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Calidad de vida y estado funcional al egreso hospitalario de pacientes con COVID-19 en Colombia
Authors: Mejia Fique Emily Catalina , Gerónimo Malaver Jorge Eliécer , Ospina Olarte Jennyfer Yulieth , Gómez Ramírez Olga Janneth , Hernando G. Gaitán-Duarte Hernando G. Gaitán-Duarte 
Published: October 2024

Objetivo Determinar la percepción de calidad de vida y el estado funcional tras el egreso hospitalario de personas colombianas con COVID-19.
Materiales y Métodos Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo transversal descriptivo en el que se aplicó el cuestionario SF-36 y la escala del estado funcional post-COVID-19 a personas colombianas en el periodo post-egreso hospitalario para evaluar la calidad de vida y la funcionalidad después de la COVID-19.
Resultados Se contó con 151 participantes, con edad media de 56,43 años, el 68% eran hombres. El 79% estuvo en unidad de cuidado intensivo, el promedio de estancia hospitalaria fue de 28,46 días, el 22% tenía el hábito de fumar y el 64% tenían comorbilidades. Se evidenció una disminución en la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, principalmente en las dimensiones de vitalidad (0,47), salud general (0,56) y rol físico (0,56). Se evidenció presencia de limitaciones funcionales que iban desde mínimas a severas. Los síntomas persistentes más frecuentes fueron fatiga, disnea y dolor.
Conclusiones La COVID-19 tiene un impacto importante en la percepción de la calidad de vida y la funcionalidad de pacientes sobrevivientes, incluso más allá de seis meses tras el alta hospitalaria.
The Problems of Qualification of Theft Non-Cash Funds
Authors: Shchelkonogova Elena 
Published: October 2024

Introduction: the relevance of the research topic is due to the need to consider the problems of qualification of theft non-cash funds. The paper explores the question of how to qualify the theft of non-cash funds, what is the difference between their object of theft and the object of theft in the traditional sense. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the most correct and accurate qualification of theft of non-cash funds, to distinguish the fraud components from each other and from other related components. Methods: the scientific analysis of theft components is carried out using ontological and axiological approaches, the method of system analysis, as well as the comparative law method. As a result of the research, the author concludes that the inclusion of Article 159.3 in Chapter 21 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and its new version are justified and contribute to the protection of public relations in the field of ownership of non-cash funds and property rights.
The Main Directions of Using Information Technology in Solving Drug Trafficking Crimes
Authors: Arkhiptsev Ivan , Sarychev Alexander , Beloshapko Anna 
Published: October 2024

Introduction: modern society is conditioned by the growth of drug trafficking, which leads to an expansion of the scale and an increase in the rate of narcotization of the most able-bodied and reproductive age groups. Thus, the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation has determined that one of the sources of threats to state and public security is the activities of criminal organizations and groups engaged in drugs trafficking and psychotropic substances. The use of information technology is crucial in the distribution of narcotic drugs. In order to identify and prevent crimes committed in this way the employees of law enforcement agencies, and primarily, the employees of operational units, need special knowledge in the field of information technology. The improvement of special knowledge used in operational investigative activities, as well as in the preliminary investigation of drug trafficking crimes, is due to the need to develop the methodological recommendations and implement them in practice. The purpose of the study is to identify relevant theoretical and applied problems of methodological support for detecting and solving drug trafficking crimes committed using information technology and systems based on the use of forensic knowledge about the latest computer technologies and information resources. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to solve the following tasks: 1) to consider the main characteristics of crimes related to drug trafficking on the Internet; 2) to investigate the mechanism of activity of online stores selling narcotic drugs; 3) To analyze the problems of counteraction to the contactless method of distribution of narcotic drugs using information technology; 4) to study the main directions of using information technology in solving drug trafficking crimes. Research methods: the nature of the issues under consideration determined the application of a set of complementary research methods: theoretical and empirical. The theoretical methods: the study and analysis of literature, Internet resources. The empirical methods: on the basis of periodicals and in electronic publications on the Internet, to study the latest methods and characteristics of committing crimes in the field of information technology, as well as the methods of their detection and investigation using information and telecommunication technologies and systems by employees of operational units. Generalization method: the conclusions are drawn based on the results of the work as a whole.
Introduction: the narrative ethics of Ali Smith’s <em>Seasonal Quartet</em>
Authors: Andeweg Agnes , van Amelsvoort Jesse 
Published: October 2024

The editors Agnes Andeweg and Jesse van Amelsvoort introduce the special issue on The Narrative Ethics of Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet. They briefly contextualise Smith’s four novels —Autumn (2016), Winter (2017), Spring (2019), and Summer (2020)—and its reception, and outline how this special issue originated at the MLA International Symposium which was themed Being Hospitable: Languages and Cultures Across Borders (Glasgow, 2022). They introduce the contributions, which are bookended by two interviews with Ali Smith conducted by email in October 2023 and in person in June 2022. Andeweg and Van Amelsvoort argue that rather than a prescriptive or universal norm, hospitality in the Seasonal Quartet results from attention and appreciation in specific situations, as an aesthetic practice.
Bridging the gap between college and career: Development of a graduate attribute framework for Saudi students
Authors: Hassan Ahmed Abdi , Nabrawi Ismail Al , Deraney Philline M , Alotaibi Deema , Alghamdi Amani K Hamdan 
Published: October 2024

The objective of this quantitative study was to examine the efforts of one large university in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia to develop and approve a graduate attributes (GA) framework. The large-scale initiative drew on faculty members and students’ perceptions of graduate attributes that can bridge the gap between college and career readiness at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU). The study’s methodology employed a web-based questionnaire administered to the institutional community of faculty members and students. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted and analyzed to refine the final attributes. The results indicated the following five core GAs based on 1,826 participant responses: 1) knowledge application and lifelong learning; 2) problem-solving and decision-making abilities; 3) information technology skills; 4) an active personality and 5) a commitment to values, ethics and responsibility. This inaugural study’s results can contribute to the growing interest in creating GA frameworks for Saudi universities and their graduates. The absence of GA frameworks in the Saudi context should be considered in future updates. Recommendations further suggest secondary analyses to provide more meaningful insights into the IAU’s GA framework and its relevance to Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector in general.
Reduced Hospital Admission, Emergency Department Visit, and Urgent Surgeries and its Correlation with Non-COVID-19 Mortality
Authors: Ranjbar Mohammad , Lotfi Mohamad Hassan , Darijani Seyyed Mohammad , Dehghan Hamidreza , Amery Hossein 
Published: October 2024

Background: The reduction of hospital admissions, emergency visits, and urgent surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic were reported in various countries. The present study aimed to evaluate these changes in Iran.
Methods: A retrospective study of regional secondary utilization and mortality data from multiple official sources was performed. The data were collected from hospitals located in the center of Iran (Yazd) between March 1st, 2020 (before COVID-19) and February 30th, 2021 (after COVID-19). The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel® and SPSS24 The Mann-Whitney test was utilized to compare the variables’ changes before and after COVID-19 pandemic. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the connection between non-COVID-19 mortality and the quantity of urgent surgeries conducted in hospitals.
Results: The percentage changes in hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and urgent surgeries following COVID-19 were 33.7%, 39%, and 23%, respectively. The correlation between the number of urgent surgeries and the non-COVID-19 mortality during the pandemic was negative(r=-0.9).
Conclusions: Our results provide empirical support for concerns about the widespread public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of novel technologies including telemedicine, consultations and online visits, as well as the use of remote monitoring technology could lead to improved access to health care during a pandemic, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Investigating the Challenges of Infertility Treatment Development in Centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Authors: Pourmoghadam Fatemeh Najafi , Tavakoli Nader , Farzaneh Hossein , Karamlo Mehdi , Dehshal Roghieh Noee , Souri Rohedin , Heidari Shokofeh 
Published: October 2024

Background: The desire for the survival of the generation, although it is a non-physical need, cannot be achieved without physical health. With the reduction of the country's population growth to less than one percent, the concern about the future of the country's population has become more serious. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the challenges in the field of infertility treatment in centers affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
Methods: The current research was conducted with a qualitative, practical and semi-structured survey method to identify the challenges of infertility treatment in Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. The statistical population includes all experts and practitioners in the field of infertility treatment of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, and information was collected by targeted sampling until data saturation. Interviews have been conducted with 20 experts in the field of infertility treatment at the University of Iran. After formal and content validity by experts, coding of information was done according to Strauss' opinion and the results were presented.
Results: 4 general categories including political, social and Economic and financial situation ,structural and internal organizational status (bureaucratic, administrative, and Regulatory measures), participation (bureaucratic procedure, Effective interaction between government departments, Adoption of strategy, operational plan according to functionality and facilities (Deficiency of facilities, drugs and equipment) were identified as infertility treatment challenges in Medical Sciences and Health Services.
Conclusion: For the development of infertility treatment at the level of Medical Sciences and Health Services, It is necessary to evaluate the effective factors and the barriers ahead, using the experiences and information received, to find appropriate solutions to solve the problems and facilitate the provision of specialized infertility treatment.
Investigate the Relationship between Occupational Stress and the General Health of Nurses Affiliated with Shahid Sadoughi Hospital of Yazd City during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Khorrami Seyedeh Zahra , Jafari Hasan , Sefidkar Reyhane , Rahimi Mohammad Kazem 
Published: October 2024

Background: One of the global challenges in the management of infectious diseases has been the management of the coronavirus, which has put considerable pressure on health care and medical systems. Nurses have borne the brunt of these pressures as the most important human resource in these organizations. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between occupational stress and the general health among nurses affiliated to Shahid Sadoughi as the teaching hospital of Yazd city during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022.
Methods: The current investigation is a descriptive-correlational study conducted on 160 nurses working at Shahid Sadoughi hospital of Yazd city. Two standard questionnaires were utilized to collect data, including the Parker and DeCotiis Occupational Stress Questionnaire and the Goldberger and Hiller General Health Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using T-test, Mann-Whitney, and Pearson correlation tests in SPSS26 software .
Results: There was a positive correlation between job stress and the general health of nurses (r=0.515, P-Value=0.001). The findings revealed a significant and positive correlation between occupational stress and general health dimensions in nurses. Additionally, the results proved a significant positive correlation between time pressure and anxiety in the Occupational Stress Questionnaire with physical symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, and depression dimensions in the General Health Questionnaire.
Conclusion: The results of this research suggest that an increase in occupational stress scores leads to a rise in general health scores. Therefore, the findings indicate that higher levels of occupational stress in nurses result in a less favorable general health status. Consequently, several nurses might struggle to provide effective and high-quality care to patients, which can endanger the overall health of the community.
Pengaruh Spiritual Well-Being terhadap Pendampingan Pembelajaran Daring pada Ayah Singgle Parent
Authors: Sarkowi Sarkowi 
Published: October 2024

The impact of COVID-19 has also hit educational institutions with a policy of changing learning from an offline system to an online system. This condition requires parents to provide online learning assistance for their children. This research was conducted to analyze and measure the effect of spiritual well-being on the effect of online learning assistance on the resilience of single parent fathers after the covid 19 pandemic. A total of 150 single parent fathers were involved by filling out an online survey related to the Spiritual Well Being Index for single parent fathers and Child Learning Assistance. The results stated that there was an influence of "spiritual well-being" on online learning assistance with an effect of 48.0%. Thus, "Spiritual well-being" is one that must be prioritized because it can be used as a variable that plays a very important role in the success of accompanying parents to their children in learning
Anemia and Erythropoietin Use Among Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at Rumah Sakit Umum Siloam
Authors: Tjiang Margaret Merlyn , Caroline Elliscia , Siregar Jeremia Immanuel 
Published: October 2024

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 8-16% of the population and is increasing in prevalence. Anemia, a common and significant complication of CKD, is primarily caused by reduced erythropoietin production, which is essential for red blood cell production. Erythropoietin, a kidney-produced hormone, stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells. This study examines trends in the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and the management of anemia in dialysis CKD patients before and after the implementation of ESA reimbursemen.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This cohort study was conducted at Rumah Sakit Umum Siloam, Tangerang, Indonesia, from February to July 2017. Patients who received blood transfusions or iron supplements during the study were excluded. Data collected included age, gender, dry weight, history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hemodialysis adequacy, and nutritional status. Statistical analysis with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to assess the association between hemoglobin levels (Hb) and erythropoietin use.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Sixty patients completed the study. The proportion of anemic patients (Hb &lt;10 g/dL) increased from 22 (36.7%) to 28 (46.7%) after erythropoietin administration. A mean dose of 6000 IU/week (CI: 4679 to 7321 IU/week) was effective in achieving target hemoglobin levels, while a dose of 4131 IU/week (CI: 3479 to 4782 IU/week) was sufficient to maintain them. Additionally, a dosage of 103.31 IU/kg/week increased hemoglobin by 1 g/dL in anemic patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Erythropoietin use should be optimized given the increasing prevalence of anemia. A dosage of 103.31 IU/kg/week is recommended to achieve target hemoglobin levels, while 4131 IU/week is suggested for maintaining hemoglobin within the target range. </p>
Sudden Onset of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Discordant HbA1C: A Unique Case of Fulminant Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (FT1DM) in a Middle-aged Man
Authors: Nadine I Gusti Ayu , Siregar Jeremia Immanuel , Prasetya Yonesha Rahmania 
Published: October 2024

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) which present as the first manifestation in fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus (FT1DM) without significant elevation of HbA1C. We present a unique case of a 52-years-old male with DKA without previous history of DM and HbA1c of 6.6.</p><p><strong>Case Illustration:</strong> A 52-years-old male was brought to hospital due to persistent vomiting. He experienced polyuria and unexplained weight loss but denied previous history of DM. He was diagnosed with DKA due to his blood glucose of 1107 mg/dL along with elevated blood ketone and metabolic acidosis. However, his HbA1c was a mere 6.6. His serum lipase was increased, consistent with pancreatic damage. He was then discharged with basal-bolus insulin. </p><p><strong>Discussion:</strong> Although the symptoms of this patient was consistent with hyperglycemic crisis, the presentation of DKA is usually associated with elevated HbA1c, approximately 10.4 - 16.9%. This unusual HbA1c points to the diagnosis of FT1DM. It is caused by sudden beta-cell destruction triggered by viral infections, alongside genetic disposition, leading to sudden depletion of insulin occurred less than a week and presents with ketoacidosis. It is characterized by low HbA1c (&lt; 8.7%) yet extremely high blood glucose (≥ 288 mg/dl) and elevated pancreatic enzymes (depicting pancreatic damage). A diagnosis of FT1DM can be ascertained in this patient as his presentations matches its characteristics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> FT1DM is a sub-type of T1DM which can suddenly occur in patients and associated with discordant HbA1c. It is important to recognize and treat it accordingly to avoid fatal outcomes.</p>
The study of cases of fixed points of a complex function depending on the inputs and concluding examples of useful functions
Authors: louiz akram 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

This is a mathematical article that deals with the domain of complex numbers in order to present
new results by using a complex function and studying its fixed points.

The aim of this work is to propose mathematical procedures that help to deduce the fixed points of a
complex function. These fixed points can also be used as a basis to generate new useful complex
functions that have for sure at least one fixed point. Hence, this is a good article to be read by
specialists of Calculus and Analysis and even by the beginners of mathematics who want to
improve their skills in the field of complex numbers.
WITHDRAWN: Effects of TgCtwh3 Toxoplasma gondii ROP16 on neuronal apoptosis and β-amyloid production
Authors: Yang Di , Wang Cong , Tao Qing , Liu Lei , Jin Mengmeng , Zheng Meijuan , Gong Mengtao , Yu Li , Du Jian , Luo Qingli , Shen Jilong , Qin Kunpeng , Chu Deyong 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn, as it was submitted in error. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Optimality results for nondifferentiable multiobjective fractional programming problems under E-B-invexity
Authors: Mishra S. K. , Singh Dhruv , Kumar Pankaj , Singh Vandana 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

In this study, we address nonconvex multiobjective fractional pro-
gramming problems involving E-differentiable functions (MF PE).
The so-called E-Karush–Kuhn–Tucker suffcient E-optimality conditions
are established for nonsmooth vector optimization problems under
the E-B-invexity hypothesis. To illustrate the established results, we
present an example in which the functions involved are E-B-invex.
MSC Classification: 90C32 , 90C46 , 49J52 , 90C30 , 90C29
Association of Higher Blood Cadmium Level and Fetal Macrosomia among PFAS exposure Participant from NHANES 2017-2018
Authors: Ripon Rezaul Karim 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background: Concern about potential reproductive health effects has arisen from the interaction between environmental contaminants such as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and blood cadmium levels. Exposure to PFAS above the limit of detection impacts the reproductive health of people with elevated blood cadmium levels.
Objective: To analyze the relationship between blood cadmium levels and different reproductive health outcomes in a large cohort exposed to PFAS above the limits of detection, considering sociodemographic factors and reproductive history.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 143M NHANES participants from 2017-2018. Descriptive statistics for PFAS exposure were analyzed and bivariate and adjusted regression analyzes were used to evaluate the relationship between blood cadmium levels and reproductive health outcomes. Age, race, educational level, marital status, income-poverty ratio, and reproductive history were variables considered in the analysis.
Results: 16% of participants whose PFAS and blood cd are above the detection limit showed fetal macrosomia. Participants with higher educational levels, particularly college graduates or higher, showed higher odds of experiencing detrimental Blood cadmium above the detection limit (aOR = 1.131, 95% CI: 1.008-1.269, p = 0.0355). Furthermore, people who had never been married were significantly more likely (aOR = 1.305, 95% CI: 1.122-1.518, p = 0.0006), and fetal macrosomia was significantly more likely (aOR = 1.065, 95% CI: 1.007-1.126, p = 0.0285) whose blood cd level is higher.
Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic factors when it comes to environmental exposures and their effects on reproductive health. To inform public health interventions aimed at reducing the negative effects of environmental pollutants on reproductive health, future research should further investigate these relationships.