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{"title":"Impact of 20-20-20 Rule and Daily Reminders in Relieving Digital Eye Strain","authors":"Shivam Kumar, Harshita Pandey","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240244","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To assess the impact of taking proper breaks and the role of reminders in enhancing compliance while working on digital devices in reducing the digital eye strain.\u0000Methodology: This was a questionnaire-based prospective study determining the role of taking proper breaks and the role of daily reminders in enhancing patient compliance and in-turn reducing digital eye strains. The study examines compliance variations with the 20-20 rule in two distinct groups, Group-I (Subjects who got daily reminders) and Group-II (Subjects who did not get any reminders). The occurrence of symptoms related to digital eye strains were also compared between the subjects in the two groups and from baseline.\u0000Results: A significant proportion of respondents were not aware of the 20-20 rule and do not actively implement it. Taking visual breaks reduce digital eye strain as both Group-1 and Group-2 generally have lower symptom prevalence compared to the Baseline group. However, Group-2 tends to have higher symptom prevalence compared to Group-1 indicating that reminders may play an important role in reduction in symptoms of digital eye strain.\u0000Conclusion: The 20-20-20 rule is a simple and effective technique to help prevent Computer Vision Syndrome and reduce the risk of Digital Eye Strain caused by prolonged computer use or digital device use. However, a lack of knowledge regarding the 20-20-20 rule prevails and it is important to spread awareness about the importance of visual breaks during digital work. Since getting proper reminders can enhance the compliance, incorporation of reminders in digital devices can be useful for people who often suffer from DES due to lack of proper breaks.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Digital Eye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome, Dry Eyes, 20-20 Rule, Visual Breaks","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"86 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141697272","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":"Reliability and Validity of Gujarati Version of the Vertigo Symptom Scale – Short form in Menopausal Women","authors":"Nandini Kuldeep Gehlot, G. Thakrar","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240247","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Vertigo, a sensation of dizziness and spinning, can occur in menopausal women due to hormonal changes. To measure these vertigo symptoms, a tool called the Vertigo Symptom Scales Short-form (VSS-SF) is commonly used. The VSS-SF is currently not available in Gujarati language so there is a need to develop a scale which can be used by the Gujarati language speaking population.\u0000Material & method: An observational study was conducted, translating the scale VSS-SF comprises 15 items, each scored on a 5-point scale (0–4) into Gujarati through double forward and backward translation. Experts scored each question as accepted or rejected. The finalized Gujarati version's reliability were assessed with a sample of 20 menopausal women.\u0000Result: Result calculated by using SPSS. The Gujarati version of the VSS-SF has high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.873).\u0000Conclusion: The translation of the VSS-SF into Gujarati successfully maintained the semantic and measurement properties of the original version. The resulting Gujarati version proved to be a valid and reliable scale for assessing vertigo symptoms in the Gujarati population.\u0000\u0000Keywords: VSS-sf, Menopausal women, Reliability, Validity","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141697708","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":"E-Health Literacy in Physiotherapist of Gujarat: \u0000A Survey","authors":"Shreya Trivedi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240251","url":null,"abstract":"In Recent years, digitalization has taken over many industries including healthcare professions worldwide, and India is no exception. According to 'National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)' -Making India a Digital Health Nation Enabling Digital Healthcare for all Strategy Overview of JULY-2020 significant technical shift will occur in healthcare system in India and so there is need of the study to investigate whether healthcare providers and seekers are ready for this change or not. There are limited researches available in literature in this area hence need of study arises. The aim of present study is to investigate the level of E-health literacy in Physiotherapist practising in India.\u0000MATERIALS & METHODS: Total 174 registered physiotherapist (123 females, 55 males) practicing in Gujarat participated in this survey. E-health literacy scale (Eheals) is a valid and reliable tool, it’s a self-administered questionary which has 5 points from which best suitable option will be chose by responder from strongly agree/very useful to strongly disagree. 90% of physiotherapist believed that the internet is a useful and important tool in making decisions related to healthcare and for accessing health-related information. Regardless of the high percentage regarding the usefulness and importance of the internet, the ability and skills of finding and utilizing health care resources electronically was noted moderate to low.\u0000CONCLUSION: E-health literacy was found moderate to low on Physiotherapist practicing in India. There are countless possibilities of further studies in this area with larger population size and various other components of E-health literacy. \u0000\u0000Keywords: E-Health, Digitalization in healthcare, Physiotherapist","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"140 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141693007","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":"Role of Social Determinants in Reshaping the Public Health Policies: A Comprehensive Study","authors":"Tania Noor, Tauqir Ahmad, Sumzida Afrin","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240236","url":null,"abstract":"This comprehensive study delves into the pivotal role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in shaping public health policies. Social determinants encompass a wide range of social, economic, and environmental factors that significantly influence health outcomes and disparities. By analyzing the intricate interplay between social determinants and public health policies, this study aims to elucidate the mechanisms through which societal factors influence population health and well-being. Drawing upon empirical evidence, case studies, and critical analysis, the study explores the impact of social determinants on health disparities, health behaviors, healthcare access, and quality. Furthermore, it examines the challenges and barriers in addressing social determinants within public health policy frameworks, including systemic inequalities and data measurement issues. The study also identifies strategies for integrating social determinants into public health policies, including policy recommendations, collaborative approaches, and community empowerment initiatives. Ultimately, this study underscores the imperative of adopting a socioecological approach to public health policymaking, one that recognizes and addresses the underlying social determinants to promote health equity and improve population health outcomes.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Social Determinants, Reshaping, Public Health Policies, Comprehensive Study","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141711489","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":"Survey on Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Non-Healing Wounds among Patients Attending Various Wound Clinics Around Trivandrum City","authors":"Anand S Nair, JayaKrishnan S, K. Sukesh","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240242","url":null,"abstract":"The survey on prevailing medical practices for non-healing chronic wounds and its impact provides valuable insights into the management and treatment strategies adopted in the context of chronic wound care. The discussion highlights key findings related to diabetes as a prevalent cause, wound location, treatment approaches, and the utilization of serological tests. Diabetes emerged as a significant risk factor for chronic wounds, with 90% of the respondents having a family history of diabetes, and 70% currently under medication for diabetes management. These findings emphasize the crucial role of diabetes in contributing to non-healing chronic wounds. Healthcare providers should prioritize diabetic patients for preventive wound care measures and regular assessments to reduce the incidence of chronic wounds. The survey reveals that a substantial proportion of chronic wounds (75%) are diabetes-related, further supporting the link between diabetes and wound development. Infection-related wounds (10%), autoimmune-related wounds (3%), and other causes (5%) also contribute to the overall burden of chronic wounds. Understanding the various causative factors allows healthcare professionals to tailor treatment plans accordingly and address the specific needs of individual patients. The location of wounds showed a gender disparity, with a higher prevalence of chronic wounds in male limbs (74%) compared to female limbs (26%). Similarly, chronic wounds in other sites were more common in males (74%) than females (26%). The reasons for these gender-based differences warrant further investigation and consideration in treatment planning. In terms of treatment and management, nearly all respondents (100%) were on multiple antibiotics for wound care, indicating the widespread use of antimicrobial therapy. Additionally, a significant portion of respondents (57%) reported trying alternative treatment approaches, suggesting the need for a more diverse and holistic approach to chronic wound management. Hospitalization for chronic wound care was common, with 80% of the respondents having been hospitalized multiple times. This suggests that chronic wounds often require extensive medical attention and resources, making the management of chronic wounds a challenging and resource- intensive aspect of healthcare. The utilization of wound-related serological tests was relatively low, with only 3% of respondents undergoing such tests. This indicates a potential gap in healthcare practices, as serological tests can provide valuable diagnostic information for guiding wound management strategies. Increased awareness and promotion of serological tests among healthcare providers could lead to better wound care outcomes. Overall, the survey findings underscore the complexities and challenges associated with non-healing chronic wounds, especially in the context of diabetes-related wounds. The study highlights the need for comprehensive and personalized wound management strategies, i","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"1995 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707482","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":"Pathogenesis of Amraz-e-Riya (Lung Disease) in Unani Medicine - A Review","authors":"Farukh Hasan, Azizur Rahman, Zeenat Idreesi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240248","url":null,"abstract":"Background & objective: In the Unani system of medicine (USM), the lungs are considered an essential organ that plays a crucial role in maintaining health by respiration. The lungs are closely associated with the sanguine humour, and, any imbalance in this humour may lead to various respiratory disorders and other health issues. In USM, the diseases are understood based on Asbāb (Causes), Alamat (signs, and symptoms), and Mahiyat-e-Mardi (pathogenesis). This study aims to describe the pathogenesis of Amraz-e-Riya (lung disease) for a better understanding of the disease and proper treatment.\u0000Methodology: Literature related to the pathogenesis of lung disease was surveyed from classical books of Ṭibb-i-Unani, their translations, commentaries, previous dissertations, journals, proceedings, etc.\u0000Result and conclusion: Unani physicians explained respiration is completed by two movements and two resting phases. The inhaled air moderates the heat of Rūḥ(Pneuma), which is very important for maintaining health and life because its disturbance has immediate consequences on health. By exhalation, the lungs expel smoky vapours from the body because inappropriate or bad air is likely to dissolve the Ḥarārat Gharīziyya (innate heat). So, it can be concluded that respiration plays an important role in the survival and continuation of life.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Lung’s pathogenesis, lung temperament, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, phthisis, Unani medicine.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"2019 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141706622","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 Effectiveness of Strengthening Exercise on Improving Physical Function in Chronic Dialysis with Comorbidity: A Case Study","authors":"Poorva Nakum, Harda Shah, Nirali S. Vakani","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240233","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Individuals living with End stage renal disease (ESRD) on long term hemodialysis (HD) generally has a sedentary life style. This leads to reduction of physical function and poor quality of life. Exercise intervention improves muscular strength, physical fitness and Quality of life (QOL) in maintained hemodialysis Individuals.\u0000CASE SCENARIO: A 67-year-old female presented with chronic hemodialysis period was carried on wheelchair with the help of relative as she was referred to physiotherapy department with chief complain of weakness in both lower limb and difficulty in walking for 1 year. In this case along with chronic dialysis related dysfunction, patient had atherosclerosis had an acute coronary event and she was on AKT since last one year as she was having pott’s spine.\u0000METHODOLOGY: In our evaluation, she had full range of motion of lower limb with muscle weakness by manual muscle testing (MMT=3-4/5), Reduced balance and physical performance by short physical performance battery (SPPB=4/12), and partially dependent for functional activity by functional independent measure (FIM= 81/126). In Physiotherapy intervention: Exercise program started with active exercise, cycling, balance and gait training. Progressively in active exercise increased weight with weight cuff, increase cycling time and task specific balance activities with independent walking each week.\u0000RESULT: After four week of intervention improvement in muscle strength (MMT=4-5/5), balance (SPPB=7/12), minimal assistance in functional activities (FIM=109/126).\u0000CONCLUSION: Individualized strengthening exercise program improve physical function and muscle strength in chronic dialysis patient.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Hemodialysis, physical function, muscle strength.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"72 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141692983","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 of Varicose Veins in Female Population Having Prolonged Sitting Jobs","authors":"Pratiksha Gadpal, Supriya Gajbhiye, M. N. Kulsange","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240231","url":null,"abstract":"Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels caused by weakening in the vessel wall. Causative factors of varicose veins are multifactorial, of which one can be attributed to constant sitting or standing. Today a lot of occupation and profession has sprung up where people are required to either stand or sit for prolong period of time which alarms the risk of getting varicose veins. Women are at higher risk of getting varicose veins as compared to men. There are numerous studies which has proven the relationship of constant standing and varicosities of lower limb, but only few studies are available showing the relationship of constant sitting and prevalence of varicose veins. Thus the aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of varicose veins in female population whose nature of job demands prolong period of sitting hours. 30 women (10 in each group), aged 20-45 years and fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled for the study. Each of them were thoroughly examined by means of inspection and palpation for varicose veins. At the end of the study, data was collected and statistically analysed using the appropriate statistical tests. Results of the study showed that out of 30 women 15 were suffering from varicose veins indicating high prevalence of varicose veins in female population having prolong sitting jobs. The prevalence increases with hours of sitting, type of sitting and number of years of occupation.\u0000\u0000Keywords: varicose veins, prolong sitting jobs, female population.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"270 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141692079","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":"Relationship of Arm Length, Foot Length and Dynamic Balance in 9-12 Years Old Children","authors":"Shruthi P. Puthran, Bharath K. H.","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240238","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE: Dynamic balance (DB) is defined as abilities that are operating during performance of a functional task such as reaching, walking, or running, irrespective of changing support surface (i.e. BOS). Functional Reach Test (FRT), which was developed by Duncan et al. in 1990. FRT is defined as the maximal distance one can reach forward beyond arm’s length while maintaining a fixed Base of Support (BOS) in standing. The outcome measures of dynamic balance (DB) are important elements of examination, which measures correlate with specific age but how anthropometric variables (e.g.: arm length, foot length, height, weight) which might influence balance is still unclear. The influence of arm length, foot length on dynamic balance in children is not well understood. Hence there is a need to investigate the relationship between arm length, foot length on dynamic balance in children. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship of arm length, foot length on dynamic balance in 9-12 years old children.\u0000METHODOLOGY: This descriptive study (correlational study) was conducted among 41 children with typical development of age 9-12 years old (50% male and 50% females). Arm length (males 58.6 + 4.0; females 58.7 + 3.6), foot length (males 20.8 + 1.4; females 20.6 + 1.6). Dynamic balance was assessed using FRT, the participants were asked to reach three times and the scores were recorded.\u0000STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The collected data was summarized using the descriptive statistics such mean +S.D. (standard deviation) to find the relationship between the arm length, foot length with dynamic balance in 9-12-years-old children. Pearson correlation coefficient is used, p value <0.05 was considered as significant. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS 21. \u0000RESULTS: The mean distance reached by the children aged 9-12 years old were (males 22.2 + 5.1; females 22.9 + 6.6). The obtained p value for Pearson correlation coefficient is >0.05 and hence there is between arm length, foot length and dynamic balance in children of 9-12 years old.\u0000CONCLUSION: Dynamic balance has correlation with arm length and foot length. Hence it suggests that the arm length and foot length does influence the score of dynamic balance on FRT in children. \u0000\u0000Keywords: Arm length, foot length, dynamic balance, children, 9-12-year-olds","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"3 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701001","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":"First Report of Human Parainfluenza Viruses among Patients with Respiratory Symptoms in Khartoum State, Sudan","authors":"Awadalkareem Y. Awadalkareem, Abdel Rahim M El Hussein, Naglaa M Ahmed","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240255","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study was carried out to detect human Parainfluenza virus 'HPIV' RNA in patients with respiratory infections in Khartoum state in order to determine the circulating types of Parainfluenza virus 'in Khartoum state, Sudan. In addition, the study aimed to locally establish the diagnosis of parainfluenza virus using of RT-PCR.\u0000Methods: The study was conducted in Khartoum state Hospitals during the period from January 2019 to February 2021. Nasopharyngeal swabs samples were collected from 149 patients with respiratory symptoms. Samples were processed for RNA extraction and virus isolation. Extracted RNA was subjected to RT-PCR for the detection of Parainfluenza virus RNA and to further determine Parainfluenza virus serotypes. Positive samples were inoculated in chicken embryonated egg to isolate the virus.\u0000Results: Out of 149 samples 13 samples (8.7%) were positive and 136 samples (91.3%) were negative for parainfluenza virus RNA using RT-PCR. Parainfluenza types 1 and 2 were not detected while parainfluenza-3 was detected in 8 sample (5.4%) and parainfluenza-4 was positive in 5 samples (3.4%). Among PIV RNA positive samples (n=13); no virus was isolated using embryonated eggs inoculation.\u0000Conclusion: Existence and incidence of human parainfluenza virus and its types in Sudan was documented through detection of Human PIV(HPIV) RNA in respiratory samples. Moreover, the HPIV detection using RT-PCR was established.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Human Parainfluenza, Serotypes, RT-PCR, Emberyonated egg.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141702415","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}