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Can the Theological Ethnographer Pray?
Authors: Klassen Marie-Claire 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In academic theology, prayer is often relegated to the theologian’s private life.1 What happens when prayer is integrated in a theologian’s ethnographic research, challenging this divide? In this paper, I explore my experience of reading my own interview transcriptions from research with women in Palestine, utilizing the practice of lectio divina. This form of contemplative prayer forces the reader to slow down and meditate on the text, rather than solely engaging the transcription through an analytical frame. In this way, the words of the interview transcription are engaged as more than information and data; in the context of contemplative prayer, the insights of those I spoke with mediate God’s presence. I further suggest that lectio divina encourages the researcher to continue to encounter her ‘informants’ as full persons, even during the ‘analysis’ stage of her project, as well as calls her to grapple with how this (re)encounter with the interviewee in the transcription may require her to move beyond writing to engage in concrete acts of solidarity.
The Coinage of Maḥmūd b. Sebüktegin: Overview and Update of the Monetary History
Authors: Annucci Arturo 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The reign of the Ghaznavid emir Maḥmūd b. Sebüktegin (388–421/998–1030) was a turning point in the monetary history of the Iranian territories. The innovations introduced by his father were maintained and further spread thanks, above all, to the numerous military conquests that resulted in an increase in the number of mints. In this study, we offer a summary of his main issues, new readings and contexts of legends on bronze coins and an overview of the official protocol of this ruler.
Bridging Wor(l)ds: the “Grand Theme” of Greece and Japan’s Modernity
Authors: Ghidini Chiara 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This paper explores the impact and reception of ancient Greek culture in Japan, with particular emphasis on the translation and interpretation of Greek classics by Japanese scholars in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Central to this study are Aoki Iwao and Kubo Masaaki, who translated Thucydides’s History of the Peloponnesian War from ancient Greek into Japanese during and after the Pacific War.
La nascita del commercio librario in Corea
Authors: Kim Wi Seon 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Korea boasts a rich history of printing that dates back to at least the mid-8th century AD and can even claim the oldest book printed with movable metal type. However, until the 20th century, the most common typographic technique in book production in Korea was the use of the wooden matrix. Movable wooden or metal characters were only marginally used during that time. Why did Koreans forego movable type from the 13th century onwards in favour of xylography for book production, despite the Europeans adopting the former two centuries later? In attempting to answer this question, the present article addresses the history of book circulation in Korea, which was limited and regulated by the government until the 16th century, and the emergence of the book trade with the panggakpon in the 17th century. Tracing the evolution of publishing in Korea from its inception to the early Chosŏn period, it explores the factors that gave rise to panggakpon and its affordable printing characteristics. It thus identifies the main drivers behind panggakpon, as the destruction of the national book heritage following the period of crisis during foreign invasions of Korea and the increasing demand for books from a progressively growing public of potential readers due to political, economic, social and cultural reasons from the early Chosŏn period onwards. Although government policy towards printing evolved during the middle Chosŏn period in favour of the book trade, the causes behind the emergence of panggakpon lay elsewhere. Without these factors, the State would have maintained its monopoly on book production, and panggakpon would never have materialised.
Weather to subseasonal prediction from the UFS coupled Global Ensemble Forecast System
Authors: Fu Bing , Zhu Yuejian , Guan Hong , Sinsky Eric , Yang Bo , Xue Xianwu , Pegion Philip , Yang Fanglin 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The current operational Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) version 12 was implemented in National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) operations in September 2020. This is the first Unified Forecast System (UFS)-based GEFS which has demonstrated significant improvements in probabilistic forecast guidance at weather, medium-range and subseasonal scales based on the evaluation of 31-year reforecasts and 3-year retrospective forecasts. NOAA/NCEP is now planning to implement a fully coupled UFS Global Forecast System (GFS) and GEFS in 2025. Recently we have been working on the fully coupled GEFS versions following the development of UFS coupled model prototypes. Besides some updates from the model components like land model, ocean model and ice model, there are significant atmospheric model upgrades including increasing vertical resolution, PBL scheme, microphysics and gravity wave drag following the development of these model prototypes.
In this paper, we present two coupled GEFS experiments that are based on UFS coupled model prototype 5 and 8 respectively. This paper aims to evaluate and compare the results from these coupled ensemble prototypes experiments as well as stochastic physics application, configuration and tuning progress in these coupled ensemble experiments for weather and subseasonal forecast. The results from those two coupled GEFS experiments show the improvements of the 500 hPa geopotential height probabilistic forecast skills (CRPSS) and model bias for all lead-time, the improvements of the precipitation forecast on the weather time scale of reliability and Hedike scale for weekly average including weeks 3&4, the skill-error ratios and MJO prediction as well.
Patterns of migraine medication use in Norway: A nationwide registry-based observational study
Authors: Stubberud Anker , Borkenhagen Solveig , Oteiza Francisco , Dueland Aud Nome , Bugge Christoffer , Sæther Erik Magnus , Tronvik Erling , Stovner Lars Jacob , Bjørk Marte-Helene 
Published: August 2024

Objective The objective of this study was to describe and discuss patterns of migraine medication use in the entire Norwegian population. Methods In this nationwide, observational study, all individuals with a migraine-related prescription between 2010 and 2020 were identified using the Norwegian Prescription Database. The outcomes of interest were the incidence and 1-year prevalence of migraine medication users, as well as individuals with triptan overuse. Patterns of medication use were statistically compared between women and men adjusted for age, year of treatment start, comorbidities and county of residence calculating adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results We identified 327,904 migraine medication users. The incidence ranged from 0.39% to 0.46%, and the 1-year prevalence increased from 1.99% to 2.99%. Preventive use increased >50% during the study period. Preventives were significantly more often prescribed to women than to men (39.72% vs. 33.75%; aOR 1.41, 95% CI 1.38 to 1.44). Triptan overuse was significantly more common among women, but women with overuse were more often using preventives, as compared to men (56.64% vs 52.69%; aOR = 1.43, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.49). Conclusion The prevalence of medically treated migraine is low. Overuse of triptans is frequent, especially among women. Clinicians should be encouraged to try out different triptans, recognize triptan overuse, and prescribe preventives when indicated.
Evaluating hydrogen ion mobilization during hemodialysis using only predialysis and postdialysis blood bicarbonate concentrations
Authors: Leypoldt John K , Pietribiasi Mauro , Debowska Malgorzata , Wieliczko Monika , Twardowska-Kawalec Malgorzata , Malyszko Jolanta , Waniewski Jacek 
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The hydrogen ion (H+) mobilization model has been previously shown to provide a quantitative description of intradialytic changes in blood bicarbonate (HCO3) concentration during hemodialysis (HD). The current study evaluated the accuracy of different methods for estimating the H+ mobilization parameter (Hm) from this model. Methods: The study compared estimates of the H+ mobilization parameter using predialysis, hourly during the HD treatment, and postdialysis blood HCO3 concentrations (Hm-full2) with those determined using only predialysis and postdialysis blood HCO3 concentrations assuming steady state conditions (Hm-SS2) during the midweek treatment in 24 chronic HD patients treated thrice weekly. Results: Estimated Hm-full2 values (0.163 ± 0.079 L/min [mean ± standard deviation]) were higher than, but not statistically different ( p = 0.067) from, those of Hm-SS2 (0.152 ± 0.065 L/min); the values of Hm-full2 and Hm-SS2 were highly correlated with a correlation coefficient of 0.948 and a mean difference that was small (0.011 L/min). Further, the H+ mobilization parameter values calculated using only predialysis and postdialysis blood HCO3 concentrations during the first and third HD treatments of the week were not different from those calculated during the midweek treatment. Conclusions: The H+ mobilization model can be used to provide estimates of the H+ mobilization parameter without the need to measure hourly intradialytic blood HCO3 concentrations.
Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets in Factor VIII Inhibitor-Positive Patients with Severe Hemophilia A: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Zhao Lu , Zhang Yiqun , Guo Xinlei , Li Zhi , Lu Wenliang , Pan Zhijuan , Guo Yanru , Sun Jiajia , Zhang Ying , Hao Jinyu , Guo Zhiping 
Published: August 2024

Introduction and objectives The present study aimed to investigate different peripheral lymphocyte subsets in patients with severe hemophilia A (HA) and factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitor production. For this, age-matched cases of 19 FVIII inhibitor-positive (IP), 21 FVIII inhibitor-negative (IN) and 45 healthy controls were selected for study. Methods Flow cytometry was used to analyze the peripheral lymphocyte subsets, including T, B, natural killer (NK) and NKT cells. The T cell subsets included CD3 + CD4-CD8- [double negative T (DNT)], CD3 + CD4 + CD8+ [double-positive T (DPT)], CD3 + CD4 + CD8- and CD3 + CD4-CD8+ T cells. Pairwise comparisons of absolute lymphocyte subset values were conducted among the three groups. The cut-off value for absolute lymphocyte counts was determined using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Results The results demonstrated that the absolute values of DPT cells in the IN and IP groups were significantly lower than those in the healthy control group ( P = 0.007). The DNT values were also lower in severe HA patients with or without inhibitor than those in healthy subjects, but these differences were not statistically significant ( P = 0.053). In addition, the absolute value of CD4+ Th cells in the IP group was lower than that in the healthy controls ( P = 0.013). Although not statistically significant ( P = 0.064), the absolute values of NKT cells were higher in the IN group compared with the IP group, and higher in the IP group compared with the healthy control group. There were no statistically significant differences in total T, B, CD8 + and NK cells among the IN, IP and healthy control groups. The cut-off value for absolute CD4+ Th cells in the IN group was < 598/µl. Conclusion The decrease in absolute values of CD4+ Th cells in severe HA patients may contribute to the establishment of infused FVIII immune tolerance. If the CD4+ Th value remains > 598/µl, clinicians should be vigilant for possible FVIII inhibitor production, especially on days prior to FVIII exposure.
Concurrent versus sequential or no triazole anti-fungal therapy in patients undergoing 7 + 3 plus midostaurin induction for FLT-3 acute myelogenous leukemia
Authors: Ngo Dat , Tinajero Jose , Zhang Jianying , Stein Anthony , Marcucci Guido , Salhotra Amandeep , Pullarkat Vinod , Sandhu Karamjeet S , Ball Brian J , Pourhassan Hoda , Koller Paul 
Published: August 2024

Introduction Midostaurin is a multikinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 mutated (FLT3m) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Azole antifungal medications are commonly used in AML and are known to interact with anti-cancer drugs such as midostaurin through the CYP3A pathway. However, there are no midostaurin related dose modifications recommended with strong CYP3A inhibitors. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 40 patients between 2017–2022 and compared efficacy and safety outcomes in patients who received azole antifungals concurrently to those who did not receive an azole or received it sequentially to midostaurin for treatment of FLT3m AML. Results Median age of both groups was approximately 55 years and 70% of patients harbored FLT-3 internal tandem duplication mutations. Most patients in the concurrent arm were on either posaconazole (33%) or isavuconazole (50%) for antifungal prophylaxis and micafungin (72%) for the sequential/no azole arm. Overall CR/CRi rate with concurrent versus sequential/no azole were 72% and 77%, and non-hematologic grade 3 toxicities were 22% and 40% ( p = 0.21), respectively. Rates of dose reductions (6% vs. 0%, p = 0.26) and held doses (17% vs. 14%, p = 0.79) were not different between concurrent and sequential/no azole. There were no differences in the rates of new fungal infection during induction between the two groups. Conclusion Azoles given concurrently or sequentially with midostaurin were found to be equally safe and effective in the treatment of newly diagnosed FLT3 AML. Additional confirmatory studies are needed due to our limited sample size.
Comparison between a new transepithelial PRK vs. conventional alcohol-assisted PRK: Corneal densitometry and aberrometry study
Authors: Aramberri Jaime , Lauzirika Gorka , Illarramendi Igor , Mendicute Javier 
Published: August 2024

Purpose To describe and compare corneal densitometry, subjective refraction, visual acuity, and corneal higher order aberrations (HOA) after corneal refractive surgery using either alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy (aaPRK) or single-step transepithelial PRK (tPRK). Methods We conducted a retrospective and observational study. We analyzed 120 right eyes from 120 healthy consecutive myopic patients who underwent aaPRK or tPRK to correct myopia of up to 6 diopters and astigmatism of up to 2 diopters. The WaveLight EX500 excimer laser (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.) was used in all cases. Visual acuity, subjective refraction, and Pentacam AXL® measurements were performed at the preoperative visit and at 6-months follow-up visit. Pentacam AXL® software was used to assess corneal optical density in various annuli for different corneal depths and anterior corneal HOA (6 mm area of analysis). Results Preoperative spherical equivalent values were similar between groups preoperatively (−3.07 ± 1.52 and −3.38 ± 1.46 in the aaPRK and tPRK groups, respectively). There were no statistically significant differences in visual acuity and postoperative refraction between groups. Postoperative corneal densitometry did not show statistically significant differences in any of the areas studied and both surgical procedures obtained similar results. However, analysis of HOA showed statistically significant differences between the techniques (1.42 ± 0.39 and 1.80 ± 0.62 for the aaPRK and tPRK groups, respectively; p = 0.000). Conclusions Both aaPRK and single-step tPRK gave comparable visual, refractive, and corneal density outcomes. Some differences were observed in HOA but were not clinically relevant.
Clinical outcomes of radial optic neurotomy versus pars plana vitrectomy in recent onset non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Authors: Hassanpour Kiana , Hasanpour Hossein , Pakravan Parastou , Nourinia Ramin , Pakravan Mohammad , Soheilian Masoud 
Published: August 2024

Introduction This study investigated the effect of pars plana vitrectomy (VIT) versus pars plana vitrectomy combined with radial optic neurotomy (RON) on recent onset non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Methods In this prospective interventional case series, individuals with recent-onset NAION, lower than one month and low vision (lower than 20/200) were recruited. Patients randomly underwent either VIT, or RON. Results 34 eyes of 34 patients were included in this study. 10, 9, and 15 eyes were randomly included in VIT, RON, and control groups, respectively. The BCVA of the VIT group improved significantly from 1.84 ± 0.5 logMAR at baseline to 1.29 ± 0.67, 0.93 ± 0.53, and 0.77 ± 0.47 logMAR at 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively (Ps < 0.05). The corresponding values for RON group were 1.73 ± 0.53 logMAR at baseline, which improved to 1.04 ± 0.65, 0.64 ± 0.28, and 0.61 ± 0.26 logMAR at the same follow-up visit times ( P < 0.05). The corresponding values for the control group were 1.6 ± 0.58 log MAR at baseline, which improved to 1.03 ± 0.29, 1.00 ± 0.32, and 0.32 ± 0.83 log MAR at the same follow-up visit times. There was no significant statistical difference in BCVA between the three groups. However, both interventions resulted in statistically significant improvement in mean deviation (MD) of visual field (VF) compared with the control group at the end of 6 months (VIT P = 0.006, RON P = 0.043). RNFLT decreased from baseline 235.3 ± 44.01 to 75.6 ± 17.68 at 1 month in the VIT group ( P < 0.001), from baseline 268.22 ± 65.9 to 76.67 ± 10.59 at 1 month in RON ( P < 0.001), while it decreased from baseline 179.48 ± 39.02 to 112.92 ± 44.51 at 1 month in the control group. Conclusion VIT and RON showed promising results in terms of MD of VF, and optic disc edema resolved faster in these groups compared to the control group in recent onset NAION. A larger sample size study is deemed necessary to generalize the results of this study.
A comparison of written case notes and the delivery of care in dementia specialist mental health wards
Authors: Davies-Abbott Ian , Daunt Joanne , Roberts Emma 
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Stigmatising language concerning people living with dementia can cause potentially harmful and dehumanising consequences. Language used about people living with dementia in mental health wards may focus on medical perspectives and suggest custodial relationships with patients rather than person-centred accounts of individuals. This language could have a devastating impact on the provision of person-centred care. This study investigated the relationship between accounts of people living with dementia written in healthcare case notes and clinical practice at three dementia specialist wards in Wales, UK. Language guidance was provided to ward staff to assess whether stigmatising language could be reduced and whether this influenced the provision of person-centred care. Methodology: Dementia Care Mapping was adapted to analyse case note entries for enhancing and detracting accounts of people living with dementia at three data collection points. These were compared to the results of routine DCM observations of care across the three wards. The healthcare case notes of 117 people living with dementia, encompassing 4, 522 entries over ten months were analysed. DCM observations of 38 people living with dementia within the three wards were compared against the case note results. Person-centred language guidance was shared with care staff following each data collection point. Results: Following the provision of person-centered language guidance, the use of personally enhancing language was observed to increase across all three wards. Non-person-centred case note entries predominantly focussed on Labelling language, whilst language concerning Invalidation and Objectification also occurred frequently compared to other DCM domains. Person centred language typically concerned Acknowledgement. A relationship between case note entries and practice was evident in some domains although findings were inconsistent. Discussion and Implications: The findings highlight the importance of addressing stigmatising language in healthcare and suggest that further studies to support the anti-stigma agenda in dementia care are required.
Sources of influence for choosing an operating department practitioner career: Findings from a questionnaire among students in England
Authors: Wallis Lucy , Palmer Maja , Locke Rachel , Faulkner James , Lowes Helen , Harden Beverley 
Published: August 2024

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the sources of influence which impact choosing an operating department practitioner career among current operating department practitioner students in England to inform recommendations for maximising recruitment and retention. Methods: An online questionnaire was disseminated to allied health professional, inclusive of operating department practitioner, students in England in 2021. Results: One hundred and fifty operating department practitioner students attending undergraduate courses completed the questionnaire. Personal influences, such as role models, were the key sources of influence for choosing an operating department practitioner career. Educational sources were the least influential. Gaining work experience or exposure to the theatre setting was perceived as key to address course attrition. Conducting one’s own research was vital in learning more about the operating department practitioner role and influencing the decision to choose the profession. Conclusions: There are opportunities to utilise media and educational sources more effectively to influence individuals to choose an operating department practitioner career.
Comparative Effectiveness of Dupilumab Versus Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyps: Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis
Authors: Kim Do Hyun , Stybayeva Gulnaz , Hwang Se Hwan 
Published: August 2024

Background Current treatment paradigms recommend surgical intervention when conventional medical management proves ineffective in resolving chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. Objectives To assess and compare the efficacy of dupilumab and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp (CRSwNP) over time. Methods Studies comparing CRSwNP patients who received dupilumab with those who underwent FESS were included. Outcome measures included the nasal congestion score (NCS), Sino-nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22), University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test-40 (UPSIT-40), and nasal polyp score (NPS). The risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results A total of 4 studies with 724 participants were included. The dupilumab group had a superior NCS, but an inferior NPS, compared to the FESS group during the follow-up period. The SNOT-22 score of the dupilumab group was inferior to that of the FESS group until 6 months posttreatment, but the scores were similar at around 1 year. A similar trend was observed for the UPSIT-40 score, but the score of the dupilumab group was higher at around 1 year. Conclusion Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was more effective than dupilumab for several months after treatment. However, at 1 year after treatment, the effects of the 2 treatments became similar, with greater olfactory improvement seen in the dupilumab group.