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Pattern And Determinants Of Contraceptive Use Among The Muslim Women In Wajir And Lamu Counties In Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study., Batula Abdi, Jerry Okal, Gamal Serour, Vincent Were, Marleen Temmerman, Peter Gichangi

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Background; Improving access to family planning (FP) is associated with positive health benefits that includes averting nearly a third of all maternal deaths and 10% of childhood deaths. Kenya has made great strides in improving access to family planning services. However, amid this considerable progress, regional variation has been noted which begs the need for a clearer understanding of the the patterns and determinants that drive these inconsistencies.

Methods; We conducted a cross-sectional study that involved 663 Muslim women of reproductive age (15–49 years) from Wajir and Lamu counties in Kenya between March and October 2018.The objective of this study …

An Investigation Of Twice Exceptionality (2e) In The Uk Context: The Paradoxical Combination Of Exceptionalities, Yunus Emre Demir

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Theses

Twice-exceptionality (2E) refers to individuals who possess both exceptional intellectual abilities and disabilities. This qualitative exploratory study primarily investigated the experiences of 2E learners and teachers who have previously taught, or currently teach, students with twice-exceptionality. The study examined such lived experiences with reference to philosophical, sociological and socio-cultural theoretical concepts. A combination of interviews and self-administered questionnaires was utilised for data collection following a protracted recruitment process in COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic conditions which, it was assumed, had limited consent to participate to seven teachers and five students based primarily in Plymouth. An indicative content analysis of the students` …

Principles Of Prosecutor Lenience, Jeffrey Bellin

Faculty Publications

[T]here are profound questions about the when and why of lenience, and particularly prosecutor lenience. The answers speak to one of the great mysteries of American criminal law: the role of the prosecutor. I have taken on this mystery in recent years and continue the effort here by offering a skeletal framework for prosecutor leniency. The framework proposes three principles of prosecutor lenience. Prosecutor lenience should be (1) non-arbitrary, (2) equal, and (3) abundant.

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This Symposium Essay explores prosecutorial lenience through the lens set out above. Part I defines prosecutorial lenience and proposes three principles to guide its exercise. …

The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Global Neurosurgery Collaborations., Alvan Emeka Ukachukwu, Nancy Abu Bonsrah, Andreas Seas, Zoey Petitt, Romaric Waguia Kouam, Samantha Ramos, Alyssa Edwards, Di Deng, Michael Haglund, Mahmood Qureshi

General Surgery, East Africa

No abstract provided.

Alas. Centro De Bienestar, Alba Gómez Rodríguez

Grado en Diseño de Interiores

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Sattí, Belén Sánchez López

Grado en Diseño de Interiores

Este proyecto nace como propuesta de Rehabilitación de la Antigua CasaCuna de Nª Sra. de las Mercedes en Madrid. En ella se plantea la instalación de un centro de bienestar abierto al público. Se entiende centro de bienestar como un espacio dedicado al ocio, la cultura y la salud, en el que los ciudadanos acuden para participar en actividades relacionadas con el cuidado físico y mental. En este centro encuentran también formación sobre técnicas para mejorar el bienestar corporal y la apreciación sensorial, al objeto de aumentar así su calidad de vida.

Para el diseño del espacio, se va a …

Un Paseo Por La Historia De La Gastronomía, Claudia García Álvarez

Grado en Diseño de Interiores

A lo largo de la historia se han producido importantes cambios en la forma en la que el ser humano se alimenta. El origen de la gastronomía está estrechamente relacionado con la evolución del hombre en su proceso de civilización y su forma de conseguir los alimentos. En este proyecto se propone reflejar la evolución de la gastronomía y los diferentes alimentos que se han ido introduciendo en nuestras vidas con el paso de los años.

Raiz Abierta, Ana Sofía Martinez Dobarco

Grado en Diseño de Interiores

Raíz abierta tiene como objetivo ofrecer un ambiente acogedor y estimulante donde los visitantes puedan revitalizarse tanto física como mentalmente. A través de su diseño innovador y centrado en el bienestar, busca inspirar la armonía entre el cuerpo, la mente y el entorno. Este enfoque holístico se refleja en cada aspecto del proyecto, desde la elección de los materiales hasta la disposición del espacio, creando así un oasis de calma y renovación en medio de la vida urbana

Pagma, María Carolina Herrera Vargas

Grado en Diseño de Interiores

Palacio de Artes Gráficas de Madrid es un proyecto donde se busca transformar este icónico Palacio en un centro cultural que celebre las artes gráficas tradicionales. Inspirándose en la oxidación de las planchas de cobre utilizadas en el grabado con aguafuerte, la paleta cromática del espacio incluye verdes profundos, azules, cobres y marrones cálidos. Estos colores se aplican en paredes de acento, tapicería, muebles y accesorios, creando una atmósfera rica y evocadora. El diseño se enfoca en la utilización de materiales naturales y sostenibles, como madera, piedra y textiles naturales, para crear un entorno habitable y acogedor que conecta con …

Ai-Based Evidence In Criminal Trials?, Sabine Gless, Fredric I. Lederer, Thomas Weigend

Faculty Publications

Smart devices are increasingly the origin of critical criminal case data. The importance of such data, especially data generated when using modern automobiles, is likely to become even more important as increasingly complex methods of machine learning lead to AI-based evidence being autonomously generated by devices. This article reviews the admissibility of such evidence from both American and German perspectives. As a result of this comparative approach, the authors conclude that American evidence law could be improved by borrowing aspects of the expert testimony approaches used in Germany’s “inquisitorial” court system.

Can Judges Help Ease Mass Incarceration?, Jeffrey Bellin

Faculty Publications

A scholar considers how judges have contributed to historically high incarceration rates -- and how they can help reverse the trend.

Symposium Introduction: The Effect Of Dobbs On Work Law, Nicole Buonocore Porter

Faculty Publications

In March 2023, Chicago-Kent College of Law hosted a symposium—The Effect of Dobbs on Work Law—to explore the ways that the Dobbs abortion decision has affected the workplace. The presenters at that live symposium wrote articles that are being published in this journal. As the host of the symposium and the Editor of this Journal, I use this Article to introduce the articles in this symposium issue and to provide my reflections on them. I also briefly address the topic that I presented at the symposium—the effect of Dobbs on people with disabilities.

2023 State-Of-The-States Survey Of Jury Improvement Efforts, Paula Hannaford-Agor, Morgan Moffett, Breanna Bell

Faculty Publications

In 2007, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) published findings from the State-of-the-States Survey of Jury Improvement Efforts (SOS Survey), the first comprehensive snapshot of jury operations and jury trial practices in the United States. The 2007 SOS Survey featured three discrete components: a statewide survey documenting legal infrastructure for juries and jury trials in each state; a local court survey, which documented jury operations at the county-level in state courts; and a judge & lawyer survey, which asked respondents to describe the characteristics and procedures employed in their most recent jury trial.

By the mid-2010s, NCSC began receiving …

Microbiological Profile Of Burn Accidents Among Patients Admitted To Imam Al-Sadiq Teaching Hospital In Babylon, Iraq, Hasan Alwan Baiee, Isam Salim Ismaiel, Alaa H. Al-Charrakh

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Burns constituted the fourth cause of injury particularly in developing countries including Iraq.

Objectives: to identify the bacterial isolates from infected burn injury wounds among patients who were admitted to Al–Sadiq Teaching Hospital –Babylon Province - Iraq.

Methodology: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted on all acute burn injury cases who were admitted to the biggest teaching hospital in Babylon Province – Iraq during the period from the first of January to the end of June, 2020. Data were collected from patients themselves or their companions and from patients' hospital records, using a pretested questionnaire designed for collection …

Identify The Main Problems In The Manufacture For Cementing Lenses And Methods Of Treatment Practically, Mundher Sameen Shuker

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: cementing lenses is consist of different types of lenses made up of two or more simple lenses paired together to reduce and eliminate all types of aberration to obtain the best image. Objectives: The aim of this study was to solve the problem that occurs in the process of gluing the lenses or in fixing the double lens to the frame, as well as reducing the jumping (J). Material and Methods: 100 cases were selected from patients who wear different types of glasses by virtue of age or according to the patient's need and who attend the educational clinic …

Blood Lead Level And School Violence Among Male Secondary School Students In A-Kut City Center/ Wasit Province, Isam Salim Ismaiel, Khalida Abdul-Sattar, Hasan Alwan Baiee

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Toxic level of blood lead among schoolchildren was associated with violent behavior and may lead to delinquencies and truancy as well as low social skills and poor school performance.

Objective: to assess blood lead level among sample of students in secondary schools in Kut City and determining its relation to violent behavior.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out targeting students in three secondary schools in Kut City/Iraq. A convenience sample of 54 students were selected where; (27 violent students and 27 non-violent students) according to certain reference criteria.

Results: This study shows that 74% of our students had …

Effect Of Dexamethasone On The Histology And Histochemistry Of Rabbit Submandibular Salivary Gland, Akram Yousif Yasear, Nadia Hussein, Salha Awad

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Dexamethasone is a synthetic long acting and potential glucocorticoids. Dexamethasone has a wide spectrum clinical application. It is used in diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome .It is also used for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, e.g. rheumatoid arithritis.It is also given to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation, and asthma treatment. In dentistry it is used before and\ after some form of dental surgery.

Objective: Because salivary glands are tissues sensitive to hormones, this work was planned to study the effect of dexamethasone on the submandibular salivary gland.

Materials and methods: Twenty six male rabbit …

The Incidence And Management Of Local Facial Myalgia In Covid-19 Patients Of Babylon Province Patients, Malath Azeez Al-Saadi, Ali Alyasiry Doaa Haider Muhammad, Janan Hatem Zwaid, Zainab Qassim Kadim, Nour Mahdi Askar

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background : facial pain is of clinical importance that could complicate other conditions like COVID-19 which still under investigation and research.

Objective: to highlight the incidence and management of COVID-19 associated local facial myalgia in Babylon province patients.

Aim of this study is to explore the incidence ,prevalence of facial myalgia and its management during COVID-19 infection in sample of Babylon province patients.

Subjects, Materials and Methods: An exploratory study include 87 patients of both gender having history of mild-moderate COVID-19 infection. Incidence of local myalgia,location,duration and pain characteristics reviewed in addition to history of drugs used for management and …

Distribution Of Ocular Deviation Among The Different Types Of Duane Retraction Syndrome, Noor Hamad, Mustafa Tawfeeq Halboos, Ziyad Kamel Al-Jenabi, Marrwan Hisham Mohammed

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Purpose: To evaluate the distribution of the ocular deviation among different types of Duane Retraction Syndrome (DRS)

Method: This historical cohort study was performed on 321 hospital records of different types of DRS patients in Baghdad, Iraq from 2012 to 2022. Patient data collected included sex, age, laterality of DRS (unilateral or bilateral), presence of abnormal head posture (AHP), source of DRS (congenital, acquired), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), refractive error, deviation at primary gaze in far and near, overaction or underaction of extraocular movement.

Result: The mean age of DRS patients 321 patients was 16.05 ± 12.6 (range, 1 …

Study Of Uti Effect On Renal Function For The Patient With Thyroid Autoimmune Disease, Raghad Ahmed Hussien, Ghusoon Faiq Zwain, Emad Salaam Abood

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background and Objectives : A cross-sectional study, effected of urinary tract infection (UTI) and immune thyroid disease (AITD) on the Renal functions in human , Following a literature analysis, the majority of studies focused on the influence of urinary tract infection on kidney function, while others looked at the impact of thyroid gland immunological disorders on renal function , Because urinary tract infection is a widespread condition that affects people of all ages and both sexes, it is regarded as one of the most critical variables impacting kidney function, which can lead to kidney failure in certain circumstances , Aside …

Assessment Of Some Hematological Parameters In Sickle Cell Disease During Steady State And In Vaso-Occlusive Crisis, Huda Abedalameir Hussain, Zainab Wahab Al Maaroof, Abbas Fadhil Hasson

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Sickle cell disease is a monogenetic disorder resulting in early mortality and widespread organ damage, including pulmonary, cardiac, and splenic dysfunction, as well as cerebral infarcts and avascular osteonecrosis. It results from a single point mutation causing the replacement of the amino acid glutamic acid by valine. Chronic hemolysis can affect sickled red cells, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress, which contribute to the occurrences of vasoocclusion.

Objectives: To measure hematological parameters and their relationship to the development of vasoocclusion.

Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 80 Iraqi subjects, including 40 cases with sickle cell disease diagnosed …

Association Of Peripheral Blood Parameters With Tnm Stage Of Breast Cancer, Safa Fadhil Khudair, Hussein Naji Alshammari, Hayder Abd Al-Rida Alkhafaji

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Cancer cells can directly activate the blood-clotting cascade and cause thrombosis. Elevated D-dimer levels show that hemostasis and fibrinolysis are activated globally. It is commonly recognized that systemic inflammatory reactions contribute significantly to the advancement of cancer. Among other inflammatory markers, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLRs) strongly correlate with prognoses in early-stage breast malignancies.

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between pretreatment plasma D-dimer level and Neutrophile to Lymphocyte Ratio to TNM stage of Breast cancer.

Materials and methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted on breast cancer patients …

Evaluation Of Vaginal Versus Plasma Pentraxin-3 Level Among Females With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Khetam Salman Alewi, Zainab Adil Ghani Chabuck, Suha Jasim Witwit

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic reproductive and metabolic disorder that affects up to 20% of women in their reproductive age, leading to menstrual complications, fertility problems, and other health issues. Vaginitis is a clinical disorder that can result in vaginal symptoms.

Objectives: to compare the vaginal and plasma pentraxin-3 levels among females with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Materials and Methods: Vaginal swabs and venous blood were collected during the present study period, extending from the beginning of August to the end of November 2023, from female patients who were attended to Babylon Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital and Private …

Quantitative Determination Of Sulfamethoxazole Using Various Spectroscopic Methods, Abdulla M. Sulaiman, Aws M. Nejres, Ali M. Hussain

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Sulfamethoxazole is one of the important pharmaceutical preparations for which researchers have been trying to find sensitive and applicable spectroscopic methods for its estimation. The estimation methods were divided into five types: the standard method, which relied on the use of the protocol followed in the US pharmacopeia (USP), in addition to Titrimetic methods, spectroscopic methods, and voltammetry methods, the last of which used high-performance chromatography (HPLC) technology. The aim of this study is The process of counting the various spectroscopic methods used in estimating the pharmaceutical preparation sulfamethoxazole for the purpose of facilitating the research process for researchers.

Correlation Between Biofilm Formation And Antibiotic Resistance In Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Various Clinical Specimens, Ali Kareem Ali, Lamees A. Abdul-Lateef

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a Gram-negative nosocomial pathogen implicated in various human infections, primarily associated with healthcare services. Biofilms are known for their resistance to antimicrobial agents.

Objectives: The study aims to investigate the correlation between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in isolates.

Materials and Methods: The samples were collected from (110) patients admitted to two main hospitals in Hilla city: Al-Hilla General Teaching Hospital, and Mergan Teaching Hospital. The specimens were collected from various clinical sites such as wounds, ears, and urine.

Results: Out of (70) positive cultures cultured on Cerimide agar medium, only 15 (13.6%) specimens showed …

Analyzing The Possible Hepatic Protection Of Ursodeoxycholic Acid In Rat Models Of Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity, Ayala Ya Seen Ali Bey, Maj Id Radium Barabbas, Ahmed Raj

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: The liver is essential for the detoxification of toxic substances as well as for metabolism, storage, and secretion. The liver is the primary organ for the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Exposure to certain xenobiotics can cause oxidative stress, which can impair liver function.

Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate the possible protective effect of ursodeoxycholic acid against the hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride administration.

Materials and Methods: Thirty adult male albino rats weighing between 250 and 300 g and aged between 10 and 12 weeks were included in the study. Three groups were included; group …

Impact Of Physical Activity And Body Size On Serum Level Of Anti-Müllerian Hormone In Women In Babylon Province, Murtadha D. Mohsin, Ban J. Edan

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a glycoprotein produced by granulosa cells and has gained recognition as the most dependable serum biomarker for assessing ovarian reserve. AMH levels serve as an indicator of the quantity of primordial follicles and their likely response to external gonadotropins. Obesity may impact female fertility through direct harm to oocyte health and differentiation or by indirectly interfering with the pituitary-hypothalamic axis, leading to dysfunctional oogenesis.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the role of physical activity and body size on serum AMH levels in women.

Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on …

Potential Anti-Parkinsonian Activity Of Gastrodia Elata: The Principle Of Antioxidant Qualities In A Rat Model, Marwa S. Mahdy, Reyadh H. Al-Mosawi, Samir S. Hammoud

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, incurable, and the second most common neurological disorder resulting in the localized destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the pars compacta (PC) of the midbrain.

Objectives: Our study aimed to examine the antioxidant effect of Gastrodia elata on brain tissues of PD animal models depending on results obtained from previous investigations.

Materials and Methods: 40 Wistar adult male rats weighing 200-300mg were placed into 5 separate groups at random, with 8 rats in each group. The course of the study was a 21-day behavioral test carried out on day 21 using an open-field device. Decapitation …

Mesioclusion: A Review Of Treatment Approaches, Kasem Ahmed Abeas

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Mesioclusion or Class III malocclusion is one of the dental disturbances that represents the magnitude and complexity of the entire problem of malocclusion. It is of special interest to the orthodontist because it offers a therapeutic challenge. The aim of this study is to review the common treatment options for Class III malocclusion and determine which approach is superior. Numerous studies have recommended intervention at an early stage, such as during the the deciduous dentition or prepubertal growth phase,. Early treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion can be achieved by several appliances including Bionator, Frankle, chin cup, face mask. Orthopedic …

Detection Of Newly Identified Phylogenetic Lineages In Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Isolates In Iraq, Hiba J. Hamza, Huda H. Al-Hasnawy, Mohammed R. Judi, Hider M.H. Al-Shirifi

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains have been classified into eight distinct phylogenetic clusters as per a novel quadruplex PCR method. However, the exact phylogenetic relationship among these bacterial lineages is still uncertain. Objectives: The current study employed the Clermont phylotyping method to enhance the understanding of phylogenetic clusters of E. coli and evaluate antibiotic resistance in uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) strains in Iraq. Materials and Methods: A total of forty-two UPEC isolates were evaluated for antibiotic susceptibility using a disk diffusion test, while the innovative Clermont phylotyping method was employed for the phylogenetic classification of the isolates. …