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Religious Binomials in Hebrew and Arabic: A Review of Literature
Authors: Al-otaibi Ghuzayyil 
Published: April 2021

Binomials (i.e., a collocation of two connected words belonging to the same word class, e.g., heaven and earth) are very frequent in every language. They are more commonly found in religious texts of Semitic languages. Compared to other types of collocations, religious binomials are sometimes idiomatic, alliterative, culture-specific, or adhere to one common word order. However, compared to the dearth of studies on religious binomials in Hebrew, there is only one study on religious Arabic binomials used in a supplication. Studies on Hebrew focused on the constraints determining the order of binomial words, their semantic and grammatical categorization, how frequent they are, their functions, etc. Corpus-based studies on Semitic binomials were conducted for the purpose of proving that Semitic languages are similar. Nevertheless, there are no studies that explored religious binomials in Arabic in relation to those used in Hebrew. Thus, it might be insightful if future research on binomials focusses on religious ones in the Holy Qurʾān and Ḥadīth.
Exploring Wordless Feedback Mechanisms in an EAP course in an English-medium University: An Ethnographically-oriented Approach
Authors: Akoto Osei Yaw , Amoakohene Benjamin 
Published: April 2021

Feedback is considered an integral part of the writing process. It has thus engendered the attention of scholars in discourse analysis, applied linguistics, language education, composition and rhetoric studies, and English for Specific Purposes. This attention, however, is heavily tilted towards worded feedback, at the expense of wordless feedback. Thus, this study explored the use of wordless feedback mechanisms in an EAP course in an English-medium university in Ghana. Thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine scripts of students’ essays, and interviews with academics and students constituted the datasets for the study. By doing a qualitative content analysis, we extracted wordless feedback codes from the scripts. The study yielded that teachers used tick, ring, vertical lines, arrows, question marks, carets, and underline as feedback mechanisms. The responses from the teachers and students on the use of these codes indicated that there were variations at three levels: inter-teacher, inter-student and teacher-student, which resulted to miscommunication in the feedback system. The study calls for a standardized feedback code, and education of teachers and students on this system of feedback for effective teaching and learning.
Prognostic value of SOFA score and SIRS criteria for ICU mortality in adult sepsis patients admitted to the ICU of a tertiary care Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Debasish Kumar , Saha Madhurima , Ahsan ASM Areef , Fatema Kaniz , Ahmed Fatema , Nazneen Suraiya , Sultana Rozina 
Published: April 2021

Background: Sepsis is one of the most common admission-diagnosis in intensive care unit (ICU). It is associated with rapid organ dysfunction with increased mortality. Different scoring systems {e.g. Sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria} are commonly used to identify and predict prognosis of sepsis in ICU at present. The objective was to determine the prognostic value of SOFA score and SIRS criteria among sepsis patients.
Methods: This was a prospective observational study, conducted in the department of Critical Care Medicine, BIRDEM General Hospital during the period of January, 2018 to July, 2019. Consecutive sampling was conducted in patients fulfilling the selection criteria. After admission of patients with sepsis from indoor or emergency department; SOFA score and SIRS criteria were calculated using physiological and laboratory parameters recorded within 24 hours of ICU admission. Standard criteria were applied, an increase of point of e” 2 in SOFA score, and/ or SIRS criteria was regarded as sepsis. Patients who were admitted in ICU other than sepsis., known cases of acute myocardial infarction (MI), trauma victims, acute stroke, pregnancy, end stage renal disease (ESRD), decompensated chronic liver disease (CLD), who developed sepsis after admission in ICU, readmitted cases were excluded. All patients were followed up daily. Outcome was measured in terms of ICU mortality.
Results: A total 203 patients were analyzed. About one-third (29.6%) patients belonged to age group 61-70 years (mean age: 58.25 ± 15.03 years); with slightly male predominance (52.2%). Pneumonia (56%) was the most common on admission diagnosis followed by uro-sepsis (19.7%). SOFA score showed greater discrimination (AUROC, 0.900 [95% CI, 0.860-0.941]) (p value <0.001) than SIRS criteria (AUROC,0.406 [95% CI, 0.327-0.486]).
Conclusion: SOFA score had higher prognostic value than SIRS criteria regarding ICU mortality in sepsis.
Birdem Med J 2021; 11(2): 84-89
Desafios da Telepsicologia no contexto do atendimento psicoterapêutico online durante a pandemia de covid-19
Authors: Cosenza Tânia Regina dos Santos Barreiros , Pereira Eliane  Ramos , Silva Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade , Medeiros Angélica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale de 
Published: April 2021

A pandemia da Covid-19 propiciou um aumento no índice de adoecimento psicofísico. Em decorrência das medidas sanitárias, o atendimento psicológico necessitou ser realizado de maneira virtual, através da chamada Telepsicologia. Sua utilização pode ser motivo de insegurança para muitos profissionais que não se sentem preparados para empregá-la. Este estudo teórico foi delineado a partir de leitura de produções nacionais e internacionais consultadas na Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) nas bases MEDLINE, BDENF e LILACS, assim como buscas aleatórias de decretos, leis e novas normas foram pesquisadas no Google Scholar, com vista a contribuir agregando informações que colaborem na discussão acerca da prática do ensino e formação do psicólogo no Brasil. Podemos concluir que a problemática do sofrimento psíquico decorrente das medidas de isolamento tomadas para conter a pandemia de covid-19 levou autoridades a permitir a utilização da Telepsicologia no Brasil. Os atendimentos estão sendo realizados remotamente, porém, muitas dúvidas ainda são observadas por parte de terapeutas e clientes quanto ao uso da tecnologia. Salienta-se que as questões aqui discutidas visam fornecer dados para uma melhor reflexão quanto a formação do terapeuta e mostram-se fundamentais para o futuro desenvolvimento da psicologia, sobretudo, no Brasil.
PELATIHAN KOMPUTERISASI PENGELOLAAN DATA KEUANGAN PADA PKK RW 11 DESA ASRIKATON KECAMATAN PAKIS KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Heru Utomo  , Dwi Sudjanarti  
Published: April 2021

Pengelolaan keungan secara komputerisasi tidak diragukan lagi dapat mempermudah penggunanya dalam membuat dan mengelolah laporan keuangan. PKK RW 11 Desa Asrikaton Kecamatan Pakis Kabupaten Malang telah mempunyai koperasi yang diperuntukkan anggota. Koperasi ini bergerak di bidang simpan pinjam bagi anggotanya. Selain itu beberapa anggota koperasi juga mempunyai usaha mandiri di rumah maupun diluar rumah. Oleh karena itu kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mewujudkan keterampilan pengurus maupun anggota koperasi dibidang komputerisasi laporan keuangan.
Kegiatan PKM ini dapat berjalan lancar , peserta pelatihan mendapatkan tambahan pengetahuan dan keterampilan untuk mengelolah data keuangan menggunakan komputer . Peningkatan kemampuan pengurus maupun anggata dalam mengelolah data keuangan koperasi maupun usaha mandiri dapat terus dikembangkan dari berbagai sumber.
Short Term Prognosis of Renal Artery Stenosis Secondary to Acute Type B Aortic Dissection With TEVAR
Authors: Li Lei , Wang Maozhou , Li Jinzhang , Guan Xinliang , Xin Pu , Wang Xiaolong , Liu Yuyong , Li Haiyang , Jiang Wenjian , Gong Ming , Zhang Hongjia 
Published: April 2021

Objective:To determine the effect of renal artery stenosis (RAS) resulting from acute type B aortic dissection (ATBAD) with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) on early prognosis in patients with ATBAD.Methods:A total of 129 ATBAD patients in the National Acute Aortic Syndrome Database (AASCN) who underwent TEVAR between 2019 and 2020 were enrolled in our study. Patients were divided into two groups: the RAS group and the non-RAS group.Results:There were 21 RAS patients (16.3%) and 108 non-RAS patients (83.7%) in our cohort. No patient in our cohort died during the 1-month follow-up. There was no significant difference in preoperative creatinine clearance rate (CCr) between the two groups (90.6 ± 46.1 μmol/L in the RAS group vs. 78.7 ± 39.2 μmol/L in the non-RAS group,P= 0.303) but the RAS group had a significantly lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) than the non-RAS group (83.3 ± 25.0 vs. 101.9 ± 26.9 ml/min, respectively;P= 0.028).One month after TEVAR, CCr was significantly higher (99.0 ± 68.1 vs. 78.5 ± 25.8 ml/min,P= 0.043) and eGFR (81.7 ± 23.8 vs. 96.0 ± 20.0 ml/min,P= 0.017) was significantly lower in the RAS group than in the non-RAS group.Conclusions:In ATBAD, RAS could result in acute kidney injury (AKI) in the early stage after TEVAR. The RAS group had a high incidence of hypertension. These results suggest that patients with RAS may need further treatment.
Reduced Mortality Associated With the Use of Metformin Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases
Authors: Lin Chun-Yu , Wu Chun-Hsin , Hsu Chung-Yuan , Chen Tien-Hsing , Lin Ming-Shyan , Lin Yu-Sheng , Su Yu-Jih 
Published: April 2021

ObjectiveMetformin has been linked to anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. In this study, we aimed to examine the long-term impact of metformin on mortality and organ damage in patients with autoimmune diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsWe conducted a cohort study using the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan between 1997 and 2013. Based on metformin and other anti-diabetic agent prescriptions, we categorized all patients with autoimmune diseases into either the metformin group (metformin administration for at least 28 days) or the non-metformin group. The primary outcomes were all-cause mortality and annual admission rate, while the secondary outcome was target organ damage. We followed patients from the index date to the date on which the event of interest occurred, death, or the end of this study.ResultsOur cohort study included 3,359 subjects for analysis. During a mean follow up of 5.2 ± 3.8 years, the event rate of all-cause mortality was 228 (33.6%) in the metformin group and 125 (36.9%) in the non-metformin group. The risk of both all-cause mortality and annual number of admissions for autoimmune diseases was significantly lower in the metformin group than in the non-metformin group [hazard ratio (HR) 0.77; 95% CI 0.62–0.96 and risk ratio (RR) 0.81; 95% CI 0.73–0.90, respectively].ConclusionMetformin may add benefits beyond T2DM control with regard to reducing all-cause mortality and admission rate, as well as minimizing end-organ injury in lungs and kidneys among patients with autoimmune diseases.
Construction and Validation of Novel Nomograms for Predicting Prognosis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma After Surgery According to Different Primary Cancer Locations
Authors: Li Ge , Liao Cheng-Yu , Chen Jiang-Zhi , Huang Long , Yang Can , Tian Yi-Feng , Wang Yi-Ting , Du Qiang , Zhan Qian , Chen Yan-Ling , Chen Shi 
Published: April 2021

Background/AimsPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can occur in different parts of the pancreas. This study aimed to identify clinicopathological characteristics independently correlated with the prognosis of PDAC of the pancreatic head/uncinate (PHC) or body-tail (PBTC), and to develop novel nomograms for predicting cancer-specific survival (CSS) according to different primary cancer locations.Methods1160 PDAC patients were retrospectively enrolled and assigned to training and test sets with each set divided into PHC and PBTC groups. Comparative analysis of clinicopathologic characteristics, survival analysis, and multivariate analysis were performed. Independent factors were identified and used for constructing nomograms. The performance of the nomograms was validated in the test set.ResultsPrimary tumor location was an independent risk factor for prognosis of PDAC after surgery. Specially, gender, fasting blood glucose, and preoperative cancer antigen 19-9 were significantly associated with prognosis of PHC, whereas age, body mass index, and lymph nodes were significantly correlated with the prognosis of PBTC. A significant difference in prognosis was found between PHC and PBTC in stage Ia and stage III. Three nomograms were established for predicting the prognosis for PDAC, PHC, and PBTC. Notably, these nomograms were calibrated modestly (c-indexes of 0.690 for PDAC, 0.669 for PHC, and 0.704 for PBTC), presented better accuracy and reliability than the 8th AJCC staging system, and achieved clinical validity.ConclusionsPHC and PBTC share the differential clinical-pathological characteristics and survival. The nomograms show good performance for predicting prognosis in PHC and PBTC. Therefore, these nomograms hold potential as novel approaches for predicting survival of PHC and PBTC patients after surgery.
KIF11 Serves as an Independent Prognostic Factor and Therapeutic Target for Patients With Lung Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Li Zhaodong , Yu Bingxin , Qi Fangyuan , Li Fan 
Published: April 2021

BackgroundLung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is challenging in clinical practice due to the poor understanding of molecular mechanisms and limited therapeutic targets. Herein, the work aimed to use bioinformatics to identify a promising molecular target for LUAD therapy.MethodsDifferentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset were used for a weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to screen the hub gene. After a prognostic estimation with meta-analysis and COX regression analysis, we performed a function analysis on the corresponding gene. The ESTIMATE and CIBERSORT methods were adopted to analyze the association of the hub gene with the tumor microenvironment (TME). A cohort of functional assays was conducted to establish the functional roles of the hub gene in A549 and PC-9 cells.ResultsOur screen identifiedKIF11as a prognostic factor, which indicated the poor overall survival and the worse progression-free survival in LUAD patients. Additionally,KIF11was primarily involved in cell cycle, TME alteration and tumor-infiltrating immune cells proportions.KIF11knockdown exerted inhibitory effects on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Results of the flow cytometry analysis revealed thatKIF11knockdown induced a G2/M phase arrest and improved apoptosis in LUAD cells.ConclusionsKIF11is essential for LUAD cell proliferation and metastasis, and it may serve as an independent prognostic factor as well as a promising therapeutic target for LUAD patients.
Computerized Symbol Digit Modalities Test in a Swiss Pediatric Cohort – Part 2: Clinical Implementation
Authors: Klein Marie-Noëlle , Jufer-Riedi Ursina , Rieder Sarah , Hochstrasser Céline , Steiner Michelle , Cao Li Mei , Feinstein Anthony , Bigi Sandra , Lidzba Karen 
Published: April 2021

BackgroundInformation processing speed (IPS) is a marker for cognitive function. It is associated with neural maturation and increases during development. Traditionally, IPS is measured using paper and pencil tasks requiring fine motor skills. Such skills are often impaired in patients with neurological conditions. Therefore, an alternative that does not need motor dexterity is desirable. One option is the computerized symbol digit modalities test (c-SDMT), which requires the patient to verbally associate numbers with symbols.MethodsEighty-six participants (8–16 years old; 45 male; 48 inpatients) were examined, 38 healthy and 48 hospitalized for a non-neurological disease. All participants performed the written SDMT, c-SDMT, and the Test of Non-verbal Intelligence Fourth Edition (TONI-4). Statistical analyses included a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) for the effects of intelligence (IQ) and hospitalization on the performance of the SDMT and c-SDMT. A repeated measures analysis of variance (repeated measures ANOVA) was used to compare performance across c-SDMT trials between inpatients and outpatients.ResultsThe MANCOVA showed that hospitalization had a significant effect on IPS when measured with the SDMT (p = 0.04) but not with the c-SDMT (p = 0.68), while IQ (p = 0.92) had no effect on IPS. Age (p &lt; 0.001) was the best predictor of performance of both tests. The repeated measures ANOVA revealed no significant difference in within-test performance (p = 0.06) between outpatient and inpatient participants in the c-SDMT.ConclusionPerformance of the c-SDMT is not confounded by hospitalization and gives within-test information. As a valid and reliable measure of IPS for children and adolescents, it is suitable for use in both inpatient and outpatient populations.
Knowledge Creation on Edible Vaccines
Authors: Martins Micaela , Costa Madalena , Gonçalves Marta , Duarte Sandra , Au-Yong-Oliveira Manuel 
Published: April 2021

In this paper we delve into the health sector and explore the way vaccines might change in the near future. As new challenges emerge, health professionals are faced with the need for innovative, effective answers to many issues, such as health-threatening viruses and diseases, that grow increasingly more complex, calling for new and practical solutions. Building on this framework, we have decided to address edible vaccines - a completely innovative and simpler way to administer vaccines - not only to understand if it is viewed in a favorable light but also to find out how the knowledge regarding these vaccines can be increased. After a thorough literature review, it became clear that the information about edible vaccines is not evident and easy to access. We then decided to apply a mixed methodology in our study, based on 15 interviews, in person and by email, addressing healthcare professionals, with the intent of gathering their experience and possible knowledge about vaccines. Additionally, an online survey was created and answered by 370 concerned citizens, in order to ascertain their knowledge and receptiveness to this matter. Hereupon, we concluded that, in both samples, there was very limited knowledge about these vaccines, it becoming obvious how important it is to transmit qualified information through accessible means, such as newscasts, scientific papers and magazines, health centers and hospitals, among others. Regarding the level of acceptance by the public in general, our results show that this innovation is dependent on its correct disclosure and propagation, since it is of great advantage and benefit for society. In sum, how the relevant knowledge (including proof of effectiveness) is managed and disseminated will be key.

traditional vaccines, edible vaccines, field work, mixed methodology, Genetically modified organisms, GMOs
Editorial EJKM Volume 18 Issue 3: Advances in Health Knowledge Management: New Perspectives
Authors: Sousa Maria Jose , Dal Mas Francesca , Da Costa Renato Lopes 
Published: April 2021

Editorial EJKM Volume 18 Issue 3: Advances in Health Knowledge Management: New Perspectives
by Maria Jose Sousa, Francesca Dal Mas and Renato Lopes Da Costa
Desigualdades regionales y sociales del rendimiento escolar al término de la educación primaria en el Perú.
Authors: Muelle Luis 
Published: April 2021

La evaluación de aprendizajes aplicada en la Encuesta Muestral 2013 en el sexto grado de Primaria, en las competencias de Lectura, Matemática y Ciudadanía, permite conocer la influencia del perfil socioeconómico del alumno y de la composición social de las escuelas sobre las desigualdades del rendimiento, y en particular a nivel regional.

Los resultados muestran que el mayor rendimiento escolar se asocia positivamente a la mejor condición socioeconómica del alumno quienes se benefician relativamente más si ya poseen un mayor índice socioconómico. Esta influencia es de mayor intensidad en la composición social de las escuelas en donde los alumnos socialmente favorecidos asisten también a escuelas favorecidas y obtienen en todas las competencias,siempre mejores rendimientos

A nivel regional el impacto social sobre el rendimiento de alumnos se ejerce de manera diferente según cada region y según cada competencia. La ventaja de la escuela publica sobre la publica persiste y alcanza brechas importantes. También se observa que hay regiones socialmente mas igualitarias con menor rendimiento asi como regiones menos igualitarias pero con mayor rendimiento. Igualmente, regiones cuyo mayor gasto publico genera mayor rendimiento de los alumnos pero asimismo hay regiones costo-eficientes que obtienen iguales y mejores resultados con menor inversión. Esta variedad de diferencias se manifiestan en la medida que las regiones atienden alumnos y escuelas socialmente diferentes.
Si bien es consenso que un sistema educativo resulta más eficiente y equitativo cuanto mayor sean sus logros y menor sea la influencia de la condición social del alumno, la persistencia de estas desigualdades reclama intervenciones urgentes de politicas educativas especificas. desde la educación primaria.
Programa de Tutorías Académicas en Competencias de Lectura y Escritura: su enfoque pedagógico
Authors: Urús Mariana 
Published: April 2021

La enseñanza de la lectura y la escritura en la Educación Superior implica prácticas pedagógicas vinculadas a las culturas institucionales y a concepciones compartidas por sus miembros, que no siempre son explicitas. En la actualidad, la alfabetización académica cobra relevancia como práctica incorporada a los distintos campos disciplinares, con la finalidad de promover mejores aprendizajes, integrando la lectura y la escritura como actividades de las cátedras universitarias. En este encuadre, se presenta un trabajo de investigación sobre el programa de Tutorías Académicas en Competencias de Lectura y Escritura, que se implementa en la Facultad Regional General Pacheco de la Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. El propósito ha sido aportar a la comprensión del enfoque pedagógico del Programa, desde la perspectiva de los principales actores que lo implementan, y teniendo en cuenta las siguientes dimensiones de análisis: problemas a los que busca responder el proyecto; significados atribuidos a la relación entre los saberes a enseñar y la escritura académica; la construcción del vínculo didáctico entre docentes y tutores; las fortalezas y debilidades del Programa y los cambios impulsados a futuro. La metodología utilizada es cualitativa y de carácter exploratorio. Se presentan, además, contribuciones y líneas propositivas para enriquecer el enfoque pedagógico actual.