bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A case report of brain abscess caused by Streptococcus intermedius secondary to sinusitis in 16-year-old adolescents
Authors: Iacono Alessandra , Addeo Agnese Maria , Ferré Cristina , Gallo Paola , Bertelli Sara , Sprocati Monica , Borgatti Luca , Maggiore Giuseppe 
Published: October 2020

Background:
A brain abscess is a rare but serious complication of sinusitis. It mostly involves adolescents and more specifically those of the male sex. A cerebral abscess is characterized by a heterogeneous clinical picture. The pathogenic organism mostly involved belongs to the Streptococcus milleri group. The diagnosis process is based on imaging. Treatment is based on an antibiotic therapy for 4-8 weeks which can be followed by surgery. Long-term sequelae occur in 40% of the cases, and mortality is about 10%.

Case Presentation:
This paper reports the clinical case of a 16-year-old boy affected by a sinusitis-induced brain abscess. The worsening of the clinical picture and of the neuroimaging, despite antibiotic therapy, made a surgical intervention necessary. An intravenous antibiotic therapy was administered for 2 weeks followed by oral antibiotics. Despite this, the condition of the patient was worsening, and he had to be treated again with intravenous antibiotic therapy for 4 weeks. This therapeutic choice had a positive outcome and the boy was declared healed.

Conclusion:
Sinusitis is an infection that can be complicated by brain abscess in 6%-8% of cases. Large-sized cerebral abscesses accompanied by neurological symptoms require prompt surgical treatment and a targeted antimicrobial therapy to reduce hospitalization and to speed up the healing process.
Komunikasi Antarpribadi Ibu dan Anak dalam Membangun Rasa Percaya Diri
Authors: Cecil Sarah , Tamburian H.H. Daniel 
Published: October 2020

Communication is the most important thing in life. Communication is an interaction between one person and one or more people. This study will focus on interpersonal communication that occurs between mother and child in building self-confidence. The character of a child is determined by a mother, because of the closeness of a mother while at home. Child time with mother at home is much more than father. Therefore, the nature of a child is completely passed on by the mother. A mother's love and concern greatly affect a child's self-confidence. The mother communicates with her child so that the child feels happy and comfortable. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques by means of semi-structured interviews with mothers and children who are high school students. This research shows that the closeness between the child and the mother is not determined by gender. Mothers have a crucial role in making children appear confident. You do this by reminding children to be themselves, supporting children's hobbies, inviting intensive communication, reprimanding without violence, and creating a comfortable atmosphere at home.Komunikasi merupakan hal yang terpenting dalam kehidupan. Komunikasi merupakan interaksi antara satu orang dengan satu orang atau lebih. Penelitian ini akan memfokuskan pada komunikasi antarpribadi yang terjadi antara ibu dengan anak dalam membangun rasa percaya diri. Karakter seorang anak ditentukan oleh seorang ibu, karena adanya kedekatan seorang ibu selama berada di rumah. Waktu anak dengan ibu di rumah jauh lebih banyak daripada seorang ayah. Oleh karena itu, sifat seorang anak sepenuhnya diturunkan oleh ibu. Kasih sayang dan rasa perhatian seorang ibu sangat mempengaruhi rasa percaya diri anak. Ibu berkomunikasi pada anaknya agar anak merasa senang dan nyaman. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara semiterstruktur pada ibu dan anak yang merupakan siswa SMA. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, kedekatan antara anak dan ibu tidak ditentukan oleh jenis kelamin. Ibu memiliki peran krusial dalam membuat anak tampil percaya diri. Caranya dengan mengingatkan anak untuk menjadi diri sendiri, mendukung hobi anak, mengajak berkomunikasi secara intensif, menegur tanpa kekerasan, serta menciptakan suasana yang nyaman di rumah.
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Konstruktivistik Model Teaching with Analogies (TWA) pada Mata Kuliah Database Management System (DBMS) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Mahasiwa
Authors: Fathirma'ruf Fathirma'ruf , M. Said Budiman 
Published: October 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran kontruktivis model Teaching With Analogies (TWA)untuk melatihkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Database Management System (DBMS). Pengembangan mengacu pada model 4D (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). Sasaran penelitian ini yaitu dihasilkannya perangkat pembelajaran yang kemudian diimplementasikan pada 15 orang mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi STKIP Yapis Dompu. Data diujicobakan dengan desain penelitian One-Group Pre test-Posttest Design. Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif dengan hasil: Validitas perangkat berkategori valid (3,3); Kepraktisan perangkat yang meliputi: keterlaksanaan pembelajaran yang baik (3,3); respon mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran model Teaching With Analogies (TWA) positif (79%); Keefektifanperangkat pembelajaran dibuktikan dari hasil tes kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa pada kriteria kreatif (76%); Simpulan penelitian ini adalah perangkat pembelajaran kontruktivistik model Teaching With Analogies (TWA) layak untuk melatihkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa. AbstractThe purpose of this research was to develop constructivistic learning tool of the Teaching With Analogies (TWA) model to upgrade students' creative thinking skill in the Database Management System (DBMS) subject. The development refers to the 4D model (Four D) encompasses Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The target of this research was the production of learning tool which implemented in 15 students of the Information Technology Education Study Program of STKIP Yapis Dompu. The data was tested by using a one-group pretest and posttest research design. The data was tested using a One-Group Pre-Test-Post Test Design research design. The data in this research was analyzed by using descriptive qualitative. The result of the device validity was valid (3,3); the practicality of the device included: the implementation of the best learning (3,3); student university responses on learning the TWA model was positive (79%); The effectiveness of learning tools was evidenced by the results tested of students' university creative thinking ability was on creative criteria (76%); The conclusion of this research was the constructivist learning tool TWA model was appropriate for upgrade students' creative thinking skill.
Analisis Kinerja Algoritme TCP Congestion Control Berdasarkan Single dan Multiple Flow pada Multi-Path Routing
Authors: Sutawijaya Bayu , Basuki Achmad , Bachtiar Fitra Abdurrachman 
Published: October 2020

Teknik multi-path routing merupakan solusi efektif untuk menambah kapasitas bandwidth jaringan. Namun, TCP menggunakan multiple paths sama dengan di single path. Penelitian ini melakukan analisis kinerja algoritme TCP congestion control Reno, BIC, CUBIC, dan BBR pada multi-path routing dengan setiap multiple paths menggunakan cost yang sama. Analisis yang dilakukan meliputi perbandingan antara single path routing dengan multi-path routing, single flow, dan multiple flow. Analisis single flow meliputi link delay dan loss rate. Sedangkan analisis multiple flow meliputi inter TCP protocol fairness dan fairness antara TCP dengan UDP. Semua evaluasi dilakukan berdasarkan emulasi pada VirtualBox. Berdasarkan hasil emulasi, multi-path routing dapat berdampak pada packet reordering, tetapi tidak mengakibatkan penurunan rata-rata throughput yang signifikan. Pada single flow, BBR merupakan algoritme TCP congestion control terbaik pada multi-path routing. Namun, pada multiple flow, CUBIC merupakan algoritme TCP congestion control terbaik pada multi-path routing. Pada evaluasi link delay, rata-rata RTT BBR lebih rendah hingga 58 ms dibandingkan dengan Reno, BIC, dan CUBIC. Sedangkan pada evaluasi loss rate, rata-rata throughput BBR lebih tinggi hingga 12 Mbps dibandingkan dengan Reno, BIC, dan CUBIC. Pada evaluasi inter TCP protocol fairness dan fairness antara TCP dengan UDP, fairness CUBIC paling mendekati 1 dibandingkan dengan Reno, BIC, dan BBR. AbstractThe multi-path routing technique is an effective solution to increase network bandwidth capacity. However, TCP uses multiple paths similar to a single path. This study analyzes the performance of TCP congestion control algorithms Reno, BIC, CUBIC, and BBR on multi-path routing with each multiple paths using the same cost. The analysis includes a comparison between single path routing and multi-path routing, single flow, and multiple flows. In a single flow, the analysis includes link delay and loss rate. Whereas in multiple flows, the analysis includes inter TCP protocol fairness and fairness between TCP and UDP. All evaluations are based on emulation in VirtualBox. Based on the results from emulation, multi-path routing can have an impact on packet reordering but does not result in a significant degrade in average throughput. In a single flow, BBR is the best TCP congestion control algorithm on multi-path routing. However, in multiple flows, CUBIC is the best TCP congestion control algorithm on multi-path routing. In the link delay evaluations, the average RTT on BBR up to 58 ms lower than Reno, BIC, and CUBIC. Whereas in the loss rate evaluations, the average throughput on BBR up to 12 Mbps higher than Reno, BIC, and CUBIC. In the evaluation of inter TCP protocol fairness and fairness between TCP and UDP, fairness on CUBIC is closest to 1 than Reno, BIC, and BBR.
5-aminolevulinic acid-guided surgery for focal pediatric brainstem gliomas: A preliminary study
Authors: Labuschagne Jason 
Published: October 2020

Background:
There is a growing body of literature supporting the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) in the pediatric population, however, its use is still considered “off label” in this setting. In this retrospective study, we report our experience using 5-ALA in pediatric patients with focal brainstem gliomas (BSGs).

Methods:
Patients younger than 16 years presenting with a newly diagnosed BSG that was focal in nature were considered suitable for treatment with 5-ALA-assisted surgery. Exclusion criteria included MRI features suggestive of a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. A single dose of 5-ALA was administered preoperatively. Intraoperative fluorescence was recorded as “solid,” “vague,” or “none.” The effectiveness of the fluorescence was graded as “helpful” or “unhelpful.”

Results:
Eight patients underwent 5-ALA-assisted surgery. There were four tumors located in the pons, two midbrain tumors, and two cervicomedullary tumors. Histological analysis demonstrated three diffuse astrocytomas, three pilocytic astrocytomas, and two anaplastic astrocytomas. Solid fluorescence was found in three of the eight cases, vague fluorescence was found in two cases, and no fluorescence was found in three cases. Fluorescence was useful in 3 (37%) cases. No patients experienced any complications attributable to the administration of the 5-ALA.

Conclusion:
With a total fluorescence rate of 62.5% but a subjectively assessed “usefulness” rate of only 37.5%, the role of 5-ALA in BSG surgery is limited. Given the toxicological safety, however, of the agent, caution is perhaps needed before dismissing the use of 5-ALA entirely.
The relationship between vascular endothelial growth factor and histological grade in intracranial meningioma
Authors: Winter Rafael Contage , Antunes Apio Claudio Martins , Oliveira Francine Hehn de 
Published: October 2020

Background:
Meningioma is the most common benign intracranial neoplasm, accounting for 30% of all primary brain tumors. In 90% of cases, meningiomas are benign. Several aspects of molecular biology, including potential biomarkers, have been studied in attempts to better understand the natural history of meningiomas. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a biomarker responsible for inducing physiological and pathological angiogenesis. VEGF expression has been investigated as a potential predictor of several tumor aspects, including growth rate, recurrence rate, brain tissue invasion, peritumoral edema and surgical prognosis, and also as a marker of histological grade. However, there is no consensus in the literature with respect to the association between this biological factor and meningioma. We digitally analyzed immunohistochemical images using ImageJ software with the aim of correlating VEGF expression with tumor histology.

Methods:
Tissue samples from patients presenting with meningioma who had undergone surgical removal between 2007 and 2016 at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), in Southern Brazil, were analyzed to identify possible immunohistochemical associations between VEGF and histological grade and subtype.

Results:
Seventy-six patients were included; 82% were female, mean age was 59.9 years (range: 18–91). No statistically significant associations were found between VEGF expression and histological grade or subtype (P = 0.310).

Conclusion:
Our findings suggest that VEGF is frequently present in meningiomas regardless of histological grade and should not be used as a marker of severity or histological grade.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BUKU POP-UP TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS IV SDN 1 GONDOSULI
Authors: Prasetiyo Heru Budi 
Published: October 2020

<p>Media pembelajaran dan hasil belajar merupakan bagian yang saling terkait dalam pembelajaran. Hasil belajar siswa dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, antara lain yaitu media pembelajaran. Hasil belajar akan meningkat bila guru dalam proses pembelajaran menggunakan media pembelajaran. Dalam hal ini media pembelajaran yang dimaksud adalah media pembelajaran buku pop-up. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh dari penggunaan media pembelajaran buku pop-up terhadap hasil belajar IPA.Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif eksperimen. Data yang telah terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis kuantitatif. PopulasiÂ dan sample penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV yang berjumlah 22 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi untuk variabel media pembelajaran kemudian menggunakan tes untuk variabel hasil belajar. Setelah dilakukan analisis data hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa : 1)Pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran buku pop-up (X) terhadap hasil belajar (Y) siswa kelas IV SDN 1 Gondosuli sangat signifikaan. Dengan hasil Â &gt; Â yaitu 2.277 &gt; 2.021 dan niali Sig.(2-tailed) &lt; 0,05 yaitu 0,035 &lt; 0,05.</p><p>Â </p><strong>Kata Kunci:</strong> Buku Pop-up, Hasil belajar IPA, Media
Titiluri Tegger: Aktualisasi Tradisi, Refleksi Jati Diri dan Strategi Konservasi
Authors: Hasanah Dina Fitria , Sukmawan Sony 
Published: October 2020

The Tengger community coexists with cultural diversity. Titiluri presents to behold in maintaining cultural wealth. Focusing on what the ancestors have done, titiluri is a bridge in reducing the goodness that has existed since time immemorial. This study used a qualitative approach to the design of ethnography to describe titiluri role in maintaining society's culture Tengger. Through ethnographic design, a holistic description of folkloristic expression is embodied in expressions, speeches, symbolic behaviors that contain the philosophy of titiluri. Data were collected using observation and interviews. As a result, Titiluri is present in every aspect of the Tengger community. As a form of actualization of tradition, the titluri is shown to take place various traditional ceremonies until now as has been done by the ancestors. Besides, titiluri is present in the form of the Tengger community's identity, with inherent self-character, occupation, and dress characteristics. Titluri has the role of conserving the Tengger culture and becomes a principle in maintaining the nobility built by the ancestors so that it can save from the strong exposure of modernization.
Benign Migratory Glossitis in Toddlers: Report of Two Cases and Review
Authors: Khadka Anupa , Aryal Eliz 
Published: October 2020

Benign migratory glossitis is an often asymptomatic, characteristically migratory, recurrent, inflammatory condition involving, mostly dorsum of tongue or any other part, with a typical “map like appearance”. It is a condition frequently encountered in adults, with a controversial etiology.
Despite being benign and self-resolving, owing to its relative uncommon occurrence in children, it can be a matter of significant concern for parents. Here we report 2 cases of asymptomatic geographic tongue in children below two years of age.
A Hospital Based Study of Association of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria with Autologous Serum Skin Test
Authors: Giri Uma , Kayastha Bhaskar MM , Shakya Nabin Bhakta 
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), is spontaneous occurrence of wheals for more than 6 weeks. CSU patients with autoreactivity as indicated by positive Autologous serum skin test (ASST) have severe disease requiring higher doses of antihistamines and even immunomodulatory agents.
Objective: The objective of this study was to observe the association between CSU and ASST.
Materials and Methods: Over a period of one year, 104 CSU patients were enrolled in the study. Autologous serum skin test was done using 0.05 ml of patient’s serum, with 0.05 ml of histamine as positive control and normal saline as negative control. Prevalence of positive ASST in CSU patients was determined. Clinical and demographic characteristics were compared in both ASST positive and negative patients.
Results: The ASST was positive in 68 patients (65.4%). Mean age (SD) of the patients in ASST positive group was 33.78 (14.38) versus 35.64 (14.47) in ASST negative group (p=0.533). Male:Female ratio in ASST group was 1:2.7 versus 1:1.1 in ASST negative group (p=0.033). Patients with positive ASST had significantly longer duration of wheals (p=0.002), generalized distribution (p=0.020) and high rmean urticaria activity score, 4.66 versus 3.28 in ASST negative patients, p<0.001. Angioedema was more common in ASST positive patients (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: ASST was significantly positive in CSU patients and more common in females. ASST positive patients had more severe clinical manifestations and it can be a simple test to detect severe form of CSU.
Evaluation of Etching Process Parameter Optimization in the Objective Specific Microstructural Characterization of As-Cast and Heat Treated HCCI Alloy
Authors: Nayak U. P. , Guitar M. A. , Mücklich F. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The optimization of the etching process parameters in high chromium cast irons (HCCI) for general microstructural observation, eutectic and secondary carbide quantification and 3D analysis of the carbide network is indispensable for further microstructure-properties correlation. The main aim of the current work is to evaluate the efficacy of certain etchants to aid in ‘objective specific' microstructural characterization of a 26 % Cr HCCI alloy in the as-cast (AC) and heat treated (HT) state. Samples were etched with various solutions, including Vilella's reagent, Nital, Murakami's reagent and its modification, and two other etchants.
It was seen that specific etchants are needed depending upon the final objective and the results are reliant on their selection and optimal usage. Etching the AC and HT samples with Vilella's reagent for 7 s was sufficient to develop a contrast between the phases which was observed both in confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Murakami's reagent and a modification of the same, were used in successfully quantifying the eutectic and secondary carbide volume fraction (CVF) in the AC and HT samples, respectively. Consequently, the knowledge gained in this study will be used as a basis for further microstructural analyses of these alloys and be applied to other alloys in the family.
Seed Composition Survey of a Peanut CSSL Population Reveals Introgression Lines with Elevated Oleic/Linoleic Profiles
Authors: Gimode D. , Chu Y. , Dean L. , Holbrook C. , Fonceka D. , Ozias-Akins P. 
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACTThe peanut CSSL population represents one of the ways that interspecific hybridization has been used to introduce genetic variation into cultivated peanut. The lines were developed by crossing Fleur 11, a farmer preferred spanish cultivar from West Africa with a synthetic allotetraploid. The latter was developed by crossing A. duranensis to A. ipaensis and tetraploidizing the resultant hybrid. Subsequent selection with genetic markers resulted in a population comprising lines with small chromosome segments from the wild in a cultivated peanut background. The objective of this study was to characterize the protein, total oil, fatty acid and sugar profiles of the population. The results indicated that the values of Fleur 11 for all the traits analyzed were within the normal range expected in peanut. Since the population had a uniform genetic background derived from Fleur 11, the profiles for a majority of the lines were comparable to Fleur 11. However, three lines (CSSL 84, CSSL 100 and CSSL 111) were found to have elevated oleic acid and reduced linoleic and palmitic acid relative to Fleur 11. The oleic to linoleic acid ratios (O/L) for these lines were 118, 104 and 97% greater than that of Fleur 11, respectively. While the increased values are still considered to be within the normal oleic acid range, the effect of introgressions on these lines represent the possibility of discovering new sources of high O/L polymorphisms. Such polymorphisms have the potential for use in further improving peanut oil quality.
Control and Automation in Citrus Microirrigation Systems
Authors: Boman Brian , Smith Steve , Tullos Bill 
Published: October 2020

This is document No. CH194 and Circular 1413, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 2002.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ch194
Brazilian Red-Eyed Fly Ormia depleta (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tachinidae)
Authors: Ray Haleigh , Gillett-Kaufman Jennifer Lynn 
Published: October 2020

The Brazilian red-eyed fly, Ormia depleta, is a tachinid fly that is a parasitoid of mole crickets in the genus Neoscapteriscus (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae). Originally from South America, it was brought to the United States for biological control of pest mole crickets. It is now established in almost all counties in central and southern Florida. Includes: Introduction - Distribution - Description - Life Cycle - Pest Management - Selected References.
Available on EDIS at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1219
First published at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/BENEFICIAL/FLIES/Ormia_depleta.html