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COVID-19 may lower quality of life when infections and deaths increase: A longitudinal study in the Peruvian jungle
Authors: Moya-Salazar Jeel , Villareal Chris A. , Cañari Betsy , Moya-Salazar Belén , Chicoma-Flores Karina , Contreras-Pulache Hans 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundQuality of life (QoL) is a multifactorial concept on the perception of the individual’s wellbeing underpinned by environmental, psychological, and physical factors. Several studies have shown changes in QoL in the COVID-19 pandemic and may be due to increases in mortality rates, however, no study has investigated this among Peruvian jungle dwellers. Here, we have sought to estimate the QoL of individuals before and after the increase in cases and deaths from COVID-19.MethodsA questionnaire-based longitudinal study was conducted in 102 inhabitants (mean 40.75 ± 7.49 years). The Spanish version of the WHOQOL-BREF was used in two stages: April and June. The first stage was accomplished before the first confirmed case of COVID-19, and the second stage was when the daily mortality rate was 3.5% with an incidence of 87%.ResultsSixty (54.8%) participants were women, 67 (61.9%) were &gt;31 years, and 38 (34.5%) and 32 (29.1%) participants had primary and secondary education, respectively. In the first and second stage we obtained an overall mean QoL of 46.65 ± 23.2 and 35 ± 27.7 points, respectively. Individuals had significantly lower QoL in the face of increased deaths in physical (p = 0.001), mental (p = 0.028) and environmental (p = 0.001) health domains, with the latter having the greatest impact (51.84 ± 5.81 vs. 16.66 ± 5.55 points).ConclusionQuality of life of Peruvian jungle dwellers is reduced during periods of increased mortality and incidence by COVID-19. Preventive strategies aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and global wellbeing of individuals living in the Amazon are recommended to Peruvian authorities.
Private sector antimalarial sales a decade after “test and treat”: A cross-sectional study of drug shop clients in rural Uganda
Authors: Shelus Victoria , Mumbere Nobert , Mulogo Edgar M. , Barrington Clare , Baguma Emmanuel , Muhindo Rabbison , Herrington James E. , Emch Michael , Maman Suzanne , Boyce Ross M. 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundThe World Health Organization has promoted “test and treat” guidelines for malaria since 2010, recommending all suspected malaria cases be confirmed with a parasitological test, typically a rapid diagnostic test (RDT), prior to treatment with antimalarial medications. However, many fevers at private drug shops in Uganda continue to be treated presumptively as malaria without diagnostic testing.MethodsThe purpose of this study was to document private sector malaria case management in rural Uganda through a cross-sectional survey of drug shop clients in Bugoye sub-county. Drug shop vendors (n = 46) recorded information about sales interactions with clients reporting fever or requesting antimalarials and collected capillary blood samples from clients who purchased medications without an RDT. We estimated the proportion of clients who purchased an RDT, adhered to the RDT result, and received antimalarials without having laboratory-confirmed malaria.ResultsMost drug shops were unlicensed (96%) and sold RDTs (98%). Of 934 clients with suspected malaria who visited study drug shops during the data collection period, only 25% bought an RDT. Since some clients reported previous RDTs from the public sector, 40% of clients were aware of their malaria status at the drug shop. Among those with negative tests, 36% still purchased antimalarials. Sixty-five percent of clients who purchased an antimalarial without an RDT subsequently tested negative.ConclusionsDespite national guidelines, drug shop clients who purchase antimalarials from drug shops in Bugoye are often not tested to confirm a malaria diagnosis prior to treatment. Most clients treated presumptively with antimalarials did not have malaria. Interventions are needed to improve malaria case management and rational drug use in the private sector.
Short-course performance variation across all race sections: How 100 and 200 m elite male swimmers progress between rounds
Authors: Cuenca-Fernández Francisco , Ruiz-Navarro Jesús J. , Polach Marek , Arellano Raúl , Born Dennis-Peter 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionTo investigate performance variation in all race sections, i.e., start, clean swimming, and turns, of elite short-course races for all swimming strokes and to determine the effect of performance variation on race results.MethodsComparing finalists and non-qualified swimmers, a total of 256 races of male swimmers (n = 128, age: 23.3 ± 3.1, FINA points: 876 ± 38) competing in the European short-course swimming championships were analyzed. The coefficient of variation (CV) and relative change in performance (Δ%) were used to compare intra-individual performance progression between rounds and inter-individual differences between performance levels using a linear mixed model.ResultsWhile most performance variables declined during the races (P &lt; 0.005), performance was better maintained in 200 m compared to 100 m races, as well as in finalists compared to non-qualified swimmers. In 100 m races, Start Times improved between heats, semi-finals, and finals (P &lt; 0.005) and contributed to the improved Split Times of Lap 1 in freestyle (P = 0.001, Δ = −1.09%), breaststroke (P &lt; 0.001; Δ = −2.48%), and backstroke (P &lt; 0.001; Δ = −1.72%). Swimmers increased stroke rate from heats/semi-finals to finals in freestyle (P = 0.015, Δ = 3.29%), breaststroke (P = 0.001, Δ = 6.91%), and backstroke (P = 0.005; Δ = 3.65%). Increases in stroke length and clean-swimming speed were only significant between rounds for breaststroke and backstroke (P &lt; 0.005). In 200 m races, Total Time remained unchanged between rounds (P &gt; 0.05), except for breaststroke (P = 0.008; CV = 0.7%; Δ = −0.59%). Start (P = 0.004; Δ = −1.72%) and Split Times (P = 0.009; Δ = −0.61%) only improved in butterfly. From the turn variables, OUT_5 m times improved towards the finals in breaststroke (P = 0.006; Δ = −1.51%) and butterfly (P = 0.016; Δ = −2.19%). No differences were observed for SR and SL, while clean-swimming speed improved between rounds in breaststroke only (P = 0.034; Δ = 0.96%).DiscussionPerformance of finalists progressed between rounds in 100 m but not 200 m races, most probably due to the absence of semi-finals. Progression in 100 m races was mainly attributed to improved Start and Split Times in Lap 1, while turn performances remained unchanged. Within round comparison showed higher performance maintenance in 200 m compared to 100 m events, which showed more pronounced positive pacing. Success of finalists was attributed to their overall higher performance level and superior progression between rounds.
Management of acute aortic syndrome with evolving individualized precision medicine solutions: Lessons learned over two decades and literature review
Authors: Sultan Sherif , Acharya Yogesh , Chua Vi Long Keegan , Hatem Mohamed , Hezima Mohieldin , Veerasingham David , Soliman Osama , Hynes Niamh 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundThoracoabdominal acute aortic syndrome is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We aim to scrutinize our evolving strategies for acute aortic syndrome (AAS) management using minimally invasive and adaptive surgical techniques over two decades.MethodsThis is a longitudinal observational study at our tertiary vascular centre from 2002 to 2021. Out of 22,349 aortic referrals, we performed 1,555 aortic interventions over twenty years. Amongst 96 presented with symptomatic aortic thoracic pathology, 71 patients had AAS. Our primary endpoint is combined aneurysm-related and cardiovascular-related mortality.ResultsThere were 43 males and 28 females (5 Traumatic Aortic Transection (TAT), 8 Acute Aortic Intramural Hematoma (IMH), 27 Symptomatic Aortic Dissection (SAD) and 31 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) post-SAD) with a mean age of 69. All the patients with AAS received optimal medical therapy (OMT), but TAT patients underwent emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Fifty-eight patients had an aortic dissection, of which 31 developed TAA. These 31 patients with SAD and TAA received OMT initially and interval surgical intervention with TEVAR or sTaged hybrId sinGle lumEn Reconstruction (TIGER). To increase our landing area, we performed a left subclavian chimney graft with TEVAR in twelve patients. The average follow-up duration was 78.2 months, and eleven patients (15.5%) had combined aneurysm and cardiovascular-related mortality. Twenty-six percentage of the patients developed endoleaks (EL), of which 15% required re-intervention for type II and III. Four patients who had paraplegia (5.7%) and developed renal failure died. None of our patients had a stroke or bowel ischaemia. Twenty patients had OMT, eight of these were patients with acute aortic hematoma, and all eight died within 30 days of presentation.ConclusionAcute aortic hematoma is a sinister finding, which must be closely monitored, and consideration is given to early intervention. Paraplegia and renal failure result in an increased mortality rate. TIGER technique with interval TEVAR has salvaged complex situations in young patients. Left subclavian chimney increases our landing area and abolishes SINE. Our experience shows that minimally invasive techniques could be a viable option for AAS.
Combination of Morphometric and Morphological Analyses: An Effective Approach for the Study of Platynus from the Italian W Alps (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Platynini)
Authors: Roggero Angela , Giachino Pier Mauro , Casale Achille , Allegro Gianni , Fiorito Alessandro , Palestrini Claudia 
Published: March 2023

In the W Italian Alps, an area characterized by considerable environmental complexity, the widespread Platynus were studied by focusing on their species composition. The ecological niche realized by the genus in this area encompasses a preference for humid and cold environments, sometimes associated with altitude. Several specimens from private and public collections were investigated by geometric morphometrics, a powerful technique capable of detecting even minor morphological variation. The quantitative analysis was paired to a qualitative survey of anatomical traits. To classify and discriminate species, external traits (head, pronotum, right elytron) and internal structures (male and female genitalia, mouthparts) were evaluated by direct examination and dissection. The results supported the presence of the five species already known from the study area and also helped to identify four new cryptic taxa to which the specific rank was assigned. They are herein described as Platynus maritimus n. sp., Platynus occitanus n. sp., Platynus simonisi n. sp., and Platynus vignai n. sp.
In Vitro Hypoglycemic Potential, Antioxidant and Prebiotic Activity after Simulated Digestion of Combined Blueberry Pomace and Chia Seed Extracts
Authors: Mihai Elena , Negreanu-Pirjol Bogdan-Stefan , Craciunescu Oana , Ciucan Teodora , Iosageanu Andreea , Seciu-Grama Ana-Maria , Prelipcean Ana-Maria , Utoiu Elena , Coroiu Viorica , Ghenea Ana-Maria , Negreanu-Pirjol Ticuta 
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the hypoglycemic potential, antioxidant activity and prebiotic activity of a hydroalcoholic extract of blueberry pomace (BP), an aqueous extract of chia seeds (CS) and a novel combination of BP–CS extracts (BCM) for further use as ingredient of functional food. Spectrometric and HPLC analyses were used to characterize the total phenolic and flavonoid content and composition of BP, while CS was analyzed for total carbohydrate content. Data showed that the BCM mixture exerted an inhibition of α-amylase activity, which was 1.36 times higher than that of BP and 1.25 higher than CS extract. The mixture also showed better scavenging activity of free DPPH radicals than individual extracts, and had an IC50 value of 603.12 µg/mL. In vitro testing indicated that both serum- and colon-reaching products of simulated intestinal digestion of BCM presented the capacity to protect Caco-2 intestinal cells against oxidative stress by inhibition of reactive oxygen species production. In addition, the colon-reaching product of BCM digestion had the capacity to significantly (p < 0.05) stimulate the growth of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus, revealing a prebiotic potential. All these results indicated that improved biological activity of the novel combination of BP and CS extracts could be due to the synergistic action of constituents. The combination is recommended for further testing and the development of novel functional food for controlling type 2 diabetes and gastrointestinal conditions.
DETEKSI DAN PREDIKSI PENYAKIT DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2 MENGGUNAKAN MACHINE LEARNING (SCOOPING REVIEW)
Authors: Ginting Johannes , Ginting Rapael , Hartono Hartono 
Published: March 2023

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease and one of the non-communicable diseases whose growth is very fast. This study aims to explore and analyze the early detection and prediction system of risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus which utilizes machine learning methods. This type of research is a scoping review to accumulate and synthesize the results of previous studies on the early detection of risk factors and the prediction system of Diabetes Mellitus type 2 using machine learning methods. The inclusion criteria are articles in English or Indonesian, journals published in the 2017-2021 range, full text, and not systematic reviews. Article searches are 4 databases, namely Google Scholar, Pubmed, International Journal of Public Health Science/Hindawi, and IEEE Xplore. The results obtained as many as 2,941 articles, using the PRISMA method. The remaining 15 studies were maintained and met the criteria for qualitative analysis. The articles used machine learning methods in the creation of early detection models and prediction systems. Some articles use the merging of two methods (statistical and machine learning). The machine learning techniques mostly use supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning techniques. For the algorithms used, the majority of researchers used more than one algorithm such as algorithm support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), Decision Tree (DT), LASSO, and others, to compare the best accuracy of each algorithm. Risk factors associated with Diabetes Mellitus type 2 incidence are age, gender, obesity, family history of the disease, lack of physical activity, genetics, environment, smoking, blood pressure, and diet.
Problems of Electronic Evaluation in Jordanian Universities during the Corona Pandemic from the Teachers’ Point of View
Authors: Abu Mazer Maha , Abood Harith 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the problems of electronic evaluation in Jordanian universities during the Corona pandemic from the point of view of their faculty members. The study also contributes to enriching Arabic research on the subject of the electronic calendar. It is expected that the decision-makers in the Ministry of higher education and Jordanian universities will benefit from the development of evaluation mechanisms in them.
Methods: The researchers adopted the descriptive approach. The study sample consisted of 181 faculty members randomly selected from among 2500 faculty members from the University of Jordan and the Arab Open University for the academic year 2020/2021. A questionnaire was constructed and distributed to the study sample electronically.
Results: The study revealed that the electronic evaluation problems faced by the teachers during the Corona pandemic were different, and that there were statistically significant differences in technical problems due to the university (Jordan / Arab Open University). It showed that females suffered more than their male colleagues in facing the technical problems, and that the teachers with experience of 10 years or more suffered less than those with less experience.
Conclusions: The researchers submitted 19 proposals to address the problems they faced in preparing, evaluating and managing tests during the pandemic
The Role of Social Media Applications During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Improving Administrative Communication among the University of Tabuk Employees from the Academics and Employees Point of View (WhatsApp as a Model)
Authors: Albalawi Khalifah Hammad 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: The study aimed to reveal the role of using social media applications (WhatsApp) during the COVID-19 pandemic in improving administrative communication among workers at the UT, and to reveal the differences between the sample responses according to variables: type, nature of work, years of service at the university.
Methods: the descriptive survey method and the questionnaire were used to collect data. The study population consisted of all academics and administrators working at the UT amounting (to 2654) individuals, and the sample included (336) individuals.
Results: The results showed that the level of the role of social media applications (WhatsApp) during the pandemic in improving administrative communication among university employees was generally high and in the four dimensions. The results also showed that there were significant differences at the level (α ≥ 0.05) between the average responses of the study sample to the study tool due to the nature of the work variable, while there were no significant differences due to the gender variable and the years of service at the university variable.
Conclusions: The study recommended the need to provide the necessary data to solve problems in the work environment to facilitate the decision-making process.
The Degree of Math Teachers’ Practice of Lateral Thinking Skills in the Upper Intermediate Stage in Jordan
Authors: Hamadneh Munes Adeeb 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the degree of Math teachers' practice of lateral thinking skills in the upper intermediate stage in Jordan, And the differences in it according to the variables of sex, educational qualification and teaching experience.
Methods: The study used the descriptive survey method, by applying the questionnaire tool consisting of (20) items to a sample of (123) male and female teachers who were randomly selected from the Northeastern Badia Educational Directorate schools for the Academic Year (2021-2022).
Results: The study results revealed that the degree of Math teachers’ practice of lateral thinking skills in the upper intermediate stage in Northeastern Badia Educational Directorate was moderate. It was also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the degree of Math teachers’ practice of lateral thinking skills in the upper intermediate stage attributed to the variables of sex, educational qualification, and teaching experience.
Conclusions: In the light of the current results, the study recommends that Math teachers be trained on the most important strategies and methods to improve their lateral thinking skills for better use in teaching, and conducting similar studies on different samples and other educational stages such as the secondary and primary stages, and comparing their results with the results of the current study.
Growth dynamics of selective-area-grown rutile-type SnO2 on TiO2 (110) substrate
Authors: Takane Hitoshi , Oshima Takayoshi , Tanaka Katsuhisa , Kaneko Kentaro 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
We demonstrated selective-area growth of r-SnO2 on a SiO2-masked r-TiO2 (110) substrate. The heteroepitaxy on a window started with a Volmer–Weber mode to grow islands with {100}-, {11̄0}-, and {011}-faceted sidewalls, whose growth shapes were consistent with the rutile structure’s equilibrium shape. The islands coalesced each other to make a flat (110) top surface on a striped window, and lateral overgrowth started after the complete coverage of the window. Cross-sectional transmission-electron-microscopy observation of the stripe revealed that misfit dislocations propagated perpendicularly to the facet planes by the image force effect and that the dislocation density reduced substantially in the wing regions.
Translation of Quranic Euphemism into English: A Critical Review of Four Translations
Authors: Albanon Raed , Abdul-Wahid Murtadha 
Published: March 2023

The present paper is a qualitative translation assessment of euphemism in the Holy Quran. The assessment included four world-famous translators; A. J. Arberry, M. Abdelhaleem, Mohammed Pickthal, Mohammad Khan and Taqi Al- Hilali. The study aims to explore the techniques used by translators to deal with translating euphemisms in the Holy Quran. In consistence with the problem and questions of research, the researchers adopt a descriptive qualitative method with exegetic text-based analysis. The study reveals that there are several factors that complicate translating euphemisms of the Quran, including the sensitivity of Quranic text, and temporal distance and structural differences between the classical Arabic and modern English. In light of Olimat (2018)’s model adopted in the current study, the translators use different strategies to render the meanings of euphemisms such as literal translation, non-euphemistic translation, and sense-for-sense translation. The translations in some cases failed to achieve a dynamic equivalence to the source text.
Lesser Than Equal?
Authors: Uma Saumya 
Published: March 2023

In India, Hindu family law is often touted as a progressive and gender-just law that ought to be emulated and extended to minority religious communities through a common civil code. Against this backdrop, the present article examines the question of whether Hindu family law in India adequately protects women’s rights and, if law reform is required, what should be the factors guiding it. The article further analyses the status of women within Hindu family law in India from the time of the country’s independence and the law reform measures that have led to advancement in women’s equality rights in recent decades as well as discriminatory provisions that continue to persist through a historical, legal and feminist lens. It argues that further reforms to Hindu family law must be undertaken to realize women’s equality rights, albeit within the larger framework of constitutional norms and international human rights standards, rather than an interpretation/re-interpretation of Hindu religious texts based on dubious claims of a “glorious past.” This includes recognition of trans* and queer relationships within the folds of Hindu law. Moreover, the article argues in favor of applying feminist discourses on formal and substantive equality to the Uniform Civil Code debate to ensure plural family laws are gender-just.