bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Medical Thoracoscopy in Undiagnosed Exudative Pleural Effusion – An Experience in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases Center in South India
Authors: Mani Saravanan , Ramesh P. M. , Sagindar S.
Published: September 2023

Background:

In any exudative pleural effusion, most of the times, the commonly identified etiology could be either tuberculosis or malignancy in our Centre. In our experience, usually pleural effusion diagnosed as probably of tuberculous etiology were straw coloured, exudative effusion with ADA above 45 and those diagnosed as malignancy were exudative, straw colored or hemorrhagic effusion with positive cytology for malignant cells. When this criteria were not met, we looked for additional investigations to find etiology of pleural effusion. So we utilized Medical Thoracoscopy to identify the etiology and presented here our experience with Medical Thoracoscopy in such cases. Aim and

Objective:

The aim of the study was to examine the diagnostic yield of Medical Thoracoscopy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion.

Material and Methods:

This retrospective study was carried out at the Govt Thiruvotteeswarar Hospital of Thoracic Medicine in Chennai. we analyzed all the case sheets and Thoracoscopy procedure records of patients with undiagnosed pleural effusion, who were subjected to Medical Thoracoscopy in our Centre from January 2019 to December 2019. It included 25 patients with undiagnosed pleural effusion. We collected demographic details, symptoms, smoking history, CT chest findings and Medical Thoracoscopic findings, brush/biopsy reports from the records. Pleural fluid analysis reports were also analyzed.

Results:

The present study included 14 men and 11 women patients, with a mean age of 54.4 ± 16.16 years. Dyspnea was the most common presenting symptom (96%) followed by cough (84%) among the studied patients. Seventeen (70.8%) patients had right-sided pleural effusion. The diagnostic yield of Medical Thoracoscopy among the studied patients was 68 %. The histopathological yield of Thoracoscopic pleural biopsies was as follows: 10 (40%) malignant cases and 7 (28%) patients with tuberculous pleural effusion. There were eight (32%) patients who were not diagnosed. The post-thoracoscopic complications in this study occurred only in seven (28%) patients, which were pain, surgical emphysema and trapped lung.

Conclusion:

Medical Thoracoscopy is an additional diagnostic procedure which can improve our diagnostic yield in undiagnosed pleural effusions. It is a safe procedure which can be done under conscious sedation and local anaesthesia. Wherever the facility is available, it can be utilized to find out etiology of pleural effusion.
Electrodiagnostic Features of Sciatic Neuropathy: Six-year Referral Center Experience
Authors: Yildiz Fatma Gokcem , Uzuncakmak-Uyanik Handan , Aghamirzayeva Khayala , Temucin Cagri Mesut
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Sciatic neuropathy is one of the most important neuropathies of the lower extremity. Although electromyography (EMG) is useful for detecting and localizing neurologic damage, assessing the severity of neuropathy, determining prognoses, and detecting confounding or accompanying neurologic pathologies, electrodiagnostic analyses of sciatic neuropathy are rare in the literature.

Methods:

The EMG database between 2017 and 2022 was reviewed. Neurophysiologic data of 58 patients who were electrophysiologically diagnosed as having sciatic neuropathy were included in the study. The adult patient group was divided into three groups, injection trauma, noninjection trauma, and other etiologies for subgroup analyze. Pediatric patients were not divided into subgroups because of their limited number.

Results:

Sciatic neuropathy was found in nine patients in the pediatric group, and 48 patients in the adult group. Sciatic neuropathy was left sided in six (66.7%) pediatric patients and 25 (52%) adult patients. It was bilateral in one adult patient. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of nerve conduction studies. No statistically significant difference was found in the needle EMG of the gastrocnemius medialis, tibialis anterior (TA), and biceps femoris short-head muscles (P = 0.78, P = 0.32, and P = 0.14, respectively). In both injection and noninjection trauma patients, the most common needle EMG findings in the gastrocnemius medialis muscle were detected as grade 2. Grades 3 and 4 findings were observed predominantly in peroneal division innervated TA and biceps femoris short-head muscles.

Conclusion:

The most common etiology of sciatic neuropathy in adults was injection-related trauma. The peroneal division is more prone to injury in sciatic neuropathy in the context of sciatic variations. Consequently, we considered that the degree of damage in noninjection traumas might be higher in both distal and proximal segments compared with injection traumas.
ASCP Foundation Is Vaccinating Older People Through USA Boxing Partnership
Authors: Worz Chad
Published: October 2023

The ASCP Foundation's recent achievement of securing a $1.3 million grant from USAging demonstrates the growing recognition of pharmacists' pivotal role in health care. In collaboration with USA Boxing, the ASCP Foundation launched the “Coaching You Up” campaign, which draws a parallel between the corner coach in a boxing match and the guidance provided by pharmacists to their patients. This partnership aims to educate and vaccinate individuals during major boxing events and in local gyms across the country.
2023 AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older People: A Summary of the Updates
Authors: Charles Creaque V.
Published: October 2023

While the 2019 and 2023 updated versions of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria® share a common objective of improving medication safety for older people, the latter is expected to incorporate newer evidence, reflect evolving guidelines, and address emerging medication-related concerns. The advancements in the 2023 update aim to enhance the precision, applicability, and effectiveness of the AGS Beers Criteria®, ultimately supporting the optimal use of medications in the older adult population. Health care professionals and providers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the latest version of the AGS Beers Criteria® to ensure the delivery of optimal care to older people.
Community-Based Research: Interviewing Older People in Community Pharmacies
Authors: Alfayoumi Ibrahim , Henry Nicole , Ieng Phillip , Lee Jeannie K.
Published: October 2023

Objective Community pharmacists play an important role in providing many essential services to older adult patients. This study aimed to assess participants’ awareness and utilization of current services provided by the community pharmacy and to identify preferences
for innovative strategies and services related to healthy aging. Design This is community-based research using interviews with older people in community pharmacies. Student pharmacists performed the interviews, asking 11 questions developed by the research team. The interview
questions included services currently provided by the community pharmacy to determine patient awareness and use. Setting One-on-one structured interviews with participants 50 years of age and older were conducted at community pharmacies in Arizona. Results
A total of 53 older people (54.7% female) participated, with most patients knowledgeable about current pharmacy services and 69.7% using at least one service. When asked if they would participate in innovative services, more than half of those interviewed (56.6%) were interested in medication
side effect screening and education, and 54.7% would want to participate in medication review with drug interaction screening. Almost half were interested in lifestyle education for healthy aging in nutrition and physical activities (49.1%) and medication disposal (47.2%). Most participants
preferred to communicate in person with their pharmacists, but some showed interest in mobile phone texts and calls. Conclusion Community pharmacies may be a viable setting to provide novel services to promote healthy aging among older people, particularly medication side
effect and drug interaction screenings and education.
Tuberculosis Knowledge among Persons Living with HIV Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Lima, Peru
Authors: Paredes Jose Luis , Navarro Rafaella , Echevarria Juan , Seas Carlos , Prochazka Mateo , Otero Larissa
Published: October 2023

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLWH). Limited TB knowledge has been associated with delayed TB diagnosis and low adherence to TB treatment. A cross-sectional study was conducted among PLWH at the largest HIV-referral center in Lima, Peru, to describe TB knowledge among PLWH and potential associated sociodemographic factors. Participants answered a self-administered survey on TB knowledge, which consisted of five questions about TB cure, transmission, treatment, symptoms, and prevention. Of 179 PLWH enrolled, most participants did not know that isoniazid (85%) and antiretrovirals (78%) are preventive measures for TB, and 56 (31.3%) knew that TB can be asymptomatic in PLWH. We did not find statistical differences in TB knowledge based on gender, education, marital status, and time on HIV care. We identified important gaps in TB knowledge among PLWH. Addressing these gaps could empower PLWH to reduce their TB risk.
Engagement with Traditional Healers for Early Detection of Plague in Uganda
Authors: Apangu Titus , Candini Gordian , Abaru Janet , Candia Bosco , Okoth Felix J. , Atiku Linda A. , Griffith Kevin S. , Hayden Mary H. , Zielinski-Gutiérrez Emily , Schwartz Amy M. , McCormick David W. , Mead Paul S. , Kugeler Kiersten J.
Published: October 2023

In rural Uganda, many people who are ill consult traditional healers prior to visiting the formal healthcare system. Traditional healers provide supportive care for common illnesses, but their care may delay diagnosis and management of illnesses that can increase morbidity and mortality, hinder early detection of epidemic-prone diseases, and increase occupational risk to traditional healers. We conducted open-ended, semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of 11 traditional healers in the plague-endemic West Nile region of northwestern Uganda to assess their knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding plague and the local healthcare system. Most were generally knowledgeable about plague transmission and its clinical presentation and expressed willingness to refer patients to the formal healthcare system. We initiated a public health outreach program to further improve engagement between traditional healers and local health centers to foster trust in the formal healthcare system and improve early identification and referral of patients with plaguelike symptoms, which can reflect numerous other infectious and noninfectious conditions. During 2010–2019, 65 traditional healers were involved in the outreach program; 52 traditional healers referred 788 patients to area health centers. The diagnosis was available for 775 patients; malaria (37%) and respiratory tract infections (23%) were the most common diagnoses. One patient had confirmed bubonic plague. Outreach to improve communication and trust between traditional healers and local healthcare settings may result in improved early case detection and intervention not only for plague but also for other serious conditions.
Vaccination of Rabbits with a Cholera Conjugate Vaccine Comprising O-Specific Polysaccharide and a Recombinant Fragment of Tetanus Toxin Heavy Chain Induces Protective Immune Responses against Vibrio cholerae O1
Authors: Kelly Meagan , Jeon Suhi , Yun Jeesun , Lee Byungman , Park Minchul , Whang Yoonhee , Lee Chankyu , Charles Richelle C. , Bhuiyan Taufiqur R. , Qadri Firdausi , Kamruzzaman Mohammad , Cho Somyoung , Vann Willie F. , Xu Peng , Kováč Pavol , Ganapathy Ravi , Lynch Julia , Ryan Edward T.
Published: October 2023

There is a need for next-generation cholera vaccines that provide high-level and durable protection in young children in cholera-endemic areas. A cholera conjugate vaccine (CCV) is in development to address this need. This vaccine contains the O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) of Vibrio cholerae O1 conjugated via squaric acid chemistry to a recombinant fragment of the tetanus toxin heavy chain (OSP:rTTHc). This vaccine has been shown previously to be immunogenic and protective in mice and found to be safe in a recent preclinical toxicological analysis in rabbits. We took advantage of excess serum samples collected as part of the toxicological study and assessed the immunogenicity of CCV OSP:rTTHc in rabbits. We found that vaccination with CCV induced OSP-, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-, and rTTHc-specific immune responses in rabbits, that immune responses were functional as assessed by vibriocidal activity, and that immune responses were protective against death in an established virulent challenge assay. CCV OSP:rTTHc immunogenicity in two animal model systems (mice and rabbits) is encouraging and supports further development of this vaccine for evaluation in humans.
Development and Evaluation of an Efficient Second Order Non-Linear Optical Single Crystal – 2-(3-Aminopyridinium-1-yl)-3-Carboxy-Proponate Monohydrate
Authors: G Saravana Kumar , M Jeyalaxmi
Published: October 2023

A slow evaporation solution approach was used to create high-quality single crystals of 2-(3-aminopyridinium-1-yl)-3-carboxyproponate monohydrate (3ACPM). The single crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal system and lattice characteristics. Software called Krystal Shaper was used to mimic the morphology of the 3ACPM. To evaluate the optical transmittance, UV-vis spectral analysis was used. The Nd:YAG laser was used to assess the laser-induced surface damage threshold (LISDT) of 3ACPM single crystal. The presence of second harmonic generation (SHG) was evaluated using the Kurtz-Perry powder method. Full Text: PDF References

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Anxiety of Pregnant Women Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Coping Methods
Authors: DEMİR Rukiye , KAYA ODABAŞ Resmiye , TAŞPINAR Ayten
Published: September 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the anxiety experienced by pregnant women due to the coronavirus pandemic and the methods of coping with this anxiety.
Methods: The research was carried out analytically and cross-sectionally in the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic of a public hospital between June and December 2020. The population of the study consisted of pregnant women who applied to this polyclinic, and the sample consisted of 230 pregnant women. The data were collected with the "Pregnant Information Form and State Anxiety Scale".
Results: The State Anxiety Scale mean score of the pregnant women participating in the study was 47.92 ± 4.82, 90.4% of them had high levels of anxiety, 49.4% of the pregnant women who had anxiety made an attempt to cope with their anxiety, and at the beginning of these interventions, they followed general contraception methods (27.8%), praying (20.0%), not leaving the house and not accepting guests (18.3%).
Conclusion: In our study, it was concluded that pregnant women experienced high levels of anxiety due to COVID-19 infection, and that the ages of pregnant women and their spouses, their perception of income levels, family types, weeks of pregnancy, and the number of living children and pregnancies affected the anxiety of pregnant women. It can be recommended that midwives question the fears and anxieties of pregnant women while giving care, and provide necessary counseling for pregnant women to cope with their anxieties.
Annelerin Anne Sütü ile İlgili Metaforları: Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: DÜNDAR Tuğba , ÖZSOY Sevgi
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, annelerin anne sütü ile ilgili algılarını metaforlar aracılığı ile ortaya koymaktır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışma metaforik tanımlayıcı tiptedir. Veriler, 15 Mart- 31 Mayıs 2022 tarihleri arasında, Aydın Kadın Doğum ve Çocuk Hastalıkları Hastanesi’nde toplandı. Araştırma, çocuğunu hastaneye muayene veya kontrole getirmiş olan ya da doğum yapmış olup doğum sonu dönemde bulunan 78 sağlıklı emziren kadın ile gerçekleştirildi. Veriler sosyo-demografik özelliklerin ve "Anne sütü ……… gibidir/benzer; Çünkü ………" cümlesinin yer aldığı bir soru formuyla toplandı. Verilerin analizinde içerik analizi tekniği kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Annelerin, anne sütüne yönelik 77 metafor oluşturdukları saptandı. Metaforlar, ortak özelliklerine göre 4 farklı kategoride toplandı. Kategoriler “eşsiz bir besin olarak anne sütü”, “yaşamsal bir gereklilik olarak anne sütü”, “faydalı bir besin olarak anne sütü” ve “yapısal benzerlik bakımından anne sütü” olarak belirlendi. En sık oluşturulan üç metafor su, vitamin ve sevgi oldu.
Sonuç: Bu çalışma, anne sütünün anneler için ne anlam ifade ettiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmada oluşturulan kategoriler kapsamında, annelerin farklı metaforlar geliştirdiği ve metaforların daha çok anne sütünün faydalarını yansıttığı söylenebilir.
Göçmen Çocuk ve Ergenlerin Demografik ve Klinik Özelliklerinin Geriye Dönük İncelenmesi
Authors: UYGUN Sabide Duygu , TEMELTÜRK Rahime Duygu , EFE Ayşegül , CANLI Merve , ÇETİNKAYA Miray , ÇAKMAK Fatma Hülya
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir çocuk ve ergen psikiyatri polikliniğine başvuran göçmen çocuk ve ergenlerin demografik ve klinik özelliklerinin retrospektif olarak incelenmesi ile tanımlayıcı veriler elde edilmesi idi.
Yöntem: Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Kadın Doğum Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Çocuk ve Ergen Psikiyatri polikliniğine 01.02.2019–01.02.2020 tarihleri arasında başvuran 255 göçmenin yaş, cinsiyet, uyruk, birincil psikiyatrik bozuklukları, psikiyatrik ve fiziksel eş-tanı tanıları ve tedavi müdahaleleri ile ilgili verileri geriye dönük incelenerek analiz edildi. Olgulardan 1–11 yaş olanlar “çocuk”, 12–17 yaş olanlar “ergen” grubu olarak ele alındı.
Bulgular: Örneklemin yaş ortanca değeri 9 yıl olup %63.1’i (n=161) erkek idi. Çocuk yaş grubu olguların %73.7’sini (n=188) oluşturuyordu. Çocuk yaş grubu göçmenlerdeki erkek oranı anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu (%67; χ2(1)=4.638, p=0.031). Olguların %45.4’i (n=116) Irak, %36.5’i (n=93) Suriye, %12.9’u (n=33) Afganistan ve %5.1’i (n=13) diğer ülkelerden gelen göçmen çocuk ve ergenler idi. Birincil bozukluk olarak DSM-5’e göre bir psikiyatrik tanıyı karşılayanlar olguların %91.8’ini (n=234) oluşturuyordu. Psikotrop ilaç kullanımı olguların %27.5’inde (n=70) saptandı.
Sonuç: Çocuk yaş grubunda olanların, erkek cinsiyette olanların ve Irak, Suriye ve Afganistan gibi bölgelerden olanların çoğunluğu oluşturduğu göçmen başvurularında psikiyatrik bozuklukların görülme sıklığının yüksek olduğu dikkate alındığında planlanacak koruyucu müdahalelere gereksinim olduğu açıktır.
Obezitenin Hastalık Sürecinde Yaşam Kalitesine Etkisi: COVID-19 Örneği
Authors: ÜLKER İzzet
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışma obez bireyler ve normal vücut ağırlığına sahip bireylerin COVID-19 hastalık sürecinde yaşam kaliteleri, algılanan stres seviyeleri ve uyku kalitelerinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla planlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışmaya 404 yetişkin birey dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma verileri online anket formu ile elde edilmiştir. Veriler, sosyo-demografik özellikler bilgi formu, Algılanan Stress Ölçeği (ASÖ), Pittsburgh Uyku Kalitesi Ölçeği, ve SF-36 Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. İstatistiksel analizler için SPSS-22 yazılımı kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya 196 (%48.5) kadın, 208 (%51.5) erkek katılmıştır. Bireylerin yaş ortancası (IQR) 36 (27) yıl olup, %7.7’si zayıf, %30.9’u normal, %21.3’ü pre-obez ve %40.1’i obezdir. Obez bireylerin SF-36 ölçeği toplam, fiziksel fonksiyon, fiziksel rol güçlülüğü, vitalite, mental sağlık ve ağrı alt ölçek puan ortancaları obez olmayan bireylere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede düşük bulunurken (p<0.05); emosyonel rol güçlülüğü, sosyal fonksiyon ve genel sağlık alt ölçek puan ortancaları açısından obez ve obez olmayan bireyler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (p>0.05). Algılanan Stres ölçeği toplam puan ortancası bakımından zayıf, normal, pre-obez ve obez bireyler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olmadığı tespit edilmiştir (p>0.05).
Sonuç: Obez bireyler obez olmayan bireylere göre daha düşük yaşam kalitesine sahiptir. Gelecekte yapılacak çalışmalarda algılanan stres seviyesi ve obez olma durumu arasındaki ilişkinin daha doğru bir şekilde belirlenebilmesi için stresin bireylerin yeme davranışı üzerinde nasıl bir etki oluşturduğunun incelenmesi önerilmektedir.
The Practicing Degree of Mindfulness for Public Secondary School Principals in Jordan and its Relation with Some Variables
Authors: Hamad Rawhieh Sa’ad Al Din , Al-Soud Rateb Salameh
Published: September 2023

The study aimed at revealing the practicing degree of mindfulness for the public secondary school principals in Jordan and its relation with some variables. The study population consisted of all (1389) principals of the public secondary schools. The study sample included (315) principals. For data gathering, a (34) items questionnaire has been developed, consisted of (4) categories: (Alertness to Distinction, Openness to Novelty, Orientation on the Present and Awareness of Multiple Perspectives). The results of the study showed that the practicing degree of mindfulness for public secondary school principals in Jordan was high. Furthermore, the results indicated that there were no significant differences at (α=0.05) in the practicing degree of mindfulness for public secondary school principals in Jordan, according to gender variable, and years of experience variable, but the study results showed that there were significant differences at (α=0.05) due to academic qualification variable, and the differences were in favor of (higher studies) academic qualification.
The case of clinical training for International Pharmacists in Canada: A comparative educational and policy analysis
Authors: Al-Azzawi Amad
Published: October 2023

Background: The passing rate for International Pharmacists is much lower than that of domestic pharmacy graduates in the licensing examination in Canada. This study aimed to examine differences in policies and educational infrastructure systems integrated that help shape advanced clinical training for International Pharmacists in the different provinces.
Method: This study used a comparative policy analysis of regulations governing International Pharmacists in three provinces, including Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Results: When examining current integration systems in these provinces, differences in clinical training period requirements become apparent. For example, Alberta and British Columbia have already started efforts towards better integration frameworks in clinical training for international pharmacists. However, there is a need for more unified and inclusive measures towards the integration of international experiences within the Canadian pharmacy practice system across all three provinces.
Conclusion: The Canadian model lacks a clinical training period before the qualifying examination, unlike other models around the world.
Large Benthonic Foraminifera Biozonation of Mishrif Formation at Tuba and Zubair Oilfield, Southern Iraq
Authors: Dawood Ayhem , Al-Dulaimi Salam
Published: September 2023

Mishrif Formation was deposited during The Cenomanian-Early Turonian, which has been studied in selected Tuba and Zubair OilFields, these wells (TU-5, TU-24, TU-40, ZB-41, ZB-42, and ZB-46) are located within Mesopotamian basin at southern Iraq and considered as a major carbonate reservoir in Iraq and the Arabian Gulf. The palaeontological investigations mainly depending on benthonic foraminifera of the studied wells of Tuba and Zubair Oilfields in Mishrif Formation, twenty-four species belonging to fourteen genera are recognized of benthonic foraminifera, which has been recognized through this study, especially benthonic foraminiferal, indicating four zones as follows:
GEOARHEOLOŠKA BUŠENjA NA LOKALITETU DRENOVAC, PARAĆIN – METODOLOŠKI PRISTUP
Authors:   University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy, Milekić Aleksandar
Published: October 2023

The Drenovac site is one of the most important Neolithic sites in Serbia. The first archaeological researches on this deeply stratified site, which was inhabited during the Early Neolithic and the Late Neolithic period, began in the 60s of the 20th century. Re-excevation of a Neolithic site in Drenovac started in the first decade of the 21th century. Today, systematic excavations are being carried out at this site, which imply an interdisciplinary approach. However, little is still known about the landscape of this Neolithic settlement. More extensive geoarchaeological research, which began in 2019, aims to explain how the intense life, which took place at this site for thousands of years, had an impact on the appearance of the landscape. In this paper, emphasis will be placed on the methodological approach to geoarchaeological hand augering and the quality of information resulting from the application of that method in understanding the complex interactions of natural, climatic and human factors.
ULOGA PRAVOSLAVNIH TRGOVACA U INTEGRACIJI SRPSKOG NARODA TOKOM XVIII VEKA
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy, Popović Aleksa M.
Published: October 2023

The phenomenon of the influence of “Turkish” , i.e. Orthodox traders from the Ottoman Empire in the Habsburg Monarchy to Serb national integration during the 18th century was presented in the paper, on the basis of relevant sources and literature. The provisions of the trade convention between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire dated July 27, 1718, as well as other acts on the regulation of trade, were analyzed as particularly significant. In this period, the traders became the elite of the Serb people, its leading state, and on the most important trade route, in the Moravian Valley and the middle Danube, the center of the Serb statehood was established in the modern age.
NIKOLAJ PAVLOVIČ IGNjATIJEV I AZIJSKI DEPARTMAN MINISTARSTVA INOSTRANIH DJELA RUSKE IMPERIJE (1861-1864)
Authors:   University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy, Antić Maja R.
Published: October 2023

The Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire is the most important department in the domain of Russian foreign policy. Since its establishment in 1819, the department has mediated diplomatic correspondence between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, Central Asia and the countries of the Far East, as well as its political and trade ties with Asian countries. Apart from diplomatic and consular activities, the department was obliged to organize political missions and welcome delegations from the Balkans and the East. At the beginning of the 60s, the department recorded an increase in activity, and the credit for that goes to General N. P. Ignatyev who managed the department from 1861 to 1864. a participant in active and aggressive politics in the East. The period of his management of the Asian Department was marked by the policy of protecting the national interests of the Balkan Christians.
SKOPLjANSKA ISKUSTVA RADOSLAVA GRUJIĆA U OGLEDALU PREPISKE SA TIHOMIROM ĐORĐEVIĆEM
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Božić Sofija
Published: October 2023

The rich legacy of the famous Serbian ethnologist and academic Tihomir R. Đorđević archived in the National Library in Belgrade, contains a large number of letters and correspondence of the professor of the Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje, theologian, and historian Radoslav Grujić. The correspondence between the two professors was conducted in the twenties and thirties of the 20th century and was written on the occasion of establishing the first higher education institution in southern Serbia. The correspondence is dominated by two topics: the Skopje Scientific Society and its journal Glasnik of Skopje Scientific Society, and the issue of Radoslav Grujić’s promotion to the rank of full professor. Grujić regularly informed Đorđević about the activities of the Society and about activities related to the collection of works, the conception, financing, and publication of the magazine. The publication of the newly launched, ambitiously conceived Glasnik was fraught with numerous problems due to the tardiness of the staff, lack of funds, and lack of modern printers. Thanks to the documents found in Đorđević’s legacy, it is possible to reconstruct to some extent the relations between the professors of the Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje, i.e., Grujić’s disagreements with some of them, which led to his promotion being questioned. Based on the preserved material, it was possible to identify some details of Grujić’s biography that clearly speak of his commitment to the Serbian idea, which is why he was arrested and exiled at the beginning of the First World War. Grujić’s letters testify to the extraordinary respect he felt for Tihomir Đorđević, on whom he relied and who provided him with selfless help and support.
GRAD PEĆ U PERIODU IZMEĐU DVA SVETSKA RATA
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Slavković Mirić Božica
Published: October 2023

In the period between the two world wars, Peć was one of the few cities in Kosovo and Metohija (the others were Prizren, Priština and Kosovska Mitrovica). This city was a combination of modern and traditional, it had new, beautiful buildings but also classic minarets, ancient churches, the sevdah of Sarajevo and the Bey’s residences, towers like the castles of the counts, and streams ran through every courtyard in Peć. Muslims, who were the main bearers of the Turkish-Eastern culture, were of the greatest importance for the appearance of Peć, the way of life and work of the population. Later, the town began to be arranged under the influence of European culture. Peć was famous for goldsmithing, especially for the production of filigree works from gold and silver, the production of beautiful silk fabrics and carpets, which have been compared to Pirot carpets. Local merchants exported livestock, livestock products, and imported manufactured goods and colonial goods. The railroad was of inestimable economic importance. In my paper, I will review the history of the city of Peć in the period between the two world wars with the help of historical sources, literature and the press. For the history of the Serbs, the city of Peć is very important as the seat of patriarchs and medieval Serbian culture, a mirror of architectural art and the cradle of the Serbian empire.
MILAN KALABIĆ: OD RATNIKA ZA STARU SRBIJU DO RAVNOGORCA
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Dević Nemanja , Dimitrijević Bojan ,   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade
Published: October 2023

The article provides the biographical overview to the one of the prominent figures of the 1941 Serbian Uprising. Mainly known by his role in the uprising as the commander of the units belonging to the General Nedic’s Serbian Government forces in autumn 1941, and his later devotion to the General Mihailovic resistance movement. Since his illegal activities and wireless connections with Mihailovic, as the major of the Pozarevac district, Kalabic was arrested and killed by the German security authorities in Belgrade, in late 1942. This article extends his biography into First World War, when he served as the officer in Serbian Army, and later became an officer of the Yugoslav Gendarmerie. Serving in Montenegro, he committed a serious atrocity against notable Montenegro personalities, causing the transfer from Montenegro, dismissing from the service and trial. Kalabic even manage to evade the assassination from the relative of the killed Montenegrins. The article was written upon the authors research in several of Belgrade archives and consulting newspapers from contemporary period and literature.
DOTIRANjE EKONOMIJE AUTONOMNE KOSOVSKO-METOHIJSKE OBLASTI IZ BUDžETA NARODNE REPUBLIKE SRBIJE, 1946–1953.
Authors:   Institute for Balkan Studies, SASA, Vukadinović Igor
Published: October 2023

The territory of Kosovo and Metohija has been in a privileged economic position compared to the rest of Serbia since the formation of territorial autonomy after the Second World War. The amount of money at the disposal of the regional authorities significantly exceeded the amount of money at the disposal of the authorities in other parts of Serbia, especially in the area of «Central Serbia» outside Belgrade. This situation was made possible by financial subsidies to the regional budget, which from 1946 to 1953 amounted to 3,288,178,920 dinars. Out of a total of 6,525,114,070, which was the budget revenue of the Autonomous Kosovo-Metohija region from 1946 to 1953, 50.39% were subsidies from Serbia. A comparison of the economic development of Kosovo and Metohija and the neighboring regions of Serbia shows that the later claims about the «neglect» of the area’s development in the first post-war years were not based on data and historical facts but represented the political aspirations of the Communist League in connection with the economic strengthening of Kosovo’s autonomy.
MILOVAN ĐILAS I KONCEPT CRNOGORSKE NACIJE U SOCIJALIZMU
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Miletić Aleksandar V.
Published: October 2023

Before the Second World War, the Communist Party of Yugoslavia started from the point of view of the dominance of the so-called of “Greater Serbian hegemonism”, as the main and most important component of the policy of the “Greater Serbian bourgeoisie” in the pre-war Kingdom of Yugoslavia, from which the attitude about the “endangerment” of other peoples and minorities by the ruling Serbian nation stemmed. After the Second World War, the new socialist Yugoslavia was organized as a complex state - a federation. In accordance with the pre-war ideology and policy of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia, a new principle of handling the national question was applied in the new state. Milovan Djilas, one of the most influential people of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia, was given the task at the end of the war to officially explain the concept of the Montenegrin nation under socialism. He did this in the article “On the Montenegrin national question” in the party newspaper Borba on 1 May 1945. Djilas’ basic position was that Montenegrins have Serbian traditional and cultural origins, but that over time they formed into a separate nation.
DEZINTEGRISANA SRBIJA I PRVI POKUŠAJI USPOSTAVLjANjA JEDINSTVA REPUBLIKE 1974–1981.
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Selinić Slobodan
Published: October 2023

The 1974 Constitution made Serbia a “complex” republic, different from other republics since it included two provinces which, instead of autonomy, gained de facto independence. The republic had almost no authority in the territory of the provinces, while the provincial authorities participated in the adoption of decisions at the level of the republic. Economic and cultural flows were intersected at the provincial administrative borders. Political decisions led to disintegration of numerous economic systems. The League of Communists of Serbia had almost no influence on the political life in the provinces and the work of the Leagues of Communists of the provinces, whereas provincial parties had representatives in the republic party bodies. Due to the opposition of the provincial authorities, Serbia was unable to adopt important laws (on national defence, social plan, etc.). It was the only republic without a Social Plan. Out of about 500 regulations adopted until 1981, only 40 applied in the whole territory of Serbia. These included 3,035 articles, out of which only 162 applied to the whole territory of the republic (6.5%). The escalation of Albanian violence in SAP Kosovo in 1981 forced the Serbian leadership to deal with the position of Serbia in Yugoslavia and the position of the provinces in Serbia according to the 1974 Constitution. In December 1981, at the 18th Session of the Central Committee of the League of Communists of Serbia, the republic leadership raised the issue of the status of the provinces within the republic. They insisted on implementing the competencies under the Constitution and conclusions were adopted emphasizing the necessity of the republic’s unity. In the years to come, however, the opposition of the provincial authorities to the realization of the republic integrity was often more effective than the decisions of the republic party bodies. Provincial politicians found support in the struggle for independence from the republic in political forces outside Serbia, primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
SRPSKA INTEGRALISTIČKA IDEJA U CRNOJ GORI U PROŠLOSTI I DANAS
Authors:   University of Montenegro, Historical Institute, Aleksić Budimir
Published: October 2023

This work deals with the history of the idea of Serbian state and national unification which was, in the area of the then Montenegro, in the long time interval, articulated and represented by the significant personalities, writers and clergy. The intention is to point out the fact that even under centuries of Turkish occupation, the ideas about national liberation and unification of the Serbian people and the renewal state, were alive. That integralist consciousness, that was the awareness of Serbian unity, was present in Montenegro even after the liberation from the Turks. Until today, the Serbian people in Montenegro have shown determination, in various occasions and circumstances, to preserve its national, linguistic and religious identity and expressed aspiration for Serbian integrations.
The Influence of The Use of Learning Media, Interpersonal Communication, Instructional Communication on The Level of Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Boseke Laura Abigail Christie , Situmeang Ilona Vicenovie Oisina
Published: September 2023

This research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of learning media, interpersonal communication, and instructional communication on student absorption levels. This research is quantitative research with data distribution through surveys. People with autism need proper education with appropriate learning methods, therefore inclusive schools are formed which are able to support education for children with special needs. The results of this research are that there is a significant influence between the variables of instructional communication, interpersonal communication, and learning media with emotional intelligence.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Pelatihan dan Lingkungan Kerja Non Fisik Terhadap Kinerja Sales People pada Jaringan Dealer PT. Astra Honda Motor di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Rois Musyafa , Agustina Tin , Handoko Yunus
Published: September 2023

Indonesia's economic growth is supported by several sectors, one of which is the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing sector contributed 16.77 percent to national economic growth in the first quarter of 2023. According to the 2022 business competition index in Indonesia, Indonesia's score is 4.87 on a scale of 7, which has increased from previous years. The increase in the business competition index number illustrates the company's need to be able to optimize its resources and increase company productivity. In a company, employee performance greatly affects the quality of the products and services produced. With the need to increase company productivity, employee performance improvement is also needed so that companies are able to maintain business existence and encourage better company progress. Companies that are able to encourage the performance of their employees tend to have better quality products and services. Therefore, companies must encourage the performance of their employees in order to compete with changing market conditions from time to time. This study aims to determine the effect of motivation, training and non-physical work environment on the performance of sales people at the dealer network of PT. Astra Honda Motor in the province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). This research is a quantitative research with a sample of 90 sales people, the data collection method was carried out using an online questionnaire with a Google form. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression with hypothesis testing t-test and F-test. The results showed that motivation, training and the non-physical work environment had a partial and simultaneous positive effect on the performance of sales people at the dealer network of PT. Astra Honda Motor in the province of NTB.
Multicultural Design Based on Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Capability
Authors: Nainggolan Mangido , Halking Halking , Hidayat Hidayat , Setiawan Deny
Published: October 2023

Indonesia is a country that has a society with very diverse cultures and ethnicities and this is often referred to as a homogeneous society. The diversity of ethnicities and cultures creates a diversity of views and treatment in every activity and ritual of life which creates a different color in every cultural celebration. However, recently this ethnic diversity has not had an impact on mutual respect but rather there has been conflict between culture and ethnicity or also known as interpersonal conflict. Where this research will develop and design multicultural learning based on cultural literacy to develop students' abilities in resolving interpersonal conflicts. The specific target to be achieved is the production of a learning design which is realized in the form of a multicultural learning textbook based on cultural literacy which can be used as a common reference for Pancasila and Citizenship Education Departments throughout North Sumatra who are members of the AP3KnI association for the North Sumatra Region. The research method used is the R&D method following the Borg & Gall procedure. The instrument used was an expert validation questionnaire which was analyzed using the Percentage Average Score (PRS), while data analysis related to students' abilities in interpersonal conflict resolution was carried out using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques on the results of observations during observations when the learning process was going well in the classroom. class or outside class. The results of the research show that the textbook design is declared valid and suitable for use as a guide for students in multicultural learning in Citizenship Education courses. The research results also show that the material design in textbooks can develop students' abilities in practicing interpersonal conflict resolution.
Necrobiosis Lipoidica: An Exquisite Analysis of its Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, and Current Therapeutic Approaches
Authors:   Hospital General de Zona 2 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Aguascalientes, México., Ramírez Laura Yoana Cervantes , González Aldo Sinue Cruz ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario del Sur. Ciudad Guzman Jalisco, México., Padilla Cesar Made ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario del Sur. Ciudad Guzman Jalisco, México., Navarrete Alan Eduardo Garzón ,   Universidad Guadalajara LAMAR Campus Vallarta. Guadalajara Jalisco. México., Ramos Ramírez Adriana Yazmín ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario del Sur. Ciudad Guzman Jalisco, México., Orozco María Fernanda Aguilar ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Guadalajara Jalisco, México.
Published: October 2023

Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare dermatologic disease of uncertain origin characterized by the appearance of chronic, deep cutaneous lesions, predominantly on the legs of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. This article comprehensively addresses NL, exploring its intricate pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and current therapeutic options. NL has become a clinical challenge due to its chronic and often refractory nature. Its connection with type 1 diabetes mellitus and the possible contribution of autoimmune factors in its development are highlighted. In addition, theories involving inflammation, microangiopathy, and collagen disruption as key components of its pathogenesis are discussed. The clinical presentation of NL is varied, ranging from well-demarcated erythematous plaques to painful and disfiguring ulcers. Differential diagnoses are meticulously addressed, and imaging techniques and skin biopsies are described as essential tools in diagnostic confirmation. In terms of therapeutic options, pharmacological approaches such as topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and emerging biologic therapies are discussed. The efficacy and safety of these options are critically evaluated, highlighting the need for a personalized approach for each patient. In summary, this article provides a comprehensive overview of necrobiosis lipoidica, from its underlying mechanisms to currently available treatment strategies. A thorough understanding of this clinical entity is essential to improve the quality of life of affected patients and to advance the search for more effective therapies in the future.
A Case of Enterococcus Faecalis Infective Endocarditis Following Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever
Authors:   Internal Medicine Department, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Phan Hao Thai
Published: October 2023

Dengue fever is a leading health problem in Vietnam. Clinical presentation can vary from a simple flu like illness to hemorrhagic fever with shock. Most people who develop dengue fever recover completely within 1 weeks. Apart from the complications such as haemorrhage and dengue shock syndrome, concurrent bacteraemia inpatients with dengue fever is a very rare complication. We report a patient initially diagnosed with dengue haemorrhagic fever, who subsequently developed Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis.
Approach to a Child with Bilateral Proptosis as a Rare Presentation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Tanveer Shafiq , Khilji Maryum , Hassan Rao , Tanveer Safina , Khilji Ayesha
Published: October 2023

A 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of sudden onset, painless, progressively increasing bilateral proptosis, palpable lymphadenopathy and skin pallor. A full blood count showed bicytopenia and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was raised. Computerized tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement. The bone marrow biopsy was consistent with M2 acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The patient received symptomatic treatment and was sent to pediatric oncologist for induction chemotherapy and tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) protocol. Bilateral proptosis is a rare manifestation of several diseases. This case report emphasizes on the low threshold for hematological malignancies in the presentation of bilateral proptosis. Ophthalmologists should be cognizant of the unusual ophthalmic manifestations of haematological malignancies, as they are a diagnostic challenge but knowledge about the rare extramedullary manifestations of AML facilitates early diagnosis and thereby improves prognosis.

Categories: Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Hematology