Saint Joseph's University Research Articles

Epidemiologic and histologic characteristics of central nervous system lesions: A 20-year experience of a single institution in Lebanon.

e13544 Background: Lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) are a heterogeneous group of tumoral and non-tumoral lesions, benign or malignant, primary or metastatic. The overall incidence rate of all brain tumors is estimated to be 10.82 per 100 000 person-years. There is no data in Lebanon characterizing the CNS lesions. The aim of our study is to report the epidemiologic and histologic characteristics of these lesions in a Lebanese tertiary center. Methods: This is a retrospective study evaluating the characteristics of the CNS lesions diagnosed in 20 years (from January 1998 to June 2017) in the pathology laboratory of Hôtel Dieu de France, Saint Joseph University hospital of Beirut, Lebanon. The data were extracted from the computerized records of the laboratory. Different variables were evaluated, from the samples types and epidemiologic characteristics, to the revealing symptoms and the histologic subtypes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 24.0. Results: 2025 tumoral lesions over 20 years were interpreted. 25.4% of the samples were obtained by biopsy, 65% by surgical resection, 3.7% were cerebral spinal fluid and 5.9% were undetermined. 52.2% of the patients were men and 47.8% were women with a median age of 50 years, from 0 to 89 years. The most frequent revealing symptoms were epilepsy (22.5%), headache (20.6%) and motor impairment (19.9%). 90.7% of the CNS tumors were primary and 9.3% were metastatic. Lung (35.6%) and breast (16.5 %) were the two most frequent primaries of the metastatic lesions. 46.2% of primary CNS tumors were glial, 42.5% non-glial, 3.5% mixed neuroglial and 6.4% mesenchymal. The two most frequent glial tumors were astrocytic (56.4%) and oligodendroglial (17.9%) tumors, while the most frequent non-glial tumors were meningeal tumors (58%) and cranial nerve and paraspinal tumors (16.3%). Conclusions: The histological and epidemiological characteristics of brain tumors in Lebanon are consistent in many features with what is known in the literature, but the Lebanese population differs by a younger age of onset, a lower rate of meningiomas, and a higher rate of gliomas.

Results of NGS panel of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in Lebanese women.

e13045 Background: Hereditary breast (BC) and ovarian cancer (OC) genetic alterations are considered the most prevalent among familial cancer. To date, four studies have exposed the mutations related to hereditary BC predisposition in the Lebanese population , with percentage of BRCA-related pathogenic mutations ranging between 5 % and 15 %. Methods: Between 2017 and 2019, 117 patients with high risk hereditary breast and ovarian cancer were referred to undergo the testing at the Unité de Génétique médicale (UGM) of Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon. The sequencing was accomplished by using the 21-panel Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) method for all of our patients, to which we also added the MLPA technique followed by the Sanger sequencing for validation whenever a genetic alteration was found. Results: From 117 Lebanese women with high-risk hereditary breast and ovarian cancer predisposition, 19 pathogenic mutations were identified in this study: 11 BRCA1, 1 BRCA2, 2 PALB2, 1 ATM, 1 CDH1, 1 MSH6, 1 RAD51C, and 1 BRIP1. Among those, 13 patients had BC, one had OC and five were healthy individuals. Five similar mutations were found within the BRCA1 gene, the p.C44F mutation, accounting for 45.4 %, thus suggesting a founder effect. Average age at diagnosis in the BC patients carrying a mutation was 41 years and 38.5% had a triple negative BC. Conclusions: The overall pathogenic mutation rate was equal to 16.2% while the BRCA deleterious mutation rate was 10.3% lower to those reported in the literature. The p.C44F mutation appeared five times suggesting a founder effect. [Table: see text]

LoRaWAN Network: Radio Propagation Models and Performance Evaluation in Various Environments in Lebanon

Recently, LoRaWAN has emerged as a promising technology for the Internet of Things (IoT), owing its ability to support low-power and long-range communications. However, real-world deployment and network optimization require accurate path-loss (PL) modeling, so as to estimate network coverage, performance, and profitability. For that reason, in this paper, LoRaWAN radio channel is investigated in the 868 MHz band. Extensive measurement campaigns were carried out in both indoor and outdoor environments at urban and rural locations in Lebanon (Saint Joseph University of Beirut campus, Beirut city, and Bekaa valley). Based on empirical results, PL models are developed for LoRaWAN communications and compared with widely used empirical models. Moreover, the performance and the coverage of LoRaWAN deployment are evaluated based on real measurements. The results show that the proposed PL models are accurate and simple to be applied in Lebanon and other similar locations. Coverage ranges up to 8 and 45 km were obtained in urban and rural areas, respectively. This reveals the reliability of this promising technology for long-range IoT communications.

The added value of WES reanalysis in the field of genetic diagnosis: lessons learned from 200 exomes in the Lebanese population

BackgroundThe past few decades have witnessed a tremendous development in the field of genetics. The implementation of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies revolutionized the field of molecular biology and made the genetic information accessible at a large scale. However, connecting a rare genetic variation to a complex phenotype remains challenging. Indeed, identifying the cause of a genetic disease requires a multidisciplinary approach, starting with the establishment of a clear phenotype with a detailed family history and ending, in some cases, with functional assays that are crucial for the validation of the pathogenicity of a mutation.MethodsTwo hundred Lebanese patients, presenting a wide spectrum of genetic disorders (neurodevelopmental, neuromuscular or metabolic disorders, etc.), sporadic or inherited, dominant or recessive, were referred, over the last three and a half years, to the Medical Genetics Unit (UGM) of Saint Joseph University (USJ). In order to identify the genetic basis of these diseases, Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), followed by a targeted analysis, was performed for each case. In order to improve the genetic diagnostic yield, WES data, generated during the first 2 years of this study, were reanalyzed for all patients who were left undiagnosed at the genetic level. Reanalysis was based on updated bioinformatics tools and novel gene discoveries.ResultsOur initial analysis allowed us to identify the specific genetic mutation causing the disease in 49.5% of the cases, in line with other international studies. Repeated WES analysis enabled us to increase the diagnostics yield to 56%.ConclusionThe present article reports the detailed results of both analysis and pinpoints the contribution of WES data reanalysis to an efficient genetic diagnosis. Lessons learned from WES reanalysis and interpretation are also shared.

Single-institution experience of medical students’ bacterial colonization during training

Medical students are often potential vectors for resistant bacteria to their entourage. We therefore conducted this study to evaluate the variation of medical students' multiple drug resistant bacterial flora throughout their medical training. We performed a cross-sectional study enrolling medical students of the 2016 academic year from the Saint-Joseph University - Faculty of Medicine, Lebanon. The multivariate analysis identified the medical year as the sole factor contributing to the extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae colonization (OR = 2.33 [1.14-4.77], P = 0.021). Lack of hygiene knowledge among medical trainees is not uncommon. Hence, the degree of clinical exposure predicts their risk of contamination from critically ill patients. Implementing regular and practical training in line with a behavioral modification program would limit the colonization of medical students with resistant germs.

The Holy Name: Art of the Gesù. Bernini and His Age. Linda Wolk-Simon and Christopher M. S. Johns, eds. Exh. Cat. Early Modern Catholicism and the Visual Arts 17. Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2018. xvi + 640 pp. $50.

The Holy Name: Art of the Gesù. Bernini and His Age. Linda Wolk-Simon and Christopher M. S. Johns, eds. Exh. Cat. Early Modern Catholicism and the Visual Arts 17. Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2018. xvi + 640 pp. $50. - Volume 72 Issue 2

William J. Byron, S.J.: A Biographical Essay by Patrick Samway SJ.

Reviewed by: William J. Byron, S.J.: A Biographical Essay by Patrick Samway SJ. Reverend John P. McNamee William J. Byron, S.J.: A Biographical Essay. By Patrick Samway, SJ. Philadelphia, PA: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2018. 139 pp. $30.00. Jesuit author, Patrick Samway, himself a well-regarded author of several biographies, calls this an essay, because more than a full study of Father Byron, it is a series of brief chapters about a fellow Jesuit whom he discovered right there in their shared faculty residence. It was something like discovering a treasure hidden in the field right before his eyes, who needed special notice and pride of place. This handsome volume, including photographs, is a presentation of that treasure discovered near at hand. The twenty-one chapters are very brief and more like a roadmap for a tour guide, capturing high points of Byron's life. He considered his theology years at Woodstock, Maryland, 1958–1963, as a wonderful time to be a Jesuit. There, he studied with an august group of priest-scholars, including Walter Burghardt, the distinguished homilist and scholar of the history of the early church, Gustave Weigel and John Courtney Murray, both heroes of the second session of Vatican II, and Joseph Fitzmeyer (another [End Page 100] Philadelphian), a pioneer scholar in the world of biblical studies and the Dead Sea Scrolls. As a seminary student during those years, I can only envy the treasure that Bryon discovered in rural Maryland! Yet even in the Woodstock world, with scholars there focusing on the renewal of the church, Byron began to make his way into economics. From 1965 to 1966, Byron held a teaching fellowship in the U.S. Department of Labor Research, which funded his dissertation that he completed on December 10, 1968 at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. We need to go fast forward to keep up with Byron. The Jesuit impetus of Magis and Finding God in All Things along the way, Byron continued writing books and essays and was inevitably sought out as an administrator as well. The teaching and academic years prepared him for his appointment as executive coordinator to plan the complete transferal of Woodstock College from Maryland to New York City where it would be neighbor to the Union Theological Seminary and Jewish Theological Seminary. It was a mighty move with hopes for success despite some hesitation on the part of some Jesuit Fathers. Byron went on to be Dean at Loyola University in New Orleans (1973–1975) and President of the University of Scranton (1975–1982). At Scranton, Byron was warned that faculty-administration relations were in crisis and he would need to deal with it, as he apparently did. His skills and success as an administrator brought an invitation from the United States Catholic hierarchy, to assume the presidency of The Catholic University of America, where, at 54 years old, he eventually met his most serious and complicated issue. Catholic University had a theological department which was subject to the oversight of the Vatican and President Byron and Catholic University were brought to court by Father Charles E. Curran, a professor whom the Vatican decided could not serve on a Pontifical Faculty because of dissident teachings in his writings. Byron tried to resolve the problem suggesting that Curran might instead serve in the Religious Studies Department rather than Theology proper. That alternative was not [End Page 101] acceptable to Curran. The seeming resolution of this controversy is well documented and was perhaps the most trying and costly confrontations Byron faced in his entire career. Even though the chapter in this standoff at Catholic University needs further research, many of the 21 chapters of this Biographical Essay could each be a biography as well. I am glad to have read the book and recommend it to scholars as well as interested and casual readers. This handsome volume is an insight into an era of the church that continues. This dizzying tour extending from Philadelphia to around a world concludes with a return to Philadelphia, where Byron was president at St. Joseph's Prep School, his high school alma mater, from 2006 to 2008. There, Byron was able...

Post-endodontic Flare-ups after a Single-visit Treatment Using the FUI Scoring Method and Associated Factors: A Clinical Prospective Study

Flare-ups following a root canal treatment are still a major problem both to the patient and to the clinician. Its definition, etiology, incidence, and risk factors have been the subject of long-standing debate. We conducted this study to investigate the incidence of flare-ups after a single-visit treatment and to identify the factors associated with the flare-up index (FUI). All patients treated by postgraduate residents in endodontic specialty at Saint Joseph University of Beirut from June 2018 to January 2019 were invited to participate in the study. After a routine root canal treatment, patients were given a questionnaire to fill after 24 hours-48 hours-7 days, covering a postoperative assessment of symptoms using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and FUI. Patients who experienced a severe postoperative pain and/or swelling were identified and categorized as having a flare-up. A total of 423 patients (age: 39.76 ± 12.428 years) were included in the study. The incidence of flare-up was 1.9%. The mean FUI was 5.94 ± 5.646 and was highly correlated with the VAS score (p < 0.001). The factors that significantly influenced the occurrence of flare-ups were: pulpal diagnosis (p < 0.001), preoperative drug intake (p < 0.001), preoperative symptoms (>24 hours) before treatment (p < 0.001), and tooth type (p = 0.013). FUI should be used in further studies to confirm our results since it is a valid quantitative method to assess this clinical phenomenon. Endodontists should take into consideration the diagnosis and the history of preoperative symptoms since it plays an important role in predicting the occurrence of flare-ups and the success of the treatment.

Arab Peoples

Article Case| December 04 2018 Arab Peoples: From the Dynamics of Failure to Self-Destruction† Georges Corm Georges Corm An economist specializing in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, Dr. George Corm is a well-known consultant to international organizations, banking, and financial institutions. He was Minister of Finance of Lebanon between 1999 and 2000. He has also been teaching at Lebanese and European universities since 1972 and is currently a Professor at the Political Science Institute of Saint Joseph University, Beirut, where he teaches International Economic Cooperation and Public Finance Management courses within the Political Science graduate program. Email: gecorm@inco.com.lb Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar An economist specializing in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, Dr. George Corm is a well-known consultant to international organizations, banking, and financial institutions. He was Minister of Finance of Lebanon between 1999 and 2000. He has also been teaching at Lebanese and European universities since 1972 and is currently a Professor at the Political Science Institute of Saint Joseph University, Beirut, where he teaches International Economic Cooperation and Public Finance Management courses within the Political Science graduate program. Email: gecorm@inco.com.lb Contemporary Arab Affairs (2018) 11 (4): 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1525/caa.2018.114001 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Georges Corm; Arab Peoples: From the Dynamics of Failure to Self-Destruction. Contemporary Arab Affairs 4 December 2018; 11 (4): 3–18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/caa.2018.114001 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentContemporary Arab Affairs Search I finished writing the first edition of my book Le Proche-Orient éclaté in June 1982 when I was living in Ras Beirut. The building I lived in near UNESCO often shook from the barrage of deadly Israeli missiles showering this part of Beirut. At that time, I realized that the Israeli invasion of the capital of Lebanon, the landmark of literature and culture for all Arab peoples, was announcing the beginning of the disunion of Arab communities, the dissolution of their political infrastructures, and the retreat of their representatives who stood there watching the tragedy unfold. Perhaps they were merely paying more attention to the World Cup football game that was then taking place. The Algerian team’s victory over Germany excited the hearts of everyone to such an extent that fireworks were relentlessly set off in the neighborhood of the city where I resided. When I first heard the fireworks... You do not currently have access to this content.

1526P - The experience of onco-palliative care multidisciplinary meetings in Hotel Dieu de France University Hospital, an ESMO designated center of integrated oncology and palliative care

Background: Current management strategies of cancer patients are adopting multidisciplinary meetings (MDM) and including the earliest palliative care intervention to improve the quality of life and survival. We have established, since 2015, a monthly onco-palliative care MDM for the management of our cancer patients. This study reports on the role of onco-palliative MDM in Hotel Dieu de France University Hospital, an ESMO Designated Center of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care. Methods: All cancer patients referred to the mobile palliative care unit and/or transferred to the palliative care unit, are presented and discussed during the onco-palliative care MDMs held between May 2015 and November 2017. Demographic, clinical and long-term characteristics were obtained from the electronic medical records and retrospectively nalysed. Demographic and survival data were compared between 2015 and 2017. Results: 245 patients were presented during 20 MDMs. Median age was 68 years (range 59-77) and 58% of patients were male. The most common motive for palliative care consultation was social support (40%). Over the study period, no significant effect on the place of death was retained. However, patients had significant improvement in the symptomatic management of their disease between 2015 and 2017 (41.6% vs 7% in 2015) and better social support (60.7% vs 32.4% in 2015) (p < 0.0001). The median survival of patients after the onco-palliative care MDMS was 23 days (19.3- 26.7). No significant difference in survival was noted over the 3 year course (p = 0.315). Using the univariate cox regression model, in comparison to 2015, the hazard ratio is 0.780 (0.556 – 1.094, p = 0.149) for 2016, and 0.924 (0.3652 – 1.309, p = 0.656) for 2017. Conclusions: The onco-palliative care MDMs is an innovative approach in Lebanon, a small conservative Middle Eastern society. These MDMs were shown to improve the quality of life of cancer patients with better symptomatic and social support. However, no significant impact on survival was demonstrated so far. Legal entity responsible for the study: Saint Joseph University. Funding: Has not received any funding. Disclosure: All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

PHP265 - LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT OF A MENA HEALTHCARE DATABASE FOR USE IN HEALTH ECONOMICS MODELING

Real World Evidence (RWE) continues to be a fundamental tool that touches all stakeholders across the entire healthcare system, guides their decision, and contributes to generating useful economic modeling. The MENA region lacks data necessary for economic modeling. To fill the existing gap, Centre for Clinical Research and Health Outcomes (CCHO), GlobeMed and Higher Institute of Public Health (ISSP) of Saint-Joseph University (USJ) of Beirut are embarking to create a data warehouse reflecting the real world of treatment patterns and costs. A data mapping exercise was done to assess the capabilities of GlobeMed based longitudinal data as a source to cover data needs in health economic modeling. Data availability was assessed in a matrix framework. The inputs used were mapped into the following economic modeling categories: treatment patterns, epidemiology, patient health metrics, costs, resource use, and disease status. GlobeMed database has over 22 years of longitudinal data. Its data claims are continuously updated and growing at 10% per year. The data covers 11 different markets in the Middle-Eastern and African territories: Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, and Nigeria. GlobeMed has over 800,000 unique patient submissions, including major therapeutic areas such as diabetes (1.2 million patients), oncology (114,000 patients) and respiratory patients (1.4 million patients) . Moreover, for inputs for costs, GlobeMed captures hospital, pharmacy and outpatient data. GlobeMed database can be used efficiently to generate patient treatment patterns, market opportunity assessment, medication adherence, orphan drugs & conditions, burden of illness, cost of resource utilization, and comparative effectiveness. GlobeMed database provides robust source of Real World Data. The collaboration of CCHO, GlobeMed, and ISSP (USJ) expertise will allow to fill data gaps and to leverage data-driven results in health economic modeling for the MENA region.

First molecular study in Lebanese patients with Cockayne syndrome and report of a novel mutation in ERCC8 gene

BackgroundCockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by neurological and sensorial impairment, dwarfism, microcephaly and photosensitivity. CS is caused by mutations in ERCC6 (CSB) or ERCC8 (CSA) genes.MethodsThree patients with CS were referred to the Medical Genetics Unit of Saint Joseph University. Sanger sequencing of both ERCC8 and ERCC6 genes was performed: ERCC8 was tested in all patients while ERCC6 in one of them.ResultsSequencing led to the identification of three homozygous mutations, two in ERCC8 (p.Y322* and c.843 + 1G > C) and one in ERCC6 (p.R670W). All mutations were previously reported as pathogenic except for the c.843 + 1G > C splice site mutation in ERCC8 which is novel.ConclusionsMolecular diagnosis was established in all patients included in our study. A genotype-phenotype correlation is discussed and a link, between mutations and some specific religious communities in Lebanon, is suggested.

Ask top 10 questions to solve retention challenges

ORLANDO — Data can provide a wealth of information about how to retain students. But to get the best answers, you have to ask good questions. Brian Galloway, director of student retention services at Villanova University; and Daniel McDevitt, director of student success and first year experience at Saint Joseph's University, explained the top 10 questions you should ask when you review your data at a session at the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers annual conference.

The Jesuits and the Popes: A Historical Sketch of their Relationship. By John W. O'Malley SJ. Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2016. 149 pp. $40.00 cloth.

The Jesuits and the Popes: A Historical Sketch of their Relationship. By John W. O'Malley SJ. Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2016. 149 pp. $40.00 cloth.

Scripture and Law in the Dead Sea Scrolls, by Alex P. Jassen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. xxii + 298 pp., tables. Hardcover. $80.

Previous articleNext article FreeBook ReviewsScripture and Law in the Dead Sea Scrolls, by Alex P. Jassen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. xxii + 298 pp., tables. Hardcover. $80.Bruce WellsBruce WellsSaint Joseph's University, [email protected] Search for more articles by this author Saint Joseph's University, [email protected] PDFPDF PLUS Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas Research Volume 379May 2018 A journal of the American Schools of Oriental Research Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5615/bullamerschoorie.379.0236 Views: 63Total views on this site Journal History This article was published in the Bulletin of the American School of Oriental Research (1921-2021), which is continued by the Bulletin of the American Schools of Overseas Research (2022-present). Copyright 2018 American Schools of Oriental ResearchPDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

Natural head position's reproducibility on photographs

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reproducibility of natural head position with time on profile photographs. Our sample is composed of 96 students (20-30 years old) at the department of dentistry of Saint Joseph University in Beirut. Two profile photographs were taken in natural head position about a week apart. No significant differences were found between T0 and T1 (E = 1.065°). Many studies confirmed this reproducibility with time. Natural head position can be adopted as an orientation for profile photographs in orthodontics.

Validity and reliability of an adapted arabic version of the long international physical activity questionnaire

BackgroundThe International Physical Actvity Questionnaire (IPAQ) is a validated tool for physical activity assessment used in many countries however no Arabic version of the long-form of this questionnaire exists to this date. Hence, the aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate an Arabic version of the long International Physical Activity Questionnaire (AIPAQ) equivalent to the French version (F-IPAQ) in a Lebanese population.MethodsThe guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation provided by the World Health Organization and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire committee were followed. One hundred fifty-nine students and staff members from Saint Joseph University of Beirut were randomly recruited to participate in the study. Items of the A-IPAQ were compared to those from the F-IPAQ for concurrent validity using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Content validity of the questionnaire was assessed using factor analysis for the A-IPAQ’s items. The physical activity indicators derived from the A-IPAQ were compared with the body mass index (BMI) of the participants for construct validity. The instrument was also evaluated for internal consistency reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Finally, thirty-one participants were asked to complete the A-IPAQ on two occasions three weeks apart to examine its test–retest reliability. Bland-Altman analyses were performed to evaluate the extent of agreement between the two versions of the questionnaire and its repeated administrations.ResultsA high correlation was observed between answers of the F-IPAQ and those of the A-IPAQ, with Spearman’s correlation coefficients ranging from 0.91 to 1.00 (p < 0.05). Bland-Altman analysis showed a high level of agreement between the two versions with all values scattered around the mean for total physical activity (mean difference = 5.3 min/week, 95% limits of agreement = −145.2 to 155.8). Negative correlations were observed between MET values and BMI, independent of age, gender or university campus. The A-IPAQ showed a high internal consistency reliability with Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.769–1.00 (p < 0.001) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) ranging from 0.625–0.999 (p < 0.001), except for a moderate agreement with the moderate garden/yard activity (alpha = 0.682; ICC = 0.518; p < 0.001). The A-IPAQ had moderate-to-good test-retest reliability for most of its items (ICC ranging from 0.66–0.96; p < 0.001) and the Bland-Altman analysis showed a satisfactory agreement between the two administrations of the A-IPAQ for total physical activity (mean difference = 99.8 min/week, 95% limits of agreement = −1105.3; 1304.9) and total vigorous and moderate physical activity (mean difference = −29.7 min/week, 95% limits of agreement = −777.6; 718.2).ConclusionThe modified Arabic version of the IPAQ showed acceptable validity and reliability for the assessment of physical activity among Lebanese adults. More studies are necessary in the future to assess its validity compared to a gold-standard criterion measure.

Make good use of data to retain your students

To improve student persistence and completion rates, start by using data to understand your students and plan initiatives. At Saint Joseph's University in Pennsylvania, first-year retention rates increased from 85.5 percent to 89 percent, and six-year graduation rates increased from 77 percent to 79 percent over a five-year period.

How the Jesuits Survived Their Suppression: The Society of Jesus in the Russian Empire (1773–1814). By Marek Inglot SJ . Edited and translated by Daniel L. Schlafly . Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2015. xvii + 305 pp. $55.00 cloth.

How the Jesuits Survived Their Suppression: The Society of Jesus in the Russian Empire (1773–1814). By Marek Inglot SJ . Edited and translated by Daniel L. Schlafly . Philadelphia: Saint Joseph's University Press, 2015. xvii + 305 pp. $55.00 cloth. - Volume 86 Issue 2

How the Jesuits Survived their Suppression: The Society of Jesus in the Russian Empire (1773-1814). By Marek Inglot, S.J. Edited and translated by Daniel L. Schlafly. Pp. xvii, 305, Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University Press, 2015, npg.

The Heythrop JournalVolume 58, Issue 3 p. 536-536 BOOK REVIEW How the Jesuits Survived their Suppression: The Society of Jesus in the Russian Empire (1773-1814). By Marek Inglot, S.J. Edited and translated by Daniel L. Schlafly. Pp. xvii, 305, Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University Press, 2015, npg. Alastair Hamilton, Alastair Hamilton The Warburg Institute, LondonSearch for more papers by this author Alastair Hamilton, Alastair Hamilton The Warburg Institute, LondonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 April 2017 https://doi.org/10.1111/heyj.12566Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume58, Issue3May 2017Pages 536-536 RelatedInformation