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Materializing the Flow of Emotion: The Interface between Sound and Body in The Lifted Veil, Romola, and Daniel Deronda
Authors: Gao Menglu 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article argues that the representations of hearing play an essential role in mediating emotion, sympathy, and (anti)communitarian process in Eliot’s fictional works. I look at moments when the interface between sound and body communicates socialization or marginalization: in The Lifted Veil (1859), sound highlights the vulnerability and passivity of the individuals as opposed to the external world; in Romola (1862–63), while Baldassarre’s resistance to sound reveals his isolation, Romola’s vibration to sound communicates a more complex relationship between individual and community—though sound symbolizes historical changes that transform her into an outlier, it also connects her with her community by evoking the past. Eliot’s last novel, Daniel Deronda (1876), indicates the limitations of hearing and exposes the boundary of sympathetic vibration—by using hearing to foreshadow, legitimize, and manipulate the characters’ destinies, Eliot touches the mythical origin of emotion and puts it at the center of (anti)communitarian process.
Signs of the Great Refusal
Authors: Siegel Tedd 
Published: December 2023

In recent years, developed countries have seen the rise of discussions concerning "the problem with work today." Since this literature tends to reflect the frustrations of the professional–managerial class (as well as other workers in globalized services industries in the digital age), it is often at a significant distance from the concerns of the organized labor movement and the traditional Left. Much of this literature presents an unacceptable either/or: workers are encouraged either to "lean in," and become better "human capital," or else to develop forms of palliative care for these same neoliberal selves by means of personal projects of self-optimization, recovery, and wellness.
In Signs of the Great Refusal, Tedd Siegel challenges the assumptions supporting these highly constrained possibilities, asking instead what it might take to deprivatize and repoliticize work itself under contemporary conditions, in order to make a broad-based politics of refusal potentially viable. Where postwork, antiwork, and degrowth discussions taking place today often describe and promote various "postwork imaginaries" in which the decommodification of labor is only implied, Signs of the Great Refusal is concerned specifically with the "postwork political imaginary." Taking up a question formulated by Peter Fleming, Siegel asks, “Can the impossibility at the heart of contemporary capitalism be politically activated to oppose and escape work-as-we-know-it?”
A survey of the characteristics of SDN, NFV and information security in IoT and 5G networks
Authors: Coêlho Roger William , Leonardo Elvio João , Martimiano Luciana Andréia Fondazzi , Silva Ronan Assumpção 
Published: December 2023

Background, The 5G technology has emerged as a trusted source to meet the increased demand of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, in addition to enabling Internet connectivity at high broadband speeds. Another important feature of 5G is the use of techniques such as Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NVF), mechanisms responsible for performing network configurations through software, in addition to massive control and management of devices using the network configuration functions or device virtualization. Results, The concern with information security in the 5G network is increasing, as cybercriminals try to access important data that is transported over the network, since the demand for connected IoT devices will be greater, thus allowing for several possibilities of attacks. The understanding of possible threats and attacks is necessary, so that new measures are taken against cybercrimes presented in the 5G and IoT networks. Conclusions, This paper aims to elucidate some conceptions of what 5G technology is and the use of IoT in this network, contextualizing the SDN and NFV techniques to allow the configuration of the functionality and management of the network by software. In addition, concerns will be reported about possible information security attacks that may occur in 5G.
Avaliação de métodos de classificação no espaço tangente para análise estatística de forma
Authors: Thomé de Farias Ariane Hayana , De Carvalho Jhonnata Bezerra 
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho tem como propósito avaliar o desempenho de alguns classificadores da literatura em dados no espaço tangente no contexto da análise estatística de formas. Ademais, foram realizadas simulações considerando três cenários: (1) dados sem uso de análise de componentes principais (ACP); e (2) com uso de ACP utilizando as componentes que explicam de 70% a 75% e de 90% a 95%. Constatou-se na simulação que, quando há baixa concentração nos dados, o desempenho dos classificadores diminui, com ganhos expressivos na acurácia quando se fez o uso de ACP na maioria dos cenários observados. A etapa seguinte consistiu em realizar a classificação utilizando quatro aplicações em dados reais, considerando os mesmos cenários do estudo de simulação. Nestes, os melhores resultados foram observados em bancos de dados cujas formas médias eram expressivamente distintas entre os grupos. Por outro lado, os piores desempenhos foram observados em dados relacionados a ressonâncias magnéticas de pacientes esquizofrênicos, com acurácia máxima de 85,7%.
Comparative analysis of Maklakov and automated ocular tonometry methods of intraocular pressure measurement
Authors: Chuprov A. D. , Pidodniy E. A. , Trubnikov V. A. 
Published: December 2023

PURPOSE. To study the factors affecting the results of intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement by different ocular tonometry methods.MATERIAL AND METHODS. The study involved 72 patients (128 eyes) aged 22 to 86 years. IOP was measured in all patients using Corvis ST tonometer, Topcon ST-800 pneumotonometer, iCare IC 100 portable tonometer, and Maklakov applanation tonometer. The results of IOP measurements were analyzed depending on the following factors: age, gender, presence of glaucoma or suspicion for glaucoma, presence of refractive errors, axial length of the eye, thickness of the cornea.RESULTS. The greatest difference in IOP values was observed between the Maklakov method (tonometric IOP) and iCare IC 100 device (true IOP). In some cases (9–22%), tonometric IOP obtained using the Maklakov method was equal or lower than the values obtained with other methods.Results of the correlation analysis confirmed the high correlation of the IOP values obtained with Topcon CT-800, iCare IC 100 and Corvis. On the other hand, IOP values obtained with the Maklakov method had lower correlation dependence with IOP values obtained using other tono metry methods. The strongest correlation of IOP and corneal thickness was observed when using Topcon CT-800. The IOP value obtained with the Maklakov method had the lowest correlation dependence with corneal thickness.CONCLUSION. The lowest correlation dependence of Mak lakov IOP measurements with IOP values obtained using Topcon CT-800, iCare IC 100 and Corvis indicates that the reliability of the Maklakov method significantly depends on the compliance with the examination technique.
Acute glaucoma attack in a patient recovered from coronavirus infection (case report)
Authors: Sokolovskaya T. V. , Gutnik V. N. , Krasnova Е. О. 
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of ophthalmic manifestations in COVID-19 ranges from 2 to 32%. The most common ophthalmic disease associated with COVID-19 is viral conjunctivitis, but there are also reports of cases with episcleritis, uveitis, occlusions of the central retinal artery and vein, retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, as well as rare neuroophthalmological manifestations such as diplopia, ophthalmoplegia and nystagmus. This study reports a case of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma attack in a patient recovered from severe COVID-19 pneumonia.PURPOSE. To determine the causes of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma attack associated with COVID-19 pneumonia, and to evaluate the effectiveness of laser iridotomy and transciliary drainage of the posterior chamber of the eye.METHODS. Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma attack was observed in a female patient recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia. Low hypermetropia and co-existing cataract were diagnosed in both eyes. In order to normalize the IOP and restore visual acuity, laser iridotomy was performed in both eyes, followed by surgical treatment of glaucoma with transciliary drainage of the posterior chamber in both eyes. After that the patient underwent phacoemulsification with implantation of intraocular lenses (IOL) in both eyes.RESULTS. Laser iridotomy and transciliary drainage of the posterior chamber was performed in both eyes. The target IOP without topical therapy and stabilization of glaucoma were achieved in both eyes. The second step was phacoemulsification with implantation of IOL, which significantly improved visual acuity of both eyes.CONCLUSION. COVID-19 can lead to vision loss and disability, therefore IOP should be monitored in patients that remain in prone position for ventilation for extended periods of time and receive systemic steroid medications. This is especially relevant for patients with a predisposition to glaucoma or with diagnosed glaucoma.
Features of the reparative process after antiglaucoma surgery
Authors: Iureva T. N. , Malisheva Yu. V. 
Published: December 2023

Excessive fibrosis and scarring of newly created aqueous humor outflow pathways, mainly at the level of the intrascleral canal and filtering bleb, is a significant disadvantage of the so-called bleb-dependent antiglaucoma surgery. Taking into account the fact that aqueous humor, which flows evenly through the non-healing fistula under the hermetically sutured conjunctiva, is the forming substrate for the newly created outflow pathways, its composition also plays an important role in the body's response to surgical trauma. A large number of publications reliably demonstrate an increase in the concentration of various biologically active molecules in the aqueous humor of the anterior chamber of glaucoma patients. These are transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukins IL-6 and IL-8, etc., which concentration in cases of unsuccessful outcome of trabeculectomy was significantly increased compared to patients who underwent successful surgeries. In addition, it has been established that an imbalance of various matrix metalloproteinase pools, fibroblast activation, wound infiltration by neutrophils and macrophages, which in turn express a significant amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors, contribute to the prolongation of inflammation and fibrosis. An important condition for the removal of aqueous humor from the filtering bleb area is the postoperative activation of conjunctival lymphatic angiogenesis, which suppression may be associated with prolonged inflammation or the active use of cytostatics. This literature review presents the complexities of the pathophysiological mechanisms of postoperative healing and the formation of newly created aqueous humor outflow pathways after antiglaucoma operations. At the same time, the question remains open about the effect of initial changes not only on the tissues of the ocular surface, but also in the aqueous humor of the anterior chamber, as well as the general condition of patients on the outcome of the operation.The purpose of this review is to present modern literature data on the pathophysiological mechanisms of the wound healing process and the features of postoperative healing regulation after antiglaucoma surgery.
Effects of Soft Tissue Massage Along with Mobilization Technique on Intensity of Symptoms and Functional Status of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Syed Hamna , Ahmed Syed Imran , Arif Abida , Zia Madiha , Shahbaz Naila Naeem , Kashif Muhammad 
Published: December 2023

The median nerve in the wrist is compressed in the carpal tunnel, causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The symptoms of this condition include numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers. The effectiveness of soft tissue massage along with mobilization techniques in managing CTS symptoms and improving functional status is an area to explored. Objective: To determine the effects of soft tissue massage along with mobilization technique on intensity of pain and functional status in Carpal tunnel syndrome patients. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 60 patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome at Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi. In group A, soft tissue massage (Medenci hand massage technique) was combined with joint (radiocarpal and inter-carpal) and median nerve mobilization sliders, whereas in group B, only joint and median nerve mobilization sliders were used. A visual analog pain scale, the Boston scale of carpal tunnel syndrome, a dynamometer and a pinch gauge were used to evaluate participant on day 1 and the last treatment session. Results: There was no significant difference between group A and B after treatment. However, there was significant improvement (p<0.05) in intragroup analysis in all outcome measures after treatment in both groups with p< 0.05. Conclusions: Soft tissue massage along with joint and nerve mobilization is effective in symptoms severity and functional status. To further validate the findings of this study, similar investigations will need to be undertaken in the future to consider it before surgical intervention in CTS.
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON CLINICAL SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF ANTIVIRAL MEDICATIONS USED IN CHRONIC HEPATITIS-B VIRUS INFECTION
Authors: Anusha Aakula , Balaji K. , Chandana Asawar Sai , Sri Bandaripalli Navya , K.N. Chandan Kumar 
Published: December 2023

Hepatitis B is serious liver illness that is brought on by hepatitis B virus. It is classified into two types- acute and chronic hepatitis. Antivirals are the best choice of treatment for Hepatitis-B. Tenofovir (25mg and 300mg) and Entecavir (0.5mg) are currently used medications to control viral replication and suppress viral DNA levels. The study was a single centered, observational study that included 60 chronic hepatitis-B patients. They were split into two groups of patients prescribed with Tenofovir and Entecavir. Our study was conducted on 60 patients out of which 81.66% were found to be males and 18.33% were found to be females. Among them, most of the patients belonged to the age group 41-60 years (51.66%). In 51 patients taking Tenofovir monotherapy, 41 patients (80.40%) were having ≤2000 IU/mL. In 6 patients taking Entecavir monotherapy, 3 patients (50%) were having ≤2000 IU/mL. In 3 patients taking Dual therapy, 2 patients (66.67%) were having ≤2000 IU/mL. Among 60 patients, ADRs were reported in 41 patients (68.33%). Commonly reported ADRs were weakness, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain. These are mild and occasional. 73.40% patients reported ADRs while using Tenofovir and 83.33% patients reported ADRs while using Entecavir.
From our study, it was observed that Tenofovir is having good safety and efficacy (80.40%) whereas Entecavir is having 50% efficacy. Tenofovir safety and efficacy is much more when compared to safety and efficacy of Entecavir.
SIGNIFICANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN SLEEP APNEA PATIENTS
Authors: Banerjee Anwesha , Pandya Divya , Maitra Arpita , Basu Snehasish , Rao Ashish , Dausage Priyanka 
Published: December 2023

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a debilitating condition stemming from disruption to the respiratory system during sleep. At present, the nature of the relationship between OSA and mood, specifically depression and anxiety, is still unclear. The purpose of this paper is to shed some light on this relationship. There is an urgent need to better understand the roles of psychological illness in OSA. Well-designed longitudinal studies are needed to examine temporal relationships between the OSA, and psychological diseases and further research is needed to establish the role of confounders, and effect modifiers such as gender, in any apparent relationship. Sleep clinicians are advised to consider psychological diseases a likely cause of sleepiness and fatigue. Several possible causal mechanisms linking OSA, and depression have been proposed but not established. Patients who have depression as well as OSA appear worse off than those with OSA only, and depressive symptoms persist in at least some patients in short term studies of treatment forOSA. Direct treatment of psychological diseases in OSA might improve acceptance of therapy, reduce sleepiness, and fatigue and improve quality of life, but intervention trials are required to answer this question.
Can Governments Still Get Things Done?
Authors: de Winter Paulien , Winter Heinrich 
Published: December 2023

Can governments still get things done?
Governments seem to be struggling in a high-tech and at the same time fragmenting society. Think, for example, of the Child Care Benefit Scandal in the Netherlands. In this special issue the central question is “Can governments still get things done?” Different paradigms can be distinguished around government and governance: bureaucracy, new public management and public value. In studying the central question, three perspectives are distinguished: macro, meso and micro. The different contributions to this special issue cover various phases in the policy process. This special issue shows a shift from general arrangements to tailor-made solutions and from screen bureaucracy to a more human-sized approach. It also illustrates the importance of recognizing system characteristics in cases of policy failure.
Blame or Karma?
Authors: van Thiel Sandra , Migchelbrink Koen 
Published: December 2023

Blame or Karma? The attribution of Blame in the Childcare Benefits Affair
The childcare benefits affair refers to a period between 2005 and 2019 in which an estimated 30,000 families were deliberately put into serious financial and personal harm by the tax administration because of often unjustified suspicions of fraudulent behaviour. Inquiries into the political and administrative causes and consequences led to a restructuring of the tax administration and the resignation of the cabinet at the beginning of 2021. By reconstructing the affair, we analyse what role politics and politicians played and how they attempted to avoid blame for the affair. Several strategies were used to avoid blame, including tasking a committee to write a report, restructuring the tax administration and promising swift compensation to the victims. The only party that seems to have avoided blame is parliament, despite multiple indications that members of parliament played an important role in the emergence of the affair.
System failure in the digital welfare state
Authors: Bouwmeester Maarten 
Published: December 2023

System failure in the digital welfare state: Exploring parliamentary and judicial control in the Dutch childcare benefits scandal
In recent years, there have been multiple policy fiascos (large-scale policy failures) in the digitalized enforcement of social security across welfare states. Besides similarities in outcomes, these cases have exposed far-reaching consequences of ‘rule of law system weaknesses’ in the form of deficits in parliamentary and judicial control. While there has been increasing attention for the vulnerability of benefit recipients in the digital welfare state, the importance of parliamentary and judicial control and the problematic nature of deficits in these control mechanisms has remained largely overlooked. This article takes a first step towards an understanding of this issue. It (a) examines the linkages between parliamentary and judicial control and policy failure and (b) analyses the role of deficits in these control mechanisms in the Dutch childcare benefits scandal. The results demonstrate the combined relevance of a variety of control deficits related to the legislative process, parliamentary scrutiny and judicial review. Moreover, interdependencies between parliamentary and judicial control highlight the importance of holistically analysing their combined influence. All in all, the article facilitates a deeper understanding of system failure in the digital welfare state and provides recommendations for future research.
The Murky Waters of Algorithmic Profiling
Authors: Haitsma Lucas Michael 
Published: December 2023

The Murky Waters of Algorithmic Profiling: Examining discrimination in the digitalized enforcement of social security policy
In the Netherlands, organizations tasked with investigating and sanctioning social security fraud often use algorithmic profiling technologies. Despite the potential benefits, such technologies are not immune to risks, such as discrimination. A lack of clarity in the translation of non-discrimination legislation into practice entails that organizations are tasked with engaging and operationalizing this legislation ex-ante through the identification and mitigation of risks of discrimination. This paper explores the question: How does the use of algorithmic profiling technologies lead to discrimination and can social security organizations mitigate these risks? In order to answer this question, the theoretical framework of the algorithmic lifecycle is used to identify risks of discrimination in the design, implementation, and use of algorithmic profiling technologies. In particular, semi-structured interviews with experts and the Dutch Childcare Benefits Scandal case are used to identify risks of discrimination and examine how they interact to produce discriminatory outcomes in practice. The findings demonstrate that discrimination is the result of a complex interaction of unmitigated risks throughout the algorithmic lifecycle of profiling technologies. This highlights the importance of taking a lifecycle approach to the identification and mitigation of risks of discrimination.
Legal Consciousness and the Implementation of Equality and Human Rights Law in England and Wales
Authors: Barrett David 
Published: December 2023

Legal Consciousness and the Implementation of Equality and Human Rights Law in England and Wales
Increasingly, Western governments need not only get things done, but get things done well. In this regard, equality and human rights standards provide a significant framework for governments to improve the quality of their performance. Regulators, inspectorates and ombuds (RIOs) are particularly important in this regard as they are in a privileged position to monitor and assess the implementation of equality and human rights standards by governments. However, as yet, the performance of RIOs has been underwhelming. To investigate this underperformance, this article explores the legal consciousness (i.e. understandings and perceptions of the law) of the individuals responsible for the implementation of equality and human rights laws within a sample of RIOs in England and Wales. Two different types of legal consciousness are identified: law as sacrosanct and law as malleable. The article then explores how these different types of legal consciousness influence implementation. It concludes by highlighting factors that influence an individual’s legal consciousness and ways that these can be enhanced to improve the quality of implementation in the future.