bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS TINGKAT BAHAYA EROSI DENGAN METODE USLE UNTUK ARAHAN KONSERVASI TANAH DI DAERAH LERENG GUNUNG IJEN, KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Ramadhani Dian Ari , Mulyanto Djoko , Sudarto Lanjar 
Published: January 2021

Kajian ini dilakukan di lereng Gunung Ijen yang terletak di Jambu, Desa Tamansari, Kecamatan Licin, Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Penggunaan lahan di Jambu sebagian telah berubah fungsinya, dari kawasan hutan menjadi perkebunan, ladang jagung dan bawang putih. Perubahan penggunaan lahan ini telah memicu degradasi lahan oleh erosi yang meningkat. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menilai Tingkat Bahaya Erosi dan perencanaan konservasi tanah di Jambu. Studi ini dilakukan dengan Metode Survei. Metode USLE (Universal Soil Loss Equation) digunakan untuk menilai kehilangan tanah akibat erosi. Peta satuan lahan diperoleh dengan cara tumpang susun (overly) peta jenis tanah, tata guna lahan dan peta kemiringan lereng. Sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan purposif sampling untuk menentukan titik sampel berdasarkan satuan peta lahan. Ada 15 titik sampel dari 12 satuan lahan. Parameter yang dianalisis terdiri dari faktor erosivitas limpasan (R), erodibilitas tanah (K), topografi (panjang dan derajat kemiringan / LS), pengelolaan tanaman (C), dan faktor praktik konservasi lahan (P). Berdasarkan data yang dianalisis, diketahui bahwa kehilangan tanah akibat erosi terendah adalah 0,19 ton/ha/tahun dan tertinggi 310 ton/ha/tahun. Tingkat Bahaya Erosi dengan kategori sangat ringan 45,6 ha, ringan 656,6 ha, dan tingkat berat 63,7 ha, dari total luas studi 766 ha. Perencanaan konservasi tanah untuk kawasan yang memiliki kategori bahaya erosi tinggi disarankan dengan praktik konservasi vegetatif dan mekanis, seperti variasi tanaman penutup tanah, pola tanam garis kontur, sistem tanam tumpang sari, teras kanal dan teras kontur. Sedangkan untuk areal yang tergolong tingkat ringan dapat dilakukan dengan pola tanam garis kontur dan sistem tanam tumpang sari.
PENGARUH DOSIS ZEOLIT DAN PUPUK SP-36 TERHADAP KETERSEDIAAN P PADA LATOSOL DAN SERAPAN P PADI GOGO (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Prakosa Fahmi Herwinastwan ` , Widodo R. Agus , Peniwiratri Lelanti 
Published: January 2021

Ketersediaan P yang rendah, menjadi kendala pada tanah Latosol. Hal ini dapat diatasi dengan pemberian zeolit dan pupuk SP-36. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perlakuan dosis zeolit dan pupuk SP-36 terhadap ketersediaan P dan serapan P padi gogo. Penelitian dilaksanakan di rumah kaca Fakultas Pertanian, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap 2 faktor. Faktor pertama dosis zeolit terdiri dari 3 aras: 0; 2,5; 5 ton/ha. Faktor kedua dosis SP-36 terdiri 3 aras setara dengan: 0; 50; dan 100 P2O5 kg/ha. Setiap kombinasi perlakuan diulang 3 kali, sehingga didapatkan 27 pot. Parameter analisis tanah terdiri pH H2O, pH KCl, P tersedia, dan KTK tanah, P jaringan dan serapan P padi gogo. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh perlakuan dengan sidik ragam (Anova) dan dilanjutkan dengan DMRT taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan aplikasi zeolit berpengaruh nyata terhadap pH H2O, P-tersedia Latosol dan P-jaringan padi gogo, tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap serapan P padi gogo. Dosis SP-36 berpengaruh nyata terhadap P-tersedia, tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pH H2O Latosol, P-jaringan dan serapan P padi gogo. Interaksi zeolit dengan SP-36 yang berpengaruh nyata meningkatkan P-tersedia dan P-jaringan. Zeolit setara 5 ton/ha dan SP-36 setara 50 kg P2O5 merupakan dosis optimal untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan padi gogo di Latosol.
Analytical solution to Scholte’s secular equation for isotropic elastic media
Authors: Antúnez-García J. , Galván D. H. , Guerrero-Sánchez J. , Murrieta-Rico F. N. , Yocupicio-Gaxiola R. I. , Fuentes-Moyado S. 
Published: January 2021

In terms of a method based on Cauchy integrals, we have obtained a robust analytic expression to predict a unique physical solution for the Scholte slowness in all range of possible elastic and isotropic media. Proper analysis of the discontinuities of the secular Scholte equation allows the identification of the velocity of the evanescent wave in one of three possible regimes. When the liquid phase tends to vanish, it was observed: a) the Rayleigh wave solution or the free surface limit, and b) the rarefied fluid medium limit, where there exists a gradual extinction of the Scholte wave as both the density and velocity of the fluid decrease. In general terms, the results show that the propagation speed of a Scholte wave is less than or equal to that of a Rayleigh wave.
Cytopathological Effects Of Smoking On Clinically Normal Oral Mucosa
Authors: Ghazi Faisal Ghasak , Md Khalid Faridah , Yazid Yusri 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Smoking is a well-known cause of oral disease and oral cancer. Several dysplastic cytological changes occur before the appearance of the clinical lesion. This study aimed to investigate the cytopathological effects of smoking in clinically normal oral mucosa of cigarette smokers. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 cigarette smokers and 40 nonsmokers (control group) were included in this study. All participants had clinically normal oral mucosa. Oral smears were obtained from the side of the tongue and floor of the mouth using a Cytobrush. The smears were stained by Papanicolaou stain and examined under light microscope for inflammation, hyperkeratinization and dysplasia. Results: There was a significantly higher rate(p<0.005) of inflammation 63%, hyperkeratiniztion 62% and mild dysplasia 26% among smokers than non-smokers where the rates were 35%, 12% and 2% respectively. Conclusion: Smoking causes significant cytopathological changes in normal oral mucosa, the detection of which is important to prevent progression into carcinoma. The procedure is fast, painless and inexpensive.
Five Pillars of Islam in Relation to Physical Health, Spiritual Health and Nursing Implications
Authors: @ Raheema Cho Cho Zaw , @ Mohd Omar Myat Min 
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to examine five pillars of Islam and their relationship with physical and spiritual health. The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of Muslim life, considered mandatory by believers, and Muslims are required to observe them with utmost dedication. They are summarized as Shahadah, Salah, Zakat Saum, and Hajj. he first pillar of Islam, declaration of faith (Shahadah) includes the most important concept, which is the complete submission to the will of Allah (SWT) by obeying and believing in Him. Spirituality in general is defined as “religious belief or the spiritual quality of something”, “a search for the sacred”, “personal growth, or an encounter with one's own inner dimension”. The World Health Organization (WHO) mentions spiritual health as one of four dimensions to well-being; physical, mental, social, and spiritual”. Moreover, holistic nursing practice includes treating people as a whole and attending to a client’s physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs. Thus, this study intends to further explore the unitary aspect of Islam that infuse each of the pillars, and their effects on physical, spiritual well-being and nursing implications associated with it. Five pillars of Islam are discussed from the Quran, Alhadith, and Sunnah (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet) as baselines, and further additions from the knowledge of the Islamic scholars. And it is noted that our practices based on the five pillars of Islam have not only positive effects on physical but also spiritual health. This paper pointed out that while performing obligatory duties as stipulated by Islam, one could achieve spiritual enhancement as well as physical strength and well being.
Functional Outcome of Neurotization to The Musculocutaneous Nerve in Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury
Authors: Abdul Rashid Mohammad Azrul Bin , Khalid Kamarul Ariffin , Ismail Raffael 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Neurotization procedures to the elbow flexors are commonly done in traumatic brachial plexus injury (BPI). The objective of this study was to evaluate the recovery of elbow flexors in patients who underwent neurotization procedure to musculocutaneous nerve in the panplexus and upper trunk BPI. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving 70 patients who underwent neurotization to elbow flexor. A total of 31 patients (44%) had panplexus injury and 39 (56%) had upper trunk BPI. Elbow flexor motor power and post-operative Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score were evaluated. Results: The mean age of the patients was 22.7 years. Patients with panplexus BPI underwent neurotization to the elbow flexor using spinal accessory nerve as a donor and patients with upper trunk BPI used either ulnar or median nerve as a donor. The results of elbow flexors recovery in panplexus BPI were good (MRC grade 4 and 5) in 11 patients (35.5%) and poor in 20 patients (64.5%). Conversely, the recovery of elbow flexors in upper trunk BPI were better with 28 patients (71.8%). Good post-operative DASH score (score <50 points) were noted in 29 patients (74.4%) with upper trunk BPI. Only seven patients (22.6%) with panplexus BPI showed good post-operative DASH score. Majority of patients with panplexus BPI demonstrated poor recovery of elbow flexor and post-operative DASH score as compare to upper trunk BPI (p= 0.002). Conclusion: Overall, this study showed significantly better functional outcome of neurotization procedure to elbow flexor in upper trunk BPI than in panplexus BPI.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura & Total Knee Arthroplasty: How Low Can You Go
Authors: Singh Harkeerat , Ganthel Kunalan 
Published: January 2021

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP is an autoimmune disorder with a reduction in circulating platelets, it subjects patients to spontaneous torrential bleeding even with trivial trauma. In this case report we share our experience conducting a TKR in a patient with refractory ITP. A 64-year-old patient with ITP complicated with history of ICB in 2001 presented with bilateral knee pain. Her platelet counts were 60x109 /L despite previous steroidal and immunoglobulin therapy. After discussion haematologist a manual platelet count under microscopy had 15-20/hpf large platelets with estimated counts to be 100x109 /L. She underwent a cemented right TKR under general anaesthesia. No femoral/sciatic block was performed nor was a tourniquet applied fearing an intramuscular haematoma/ecchymosis. Two grams of intravenous tranexemic acid was given prior to the surgery and four units of platelets were transfused intraoperatively. Despite no tourniquet, she clotted very well and blood loss was minimal. Thereafter, ITP is an immune disorder where patients form antibodies towards their own platelets resulting in increased platelet destruction and a decrease in platelet formation. Remaining circulating platelets are bigger than usual platelets, however, their function are not impaired. ITP guidelines by the British Journal Of Haematology dictate a minimal platelet count of 50x109 /L for minor surgical procedures and 80x109 /L for major surgical procedures. It is still safe to perform TKR in ITP patients. However a combined approach with haematology is advocated as manual platelet counts give a better representation of the actual number of circulating platelets compared to routine blood counts.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Smoking Cessation Guideline among Medical Doctors attending Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2016
Authors: Shalihin Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Bin , Md Aris Mohd Aznan , Nik Mohamed Mohamad Haniki , Mohd Rus Razman Bin , Jamani Nurjasmine Aida Bt 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Prevalence of active smokers in Malaysia remains high despite the availability of stop-smoking services. Rather than focussing on patients’ demotivating factors, possible poor performance from providers should be evaluated. Thus, knowledge, attitude and practice of the healthcare professional on smoking cessation intervention needs to be assessed, especially among primary care doctors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among primary care medical doctors attending the 19th Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2016 held at the Grand Dorsett, Subang on the 10th to the 13th August 2016. Validated questionnaire of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Medical Doctors on Smoking Cessation Guidelines consisting 17 questions were used to determine the KAP score. The difference between the median KAP scores between age, gender, ethnicity, religion, profession, location of clinic, availability of specialist in clinic, numbers of smokers seen and presence of smoking cessation training were assessed using Mann-Whitney U Test and Kruskal Wallis H Test. Results: A total of 145 primary care doctors involved in the study. Majority were female (84.1%), Malay (73.1%) and haven’t undergone any kind of smoking cessation training (47.6%). The KAP score were statistically associated with presence of specialist, type of profession, history of attending training program, ethnicity and religion (p<0.05). Conclusion: Majority of the involved primary care doctors had low KAP score. Being a family medicine specialist, in charge of stop smoking clinic and having attended smoking cessation training program were significantly associated with high KAP score. Therefore, more smoking cessation training should be provided to the primary care doctors.
Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Dental Undergraduate Students: Prevalence, Stressors and Relieving Factors
Authors: Yaacob Munirah , Harun Nor Asilah , Ramli Farizah , Abdul Razak Hannah , Sajuni Noor Aisyah 
Published: January 2021

Aim: To investigate the depression, anxiety and stress, stressors and relieving factors among dental students at Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD). Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 222 dental students. Their socio-demographic data, self-reported depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21) scores, causes and relieving factors were collected using validated semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. The data was analysed using percentages, chi-square test and Binary logistic regression tests with SPSS version 24. Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was 41%, 68.9% and 34.2% respectively. Cross analysis showed that academic-related and laboratory or clinical related reasons were significantly associated with the depressive symptoms [(X2= 15.86, p<0.0001) and (X2= 10.45, p=0.001) respectively] and stress symptoms [(X2= 19.95, p<0.0001) and (X2= 6.11, p<0.05) respectively] among dental student. Furthermore, the item ‘examination’ being the highest factor chosen in academic-related stressors. The response for stress-relieving factors was high for Islamic ritual prayer/spiritual activities (94.6%), sleeping (86.5%) and doing exercise/playing sports (76.1%), while ‘seeking professional help’ (19.8%) was the least. Conclusion: This study shows that depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms are prevalent among dental students. Islamic ritual prayer and involvement in spiritual related activities was found to be the most preferred way for students to relief stress. Hence, it is vital that the university continually evaluates the psychological health of the students, tailor preventive measures and spiritual related programs to help students to cope with stress.
Presurgical brain mapping of the language network in pediatric patients with epilepsy using resting-state fMRI
Authors: Pur Daiana R. , Eagleson Roy , Lo Marcus , Jurkiewicz Michael T. , Andrade Andrea , de Ribaupierre Sandrine 
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVEEpilepsy affects neural processing and often causes intra- or interhemispheric language reorganization, rendering localization solely based on anatomical landmarks (e.g., Broca’s area) unreliable. Preoperative brain mapping is necessary to weigh the risk of resection with the risk of postoperative deficit. However, the use of conventional mapping methods (e.g., somatosensory stimulation, task-based functional MRI [fMRI]) in pediatric patients is technically difficult due to low compliance and their unique neurophysiology. Resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI), a “task-free” technique based on the neural activity of the brain at rest, has the potential to overcome these limitations. The authors hypothesized that language networks can be identified from rs-fMRI by applying functional connectivity analyses.METHODSCases in which both task-based fMRI and rs-fMRI were acquired as part of the preoperative clinical protocol for epilepsy surgery were reviewed. Task-based fMRI consisted of 2 language tasks and 1 motor task. Resting-state fMRI data were acquired while the patients watched an animated movie and were analyzed using independent component analysis (i.e., data-driven method). The authors extracted language networks from rs-fMRI data by performing a similarity analysis with functionally defined language network templates via a template-matching procedure. The Dice coefficient was used to quantify the overlap.RESULTSThirteen children underwent conventional task-based fMRI (e.g., verb generation, object naming), rs-fMRI, and structural imaging at 1.5T. The language components with the highest overlap with the language templates were identified for each patient. Language lateralization results from task-based fMRI and rs-fMRI mapping were comparable, with good concordance in most cases. Resting-state fMRI–derived language maps indicated that language was on the left in 4 patients (31%), on the right in 5 patients (38%), and bilateral in 4 patients (31%). In some cases, rs-fMRI indicated a more extensive language representation.CONCLUSIONSResting-state fMRI–derived language network data were identified at the patient level using a template-matching method. More than half of the patients in this study presented with atypical language lateralization, emphasizing the need for mapping. Overall, these data suggest that this technique may be used to preoperatively identify language networks in pediatric patients. It may also optimize presurgical planning of electrode placement and thereby guide the surgeon’s approach to the epileptogenic zone.
Metabolites Associated with Early Cognitive Changes Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Darst Burcu F. , Huo Zhiguang , Jonaitis Erin M. , Koscik Rebecca L. , Clark Lindsay R. , Lu Qiongshi , Kremen William S. , Franz Carol E. , Rana Brinda , Lyons Michael J. , Hogan Kirk J. , Zhao Jinying , Johnson Sterling C. , Engelman Corinne D. 
Published: January 2021

Background: Understanding metabolic mechanisms associated with cognitive changes preceding an Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis could advance our understanding of AD progression and inform preventive methods. Objective: We investigated the metabolomics of the early changes in executive function and delayed recall, the earliest aspects of cognitive function to change in the course of AD development, in order to better understand mechanisms that could contribute to early stages and progression of this disease. Methods: This investigation used longitudinal plasma samples from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP), a cohort of participants who were dementia free at enrollment and enriched with a parental history of AD. Metabolomic profiles were quantified for 2,324 fasting plasma samples among 1,200 participants, each with up to three study visits, which occurred every two years. Metabolites were individually tested for association with executive function and delayed recall trajectories across age. Results: Of 1,097 metabolites tested, levels of seven were associated with executive function trajectories, including an amino acid cysteine S-sulfate and three fatty acids, including erucate (22 : 1n9), while none were associated with delayed recall trajectories. Replication was attempted for four of these metabolites that were present in the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA). Although none reached statistical significance, three of these associations showed consistent effectdirections. Conclusion: Our results suggest potential metabolomic mechanisms that could contribute to the earliest signs of cognitive decline. In particular, fatty acids may be associated with cognition in a manner that is more complex than previously suspected.
The Effect of Baseline Patient and Caregiver Mindfulness on Dementia Outcomes
Authors: Innis Ashley D. , Tolea Magdalena I. , Galvin James E. 
Published: January 2021

Background: Mindfulness is the practice of awareness and living in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness-based interventions may improve dementia-related outcomes. Before initiating interventions, it would be beneficial to measure baseline mindfulness to understand targets for therapy and its influence on dementia outcomes. Objective: This cross-sectional study examined patient and caregiver mindfulness with patient and caregiver rating scales and patient cognitive performance and determined whether dyadic pairing of mindfulness influences patient outcomes. Methods: Individuals (N = 291) underwent comprehensive evaluations, with baseline mindfulness assessed using the 15-item Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS). Correlation, regression, and mediation models tested relationships between patient and caregiver mindfulness and outcomes. Results: Patients had a mean AMPS score of 38.0±11.9 and caregivers had a mean AMPS score of 38.9±11.5. Patient mindfulness correlated with activities of daily living, behavior and mood, health-related quality of life, subjective cognitive complaints, and performance on episodic memory and attention tasks. Caregiver mindfulness correlated with preparedness, care confidence, depression, and better patient cognitive performance. Patients in dyads with higher mindfulness had better cognitive performance, less subjective complaints, and higher health-related quality of life (all p-values<0.001). Mindfulness effects on cognition were mediated by physical activity, social engagement, frailty, and vascular risk factors. Conclusion: Higher baseline mindfulness was associated with better patient and caregiver outcomes, particularly when both patients and caregivers had high baseline mindfulness. Understanding the baseline influence of mindfulness on the completion of rating scales and neuropsychological test performance can help develop targeted interventions to improve well-being in patients and their caregivers.
Antimicrobial stewardship program in COVID-19 era: Ruin of the reign?
Authors: Eatemadi Arash , Golchinheydari Sirous , Reesi Mohammed Al , Maqbali Majid Al , Maqbali Talib Al Maqbali , Wahaibi Aiman Al 
Published: January 2021

COVID-19 is the most important matter in the medical field worldwide in 2020. Although COVID-19 is a viral disease, the threshold to antibiotic prescription for COVID-19 patients is low, partly because of WHO recommendations and previous experiences from influenza, despite the lack of strong evidence of co-infection or superimposed bacterial infection in COVID-19 patients. Antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) could play an important role in this period, otherwise, we will face a crisis of superbugs in the early future.
Keywords: COVID-19, Antibiotic stewardship program (ASP), Superbugs