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The Association between Zinc and Copper and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults 锌和铜与成人心脏代谢危险因素的关系
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0143
Dana Samir Al Kudsi, S. Hamad, Hanan Mohamed Al Keldi, A. Kerkadi, A. Agouni, R. Salih
Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional disturbances have been linked to high risk of CVD. Many studies have discussed the effects of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) on CMR factors; however, evidence has been controversial. This investigated the association between CMR factors and the status of Zn, Cu, and Zn/Cu ratio. A total of 575 Qatari adults (≥18 years) were obtained from Qatar Biobank. Plasma levels of Zn and Cu were determined using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Anthropometric data and CMR factors were determined using standard methods. Adjusted associations between minerals and CMR were estimated by logistic regression. The associations’ strength was tested using partial correlation. Zn was not strongly correlated (p-value˃0.01) or significantly associated with CMR factors and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Cu levels correlated positively with body mass index (BMI) (0.23; p˂0.001), pulse rate (PR) (0.18; p˂0.001), total cholesterol (0.13; p=0.01), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) (0.27; p˂0.001); and negatively with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (−0.13; p=0.01). High Cu significantly decreased the risk of MetS (0.121; p˂0.001). Furthermore, Zn/Cu ratio positively correlated with waist circumference (0.13; p=0.01), systolic blood pressure (0.13; p˂0.01), and DBP (0.14; p˂0.01); and negatively with BMI (−0.19; p˂0.001), PR (−0.17; p˂0.001), and HDL (−0.27; p˂0.001). High Zn/Cu ratio increased the prevalence of low HDL (4.508; p˂0.001) and MetS (5.570; p˂0.01). These findings suggest that high Cu levels are associated with a protective effect on DBP, HDL, and MetS and that high plasma Zn/Cu ratio is associated with the risk of low HDL and MetS. We recommend future studies to focus on minerals status among abdominally obese and prediabetic subjects because of the probable link between low serum Zn and Cu and insulin resistance and CVD.
心血管代谢风险(CMR)因素增加患心血管疾病(CVD)的可能性。在卡塔尔,总死亡人数的24%归因于心血管疾病。几种营养失调与心血管疾病的高风险有关。许多研究讨论了锌(Zn)和铜(Cu)对CMR因子的影响;然而,证据一直存在争议。研究了CMR因子与Zn、Cu和Zn/Cu比值之间的关系。从卡塔尔生物银行(Qatar Biobank)共获得575名卡塔尔成年人(≥18岁)。采用电感耦合等离子体质谱法(ICP-MS)测定血浆锌、铜水平。采用标准方法测定人体测量数据和CMR因子。调整后的矿物质与CMR之间的关联通过逻辑回归估计。使用偏相关测试了关联的强度。锌与CMR因子和代谢综合征(MetS)无显著相关性(p值≤0.01)。铜水平与体重指数(BMI)呈正相关(0.23;p小于0.001),脉搏率(PR) (0.18;P小于0.001),总胆固醇(0.13;p=0.01),高密度脂蛋白(HDL) (0.27;p˂0.001);与舒张压(DBP)呈负相关(- 0.13;p = 0.01)。高铜显著降低MetS的风险(0.121;p˂0.001)。锌铜比与腰围呈正相关(0.13;P =0.01),收缩压(0.13;p小于0.01),DBP (0.14;p˂0.01);与BMI呈负相关(- 0.19;p小于0.001),PR (- 0.17;p小于0.001),HDL (- 0.27;p˂0.001)。高锌铜比增加低高密度脂蛋白的患病率(4.508;p小于0.001)和MetS (5.570;p˂0.01)。这些发现表明,高Cu水平与DBP、HDL和MetS的保护作用有关,而高血浆Zn/Cu比与低HDL和MetS的风险有关。我们建议未来的研究将重点放在腹部肥胖和糖尿病前期受试者的矿物质状况上,因为低血清锌和铜与胰岛素抵抗和心血管疾病之间可能存在联系。
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Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Driving among Drivers in Qatar 卡塔尔司机注意缺陷多动障碍对驾驶的影响
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0090
Wael K. M. Alhajyaseen, C. Timmermans, A. Soliman, T. Brijs, Khaled Bedair, Veerle Ross, Wondwesen Girma Mamo
This study aims to investigate the impact of ADHD traits on young drivers’ deviant driving behaviors that may contribute to their involvement in traffic crashes. Methods: A sample of 450 young drivers from the State of Qatar were asked to fill the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and the Driver Behaviour Questionnaire, in order to examine the impact of self-reported ADHD traits on ordinary violations, driving errors, lapses and aggressive violations. A path analysis model was developed to test the predictability of these ADHD traits on deviant driving behaviours. Results: Male drivers with hyperactivity-impulsivity traits are significantly more likely to report deviant driving behaviors. In contrast, female drivers with inattention traits are more likely to report deviant driving behaviors. The inattention trait has a minor predictive role for young male drivers and is not significantly related to aggressive violations. Female drivers’ aggressive violations are not predicted by the hyperactivity-impulsivity trait, but the inattention traits among those drivers are the strongest predictor of aggressive violations. Conclusion: Theses results have practical implication regarding creating inclusion environment to trainee drivers with ADHD in driving school. This can be achieved by developing special driving training and education programs.
本研究旨在探讨ADHD特征对青少年驾驶员异常驾驶行为的影响,这些异常驾驶行为可能会导致他们参与交通事故。方法:选取卡塔尔国450名年轻司机填写成人ADHD自述量表和驾驶员行为问卷,考察自述ADHD特征对普通违规行为、驾驶失误、过失行为和攻击性违规行为的影响。我们建立了一个路径分析模型来测试这些ADHD特征对异常驾驶行为的可预测性。结果:具有多动冲动特征的男性驾驶员报告异常驾驶行为的可能性显著增加。相比之下,具有注意力不集中特征的女性司机更有可能报告异常驾驶行为。注意力不集中特征对年轻男性司机的攻击性违规行为具有较小的预测作用,与攻击性违规行为的相关性不显著。多动冲动特征不能预测女司机的攻击性违规行为,而注意力不集中特征是女司机攻击性违规行为的最强预测因子。结论:本研究结果对驾校培养ADHD学员营造包容环境具有现实意义。这可以通过制定特殊的驾驶培训和教育计划来实现。
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Liquid exfoliated MoS2 Sheet coupled with Conductive Polyaniline for Gas Sensor 液体剥离MoS2片与导电聚苯胺偶联气体传感器
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0012
Hemalatha Parangusan, J. Bhadra, R. Al-Qudah, Hibballa Elgurashi, Marwa Abdelhakem, Ebtihal Mohaned
Polyaniline (PANI)/MoS2 composites with porous microspheres were prepared by a hydrothermal and in situ polymerization method. The structural, optical, and morphological properties were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, FTIR, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope. The XRD results confirmed that the PANI/MoS2 composite was formed. Morphological characterization reveals that the successful formation of few to multilayered MoS2 nanosheet intercalated with the PANI nanoparticles.
采用水热原位聚合法制备了聚苯胺/二硫化钼多孔微球复合材料。采用x射线粉末衍射、红外光谱、扫描电镜、透射电镜对其结构、光学和形态进行了表征。XRD结果证实了聚苯胺/二硫化钼复合材料的形成。形态学表征表明,成功地形成了嵌入聚苯胺纳米粒子的几层至多层二硫化钼纳米片。
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Configuration and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE3): Space Syntax Modeling of Layout in the Main Library at Qatar University 建筑评价中的配置与使用(CUBE3):卡塔尔大学主图书馆布局的空间语法建模
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0203
Raghad Alatoom, Aljazi Ali Al-Banai, Ghalya Nasser Al-Maadeed, Hanae Abdelwahab Taha, M. Major
The Research and its Purpose: • To conducted a post-occupancy evaluation of the QU Main Library, drawing on fieldwork observations of entries, movement, and room/space use. • This will positively contribute to future design refinements, alterations, and new university buildings in creating a world-class center of education and research. How can we study its success? • Collect information to determine the use of each space in the building. • Direct observations of the use of the library and the space functions.
研究及其目的:•对曲区主图书馆进行使用后的评估,根据对入口、运动和房间/空间使用的实地观察。•这将为未来的设计改进、改造和新大学建筑创造一个世界级的教育和研究中心做出积极贡献。我们如何研究它的成功?•收集信息以确定建筑物中每个空间的使用情况。•直接观察图书馆的使用和空间功能。
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Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management 一个移动应用工具的评估,以协助卫生保健提供者在心血管风险评估和管理
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0136
Taimaa Adnan Hejazi1, Dana Mustafa, Lana Kattan, M. Zolezzi, Shimaa Aboelbaha, Shorouq Homs, A. Elhakim, Yazid Alhamarneh, Lily Yushko
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology offers the opportunity to empower patients and improve access to health prevention strategies to overcome these barriers.1 The main goal of this study is to investigate whether the use of mobile technology for CVDRAM, combined with appropriate health care professional oversight, can improve access and management of CVD risk factors in Qatar. Methods/Case presentation: Pilot testing of an Arabic and English version of the online application EPIRxISK™ for CVDRAM by potential users from a sample consisting of the general population and pharmacists attending community pharmacies. Participants’ feedback was gathered in a qualitative interview which was recorded and transcribed for quality assurance and for review by the research team. Responses from all interviews were analyzed and recommendations were made to finalize the application prior to phase II of the study. In phase II, quantitative and qualitative methods will be utilized to assess the feasibility of implementing a community pharmacy-based CVD risk assessment program using the English and Arabic versions of the EPIRxISK™ online application. Results/Findings/Recommendations: In phase I, a total of 9 pharmacists from community pharmacies and 5 general participants from the general population were interviewed. As shown in table 1 and 2, the analysis of the interviews resulted in themes related to five frameworks: engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information, and subjective quality. Overall, the themes demonstrated acceptance and satisfaction with the features of the application. Phase II is in progress now. Conclusion: The overall results of the pilot testing are promising and conclude an overall acceptance and satisfaction with the features of the application.
背景:心血管疾病(CVD)风险评估和管理(RAM)服务在社区中面临许多挑战和障碍。移动技术为增强患者权能和改善获得卫生预防战略的机会提供了机会,以克服这些障碍本研究的主要目的是调查在卡塔尔使用移动技术进行CVDRAM,并结合适当的卫生保健专业监督,是否可以改善心血管疾病危险因素的获取和管理。方法/案例介绍:由普通人群和参加社区药房的药剂师组成的样本的潜在用户对在线应用程序EPIRxISK™的阿拉伯语和英语版本进行试点测试。参与者的反馈在定性访谈中收集,并记录下来,以保证质量,并供研究小组审查。对所有访谈的答复进行分析,并提出建议,以便在研究的第二阶段之前完成申请。在第二阶段,定量和定性方法将被用于评估实施基于社区药房的心血管疾病风险评估项目的可行性,该项目使用英语和阿拉伯语版本的EPIRxISK™在线申请。结果/发现/建议:在第一阶段,共采访了来自社区药房的9名药剂师和来自普通人群的5名普通参与者。如表1和表2所示,对访谈的分析得出了与五个框架相关的主题:参与、功能、美学、信息和主观质量。总的来说,主题表明了对应用程序功能的接受和满意。第二阶段正在进行中。结论:中试的总体结果是令人满意的,对应用程序的功能总体上是接受和满意的。
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Assessment of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants along the Qatari Coast 卡塔尔海岸有机和无机污染物的评估
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0036
Noora Al-Shamary
Qatar sits in the middle of the world’s most important hydrocarbon producing areas where significant regional refining activity and shipping traffic take place. In addition to significant local coastline, development prominently along the eastern coast, has taken place over recent decades. Protecting Qatar’s marine ecosystems from the adverse effects of environmental contaminants is a core component of the Environmental Development pillar within the National Vision 2030. However, a limited number of studies have investigated contaminant concentrations in the coastal environment of Qatar. The accumulation of contaminants in aquatic environments can affect coastal and marine ecosystems, and cause adverse effect on marine organisms and human health. This study aims to determine contamination in Qatar’s coastal environment by measuring organic and inorganic contaminants, along with physiochemical parameters, at four sites located on the contrasting east and west coast of the country. The Pearl Oyster Pinctada radiata, which is considered an iconic organism in Qatar, was used to determine a baseline of contaminants in an aquatic organism. Surface seawater, surface sediment and oysters were collected four times over two years in different seasons from the four sites. In-situ parameters (temperature, pH, and salinity), and abiotic parameters (TOC and grain sizes) were measured for seawater and sediment. Organic (TPHs, PAHs) and inorganic contaminants (trace metals including: Cd, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn, T-Hg) were measured in all samples. Overall, Al Wakra (higher in boat traffic and fueling activities) on the east coast reported the highest levels of contaminants. High PAHs were observed in oyster tissues, while high Pb was noted in seawater and high Zn was observed in sediment and oyster. Benzo (a) pyrene was the highest compound detected in oyster. However, high TPHs were also noted in oyster tissues from Simaisma. At Al Khor, also on the east coast, high level of TPHs were recorded in seawater, while high PAHs and TOC observed in surface sediment, which had a relatively higher clay and silt content than other sites. Umm Bab (with a desalination plant near the coast), the sole sample site on the west coast, showed the highest level of TOC in seawater and sediment, highest Ni in seawater and highest total mercury in oyster. Our results, in general, report lower levels in seawater and sediment compared to other studies in the region and more widely; however, in oysters most of the contaminants are higher when compared to international guideline values. These higher levels indicate the potential for these filter-feeding organisms to absorb contaminants into their tissues from the environment that surrounds them. Additionally, bioaccumulation can occur. This study provides background information for further investigation to understand the presence and distribution of organic and inorganic contaminants in Qatar’s rapidly changing coastal environment. It ind
卡塔尔位于世界上最重要的碳氢化合物生产区的中心,那里有重要的区域炼油活动和航运交通。除了重要的当地海岸线外,近几十年来,东部沿海地区的发展也很突出。保护卡塔尔的海洋生态系统免受环境污染物的不利影响是《2030年国家愿景》中环境发展支柱的核心组成部分。但是,对卡塔尔沿海环境中的污染物浓度进行了数量有限的研究。污染物在水生环境中的积累会影响沿海和海洋生态系统,并对海洋生物和人类健康造成不利影响。本研究旨在通过测量卡塔尔东海岸和西海岸四个地点的有机和无机污染物以及物理化学参数来确定卡塔尔沿海环境中的污染。被认为是卡塔尔标志性生物的珍珠牡蛎被用来确定水生生物中污染物的基线。在两年的时间里,在不同的季节从四个地点收集了四次表层海水、表层沉积物和牡蛎。测量了海水和沉积物的原位参数(温度、pH和盐度)和非生物参数(TOC和粒度)。所有样品均检测了有机污染物(TPHs, PAHs)和无机污染物(微量金属包括:Cd, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn, T-Hg)。总体而言,东海岸的Al Wakra(船只交通和加油活动较多)报告的污染物水平最高。牡蛎组织中存在高PAHs,海水中存在高Pb,沉积物和牡蛎中存在高Zn。牡蛎中检出含量最高的化合物为苯并(a)芘。然而,在Simaisma牡蛎组织中也发现了高TPHs。在同样位于东海岸的Al Khor,海水中记录到高水平的TPHs,而在表层沉积物中观察到高水平的PAHs和TOC,其粘土和淤泥含量相对高于其他地点。乌姆巴布(在海岸附近有一个海水淡化厂)是西海岸唯一的采样点,显示海水和沉积物中TOC含量最高,海水中Ni含量最高,牡蛎中总汞含量最高。总的来说,与该地区和更广泛的其他研究相比,我们的结果报告了海水和沉积物中的水平较低;然而,与国际指导值相比,牡蛎中的大多数污染物更高。这些较高的水平表明,这些滤食性生物有可能从周围环境中吸收污染物进入其组织。此外,还可能发生生物积累。本研究为进一步调查了解卡塔尔快速变化的沿海环境中有机和无机污染物的存在和分布提供了背景信息。它表明了将整体观点应用于环境监测,包括使用生物监测的有用性。
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Pilot Evaluation of the “Practice Educators’ Academy” Preceptor Development Program for Continuing Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar 卡塔尔继续卫生专业教育项目“实践教育学院”导师发展计划试点评估
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0078
B. Mukhalalati, A. Awaisu, S. Elshami, B. Javed, M. Abu-Hijleh, S. Hart, H. Bawadi, R. Almahasneh, A. Al-khal, Kristine Al-Amri
“The Practice Educators’ Academy Program” is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focused needs assessment. This study evaluated the program’s effect on self-efficacy and knowledge amongst multi-disciplinary clinical preceptors who precept students across the Health Cluster in Qatar University, Qatar. Additionally, the study assessed satisfaction with the program’s comprehensiveness, appropriateness, and relevance. The program’s effectiveness was assessed utilizing a pretest-posttest pilot intervention study with a single group of preceptors. Preceptor self-efficacy was assessed using the Preceptor Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, a validated 21-item questionnaire. Preceptor knowledge was assessed through a 25-item multiple-choice question test. Satisfaction with program content and delivery was assessed through a 14-item questionnaire with open comments. Participation of 30 preceptors in the self-efficacy questionnaire resulted in a statistically significant increase in their posttest median score (pretest-to-posttest: 3.3-to-3.6, p= 0.001). Twenty-six preceptors completed the knowledge-based assessment, with a statistically significant increased posttest mean score (pretest-to-posttest: 10.2-to-15.7, p< 0.001). Participants indicated high levels of satisfaction with the program (average score= 4.42/5). Our findings suggest the pilot program is effective as demonstrated through a significant improvement in preceptors’ self-efficacy and knowledge. Recommendations for future iterations include placing greater focus on active learning strategies, and inter-disciplinary integration.
“实践教育者学院计划”是一项创新的教育干预,是根据以教师为中心的需求评估而开发的。本研究评估了该计划对自我效能感和知识的影响,在多学科临床导师中,他们在卡塔尔大学的健康集群中指导学生。此外,该研究还评估了对该计划的全面性、适当性和相关性的满意度。该计划的有效性是评估利用前测后测试点干预研究与单一组的训导。采用经验证的21项问卷《导师自我效能感问卷》对导师自我效能感进行评估。教师的知识是通过一个25项选择题测试来评估的。对节目内容和交付的满意度通过14项公开评论问卷进行评估。30名教师参与自我效能感问卷后测中位数得分显著提高(前测对后测:3.3- 3.6,p= 0.001)。26名教师完成了基于知识的评估,后测平均得分有统计学意义的增加(前测对后测:10.2到15.7,p< 0.001)。参与者对课程表现出很高的满意度(平均得分= 4.42/5)。我们的研究结果表明,试点项目是有效的,通过显着提高教师的自我效能感和知识。对未来迭代的建议包括更多地关注主动学习策略和跨学科集成。
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Optical Non-invasive Technique for Cholesterol Detection in Blood 血液中胆固醇的光学无创检测技术
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0076
D. N. Prasad, S. Al-Máadeed, Asan Gani Abdul Muthalif, K. K. Sadasivuni
The aim of this research is to design and develop a non-invasive cholesterol sensor based on the principle of light absorption. The current existing invasive methods can be replaced with non-invasive techniques. The interaction of light with matter has been utilized to design a smart device that measures blood cholesterol without collecting blood samples. It requires developing an optical sensor that focuses on the use of near infrared (NIR)-LED.
本研究的目的是设计和开发一种基于光吸收原理的无创胆固醇传感器。现有的侵入性方法可以被非侵入性技术所取代。光与物质的相互作用已经被用来设计一种智能设备,可以在不收集血液样本的情况下测量血液中的胆固醇。它需要开发一种专注于使用近红外(NIR) led的光学传感器。
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ترجمة القسم الأول من كتاب نظرية دراماتيكا السردية؛ عناصر البنية 翻译《戏剧叙事理论》第一部分;基础要素
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0201
لجين محمود عامر, دانة عمار زرزور, فاطمة عبد القادر اليوسف
الكتابة حِرفةٌ وصِنعة تتطلّبُ مهارةً وخِبرة. ويُمكن لمهارة الكتابة أن تتولَّدَ لدى المرء بفِعل دراسةٍ أو ممارسة، أو كلا الاثنين معًا، فالكتابة كغيرها من المواهب، على صاحبها أن يُمارِسها ويتعلّم قواعدها وأُسُسَها؛ ليتكمن من الوصول إلى ما بَعدَ الهِواية؛ الاحتراف. ولهذا السبب تولّدت النظريات السردية لدى نُقّاد الأدب على مرّ العصور، ولقد أُخرِجت العديد من كتب النظريات السردية الناضجة في عالم الأدب والنقد حول العالم، وإحدى أهمّ هذه النظريات، وأكثرها تأثيرًا في عالمنا اليوم نظرية "دراماتيكا" السردية. وأهمية هذه النظرية نابعةٌ من تأثيرها في الدراما العالمية، واهتمامها اهتمامًا بالغًا بالمُتلقي، ومما تمتاز به من شموليةٍ وإحكام في نظرتها للقصة. فهذه النظرية تنظرُ إلى العمل السرديّ من جميع نواحيه، وبأدقِ تفاصيله، كما تملك القدرة على توجيه المؤلف للمسار الصحيح في الكتابة أيًّا كان توجُّهه الكتابيّ؛ منظّمًا أو حُرًا، مُساعِدةً المؤلف بذلك على إنتاجِ عملٍ كاملِ الأركان. أما عن أهمية ترجمتنا لهذه النظرية السردية، فهي نابعةٌ من أهمية النظرية نفسها، التي نتجت عند المؤلفين لشعورهم بحاجة المؤلف الغربيّ لهذه النظرية في كتابة القصة، ونحن كذلك نشعُرُ بحاجة المؤلف العربيّ لهذه النظرية من أجلِ الوصول لإنتاجٍ قصصيٍّ مُحترف. فهدفنا الأساسيّ من هذا البحث تقديمُ ترجمةٍ واضحة ووافية للجزء الأول من كتاب نظرية "دراماتيكا" للقصة. والابتعاد عمّا قد يُسبِّبُ لبسًا أو خلطًا لدى القارئ العربي. ولقد قُسّم كتاب نظرية "دراماتيكا" في الأساس إلى قسمين: قسم عناصر البنية، وهو الجزء الذي يحتوي قواعد وأُسُس النظرية وعلى المفاهيم وشروح البُنية العميقة للقصة، وقسم فنّ السرد القصصي، وهو الجزء الذي يحتوي على التطبيق العملي للنظرية. ولقد تُرجم في هذا البحث القسم الأول فقط، والذي انقسم إلى أربعة محاور رئيسة هي: الشخصية، والموضوع، والحبكة، والنوع الأدبي، كما تُرجِمت مُقدّمة الكتاب التي تتحدث عن "دراماتيكا والكاتب المُبدِع".
写作是一门手艺,需要有技巧和经验。写作技能可以通过学习或实践产生,或者两者兼而有之,因为写作和其他人才一样,作者必须练习写作并学习规则和基础;而不是业余爱好专业。正是出于这个原因,历史上的文学评论家们提出了叙述性理论,许多成熟的叙述性理论已在世界各地的文学和评论界中出现,其中最重要和最具影响力的理论是“戏剧性”叙述性理论。这一理论的重要性源于其对全球戏剧的影响、对受惠者的极大兴趣,以及对故事的全面性和深度。这一理论从所有方面和精细地看待叙述性工作,并有能力引导作者在写作过程中走正确的道路,无论作者的写作方向如何;作为组织者或自由发起者,协助作者完成整个作品。我们翻译这一叙述性理论的重要性源于这一理论本身的重要性,因为作者认为西方作者作者在撰写故事时需要这一理论,而我们也认为阿拉伯作者需要这一理论来获得专业的故事。我们研究的主要目标是为故事的《戏剧性》理论书的第一部分提供清晰而完整的翻译。远离可能给阿拉伯读者造成困惑或困惑的地方。戏剧化理论》基本上分为两部分:结构部分部分,其中包含理论规则和基础、概念和对故事的深层结构说明;以及故事部分,其中包括理论的实际应用。在本研究中,第一部分被翻译成四个主要主题:个性、主题、情节和文学类型,而主作者《戏剧与创作者》则被翻译。
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Are Blood Pressure Devices Available in Qatar Community Pharmacies Validated For Accuracy? 卡塔尔社区药房提供的血压设备是否经过准确性验证?
Pub Date : 2021-10-20 DOI: 10.29117/quarfe.2021.0119
Marah Abou-Sido, M. Hamed, Suad Hussen, M. Zolezzi, S. Sankaralingam
Research purpose: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Qatar. Community pharmacist-managed home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) services have been shown to provide better control of hypertension. Digital BP devices available and sold in community pharmacies are commonly used for HBPM services. Devices validated for accuracy are important for clinical decision-making. Non-validated devices are more likely to be inaccurate and could potentially lead to poor BP control and health risks. The objectives of our study are 1) to identify the proportion of validated BP devices available in community pharmacies in Qatar and 2) to determine the relationship between the validation status of devices and cuff location and price. Methodology: We visited 28 community pharmacies including the 2 major pharmacy chains in Qatar. The following data were collected about BP devices: brand/model, validation status, cuff location, and price. Findings: A total of 87 distinct models of BP devices from 19 different brands are available in Qatar community pharmacies. The three most commonly available brands are Beurer®, Omron®, and Rossmax®. Most models available are upper arm devices (75%) while the rest are wrist devices (25%). Among all models, only 57.5% are validated. Sixty percent of upper-arm devices and 50% of wrist devices are validated. Importantly, 60% of lower-priced (≤ QAR 250) devices are not validated while 83% of higher-priced (QAR 500-750) devices are validated. Research originality/value: This is a novel study that has investigated the validation status of BP devices available in community pharmacies for the first time. This information will serve both pharmacists and the public alike. In Qatar and elsewhere, there are no regulations on the accuracy of devices sold in community pharmacies. Therefore, regulations on the sale of BP devices should be implemented in the best interest of patient safety.
研究目的:高血压是卡塔尔心血管疾病发病和死亡的主要原因。社区药剂师管理的家庭血压监测(HBPM)服务已被证明可以更好地控制高血压。社区药房出售的数字BP设备通常用于HBPM服务。经过准确性验证的设备对临床决策非常重要。未经验证的设备更有可能不准确,并可能导致血压控制不佳和健康风险。我们研究的目的是1)确定卡塔尔社区药房中可获得的经过验证的BP设备的比例,2)确定设备验证状态与袖带位置和价格之间的关系。方法:我们访问了卡塔尔的28家社区药店,其中包括两家主要的连锁药店。收集了以下关于BP装置的数据:品牌/型号、验证状态、袖带位置和价格。研究结果:卡塔尔社区药房共有来自19个不同品牌的87种不同型号的BP设备。最常用的三个品牌是Beurer®、Omron®和Rossmax®。大多数型号是上臂设备(75%),其余是手腕设备(25%)。在所有模型中,只有57.5%的模型得到了验证。60%的上臂设备和50%的手腕设备得到了验证。重要的是,60%的低价(≤QAR 250)设备没有得到验证,而83%的高价(QAR 500-750)设备得到了验证。研究原创性/价值:这是一项新颖的研究,首次调查了社区药房可获得的BP设备的验证状态。这些信息对药剂师和公众都有好处。在卡塔尔和其他地方,对社区药店销售的医疗器械的准确性没有规定。因此,对BP设备的销售规定应以患者安全的最佳利益来实施。
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