bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of choroidal thickness and lens thickness among subtypes of angle-closure disease
Authors: Yeluguri Sai Lakshmi Suvarna , Thulasidas Mithun , Sasidharan Ajita , Prabu V. Rajesh , Shanker M. Prabhu 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
The purpose of the study was to evaluate choroidal thickness and lens thickness among various subtypes of angle-closure disease and compare it with healthy controls.

Methods:
This observational comparative study was conducted between June 2023 and February 2024 at our eye hospital, including eyes with subtypes of angle-closure disease and healthy controls. Lens thickness was measured using an automated optical biometer, and choroidal thickness was measured using enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in the subtypes of angle-closure disease and healthy control subjects.

Results:
One hundred and twenty-four eyes were enrolled, including 93 angle-closure disease eyes and 31 healthy eyes. The mean choroidal thickness was significantly higher in angle-closure subtypes than healthy controls (247.19 ± 40.97 μm, 318.81 ± 24.81 μm, 383.81 ± 53.06 μm, and 173.65 ± 28.19 μm in primary angle-closure [PAC] suspect, PAC, PAC glaucoma, and healthy controls, respectively [P < 0.001]). The mean lens thickness was higher in angle-closure disease compared to the control group (P < 0.01).

Conclusion:
Increased choroidal thickness might be another anatomic characteristic of PAC eyes along with increased lens thickness. This finding may support the hypothesis that choroidal enlargement plays a part in the development of PAC disease.
Continuous wave transscleral cyclophotocoagulation versus MicroPulse (MP-TLT) in patients with blind and painful eyes with absolute glaucoma
Authors: Ling Yang , Perdomo Juan Carlos Medina , Hua Sun Li , Ping Zhu Xin , Chao Han 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation constitutes a treatment alternative to increase the quality of life in patients with blind and painful eyes with absolute glaucoma.

Materials and Methods:
A retrospective comparative study was carried out in patients with absolute glaucoma of any etiology with the aim of comparing the effectiveness and safety of MicroPulse transscleral laser therapy (MP-TLT) versus continuous wave transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in eyes of patients with absolute glaucoma. A total of 104 eyes were studied and two groups were formed: 52 treated with CW and 52 eyes treated with MP. Baseline characteristics (number, proportions, mean, and standard deviation) were summarized and compared between the two groups using the Chi-square test.

Results:
Mean pain was 4.5 out of 10 for the group treated with CW and 5.75 for the group treated with MP. In the CW group, the success rate was 75.0% (P = 0.001); for MP, it was 70.8% (P = 0.002). A decrease in the number of topical antiglaucomatous drugs used was found for the CW group, from a mean of 2.9 eye drops ± 1 at the beginning of the study to 1.9 ± 1.2 at two years of investigation and MP from 3.1 ± 0.5 to 2.1 ± 0.5) and with acetazolamide (P = 0.001 and 0.002), respectively. Significant complications were in the CW group (hypotony in 3, 5.7% eyes, bulbar phthisis in 1, 1.9% eye, and corneal perforation 2, 3.8% eyes; P = 0.03).

Conclusions:
Both techniques reduced the painful component, being more stable over time with the use of continuous wave transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (CW-TSCP), which showed greater long-term intraocular pressure control, and a higher success rate, but with a significantly lower safety profile due to the number of complications presented. The number of topical antiglaucomatous drugs and acetazolamide was decreased with both procedures.
Map-dot-fingerprint (epithelial basement membrane) corneal dystrophy: A clinicopathological study
Authors: Marcotte Emily , Fraiha Pedro , Fajardo Angela , Cheema Devinder , Darvish Mahshad , Burnier Miguel Noel 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Map-dot-fingerprint (MDF) is a corneal epithelial dystrophy affecting the basement membrane that presents bilaterally or in an asymmetric manner. Clinically, it appears as opacities or fingerprint lines and histopathologically, microcystic structures, dot-like patterns, or basement membrane thickening are commonly described features.

Materials and Methods:
We conducted a retrospective study on 10 cases of MDF obtained from 9 patients between 2017 to 2018 from the MUHC-McGill Ocular Pathology & Translational Research Laboratory.

Results:
Following histopathological evaluation with hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid–Schiff (PAS), and in one case Alcian Blue, a final diagnosis of MDF was reached in all cases.

Conclusion:
This case series aims to document MDFs histopathological characteristics. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest case series with histopathological diagnosis published, filling an important gap in the literature.
Study on corneal morphology and correlation between corneal thickness and serum uric acid levels in gout
Authors: Sharma Rishi , Kaushik Jaya , Singh Ankita , Saraswat Aatish , Goyal Sumit 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Gout is an inflammatory metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of monosodium urate in extracellular spaces, especially joints. Its clinical characteristics include arthritis, nephrolithiasis, nephropathy, and tophi. Ocular tophi have been observed in the lateral canthus, upper eyelid, orbit, iris, anterior chamber, subconjunctival space, and cornea. Good visual acuity requires a transparent cornea with healthy endothelial function and stromal layer organization. Reduced corneal transparency in gout patients may be a result of uric acid accumulation in the stroma or endothelial dysfunction.

Aims and Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate corneal endothelial cell density (ECD), morphology, and central corneal thickness (CCT) in gout patients compared to healthy individuals.

Materials and Methods:
A retrospective comparative study was conducted on 70 eyes of 35 gout patients and 70 eyes of 35 healthy subjects without gout or any other systemic disease. Detailed ophthalmologic examination was followed by specular microscopy where ECD, average cell area (ACA), coefficient of variation (CV), hexagonality ratio (HEX), and CCT values were recorded and analyzed in gout patients and healthy subjects.

Results and Analysis:
Mean ECD and HEX values were lower in the gout group than in the control group (P = 0.004 and P = 0.002). CV, standard deviation, ACA, maximum cell area, and CCT values were significantly higher in the gout group than in the control group (P = 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.007, P = 0.002, and P = 0.001). A significant positive correlation was found between uric acid levels and CCT (r = 0.355, P = 0.003).

Conclusions:
The study and monitoring of corneal morphology in gout patients and the correlation between corneal thickness and serum uric acid levels over time may provide insights into disease progression and modifications in drug therapy. Hence, ophthalmic evaluation should be incorporated in the comprehensive management of gout, especially in patients with unexplained ocular symptoms.
GLOBALISATION MOVEMENTS AND ITS IDENTITY: UNVEILING ANTI-WTO PROTESTS THROUGH THE LENS OF INDIAN FARMERS' AGITATIONS
Authors: Das Sailen 
Published: December 2024

The study aims to examine if the globalisation movement constitutes a novel and distinct type of politics that has arisen worldwide since the mid-1990s. A coalition of diverse demonstrators from many sectors of society joined forces to combat the inequities resulting from globalization. The movement employs highly democratic political methods and confrontational strategies to directly target the economic and political systems of global capital. This study aims to examine the predominant political nature of such movements. The primary question that this study seeks to address is whether the globalisation movement is primarily driven by identity-based concerns or concerns related to economic and political development. This article examines several case studies on direct-action politics and globalisation movements, specifically focusing on farmers' protests against anti-WTO policies in the Indian setting. This article aims to support this remark by utilizing data from many sources such as literature, official records, and field work. The study picked two prominent farmers' associations, namely Karnataka Rajjya Rasta Sangha and Bharatiya Kishan Union. Approximately 200 farmers, accompanied by renowned leaders, were chosen during field trips to investigate the entitlement to identity, nature, role, and importance of the study.
PENGARUH CURRENT RATIO (CR) DAN NET PROFIT MARGIN (NPM) TERHADAP RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) PADA PT ANEKA TAMBANG, TBK TAHUN 2017-2022
Authors: Zeze Zakaria Hamzah  , Larasati  , Muchammad Hamdani  , Muhlis  
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Current Ratio (CR) dan Net Profit Margin (NPM) terhadap Return on Assets (ROA) Pada PT Aneka Tambang, Tbk atas laporan keuangan pada tahun 2017-2022 dan menjadi salah satu referensi mengenai penelitian tentang analisis laporan keuangan dalam suatu perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan teknik pengujian uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linear berganda, uji hipotesis, uji koefisien determinasi dalam aplikasi statistik IBM SPSS 22. Hasilnya pada pengujian asumsi klasik, penelitian ini diketahui memiliki nilai distribusi normal, tidak mengalami heterokedastisitas, tidak terkena problem multiko, dan tidak ada autokorelasi. Uji regresi linear menunjukan bahwa Current Ratio memiliki pengaruh berbanding terbalik terhadap Return On Assets karena menunjukan nilai positif 0,010 sedangkan Net Profit Margin memiliki pengaruh berbanding lurus terhadap Return On Assets karena menunjukan nilai koefisiensi positif 0,469. Dari pengujian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa Current Ratio secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return On Assets, dan Net Profit Margin secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Assets. Sedangkan secara simultan, Current Ratio dan Net Profit Margin berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Assets sebesar 73,1%.
Canciones infantiles en el desarrollo de la expresión oral en niños del nivel inicial. Institución educativa particular “Virgen de Copacabana”. Puente Piedra. Lima
Authors: Huisa Sulca Ana María , Carrillo Vásquez Elí Romeo 
Published: December 2024

Este estudio científico titulado Canciones infantiles en el desarrollo de la expresión oral en niños del nivel inicial. Institución educativa particular “Virgen de Copacabana”. Puente Piedra. Lima, fue su objetivo es establecer si la estrategia de canción infantil perfecciona las expresiones orales. Una investigación con enfoque cuantitativo, transversal y diseño cuasi experimental. Utilizamos un instrumento de 15 ítems validados por 3 expertos y el estadígrafo t de Student para medir los resultados. Trabajamos en 20 alumnos de 5 años tanto para la muestra experimental como la muestra de control. En el taller se trabajaron con tres dimensiones: Vocalización, pronunciación y coherencia, se evaluó la expresión oral. Se concluye la existencia de diferencia significativa al aplicar la prueba estadística cuyos resultados son: t: p <5,187
Nos conducen a afirmar que existe diferencia significativa entre el grupo experimental y el grupo de control, se demuestra que efectivamente las canciones infantiles influyen significativamente en la expresión oral de la muestra de estudio significativa en la mejora de su expresión oral.
Intimismo y narrativa textual: una nueva perspectiva del fotolibro contemporáneo
Authors: Amador Garduño Alba , Espinosa de los Monteros Clavijo Erika 
Published: December 2024

Este artículo de investigación tiene como objetivo ahondar en la percepción del fotolibro desde una perspectiva intimista en el que el texto se integra como complemento fundamental de la imagen, configurando así un nuevo tipo de narrativa. A partir del análisis histórico del fotolibro y el álbum familiar, se plantea la aparición de un fotolibro personal que diluye las fronteras entre lo público y lo privado. A su vez, la inclusión del texto como acompañante de la imagen, cada vez más frecuente en las últimas décadas, permite reconfigurar el fotolibro como una pieza artística completa, con el potencial de extenderse más allá de las galerías y el coleccionismo limitado, llegando así a todo tipo de espectadores. En este contexto, este estudio explora las últimas tendencias que perfilan el nacimiento de un nuevo fotolibro que acumula estas características fundamentales y que se mueve en un limbo aún dudoso entre el fotolibro y el libro. Pese a ello, se encamina con certeza a un nuevo método que invita a los artistas a convertir lo cotidiano y lo personal en un mecanismo para acercarse más al lector.
Pengembangan Media Gambar Berseri untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbahasa Indonesia Siswa Kelas III pada Pembelajaran Daring di SDN 102025 Rambung Sialang Sawit
Authors: Antika Rindi , Bahri Samsul 
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kemampuan siswa dalam memilih Berbahasa mengembangkan kalimat, dan menggunakan ejaan dalam Berbahasa masih sangat kurang. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan ketercapaian KKM dari 22 siswa yang bisa mencapai KKM hanya 22% dalam berbahasa, sedangkan yang belum mencapai KKM 78%. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah guru belum menggunakan media pembelajaran sehingga siswa kurang semangat dalam belajar dan terlihat pasif karena pembelajaran terlihat monoton. Hal ini menyebabkan rendahnya hasil belajar siswa. Untuk memperbaiki pembelajaran berbahasa di kelas, digunakan media gambar berseri sebagai upaya merangsang siswa aktif dan semangat dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan media gambar berseri serta menguji keefektifannya dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah metode Research and Development (R&D). Desain dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Pretest Posttest Design. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III di SDN 102025 Rambung Sialang Sawit yang berjumlah 22 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes berhasa angket, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil mengarang siswa sebelum dan sesudah penggunaan media gambar berseri. ini ditunjukkan dengan adanya peningkatan sebesar 0,43 yang diuji dengan menggunakan uji normalized gain. Selain itu adanya perbandingan thitung dan ttabel dengan pengujian uji t (pihak kiri) diperoleh thitung = 42,709 dengan ? = 5% maka ttabel = 21. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media gambar berseri mampu meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa siswa di SDN 102025 Rambung Sialang Sawit.
Improving Students' Intensive English Reading Ability Using SQ3R Strategy
Authors: Khairawati Khairawati 
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan keterampilan membaca intensif dengan teks cerita rakyat menggunakan metode latihan bervariasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa Kelas VIII-1 sebanyak 37 orang siswa. Prosedur tindakan kelas ini ditempuh dalam 2 siklus. Langkah-langkah setiap pembelajaran terdiri atas perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Cara pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini dengan mengumpulkan nilai pretes, Siklus I, Siklus II. Berdasarkan analisis data diperoleh nilai pretest dari 37 orang siswa pada awal tindakan dari 37 orang siswa diperoleh nilai rata-rata kemampuan membaca intensif siswa adalah 60,0 dengan kriteria untuk indikator mengenal huruf secara benar sebanyak 29 orang siswa (78,4%) mendapat nilai tinggi, untuk indikator menggunakan tanda baca secara tepat 18 orang siswa (48,6%) mendapat nilai rendah, indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf sebanyak 15 orang siswa (40,5%), indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf dengan maknanya sebanyak 20 orang siswa (54,1%) dan indikator membuat kesimpulan sebanyak 29 orang siswa (78,4%) mendapat nilai tinggi. Pada siklus I nilai rata-rata kemampuan membaca intensif siswa adalah 71,4 dengan kriteria untuk indikator mengenal huruf secara benar sebanyak 32 orang siswa (86,5%) mendapat nilai sangat tinggi, untuk indikator menggunakan tanda baca secara tepat 20 orang siswa (54,1%) mendapat nilai rendah, indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf sebanyak 20 orang siswa (54,1%) dengan kategori rendah, indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf dengan maknanya sebanyak 26 orang siswa (70,3%) dan indikator membuat kesimpulan sebanyak 34 orang siswa (91,9%) mendapat nilai tinggi. Pada sikus II nilai rata-rata kemampuan membaca intensif siswa adalah 88,1 dengan kriteria untuk indikator mengenal huruf secara benar sebanyak 36 orang siswa (97,3%) mendapat nilai sangat tinggi, untuk indikator menggunakan tanda baca secara tepat 29 orang siswa (78,4%) mendapat nilai sangat tinggi, indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf sebanyak 30 orang siswa (81,1%) dengan kategori sangat tinggi, indikator menghubungkan tanda baca dan huruf dengan maknanya sebanyak 33 orang siswa (89,2%) tergolong sangat tinggi dan indikator membuat kesimpulan sebanyak 35 orang siswa (94,6%) mendapat nilai sangat tinggi.
Malrotation in Childhood: Pitfalls in its Recognition and Diagnosis
Authors: Rogalidou Maria , Xydis Vasilios , Palianopoulos Theodoros , Makariou Stefania , Papadopoulos Ioannis , Argyropoulou Maria , Papadopoulou Alexandra , Siomou Ekaterini 
Published: December 2024

Congenital anomalies of gut fixation, such as intestinal malrotation, are predominantly asymptomatic, and their true prevalence in the general population remains unclear. Symptomatic cases are rare and often present with a wide range of atypical clinical manifestations, leading to delayed diagnosis or detection only after complications arise. We report two cases of intestinal malrotation to raise medical awareness of this condition. Case 1: A 12-year-old boy presented with multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain over the previous 24 hours. His history revealed recurrent, non-periodic episodes of abdominal pain, some accompanied by vomiting, over the past three years. During one such episode, he had undergone an appendectomy. Case 2: An 11-month-old girl was admitted with recurrent, prolonged episodes of vomiting over the past three months. Despite a good appetite before and after these episodes, they were initially misdiagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease. In both cases, malrotation was also suspected based on clinical presentation. Radiological investigations confirmed the diagnosis, which was subsequently managed surgically. However, diagnostic delays were observed in both instances. In conclusion, a high index of suspicion for intestinal malrotation is warranted in patients with unexplained, recurrent episodes of vomiting and/or abdominal pain to prevent complications and facilitate timely intervention.
Voces de padres, tutores y/o cuidadores de niños menores de seis años con relación al uso de pantallas durante la pandemia y pospandemia. Estudio cualitativo
Authors: Ribeiro María A. , Castillo Emanuel L. , Lardies Arenas Fernanda M. , Velázquez María C. , García Sandra V. , Dias de Carvalho Tatiana 
Published: December 2024

Objetivos: conocer las voces de padres, tutores y/o cuidadores de niños menores de seis años que residen en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (AMBA), con relación al uso de pantallas, durante el período de pandemia y pospandemia.
Materiales y métodos: estudio exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo. Se revisaron las respuestas a una pregunta abierta ¿Quisiera agregar algún comentario sobre algo que no hayamos preguntado? de una ​​encuesta voluntaria y anónima en línea, que estuvo dirigida ​​a familiares de niños menores de seis años. El proceso de análisis de las narraciones provenientes de las respuestas se llevó a cabo a través del análisis de contenido, el cual se organizó en dos etapas: exploración y clasificación del material y tratamiento de los resultados obtenidos y su interpretación.
Resultados: respondieron a la pregunta 72 personas en la pandemia y 88 en la pospandemia. Beneficios y utilidad fueron considerados aspectos positivos. Riesgos y consecuencias del desarrollo, negativos en ambos períodos. En cuanto a las reflexiones, las narrativas varían desde la conciencia de la tecnología en la vida de sus niños hasta cierta culpabilidad por usar estos recursos en su crianza.
Conclusión: los resultados muestran aspectos positivos y negativos, como su uso para la educación y los riesgos para el desarrollo psicomotor y cognitivo, respectivamente. En cuanto a las reflexiones, fueron observadas desde cierta culpabilidad por usar estos recursos en la crianza de sus niños hasta la conciencia de la importancia de la tecnología en la realidad actual.
Discusses the Narrative Elements of Retelling Traditional Myths in Chinese Animated Films: A Case Study of New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)
Authors: Zhao Han , Dolah Jasni 
Published: December 2024

Due to policy support and capital promotion, retelling traditional mythological stories in animated movies has become a cultural creation trend. Among them, New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021) is a typical controversial work in recent years that deserves in-depth analysis and discussion. From the perspective of retelling traditional myths and based on the need to build a local Chinese "IP Cinematic Universe", this article discusses the narrative flaws of this movie from four aspects. This article analyzes individual cases and tries to sort out the narrative elements of retelling traditional myths in Chinese animated films. Firstly, the concept of the "Fengshen Universe", which is currently being discussed in China, is compared with the more mature Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and how female characters are portrayed under the premise of constructing the "IP Cinematic Universe" is presented. The "Fengshen Universe" concept is compared to the more mature the MCU. Then, based on the evolution of Nezha in mythology and the logic of commercial narratives, we discuss the setting and portrayal of protagonists and villains. Third, we analyze the need for animated films to incorporate a space for realism in the narrative retelling of myths. Finally, it discusses integrating the postmodern landscape into the narrative of retold myths in Chinese animated mythological films. This paper concludes that retelling traditional myths in Chinese animated films is not a retelling of ancient stories nor an arbitrary dissolution and parody of myths. Still, it is necessary to endow traditional myths with contemporary contexts and realist meanings through narratives.