The Cleveland Clinic Innovation Management and Conflict of Interest (“IM&COI”) Program implemented a policy on Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Practice in 2013. The policy requires review of financial interests greater than $20,000 in a year, or more than 5% equity in a company, when the clinician is prescribing or using products of the company with which they have a relationship. The IM&COI Committee developed definitions for low, medium and high levels of annual compensation and risk and uses a “Matrix” (...) to guide disclosure based on these factors. (shrink)

Because ports are considered to be the heart of the maritime transportation system, thereby assessing port performance is necessary for a nation’s development and economic success. This study proposes a novel metric, namely, “_port performance index (PPI)_”, to determine the overall performance and utilization of inland waterway ports based on six criteria,_ port facility, port availability, port economics, port service, port connectivity, and port environment_. Unlike existing literature, which mainly ranks ports based on quantitative factors, this study utilizes a Bayesian (...) Network (BN) model that focuses on both quantitative and qualitative factors to rank a port. The assessment of inland waterway port performance is further analyzed based on different advanced techniques such as sensitivity analysis and belief propagation. Insights drawn from the study show that all the six criteria are necessary to predict PPI. The study also showed that port service has the highest impact while port economics has the lowest impact among the six criteria on PPI for inland waterway ports. (shrink)

Background: This systematic review explores a diverse range of international and indigenous healthcare research studies, spanning topics from diabetes management to cardiovascular care. The synthesis aims to identify overarching themes, sub-themes, and emerging trends in healthcare practices, emphasizing the integration of digital technologies and advancements in nutrition therapy. Aim: The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare literature, combining international and indigenous perspectives, to uncover commonalities and distinctions in approaches to patient care, treatment modalities, and research methodologies. (...) Method: A systematic and thorough review of 20 selected studies, encompassing international and Saudi Arabian research, was conducted. The studies, published between 2020 and 2024, were analyzed for their key themes, sub-themes, and trends, creating a detailed understanding of the current landscape of healthcare practices. Results: The synthesis revealed recurring themes, including the integration of digital technologies in diabetes care, advancements in medical nutrition therapy for obesity management, dynamic risk assessment in atrial fibrillation, and the potential of genetically modified food for nutritional security in Saudi Arabia. Sub-themes elucidated nuanced aspects of these overarching themes, offering a holistic perspective on contemporary healthcare strategies. Conclusion: International and indigenous research studies collectively underscore the importance of collaborative and context-specific approaches to healthcare. While global insights contribute to a broader understanding, indigenous studies emphasize the necessity of tailoring interventions to local needs. The synthesis not only highlights current achievements in healthcare but also identifies areas for further exploration and improvement. (shrink)

BackgroundPsychological distress/morbidity is amongst the primary reason for the cause of pain at multiple sites, its progression, and recovery. Though still not very clear if physical pain in the neck or the back may predict psychological morbidities or not. Thus, we investigated the association between combined neck or back pain and psychological distress/morbidity.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, including 1,003 individuals. The questionnaire comprised of General Health Questionnaire-12 and some questions about neck and back pain. Data analysis (...) was done using statistical software SPSS version 26.0.ResultsThe results of the multivariate analysis revealed a significant positive association between neck/back pain status and total GHQ score. Having neck/back pain had almost a 2.5 times greater risk of psychological distress/morbidity. Further, females were more likely to have a higher risk of psychological distress/morbidity than males while adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.ConclusionThe combination of neck and back pain was significantly associated with the Saudi population’s psychological problems. Therefore, the Saudi government needs to devise high-risk strategies and allocate adequate resources to the cause so that at-risk people can be shielded from the adverse complications arising from this condition in the long run. (shrink)

Values and ethics in the Ramayana of Valmiki.

Exhaustive study of the philosophy of Rāmāyaṇa, classical Sanskrit work by Vālmīki.

Study of the works of Śrīrāma Śarmā Ācārya, 1911-1990, Hindu philosopher.

Analytical study of the philosophy of Vālmīki as discussed in Rāmāyaṇa.

A comparative study of the Sikh philosophy and other religion.

Study of the Rājamārtaṇḍa Sanskrit commentaryof Bhojaraja, King of Malwa, on Yogasūtra of Patañjali, compendium of Yoga philosophy.

Intonation (musical and phonetic) in Hindustani classical music.

v. 1. Arabic text -- v. 2. English translation.

Facsimile of miscellaneous Persian and Arabic texts in Mullā Ṣadrā's handwriting.

Comparative study on Yoga as interpreted in Bhagavadgītā and in the philosophy of Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950.

On the political thoughts of Narendra Deva, 1889-1956, socialist leader.

Festschrift published on 75th anniversary celebrations of Śrī Mahāvīra Jaina Vidyālaya; comprises articles chiefly on Jainism and its philosophy.

Digest of Hindu codes for the śrāddha rite.

Commentary to the "Harikathāmr̥tasāra." work of Jagannāthadāsa, 1728-1809, on the quintessence of Dvaita Vedanta, and on Vishnu, Hindu deity.

Articles on different religious philosophies of pre-colonial Bengal, India.

Commentaries on Dakṣiṇāmūrtistotra, hymn to Śiva, Hindu deity, by Śaṅkarācārya, and Ātmavidyāvilāsa by Sadāśivendra Sarasvatī, 18th cent., and transcreation of Nītiśataka by Bhartr̥hari.

Vedanta philosophy as propunded by Śaṅkarācārya and Rāmānuja, 1017-1137; a study.

Collected speeches on Islam and knowledge; includes speeches on Madrasah education in Bangladesh.

Analytical study of logic (Pramāṇa) in Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy; includes text of Mīmāṃsāsūtra of Jaimini.

Commentary on Brahmasūtra of Bādarāyaṇa, based on Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.

On the life and works of Maṇḍanamiśra, philosopher of Saṅkarācārya tradition.

Commentary on Bādarāyaṇa's Brahmasūtra, basic work of the Vedanta school in Hindu philosophy; Viśiṣṭādvaita viewpoint.

Verse work on ethics; with prose commentary.

Research papers on fundamentals of Hindu philosophy and doctrines in Vedic literature.

Vols. 3- : Prakāśaka, Paramapūjya Cā. Ca. Śrī 108 Ā. Śāntisāgara Di. Jaina Jinavāṇī Jīrṇoddhāraka Saṃsthā Śrutabhaṇḍāra aura Grantha Prakāśana Samiti, Phalaṭaṇa.

Research papers on Jainism and Jaina philosophy.