bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reduced Number of Acute Myocardial Infarction Cases at the Time of Lockdown During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Iraq-Erbil
Authors: Amen Shwan Othman , Rasool Banan Qasim 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a radical transformation of economic, social, and health-care networks. COVID-19 pandemic has reported a substantial drop in the number of patients presenting to cardiology Emergency Departments with acute coronary syndromes/acute myocardial infarction (ACS/AMI) and a drop in number of cardiac procedures.

Objective:
The objective was to describe how lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic has affected the evolution of AMI and hospital admissions due to ACS. We aimed to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on cardiology services and procedures performed on a daily basis before and during the pandemic.

Materials and Methods:
This single-centered retrospective study included all the consecutive patients with ACS/AMI including ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-STEMI admitted to ER of Surgical Specialty Hospital-Cardiac Center/Erbil-Iraq, from the start of the lockdown (March 15, to April 15, 2020). The same analysis was conducted among patients presenting with ACS/AMI at the same identical time period before Lockdown (March 15, to April 15, 2019).

Results:
A total number of 40 patients admitted at SSH/Cardiac Center-Erbil with ACS/AMI during the study period, and showed a 37.5% drop in the number of patients with Myocardial Infarction comparing with the corresponding time window before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion:
These preliminary results strongly demonstrate a decrease in the number of admissions for ACS/AMI during the lockdown period (March 15, to April 15, 2020) due to multiple reasons.
Platelet-Rich Plasma in Oral and Dental Surgery
Authors: Al-Noaman Ahmed Salah 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been employed widely in dental and oral surgery. However, there is considerable debate about its effect on wound healing and inflammatory response.

Materials and Methods:
PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus data base, and manual search were performed to find out articles on the use of PRP in dental and oral surgery using keywords such as PRP , oral surgery, dental surgery, lower wisdom teeth, periodontal pocket, dental implant, tooth socket preservation, dry socket, cystic lesion, and ridge augmentation. These articles discussed the use of PRP (after surgical removal of wisdom teeth, treatment of periodontal pocket, ridge preservation, implant stability, prevention of dry socket, treatment of bony defect after cystic removal, and ridge augmentation).

Results:
Twenty-seven articles were found on the usage of PRP in dental and oral surgery. Six articles on the use of PRP after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth, five articles in the treatment of periodontal pocket and implant stability, four article in ridge preservation, three articles in prevention of dry socket and two articles on the use of PRP after cystic removal and ridge augomentation.

Conclusion:
PRP enhanced bone regeneration and soft-tissue healing aftery lower wisdom tooth surgery. It decreased the depth of periodontal pocket, maintained implant stability, preserved ridge height and prevented dry socket. However, PRP had no effect on pain, swelling, and bleeding. There is no justification for the impact of PRP on bone augmentation and healing of bony defect after cystic removal of the jaws. More studies should be carried out to support the usage of PRP in oral and dental surgery.
A Retrospective Study of Young People Seeking Treatment for Injection Drug Usage at a Tertiary Care Center of North India
Authors: Karahda Aarti , Prasad Shobhit Kumar , Singh Priti , Gupta Rajiv 
Published: June 2021

Background and Objectives:
Injection drug usage is a major public health issue. The study is aimed to find the clinical profile and trends of injection drug usage in young people who attended de-addiction services at a tertiary care center in North India.

Methods:
This retrospective record review analyzed data from consecutive young-aged people attending de-addiction services at a tertiary care hospital in North India between 2015 and 2019. The sociodemographic data and clinical and injection-related characteristics were discerned from the data.

Results:
Out of 135 patients included in the analysis, 132 (97.8%) were male. There was a 13-fold rise in treatment seeking over the past 5 years (2015: 7 vs. 2019: 98). One hundred and thirty-two (97.8%) were male. High Risk behavior was present such as sharing of needles in 31 (22.9%), paraphernalia sharing in 24 (17.8%), 6 (4.4%) reported ever-having symptoms of sexually transmitted infection, 13 (9.6%) had sex with sex worker, 9 (6.7%) reported ever-having HIV screening, 6 (4.4%) reported having HIV positive status. Thirty-two (23.7%) reported having previous treatment for drug abuse and 13 (9.6%) reported previously being hospitalized for drug abuse. Heroin usage has been present in 96 (71.1%) followed by pentazocine usage in 19 (14.1%).

Conclusion:
Our findings revealed that treatment-seeking young age population (the WHO defined age group 15–24 years) from the defined geographical location has been showing an increasing trend in injecting drug user usage along with greater injection and sexual risk behaviors associated with it. This can be used to design the public health strategy to educate regarding avoiding injection drug-related practices.
Microbial Isolates and Sensitivity Patterns among Antenatal Patients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Igwemadu Gerald Tochukwu , Pam Samuel , Ayanwuyi Samson J , Yakubu Maimako Martins , Akunaeziri Uche Augustine , Alao Abayomi Ibukun 
Published: June 2021

Introduction:
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is defined as the presence of at least 105 colony-forming units per milliliter of a bacteria species in clean-catch urine in the absence of obvious symptoms of urinary tract infection during pregnancy. It is associated with obstetric complications such as preeclampsia, pyelonephritis, preterm labor, low birth weight, and prematurity. Determining the microbial isolates and sensitivity patterns of ASB among pregnant women locally will aid the management of ASB in pregnancy and prevention of complications associated with it.

Objective:
The aim of the study was to determine the microbial isolates and sensitivity pattern among antenatal patients with ASB at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Keffi, Nasarawa state.

Materials and Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the FMC, Keffi, with ASB. Clients who met the selection criteria were recruited for the study. A structured pro forma was administered, and midstream urine samples were collected and processed. Result was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Chi-square at a significant level of 0.05 and confidence level of 95% was used to determine significance.

Results:
A total of 184 consented women presenting for their first antenatal visit were screened for ASB, of which 82 were positive for significant bacteriuria, giving a prevalence of 44.6%. The ages of the participants ranged from 18 to 43 with a mean age of 29.58 ± 5.42 years. The common uropathogens isolated were Staphylococcus aureus 43 (52.4%), Klebsiella spp. 14 (17.1%), and Escherichia coli 13 (15.9%). The isolates were most sensitive to amoxicillin-clavulanate (85.4%), nitrofurantoin (82.9%), and gentamicin (79.3).

Conclusion:
The prevalence of ASB among the study participants was high. S. aureus, Klebsiella spp., and E. coli were the predominant organisms cultured while most of the isolates were sensitive to amoxicillin-clavulanate, nitrofurantoin, and gentamicin.
Effect of crude aqueous leaves extract of Bryophyllum Pinnatum on antioxidant status, blood glucose, lipid profile, liver and renal function indices in albino rats
Authors: Bassey Iya Eze , Udo Etido Fidelis , Adesite Samson Oluwaseyi 
Published: June 2021

Bryophyllum pinnatum is an important enthnomedicinal plant. The study assessed the effect of crude aqueous leaves extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum (CALEBP) on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), antioxidant status, lipid profile, liver and renal function indices in albino rats. The rats were housed under standard laboratory conditions (12h light: 12h dark photoperiod), 23± 2 ºC and were given rat pellets and tap water ad libitum. Twenty four rats weighing 190-232g were randomized into four groups (A-D) of six rats each. Group A (control) received normal feed and water only. Groups B, C and D received orally 180, 360 and 540 mg/kg body weight respectively of CALEBP for 28 days. Serum aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), superoxide dismutase, catalase, FPG, lipid profile, urea, creatinine, bilirubin, proteins, malondialdehyde, glutathione (GSH) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and electrolytes were assessed by standard methods. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Groups C and D had significantly lower FPG (p = 0.030; p = 0.01) and higher ALP (p = 0.01; p = 0.001) compared to the controls. Group D had significantly lower creatinine (p = 0.03) and K+ (p = 0.02) compared to control. Group B, C and D had significantly lower GSH (p = 0.020, p = 0.000 and p = 0.000) while group B had significantly higher TAC (p = 0.04) compared to the controls. Dosage of extracts correlated positively with ALP (r = 0.705, p = 0.000) and negatively with FPG (r = -0.603, p = 0.002), K+ (r = -0.563, p = 0.004), creatinine (r = -0.464, p = 0.022) and GSH (r = -0.786, p = 0.000). Bryophyllum pinnatum aqueous leaves extract could lower blood glucose, potassium and creatinine levels and may increase ALP activity and GSH depletion in high doses.
Keywords: Bryophyllum pinnatum, aqueous leaf extract, dosage, effect assessment, Albino rats
Durational exposure dependent effect of carbamate treated net on haematological indices in wistar rat
Authors: Ukpanukpong R. U. , Ekpo G. I. , Aletan U. I. , Aigbadumah P. O. , Umoh P. I. 
Published: June 2021

The present study was undertaken to investigate the duration of exposure dependent effect of carbamate treated net on haematological indices in Wistar rats. Eighteen (18) Wistar rats were used in this study and designated into three (3) study groups of six rats each. Group 1 was the control group while groups 2 and 3 constituted the experimental groups containing rats exposed to carbamate treated net for 30 and 60 days respectively. At the end of the exposure period, the animals were sacrificed and blood sample were removed for haematological analysis. The result of the study shows that there was a significant increase in the body weight of exposed rats compared to rats in the control group at (P<0.05). Relative organ weight of the exposed rats increased significantly (p<0.05) when compared to rats in the control group. The PCV, Hb, RBC’s, PLT, MCV, MCH, and MCHC levels all increased insignificantly in the exposed rats when compared to rats in the control group at (p<0.05). The study also revealed that the total White Blood Cell (WBC) counts in the exposed groups was significantly elevated when compared to the control group at (P<0.05). Finally, the result of the study shows a significant increase (p<0.05) in the levels of neutrophil of the exposed rats when compared with the control group, while the level of lymphocytes, eosinophils and monocytes increased insignificantly (p>0.05) in rats exposed for 30 days but increased significantly (p<0.05) in rats exposed for 60 days when compared to rats in their control group. Therefore, the observation from this study suggests that long-term exposure to carbamate treated net may alter the haematological indices and hence lead to various health problem.
Keywords: Body Weight, Carbamate, Organs Weight and Heamatological Indices
Effets de la supplémentation de l’aliment en poudre des feuilles de goyavier (Psidium guajava) sur les performances de croissance des porcelets
Authors: Kouatcho François Djitie , Silatchom Victor M. Kuate , Ngoula Ferdinand 
Published: June 2021

Dans le but de contribuer à une meilleure connaissance des effets des feuilles de goyavier sur la croissance en élevage porcin, une étude a été menée sur les effets de la supplémentation de l’aliment en poudre des feuilles de goyavier (Psiduim guajava) sur la croissance des porcelets hybrides (Large White x Landrace). A cet effet, 24 porcelets de 65 jours d’âge et de poids moyen de 10,83±0,26 kg ont été répartis en quatre lots de 6 porcelets (03 mâles et 03 femelles) chacun. A chaque lot choisi au hasard a été attribué par jour et pendant 30 jours consécutifs une ration supplémentée avec 0 ; 0,5 ; 1 et 1,5% de poudre des feuilles de goyavier. Les performances de croissance ont été étudiées. La consommation alimentaire et le poids vif ont été comparables entre tous les traitements. Le gain de poids, le gain moyen quotidien et l’efficacité alimentaire ont été significativement (P<0,05) plus élevés avec la ration contenant 1,5% de poudre de feuilles de goyavier comparé à la ration contenant seulement 1% de cette poudre. L’indice de consommation et le coût de production ont été relativement plus faibles chez les porcelets ayant reçu 1,5% de poudre des feuilles de goyavier comparés à ceux des autres traitements. Il a été conclu que la supplémentation de l’aliment au taux de 1,5% de la poudre des feuilles de goyavier améliore les performances de croissance des porcelets.Mots clés : Psidium guajava, enrichissement, porcelet, croissance, coût de production.

English Title: Effect of feed supplementation with dry powder of guava leaves (Psidium guajava) on growth performances of cross breed pigletsIn order to contribute to a better understanding of the effects of guava leaves on growth in pig farming, a study has been conducted on the effects of supplementation of guava leaves powder feed (Psiduim guajava) on the growth of hybrid piglets (Large White x Landrace). For this purpose, 24 piglets of 65 days of age and an average weight of 10.83±0.26 kg were distributed in four batches of 6 piglets each. To each group choosing randomly, diets supplemented with 0; 0,5; 1 and 1,5% of guava leaves powder was assigned daily for thirty consecutive days. Growth performances characteristics were studied. Feed intake and live weight were comparable between all treatments. The weight gain, daily average gain and feed efficiency were significantly higher with the diet containing 1,5% guava leaves powder as compared to the one with 1% of that powder. Feed efficiency and the cost of production were non-significantly lower in piglet haven received diet containing 1,5% of guava leaves powder compared to other treatments. It can there be concluded that food supplementation by 1,5% with guava leave powder improve growth performances of piglets.Keywords: Psidium guajava, supplementation, piglet, growth performances, production’s cost.
The Development of Agritourism Village Area (case study at Kemuning Lor Village Arjasa Subdistrict Jember Regency)
Authors: Dewi Kurniawati  , Rizal Perlambang CNAWP  , Oktanita Jaya A.  , M. Rizal Umami  
Published: June 2021

One of the famous tourist attractions in Jember and became the icon of the agritourism village since 2009 in Jember Regency is Kemuning Lor Village, Arjasa subdistrict, Jember regency. This case makes the background of the research entitled the development of Agrowisata Village in Kemuning Lor Village, Arjasa District, Jember Regency. The objectives of this research are: 1) to know the economic empowerment of the community in the village of agritourism; 2) to identify the impact of tourism village development on community income; 3) to identify regional cooperation in the management of agritourism areas; and 4) to analyze the appropriate policy to the development of agritourism areas. This research uses descriptive research type. Research results are (1) the empowerment that already exists in the village of agritourism for example economic learning through the formation of skill groups with training models, economic learning through the formation of art groups, empowerment models through agent of change ,; (2) The impact of tourism village development on community income does not affect the income of the community. The increase of community income that occurred at the time of the study was due to the outside income of the farm, not the existence of an agritourism village. (3) Local government cooperation in managing the agritourism area included aspects: 1) Human Resource; 2) capital; 3) production; 4) distribution; 5) marketing; 6) competitiveness; and (7) Analysis of development policy of agritourism village in Kemuning Lor in, Arjasa sub-district, Jember regency as follows: tourism development policies especially agritourism villages already exist but have not run optimally in accordance with the vision and mission of the Tourism Office.
Cuidados de Enfermería en Población Infantil y Adolescente con Depresión Asociada a Cáncer: Revisión Integrativa de la Literatura
Authors: Bustamante Bárcenas Alexandra , Monje Fajardo Alejandra Lizet , Avendaño Vásquez Carlos Javier 
Published: June 2021

El objetivo del trabajo es sintetizar la signosintomatología y cuidados de enfermería en niños con depresión asociada a cáncer. Para lo que se realizó, la revisión integrativa de literatura con búsqueda de artículos originales publicados entre 2009 y 2020 en ScienceDirect, Scielo, PUBMED, Redalyc, con el uso de los siguientes taxones: depresión, infantil, enfermería, cáncer y sus descriptores equivalentes en inglés y portugués. Se incluyeron 12 artículos de investigaciones experimentales, cuasiexperimentales y revisiones sistemáticas, cuyos datos se sintetizaron y clasificaron en dos categorías: signos y síntomas de depresión asociados a cáncer y cuidados de enfermería. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de identificar precozmente síntomas depresivos asociados a cáncer y diferenciarlos de las manifestaciones propias de la enfermedad, a través de instrumentos validados acordes con la edad y el desarrollo cognitivo de la población de estudio. Se sugiere preservar el desarrollo emocional mediante programas de intervención en el tratamiento y resolución de problemas, la reducción del estrés y síntomas depresivos en los niños y la familia
Aprendizaje lúdico en la atención y concentración
Authors: Olascuaga Cruzado Segundo Alberto 
Published: June 2021

La investigación se relaciona con el aprendizaje lúdico para contribuir a mejorar la atención y concentración de los estudiantes, para lo cual se tiene en cuenta que la estrategia lúdica de enseñanza aprendizaje mejora la atención y concentración de los estudiantes. El docente en el quehacer diario tiene que estar a la vanguardia del aprendizaje de los alumnos y conocer las dificultades que presentan para aplicar las estrategias adecuadas.
Por lo tanto, con un reconocimiento temprano sobre este problema es posible reducir el déficit de atención y concentración en los estudiantes para la toma de decisiones de inserción de las actividades lúdicas.
Teniendo en cuenta lo descrito anteriormente las prácticas pedagógicas que promuevan la participación activa del estudiante y propicie el desarrollo de habilidades indispensables tiene como fin mejorar los procesos de aprendizaje, así como conseguir una mejora considerable en la atención y concentración. Por lo tanto, se puede asegurar que la implementación de la lúdica en los diferentes escenarios, se hace efectiva cuando en realidad se enmarcan acciones, con el propósito de transformar las prácticas pedagógicas que promuevan la participación activa del estudiante y se propicie el desarrollo de habilidades indispensables para mejorar los procesos de aprendizaje.
Endomarketing como estrategia para atenuar la rotación de personal de la generación millennials
Authors: Trujillo-Araujo Arcelia 
Published: June 2021

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo describir la gestión de recursos humanos a través del endomarketing como estrategia para atenuar la rotación de la generación millenials atendiendo al grado de satisfacción de necesidades basadas en la Teoría E.R.C de Clayton Alderfer de acuerdo con la percepción del grupo generacional millennials dentro del esquema organizacional en el cual se desenvuelven profesionalmente. Para tal efecto se aplicó una encuesta online utilizando la herramienta Google forms, aplicada a 137 empleados millenials. Se utilizaron variables politómicas obteniendo resultados descriptivos que resaltan las estrategias del marketing interno para mantener la fidelidad y progreso de los trabajadores en su relación con la organización.
Validity and Reliability of Students Perceptions on OBE Approach in Malaysian VC Using Rasch Model
Authors: Raof Shuhada Abdul , Mustaâ€™amal Aede Hatib , Zamzuri Farid Kamil , Salleh Mohammad Hafiz 
Published: June 2021

This pilot study aims to produce empirical evidence regarding the validity and reliability of instrument of the perception of vocational college diploma students towards the Outcome Based Education (OBE) approach. Validity and reliability were analysed using Rasch Model Measurement assisted by Winsteps 3.72 software. This research instrument contained 26 items and was distributed to 60 diploma students of vocational college at the Northern Zone. Validity analysis of the instrument was done through four functional testings. For reliability and separation of respondents, it was found that the individual reliability value was 0.91, while that for items demonstrated an item value of 0.94 and item separation index of 3.90. Results from the analysis of polarity item found that 25 items had a positive PMC value between 0.52-0.83. Meanwhile, analysis on item fit found 23 items with an outfit mean-square value between 0.41 and 1.24. This situation suggested three items that require attention. In the analysis on local dependence that determines dependent items based on the standardised residual correlation value, it was shown that the correlation value for the items used did not overlap with that of other items. These findings provided the evidence that the instrument of perception of vocational college diploma students on OBE approach has a high level of validity and reliability to be used in actual studies.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â