The tussle between China and India is not a new phenomenon. The main reason for this is border conflicts. Occasionally, news regarding conflicts or the other keeps coming from the border. Both countries are nuclear power and live in competition with each other. However, China is far ahead of India. But in the last few years, especially after the coronavirus and Ukraine war, the trend of the world, mainly Western, is inclining towards India as it is a democratic country and more transparent. Both countries are developing economic corridors to expand their influence on near and far lands. In this context, this paper analyzes the relations between China and India using qualitative methodology. It discusses the root causes of rivalries and the motivation behind economic corridors such as BRI, INSTC and Chabahar Port.

Background: Over 50% of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are affected by HIV. This state of affairs is destroying youth, threatening the country's future and jeopardizing national development. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of young people in the city of Isangi with regard to HIV/AIDS. Materials and Methods: To collect the data, this descriptive cross-sectional study used a questionnaire administered to a non-probability convenience sample of 70 young people aged 16 to 20. The descriptive analysis enabled us to compare our results with previous work. Results: We observed that the average age of our respondents was 18, with a sex ratio of 1.4 in favor of males. 95% of young people had already heard of AIDS. Over 65% of subjects have acceptable knowledge of the risk of contracting HIV, the route of transmission and condom use. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission and voluntary testing were recognized. 70% of young people agreed to take care of a PLHIV in their family while keeping his or her serostatus secret (75.7%). For 40% of subjects, it is not normal for a woman to refuse to have sex with her unfaithful partner; she can demand a condom. Conclusion: To reduce HIV transmission among young people, an information and education program is needed.

AI-supported teaching practices have emerged as a game-changer for the continuous professional development of educators. Utilizing advancements in AI and avatar technologies, this novel paradigm fosters a transformative approach in teacher education. By melding the strengths of microteaching with AI's analytical prowess and the immersive nature of avatar-guided simulations, this method ensures a comprehensive, adaptable, and inclusive learning environment for pre-service teachers. Drawing from firsthand experiences and academic discourse, this article sheds light on the potential, challenges, and future prospects of integrating AI-supported practices in teacher training.

Background/Objectives: Obesity has surged globally, posing various health risks. Its prevalence and management, especially in primary health care settings in Saudi Arabia, have recently been under the spotlight. This research synthesized various studies, analyzing the knowledge and preparedness of primary health care physicians in addressing and management of obesity in Saudi Arabia. Methods: An exhaustive evaluation of studies spanning different regions of Saudi Arabia, focusing on physicians' capabilities, knowledge, and practices in obesity management. This analysis also took into account the comparative approaches of countries like Canada, the UK, USA, and Hungary. Various factors, such as specialized obesity treatments, patient-centric approaches in pediatric obesity, career stages of physicians, obesity's correlation with noncommunicable diseases, and nutritional competence, were studied. Results: Nine studies were included. From a collective pool of 2430 participants across the discussed studies, challenges in obesity management were consistent. Despite having an understanding of obesity, there was a significant knowledge gap in specialized treatments, with many physicians feeling unprepared to manage the condition. Factors such as geographical diversity, physicians' experiences, external influences on pediatric obesity management, and the correlation between obesity and other health conditions were highlighted. The need for effective nutrition care, despite perceived capability, was a notable finding. Conclusion: Saudi Arabia faces a significant challenge in obesity management in primary health care settings, marked by knowledge gaps and the need for continuous training. The analyzed studies emphasize the importance of tailored interventions, robust training modules, and public health campaigns within Saudi Arabia's unique context to combat the obesity epidemic effectively.

This research contrasts the reactions of postgraduate English Literature students from the Lebanese University to a pair of sonnets. It particularly examines Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" alongside a sonnet crafted by ChatGPT, both echoing the theme of timeless beauty. This research uses quantitative methods to assess participants' appreciation of these two sonnets, the felt emotional depth, and the perceived language complexity. Additionally, the study explores students' viewpoints on AI-generated poetry and identifies any perceived limitations in the AI sonnet compared to the human-authored one. The findings revealed that students favored Shakespeare's “Sonnet 18” over the AI-generated version due to its complex language and greater emotional resonance. Seeking to offer meaningful insights, this study delves into how the academic literary community perceives and interprets AI-generated literature. It further adds to the current discussion and debate about the role of AI in augmenting creative writing and underscores areas of potential improvement in upcoming AI literary projects.

Introduction: A myocardial infarction (MI) commonly known as a heart attack is a serious health condition for people. The frequency of MI is eight to nine times greater in men and women who are mostly 55 to 64 years old. Almost 18.6 million people died of MI in 2019 and early 2020. The study aims to determine the role of risk factors in the reduction of MI. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out at the department of cardiology, Prime Medical College Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh during the period of January 2021 to December 2021. A total of 50 patients were enrolled in this study following the inclusive criteria. Verbal permission was taken before recruiting the study population. Completed data forms were reviewed, edited, and processed for computer data entry. The data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25.0. Result: Among the study group (N=50), the mean age of the patients was 55.12±SD, most of the patients (33,66%) age was between forty-one to sixty years, and around one-fourth of the patients' (12,24%) age ranged from sixty-one to eighty years. In the case of risk factors, an unpaired t- test was obtained. Hypertension was present in eighteen patients (18, 36%) and their mean age was 58.2 years, the relationship between age with hypertension was not significant. Type 2 diabetes was present in nine patients (9, 18%) and their mean age was 55.0 years the relationship between age with type 2 diabetes was not significant. Smoking was present in fifteen patients (15, 30%) and the relationship between age with smoking was not significant. Conclusion: Bangladesh is twofold-troubled with communicable and non-communicable diseases. Both men and women had a severe threat factor of MI. Besides, an intensifying incidence of lifestyle-related risk factors, tied with the ageing population results in a higher proportion of MI both men and women.

This study aims to analyze the weaknesses and reconstruct regulations on the Authority of the Corruption Eradication Commission in Wiretapping Corruption Crimes which have not been fair so far because the regulation regarding wiretapping authority is still sectoral in nature and there is no specific law on wiretapping using the constructivism paradigm, the type of research in the form of non-doctrinal law, and a juridical-empirical approach. The results of this study show that the weaknesses in terms of legal culture include evidence used in criminal proof that is still limited to the Criminal Procedure Code and the law enforcement culture in Indonesia is still positivist in nature. The phrase "accountable to the supervisory board" in Article 12C paragraph (2) of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law) is not based on Pancasila values of justice and does not have binding legal force. Therefore, a legal reconstruction is needed by strengthening the authority of the Corruption Eradication Commission to carry out wiretapping to prevent and eradicate criminal acts of corruption through the reconstruction of Article 12C in particular Article 12C paragraph (2) of Law Number 19 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Law Number 30 of 2002 concerning The Corruption Eradication Commission stated that "Wiretapping which has been completed must be accounted for to the Leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission and notified to the Supervisory Board no later than 14 (fourteen) working days after the Wiretapping was completed".

The purpose of this research is to analyze the weaknesses of Life Insurance Agent Work Contract Regulation and how to reconstruct the regulation of the Life Insurance Agent work contract regulation based on the value of justice, namely as in the Insurance Law No. 40 of 2014, Article 1320 of the Civil Code, Article 1338 of the Civil Code and 1313 of the Civil Code using a constructivism paradigm, through direct interviews with informants empirically supported with studies literature through theoretical steps. The results of this study show that the Weaknesses that arise in the life insurance agent work contract regulation with the study of Islamic law, namely in carrying out the contract is not transparent so that the agent and the insurance company when facing problems, are only decided unilaterally and not based on the contract. Therefore, the Reconstruction of the regulation on a life insurance agent work contract regulation based on the value of justice, namely that in entering into an agreement with a life insurance company with a work contract, it is not in accordance with Article 1313 of the Civil Code and Article 1338 paragraph (1) of the Civil Code because in practice the life insurance company provides a letter notification of the update without the knowledge of the agent, which resulted in unilateral termination of employment. Dispute resolution in insurance agreements can be carried out through litigation and non-litigation channels. If the principle of good faith is not fulfilled, the insurance agreement can be canceled. Regulations for financing agent agreements in Indonesia use a system of deliberation and mutual cooperation, while in various countries they use an arbitration system in a court. Regulation of the Financial Services Authority Number 69 /Pojk.05/2016 Concerning the Conduct of Business of Insurance Companies, Sharia Insurance Companies, Reinsurance Companies, and Sharia Reinsurance Companies.

Background and Objectives: Endoscopic myotomy is a recent technique that did spread quickly across high-income countries. The aim of this study is to report the experience of our department regarding the practice of POEM. Study design: It is a retrospective study including 13 patients with achalasia treated by POEM at the Department of Digestive Functional Explorations (EFD-HGE) of University Hospital Center Ibn Sina of Rabat, between January 2017 and June 2023. There was a break during the COVID19 pandemic and the endoscopic activity was stopped for a while. Results: The median age was 40, 46. Women were more affected than men: 69% and 31% respectively. Only 15% of cases had previous treatment (pneumatic dilation/surgical myotomy). The clinical success rate reached 84.6%. The mean of Eckardt scores decreased from 8 at baseline to 3 at 2 months. The IRP’s mean decreased from 23.9 mmHg to 15.6 mmHg after the gesture. The post-POEM reflux rate was less than 16%, but the rate of serious adverse events was relatively high. Conclusions: POEM is an effective procedure to treat achalasia with a low morbidity, provided that it is carried out in an expert center with suitable and good quality material.

Covid-19 has rapidly became a major public health crisis. Several public health and containment measures were deployed to contain this epidemy; however, a return to a normal life could only be expected after the generalization of anti-Covid 19 vaccination, allowing a global collective immunity. The success of this campaign depends essentially on the acceptance of the new Covid-19 vaccines. We conducted a descriptive and analytical observational cross-sectional study to evaluate the acceptability of Covid-19 vaccines, among resident and intern doctors at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, to determine the factors associated with vaccine acceptance, and the reasons for hesitation or nonacceptance of vaccination. Out of 145 participants (59.1% female, mean age 26.6 years), 89.7% received the vaccine at least partially. 49% of our population did not delay their vaccination and intended to complete it, so we considered them accepting. However, 40.7% were considered hesitant because of delayed or abandoned Covid-19 vaccination. People living alone and resident physicians in medical or biological specialties were the most likely to accept vaccination. Factors influencing refusal or hesitation included: speed of vaccine development, fear of adverse effects, lack of information on vaccine efficacy, acquisition of natural immunity following previous infection with Covid-19, lack of confidence in the pharmaceutical industry. Doctors' general attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination, in our study, are positive, but specific concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine are widespread. Addressing barriers to vaccination in these groups will be essential to avoid exacerbating the health inequalities highlighted by this pandemic.

A program evaluation is a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about projects, policies and programs, particularly about their effectiveness and efficiency. The goal is to improve programs. A program evaluation is a part of all training programs. A Charge Nurse Training Program was conducted in the NICU of Security Forces Hospital as it was evident that the charge nurse role needed to be supported better with clear expectations and a standardized professional development training. The sample for the study was forty-two registered nurses who underwent the adapted evidence-based ADDIE model training program. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. Only registered nurse 1’s were included in the study and exclusion criteria were those registered nurse 1’s who had less than one year of experience in NICU. Structured teaching modules and practical sections were conducted for all the sample. Data was collected using a pre-test followed by a post-test of each module to assess the knowledge level of the samples, a Likert scale to assess the confidence level, an observation (practice) checklist to assess the skills level and a final evaluation through surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The program evaluation showed that, the adapted ADDIE model of a Charge Nurse Training Program was effective and that it boosted staff confidence, created a healthy working environment and increased the knowledge, skills of the nursing staff in order for them to perform their core responsibilities.

Contraception usage continues to be an important public health intervention that is hindered in the majority of low- and middle-income nations, including Nigeria, for a variety of reasons. This research aims at determining the contraceptive usage and related factors in Nembe, Bayelsa State. A descriptive survey design was employed to determine usage of contraception and its related factors among women of child bearing age in the local government area.Result showed that out of the total number of respondents (n = 398), 152(38.2%) have used modern contraceptive methods while 246(61.8%) have not. Among the respondents, only 76(19.1%) are currently using modern contraceptives while majority of the participants 322(80.9%) are currently not using any form of contraceptive. 42(10.6%) currently use male condom, 18(4.5%) use oral pills, 8(2.0%) use implants, 7(1.8%) use injectables, 1(0.3%) use IUD while 322(80.9%) use none. 50(12.6%) always use contraceptives, 8(2.0%) occasional use, 18(4.5%) rarely use while 322(80.9%) use none; 57(14.3%) used contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, 32(8.0%) use it to prevent sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy, 14(3.5%) to prevent sexually transmitted disease, 13(3.3%) to ensure child spacing while 282(70.9%) did not state any reason for not using. Binary logistic regression shows that the lower the knowledge of contraceptives, the less likely females of childbearing age will utilize modern contraceptives in Nembe, Bayelsa State and there was a statistically significant relationship between knowledge and usage of modern contraceptives (P = <0.001) at 95% Confidence Interval.The poor use of contraceptives is worrisome and there is therefore urgent need to design and significantly increase social and behavioral modification interventions and strengthen systems to encourage the usage of contraceptives for an improved maternal and child health outcomes amongst other benefits.

This article aims to compare the different facets that emerged from an analysis of the Codes of Public Contracts present and effective in the Middle East. Specifically, the article below analyzes the proper meaning of the Public Procurement Code and its use, as well as the innovations introduced in recent years, especially in light of the public tenders called in some countries of the Middle East. In addition to a temporal excursus on the legal changes introduced in this public sphere, the document analyzes some of the fundamental Procurement Law of the Middle East starting from the one structured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to then arrive at the latest and more modern New Government Tender and Procurement Law (GTPL) in Saudi Arabia, which has currently attracted the attention of many legal analysts.

The current era has witnessed a growing interest in exploring different facets of tourism due to evolving traveller preferences. Among these, rural tourism has consistently remained a prominent choice. This form of tourism not only enriches the travellers’ experience but also contributes to the economic well-being of the local community in a sustainable manner. The aim of the study is to explore the insights on how local community play an important role in rural tourism development. The secondary data has been collected from journal articles found through google scholar, Scopus databases. The articles have been refined on the basis of keywords and selected for the study. Results conclude that knowledge sharing, empowerment, trust, and commitment are the important factors which drives the local community development. Managerial implications have been provided for the rural tourism purposes.

Background: An umbrella term encompassing diseases that damage the joints and/or connective tissue and cause chronic, frequently intermittent discomfort is rheumatism. Rheumatism is a general term that refers to at least 100 distinct diseases and disorders. Given the dearth of research on this subject, the study's goal was to investigate the range of rheumatic disease among patients presenting as outpatients in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department of a tertiary level hospital. Objective: To evaluate the spectrum of rheumatic disease in a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of the DMCH for six months. The study sought to enroll patients who had musculoskeletal problems or systemic symptoms that would indicate rheumatic illness. After meeting the requirements, patients were accepted. Each respondent provided written informed consent, and those who refused to engage in the study or undertake additional research were not included. By conducting a face-to-face interview with the respondents and utilizing a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire, information about the respondents' socio-demographic characteristics, disease duration, clinical symptoms and signs, and investigations report was gathered. Data analysis was done in SPSS-16. Results: Mean age of respondents was 46.36±12.25 years (male= 50±11.68 years and female= 44.19±12.03 years [age range 21-70 years] with 35.7% male and 64.3% female. Around 54.17% of the cases presented with articular symptoms, 43.23% of the patients had degenerative and 10.94% had inflammatory joint diseases. Among the inflammatory arthritis, (38.09%) rheumatoid arthritis and (30.95%) Ankylosing spondylitis was most common whereas (28.92%) lumbar spondylosis and peripheral (28.31%) osteoarthrosis were predominating among non-inflammatory arthritis. Nonspecific back pain was the commonest (60.12%) of specific disorders included in soft tissue rheumatism, followed by (25.77%) adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Conclusion: Articular disorders both non-inflammatory & Inflammatory, soft tissue rheumatism, disorder of bone and multi-system disorders; these four types of disorder were encountered in this tertiary care hospital.