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{"title":"Decay Characteristics of Neutron Excess Potassium Nuclei","authors":"J. Bevelacqua","doi":"10.32388/rbfgk2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/rbfgk2","url":null,"abstract":"Bevelacqua Resources, 7531 Flint Crossing Circle SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35762 USA bevelresou@aol.com\u0000\u0000     In neutron star mergers, neutron excess nuclei and the r-process are important factors governing the production of heavy nuclear systems. A single-particle model evaluation of potassium nuclei suggests that the heaviest Z = 19 nucleus will have mass 69 with filling of the 1g9/2 neutron shell. A = 55 – 69 potassium isotopes have limited experimental half-life data, but the model predicts beta decay half-lives in the range of 0.315 – 9.23 ms. Based on previous calculations for Z = 9 - 18, 20, 26, and 30 systems and comparisons to the 55K – 59K, 61K, and 63K calculations, summarized in the Japanese Nuclear Data Compilation, the single-particle model results likely overestimate the half-lives of A = 55 – 69 neutron excess potassium nuclei.\u0000\u0000KEYWORDS: Nucleosynthesis, Neutron Excess Potassium Nuclei, Beta Decay, Nuclear Structure\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"106 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140249692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revitalizing Public Administration: Transformative Solutions for Addressing Mankind's Governance Challenges","authors":"Edward Lambert, Dr. Kanbiro Orkaido Deyganto, Salisu Badamasi","doi":"10.32388/n6swaf","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/n6swaf","url":null,"abstract":"Public administration plays a critical role in governing societies and addressing the complex challenges faced by mankind. However, traditional approaches are hindered by bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of innovation, and resistance to change. This article explores the need for revitalizing public administration, key governance challenges, and proposes transformative solutions. These include agile management, data-driven decision-making, collaborative governance, digital transformation, capacity building, cybersecurity, conflict resolution, and engaging the younger generation. By embracing these solutions, public administration can enhance its effectiveness, responsiveness, and ability to tackle emerging challenges, leading to a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140250074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Factors Associated With Non-communicable Diseases Among People Living With HIV at Kalisizo Hospital in Kyotera District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Asani Kasango, Lydia Kabwijamu, Lilian Negesa, Alex Daama, Edrisa Muteesasira, Esther Buregyeya","doi":"10.32388/rtct47.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/rtct47.2","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: In rural Uganda, there exists a paucity of data on the prevalence and factors associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people living with HIV, despite heightened concerns about their increased susceptibility. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and assess factors associated with selected NCDs, namely hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression, among people living with HIV (PLHIV) seeking HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital.\u0000\u0000METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kalisizo Hospital, involving a randomly selected sample of 290 individuals living with HIV between August 8th to 24th, 2020. Data on socio-demographics, lifestyle, and clinical characteristics were collected using an adapted WHO steps questionnaire, a medical records review, and a patient Health Questionnaire-9. We further conducted anthropometric and laboratory measurements. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA Version 15.0, employing Modified Poisson regression.\u0000\u0000RESULTS: The overall prevalence of NCDs was 39.7% (95% CI=34.2%-45.4%). This prevalence was higher among participants with tertiary education (aPR=1.55, 95% CI=1.05,2.77, p=0.026), those who were obese (aPR=2.01, 95% CI=1.40,2.87, p<0.001), individuals in WHO clinical staging 3 and 4 of HIV (aPR=1.45, 95% CI=1.02,2.05, p=0.037), and those with unhealthy dietary habits (aPR=1.61, 95% CI=1.20,2.16, p=0.002).\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION: This study unveiled a significant prevalence of NCDs among PLHIV seeking HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital. This highlights the pressing necessity for swift and impactful measures to be taken by the Ugandan government, development partners, and other stakeholders. It is imperative to implement tailored interventions designed to address the high NCD prevalence observed in PLHIV who are obese, engage in unhealthy dietary habits, possess tertiary education, and fall into WHO clinical stage 3 or 4 of HIV.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"33 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140252818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Outcomes of Emergency Admissions and Associated Factors Among Children Admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Unit at Selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Tsegaye Asinakew, Teshome Habte","doi":"10.32388/w9lxxc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/w9lxxc","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: A pediatric emergency condition is a life-threatening process that, without timely and standard clinical intervention, may lead to death. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the outcomes of emergency admissions and associated factors among children admitted to the pediatric emergency of selected public hospitals.\u0000\u0000METHODS: An institutional-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted on children admitted to the emergency unit/ward from January 02, 2020, to January 08, 2022, in the emergency units of randomly selected public hospitals. Data were extracted with prepared checklists from February 1 to March 1, 2022.\u0000\u0000RESULT: A total of 303 admitted children’s charts were reviewed with 100% coverage. The mean age of children was 37.47 months, and the male-to-female ratio was 1.16:1. The study revealed that the most common causes of emergency admission were pneumonia (22.4%), surgical emergencies (14.5%), and late-onset sepsis (9.2%), respectively. More than half (53.8%) of children were admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Department for less than 24 hours, and the mean length of stay was 2 days. 39.6% of children were discharged with clinical improvement. Known comorbidity (AOR=4.65, 95% CI (1.23-17.64)) and length of stay less than 24 hours (AOR=4.2, 95% CI (1.2-14.7)) were strongly associated with the outcome.\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION: Pneumonia is still the most common cause of pediatric emergency admission, and the mortality rate of children at the Pediatric Emergency Department is high, with known comorbidity showing a significant association with mortality. FMOH recommended developing national pediatric emergency care guidelines and providing skill gap training for healthcare workers.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"37 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140253380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unraveling the Neo-Sûfī Paradigm: An Analysis of Dr. Fazlûr Raḥmān's Theoretical Insights and Concepts","authors":"Dr. Khalid Hussain Mir, Rafique Anjum","doi":"10.32388/vg4iaj.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/vg4iaj.2","url":null,"abstract":"This research focuses on Dr. Fazlûr Raḥmān's Neo-Sûfī paradigm, a contemporary departure from traditional perspectives on Sûfīsm aimed at addressing global challenges. The study traces Raḥmān's academic journey from British India, highlighting his influential work advocating for a reevaluation of conventional Islāmic thought in the face of technological advancements and cultural shifts. Through an extensive literature review, the research contextualises the historical development of Sûfīsm, scrutinises traditional views, and assesses modern challenges to Sûfī thought, offering a critical examination of Raḥmān's contributions, particularly the Neo-Sûfī paradigm.\u0000\u0000The study's theoretical framework is grounded in Raḥmān's innovative approach deeply rooted in Islāmic philosophy and theology. Raḥmān reimagines traditional Sûfī concepts to address contemporary challenges while preserving ties to Islāmic heritage. Drawing insights from scholars like William C. Chittick and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the research employs an interdisciplinary methodology based on primary sources to analyse the Neo-Sûfī paradigm comprehensively. It aims to position Raḥmān's ideas within the broader context of Islāmic thought, enriching the understanding of the intricate relationship between Sûfīsm, tradition, and modernity.\u0000\u0000Exploring the evolution of Sûfīsm within the Neo-Sûfī paradigm, the research underscores its adaptability to contemporary challenges, spiritual dimensions, and contributions to social cohesion. It investigates how Raḥmān reconciles tradition and modernity, assessing the compatibility of Sûfī thought with contemporary philosophical currents. The study discusses the implications of the Neo-Sûfī paradigm, including its role in interfaith dialogue, contributions to contemporary Islāmic thought, and policy recommendations. Despite acknowledging limitations, the research concludes that Dr. Fazlûr Raḥmān's Neo-Sûfī paradigm provides a dynamic response to modern challenges, harmoniously integrating tradition and modernity. Its implications extend beyond individual spiritual practice to interfaith dialogue, societal cohesion, and policy recommendations, presenting Raḥmān's paradigm as a valuable source of wisdom in navigating contemporary complexities within the ongoing discourse on Islāmic thought.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"6 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140254286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Case Report] Occlusive Syndrome by Internal Transmesosigmoid Hernia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature","authors":"Mohammed Chadli, Y. Merad, Nabil Bemrah, Malika Tabeche","doi":"10.32388/zom6r7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/zom6r7","url":null,"abstract":"Internal transmesosigmoid is a rare condition, that can cause unusual small bowel obstruction we report of an 80-year-old male patient presenting an acute intestinal obstruction due to transmesosigmoid hernia, the patient was operated for bladder lithiasis 6 years ago. Auscultation revealed intestinal borborygmus, and CT scan showed sigmoid volvulus in a dolichocolon.\u0000\u0000The diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction was made, and an emergency laparotomy was indicated. Because of the high risk of strangulation with transmesosigmoid hernia, it is mandatory to timely and periodically reassess. Early surgical intervention is crucial to reduce mortality.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140252299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MODI ‘Wave’-Leadership Legitimation and Institutionalization in Indian Politics","authors":"Praveen Rai","doi":"10.32388/38aqxo","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/38aqxo","url":null,"abstract":"‘Wave’ is a political phenomenon that leads to a major electoral gain or loss for a political party, an expression of pro or anti-incumbency public mood. ‘MODI-wave’ is an electoral manifestation depicting the hegemonic leadership of Narendra Modi that scripts victories in elections based on political charisma, social legitimacy and cultural nationalism. His critics question the legality of his regime in terms of democratic deficit, incompetent governance and unrepresentative of ‘will of the whole people’. However, the saffron party’s victories in national elections 2014 and 2019 is a reflection of ‘will of the majority’ that institutionalized and routinized Modi wave. ‘There is No Alternative’ to Modi’ is deeply entrenched in minds of voters as they rewarded him with successive leadership renewals and re-legitimations. Modi’s leadership will once again attempt to obtain validation in national elections 2024, but the absence of a competitive adversary strongly augments his chances of getting yet another political mandate, provided there are no ‘election surprises’ in store.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"90 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140251991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Decoding Patriarchal Ideological Biases at Work in the Popular Vernacular Comics of Nonte Fonte and Handa Bhonda: A Study of the Codification of Femininity through the Image-Text Combine","authors":"Archita Gupta","doi":"10.32388/tr4pam","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/tr4pam","url":null,"abstract":"Any image accompanies with it two concepts viz. communication and representation. Both these concepts are potent tools to be analysed from the perspective of study of signs or semiotics. But the monolithic study of signs or codes embedded in representation or communication curbs the scholarly or multidimensional spaces in which a representation/image representation can be analysed, examined, or investigated. If we consider a pictorial representation only as an image chosen/preferred randomly, we will miss the ideological bias in which it is produced. Therefore, the image representation of women/female in any text provides the ground for analyzing the term ‘politics of representation,’ since no production is devoid of a power structure that always invariably empowers a dominant one, dictating/controlling the production, reception, and dissemination of ‘texts’ (the term text to be comprehended in a post-modern sense), thus creating possibilities of stereotyping, distortion, hegemonisation, homogenization, et al. of women characters. Even under the tactful gloss of figuring ideal female characters of mythology or sculptures in temples, etc., in different ancient Indian art forms, the patriarchal ideology of depicting women with perfect female bodies according to Indian aesthetics operates. The paper focuses on the production, reception, non-reception as a result of dominant market forces of comics on women or female representation in the comics genre. It adopts the research methodology of content (image–text representation of women) analysis as a case study; paradigmatic analysis with panels from _Nonte Fonte _and _Handa Bhonda_, two popular vernacular Bengali comics, to investigate how a change in an image can affect the reception; as well as excerpts from interviews with target readers/viewers of comics/audio-visual projections of comics to examine the decodification of female presence by a child as a receiver of such texts; and inputs from interviews with the writer–illustrators of Nonte Fonte and Handa Bhonda, have been included to examine the codification and decodification process of the image-text combination of comics.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"26 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140252663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Commentary] When ‘Ignorance is Bliss’ in Medicine","authors":"Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan","doi":"10.32388/qaeqm5.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/qaeqm5.3","url":null,"abstract":"Treatment of diseases can be simple as well as effective with only limited medical knowledge, provided the physician is connected with the ‘pure consciousness’ within oneself, which is also the basis of everything in the universe. The ‘inner self’ or ‘pure consciousness’ has refreshing and healing qualities. This healing ‘inner self’ is within the conscious reach of every individual in the waking state, through the practice of meditation. The physician connected to his ‘inner self’ can help the patient to reach a more blissful state of consciousness, thus facilitating healing of all types of diseases. While mind-body therapies are patient-dependent self-help strategies, the physician who is connected with the ‘inner self’, can directly help to initiate the healing process. Positivity is manifested by the physician regardless of whether the medical knowledge he utilizes is ‘simple’ or the more complex ‘scientific’. There may be ‘ignorance’ of complex ‘scientific knowledge’, but there is ‘wisdom’ of being connected with the source of all healing.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140252937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Continuum Models and Singularities for Heat Distributions From Light","authors":"Lena Strömberg","doi":"10.32388/uxittp.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/uxittp.2","url":null,"abstract":"Air flow and quasi-static heat around heat sources and shields are exemplified and analysed. The purpose is to (improve thermal efficiency, i.e.,) obtain much heat adjacent to the device and its surrounding. Knowledge from single devices and sources in a row is used and interpreted into comparisons with e.g. heat waves. Navier-Stokes equations, other balance equations, and rules from continuum mechanics are scrutinized and combined with proposals for the buoyancy of heated air. Results for singularities are derived and visualised with the aim to describe heat power potentials in room layers.\u0000","PeriodicalId":500839,"journal":{"name":"Qeios","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140252790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}