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Hanseníase na Atenção Básica de Saúde: principais causas da alta prevalência de hanseníase na cidade de Anápolis-GO
Authors: Resende Danielly Mendes , Souza Marise Ramos de , Santana Cristiane Ferreira 
Published: October 2023

Estudo exploratório, de abordagem quantiqualitativa. A finalidade do presente estudo foi detectar as principais causas da alta prevalência de hanseníase na cidade de Anápolis-GO, uma vez que a doença é considerada como problema de saúde pública no país, vislumbrando posteriormente, a realização de outros estudos para proporcionar possíveis soluções aos problemas detectados. Para concretização da pesquisa foram utilizadas as seguintes técnicas: análise documental, observação direta e entrevista com médicos e enfermeiros, entrevista com a Coordenação do Programa de Hanseníase da cidade de Anápolis e questionários a 30 pacientes portadores de hanseníase. Os resultados mostram que a cidade é hiperendêmica por apresentar 5,0 casos de hanseníase a cada 10.000 habitantes. As principais causas dessa alta prevalência são: diagnóstico tardio, ausência de educação continuada dos profissionais da saúde, falta de ações educativas comunitárias e familiares, déficit no onhecimento da população acerca da doença, carência de transporte para busca ativa, deficiência de material para exames no laboratório, falha na cobertura assistencial e ausência da aplicabilidade da Portaria nº 1073/GM do Ministério da Saúde no Programa de Controle de Hanseníase na cidade. Dessa maneira, o estudo aponta para a necessidade dos serviços de saúde deste município que considerem essas deficiências e ausências proporcionando qualificação no acesso, promoção e proteção à saúde do hanseniano.
Inclusive Recruitment Strategies and Employability of Persons with Disability in State Corporations in Kenya
Authors: Musyoka Mary Nzasu , Nzulwa Joyce 
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Employability of persons with disability is rooted in the laws of Kenya, with the disability act of 2003 providing that 5% of all jobs be offered to persons with disability (PwDs). Previous research indicates that access and inclusion of PwDs in the labor force remains a global challenge. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between inclusive recruitment strategies and employability of persons with disability in state corporations in Kenya.
Methodology: The scope of the study was limited to state corporations during the financial period 2022/2023. A descriptive survey research design was used and 186 human resource professionals were targeted. Data was collected from 117 respondents, yielding a response rate of 70%. Pilot testing was done before the main study. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings: The study found, inclusive recruitment strategies positively and significantly influenced employability of PwDs in state corporations in Kenya.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that organizations should ensure that its management are aware of policies governing diversity, equity and inclusion and work towards establishing inclusive hiring metrics. Implementing internal diversity and inclusion recruitment best practices is important thus state parastatals need to create accessible websites, prepare inclusive job descriptions, and organize for inclusive interviews. The study additionally recommends that state corporations pair PwDs with their seniors for mentorship into top management this will increase their representation at management level.
Assessment of Epidemiology Courses in Health Management Undergraduate Education in Turkey
Authors: EREN Berna 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Objective: In today’s ever-changing health sector, health managers need to focus on promoting the health of populations, therefore they need a specialized understanding of epidemiology, as a necessary requirement for population-based management. Epidemiology is acknowledged as an important component of health management undergraduate education, which provides the knowledge and skills that health managers use in their efforts to promote quality of health. This cross-sectional descriptive study aims to assess the extent to which epidemiology is conducted in health management undergraduate programs in Turkey.
Material and Method: The current curricula of 75 health management undergraduate programs, listed on the Program Atlas of the Higher Education Council, are reviewed through universities' Information Package for National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education to profile the characteristics of epidemiology courses. Descriptive statistics was expressed as mean±standard deviation for continuous variables, frequency and percentage values were used for categorical variables.
Findings: A total of 60 (80.0%) programs have epidemiology in their curricula, yet the characteristics of these courses, such as their core/elective status, the semesters they are conducted, the weekly contact hours and ECTS credits, and the topics covered in the syllabus vary across programs.
Conclusion: The findings of this study reveal that there are variations regarding how epidemiology courses are conducted across health management undergraduate programs in Turkey. Apparently this poses a challenge against all efforts to ensure the uniformity of the minimum core competencies among all health management program graduates; and although the Health Management National Core Education Program has been a great starting point towards standardization, there are further steps to be taken to improve the health management undergraduate curricula in Turkey.
Video Game Characters and Transmedia Storytelling
Authors: Blom Joleen 
Published: October 2023

Characters are a vital aspect of today’s transmedia practices. Combining theories on fictional persons from Japanese and Euro-American practices, this book discusses video game characters embedded in our popular media culture in which they are constantly produced and re-imagined.
This book introduces the dynamic game character, a type of game character with a development structure that consists of multiple outcomes in a game. Through their actions and choices, players can influence these game characters’ identities and affect their possible destinies.
Games subvert the idea that fictional persons must maintain a coherent identity. This book shows that dynamic game characters challenge strategies of top-down control through close readings of the Mass Effect series, Persona 5, Hades, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and more. It is directed to all scholars interested in the topics of transmedia storytelling, video games, characters, and Japanese narratology.
Assessment of Vitamin D3 Level Among a Sample of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Al-Hilla City
Authors: Ahmed Mahdi Habeeb  , Atta Ah Mousa Al-Sarray  , Ali Hussein Al Hafidh  , Rafah Sabah Barrak  , Afraa Brahim  
Published: October 2023

Vitamin D is found in foods in two primary forms: cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), with vitamin D3 being a fat-soluble vitamin. that is necessary for calcium homeostasis and the maintenance of proper function in a variety of tissues. Humans get vitamin D from their diets or from being exposed to ultraviolet B radiation from the sun. Aside from its well-known effects on bone health, vitamin D has been hypothesized to play a role in various disease states and health situations, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. To assess vitamin D3 concentration in patients with type 2 diabetes, using the Vitamin D Total III kit on the Cobas E 411 device. A total of 300 people were recruited, with 150 people suffering from type 2 diabetes serving as cases and 150 healthy volunteers of the same gender and age being used as the control group. Both genders were represented, with an age group between 30 – 79 years. The collection of data lasts for five months, beginning Started in November 2022 to April 2023. The data was analyzed with the readily available statistical package SPSS-28, and Chi-square tests were used to evaluate the relationship among vitamin D, T2DM, and control. Data were provided in simple frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and range measures. Type 2 diabetes patients' mean ± SD ages were 55.4 ± 10.1, while controls had a mean ± SD of age of 55.3 ± 10.0. the sociodemographic features of T2DM and participant control. Shows A statistically significant association was found in the variables of age groups, school level (P = 0.0001), and marital status (P = 0.008). The BMI: mean ± SD (29.69 ± 5.14) of T2DM was higher than the BMI: mean ± SD (24.41 ± 1.95) of controls, as well as the waist-to-height ratio, which showed that the mean ± SD (0.527 ± 0.046) of T2DM was greater than the control mean ± SD (0.483 ± 0.019) at level (P = 0.0001); T2DM patients had deficient and insufficient vitamin D3 levels (38.7% and 33.3%, respectively), whereas controls had deficient and insufficient vitamin D3 levels (28.7% and 30.0%, respectively). It was found that there is a significant difference between low vitamin D3 levels and individuals with type 2 diabetes, and A lack of vitamin D3 is related to an increased risk of developing T2DM.
Infective Etiologies in Patients with Bilateral Congenital Cataract
Authors: Qadir Abdul , Naeem Saquib , Khan Taimoor Ashraf , Khan Umair Naeem , Liaqat Talha , Butt Waqas Rahim 
Published: October 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of positive Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex virus and Syphilis serology in patients with bilateral congenital cataract and their correlation with different type of cataracts and age groups.
Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from May to Dec 2022.
Methodology: Data was collected by a single investigator on Microsoft Excel sheet including patient’s age, gender, mode of delivery, consanguinity of parents, and type of congenital cataract, results of TORCH Screening and Presence or absence of amblyopia. TORCHS screening comprised of serum IgM and IgG levels for Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex virus and Syphilis.
Results: A total of 134 patients reported to our institute with bilateral congenital cataract during the study period. Out of them 56 patients had positive results of TORCH screening (41.7%) Out of total 56 patients with bilateral congenital cataract testing positive for TORCH, 30(53.6%) were male while 26(46.4%) were female. Age range was from 1-17 months (9.2±4.2 months).Lamellar cataract was the most common cataract type in our study sample 16(28.6%).
Conclusion: In patients with bilateral congenital cataract positive TORCHS serology was most frequent. Serum Rubella IgM followed by Rubella IgG was positive in most cases. Most common age of presentation in our study was from 4-7 months. Furthermore, lamellar cataract followed by nuclear cataract was the commonest cataract type.
How Shall TFEU Article 102 on Abuse of Dominant Position be Interpreted in the Digital Platform Economy?
Authors: Tiitta Ilmari 
Published: October 2023

In 2021, The European General Court issued its judgment in Case T-612/17 Google and Alphabet v Commission (Google Shopping). The case concerned whether Google had abused its dominant market position by favouring its own comparison shopping service on its general results pages while demoting the results from competing comparison shopping services. The General Court stated that Google’s conduct was not competition on the merits and thus it had breached Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
This article discusses firstly this judgment and its consequences for the interpretation of Article 102 TFEU in digital platform economy markets. Secondly, this article takes on the issue of abuse of dominant position in digital markets and tries to find out what kind of conduct of digital platform companies should be prohibited by Article 102 TFEU. The purpose is to identify what kind of conduct should be seen as an abuse of dominance and how to legally assess such conduct.
The ECJ judgment states that self-preferencing can constitute a breach of Article 102 TFEU and that this can be seen as a form of discrimination. Besides self-preferencing or discrimination there is also other conduct that can be abusive. These include personalised pricing, forced free riding and different forms of information based abusive conducts. It is not clear how this conduct relate to Article 102 TFEU, but it is clear that should this conduct be seen abusive, it will be difficult to determine the basis for this since well-established theories of harm are incompatible. In addition, when assessing the abusive nature of such conduct, an effects-based case-by-case approach is needed.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA'S FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE: A REVIEW
Authors: Ayo Maxwell Alabi  , Fuzzy Naomi Oguntoyinbo  , Kehinde Mobolaji Abioye  , Adesola Adepeju John-Ladega  , Anwuli Nkemchor Obiki-Osafiele  , Chibuike Daraojimba  
Published: October 2023

This review paper examines the critical role of risk management in Africa's financial landscape. It sets out to achieve three primary objectives: to explore the historical development of the financial sector in Africa, review the literature on risk management in financial institutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of regulatory measures in ensuring financial stability. The study uncovers key findings that underscore the growing significance of effective risk management practices in African financial institutions. It highlights adopting advanced technologies and regulatory harmonization as pivotal factors shaping risk management approaches. Additionally, the research underscores the importance of sustainable finance and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into risk assessments. These findings emphasize that risk management not only ensures financial stability but also contributes to sustainable and responsible financial practices. The broader implications of this study extend to economic stability, investor confidence, and cross-border cooperation. Effective risk management practices mitigate financial risks and support the ongoing regional integration efforts in Africa, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Ultimately, the study underscores that the future prosperity of African economies is closely tied to embracing evolving risk management practices, fostering a resilient financial landscape in the region.
Keywords: Risk Management, Financial Institutions, Africa, Financial Stability, Regulatory Framework, Sustainable Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, Data Privacy.
A REVIEW ON DATA-DRIVEN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Bisola Beatrice Oguejiofor  , Adedolapo Omotosho  , Kehinde Mobolaji Abioye  , Ayoola Maxwell Alabi  , Fuzzy Naomi Oguntoyinbo  , Andrew Ifesinachi Daraojimba  , Chibuike Daraojimba  
Published: October 2023

In Nigeria's dynamic regulatory landscape, compliance challenges pose formidable obstacles to businesses and organizations across various sectors. This research explores Nigeria's multifaceted world of compliance, highlighting the intricacies of regulatory requirements, bureaucratic complexities, and resource constraints that organizations face. Amid these challenges, the pivotal role of data-driven approaches and technology in enhancing compliance efforts emerges as a central theme. The study's key findings reveal the complexity of Nigeria's regulatory environment, characterized by multiple authorities, inconsistencies, and persistent challenges like corruption and bureaucracy. Smaller organizations often grapple with resource limitations, hindering their ability to implement comprehensive compliance strategies. However, the research unveils the transformative power of data-driven solutions in addressing these compliance hurdles. Through real-world case studies spanning diverse sectors, it becomes evident that organizations can leverage data and technology to automate compliance processes, make informed decisions, and achieve real-time monitoring. These advancements lead to enhanced compliance, cost savings, improved reputations, and greater efficiency. The study provides a roadmap for organizations, emphasizing the importance of investing in data infrastructure, automation, and ethical data usage. Additionally, it underscores the need for collaboration with regulators, data privacy compliance, and a commitment to transparency. For regulators, the research recommends embracing regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions, fostering data-sharing platforms, ensuring transparency, and maintaining consistency in enforcement. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of educational initiatives and adaptive regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Ultimately, the research illuminates the way forward in Nigeria's compliance landscape. Organizations that adopt data-driven approaches stand to navigate complex regulations more efficiently and proactively manage risks, contributing to business growth and sustainability in an ever-evolving environment. Meanwhile, regulators with data-driven tools can enhance oversight and enforcement, creating a more transparent and compliant business environment. Together, these efforts pave the path toward a future where compliance is not just a requirement but a strategic advantage in Nigeria's vibrant economy.
Keywords: Compliance, Regulatory Landscape, Data-Driven Solutions, Nigeria, Regulatory Challenges, Technology, Data Analytics, Regulatory Bodies, Corruption, Data Privacy.
Disaster Cluster Approach: A Study of A New Model of Disaster Response
Authors: Almalki Maktoom , Alwahabi Majed , Alammi Salem , Alawad Yousef , Bin Nafisah Sharafaldeen 
Published: October 2023

Background
The current models of disaster response focus on international collaborations and assistance. However, little is known about the Saudi health cluster's disaster preparedness and response model.
Aim
This study aims to describe disaster response steps and elaborates on the administrative structure, timeframes, challenges, and recent lessons learned.
Methods
We reviewed the current disaster response model of the Saudi Arabian health clustering system. Pre-planned data was reviewed, and disaster contact personnel were contacted for further details. In addition, we portray a recent actual response scenario of code brown of electricity failure, including early activation and subsequent evacuation.
Result
Three main criteria for determining the emergency response levels are bed capacity, the number of patients affected, and the event's propensity for escalation. Five activation levels are already in place, ranging from local hospital disaster unit response to the involvement of National response led by the Kingdom’s leader. Hospital readiness to receive evacuated patients was tested in a real scenario, and an uneventful evacuation was carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the cluster design.
Conclusion
Overall, the new disaster response model has overcome some reported challenges. However, several challenges still exist, and system evolution is expected.
Radial arter yoluyla yapılan elektif koroner anjografi sırasında radial sheat içerisinden yapılan nitrogliserin dozu ile radial arter spazmının ilişkisi
Authors: KANAL Yücel , KANAL Hatice Eftal Şeyda 
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Koroner girişimlerde transradial yaklaşım, daha düşük vasküler komplikasyon oranları, azalan işlem maliyetleri ve daha erken hasta mobilizasyonu nedeniyle giderek daha popüler hale gelmektedir. Transradial yaklaşımda radial arter spazmı çözülmesi gereken önemli problemlerin başında gelmektedir. Radial arter spazmın azaltılmasında kalsiyum kanal blokerleri, nitratlar ve moksidosin gibi çeşitli vazodilatörlerin damar içine uygulamasıyla azaltılabileceği gösterilmiştir. Transradial yaklaşımda kullanılan nitrogliserin dozu ile ilgili net bir veri olmamakla birlikte, çalışmalarda damar içine doz olarak 100 mcg- 500 mcg dozlar kullanılmıştır. Biz çalışmamızda elektif koroner anjiografi yapılan hastalarda farklı nitrat dozları ile radial arter spazmı ve işlem sırasında gelişen hipotansiyon ilişkisini değerlendirdik.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu retrospektif araştırmaya hastanemiz katater laboratuarında transradial yaklaşım ile koroner anjografi yapılan ve medikal takip kararı verilen hastalar dahil edilmiştir. Belirlenen hastalar radial sheat yerleştirildikten sonra 200 mcg ve 300 mcg nitrogliserin verilenler olarak iki gruba ayrıldı. Sonuç olarak iki grup arası radial arter spazm oranları değerlendirilerek, verilen nitrogliserin dozu ile radial arter spazmı arasında ilişki incelendi.
Bulgular: Çalışmamıza dahil edilen, 133 hastanın yaş ortalaması 61 ± 10,8 yıl olarak saptanmıştır ve çalışmaya dahil edilen hastaların %43’ü kadın olarak izlenmiştir. Radial arter spazmı, 200 mcg nitrogliserin yapılan hastalarda 300 mcg nitrogliserin yapılanlara göre anlamlı düzeyde yüksek bulundu (%16,1-%4,2; p= 0.03). Bu iki grup arasında hipotansiyon gelişmesi açısından anlamlı fark yoktu. Çok değişkenli lojistik regresyon analizinde nitrogliserin dozunun ve açlık glukozunun radial arter spazmın bağımsız belirleyicileri olduğunu gösterildi (p
The Politics of God: Christian Encounters with Empire in Acts 4–5
Authors: Myers Jimmy 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In this essay, I draw attention to part of the Acts narrative that should be included in an investigation of Luke’s political stance but often gets left out: the narratives of Acts 4–5. Studies typically focus on Jesus’s trial before Pilate and Herod; Christian encounters with Roman officials in the diaspora (Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, Corinth, and Ephesus); or Paul’s trials before Claudius Lysias, procurators, and King Agrippa II in Judea. Few give more than passing glances at these early chapters in Acts. The lacuna is, prima facie, reasonable: What, after all, does Christianity’s encounter with Jerusalem authorities have to do with Christianity’s encounter with Roman political authority? A historically textured investigation into the question, however, yields a much more complicated picture. From the time of Herod the Great till the outbreak of the Jewish war, high priests were appointed by Roman legates, prefects, and Herodian kings, and they played an important role in mediating imperial authority to the Jewish people. They thus served as representatives, in part, of the Roman state. The narratives of Acts 4–5 therefore constitute important evidence that should be included in an investigation into Luke’s theological politics because they describe Christianity’s repeated collision with the Roman-appointed priestly aristocracy. In the end, I argue that when these narratives are included, the critical volume of Luke’s theological politics becomes amplified appreciably, and the wider theological character of Luke’s political perspective comes into greater focus.