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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory, Rhabdomyolysis, and Hemolysis: A Rare Complication of Commonly Used Drugs
No full textNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) and rhabdomyolysis is a rare but notable issue, especially for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). While NSAIDs are known for causing gastrointestinal and renal effects, hemolysis-elated and muscle necrosis cases are often overlooked. Patients with CKD, who often take numerous medications, have shifts in how drugs are metabolized, making them more vulnerable to these reactions. We present a case of a 33-year-old man, who has no significant medical illness, and who developed DIIHA and rhabdomyolysis, after taking dexketoprofen, requiring dialysis to preserve his renal function. He showed fatigue, abdominal pain, and dark brown urine. Tests showed high creatinine levels, creatine kinase (CK), and low hemoglobin. Blood gas analysis pointed to metabolic acidosis, possibly due to hemolysis and uremia. Stopping dexketoprofen and providing supportive care, like hydration and blood transfusions, led to better health outcomes. This case highlights the importance of monitoring drug use in vulnerable groups and the need for quick identification and treatment of drug-related blood disorders, particularly among high-risk patients
Progress Testing: Considerations in Navigating its Use and Value for Programs in the Health Professions in Saudi Arabia
No full textProgress testing is a formative assessment method gaining popularity in the oversight of undergraduate professional health programs to track learning and performance trajectories. In contrast to the typical cumulative evaluations, progress tests enable the continuous assessment of learners’ progress. It also allows educators to see where learners may be struggling, and offer constant feedback as they progress through the course, achieving competency-based learning goals. This scientific review focuses on the significance of progress testing as a method of assessing learners’ mastery of content, and in promoting a culture of accountability and improvement in the professional health education ecosystem.The scope of this scientific review was generated through a snowballing sampling approach of literature that evolved from a shared collaborative interest in the purported value of progress testing. The focus of the scientific review included analyzing publications, peer-reviewed studies, and systematic reviews from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The review progressed and emerged as a comparative assessment of the state of progress testing globally, particularly amongst certain G20 and Scandinavian nations, and with specific reference to the increasing number of such tests in use locally in medical and pharmacy courses in Saudi Arabia. The key findings, while noting how the literature was navigated as a scientific inquiry, include how progress testing is defined within the global community, its uses and value, emerging trends, essential lessons that can be derived from integrated progress testing, the benefits and limitations of its adoption in professional health education frameworks. Local adaptations in the use of progress testing suggest that it can facilitate progressive monitoring of learners, creating options for remedial intervention when required. Furthermore, an understanding of inter-institutional collaboration, the fostering of effective sharing of related resources, and how the uptake of assessment strategies can be managed in ways that are responsive to national healthcare contexts, emerges. Progress testing is expanding in Saudi Arabia in tandem with other global regions, bringing with it recommendations that guide related educational practice, including ensuring the consistency of progress tests, integrating IT solutions for efficiency and convenience, and highlighting improvement in linkages with competency development, particularly in practice-oriented healthcare disciplines. These approaches contribute towards creating a quality healthcare education system, preparing learners for clinical practice, and offering them a quality education that adheres to national as well as international approaches associated with rapidly developing healthcare ecosystems. Adopting the relevant strategies has the potential to enhance the quality and efficiency of professional healthcare education, the competency of future healthcare practitioners, and ultimately the quality and safety of healthcare rendered to a nation
الوحدة الصرفية (تكواژ) بين لغتي العربية والفارسية
No full textإحدى الركائز الأساسية في تركيب الوحدات اللغوية وفهم نظام اللغات هو المورفيم، الذي يعتبره العلماء من المصطلحات الرئيسية في التحليل الصرفي للغات المختلفة، ولكل لغة نظام خاص بها يختلف في قواعده عن اللغات الأخرى. ونظراً لأن اللغة العربية والفارسية تتشابهان في بعض الظواهر مثل الحروف والأصوات، وما إلى ذلك ولوجود العديد من المفردات المشتركة بين اللغتين ، فمن المثير أن ننظر بشكل تقابلي إلى المورفيم في لغتي العربية والفارسية.سيتاول في هذا االبحث توضيح مفهوم المورفيم وبيان أنواعه ووظائفه في كل من اللغتين، وتوضيح أوجه التشابه والاختلاف بينهما
الثنائيات المتلازمة في اللغة العربية
No full textتتناول هذه المقالة تعريف الثنائيات المتلازمة في اللغة العربية وتبين الفرق بينها وبين المصاحبات اللغوية والتعابير الاصطلاحية مثل "اتخاذ القرارات– الوعد الحق - وكيل معتمد - ثراء فاحش - فقر مدقع. وتختلف عن الثنائيات مثل: "النجدين – المشرقين. والمتلازمات الثنائية معروفة قديما وكانت تسمى التراكيب الإتباعية (الاتباع) مثل: "حسن بسن، ساغب لاغب. إضافة الى ما تقدم، تحلل هذه المقالة أنواع المتلازمات الثنائية من الناحية التركيبية والصوتية والصرفية والدلالية. حيث ان بعض الثنائيات المتلازمة يكون معطوفا بالواو، بـ "أو" ، بـ "أم" ، بـ "لا ...ولا"، بـ "يا .. يا"، "من ... إلى"، تبدأ بالباء، تبدأ بـ "ما"، تبدأ بـ "في"، تبدأ بـ "بين". وتستخدم الثنائيات المتلازمة في جميع التخصصات. فهناك ثنائيات متلازمة عامة ودينية وقانونية واقتصادية وعسكرية وسياسية وإدارية ونفسية وتربوية ورياضية وجغرافية، وتاريخية وأدبية ولسانية وطبية وعلمية وتقنية وغيرها من المجالات. وتستخدم الثنائيات المتلازمة في اللغة العربية الفصحى وفي اللهجات العربية المختلفة وتضفي على الخطاب دقة وشمولية وتعتبر مؤشرات اسلوبية مميزة وهي ضرورية للاستخدام الطبيعي للغة
Consecutive Interpreting Competence: Theoretical Analysis
No full textThe concept of competence was known through the 1970s-1980s. Any interpreter should have training or some knowledge about it. However, the idea of consecutive interpreting competence is developed timidly in many areas around the world. Similarly, the research on the models of translation and interpreting necessitates further research. Translation models are compared to consecutive interpreting ones. This study tries to find out if the same competencies used in interpreting as well as in translation are identical or show similarities regarding the skills and knowledge. So, the present study is an attempt to participate in this field through an empirical theoretical method. Consecutive interpreting competence (CIC) is studied, and the same items are studied in translation. Findings showed that at the level of skills and knowledge there are similarities between the two domains. However, consecutive interpreting competence require more mental efforts and skills than translation
Subtitling Strategies and Interpretative Choices in Rendering Quranic Verses into English In Documentaries
No full textSubtitling Quranic verses in documentary films presents unique linguistic, cultural, and interpretative challenges, yet it remains an underexplored area in audiovisual translation studies. Unlike traditional Quranic translation research, which primarily focuses on written translations of the text, this study examines how Quranic verses, when naturally integrated into the discourse of documentary films, are subtitled. Drawing on a dataset of 47 Quranic verses across 10 out of 29 investigated documentary films, this research analyses subtitling strategies in films that address social, political, and cultural issues in Arab and Islamic contexts. Using Al-Shlool’s (2023) taxonomy of subtitling Islamic cultural items (ICIs), the study categorises and evaluates the techniques employed to render Quranic verses while maintaining their contextual relevance within the films. It explores whether subtitlers prioritise semantic accuracy, brevity, or contextual adaptation, and examines how these choices influence the transmission of Quranic meanings within the broader narrative of the documentaries. The findings reveal key patterns in the representation of Quranic discourse in audiovisual media, highlighting the constraints imposed by subtitle space and time, as well as the interpretative decisions that shape the portrayal of the Quran within authentic spoken interactions in documentary storytelling. By exploring the complexities of subtitling sacred texts in non-religious contexts, this study contributes to both Qur\u27anic translation studies and audiovisual translation research. It offers new insights into the intersection of Qur\u27anic discourse, media, and linguistic adaptation, shedding light on how religious texts are mediated in contemporary documentary storytelling
She’s Everything, He’s just Ken: A Comprehensive Analysis of Barbie (2023)
No full textThis article provides a comprehensive analysis of Barbie (2023), the fantasy comedy film, from different viewpoints utilizing thematic analysis brushing upon several aspects like the narrative and theme, aesthetics of the film, representation of the female and male characters, body image and beauty standards, gender stereotypes in Barbie’s opening scene, and the reception of the film in Arab countries. The findings of the article reveal that this film effectively challenges traditional gender stereotypes and promotes female empowerment through its themes. Additionally, as an international film, it reflects diverse cultural receptions and impacts as it not only shapes but also clashes with local cultures and raises debates about cultural differences and representations.
Why Some Arab Parents Speak to Their Children at Home in English (L2)
No full textThis study sought to find out why Arab parents speak to their children at home in English (L2), the effects of this on Arabic (L1) acquisition, and misconceptions about L1 and L2 acquisition. Results of surveys with 150 parents showed academic, pragmatic, sociolinguist, and psychological reasons such as making it easy for children to master English, to help them practice it, learn new vocabulary and pronounce words correctly. Their children go to an international school and are more fluent in English than Arabic. Some were born in an English-speaking country. Many consider English more important than Arabic for future college study and future jobs. English is a global language, and it is useful and needed everywhere. Children need it to communicate with the foreign housemaid and other English-speaking foreigners in the community. All parents believe that speaking English is prestigious, a sign of high class and like to brag about it. Some suffered because they did not speak English well when they were young and do not want their children to suffer as they did. This status quo created a gap between children’s knowledge of English and Arabic. Some children do not speak L1 at all, respond in English to questions and conversations in Arabic, have difficulty reading the Quran and communicate with grandparents and relatives. Results revealed misconceptions about L1 and L2 acquisition and that learning English at an early age has no negative effects on Arabic and has positive effects on academic achievement. Results are discussed in the light of L1 and L2 acquisition research, the optimal age for learning L2, the effect of learning English on children\u27s L1 language skills and academic achievement and factors that lead to successful L1 and L2 language learning
Organizational Culture And Knowledge Management Of Non-Teaching Personnel Of The Schools In Hubei Province
No full textNon-teaching personnel play an important role in the organization of state universities and colleges, particularly in China. As public servants, they play an important role in achieving goals and must be committed to carrying out their duties with the utmost integrity and providing as honest and transparent a service as possible. Furthermore, they make an important contribution to the institution\u27s day-to-day activity or transaction. They have a wide range of positions available, such as student learning support, administrative functions, safety and security, facilities and maintenance group, technical support expert, finance and accounting, and many more. As the 21st century opens, tertiary education is facing unprecedented challenges and the tertiary education sector must play a central role in preparing societies for new times. A major problem that is now influencing education is the significant shift brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To respond to fast change, this industrial revolution needs more competent, flexible, adaptive, and responsive human resources. The goal of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge management processes in HEIs through an empirical study of schools in Hubei Province of China
Analysis of Persuasion Strategies in President Biden\u27s Speech at the Climate Change Conference (UN COP27)
No full textIn recent years, climate change speeches have become increasingly significant, especially in high-profile international summits like the Conference of Parties (COP). This study aims to analyze US President Joe Biden\u27s persuasion strategies that were utilized in his speech at COP27. Cialdini\u27s model (2009) of persuasion is adopted to analyze the persuasion strategies overwhelmingly. Qualitatively, observation and memo methods are used to collect the data from Joe Bidin speech which was uploaded on the White House website (White House, 2022). The objectives of this study are expected to be achieved in two sections. Firstly, identifying the types of persuasion strategies that were used by President Joe Biden. Secondly, an in-depth analysis of persuasion strategies will be conducted to find out the preferred persuasion strategy that he utilized.