bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study of Effect of Amlodipine on Blood Sugar Level
Authors: Sandozi Tasneem 
Published: January 2025

Objective: To study the effect of AMLODIPINE on blood sugar levels in hypertensive patients.
Method: It is a prospective study in which patients were selected from Princess Esra hospital, Hyderabad.
Results: This study was done on 20 mild to moderate newly detected hypertensive patients. Statistical analysis shows a highly significant rise in blood sugar level with ‘P' value < 0.001 after 2 and 4 weeks of using 2.5 to 5 mgm (once daily) amlodipine.
Conclusion: As calcium channels are involved in the release of insulin from the β cells of pancreas, calcium channel blockers like amlodipine may cause hyperglycemia when used in hypertensive patients. Further studies are required in this field on a larger number of patients.
Keywords: Amlodipine; Calcium channel blockers; Diabetes Mellitus; HypertensionDOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i1.2777
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2010 p.4-5
Kartagener Syndrome: Congenital Variety of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia with Infertility
Authors: Amit Nandan Dhar Dwivedi  
Published: January 2025

We report a rare case of Kartagener's Syndrome, congenital variety of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) with infertility. The patient exhibited the classical triad of which was elucidated by Manes Kartagener in 1933. The frequency of KS in the United States is 1 case per 32,000 live births. Situs inversus occurs randomly in half the patients with PCD; therefore, for every patient with KS, another patient has PCD but not situs inversus. Current nomenclature classifies all congenital ciliary disorders as PCDs in order to differentiate them from acquired types. KS is part of the larger group of disorders referred to as PCDs. Approximately one half of patients with PCD have situs inversus and, thus, are classified as having KS.
Keywords: Immotile cilia syndrome; Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD); Situs inversus; Chronic sinusitis; Bronchiectasis.
DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i1.2605
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2010 p.16-17
Awareness of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Women of Reproductive Age in Hubei Province, China
Authors: Tabish Hussain  , Li Yu Shu  
Published: January 2025

Objective: To assess the level of awareness about causes, prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia among women of reproductive age in Hubei province, a south eastern province of China.
Method: Cross sectional study was conducted by using a self designed standardized pretested questionnaire in peripheral areas of Wuhan city, the capital of Hubei province from January 2009 to December 2009.Women aged 18-45 years without any previous history of medical or gynecological problems were recruited.
Results: A total 385 women were surveyed for Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA).77.9% women (n=300) were aware of the term IDA, with the highest proportion of 88.1% falling in age group 25-35 years. Most of the women were aware of the fact that their diet contains iron and its importance in health. Women who had children and of working class had greater knowledge about the iron deficiency anemia.
Conclusion: Awareness regarding IDA is directly linked with the educational and social status of a community and is found to be increasing with the passage of time with exploration and accessibility to media and health care facilities. Women of younger ages are more concern about their own health and much careful about their expected babies in terms of nutritional facts as compared to the elder ladies.
Keywords: Iron deficiency anemia; Reproductive age
DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i1.2607Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2010 p.12-13
Impact of Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Diabetes mellitus
Authors: Awadhesh K Arya  , Deepa Pokharia  , Hemant Kumar  , Manish Mishra  , Tripathi Kamlakar 
Published: January 2025

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder. It is the most common cause of blindness, kidney failure, and amputations in adults and a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. These patients are more prone to infection which shows that there is suppressed cell mediated immunity during diabetes progression. Lymphocytes play a crucial role in maintenance of cellular & humoral immunity both and its development requires cellular selection to remove potentially auto reactive cells via apoptosis. Apoptosis of lymphocyte clones play a pivotal role in purging the body of dangerous lymphocytes to maintain the development and regulation of the immune system. Indeed, inefficient elimination of lymphocytes can contribute in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases like insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Several clinical and experimental studies have revealed that uncontrolled diabetes leads to lymphocyte death which enhances susceptibility towards infections and creates a permissive environment for bacterial growth. The aim of this article is to review the findings that the high incidence of infection in poorly controlled diabetic states may be positively correlated with an increased proportion of apoptotic lymphocytes.
Keywords: Lymphocyte; Infection; Programmed cell death; Autoantigens; Immunity

DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v2i1.3516
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 1-6
Effectiveness of English Learner’s Material in Enhancing Grammatical Competence of Grade 9 Bilingual Students: A Basis for Supplementary Material Development
Authors: Dangan Johanna Paula Norma P. , Cruz Ruth A. Ortega-Dela 
Published: January 2025

The study was conducted in order to determine the level of effectiveness of the English learner’s material on the grammatical competence of randomly selected Grade 9 bilingual students of a public secondary school in the Philippines. The students were subjected to grammar test and self-rating assessment of grammatical competence in participle, gerund and adverb before and after using the English learner’s material. Answering the survey questionnaire for assessing English instructional materials was limited to the perception of the respondents of the study. Based on the findings, Grade 9 students are not grammatically competent. The teacher’s guide for Grade 9 teachers are not effective in guiding them in the teaching of their lessons. The learner’s material used by the students are not effective in helping the students understand their lesson and activities. Thus, the study suggested that to improve the grammatical competence of the students, more relevant and useful supplementary materials should be made and given to them. These materials should address their needs or weaknesses. Teaching-learning materials should be constantly evaluated to better guide the teachers and effectively enhance the grammatical competence of Grade 9 bilingual students
Research Gap on Oral Corrective Feedback in Second Language Acquisition Theory - Affective Filter Analysis: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Ramdani Amaliah , Musa Nur Ainun , Nurchalis Nur Fadillah , Dahlan Suratman 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Oral corrective feedback, despite its historical precedence, continues to captivate researchers' interest, driving ongoing discourse within the scholarly community. The existing body of research on this subject displays a degree of controversy, with divergent perspectives regarding its efficacy. While proponents endorse its utilization, opposing voices question its impact. This study seeks to identify research gaps within the last decade to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of oral corrective feedback literature.
Methodology
Employing content analysis, data are extracted from pertinent documents, shedding light on the existing landscape.
Results/Findings
This study suggests that while oral corrective feedback is widely used and debated in language learning, there is insufficient research addressing its potential drawbacks. It calls for further studies to fill this gap and ensure that oral corrective feedback practices effectively benefit language learners.
Implications
This study emphasizes the importance of future research in refining practices and ensuring positive outcomes in language education.
Storytelling in Higher Education: Comparing Expectancy- Value in Task-Exposed and Non-Exposed English Learners
Authors: Wang Ran 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This research aimed to investigate the impact of storytelling with higher complexity on English majors’ attitudes and expectancy-value for tasks from the perspectives of their perception, confidence, challenge, and motivation.

Methodology
This quasi-experimental research exposed three storytelling tasks to English majors (N=73) in the experimental group and assigned two control groups(N=74, 152) without storytelling task intervention. Along with and after the experiment, a questionnaire for attitudes and expectancy-value toward storytelling tasks in English learning was administered to English majors (N=299) in the three groups from private and vocational colleges in Guangzhou. Quantitative data was collected through the questionnaire.

Results/Findings
The results showed that many English majors considered storytelling simple and childish, disregarding its role in shaping personal experiences and world values. However, exposure to complex storytelling tasks heightened the challenge of accomplishing the tasks, thus leading to a decline in their overall expectancy and value toward tasks. Students without exposure to complex storytelling tasks, regardless of self-reported relevant experience, demonstrated higher and non-significant differences in expectancy-value components, except challenges. The study emphasized the alignment of storytelling tasks with English majors’ career objectives, highlighting the role of storytelling in narrative.

Implications
The results contribute to a theoretical understanding of storytelling in higher education and provide practical insights into designing storytelling tasks for English learners at an advanced level.
How Do English Teachers Prepare Diagnostic Assessment for Students? Insight from Teachers’ Experiences in an Indonesian Remote Island
Authors: Masbara Abdi , Abduh Amirullah , Iskandar Iskandar 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This research aims to describe the preparation of diagnostic assessment used by English teachers in an Indonesian remote island in Central Sulawesi.

Methodology
This research was conducted at two Junior High Schools located far from the city center of Central Sulawesi. The researcher applied a qualitative case study design. A purposive sampling was used to gain the sample with theory of data saturation. The subject of this research was the three English teachers in the schools that implement Merdeka Curriculum. The data were collected through interview, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used was thematic analysis.

Results/Findings
The result of the research showed that the English teachers prepared the diagnostics assessment by scheduling time of assessment, identifying material of assessment and compiling assessment questions or instrument to be used in the implementation of the diagnostic assessment.

Implications
The findings of this research underscore the critical importance of developing a curriculum that effectively supports the implementation of diagnostic assessments. Educational institutions and policymakers are encouraged to leverage these insights to create targeted training programs that enhance teachers’ abilities to design and execute diagnostic evaluations. Furthermore, the study highlights the potential for improving the overall quality of English language instruction in remote areas, as understanding the preparatory processes for diagnostic assessments can enable educators to identify students’ learning needs and tailor their interventions more accurately accordingly. Additionally, the research advocates for the adoption of the best practices in diagnostic assessment preparation, suggesting that other schools, particularly those in similar contexts, could benefit from implementing the successful strategies employed by the teachers at these junior high schools. Finally, this study paves the way for future research into the effectiveness of diagnostic assessments in enhancing student learning outcomes, encouraging subsequent investigations into the relationship between such assessments and academic achievement across diverse educational setting
Role-Play in Language Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis and its Impact on Thailand Secondary Education
Authors: Kongsaenkham Ananta , Chano Jiraporn 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study investigates the trends, challenges, and pedagogical implications of role-play as a method for English language learning in Thai secondary schools.

Methodology
Utilizing bibliometric analysis, 800 publications from 2019 to 2024 were analyzed to identify research patterns and thematic developments.

Results/Findings
The results reveal a consistent decline in research output, with the highest number of publications recorded in 2019 and 2020 (170 articles each), followed by a significant decrease in subsequent years. The bibliometric analysis identified 44 key terms distributed across six thematic clusters, emphasizing areas such as communication skills, student engagement, and interdisciplinary applications. Despite the declining research focus, role-play remains an effective pedagogical tool for enhancing English speaking proficiency, fostering authentic communication, and building learner confidence. However, its implementation in Thai secondary schools faces challenges, including traditional teacher-centered approaches, large class sizes, and limited resources. To address these challenges, this study highlights the potential of integrating modern technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, into role-play activities to enhance accessibility and engagement. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of adopting performance-based assessments to evaluate students’ progress more effectively.

Implications
This research contributes to the understanding of role-play's enduring relevance and offers practical recommendations for its revitalization in language education. By addressing existing barriers and leveraging innovative approaches, role-play can remain a transformative strategy for fostering English language proficiency and student engagement in Thai secondary school contexts.
PERBEDAAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PEMBERIAN V-EDU PADA PASIEN PRA KATETERISASI JANTUNG
Authors: Supriyadi Agus , Pradika Jaka , Kardiatun Tutur 
Published: January 2025

Latar belakang: Menurut organisasi kesehatan dunia, diperkirakan 17,9 juta orang meninggal akibat penyakit kardiovaskular pada tahun 2021. Deteksi dini pada penyakit kardiovaskuler dapat dilakukan salah satunya dengan pemeriksaan yang paling terpercaya (gold standard) yaitu kateterisasi jantung. Katerisasi jantung merupakan tindakan invasif non bedah yang fungsi utamanya adalah mendeteksi gangguan pembuluh darah dan jantung secara spesifik. Pemeriksaan ini dapat menimbulkan reaksi berupa stress dan kecemasan. Diperlukan cara untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, salah satunya adalah dengan pemberian informasi melalui video edukasi.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkat kecemasan sebelum dan sesudah pemberian V-edu pada pasien pra kateterisasi jantung di RSUD dr.Soedarso Kalimantan Barat.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Quasi eksperimen (Pre dan post test Design) tanpa kelompok kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah probability Sampling dengan jenis Quota Sampling. Data diambil meliputi karakteristik responden dan tingkat kecemasan dengan skala Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (Z-SARS), dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner (google form) dan dianalisis menggunakan Uji Marginal Homogeneity.
Hasil: Uji statistik didapatkan hasil nilai p value sebesar 0.000 < 0.05, artinya terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan sebelum dan setelah mendapatkan intervensi V-edu pada tingkat kecemasan pasien pra kateterisasi jantung di RSUD dr.Soedarso Kalimantan Barat.
Kesimpulan: Pemberian V-edu dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pasien pra kateterisasi jantung di RSUD dr.Soedarso Kalimantan Barat melalui peningkatan informasi dan pemahaman tentang prosedur katetrisasi jantung.
Preliminary test of a spanish version of the group engagement measure to advance evidence based practice in groups
Authors: Macgowan Mark J. , Tapia María Isabel , Cañizares Catalina 
Published: January 2025

Evidence-based practice in groups includes research-based measures to assess group processes and outcomes. However, there are few evidence-based, culturally relevant instruments that can assist professionals in delivering evidence-based groups in Spanish to increase participant’s engagement and retention. This paper describes a project to translate a reliable and valid English version of the Group Engagement Measure (GEM) into Spanish and its relevancy to improve research outcomes when implementing socio-educational interventions in communities with family participation. The process of translation was deliberate and methodical, which produced a Spanish version for empirical testing named Medida de Compromiso en Trabajo Grupal (GEM-27). The measure demonstrated high internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of .94, and a low standard error of measurement (3.74). As a part of evidence-based practice in groups, the Spanish GEM can help advance the measurement of important connections in the group, strengthening the helpfulness of group work in Spanish countries.
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Práctica reflexiva en la formación de profesionales: adecuación de programas basados en evidencia en contextos locales
Authors: Borrego-Tarragó Alícia , González-Pasarín Lucía , Segarra-Ayllón Laura , Balsells M. Àngels 
Published: January 2025

La formación de los y las profesionales de servicios sociales es una pieza clave para la incorporación y consolidación de buenas prácticas en parentalidad positiva. Pero la implementación de los programas basados en evidencia plantea también la necesidad de adaptarlos a los contextos de aplicación, así como la incorporación de ajustes en la propia organización de los servicios. La investigación internacional está mostrando avances para lograr un ajuste entre las exigencias científicas y la realidad profesional en la implementación de los programas de apoyo familiar. Este articulo presenta los resultados de una investigación dirigida a la implementación y evaluación del “Programa de atención integral a niños, niñas, adolescentes y sus familias en situación de riesgo” por parte de los servicios sociales del Ayuntamiento de Lleida. El objetivo del artículo fue analizar si la práctica reflexiva como una metodología formativa de los profesionales contribuye no solo a la adquisición de competencias para llevar a cabo la metodología del Programa, sino también a realizar las adaptaciones necesarias del Programa con las garantías científicas y promover los cambios en la organización del servicio. Se empleó una metodología participativa basada en la práctica reflexiva. Los participantes de la investigación fueron un total de 60 profesionales. La recogida de información se realizó con un diario de campo y un diario de seguimiento, analizado mediante análisis de contenido. Los resultados mostraron que la práctica reflexiva fue una estrategia válida para la formación de las profesionales que implementan un Programa basado en la evidencia; y para establecer un diálogo iterativo entre investigadores, responsables institucionales y profesionales de la práctica, posibilitando tanto la adaptación del Programa al contexto como de la organización de los Servicios.
The genealogical and topographic method of reconstruction of the Russian city of the XVII – XVIII centuries. (Using the example of Orel city).
Authors: Kushelev Il'ya Evgen'evich 
Published: January 2025

The article presents the experience of reconstructing the ancestral composition of all groups of the military population of the city of Orel, as well as the Posadsky in the period at the junction of the Middle Ages and Modern Times. Based on the correlation: the service unit (surname) is the yard, an attempt is made to see the internal urban dynamics of urban settlements through observation of the demographic process. In each settlement, groups of surnames were identified that persisted throughout the entire period under review and later. According to the author's hypothesis, this stable element of the urban population in the future, when compared with the yard reconstruction during the General Surveying of 1778, which is conducted in parallel, will help clarify the contours of the layout of the Orel city of an earlier time. The fate of the indigenous population of the Orel city is revealed in inextricable connection with the peculiarities of the settlement system and its transformation in history. The study was conducted on the material of an impressive volume of sources introduced into scientific circulation for the first time, as well as newly identified: Census books of the city of Orel of the XVII century in the period from 1638 to 1697, Painted lists and Estimated murals of the Orel voivodes of 1635-1664, the first four revisions (1718–1782). The comparative method was mainly used. The result of the work carried out already at this stage are conclusions about the preservation of the indigenous population of Orel from the second quarter of the XVII century to the present day, about the direct connection of this tribal stability with the retention of the territorial framework of the city since the XVI century. The methodology is proposed and the calculation of the population of the Orel city in the XVI century is made based on the area of urban arable land. The process of socio-economic transformation of the Orel city from a city of ploughmen warriors to a city of artisans and merchants has been revealed, its beginning is dated to the first half of the XVIII century. The generally accepted views on the territorial growth of the city, on the "nutrition" of its external influx of population are questioned, the relations of the city and the village are radically revised – the fact of the "exodus" of the indigenous military population of Orel after the Catherine reform to the rural agglomeration around the city, its preservation until the October Revolution, is established. In general, the flexible ratio of factors of stability and transformation of the city over time, the nonlinearity of these processes is shown.