bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La mobilisation de la Charte des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne par les juridictions constitutionnelles
Authors: Burgorgue-Larsen Laurence
Published: December 2023

Au regard la mosaïque constitutionnelle du continent européen, la Charte des droits fondamentaux ne peut arborer de statut homogène au sein des ordres juridiques nationaux. Dans ce contexte, les Cours constitutionnelles ne lui octroient pas la même place dans le cadre de leur office. Toutefois, sa mobilisation, quand elle existe, répond à trois types de fonctions. La fonction interprétative laquelle utilise la Charte comme un référent majeur à l’heure d’interpréter les droits fondamentaux nationaux ; la fonction dialogique qui la hisse au cœur du dialogue avec la Cour de Justice de l’Union européenne et la fonction stratégique laquelle démontre que son invocabilité est au cœur d’enjeux très important de frontières où les compétences des différentes juridictions internes sont en jeu
La protection des données à caractère personnel, domaine emblématique des interactions jurisprudentielles entre cours européennes et Conseil constitutionnel
Authors: Surrel Hélène
Published: December 2023

Les modalités actuelles de la protection constitutionnelle des données à caractère personnel attestent certainement de la réception implicite par le Conseil constitutionnel des jurisprudences européennes. Alors que les Cours de Strasbourg et de Luxembourg requièrent l’existence de garanties exigeantes entourant les traitements de données personnelles, ce dernier a, en effet, progressivement renforcé l’intensité de son contrôle. Ce constat d’une élévation du standard constitutionnel vaut tout particulièrement pour la constitution de fichiers et la mise en œuvre de mesures de surveillance des communications.
A novel hybrid intelligent model for molten iron temperature forecasting based on machine learning
Authors: Xu Wei , Liu Jingjing , Li Jinman , Wang Hua , Xiao Qingtai
Published: December 2023

To address the challenges of low accuracy and poor robustness of traditional single prediction models for blast furnace molten iron temperature, a hybrid model that integrates the improved complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise, kernel principal component analysis, support vector regression and radial basis functional neural network is proposed for precise and stable iron temperature prediction. First, the complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition is employed to decompose the time series of iron temperature, yielding several intrinsic mode functions. Second, kernel principal component analysis is used to reduce the dimensionality of the multi-dimensional key variables from the steel production process, extracting the major features of these variables. Then, in conjunction with the K-means algorithm, support vector regression is utilized to predict the first column of the decomposed sequence, which contains the most informative content, evaluated using the Pearson correlation coefficient method and permutation entropy calculation. Finally, radial basis function neural network is applied to predict the remaining time series of iron temperature, resulting in the cumulative prediction. Results demonstrate that compared to traditional single models, the mean absolute percentage error is reduced by 54.55%, and the root mean square error is improved by 49.40%. This novel model provides a better understanding of the dynamic temperature variations in iron, and achieves a hit rate of 94.12% within a range of ±5℃. Consequently, this work offers theoretical support for real-time control of blast furnace molten iron temperature and holds practical significance for ensuring the stability of blast furnace smelting and implementing intelligent metallurgical processes.
Fool, London/New York: Routledge, 2024. 81 p. Johanna Skibsrud
Authors: Mayberry John Bengtsson
Published: December 2023

Review of:
Skibsrud, Johanna (2024). Fool. London and New York: Routledge. The latest in the series, New Literary Theory. Editors Andy Mousley and Jeff Wallace.
Dimensional Reliabilism
Authors: Palermos S. Orestis
Published: December 2023

The paper argues that (i) the notion of epistemic reliability, as it is standardly defined within mainstream epistemology, is a multidimensional concept, and that (ii) paying attention to reliability’s multidimensional nature can significantly expand reliabilism’s purview both in the theoretical and practical domain. Reliabilist theories of knowledge and justification agree that a process is reliable just in case it leads to a ‘sufficiently high preponderance of true over false beliefs.’ Given this straightforward definition, reliability appears to be, and so far has been implicitly treated by epistemologists as, a mono-dimensional concept. Nevertheless, the terminology and formulas that statisticians and computers scientists have developed for assessing the reliability of binary classification processes reveal that for any belief-forming process whose aim is to identify the presence or the absence of some quality ι, there are at least four different interpretations of the above definition. These interpretations correspond to four separate dimensions of reliability: Precision, Negative Predictive Value (NPV), Recall and Specificity. Though epistemologists do not explicitly specify how they interpret the above definition of reliability, due to their main interest in ‘know-that’, their mono-dimensional focus seems to have so far been mainly directed at Precision alone (or, at best, to both Precision and NPV—but without distinguishing between the two). As it transpires, however, the (entirely) neglected dimensions of Recall and Specificity can guide the satisfaction of another important epistemic goal, best captured by the locution ‘know-most/all.’ The upshot is that different epistemic goals call for high levels of reliability along different dimensions (and, often, their combinations too). This observation invites upgrading reliabilism into dimensional reliabilism, according to which assessing whether a process is knowledge-conducive depends on whether it manifests high reliability along the appropriate dimension(s), given the epistemic goal at hand.
Temps du récit et ordre liturgique dans les Evangelicae historiae imagines
Authors: Fabre Pierre-Antoine
Published: December 2023

Les planches des Imagines sont signalées par une double numérotation, selon l’ordre du récit évangélique et selon l’ordre du calendrier liturgique. Deux possibilités de lecture sont donc ouvertes, que l’on retrouve dans la différence entre le recueil des seules gravures, publié en 1593 selon l’ordre évangélique, et de celui des Adnotationes et meditationes, l’année suivante, accompagnées de ces gravures désormais classées selon l’ordre liturgique. Ce « double jeu » est essentiel à l’échelle de l’histoire chrétienne, et spécialement dans ce second XVIe siècle où l’Église catholique doit réinventer ses institutions, dont sa liturgie, en la refondant sur sa référence ultime, le récit néo-testamentaire. L’objectif de cette contribution est de montrer comment le temps du récit et l’ordre liturgique ne cessent de croiser leurs deux légitimités – celle de l’Écriture et celle de la tradition – et organisent une lecture stratifiée des gravures des Imagines.
Les Evangelicae historiae imagines de Jerónimo Nadal sont-elles arrivées au Japon ?
Authors: Morishita Sylvie
Published: December 2023

Les jésuites présents au Japon entre 1549 et 1640 ont eu recours aux images d’une part pour l’apostolat auprès des Japonais et d’autre part pour enseigner les techniques picturales aux artistes qu’ils formaient dans leur école d’art à Nagasaki. Les gravures européennes en particulier ont abondamment alimenté cette école. On sait avec certitude que les gravures de Jerónimo Nadal ont été demandées pour le Japon en 1587. Rien dans la documentation textuelle et iconographique ne permet d’affirmer qu’elles ont atteint le Japon : les destructions consécutives à l’interdiction du christianisme ont effacé toute trace éventuelle de leur présence. En revanche, une série de douze gravures françaises de 1603 conservées au Musée municipal de Kōbe présente un schéma de construction très proche du modèle nadalien et atteste du dynamisme des graveurs parisiens au tout début du XVIIe siècle.
Digital Physiotherapy
Authors: Lopes Irina Esteves , Silva Diogo C. F. , Montes António Mesquita , Pereira Duarte , Crasto Carlos , Couto Ana G. B. , Simões Daniela , Silva Alexandre , Plácido da Silva Hugo
Published: December 2023

Digital physiotherapy is emerging as a promising solution to enhance patient care and improve rehabilitation outcomes. This chapter explores the available solutions in digital physiotherapy, their benefits, and limitations. Best practices in implementing digital physiotherapy are discussed, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches and patient engagement. The importance of clinical and scientific validation in assessing the efficacy and safety of digital physiotherapy interventions is also addressed. The aspects of the future of digital physiotherapy, such as gamification tools, virtual reality-based therapies, wearable devices, and artificial intelligence powered platforms can impact on rehabilitation practices. With ongoing research and innovation, digital physiotherapy may have potential to optimize physiotherapy care.
Neuromodulation as a Therapeutic Resource to Promote Human Occupation in Occupational Therapy
Authors: De Carlo Marysia Mara Rodrigues do Prado , Rezende Gabriela , de Freitas Zanona Aristela
Published: December 2023

New technological resources in rehabilitation have been developed to promote the adaptability and dynamic reorganization of the central nervous system, based on theories of inducing neural plasticity. Neuromodulation is a promising strategy that aims to increase the plasticity window and assist the therapeutic process as an adjuvant in clinical practice. This is recognized worldwide and occupies an important place in Rehabilitation, providing methods for diagnosis, investigation, and therapy. Combined with therapies provided by physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals, neuromodulation can significantly improve motor, sensory, cognitive, emotional, and perceptual skills, in people with various health problems. The use of technological and innovative resources, such as non-invasive neuromodulation, in occupational therapy promotes opportunities for more efficient outcomes that can be achieved in less time and promotes pain management, functional rehabilitation, occupational performance, quality of life, and social participation.
Telemonitoring in Heart Failure Patient Management
Authors: Silva Patrícia , Gomes Paulo Veloso , Condeço Jorge M , Curado Henrique , Veloso Rita
Published: December 2023

Heart failure is a highly prevalent clinical syndrome, associated with high costs to the national health system and with a negative impact on patients' quality of life. In order to reduce mortality, the rate of hospitalisations and improve quality of life, the empowerment of the patient for self-care from self-monitoring of signs and symptoms, taking medication, education about the disease, is a pillar of the treatment so that they can recognise signs of exacerbation of the disease in time and resort to health services early. Mobile health apps (mHealthh) have shown promise as a tool to engage and promote patient self-care, decreasing mortality and hospitalisations. However, to improve outcomes, more robust studies are needed on the development of the applications with regard to their contents, functions and usability, so as to overcome the obstacles to their use and ensure greater evidence of the benefits of their use.
Corporate Governance Failure and the Regulatory Fight Against It
Authors: Manda Vijaya Kittu , Khaliq Lubza Nihar
Published: December 2023

India has recently witnessed several allegations of corporate governance lapses and failure. The alarming situation prompted the government and the regulators to take serious note to make the companies accountable for the allegations and to bring in regulations to contain the policy leaks. The governing body and the board of directors must abide by ethical standards, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to discipline, transparency, fairness, and accountability for their actions. This work uses a case study approach to examine various recent corporate governance failures in India. The examination is made in the following dimensions: accountability, transparency, equitability, responsibility, ethical conduct, board independence, risk management, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. The study scrutinized various classic and recent corporate governance lapses in established corporate entities and startups and in Indian banks. The measures implemented by regulatory bodies, including the RBI, SEBI, and the MCA, were analyzed.
Luckin Coffee
Authors: Zhang Yiqian , Obot Iberedem
Published: December 2023

The Luckin Coffee case presents an opportunity for an important analysis of corporate governance challenges of Chinese businesses and regulators because of the 2020 scandal and the fact that it carries on business in China and is a publicly traded company in the US. In the past, company failures have led to local and sometimes global queries about the processes through which companies' objectives are set and pursued. The regulatory changes ensuing from corporate scandals can be far-reaching, controversial, and leading to global regulatory contagion. In the Luckin scandal, its real and potential implications involved two of the world's dominant economies. The concerns from the Luckin scandal are the issues on which this chapter is focused. The chapter explores the concepts and regulatory solutions that are relevant to the Luckin scandal. The dynamics of the Chinese market and the consequences of the scandal are explored in the chapter. Ultimately, the need for caution in the discourse on regulatory response to scandals such as the Luckin case is articulated in the chapter.
Nanorobitcs
Authors: Awasthi Shruti , Nalinan Archana , Khandelwal Lahar Niraj , Maheshwari Disha
Published: December 2023

Nanorobotics, a swiftly advancing field merging nanotechnology and robotics, promises transformative impacts on various industries and daily life. This chapter offers an insightful survey of nanorobotics, delving into its core concepts, applications, and challenges. Manipulating nanoscale entities, this interdisciplinary field pioneers nanosensors, actuators, power sources, and communication systems. Nanorobotics unlocks unparalleled potential in medicine, enabling targeted drug delivery, precise diagnostics, and minimally invasive surgeries. It extends to environmental monitoring, manufacturing, and IT. Challenges like fabrication techniques and ethical concerns are noted. Anticipating advancements, nanorobotics may grow more autonomous through AI and machine learning. Its potential to reshape industries, enhance health, and bolster ethical practices underscores the importance of responsible innovation. In summation, this chapter provides an encompassing view of nanorobotics, spotlighting applications, hurdles, and future trajectories.
Cutting-Edge Military Applications Based on the Fusion of Artificial Intelligence With Nanotechnology
Authors: Moamin Mohsen , Jaber Wassim
Published: December 2023

The fusion of AI and nanotechnology is reshaping military applications, bringing unprecedented opportunities. This chapter highlights their symbiosis and the significance of AI-nanotech integration. Foundational elements in both fields set the stage for convergence. Nanotechnology's impact on military operations is significant, enhancing armor, surveillance, threat detection, and healthcare. Simultaneously, AI's role spans autonomous drones to cybersecurity. The chapter examines the AI-nanotech convergence in the military, addressing ethics, privacy, and regulations. Emerging applications include nanorobotics, AI-driven decisions, and enhanced reconnaissance. The chapter envisions the evolution of AI-nanotech military systems, emphasizing scalability, integration, and ethics. The synthesis of AI and nanotech envisions a redefined defense paradigm that balances innovation and ethics.
Gender Differences in Stress and Mental Health Among Students in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Birech Jeniffer Kosgey
Published: December 2023

This chapter analysed gender differences on stress and mental health among students of higher institutions. In this chapter, document analysis was used to gather secondary data. The search engines include Google, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct, Academic Search Elite/EBSCO, and JSTOR. In addition, the data was obtained via peer-reviewed articles in journals, conference papers, research reports, and dissertations and will be analysed according to themes. The findings may assist the universities in strengthening the counselling departments and to develop programs that consistently sensitize the students on the importance of self-care.
4IR Technological Pathways to Shaping Smart and Sustainable Cities
Authors: Domingo Tshiamo , Mbatha Siphiwe Given , Gumbo Trynos , Mphambukeli Thulisile Ncamsile
Published: December 2023

In the realm of sustainable cities, the digital revolution has brought forward the ethical integration of fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and human behaviour. The rapid introduction and development of digital technologies have provided exceptional opportunities to enhance and develop smart cities globally. The chapter adopts a case study research design and applies a mixed methods research approach where both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through interviews with key and relevant stakeholders as well as observations of the current transportation systems in within the City of Johannesburg. Preliminary findings reveal that the existing transportation within the City of Johannesburg is multifaced with overarching challenges, including traffic congestion and environmental pollution. The chapter ends by proposing a smart mobility planning and governance framework for the integration of 4IR into the city's transportation infrastructure which is coined to enhance sustainable mobility within the CoJ.
Fusion of AI and Ethical Finance
Authors: Yadav Neelam , Divya  , Mathur Ashish , Thanvi Jyoti
Published: December 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and ethical finance constitute a dynamic and developing field with major consequences for both the financial sector and society at large. AI is in financial decision-making processes, including fraud detection, portfolio optimization, and investment analysis. AI's growing use in evaluating ESG standards and locating opportunities for ethical investment is changing the standards of ethical finance. The fusion of ethical finance and AI represents an exciting frontier with the potential to drive more responsible and sustainable financial practices. The current study aims to explore the practical AI application for ethical financing implementations. The study will systematically review publicly available research manuscripts and reports and challenges faced by companies while exercising. This study will emphasis on the need for proactive ethical involvement in the development and application of AI in the financial industry.
Assessing Public Awareness of Islamic Finance and Interest-Free Banking in India
Authors: Hasan Asif , Gupta Swati , Irfan Mohammad , Dias Rui Manuel
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the awareness of Islamic finance and interest-free banking in India. It delves into the unique characteristics of Islamic banks that operate under Sharia'h, the Islamic law. This study aims to clarify how well the general public understands these concepts in a financial environment where conventional banking dominates. By identifying areas that may need further attention and education, the study can contribute to fostering financial inclusivity and ethical financial practices in India.
A Study on the Role of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Bagiyam S. Dhana , Mualley Salih Mustafa Ahmed , P. C. Libeesh
Published: December 2023

In core, Islamic finance and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) initiated by the United Nations have the same goal to educate and create good livelihood for the human life. For this chapter, the researchers collected few research articles in Scopus Database towards the intersection of Islamic finance and SDGs. The authors have selected few Islamic finance and Sustainable Developmental Goals articles as an inclusion criteria along with the year of publication from 2015 to October 2023. They selected papers that focused on Islamic finance as an inclusion criterion and excluded papers that from 1990 to 2015. They retrieved 32 papers and book chapters published from 2015 to 2022 from the Scopus database. By using Vos viewer, the researchers analyzed the keyword from the article, year wise prediction, and authors' contribution for Islamic finance for Sustainable Development Goals. The researchers used the data to predict the future growth of Islamic finance the researcher found that there is a wide gap for Islamic finance supports the SDGs.
Examining Customers' Intentions to Use Financial Technology in Islamic Banking
Authors: Fuadi Nasrul Fahmi Zaki , Ghofur Abdul , Irfan Mohammad , Asyifa Laily Nur
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the impact of Islamic Shariah compliance on customer satisfaction, focusing on the mediating effect of service quality within the context of Islamic banking services. Data obtained randomly from 124 Islamic bank customers in Indonesia were analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS. The results demonstrate that various factors, including attitude, subjective norms, and behavioral control, significantly influence the propensity of Islamic bank customers to adopt financial technology services offered by Islamic banks. It is important to note that this study is primarily centered on fintech-enabled Islamic banking services. This study underscores the need for Islamic Financial Institutions to enhance the success of fintech services and to promote these offerings to customers. Furthermore, it encourages Islamic financial institutions to harness technological advancements that streamline customer banking transactions. This study provides Islamic banks with valuable insights into the optimization of technology-driven financial services.
Theoretical Insights of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Disclosures and Investment Decision
Authors: Shweta  , Mathur Ashish , Divya  , Sharma Raj Bahadur
Published: December 2023

Investors employ a variety of techniques to gain high-quality information while making investment decisions. Traditionally, they made decisions based solely on financial success, but these days they have more expectations than just financial gain. They make investing decisions based on ESG data. People want their investments to expand in tandem with their growing desire to be more sustainable. Moreover, ESG integration has lately evolved from a specialized concept to a standard practice in investment. The study aims to provide light on the intricate growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration into investment decisions by drawing on theoretical and methodical insights from pertinent literature. The chapter indicates that ESG integration has transformed society. The investment landscape has undergone significant transformation as individuals strive to align their financial objectives with their social and ethical convictions. The shifting in the role of ESG from a niche component to a mainstream consideration implies a fundamental change in the investment process itself.
Osteoblastoma of the first thoracic spine treated with corpectomy and fusion: A rare case report
Authors: Dishanth S. , Yulugxan T. , Athiththan P. , Gobyshanker T.
Published: December 2023

Introduction and importance: Thoracic spine involvement of the osteoblastoma is a rare occurrence. A multidisciplinary approach will provide a good outcome.

Case presentation: We present a 16-year-old patient with a first thoracic spine managed surgically.

Clinical discussion: A 16-year-old schoolboy presented with a history of dull aching type neck pain which progressively worsens over the last four months without any neurological weakness. Radiographic studies of the spine show an expansile well-corticated lesion with central radiolucent nidus with bony sclerosis in the first thoracic spine which is suggestive of osteoblastoma. A corpectomy with a tricortical iliac graft fusion and anterior instrument stabilization was achieved by a multidisciplinary team. The patient is pain-free and a full range of neck movement is achieved.

Conclusion: Osteoblastoma of the spine can be treated surgically with a low risk of recurrence successfully. Torrential bleeding during the surgery is a devasting complication. Preoperative radiological embolization and Intraoperative navigations are the available options to overcome it. A combined multidisciplinary team approach will provide a good outcome.
Supracondylar fracture humerus with pink pulseless hand and angiogram confirmed vascular injury – Case report
Authors: Wijayasinghe S.R. , Dilanka P.D.O.S.
Published: December 2023

Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is a common injury in paediatric population. Neurovascular damage is a well-known serious complication of this injury. This should be managed urgently by the treating clinician in order to prevent severe disability to the child. In this case report, we illustrate the presentation, management and follow up of a 7-year-old boy presented with a supracondylar humerus fracture, highlighting the diagnostic and therapeutic measures taken in sequential manner.

The child presented following a domestic fall and having pain, swelling and acute deformity of the left elbow. Clinically, no distal radial pulse or oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry detected on admission, even though the left hand was warm and pink with normal capillary refill time. X-ray confirmed the clinical diagnosis of supracondylar fracture humerus, and it was classified as Gartland type III.

Manipulation and casting done without internal fixation on the next available casualty list and even after 72 hours of the procedure no return of distal pulse despite warm, pink hand. After vascular opinion, CT Angiogram revealed no flow segment of 2.2cm of brachial artery at the trauma site and minimum demonstrable flow distally. However, watchful waiting was selected as the management option by both vascular and orthopaedic teams as this child continues to have warm, pink hand with normal capillary refilling and minimal pain.

In 6 months follow up, the child has gained both radial and ulnar pulses, full range of elbow motion, complete neurological recovery and good hand function.
A survey of knowledge, attitude, and practice of oral hygiene amongst healthcare workers at a tertiary hospital in Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Kaura Mohammad Abubakar , Bala Mujtaba , Salihu Bashar Mustapha , Olamide Bamgbose Babatunde , Auwalu Balarabe Sani , Abdulmanan Yahaya , Anas Bawa Tsafe , Jaafaru Rufai
Published: December 2023

The overall well-being of an individual cannot be complete without adequate oral health since the oral cavity is the gateway to the whole body and an integral part of the Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Many systemic illnesses manifest in the oral cavity and can be diagnosed easily by its simple clinical examination. The involvement of other healthcare workers in the hospital, such as medical doctors, nurses, and laboratory scientists, for effective and efficient dissemination of oral health education to the general populace, is of paramount importance by virtue of the large number of patients they come in contact with in their daily practice. However, this could not be arbitrarily assumed without calibrating their knowledge, perception, and practice of oral health to ascertain if they can truly impart positively to the patients. This study determined the knowledge, attitude, and practice of oral hygiene amongst healthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre Gusau, northwestern Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted amongst healthcare workers in Federal Medical Centre Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. A total of 200 self-administered questionnaires were distributed using a convenient sampling technique. Data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) software for Windows version 25.0. Of the 200 questionnaires distributed, 193 (96.5%) were retrieved. The mean age of the participants was 37.1±8.53 years, with a range of 21 to 60 years. Study participants comprised of 114 (59.1%) males and 79 (40.1%) females. The majority (79.3%) were Muslims, while about one-fifth (20.7%) were Christians. About half (48.2%) of the participants were nurses, followed by laboratory scientists (31.1%), while medical doctors were 40 (20.7%) of the population. Slightly above half (50.8%) obtained their oral health information from oral health workers, while 58 (30.1%), 24 (12.4%), and 13 (6.7%) obtained their information from leaflets, family and friends, and newspapers, respectively. The average knowledge, attitude, and practice score amongst all the participants was good, as about 75%, 69%, and 63% answered correctly in the knowledge, attitude, and practice domains, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the different cadres of health workers in the attitude and practice domains tested (p<0.05). The oral health knowledge attitude and practice in the studied health workers is satisfactory. However, there are other aspects of the attitude and practice that need to be modified through continuous medical and dental education to be anchored by the Preventive Dentistry Department in conjunction with the Public Health Department of the state Ministry of Health.
Rosacea understanding among Korean patients: A multi-center questionnaire study
Authors: Woo Yu Ri , Kim Suyeun , Cho Sang Hyun , Kim Hei Sung
Published: December 2023

Background:

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition. To manage rosacea long-term and prevent further flare-ups, patients need to be aware of the disease and have sound knowledge of the condition. However, few related studies have been conducted on this subject.

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to identify rosacea awareness and knowledge among Korean rosacea patients and their means of gathering information on the disease.

Methods:

A prospective multicenter cross-sectional study recruited a total of 201 outpatients who were diagnosed with rosacea by a dermatologist. All were asked to complete a questionnaire asking about their demographic characteristics, rosacea awareness, and knowledge.

Results:

Among 201 rosacea patients, 146 (72.6%) were unaware of the disease before their diagnosis. The median number of questions the patients correctly answered was 6 of a total of 13 questions (46%) on rosacea knowledge, implying relatively shallow knowledge on rosacea. Better understanding of rosacea was negatively associated with age (odds ratio [OR] 0.965; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.941 – 0.989) and positively associated with a higher education level (OR = 2.896; 95% CI: 1.379–6.082). Individuals with rosacea felt that they were getting reliable information from doctors (n = 189, 94%), followed by the Internet (n = 38, 18.9%).

Conclusion:

Overall, rosacea awareness and knowledge among Korean rosacea patients were relatively low. Detailed education, especially targeting elderly patients and those with low education levels, is necessary for better disease outcomes.
Achondroplasia with macular coloboma and cone-rod dystrophy: a case report
Authors: El-Mofty Randa M. A. M. , Hassan Mai M. I.
Published: December 2023

Achondroplasia, an autosomal dominant congenital enchondral ossification, is clinically characterized by short stature, craniofacial, and bone deformities. Ophthalmic features include telecanthus and strabismus; cone-rod dystrophy can also be present. A 12-year-old male presented with decreased vision bilaterally, nystagmus, and achondroplasia. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was Log MAR 1.0 in the right eye and Log MAR 0.8 in the left eye, the anterior segments showed no abnormalities, however the fundus showed bilateral macular coloboma. On electrophysiological assessment, there was also bilateral cone-rod dysfunction. As ophthalmic associations are common in Achondroplasia, thorough ophthalmological examination as well as electrophysiological assessment are mandatory.
Is it mandatory to perform appendectomy in management of amyand’s hernia in children? our center experience
Authors: Fathy Mohamed , Ahmed Ahmed H. , Mustafa Alaa A.E. , Nagy Omar , Akoula Ahmed M.
Published: December 2023

Background

Amyand’s hernia (AH) is a rare condition due to herniation of an appendix into the sac of the inguinal hernia. There is no consensus concerning the ideal management of AH whether to do appendectomy during herniotomy or not.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of all patients’ data records with AH operated at Minia University pediatric surgery unit from Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2022 was done.

Results

From 2018 to 2022, 11 cases of AH were operated at Minia University pediatric surgery unit. The appendix alone was found in 7 (63.6%) cases, while it was associated with cecum in 2 (18.1%) cases and with bowel in 1 (9%) case and with both cecum and small bowel in 1 (9%) case. In 5 (45.45%) cases, the appendix was looking normal and was managed by reduction of appendix and herniotomy. In 6 (54.54%) cases the appendix was inflamed and managed by appendectomy and then herniotomy. The postoperative period was uneventful in all cases.

Conclusions

Appendectomy should be done only for inflamed and/or ischemic appendages. Reduction of the appendix into the abdominal cavity followed by herniotomy in a normally looking appendix is a safe option and appendectomy should not be made for all cases.
A Phase 1b/2a Study of GC1118 with 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin and Irinotecan (FOLFIRI) in Patients with Recurrent or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Lee Keun-Wook , Han Sae-Won , Kim Tae Won , Ahn Joong Bae , Baek Ji Yeon , Cho Sang Hee , Lee Howard , Kim Jin Won , Kim Ji-Won , Kim Tae-You , Hong Yong Sang , Beom Seung-Hoon , Cha Yongjun , Choi Yoonjung , Kim Seonhui , Bang Yung-Jue
Published: December 2023

PurposeGC1118 is a novel antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) with enhanced blocking activity against both low- and high-affinity EGFR ligands. A phase 1b/2a study was conducted to determine a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of GC1118 in combination with 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) (phase 1b) and to assess the safety and efficacy of GC1118 plus FOLFIRI as a second-line therapy for recurrent/metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) (phase 2a).Materials and MethodsPhase 1b was designed as a standard 3+3 dose-escalation study with a starting dose of GC1118 (3 mg/kg/week) in combination with biweekly FOLFIRI (irinotecan 180 mg/m2; leucovorin 400 mg/m2; 5-fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 bolus and 2,400 mg/m2 infusion over 46 hours) in patients with solid tumors refractory to standard treatments. The subsequent phase 2a part was conducted with objective response rate (ORR) as a primary endpoint. Patients with KRAS/NRAS/BRAF wild-type, EGFR-positive, recurrent/metastatic CRC resistant to the first-line treatment were enrolled in the phase 2a study.ResultsRP2D of GC1118 was determined to be 3 mg/kg/wk in the phase 1b study (n=7). Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) observed in the phase 2a study (n=24) were acneiform rash (95.8%), dry skin (66.7%), paronychia (58.3%), and stomatitis (50.0%). The most common ADR of ≥ grade 3 was neutropenia (33.3%). ORR was 42.5% (95% confidence interval [CI], 23.5 to 62.0), and median progression-free survival was 6.7 months (95% CI, 4.0-8.0).ConclusionGC1118 administered weekly at 3 mg/kg in combination with FOLFIRI appears as an effective and safe treatment option in recurrent/metastatic CRC.
Symbol interferometry and companding transform for PAPR reduction of OTFS signal
Authors: Gopal Aare , Reddy Desireddy Krishna , Chintagunta Srinivasarao
Published: December 2023

This paper presents methods for reducing the peak‐to‐average power ratio (PAPR) of the orthogonal time frequency space (OTFS) signal. These methods mainly consist of two operations: symbol interferometry (SI) and either ‐law or ‐law companding. SI spreads the data of one OTFS symbol onto all symbols and is implemented using a simple inverse fast Fourier transform operation on each OTFS symbol. During the second operation, the PAPR of the OTFS signal is significantly reduced. For our performance analysis, the complementary cumulative distribution function, probability density function, and bit error rate are illustrated through simulations performed in MATLAB. The performance is also analyzed using a solid‐state power amplifier at the transmitter and compared with OTFS, ‐law‐based OTFS, and SI OTFS systems. The results indicate that the proposed OTFS system achieves a low PAPR.
Enrollees’ satisfaction with health service provision under the formal sector Social Health Insurance Scheme in South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Opara Hope C. , Okoronkwo Ijeoma L. , Ndubuisi Ifeoma , Achukwu Chinwe A.
Published: December 2023

Introduction : Healthcare financing is a critical global issue, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) grappling with underfunded health systems. Various financing approaches, such as fee-for-service, private insurance, general taxation, social insurance, community financing, loans, and grants, have been explored to bridge the funding gap. Health insurance, a mechanism involving resource pooling and risk sharing, plays a pivotal role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and delivering quality healthcare. This study aimed to assess enrollees' satisfaction with the Formal Sector Social Health Insurance Scheme (FSSHIS) at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), with a focus on the registration process, waiting time, drug availability, and willingness to continue using the scheme.

Methods : A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at UNTH, Enugu, involving 470 enrollees. Data were collected using a pretested Patient Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Enrollees' satisfaction was assessed on a 5-point Likert scale, a score of ≥ 3 signified enrollees’ satisfaction.

Results : Respondents were satisfied with the processes of registration (4.10±0.95), getting an identity card (3.50±0.72) and interest shown by the providers (3.80±0.83). They were dissatisfied with the referral process (2.7±0.41), level of their involvement in decision making (2.8±0.44), long waiting time (2.5±0.45), non-availability of drugs (1.8±0.24) and diagnostic facilities (1.5±0.22). The overall satisfaction was poor (43%) while 59% would not recommend a health insurance scheme in the facility for family or friends.

Conclusions : Enrollees' dissatisfaction with the FSSHIS suggests a need for immediate intervention and improvement in healthcare service delivery. Addressing these concerns can foster increased utilization of health services and contribute to the scheme's success in achieving its objectives.
Domestic Water Conservation in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: Perceptions and Practices
Authors: Ripiye Acinwu Ezekiel , Abenu Abigail
Published: December 2023

Many regions in Nigeria currently experience physical or economic water scarcity; a situation that isexpected to worsen because of the nation’s rapid population growth, which has resulted in increased pressure on available freshwater resources. This study, therefore, examines water conservation practices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), one of the fastest-growing areas in Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to 649 respondents, from across the six Area Councils that make up the Territory. The findings revealed that water investments in the FCT have not yielded 100% public water supply coverage for residents. About half of the respondents (48.7%) reduced their water use by minimizing the water used for washing, and a slightly higher proportion (53.5%) minimized water used for bathing. While rain harvesting was the most widespread conservation practice, with 65.3% of the respondents adopting it, the least practised conservation method is wastewater reuse, where only about 41% of the respondents adopted it. Although themajority of the respondents were literates, education did not impact their conservation practice. The age and gender of respondents played no significant role in the adoption of conservation practices. More public awareness and water education are needed to promote greater domestic water conservation among residents.
Reducing the risks of nuclear war—the role of health professionals
Authors: Olobayo Kunle
Published: December 2023

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Local Government Elected Officers and Career Officers Dichotomy in Nigeria: How to Resolve the Imbroglio
Authors: Chukwuemeka Emma E.O. , Chinwe Ohagwu Anthony , Ebere Agu Lilian , Ndukwe Chinyere
Published: December 2023

The local government system in Nigeria has the mandate to perform major functions which the higher tiers of government may not perform. To ensure that the development goals of the local government is achieved, it requires efficient manpower. The local government manpower includes the career civil servants and political office holders. How the two work in harmony has become a herculean task. Therefore the paper critically examined the roles of the career civil servants and politicians, and how the two can work to achieve the goals of the local government. The paper adopted documentaryresearch methodology, and content analysis technique was used. Team work was emphasized as a veritable tool to be used to foster grassroots development. Dichotomy between political office holders and local government career officers was critically interrogated. It is the position of  the paper that politics and administration  cannot be separated. Ultimately the paper is of  the view that local government officers should  eschew politics and mind their statutory  duty of  providing administrative services and guiding  the political office holders on the nitty-gritty of  local government administration  and policy  formulation. Therefore the two should work as  partners in progress.
SSMJ talks to Data Gordon about Men4Women
Authors: Burgess Ann , Gordon Data
Published: December 2023

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„Tutejsi”. O czym opowiada Andrzej Stasiuk, prezentując okupacyjno-powojenne wizerunki chłopów z nadbużańskich wsi Mazowsza i Podlasia oraz ich potomków
Authors: Gosk Hanna
Published: December 2023

Na wybranych przykładach hybrydycznej gatunkowo prozy Andrzeja Stasiuka, traktowanej w kategoriach exemplum, autorka rozważa rzadziej podejmowane w przekazach aspekty okupacyjnych doświadczeń polskiej wsi i powojennego awansu społecznego chłopów. Prezentuje punkty wyjścia i dojścia tego procesu, decydujące o dzisiejszej kondycji świadomościowej potomków ludzi, którzy albo ze wsi migrowali do miast, albo w rodzinnych wsiach pozostali, żyjąc w Polsce Ludowej, a potem mierząc się z transformacją ustrojową 1989 roku. Wywód koncentruje się na trzech zasadniczych problemach: okupacyjnym zderzeniu mazowiecko-podlaskiego chłopstwa z nowoczesnością; na jego powojennym stosunku do rewolucji umożliwiającej migrację do miasta oraz na grze wyższości i niższości (pogardy i wstydu) w tożsamościowych konstrukcjach współczesnych Polaków o wiejskich korzeniach.

The “Locals.” What Does Andrzej Stasiuk Tell Us About, Presenting the WWII Occupation and Postwar Images of Peasants from the Bug Villages of Mazowsze and Podlasie and Their Descendants?

The article examines the aspects of the WWII experience of the Polish village and the postwar social advancement of peasants – that are rarely considered in witness narratives – on the examples from Andrzej Stasiuk’s generically hybrid prose writing, treated here as an exemplum. It presents the departure and arrival points of that process, determining today’s condition of the social and cultural consciousness of the descendants of those people who either migrated from the countryside to the cities, or remained in their native villages, living in the Polish People’s Republic, and – later on – facing the system transformation after 1989. The discussion concentrates on three essential problems: the WWII clash of the peasantry from Mazowsze and Podlasie with modernity; their postwar attitude to the revolution which made the migration to the city possible, and the interplay between superiority and inferiority (contempt and shame) in identity constructs of the contemporary Poles with peasant roots.

Słowa kluczowe: polska wieś, zapóźnienie cywilizacyjne, nowoczesność, awans społeczny, sekret tożsamości negatywnej, wyobrażone miejsce w polu symbolicznym, Polish countryside, civilisational belatedness, modernity, social advancement, the mystery of negative identity, imagined place in a symbolic field
Genealogical Imagination as an Area of Conflicted Memories: A Post-Sarmatic Case Study
Authors: Raczyńska-Kruk Marta
Published: December 2023

In this article, I will discuss two levels of memory conflicts in family genealogies: internal – intimate and private, involving mainly taboos in genealogical practices, and external, which come from broader realms of memory, such as national myths and other collective patterns of imagining the past. The leading story in this article is a multidimensional genealogical narrative provided by an amateur genealogist Iwona Sudnik from Pęgowo near Wroclaw. Her genealogical imagination as a form of living “over [family] time” (Jackson 2021) is considered here as an area of accumulated memories that intermingle, complement, or compete with one another, providing background against which conflicts of memory can be studied in the course of in-depth ethnographic research.
Praktykowanie spiskości. O dyskursie regionalnego dziedzictwa kulturowego, część I
Authors: Barański Janusz
Published: December 2023

Practising Spisz Regionality: On the Discourse of Cultural Heritage, Part I: The text is the first part of an article on mechanisms of creating the regional cultural heritage of Polish Spisz. The area under discussion is a small part of a historical region whose main territory is part of today’s Slovakia. For hundreds of years, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, hence its specific character and cultural distinctiveness. The first part of the article discusses the processes of aestheticization, reconstructionism and patrimonization of cultural heritage, while the second part discusses the processes of fossilization and articulation. As a result, contemporary regional cultural heritage becomes a kind of metacultural practice and commentary on the regional cultural legacy.