bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the short-term outcome of unilateral urethral mobilization for the management of bulbar urethral stricture
Authors: Ghosh Kartik Chandra , Saha Prodyut Kumar , Ahmed Masud , Mahmud Farhad , Karmaker Uttam 
Published: November 2021

Background: In modern urology, successful male urethral reconstruction poses a continuing challenge.Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study conducted in the department of urology, Dhaka medical college hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh between January 2010 to December 2011. 35 patients having bulbar urethral strictures admitted in the department were study participants. All the participants underwent unilateral urethral mobilization, for buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty and followed up at least six months. RGU and MCU was done when peak flow was <15 ml /sec in uroflowmetry. Urethroscopy was done at 3rd and 6th month. The statistics used to analyze the data were descriptive statistics, and the tests done were student’s t-test, chi-square test, ANOVA, and Fisher exact test.Results: The length of strictures was observed ≤3 cm among 31% (n=11) and >3 cm among 69% (n=24) patients. As the immediate postoperative outcome among the participants, we found the mean peak urinary flow rate (Qmax), 15.3±1.2 and voided urine volume (ml), 328.8±50. Finally, as the postoperative outcome after 6 months among the participants, we found the mean peak urinary flow rate (Qmax), 24.2±2.9; voided urine volume (ml), 330.8±50.1 and PVR (ml), 11.6±3.3. In this study, some potential complications were bleeding and wound infection which were found among 11.43% and 17.14% patients respectively. Conclusions: Considering the satisfactory outcomes and lower complications unilateral urethral mobilization procedure can be considered as an effective treatment method for the management of bulbar urethral stricture.
A cross sectional study assessing six different methods to predict the ideal position of umbilical venous catheters in neonates of different weight categories
Authors: V. K. Nida Janna , Varghese Serena Mohan , George Madhu , John Susan 
Published: November 2021

Background: This was a cross sectional study done to find the most suitable method of assessing umbilical venous catheter (UVC) length in seventy two neonates of four different weight categories using six methods.Methods: Neonates were grouped into A (upto 1 kg), B (>1-1.5 kg), C (>1.5-2.5 kg) or D (>2.5 kg) based on their birth weight. UVC was placed using Shukla-Ferrara method and x-ray taken to finalize the catheter length. The predicted catheter length was also measured by Dunn method, umbilicus to nipple length, umbilicus to xiphisternum length, umbilicus to midpoint of inter mammary distance, and umbilicus to symphysis pubis length. ANOVA test was used to find the methods which did not have statistically significant difference with the final length from x-ray (p>0.5). The method with the least mean difference from final length was taken as the most suitable.Results: UVC length assessed by Shukla Ferrara method and umbilicus to midpoint of inter mammary distance did not have statistically significant difference with final catheter length on x-ray in all groups. UVC length assessed by Dunn method did not have statistically significant difference with final catheter length on x-ray in group A, C and D while UVC length assessed by umbilicus to nipple length did not have statistically significant difference in group D.Conclusions: Umbilicus to the midpoint of inter-mammary distance was the most suitable method to estimate length of insertion of UVC in neonates.
Classical Cornelia de Lange syndrome in a neonate
Authors: Tawab Abdul , George Madhu , Zacharias Ann Mary 
Published: November 2021

Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a rare developmental disorder syndrome involving multiple systems characterized by facial dysmorphism limb deformities, hirsutism, cardiac defects, growth and cognitive retardation, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. The features of this disorder range from mild to severe. We present here a case of preterm newborn with Classical Cornelia de Lange syndrome with heterozygous mutation in NIBPL gene.
Awareness of diabetic foot disease among patients with diabetes mellitus in Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia
Authors: Aldhafar Abdulaziz S. , Abdullah Mohamed , Althafar Abdulaziz K. 
Published: November 2021

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Saudi Arabia is 18.3% in 2020. One of the most common complications that affects diabetic patients is diabetic foot disease (DFD). Patient education is the most effective way to reduce the complications of DFD.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the period from January to May 2021. A pretested standardized questionnaire was used to collect information upon knowledge, attitude and practice toward diabetic foot care. Data entry was performed using SPSS.Results: The responses of 480 of which 294 male and 186 female, 41.6% have high school degree, 19.3% have bachelor’s degree and 2.2% have master or Ph. D. degree. The mean age of the respondents was 47 years. The 58% of the participant agreed that they might develop reduce flow to their feet. half of the participant were not aware that smoking can reduce blood flow in their feet. There were only 2.3% of the respondents attended a class on how to care of the foot. Participants who received information about foot care from a nurse and physician were 23% and 9.2% respectively. The 97.5% of the participant would like to know how to care for their foot. 75.8% of participants walk barefoot and 42.2% use a comfortable coated shoe. Conclusions: Participants have inadequate knowledge, attitude and practice about DFD. providing a structured educational program about diabetic foot care has significant impact on diabetic patient to improve their knowledge and practices and to motivate them to have a positive attitude toward diabetic foot care.
Competences of polish nurses in the field of prescribing medications: A systematic review
Authors: Kasperska-Dębowska Paulina , Oleksy Eliza , Wojtczak Anna , Wojtysiak Katarzyna , Dreliszak Jakub , Wielgus Adriana 
Published: November 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the following systematic review is to present polish regulations in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices.
Methodology: The following review can be helpful to conduct comparative meta-analyses. Internet System of Legal Acts, PubMed, Google Scholar research was used to analyze the topic. The selected keywords were used to find information sources: law, competence, nurse, prescribing, medication, medical devices. Articles were selected according to regulations in Poland in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices.
Main findings: The increase in nurses' competencies is equivalent to a greater need for knowledge and new knowledge acquired. Nurses take part not only in care and treatment, but also takes independent actions. In such enormous responsibilities, it is crucial to focus on the development of skills. Thus, a competent nurse is interested in continuous professional and personal growth and provides patients with high-quality nursing trustees.
Implications of this study: The results should be considered in health care units, especially Primary Healthcare Units. The paper indicates the regulations in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs which should be revised by personnel and implemented to improve the work of the healthcare unit.
Novelty in this study: There is a lack of systematic reviews of the regulations in Poland in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices. The paper is an attempt to assess the topic.
Fee for issuing alcoholic beverages for sale in the municipalities of the Kielce poviat
Authors: Rogalska Joanna 
Published: November 2021

Purpose of the study: The aim of the article is an analysis of revenues for fees for permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the own income of municipalities of the Kielce poviat in 2018-2020. It is to enable the answer to be given about the role of the fee for issuing a permit for the sale of alcohol in the incomes of municipalities' own.
Methodology: The work was based on the analysis of RB 27S reports on the implementation of the budget income plan of the surveyed municipalities, analysis of internal materials of these units, normative acts and the Local Data Bank
Main findings: The data presented in the paper shows that the share of revenues from fees for the permit to sell alcohol in own income does not exceed 1.7% and has a downward trend. However, the actual revenue from the levy shows slight fluctuations over the period considered. Moreover, it does not matter whether we are dealing with a rural or an urban-rural commune.
Application of the study: The following study concerns an important aspect of financing the activities of municipalities. Taxes and fees are the most important revenues in budgets. Each decision of the local government authorities has an impact on the level of income. It may lead to a lack of funds for the implementation of own tasks. The year 2021 may be interesting in terms of income from the fee under study due to the possibility of applying a fee exemption or postponing its payment resulting from the provisions of the Act of March 2, 2020 on special solutions related to the prevention, prevention and combating of COVID-19, other infectious diseases and the resulting crises. It is not an easy decision, because such action reduces the revenues to the commune's budget. Due to the fact that for the implementation of tasks for which the funds from the fee were provided, it will have to be financed with other income.
Originality/Novelty of the study: The importance of the financial stability of local government units is an extremely important topic. Topics related to budget planning are essential for the long-term balancing of the demand for funds reported by local governments in relation to the efficiency of funds left at the disposal of local authorities. As a consequence, the subject of the study was the analysis of the dynamics and structure of local authorities' income from the point of view of the selected source of income. The article can inspire further research in the field of local government finance and contribute to other interesting scientific studies.
​Effect of Season on Quantity and Competence of Oocytes Recovered Transvaginally from Holstein Cows for In vitro Fertilization
Authors: Guerrero-Gallego H.Z. , Calderon-Leyva G. , Angel-Garcia O. , Guillen-Muñoz J.M. , Leyva C. , Mellado M. , Pedroso R. , Pessoa L.G. , Esparza C. , Morales J.L. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Season of the year can affect the reproductive behavior in Holstein cows, altering the competition of the oocytes, reflecting a reduced production of embryos. The objective of this study was to evaluate the average of total oocytes, competition of oocytes and embryos in the in vitro production process at different season of the year in Holstein cows. Methods: During the four seasons of the year, was performed on each of the oocyte donor cows (winter, n = 957; spring, n = 1571; summer, n = 1776; autumn, n = 1128), by in vivo transvaginal follicular aspiration technique after the collection were subjected to the embryos production in vitro. Result: The highest number of total embryos were produced in winter and autumn, compared to spring and summer (3.76±0.16 and 3.54±0.18 vs. 2.73±0.11 and 2.45±0.10; respectively, P less than 0.05). During winter, a higher percentage of oocyte competition was observed, followed by autumn and spring and less competition shown in summer (26.03±0.39, 19.08±0.29, respectively, P less than 0.05). The quantity and competence of the oocytes collected and in vitro embryo production were drastically reduced during the hottest months of the year in this area of intense heat.
Enhancing Uptake of K and Zn and Improving Yield of Groundnut by Application of K- and Zn- Solubilizing Bacteria
Authors: Reddy K.K. , Dey R. , Bhadania R.A. , Ladumore K.B. , Ahmad S. , Dash P. , Pal K.K. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Potassium and zinc are important with respect to mineral nutrition of groundnut and play a significant role in physiological and biochemical processes and thus affect productivity. To make these important minerals available to the growing plants in calcareous soil having fixation problem, the current investigation was undertaken to identify both K- and Zn-solubilizing bacteria for improving growth, nutrient uptake and yield of groundnut. Methods: Soil samples were collected from groundnut rhizosphere during 2018 for the isolation of Zn- and K- solubilizing bacteria. Estimation for Zn- and K-solubilization was done using zinc phosphate and potassium aluminosilicate as insoluble form of Zn and K, respectively. Promising Zn and K solubilizing bacterial isolates were selected and evaluated in pots. Result: Inoculation of different isolates of KSB and ZSB improved K and Zn contents of shoot and seed during summer and kharif 2019. Evaluation of KSB and ZSB isolates, in potted condition, resulted in improved pod yield upto 39.6% (KSB) and upto 37.1% (ZSB) during summer and upto 24.1% and 25.1% during kharif 2019, respectively. Therefore, uptake of Zn- and K- and yield of groundnut can be enhanced significantly by application of both potential ZSB and KSB.
RANCANGAN PEMENUHAN PROSES PERMINTAAN INTERNAL DAN PENDISTRIBUSIAN SEDIAAN FARMASI (OBAT DAN PERBEKALAN KESEHATAN) PADA JASA LAYANAN KESEHATAN DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Dzulquarnain Abi Hanif Dzulquarnain Hanif 
Published: November 2021

On healthcare industries, supply chain activity that related with pharmaceutical product (drugs and medical consumables) was very important to ensure high standard treatment for patient and provide sufficient pharmaceutical product supply to drugstore. The purpose of this reseacrh was to depict mapping proces of internal inquiry and distribution for pharmaceutical product evolving between Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya Unit Farmasi, Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), and Puskesmas along with the issues then formulate a proposal for process flow reduce the issues.The research method based on cross sectional case study scheme exert descriptive analysis then utilized with analytical method either quantitative or qualitative. All data have collected then analyzed base on mapping process concept Data Flow Diagram (DFD) as a suitable supply chain mapping process for pharmaceutical product.Research result shown there were 4 (four) issues on pharmaceutical product supply chain process, they were:(1) pharmaceutical product stock availability in Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), (2) pharmaceutical product supply ability from Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), (3) the accuracy of pharmaceutical product planning from Puskesmas, and (4) pharmaceutical product deficit at Puskesmas.Pharmaceutical product supply chain process in healthcare service at Surabaya city need remodelling and improving. Data and information integration then exchange between Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya Unit Farmasi, Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), dan Puskesmas is main key and focus to reduce or minimalize current issues on pharmaceutical product supply chain process.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN VARIABEL MONETER DI INDONESIA SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PENERAPAN KEBIJAKAN INFLATION TARGETING FRAMEWORK (ITF) PERIODE (1991.1-2010.4)
Authors: Anggoro Dhaniar Aji 
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meneliti hubungan variabel moneter di Indonesia sebelum dan sesudah penerapan inflation targeting framework (ITF) yang terbagi dalam dua periode yaitu 1991.1-2000.4 dan 2001.1-2010.4. Tulisan ini secara khusus meneliti hubungan masing-masing variabel yaitu nilai tukar, tingkat suku bunga dan M2 terhadap inflasi pada kedua periode dengan menggunakan model vector error correction model (VECM), hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya respon yang berbeda oleh inflasi terhadap masing-masing variabel sebelum dan sesudah penerapan ITF dimana respon terhadap nilai tukar cenderung positif sebelum penerapan ITF dan memiliki kontribusi shock yang besar berbeda dengan sesudah penerapan ITF dimana kontribusi shock terhadap inflasi jauh lebih kecil,sedangkan pada variabel tingkat suku bunga respon inflasi cenderung berfluktuasi sebelum penerapan ITF dan cenderung negatif setelah penerapan ITF dan kontribusi shock terhadap inflasi jauh lebih besar dibandingkan dengan variabel yang lain.Kata kunci:Kebijakan Moneter Indonesia, Inflation Targeting Framework (ITF), Vector Error Correction Model (VECM),M2,Tingkat Suka Bunga, Nilai Tukar.
LUAS PENGUNGKAPAN SUKARELA, ASIMETRI INFORMASI,DAN BIAYA MODAL EKUITAS
Authors: Darma Novita Adeliana 
Published: November 2021

This study examines the effect of voluntary disclosure on the cost of equity capita lwith information asymmetry as an intervening variablein manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period of 2008-2012. The total population of this study were 203 companies. The research hypotheses were tested using path analysis model with unbalanced panel data. The study concluded that the voluntary disclosure had indirect effect on the cost of equity capital by the information asymmetry as an intervening variable.Keywords: Voluntary Disclosure, InformationAsymmetry, Cost Of EquityCapital
Machine Learning for Prediction of Relapses in Multiple Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Аlliluev A. S. , Filinyuk O. V. , Shnаyder E. E. , Аksenov S. V. 
Published: November 2021

The objective of the study: to evaluate the possibility of using machine learning algorithms for prediction of relapses in multiple drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) patients.Subjects and Methods. Сlinical, epidemiological, gender, sex, social, biomedical parameters and chemotherapy parameters were analyzed in 346 cured MDR TB patients. The tools of the scikit-learn library, Version 0.24.2 in the Google Colaboratory interactive cloud environment were used to build forecasting models.Results. Analysis of the characteristics of relapse prediction models in cured MDR TB patients using machine learning algorithms including decision tree, random forest, gradient boosting, and logistic regression using K-block stratified validation revealed high sensitivity (0.74 ± 0.167; 0.91 ± 0.17; 0.91 ± 0.14; 0.91 ± 0.16, respectively) and specificity (0.97 ± 0.03; 0.98 ± 0.02; 0.98 ± 0.02; 0.98 ± 0.02, respectively).Five main predictors of relapse in cured MDR-TB patients were identified: repeated courses of chemotherapy; length of history of tuberculosis; destructive process in the lungs; total duration of treatment less than 22 months; and use of less than five effective anti-TB drugs in the regimen of chemotherapy.
The Forced Oscillation Test in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Ventilation Disorders in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Zhukovа E. M. , Vokhminovа L. G. 
Published: November 2021

Clinical testing of the forced oscillation test (FOT) yielded criteria for bronchial obstruction: an increase in viscous respiratory resistance (VRR) (Rfo, Rin, Rex); the frequency dependence of VRR. The study of VRR promoted detection of bronchial malpatency in additional 20% of pulmonary tuberculosis patients who had no lung ventilation disorders, as evidenced by spirometry.
Immunodiagnostic Tests in the Assessment of Specific Sensitization to <i>M. tuberculosis</i> in Children under the Current Epidemical Situation
Authors: Poddubnаya L. V. , Shilovа E. P. , Kudlаy D. A. , Doktorovа N. P. 
Published: November 2021

The objective: to study the degree of specific sensitization according to the results of intradermal immunodiagnostic tests in children with different manifestations of tuberculosis infection under the current epidemic situation.Subjects and Methods. The degree of tuberculin sensitization was studied in 299 children from different age groups (0-14 years old) who were registered for dispensary follow-up in 2018-2019.Based on the results of a tuberculosis recombinant allergen test (TRA), the degree of specific sensitization was studied in children with tuberculin tests conversion (n = 102) and infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) for 2 years or more (n = 165) exposed to tuberculous infection in their families and from healthy environment, and 145 patients under 14 years old with local respiratory tuberculosis.Results. Moderate sensitization to tuberculin predominated in children with converted tuberculin test exposed to tuberculous infection in their families and those from healthy environments. According to the results of TRA test, a high degree of sensitization was observed 4.7 times more frequently in children with tuberculin test conversion exposed to tuberculosis in their families. In children from healthy environments, negative responses to TRA test were registered 2.4 times more frequently. In 73% of children infected with MTB, results of annual Mantoux tests didn’t differ much. Hyperergic reactions to TRA test in infected children exposed to tuberculous infection were 10 times more frequent than in those from healthy environments. A direct correlation was found between the high degree of sensitization to active M. tuberculosis and exposure to a tuberculosis case with a positive result of sputum test (χ2 < 0.001, p < 0.05). In the case of converted tuberculin test and infection with M. tuberculosis for 2 years or more, pronounced and hyperergic reactions to TRA test were registered with equal frequency and did not depend on the timing and duration of infection. A high risk factor and predictor of the disease development is high sensitization of the host to active M. tuberculosis which is found in patients with tuberculosis using TRA test six times more frequently versus Mantoux test (OR 5.951, 95% CI 3.548 and 9.981). The demonstrated results are important for the identification of children facing a high risk to develop active tuberculosis and preventive treatment prescription.
Cough Diagnosis: Present and Future
Authors: Ovsyannikov E. S. , Аvdeev S. N. , Budnevskiy A. V. , Drobyshevа E. S. 
Published: November 2021

Chronic cough is a common symptom of numerous diseases occurring in about 10% of general population. The number of cough impulses over a period of time is an objective marker of cough severity. Cough frequency is now considered the primary endpoint in studies of the effectiveness of cough suppressants, as a factor contributing to the spread of tuberculosis, and as one of the indicators of patient stabilization during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The review discusses data from 60 literature sources on the principles of automatic cough impulses counting, methods used for objective cough assessment, and forecasts for future development in this field.
Accusative case assignment to the verbal internal argument in the Albanian language and the corresponding case assigning model
Authors: Taci Joana , Saraci Mirela 
Published: November 2021

The following paper aims at shedding some light on the Albanian language case system with a special focus on the assignment of the accusative case. As a member of the vast Indo-European family Albanian language is characterized by an inflected case system and as so a free word order. Traditionally, we are taught and we still teach to the coming generations that accusative case is assigned mostly by the verb to that sentence noun phrase syntactically representing the direct object and semantically introducing the Theme or the Patient. Moreover in Albanian accusative is also assigned by another morphological category bearing the distinctive features [+noun;+verb], namely the proposition. Furthermore, as a researcher in the field of generative syntax, I have a stake in analyzing certain exceptional cases of accusative case assignment to the subject NP of the Albanian subjunctive clause. In conclusion, I was tempted to adopt Chomsky’s reconciling proposal in accusative case assignment under the specifier-head structural and schematic relation.