bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diabetes mellitus patients’ fasting blood sugar levels and quality of life following brief pharmacist counseling with reminders and motivational messages
Authors: Sari Okta Muthia , Saputri Ginanjar Zukhruf , . Akrom 
Published: December 2021

Background: For chronic disease patients, pharmacist counselling with motivating reminder messages has been developed throughout time to promote the success of patient treatment. Diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition. Blood sugar control and an improved quality of life are therapeutic goals in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to determine whether changes in fasting blood sugar and quality of life occurred in individuals with diabetes mellitus who received pharmacist counselling coupled by motivating reminder messages.Methods: This quasi-experimental study used a pre-test-post-test design with control and intervention groups. Data on patients with type 2 diabetes were obtained prospectively at Jetis 1 primary health care in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Seventy-two respondents who met the inclusion criteria were separated into two groups: the control group (36 participants) and the intervention group (36 participants). The patients’ quality of life was assessed using the 36-item Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire.Results: Following pharmacist counselling coupled by motivating reminder messages, patients’ mean fasting blood sugar reduced significantly (∆ 34.85±63.36), while their mean quality of life score increased considerably (∆ 13.73±9.22).Conclusions: Pharmacist counselling combined with motivating reminder messages can help patients with type 2 diabetes lower their fasting blood sugar and enhance their quality of life. The provision of pharmacist counselling followed by brief reminders and motivational messages may be considered to improve type 2 diabetes patient management.
A study to evaluate bone and cartilage ossiculoplasty in patients of ossicular disruption due to chronic suppurative otitis media
Authors: Mehra Hema , Mahich Sushma , Mathur Navneet , Singh Mahima 
Published: December 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Ossiculoplasty for ossicualar disruption in patients of chronic otitis media (COM) can be done by using either bone or cartilage. The present study was planned to compare bone and cartilage ossiculoplasty in patients of ossicular disruption due to COM.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The prospective observational study was carried out in patients, who were admitted in the department of otorhinolaryngology of a tertiary care teaching hospital of Rajasthan during two years from November 2017 to November 2019. All patients with ossicular disruption due to COM and conductive hearing loss more than 40db were included in the study. Patients with sensorineural hearing loss were excluded from the study. Pure tone audiometry (PTA) was done before surgery. Hearing improvement was assessed 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In the present study 20 patients underwent bone ossiculoplasty using autologous incus and autologous cartilage was used in 80 patients for ossiculoplasty. Post-operative hearing gain was significantly more in autologous incus patients (22.7±4.2 db) compared to autologous cartilage (19.5±3.4 db) (p=0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The present study concluded that post-operative hearing gain was significantly better with autologous incus compared to autologous cartilage although both showed good results in terms of hearing gain. </p>
Dermatoses due to Personal Protective Equipment and other protective/preventive measures in COVID-19 pandemic- A study on frontline Health care workers
Authors: Solanki Avanita D. , Patel Neela M. , Saxena Sonali , Banker Kartavya , Shah Tithi 
Published: December 2021

<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) around the world in view of COVID-19 pandemic has led to high incidence of occupational dermatoses amongst healthcare workers (HCWs). Amongst all staff members visiting dermatology services, irritant dermatitis (body, hand) and acne form eruption remained the most common concerns. Apart from improving staff morale and quality of life, prevention and management of these conditions will also minimize the risk of breaching stringent PPE protocol. Preventive strategies including frequent breaks from PPE and less than 6 hours of continuous PPE usage can make the working environment more conducive for HCWs.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative descriptive research-based study is utilized, in which participants who fulfilled the required criteria were selected and were asked to fill the questionnaire. Results were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Redness and itching are the commonest complaints encountered followed by skin rash and acne. Facial occupational dermatoses due to PPE revealed that allergic and irritant contact dermatitis are most common, followed by acne form eruptions and contact urticaria.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>With adequate hydration, workplace modifications, taking regular breaks from wearing PPE gear may help in alleviation of dermatoses and motivate HCWs in their fight against pandemic.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Expert opinion on current and emerging treatment options in androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium: an Indian perspective
Authors: Lalwala Bharat , Das Siddhartha , Murthy Srinivasa , Saraswat Abir , Dhanalakshmi U. R. , Girdhar Mukesh , Dhawan Sachin , Jhamnani Kamal , Kanchankoti Deepa , Pande Sushil 
Published: December 2021

<p class="abstract">The diagnosis and management of hair loss needs an organized and systematic approach for recognizing pattern of hair loss and identification of hair loss etiology. Early and specific diagnosis is essential to initiate appropriate treatment in the early phases of hair loss. Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the only approved drugs for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Various other treatment options are widely used but have limited clinical evidence. Similarly, there are no specific treatments recommended for telogen effluvium (TE). However, the treatment may become challenging with increasing availability of new formulations and drugs with no substantial evidence to support them. Multiple focused group discussions were conducted among Indian dermatologists to gain expert opinion on appropriate management of AGA and TE in the current scenario. This article summarizes the consensus clinical viewpoints for topical and oral medications, role of nutritional supplements, and other adjunctive therapies in managing AGA and TE. The panel highlighted that the choice of treatment for AGA and TE depends on the individual hair loss pattern and response to medications. A brief discussion on the use of shampoos and procedures has also been highlighted. </p>
Impact of systemic steroids combined with immunosuppressive treatment on glaucomatous features in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors:   First Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin 70-111, Poland; Institute of Physics, University of Szczecin, Szczecin 70-451, Poland, Wiacek Marta P. , Brzosko Marek ,   Department of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin 71-252, Poland, Lubiński Wojciech ,   Second Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin 70-111, Poland, Modrzejewska Monika ,   Second Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin 70-111, Poland
Published: December 2021

AIM: To evaluate the incidence of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucomatous changes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients in comparison with systemic steroids and immunosuppressive treatment.
METHODS: Sixty-two women with SLE were divided into two groups: treated (n=47, 94 eyes) and not treated (n=15, 30 eyes) with systemic glucocorticosteroids (GC; GC-free). Twenty-one individuals in GC group were treated with immunosuppressive agents (immunomodulating and biologic). The visual acuity and IOP with ocular pulsatile amplitude (OPA) measurements, as well as scanning laser polarimetry (GDx) with nerve fiber index (NFI) measurement, spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of the optic disk with retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) analysis and the macular region with ganglion cell analysis (GCA) were performed.
RESULTS: Mean IOP values in group with combined GC and immunosuppressive therapy was 15.8±2.56 mm Hg and was significantly lower than in individuals with exclusive GC treatment (17.63±4.38 mm Hg, P=0.043). Contrary, no differences in mean IOP values between GC-free group and individuals treated with combined GC and immunosuppressive therapy were detected (P=0.563). Similarly, mean IOP in GC was 17.14±3.94 mm Hg and in GC-free patients was equal to 16.67±3.45 mm Hg (P=0.671). According to treatment regimen no statistical differences in optic disk SD-OCT for RNFL thickness, RNFL symmetry, cupping volume and the C/D ratio were observed. Similarly, no statistical differences for the mean and minimal ganglion cell layer (GCL) thickness measured in macular SD-OCT or NFI in GDx were detected.
CONCLUSION: Combined immunosuppressive and systemic GC therapy in SLE patients may lower the risk of iatrogenic ocular hypertension. No relationship between treatment regimen and glaucomatous damage of optic nerve fibers in analyzed groups with SLE is detected.
Sensitization to Food and Aeroallergens in Patients with Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Eczema and Urticaria
Authors: Dabbaghzadeh Abbas , Ghaffari Javad , Yazdani-Charati Jamshid , Mohammadi Kordkheyli Marziyeh , Pouresmaeil Fatemeh 
Published: December 2021

Background and Aims: Allergic disorders such as asthma, urticaria, eczema, and allergic rhinitis are common worldwide, and allergens are the most common etiology and exacerbating factors. So, This study aimed to find the allergens in these patients with skin prick tests.
Materials and Methods: All the allergic cases referred to an allergic clinic in the north of Iran were visited by an allergist and clinical immunologist. Based on patient history, physical examination, and diagnosis, we select food allergens and aeroallergens. A standard skin prick test was performed on all patients, and all data was then analyzed SPSS 20.
Results: Two thousand one hundred and twenty-eight cases entered the study with a mean age of 27.65 ± 15.52 years old. 1235 (58.04%) females and 893 males (41.96%) participated in this study. Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, asthma, urticaria, and eczema were 717 (33.7%), 611 (28.8%), 550 (25.8%), and 250 (11.7%), respectively. The most common aeroallergens were Dermatophagoides farinae (75.9%), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (65.4%), feather (56.1%), and Candida (51.1%), respectively, in all patients. The most common food allergens were egg white (31.1%), cacao (29.7%), and egg yolk (28.9%), respectively, in all cases.
Conclusion: Both aeroallergens and food allergens were the most common in all allergens by skin prick test. Therefore, it is important to find the relationship between sensitization and allergy.
Current evidence supporting simultaneous prophylactic gastropexy in canine patients undergoing complete splenectomy
Authors: Harris Olivia 
Published: December 2021

PICO question
In dogs that have undergone a complete splenectomy, does performing a concurrent gastropexy decrease the risk of future gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) development when compared to not performing a concurrent gastropexy?

Clinical bottom line
Category of research question
Risk
The number and type of study designs reviewed
Five papers were critically reviewed which included one retrospective case series, one retrospective case-control study, and three combined retrospective cohort and cross-sectional survey studies
Strength of evidence
Weak
Outcomes reported
In dogs that have had a complete splenectomy, there is no conclusive evidence that prophylactic gastropexy decreases the risk of lifetime GDV development
Conclusion
Based on the limited information available, it is difficult to conclude if prophylactic gastropexy should be recommended routinely at the time of complete splenectomy

How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
Rasionalitas Masyarakat Muslim Menerapkan 5M Saat Beribadah di Era Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Desa Jati Sidoarjo
Authors: Normalita Ivanda , Agus Machfud Fauzi  
Published: December 2021

The Covid-19 virus is one of the deadliest viruses and kills almost every country. As a precautionary measure, the government provides policies that must be obeyed by all levels of society. According to WHO (World Health Organization) standards, the policy is known as the 5M, namely, wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining distance, reducing and reducing mobility. The policy must be applied to the daily activities of the community. Sidoarjo is one of the cities in the red zone recently. Data shows that there are more than 24.000 cases of COVID-19. For this reason, the Sidoarjo government applies 5M very strictly when people are carrying out worship. When the community does not implement it, the administrators of the place of worship will reprimand and give directions to the community. The result is that people in Jati Village apply 5M, including when carrying out worship such as congregational prayers, Friday prayers, and so on. The mosque management always provides masks for worshipers, as an anticipation for people who lose or forget not to bring masks. The purpose of this research is to analyze the rationality of people who apply 5M when worshiping in Jati Sidoarjo Village. Qualitative method using primary and secondary data sources. The theory used is the theory of Max Weber regarding the action of rationality.
(Virus Covid-19 merupakan salah satu virus yang mematikan dan memakan korban hampir di setiap negara. Sebagai langkah antisipasi pemerintah memberikan kebijakan yang harus dipatuhi oleh seluruh lapisan masyarakat. Sesuai standart WHO (World Health Organization) kebijakan tersebut dikenal dengan istilah 5M yaitu, memakai masker, mencuci tangan, menjaga jarak, menjauhi kerumunan dan mengurangi mobilitas. Kebijakan tersebut diterapkan pada aktivitas masyarakat sehari-hari. Sidoarjo merupakan salah satu kota yang berada di zona merah beberapa waktu terakhir. Data menunjukkan bahwa terdapat jumlah lebih dari 24.000 kasus covid-19. Untuk itu pemerintah Sidoarjo menerapkan 5M dengan sangat ketat tidak terkecuali saat masyarakat melaksanakan ibadah. Ketika masyarakat tidak menerapkan, maka pengurus tempat ibadah akan menegur dan memberikan arahan pada masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan masyarakat di Desa Jati menerapkan 5M, termasuk saat menjalankan ibadah seperti, sholat jamaah, sholat jumat, dan sebagainya. Adapun pengurus masjid selalu menyediakan masker untuk jamaah, sebagai antisipasi bagi masyarakat yang kehilangan atau lupa tidak membawa masker. Tujuan dari penelitian yaitu, menganalisis mengenai rasionalitas masyarakat menerapkan 5M saat beribadah di Desa Jati Sidoarjo. Metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan sumber data primer dan sekunder. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori dari Max Weber mengenai tindakan rasionalitas.)
TAFSĪR TAHLĪLĪ (INTERPRETASI ANALITIS) QS. AL-FURQĀN [25]: 1-11
Authors: Ramdan Mahesa Kholik 
Published: December 2021

This paper examines the various interpretations of the tafsir scholars of surah al-Furqān. In the study of tafseer ('ulūm al-Qur'ān) there are several methods or ways of examining the contents of the al-Qur'an such as the Ijmali, Tahlīlī, Mauḍu'ī and muqaran methods. This study is focused on the interpretation of the tafsir scholars of surah al-Furqān [25]: 1-11 with the Tahlīlī Tafsir method approach. The author uses a literature study (Library Research) so that he finds findings on the interpretation of surah al-Furqān that the content in surah al-Furqān explains about monotheism towards Allah and Allah hates those who associate him (infidels).
Keyword: Tafseer Tahlīlī, interpretations, Surah al-Furqān
ANALISIS TEMPERATUR LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP KINERJA COOLING TOWER DI PT. INDOCEMENT TUNGGAL PRAKARSA TBK. P-12 TARJUN KALIMANTAN - SELATAN
Authors: Saputra Irwan , Mursadin Aqli 
Published: December 2021

Sistem kerja pendingin di PT. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk Tarjun Plant-12 menggunakan cooling tower marley fan 3 tipe mechanical draft, counterflow flow 10.221 m3/h yang berfungsi untuk mendinginkan air keluaran dari kondensor melalui nozzle untuk menyemprotkannya dengan menyemprotkan sebagian air ke udara dan mengeluarkannya ke atmosfer, sehingga air jatuh ke bak air melalui eliminator melayang. Suhu lingkungan mempengaruhi kinerja menara pendingin. Semakin dingin lingkungan semakin baik kinerja menara pendingin. Pengaruh suhu lingkungan dan kinerja pada menara pendingin menjadi pembahasan dalam penelitian ini. Hasil perhitungan dalam penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suhu lingkungan mempengaruhi kinerja menara pendingin dimana pada pagi sampai sore hari pada suhu atau cuaca tertentu kinerja menara pendingin mengalami peningkatan dan penurunan yang signifikan. Sedangkan efisiensi rata-rata range dan approach dari tahun 2016 hingga 2019 mengalami penurunan efisiensi sebesar 8,44%, penurunan range sebesar 1,24°C dan penurunan approach sebesar 0,82°C. Cooling work system at PT. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk Tarjun Plant-12 uses a cooling tower marley fan 3 type mechanical draft, counterflow flow 10.221 m3 / h which functions to cool the output water from the condenser through a nozzle to spray it by spraying some water into the air and discharging it into the atmosphere, so water falls into the water basin through a drift eliminator. Environmental temperature affects the cooling tower performance. The cooler the environment the better the cooling tower performance. The effect of environmental temperature and performance on cooling tower is the discussion in this study. The results of calculations in the study show that the environmental temperature affects the cooling tower performance where in the morning until late afternoon at certain temperatures or weather the cooling tower performance experiences a significant increase and decrease. While the average efficiency, the range and approach from 2016 to 2019 has decreased efficiency by 8.44%, decreasing the range by 1.24 ° C and decreasing the approach by 0.82 ° C.
INFLUENCE OF OBJECT TECHNOLOGICAL PHANTOM’S TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE PRODUCTION’S QUALITY
Authors: Skytsiouk Volodymyr , Klotchko Tatiana 
Published: December 2021

The article states that the relevance of modeling processes, followed by analysis of the features of the transformation of the technological phantom of the real object, in particular precision instrumentation products, which affects the accuracy of shaping the formation of this object in automated production.
The main purpose of this study was to substantiate analytical models of transformations of the technological phantom of the object, taking into account the type of coordinate systems, which can be observed transformation of some coordinates into others. These features of the transformations significantly affect the accuracy of the formation of this object.
The main analytical models that determine the features of the formation of the technological phantom and the need to combine the technological phantom with the mass of the object, which provides opportunities to take into account the problems of manufacturing surface elements, determine the features of shaping the accuracy of reproduction of objects
From the analytical models obtained in our work, we have the opportunity to say that for any object the technological phantom has a geometric construction, and the shape of this construction is the main factor influencing the accuracy of object formation.
The research substantiates the analytical model of transformations of the technological phantom of the object, which determines the dependence of the geometric characteristics of the formation of the precision object, which is made using certain additive or destructive (with decreasing mass of the real object) technological processes.
In further research, the model of shaping technological objects in space requires modeling of the peculiarities of mass representation in view of the energy connections of the technological phantom of the object in a certain volume, which has the task of determining and improving manufacturing accuracy.
Criminal-legal meaning of driving under the influence in the acts stipulated by Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Authors: Myslyvyi V. 
Published: December 2021

The article deals with issues of combatting criminal offenses related to violations of road safety and vehicle operation rules stipulated by Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The focus is on acts committed by persons who were in a state of alcohol, drugs or other intoxication.
Based on research and analysis of current national judicial practice the author has revealed the presence of contradictions in court judgments of different instances where provided opposite criminal legal assessment consisting of a criminal offense under Article 286 of the CC of Ukraine, the following factors as driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs and other intoxication. The essence of such an assessment, as shown by a certain part of the verdicts, is that some courts do not consider the state of intoxication of a person driving a vehicle as a sign of the objective side of this criminal offense, and therefore do not see it as one of the reasons acts as a determining factor of these criminal offenses.
The research paper contains a critical analysis of this approach in judicial practice and provides arguments for its unreasonableness, as driving under the influence as a cause of accidents in transport is considered to be universally recognized.
However to avoid contradictions in judicial practice and to reach efficiency impact of criminal legaltools in combating the above mentioned criminal offense the author has proposed that Article 286 of the CC of Ukraine should stipulate an aggravating circumstances such as the commitment of a criminal offense by a person being in a state of intoxication