bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Frailty predicts worse outcomes after intracranial meningioma surgery irrespective of existing prognostic factors
Authors: Theriault Brianna C. , Pazniokas Julia , Adkoli Anusha S. , Cho Edward K. , Rao Naina , Schmidt Meic , Cole Chad , Gandhi Chirag , Couldwell William T. , Al-Mufti Fawaz , Bowers Christian A. 
Published: October 2020

OBJECTIVEFrailty has been recognized as a predictor of adverse surgical outcomes across multiple surgical disciplines, but until now the relationship between frailty and intracranial meningioma surgery has not been studied. The goal of the present study was to determine the relationship between increasing frailty (determined using the modified Frailty Index [mFI]) and intracranial meningioma resection outcomes (including hospital length of stay [LOS], discharge location, and reoperation and readmission rates).METHODSThis is a single-center retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent intracranial meningioma resection between August 2012 and May 2018. Seventy-six patients met the inclusion criteria.RESULTSFrailty was associated with increased hospital LOS (p = 0.0218), increased reoperation rate (p = 0.029), and discharge to a higher level of care: an inpatient rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility (p = 0.0002). After multivariable analysis, frailty was determined to be an independent risk factor for increased LOS, worse discharge disposition, and subsequent readmission.CONCLUSIONSFrailty is an independent risk factor for worse outcomes following intracranial meningioma resection, including increased LOS, reoperations, and worse discharge disposition. Frailty may help stratify preoperative surgical risk, and thus may provide important clinical information to help neurosurgeons and elderly patients weigh the risks and benefits of resection.
Modified dorsal root entry zone lesioning for pain relief in cervical root avulsion injury
Authors: Takai Keisuke , Taniguchi Makoto 
Published: October 2020

Neuropathic pain in the upper extremity due to cervical root avulsion injury is refractory to medical treatments. Superficial layers in the posterior horn of spinal gray matter, including the substantia gelatinosa, are the main target of dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesioning, which has been the most effective surgical treatment for the relief of intractable pain; however, residual pain and a decrease in pain relief during the long-term follow-up period have been reported. Based on pain topography in the most recent basic studies, the conventional DREZ lesioning procedure was modified to improve clinical outcomes.The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/PyaAGmAE7Og
Dorsal root entry zone lesion: nuances of the technique and long-term results
Authors: Ferraresi Stefano , Basso Elisabetta , Maistrello Lorenzo , Scerrati Alba , Di Pasquale Piero 
Published: October 2020

The treatment of deafferentation pain is a primary goal of a referral center for peripheral nerve surgery. DREZ is an important asset in the neurosurgeon’s armamentarium. The surgical technique and long-term results are analyzed in two series, with or without intraoperative monitoring (IOM). DREZotomy is highly effective in lumbar root avulsive injuries but is ineffective in resolving pain due to spinal cord injuries. Cervical DREZotomy for cancer pain is not superior to intrathecal morphine. In brachial plexus avulsive injuries, the largest series shows a 74% success rate, but the efficacy of the procedure is lost over time. No relevant difference has been observed since the introduction of IOM.The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/uG_kkQj5m1U
Efektifitas Media Dadu Putar Untuk Kesiapan Membaca Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Kurnia Rita 
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk kesiapan membaca anak dengan menggunakan media dadu putar. Penelitian menggunakan metode ekperimen dengan desain one group pre-test post-test design. Sampel yang digunakan adalah 15 orang anak usia dini. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji t-test dengan menggunakan program SPSS 16. Berdasarkan analisis data sebelum diberikan perlakuan lima indikator pada kategori belum berkembang (BB), mulai berkembang (MB), untuk mengetahui lebih dalam tentang kesiapan membaca dan upaya efektif untuk meningkatkan perkembangan sesuai harapan (BSH) dan berkembangan sangat baik (BSB), terdapat pengaruh media dadu terhadap kesiapan membaca anak usia 3-4 tahun Di Pekanbaru Riau Indonesia yang signifikan yaitu sebesar 50,87%.
Effect of valproic acid and zebularine on SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 gene expression in colon carcinoma SW48 cell line
Authors: Sanaei M. , Kavoosi F. , Behjoo H. 
Published: September 2020

Summary. Background: Two epigenetic modifications such as histone acetylation and DNA methylation have been known as critical players of gene regulation. Hypermethylation and deacetylation of suppressors of cytokine signaling family SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 have been shown in many solid cancers. Previously, we evaluated the effect of 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine and valproic acid on hepatocellular carcinoma and colon cancer cells. Aim: The present study was designed to assess the effect of valproic acid in comparison to zebularine on SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 gene expression, cell growth inhibition and apoptosis induction in colon carcinoma SW48 cell line. Materials and Methods: SW48 cells were treated with valproic acid or zebularine for 24 h and 48 h. The effect of the compounds on cell viability, SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 gene expression, and apoptosis induction was evaluated. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis and flow cytometry were applied. Results: Both agents inhibited cell growth in a time- and dose-dependent fashion. The apoptotic effect was observed in cells treated with valproic acid (7.5 μM) but not zebularine (75 μM). The valproic acid but not zebularine upregulated SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 gene expression. Conclusion: Epigenetic modulation can reactivate silenced tumor suppressor genes SOCS-1 and SOCS-3 through histone acetylation resulting in apoptosis induction.
Common Hazards to consider during Manufacturing of Feeds for Horses
Authors: Scheffler Jason M , Langford Taylor , Wickens Carissa , Warren Lori K. 
Published: October 2020

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011. This law requires complying facilities that process, pack, or hold animal feed to develop and implement a risked-based preventive controls food safety plan. This 5-page fact sheet assists personnel at facilities working with feed for horses conduct a thorough hazard analysis, a core component of the food safety plan. Written by Jason M. Scheffler, Taylor N. Langford, Carissa Wickens, and Lori Warren, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, June 2018. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an344
Quantitative analysis of fresh tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) for trace of pesticide residues from markets in Peshawar, Pakistan, using High Performance Thin Liquid Chromatography technique
Authors: Shah Syeda Kokab , Israr Syeda Faryal , Khatak Asif Khan , Kazmi Abeer , Ali Amir , Mohammad Sher , Irfan Muhammad 
Published: October 2020

Background: Vegetables and fruits are vital constituents of human diet, as it provides necessary minerals and nutrients to human body to carry out biological reactions and provide protection against various diseases and injuries. Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) is consider as cash crop in Asian countries and are fine source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, vitamin K, and other bioactive compounds including, phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, and alkaloids. Similar to other crops, tomato quality and yield is also affected by pests. Globally, approximately 37.8% of tomato yield is spoiled due to pests. To maintain the vegetable quality and attain more yield, pest management approaches are applied, though extensive use of toxic pesticides are becoming a part of our food chain and causing adverse effects.
Methodology: The present research is intended to evaluate the levels of toxic pesticides in different tomato varieties collected from four vegetable markets (Hayatabad Phase 1, Chargano Chowk, Kohat Road and Tarnab farm) in Peshawar, Pakistan. After collection of tomato samples, level of pesticide residues (Cyhalothrin, Cypermethrin, Chlorpyrifos, Bifenthrin, and Imidacloprid) were detected using high performance thin liquid Chromatography (HPTLC).
Results: After detection, level of pesticides in sample was compared with Maximum residue levels (MRLs). The magnitude of pesticides in samples was lesser to the Maximum residue levels (MRLs) provided by United State Drug Agency (USDA), though the quantity of Lambda Cyhalothrin present in the sample was almost equal to MRL (0.097 mg/kg).
Conclusion: HPTLC is an efficient approach to detect pesticide traces in fruits and vegetables. Research work should be focused on it, to identify and control farmer practices which are highly linked to pesticide contamination in tomatoes and use of biopesticides should be encouraged. The cultivation of transgenic tomatoes can also be an efficient approach to elude the utilization of toxic pesticides.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY AMONG POTATO (Solanum tuberasum) FARMERS IN BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Folorunso Solomon , Bayo D. 
Published: October 2020

This study compared Total Factor Productivity among potato farmers in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select 96 male and 64 female respondents. Data was collected from primary source through the distribution of structured questionnaire and oral interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, net farm income and total factor productivity (TFP) models. The findings revealed that the mean age of male and female household heads was 40 and 38 years respectively, the mean household size was 5 persons for male and 4 persons for female headed households, 82.3% and 73.5 of male and female respondents were married. The mean farming experience of male and female farmers was 19 and 15years, 62% and 66% of male and female respondents did not belong to any cooperative. Potato production was profitable with NFI per hectare of male and female respondents being N473,307.65 and N294,324.45 respectively. The BCR was 3.15 and 5.16 for male and female respondents. Profitability Index was 0.68 and 0.81 respectively for male and female farmers. The result of probit regression revealed that the coefficients of gender, household size, farming experience and amount of credit were significant. The study recommend that: implicit sensitization of the community leaders on the active role of women in agricultural development, Policy makers at all level of government should ensure discriminatory laws or customs against women are abolished, both male and female farmers should utilize more of their household members in
Characteristics and Diversity of Endophytic Bacteria in Endangered Chinese Herb Glehnia littoralis Based on Illumina Sequencing
Authors: HUO XIAOWEI , WANG YUE , ZHANG DAWEI , GAO TING , LIU MENGMENG 
Published: September 2020

Abstract

Glehnia littoralis is an endangered medicinal plant growing in the coastal ecological environment and plays an important role in coastal ecosystems. The endophytes in the plant have a significant role in promoting plant growth and enhancing plant stress resistance. However, the endophytic bacterial structure associated with halophyte G. littoralis is still not revealed. In this project, the construction and diversity of endophytic bacterial consortium associated with different tissues of G. littoralis were illustrated with high throughput sequencing of the V3-V4 region of the bacterial 16S rRNA. The results resolved that the diversity and richness of endophytic bacteria were significantly higher in root than in leaf and stem. The operational taxonomic units (OTU) analysis demonstrated that the Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria were dominant in all the samples at the phylum level, and Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Rhizobium were the dominant genera. Our results unraveled that the bacterial communities differed among different tissues of G. littoralis. Endophytic bacterial communities in leaf and stem shared more similarity than that in the root. Furthermore, the difference of bacteria community and structure among different tissues were also detected by principal coordinate analysis. Taken altogether, we can conclude that the bacterial communities of different tissues are unique, which could facilitate understanding the diversity of endophytic bacteria in G. littoralis.
Food Safety and Environmental Awareness of Street Food Vendors of the Dhaka University Campus, Bangladesh
Authors: Farhana Zeba , Sutradhar Nibedita , Mustafa Tonima , Naser M Niamul 
Published: September 2020

Many street vendors earn their livelihoods by selling foods and drinks at the campus of University of Dhaka. Their continuous presence and activities make them one of the key stakeholders of the campus. Both the vendors and customers dispose garbage indiscriminately in the vicinity, which makes the campus dirty, unclean and unhygienic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the environmental awareness and food safety practices among the food vendors with a view to recommend measures to uplift the campus environment. A mixed method was adopted for the study, in which 44 street vendors and 54 consumers were selected purposively from the campus. The results show that the vendors are not aware of food safety issues. The study recommends several measures, such as, designating vending places, registering all street food vendors, improving monitoring system and implementing non-formal environmental education programs for the vendors on food safety and environmental awareness.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(1): 181-188, 2020
Medical waste management practices in a selected secondary healthcare facility
Authors: Sarker Mohammad Ferdous Rahman , Debnath Rupa , Rahman AFM Shahidur , Howlader Liton Bhushan , Sarker Zakia Jalal , Rahman Md Shafiur 
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Living things and human activities produce huge waste every day. Globally medical waste is the second most hazardous waste after radiation waste. In this context, this study was a modest endeavor to examine the current situation of ‘Jamalpur 250 Bed General Hospital’s’ medical waste management practice.
Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted among doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and sanitary staffs at ‘Jamalpur 250 Bed General Hospital’. 185 healthcare personnel were purposively interviewed (face to face) to assess previous and existing knowledge and practices of medical waste management. Informed written consent was taken from the study subjects before taking interview. Data was collected by a pretested semi-structured questionnaire.
Results : In our current study, out of 185 respondents, 10.0% were doctors and 43.0% were nurses. Five among six color coding segregation system, below 50.0% of the respondent answered correctly. Only 23.8% respondents revealed that the waste handler use PPE properly. 90.8% respondents were mentioned about the lack of storage place for medical waste at hospital premise. 55.7% respondents didn’t know about the in house disinfection process, 56.8% respondents didn’t know about the municipal vehicle support and 52.4% didn’t know about the availability of waste management equipment. Poor knowledge with favorable attitude and risky medical waste management practice of this hospital’s healthcare personnel were detected.
Conclusion : This study were indicated that the majority of healthcare personnel did not apply the recommended medical waste management practice set by WHO. Moreover, the current medical waste management practice in selected district hospital was not managed properly and could pose a risk for human health and the environment.
J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2020; 38(4): 160-165
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI LAPORAN AKUNTABILITAS KINERJA INSTANSI PEMERINTAH PADA DINAS LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DAN KEBERSIHAN KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Susang Ernel Gustino , Rafael Sarinah Joyce Margaret 
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian antara kinerja Laporan Akuntabilitas Kinerja Instansi Pemerintah (LAKIP) Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dan Kebersihan Kota Kupang terhadap kinerja di lapangan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara, dokumentasi, dan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis dengan metode komparatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kinerja OPD di lapangan belum sesuai dengan kinerja dalam LAKIP 2017.
Kata kunci : LAKIP, OPD, Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dan Kebersihan

This research aims to find out the suitability between the performance of the Government Agency Performance Accountability Report (LAKIP) of the Environment and Clean Departement of the Kupang City in the field. This research is a descriptive qualitative study. Data collection uses interview methods, documentation, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is analysis with a comparative method. The results showed that the performance of OPD in the field was not in line with the performance in LAKIP 2017.
Keywords: LAKIP, OPD, Environmental and Clean Departement
Stress evolution in different growth mechanism of GaN grown by Na-flux method
Authors: Si Zhiwei , Liu Zongliang , Gu Hong , Ren Yujiao , Dong Xiaoming , Gao Xiaodong , Wang Jianfeng , Xu Ke 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The study found that homoepitaxial Na-flux GaN has a large stress at the interface, and the stress is released to a certain extent within 50 μm in the growth direction of the Na-flux GaN. After passing through the columnar growth region, the Na-flux GaN tends to a stress-free state finally. The columnar growth mode is produced by GaN island growth, the islands nucleate and coalescence to produce tensile stress. The Na-flux GaN undergoes a columnar growth to generate tensile stress, which offsets the residual compressive stress at the interface, which is conducive to stress release.
Автомобілі-роботи: можливості та наслідки для транспортної системи
Authors: ОНИЩУК Василь , СТЕЛЬМАЩУК Валерій , ДУБИЦЬКИЙ Олександр , БУЛІК Юрій 
Published: October 2020

У цьому дослідженні досліджуються проблеми та можливості, пов'язані з транспортною політикою, які можуть виникнути внаслідок нових технологій автомобілів-роботів(А-Р). Ці технології можуть знизити транспортні витрати та збільшити доступність для осіб з проблемами мобільності. Ця нова технологія також має далекосяжні застосування та наслідки, що перевищують усі поточні очікування. Неодмінною частиною перспективного розвитку А-Р є зв’язок між автомобілями та інфраструктурою (підключені транспортні засоби). Існує великий розрив знань в технологіях щодо маршрутизації поведінки. Технологія підключення автомобіля дає чудову можливість впровадити ефективну та інтелектуальну систему маршрутизації. З цією метою пропонується концептуальна навігаційна модель на основі флоту А-Р, які централізовано відправляються по мережі, що прагнуть оптимізувати систему.
В роботі досліджено такі основні фактори: майбутні можливості, а також на можливі перешкоди, пов'язані з технологією А-Р; оптимізація навігаційної моделі А-Р для покращення маршрутизації і дорожньої обстановки.
Ключові слова: автомобіль-робот, автономний транспортний засіб, підключений транспортний засіб, навігація автомобіля, оптимальність системи, розумна транспортна система.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat
Authors: Suhermi Suhermi , Zulaika Zulaika , Narjati Nina 
Published: September 2020

Pengelolaan Kesehatan lingkungan rumah sakit adalah upaya pencegahan penyakit dan/atau gangguan kesehatan dari faktor risiko lingkungan. baik dari aspek fisik, kimia, biologi, maupun social. Upaya yang dilakukan rumah sakit dalam rangka pengelolaan kesehatan lingkungan yaitu menyelenggarakan pelayanan sanitasi rumah sakit, salah satunya adalah pengelolaan limbah. Pengelolaan limbah merupakan salah satu aspek strategis dari rumah sakit, karena dengan pengelolaan limbah yang baik dan benar akan menekan biaya pengolahan, mencegah infeksi dan menciptakan citra yang baik bagi rumah sakit. Pengelolaan limbah medis padat di mulai dari pemilahan, pewadahan, pengumpulan, pengangkutan, transportasi dan berakhir di tempat penyimpanan sementara untuk menunggu pembakaran. Timbulan Jumlah limbah medis padat seperti : bekas perban, sisa-sisa kapas, jarum suntik, infus set, ampul/vial obat, kaca preparat dan lain-lainnya sebanyak Â± 16 - 55 kg per hari, yang dihasilkan dari unit rawat jalan dan rawat inap selanjutnya akan disimpan di Tempat Penyimpanan Sementara Limbah Medis Padat. Adapun lokasi Tempat Penyimpanan Sementara limbah medis padat di Rumah Sakit Azra berada dalam satu ruanganÂ dengan mesin insenerator dan ruangan petugas limbah medis. tempat penyimpanan sementara limbah medis padat yang ada di Rumah Sakit AZRA Bogor disarankan terpisah dengan ruangan petugas sanitasi. Petugas sanitasi sebaiknya mendapatkan ruangan tersendiri,dan tidak menjadiÂ dalam satu ruangan dengan mesin insenerator, limbah medis padat dan limbah B3.
Pendekatan Etnografis dan Psikologis dalam Studi Islam
Authors: Fadil Achmad 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
In order to get better understanding about Islamic Study is a knowladge for those who seek and wants to get better about Islamic as a religion in a deeper context which its consist of several aspects, because itâ€™s not enough to getting understand about Islam as a religion with only relying to Alqurâ€™an and alsa hadits, which it means theres also some sources that act as intermediary to tell us about Islam as a religion. One of the method is to take a look into the etnography and psychology of Islam. Etnography is a knowladge that telling us about the culture of muslim in Islamic way, while psychology enclousure is the knowladge that discuss about the psychology and mind of a human in Islam perspective.
Keyword: Culture, Psychology/Mind, Islam
An Analysis of Lexical and Grammatical Cohesion of Six Feet Apart Song by Alec Benjamin
Authors: Sholah Hanif Maulaniam , Yunus Ahmad 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
This paper shows the linguistic aspect in term of discourse analysis in the lyrics of song. Those aspects are cohesion device and grammatical cohesion. Cohesion devices divided into two descriptions, those are; grammatical and lexical cohesion devices. Grammatical cohesion contains reference, ellipsis, substitution, and conjunction while lexical cohesion contains collocation and reiteration. This research analyzes the lyrics from the soloist band namely Alec Benjamin entitle â€œSix feet apartâ€. After analyzing grammatical and lexical cohesion of six feet apartâ€™s lyric, the result shows that the kinds of grammatical and lexical cohesion exist in the lyric. The first kind of grammatical cohesion which is found is reference. The kinds of references namely personal, adverbial demonstrative, selective nominal demonstrative, and comparative reference are found in the lyric. The most frequent reference which is used in the lyric is personal reference. The usage of cohesive devices is so important to make meaningful language to the lyrics of the song. The cohesion devices make the text united.. The function of lexical cohesion within the stanza in the lyric of six feet apart song is making a relationship and also it is used to express and to stress the singerâ€™s idea.

Key word: Discourse analysis, Lexical Cohesion, Grammatical Cohesion