bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab in patients with macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion
Authors: Shinde Kaumudi K , Gohil Neepa , Solanki Yash 
Published: June 2021

The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of individualized repeated injection of intravitreal anti-VEGF ranibizumab for preserving or improving vision (BCVA) and central foveal thickness (CFT) in macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO).25 eyes of 25 patients with RVO were included. General and systemic examination was done. IOP measurement, slit lamp, fundus examination, BCVA assessment and OCT was done. CFT was measured to assess macular edema. Injection intravitreal ranibizumab (0.5mg/0.05ml) was given in the affected eye, every 6 weeks, till week 18, if CFT&#62;250 µm. Total 3 injections were given in each patient. Final follow-up visit was at week 36.Hypertension (72%), DM (20%) and altered lipid profile (16%) were associated comorbidities. There was significant reduction in mean CFT from baseline visit (516.08±35.21) to week 18 visit (203.32±4.97) with P&#60;0.0001. There was no significant statistical difference between week 18 CFT and week 36 CFT (P=0.44). There was significant reduction in mean CFT from baseline visit (516.08±35.21) to week 36(251.60±23.17) with P&#60;0.0001.There was significant improvement in mean BCVA from baseline visit (0.87±0.03) to week 18 visit (0.27±0.03). There was no significant statistical difference between week 18 BCVA and week 36 BCVA (P=0.76). There was a significant reduction in mean BCVA from baseline visit (0.87±0.03) to week 36(0.35±0.05) with P&#60;0.0001.At week 36 follow up visit, 4 patients had recurrence of macular edema. 2 had uncontrolled hypertension, 2 had combined uncontrolled hypertension and DM. 21(84%) patients had stable CFT and BCVA. No significant ocular or systemic side-effects were seen.Individualized repeated intravitreal injection of ranibizumab showed improvement in BCVA and CFT in patients with macular edema secondary to RVO. For long term maintenance, control of systemic comorbidities is essential.
Retro-pupillary iris fixated intraocular lens: A boon to aphakia
Authors: Giliyar Subramanya K , Bypareddy Ravi , Moger Kamakshi N , Kulkarni Vinutha Mohan , Bekal Deeksha , Rathod B L Sujatha 
Published: June 2021

To evaluate post operative visual outcomes and complications of retro-pupillary iris fixated Intracoular lens (IOL) in aphakia. This is a prospective interventional case study conducted at our tertiary eye care centre from March 2018 to February 2019. All monocular aphakias secondary to any cause with no capsular support, good iris diaphragm support and BCVA of better than 6/60 were included. Patients who required combined procedures like trabeculectomy and retinal procedure were excluded. Patients with poor endothelial count/ corneal decompensation, any posterior segment pathologies, pre existing glaucoma and any form of uveitis were also excluded from the study. Pre operative visual acuity, slit lamp examination and fundus examination were carried out. Anterior vitrectomy and retropupillary fixation of iris claw lens were done. The primary outcome was to assess the post operative visual acuity and secondary outcome was to analyse post operative complications at various intervals up to 6 months after surgery. Our study comprised of thirty eyes of 30 aphakic patients. Retropupillary Iris fixated IOL was inserted as primary intraocular lens in 18 patients (60%) and secondary intraocular lens in 12 patients (40%). Baseline best corrected visual acuity was 0.831±0.66 logMAR. Four patients had light perception at baseline. The mean best corrected visual acuity was 0.77±0.35 logMAR at month 1, 0.64±0.36logMAR at month 3 and 0.53±0.33logMAR at month 6. Mean intraocular pressure at baseline was 16mmHg. Mean intraocular pressure at month 1, 3 and 6 were 17mmHg, 16mmHg, and 16mmHg respectively. Among the complications, twelve eyes (40%) had significant ovalisation of pupil at post operative month 1 which persisted at month 6, two eyes(6.66%) had transient ocular hypertension (OHT), and none of the eyes progressed to glaucoma. Choroidal detachment was noted in 2 eyes (6.66%), CME in 3 eyes (9.99%), 1 eye (3.33%) had retinal detachment and 2 eyes (6.66%) had one haptic disenclavation. Among the complications, ovalisation of pupil was the most common observed one. Retro-pupillary Iris fixated IOL is an effective, safe and simple procedure for management of aphakia in eyes with no posterior capsular support.
Study on visual function comparison between ametropes and emmetropes after visual correction
Authors: Lali L K , Sundari R Abirama , Shankar R 
Published: June 2021

Studies had also shown that 86% of children with refractive error living in rural area are without correction as many are unaware of their problem. Refractive error by itself plays a significant role on one’s quality of life and literature had also proven it. To study the visual functions in ametropes with 6/6 BCVA and compare it with emmetropes.: A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of one year. All the 200 subjects were tested for refractive error using auto refractor, distance and near visual acuity was assessed with the ETDRS chart, contrast sensitivity was assessed using LEA symbol chart, color vision was assessed using FM 15 online test and field vision was tested using Bjerrum tangent screen, stereopsis was examined using TNO cards, morphometric measurements was done by measuring the axial length using A scan and the K reading was obtained using auto keratometer and finally the functional assessment was analysed using the reading and writing speed. A total of 200 subjects with 100 ametropes and 100 emmetropes were included in our study. Colour vision, near point accommodation, near point convergence, axial length were significantly altered in ametropes. Contrast sensitivity, steropsis and reading speed were significantly reduced in ametropes compared to emmetropes. There was no significant difference in visual functions between different types refractive error subjects like myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. The present study proves that visual acuity alone is not an indicator for assessing the quality of vision instead the complete visual functions has to be screened on all patients reporting with refractive error.
Juvenile open angle glaucoma –A case series study
Authors: Noman Shams Mohammed 
Published: June 2021

Juvenile open angle glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma that differs from primary open angle glaucoma in its age of onset and magnitude of intraocular pressure.Juvenile open angle glaucoma has its onset between 3-40 years of age with relatively high intraocular pressure. For the documentation and describe clinical manifestations management and outcome of management of the patients diagnosed as Juvenile open-angle glaucoma at the glaucoma department, CEITC, Chittagong, Bangladesh. This is a hospital based prospective observational case series review. 20 patients who were diagnosed as Juvenile open-angle glaucoma from November 2010 to December 2011 were included in this study.Patient particulars history with main causes of hospital presentations were recorded. Ophthalmic examinations and management given were documented. Similar relevant details were recorded for different follow-up periods. 40 eyes of 20 patients were included in this study. There were 16 male and 4 female. All cases were bilateral. Age more than 18yrs. (18-35) in 16 patients and below 18yrs. (5-18) in 4 patients. 15 patients came from rural area and 5 patients from urban. Pretreatment average IOP in the both eyes was 32±3mmhg, which was 15±1mmhg after treatment. 24 of 40 eyes were presented with advance field defects. 85% (17 patients) had myopic refractive error. In 18eyes pre treatment presenting visual acuity was &#60;6/60 and &#62;6/60 in the rest of the eyes. Visual acuity was improved after treatment. In 21 patients (53%) IOP was controlled with 2-3 medications. In 19 eyes (48%) IOP was controlled with filtration surgery. As Juvenile open-angle glaucoma presented with high IOP and advance field defect, early diagnosis, appropriate investigations and medical or surgical management is mandatory to stabilize IOP and to prevent progression of field defects.
Introduction to 2020-4
Authors: Buch Anders 
Published: June 2021

This issue of Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies collects six research articles from the Nordic countries. The first article, Reconceptualizing Job Control in Participatory Interventions – Collective Sensemaking as a Missing Link, authored by Esben Langager Olsen, Christian Dyrlund Wåhlin-Jacobsen, and Johan Simonsen Abildgaard, investigates the connection between participatory organizational-level interventions (POLIs) and job control. The literature on this topic leaves many uncertainties on the effectiveness of POLIs in increasing job control. Through a qualitative study of a POLI in a Danish pharmaceutical company, the authors focus on the collective sensemaking processes in relation to the POLI and demonstrate the intricate contingencies that appear as participants are engaged in sensemaking processes in arranged action-planning workshops. It is concluded that studying the link between POLIs and job control as a sensemaking process has advantages in highlighting the stable aspects of the job and the dynamic properties of the situations involved in enacting job control (...)
Introduction to 2021-1
Authors: Buch Anders 
Published: June 2021

In this first issue of Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies in 2021, we have compiled six articles and one book review. The first article, Leading the Way? State Empoyers’ Engagement with a Disability Employment Policy, by Kaja Larsen Østerud, investigates governmental labor market attempts to integrate persons with disabilities in Norway. Specifically, the study addresses policy documents and analyzes interviews with state employers to investigate their engagement with the policy. Østerud concludes that even though the employers recognize the importance of the policy, their engagement to enact it is passive and forged with obstacles. Mainly, the New Public Management discourse of productivity standards and cost-cutting, combined with an apparent lack of disabled applicants, makes state employers reluctant to actively promote the implementation of the policy (...)
Social Class, Union Strategies, and Preference in Wage Outcomes in Norway
Authors: Bergene Ann Cecilie , Drange Ida 
Published: June 2021

This article explores a potential socialization effect of unions on member preferences in wage outcomes and bargaining structures. This challenges notions of union wage policies simply reflecting the material self-interest of their constituency. In their formative role, unions can either propagate more redistribution in society, that is, increasing equality, or increasing societal inequalities, arguing instead for equity. However, equity could be measured either individually or collectively, where the latter would mean increasing societal wage inequalities while favouring intra-union equality. By putting perspectives on worker preferences and political economic theories in dialogue with the literature on the role of unions in constructing notions of equality/equity, we discuss on union strategy as it relates to their socialization effects and members’ attitudes towards income inequality and bargaining structures. Analysing survey data, we find that socioeconomic status has greater influence on preferred wage outcomes, while union membership has more influence over bargaining structure.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Vokasi Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Dan Keterampilan Bekerja Calon Karyawan Pada PT.Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk
Authors: Safaruddin Safaruddin 
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah agar diketahui tentang seberapa besar pengaruh pendidikan vokasi terhadap motivasi belajar, selanjutnya agar diketahui pula besarnya pengaruh pendidikan vokasi terhadap keterampilan bekerja calon karyawan PT.Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk. Pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan metode penjabaranya bersifat asosiatif kausal. Pendidikan vokasi ditetapkan sebagai variabel independen sedangkan motivasi belajar dan keterampilan bekerja ditetapkan sebagai variabel dependen, penghimpunan data dilaksanakan dengan teknik random sampling, dimana sejumlah 38 orang calon karyawan (mangement trainee angkatan 2018) kelas vokasi selaku samplenya. Sedangkan dalam menganalisis data dipakai analisis regresi sederhana. Penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil berupa adanya pengaruh positif – signifikan dari pendidikan vokasi terhadap motivasi belajar dan keterampilan bekerja para calon karyawan PT.Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk.
Sternotomi ile ameliyat edilen hastalarda negatif basınçlı yara kapama sistemi kullanım tecrübemiz
Authors: BEYAZPINAR Deniz Sarp 
Published: June 2021

Amaç: Sternotomi sonrası mediastinit kalp cerrahisinin önemli sorunlarında birisidir. Mediastinit gelişen hastalarda mortalite ise hatrı sayılır derecede yüksektir. Negatif basınçlı yara kapama sistemi (VAK) yüzeyel kronik yaraların tedavisi amacı ile kullanılmaktadır. Biz de sternotomi ile opere ettiğimiz ve ameliyat sonrası yara yeri enfeksiyonu gelişen hastalardaki VAK kullanım tecrübelerimi paylaşmak istedik.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: 2014 yılından itibaren açık kalp cerrahisi geçirmiş olan 2474 hasta retrospektif olarak incelenilmiştir. Yara yerinde akıntı şikayeti ile başvurmuş toplam 87 hasta çalışmaya alınmıştır. 49 hastaya açık pansuman yapılmışken, 38 hastaya VAK tedavisi uygulanmıştır.
Bulgular: VAK tedavisi uygulanılan grubun yaş ortaması 63,35 ± 1,15 iken açık pansuman yapılan grupta 65,06 ± 2,94'tur. VAK tedavisi uygulanılan grubun BMI ortaması 27,83 ± 4,69 iken açık pansuman yapılan grupta 27,93 ± 4,68'tur. Mortalite açısından iki grup karşılaştırıldığındada iki grup arasında istatistiksel fark saptanmamıştır. VAK tedavisi uygulanılan grubun hastane ortalama yatış süresi 26,33 ± 11,67 iken açık pansuman yapılan grubunda 42,26 ± 5,24'tur. İki grup arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark mevcuttur (p˂0,005).
Sonuç: VAK sistemleri kalp cerrahisinin önemli bir komplikasyonu olan mediastinit tedavisinde iyi bir seçenektir. Her kliniğin uygulama yöntemleri değişik olsa dahi doğru kullanıldığında ciddi fayda gösterdiğini hem bizim hemde literatürdeki diğer çalışmalar net bir şekilde göstermiştir.
Comparison of posttraumatic growth, depression, anxiety and social support in breast cancer patients with and without posttraumatic stress disorder
Authors: BİÇER KANAT Bilgen , YILMAZ ÖZPOLAT Ayşe Gül 
Published: June 2021

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the posttraumatic growth (PTG), depression, anxiety and social security in individuals with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSS).
Material and Methods: 80 patients aged between 18 and 65, who presented to outpatient clinic of Medical Oncology Department, and who were diagnosed with breast cancer at least one year ago, were admitted to the study. These patients were assessed with the Impact of Event Scale (IES), Posttraumatic Growth Scale (PTGS), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Sociodemographic Data Collection Form.
Results: Pursuant to IES score, it was observed that 30 participants (37.5%) had PTSD related to breast operation. Posttraumatic growth scores of patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder was found to be significantly (p
ANÁLISE SOCIOECONÔMICA E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DOS SISTEMAS PESQUEIROS DA COMUNIDADE DE IGUAÍBA, MARANHÃO
Authors: Nunes Yago Bruno Silveira , Diniz Thalline Santos , Figueiredo Marina Bezerra 
Published: June 2021

Este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar e caracterizar os aspectos socioeconômicos dos pescadores artesanais e a atividade pesqueira da comunidade de Iguaíba, localizada no município de Paço do Lumiar, Maranhão. A identificação de campo foi realizada por meio de visitas in loco. A principal técnica de coleta de dados foi a realização de entrevista semiestruturadas, contendo questões abertas e fechadas. Constatou-se que cerca de 95% dos pescadores entrevistados possuem o ensino fundamental incompleto. As pescarias são divididas entre o dono do barco e os pescadores, ou seja, 50% para o dono do barco e os outros 50% é dividido pelos outros pescadores. A comunidade pesqueira da Iguaíba é composta por pessoas que não dependem somente da pesca, mas sim de outras atividades produtivas, como: agricultura e manutenção de embarcações. Foram identificados oito sistemas de produção pesqueira na comunidade, sendo eles pedra, tainheira, malhão, manjuba, tarrafa, corvina, bandeirado e gozeira, em que a falta de investimentos acarreta na pouca autonomia das embarcações, nas condições de armazenamento dos organismos e na manutenção dos petrechos de pesca. A situação financeira das pessoas da região se caracteriza como relativamente baixa, já que dependem exclusivamente da pesca artesanal, da agricultura e de outras atividades lucrativas.SOCIOECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE FISHING SYSTEMS OF THE COMMUNITY OF IGUAÍBA, MARANHÃOABSTRACTThis work aimed to identify and characterize the socioeconomic aspects of artisanal fishermen and the fishery in the community of Iguaíba, located in the county of Paço do Lumiar, in the state of Maranhão. Field identification was carried out through on-site visits, as well as direct observations. The maindata collection technique was semi-structured interview, containing open and closed questions. It was found that about 95% of the fishermen interviewed had incomplete elementary education. The fisheries are divided between the owner of the boat and the fishermen, with 50% for the owner of the boat and the other 50% divided by the other fishermen. The fishing community of Iguaíba iscomposed of people who do not depend only on fishing, but on other productive activities, such as agriculture and boat maintenance. Eight fishery production systems were identified in the community, such as stone, tainheira, malhão, manjuba, tarrafa, corvina, bandeirado and gozeira, in which lack of investment implies little vessel autonomy, storage conditions of organisms and maintenance of fishing gear. The financial situation of the people in the region is characterized as relatively low, as they depend exclusively on small-scale fisheries, agriculture and other earning activities.Keywords: Artisanal fisheries; Socioeconomic profile; Fishing activity.
FLORA DO ESTRATO HERBÁCEO DA RESTINGA DA PRAIA DO CAÚRA, SÃO JOSÉ DE RIBAMAR, MARANHÃO
Authors: Guterres Aryana Vasque Frota , Amorim Ingrid Fabiana Fonseca , Silva Antonio Fernando Costa da , Almeida Jr. Eduardo Bezerra de 
Published: June 2021

Este estudo teve por objetivo registrar a flora do componente herbáceo da restinga da Praia do Caúra, apontando a riqueza, formas de vida e trazendo contribuições para o conhecimento florístico do litoral maranhense. O estudo foi desenvolvido na restinga da Praia do Caúra (02º33’14,20’’S, 44º02’13,99’’W), São José de Ribamar. Foram realizadas coletas mensais, do estrato herbáceo, entre 2015 a 2017, por meio de buscas exploratórias nos diferentes trechos darestinga. Foram identificadas 85 espécies, 68 gêneros e 28 famílias. As famílias mais representativas foram Fabaceae, com 16 espécies e Cyperaceae, com 12 espécies, seguido de Poaceae (9 spp), Asteraceae (6 spp), Euphorbiaceae e Passifloraceae, com 5 espécies, cada. A espécie Passiflora porophylla foi registrada pela primeira vez para o Maranhão. Foram identificados seis tipos de formas de vida (Caméfitos, Geófitos, Hemicriptófito, Holoparasita,Terófito e Trepadeira). Por fim, a riqueza registrada na área reforça a necessidade de manutenção da vegetação de restinga diante da perda da flora que vem acontecendo no local.Palavras-chave: Riqueza de espécies; Formas de vida; Costa maranhense; Nordeste. ABSTRACTThis paper aimed to record the flora of the herbaceous component of Praia do Caúra restinga, pointing out the richness, life-forms, and bringing contributions to the floristic knowledge of the coast of Maranhão state. The study was carried out in the Praia do Caúra restinga (02º33’14.20’’S, 44º02’13.99’’W), in the municipality of São José de Ribamar. Monthly collections of herbaceous strata were carried out between 2015 to 2017, through exploratory walks in the different stretches of the restinga. In the study area, 85 species, 68 genera and 28 families were identified. The most representative families were Fabaceae, with 16 species, and Cyperaceae, with 12 species, Poaceae (9 spp), Asteraceae (6 spp), Euphorbiaceae, and Passifloraceae, with 5 species, each. Passiflora porophylla was registered for the first time in Maranhão state. There were identified six types of life forms (chamaephytes, geophytes, Hemicryptophyte, Holoparasite, Terophyte and Vine. Therefore, the high number of speciesrecorded in the area reinforces the need to maintain restinga vegetation because of the loss of flora that has been happening in the area.Keywords: Species richness; Life-forms; Coast Maranhão; Northeast.
MACROALGAS ADERIDAS EM RIZÓFOROS DE Rizophora mangle L. EM BOA VIAGEM-SÃO JOSÉ DE RIBAMAR-MARANHÃO
Authors: Freire Luina Santos Serra , Viana Luana da Silva , Silva Natália de Jesus Carneiro , Fontes Khey Albert de Azevedo 
Published: June 2021

Esta abordagem teve como objetivo analisar as comunidades de macroalgas aderidas em rizóforos de Rizophora mangle L. na praia de Boa Viagem, São José de Ribamar-Maranhão como parâmetro para compreender melhor os diferentes níveis de variação observados no “Bostrychietum” de diferentes áreas de manguezal nas duas baías que compõem o Golfão Maranhense. Foram traçados 12 transectos de linha de novembro de 2018 a maio de 2019. Foram analisados 108 rizóforos englobados pelos transectos ao longo das coletas. Foram registrados os valores de O2 dissolvido, temperatura da água, pH e salinidade, bem como foram considerados os valores de precipitação disponibilizados por órgão oficial. 17 taxa infragenéricos (06 Chlorophyta e 11 Rhodophyta) foram identificados. Observou-se um crescimento tanto na biomassa total quanto na biomassa das espécies ao longo das coletas. Não foi observado nenhum padrão determinante de distribuição vertical das macroalgas. Os valores de precipitação apresentaram uma correlação positiva com os valores de biomassa algácea total. ABSTRACTThis survey aimed to assess macroalgae community attached to rhizophores of Rizophora. mangle L. in Boa Viagem beach, São José de Ribamar, Maranhão, as a parameter to a better understand of the diff erent levels of variation observed inside “Bostrychietum” from diff erent areas of mangroves in the two bays that integrate Golfão Maranhense. 12 line transects were performed from november/2018 to may/2019. 108 rhizophores selected randomly along the transects were analised. Values of dissolved O๗, water temperature, pH and salinity were registered as well as precipitation levels, provided by offi cial department, were also considered. 17 infrageneric taxa were identifi ed (06 Chlorophyta and 11 Rhodophyta). It has been observed an increase in total biomass, as well as individual biomass species along the time of sampling. Vertical distribution pattern were not observed. Precipitation levels correlated positively to total macroalgae biomass.Keywords: Algae; Mangrove; “Bostrychietum”.