Crisis of the Modern Age and the Way Out: An Examination of T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets

The twentieth century was one of change and unrest. What characterises the age is that society, up to a high degree, was hostile to spiritual life. The spiritual values seemed to be neglected or totally abandoned for the material, more matter-of-fact values. This left society in a state of increasing confusion that was substantially realised in the outbreak of World War I. The impact of the war revealed the degeneration of the modern world with the breakdown of religion and moral and spiritual traditions. T. S. Eliot was fully aware of the ills of modern civilisation that surrounded people with a number of faiths established haphazardly to fight against the troubles of modern life. These faiths refer to political and social ideologies, parties, and allegiances. Eliot finds that all modern ideologies are poor and futile substitutions for religious faith. He finds that society should be built not upon power and its corruption, but upon a higher system of values which are mainly spiritual and moral. This research paper demonstrates how Eliot's Four Quartets affirms the possibility of spiritual regeneration and gives a positive projection of hope. The central theme of the poem is that if the heart of the individual is ever to be at rest, if his/her tormented apprehension about the transience of human life is ever to be calmed, it will be so when he/she accepts the conviction that humans’ peace is in God's will

Influence of Tokar Gap wind jet on latent heat flux of Central Red Sea: empirical orthogonal function approach

The aim of this study was to investigate the main factors that influence the latent heat fluxes (LHF) in theTokar Gap in the central part of the Red Sea. From 2000 to 2020, ERA5 reanalysis data on summer months ofthe Central Red Sea were used to match the time when the Tokar Wind Jet appeared. The diurnal variabilityof the Tokar Gap peaks in the early morning. The time series data of the wind speed showed that the TokarWind Jet appeared from July to August. The empirical orthogonal functions (EOF) analysis method was usedto determine the modes of LHF variabilities. The sum of the first two modes of variability explained ~ 90.8% ofthe total variance. The first mode explained 80.8%, whereas the second mode represented approximately 9.9%.To examine the contribution of sea surface temperature (SST) and wind speed to the first two EOF principalcomponents, the correlation coefficient and determination coefficient were applied. The results showed that SSThad a CC of 0.90 and a DC of 81.99%, whereas wind speed showed a CC of 0.35 and a DC of 12.80%. Theseresults may be explained by the strong link between SST and the specific humidity differences of saturation andactual vapor pressure. Partial correlation results indicate that there is an indirect relation between wind and LHF.In this study SST was the dominant factor, influencing LHF variability in the study area

Assessment of Infection control precaution in blood banks in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Saudi Arabia 2022

Background: Health care staffs working in the blood banks are constantly exposed to microorganisms. Many of which can cause serious or even lethal infections. Lab technician in particular are often exposed to various infections during the course of carrying out their lab activities. Therefore lab activities should have sound knowledge and strict adherence to infection control practice and transfusion services are at risk of exposure to pathogenic organisms in blood. While transfusion-transmissible diseases, including AIDS and viral hepatitis, continue to spread especially in developing countries, the issue of safeguarding the world\u27s blood supply is of paramount importance and thus its blood supply has the potential to affect the global community. In recent years, Saudi Arabia blood centres have tried to improve the nation\u27s blood safety. Although substantial progress has already been made, many daunting difficulties remain. Aim of study: To Assessment of Infection control precaution in blood banks in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Saudi Arabia 2022. Methods: This cross sectional study included (200) health care professionals in Makkah City at Saudi Arabia 2022. (doctors, nurses, lab workers) from primary healthcare (PHC) centers an self-administrated questionnaire was constructed by the researcher and was used for data collection. Divided in to 3 parts and contains  items i.e., socio‑demographic characteristics, questions about infection control precaution regarding infection control in blood banks. Results: there were 200 participants, the majority regarding the degree of availability of needs for precautionary measures the majority of participant answer available were (66.0%) a significant relation  were P-value=0.001 X2 99.04. The degree of application of precautionary measures the majority of participant answer The procedures are implemented with high quality were (81.0%).Conclusion: performance toward infection control in blood bank it can be concluded that in spite of having good practice level regarding infection control in blood bank , health care worker had fair Infection control precaution in blood bank  not bad, but must be updating knowledge and practice of health care worker through continuing in-service educational programs

Assessment of Prevalence and Factors Associated with Obesity among Secondary School Students at Makkah in Saudi Arabia

Background: The prevalence of overweight/obesity in children in Saudi Arabia is among the highest in the world. The prevalence of dental caries is also high in Saudi children. Studies on the relationship between caries and obesity in Saudi adolescents are lacking. the World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health,” while overweight is defined as “a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or more.”1 Overweight and obesity can negatively affect the physiological and psychological well-being of the affected individual, and both have become a global the prevalence of overweight/obesity in high school adolescents. The Overweight and impaired metabolic health might strongly, and independently of other comorbidities, partner with expanded danger diseases. The study aimed: To assessment of prevalence and factors associated with obesity among   secondary school students at Makkah in Saudi Arabia 2021. Method: An online cross-sectional survey was utilized Secondary school students at in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia 2021 during the April to June, 2021, a total of 200 student aged 12–18 years, available students of secondary school children were included in the study. A structured online self-reported questionnaire sheet was used to assessment of prevalence and factors associated with obesity among   secondary school students at Makkah in Saudi Arabia 2021 Result: show the total number of participants was 200 regarding the age most participants were classified into 3 age groups, most of them were (45.0%) in the more than 16 years regarding gender of participated female were (63.0%). Regarding Income level in study the most of participant\u27s Below 5000 SR were (31.0%).  Regarding Educational level in study the most of participant\u27s Intermediate school were (22.0%) regarding Sources of information           about obesity most of participant\u27s educational films were (32.0%) Conclusion: with a high obesity prevalence in boys and in children attending schools. The prevalence was not associated with BMI or WC we report a negative independent association between BMI and subsequent academic performance among female high-school students in Saudi Arabia. The current findings highlight the need for community and school programmes targeting overweight/obesity among high school students

“The Association between Waiting Time and Patient Satisfaction in Outpatient Clinics” at “King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah”

BACKGROUND: Patients have historically found lengthy wait times to be annoying, and this appears to be a consistent and important contributing factor in their unhappiness.  The timely, effective, and patient-centered delivery of high-quality healthcare is influenced by patient happiness, and patient satisfaction is linked to clinical outcomes, making it a key indicator for determining the quality of healthcare. Waiting time, which is a crucial component in determining service quality, could be a useful instrument for assessing patient satisfaction. It has been proven that waiting times and patient satisfaction have a significant inverse relationship.  “OBJECTIVE”: The goal of this examination is to recognize the association among to come time and patient pleasure and to identify predictor’s patient satisfaction and waiting time in outpatient clinics in a KAMC, Makkah SETTINGS/DESIGN: The project type is a descriptive-analytical research design. Undertaken at “King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah”. “SUBJECTS AND METHODS”: A sample of 499 patients was recruited. The investigator collected the socio demographic data from patients’ electronic /files, the other data included patient waiting time, and patient satisfaction score, which was collected from the hospital quality department and patient experience department during the period of 2021. RESULTS: The result shows that the remaining patients weren\u27t happy, but nearly half of them were. Participants\u27 satisfaction scores varied significantly according on their gender, age group, and type of visit. There is no statistical differences between satisfaction score with nationality and place of resident. The result also shows that by waiting time, the satisfaction rating varied dramatically. In addition, most of the participants who waited more than 20 minutes shows that they were dissatisfied. The test result also demonstrates that waiting time and satisfaction are related except consultation time it shows that no statistical relationship. Finally the result identified that age, gender and type of visit as significant predictors of patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION: The necessity of assessment should be the emphasis of healthcare organizations the patient’s satisfaction in relation with waiting time in outpatient department since doing so will give a rudimentary comprehension of the patient\u27s viewpoints on improving their satisfaction. This outcome can aid healthcare organizations in determining where they need to improve. In order to reduce outpatient waiting times, improve patient happiness, and determine the efficacy of interventions in healthcare settings, additional experimental research is necessary

An Overview Of Healthcare Administrative, Responsibility With The Optometrist, Nursing And Public Health Settings

A significant amount of resources will be required for large-scale public awareness initiatives about eye and vision health. These efforts will also require a presence from the federal government as well as coordination with a wide range of partners from both the public and commercial sectors. In general, the public awareness campaigns that are the most successful are those that are vast in scope and involve multiple facets. These campaigns typically involve a variety of outreach activities, stakeholders and sponsors, instructional materials, messaging, and media platforms. The responsibility that the healthcare administrator has with regard to the optometry, nursing, and public health sectors was demonstrated throughout this. Nursing in public health is a broad profession with a lack of hard and fast defined boundaries. The public health nurse does not engage in "hands on" nursing; rather, she is concerned with the prevention of illness, damage, or disability, as well as the promotion of health awareness and wellness

Epidemiology Of Dengue Fever, Role Of Pharmacist, Nursing, Paramedics, Physiotherapist And Respiratory Therapist In Applying Prevention Measures

Dengue virus (DENV) is a contagious illness that is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. The extensive proliferation of these mosquitoes has contributed to a significant public health concern, as this virus transmitted by mosquitoes is prevalent in numerous locations, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates. Contracting dengue fever can result in severe symptoms that have the potential to be life-threatening. Dengue infections can manifest as asymptomatic, mild-to-moderate, or severe, contingent upon the characteristics of the individual. Dengvaxia is authorized for immunization in vulnerable children who have already contracted dengue. Pharmacists have the ability to support and promote immunization efforts, offer guidance on safe travel practices, and help in the care of patients with dengue. Understanding the clinical appearance and proper care of dengue is crucial in reducing the severity of symptoms in patients. Healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and respiratory therapists, can play a role in the effort to enhance patient outcomes for those infected with D

In vivo and in vitro studies evaluating the chemopreventive effect of metformin on the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated breast carcinogenesis

Metformin (MET) is a clinically used anti-hyperglycemic agent that shows activities against chemically-induced animal models of cancer. A study from our laboratory showed that MET protectes against 7, 12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced carcinogenesis in vitro human non-cancerous epithelial breast cells (MCF10A) via activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). However, it is unclear whether MET can prevent the initiation of breast carcinogenesis in an in vivo rat model of AhR-induced breast carcinogenesis. Therefore, the main aims of this study are to examine the effect of MET on protecting against rat breast carcinogenesis induced by DMBA and to explore whether this effect is medicated through the AhR pathway. In this study, treatment of female rats with DMBA initiated breast carcinogenesis though inhibiting apoptosis and tumor suppressor genes while inducing oxidative DNA damage and cell cycle proliferative markers. This effect was associated with activation of AhR and its downstream target genes; cytochrome P4501A1 (CYP1A1) and CYP1B1. Importantly, MET treatment protected against DMBA-induced breast carcinogenesis by restoring DMBA effects on apoptosis, tumor suppressor genes, DNA damage, and cell proliferation. Mechanistically using in vitro human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, MET inhibited breast cancer stem cells spheroids formation and development by DMBA, which was accompanied by a proportional inhibition in CYP1A1 gene expression. In conclusion, the study reports evidence that MET is an effective chemopreventive therapy for breast cancer by inhibiting the activation of CYP1A1/CYP1B1 pathway in vivo rat model

An Overview of Sickle Cell Disease Vaso Occlusive Crisis and Approaches to Management

Early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) are critical to the management of patients with sickle cell disease. Literature search conducted through electronic databases, such as PUBMED, EMBASE. We aimed to discuss the proper management of VOC, after emphasizing the mechanism and complications of VOC in SCD. Vaso- occlusive crisis in people with SCD is a multifactorial process identified by inflammation, attachment, and multicellular aggregation of sickled RBCs, endothelial cells, platelets, and also other blood cells, resulting in vaso-occlusion and acute extreme pain

The impact of different biochars on Stemphylium leaf blight SLB suppression and productivity of onion Allium cepa L.

Objectives: Onion is a highly consumed vegetable crop in many countries, being a vital component of every dish. Recent studies indicated that different plant residues’ and animal manure-based biochars have strong impacts on the growth and development of plants. However, the impact of these biochars on disease suppression remains elusive. Therefore, this two-year study assessed the impact of animal and plant residues-based biochars on the suppression of Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) of onion and productivity of the crop. Methods: Three pyrolyzed biochars cotton sticks, wheat straw and poultry litter) were used in the study. Biochars were prepared in the laboratory and applied to soil prior to crop sowing in same concentration during both years of study. Results: Poultry litter biochar had the highest impact on allometric traits and productivity of onion, and successfully reduced SLB severity. The control treatment had the lowest productivity and the highest disease severity during both years of the study. The remaining biochars (cotton sticks and wheat straw) hadmoderate influence on growth and development of onion plants. The disease severity was higher compared to poultry litter; however, it was lower in both biochars than control treatment. It is concluded that different animal and plant residues-based biochars could be used to improve plant health. Nonetheless, the response of these biochars will be crop-specific. Conclusion: Poultry litter biochar can be successfully used to suppress SLB in onion and productivity of the crop. Nevertheless, the actual mechanisms involved in disease suppression warrant further investigation