nihar Ranjan Priyadarshi
Published: August 2022

In the 21st century and after the internet revolution and ample availability of smartphones, the advertisement trend have witnessed a major shift towards online mode.The current pandemic of COVID 19, where most businesses were forced to pull the plug on their physical operations, propelled many businesses to come out of the shell of traditional marketing and sell their product by using the newly evolving e-marketing medium. With the popularity of digital marketing on a rise social media platform have turned into a marketing arena to reach at the end consumers for promoting products and services. Because of cost- effectiveness and ease of setup most businesses in the current time are attracted towards online advertisement in Facebook network but at the same time over popularization and high intensity of online advertisement have triggered annoyance of customers towards Ad. This study aims at having a glance at the online advertisement in Facebook network from consumers’ perspective and to find out level of consumers’ annoyance for e-advertisement and the frequency of ad watched. Ad lastly to formulate a set of guidelines for advertisers in Facebook for creating an effective advertisement.
ICT Infrastructure and Trade in Services: A Cross-country Analysis
Authors: Najeeb K.K Muhammed
Published: August 2022

Share of services in the economy increased drastically in developed as well as developing countries in last couple of decades. However, the share of services was very less in the export basket of these countries due to the mobility constrains associated with services delivery, until 21st century. The drastic development in Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the form of mobile phone and internet played a vital role in removing this constraint in recent years. So the share of services in the total export almost doubled in many countries. Moreover, foreign exchange earnings through services export is the main source to finance technology embodied manufacturing goods import in many developing countries. Services export also had impact on long term economic growth via Total Factor Productivity (TFP). So, ICT induced services export has a prominent role to play in modern liberalised economies. The present study examines the impact of ICT on trade in services with Least SquareDummy Variable (LSDV) panel data estimation by controlling human capital, socio political conditions and other omitted country specific factors. The study period span from 2002 to 2016, for 34 services exporting countries, which is covering more than 85 percent of total world services export. The present study has two improvement over existing services trade and ICT literature. First, our ICT variable was constructed by a Principle Component Analysis (PCA) on the internet spread, and telephone and mobile phone connectivity, instead of using either internet spread or a compound index provided by ITU (International Telecommunication Union) as in the literature. Second, this study corrects omitted variable bias which is observed as a major problem in the literature, by employing LSDV estimation. We found that better ICT infrastructure increases share of services in total export. Moreover, ICT has contributed for the services export of developing countries than for developed countries in recent years. So, the policies to increase mobile phone connectivity and internet can restructure the trade pattern of a country. Countries with better human capital and healthy socio political conditions  .
Impact of Digitalisation on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Women - A Case Study
Authors: Priyabadini Sucheta
Published: August 2022

In the last decade, digital technology has alleviated the importance of economical,geographical, social and political barriers and lessened the transaction costs. This is thus making the productivity, governance more transparent and empowering citizens. Does it provide a level playing field for men and women alike to optimize on the available digital resources or does the gender divide manifest itself in digital diversity. Today the digital transformation provides new avenues for economic empowerment of women and can contribute to greater gender equality. Internet, digital platforms, mobile phones, e-commerce and digital financial services offer phenomenal opportunities for all and can help bridge the divide by giving women the scope to earn additional income, increase their employment opportunities and access knowledge and information. Various studies and research revealthat structural inequalities do remain in the society which inhibits gender parity. Hurdles to access, affordability, lack of education as well as inherent biases and socio-cultural norms curtail women’s ability to benefit from the opportunities offered by digital transformation. The gender stereotypes and the proverbial glass ceiling positions the women on wrong side of the digital diversity. Tapping the huge potential of digital technology and achieving truly transformative empowerment which challenges traditional gender roles, would require a coordinated effort across the stake holders in addressing the gendered nature of ICTs and gendered socio-cultural and economic environment.
A Critical Consciousness of Choice: An Existential Import
Authors: Prakash Nitya
Published: August 2022

The paper attempts to conceptually explore the notion of choice from an existential perspective. Employing the critical theoretical frame of French thinker Jean Paul Sartre, the paper situates choice by exploring its linkages with self, freedom and nothingness. Tracing the phenomenological shift, the paper conceptually highlights the role of an ‘experiencing individual’ at the center of philosophy, where humans are looked upon as agents and creators of both action and its meanings. The premise, ‘Existence precedesEssence’ is deliberated upon with a radical insight that one identity is constituted neither by nature nor by culture, since to ‘exist’ is precisely to constitute such an identity. The concept of ‘Being’ and its intricacies with freedom and nothingness are further explored.The psychological implications of ‘responsibility’, experienced with an encounter with the ‘Others’ has been radically problematized. The final part of the paper throws light on the nature of existential anxiety and conflict using the ideas of a thinkers such as JurgenHarbermas and Jiddu Krishnamurthy. Existential anxiety is discussed as an immanent feature of the human condition. The negation of the crisis is not a solution but only through an existential confrontation with the ideological distortion of the material reality, one can find are solution to this existential dilemma of choice.
The Dark Side as a Case Study of OYO Hotels Aggregator : Do They Really Matter to Tourism Image in India
Authors: Patra Soumendra Kumar , Singh Shikta
Published: August 2022

The goal of this research study is to look at how COVID affects OYO hotel chain aggregators and consumer perception throughout the COVID era. The information was gathered using a quantitative survey approach from 278 respondents from various OYO hotels in India throughout the COVID period. All returned questions were entered into SPSS and analysed using AMOS 23.0 and the structural equation modelling (SEM) approach. The data revealed that all of the investigated parameters had a substantial andfavourable impact on the image of OYO hotels during COVID. Furthermore, the results indicated that sales promotion and pricing contribute the most to the aggregator. Finally,the findings revealed that hotel location, ambience, and atmosphere had a considerable favourable impact on shop image. The outcomes of this study contribute to our understanding of the impact of these elements in affecting OYO hotel aggregator consumer behaviour during the COVID era in India.
Financial Literacy A Need of an Hour for Nurturing Lives and Livelihood: A Study on Households in Central Region of Uttar Pradesh in the Pre Covid-19 Scenario
Authors: Dube Vibhuti Shivam
Published: August 2022

Background:  The Indian economy has witnessed a rapid financial transformation in the recent time period. And with this rapid financial transformation the economy has also witnessed shift in the planning for financial responsibilities like children education, retirement planning, planning of funds for financial emergencies etc. from employer to employee which ultimately led to the growing importance of financial literacy. The purpose of the study here is to ascertain financial literacy level of Households in the Central Region of Uttar Pradesh on the basis of basic and advance financial literacy questions and also highlights the significance of financial literacy in Post COVID-19 scenario. Method: The present study considers primary source of data. A total sample from 394 Households by way of non-probability sampling convenience sample method was selected from Central Region of Uttar Pradesh to determine the financial literacy level. Result: The findings of the study revealed that more than half of the household respondents were found low in financial literacy level and lack in financial numeracy concepts as well as to cope up with financial emergency situations. Conclusion: The results clearly showed that there is urgent need to educate individuals about managing personal finance for present as well as for future emergencies which help them to face the obstacles as prevalent at present in the form COVID-19 and ultimately help them to nurture their live and livelihoods.
Evidence on the Existence of Inter-industry Differences in Capital Structure of Leading Indian Companies
Authors: Bhatia Aparna , Kumari Pooja
Published: August 2022

The objective of this paper is to provide additional evidence on the inter industry differences in the Capital Structure of leading Indian companies in terms of market capitalization. Comparisons in the capital structure of 15 industrial groups namely Pharmaceutical, Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Power, Electric Equipment, Automotive, Chemical, Construction, Information Technology, Food-Beverages-Tobacco-Alcohol, Consumer Goods, Textile, Service, Metal, Retail/Wholesale and Others identified from 333 companies are made using three gearing ratios i.e. Total Debt to Net Worth ratio (TDNW), Long Term Debt to Net Worth ratio (LTDNW), Short Term Debt to Net Worth ratio (STDNW). One way ANOVA and Post hoc tests are employed for statistical analysis. Construction and Textile industries have a higher level of debt in their capital structure. However, Information Technology and Service industries are identified as least levered ones. Overall, the finding indicates IT and Service industry to be significantly different from other industry groups in case of all the debt ratios.
El desplazamiento lingüístico visto como un proceso
Authors: Guerra-Mejía Roberto
Published: August 2022

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo explicar el desplazamiento lingüístico como un proceso. Para ello, se realiza un análisis teórico de este fenómeno con la finalidad de mostrar que su desarrollo y funcionamiento son propios de un proceso complejo, multifactorial y dinámico, el cual está constituido por otros procesos que corren en paralelo y se influyen mutuamente: la transmisión intergeneracional, el uso y funciones, así como el prestigio de la lengua. Asimismo, se eximan fenómenos como el contacto y el conflicto lingüístico y la muerte de lenguas, los cuales permiten comprender mejor cómo surge el desplazamiento lingüístico y que factores están jugando un papel determinante en su proceso evolutivo.
La lengua mazahua en la vida cotidiana de los fiscales de la comunidad indígena de Emilio Portes Gil, Municipio de San Felipe del Progreso, Estado de México, México. Por una sociología de la religión.
Authors: Pedraza Durán Iván , Paulino Escamilla Ana Elvia , Valdés Segundo Erick Ariel
Published: August 2022

Resumen.

El siguiente texto tiene el objetivo de describir y analizar el uso de la lengua mazahua en la vida cotidiana de los fiscales de la comunidad de Emilio Portes Gil, comunidad de origen indígena y/o pueblo originario del municipio de San Felipe del Progreso, del Estado de México, México. El texto trata asuntos relacionados con la sociolingüística y con una sociología de la religión, pocas veces exploradas y analizadas por los sociólogos, ya que, estos temas han sido tratados más por lingüistas y antropólogos. Cuando se incorpora a los pueblos originarios en los textos académicos, también se incorpora su existencia, su esencia y, de alguna manera, su dignidad. La metodología empleada es la etnográfica y los principales hallazgos fueron que: la lengua mazahua aún se usa esporádicamente entre las interacciones de los hablantes fiscales de la comunidad mazahua de Emilio Portes Gil, los momentos son distintos como en el saludo, en las pláticas durante el almuerzo de los domingos, despedidas y en la composición de las oraciones.
Sobre la sangre que no se nombra
Authors: Pérez Alvarado Paloma
Published: August 2022

Este texto tiene como objetivo hacer un acercamiento sociolingüístico al término menstruación e hablantes de español como lengua de primera generación. Se parte de los estipulados en la teoría del tabú por S. Ullman y dan lugar a eufemismos y desfemismos que se pueden traducir en un femómeno de variación lingüística.
La lengua mazahua en la vida cotidiana de los fiscales de la comunidad indígena de Emilio Portes Gil, Municipio de San Felipe del Progreso, Estado de México, México. Por una sociología de la religión.
Authors: Pedraza Durán Ivan
Published: August 2022

Resumen.

El siguiente texto tiene el objetivo de describir y analizar el uso de la lengua mazahua en la vida cotidiana de los fiscales de la comunidad de Emilio Portes Gil, comunidad de origen indígena y/o pueblo originario del municipio de San Felipe del Progreso, del Estado de México, México. El texto trata asuntos relacionados con la sociolingüística y con una sociología de la religión, pocas veces exploradas y analizadas por los sociólogos, ya que, estos temas han sido tratados más por lingüistas y antropólogos. Cuando se incorpora a los pueblos originarios en los textos académicos, también se incorpora su existencia, su esencia y, de alguna manera, su dignidad. La metodología empleada es la etnográfica y los principales hallazgos fueron que: la lengua mazahua aún se usa esporádicamente entre las interacciones de los hablantes fiscales de la comunidad mazahua de Emilio Portes Gil, los momentos son distintos como en el saludo, en las pláticas durante el almuerzo de los domingos, despedidas y en la composición de las oraciones.
MAPEAMENTO GEOMORFOLÓGICO DO MUNICÍPIO DE JACAREÍ – SP COMO SUBSÍDIO PARA O PLANEJAMENTO URBANO DO USO DA TERRA
Authors: Pacheco Rodrigo da Cunha
Published: August 2022

Este artigo apresenta o mapeamento geomorfológico do município de Jacareí-SP com as análises sobre as suas características principais, considerando aspectos litológicos, morfológicos e morfométricos. Foram utilizados para a sua produção a intepretação analógica e alguns elementos das geotecnologias. O mapa produzido sintetizou informações sobre as seguintes unidades identificadas: duas morfoestruturas, seis morfoesculturas e nove padrões de formas semelhantes. Verificou-se que: 1) a maior parte do território municipal se constitui de formas denudacionais de relevo (85.9%), com índices de dissecação variando entre médios e altos; 2) existem menores extensões de áreas planas (14,1%) que, por falta de planejamento urbano, têm sofrido bastante com inundações, enchentes e alagamentos. O mapeamento geomorfológico a nível municipal pode auxiliar na caracterização ambiental do município, bem como em atividades voltadas à educação e aos planejamentos urbano e ambiental.
APORTES DESDE LA GEOGRAFÍA PARA EL ESTUDIO DE LA CALIDAD DE VIDA EN LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA A PRINCIPIOS DEL SIGLO XXI
Authors: Pérez Germán Gabriel , Mare Marcos Damián , Velázquez Guillermo
Published: August 2022

In this article, the Quality of Life Index (QLI) is used to analyze the socio-economic and environmental differences, at the census radius scale, of the population of Argentine Patagonia, a territory that, despite leading the national QLI ranking, has significant internal differences. The results obtained show 12 Areas of Relative Homogeneity distinguished by their internal characteristics and qualities of the regional organization. The variables related to the quality of life show different situations. Among them, one highlight: a) differentiation between rural spaces with a large surface area and a low population concerning urban areas that structure regional dynamism, b) significant fragmentation in urban peripheries in a context of great demographic dynamism, c) enclaves of exploitation of energy, mineral and tourist resources and d) intermediate cities with administrative and financial weight. All these disparities confirm the idea of a highly heterogeneous Argentine Patagonia.
Der Sinn der Sinnfrage
Authors: Thies Christian
Published: August 2022

Die Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens gilt vielen Menschen als das philosophische Problem schlechthin. Aber in der akademischen Philosophie hat sich lange Zeit niemand damit beschäftigen wollen. Das wichtigste Ziel dieses Buches ist es deshalb, diese Lücke zu schließen, und zwar in zwei Schritten: Im ersten Schritt muss untersucht werden, welchen Sinn die Frage überhaupt hat. Dafür ist zum einen der systematische Ort dieses Problems innerhalb der Philosophie zu bestimmen: Es ist dies nicht, wie viele meinen, die Ethik, auch nicht die Religionsphilosophie, sondern eine moderne Metaphysik, die in diesem Buch auf kantianischer Grundlage entwickelt wird (I). Zum anderen sind die Begriffe „Leben“ und „Sinn“ sowie deren Zusammenhang zu klären (II). Der zweite Schritt widmet sich der kritischen Analyse vorhandener Antworten. Zunächst werden zwei Ansätze zurückgewiesen, die in der Moderne besonders verbreitet sind: die Sinnsuche mit naturwissenschaftlichen Mitteln und die Idee, wir könnten unserem Leben selbst einen Sinn geben (III). Dagegen wird die Auffassung vertreten, dass wir Sinn nicht entdecken oder stiften, sondern nur über ihn reflektieren können. Gegenstand solcher metaphysischen Reflexionen ist das Negative in der Welt, das früher schon das Theodizee-Problem auslöste: Tod, Leid, Ungerechtigkeit (IV). Am Ende des Buches steht die These, dass wegen dieser Unvollkommenheiten das Leben als Ganzes keinen Sinn hat. Metaphysik kann heute nur noch negativ sein (V).
Der Sprache vertrauen – der Totalität entsagen
Authors: Hahn Frank
Published: August 2022

Der Beitrag Franz Rosenzweigs zur Philosophie besteht seinen eigenen Worten nach vor allem in dem, was er Neues Denken oder Sprachdenken nennt. Um diesem Terminus nachzuspüren, begibt sich der Autor des vorliegenden Buchs auf die Bahn der Sprache, wie sie durch Rosenzweigs Hauptwerk 'Stern der Erlösung' gezogen wird. Dabei wird zum einen die Überwindung des auf Totalität zielenden rein begrifflichen idealistischen Denkens herausgearbeitet. Ferner wird der Gegensatz des jüdisch geprägten Sprachdenkens zur analytischen Sprachphilosophie sowie zur Vorstellung von Sprache als Zeichensystem, dem es lediglich um Kommunikation oder Mitteilung geht, kenntlich gemacht. Die „wirklich gesprochene Sprache“ ist für Rosenzweig kein Abbild der Wirklichkeit, sondern das Sprechen bewirkt überhaupt erst das, was wir Wirklichkeit - als eine Bewegung des Aufeinanderwirkens - nennen. Sprache ist nicht nur Mitteilung eines Inhalts, sondern ist selbst Ereignis oder Offenbarung. Das jüdische Sprachdenken beschreibt darüber hinaus eine Umkehr der maßgeblichen Denkrichtungen europäischen Philosophierens: den Sinn eines Textes enthüllt erst der zukünftige Leser, und so wird die Zeit nicht auf die Zukunft hin, sondern von der Zukunft her gedacht. Ferner entdeckt sich das Ich erst im Angesprochenwerden durch ein Du. Wenngleich Rosenzweig mit dem Sprachdenken die religiösen Ereignisse von Schöpfung, Offenbarung und Erlösung als Bahn der Sprache erfahrbar machen möchte, so verfolgt das vorliegende Buch nicht zuletzt das Ziel aufzuzeigen, wie das jüdische Sprachdenken auch jenseits des Religiösen für die Philosophie und das Leben fruchtbar gemacht werden kann. Aus dem erzählenden Kommentar zu Rosenzweigs Hauptwerk „Stern der Erlösung“ haben sich vielfältige Nebenpfade ergeben, die zu weiteren jüdischen Autoren führen. Auf diese Weise ist ein Kaleidoskop entstanden, das sich zwar um das Sprachdenken Rosenzweigs rankt, zugleich aber auch Texte von Hermann Cohen, Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy Friedrich Weinreb und Emmanuel Levinas et al. kommentierend mit einbezieht.
Was, wenn jeder ...?
Authors: Gillessen Jens
Published: August 2022

Moralische Kritik wird häufig in Gestalt der Frage vorgebracht: »Was wäre, wenn jeder so handelte wie du?« Die hinter dieser Frage zu vermutende Form moralischen Argumentierens ist in der Vergangenheit in den unterschiedlichsten Gestalten präzisiert, kritisiert und verteidigt worden - in Interpretationen des Kategorischen Imperativs wie auch von analytischen Ethikern. Die Arbeit stellt den ersten monographischen Versuch seit Jahrzehnten dar, das unübersichtliche Feld wieder zu ordnen. Anhand konkreter Anwendungsfälle erprobt sie ein breites Spektrum von Verallgemeinerungsverfahren, analysiert die Probleme und kommt zu neuen Ergebnissen.
Eric Weils Logik der Philosophie
Authors: Gaitsch Peter
Published: August 2022

Eric Weil (1904-1977) hat in seinem systematischen Hauptwerk die eigentümliche Verfasstheit und die Weite des philosophischen Denkens herausgearbeitet. Der Begriff der Einstellung (attitude) erweist sich dabei als Grundbegriff, sodass eine Logik der Philosophie als eine Reflexion über die Einstellungsgebundenheit des Denkens konzipiert werden muss. Auf dieser Basis besteht Weils origineller philosophischer Beitrag darin, ein an Hegel geschultes System der dialektischen Erfahrung des Denkens anzubieten, in dessen Rahmen sich jedoch eine Phänomenologie der Sinnbildung abzeichnet, in der die Einstellungsgebundenheit des Denkens grundlegend anerkannt wird. Daraus ergibt sich eine erweiterte phänomenologische Methodenlehre, die die begriffliche Anstrengung des Philosophierens als Einstellungserhellung und als Vorbereitung eines Einstellungswandels verständlich macht.
Scham und Würde
Authors: Breun Richard
Published: August 2022

Menschliche Lebendigkeit zu verstehen, verlangt einen Nach- und Mitvollzug, der an der Anschauung dieser Lebendigkeit anzusetzen hat. Von einem solchen synthetischen Verfahren ist bereits die Wahrnehmung geprägt. Dafür stehen die Konzepte der symbolischen Prägnanz bei Cassirer und der sinnlichen Verkörperungsmodi bei Plessner. Sie lassen sich auf die Erscheinung des Menschen selbst anwenden. Dann zeigt sich, dass das menschliche Leben von der sinnlichen Wahrnehmung bis hin zur geistigen Sinngebung von Antinomien durchzogen ist, von einem Widersinn, dem sich scheinbar kein Sinn abringen lässt. Gerade diese fundamentale Gebrochenheit aber macht die Würde aus, die sich der Mensch zuschreibt. ihr Gegenpol ist die Beschämbarkeit bzw. Schamhaftigkeit. Die lebendigen Synthesen entzünden sich am Körperleib und prägen ihn. Er ist sie und zeigt sie. Das macht am Ende auch die Leibessynthese von Leben und Tod deutlich. Der Tod, der etwas anderes ist als das Leben und dennoch in es hineinwirkt, muss es sich gefallen lassen, auch umgekehrt vom »Abglanz« des Lebens gestreift zu werden. Gerade der Tote erscheint uns im Licht einer Würde, deren Verletzung als Schandtat gilt. Philosophisch-systematisch und historisch geht der Weg von Kants Kritizismus als einem Verfahren, das die Synthesis nicht unsachgemäß zerlegt und dabei zerstört, zu einem Denken, das seinerseits Kant nicht zerlegt, sondern seine offene Systematik weiter vorantreibt, erneuert und erweitert (so bei Dilthey, Simmel, Cassirer und Plessner).
Beziehungsgestaltung mit suizidgefährdeten Menschen
Authors: Eink Michael , Haltenhof Horst
Published: August 2022

Halt geben in der suizidalen Krise

Wie kann ich lernen Suizidalität einzuordnen und anzusprechen? Wie lernen Halt zu geben, ohne die eigenen Grenzen zu überschreiten? Wie kann ich eine tragfähige Beziehung zu suizidgefährdeten Menschen aufbauen und aufrechterhalten? Dieses Buch liefert die Antworten: übersichtlich und praxisnah.

Das Thema Suizidalität ist für viele Menschen mit großen Ängsten und oft auch mit dem Gefühl von Hilflosigkeit verbunden. Dabei sehen sich fast alle Mitarbeitenden psychosozialer Einrichtungen, der Sozialen Arbeit, psychiatrisch Pflegende, Ärzt*innen und Psychotherapeut*innen mit dem Thema Suizid und Suizidalität konfrontiert.

Die Autoren, Michael Eink und Horst Haltenhof geben eine Orientierung für den Umgang mit suizidgefährdeten Menschen. Mögliche Fallstricke der Beziehungsgestaltung werden genauso erörtert, wie die Chancen präventiver Maßnahmen. Sie räumen mit gängigen Mythen über Suizidalität auf und zeigen, wie Menschen in helfenden Berufen oder Ehrenämtern sich vor Überforderung schützen können.

Das hier vermittelte Wissen über rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen, Hintergründe und Verlaufsmuster suizidaler Krisen sowie Präventions- oder Interventionsstrategien helfen dabei Unsicherheiten in Beratungs- und Akutsituationen zu minimieren. Mit prägnanten Merksätzen zum schnellen Erfassen komplexer Inhalte und aktuellen Kontaktadressen und Literaturhinweisen.
Bilateral Central Retinal Vein Occlusion as a First Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report
Authors: Tandlich Michael , Williamson Kelly
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Acute presentation of multiple myeloma in the emergency department (ED) is an uncommon yet life-threatening clinical entity. Case Report: A 42-year-old male presented to the ED with severe generalized fatigue and vision changes most notable in his left eye. Bilateral central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) was diagnosed on dilated fundus exam in the ED. Conclusion: The most common cause of CRVO in adults over age 50 is vascular disease, but in younger adults, conditions of systemic inflammation or hyperviscosity must be considered. Diagnosis of CRVO requires emergent ophthalmology consultation and further treatment with phototherapy, steroids, and potentially anti-vascular endothelial growth factor. Ultimately, patients require hematology/oncology and ongoing management of acute hyperviscosity syndrome. We present this case to increase awareness surrounding this diagnosis among emergency physicians. Multiple myeloma should be considered in young patients who present to the ED with bilateral CRVO, acute renal failure, and symptomatic anemia.
Level I Hyperglycemia Alert: A Case Report
Authors: Nassal Michelle , San Miguel Christopher
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Nonketotic hyperglycemia-associated chorea is a rare condition that upon presentation to the emergency department can be easily misdiagnosed as a seizure or a stroke. Although uncommon, identification of this condition can aid emergency physicians in avoiding unnecessary and potentially harmful treatments for other neurological pathology. Furthermore, prompt hyperglycemic control can result in reversal of symptoms within days. Case Report: We present a case of nonketotic hyperglycemia-associated chorea where the patient was transferred to our facility as a hemorrhagic stroke alert, based on a false-positive interpretation of head computed tomography (CT) imaging. Conclusion: Nonketotic hyperglycemia on CT imaging and clinical presentation can mimic stroke presentations. Prompt recognition of key features can lead to appropriate treatment.
Nail Gun Injury of the Trachea and Spinal Cord
Authors: Shibahashi Kohei , Numata Kenji
Published: August 2022

Introduction: A 26-year-old man was impaled by a nail after a nail gun accident. He was fully conscious with weakness and loss of sensation in the extremities. Cervical computed tomography showed a 9-centimeter long nail penetrating the spinal cord. The nail was removed surgically six hours after the incident. Neurological deficits gradually improved, and at three-month follow-up the patient had completely recovered from muscle weakness and reported only mild sensory deficits in the bilateral sole of his foot. Discussion: This case showed a favorable neurological course, which may be attributed to the fact that the cervical spinal cord injury did not involve the corticospinal tracts and anterior horn.
When a Headache Is More than the Flu: A Case Report
Authors: Russ Abigail , Morse Amber , Spiro David
Published: August 2022

Introduction: When influenza (flu) season arrives, it is easy for emergency department clinicians to anchor on the diagnosis of flu, sending patients on their way with or without anti-influenza medication. It is important not to miss the outlier – the patient who seems to have typical symptoms of influenza but with certain subtleties that should make one consider expanding the differential diagnosis. Case Report: We describe an 11-year-old previously healthy male who presented with eight days of fever, myalgias, cough, congestion, and headache in the context of positive influenza exposure. The length and severity of his symptoms prompted laboratory and imaging investigation. He was positive for influenza type B with elevated inflammatory markers but otherwise normal laboratory workup and normal chest radiograph. He complained of a headache and was given fluids and antipyretics, and was admitted for overnight observation. He specifically did not have any forehead swelling. The next day during his inpatient stay he developed right frontal forehead edema and appeared ill. He was taken for a sinus computed tomography, which showed changes consistent with frontal bone osteomyelitis. Even after drainage by neurosurgery and otolaryngology, the patient subsequently developed repeat abscesses and ultimately a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. Conclusion: Other sources of infection should be considered in patients who have flu-like symptoms that last longer than expected, present with focality, or appear ill.
Real-time Ultrasound-Guided Manual Testicular Detorsion: A Case Report
Authors: Smith Wilson , Midgley Stephanie , Kummer Tobias
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Acute testicular torsion is a surgical emergency due to acute testicular ischemia. Manual testicular detorsion is a testis-saving, bedside therapeutic when performed correctly and in a timely fashion. This procedure is most commonly performed blindly with pain relief as the endpoint for detorsion. However, up to one-third of patients continued to show signs of residual torsion in the operating room even using pain relief as the stopping point for the procedure. Case Report: We present a case demonstrating the utility of color Doppler ultrasound to confirm complete manual detorsion in a 14-year-old male with acute testicular torsion. The patient underwent 360-degree detorsion and had relief of pain; however, color Doppler demonstrated incomplete return of flow to the testis. After an additional 180-degree turn was made, color Doppler demonstrated complete return of normal vascular flow to the torsed testis. Conclusion: When it comes to testicular viability, timely restoration of blood flow to the testicle is of utmost importance. Manual detorsion is a non-invasive intervention that can be quickly and effectively performed at the bedside. Moreover, using color Doppler ultrasound guidance can ensure that physicians detorse in the proper direction and to completion, by providing instant visualization of restorative flow and ensuring reperfusion of the testis while awaiting definitive surgical management.
Comparison of the Effect of Heparinized Normal Saline Solution Versus Saline Solutions in Arterial and Central Venous Catheters on Complete Blood Count After Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Ziyaeifard Mohsen , Ferasat-Kish Rasool , Azarfarin Rasoul , Aghdaii Nahid , Nejatisini Hasan , Azadi Ahmadabadi Changiz , Yousefi Marziyeh
Published: August 2022

Background: Heparinized and saline solutions can prevent clot formation in arterial and central venous catheters. However, heparin can decrease the platelet count and induce thrombocytopenia. Patients undergoing cardiac surgeries are more likely to develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of heparinized and saline solutions of arterial and central venous catheters on complete blood count (CBC) after cardiac surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 100 participants. All subjects underwent cardiac surgery at Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical, and Research Center, Tehran, Iran. Patients were randomly divided into two groups intervention (A) for whom heparinized normal saline solution was used to maintain central arterial and venous catheters, and control (B) for whom normal saline solution was used. The CBC of subjects was monitored for three days (before surgery and the first and second days after surgery). Results: In the present study, there were no significant differences between CBC, white blood cell differential count, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time (PTT), and international normalized ratio in groups A and B. However, we found significant differences in platelet count (P = 0.049), red blood cell count (P = 0.0001), hemoglobin (P = 0.0001), and hematocrit (P = 0.0001) between before surgery and the second day after surgery in group A. Platelet count (P = 0.027) and PTT (P = 0.0001) before and after surgery were significantly different in group B. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, normal saline solution catheters have fewer side effects and can be a suitable replacement for heparinized catheters.
Malacological news from the Czech and Slovak Republics in 2021
Authors: Čejka Tomáš , Beran Luboš , Coufal Radovan , Dvořák Libor , Horáčková Jitka , Horsáková Veronika , Juřičková Lucie , Korábek Ondřej , Adamcová Tereza , Szabóová Dana , Škodová Jana , Horsák Michal
Published: August 2022

This paper presents important faunistic records conducted in the Czech and Slovak Republics during 2021. In the Šumava Mts, South Bohemia, a hydrobiid snail of the genus Alzoniella was found. Monacha cantiana s. lato was genetically confirmed for the first time in the city of Bratislava, Slovakia. New sites of Cornu aspersum (Prague) and Tandonia kusceri (southern and central Slovakia) were confirmed. A new colony of the slug Limacus maculatus was found in SE Moravia. New records of several endangered species, e.g. Vertigo angustior, V. moulinsiana, Anisus septemgyratus, Gyraulus acronicus, G. rossmaessleri, Planorbis carinatus, Pisidium amnicum, P. globulare, P. moitessierianum, P. pseudosphaerium and P. tenuilineatum, are also presented. Location data are published with all details in a supplementary table.
Orientalist painting of Paja Jovanović in the context of postcolonial discourse
Authors: Tošić Milica
Published: August 2022

This text will interpret the key concepts of postcolonialism and postcolonial studies with a reflection on the orientalist paintings of Paja Jovanović. The basics of the research concern the influence of the occident and colonizing countries on the artistic creation of Jovanović, with a critical analysis and comparison of the mentioned terms aiming to determine the characteristics of this painter's orientalist expression through a case study of several of his works: The Wounded Montenegrin (1882), Fencing (1883), and Adorning of the Bride (1886). The theoretical basis for this research are mainly the postcolonial studies of Edward Said, Marija Todorova, and Bojana Matejić, aiming to determine the degree of implementation of orientalist discourse in the cultural heritage of the Serbian people.
Evaluation of reactive service function path discovery in symmetrical environment
Authors: Mihaeljans Martins , Skrastins Andris
Published: August 2022

In this paper we continue our study of path discovery process for Service Function Chaining (SFC) in Software Defined Network (SDN). By default, service function (SF) paths are established proactively - before data transmission takes place. We have argued that this constraint can be eliminated with the use of our proposed Reactive SF path discovery approach. Such SFs as network address translation (NAT) or stateful firewall (FW) are SF path's symmetry dependent requiring a visit of both ingress and egress flows. Thus, we evaluated SF path discovery processes in Mininet emulation network. Outcome of this study is a comparison of proactive and reactive SF path discovery processes for both asymmetrical and symmetrical SF paths. It shows that even in symmetrical environment reactive SF path discovery has a higher probability of successful SF path detection.
Et Bourdieusk perspektiv på dilemmaer i kølevandet af skoleledernes implementering af en læringsplatform
Authors: Laursen Ronni
Published: August 2022

I denne artikel undersøger jeg skoleledernes handlinger ud fra de logikker, der kan identificeres, når en obligatorisk læringsplatform implementeres. Artiklen er baseret på 31 kvalitative interviews med forvaltningsmedarbejdere, skoleledere og lærere. Interviewene er foretaget på fire folkeskoler i tre kommuner.  Teoretisk er artiklen informeret af Bourdieus begreber om felt og habitus. Analysernes resultater peger mod, at de interviewede skoleledere bruger meget tid på møder og administrativ praksis. Konsekvensen af det er, at skolelederne bevæger sig længere væk fra praksisfeltet. Samtidig formes skoleledernes habitus i lyset af styrings-logikkerne fra det bureaukratiske felt, hvilket betyder, at lederne reproducerer de logikker, som det bureaukratiske felt har omkring læringsplatformen i praksisfeltet. For at reproducere de logikker, der italesættes omkring læringsplatformen, eksempelvis logikkerne omkring øget evaluering og vidensdeling anvender skolelederne både hård- og blød magt. Skolelederens anvendelse af magt retter lærernes habitus mod de logikker, der produceres i praksisfeltet gennem læringsplatformen. Skoleledernes reproduktion af logikker fra det bureaukratiske felt genererer en række dilemmaer knyttet til praksisfeltet.