bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A survey of knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery
Authors: Xu Yaping , Zhao Hongyu , Fan Meng , Zhao Tingting 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery are at an extremely high risk of developing venous thromboembolism, which deserves adequate attention. However, few studies have focused on knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism. The study had three objectives: (1) to investigate knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery, (2) to analyze its influential factors, and (3) to provide evidence for interventions.Methods: The convenience sampling method was adopted to select 464 patients who underwent major orthopedic surgery in a third-level first-class hospital in Beijing. A self-designed questionnaire was administered to these patients to investigate their knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism.Results: Of the 464 respondents, 32.1% had good knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism, and 30.8% had poor knowledge of it. In total, 40.1% of the participants had a clear understanding of the risk factors for venous thromboembolism, and 31% had a poor understanding. The clinical manifestations of venous thromboembolism were well understood by 29.3% participants and poorly understood by 40.9% participants. In total, 13.8% participants had knowledge of preventive measures for venous thromboembolism, and 31.2% had poor knowledge of such preventive measures. Living condition, knowledge of venous thromboembolism before hospitalization, and receiving knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism during hospitalization were important factors affecting the knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery.Conclusions: The knowledge level of prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery is poor, and medical personnel should pay full attention to this issue and disseminate knowledge of prevention of venous thromboembolism during hospitalization to improve patients’ knowledge of this condition.
Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass Versus Gastric Sleeve for Cardiovascular Disease: Protocol and Baseline Results for a Comparative Effectiveness Study
Authors: Coleman Karen J , Fischer Heidi , Arterburn David E , Barthold Douglas , Barton Lee J , Basu Anirban , Courcoulas Anita , Crawford Cecelia L , Fedorka Peter , Kim Benjamin , Mun Edward , Murali Sameer , Reynolds Kristi , Suh Kangho , Wei Rong , Yoon Tae K , Zane Robert 
Published: April 2020

Background
When compared with conventional weight loss strategies, bariatric surgery results in substantially greater durable weight loss and rates of disease remission.

Objective
The ENGAGE CVD (Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass versus Gastric Sleeve for Cardiovascular Disease) cohort study aimed to provide population-based, comprehensive, rigorous evidence for clinical and policy decision making regarding the choice between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve for overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction, risk factor remission, and safety.

Methods
The cohort had 22,095 weight loss surgery patients from a large integrated health care system in Southern California assembled from 2009 to 2016 who were followed up through 2018. Bariatric surgery patients were followed up for the length of their membership in the health care system. Of the patients who had at least five years of follow-up (surgery between 2009 and 2013), 85.86% (13,774/16,043) could contribute to the outcome analyses for the ENGAGE CVD cohort.

Results
Patients in the ENGAGE CVD cohort were 44.6 (SD 11.4) years old, mostly women (17,718/22,095; 80.19%), with 18.94% (4185/22,095) non-Hispanic black and 41.80% (9235/22,095) Hispanic, and had an average BMI of 44.3 (SD 6.9) kg/m2 at the time of surgery. When compared with patients who did not contribute data to the 5-year outcome analysis for the ENGAGE CVD cohort (2269/16,043; 14.14%), patients who contributed data (13,774/16,043; 85.86%) were older (P=.002), more likely to be women (P=.02), more likely to be non-Hispanic white (P<.001), more likely to have had an emergency department visit in the year before surgery (P=.006), less likely to have a mental illness before surgery (P<.001), and more likely to have had a CVD event at any time before surgery (P<.001).

Conclusions
This study had one of the largest populations of gastric sleeve patients (n=13,459). The 5-year follow-up for those patients who had surgery between 2009 and 2013 was excellent for a retrospective cohort study at 85.86% (13,774/16,043). Unlike almost any study in the literature, the majority of the ENGAGE CVD cohort was racial and ethnic minority, providing a rare opportunity to study the effects of bariatric surgery for different racial and ethnic groups, some of whom have the highest rates of severe obesity in the United States. Finally, it also used state-of-the-art statistical and econometric comparative effectiveness methods to mimic the effect of random assignment and control for sources of confounding inherent in large observational studies.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)
RR1-10.2196/14936
Tracking COVID-19 in Europe: Infodemiology Approach
Authors: Mavragani Amaryllis 
Published: April 2020

Background
Infodemiology (ie, information epidemiology) uses web-based data to inform public health and policy. Infodemiology metrics have been widely and successfully used to assess and forecast epidemics and outbreaks.

Objective
In light of the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that started in Wuhan, China in 2019, online search traffic data from Google are used to track the spread of the new coronavirus disease in Europe.

Methods
Time series from Google Trends from January to March 2020 on the Topic (Virus) of “Coronavirus” were retrieved and correlated with official data on COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide and in the European countries that have been affected the most: Italy (at national and regional level), Spain, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Results
Statistically significant correlations are observed between online interest and COVID-19 cases and deaths. Furthermore, a critical point, after which the Pearson correlation coefficient starts declining (even if it is still statistically significant) was identified, indicating that this method is most efficient in regions or countries that have not yet peaked in COVID-19 cases.

Conclusions
In the past, infodemiology metrics in general and data from Google Trends in particular have been shown to be useful in tracking and forecasting outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics as, for example, in the cases of the Middle East respiratory syndrome, Ebola, measles, and Zika. With the COVID-19 pandemic still in the beginning stages, it is essential to explore and combine new methods of disease surveillance to assist with the preparedness of health care systems at the regional level.
Lectio continua and biblical literacy within the Methodist Church
Authors: Mackenzie Ed 
Published: April 2020

Abstract

Lectio continua – preaching through a single biblical book – tends to be less prominent in British Methodism than following a lectionary or a thematic series. In a context of declining biblical literacy, however, lectio continua is a fruitful way of encouraging engagement with Scripture. Following a discussion of the challenges of biblical illiteracy, this article argues that lectio continua can promote biblical literacy through its focus on whole books of Scripture, its consideration of the context of biblical passages, and its invitation to close readings of biblical texts – all key skills for reading the Bible well. A case study demonstrates how such an approach could be applied to preaching through 1 John.
Teachers’ Awareness on Implementation of the Regulation on Assessing Elementary School Students Under Circular 22
Authors: Khanh Nguyen Cong , Huong Do Thi , Ha Tran Thi 
Published: April 2020

The paper presented the current situation of the level of elementary school teachers’ assessment on the implementation of the regulation of assessing primary school students according to Circular 22. The sample of the survey consisted of 813 teachers of some elementary schools in 6 provinces such as Lao Cai, Hanoi, Thua Thien Hue, Dak Lak, Tra Vinh and Ho Chi Minh City. The survey results showed that the majority of teachers have had a proper awareness of the purpose, principles, scientific bases and how to evaluate elementary school students according to the competency approach. At the same time, they also had very positive comments about the changes in behavior, their own perceptions and the implementation of orientation activities for students in the classroom towards developing capacity. However, a significant proportion of the surveyed teachers still had incorrect perceptions and beliefs and so far, they faced a number of difficulties. The results obtained from the survey are considered as a very useful document for management as well as educators to review the strengths and limitations in the process of implementation to devise strategies and remedies in the near future.
Space-temporal evaluation of biophysical parameters in the High Ipanema watershed by remote sensing
Authors: Oliveira Jose Diorgenes Alves , De Medeiros Biancca Correia , Da Silva Jhon Lennon Bezerra , Moura Geber Barbosa de Albuquerque , Lins Frederico Abraão Costa , Nascimento Cristina Rodrigues , Lopes Pabrício Marcos Oliveira 
Published: April 2020

The High Ipanema watershed is located in a semiarid region and because of this, becomes more vulnerable and susceptible to the effects of environmental changes and the degradation process, it has serious economic and socio-environmental implications. In recent years with the advancement of remote sensing based on satellite imagery or other platforms, it has become possible to monitor different and large areas of the various biomes in the world. The objective of this study was to identify changes in the vegetation cover conditions in the Alto Ipanema watershed, using spectral analyzes of Landsat-8 OLI / TIRS satellite images, using remote sensing techniques. Landsat-8 OLI / TIRS satellite images were obtained from the United States Geological Survey – USGS, on 10/12/2013, 14/01/2015 and 12/08/2016, where they were processed from ERDAS IMAGINE® Software, version 9.1. The thematic maps of biophysical parameters were processed by ArcGis® 10.2.2 Software. With the biophysical parameters analyzed, it was found that the northwest portion of the watershed presents a considerable area of exposed soils with indication of a high degree of susceptibility to degradation and that the biophysical parameters evaluated by the SEBAL algorithm are efficient in understanding the dynamics of spatial and temporal areas of semiarid environments.
“A Real Girl and a Real Dentist”:	Ontario Women Dental Graduates of the 1920s
Authors: Adams Tracey 
Published: April 2020

This paper explores the educational experience and professional practice of
women who entered the dental profession in Ontario in the 1920s. During this
period, dentists were educated in Toronto: initially, at a school affiliated with the
University of Toronto, and after 1925, at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of
Toronto. While few women entered the dental profession until recently, there was
a notable influx of women into the profession in the early 1920s. This article
reviews the factors that contributed to women’s involvement at this time, and
provides an overview of their academic and social experiences in dental school.
Professional records indicate that most, if not all, of these female dental students
practised their profession after graduation, and many had very lengthy careers.
The article discusses the significance of marriage patterns and the characteristics
of women’s professional practice.
Efficacy of Adapalene 0.1% Versus Tretinoin 0.025% Cream as Treatment of Mild Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Diba Sarah , Sari Zahra Ayu Lukita , Thaha Muhammad Athuf 
Published: April 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory of the pilosebaceous unit. Topical retinoid is a mainstay of mild AV first-line treatment.
Aim of study: To assess the efficacy of topical retinoid for the treatment of mild AV.
Method: The randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted from June to September 2019 at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang. A total of 70 mild AV patients who fulfilled inclusion criteria were enroled consecutively. Patients randomly treated with adapalene 0.1% cream or tretinoin 0.025% cream and evaluated every 2 weeks for 8 weeks to examine the number of AV lesion (inflammation, non-inflammation and total lesion).
Result: There are reduction in number of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions at both groups but only inflammatory lesion was statistically significant (p <0.05). Total lesions also decrease in adapalene and retinoin group (21.66 vs 5.75, 22.21 vs 7.96, respectively) and statistically significant (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Adapalen 0.1% cream showed non-inferiority to tretinoin 0.025% cream in efficacy, especially in the reduction of non-inflammatory and total lesions.
«ЩОБ ВОНИ БІЛЬШЕ НЕ ХОДИЛИ ПО НАШІЙ СВЯТІЙ ЗЕМЛІ»: КДБ УРСР І ПОЛІТИКА ПАМ’ЯТІ ПРО МІСЦЕВУ КОЛАБОРАЦІЮ, 1960–1980-ті рр.
Authors: Usach Andrii 
Published: April 2020

Для радянської України 1960–1980-х рр. проведення публічних судових процесів стало невід’ємною частиною так званої «другої хвилі» переслідування колишніх колаборантів у СРСР. За ініціативою КДБ ці процеси являли собою важливу складову ширшої кампанії з інструменталізації подій Другої світової війни, нацистської окупації та Голокосту. Активна участь КДБ у створенні та розповсюдженні пропагандистської продукції як для внутрішнього, так і закордонного споживача є безумовною. Майже завжди за цією діяльністю було намагання використати травматичну тему для вирішення актуальних політичних питань. Основним зовнішнім фактором, який впливав на діяльність КДБ у цей час, без сумніву була «холодна війна», чергове загострення якої припало на початок 1960-х рр. У цьому ракурсі особливу увагу КДБ УРСР звертав на українську діаспору, вбачаючи загрозу в тому, що західні спецслужби використовують її з антирадянською метою, у тому числі й через приватні контакти з родичами в УРСР. А тому з 1960-х рр. бере початок активніше акумулювання та оприлюднення інформації про тих членів діаспорних спільнот, які під час Другої світової війни співпрацювали з нацистами. Таким чином радянські органи безпеки намагались затаврувати всі ці спільноти як суцільних колаборантів, а країни Заходу як такі, що навмисне надають їм прихисток. Не менш важливими в контекстуалізації діяльності КДБ у зазначений період були внутрішні фактори, зокрема боротьба з національними рухами (українським, кримськотатарським, єврейським), дисидентськими групами, релігійними течіями. Це було тим більш важливо з огляду на паралельний процес конструювання «єдиної радянської ідентичності» і міфу про Велику Вітчизняну війну як її складову і центральну частину. Стаття присвячена дослідженню ролі КДБ УРСР в інструменталізації явища місцевої колаборації в 1960–1980-х рр. Автор намагається простежити реакцію на цю діяльність серед населення України в коротко- та довготерміновій перспективах. Основу джерельної бази склали доступні віднедавна документи з архівів Служби безпеки України.
Pembaruan Hidup Gereja
Authors: Firmanto Antonius Denny 
Published: April 2020

Telaah Buku
Judul Buku : Pope Francis and His Critics: A Historical and Theological Perspective
Penulis : James C. Bacik
Penerbit : Paulist Press, 3 Desember 2019
ISBN : 978-0809154531
Tebal : 136 hlm.
ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF EPIPHYTIC DIATOMS ON TWO SUBMERGED AQUATIC MACROPHYTES IN TIGRIS RIVER, IRAQ
Authors: &et al. Ali 
Published: April 2020

This study was aimed to provide the baseline information of epiphytic diatom communities in the Tigris river within Wasit Province to fill the information gap on the algal distribution. This investigation was conducted on epiphytic diatoms from two macrophytes (Ceratophyllum demersum and Myriophyllum alterniflorum) and related physicochemical parameters of the river from June 2015 to May 2016. Three sites were selected along the river (Al-Aziziyah, Zubaidiyah, and Numaniyah). Qualitative and quantitative study of epiphytic diatoms was investigated. A total of 277 species of epiphytic diatoms were identified on both macrophytes, these diatoms belonged to 27 genera for C. demersum and 28 genra for M. alterniflorum. A total number of diatom species were ranged from 801.8× 104 cell.g-1 at site 3 to 1159.72 ×104 cell.g-1 at 1for C. demersum, while on M. alterniflorum were ranged (87.24 × 104 -545.68×104 cell.g-1) at site1. The study revealed that diatoms were abundant, reflecting the quality of water and determine the extent of pollution and polluted type.
Development of Guide Basic Life Support (BLS) Application Based on Android to Increase Accuracy Compression Ritme And Ventilation to Handling of Out Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Wirawan Candra Adi , Arsa Sandi Alfa Wiga 
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Public health center as first-rate health facilities must be equipped with basic emergency services capability to support optimal health service systems. The ability of nurses in doing a heart massage or BLS is still below 50%. In the management of BLS, increasing the ability of nursing was important to reduce mortality due to cardiac arrest. The purpose of this research was to know the effect of Basic Life Support (BLS) based guide application in handling Out Cardiac arrest (OHCA) Nurse emergency departments Public health center.
Methods: This research used the R & D method. Data of stage 1 was collected through a questionnaire of knowledge, attitude and Psychomotor BLS from 50 nurses for application development in stage 2, then conducted trials and evaluation. Phase 2 was conducted by a quasi-experiment method with a simple random sampling technique with 25 respondents in each group. The control group was given the BLS module and the treatment group was given Guide Basic Life Support (BLS) application for 2 weeks. The variables in phase 2 of were the accuracy and speed of resuscitation, measured by a checklist and stopwatch.
Results: The result of the research was an application of basic life support (BLS) based on Android. The result for the treatment group showed the precision variable (p = 0,000) and speed (p = 0,000) for the Wilcoxon Test and the precision variable (p = 0,000) and speed (p = 0,000) for Mann U Whitney Test.
Conclusion: Basic android basic life support (BLS) application can improve the accuracy and speed of nurses in doing BLS.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN MODEL ARIAS MATERI TEKNIK DASAR PERMAINAN TENIS MEJA BAGI SISWA SMP
Authors: Wani Bernabas 
Published: April 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan: (1) menghasilkan LKS materi teknik dasar permainan tenis meja yang dapat sesuai dengan karakter siswa Menengah Pertama kelas VII Kabupaten Ngada-Nusa Tenggara Timur, (2) untuk mengetahui hasil uji produktivitas pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa materi teknik dasar permainan tenis meja siswa sekolah Menengah Pertama Kabupaten Ngada. Penelitian pengembangan ini dilakukan pada SMP Citra Bakti Kabupaten Ngada Lembar Kerja Siswa materi teknik dasar permainan tenis meja ini dikembangkan dengan menggunakan model ADDIE, yang terdiri atas lima langkah adalah: (1) analyze, (2) design, (3) development, (4) implementation, (5) evalution. Hasil dari penelitian pengembangan ini adalah Lembar Kerja Siswa materi teknik dasar permainan tenis meja berdasarkan hasil uji coba yang dilakukan oleh para ahli dan siswa sebagai pengguna produk yang dikembangkan adalah sebagai berikut hasilnya.(1) uji coba yang dilakukan oleh para ahli konten/isi ada pada kategori sangat baik, (2) uji coba oleh ahli bahasa ada pada kategori sangat baik, (3) uji coba yang dilakukan oleh ahli media pembelajaran pada kategori baik, (4) uji coba ahli desain pembelajaran pada kategori baik, (5) uji coba siswa sebagai pengguna produk ada pada kategori sangat baik. maka, pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa materi teknik dasar permainan tenis meja ini layak digunakan pada siswa sekolah menengah pertama untuk dijadikan media dalam penunjang pembelajaran di sekolah.
The Impact of Debt on Capital Structure: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Eze Gbalam Peter , Uzochukwu Akwarandu 
Published: April 2020

This study evaluates the impact of tax shield on capital structure of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria. Five hypotheses were formulated following the dependent variables of Long Term Debt Ratio and Short Term Debt Ratio. The independent variables employed for this study are: Operating Income, Non-Debt Tax Shield, Debt Tax Shield, Trade Credit Ratio, Firm Size and Firm Leverage. This study is based on ex-post facto research design and made use of panel data set collected from thirty five (35) non-financial companies over a five year period of 2015 and 2019 financial year. We analyzed the data set using panel least square regression analysis. Our finding supports the trade-off theory developed by Modigliani and Miller’s [1] who explained that, “the relevance of debt with the existence of taxes is beneficial for the formation of a firm’s capital structure and serves to shield earnings from taxes. The result showed that both variables of debt tax shield and firm leverage significantly impact on capital structure of non-financial firms in Nigeria during the period under investigation. The study recommends among others that concerted efforts should be made by financial regulatory bodies to stabilize the tax structure/system in Nigeria. This is based on the fact that reduction of tax frictions not only increases capital buffers for all firms; it also decreases the “Risk Taking” levels of firm managers.
SpaceOAR© hydrogel rectal dose reduction prediction model: a decision support tool
Authors: Paetkau Owen , Gagne Isabelle M. , Alexander Abraham 
Published: April 2020

AbstractProstate cancer external beam radiation therapy can result in toxicity due to organ at risk (OAR) dose, potentially impairing quality of life. A polyethylene glycol‐based spacer, SpaceOAR© hydrogel (SOH), implanted between prostate gland and rectum may significantly reduce dose received by the rectum and hence risk of rectal toxicity. SOH implant is not equally effective in all patients. Determining patients in which the implant will offer most benefit, in terms of rectal dose reduction, allows for effective management of SOH resources. Several factors have been shown to be correlated with reduction in rectal dose including distance between rectum and planning treatment volume (PTV), volume of rectum in the PTV, and change in rectum volume pre‐ to post‐SOH. Several of these factors along with other pre‐SOH CT metrics were able to predict reduction in rectal dose associated with SOH implant. Rectal V55Gy metric, was selected as the dose level of interest in the context of 60 Gy in 20 fraction treatment plans. Models were produced to predict change in RV55Gy and pre‐SOH hydrogel RV55Gy. These models offered R‐squared between 0.81 and 0.88 with statistical significance in each model. Applying an = 3% lower limit of pre‐SOH RV55 Gy and an = 3.5% lower limit on change in RV55 Gy, retained 60% of patients experiencing the largest rectal dose reduction from the hydrogel. This may offer a clinically useful tool in deciding which patients should receive SOH implant given limited resources. Predictive models, nomograms, and a workflow diagram were produced for clinical management of SOH implant.