Analytical Study Research Articles

The role of artificial intelligence in supporting organizational innovation: an analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees at Raban Al Safina Company for Electrical and Engineering Industries

The role of artificial intelligence in supporting organizational innovation: an analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees at Raban Al Safina Company for Electrical and Engineering Industries

The Impact of Digital Financial Innovation on Entrepreneurial Financial Performance through Digital Financial Knowledge: An Analytical Study of the Opinions of a sample of Workers of Iraqi Private Banks in -AL Najaf AL-Ashraf

The study aims to measure and analyze the impact of digital financial innovation on entrepreneurial financial performance through digital financial knowledge. The study community was represented by employees of Iraqi private banks, a sample of this community was selected, the sample size was (91) individuals, the questionnaire was adopted as a data collection tool, the method of modeling small squares (Partial Least Squares) was used in statistical analysis, using the (Smart-PLS) program, and after conducting the data analysis process and obtaining results, several conclusions were reached, including digital financial innovation has a positive moral impact on entrepreneurial financial performance. Based on the conclusions reached, a number of recommendations were formulated, most notably the need for banks to use the internet and mobile phone to provide banking services, as the use of these methods leads to customers receiving banking services in a timely manner and with minimal effort and cost.

Analytical study of knowledge, attitude and practices about superficial dermatophytosis among medical students of Kyrgyzstan

Analytical study of knowledge, attitude and practices about superficial dermatophytosis among medical students of Kyrgyzstan

ANÁLISE DA CONDENAÇÃO EXTRA VEL ULTRA PETITUM E SUA APLICABILIDADE NO BRASIL E EM PORTUGAL

The present work deals with the analytical study of the extraneous ultra petitum conviction and its applicability in Brazil and Portugal. This analysis demonstrates great relevance for the academic environment, providing a better understanding of its application in the national territory and on Portuguese soil. His analysis exposes the dynamicity of the application of the theme in the legal order. In this way, it is verified the occasions in which there are the incidence of norms that make possible the application of the extraneous ultra petitum judgment in the concrete case. Thus, under a legalistic aspect will be shown the legal grounds that justify its application in the resolution of a lide in the concrete case. Therefore, it will be aimed to reveal the motivation for the creation or maintenance of norms that protect its application. Finally, we intend to analyze the theme on the historical, legal and social aspect, commenting on its materialization in society and the barriers imposed by several factors that affect all those that litigate in the justice to the labor relation.

Study of the Geological Context of the 7th–6th Century BC Phoenician Era Shipwreck “Mazarrón 2” (Murcia, Spain)

The Mazarrón 2 shipwreck was found in 1994 on the beach of Playa de la Isla (Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain). This finding is extremely important because the boat and its lead cargo were still in a reasonable conservation state and, therefore, provided new data on naval construction, commercial goods, navigation routes, and the relationships between the Phoenicians and the local population in the 7th–6th century BC. Currently, the shipwreck remains underwater, protected by a metallic coffer. In the last 2 years, a Preliminary Studies Project has been carried out, supported by national and regional public institutions. This research aims to know the shipwreck’s conservation state and to determine the extraction and conservation methods at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática ARQVA (Cartagena, Spain), where the conservation and restoration treatment will be conducted. The sampling strategy and analytical study included not only wood and other materials from the shipwreck and its cargo but also the seawater and the seabed materials in the vicinity of the shipwreck. This paper presents the results of the geochemical study of the archeological site. The applied methodology included physico-chemical tests, X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy coupled with X-ray microanalysis, and X-ray microscopy. The results indicated that, despite the wreck being buried at a shallow depth (less than 50 cm) in a marine environment with a water column of 2–2.5 m, influenced by complex coastal dynamics that favor an oxic environment, early diagenetic processes like the formation of pyrite framboids are particularly intense in the pores and internal channels of the wreck’s wood, where a different dysoxic–anoxic environment prevails. These processes have been the main mechanisms to have affected the wreck and are related to the biogeochemistry of sediments. The sediments have been confirmed to be closely related to the geological context of the Mazarrón region. The conducted study found no significant evidence of pollution due to the lead cargo.

PL-TOSP, the Novel Entry Point in Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Radiological Analysis with Prospective Surgical Evaluation and Review of Literature of Various Skin Entry Points

Abstract Purpose Aim of this study was to analyze variation in angulation of trajectories of various skin entry points in transforaminal endoscopic spine surgery with change in the physical parameters, namely, weight, abdominal girth, and body mass index and to validate our hypothesis that posterolateral (PL)-tip of spinous process (TOSP) entry has minimal variation in the angle of trajectory as compared with currently available skin entry points. The study included an analysis of the functional outcomes of these patients who underwent transforaminal endoscopy using the novel PL-TOSP technique, assessing improvements in pain and disability. Overview Entry point in transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) was taken as a rough distance of 10 to 12 cm from midline as proposed by Kambin whereas Yeung and Tsou advised entry point as distance between the center of the disc space and the posterior skin line measured on lateral. But entry points cannot be static as they tend to change according to changes in physical parameters. Materials and Methods This study comprises of radiological analysis and a prospective evaluation of these patients operated on using the PL-TOSP entry point. Radiological analytic study was performed on 50 symptomatic preoperative patients who underwent transforaminal endoscopy using the novel PL-TOSP entry point. A lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) field of vision (MRI-FOV) was performed for the patients including the abdominal perimeter. Weight, height, and abdominal girth of the patients were noted prior to MRI. Angulation of trajectory made by four standard entry points used in TELD, namely, 45–45, PL, TOSP), dorsum of facet joint, and our proposed entry point PL-TOSP (which is a midpoint between PL and TOSP entry), were calculated using MRI-FOV at L45 and L5S1 level. For the functional outcome analysis of these 50 patients, preoperative Visual Analogue Score (VAS) for lower limb pain and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were recorded. Postoperative VAS and ODI scores were reassessed at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate the significance of changes in VAS scores and ODI preoperative versus postoperative. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Angle of trajectory with the horizontal for all five entry points varies with physical parameters. PL-TOSP entry point has the least variation with change in physical parameters as compared with other entry points. The range of angle for PL-TOSP entry was 21 to 29 degrees. In our study, there was improvement in postoperative VAS and ODI scoring systems which was statistically significant (p-value < 0.05). This suggests reliability of our proposed entry point with consistent postoperative improvement. Conclusion The novel PL-TOSP entry point for transforaminal endoscopy demonstrates superior stability in trajectory angle despite variations in physical parameters, and is associated with significant improvements in functional outcomes and pain reduction for patients with lower limb radiculopathy. Angulation of PL-TOSP trajectory with horizontal also corresponds to current generation of endoscopes (25 or 30 degrees).

The effect of a toxic workplace environment on job productivity: An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of workers in a men’s ready-to-wear factory in Najaf.

The effect of a toxic workplace environment on job productivity: An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of workers in a men’s ready-to-wear factory in Najaf.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Study of Egyptian physicians towards HIV infection: a multicentre study.

In Egypt, there is a paucity of new data regarding awareness of HIV/AIDS among physicians. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness, attitude, practice, and knowledge of a sample of Egyptian physicians regarding HIV regarding natural history, epidemiology, and virology, method of transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, and management. Sixty-eight Egyptian physicians were enrolled in an observational analytic multicenter cross-sectional KAP study in Egyptian tertiary health care facilities covering different localities, including New Valley University, Assiut University, South Valley University, Helwan University, Alexandria University, Aswan University, and Al-Azhar University. The attitude of physicians towards the privacy of persons living with HIV, was the one with the highest percentage 85.3%. On the other hand, respondents think that only 25% of physicians do not stigmatize HIV patients. Moreover, only 25% of the study group do not stigmatize persons living with HIV. The highest proportion of favorable practice was 39.7% and the lowest was 17.6%. With regard to their knowledge about HIV, the lowest proportion of correct answers to a question was 4.4%, and the highest proportion was 92.6%. Most of the enrolled physicians were found to have a moderate knowledge score, 49/68 (72%). There was a significant difference between different specialties regarding knowledge scores. There are some knowledge gaps among a sample of Egyptian physicians with regard to HIV/AIDS. In addition, Egyptian physicians may have a moderate degree of undesirable attitude and practice toward HIV/AIDS.

Evaluation of anatomo-radiological outcomes of volar plating for volar displaced distal radius fractures

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anatomo-radiological outcomes of volar displaced distal radial fractures managed by volar plating. Methods: It was a retrospective analytical and monocentric study performed within 8 years from 01 January 2014 to 31 December 2022; at the orthopedic and traumatological department of the university hospital Idrissa Pouye in Dakar (Republic of Senegal). All the patients managed by volar plating for volar displaced distal radial fractures during the period of the study were included; those managed through another treatment option, lost and whose folders could not be explored were excluded. Clinically, the patients were evaluated at the last follow up thanks to the Green and O’Brien scale; radiologically, the comparison was done among the preoperative, postoperative and the last follow up standard lateral view and antero-posterior view of the wrist. Results: There were 37 patients (31 males and 6 females), the average age was 40 years old with a range from 18 to 66 years old. The minimum follow-up was 10 months. The clinical results showed at the last follow up an average functional Green and O’Brien scale of 80.2 with a range from 15 to 95. The postoperative radiological results showed the average radial frontal tilt of 21.3° with a range from 11° to 25°; the average radial sagittal tilt of 12.6° with a range from 10° to 15° and the average ulnar-radial index of 0mm with a range from -2 to +2. Three cases of radiocarpal arthrosis were found. Conclusions: The volar plating of volar displaced distal radial fractures constitutes the indication of choice in order to restore the normal anatomy of the wrist and its function.

Prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety among patients recovered from COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal

IntroductionCOVID-19 has immensely affected the mental health of all people with prominent effects among the COVID-19 survivors who underwent hospitalisation. The evidence of the long-term mental health implications among the...

Prevalence, Characteristics and Risk Factors Analysis of Prediabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background Prediabetes, a reversible condition before the onset of diabetes, is a significant concern in healthcare globally. The global prediabetes epidemic has emerged and has considerably impacted health expenditures. Various risk factors play important roles in the progression of prediabetes to diabetes. Intensive lifestyle and pharmacological interventions can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes progression. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of prediabetes state of Medan in August 2023. Methods The sample consisted of 89 participants. This was an analytical cross-sectional study in the community that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The determination of prediabetes is based on the results of blood tests, namely, the examination of fasting blood sugar levels (FBGL), 2-hour postprandial oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C). Other examinations included lipid profiling (total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides). Data processing was performed using SPSS via univariate and bivariate analyses (chi-square test). Results Of the 89 participants, the prevalence of prediabetes based on HbA1c, FBGL and 2-hours OGTT levels was 28.1%, 50.6%, and 28.1%, respectively. 82% of the participants were female, and 53.9% were overweight or obese based on body mass index (BMI). The risk factors related to the prevalence of prediabetes were HbA1c level, impaired FBGL, and impaired 2-hours OGTT. Other risk factors such as age, sex, daily exercise, diet, BMI, waist-hip ratio, acanthosis nigricans, lipid profile, and blood pressure did not correlate significantly with the risk factors (p>0.05). Conclusion This study found that the prevalence of prediabetes was 67.4% in Medan, 82% of the participants were female, and more than 50% of participants were overweight or obese. HbA1c, FBGL, and 2-hour postprandial OGTT were the most important risk factors for prediabetes.

Burden and factors associated with occupational tuberculosis infection among high-risk workers in Lahore District, Pakistan.

The main objective of the study was to estimate the burden of occupational tuberculosis infection in high-risk occupational workers and to identify risk factors associated with the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among high-risk occupational workers including veterinarians, abattoir workers, animal handlers, livestock farmers, and microbiology laboratory workers. Sputum samples were collected from 100 participants and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests were done to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) infection. Data on potential risk factors was collected in a pre-designed questionnaire. The MTBC prevalence ratio was estimated. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify risk factors and the crude odds ratio (OR) was calculated. Among the 100 enrolled high risk occupational workers, the prevalence of MTBC was 46% (95% CI: 35.98-56.25). Living in a joint family (OR 3.85, 95% CI: 1.58-9.37), and use of unpasteurized milk (OR 3.42, 95% CI: 1.4-8.39), were significantly associated with MTBC infection. Tuberculosis is a significant health burden in high-risk occupational groups, especially animal handlers and laboratory workers, in Lahore, Pakistan. The study also emphasized the need for formal work-related training, and enhanced zoonotic TB awareness among occupational workers.

Сюжетные коллизии детективного романа Ахмета Умита «Народ» (2006)

This article is devoted to the structural and substantive analysis of one of the most famous detective novels by the popular Turkish writer Ahmet Umit "The People" (2006), which stands somewhat apart in the mainstream of his work. The article shows that, unlike other detective stories by the author, the action immediately begins with a crime, and as the plot develops, more and more murders enter the narrative orbit. In parallel with the detective line, the novel develops the idea of multiculturalism in Turkey, in which different peoples and religions have long lived in peace and harmony (Christians, Muslims, Jews). Hence the title of the novel, which is not about some specific people, but about peoples historically coexisting within the framework of a single Turkish state. The purpose of the study is to substantiate that this novel fits into the writer's detective paradigm from the point of view of poetological features. The article analyzes the plot and compositional features of the novel with an emphasis on plot collisions and the image system. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the novel in question "Umita" for the first time becomes an object of analytical study in the domestic Turkological literary criticism. For the first time, the problems of the novel are considered through the prism of its structural and meaningful content. For the first time, it is proved that the artistic structure of the novel is somewhat unusually constructed for the author's detective paradigm. As a result, it is proved that the poetics and plot of the novel correlate with the historical detective genre developed by A. Umit in its most diverse variants.

The Seismic Behavior of Rectangular Concrete-Encased Steel Bridge Piers: A Review

This paper proposes a review of the previous research work and the representative publications regarding the seismic behavior of the concrete-encased steel (CES) columns. Concrete-encased steel sections are composed of steel sections encased in reinforced concrete members. The research work recently showed increased attention to this type of column due to its advantages compared to conventional reinforced concrete columns. Firstly, the analytical studies of the behavior of the CES columns under axial loads, including comparative studies between different research works, are presented. Then, the behavior of the CES columns under combined axial and flexural loads is also highlighted. An overview of the analytical confinement material models is addressed. In addition, the discussion and summary of the seismic behavior of the CES columns and the important parameters affecting the seismic behavior of these types of columns are included. Although important progress has been made by the previous studies in the CES columns under the axial load and the combination of axial and seismic loads, they fundamentally focused on the building columns, and little attention was paid to the impact of lateral reinforcement and their configuration in bridge piers. Due to the lack of studies on the parameters affecting the seismic behavior of the bridges, more studies should still be made to better understand the behavior of the CES bridge piers. This paper provides a reference for the research and engineering practice of concrete-encased steel bridge piers. It also concludes with suggestions for future studies to integrate the seismic requirement of the CES bridge piers in Canada.

“I take hot showers so I can practice burning in hell” A corpus analytical study of Tinder female profiles in the UK

The focus of this article is the linguistic choices made by women-seeking-men (WSM) and women-seeking-women (WSW) on Tinder profiles in the UK, which builds on prior corpus-analytical research on dating profiles (Baker 2018; Collins 2019). Data was collected through TinderBotz, a scraping tool which gathered the information publicly displayed on Tinder profiles. Then, to ensure an ethical research praxis, it assigned each profile random identification numbers that guaranteed the anonymity of the users. The corpus consists of two subcorpora (WSM.C and WSW.C) each containing 405 profiles (average number of words=20.15) from women (18-24 y.o.) based in the UK. Given that profile creation on Tinder consists of two parts (the first being semi-guided and the second part, aka the ‘about me’ section, being fully creative), each sub-corpora (WSM.C and WSW.C) was in turn divided into two parts. UK.WSM.T.P.C.1 and UK.WSW.T.P.C.1 include the semi-guided part of the profile while UK.WSM.T.P.C.2 and UK.WSW.T.P.C.2 include the ‘about me’ section). Sketch Engine was used to search for significant n-grams and keywords in both sub-corpora and chi-square tests were conducted to determine the significance of our findings. Our results showed that WSM had less elaborate profiles, mentioned physical attributes (e.g., height) and often redirected potential matches to other platforms (i.e., Instagram). Meanwhile, WSW had more creative ‘about me’ sections in which they described their identity in greater detail (e.g., leatherdyke). Overall, both groups showed similar profiles in terms of work and relationship status.

Root resorption of primary molars and dental development of premolars in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta medicated with bisphosphonates, grouped according to age and gender

BackgroundOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder characterized by bone fragility and skeletal alterations. The administration of bisphosphonates (BPs) to patients with OI reduces pain, thereby improving their quality of life. The main mechanism of action of BPs is the inhibition of osteoclast action. In the oral cavity of children with OI during growth and development, physiological processes that require the function of osteoclasts occur. The aim of this investigation was to study the dental development of premolars and the root resorption of primary molars in children with OI medicated with BPs according to age and sex.MethodsAn observational and analytical study was designed. The study sample consisted of 26 6- to 12-year-old children with a confirmed diagnosis of OI treated with BPs with available panoramic radiographs. The control group consisted of 395 children with available panoramic radiographs. Both groups were divided into subgroups according to sex and age. The third quadrant was studied, focusing on the first left temporary molar (7.4), the second left temporary molar (7.5), the first left permanent premolar (3.4) and the second left permanent premolar (3.5). The Demirjian method was used to study the dental development of 3.4 and 3.5, and the Haavikko method was used to study the root resorption of 7.4 and 7.5. The Mann‒Whitney U test was used for comparisons, and p < 0.05 indicated statistical significance.ResultsThe mean chronological age of the 421 patients was 9.21 years (95% CI 9.05–9.37). The sample was reasonably balanced by sex, with 52.5% (221 patients) boys versus 47.5% (200 patients) girls. Delayed exfoliation and tooth development were described in children with OI (p = 0.05). According to sex, the root resorption of primary molars and tooth development were significantly lower in boys in both groups and in girls in the OI group, but the differences between the age groups were not significant.ConclusionsChildren with OI treated with BPs exhibit delayed dental development of the premolars and delayed root resorption of the primary molars. Boys exhibited delays in both variables, but the differences by age subgroup were not significant. These clinical findings support the importance of clinically and radiographically monitoring the dental development and root resorption of primary teeth in children with OI treated with BPs to avoid alterations of the eruptive process.

An Analytical Study on the Utility of RGB and Multispectral Imagery with Band Selection for Automated Tumor Grading

An Analytical Study on the Utility of RGB and Multispectral Imagery with Band Selection for Automated Tumor Grading

Airway exploration when suspected foreign body aspiration. Is it always indicated?

BackgroundForeign body aspiration (FBA) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatrics. Flexible or rigid bronchoscopy is the gold standard for its diagnosis and treatment. However, despite being a minimally invasive test, it is not without risk and, given the low specificity of symptoms involved, between 45 and 70 % of diagnostic bronchoscopies (DB) performed are normal. The aim of this paper is to develop a strategy in order to reduce this percentage. MethodsObservational, analytical, and retrospective study of DB performed for suspected FBA between 2018 and 2022. Demographic, clinical, and radiological data, bronchoscopy findings and complications were obtained. Results96 patients admitted to DB were analyzed. 72 out of 96 (75 %) were normal. The risk of presenting a foreign body was significantly higher in patients with suspected nuts, so DB should be always indicated. In patients with suspected other materials aspiration, a multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression. Statistically significant association was found between dyspnea, asymmetric auscultation and abnormal chest radiography with the presence of a foreign body on the DB; AUC = 0.97 (95 % CI 92.4 %-100 %). The proposed algorithm establishes patients at high risk of FBA and therefore the DB is recommended, with a sensitivity of 100 % and a specificity of 87.2 %. ConclusionsThe application of the algorithm to patients with suspected aspiration of a foreign body other than nuts can facilitate the identification of patients with high risk of aspiration and reduce the percentage of negative DB.

Synergizing Random Forest and K Means Algorithms: An Analytical Study for Precise Crop Recommendation in Southeast Asia

Synergizing Random Forest and K Means Algorithms: An Analytical Study for Precise Crop Recommendation in Southeast Asia

Clinical and pathological characteristics of blastoid mantle cell lymphoma: a single institution experience.

Blastoid mantle cell lymphoma (B-MCL) is a rare aggressive lymphoma. It is characterized by blastoid morphology with high proliferation and inconsistent immunohistochemistry (IHC), making it a diagnostic challenge for the pathologist. This is a retrospective analytical cohort study. We reviewed biopsy confirmed cases of B-MCL diagnosed over a period of 10 years (January 2012 to December 2022). The clinical presentation, histopathological and IHC findings, treatment received, and survival outcomes were studied. Randomly selected cases of classic MCL (n=12), diagnosed during the same period served as controls. A total of 12 cases were studied. Four cases were transformed from previously diagnosed MCL; 8 cases arose de novo. Mean age was 61.17 years and the male: female ratio was 5:1. Half of the cases showed extra nodal extension and 81.8% had bone marrow involvement. Gastrointestinal tract was the most common site of extra nodal involvement. Histopathological examination showed diffuse involvement of the lymph node with medium sized cells. On immunohistochemistry, one of the cases showed loss of CD5 expression while the other had aberrant CD10 expression. Mean Ki-67 index was 58.09% in the cases and 16.33% in controls and was statistically significant ( p=0.005). The median overall survival (OS) for cases was 2 years vs 8 years in controls. The p53 over expression (>30% nuclear positivity) was seen in 66.6% cases (4/6). There are several factors that contribute to the aggressiveness of B-MCL, and new treatment approaches might be required to improve patient outcomes.