bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ETIOLOGY AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF PERICARDIAL EFFUSION PATIENTS
Authors:   DrNB Cardiology, SSH, GMC Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India., Ahmed Wani Owais , Ali Nasir ,   Consultant Cardiology, SSH, GMC Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India., Maqbool Syed ,   DrNB Cardiology, SSH, GMC Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India., Mohi Ud Din Dar Parvez ,   Assistant Professor and Head of Trauma and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India., Masood Khan Suhail ,   DrNB Urology, SSH, GMC Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Published: January 2022

Background Pericardial effusion is one of the most prevalent disorders . Pericardial effusion can create substantial symptoms and a lower quality of life, but its also linked to a higher risk of cardiopulmonary failure, mortality, and death. Pericardial effusion has a variety of causes that are related to the relative occurrence of certain diseases in different parts of the world. Methods:it was a retrospective study that includes data from all pericardial effusion cases diagnosed . Echocardiography was used to diagnose a total of 50 cases with pericardial effusion. Complete blood count with ESR, blood urea, serum creatinine, tuberculin skin test, chest X-ray, ECG, Thyroid profile, ANA, Rheumatoid factor, CT chest / MRI, and pericardiocentesis were all used to determine the source of the pericardial effusion. Cells, proteins, LDH, malignant cells, ADA, PCR (for Mycobacterium tuberculosis), gram staining, AFB staining, and cultures were all examined in the pericardial fluid. Iatrogenic (cardiac surgery, catheterization) and post-traumatic cases were excluded . Results: The majority of the patients were between the ages of 50 and 70. Thirty patients (60%) were men and 20 patients (40%) were women. Tuberculosis was the most prevalent cause of pericardial effusion, accounting for 28 % of cases, followed by Idiopathic 18%, Uremia 12 %, and Malignant 14 %. HIV infection was the least common cause of pericardial effusion, accounting for 2% of cases. Tachycardia was the most common clinical symptom, in 70% of patients, followed by Breathlessness (60%), and fever (56 %). Conclusions:Tachycardia, shortness of breath, fever, heaviness of chest, cough, chest pain, and other symptoms of pericardial effusion have been noted in this study. Tuberculosis, idiopathic/viral, uremic, neoplastic, CCF, hypothyroidism, post-MI, etc. are all major factors for the development of pericardial effusion.
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TREATMENT REGIMENS AMONG PATIENTS WITH INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES OF UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY
Authors:   Head,ResearchOffice&ChairmanofResearchCommittee,King Abdullah International Medical Research CenterAssistantProfessor,ConsultantPulmonologist,King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah,KSA., S. Albanna Amr , A. Kattan Ibrahim ,   College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, KSA., R. Bakshwean Ahmed ,   College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, KSA., O. Alansari Ahmed ,   College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, KSA., S. Alharazi Sharaf ,   College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, KSA.
Published: January 2022

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) are a collection of parenchymal lung disorders classified together for its similar clinical, radiographic and pathological manifestations. It is characterized by scarring and fibrosis of the lung interstitium. Several biomarkers including clinical and radiological biomarkers have been proposed to predict the stage and progress of the disease. In Saudi Arabia, there are no studies yet that has discussed the best treatment approach to those patients. For that, our research had focused about gathering informationabout the use of steroids, and whereas it had an effect on the disease progression.Furthermore, this study measured the outcome of the use of an immunosuppressive medications to control the disease. The study is a retrospective cohort study that was done in National Guard Hospital in Jeddah during the period from 2017 to 2019 for patients admitted with ILDs of unknown etiology during the period 2012 to 2016 who are Adults ( 18 years or older ) excluding those who have other chronic lung disease, heart failure, or known triggers to the disease. The data of the patients was collected by looking at their medical records (hardcopy). A data extraction sheet was used that included baseline demographics and disease characteristics, used medications, outcome parameters ( PFT, CT Chest, Subjective Clinical Improvements ) for data interpretation. And Data was analyzed using the software STATA. Results show the use of systemic steroids alone showed clinical improvement in 17% of steroid users and 8% improvement in chest CT. And the addition of immunosuppressive medications showed 33% clinical improvement and 17% chest CT improvement in comparison to those who were not treated with immunosuppressive medications. Concluding that the results were non significant with poor outcome and little improvement.
ROLE OF OPEN SURGICAL DRAINAGE OR ASPIRATION IN MANAGEMENT OF AMOEBIC LIVER ABSCESS
Authors:   Department Of General Surgery, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia-391760., Shah Chaitya , Desai Zil ,   Department Of General Surgery, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia-391760.
Published: January 2022

Background: Since Hippocrates time, liver abscesses have been recognised. Apart from postoperative care, advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic methods have greatly lowered the high mortality rate. The present study aimed to establish the role of open surgical drainage or aspiration in management of amoebic liver abscess. Methodology: The present prospective observational study involved 30 patients aged over 18 years of both sexes who were hospitalised to the department of general surgery with symptoms consistent with liver abscess and were confirmed with amoebic liver abscess. Following enrollment, a complete clinico-medical and admission history, as well as a thorough physical examination, were obtained. Routine serological testing in addition to abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography are performed. Additional CECT abdominal procedures were conducted. Results: Out of 30 enrolled patients, 70.00% were male, and 30.00% were female. Out of the 30 cases in this study, 5 patients who had percutaneous aspiration had many minor abscesses, and one patient with a solitary abscess required open surgery due to recurring liver abscess. Under antibiotic coverage, the majority of patients required USG-guided percutaneous aspiration or pigtail catheter drainage. Conclusion: Surgical drainage or aspiration are both equally effective in treating patients with amoebic liver abscesses.
ANAPANASATI MEDITATION TECHNIQUE FOR EFFECTIVE REDUCTION IN STRESS, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: Ubhale Ashish , Raje Swati
Published: January 2022

Stress is an integral part of human life and it can increase depression and anxiety which can hamper an individuals personal life, relationship or work satisfaction. To counter the issue of stress, anxiety and depression there are various pharmacological and nonpharmacological coping methods. As an intervention, the participants were taught Anapanasati meditation (brief mindfulness meditation) for 10 minutes daily for duration of 4 weeks (5 days a week). Self rating Perceived stress scale (PSS) and DASS-42 were administered before the beginning and at the end of the course. Analysis showed that the number of people who did not have depression, anxiety or stress increased significantly after the four weeks session of Anapana meditation. We conclude that even a very short span of 10 minutes of daily anapana meditation session can significantly and positively lower the intensity of depression, anxiety and stress.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE MARKET WIDE HERDING BEHAVIOR IN ASIAN REGION
Authors:   Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., Chathurika H.L.D.J , Tennekoon S.T.M.S. ,   Business Management School (BMS), Sri Lanka.
Published: January 2022

Traditional Finance theory presumed that equity market participants take decisions based on rationality. However, recent market incidents witnessed investors decision-making process is fueled with irrational behaviors like herding. Herd behavior is a dominated behavioral bias which depict investors take decisions based on imitating other investors behavior. Numerous studies can be identified in Herding based literacy in developed, emerging and frontier markets around the world. Thus,this study attempts to provide a review of theory and empirical evidence on market wide herding behavior in Asian region. As per the findings of the study, it can be observed that in India majority of studies have confirmed the non-existence of herding behavior. Half of the studies conducted in Pakistan confirm the existence of herding behavior while remainder confirm non-existence of herding behavior. Similar results were observed in Sri Lanka as well. However, majority of studies in Taiwan and Indonesia and all the studies of Vietnam have provided results for the existence of herding behavior. Thereby this study identifies several open issues for future research. Future studies that deal with time-series price data could employ empirical methodologies that allow for time-variation in parameter values. It is also important to know whether it is the same investors that herd over time, and why: are the reasons behind herding the same over time? Further, qualitative research needs to be conducted to identify the reasons behind the investor herding behavior.
PREVALENCE OF TEST-ANXIETY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: FINDINGS FROM NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY STUDENTS IN TAIF CITY, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors:   Associate Professor of Family Medicine College of Medicine, Taif University, Saudi Arabia., Rhman Alghamdi Abdul
Published: January 2022

Background: Test anxiety is most commonly associated with students taking informational tests at all levels of education and pupils with learning disabilities.Students often experience extreme tension and anxiety during tests, possibly as a result of pressure to perform well, among other variables as a result, test anxiety has become a prevalent problem throughout time.Test anxiety can develop as a result of a students fear of failing or performing poorly on the examination. Test anxiety is also caused by sporadic test preparation, high-stakes exams, and discomfort with the testing scenario. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 449 students from both branches, male and female, from all departments of the college of applied medical science (nursing, laboratory, radiology and physiotherapy) in Taif citythrough the academic year of 2017-2018. It was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of test-anxiety among students from the four departments, to see is there a relationship between test anxiety and academic achievement of the students and are there differences between genders. Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI) scale have been used for measuring test anxiety. Results: The total prevalence of anxiety among students was (86.41%), it was (85.56%) for male students and (87.79%) for female students. The total anxiety prevalence of laboratory department was (88.50%), it was (88.90%) for male students, and (88.00%) for female students. The total anxiety prevalence of physical therapy department was (88.89%), it was (91.04%) for male students, and (86.00%) for female students. The total anxiety prevalence of nursing department was (83.19%), it was (80.95%) for male students, and (89.66%) for female students. The total anxiety prevalence of radiology department was (84.91%), it was (82.54%) for male students, and (88.37%) for female students. Conclusion: This study shows a high prevalence of test anxiety among our students comparing with other studies that showed less prevalence of such anxiety. According to that, more researches need to becarried out to elaborate the reasons beyond this high prevalence.
CHEMO MECHANICAL ABRASION: A NOVEL MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS LESIONS- CASE REPORT
Authors:   Senior Resident, Data Acquisition. Dept of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry S.C.B Dental College and Hospital Cuttack - 753007, India., Solaman Simon Louis , U. Deepika ,   Dept of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry S.C.B Dental College and Hospital Cuttack- 753007. India., R. Abhiram ,   MDS , Dept of Endodontics., Philip Shilpa ,   MDS, Dept of Periodontology.
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this case report is to describe a novel minimally invasive approach- Chemo mechanical abrasion using Opalustre (Ultradent products, USA)for ameliorating mild(grade 2) tomoderate (grade 3) dental fluorosis(grading as per Deans classification of dentalfluorosis).
THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A GEOCONCRETE COMPOSITE: LATERITE WITH ADDITION OF PEANUT SHELL
Authors:   Renewable Energy Research Team, Materials and Laser, Department of Physic, UFR SATIC, University Alioune DIOP of Bambey (UADB), Bambey 21400, BP30, Senegal., Warore Amadou , Dieng Biram ,   Renewable Energy Research Team, Materials and Laser, Department of Physic, UFR SATIC, University Alioune DIOP of Bambey (UADB), Bambey 21400, BP30, Senegal., Ghabo Alphousseyni ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels, ESP Dakar., Bop Ibra ,   Renewable Energy Research Team, Materials and Laser, Department of Physic, UFR SATIC, University Alioune DIOP of Bambey (UADB), Bambey 21400, BP30, Senegal.
Published: January 2022

This paper presents a study on the thermal characterization of laterite used as a building material. In Senegal, laterite has been used in construction on a semi-industrial scale since the 1990s through projects aimed at promoting local materials that can contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings. The aim of the work is to determine the thermal characteristics of a composite (laterite + peanut shell). The results showed that the pure laterite specimens have a higher conductivity than the laterite + peanut shell composite specimens. The formulation BTS10-12,5â€“4 has a thermal conductivity of 0.48 W.m-1.K-1, the bricks of this formulation can then be classified as insulating earth bricks.The thermal performance of the material has been improved by the addition of peanut shells.
AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
Authors:   PG Scholar, PG Department of Prasuti Tantra and StreeRoga, Dr. S.R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan., Goswami Sunita , Sharma Rashmi ,   M.S. (Ayu) Associate Prof. PG Department of Prasuti Tantra and StreeRoga, Dr. S.R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Published: January 2022

Uterine fibroidsare the most common solid benign tumours in women of reproductive age. Histologically this tumour is composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue, called as uterine leiomyoma, myoma, fibromyoma. Uterine fibroid related symptoms negatively impact physical and social activities, womens health related quality of life and work productivity.The postmenopausal incidence, although postmenopausal leiomyomas are smaller and fewer. Though uterine fibroids are non-cancerous in character they exhibit a wide range of symptoms like dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, lower backache. Ayurveda classics mention various pathological conditions that have features similar to fibroids. Owing to its muscular origin, with slow growth may be better compared to Granthi/Arbud in Garbhashaya. In the modern era of busy lifestyle, intake of junk food, lack of exercise etc had led to Agnivaishamya and Aama formation. This in turn vitiates Doshas like Kapha and Vata and Dushyas like Rasa, Raktha, Mamsa, MedasandArthava resulting in Dhatwagnimandya leading to formation of GarbhashayaGranthi.
ESTIMATING OF PRODUCED WATERQUANTITIES IN SEVERAL FIELDS OFAL-WAHA COMPANY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Elemergib University Al-Khomes., M. Hewas Agab , M. Alakhdar Eissa ,   Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Elemergib University Al-khomes - Libya., M. Asar Rajab ,   Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Elemergib University Al-khomes- Libya.
Published: January 2022

Oil exploration activities generate loads of produced water (PW) up to thousands of tons a day, depending on the age of oil supply wells, soil, rock type, and used techniques.This study revealed the presence of some toxic metal ions in PW such asCd+2 (0.51-2.05ppm), Cr+3 (0.06-1.81ppm),Pb+2(0.03-26.9ppm) and Hg+2 (<0.61ppm), there are also another pollutantsin PW for example, a wide range of oil drops (24-240.5ppm) and dissolved solids (43.5-196.5ppm).
THE IN VITRO ANTIOXYDANT ACTIVITIES OF DEFATTED ROSELLE (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L.) SEED PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES
Authors:   Laboratory of Plant and Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FST), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB), BP: 3206, Bamako, Mali., Fatoumata Tounkara , Mah Moutaga Fane ,   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FST), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB), BP: 3206, Bamako, Mali., Mamadou Abdoulaye Konare ,   Laboratory of Plant and Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FST), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB), BP: 3206, Bamako, Mali., Nah Traore ,   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FST), University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB), BP: 3206, Bamako, Mali.
Published: January 2022

The aim of this study was to produce natural antioxidants from Roselle seed proteins. In recent years, the potential application of natural antioxidants as substitutes as drawn much interest due to their safety and wide distribution. Literature indicated that Roselle whole seeds contained high amounts of protein, oil and carbohydrate However, There is scanty scientific documentation on the protein hydrolysis and the study of antioxidant activities of the hydrolysates.Roselle seed protein isolate and Roselle seed protein fractions namely globulin, albumin and glutelin were digested using pepsin followed by pancreatinat different time in order to produce hydrolysates with good antioxidant activity suitable for conversion to high-value products. . The antioxidant activities of the hydrolysates were investigated using different in vitro methods. The prepared samples were as effective as antioxidants in model systems, in scavenging of free radicals, and acting as reducing agents. This effect was concentration-dependent and was also influenced by the type of proteins. Among all the hydrolysates, the 3 hours samples and particularly those of protein isolate showed the highest antioxidant activity followed by albumin fraction, Glutelin and Globulin hydrolysates respectively (Protein isolate>Albumin >Glutelin> Globulin hydrolysates)..The study confirmed that fraction with strong antioxidant activities from Roselle seed protein can be successfully provided through enzymatic digestion.
ISOLATED POLYCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE PANCREAS: A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco., Hnach Youssef , Tarchouli Mohamed ,   Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Salaheddine Tarik ,   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco., Aqodad Nourdin ,   Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco.
Published: January 2022

Polycysticdisease of the pancreasis a rare disease most often seen in association with polycystic kidney disease and Von Hippel Lindau syndrome. It is characterized by the presence of single or multiple simple congenital cysts in the pancreatic parenchyma. These cysts are benign in nature and do not communicate with the main pancreatic duct. We report a case of a young 31-year-old female patient incidentally detected to have multiple simple pancreatic cysts.
FEEDING HABITS OF TWO ESTUARINE FISHES FROM MANGROVE FORESTS AROUND AZAGNY NATIONAL PARK (COTE DIVOIRE)
Authors:   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Yao Aristide Konan , Kouassi Alain Kouadio ,   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Tanoh Marius Kamelan ,   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Touple Sibiri Kone ,   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Stanislas Silvain Yao ,   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Essetchi Paul Kouamelan ,   Laboratory of Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation, Faculty of Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Box 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire.
Published: January 2022

Mangroves wetlands provide many ecosystem services and are considered to be highly productive tropical ecosystems. This work aims to describe dietary composition of two estuarine fish inhabiting in mangrove forests of Azagny National Park. A total of 80 and 117 specimens of Chrysichthysnigrodigitatus and Coptodonzilii were respectively collected between March 2019 and February 2020 using gillnets and traps. The Relative Importance index (RI) was used to analyze the importance of prey items in stomach contents. The results indicated 10 prey categories such as insects, fish, molluscs, macrophytes, detritus, annelids, crustaceans, phytoplankton, zooplankton and eggs. Seven and eight prey items dominated by macrophytes were observed in C. nigrodigitatus and C. zillii, respectively, which gives them an omnivorous diet with preferences of macrophytes. Fish diets of both species overlapped moderately and showed significant differences (Chi-square, p<0.05). The large number of preys obtained tends to indicate a high availability of food resources in mangroves forests and the opportunistic diet of both species. Spatial variations in diet in three stations were not significant (Anova, p>0.05). This study provides further support on practices of aquatic management, especially agriculture, aquaculture and conservation.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE EMPTY NEST SYNDROME AMONG THE PARENTS OF B.SC NURSING STUDENTS OF SELECTED COLLEGE IN JAMMU
Authors:   M.Sc. Psychiatric (N) Assisstant Professor, BEE ENN College of Nursing, Jammu., a Sunidhi
Published: January 2022

A quantitative approach, non- experimental descriptive research design was used in this study. The Sample was selected by Convenience Sampling technique. The sample size was 50. The data was collected by using self -structured empty nest syndrome scale. The questionnaire was prepared to assess the level of empty nest syndrome among parents of B.SC. Nursing students. The responses were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that out of 50 samples, 42 % of parents have mild, 30% of parents have moderate , 28% of parents have severe empty nest syndrome.
EVALUATION OF SLEEP QUALITY IN MEDICAL STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, ZBEU, Turkey., Ceylan Guray , Kelle Oykum ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Akyildiz Aslihan ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Bayram Harun ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Guvenilir Bengisu ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Tuba Akgun Rabia ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Atalar Dilara ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Emre Cebi Uhut ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Uysal Abdulhakim ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Aydin Aliye ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Yarimkaya Volkan ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Andarouni Majid ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey., Solmaz Fatih ,   3rd Year Student, ZBEU School of Medicine, Turkey.
Published: January 2022

Background:Poor sleep patterns are common in medical students due to the long duration and high intensity of study. In this study, we aimed to assess the sleep quality among medical students who are getting online and face to face practical education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Material and Method:The study which planned as a cross sectional research, was made among medical students between 25th of February and 25th of March in 2021.Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was sent to the participants via internet and they were asked to complete the questionnaire.Medical students were classified as poor sleepers having global PSQI>5.The data obtained from the questionnaire werestatistically analyzed. Results:Of the 154 students approached, %72.1 were males, %27.9 were females and overall mean age was 21.75Â±2.28 years. Sleep onset latency and average sleep time among the participantswere33.11Â±31.12 minutes and 7.46Â±4.81 hours (p = 0.772and p = 0.034) respectively. Average PSQI global score was 7.18 Â±3.07, %77.9 of the participants were poor sleepers and there was no significant difference between genders (p=0.879). Conclusion:Compared to the similar studies of the literature which were done before the Covid-19 pandemic duration, nearly 2 times higher rates of poor sleep quality was observed among medical students. We think that the Covid-19 pandemic process negatively contributes to sleep quality.
EXPLORING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE SEASIDE URBAN REGENERATION ON SURROUNDING COMMERCIAL VALUES IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Authors:   MRICS, Dr., School of Urban-Regional Planning and Development Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece., Xifilidou Agapi , Karanikolas Nikolaos ,   Associate Professor, School of Urban-Regional Planning and Development Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece., Spatalas Spyridon ,   Professor, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece., Tsioukas Vassilis ,   Professor, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Published: January 2022

Urban regeneration projects, which aim at land redevelopment and land use changes, place a huge impact on the quality of urban environment. Apart from their environmental and aesthetic impact, their positive effects have an economic scale as well. The economic activity of an urban area can be affected by such projects through the increase in the frequency of visits, the consumption due to this increase and the change in real estate values. In particular, commercial values can be affected at a great extent, as the increase in the popularity of an area leads to an increase in revenues and, therefore, increases the demand for commercial properties. This paper examines the economic impact of the seaside urban regeneration, known as NeaParalia, on surrounding commercial values in Thessaloniki, Greece, with the use of hedonic modelling and geographically weighted regression. Findings indicate that, in general, the impact of the seaside regeneration is positive on the demand for commercial uses and on commercial values especially of properties with high proximity to it. However, the impact of variables as criminality and apprehension of the true benefits of regenerated urban areas continue to play an important role. It is worth mentioning that the impact of the regeneration is both reflected on the change in commercial values and the willingness to pay by professionals for the maintenance of the area.
Green sulfidated iron oxide nanocomposites for efficient removal of Malachite Green and Rhodamine B from aqueous solution
Authors: Guo Hongbo , Zhang Xiaoyu , Song Jiande , Li Hongping , Zou Weihua
Published: January 2022

A green and facile pathway was described using Viburnum odoratissimum leaf extract in the presence of sodium thiosulfate for the synthesis of sulfidated iron oxide nanocomposites (S-Fe NCs) adsorbents. The prepared S-Fe NCs can be used for the efficient removal of Malachite Green (MG) and Rhodamine B (RhB) from aqueous solution. Analytical techniques by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were applied to understand the morphologies and compositions of S-Fe NCs. The stability of the adsorption capacity on S-Fe NCs was studied. Results from the characterization studies showed that S-Fe NCs were mainly composed of iron oxides, iron sulfides and biomolecules. The S-Fe NCs displayed high adsorption capacity for a wide range of pH values. The Koble-Corrigan isotherm model and Elovich model well described the adsorption process. The maximum adsorption capacity for MG and RhB was 4.31 mmol g−1 and 2.88 mmol g−1 at 303 K, respectively. The adsorption mechanism may be attributed to the electrostatic interaction, the hydrogen bonding, the π-π stacking interactions, the inner-sphere surface complexation or the cation bridging among the S-Fe NCs and dye molecules.
The Effect of Boiling Time of Wulung Bamboo Fiber (Gigantochloa Atroviolacea) in NaOH Solution on Tensile Strength of Epoxy Matriced Composites
Authors: Bintarto Redi , Widodo Teguh Dwi , Raharjo Rudianto , Sulistyo Erwin , Tamtomo Bagas
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of immersion time of NaOH at a temperature of 60-70 ℃ in wulung bamboo fibers on the tensile strength of the epoxy matrix composites. Wulung bamboo fibers (Gigantichloa Atroviolacea) have the potential to be used as reinforced in composites because they have high strength and are widely grown in Indonesia. In this study, bamboo wulung fiber reinforcement was used without treatment and with variations, soaking time 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes in 6% NaOH solution with a temperature of 60-70 ℃. The composite manufacturing method used was vacuum assisted resin infusion and the standard composite specimen used as a tensile test was ASTM D638-01. The results showed that the longer the immersion time resulted in a rougher topography of the fiber surface which caused the composite tensile strength to increase due to the better mechanical interlocking between the fibers and the epoxy resin matrix. The wettability results on the fibers also show that the wetness between the fibers and the epoxy resin matrix is getting better, which is shown from the droplet contact angle on the resulting fibers. The highest composite tensile strength was obtained at 90 minutes immersion time of 169.765 MPa followed by immersion time of 60 minutes of 123.2 MPa, immersion time of 5 minutes of 81.7 MPa and without treatment of 71.6 MPa. Based on the results of the macro photo shows that the treatment given will reduce the failure of the pull out and debonding defects on the composite fracture.
Finite Difference Method Simulation on Effect of Blood Perfusion on Temperature Distribution of Female Human Skin
Authors: Wahyudi Slamet
Published: January 2022

Bioheat transfer is a combination of heat transfer and biology process comprising of transfer of heat from human living tissue to the environment. This study aims to estimate the temperature distribution of female human’s skin. In this study, effect of varied blood perfusions of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 kg/s.m3 on bioheat transfer of female human skin, which was modeled into four layers, was simulated. To address this issue, one-dimensional unsteady state finite difference method was applied in this study.  Result of this study informed that the finite difference method can be used to solve the bioheat transfer equation and to estimate temperature distribution of different skin layers of female human. In this study, blood perfusion affects temperature distribution in the four layers of unstable women's skin. The highest blood perfusion of 3 kg/s.m3 resulted in more homogeny temperature distribution of different skin layers. This circumstance occurred since higher blood perfusion increases heat transfer between blood and skin layers.
Mothers’ Strategies for Promoting Children’s Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Screen-Related Behaviors
Authors:   Health Services Leadership, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, USA, Downey Jacy C. , Gudmunson Clinton G. ,   Human Development & Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
Published: January 2022

Parents model and teach early health practices that persist into adulthood by establishing a family culture through which children learn related family beliefs, values, and expectations. This phenomenological study examined the ways in which a purposefully selected group of mothers (selected due to their high scores on the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity screening tool) shaped family culture related to physical activity, addressed screen-time behaviors, and established positive eating related routines. Findings related to mothers’ knowledge and belief systems about parenting within this domain pointed to the impact of family health history and mothers’ own upbringing; a finding that reinforced the powerful nature of early habit formation. Mothers prioritized this parenting domain and were intentional in their efforts as they maneuvered threats from the obesigenic environment and worked to support their children’s developing autonomy over related behaviors. This study presents a strengths perspective and imparts a new narrative which serves to complement existing obesity research in representative and at-risk populations.
Rendimiento del quinto cuarto en corderos terminados en pasturas tropicales con o sin suplementación concentrada
Authors: Vega Britez Gustavo Daniel , Vargas Junior Fernando Miranda , Retore Marciana , Ledesma Luana Liz , Silva Adrielly Lais Alves da
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de la presente investigación es verificar el efecto de diferentes niveles de suplementación concentrada (0 %, 1,5 %, 3 % en relación al peso vivo) y dos especies forrajeras (Aruana y Marandu) en las características no canal de corderos Suffolk. En total, 36 corderos, macho, entero fueron utilizados, distribuidos en 12 piquetes de 32 m x 32 m. Los animales recibieron sal y agua add libitum durante el experimento y la ración concentrada ofrecida diariamente a las 08:00 AM. Condición corporal de 2,5 a 3 fue utilizada como parámetros para la faena. El diseño fue completamente al azar en un esquema factorial 3 x 2 (tres niveles de suplementación y dos tipos de pasturas). Fueron evaluados el peso corporal vacío (PCV), consumo de materia seca (CMS), ganancia de peso diario (GPD), componentes no canal (CNC), tracto gastrointestinal y víscera roja, blanca y verde. PCV, CMS, GPD y CNC fueron influenciados (p < 0,05) por los niveles de suplementación concentrada y tipos de pasturas, menores para animales sin suplementación en pastura Marandu. Así mismo, cabeza, patas, sangre, corazón, hígado, riñón, víscera roja, gordura omental e interna fueron inferiores (p < 0,05) en animales sin suplementación. Rumen retículo (lleno, vacío) y víscera blanca (lleno, vacío) independiente del nivel de suplementación y tipos de pasturas. La no suplementación concentrada provoca menores desarrollos de los principales órganos vitales del cordero, más aún en pastura de Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu.
Direct Outreach in Bars and Clubs to Enroll Cigarette Smokers in Mobile Cessation Services: Exploratory Study
Authors: Chalela Patricia , McAlister Alfred L , Despres Cliff , Muñoz Edgar , Sukumaran Pramod , Akopian David , Kaghyan Sahak , Trujillo Jesus , Ramirez Amelie G
Published: January 2022

Background

Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are well known to be concomitant behaviors, but there is a lack of studies related to recruitment of smokers for mobile cessation services at places where alcohol is consumed, such as bars and clubs. Adapting recruitment strategies to expand the reach of cessation programs to where tobacco users are located may help decrease the health-equity gap in tobacco control by improving reach and enrollment of underserved smokers residing in low-income and rural areas who are not reached by traditional cessation services.

Objective

The purpose of this exploratory study was to assess the feasibility of direct outreach in bars, clubs, and restaurants to recruit smokers to Quitxt, our mobile smoking cessation service. Quitxt is delivered through SMS text messaging or Facebook Messenger.

Methods

We collaborated with an advertising agency to conduct in-person recruitment of young adult smokers aged 18-29 years, focusing on urban and rural Spanish-speaking Latino participants, as well as English-speaking rural White and African American participants. Street team members were recruited and trained in a 4-hour session, including a brief introduction to the public health impacts of cigarette smoking and the aims of the project. The street teams made direct, face-to-face contact with smokers in and near smoking areas at 25 bars, clubs, and other venues frequented by young smokers in urban San Antonio and nearby rural areas.

Results

The 3923 interactions by the street teams produced 335 (8.5%) program enrollments. Most participants were English speakers with a mean age of 29.2 (SD 10.6) years and smoked a mean of 8.5 (SD 6.2) cigarettes per day. Among users who responded to questions on gender and ethnicity, 66% (70/106) were women and 56% (60/107) were Hispanic/Latino. Among users ready to make a quit attempt, 22% (17/77) reported 1 tobacco-free day and 16% (10/62) reported maintaining cessation to achieve 1 week without smoking. The response rate to later follow-up questions was low.

Conclusions

Direct outreach in bars and clubs is a useful method for connecting young adult cigarette smokers with mobile cessation services. However, further research is needed to learn more about how mobile services can influence long-term smoking cessation among those recruited through direct outreach, as well as to test the use of incentives in obtaining more useful response rates.
Patient Recommendations for the Content and Design of Electronic Returns of Genetic Test Results: Interview Study Among Patients Who Accessed Their Genetic Test Results via the Internet
Authors: Korngiebel Diane M , West Kathleen McGlone
Published: January 2022

Background

Genetic test results will be increasingly made available electronically as more patient-facing tools are developed; however, little research has been done that collects data on patient preferences for content and design before creating results templates.

Objective

This study identifies patient preferences for the electronic return of genetic test results, including what considerations should be prioritized for content and design.

Methods

Following user-centered design methods, 59 interviews were conducted by using semistructured protocols. The interviews explored the content and design issues of patient portals that facilitated the return of test results to patients. We interviewed patients who received electronic results for specific types of genetics tests (pharmacogenetic tests, hereditary blood disorder tests, and tests for the risk of heritable cancers) or electronically received any type of genetic or nongenetic test results.

Results

In general, many of participants felt that there always needed to be some clinician involvement in electronic result returns and that electronic coversheets with simple summaries would be helpful for facilitating this. Coversheet summaries could accompany, but not replace, the more detailed report. Participants had specific suggestions for such results summaries, such as only reporting the information that was the most important for patients to understand, including next steps, and doing so by using clear language that is free of medical jargon. Electronic result returns should also include explicit encouragement for patients to contact health care providers about questions. Finally, many participants preferred to manage their care by using their smartphones, particularly in instances when they needed to access health information on the go.

Conclusions

Participants recommended that a patient-friendly front section should accompany the more detailed report and made suggestions for organization, content, and wording. Many used their smartphones regularly to access test results; therefore, health systems and patient portal software vendors should accommodate smartphone app design and web portal design concomitantly when developing platforms for returning results.
Внутриутробные инфекции: диагностика, лечение, профилактика
Authors: Zaplatnikov A.L. , Korovin N.A. , Korneva M.Yu. , Cheburkin A.V.
Published: January 2022

Внутриутробные инфекции плода — это группа инфекционно-воспалительных заболеваний плода и детей раннего возраста, которые особенно в настоящий момент имеют большое практическое значение в связи с высокой смертностью и развитием глубокой инвалидности. В представленном материале подробно изложены патогенез, клиника, дифференциальная диагностика и лечение различных внутриутробных инфекций.
Нейропротекция мексидолом и комплексом L-аминокислот и полипептидов в составе базисной терапии больных с инфарктами мозга в вертебробазилярном бассейне
Authors: Sayko A.V. , Luchkevich M.P. , Malankevich Yu.I.
Published: January 2022

Проведено клинико-неврологическое обследование 34 пациентов с инфарктом мозга в вертебробазилярном бассейне в динамике его течения на фоне базисной терапии с использованием Мексидола (в суммарной курсовой дозе 5000 мг на протяжении 10 суток) и комплекса L-аминокислот и полипептидов (суммарная курсовая доза 100 мг на протяжении 10 суток). С целью изучения состояния интрацеребральной гемодинамики, очагового поражения в вертебробазилярных структурах и характера изменений тканей мозга тематическим больным было проведено клинико-лабораторно-инструментальное обследование. Выявлена положительная динамика вследствие проведенной терапии с использованием сочетанного применения Мексидола и комплекса L-аминокислот и полипептидов. Методом корреляционного анализа установлена прямая связь между неврологическим дефицитом, церебральными очагами поражения и терапевтической эффективностью у тематических больных при проведении терапии с использованием Мексидола и комплекса L-аминокислот и полипептидов.
Дифференциальная диагностика бронхообструктивного синдрома у детей
Authors: Volkov I.K.
Published: January 2022

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Лечение острых реакций на яд перепончатокрылых насекомых
Authors: Shvets S.M.
Published: January 2022

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Туберкулез периферических лимфатических узлов
Authors: Poteyko P.I. , Krutko V.S. , Shevchenko O.S. , Khodosh E.M.
Published: January 2022

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Патогенетична роль гіпертригліцеридемії в ускладненнях післяопераційного періоду у хворих з ушкодженнями підшлункової залози
Authors: Boyko V.V. , Gorbenko K.V.
Published: January 2022

Проаналізовані результати лікування 100 постраждалих з ушкодженням підшлункової залози. Визначена динамічна характеристика тригліцеридемії у постраждалих із наявністю та відсутністю посттравматичного панкреатиту. Доведена значущість гіпертригліцеридемії як додаткового фактора ризику розвитку посттравматичного панкреатиту.
Актуальні та дискусійні питання інфузійної терапії септичного шоку в дітей
Authors: Georgiyants M.A. , Korsunov V.A.
Published: January 2022

У статті проведено детальний аналіз сучасних дискусійних питань інфузійної терапії септичного шоку в дітей. Обговорюються протиріччя між ліберальною стратегією інфузійної терапії, що рекомендується в сучасних керівництвах, запропонованих у США та Європі, та результатами ряду досліджень, які доводять негативний вплив агресивної інфузії на наслідки при проведенні інтенсивної терапії. Висвітлено проблему вибору інфузійних засобів та кінцевих точок інфузійної терапії септичного шоку в дітей.
Особенности иммунного статуса у пострадавших с черепно-мозговой травмой при травматической болезни
Authors: Boyko V.V. , Yakovtsov I.Z. , Krutko Ye.M. , Lykhman V.N. , Tkachuk A.Yu.
Published: January 2022

В статье представлены механизмы изменения функции иммунной системы у пострадавших с черепно-мозговой травмой при травматической болезни. Установлено, что травматическое воздействие кардинально меняет сложившуюся интеграцию существующих взаимосвязей признаков, их обобщенную деятельность, способствует переходу системы иммунитета на работу по неадекватной и некорригируемой программе с повышенной степенью жесткости, что свидетельствует о дезинтеграции функциональной системы.
Синдром обратимой задней энцефалопатии у беременной пациентки (клиническое наблюдение)
Authors: Savitskaya I.B. , Iyevleva V.I. , Getmanenko A.V. , Karpenko V.G. , Suprun S.N. , Kursov S.N.
Published: January 2022

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Сбалансированная инфузионная терапия. Применение Волютенза® с целью жидкостной ресусцитации периоперационной кровопотери
Authors: Chepkii L.P.
Published: January 2022

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Реосорбилакт и Латрен в коррекции эндогенной интоксикации и оксидантного стресса у больных с острым деструктивным панкреатитом
Authors: Aliiev N.A. , Bobiiev A.B. , Khamidov D.B. , Barotov E.D. , Buriiev T.N. , Kurbanov D.A. , Shomurodov Kh. , Eshmirzaiev B.A.
Published: January 2022

У 65 больных с острым деструктивным панкреатитом изучены степень эндогенной интоксикации и оксидантного стресса. Доказана эффективность комплексного полифункционального раствора Реосорбилакт и препарата Латрен, включенных в программу инфузионной терапии для коррекции эндогенной интоксикации и оксидантного стресса у больных с острым деструктивным панкреатитом.
Застосування препарату Гліатилін при консервативній фармакотерапії тяжкої черепно-мозкової травми з контузійним ураженням речовини головного мозку
Authors: Piatykop V.O. , Kutovyi I.O. , Babalian Yu.O. , Stohnii A.V. , Kotliarevskyi Yu.O. , Pshenichnyi A.O.
Published: January 2022

Наведені дані дослідження ефективності препарату Гліатилін (холіну альфосцерат) у терапії гострого періоду черепно-мозкової травми (ЧМТ), забою головного мозку тяжкого ступеня з порушенням свідомості у випадку, коли оперативне втручання не показано, але є верифіковані контузійні вогнища з порушенням свідомості. У дослідження були включені 40 пацієнтів (28 чоловіків і 12 жінок) віком від 21 до 63 років (середній вік — 42 роки) із ЧМТ тяжкого ступеня. Пацієнти були розділені на 2 групи по 20 осіб (по 14 чоловіків та 6 жінок) за призначеною терапією. I група отримувала стандартизовану метаболічну, протинабрякову, антибіотикотерапію та ноотропну терапію. II група — таку ж терапію, доповнену Гліатиліном у дозі 1000 мг/добу внутрішньовенно краплинно. На тлі проведеної фармакотерапії в динаміці відстежувалася її ефективність протягом усього курсу (14 діб) за шкалою коми Глазго, за даними епідурального сенсора внутрішньочерепного тиску та за даними спіральної комп’ютерної томограми головного мозку.