scholarly journals A Scholarly Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Intranasal Corticosteroids Preparations in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132096772
Author(s):  
Luis Macias-Valle ◽  
Alkis J. Psaltis
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Intranasal Corticosteroids ◽  
Quality Of Life Measures ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
High Level ◽  
Comprehensive Search Strategy

Objective: The purpose of this scholarly review is to present an update of the efficacy, safety, and distribution of intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) in the context of treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Materials and Methods: A literature review from 1999 to 2020 of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE databases was performed, using a comprehensive search strategy. Studies reporting on efficacy, safety, and distribution of all INCS formulations, both Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and non-FDA approved, were reviewed. Results and Conclusions: High-level evidence publications and position papers support the role of INCS in medical treatment for CRS. Significant improvement in disease-specific and general quality of life measures is observed with all formulations of INCS. Overall, the use of both FDA and published non-FDA INCS appears to be safe. Several novel distribution devices might improve penetration to specific areas within the sinuses.

What databases should we include in a comprehensive search strategy protocol for systematic reviews of artificial intelligence? (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dylan Mordaunt
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Safety Outcomes ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Comprehensive Search Strategy

UNSTRUCTURED This is a commentary of the article by Choudhury and Asan entitled, “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Patient Safety Outcomes: Systematic Literature Review”.

scholarly journals Lateral Preference and Inter-limb Asymmetry in Completing Technical Tasks During Official Professional Futsal Matches: The Role of Playing Position and Opponent Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz H. Palucci Vieira ◽  
Carlos A. Kalva-Filho ◽  
Felipe B. Santinelli ◽  
Filipe M. Clemente ◽  
Sergio A. Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Accuracy Rate ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Lateral Preference ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Limb Asymmetry ◽  
Similar Accuracy ◽  
High Level

This study had the purpose of analyzing dominant and non-dominant limb performances (frequency of use and accuracy) during match-play technical actions with ball possession (receiving, passing, and shooting a ball) in professional futsal and also check for the possible influence of playing position and the quality of opponent. We have analyzed data pertaining to eight matches of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012™ in which 76 male professional senior futsal players participated (44 right-footed and 32 left-footed). In total, we coded 5,856 actions (2,550 ball receptions, 3,076 passes, and 230 shoots). Our main findings were that (a) players used the dominant limb more frequently than the non-dominant limb for all actions considered [p < 0.001; effect size (ES) medium-to-large]; (b) accuracy was generally greater when using the dominant limb, regardless of the quality of opponent (p < 0.01; ES large); and (c) in shooting actions, pivots showed similar accuracy between dominant and non-dominant limbs (p = 0.51; ES small). The study suggested that when completing technical actions with the ball in futsal, high-level players depended to a greater extent on the use of their dominant lower limb during official matches. Excepting a similarity detected between limbs on shooting performance of pivots, players from all positional roles generally showed a higher accuracy rate in receiving, passing, and shooting a ball when using their dominant limb as compared to their non-dominant one during match-play and the limb usage and accuracy seemed to be independent of the quality of opponents.

Role of Consumer Knowledge in Developing Purchase Intentions and Driving Services Efficiency across Marketing Channels in Mexico

2016 ◽  
pp. 204-226
Author(s):  
Rajagopal
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
High Level

This study is carried out in Mexico with an objective to analyse empirically the role of education in a transforming services marketing strategies of the firms. The study is carried on in Mexico through pragmatic investigation among the consumers subscribing to the communication and entertainment services. The analysis of primary data is developed around the theory of action that demonstrates the skills and confidence of individuals or groups towards making decision in acquiring or hiring services to improve their quality of life. The results of the study reveal that knowledge acquired on the services and value perceived by the consumers play key role in determining the intentions to purchases services. This study meticulously rows several arguments on how consumers with high level of education scrutinize the benefits offered by the firms marketing their communication and entertainment services, and build their value propositions on the services bought or contracted.

scholarly journals Peran K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Sebagai Menteri Agama Pada Masa Orde Lama (1962 – 1967)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-312
Author(s):  
Elya Faridah ◽  
Ajid Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Religious Books ◽  
Biographical Approach ◽  
High Level

This study deals with the role of KH. Saifuddin Zuhri as Minister of Religion using biographical approach by describing his passion in improving the quality of Islamic education, particularly the Islamic university. He plays a vital role in the development of Islamic universities, namely the State Islamic Institute (IAIN). IAIN is a center for high-level teaching and education activities for Muslim youth. During a period of leadership of KH Saifuddin Zuhri at the Ministry of Religious affair, he succeeded in inaugurating the IAIN at the provincial level by naming the universities according to figures from the region and 14 IAIN branches at the district level. / city. To support the improvement of the quality of teaching staff and infrastructure for higher education, K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri seeks to make a policy, namely by sending students to study abroad on scholarships, establishing a translation and publishing agency for the Qur'an, managing the distribution of religious books to schools and Islamic boarding schools. In addition, he also made policies to appoint honorary religious teachers and the equivalent of madrasa diplomas. For his efforts, IAIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta gave a sign of honor for a professor in the field of da'wah with the title "professor" to K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri.

scholarly journals Education and science as a soft power tool in Slovakia and V4 countries

2019 ◽  
pp. 131-148
Author(s):  
Peter Čajka
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
National Interests ◽  
High Level ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
The Relationship

Already in the Middle Ages, in times of the first universities, education was an important source of knowledge and social status. Nowadays, education, together with its quality and level of teaching, is used as a means of pursuing national interests abroad, as well as influencing local elites, and sometimes even a larger population. High level and good quality of education is one of factors contributing to the relationship between states. The role of education as regards international prestige and the position of individual states has risen in recent years chiefly due to major changes in the global economy and a corresponding shift of values, values which have become important for the modernization of societies. Thus, education has become increasingly important, especially due to the growing significance of knowledge in the globalized world. Education has become an increasingly important factor in international relations and it translates into the soft power of a state.

scholarly journals Drivers of Customer Centricity: Role of Environmental-level, Organization-level and Department-level Variables

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Goran Vlašić ◽  
Emanuel Tutek
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Capabilities ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Organization Level ◽  
Level Data ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level ◽  
Customer Centricity ◽  
Environmental Level

Abstract Customer centricity is gaining importance as companies are gaining access to increasing amount and quality of individual-level data on identifiable customers. However, efforts to enhance customer centricity often face challenges as they imply organization-wide effort. This paper explores the role of environment-level factors, organization-level factors (in terms of structure, influence and culture) and department-level factors (in terms of integration, power and capabilities) in driving customer centricity of a firm. Results indicate that, while within-category competition stimulates customer centricity, the cross-category competitive intensity limits it. Moreover, marketing competences exhibit highly significant impact which even diminishes the role of inter-departmental integration. Lastly, results show that firms with high level of marketing capabilities and the right culture (in terms of tolerance for failure and availability of slack resources) are likely to exhibit higher levels of customer centricity.

scholarly journals Diagnostic criteria assessment of fast emergency care quality on therapeutic profiles in disease conditions at hospitals

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
I. A. Turov ◽  
R. R. Alimov ◽  
E. L. Lataria ◽  
N. V. Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Volume Assessment ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
High Level ◽  
Therapeutic Profile

The article presents achievement analysis of diagnostic criteria for assessing the quality of emergency and specialized medical care, in which, 62 patients of a therapeutic profile were admitted to the hospital. The general criteria was approved by the order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 203n of 10.05.2017, in terms of the volume and timeliness of care. Research results of the compliance of the provided EMА with the criteria for assessing its quality are: in the group of general quality assessment criteria — 1 00% and volume assessment criteria — 9 9,0% and timeliness — 9 8,9%. EMА at the admission of patients with a therapeutic profile to the hospital indicates a high level of its achievement.

scholarly journals Glycaemic control at risk? - Impact of temperature, humidity and other physical factors on the analytical quality of point of care testing of blood glucose, a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cilia Maria Katharina Sindt ◽  
Lene Noehr-Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Comprehensive Search

Abstract Background Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by increased blood glucose concentration. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a corner stone in lowering the risk of vascular complications of diabetes and requires reliable measurements by the blood glucose meter and test strips (BG System). Environmental factors as temperature, humidity, altitude, and electromagnetic radiation may affect the measurement of blood glucose to a level that might compromise the glycaemic control. Manufactures often restrict the validation and approved use a limited span of environmental conditions and there is a considerable risk of exposing the equipment to temperature outside the range recommended by manufacturers. This systematic review aims to explore, aggregate, and present the current knowledge of the effect of environmental factors on the quality of results measured by BG systems. Methods Relevant studies will be found by using a comprehensive search strategy in the following databases: EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, SweMed+, DANS Easy and Cochrane Library. The search strategy will assess if there is an impact on precision and accuracy of BG systems under varying environmental conditions compared to precision recommended by manufacturers. Both authors will screen titles and in case of disagreement, the study will be included for screening by abstract. After screening of all titles, the procedure will be repeated for screening and reading of abstracts. Full text of papers selected by abstract will be assessed according to in- and exclusions criteria. Homogenous results will be pooled and summarized statistically for meta-analysis. Narrative synthesis will be performed for heterogeneous data that cannot be pooled for meta-analysis. Reporting will follow the Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 (PRISMA 2020). The risk of bias will be evaluated by choosing an appropriate tool from acknowledged institutions I.e., Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal for Systematic Reviews Checklist tools or the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP). Discussion This systematic review protocol utilizes rigorous methodology to provide a comprehensive search for outcomes of the impact of environmental factors on BG systems. The outcomes will be examined, and a summary of the current knowledge will be provided.

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