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Human Body and its Relation with Planets Siddha Perspective
Authors: Arthi.G  , Lakshmanakumar.V  , Rathinam.J  , Sushil Kumar P N
Published: September 2022

Siddha system is the foremost traditional system, which was introduced by ancient Siddhar’s. According to Siddhar’s, nature is man, man is nature. Man is said to be microcosm and universe is macrocosm. The universe is made up of five elements namely Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Our body is also made up of five elements (Panchaboothas), three vital humors known as Vatham (air, space), Pitham (fire), Kabam (Earth, water), seven physical constituents are Saram (nourishing fluid), Senneer (blood), Oonn (muscles), Kozhuppu (adipose tissue), Enbu (bone), Moolai (bone marrow), Sukkilam/Suronitham (sperm/ovum) respectively. The universe has stars and planets. Each planet has an influence that reflects in our bodies. Thoughts were controlled by cosmic force in the universe. Nine planets in the universe correlate with the organs in the body Sun-Heart, Moon-Brain, Mercury-Lungs, Jupiter-Liver, Saturn-Spleen, Mars-Gall Bladder. This article explains how the planets have a connection with our human body.
Nutritional Evaluation of Animal By-Products Meal as Partial Substitute for Fishmeal in the Diet of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
Authors:   Bioresources Development Centre, Odi, National Biotechnology Development Agency (Federal Ministry of Science and Technology), BN Kenge
Published: September 2022

The effects of substituting fishmeal with Animal By-products Meal (ABM) in six experimental diets for African catfish fingerlings, Clarias gariepinus (mean weight=2.05g±0.11) with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% substitution were investigated for 70 days. In general, the best growth and feeding performance were obtained with a control diet (D1) based on fishmeal as the sole protein, but he result was not statistically different (P>0.05) from those obtained with 20%, 40%, and 60% ABM inclusion. A significant (P<0.05) growth depression was observed with diet treatments containing 80%, and 100% ABM inclusion. Whole body percentages of moisture, lipid, ash, and NFE were not significantly affected by the dietary treatments. Crude protein contents however, were highest for fish fed higher levels of dietary protein. The result of this study suggest that 60% ABM/40% fishmeal can be incorporated in the diet of African catfish without adversely affecting growth or any other aspect of performance, and as well as, improving the economics of feeding in comparison with fishmeal
Impact of Oil Prices Volatility on Economic Activities in the MENA Countries
Authors:   Associate Professor In University of Tunis -Tunisia, Zouhair Chrigui
Published: September 2022

This article studies oil price impact on economic growth. So, we shall use two samples namely, oil-exporting and importing countries during the period 1980 to 2019. The impact of oil prices on growth would be modeled by a non-linear model and we shall approximate the economic growth from GDP and we would refer to the four explanatory variables: the energy consumption (EC), the rate of inflation (RI), the stock of capital (SC), the balance of energy (BE). We may estimate the developed model by static technique Panel then we discuss the existence of a linear dynamic after testing the presence or absence of homogeneous and heterogeneous unit roots on Panel Data method. The results show a significant relationship between these two factors and groups
Computational Simulation of Basic Reproductive Strength on Covid 19
Authors:   Department of Mathematics,College of Natural Science, Salale University, Fiche, Oromia, Ethiopia, Kandasamy R.
Published: September 2022

The basic reproduction number (R0), is presented to be an indicator of the contagiousness or transmissibility of infectious and parasitic agents. On the inception of a covid-19 epidemic, there’s a period admitted as the the susceptible, exposed or infected duration, earlier than an affected person can spread the virus to every other person. We enhance mathematical fashions to file for this period and observe version to the covid-19 contamination in china. We take a look at the epidemiological constants within the version, such as the transmigration charge and the simple reproductive variety, the usage of statistics of launched cases. We therefore estimate the act of the inclined, exposed or latency length inside the symptoms of a covid-19 infection. Through this critical version giant range R0, has been used to count on the sphere of persons right now infected with the contagious human and categorized the intensity of prone, exposed, and infected populations as quickly because the infectious is over, it can be immediately used to degree the contaminated regions. Primarily based at the power of R0, inclined, uncovered, and infected human being’s price has been calculated through Runge Kutta Felhberg method, maple 18. By using this investigation, the susceptible human’s infectious rates from covid-19 are strongly multiplied because the infected human being’s price moves up and down and the uncovered humans price decelerates with the boom of the basic reproductive wide variety. The transmissibility of covid-19 infection is related to the respiration lack of information of conventional humans and global warming.
One Case Report on The Use of a Multi-Herbal Tincture to Treat Psoriasis
Authors:   Research Professor in Cell Biology, Retired from, But not Currently Associated with, the College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, OH, Gao Johnson
Published: September 2022

Psoriasis is a kind of dermatological disease that could infect more than 8 million people in the U.S., 125 million people worldwide, nearly 2 to 3 percent of the total population. The causative mechanism of psoriasis is still not very clear. However, many physicians believe that it might be related to an over activity of immune system or autoimmune disease. The drugs for treatment of psoriasis have not leach to a point of totally satisfaction. Here is a case report of psoriasis treated with water and alcohol extract of 14 herbs, a few of which are OTC pills. After 7 weeks’ local application of that homemade tincture, the lesion on the left inner side of the leg was obviously improved. Chinese and English names of those herbs are listed in a table for readers to compare. The good thing of this tincture is that its materials are non-prescription herbs and their prices are rather cheap.
An Analysis of Mental Health Specialization among Zimbabwean Health Professionals, Against the Backdrop of a Soaring Global Mental Health Burden
Authors:   University of Roehampton, UK, Maeresera Seda
Published: September 2022

Background: an estimated 1.3 million Zimbabweans suffer from various forms of mental illness. The problem is compounded by an extremely low number of practicing mental health professionals. The harsh economic environment in the country has had a toll on the mental well-being of many people. The country has several training programs in mental health despite the shortage of these professionals. Aim: The aim of the study was to explore non-mental health professionals perceptions on specialization, especially concerning the field of mental health. Methods: The study was qualitative in nature. 12 participants from each of the professions of social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and doctors were recruited for the study using purposive sampling. The subjects were from Parirenyatwa Hospital and St Giles Rehabilitation Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe. The instrument was a 7 question semi-structured interview administered either face to face or via telephone calls. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: A total of 3 themes emerged and these related to: the factors considered when choosing a profession or specialty, factors that discourage health professionals from specializing in mental health and, the views of non-mental health staff towards mental health professionals. Aspects of a high job market, high income, prestige, passion to save lives, family traditions and, inspirational role models were important for career choices.
Interactions Environmental Processes and Development of Human Organisms Activities Via Mechanisms of Mental Activity from the Point of Views of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Thermodynamics
Authors:   Head of Laboratory Biochemistry and Toxicology, MR Ponizovskiy
Published: September 2022

The article studies development of human organism in condition interactions with environment activity. There were described the role of solar processes in forming both non-living substances and living organisms through, from the one hand, germination living substances and also processes germination prokaryotic organisms and, from the second hand, germination living substances and also processes germination prokaryotic organisms which peculiarities were presented. Further there were elucidated dependence eukaryotic lives on Environmental influences of Solar system via creating mechanism maintenance stability an open thermodynamic system of an eukaryotic organisms according to famous Prigogine theorem. Thus there were described in details mechanisms maintenance stability an open non equilibrium non linear thermodynamic system of human organism in which Basic Internal Energy (Ebas) as builded bonds into molecule and atoms, bonds among compound processes of open thermodynamic biologic system, as inherited energy of genomic processes, bonds processes development of open thermodynamic system of an organism form Basic Internal Energy of Molecular Bonds (EbasMolBonds), Basic Internal Energy of Trophic Processes (EbasTroPr) and Basic Internal Energy of Mental-Soul Processes (EbasMenPr). At last it was described mechanisms operations of different receptors between an organism and Environment as well as neurons cellular mechanisms with environmental interactions causing development and maintenance stability Basic Internal Energy of Mental-Soul Processes (EbasMenPr), of Trophic Processes (EbasTroPr) of Molecular Bonds (EbasMolBonds) that form mental peculiarity of an organism
A Study on the Implications of China’s Personal Information Protection Act on Chinese and Korean Businesses
Authors:   The East Asian Trade Association, Tang Zhiyuan , Wang Luyao
Published: September 2022

Purpose – This paper discusses the legislative process and necessity of China’s Personal Information Protection Law, examines the main contents of China’s Personal Information Protection Law, and studies its impact on Chinese and Korean enterprises. Thus, China’s future data protection legal system can be better understood.
Design/Methodology/Approach – In October 2020, China convened the 13th National People’s Congress to deliberate and promulgate the draft Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China 2020.
The draft privacy law is China’s first specialized legislation on personal information protection, drawing global attention. Furthermore, president Xi Jinping made clear his commitment to protecting personal information by reiterating the need for “cyber security and personal information security for people” and “protecting their legitimate rights and interests in cyberspace” after the 2019 National Cyber Week. The Personal Information Protection Act of China was enacted on November 1, 2021, as personal information protection was also a real concern among the Chinese people in the highly information-oriented era.
Findings – China already has an independent and unified Personal Information Protection Act, which officially promulgates and enforces the Personal Information Protection Act this year following cybersecurity, cybersecurity, and criminal law provisions. Furthermore, in October 2020, China began a full-fledged legislative process by releasing a draft Personal Information Protection Act and collecting opinions.
Research Implications – China’s Personal Information Protection Act is expected to play an important role for Chinese companies and Korean companies with subsidiaries in China due to offshore applications. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to pay attention to the revision and enforcement rules of the Personal Information Protection Act so that Chinese and Korean companies can respond quickly after it is promulgated and enforced. Therefore, this paper summarizes the background of China’s Personal Information Protection Act and the main contents of the 2021 edition of the Personal Information Protection Act.
Evaluación de impacto de la supervisión escolar del MINERD de la gestión administrativa escolar en el logro de los aprendizajes
Authors: Morales Romero Daniel
Published: September 2022

En esta investigación se logró estimar un impacto moderado de la cantidad de supervisión administrativa del SAS en los aprendizajes de los estudiantes que participaron en la Evaluación Diagnóstica de Segundo Año de educación Media realizada por el MINERD en mayo de 2013. Para estimar el impacto se utilizaron variables instrumentales. Estas fueron el número de escuelas por distrito, la cantidad de supervisores por distrito y la dificultad de acceso de la escuela. En la primera etapa, se consiguió que estos tres factores determinan la cantidad de supervisión administrativa del SAS por escuela. En la segunda etapa, y una vez tomado en cuenta las características de los estudiantes y del director, el coeficiente estimado asociado a la cantidad de supervisión del SAS es positiva y estadísticamente significativa al 10%, por lo que es plausible afirmar que el 90% de las veces los estudiantes de escuelas que reciben dos desviaciones estándar más de cantidad de supervisión administrativa obtienen 4% más de respuestas correctas en la evaluación diagnóstica de media. También se logró establecer diferencias entre regionales educativas, tanto para la cantidad de supervisión como los resultados en los aprendizajes.
Correlação entre Medidas Ecocardiográficas e Hemodinâmicas na Avaliação do Átrio Direito e Ventrículo Direito em Pacientes com Hipertensão Pulmonar
Authors:   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás, Azeredo Bastos Brito Ana Tereza , Batista Masson Silva João ,   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás, do Carmo Rassi Daniela ,   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás, Graner Schuwartz Tannus Silva Daniela ,   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás, Araújo Costa Sandra ,   School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Sampaio de Oliveira Diogo ,   School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, de Souza Veiga Jardim Flavio ,   School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Zacarias F. de Freitas Leandro ,   School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, F. de Freitas Júnior Aguinaldo ,   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás, Rassi Salvador ,   Hospital das Clínicas, Federal University of Goiás
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a serious clinical condition, can lead to right ventricular systolic dysfunction (RVSD) with prognostic implications. Patients with suspected PH should undergo transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for diagnosis and evaluation as the main screening and follow-up exam. Objective: To verify the associations of and agreement between measurements of mean pressure in the right atrium (RA) and RVSD with TTE Method: Individuals diagnosed with PH were included. All patients underwent TTE and RCC. The following were evaluated by TTE: right atrial area (RAA), mean right atrial pressure through the diameter and collapsibility of the inferior vena cava (RMAPTTE), RA strain (RAS), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, fractional area change, RV free wall strain, and tricuspid s’ wave. Mean RA pressure (RMAPRCC) and cardiac index (CI) were evaluated through the RCC. Results: Of the 16 patients, 13 were female. The mean patient age was 44.4 (±14.9) years. An association was found between RMAPRCC and AAD, RMAPTTE, and RAS (r=0.845, r=0.621, and r=-0.523, respectively; p<0.05). There was an association between the mortality risk categories measured by the RAA and RMAPRCC measures (X2=10.42; p=0.003), with moderate agreement (k=0.44; p=0.012). RVSDJ was present in 10 patients. There was an association between RVSD (present or absent) and CI (r=0.522; p=0.04) with moderate agreement (k=0.43; p=0.037). Conclusion: The TTE and RCC measurements showed an association in the assessment of mean right atrial pressure, especially between RAA and RMAPRCC. An association with RVSD and moderate agreement between methods were also noted.
De impact van Covid-19 op chronische zorg volgens zorgverleners: een kwalitatieve studie bij eerstelijnspraktijken in België
Authors: Danhieux K. , Buffel V. , Pairon A. , Benkheil A. , Remmen R. , Wouters E. , van Olmen J.
Published: September 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on chronic care according to providers: a qualitative study among primary care practices in Belgium

The COVID-19 pandemic affects the processes of routine care for chronic patients. A better understanding helps to increase the resilience of the health system and to prepare it adequately for next waves of the pandemic.

A qualitative study was conducted in 16 primary care practices: 6 solo working, 4 monodisciplinary and 7 multidisciplinary. Using semi-structured video interviews, 21 people (doctors, nurses, dieticians) were interrogated. A thematic analysis was performed using the domains of the chronic care model (CCM).

Three themes emerged: changes in health care organization, risk stratification and self-management support. All participating practices reported drastic changes in organization with a collective shift towards COVID-19 care and a reduction of chronic care activities, less consultations, and staff responsible for self-management support put on hold. A transition to digital support did not occur. Few practitioners had a systematic approach to identify and contact high-risk patients for early follow-up. A practice with a pre-established structured team collaboration managed to continue most chronic care elements. Generally, practitioners expected no effects of the temporary disruption for patients, although they expressed concern about patients already poorly regulated.

The findings in this article show a disruption of the delivery of chronic care in the Belgian primary care context. In such contexts, the establishment of the CCM can facilitate the continuity of care in times of a crisis. Short-term actions should be directed to facilitate the identification of high-risk patients and to develop a practice organization plan to organize chronic care and to use digital channels for support, especially with regard to vulnerable patients, during next waves of the epidemic.
Acute maculaire neuroretinopathie na een Covid-19-infectie of -vaccinatie
Authors: van Renterghem V. , Schauwvlieghe P.-P. , Jacob J.
Published: September 2022

Acute macular neuroretinopathy after COVID-19 infection or vaccination

SARS-CoV-19 is an RNA virus that causes COVID-19. This disease can lead to a pro-inflammatory status and hypercoagulability, resulting in systemic complications such as respiratory failure, myocardial infarction or deep vein thrombosis. The most commonly described ophthalmic complication of COVID-19 is conjunctivitis, but retinal vascular manifestations such as isolated cotton-wool spots, retinal microangiopathy and retinal vein occlusions have also been reported.

This article describes 4 patients between the ages of 19 and 29 who developed acute macular neuroretinopathy, a rare retinal microvascular disease, shortly after a COVID-19 infection or vaccination.
Comparing Decision Trees and Association Rules for Stock Market Expectations in BIST100 and BIST30
Authors: Ataman Görkem , Kahraman Serpil
Published: September 2022

With the increased financial fragility, methods have been needed to predict financial data effectively. In this study, two leading data mining technologies, classification analysis and association rule mining, are implemented for modeling potentially successful and risky stocks on the BIST 30 index and BIST 100 Index based on the key variables of index name, index value, and stock price. Classification and Regression Tree (CART) is used for classification, and Apriori is applied for association analysis. The study data set covered monthly closing values during 2013-2019. The Apriori algorithm also obtained almost all of the classification rules generated with the CART algorithm. Validated by two promising data mining techniques, proposed rules guide decision-makers in their investment decisions. By providing early warning signals of risky stocks, these rules can be used to minimize risk levels and protect decision-makers from making risky decisions.
SENTIMENT ANALYSIS OF REDDIT COMMENTS
Authors: A.A. Abiona , M.O. Ajinaja , O.L. Olaniyan
Published: September 2022

A significant amount of data is generated as well as being made available to internet users thanks to the development and growth of online technologies. The internet has developed into a forum for online education, idea sharing, and opinion exchange. Social networking services like Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ are quickly gaining popularity as a result of the ability for users to share and express their opinions on many subjects, engage in conversation with various communities, and broadcast messages globally. Reddit data sentiment analysis has been the subject of a great deal of research. This study focuses on Reddit comments from the AMC, Clover, and GameStop subreddits using sentiment analysis. We provide study on Reddit comments where a radar chart was produced displaying comparison between AMC, Clover, and GameStop using machine learning methods Network analysis.
Traditional Learning Vs Online Learning on Education in Sri Lanka: A Study based on the Pre and Prior Academic Knowledge of Secondary Students Covid-19 Pandemic Online Learning
Authors: Ellapola Mathale Jayani Wimalika
Published: September 2022

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to determine what impact does online learning strategies have on students’ academic knowledge and teachers’ professional development and how the teacher-student relationship is affected by the implementation of online learning and finally to understand how does the implementation of online learning affect student’s academic skills and knowledge. Methodology – This study covers 315 participations (students) including 15 secondary school classes and 41 teachers in Vidyaraja Maha Vidyalaya at Hokandara. Qualitative data would be used for the research to collect for this case study. This case study focuses on the secondary classes to help teachers analyse their strategies for engaging students and increasing student academic knowledge with the online learning instructional method. Key Findings – The key findings include access to technology, online learning, E-Learning in the Context of Sri Lankan Education, E-Learning as a Self-Learning Mechanism, Teacher and Student Knowledge on E-Learning Systems, Teacher-Student Relationship and COVID-19 are other concerning factors that highlighted most after the seven independent variables. Implications – The findings of this research are projected to give a practical contribution to students, teachers and other educators as well as the government of Sri Lanka to understand the ways online learning strategies have an impact on the academic knowledge of the students as well as teachers’ professional development and to advance the learning systems in the secondary education children that is suitable the forthcoming generation.
ANALISIS KURIKULUM PAI SMA/SMK/MA KELAS XII
Authors: Sipuan Sipuan , Umar Rahman , Rohimin Rohimin , Hery Noer Hery Noer , Amin Alfauzan
Published: September 2022

Banyak orang awam yang beranggapan bahwa istilah pendidikan hanyalah sebuahkata yang mereprensentasikan kegiatan mendidik anak di sekolah agar menjadi lebih pandaidan kelak ia dapat menjadi anak yang sukses di masa depan atau mendapat pekerjaan yang diinginkan. Namun, anggapan tersebut ternyata belum cukup mewakili makna dantujuan pendidikan yang sebenarnya, seperti yang telah dirumuskan dalam Undang- Undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 pasal 1 ayat 1. Kurikulum adalah suatukajian terhadap kompetensi, materi, evaluasi serta perencanaan pembelajarn yang dapat dijadikan pedoman bagi guru di sekolah. Kurikulu mwajib adanya pada setiap mata pelajaran termasuk di dalamnya mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam. Adapun Kurikulum mempunyai kedudukan sentral dalam seluruh proses pendidikan.
Kurikulum mengarahkan seluruh bentuk aktivitas pendidikan demi tercapainya tujuan pendidikan nasional. Kurikulum juga merupakan suatu rencana pendidikan, memberikan pedoman dan pegangan tentang jenis, lingkup, dan urutan isi serta proses pendidikan Menurut pendapat Ahmad Tafsir memberikan pengertian bahwa Pendidikan Agama Islam adalah bimbingan yang diberikan oleh seseorang kepada seseorang agar ia berkembang secara maksimal sesuai dengan ajaran Islam. Bila disingkat, pendidikan agama Islam adalah bimbingan terhadap seseorang agar menjadi muslim semaksimal mungkin. Dalam kurikulum PAI mendapatkan tambahan kalimat sehingga Menjadi Pendidikan Agama Islam. Sehingga dapat diartikan sebagai pendidikan yang memberikan pengetahuan dan membentuk sikap, kepribadian, dan keterampilan peserta didik dalam mengamalkan ajaran agama Islam, yang dilaksanakan sekurang-kurangnya melalui mata pelajaran pada semua jenjang pendidikan.
Perubahan atau pengembangan kurikulum menunjukkan bahwa sistem pendidikan itu dinamis, jika system pendidikan tidak ingin terjebak dalam stagnasi, semangat perubahan perlu terus dilakukan dan merupakan suatu keniscayaan. Kita berharap, perubahan dan pengembangan kurikulum 2013 tak hanya merampingkan mata pelajaran semata, tetapi juga harus mampu menjawab tantangan perubahan dan perkembangan zaman. Pengembangan kurikulum merupakan bagian dari strategi meningkatkan capaian pendidikan. Disamping kurikulum, terdapat sejumlah factor diantaranya: lama siswa bersekolah, lama siswa tinggal disekolah, pembelajaran siswa aktif berbasis kompetensi, buku pegangan dan peranan guru sebagai ujung tombak pelaksasn pendidikan.
O MEDO DA MORTE E DO MORRER EM PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS EM MEIO A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Dall' Agnol Stavinski Louise , Estacia Ambros Suraia
Published: September 2022

Introdução: As altas taxas de mortalidade devido ao câncer tornaram essa doença um problema de saúde pública. Quando o diagnóstico de câncer se encontra associado ao vírus da COVID-19, identifica-se que o risco de desenvolver quadros críticos de infecções aumenta drasticamente, o que também acarreta sintomas psíquicos, pois os pacientes associam sua finitude ao processo de adoecimento Objetivo: Esse estudo tem como objetivo identificar o medo da morte e do morrer, em pacientes oncológicos, em meio a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, com 15 pacientes internados em uma ala oncológica de um hospital geral. Como instrumento utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e entrevista semiestruturada com questões abertas. Resultados: Agruparam-se em três categorias: “finitude e espiritualidade”, “impacto psicológico da COVID-19” e “apoio familiar frente a finitude”, as quais surgiram da similaridade nas informações obtidas e identificou-se maior correlação do medo da morte e do morrer com o diagnóstico de câncer do que com o possível contágio pela COVID-19, bem como, observou-se o uso da espiritualidade e apoio familiar como estratégias de enfrentamento mais comumente utilizadas. Conclusão: Os pacientes oncológicos associam seus sintomas psicológicos e finitude com o próprio diagnóstico de câncer, apesar da COVID-19 agravar a condição clínica desses pacientes.
The Political, Ecclesiastical and National Unrest in Herzegovina and Neighbouring Bosnia during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars (1789-1814)
Authors: Vrankić Petar
Published: September 2022

The author presents the complexity of the unrest in Herzegovina, neighbouring Bosnia and in other border regions (Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia and Serbia) at the turn of the nineteenth
century, starting with the major tenets of the French Revolution
and Napoleonic Wars, the subsequent unrest and its consequences in all of Europe. In this part of Europe, which was practically unknown to the average European of the time, direct and
indirect consequences of the French Revolution and Napoleonic
Wars and their attendant phenomena spread rapidly throughout
Europe, the Ottoman and Russian Empires. As the French Revolution was losing its attraction for civil circles at the beginning
of the nineteenth century, a military and organisational genius,
Napoleon Bonaparte, emerged in its wake, becoming the worthiest bearer and disseminator of the legacy of the French Revolution, French civilisation and its imperial hegemony that inundated
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Europe and attempted to abolish its old state, political, social and
religious order (l'ancien régime).1
The perception of the spirit and
nature of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars in these countries will be shown as very complex and more antagonistic than acceptable.
Keywords: French Revolution; Napoleonic Wars; Ottoman Empire; Dalmatia, Dubrovnik; Boka; Herzegovina; Bosnia; Nikola
Ferić; Petar I. Petrović; Dadić family; Rizvanbegović family
A Comparative Study of Canara Bank and Karnataka Bank- A Case Study
Authors: Kamath Shaila , Pai Ramesh
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The banking industry is crucial to economic growth. It's one of India's fastest-growing sectors, with a massive network of bank branches offering financial services. The study is being undertaken to find out the profitability of banks with respect to the deposits and advances, interest received and expended by Canara Bank (Public sector) and Karnataka Bank (Private sector). The study was undertaken by considering the deposits and advances of the two banks over 5 years. Methodology: The foundation of qualitative research is secondary data. Annual reports, manuals, previous bank records, and balance sheets are used to collect data. Focus group contacts with the manager and the staff are conducted to obtain in-depth data. Findings: The study indicated that advances and deposits had a favorable and considerable influence on the net profits earned by banks. Originality: The study highlights the effects of deposits and advances on the profitability of the banks. Paper type: Case study
ESTRUTURA PRODUTIVA NAS MESORREGIÕES DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO: UMA ANÁLISE FATORIAL
Authors: Alves Denis Fernandes , Lima Júnior Francisco do O' de , Siqueira Rogério Moreira de , Rebouças Filho Pedro José
Published: September 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é propor um Índice de Estrutura Produtiva do Nordeste (IEPN) construído a partir de variáveis que buscam evidenciar a diversificação e integração da estrutura produtiva em uma análise por mesorregiões no Nordeste, observando o grau de produtividade e elaborando um ranking dessas mesorregiões. Utilizou-se a técnica estatística multivariada de análise fatorial pelo método de componentes principais para o ano de 2014. Constatou-se que as 18 variáveis selecionadas para o estudo explicam 95,80% da variância total dos dados e, as 5 mesorregiões que apresentaram alta grau de produtividade se localizam nos estados de Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará e Pernambuco. Por fim, o índice mostrou que a maioria das mesorregiões possuem baixos níveis de produtividade. O índice também mostrou que há disparidades intraestaduais, como é o caso do Ceará em que a diferença de estruturas produtivas entre as mesorregiões litorâneas e interioranas.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE MITIGAÇÃO DA EMISSÃO DE GASES DE EFEITO ESTUFA NA AGRICULTURA: UMA ANÁLISE DO PROGRAMA ABC
Authors: Gheller Diego Ghedini , Gazolla Marcio , Marini Marcos Júnior
Published: September 2022

O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar o Programa ABC em termos de concessão de crédito rural “verde”, visando à sustentabilidade do sistema produtivo e a redução das emissões de gases de efeito estufa (GEE) na agricultura. Mais especificamente, analisa-se em que tecnologias e regiões estão sendo investidos os recursos e se estes desembolsos estão adequados com as áreas prioritárias e as demandas ambientais regionais (Macrorregiões e Estados). Em termos metodológicos, o trabalho usa dados quantitativos do MCTIC, IMAFLORA, Programa ABC, Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) (mais especificamente do SICOR e do PROAGRO) e da FGV. Os resultados e conclusões evidenciam que o Programa ABC elegeu as tecnologias adequadas e recomendadas para a redução das emissões de GEE, sendo que a recuperação de áreas de pastagens degradadas é aquela em que são aplicados mais da metade dos recursos. Além disso, os dados de uso dos recursos quando espacializados por regiões e estados brasileiros mostram que estão bem alocados territorialmente em termos de combater os GEE nos locais em que suas taxas são mais elevadas, entretanto, a sua principal rubrica de uso dos recursos que é a recuperação de pastagens degradadas está parcialmente adequada em relação às regiões e estados em que esta tecnologia seria mais necessária à mitigação dos GEE.
ANÁLISE DO DESEMPENHO AMBIENTAL EMPRESARIAL EM INDÚSTRIAS DA REGIÃO ALTO DO JACUÍ/RS
Authors: Lima Diziane Inês de , Zaluski Felipe Cavalheiro , Fernandes Sandra Beatriz Vicensi , Sausen Jorge Oneide , Siedenberg Dieter Rugard
Published: September 2022

O artigo analisou o desempenho ambiental de indústrias do setor metal mecânico da região Alto Jacuí a partir de um modelo empírico empresarial, composto por um conjunto de variáveis relacionadas a avaliação do desempenho ambiental empresarial. O estudo apresenta uma abordagem quantitativa, descritiva e exploratória dos dados analisados com base no modelo de avaliação do desempenho ambiental empresarial de Laimer (2017). A amostra selecionada por conveniência foi de treze indústrias do setor metal mecânico. Os resultados demonstram que o desempenho ambiental das indústrias do setor metal mecânico da Região Alto Jacuí/RS foi de 40,10%, o que demonstra um resultado insatisfatório. Os resultados possibilitam subsidiar a elaboração de uma política ambiental pelas empresas. Também pode realimentar continuamente a evolução do tema, informando avanços e dificuldades. Entende-se que tenha sido uma contribuição da pesquisa a necessidade de uma visão sistêmica do setor metal mecânico que é de grande representatividade para a região.
CONCENTRAÇÃO DE RENDA NAS ÁREAS RURAIS DO BRASIL DE 2004 A 2015 Income concentration in brazilian rural areas: 2004 - 2015
Authors: De Almeida Gabriel Flavio Braga , Ferreira da Luz João Felipe , Lira Vaz da Costa Carlos Augusto , Ribeiro Márcio Luiz
Published: September 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal avaliar o comportamento da distribuição da renda domiciliar per capita (RDPC) das áreas rurais brasileiras, identificadas pelo IBGE como setores censitários rurais, no período de 2004 a 2015. Como objetivos complementares, buscou-se: determinar as causas imediatas de eventuais diferenças da distribuição da RDPC das áreas rurais com base no grau de progressividade das parcelas da RDPC; analisar o efeito-composição e o efeito-concentração da variação do índice de Gini das parcelas da RDPC. Para atingir esses objetivos utilizou-se, como metodologia, o cálculo do índice de Gini e sua decomposição considerando parcelas da RDPC. Como base de dados, foram utilizados os microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD) para o período analisado. Como resultados, o índice de Gini da RDPC das áreas rurais apresentou comportamento parecido ao das áreas urbanas, porém com índice de desigualdade menor para todo período. As parcelas da RDPC formadas pelas aposentadorias e pensões oficiais de até 1 salário mínimo e as transferências governamentais,  tiveram o maior grau de progressividade positivo, sendo responsáveis, em conjunto, por 78,9% da mudança do índice de Gini de 2004 a 2015.
Theory and practice of Weigh in Motion (WIM) based on fibre Bragg gratings: lab tests for smart roads purposes
Authors: Gallina Alessandro
Published: September 2022

This paper is focused on ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) for road transport, in particular, on the analysis and assessment of the effectiveness of one specific technology making highways and motorways more “perceptive” and “communicating”, i.e. “smart” using a fashion term, that is the dynamic weighing systems of vehicles, also recognised in literature as WIM (Weigh in motion). An application of the investigated technology has been developed at the Measurement Laboratory of the Politecnico di Torino (Italy) where a WIM based on fibre optical sensors has been arranged and tested. The aim has also been to evaluate its accuracy and the possibility of its practical use. The perspective goal is to make roads perceptive and alerting through ITS and the focus on optical fibre-based WIM, for pursuing smart road results, is interesting because fibre sensors are well suited to be employed in the monitoring of large infrastructures.
Glocalização como área emergente da gestão do esporte: revisão de literatura de artigos publicados sobre a relação entre o conceito de glocalização e a gestão do esporte
Authors: Brinkmann Roger Luiz , Rocco Júnior Ary José
Published: September 2022

A glocalização no esporte foi introduzida como conceito em 2004 em um artigo publicado pelo The British Journal of Sociology, que tinha como autores os professores Richard Giulianotti e Roland Robertson. Atualmente há um notável crescimento do interesse pelo conceito de glocalização em diversas áreas do conhecimento e, portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi fazer uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre como a glocalização está sendo estudada em pesquisas no campo da gestão do esporte. Nesta pesquisa, foram encontrados 62 artigos em que o conceito de glocalização foi utilizado em estudos de gestão do esporte, publicados entre 2004 e 2021. Um resultado importante foi que 22 países de 5 continentes foram estudados nesses 62 artigos, além de 13 esportes de diferentes modalidades, o que demonstra que essa conexão entre glocalização e gestão do esporte está crescendo, não sendo estudada isoladamente em poucos países ou em poucas modalidades esportivas.
Long-term effect of telling the lung age on smoking quit rate in undergraduate smokers: a one-year follow-up randomized controlled study
Authors: Abdelaal Mohamed Abdelaal Ashraf , Mousa Gihan Samir Mohamed
Published: September 2022

Introduction

To evaluate the effect of telling undergraduate smokers their lung ages on the rate of smoking cessation.

Methods

This randomized controlled study involved 142 eligible volunteer current undergraduate smokers. They were randomly allocated to the study group (group 1; n = 72) and the control group (group 2; n = 70). Participants in group 1 were told their lung age, received a 5-minute motivational interview, and were given raw figures of their pulmonary function, while participants in group 2 received the same intervention except the lung age. Initially (evaluation 1), the subjects’ lung ages were estimated through spirometric assessment of forced expiratory volume in 1 second. The number of smoked cigarettes per day was reported and the smoking status was ensured through the assessment of exhaled carbon monoxide at evaluation 1, after 6 months (evaluation 2), and after 12 months (evaluation 3).

Results

At evaluation 2, the overall follow-up rate was 95.07%. There was a significant difference in the smoking quit rate between group 1 (23.61%) and group 2 (10%) (p = 0.03). At evaluation 3, no change existed in the follow-up rate. The smoking quit rate was 19.4% and 4.3% for groups 1 and 2, respectively (p = 0.01).

Conclusions

Telling undergraduate smokers their lung ages can significantly improve the smoking quit rate in a short- and long-term perspective. The long-term partial relapse status arouses the question about other contributing factors out of the scope of this study.
Does training to sustain the paretic upper limb on an unstable surface provoke contraction of muscles around the shoulder in patients with hemiplegia? A pilot randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ramachandran Sivakumar , Gopi Monica , Milanese Steve
Published: September 2022

Introduction

Activities with unstable supports provoke greater muscle contractions than those with stable surfaces. Using unstable surfaces to provoke upper limb muscle contraction after hemiplegia has not been explored. Hence, this study tested the effect of efforts to maintain the hemiparetic hand on an unstable surface on proximal muscle contractions of upper limb in patients with acute stroke.

Methods

First-time stroke patients in the acute phase were randomly allocated into 2 groups. The control group (n = 18) received conventional physiotherapy, whilst the experimental group (n = 19) was given activities to maintain their hemiparetic side hand on an unstable surface in 5 different positions, in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Surface electromyogram was recorded from deltoid and upper trapezius on the hemiparetic side before and after 10 sessions of training.

Results

Overall, 14 patients (aged 57.71 ± 10.70 years) in the control group and 14 (55.78 ± 7.52 years) in the experimental group completed the training. Non-parametric tests for between-group analysis showed that the average electromyography output in the deltoid and trapezius muscles was higher in the experimental group compared with the control group (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Training involving efforts to maintain the hemiparetic side hand on an unstable surface can be used to provoke activity in upper limb proximal muscles. This could be a simple training with minimal equipment and minimal manual assistance required, added to routine physiotherapy to facilitate proximal muscle contraction in patients with stroke during the acute phase.
The Diabetes Knowledge Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Survey in West Coast Division of Sabah
Authors: Nadirah Sulaiman  , Seah Keng Tok Peter , Kueh Bing Ling , Saptu Ammar Rafidah , Raja Mohd Nordin Raja Nurul Izni , Gimbo Juhanah , Steven Michal Christina
Published: September 2022

The main concern in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) management is to control the glycaemic level and thus prevent complications by behavioural modifications as a part of the government’s national strategic plan. The patient should know about the disease for behavioural modification to be implemented. Thus, this study evaluated the level of knowledge among T2DM patients in primary healthcare in the West Coast Division of Sabah. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 involving 15 primary healthcare clinics. A validated Malaysian version of the Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Test (MDKT) questionnaire was used to assess patients’ diabetes knowledge. The mean age of 369 patients is 54.9 years old (SD = 11.04). The means of knowledge scores were significantly different among the age group, education level, and employment status. No significant differences in knowledge were found in the group regarding the duration of diabetes and glycaemic control. Of 369 diabetic patients, 26.3% had poor knowledge, 65.0% had adequate knowledge, and only 8.7% had good knowledge. Overall, patients with T2DM in primary healthcare clinics have adequate knowledge regarding diabetes. Our study’s findings indicate that patients’ knowledge is associated with age group, level of education, and employment status. Healthcare providers should plan a good strategy to educate their patients based on these differences.
Can Clinical Skill Laboratories (CSLs) be Online?
Authors: Shimmi Sadia Choudhury , M. Tanveer Hossain Parash  , Fairrul Masnah @ Kadir
Published: September 2022

Clinical skill laboratories (CSLs) are integrated community, objective, and outcome-based learning processes that integrate basic knowledge with clinical skills. CSLs are hospital or medical school-based teaching which includes self-directed, student-centred and problem-based learning. CSLs can be taught in the procedural room, out-patient department, primary healthcare centre, casualty department, and simulation settings (Al-Elq, 2007). Experienced clinician, a small group of self-motivated students, cooperative patients, adequate and reliable instruments, enough time to practice, and a comfortable room with adequate ventilation are factors for effective CSLs (Ramani & Leinster, 2008). The teaching activities and learning can be face-to-face or blended learning, e-learning and online learning. Nowadays, blended and online learning is gaining more popularity. Blended learning combines face-to-face and online learning that supports creative, critical thinking skills (Garrison & Kanuka, 2004). Synchronous and asynchronous learning is the part of online learning where teachers use video and audio technologies (Gormley et al., 2009).
Measurement of paraoxonase-1, visfatin levels in Iraqi diabetic and diabetic with hypothyroidism
Authors: Hasan Sulaiman M. , Alaa K. Mohammed  , Abdulelah M. Taha
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: This study is to evaluate the levels of paraoxonase-1 and visfatin in diabetic and diabetic with hypothyroidism patients and to discover the relationship of paraoxonase-1 and visfatin levels in these patients. Materials and Methods: The study included 35 subjects in control group (G1), 35 with diabetes (G2), and 35 diabetes with hypothyroidism (G3), aged ranging 25-50 years for all the study groups and BMI with (20.5-25.4) Kg/m2. Serum and whole blood were used for estimating F.B.S., HbA1c%, lipid profile, T4, TSH, paraoxonase-1 and visfatin. Results: The results revealed a significant elevation in F.B.S., HbA1c%, TC, TG, VLDL and LDL in G2 and G3 compared to G1.   The HDL levels showed a significant decrease in G2, G3 compared to G1. Also, showed significant reduction in T4 in G3 compared to G2 and G1. A significant elevation in TSH in G3 compared to G2 and G1 and a significant decrease in paraoxonase-1 but increase in visfatin for G3 more than G2 when compared to G1 were observed. Conclusion:  The study concluded that paraoxonase -1 and visfatin are suggestive reliable markers for the diagnosis of thyroid disorder in diabetics with hypothyroidism depending on their relation with T4 and TSH.
UNG THƯ PHỔI BIỂU MÔ TUYẾN THỂ LEPIDIC LAN TOẢ - TỔNG QUAN TÀI LIỆU VÀ BÁO CÁO CA BỆNH
Authors: Văn Công Cung
Published: September 2022

Phân loại mô bệnh học cập nhật 2021 của WHO, ung thư  phổi biểu mô tuyến (UTBMT) được chia thành các thể: UTBMT xâm lấn tối thiểu (Minimally Invasive Adenocarcinoma-MIA); UTBMT không tiết nhầy xâm lấn (Invasive Non–Mucinous Adenocarcinoma-INMA); UTBMT- nhầy xâm lấn (Invasive  Mucinous Adenocarcinoma -IMA); UTBMT dạng keo (Coiloide Adenocarcinoma-CA); UTBMT-thai (Fetal Adenocarcinoma–FA) và UTBMT-ruột (Enteric Adenocarcinoma – EA). UTBMT xâm lấn tối thiểu (MIA) thường có các thành phần đặc trưng chủ yếu chiếm ưu thế, trong đó có thể Lepidic (Lepidic Predominant Adenocarcinoma – LPA) và tuyến nang (Acinar Predominant Adenocarcinoma – APA) với những mức độ ác tính ở bậc thấp khác nhau. MIA thể Lepidic thường thể hiện trên phim CT ngực bằng nốt kính mờ (Ground Glassis Opacity - GGO) hoặc những nốt bán đặc (Part Solid – PS) diện khu trú hẹp. Thể này nếu phát hiện được và điều trị đặc hiệu tiên lượng thường tốt, tỷ lệ khỏi hẳn và sống thêm 5 năm rất cao. Chúng tôi báo cáo 1 trường hợp MIA Lepidic khá đặc biệt, khác với thông thường với tổn thương lan toả diện rộng hai phổi, được chẩn đoán bằng xét nghiệm tìm thấy tế bào ung thư trong đờm và sinh thiết niêm mạc phế quản xác định Lepidic.