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Agustin Martin Rodriguez. Mula Bayang Sawi Hanggang Lupang Hinirang: Ang Pag-Uunawa Ng Pilipino Sa Pilipinas, Nathanael Navarro Mar 2026

Agustin Martin Rodriguez. Mula Bayang Sawi Hanggang Lupang Hinirang: Ang Pag-Uunawa Ng Pilipino Sa Pilipinas, Nathanael Navarro

Mabini Review

In Agustin Martin Rodrguez's book entitled "Mula Bayang Sawi Hanggang lupang Hinirang: Ang Pag-uunawa ng Pilipino sa Pilipinas," he continued his philosophical project that discusses the different rationalities in a society. However, in this book, Rodriguez's enrichment of the discourse regarding the inequitable and unequal enjoyment of development took on a more historical bent. Drawing from different periods in Philippine history, Rodriguez demonstrated how the pursuit of freedom and justice is not just an abstract issue, but are concepts that permeate many dimensions of the Filipinos and the hardships and oppressions they endure. Although the lack of philosophical analysis in …


Learning Spaces, Others And Self: The “I—Learning” Experience Of Philosophy Students In Achieving Learning Competencies In A Pandemic, Mark Gatus Mar 2026

Learning Spaces, Others And Self: The “I—Learning” Experience Of Philosophy Students In Achieving Learning Competencies In A Pandemic, Mark Gatus

Mabini Review

Academic programs set learning competencies as essential standards to ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and values. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) prescribed the competencies for the AB Philosophy Program through CMO No. 26 s. 2017, which includes the ability to demonstrate critical and logical thinking, construct cogent arguments, engage analytically and interpretively with philosophical texts, develop research and academic writing skills, apply philosophical theories to concrete situations, and critically evaluate the essence of philosophical learning in relation to the True, the Good, and the Just. However, the teaching-learning process was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising …


Wikang Filipino At Ang Diskurso Ng Kasarian: Ang Misgendering Kay Jude Bacalso Bilang Salamin Ng Panlipunang Pananaw, Ignatius Vinzons Mar 2026

Wikang Filipino At Ang Diskurso Ng Kasarian: Ang Misgendering Kay Jude Bacalso Bilang Salamin Ng Panlipunang Pananaw, Ignatius Vinzons

Mabini Review

The absence of grammatical gender in Filipino pronouns and some nouns has led some to claim that the Filipino language is gender neutral. However, cases of misgendering are undeniably present in our society. If the Filipino language is truly gender-neutral, how does misgendering occur in our context? This paper discusses the concept of misgendering, examines some of its examples in the Philippine context, and revisits literature on the supposed gender-neutrality of the Filipino language. It then analyzes the case of Jude Bacalso, a transgender woman who became a topic of public discourse on social media in July 2024 due to …


Profane Language: On The Philosophy Of Cursing In The Contemporary Era, Billy Jan Puerta Mar 2026

Profane Language: On The Philosophy Of Cursing In The Contemporary Era, Billy Jan Puerta

Mabini Review

Politeness is a foundational virtue, instilled from an early age, that fosters human connections and societal engagement. This virtue underscores the tremendous relationship between language and courtesy, highlighting the values of respect in interaction within the community fabric. Language's nature, as a reflection of culture, community, and identity, is analyzed, revealing its capacity to uphold or erode these societal pillars. Despite its potential as a pillar of politeness, profane language presents an ironical contradiction. Profane language mo, mostly known as cursing, emerges as a cultural taboo, marked by its aggressive and often deemed inappropriate nature. This paper dives into why …


Migration, Culture And Belonging: The Military Service Problem Of Second-Generation Turkish Workers Living In Germany, Özlem Seyhan Mar 2026

Migration, Culture And Belonging: The Military Service Problem Of Second-Generation Turkish Workers Living In Germany, Özlem Seyhan

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

At the end of the 1950s, when Germany entered a period of economic development, a need arose for labor to work in industry and mining. Having lost a large portion of its young population in the World Wars, Germany began recruiting workers from abroad through agreements with various countries. In this context, an agreement was made with Türkiye in 1961, and Turkish workers were sent to Germany on various dates. Turkish workers who started working in a country that was completely different culturally, geographically and religiously and then took their families with them had to struggle with various social and …


Implementation Of Direct Corpus Applications To L2 Collaborative Writing Pedagogy: The Impact On Learner Interaction, Written Output And Development, Ahmet Egemen Curuk Mar 2026

Implementation Of Direct Corpus Applications To L2 Collaborative Writing Pedagogy: The Impact On Learner Interaction, Written Output And Development, Ahmet Egemen Curuk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the implementation of direct corpus applications within L2 collaborative writing pedagogy and investigates their impact on learner interaction, as well as measurable gains in syntactic complexity, lexical complexity, and accuracy during collaborative writing and in subsequent individual writing. Although prior research has established the pedagogical value of corpus-based instruction and collaborative writing separately, little is known about how these approaches function when integrated, particularly with an emphasis on the learner experience and the interactional mechanisms that mediate learning. To address this gap, this dissertation adopts a mixed-methods design to explore how corpus-guided collaborative writing shapes dyadic interaction, …


Developing Empathy In Middle And High School Adult Educators Within Multicultural Contexts, Warren M. Grimm Mar 2026

Developing Empathy In Middle And High School Adult Educators Within Multicultural Contexts, Warren M. Grimm

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This qualitative study examined how school-based professional development reflection programs influence teachers’ empathy across cultural differences within an independent school context. Grounded in Multicultural Theory and scholarship on empathy, the study explored how structured, sustained reflective practices shape educators’ understanding, relational engagement, and collective organizational culture. The problem of practice addressed in this study was the need for independent school leaders to cultivate culturally responsive environments within limited time and resource constraints, while serving increasingly diverse school communities. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with educators who participated in a structured, research-based reflective professional development program. …


Voltage Breakdown Strength And Energy Density Of Ceramic Srtio₃ At Cryogenic Temperatures From 295 K To 77 K, Hung Trinh, Alan Devoe, Fatih Dogan Mar 2026

Voltage Breakdown Strength And Energy Density Of Ceramic Srtio₃ At Cryogenic Temperatures From 295 K To 77 K, Hung Trinh, Alan Devoe, Fatih Dogan

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The low-temperature dependence of the DC dielectric breakdown strength (EBD) and the energy storage density (W) of capacitors, fabricated from high purity polycrystalline strontium titanate, were investigated in the temperature range from 295 K to 77 K. Test samples were constructed with a process similar to that used for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The permittivity, loss tangent, leakage current, and breakdown strength were measured as a function of temperature and voltage. Weibull statistical analysis was used to quantify breakdown distributions. Despite electric-field suppression of permittivity, breakdown strength increased significantly with decreasing temperatures, leading to enhanced energy density. The breakdown field …


Projections Of The Characteristics Of Extreme Precipitation In East Africa Using Bias-Corrected Cmip6 Models, Exavery K. Makula Mar 2026

Projections Of The Characteristics Of Extreme Precipitation In East Africa Using Bias-Corrected Cmip6 Models, Exavery K. Makula

Tanzania Journal of Science

In the context of ongoing global climate change, the intensification of the hydrological cycle is expected to modify the frequency, magnitude, and spatial distribution of extreme precipitation events. Understanding how precipitation extremes will evolve under climate change is critical for East Africa (EA), a region highly vulnerable to hydroclimatic hazards and strongly dependent on rainfall-driven socioeconomic systems. The region experiences two main rainfall seasons, namely the long rains (March-May, MAM) and the short rains (October-December, OND). This study investigates future projections of the characteristics of extreme precipitation across the EA using an ensemble of biascorrected CMIP6 global climate models. Extreme …


Suture Augmentation With Ucl Repairs In Baseball Pitchers As An Alternate To Reconstructions: An Evidence-To-Practice Review, Kayleigh A. De Koker, Kenneth E. Games Mar 2026

Suture Augmentation With Ucl Repairs In Baseball Pitchers As An Alternate To Reconstructions: An Evidence-To-Practice Review, Kayleigh A. De Koker, Kenneth E. Games

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is sustained through repetitive valgus motions, increasing in prevalence across all levels of baseball due to the increasing workload demands placed on the medial elbow in pitching. Traditionally, UCL tears have been managed through reconstructions followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process. In recent years, the UCL repair with suture augmentation has gained favor given the enhanced patient and clinician outcomes in return-to-play timelines, decreased medial gapping, improved Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (KJOC) scores, and long-term functionality. Utilizing 4 databases (MEDLINE, Embase Cochrane library, Science Direct, and Scopus), literature was obtained addressing the …


Comparison Of Vibrating And Non-Vibrating Foam Roller On Hamstring Range Of Motion, Rakhoon Sung, Portia B. Resnick, Karen G. Roos, Mimi Nakajima Mar 2026

Comparison Of Vibrating And Non-Vibrating Foam Roller On Hamstring Range Of Motion, Rakhoon Sung, Portia B. Resnick, Karen G. Roos, Mimi Nakajima

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Tightness in the distal hamstring is a common complaint among active individuals. While a foam roller is used to release muscle tension, there are limited studies about the effect using a vibrating foam roller (VFR) on hamstring flexibility and knee range of motion (ROM). For this reason, the purpose of the research was to compare the effect of a VFR and nonvibrating foam roller (NVFR) on hamstring flexibility and knee ROM in active college students. It was hypothesized that there would be more improvement in hamstring flexibility and knee ROM with a VFR than an NVFR. A randomized controlled trial …


Relationship Between Immune Profile And Respiratory Parameters In Down Syndrome Children With Acute Pneumonia: Pre-Intervention Analysis, Shehab M. Abd El-Kader, Tamer M. El-Saeed, Marwa M. I. Ismaeel, Mohamed F. El-Banna, Ahmed M. Aboeleneen, Amany G. Atiaa, Fatma A Hegazy, Mona M. Abdelkhalek Mar 2026

Relationship Between Immune Profile And Respiratory Parameters In Down Syndrome Children With Acute Pneumonia: Pre-Intervention Analysis, Shehab M. Abd El-Kader, Tamer M. El-Saeed, Marwa M. I. Ismaeel, Mohamed F. El-Banna, Ahmed M. Aboeleneen, Amany G. Atiaa, Fatma A Hegazy, Mona M. Abdelkhalek

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Children with Down Syndrome (DS) exhibit immune dysregulation and increased susceptibility to severe pneumonia. While associations between immune status and infection risk are known, the relationship between specific baseline immune markers and respiratory parameters at the initial presentation of acute pneumonia in this population is unclear. Objective: To investigate the correlation between baseline serum immunoglobulin levels, white blood cell count (WBCs), and baseline respiratory parameters (respiratory rate and arterial oxygen saturation) in children with DS presenting with acute pneumonia. Material and methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study analyzed baseline data from 40 children with DS and acute pneumonia enrolled prior …


Limb Dominance Does Not Affect Single-Leg Hop Performance In Non-Injured Young Athletes, Rawan Aldhabi Mar 2026

Limb Dominance Does Not Affect Single-Leg Hop Performance In Non-Injured Young Athletes, Rawan Aldhabi

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: The concept of leg dominance is important in clinical settings. Single-leg hop (SLH) tests are frequently used to assess injury-risk and guide return-to-sport decision after lower-limb injury, yet the influence of limb dominance on SLH performance in non-injured young athletes remains unclear. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of limb dominance on SLH test performance in young healthy athletes, and to explore the relationships among different types of SLH tests. Methods: Forty-seven healthy collegiate athletes (mean age 21.44 ± 3.5 years; 26 males and 21 females) completed three SLH tests: single hop for distance (SHD), …


Predictive Role Of Mindset And Neuroplasticity Knowledge On Epistemological Beliefs Among Academic Doctors, Fahad A Somaa Mar 2026

Predictive Role Of Mindset And Neuroplasticity Knowledge On Epistemological Beliefs Among Academic Doctors, Fahad A Somaa

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Neuroplasticity the brain's capacity for structural and functional reorganization, plays a central role in learning, adaptation, and professional development. Educators' understanding of neuroplasticity, together with their mindset, may influence their epistemological beliefs and teaching practices. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which mindset and neuroplasticity knowledge predict epistemological beliefs among academic doctors working in medical and rehabilitation education. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among the 309 academic doctors working in medical colleges and teaching hospitals. Demographics, neuroplasticity knowledge, mindset and epistemological beliefs were the primary outcome measures and collected data. …


An Exploration Of Therapists' Perspectives On Treatment Approaches And Outcomes For Trigger Finger In Saudi Arabia, Badr F. Alduqsi, Naif B. Abudken, Hatim A. Al-Johani, Ahmed M. Bajunayd Mar 2026

An Exploration Of Therapists' Perspectives On Treatment Approaches And Outcomes For Trigger Finger In Saudi Arabia, Badr F. Alduqsi, Naif B. Abudken, Hatim A. Al-Johani, Ahmed M. Bajunayd

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a common hand condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and locking of the affected digit. Although conservative management strategies, particularly splinting and corticosteroid injections, are widely implemented in clinical practice, there is currently no universally accepted gold standard for the treatment of trigger finger. Furthermore, regional evidence describing therapists' preferences and clinical decision-making processes in Saudi Arabia remains limited. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and physicians in Saudi Arabia regarding preferred conservative treatment approaches for trigger finger, and to identify the key factors influencing clinical decision-making and …


Prevalence And Association Between Major Depressive Disorder And Cognitive Impairment In Hemodialysis Patients At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Faten N. Alzaben Mar 2026

Prevalence And Association Between Major Depressive Disorder And Cognitive Impairment In Hemodialysis Patients At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Faten N. Alzaben

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Objectives: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis experience a substantial psychological and cognitive burden. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and examine its association with cognitive impairment among patients receiving hemodialysis. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 consecutive patients aged 18–65 years undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Major depressive disorder was diagnosed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I). Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with cognitive impairment defined as a MoCA score …


Exploration Of Radiotherapy-Related Insufficiency Fractures In Gynaecological Cancer: A Service Evaluation Report, Vicki Hands Mar 2026

Exploration Of Radiotherapy-Related Insufficiency Fractures In Gynaecological Cancer: A Service Evaluation Report, Vicki Hands

South West Clinical School Journal

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Bifurcation Exploration Of Ion Acoustic Solitons Formation Of A Nonlinear Beta Fractional Kadomtsev-Petviashvili Burger Model In Plasma State, Mst. Razia Pervin, Alrazi Abdeljabbar, Fahad Sameer Alshammari, Mst. Shekha Khatun, Harun Or-Roshid Mar 2026

Bifurcation Exploration Of Ion Acoustic Solitons Formation Of A Nonlinear Beta Fractional Kadomtsev-Petviashvili Burger Model In Plasma State, Mst. Razia Pervin, Alrazi Abdeljabbar, Fahad Sameer Alshammari, Mst. Shekha Khatun, Harun Or-Roshid

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

This research presents an extensive investigation of Ion acoustic soliton dynamics governed by a Beta-fractional Kadomtsev-Petviashvili-Burgurs (KPB) model. By engaging the planar dynamical system scheme in aggregation with the extended $(\phi, \psi)$ expansion, Kudryashov expansion, and the NMKM analytic schemes, we create a broad class of exact nonlinear pattern wave solutions. The local stability edifice of the fractional plasma model is explored through bifurcation theory, enabling the far-reaching classification of all admissible phase diagrams. Conforming Ion acoustic wave structures allied with every detour alignment are systematically assembled. Owing to the fractional and dissipative appearances of the model, an all-embracing assortment …


Numerical Simulations And Hyers-Ulam Stability Of A Novel Nonlocal Anthropogenic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Mathematical Model, Khalid Fanoukh Al Oweidi, Zakirullah -, Kamal Shah, Thabet Abdeljawad Mar 2026

Numerical Simulations And Hyers-Ulam Stability Of A Novel Nonlocal Anthropogenic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Mathematical Model, Khalid Fanoukh Al Oweidi, Zakirullah -, Kamal Shah, Thabet Abdeljawad

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

In this work, the fractal-fractional Atangana-Baleanu derivative with the Mittag-Leffler kernel is employed to capture the memory and hereditary effects inherent to anthropogenic cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission dynamics. The Banach fixed-point theorem and contraction mapping principle are used to prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions, while Hyers-Ulam stability of the system is analyzed to demonstrate the robustness of solutions with respect to small perturbations. Using a nonlinear least-squares approach, model parameters and fractional order are estimated using epidemiological data from the World Health Organization. The basic reproduction number $R_0 = 0.53$ indicates that the disease is under control after adding …


Nursing Students’ Attitudes About Correcting Health Misinformation On Social Media, Heather Ann Hill Mar 2026

Nursing Students’ Attitudes About Correcting Health Misinformation On Social Media, Heather Ann Hill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Health misinformation on social media is a global public health concern. Research has shown that health misinformation causes significant harm in communities, especially for vulnerable populations with existing health disparities. Nurses have been urged to play a more significant role in combating health misinformation. Existing research has shown that nurses are hesitant to correct health misinformation on social media, but attitudes among current nursing students have not been examined. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore nursing students' attitudes about correcting health misinformation on social media. Guided by Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior and Paterson and Zderad’s …


A Randomized Study Of Digital Versus Genetic Counselor Return Of Actionable Genetic Research Results To Biobank Participants (Respect3 Study), Anuja Rajendra Godbole, Elisabeth Wood, Brian Egleston, Lily Hoffman-Andrews, Sarah Brown, Sarah Howe, Sanjana Shastri, Rajia Mim, Justin Feng, Anjali Owens, Susan Domchek, Reed Pyeritz, Bryson Katona, Staci Kallish, Giorgio Sirugo, Joellen Weaver, Linda Fleisher, Kuang-Yi Wen, Elena Elkin, Katherine Nathanson, Daniel Rader, Angela Bradbury Mar 2026

A Randomized Study Of Digital Versus Genetic Counselor Return Of Actionable Genetic Research Results To Biobank Participants (Respect3 Study), Anuja Rajendra Godbole, Elisabeth Wood, Brian Egleston, Lily Hoffman-Andrews, Sarah Brown, Sarah Howe, Sanjana Shastri, Rajia Mim, Justin Feng, Anjali Owens, Susan Domchek, Reed Pyeritz, Bryson Katona, Staci Kallish, Giorgio Sirugo, Joellen Weaver, Linda Fleisher, Kuang-Yi Wen, Elena Elkin, Katherine Nathanson, Daniel Rader, Angela Bradbury

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: There is consensus that research participants should be informed about plans for return of genetic research results. However, best practices for return of results in large biobank and cohort studies do not exist currently, and how best to communicate actionable genetic research results remains unclear. While having genetic counselors disclose these results may be ideal to ensure understanding, minimize distress, and optimize medical follow-up, genetic counselor (GC) workforce shortages and costs are barriers. The RESPECT3 study evaluates whether digital delivery alternatives for pre-disclosure education and return of actionable genetic research results is non-inferior to remote telehealth disclosure by a …


Propagation And Interaction Of Gravity Currents Induced By Successive Release Of Two Lock Fluids, Khem Prasad Bhattarai, Subhas Karan Venayagamoorthy Mar 2026

Propagation And Interaction Of Gravity Currents Induced By Successive Release Of Two Lock Fluids, Khem Prasad Bhattarai, Subhas Karan Venayagamoorthy

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This study investigates the dynamics of sequentially released gravity currents in a lock-exchange configuration consisting of two lock fluids using high-resolution numerical simulations and compares them with the classical single-lock exchange. The results demonstrate that, in a two-lock-fluid configuration, the overtaking of the lighter lock current by the heavier lock current alters the current's front dynamics, leading to complex velocity transitions. Before overtaking occurs, the front propagation is slower than in the classical single-lock-fluid case because of lower density contrast, but after overtaking, the heavier lock fluid accumulates at the head region of the current and enhances its speed. The …


Impact Of Tropical Cyclones On Food And Nutrition Security: A Global Scoping Review And Thematic Analysis, Patience M. Chiotha, Budi Haryanto Mar 2026

Impact Of Tropical Cyclones On Food And Nutrition Security: A Global Scoping Review And Thematic Analysis, Patience M. Chiotha, Budi Haryanto

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

The increasing frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones driven by climate change pose growing threats to food and nutrition security. Globally, an estimated 80–90 tropical cyclones occur annually, affecting approximately 119 million people. Evidence regarding their impact on food systems, dietary patterns, and nutritional status remains fragmented. This scoping review aimed to map global evidence on the impacts of tropical cyclones on food and nutrition security, identify key pathways of impact, and examine affected indicators at household and individual levels. The review followed Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and PRISMA-ScR. Searches were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google …


What Is Alive? Students’ Conceptions Of The Traits That Unite Living Organisms, Jeremy L. Hsu, Meredith A. Dorner, Kate Hill Mar 2026

What Is Alive? Students’ Conceptions Of The Traits That Unite Living Organisms, Jeremy L. Hsu, Meredith A. Dorner, Kate Hill

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Biology is the study of life, but students often hold misconceptions about what it means to be alive, with children often associating life with movement. These misconceptions can lead to biases in what students think is alive, with younger children often not thinking of plants as living given their lack of discernable movement. Despite this past work, there have been no prior studies that we are aware of that have examined how students in introductory biology conceptualize what it means to be alive. Here, we draw upon a fortuitous dataset collected from an in-class activity done on the first day …


Analisis Disparitas Geospasial Dan Determinan Sosio-Demografis Masalah Kesehatan Jiwa Di Indonesia: Analisis Data Survei Kesehatan Indonesia (Ski) 2023, Alya Zahrah Zhafirah, Sutanto Priyo Priyo Hastono Mar 2026

Analisis Disparitas Geospasial Dan Determinan Sosio-Demografis Masalah Kesehatan Jiwa Di Indonesia: Analisis Data Survei Kesehatan Indonesia (Ski) 2023, Alya Zahrah Zhafirah, Sutanto Priyo Priyo Hastono

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Kesehatan jiwa merupakan pilar utama pembangunan sumber daya manusia yang kini menjadi tantangan struktural di Indonesia. Masalah ini dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh determinan sosio-demografi seperti tingkat pendidikan, status ekonomi dan lingkungan. Penelitian ini diinisiasi oleh urgensi untuk memetakan distribusi beban masalah kesehatan jiwa secara nasional sekaligus menginvestigasi ketidakonsistenan prevalensi antara data Riskesdas 2018 dan SKI 2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain potong lintang dengan menganalisis prevalensi masalah kesehatan jiwa pada penduduk Indonesia berusia ≥15 tahun, menggunakan data SKI 2023. Kondisi kesehatan jiwa dinilai menggunakan instrumen SRQ-20 untuk mengidentifikasi probabilitas masalah kesehatan jiwa. Hasil utama menunjukkan prevalensi masalah kesehatan jiwa Indonesia tahun …


The Importance Of Proximal Non-Obstructive Plaque For Predicting Risk Of Future Acute Coronary Syndrome In Stable Cad: Prognostic Value Of Coronary Ct Angiography, Har R. S. Dhillon, Hilfan A. P. Lubis, Yuke Sarastri, Andre P. Ketaren, Teuku B. Haykal Mar 2026

The Importance Of Proximal Non-Obstructive Plaque For Predicting Risk Of Future Acute Coronary Syndrome In Stable Cad: Prognostic Value Of Coronary Ct Angiography, Har R. S. Dhillon, Hilfan A. P. Lubis, Yuke Sarastri, Andre P. Ketaren, Teuku B. Haykal

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic value of proximal non-obstructive coronary plaques detected by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in predicting acute coronary syndrome (ACS) among patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: This retrospective cohort included patients with stable CAD who underwent CCTA at Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, between January and December 2023. Of 458 patients with non-obstructive plaques, 416 met inclusion criteria and were followed for 18 months. Patients were classified into proximal involvement (left main, proximal left anterior descending artery, proximal left circumflex artery, or proximal right coronary artery) and non-proximal groups. The primary endpoint was …


Venous Thromboembolism Attenuates Brain Cortical Thickness: Evidence From Mendelian Randomization Study, Wenli Gu, Xiu Liu, Christopher Tze-Wei Tsang, Si Yeung Yu, Yan Chen, Jiayi Huang, Yuk Ki Yukie Lam, Tim Yan, Meizhen Wu, Ran Guo, Jingnan Zhang, Ferit Böyük, Yap Hang Chan, Kai Hang Yiu Mar 2026

Venous Thromboembolism Attenuates Brain Cortical Thickness: Evidence From Mendelian Randomization Study, Wenli Gu, Xiu Liu, Christopher Tze-Wei Tsang, Si Yeung Yu, Yan Chen, Jiayi Huang, Yuk Ki Yukie Lam, Tim Yan, Meizhen Wu, Ran Guo, Jingnan Zhang, Ferit Böyük, Yap Hang Chan, Kai Hang Yiu

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Background: Emerging evidence suggests an association between vascular risk factors and changes in brain cortical structure and function. However, the relationship between venous thromboembolism (VTE) and brain cortical remodeling remains unclear, impeding further research on brain cortical dysfunction. Methods: Using summary statistics obtained from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), we conducted two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to explore potential causal effects of genetically predisposed pulmonary embolism (PE, N = 361,194), deep vein thrombosis (DVT, N = 462,933) and unspecified VTE (N = 218,792) on brain cortical structure (N = 51,665). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based measures of brain cortex including …


The Link Between Atrial Fibrillation And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Pathophysiology, Emerging Evidence And Treatment Options, Wojciech Jakub Bajda, Jakub Juszczyk, Negin Fani, Dongwoo Kang, Jerzy Gregorczyk Mar 2026

The Link Between Atrial Fibrillation And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Pathophysiology, Emerging Evidence And Treatment Options, Wojciech Jakub Bajda, Jakub Juszczyk, Negin Fani, Dongwoo Kang, Jerzy Gregorczyk

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are common conditions that significantly impact gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health. Emerging evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between these conditions, mainly driven by inflammation and vagal nerve stimulation. Shared risk factors include obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and hiatal hernias. This review explores the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that may link GERD and AF, focusing on the roles of autonomic dysregulation, systemic inflammation, and mechanical interactions that may cause symptoms for both diseases. Lifestyle modifications including weight management, along with pharmacological treatments like proton pump inhibitors, have shown promise in managing the symptoms of both …


Approach To Management Of Grown-Up Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease, Pak-Cheong Chow Mar 2026

Approach To Management Of Grown-Up Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease, Pak-Cheong Chow

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Despite of advances in cardiac and surgical care, some children with complex congenital heart disease remain cyanotic in adulthood. The grown-up cyanotic congenital heart diseases are heterogeneous due to their underlying cardiac anatomy and physiology. Other than cardiovascular problems, they patients are also faced with multi-system complications in the long run. Therefore, these patients need nuanced and comprehensive assessment, regular follow-up monitoring, and multi-facet management. In this article, the types and classification of cyanotic congenital heart diseases, the multi-system complications and the approach to assessment and treatment will be presented.


Mcconnell Caught In 3d: Comparison With Other Etiologies Of Right Ventricular Failure, Shing Ching, Karl Chan Mar 2026

Mcconnell Caught In 3d: Comparison With Other Etiologies Of Right Ventricular Failure, Shing Ching, Karl Chan

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

The McConnell sign is a well-recognized 2D echocardiographic feature of pulmonary embolism characterized by apparent hypokinesia of right ventricular mid and apical free wall segments. However, it is rarely described in 3D echocardiography. We report a case of high-risk pulmonary embolism with the McConnell sign demonstrated in 3D echocardiography. Comparison with other etiologies of right ventricular dysfunction regarding 3D morphology and 2D speckle tracking strain is also discussed.