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The Sunlight in the Qur'an and Its Use in Health According to Tantawi Jauhari
Authors: Mujahidin Afif Askar 
Published: March 2024

وجدنا بأن الكثير من البحوث حول القرآن من حيث جوانب العلم. بدأ هذا البحث منذ بدء التطور التفسير الذي له لون علمي. من الأمور التي تمت بحثها في هذه القضية، هو البحث الشمس في القرآن. والشمس هي مصدر للطافة. ولكن عندما فتشنا هذا البحث أي "الشمس في القرآن بدراسة العلمية" غالبا يتعلق حول الأمور الكونية وليس بكثير في هذا البحث الذي يتعلق بالدريسة العلمية مع أن نفس الإنسان أقرب من الكون في الآفاك. من ناحية أخرى، فإن اهتمام الإنسان بأهمية الشمس لنفسه غير موجود أيضا. بناء على المشكلة المذكورة أعلاه ، يقدم الباحث أفكار طنطاوي جوهري فيما يتعلق بالشمس في القرآن والتي ينظر إليها من منظور العلم الذي يركز على جوانب النفس أو في هذه الحالة الأشياء المتعلقة بالصحة. يستخدم هذا البحث منهجا وصفيا في التحليل مع المنهج المستخدم هو الإعجاز القرآن. ثم من حيث جمع البيانات يقوم الباحث بجمع البيانات المستمدة من الكتب الأولية والمجلات والمقالات، لذلك فإن هذا البحث هو بحث مكتبي (Library Research) لشرح وبحث في مفاهيم الشمس في القرآن وعلاقتها بالصحة من حيث تفسير طنطاوي جوهري وزغلول راغب النجار .بعد تحليل هذه الدراسة من كتب التفسير العلمي ، أوضحت نتائج هذه الدراسة أن الله خلق الشمس كما شرحه في القرآن لفوائد كثيرة للمخلوقات جميعا بالإضافة إلى فوائد الكونية وهناك أيضا فوائد صحية للناس ، انطلاقا مما شرح طنطاوي ‏ جوهري سورة يونس الآية 5 ، يستنتج المفسر أن ضوء الشمس له فوائد كثيرة للإنسان مثل القدرة على زيادة القوة والصحية، والقضاء على فقد الدم، وتحفيظ النساء الحوامل وزيادة مناعة الجسم. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، الشمس نفسها هي منبه نمو هرمون الميلاتونين الذي يتم إنتاجه في الغدة الصنوبرية. Pineal gland—
The effectiveness of palliative care via video telemedicine for patients with advanced cancer: A non-randomized prospective clinical trial
Authors: Chida Akihiko , Hamamoto Yasuo , Hirata Kenro , Sato Yasunori , So Eiichiro , Kishimoto Shotaro , Noguchi Satoko , Horie Sara , Saito Yuki , Shimozaki Keitaro , Tsugaru Kai , Togasaki Kazuhiro , Kawasaki Kenta , Hayashi Hideyuki , Kanai Takanori 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Objectives: Palliative care has been shown to be effective for patients with advanced cancer; however, the best approach to this remains undetermined. We hypothesized that a combination of palliative care via video telemedicine and usual outpatient treatment would improve patients’ quality of life (QOL)and ameliorate depression and prognosis.
Methods: Patients with advanced cancer who received best supportive care were enrolled. Patients who could perform videoconferencing were assigned to the telemedicine (TMD) group and those who could not were assigned to the no telemedicine (no TMD; control) group. The primary endpoint was QOL, which was evaluated using the difference in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) scores between baseline and 1-month follow-up. Secondary endpoints included depression,measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale, the Palliative Prognostic Index (PPI), overall survival (OS), and patient satisfaction.
Results: Fifty patients were included in this study(25 in each group). FACT-G decreased by 0.21 and 5.96 points in the TMD and no TMD groups, respectively (p= 0.047). TheTMD group maintained better QOL. CES-D increased by 0.92 and 3.50 points in the TMD and no TMD groups, respectively (p = 0.26). Median survival time (MST) was 7.82 (3.30–14.59) and 6.37 (2.33–11.04) months in the TMD and no TMD groups.
Conclusion: Video telemedicine is useful in maintainingthe QOL of patients with advanced cancer. It is desirable to further evaluate the effectiveness of palliative care using video telemedicine and evaluate its clinical applications.
The coagulation status in women of endometriosis with stage IV
Authors: Wang Lu , Ling Jingxian , Zhu Xianghong , Zhang Yan , Li Rong , Huang Jingjing , Huang Doudou , Wu Chan , Zhou Huaijun 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Background
Endometriosis is considered as a systemic disease with the presence of proinflammatory cytokines in the circulation, which drives hypercoagulable state. Currently, endometriosis is classified into four stages: I (minimal), II (mild), III (moderate) and IV (severe). The aim of this study is to investigate the correlations between inflammatory markers and coagulation factors in patients diagnosed endometriosis with stage IV.
Methods
This retrospective case–control study included 171 endometriosis patients with stage IV and 84 controls. Continuous data were expressed by mean ± standard deviation. Mann–Whitney U and χ2 tests were used to compare the medians and frequencies among the groups. Spearman analysis was conducted to determine the correlation among the measured parameters. The diagnostic values of the parameters differentiating endometriomas were tested by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.
Results
The time of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was decreased and the concentration of fibrinogen (FIB) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were increased in women of endometriosis with stage IV. The APTT were negatively correlated with NLR while the concentrations of FIB were positively correlated with NLR. The ROC analysis showed that the Area under the curve (AUC) of FIB was 0.766 (95% confidence interval:0.717–0.814) with sensitivity and specificity reaching 86.5 and 60.9%, respectively. The AUC of CA125 and CA199 was 0.638 (95% confidence interval: 0.578–0.697), 0.71 (95% confidence interval: 0.656–0.763) with sensitivity and specificity reaching 40.9 and 91.8%, 80.7 and 56.5% respectively. The combination of these factors showed the highest AUC of 0.895 (0.862–0.927) with sensitivity of 88.9% and specificity of 77.7%.
Conclusion
In the present study, we found that inflammatory factors showed significant correlation with APTT or FIB in endometriosis with stage IV. Moreover, we found that inflammatory factors showed significant correlation with APTT or FIB in endometriosis with stage IV.
A novel strategy to facilitate uniform epithelial cell maturation using liquid–liquid interfaces
Authors: Sonoi Rie , Kamihira Masamichi 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Epithelial tissue forms and maintains a critical barrier function in the body. A novel culture design aimed at promoting uniform maturation of epithelial cells using liquid materials is described. Culturing Madin–Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells at the liquid–liquid interface yielded reduced migration and stimulated active cell growth. Similar to solid–liquid interfaces, cells cultured on a fibronectin-coated liquid–liquid interface exhibited active migration and growth, ultimately reaching a confluent state. These cells exhibited reduced stress fiber formation and adopted a cobblestone-like shape, which led to their even distribution in the culture vessel. To inhibit stress fiber formation and apoptosis, the exposure of cells on liquid–liquid interfaces to Y27632, a specific inhibitor of the Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK), facilitated tight junction formation (frequency of ZO-2-positive cells, FZ = 0.73). In Y27632-exposed cells on the liquid–liquid interface, the value obtained by subtracting the standard deviation of the ratio of nucleus densities in each region that compartmentalized a culture vessel from 1, denoted as HLN, was 0.93 0.01, indicated even cell distribution in the culture vessel at t = 72 h. The behavior of epithelial cells on liquid–liquid interfaces contributes to the promotion of their uniform maturation.
Experimental Study on the Evaluation in Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical-Chemical Properties of Cement-Stabilized Clay
Authors: Chen Zihan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the evolutionary pattern in the thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical (THMC) behavior of cement-stabilized clay is essential for a more reasonable design of improved clay in practical engineering. Sensitive marine clays with low strength, reinforced by various cement contents (0%, 6%, and 12%), were produced as samples to study the evolutionary pattern of the THMC behavior of reinforced clays. Samples with designed curing times (1, 3, 7, 28, and 90 days) will be trimmed to the appropriate size and utilized in a series of mechanical tests. Furthermore, the other portion of the samples, which is pre-installed with sensors, is used to monitor the development in internal temperature, volumetric water content, suction, and electrical conductivity for 90 days. The results showed that the content of cement and curing time have a significant influence on the THMC behavior of reinforced clay. Meanwhile, the results indicate a strong coupling of the THMC behavior of clays reinforced by cement. The results will be of critical assistance in gaining advanced knowledge into the evolutionary pattern in the THMC behavior of reinforced clays as well as making a contribution to optimizing the stability, cost-effectiveness, and durability of the design of reinforced clays.
Determination of the performance of Antarctic Ozone Hole Area using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Ghosh Saumen , (Chakraborty) Himadri Bhattacharyya , Bhattacharya Sonia 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The stratospheric water vapor was found to increase during the period of last 30 years. This increase is helpful for the depletion as well as production of ozone in stratosphere. Moreover, some sources of nascent chlorine (Cl.) are still present in stratosphere because of their long-life span and over expected emission. The uses of such chemicals were strictly restricted from 1987, the year when Montreal Protocol was signed. Sometimes we found the Antarctic ozone hole area to cross the limit of the threshold value for these reasons. Artificial Neural Network has been applied in the current study. How much time the Antarctic ozone hole area was affected by such greenhouse gas (carbon di oxide, nitrous oxide, methane, CFC-11, water vapor and ozone itself) concentrations in atmosphere as input parameter is shown in the present paper.
GIS-Based Water Budget Estimation in the Pra Basin using Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Ankomahene Bright , Osah Samuel , Asiedu Samuel Boamah 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Monitoring water demand and water supply is critical for effective and long-term water resource management. In this study, the monthly water budget components for the 2019 and 2022 wet and dry seasons were determined using satellite measurements in the Pra River Basin. The water budget components that were considered include evapotranspiration, rainfall, and water stored on land (terrestrial water storage). Different satellite images, including GRACE, CHIRPS, and AETI from the WaPOR portal, were employed for the study. The result of the study shows that the basin water budget for the 2019 and 2022 dry seasons experienced an increase of 4.973%, while the basin experienced a 39.4522% fall in the 2019 and 2022 wet seasons. The high ET resulted in a negative water budget for the 2019 and 2022 dry and wet seasons. Runoff was calculated as a residual from the water balance equation because it could not be directly determined from remote sensing measurements. Remote sensing datasets can be extremely helpful, especially in areas with limited data, for assessing seasonal and inter-annual changes in water components and river basin management.
EigenFlux: A Radiative Transfer Model for Systems with High Asymmetries
Authors: Johnson Daniel P. , Johnson Matthew S. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The study of how light and radiation propagate through various mediums, such as the atmosphere, pigments, or water, is of interest to diverse research communities including atmospheric physics and chemistry, meteorology, climate research, astronomy, remote sensing, material science for painting and coating, oceanography, hydrology, and graphics rendering. Despite its widespread applicability, to the best of our knowledge there is no effective multi-stream algorithm capable of handling strongly backward or forward scattering systems with asymmetries exceeding ±0.95. This paper introduces the EigenFlux system, presenting its derivation and implementation. The system incorporates a Mesh Approximates multistream and eigenvalue decomposition, ensuring numerical stability through a natural reflectance condition. The article concludes with numerical demonstrations showcasing the method’s range and precision.
Long-acting antiretroviral therapy effectiveness and patient satisfaction using patient questionnaires: data from a real-world setting
Authors: Konishi Keiji , Onozuka Daisuke , Ookubo Moeka , Kasamatsu Yu , Shirano Michinori 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Background
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection has evolved substantially. The development of long-acting drugs, such as cabotegravir (CAB) and rilpivirine (RPV) might improve treatment satisfaction among people living with HIV (PLWH). The real-world effectiveness of long-acting ART and its effect on patient satisfaction needs to be assessed. This study investigated antiviral effectiveness and treatment satisfaction in PLWH who switched from conventional to long-acting ART (CAB + RPV).
Methods
This prospective cohort study included PLWH aged 18 years and older who switched to CAB + RPV between June 2022 and May 2023. The eligibility criteria included viral suppression, absence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA, and no prior RPV resistance mutations. Clinical data, including renal, lipid, and glucose biomarker levels, were monitored from the baseline to 48 weeks after switching. Treatment satisfaction was assessed using the HIV Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. A linear mixed-effects model was employed to estimate changes in clinical data from baseline.
Results
Thirty-eight male participants were enrolled. Viral suppression was maintained and no cases of virological failure were observed (estimated value:-10.9, 95%CI: -37.5–15.8]. Renal function improved (estimated value: -0.04, 95%CI: -0.07 – -0.01), lipid and glucose profiles remained stable, and treatment satisfaction increased significantly after switching to CAB + RPV(estimated value: 6.6, 95%CI: 2.2–11.0).
Conclusion
Long-acting ART provides effective viral suppression and enhances treatment satisfaction in PLWH switching from conventional ART. Long-acting ART can improve patient well-being, but patient selection and monitoring to prevent HBV-related complications are important.
Ethics and dissemination:
This study was conducted as a single-center study and was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Review Committee of Osaka City General Hospital (approval number: 2210072).
Development and Validation of Gestational Diabetes Dietary Psychological Evaluations Scale
Authors: Liu Anyi , Wang Junbo , Li Yongjin , Yao Aimin , Zhao Jie , Sun Hongmin , Zhang Yibin , Lv Jinchang , Gao Peng , Chen Dongwan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Objective
To develop and validate a dietary psychological evaluation scale for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to capture their psychological aspects for individualized interventions.
Methods
A list of 57 questions was generated by combining clinical practice and theory. Content validity was established by 9 experts. Pre-test was conducted (n = 286) for item selection and assess comprehension and readability. Two sample t-test, correlation coefficient and internal consistency analysis were conducted to test the reliability. Pilot test was conducted (n = 312) to assess validity using Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) as the calibration scale. Correlation coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis were used. The scale’s model was established using a 3,300 sample to determine norm values. Two sample t-test and correlation coefficient methods were used to test representativeness and independence of all items.
Results
In the end, 41 items were selected and 4 domains were determined: worry feeling (0.830), positive experience (0.676), negative experience (0.649) and stress (0.560). Cronbach αvalues of each domain (0.560–0.869) were acceptable except for stress domain. The results of factor analysis (χ2/df = 2.36, GFT = 0.908, AGFI = 0.898, NFI = 0.854, RFI = 0.782, CFI = 0.882, RMSEA = 0.059) indicated a good fit of the theoretical model. The norm values of this dietary psychological evaluation were determined.
Conclusion
This scale was designed based on the characteristics of dietary anxiety in the course of GDM. The test results indicated that the scale has good reliability and validity, and could be used to evaluate dietary anxiety in GDM patients.
Collaborating with pharmacists to improve medication use in dementia care: views from healthcare professionals in Sweden
Authors: Carlqvist Catharina , Ekstedt Mirjam , Lehnbom Elin Christina 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Background
Dementia is a major global public health challenge, and with the growing elderly population, its prevalence is expected to increase in the coming years. In Sweden, municipalities are responsible for providing special housing for the elderly (SÄBO), which offers services and care for older individuals needing specific support. SÄBO is both the person´s home and a care environment and workplace. Polypharmacy in patients with dementia is common and increases the risk of medication interactions. Involving clinical pharmacists in medication reviews has been shown to result in safer medication use and more appropriate prescribing. However, less attention has been given to how other healthcare professionals view the implementation of such pharmacist services. Thus, this study aims to explore their views towards pharmacist-supported medication reviews for people with dementia.
Methods
This descriptive qualitative study used semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis to explore healthcare professionals’ views on pharmacist-supported medication reviews for people with dementia. The study was conducted in a southern Swedish special housing and included nurses, assistant nurses, general practitioners (GPs), and a pharmacist. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interviews were conducted over the phone. The Swedish Ethical Review Authority approved the study.
Results
The analysis revealed three main categories, and eleven subcategories.: 1) Approaches to safe medication use, 2) Approaches to work processes and 3) The role of the pharmacist. Nurses focused on non-pharmacological treatments, while GPs emphasized the importance of medication reviews in assessing the benefits and side-effects of prescribed medication. Pharmacists were valued for their reliable medication expertise, appreciated by GPs for saving time and providing recommendations prior to consultations with individuals with dementia and their next-of-kin. Although medication reviews were considered beneficial, there was skepticism about their ability to solve all medication-related problems associated with dementia care.
Conclusions
The healthcare professionals generally had a positive attitude towards collaborating with pharmacists. The study highlighted the importance of involving healthcare professionals in the implementation of new work processes to ensure employee commitment and successful adoption.
Data-driven Network Connectivity Analysis: An Underestimated Metric
Authors: Xu Junxiang , Nair Divya Jayakumar 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

In network structure analysis, metrics such as Isolated Node Ratio (INR), Network Efficiency (NE), Network Clustering Coefficient (NCC), Betweenness Centrality (BC), and Closeness Centrality (CC) are used as quantitative tools to measure network connectivity. However, there is another metric that is often easily overlooked and underestimated, i.e., the Relative Size of Largest Connected Component (RSLCC), we do not find any literature that analyzed RSLCC in a separate study. However, through the research in this paper, we not only prove that this metric is underestimated, but also design 7 methods to predict the value of this metric, with a Deep Neural Network (DNN) prediction accuracy of more than 99%. This research results can be applied to any network, and in a disaster scenario, whether it is a physical entity network or a virtual abstract network, the approximate network connectivity value can be predicted simply by knowing the number of connected edges in the pre-disaster network and the number of connected edges in the post-disaster network.
Facile fabrication of PPy/MWCNTs composites with tunable dielectric properties and their superior electromagnetic wave absorbing performance
Authors: Zhang Liang , Feng Huixia , Lv Jincheng , Jiang Haijing , Chen Nali , Tan Lin , Qiu Jianhui 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Enhanced interfacial polarization is one of the most effective methods to achieve efficient electromagnetic wave absorbing (EMA) performance. In this study, we propose a cladding morphology modulation strategy for the preparation of high-performance PPy/MWCNTs(PC) by controlling the polymerization cladding morphology of PPy through acid doping using an in-situ polymerization method. By constructing a 3D network structure with rough surface, a large number of interfaces and pore spaces are generated to increase the multiple reflections and scattering of electromagnetic wave energy, improve the interfacial polarization of the material, and enhance the polarization relaxation process. Meanwhile, the 3D conductive network generated by the cladding provides a channel for electron transfer between MWCNTs and PPy nanoparticles and PC nanorods, which improves the conductivity loss of the material and allows more electromagnetic wave to be dissipated in the form of thermal energy. With the doping acid of p-toluenesulfonic(TsOH), the EMA absorption performance of PC composites can reach a maximum reflection loss(RLmin) of -60.21 dB at the frequency of 8.24 GHz, and the best effective bandwidth (EABmax) of 5.04 GHz for single thickness and 14.08 GHz for full thickness (EABsun), providing excellent EMA performance.
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of 6 cases of acute ovarian torsion causing ovarian necrosis in children
Authors: Xu Youbo , Yang Runpeng , Zhu Junzhao , Zhao Yun , Bi Fang , Shi Lexiang 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Objective To summarize the clinical experience of acute ovarian torsion in girls and to improve clinicians' understanding of the disease.
Methods Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 6 cases of acute ovarian torsion resulting in ovarian necrosis in girls admitted to the Red Flag Hospital, from January 1, 2016 to February 1, 2023.
Results The age distribution of the six cases was 7-13 years old, with a median of 11 years old, of which three were children with menarches and three were not. The clinical presentation was mainly left lower abdominal, right lower abdominal and periumbilical pain. 4 cases underwent ultrasound or CT examination after the first visit, 2 cases had left ovarian torsion and 4 cases had right ovarian torsion.
Conclusion When girls approaching puberty present with abdominal pain, parents, teachers and their chaperones should be alert to the possibility of common acute abdominal and paediatric gynaecological disorders in children and they need early consultation and ultrasound or CT examination for definitive diagnosis. Early management of paediatric ovarian torsion is very important for the prognosis of the girls, as the rate of removal of the affected ovary is very high if an untimely diagnosis leads to severe local ischaemia and necrosis. Awareness of gynaecological emergencies, early management and training of paediatric surgeons are important to prevent ovarian torsion leading to ovarian necrosis in children and to improve the potential protection of girls' fertility.