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Economic solutions of the Holy Quran for the establishment of Islamic society
Authors: Fazluddin Mudaqiq  , Abdul Subhan Sediqi
Published: December 2024

The goal of humanity's creation is to reach perfection and happiness, and human beings reach this growth and excellence as a result of their effort in the context of society by following the rules and orders of God. If the society enjoys perfect health, free from challenges, it will be easier and faster to follow the path of happiness and perfection. In his incomparable book (Holy Qur'an), the Almighty God considers usury, bribery, extravagance, waste, hoarding, underselling, etc. as the most important problems and deals with eradicating society's challenges, including economic challenges, in a very effective and specialized way. The Holy Quran fights against the problems of the society both by creating culture and by laying down economic rules, and by healthy education and personality development of the people of the society, through religious beliefs and convictions, it encourages people to take steps towards the growth and elevation of the economic culture of the society, and strive for the economic health of society. The method presented by the Holy Qur'an has significantly reduced the costs of the economic administration of the communities, and with the personality development that it applies, it leads the society to the highway of happiness and perfection in the best possible way, and the Holy Qur'an is the guidance that can guide mankind, reach the intended destination. The present research tries to express the challenges and obstacles of economic development and to explain proper ways of doing things for economic development from the perspective of the Holy Quran. He should also express the economic issues that exist in the Holy Qur'an and introduce the excellence and superiority of the teachings of this divine book more and more.
Examining the Influence of Ideology and Power Dynamics on Attitudes Toward Language-in-Education Planning for Foreign Languages in Morocco
Authors: Jamaati Zakaria , Trimasse Naima , El Ghazi Mohamed
Published: December 2024

There has been a consensus in the literature that both overt and covert ideologies and power dynamics significantly influence and orient language policy and planning (LPP) activities (Tollefson, 1991, 2013; Hornberger & Johnson, 2007; Johnson, 2013; Shohamy, 2006; Wright, 2004), particularly in education. As in a number of contexts, the state plays a considerable role in language-in-education planning (LEP) in Morocco, serving as the primary educational language policymaker and planner, especially for public education. The failures and/or shortcomings of the state’s LEP activities have been criticized for not considering the micro-level attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and stances when making policies and implementing them, which could result in resistance to the macro-LEP. Within this scope, the present paper surveys both the attitudes of agents (teachers and inspectors) and recipients (students and parents) toward the LEP of foreign languages (FLs) in Morocco, focusing on French and English. The study revealed that while ideologies and power dynamics influence participants’ stances toward the state’s LEP for FLs, this could partially explain the shortcomings of consecutive educational reforms. However, the participants are pragmatic in their inclination toward French and English. While they wish to expand the teaching of English as a subject and medium of instruction (MOI), they recognize the ongoing significant role of French in determining their academic success and socioeconomic mobility.
Effect of Lease Financing on the Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Sani Hafsat Muhammad , Abubakar Halimatu Sa'adiya , Muhammad Sulaiman Abubakar
Published: December 2024

This study examines the effect of lease financing on the performance of Listed Consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria. The ex-post factor research design was adopted with a sample of seven listed consumer goods companies who reported lease covering the period of implementation of IFRS 16, that is, from 2019-2022 was selected. Data were collected from secondary sources through the annual reports and accounts of the listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria. The study used pooled OLS (ordinary Leased Squares) to analyzed the data. The study used value of lease contract (right of use asset) to measure lease which is the independent variable and ROA as measure of financial performance. The findings showed that Lease finance showed a negative but significant effect on ROA of consumer goods companies in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that Consumer goods companies should focus on improving their lease management practices to ensure efficient utilization of leased assets. This may involve implementing robust tracking systems, optimizing lease terms, and renegotiating lease agreements where necessary to better align with business objectives as it has shown negative effect on financial performance.
Experiencias de los participantes en el foro del Seminario Curriculum Latinoamericano, 2024
Authors: Copado Rodríguez Ana Elizabeth , Orozco Fuentes Bertha
Published: December 2024

En esta investigación se utilizó una metodología mixta de carácter descriptivo-cualitativo, basada en un enfoque de etnografía digital para analizar el contenido de la red social. El objetivo principal fue explorar la interacción de los participantes en el foro y analizar el impacto de las participaciones relevantes en el aprendizaje durante el Seminario Curriculum Latinoamericano 2024-2, Década COVID-19, “Los debates curriculares en la década: desafíos y nuevos derroteros en perspectiva”. La temporalidad se acotó al semestre 2024-2. La población del foro consta de 44 participantes. Estos participantes tienen experiencia en el campo del currículo, incluyendo estudiantes de posgrado, profesores e investigadores; además provienen de diversos países, como Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala y México. La recolección de datos incluyó métricas de desempeño de los participantes durante el foro (visitas, “Me gusta”, interacciones, clics y comentarios). Se analizaron las interacciones de los participantes desde un enfoque mixto, que pueden ser comentarios, preguntas o respuestas; además revelan información sobre la interacción y el tiempo de trabajo con indicadores estadísticos. El proceso para el análisis de datos se realizó en tres etapas: análisis descriptivo con apoyo de las herramientas de análisis de Facebook, codificación y categorización emergente con apoyo del software Atlas.ti 9. Los resultados reflejarán las categorías que emergen: Nueva relación con el conocimiento; Nuevos entornos de enseñanza y Brecha digital, estas categorías permiten concluir la complejidad y la riqueza de las interacciones significativas de los participantes en el foro de Facebook.
La derivada de funciones definidas por tramos
Authors: Carena Marilina
Published: December 2024

The aim of this paper is to provide tools that allow determining whether a piecewise-defined function is differentiable at the break points, without using the definition of the lateral derivative. Also, we work on the identification and correct use of necessary and sufficient conditions to draw conclusions in these cases.
Profil masnih kiselina i nutritivni indeksi u mesu fazana (Phasianus colchicus) odstrijeljenih u zajedničkome lovištu broj XIV/128
Authors: Kralik Zlata , Košević Manuela , Kralik Igor
Published: December 2024

Obični fazan (Phasianus colchicus) stanovnik je većine lovišta u Republici Hrvatskoj. Predstavlja vrstu pernate divljači s visokim potencijalom proizvodnje nutritivno kvalitetnoga mesa. Cilj istraživanja bio je analizirati profil masnih kiselina te izračunati nutritivne indekse kvalitete lipida u mesu prsa i zabataka fazanske divljači. Fazani su odstrijeljeni ujesen 2023. na području zajedničkoga lovišta XIV/128, kojim gospodari Lovačko društvo „Jarebica“, Antunovac. Za potrebe analiza masnih kiselina, nakon lova su od 10 muških jedinaka uzeti uzorci prsnoga mesa i mesa zabataka. Iz podataka profila masnih kiselina u mesu izračunani su nutritivni indeksi (indeks nutritivne vrijednosti – INV, aterogeni indeks – AI, trombogeni indeks – TI i hipo/hiperkolesterolni indeks – HHI). Rezultati analize profila masnih kiselina ukazuju da je sadržaj ukupnih SFA, MUFA, n-6 PUFA, n-3 PUFA te omjer n-6 PUFA/n-3 PUFA u obje vrste mesa ujednačen (P>0,05). Statistički značajno veći sadržaj (P<0,05) cis-10 heptadekanske, eikozadienske, dihomo-γ-linolne i arahidonske masne kiseline bio je u prsima u odnosu na zabatake, dok je sadržaj linolne i α-linolenske bio značajno veći u zabatacima u odnosu na meso prsa (P<0,05). INV u mesu prsa iznosio je 2,18, a u mesu zabataka 2,43, AI je iznosio 0,53 i 0,54, TI 0,86 i 0,90, a HHI 3,51 i 3,76 (P>0,05). Meso fazana dobar je izvor nutritivno kvalitetnih lipida te može biti zdravija alternativa drugim vrstama mesa koje ljudi svakodnevno konzumiraju.
Analysis of the influence of comorbid pathology on the development of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in primary osteoarthritis
Authors: Halabitska I. M. , Babinets L. S.
Published: December 2024

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a polyetiological pathogenetic syndrome associated with numerous diseases of the pancreas and other organs (of gastroduodenal and hepatobiliary systems, etc.). Recent studies indicate a developing interest in osteoarthritis (OA) comorbidities. However, the pathogenetic mechanisms of the risk of developing EPI in comorbid diseases among OA patients have not been adequately investigated.
The aim of the study is to analyze the influence of comorbid pathology on the onset and development of EPI in patients with primary OA.
Materials and methods. We examined 304 patients with primary OA who had comorbid EPI-associated diseases without exacerbation. According to the type of comorbid pathology associated with EPI, all patients were divided into five categories that were analogous in terms of clinical and gender criteria, the severity of primary OA, and the treatment received: Group 1 (n=62) — patients with OA without comorbid pathology; Group 2 (n=59) — patients with OA in comorbidity with chronic pancreatitis; Group 3 (n=60) — patients with OA in comorbidity with diseases of the biliary system with EPI; Group 4 (n=61) — patients with OA and chronic gastritis and duodenitis; Group 5 (n=62) — patients with OA and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Results. The percentage differences in the content of fecal α-elastase in the experimental groups of patients with primary OA were compared to that in the control group: the value of the percentage difference in the content of fecal α-elastase was 5.47% lower in Group 2 compared to Group 5, 4.35% lower in Group 5 compared to Group 3, 9.63% lower in Group 3 compared to Group 4, and 12.82% lower in Group 4 compared to Group 1. Group 1 of patients with primary OA without comorbid pathology had a significantly lower level of fecal α-elastase compared to the control group, indicating a mild degree of EPI, which may have resulted from long-term treatment of OA with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, chondroprotectors, chondrostimulants, etc., which had a toxic effect on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and contributed to the development of gastroenterological pathology, specifically diseases associated with EPI.
Conclusion. According to the level of fecal α-elastase and the level of the total final score of the PEI-Q questionnaire, the following ranking of the influence of the most significant comorbid pathology on the state of EPI in patients with primary OA was presented, starting with the greatest: chronic pancreatitis ˃ diabetes mellitus type 2 ˃ chronic non-stone cholecystitis and functional diseases of the gallbladder and biliary system ˃ chronic gastritis and duodenitis (p˂0.05).
Clinical characteristics and diagnosis of drug-induced pancreatitis that occurred during pulmonary tuberculosis treatment
Authors: Gubergrits N. B. , Byelyayeva N. V. , Gomozova O. A. , Suprun O. O. , Zhdanyuk Yu. I.
Published: December 2024

More than 70 drugs are known to induce pancreatitis. The frequency, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of drug-induced pancreatitis that occurred during tuberculosis treatment have not been studied. In addition, the literature provides information regarding the pancreatic toxicity of certain anti-tuberculosis drugs.
We examined 328 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis that occurred during drug-induced hepatitis treatment. Prior to our observation, 92 (28.0%) patients abused alcohol, so chronic hepatitis had a combined etiology, i.e., it occurred due to the toxic effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs on the liver against the background of alcoholic liver disease. However, the worsening of the course of chronic hepatitis occurred in all cases due to the intake of anti-tuberculosis drugs, so we used the term “chronic, predominantly toxic (drug-induced) hepatitis.” In these patients, we diagnosed chronic pancreatitis (CP), which had both a drug- and alcohol-induced combined etiology. Since the exacerbation of pancreatitis only occurred when anti-tuberculosis drugs were taken, the etiology was predominantly drug-induced. The comparison group included these patients with a combination of predominantly drug-induced hepatitis and drug-induced CP. The main group consisted of 236 (72.0%) patients who did not abuse alcohol, indicating that both hepatitis and CP were drug-induced.
The following conclusions were drawn as a result of our study. Pain and dyspeptic syndromes are typical of drug-induced pancreatitis: patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who do not abuse alcohol experience more intense abdominal pain, while patients with a combined etiology of CP (drug- and alcohol-induced) experience more intense dyspeptic syndrome. The phenomenon of “deviation” of pancreatic enzymes into the blood is more evident in patients with an isolated drug etiology of pancreatitis who are taking first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs at the start of treatment. Exo- and endocrine pancreatic insufficiencies are common and more severe in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who abuse alcohol and receive pancreatic drugs. In patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who do not abuse alcohol, drug-induced CP is characterized by the following sonographic changes in the pancreas: complete or partial enlargement of the organ, decreased echogenicity, structural heterogeneity, and indistinct boundaries. In the combined etiology of CP, an increase in echogenicity, calcifications, pancreatic pseudocysts, and dilation of the Wirsungʼs duct are more prevalent. In patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who abuse alcohol, the L index is significantly higher and the histographic coefficient Kgst of the ultrasound pancreatic histogram is lower than in patients with only drug-induced CP etiology.
Alcoholic liver disease and alcoholic pancreatitis: looking at the problem through the lens of the farnesoid X receptor
Authors: Gubergrits N. B. , Mozhyna T. L. , Byelyayeva N. V.
Published: December 2024

Current statistical data show a sharp global increase in alcoholic liver disease (ALD), which is often associated with the onset of alcoholic pancreatitis. According to estimates, Ukraine has one of the highest rates of ALD mortality worldwide; it likely surpasses rates in Europe, the USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, Africa, and Russia.
The normal course of ALD is well-known and starts with liver steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis, progressing to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alcohol’s toxic effects are not limited to the liver; it has a harmful impact on almost all organs and tissues, including the pancreas, brain, cardiovascular system, reproductive organs, bone tissue, hematopoietic organs, and the stimulation of carcinogenesis. The basic understanding of the pathophysiology of ALD has not changed: the damaging effects of acetaldehyde and other metabolic alterations, such as disturbances in the metabolism of bile acids (BA), including their enterohepatic circulation, are the core of this disorder. One of the most significant nuclear BA receptors, the farnesoid X-receptor (FXR), affects the metabolism of bile acidosis (BA) on two levels: it limits the synthesis of bile acid in the liver and decreases enterohepatic circulation activity while also restoring normal lipid metabolism. Systemic or extrahepatic effects are mediated by FXR, which is expressed not just in the liver but also in the pancreas and a number of other organs and systems. ALD therapy methods are regulated by several international guidelines, namely EASL (2018), AASLD (2019), and ALEH (2019). In addition to conventional therapy, innovative and promising ways to treat using S-adenosine methionine (SAM) are being explored. SAM is a promising medication for the treatment of alcoholic pancreatitis and ALD because of its antagonistic activity on FXR, BSEP, and NTCP, the main proteins and receptors involved in ALD pathophysiology. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-cholestatic, antitumor, and antidepressant qualities.
Pancreatic diseases and thrombotic, thromboembolic complications
Authors: Hristych T. M. , Hontsariuk D. O.
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the authors analyze the etiologic, pathogenetic, and clinical variants of thrombotic and thromboembolic complications in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The authors concentrate on the pathogenetic mechanisms that contribute to the development of chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. These mechanisms include participation in systemic chronic inflammation, activation of plasma cells that accelerate proliferation, progression, migration, and invasion of epithelial cancer cells, metastasis of tumor cells, and a worsening of the response to radiation and chemotherapy. The discussion focuses on the role of extracellular matrix rigidity and the transformation of plasma cells. We consider the pathogenesis of hereditary pancreatitis in detail and highlight the genetic features of its development. We emphasize the importance of paraneoplastic symptoms, which combine to form a syndrome that often manifests as thrombotic and thromboembolic complications (migrating thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, and thromboembolism of different branches of the pulmonary arteries). The significance of thrombocytosis and the synthesis of fibrinopeptide A (a biomarker for tumors) is now under scrutiny. The level of fibrinopeptide A may be directly related to the size of the tumor. We indicate the peculiar course of deep vein thrombosis, which occurs in the muscles of the calves, impacts the proximal veins of the legs, and remains undetected. We discuss the symptoms of thrombosis in the veins of the ileofemoral segment and elucidate the mechanism behind pain syndrome. Increased venous pressure in the pelvic veins, a decrease in venous wall tone due to hormonal changes, the development of stasis, and tumor masses’ compression are the causes. Thrombosis in the ileofemoral segment and deep veins of the lower extremities (both distal and proximal) is the cause of pulmonary embolism (usually with a negative prognosis).
Assessment of Customers’ Satisfaction in Mobile Banking Services: The Mediating Role of Ease of Use
Authors: Hossain Mosharraf , Hossain Afzal , Manik Mehedi Hasan
Published: December 2024

Mobile banking has reshaped the financial industry worldwide by offering user-friendly and efficient banking solutions through mobile devices. In Bangladesh, the use of mobile banking has notably risen due to developments in technology, higher mobile phone usage, and a rising need for useful financial services. Mobile banking services have played a crucial role in promoting financial empowerment, especially among the countryside and distant unbanked population. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine the factors affecting customers’ satisfaction in mobile banking services in the mediating role of ease of use. Quantitative type research was applied and the study used descriptive research design. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect 402 data points from Bangladeshi customers using a purposive sampling method. A partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to evaluate the data and test the hypotheses. The PLS-SEM analysis method demonstrated that perceived usefulness, cost of service, responsiveness, and ease of use have a positive impact on customers’ satisfaction in mobile banking services. The findings also showed that the ease of use has a significant role in mediating the relationship between three factors (perceived usefulness, security and trust, and responsiveness) and customers’ satisfaction in mobile banking services. This research adds to theoretical discourse by examining the transformation of customers’ satisfaction with mobile banking services in the perspective of Bangladesh.
Tragovi igre djece tijekom kasnoga brončanog doba na jugu
Karpatske kotline
Authors: Ložnjak Dizdar Daria , Vrdoljak Snježana , Drnić Ivan
Published: December 2024

Igra je svevremenska aktivnost. U proučavanju djetinjstva u prošlosti nezaobilazan izvor predstavljaju igračke, od kojih su se sačuvale samo one izrađene od trajnijih materijala. Rekonstrukcija igre u kasno brončano doba predstavlja složen proces – od proučavanja predmeta u dječjim grobovima, do dokumentiranja tragova igre u brojnim istraživanim naseljima. U radu se pokušavaju prikazati tragovi igre djece tijekom kasnoga brončanog doba na jugu Karpatske kotline prema prikupljenim materijalnim dokazima te interpretacijama zatvorenih konteksta i slučajnih nalaza. Proučavani konteksti i nalazi datiraju se od 14. do kraja 9. st. pr. Kr., a potječu iz istraživanih groblja i naselja na području kontinentalne Hrvatske, istočne Slovenije te sjeverozapadne Srbije. Zadatak se činio lagan prema količini istražene i prikupljene građe, no bio je prilično izazovan s obzirom na višeznačne interpretacije predmeta koji su služili kao igračke predstavljene do sada u literaturi. Materijalni tragovi interpretirani su kroz kaleidoskop djetinjstva i djeteta u igri tijekom kasnoga brončanog doba na jugu Karpatske kotline.
Modeling of Factors Associated with the Duration of Inpatient Treatment of Residents of The Arctic Zone of the Arkhangelsk Region, Wounded from Limited-Damage Firearms
Authors:   Northern State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation, Barachevskiy Yu.E. , Yasheva S.Yu. ,   Northern State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation, Mordovskiy E.A. ,   Syktyvkar State Federal University named after Pitirim Sorokin, Syktyvkar, Russian Federation, Baranov A.V. ,   Northern State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation,   Syktyvkar State Federal University named after Pitirim Sorokin, Syktyvkar, Russian Federation, Maslyakov V.V. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I.Razumovskiy of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Saratov, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

Summary. The aim of the study is to determine the average duration of inpatient treatment for victims who received injuries from limited-damage firearms (LLFWs) and the factors associated with these durations.

Materials and methods. A statistical study (in the form of the documentary observation) was carried out based on the records from 248 case histories of patients who received hospital care in Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk (Arctic zone of the Arkhangelsk region) being wounded by NLW in 2005–2022. Simple (SLRA) and multiple linear regression analyses (MLRA) were used to detect factors and covariates associated with the duration of hospitalization of those patients.

Results of the study and their analysis. The study determined the average treatment times for victims in 2005–2014 and 2015–2022, as well as the average treatment times for victims: with a single wound, with two or more wounds; with a total severity of wounds, which was assessed using the CAP-P(OR) scale in points: less than 0.5 points, in the range of 0.5–0.99 points, and more than one point.

In addition, the average treatment times were determined for victims whose condition at the start of treatment was assessed as satisfactory, moderate, and severe.

It was concluded that the inpatient treatment times for victims with wounds from primary trauma depend mainly on the total severity of the wounds, determined using the CAP-P(OR) scale, and the severity of the victim’s condition upon hospitalization.
Normative Legal Regulation and Organizational and Methodological Support for the Functioning of the Disaster Medicine Service of the Ministry of Health of Russia: Status and Some Ways to Improve Them
Authors:   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Bobiy B.V.
Published: December 2024

Summary. Investigation purpose – to analyze and assess status of normative and legal regulation, organizational and methodological support of functioning of Disaster Medicine Service of Ministry of Healthcare of Russia; to determinate some ways of its further improvement.

Materials and methods of investigation. Materials: legal and legislative acts of the Russian Federation, normative and methodological documents used in the healthcare sphere of the country, including the Nationwide disaster medicine service and Disaster Medicine Service of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia (DMS); questionnaire on assessment of normative and legal support of Service work, filled by DMS specialists; scientific publications on actual issues of the investigation topic. Methodes: historical method, method of content-analysis and expert assessment, statistical method, method of logical and informational modelling, analytical method.

Results of investigation. In the research there are results of the study and analysis of status of normative and legal regulation, organizational and methodological support of the Service functioning, determining procedure of organization and provision of medical care and medical evacuation of victims in emergencies; inadequacy of these documents was shown and proved; the main ways of improvement of normative and methodological support of DMS working were proposed.
Psychological Distress among Breast Cancer Survivor and Their Spousal Caregiver
Authors: Sharma Abha , Sriyuktasuth Aurawamon , Phligbua Warunee , Vongsirimas Nopporn
Published: December 2024

Background: Cancer journey increases the risk for anxiety and depression not only for the breast cancer survivor but also for the spousal caregiver. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between psychological distress among breast cancer survivors and their spousal caregivers.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design where the baseline data on anxiety and depression of breast cancer survivors and their spousal caregivers (dyads) collected for Randomized Controlled Trial were analyzed. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to collect data from 64 breast dyads during June to July 2022.Results: Among breast cancer survivors 37.6% had moderate to severe anxiety while 15.6% of spouses had moderate anxiety. Among breast cancer survivors 35.9% had mild, 15.6% had moderate and 4.5% had severe depression level. Among spouses 18.8% had mild and 7.8% had moderate depression level. The anxiety and depression of dyads were positively correlated. There has been significant direct effect of anxiety of survivor on depression of survivors. Moreover, there is significant direct effect of spouse’ anxiety and survivor’s depression on spouse’s depression while survivor’s anxiety has significant indirect effect on spouse’s depression.Conclusions: There has been significant influence of spouse’s anxiety, survivors’ anxiety and depression on the depression level of the spouse. Thus, early dyadic stress management interventions are warranted.Keywords: Anxiety; breast cancer survivor; depression; Nepal; spousal caregiver.
Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Patients with Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysms
Authors: Bohara Sandeep , Pradhanang Amit Bahadur , Sedain Gopal , Sharma Mohan Raj
Published: December 2024

Background: Distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms account for 3% to 7% of intracranial aneurysms. They have increased risk of premature rupture during surgery and tend to have a higher morbidity. We aim to determine the clinical characteristics, management strategies and outcomes of patients with these aneurysms who underwent microsurgical clipping at a major university hospital in Nepal.Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients with distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms who underwent microsurgical clipping between 2012-2022. Demographic data and clinical-radiological factors like Hunt and Hess grade, aneurysm location, and modified Rankin scale score at three, six, and 12 months were collected.Results: A total of 26 aneurysms were microsurgically clipped in 20 patients in ten years. Most patients presented with Hunt and Hess grade II. Of the 26 aneurysms, 16 (62%) were in A3 segment. Six patients had associated anterior communicating artery aneurysm, two patients had middle cerebral artery aneurysm and two patients had associated arteriovenous malformation. Sixteen patients (80%) had a favorable outcome (modified Rankin scale ≤2) at 12 months follow-up.Conclusions: Aneurysms in the distal anterior cerebral artery locations are a challenging subset of aneurysms to treat. The majority of the patients had aneurysms in A3 segment and 80% patients had a favourable outcome at 12 months follow up period. Keywords: Aneurysm; distal anterior cerebral artery; outcome; subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Hypertension and its Associated Factors in a Middle-Aged Population
Authors: Bhandari Tulsi Ram , Paudel Shishir , Chalise Anisha , Ojha Jenny , Paudel Grish , Khatiwada Bhushan , Yadav Uday Narayan
Published: December 2024

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Early detection and management are crucial for preventing these complications. However, many people lack awareness regarding their blood pressure. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors in rural communities. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 525 middle-aged (35-60 years) residents of the Rupa Rural Municipality, Nepal, from August to December 2020. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify the factors associated with hypertension at a 5% level of significance.Results: More than half (50.9%) of the respondents had normal to elevated systolic pressure, while only one-third (33.9%) had normal to elevated diastolic pressure. Only 47.4% of the hypertensive participants were aware of their hypertensive condition. Being a male (aOR: 1.903; 95% CI: 1.184-3.030), in middle age of 45-55 years (aOR: 2.002; 95% CI: 1.152-3.478), having basic education (aOR: 2.014; 95% CI:1.174-3.455), currently consuming alcohol (aOR: 1.923; 95% CI: 1.095-3.375), and being overweight/ obese (aOR: 1.899; 95% CI: 1.262-2.859) were identified as significant factors associated with hypertension.Conclusions: The studys findings emphasize the urgency of interventions to improve awareness of hypertension and its management to improve health outcomes. Targeted interventions will have an opportunity to reduce the burden of hypertension which is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases among the middle-aged population.Keywords: cardiovascular disease; hypertension; Nepal; prevalence; risk factors.
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Human Papilloma Virus and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
Authors: Poudel Sandesh , Rai Snigdha , Adhikari Shree Prasad , Dhakal Sheela , Rai Nisha , Upadhyaya Preetam Chandra , Shah Pushkal
Published: December 2024

Background: Human papilloma virus is the leading cause of cervical cancer with Human papilloma virus 16 and 18 being the commonest variants. The primary prevention by vaccination against HPV is finally gaining its momentum. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude towards Human papilloma virus and Human papilloma virus vaccine and highlighted on the setback of their inadequate knowledge.Methods: This was a community based cross sectional study done among 120 women who attended cervical cancer screening camp at satellite clinic of Paropakar Maternity and Women`s Hospital at Bhaisepati of Kathmandu district. The interview was done one on one with a preformed questionnaire. Data was primarily entered in an individual form and analysis was done using SPSS version 23 program and was depicted in tables, diagrams and chart.Results: The mean age of the women was 41.8±9.9 with majority belonging to age group 41-50 years (47.16%), 88 (74%) women were multiparous,59 (49%) were uneducated and 50 (33%) were previously screened for cervical cancer. Among 27 (22%) of the women who had heard about HPV and knew that it causes cervical cancer, most of them have heard from social media while 110(91.6%) did not know about its vaccine and its availability while 100% of the participants had positive attitude towards receiving the information and keen on vaccinating their daughters.Conclusions: Knowledge and awareness of Human Papilloma Virus and its vaccine still remains low among the women in our society. However, there was high acceptance of HPV vaccine, indicating potentially high uptake rates in these communities. Keywords: Attitude; human papilloma virus; knowledge; vaccine.
Causes and Outcome of Neurogenic Vision Loss
Authors: Ghimire Pukar , Karn Ragesh , Gajurel Bikram Prasad , Ojha Rajeev , Rajbhandari Reema , Shahi Sumit , Panthee Pradeep , Bhandari Pragya , Lamichhane Jayaram
Published: December 2024

Background: Neurogenic vision loss is often a medical emergency. Early evaluation and urgent treatment of the causes is the key to better visual prognosis.Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study based on hospital records of patients admitted to the Neurology department of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital with complain of diminution of vision from April 2023 to March 2024. The visual outcome of the patients was recorded based on telephone interviews with the patients or their family members. Results: A total of 64 patients were identified of which 62 were interviewed for visual outcome. The median age was 38 years of which 62.5% were female. Bilateral eye involvement was reported in 59.4% of the cohort and half of the patients had normal optic disc. The distribution of visual acuity at presentation was 39.1% for 6/60 or better, 9.4% for 3/60 to less than 6/60, 32.8% for 3/60 and 18.8% having no perception of light. The commonest diagnosis in decreasing order of frequency was idiopathic intracranial hypertension, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, idiopathic optic neuritis and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease with the frequency being 17.2%, 15.6%, 10.9% and 9.4% respectively. Of 62 patients interviewed, 67.7% reported a complete recovery of vision, 14.5% reported a partial recovery and 17.8% reported no visual recovery. Severity of visual loss at presentation was associated with poor visual outcome (p=0.021) whereas age, gender, number of eyes affected and duration of visual symptoms had no significant relation to visual recovery. Conclusions: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, Idiopathic optic neuritis, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease were the commonest causes of neurogenic visual loss. The severity of visual loss at onset is a prognostic marker of the visual recovery in these patients.Keywords: Blindness; Vision Disorders; Optic Nerve Diseases; Neural Optical Lesion
Correlational Analysis on Mathematical Disposition and Mathematical Achievement Among Selected Senior High School Students at San Jose City National High School
Authors: Aquino Amalia S. , Ibarra Florante P.
Published: December 2024

This study explored the relationship between mathematical disposition and achievement among senior high school students. It examined the influence of socio-demographic factors and students' perceived mathematical disposition, including self-efficacy, perseverance, and the perception of math as sensible, on their mathematical performance. Guided by Mikaguchi's Theory of Value, Disposition, and Identity, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Evaluation Standard and Identity, the study utilized a descriptive-correlational research approach with a stratified random sample of 306 students from San Jose City High School. Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using JAMOVI. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between mathematical disposition and achievement. Furthermore, mother's educational attainment, occupation, and monthly income exhibited negative but significant relationships with mathematics achievement. The study emphasizes the importance of students' beliefs in their mathematical abilities and the influence of socio-economic factors on their performance. Recommendations are provided to further strengthen the understanding of these relationships and inform educational practices.
Classification of Heart Diseases with Ensemble Learning Algorithms
Authors: Erdem Kenan , Yasin Elham , Yıldız Müslüme Beyza , Koklu Murat
Published: December 2024

The heart is one of the vital organs of the human body. Preserving heart health is a crucial factor that affects our overall well-being. Heart diseases are considered a prominent health issue of our time and are recognized as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This underscores the importance of the heart once again. Understanding this critical health issue better, developing early diagnosis techniques, and creating effective treatment plans require continuous research and effort. In this study, performance measurements of three different machine learning algorithms were obtained using a dataset with 18 features from 319795 records of individuals with and without heart disease. The research results indicate that ensemble methods (AdaBoost, Stacking, and Gradient Boosting) can be successfully applied in the diagnosis of heart disease. The classification accuracies of these algorithms are as follows: 88.80% for AdaBoost, 91.50% for Stacking, and 91.60% for Gradient Boosting. Results from this study indicate that successful methods can be used to diagnose heart disease.
Designing and Implementing an Online Seminar in Telecollaboration. Machine Translation and Intercultural Communication (MTIC)
Authors: Clouet Richard , Massot Nuria
Published: December 2024

Telecollaborative translation activities, apart from allowing trainee translators to connect with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, may help students get used to working in virtual teams, receiving feedback from their peers, discussing translation strategies, and negotiating meaning to achieve the purpose of producing an acceptable translation. Furthermore, by using machine translation and post-editing, students may widen their translanguaging practices and acquire a higher level of intercultural communicative competence, which is a key ability translators should have when mediating between languages and cultures. The MTIC (Machine Translation and Intercultural Communication) course was designed by a Spanish and a British university with all such purposes in mind and as a professional development activity to support student transition to the global market. Based on major theoretical approaches to translator training and translation competence, this action research explains the reasons behind the design of the course, gives arguments for its potential benefits, and provides results regarding the effectiveness of this telecollaboration programme in terms of translation strategy acquisition and intercultural competence development.

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PERANCANGAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI WEBSITE E-COMMERCE PT WARNA AGUNG PALEMBANG TERHADAP PROSES BISNIS STAKEHOLDERS
Authors: Rahman M Arief , Amelia Putri Okta , Kusnandar Meivi , Satriadi Indra
Published: December 2024

Perancangan dan Pengembangan Aplikasi Website E-commerce PT Warna Agung Palembang Terhadap Proses Bisnis Stakeholders adalah sebuah penelitian yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan kualitas layanan dalam proses bisnis perusahaan e-commerce tersebut. Metode perancangan design thinking digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi, memahami, dan merancang solusi yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan stakeholder. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua stakeholder yang terlibat dalam proses bisnis PT Warna Agung Palembang, sedangkan sampelnya adalah tim pengembang aplikasi dan beberapa perwakilan dari berbagai departemen perusahaan. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumentasi terkait proses bisnis yang ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan menerapkan pendekatan design thinking, aplikasi website e-commerce yang dikembangkan berhasil meningkatkan efisiensi dalam proses order, konfirmasi, pengiriman, dan pelayanan pelanggan secara keseluruhan. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan kualitas layanan dan pengalaman pengguna pada PT Warna Agung Palembang.
ANALYSIS METAPHOR IN SELECTED SONG BY JAMES ARTHUR
Authors: Dwi Ayu Ningrum
Published: December 2024

This research analyses the expression of metaphors in the Selected James Arthur's song In this research, the author analyzes the types of metaphors that are used based on Lakoff & Johnson's theory in James Arthur's song lyrics. By using the qualitative method, Metaphor is the most used figurative language to express sadness in James Arthur's song lyrics. Based on the analysis of 25 metaphors, it was found that conceptual metaphor was the most dominant type, with a frequency of 10 times (40%). Conceptual metaphors describe the relationship between one idea and another more concrete idea, such as describing life as a journey. This type helps the listener or reader understand abstract concepts in a more familiar and digestible way. Ontological metaphors took second place with a frequency of 9 times (36%). This type transforms an abstract or formless experience into something more concrete, such as emotions described as objects that can be touched or moved. The use of this metaphor often makes it easier for someone to visualize complex ideas. Meanwhile, orientational metaphors appeared 6 times (24%). Overall, these results suggest that conceptual metaphors are more widely used, perhaps due to their flexibility in conveying abstract ideas, whereas ontological and orientational metaphors complement the narrative more concretely and emotionally
Pengelolaan Sampah di SMP Negeri 2 Cikarang Pusat, Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Windi Windi , Aguswin Ahmad , Akromusyuhada Akhmad , Sukandi Pipin , Syah Dika Argiyan
Published: December 2024

Community service activities carried out at SMP Negeri 2 Cikarang Pusat, Bekasi Regency, are a form of concern for the environment around the school. Although the waste produced has not been processed, it has been collected and disposed of. The process of collecting waste often causes problems, especially related to pollution and unpleasant odors. This problem may be caused by the lack of awareness of students about the importance of waste management in the school environment. To overcome this problem, community service activities are carried out through training for students regarding environmental concern based on waste management. This training is carried out inside and outside the classroom, including waste sorting and waste processing and its economic potential. Through the practice of waste processing that has economic value, it is hoped that students can have broader insights and increase their entrepreneurial spirit. The process of this activity also aims to create a cleaner and more comfortable school environment, by preventing the accumulation of waste in the school environment.
The Black Hole Mass-Gap and its Relation to Bekenstein-Hawking Entropy Leads to Potential Quantization of Black Holes
Authors: Haug Espen
Published: December 2024

We demonstrate that black holes likely have an energy or mass gap, E_g/c^2=m_g, that is of the order m_g\approx m_p^2/M_{BH}. Interestingly, the mass of the black hole divided by the mass gap seems closely related to the Bekenstein-Hawking entropy and thereby potentially leads to a quantization of black holes. Even if mathematically trivial, this could be a potentially important step toward better understanding the potential to quantize black holes. Our focus is mainly on Schwarzschild black holes, but we also briefly discuss Reissner-Nordström black holes.
Analysis Of The Relationship Between Working Capital And Cash Flow And Its Influence On Financial Performance
Authors: Bunga D. , Sumarsih
Published: December 2024

Objective study This For analyze connection between working capital with Genre cash flow and its effects to performance finance . Through literature studies from results study past and results study This showing that working capital and flow cash flow has very close relationship . working capital and flows cash flow is very blessed tightly . Working capital can be measured with see rotation cash flow at a time period time certain factors and Working Capital and Cash Flow are influential to performance company . The more tall level cash turnover means increasingly fast return of incoming cash to the company . With Thus , cash will be can used return as working capital For finance activity its operations so that No bother condition finance company with thereby can increase profits for company . Suggestions for further research are several study Still focused on cash flow _ general , preferably done study in a way deep to three type cash flow ie operations , investments and financing
O INVENTÁRIO COMO AMPLIAÇÃO DA VALORAÇÃO DO PATRIMÔNIO FERROVIÁRIO EM ACERVOS FOTOGRÁFICOS
Authors: Busnardo Marques Vivian Letícia , Coelho Ilanil , Lousa Teresa
Published: December 2024

Resumo: A pesquisa trata do resultado de um período do doutoramento em Patrimônio Cultural e Sociedade da Universidade de Joinville – (UNIVILLE), Santa Catarina, Brasil, realizado na Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa – (FBAUL), Portugal, em formato de doutoramento sanduíche, financiado pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, vinculada ao Ministério da Educação – (CAPES), no período de abril a junho de 2024. O projeto de pesquisa internacional inicia uma pesquisa de campo em Portugal em um arquivo, com foco nas formas de inventário e softwares utilizados em específico para acervos fotográficos e um acervo fotográfico no Brasil. O inventário é uma ferramenta para identificação, levantamento ou arrolamento de bens culturais, e consta desde as primeiras leis brasileiras e portuguesas, bem como nas políticas de preservação do patrimônio cultural. Existem algumas variáveis, desde o inventário de acautelamento ao inventário de conhecimento, e aliados às ferramentas de softwares digitais podem ampliar a valoração do patrimônio cultural. A problemática encontra-se em como são realizados inventários de acervos fotográficos e se estes promovem a ampliação da valoração do patrimônio, em específico de acervos que retratam uma imaginária da memória e história ferroviária. O primeiro estudo de caso foi realizado no Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa – Fotográfico, em Portugal, e o segundo no acervo da extinta RFFSA, realizado pelo Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional – (IPHAN), Brasil. A pesquisa conclui que quanto mais investigações desenvolvidas nos acervos, quanto mais possibilidades de aberturas de campos descritores e ampliação das possibilidades de buscadores nos softwares, surgem novos inventários, e assim maiores são as possibilidades de valoração de acervos.