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The Ophthalmology Workload during the Lebanese Crisis and Pandemic
Authors: Wehbi Zahi , Halawy Malak , Noureddin Bahaa , Al-Haddad Christiane 
Published: January 2024

Abstract:

PURPOSE:
The purpose is to to explore the effects of the Lebanese economic crisis on the ophthalmology workload in Lebanon, and the concomitant influence of the COVID-19-related lockdown and Beirut port explosion.

METHODS:
Data pertaining to all the clinic visits to the Ophthalmology Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center between January 01, 2019, and December 31, 2021, were extracted. Completed visits to different subspecialties were used to analyze the different parameters. All parameters were compared across the 3 years.

RESULTS:
We included 102,810 completed visits in this study. A total decrease of 15.3% occurred in visits between 2019 and 2020. The mean number of patients per month decreased significantly between 2019 and 2020 in retina/uveitis and glaucoma/anterior segment clinics. The same trend was observed in pediatric/neuro-ophthalmology and cornea/refractive surgery, although it did not reach statistical significance. For oculoplastics, the workload actually tended to increase from 2019 to 2021. During the pandemic-related lockdown (March, April, and May 2020), the workload decreased by 37.8% in oculoplastics, 63.4% in pediatric/neuro-ophthalmology, 52.8% in retina/uveitis, 60.2% in cornea/refractive surgery, and 50.7% in glaucoma/anterior segment. After the Beirut port explosion in August 2020, an overall decrease of 30.2% was found in the number of patient visits in all sub-specialties, while the number of patients in oculoplastics remained nearly unchanged.

CONCLUSION:
The ophthalmology workload was strongly affected by the economic crisis in all subspecialties especially with the pandemic in 2020, except for oculoplastics. During the pandemic, the most affected subspecialty was the pediatric/neuroophthalmology, while oculoplastics was the least affected.
Bibliometric Analysis of Ophthalmology Publications from Arab Countries between 2012 and 2022
Authors: Yu Angeli C. , Zauli Enrico , Missiroli Loretta , Busin Massimo 
Published: January 2024

Abstract:

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of articles published in Ophthalmology Journals from Arab countries from 2012 to 2022.

METHODS:
This cross-sectional analysis of all original ophthalmology research and review articles published by authors with an affiliation with an institution from Arab countries and indexed in the ISI Web of Science between January 2012 and December 2022.

RESULTS:
For the years 2012–2022, 4292 articles published in Ophthalmology Journals by authors from Arab-based institutions were identified. A 2.11-fold progressive increase in the number of publications was observed over the last decade with a substantial increase in publication volume during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The countries with the highest number of publications were Egypt (38.51%), Saudi Arabia (35.56%), and the United Arab Emirates (7.88%). According to affiliation, authors from King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) (n = 644) published the highest number of ophthalmology articles, followed by King Saud University (n = 585) and Cairo University (n = 393).

CONCLUSION:
Over the last decade, the overall productivity of research in the field of ophthalmology has significantly increased. Majority of the articles in ophthalmology were published by authors from Egypt and Saudi Arabia with KKESH as the most productive institution among Arab nations.
Undergraduate Students’ Experience of Dental Education Programs across Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Kuwaiti Ahmed Al 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background:
Students’ satisfaction surveys are valuable tools for assessing and improving the quality of education being imparted. Limited data are available from Saudi Arabia regarding students experience at halfway through an undergraduate dental program.

Objective:
To determine students’ perception of their halfway experience on various attributes of the quality of dental education programs in public dental schools across Saudi Arabia.

Methods:
This exploratory study included all students from four major public universities who had completed their third year of undergraduate dental education during the academic year 2022–23. A previously validated, self-administered, 23-item Students Experience Survey was modified and used to collect data regarding the following five factors: course characteristics, infrastructure and facilities, learning resources, instructor characteristics, and program efficacy.

Results:
The questionnaire was administered to 296 students, of which 252 (85.1%) responded. Overall, 84% of the students had a positive experience regarding the quality of the dental education programs. Females reported significantly higher positive experiences than males (mean score: 4.36 vs. 4.21, respectively; P = 0.042). Course characteristics (P = 0.041), instructors’ characteristics (P = 0.002), and program efficacy (P = 0.009) were significant predictors of students’ overall experience.

Conclusion:
This study found that the majority of students had a positive halfway experience with the quality of dental education programs offered in Saudi Arabia. The significant predictors of satisfaction identified in this study can be useful for policymakers to further improve satisfaction levels.
Prevalence of Preexisting Cardiovascular Diseases in Prostate Cancer Patients and Cardiac Risks of Hormonal Therapy
Authors: Alzahrani Abdullah Mousa , Shamsi Hend Al , Momen Mohammed Al , Fluij Abdullah Al , Matar Ashraf Al 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a prominent cause of mortality in prostate cancer patients. However, it has been reported that patients with preexisting CVDs are at greater risk. Literature on the magnitude of this problem in Saudi Arabia is lacking.

Objectives:
To measure the prevalence of prostate cancer patients with preexisting CVDs in our population and to elucidate the possible risk factors of new cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients who received androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

Materials and Methods:
This retrospective study included all patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer at a tertiary hospital in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia from October 2008 to January 2019. The prevalence of preexisting cardiovascular diseases in these patients were determined. In addition, the incidence of new CVEs after initiating ADT was determined along with the risk factors for the same.

Results:
The prevalence of preexisting CVD in our cohort was 16%. About 6% of the patients who received ADT had CVEs after a median follow-up of 39 months (IQR: 11-49 months). In the univariate analysis, hyperlipidemia (P = 0.002), stroke (P = 0.001), peripheral vascular disease (P = <0.001), cardiac patients with stents (P = <0.001), and cardiac patients without stent (P = <0.001) were significant risk factors of new CVEs after initiating ADT. However, in the multivariate regression analysis, only history of stroke and CVD (with or without stent) were found to be significant risk factors of new CVEs after initiating ADT (P = 0.01).

Conclusion:
About one-fifth of the prostate cancer patients had preexisting CVDs. This study also found that luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist could be a risk factor for new CVEs.
The Inhibitory Effect of Geraniol on CCL4-induced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Pregnant Mice through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
Authors: Alzahrani Sabah Ali , Bekhet Gamal M. , Ammar Rebai Ben , Abdallah Basem M. , Ali Enas Mohamed , Al-Ramadan Saeed Y. , Althumairy Duaa , Rajendran Peramaiyan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackground:Hepatotoxicity caused by CCL4is well known. Geraniol (GNL) has high antioxidant effect that can induces liver regeneration. However, the protective effect of GNL effect on CCL4-induced hepatorenal toxicity in pregnant mice has not yet been studied.Objective:To investigate whether GNL could protect against oxidative stress induced by CCL4via the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, which is regulated by phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT), and has been found to have protective effects on renal and hepatic tissues.Materials and Methods:Forty-eight female albino mice weighing 25–30 g were randomly allocated to 4 groups: Group I served as a control; Group II received a toxicity-inducing single dose of 15 μL of CCL4on the 4thday after mating; Group III received 40 mg/kg GNL + CCL4(with GNL from the 1stday of assimilation to delivery); and Group IV received GNL alone from the 1stday of assimilation to the end of the delivery period. GNL was evaluated for its protective effects on hepatotoxicity in CCL4-treated pregnant mice. Litter size, weight, survival rate, and resorption were recorded. In addition, H & E staining was done for liver and kidney pathology as well as biochemical markers and oxidative markers malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and catalase were analyzed.Results:CCL4significantly reduced survival rate and increased resorption after exposure. Alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase concentrations in the serum, tissue MDA, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine were increased after CCL4exposure. GNL improved enzyme and antioxidant levels and prevented CCL4-induced hepatic injury in mice. Caspase-3 cleavage was decreased by GNL, which increased PI3K, phosphorylated AKT, Nrf2, and B-cell lymphoma 2.Conclusion:GNL demonstrates a protective effect against CCl4-induced hepatorenal toxicity, mediated through the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and the upregulation of Nrf2. These findings highlight the potential therapeutic implications of GNL in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in liver and kidney tissues.
Workplace Violence among Nurses at a Tertiary Hospital in Myanmar: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Yadanar  , Thein Kyaw Maung Maung , Thandar Mya , Win Hla Hla 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Among all types of health-care workers, nursing professionals are at the highest risk of violence since they have to deal with patients and their families directly and frequently. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of both physical and psychological workplace violence (WPV) among nurses at a public hospital in Myanmar and identify related factors. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 192 nurses with a minimum 1-year of working service at a large tertiary hospital using a standard self-administered questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization/International Labour Organization in 2003. The prevalence of overall WPV in the past 12 months was 29.2%. In particular, verbal abuse was the most frequent type (27.1%), followed by bullying/mobbing (7.8%) and physical violence (1.6%). Majority of perpetrators were patient’s relatives (62.7%) for verbal abuse and staff members (64.3%) for bullying/mobbing. The reporting rate was very low for verbal abuse (13.5%) and bullying/mobbing were not reported. Logistic regression analysis showed that respondents who were older than 45 years’ group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 19.32; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.99–186.95, P = 0.011), those who were staff nurses (AOR: 17.87; 95% CI: 1.05–33.20, P = 0.046), and those who 1–5 years and 5.1–10 years of working experiences (AOR: 18.68; 95% CI: 3.43–101.65, P = 0.001) (AOR: 15.74; 95% CI: 2.80–88.42, P = 0.002) were more likely to be exposed to WPV than their respective counterparts. Awareness generation about the importance of WPV, enforcing available legal instruments, and establishing management strategies for safe working environments should be emphasized.
REVIEW. Dzitsoity Yuri. Rules for translation into Ossetian language (vocabulary issues). Tskhinval: South Ossetian State University,
Authors: Салбиев Т.К. 
Published: January 2024

Рецензия посвящена новой книге известного осетиноведа и ираниста Ю. А. Дзиц- цойты, которая представляет собой методические разработки к читаемому им в Юго-Осе- тинском государственном университете имени А. Тибилова курсу теории перевода. В ка- честве предисловия книга содержит краткий очерк истории переводов на осетинский язык в Южной Осетии. Основу книги составляют переводы на осетинский язык, выполненный самим автором, сопровождаемые его комментариями. Посвященная главным образом во- просам из области лексикологии, она обобщает принципы и основные закономерности литературного перевода хрестоматийных памятников поэзии русской и советской литера- туры, произведений на немецком и английском языках. Отдельного упоминания заслужи- вают переводы нескольких древнеперсидских надписей, также относимых автором к по- этическим памятникам, и предлагаемый им анализ встречающейся в них лексики, сведен- ный в небольшом словаре. В рецензии содержится как обзор книги, так и указания на ее сильные стороны, а также пожелания по ее дальнейшему развитию.
The review is devoted to a new book by the famous Ossetian scholar Yu.A. Dzitsoity, which represents methodological study intended for the course of translation theory, taught by him at South Ossetian State University after A. Tibilov. As a preface, the book contains a brief outline of the history of translation school of South Ossetia. The book is based on translations into the Ossetian language, made by the author himself, accompanied by his short introductions and comments. Devoted mainly to issues from the field of lexicology, it summarizes the principles and basic patterns of literary translation of textbook monuments of poetry of Russian and Soviet literature, works in German and English. Special mention should be made of the translations of several Old Persian inscriptions, also attributed by the author to poetic monuments, and his proposed analysis of the vocabulary present in them, summarized in a small dictionary. The review contains both an overview of the book and indications of its strong points, as well as suggestions for its further development.
REFLECTION OF THE “Maiden’s LANGUAGE” IN THE OSSETIAN NARTIADA
Authors: Мысыккаты Б. 
Published: January 2024

В статье рассматривается отражение секретного «девичьего языка» в осетинской Нартиаде. В сказании сам диалог квалифицируется общим для осетинского эпоса наиме- нованием криптолектов, термином «хатиагский язык», однако сам контекст сказания ука- зывает, что речь идет именно о «девичьем языке», что подтверждается также одним из вариантов сказания. Во второй части статьи рассматривается что представлял сам «деви- чий язык» в лингвистическом плане, а также приводятся все известные его аналогии, бы- тующие у соседних и родственных осетинам народов. В приложении, исходя из осетин- ских аналогий, предлагается новый взгляд на язык амазонок, описанный в «Скифском логосе» Геродота. В третьей главе предпринимается попытка вскрыть смысл иносказания, содержащегося в рассматриваемом диалоге на «девичьем языке», имеющем вид аллегори- ческого отождествления женщины и лошади. Получается, что в конечном итоге получает- ся оно восходит к образу «Хозяйки коней», богини чей культ засвидетельствован в памят- никах целого ряда индоевропейских культур, в том числе сарматов.
The main subject of this article is the reflection of the so-called female argot “maiden language” in the Ossetian Nartiada. Although this secret dialogue is characterized as “xatiag language”, a common epic designation for cryptolects, however, the context of the saga clearly shows that the dialogue is in “maiden language”, which is confirmed by one of the versions of the saga. The second part of the article describes what is the “maiden language” in a linguistic context and all its known analogies used by other people related to the Ossetians and their neighbors. Also, a new view to the language of the Amazons, described by Herodotus, is offered. In the third part, an attempt is undertaken to decipher the meaning of the symbolism behind the allegorical phrase contained in the dialogue. This allegory which compares a woman with a horse seems to have a very archaic mythological origin, with a number of Indo-European analogies, including Sarmatians. Most of these analogies trace back to the character of the Goddess of horses.
Role of the competence approach in the formation of moral and volitional qualities among employees of the penal system in vocational training classes
Authors: Викторова Т.В. , Зауторова Э.В. 
Published: January 2024

В статье раскрывается значимость компетентностного подхода в профессиональной подготовке сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы, рассматриваются некоторые проблемы организации их профессиональной подготовки в исправительных учреждениях, определены причины некачественной профессиональной подготовки и некоторые способы усовершенствования этого процесса.
The article reveals the importance of the competence-based approach in the professional training of employees of the penitentiary system, examines some problems of organizing their professional training in correctional institutions, identifies causes of poor-quality professional training and some ways to improve this process.
Features of terminal values of pool employees of correctional institutions
Authors: Соболев Н.Г. 
Published: January 2024

В настоящее время психологическое сопровождение сотрудников, состоящих в резерве кадров на выдвижение, является одним из узловых направлений работы с кадрами УИС. В статье представлены эмпирические данные по выявлению особенностей терминальных ценностей будущих руководителей отделов и служб исправительных учреждений, подтверждающие важность и необходимость индивидуализации процесса их психологической подготовки, дальнейшего формирования профессиональной направленности личности сотрудника с учетом анализа потребностно-побудительной сферы и сформировавшихся жизненных целей.
Nowadays, psychological support for employees being included in the employee pool is one of the key areas of work with the penal system personnel. The article presents empirical data on identifying characteristics of terminal values of future heads of departments and services of correctional institutions, confirming the importance and necessity of individualizing the process of their psychological training, promoting professional orientation of the employee’s personality with regard to the analyzed need- driven sphere and formed life goals.
Ancient philosophers’ appeal to architecture as a way of argumentation
Authors: Авдюнин В.А. 
Published: January 2024

В статье на основе философских художественных текстов, посвященных архитектуре, анализируется связь архитектуры и философии в античную эпоху. Отмечается, что роль архитектуры для философии различна: она может рассматриваться как необходимое условие цивилизации, выступать средством обоснования воззрений того или иного автора, источником исследования форм мышления и логики социально-политического устройства.
The article analyzes the connection between architecture and philosophy in the ancient era on the basis of philosophical literary texts devoted to architecture. It is noted that the role of architecture for philosophy is different: it can be considered as a necessary condition for civilization, act as a means of substantiating the views of one or another author, a source of research into forms of thinking and logic of socio-political structure.
Professional and project training of a technical university graduate
Authors: Раитина М.Ю. , Горских О.В. , Покровская Е.М. 
Published: January 2024

В статье представлено теоретическое обоснование компетентностной модели подготовки выпускника технического вуза. Проведен сравни- тельный анализ моделей инженерного образования. Авторы отмечают, что ведущие мировые тенденции свидетельствуют об актуальности и востребованности проектной системы образования для подготовки современных инженерных кадров. Сделан вывод, что новые парадигмы инженерного образования требуют отвечать на большие вызовы и соответствовать постоянно ускоряющимся темпам интеллектуальных изменений (от отдельных наукоемких технологий мирового уровня к технологическим цепочкам нового поколения); применять и развивать современные достижения науки, разрабатывать и применять передовые наукоемкие технологии и технологические цепочки на разных уровнях описания проблемы; применять комплексный подход к удовлетворению социальных потребностей и приоритетов, интегрируя социальные, экономические, экологические, правовые и политические условия с технологиями, разработками и инновациями.
The article presents theoretical substantiation of the competence model of training a technical university graduate. A comparative analysis of the models of engineering education is carried out. The authors note that the world's leading trends indicate the relevance of the design education system for the training of modern engineering personnel. It is concluded that new paradigms of engineering education require responding to great challenges and the constantly accelerating pace of intellectual changes (from separate world-class high-tech technologies to new generation technological chains); apply and develop modern scientific achievements, advanced high-tech technologies and technological chains at different levels of the problem description; apply an integrated approach to meeting social needs and priorities, integrating social, economic, environmental, legal and political conditions with technologies, developments and innovations.
Implementacion de una huerta inteligente
Authors: Hernández Leonor Angeles , Miranda Mónica Leticia Acosta , Torres Gisela Vega , Machorro Julio Pérez , Diego Sedeño Pérez Jonás 
Published: January 2024

Este proyecto se enfoca en el diseño y construcción de una aplicación destinada a automatizar y administrar huertos familiares de esta manera tendrán acceso a vegetales, especias y condimentos saludables más la satisfacción de haber producido su propio alimento, lo que resulta de gran importancia, ya que proporciona acceso en tiempo real a datos cruciales y herramientas para una toma de decisiones informada, para ello se implementó una base de datos conectada a la nube, que actúa como repositorio central para todos los datos recolectados por los sensores. Los cuales son de humedad, temperatura, luz y otros parámetros relevantes para el cuidado de los cultivos, estos recopilan información en tiempo real del entorno del huerto y la información es procesada y almacenada en la base de datos, lo que permite un acceso remoto desde cualquier ubicación. La base de datos no solo almacena la información, sino que también proporciona una interfaz para una página web y una aplicación móvil que puedan ser consultadas y a la vez presentar la información de manera amigable para el usuario. El usuario puede monitorear el estado de sus huertos, recibir alertas sobre condiciones adversas y tomar decisiones basadas en datos en tiempo real. La implementación de un backend y una base de datos para la gestión de huertos familiares a través de IoT representa un avance significativo en la mejora de la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones. El proyecto se encuentra en desarrollo y se están realizando prototipos de huertos con diferentes dimensiones y productos, con nutrientes orgánicos y desarrollo de un sistema de riego y monitoreo automatizado de manera de controlar el estado y desarrollo de los productos. El proyecto beneficiará a la población de la región, ayudando a tener una mejor alimentación, una vida sana, prevenir enfermedades, proteger la salud y, por qué no, generar un ingreso extra con la venta de los excedentes de producción.