bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS
Authors: A. Sowmya M. , Fernandes Philomena 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls. The study design adopted was pre experimental one group pre-test post- test design. The demographic Proforma were collected from the adolescent girls by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Data obtained in these areas were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between pre test and post test knowledge was found (t79= 2.0 p<0.05).The study findings showed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge of adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables except the group in which they study (Science, Arts, Commerce)
WORK SAMPLING: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF NURSING ACTIVITY IN A MEDICAL WARD
Authors: Tamilselvi A. , Regunath Rajee 
Published: April 2020

AbstractNurses perform direct nursing care activities as well as participate in other “indirect” nursing care activities such as ward administration, management and continued professional development activities which form part of the nursing work load in medical ward. Thus it is necessary to understand the proportion of nursing work load assigned to other activities and trends of variation in nursing activities throughout the day in order to estimate the actual staffing requirements. A work sampling method was used and a snapshot of nursing activity was recorded at 10 minute intervals from 7.00am to 7.00 pm for a week. The results revealed that a total of 1335 activities were observed and recorded over a week time and categorized as follows: Basic nursing care (6.2%), complex nursing care (66.8%), administration (4.1%), clerical (9.9%), housekeeping (1.7%), maintenance (2.4%) and non productive activities (8.7%). The proportion of complex nursing care activities mainly concentrated in morning shifts and to a lesser extent n the afternoon shifts. It was concluded that more than half of the nursing activities performed by staff nurses were complex nursing activities. Also nurses perform other activities such as clerical, administration and non productive activities and these activities must be considered for estimating staffing requirements.
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME IN SELECTED SCHOOLS AT MANGALORE
Authors: R. Reeja Mol , R. Sujatha 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis qualitative study explored the mother's experiences of parenting a child with Down's syndrome. The research approach used in this study was Phenomenology. Interviews were conducted with seven mothers who had a child with Down syndrome. The study was conducted at selected special schools at Mangalore. From the Analysis of the data six major themes were emerged. Non acceptance – Birth of an abnormal child, Lifestyle changes, High bonding between family members, Worried about the unpredictable future of the child, Societal and Community acceptance and Positiveness towards life. These findings show that birth of a child with Down syndrome produces tremendous physical and psychological effect in parents. So parents need adequate support from nurses right from the very birth of a disabled child. Therefore this study is important for nurses working with families having children with Down syndrome. They need to realize and aware of the problems faced by the families and should advocate necessary support.
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATIONAL LEAFLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
Authors: Karkada Sushmitha ,   Laveena
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The study was conducted to determine the knowledge regarding breast cancer and also to find the effectiveness of informational leaflet to enhance women's knowledge regarding breast cancer. The study adapted evaluative approach and the design was one group pretest post test design. The study was carried among 100 women of reproductive age group (15-45 years) residing at Mattar village, Shirva Panchayat Udupi District. Knowledge was assessed using Structured knowledge Questionnaire on Breast cancer. A significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores was found (mean difference 8.58, t=25.83). Imparting knowledge regarding breast cancer is useful to maintain healthy life style practices & also promotes one's own as well as others wellbeing.
SALIVARY CORTISOL LEVELS IN MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM - A BIOCHEMICAL STUDY
Authors: Abdulla Anshad Mohamed , Hegde Amitha M , Gopakumar Manju 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Cortisol is a hormonal marker of stress which gets released into the blood by adrenal glands during a stressful situation. Mothers of children with autism will usually be experiencing great psychological trauma and therefore will be under high levels of stress. This stress might disturb the health and normal physiology of these mothers thus there is a need for study on the stress markers like cortisol in mothers of children with autism.
Materials and Methods: Saliva of 20 mothers of children with autism and 20 mothers of healthy children were collected during early hours of the day (8 – 8.30 am) and during evenings (4 – 4.15 pm) subjected for cortisol assay using ELISA test. RESULTS: Mothers of children with autism were found to have significantly lower levels of salivary cortisol throughout the day as compared to mothers of healthy children.
Conclusion: There is a need for interventions for mothers of children with autism
SALIVARY ELECTROLYTE AS A BIOMARKER IN CARIES ACTIVE TYPE II DIABETES - A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Hegde Mithra N. , Tahiliani Divya , Shetty Shilpa S. , Devadiga Darshana 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus and dental caries association has been determined successfully but the electrolyte imbalance responsible is still under investigation.
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the salivary electrolyte concentration in non-diabetic and diabetic patients with active dental caries.
Methods and Material: 60 diabetic individuals with active dental caries were selected fulfilling the inclusion criteria as the study group with equal number as controls. 5ml of saliva was collected from the patient, centrifuged and the supernatant obtained was subjected to subsequent analysis for Na+, K+ and Cl- ions concentration in saliva.
Statistical analysis: The intergroup comparison correlating the salivary electrolyte concentration was done using student't' test. A 'p' value of 0.05 or less was considered significant. Results are presented as mean ± standard deviation (X ± SD).
Results: The mean value of sodium, potassium and chloride ions in diabetic patients was 0.97+ 0.14, 10.40±0.9 and 135.4±3.67 respectively (p<0.05). However, in non-diabetics it was 0.23±0.07, 6.87±1.86 and 96.24±4.85 respectively (p<0.05).
Conclusions: From our study it is evident that salivary levels of electrolytes show a positive relationship between diabetics and nondiabetics with active dental caries. However, a longitudinal data might help in better understanding of this association.
GLENOID LABRAL CYST PRESENTING WITH SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE PALSY
Authors: Shetty Siddharth M. , R. Rajsankar N. , Shetty B. Jayaprakash 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Introduction: Glenoid labral cyst in shoulder is an entity akin to meniscal cysts in knee. It usually manifests with features similar to impingement syndrome or rotator cuff weakness.
Clinical Picture: A 42yr old male patient with complaints of left shoulder pain and restriction of movement for 2 months with muscle wasting in left supraspinatus and infraspinatus region. MRI left shoulder showed partial tear of supraspinatus tendon, glenoid labral cyst in closed proximity and causing compression to suprascapular nerve with atrophy of infraspinatus muscle.
Treatment: Left shoulder diagnostic arthroscopy was done and followed with ganglion excision done through a posterior approach and suprascapular nerve was decompressed. Histopathology report showed features of an inflammatory cystic lesion.
Outcome: patient experienced resolution of symptoms within 4 months of surgery with significant restoration of rotator function and bulk.
Conclusion: Suprascapular nerve compressive neuropathy secondary to glenoid labral cyst is a rare entity but easily recognizable on a MRI scan and responds quickly to decompression.
IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT WITHOUT FLAP ELEVATION - A REVIEW
Authors: Bhat Vinaya , Bangawala Mahek R. 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Not elevating a flap has its own advantages in preserving soft tissue contour around the implant. Thus, aesthetic outcome will be best achievable in anterior region with immediate implant placement without flap elevation.
Summary of content: In present era, the outcome of placing implants into teeth sockets immediately following extraction is as predictable as placing into healed sockets. This procedure can be completed in two ways, one is with mucoperiosteal flap elevation and the other is without flap elevation.This review article explains the indications, contraindications & factors affecting immediate implant placement without flap elevation. Furthermore it explains advantages - disadvantages of this procedure, case selection criteria & present approach towards this procedure.
Conclusion: Immediate dental implant placement in extraction sockets has been practiced universally from time to time. The advantage of this procedure over the conventional implant placement is obvious and especially so in the aesthetic zone. However careful selection of the patients and meticulous surgical procedure are critical in achieving success in Immediate Implant Placement without flap elevation.
CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF ATTITUDE, PRACTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND DENTAL TREATMENT IN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTH CANARA DISTRICT.( KARNATAKA)
Authors: Sharath K.S , Prabhu Manavi , Thomas Biju , Shetty Shamila 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the study is to estimate the knowledge, attitude and practise of the oral hygiene,and dental treatment, and its correlation with everyday oral hygiene practices among the health care professionals of south canara district ( Karnataka)
Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted on 200 health care professionals between Jan 20th to Feb 20th 2013.Two hundred health professionals were asked to answer a questionnaire containing 15 questions.Data once collected was analysed using SPSS software.
Results: 56.3% health professionals visited the dentist once in six months. 26% health professionals felt that unavailability of time is the main factor influencing dental visits. Main cause of taking a dental appointment in 33% subjects was found to be dental caries. 54.6% obtained information on oral hygiene practices through mass media followed by 22.3 % who obtained it directly from the dentist.59.2% brushed their teeth twice daily.50% used medium bristle tooth brush.48.5 % had a brushing time of 3-5 min. 41.5% did not use any other oral hygiene aid.28.64% got scaling done in the last 3-6 months. 56% did not have an habit of using a tooth pick. 43.3% used combination of circular, vertical and horizontal method of brushing.45.5% felt that scaling caused loss of enamel.
Conclusion: It appears that knowledge, attitude, and behaviour attitude, practice and knowledge of oral hygiene practices and dental treatment in health care professionals in South Canara district is gud.Though more information needs to be provided about other oral hygiene aids.
KNOWLEDGE AND PREVALENCE OF DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF UDUPI DISTRICT - KARNATAKA
Authors: Karkada Suja , Navaneetha Navaneetha , Ansuya Ansuya 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objectives:to assess the prevalence and knowledge of diabetes and hypertension among adults and to find the association between knowledge level and variables.
Methods:Descriptive survey was conducted among adults in the selected villages of Udupi district during July 2009- July 2010. The study subjects were interviewed to collect the details with a questionnaire. Total 385 adults were selected by non- probability convenient sampling technique. Data were entered in SPSS11.5 version and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:Out of 385 adults, 27.8% of adults were females and 72.2% had their education up to primary level. Majority (82.2%) of the adults were having unskilled occupation and 96% of them had exposure to mass media. Majority (50.4%) of them had average knowledge on diabetes mellitus and prevalence was found to be only 5%. Majority (50.6%) of the sample had average level of knowledge about hypertension and the prevalence of hypertension was 19.5%. Result shows that there is no significant association between knowledge and selected variables.
OCULAR MANIFESTATIONS OF APLASTIC ANEMIA FOLLOWING PLATELET TRASFUSION: A CASE REPORT
Authors: S. Divyalakshmi K. , N. Kalpana B. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractAplastic anaemia is a rare haemopoietic stem-cell disorder that results in pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow. Ocular findings are manifestations of preexisting anemia. Here we are reporting a case of aplastic anemia which presented with the ocular findings following platelet transfusion which has not been reported in literature to the best of our knowledge.
ROLE OF PHYTOCHEMICALS IN ORAL POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS : A REVIEW
Authors: Madiyal Ananya , Ajila Vidya , Babu Subhas G , Hedge Shruthi , Keshavaiah Harini , M. Priyadharshini Alva 
Published: April 2020

AbstractOral cancer is a major global health concern and poses a challenge to diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of healthcare services. Various oral lesions like leukoplakia, erythroplakia, lichen planus and oral submucus fibrosis categorized as orally potential malignant disorders have shown increased incidence of malignant transformation. Free radicals are highly reactive chemical species with capacity to damage nucleic acids, proteins and lipids and bring about changes of clinical significance. Antioxidants help in scavenging these free radicals and prevent disease progression. Naturally occurring phytochemicals play an important role in preventing oxidative stress and protect the cells from damage by free radicals.
Didactic subtitling in the Foreign Language (FL) classroom. Improving
language skills through task-based practice and Form-Focused Instruction
(FFI)
Authors: Ragni Valentina 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Didactic subtitling is a relatively new area of investigation that is undergoing
a surge in popularity. By bringing together findings from Audiovisual
Translation (AVT), Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and psycholinguistics, some
theoretical issues related to the practice of subtitle creation in Foreign
Language Learning (FLL) are appraised. The article introduces Task-Based
Learning and Teaching (TBLT) and reflects on what didactic subtitling can and
cannot offer to TBLT approaches. In a still predominantly communicative era,
language researchers are questioning the effectiveness of
entirely communicative approaches to FLL. Many support the
idea that, if successful learning is to be achieved, some Form-Focused
Instruction (FFI) is needed. This article reviews relevant FFI literature, and
explores how far active subtitling can provide an effective strategy for
focussing on form that leads to communicative language development. In doing so,
concepts such as noticing, skill development, interaction, pushed output and
consciousness-raising are addressed. It is argued that a combination of
task-based and form-focused instruction in the subtitling classroom can have
great potential and should be investigated further, both theoretically and
empirically.
Controversies in public and private on-line communication
Authors: Corallo Angelo , Fortunato Laura , Renna Clara , Sarcinella Marco Lucio , Spennato Alessandra , De Blasi Cristina 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
This study tried to deepen the gamification dynamics’ effects on on-line interactions, by adopting a graph theory approach for quantifying controversies.
By using as a case study a unique, collected dataset of conversations exchange and interactions from users of FolkTure mobile app, designed and developed for the folk music Festival “La Notte della Taranta”, we adopted an interdisciplinary approach to data analysis, to verify the hypotesis that the gamification logics implemented inside the app had influenced the rise and progress of controversies within the on-line community.
Network analysis’ results has been verified through both the analytic point of view (the graph theory) and the observation of the pragmatic aspects of communication.
DC‐SIGN mediated internalisation of glycosylated extracellular vesicles from Schistosoma mansoni increases activation of monocyte‐derived dendritic cells
Authors: Kuipers Marije E. , Nolte‐‘t Hoen Esther N.M. , van der Ham Alwin J. , Ozir‐Fazalalikhan Arifa , Nguyen D. Linh , de Korne Clarize M. , Koning Roman I. , Tomes John J. , Hoffmann Karl F. , Smits Hermelijn H. , Hokke Cornelis H. 
Published: April 2020

ABSTRACTHelminths like Schistosoma mansoni release excretory/secretory (E/S) products that modulate host immunity to enable infection. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are among these E/S products, yet molecular mechanisms and functionality of S. mansoni EV interaction with host immune cells is unknown. Here we demonstrate that EVs released by S. mansoni schistosomula are internalised by human monocyte‐derived dendritic cells (moDCs). Importantly, we show that this uptake was mainly mediated via DC‐SIGN (CD209). Blocking DC‐SIGN almost completely abrogated EV uptake, while blocking mannose receptor (MR, CD206) or dendritic cell immunoreceptor (DCIR, CLEC4A) had no effect on EV uptake. Mass spectrometric analysis of EV glycans revealed the presence of surface N‐glycans with terminal Galβ1‐4(Fucα1‐3)GlcNAc (LewisX) motifs, and a wide array of fucosylated lipid‐linked glycans, including LewisX, a known ligand for DC‐SIGN. Stimulation of moDCs with schistosomula EVs led to increased expression of costimulatory molecules CD86 and CD80 and regulatory surface marker PD‐L1. Furthermore, schistosomula EVs increased expression of IL‐12 and IL‐10 by moDCs, which was partly dependent on the interaction with DC‐SIGN. These results provide the first evidence that glycosylation of S. mansoni EVs facilitates the interaction with host immune cells and reveals a role for DC‐SIGN and EV‐associated glycoconjugates in parasite‐induced immune modulation.
Femtosecond laser micro-structuring of amorphous polyether(ether)ketone at 775 nm and 387 nm
Authors: Li Qianliang , Perrie Walter , Potter Richard , Allegre Olivier , Li Zhaoqing , Tang Yue , Zhu Guangyu , Liu Dun , Chalker Paul , Ho Janet , Edwardson Stuart P , Dearden Geoff 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Laser micro-structuring of amorphous polyether(ether)ketone (PEEK) has been demonstrated with 180 fs/1 kHz NIR (775 nm) and NUV (387 nm) laser pulses. Significant differences in laser-material interaction is observed between the NIR and NUV wavelengths with single pulse ablation threshold found to be 2.01 ± 0.05 J cm−2 and 0.23 ± 0.02 J cm−2 at 775 nm and 387 nm respectively. This is connected to the requirement for multi-photon absorption at 775 nm, where PEEK is transparent, while at 387 nm, significant linear absorption within the material bandgap occurs, favouring sequential 2-photon absorption via reverse saturated absorption (RSA). Open aperture Z scan data yields a 2-photon absorption coefficient β
387(I) which is intensity dependent, consistent with RSA. Multi-pulse exposure yields incubation coefficients of S775 = 0.72 ± 0.01 and S387 = 0.85 ± 0.02. This significant reduction in NUV incubation is consistent with a much higher level of electron excitation to the conduction band. Consequently, ablation of PEEK with NUV fs pulses is superior, exhibiting much reduced melting and re-deposition. Precision NUV polymer surface micro-structuring is accomplished while laser induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) with pitch Λ ∼ 0.4 μm are observed at the base of ablated regions, aligned parallel to the incident polarisation. The ease of NUV LIPSS generation allowed surface patterning of large scanned areas which exhibit white light diffraction due to this sub-micron periodic surface modulation.
Resource theories of communication
Authors: Kristjánsson Hlér , Chiribella Giulio , Salek Sina , Ebler Daniel , Wilson Matthew 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
A series of recent works has shown that placing communication channels in a coherent superposition of alternative configurations can boost their ability to transmit information. Instances of this phenomenon are the advantages arising from the use of communication devices in a superposition of alternative causal orders, and those arising from the transmission of information along a superposition of alternative trajectories. The relation among these advantages has been the subject of recent debate, with some authors claiming that the advantages of the superposition of orders could be reproduced, and even surpassed, by other forms of superpositions. To shed light on this debate, we develop a general framework of resource theories of communication. In this framework, the resources are communication devices, and the allowed operations are (a) the placement of communication devices between the communicating parties, and (b) the connection of communication devices with local devices in the parties’ laboratories. The allowed operations are required to satisfy the minimal condition that they do not enable communication independently of the devices representing the initial resources. The resource-theoretic analysis reveals that the aforementioned criticisms on the superposition of causal orders were based on an uneven comparison between different types of quantum superpositions, exhibiting different operational features.
Quantum vs classical dynamics in a spin-boson system: manifestations of spectral correlations and scarring
Authors: Villaseñor D , Pilatowsky-Cameo S , Bastarrachea-Magnani M A , Lerma-Hernández S , Santos L F , Hirsch J G 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
We compare the entire classical and quantum evolutions of the Dicke model in its regular and chaotic domains. This is a paradigmatic interacting spin-boson model of great experimental interest. By studying the classical and quantum survival probabilities of initial coherent states, we identify features of the long-time dynamics that are purely quantum and discuss their impact on the equilibration times. We show that the ratio between the quantum and classical asymptotic values of the survival probability serves as a metric to determine the proximity to a separatrix in the regular regime and to distinguish between two manifestations of quantum chaos: scarring and ergodicity. In the case of maximal quantum ergodicity, our results are analytical and show that quantum equilibration takes longer than classical equilibration.