bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the relationship of immuno-inflammatory process with dyslipidemia and myocardial morphofunctional parameters in patients with chronic heart failure on the background of rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Ankudinov A. S. , Kalyagin A. N. 
Published: September 2020

Objective. To evaluate the relationship between the manifestations of the immune-inflammatory process with dyslipidemia and morphofunctional parameters of the myocardial state in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (CHF-SFV) against the background of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Subjects and methods. The study involved 57 women with CHF-SFV, formed as a result of coronary heart disease and/or hypertension. All patients had functional class I and II according to NYHA. All patients were divided into comparable groups: the first group included 31 patients with a combination of CHF and seropositive RA of radiological stage I-III, the second group included 26 patients without RA. Patients with RA had a low and moderate degree of activity according to DAS28. The Diagnosis of CHF was verified by ESC (European Society of Cardiology) criteria, the diagnosis of RA – by EULAR/ACR criteria (2010). The therapy was in line with current clinical recommendations. Methotrexate was used as a basic anti-inflammatory drug in patients with RA. The average dosage was 12,9±2,5 mg/week. In the study groups, a comparative analysis of the main laboratory and instrumental indicators used in the diagnosis and monitoring of CHF, as well as the relationship of manifestations of the immunoinflammatory process with dyslipidemia and indicators of diastolic myocardial dysfunction was performed. Results. The level of total cholesterol in the CHF group without RA averaged 4,4±0,9 mmol/l and 5,2±2,2 mmol/l in the CHF and RA group (p=0,09); triglycerides – 1,9±0,7 and 1,5±0,9 mmol/l (p=0,3); low-density lipoproteins (LDL – C)-2,6±0,8 and 3,1±1,1 mmol/l (p=0,04); high – density lipoproteins (HDL-C) – HDL) – 1,3±0,2 and 1,3±0,1 mmol/l, respectively (p=0,7). In the group of CHF on the background of RA, a direct relationship between the intake of methotrexate (the average dose was 12,9±2,5 mg/week) and the level of HDL-C: R=0,3; R2=0,1; F=0,9; (p=0,01). In the group of CHF and RA, there was a statistically significant relationship between the ratio of transmittal flow parameters with the level of DAS28 and RF: R=0,5; R2=0,3; F=2,6 (p=0,04).Conclusion. Against the background of the immuno-inflammatory process caused by RA, a significant increase in the level of LDL was detected, which can negatively affect the course of dyslipidemia in patients with CHF-SFV. There was an increase in the concentration of HDL on the background of treatment with methotrexate in the group of CHF-SFV and RA. A direct correlation of the ratio of parameters of the transmittal flow with the RF and DAS28 levels was found. This relationship may affect the progression of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in the group of CHF and RA, but prospective studies are needed to clarify its role.
The Impact of Interactive Education on Caregivers Caring for Individuals With Dementia
Authors: Hong Lisa , Howell Dana , Bowman Elizabeth David , Ricks Jared , Peterson Theodore 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
As the need for education of caregivers for people with dementia increases, OT is well suited to fill the demand using an understanding of the whole person, need for meaningful occupation, and interaction with the environment. At this time, the contribution of OT is not well understood or sought after by families, physicians, and other practitioners. With evidence gained from validated research, the role of OT in dementia care is strengthened.
Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Hong
Contributing Authors: Dana Howell, Elizabeth David Bowman, Jared Ricks, Theodore Peterson
The Feasibility of Wearable Activity Monitors as an Outcome Measurement in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study
Authors: Rider John , Lee Haehyun , Longhurst Jason , Landers Merrill 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
This study explored the feasibility of using wearable activity monitors in people with mild cognitive impairment and correlations between the activity monitor data and self-reported physical activity and functional measures.
Primary Author and Speaker: John Rider
Contributing Authors: Haehyun Lee, Jason Longhurst, Merrill Landers
Vaping-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Clinical Case Study in Functional Recovery
Authors: Clancy Malachy , Steinagel Sara , Egan Fiona 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/26/20
The vaping epidemic continues to grow in the United States, reaching 2,000 cases, and is poorly understood. This poster will describe in a case-study format the efficacy of OT intervention for an adult patient with vaping-induced ARDS.
Primary Author and Speaker: Malachy Clancy
Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara Steinagel, Fiona Egan
Efficacy of an Intervention to Teach Zippering: A Two-Group Control Study
Authors: Silverman Fern , Knight Carrie , Grasso Anna , DeFazio Stephanie , Inglese Gina , Swallow Sophie , Lesnoy Jessica 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/27/20
This pilot research compared the efficacy of a standard teaching zippering vest to a specially designed teaching zippering vest with a related story in the acquisition of zippering skills among 28 preschoolers. The study used a two-group (control/comparison) pre–post test experimental design. Results indicate that both groups developed their skills further with added practice; however, children in the comparison group did statistically significantly better than those in the control group.
Primary Author and Speaker: Fern Silverman
Additional Authors and Speakers: Carrie Knight, Anna Grasso, Stephanie DeFazio, Gina Inglese, Sophie Swallow, Jessica Lesnoy
Development of a Participation-Focused Measure of Interoception
Authors: Brown Catana , Dunn Winifred 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/27/20
This study focused on item development of an interoceptive measure grounded in Dunn’s Sensory Processing Framework and participation. Items were identified that correlated with their intended subscale. The resulting subscales had good internal consistency (α = .63 to .88). These initial findings will be valuable for the further development of an interoception scale that OTs can use for intervention planning.
Primary Author and Speaker: Catana Brown
Additional Authors and Speakers: Winifred Dunn
OT Parent Training Program at the Good Beginnings for Babies Program
Authors: Akselrud Robin , Hoehlein Caitlin , Kalosinis Elena , Petry Amanda 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/27/20
Masters-level students established an eight-week parent-training module in collaboration with the Good Beginnings for Babies program, which provides support, counseling, advocacy, and education for pregnant and parenting teens. They assessed the babies utilizing PDMS-2 prior to and at termination of the trainings, with significant improvements in scores at post-test. They noticed barriers, such as a lack of toys and space and found that immigration concerns led parents to not seek services for their children.
Primary Author and Speaker: Robin Akselrud
Contributing Authors: Caitlin Hoehlein, Elena Kalosinis, Amanda Petry
Pilot Study of Let’s Get Organized: A Group Intervention for Improving Time Management
Authors: White Suzanne , Holmqvist Kajsa Lidström , Holmefur Marie , Janeslätt Gunnel , Roshanay Afsaneh , Arvidsson Patrik 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/27/20
The Let’s Get Organized–Swedish Part 1 pilot study shows feasibility for use in psychiatric and habilitation outpatient services. Participants took part in a 10-week manual-based group intervention for 1 ½ hours weekly. Each session has a separate theme, a common structure and goal (to implement use of a calendar), and cognitive strategies for managing time. This study uses OT standardized tools to measure results that were promising and need confirmation in further studies.
Primary Author and Speaker: Suzanne White
Additional Authors and Speakers: Kajsa Lidström Holmqvist, Marie Holmefur
Contributing Authors: Gunnel Janeslätt, Afsaneh Roshanay, Patrik Arvidsson
Sensory Interventions Used in the Treatment of Gravitational Insecurity (GI)
Authors: Piller Aimee , Hageman Samantha 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/28/20
GI can impact participation in many daily tasks, including play, self-care, and social participation. Limited evidence exists to define specific interventions used in the treatment of GI, leaving therapists to rely on theory and tradition. This retrospective study reveals the most commonly used intervention techniques of therapists with advanced training in sensory integration in the treatment of GI in an attempt to define therapy interventions.
Primary Author and Speaker: Aimee Piller
Additional Authors and Speakers: Samantha Hageman
Self-Management of Daily Life Tasks for Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Without Intellectual Disability
Authors: Munsell Elizabeth , Orsmond Gael , Coster Wendy 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/28/20
The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory–Computer Adaptive Test–ASD: Responsibility Scale (PEDI) targets limitations in managing daily life tasks. Adolescents (ages 14 to 22) with ASD without intellectual disability (n = 125) performed below expectations based on their intellectual level on the PEDI. Eighty-six percent of youth demonstrated borderline or significant delays in management of life tasks. If unaddressed, this challenge may create significant barriers to success in work and independent living.
Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Munsell
Contributing Authors: Gael Orsmond, Wendy Coster
Feasibility of and Adherence to a Home-Based Video Game Rehabilitation Protocol
Authors: Hart Emerson , Hayes Austen , Hodges Larry , Jett Kevin , Finetto Christian , Hutchison Scott , Woodbury Michelle 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/28/20
As the population ages and stroke prevalence rises, there will be an increased need for therapeutic interventions in the home that can help improve motor recovery in stroke survivors. A home-based video game protocol can help satisfy this need. This study evaluates the feasibility of and adherence to a home-based video game protocol designed specifically for stroke survivors. This has implications for the field of OT in the home, through telerehabilitation, and in clinics.
Primary Author and Speaker: Emerson Hart
Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Woodbury
Contributing Authors: Austen Hayes, Larry Hodges, Kevin Jett, Christian Finetto, Scott Hutchison
Chronic Pain, Cognition, and the Value of Occupational Therapy
Authors: Crowder Tanya , Lacayo Elke , Perez Rachel , Sletten Christopher 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Date Presented 03/28/20
Cognitive difficulties are commonly reported by individuals with chronic pain. An interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program (IPRP) that includes OT can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive performance. This case series examines change in cognitive performance for two individuals following a three-week IPRP. OTs provide group-based education with an emphasis on function. This approach successfully enhances cognitive performance and can potentially be used as an OT treatment in other settings.
Primary Author and Speaker: Elke Lacayo
Additional Authors and Speakers: Tanya Crowder
Contributing Authors: Rachel Perez, Christopher Sletten
Compreensão textual de artigos originais de pesquisa por graduandos em química
Authors: Sacchi Flávia Gabriele , Queiroz Salete Linhares 
Published: September 2020

Reading and comprehension of research articles (RA) by undergraduate chemistry students provides a greater ability to develop criticism and establish links between scientific contents. Even being such a relevant skill, research on the subject is scarce, especially in the Brazilian context. From this perspective, this paper aims to investigate the text comprehension of RA about the topic of biofuel, extracted from the “Química Nova” journal, by undergraduates from the area, in the context of a scientific communication discipline. Therefore, we initially analyzed the retextualization carried out by a group of students from RA for corresponding oral presentation, and then established links between retextualization operations and text comprehension. The analysis was based on studies on retextualization operations and text comprehension, from the perspective proposed by Marcuschi. The results indicated that the development of the oral presentation component slides took place without impairing the communicative purpose established by the RA authors, suggesting the undergraduates understood it.
O processo de expansão urbana e seus impactos na Estação Ecológica de Ribeirão Preto, SP
Authors: Abreu Emanoele Lima , Saquy Sammy Dutra , Fernandes Pedro Henrique de Godoy , Jesus Silvia Cristina de , Catojo Adriana Maria Zalla 
Published: September 2020

Although the normative instruments of urban planning include the environmental impact assessment, there is a loosening of these laws due to public and private interests that have purposes contrary to environmental policies. In the municipality of Ribeirão Preto, coffee and sugarcane monocultures have contributed to the fragmentation of native vegetation, reducing it to 6% of the municipal area (4,200 ha). The Ecological Station of Ribeirão Preto (ESRP) is the larger native remnant (155 ha) and suffers pressures for being located in the urban environment. This work investigated the urban pressure in the Buffer Zone (BZ) and its relation to the changes in the Master Plan (MP) and complementary laws. The land cover maps (2010 and 2017) were also analyzed in order to quantify the conversion of native forests to anthropic uses, showing an intense urban expansion in the BZ over the period analyzed. On the other hand, municipal urban environmental legislation has evolved seeing that the previous MP (dated from 1995) approached the environment in a very specific way, which was modified in the 2018 law, which attempts to integrate the urban zoning to the buffer zone in order to make land use compatible with the ESRP Management Plan.
À la croisée d’un double continuum ? Retour sur une expérience de co-création entre un compositeur et cinq improvisateurs
Authors: Canonne Clément 
Published: September 2020

L’improvisation musicale est souvent considérée comme se situant à la croisée d’un double continuum mettant en jeu, d’une part, le degré de spontanéité de la création, et, d’autre part, le degré de prédétermination de la performance. Le présent article confronte cette idée d’un « double continuum » de l’improvisation à une étude de cas – l’analyse du processus de création du projet Sillon, une expérience « comprovisatoire » ayant associé un compositeur et cinq improvisateurs du collectif Umlaut. Sans nier l’existence de continuités fortes entre improvisation et composition, l’article met en lumière les spécificités et singularités que les musiciens attachent à leurs différentes pratiques, par-delà leur volonté commune de parvenir à produire un objet musical « hybride ».
Effects of Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on Serum Lipids and Oxidative Stress Markers of Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Ezebuiro Ijeoma , Obiandu Chibuike , Saronee Friday , Obiandu Adesua C. 
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is considered to be an important and effective medicinal plant in folklore remedies where it has been applied as an alternative therapy for the treatment of various ailments.
Aim: The present study aims to determine the effects of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on lipid profile and some oxidative stress markers of male Wistar rats.
Methodology: A total of 15 male wistar rats were procured for the study and randomly assigned into three groups of 5 rats each. Group 1 served as control and received distilled water only. Group 2 received 200 mg/kg and group 3 received 400mg/kg of the hydromethanolic (1:4) extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius which was administered as single daily dose using oral cannula. On completion of treatment, blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture for determination of some serum lipid parameters and oxidative stress markers.
Results: Results showed that there were no significant difference in the serum level of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein cholesterol and high density lipoprotein cholesterol at both doses of the extract, compared to control. However, compared to control, there was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase but significant reduction in malondialdehyde level. The catalase enzyme activity was not significant.
Conclusion: The result obtained suggest that the extract may be useful in reducing oxidative stress by improving some antioxidant enzyme activities and may also prevent cell death due to lipid peroxidation.
Determination of LD50, Fecundity and Locomotor Effects of Methanol Root Extract of Ximenia americana Linn, in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Bagu Great David , Omale Simeon , Iorjiim Walter Mdekera , Uguru Mary O. , Gyang Steven Samuel 
Published: September 2020

Aim: The study aimed at assessing the LD50, fecundity and locomotor effects of Ximenia americana L in Drosophila melanogaster.
Study Design: The study was an experimental design.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in the drosophila laboratory, Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development (ACEPRD), University of Jos, Nigeria between November 2019 and Match, 2020.
Methods: The experimental animals (1-3 days old) of both sexes were exposed to different concentrations (1 mg 10 mg 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg 300 mg, 350 mg, 400 mg, 450 mg) of the plant extract per oral for seven days to determine the lethal dose, LD50. Thereafter, five days treatment was done using 50 mg, 100 mg 200 mg and 300 mg concentrations of the extract to assay for fecundity and locomotor effect in the fruit fly.
Results: The LD50 of the methanol extract of Ximenia americana in D. melanogaster was found to be 327.7 mg, this showed that the plant extract is relatively safe. Also, the result showed that both fecundity and locomotor behaviour of the treated and untreated flies was not significantly (P > 0.05) different. Thus, the extract at the used concentrations does not affects significantly both the reproductive capacity and the motor functions in the fruit fly.
Conclusion: All the tested concentrations used in this research are relatively safe (because of high LD50 327.7 mg) in the fruit fly and slightly increase the emergence of new fly with no noticeable negative effect in locomotor activity.
Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur and Zinc on Yield and their Attributing Characterstics of Mustard Crop
Authors: Gautam Susheel , Pandey Hanuman Prasad , Pathak R. K. , Sharma Sanjeev , Pandey Shivam 
Published: September 2020

A field experiment was conducted on Pot culture house of Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during the rabi season 2016-17, In the present experiment 8 treatments T1 (Control), T2 (100% RDF Recommended dose of fertilizer) , T3 (100% RDF+S30), T4 (100% RDF+Zn5), T5 (125% RDF), T6(125% RDF+S30 ), T7 (125% RDF+Zn5), T8 (150% RDF), were laid out in Randomized Block Design(RBD) with four replications. Mustard variety Pusa Bold was taken for study. The results revealed that the Yield (grain and stover yield) and their attributing characterstics of mustard respond significantly with the different treatment combination. The highest grain (20.11 q/ha) and stover yield (43.13 q/ha) was obtained in T7 (125% RDF+Zn5) . The treatment T7 cause 32.72 % increase in mustard grain yield and 14.22% increase in stover yield over control.. The treatment combination T7 (125% RDF+Zn5) gave the best result in terms of yield and their attributing characterstics.
Antibacterial Activity of Datura metel Linn. (TALONG-PUNAY) Fruit Extract
Authors: Lim Karina Milagros C. , Dagalea Flyndon Mark S. , Vicencio Manuela Cecille G. 
Published: September 2020

Aim: The objective of this study is to determine the phytochemical constituent and antibacterial effect of fruit extract of Datura metel against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Methods: The extract of the sample underwent a phytochemical screening to identify the secondary metabolites present. Also, an antibacterial test was carried out to test its effectiveness, it was tested by impregnating the respective disc on Mueller-Hilton agar streaked with Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Results: Datura metel fruit extract was observed to have a good antibacterial activity on the two bacteria and this was due to the presence of the phytochemical compounds terpenoids, saponin, alkaloids, steroid, flavonoids, and tannins.
Conclusion: The sample Datura metel fruit extract could be used in the field of pharmaceutical because of its antimicrobial activity and present secondary metabolites.
Pattern of Preoperative Astigmatism in Patients in South East Nigeria as Determined by Biometry
Authors: Kalu A. , Otuka O.I , Eweputana L. , Nwachukwu K. U. , Ume J. K. 
Published: September 2020

Background: Astigmatism is an error of refraction that can affect visual outcome after cataract surgery. The degree of astigmatism is usually estimated pre-operatively by keratometry readings. These readings can help in the plan of surgical technique and choice of intraocular lenses during cataract surgery in order to improve visual outcome. This study was done to provide data on the pattern of preoperative astigmatism in cataract patients in South East Nigeria. It is hoped that this knowledge will increase the awareness on pre-operative astigmatism among ophthalmologist so that they can improve their surgical skills on ways of reducing this astigmatism or avoid worsening it.
Methods: A retrospective review of keratometry readings of 533 patients were taken from June 2018 to December 2019, with emphasis on the cylinders.
Results: The most common degree of astigmatism was -0.75DC. The proportion of patients with preoperative astigmatism ≤ -1.00DC was 60% while 40% had values higher than -1.00DC.
Conclusion: There may usually be significant pre-operative astigmatism in patients scheduled for cataract surgery. This calls for an improvement in surgical skills in minimizing astigmatism and avoiding worsening preoperative astigmatism. There should be increase availability and use of toric lenses for correction of preoperative astigmatism. Finally accurate postoperative refraction will have a positive impact in the management of astigmatism, whether preoperative or surgically induced.