bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perceived Anxiety among Undergraduate Dental Students During Oral and Written Prosthetic Examination
Authors: Al-Jammali Zainab Mahmood , Abed-Alhussian Alyassery Aoss Moez , Karkosh Zahraa Saad , Al-Yasiry Anas 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
The test of anxiety refers to emotional states with behavioral and psychological correlates.

Objectives:
To determine if anxiety induced by exams affects the oral and written prosthetic examination performance of dental students in Iraq.

Materials and Methods:
The study sample consisted of 5th year dental students (142 males and females). The participants were given the questionnaire in the first 2 min of the prosthodontic written exam and asked to complete it before opening the exam. For the oral exam, we asked the participating students to fill out the questionnaire while sitting in front of the exam professor committee at the beginning of the exam. Then, a 5-point Likert scale. All data were collected and analyzed using the mean with standard deviation as a simple descriptive statistic to describe the study variables of the association between categorical variables using Kandall’s tau test.

Results:
There was a significant difference between the anxiety scale and the degree of anxiety between the oral and written exams. The degree of males in the oral exam was higher than that of females. The anxiety from the written exam was 2.62 for males, whereas it was 3.51 for females, and the degree for males in the written exam was higher than for females.

Conclusion:
There were significant differences between the anxiety scale and the performance on the exam between males and females. There is a significant association between the degree of anxiety and the degree obtained from the oral and written prosthetic examinations. Females were more anxious than males from oral and written exams, and there is a significant difference between genders regarding anxiety levels and exam degrees.
Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Adolescent Girls in Preparatory Schools at Al-Kut City
Authors: Okab Ammar Abbas , Jawad Ahmed Kadhim 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Adolescence is a critical stage in human life, marking the shift from childhood to maturity and marked by a remarkably fast growth rate. Nutritional needs of adolescents at this phase of life are higher for the majority of nutrients than at any other time due to their fast growth.

Objective:
To assess the nutritional status domains of adolescent girls and identify the factors associated with their nutritional status among adolescent girls in preparatory schools in Al-Kut City.

Materials and Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study design has been carried out in preparatory schools in Al-Kut City. The study subjects included 650 adolescent girls selected from preparatory schools. The technique of adolescent student selection was simple random sampling. Data was collected via direct interview technique with each participant of adolescent students. The study instrument used a constructional questionnaire.

Results:
In the distribution of body mass index of the study population, the highest percentage was 67.08% of participants with normal weight, followed by underweight 18.46%; the majority 82.8% were fed both types of feeding; the number of meals per day was 2–3 (66.2%); regular exercise answer was no 75.2%; type of exercise was aerobic 39.4%, health, family, and the environment of adolescent girls; most of the answers were yes and high significant correlation between socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional factors of adolescent girls, including their age, family members, father’s occupation, mother’s occupation, and arrangement in the family and show the significant relationship of their economic status.

Conclusion:
Nutritional status is very important for adolescent girls and very important to growth, development, and learning in school.
Long-term surgical results and comparison in childhood glaucoma
Authors: Gürpınar Abdülcemal , Arıtürk Nurşen 
Published: December 2024

PURPOSE:
Comparison of visual and anatomical results according to surgery types in patients with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG), secondary childhood glaucoma, and glaucoma following cataract surgery (GFCS).

METHODS:
The medical records of pediatric glaucoma patients from 2005 to 2023 at the Ondokuz Mayis University Ophthalmology Clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Participants were classified as undergoing trabeculectomy (TRAB), Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implant, combined TRAB and trabeculotomy (CTT); AGV implant after failed TRAB surgeries (TRAB + AGV). Enrolled patients included PCG, secondary childhood glaucoma, and GFCS groups classified according to the Congenital Glaucoma Research Network guidelines. The groups were analyzed for success rate of surgery, visual acuity (VA), corneal diameter, corneal thickness, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of medications, and refractive errors.

RESULTS:
Sixty eyes of 38 patients with a mean age of 10.5 ± 6.1 years were included in the study. The final IOP was 16.9 ± 7.4, and the final VA was 0.68 ± 0.66 logMAR. The groups had similar final IOP, cup-to-disc ratio, and complications. The CTT group had the highest overall success rate at 91.7%, whereas the AGV implant group had the lowest at 50%. The final horizontal corneal diameter was 12.6–1.29 mm in the CTT group, 12.62–1.04 mm in the TRAB group (the lowest), and 13.72–0.93 mm in the AGV implant group (the highest) (P = 0.009). The proportion of patients with good VA at the final follow-up was highest in the CTT group at 50%.

CONCLUSION:
Various procedures can achieve effective IOP control in most patients. Childhood glaucoma requires long-term close follow-up for a good visual and anatomical prognosis. Considering the success rate and visual prognosis of CTT in childhood glaucoma, it may be a good choice as first-line surgery.
Assessment of Visual Evoked Potential in the Non-diabetic Offspring of Type II Diabetic Individuals - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Tamilselvan K , Raju Aruna , Soundirarajan Subhashri , Niveatha S 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Visual evoked potential (VEP) is a non-invasive tool to detect retinopathy at early stages, and it can be used as a predictive marker for diabetic retinopathy. The study aimed to analyse VEP in non-diabetic offspring of type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic parents.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 53 non-diabetic and normotensive offspring of type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic parents aged 18-25 years. Visual acuity and field of vision were assessed, and height, weight, and BMI were recorded. VEP was recorded using the standard operating procedure in the electrophysiology lab.

Results:
There is no significant difference in age, height, weight, and BMI between the two groups. Significant difference in P100 latency was observed in the right eye (P value is 0.003) and left eye (P value is 0.001) between offspring of diabetic parents and non-diabetic parents. Whereas no significant difference is observed in N75 latency, N 145 latency, and N75-P100 amplitude.

Conclusions:
The current study suggests that there is alteration in the VEP parameters in non-diabetic offspring of type 2 diabetic parents compared to offspring of non-diabetic parents.
Ocular Myocysticercosis Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis
Authors: Shukla Ruchi , Banerjee Nilakshi , Mishra Ashutosh K. , Singh Kushal 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Cysticercosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Taenia species parasites, can manifest in various clinical presentations, including orbital involvement. Extraocular orbital cysticercosis commonly affects the superior muscle complex and recti, often resembling subacute orbital myositis. Our case of a six-year-old boy underscores the importance of recognizing this condition. He presented with pain, redness, swelling and ptosis, leading to a diagnostic journey involving ocular examination, imaging and investigations. Treatment with oral steroids and anthelminthic medication was initiated, with clinical improvement upon regular follow-up. This case highlights the challenge of differentiating cysticercosis from other orbital pathologies and underscores the significance of prompt diagnosis and management to prevent ocular morbidity.
The Fault in our Stars – Starry-coloured Halos in Occipital Lobe Infarct
Authors: Asokan Kaaviya , Sigamani Venipriya P. , Srinivasan Renuka 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Coloured halos occur due to the accumulation of fluid in the corneal epithelium and due to alterations in the refractive condition of the corneal lamellae. They are usually seen in glaucoma, cataract, and sometimes in conjunctivitis as well. Visual hallucination are observed in migraines, seizure disorders, and sometimes psychiatric disorders. This presentation is about a 55-year-old female who came to casualty with complaints of a severe headache and sudden onset of defective vision in the right side for 3 days. She also complained of seeing multi-coloured rings in a star pattern, each episode lasting for 10 to 15 min. A confrontation test was performed, which showed right homonymous hemianopia. A CT scan of the Brain was conducted, revealing a left subacute occipital lobe infarct. Gonioscopy and dilated fundus examination showed no evidence of glaucoma. In summary, coloured halos occur not only due to glaucoma or cataract, but they can also, though rarely, suggest occipital lobe infarcts. A thorough history and a detailed systemic and ocular examination in all cases of coloured halos will help in diagnosing rare causes.
Navigating the gray area: A questionnaire-based survey on the clinical practices among endocrinologists, obstetricians, and physicians in managing pregnant women with mildly raised thyroid-stimulating hormone (2.5–4 mIU/ml)
Authors: Sudhakaran Lekshmi , Kudugunti Neelaveni , Kalam Sumayya Abdul , Sahay Rakesh 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in pregnancy, defined by elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with normal free thyroxine (T4) levels, significantly impacts maternal and neonatal outcomes. Management practices for SCH vary, particularly for borderline TSH levels (2.5–4 mIU/ml). Understanding diverse clinical approaches and the factors influencing these practices is crucial for optimizing treatment guidelines.

Methodology:
A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among endocrinologists, obstetricians, and physicians managing pregnant women with thyroid dysfunction. Distributed through professional social media groups, the survey addressed various aspects of managing mildly elevated TSH levels, including decision-making factors for treatment, monitoring, and dosing of levothyroxine (LT4), as well as routine screening for antithyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies. Responses from 383 doctors were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to assess differences in clinical practices.

Results:
Out of 383 respondents, 171 (44.65%) were endocrinologists, 156 (40.73%) were obstetricians, and 56 (14.8%) were physicians. A significant disparity was noted in the perspectives on initiating LT4 treatment. About 82.46% of endocrinologists do not consider it necessary to treat all pregnant women with a TSH level between 2.5 and 4 mIU/ml. On the other hand, 62.82% of obstetricians and 39.29% of general physicians believe that treatment should be initiated even in cases of mildly elevated TSH levels. Positive anti-TPO antibodies, bad obstetric history, history of gestational hypothyroidism in a previous pregnancy, and presence of goiter were considered the most important factors for deciding to initiate LT4 therapy in this specific group of pregnant women. The majority of the participants opined that the first trimester would be the ideal time to initiate LT4 therapy in pregnant women. Out of 171 endocrinologists, about 73% regularly conduct anti-TPO screening of pregnant women with TSH between 2.5 and 4 mIU/ml. Among 156 obstetricians, about 72% do not screen regularly for anti-TPO antibodies, and among 56 physicians, about 52% prefer regular screening, while 48% do not.

Conclusions:
This survey highlights significant variability in the management of pregnant women with mildly raised TSH levels among different medical specialties. The results underscore the need for more unified, evidence-based guidelines that take into account the complexity of individual cases and the variability of clinical practices. Further research is needed to establish a standardized approach to managing SCH in pregnancy, enhancing both maternal and fetal health outcomes.
Чеканные оклады Ветки: пространство и время
Authors: Нечаева Г.Г. 
Published: December 2024

Ветковский музей старообрядчества и белорусских традиций предоставляет уникальную возможность изучать иконопись и убор икон, происходящих из единого историко-культурного региона, в большинстве созданных в старообрядческом центре Ветки — Стародубье. Сравнение в стилистическом и семиотическом аспектах двух чеканных окладов XVIII века из деревни Новый Крупец на иконы «Успение» и «Никита-воин в житии» обнаруживает в композициях, сюжетах, мотивах и технологиях этих произведений способы создания единого образа пространства-времени, рассчитанного на взаимодействие иконы и зрителя. Семантически близкие процессы наблюдаются и в местной иконописи. Архетипы, древние приемы моделирования хронотопа иконы взаимодействуют с художественным языком Нового времени, порождая феномен визуальной иконы.
The Vietka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian traditions is distinctive in that it offers the opportunity to study icon painting and icon decoration originating from a single historical and cultural region. The majority of these works were created in the Old Believers' centre of Vietka, known as Starodubye. A similar observation can be made with regard to the collection of embossed icon covers. A comparative analysis of two 18th-century embossed icon covers from the village of Novy Krupets (“Assumption” and “Saint Nikita the Warrior and the Hagiography”) reveals a number of similarities in the compositions, plots, motifs and technologies employed in these works. These features suggest the existence of a single, unified image of space and time, designed for the interaction between the icon and the viewer. Also in the local iconography, there are instances of semantic convergence. The archetypes and the traditional methods of modelling the icon's chronotope interact with the artistic language of the New Age, resulting in the phenomenon of the visual icon.
Композиция и стилистические особенности современных храмовых мозаик
Authors: Пономарев А.В. 
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена изучению стилистических особенностей храмовых мозаик в интерьерах двух крупных современных сооружений — храма Святого Саввы в Белграде и главного храма Вооруженных Сил России. Актуальность настоящего исследования определена активным развитием церковного искусства, обилием художественных объединений, которые опираются на разнообразные стилистические ориентиры и имеют свои особенности в подходе к созданию композиций и технике набора, однако до сих пор эта область современного искусства остается малоизученной. В статье рассмотрена история создания и специфика организации внутреннего пространства церквей. Описаны современные подходы и методы организации работы мастерских, с помощью формально-стилистического анализа определены стилистические особенности и композиционная роль декоративных панно, а также затронуты некоторые задачи и проблемы, существующие в данной области монументального искусства.
The article is dedicated to an analysis of the stylistic characteristics of temple mosaics within the interiors of two prominent modern structures: the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade and the Main Temple of the Armed Forces of Russia. The present study is relevant in light of the ongoing development of church art, the multitude of artistic associations that draw upon a diverse array of stylistic reference points and exhibit distinctive approaches to the creation of compositions and the technique of the set. However, this domain of modern Christian art remains understudied. The article considers the history of the creation and the specifics of the organisation of the interior space of Orthodox Christian churches. It also describes modern approaches and methods of workshop organisation, defines the stylistic features and compositional role of decorative panels with the help of formal and stylistic analysis, and touches upon some tasks and problems existing in this field of monumental art.
Начало творческого пути омского футуриста Виктора Уфимцева: к проблеме изучения ранних произведений из омских собраний
Authors: Богомолова Л.К. 
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена ранним живописным и графическим произведениям одного из самых «левых» художников омского авангарда 1910-х – начала 1920-х годов Виктора Ивановича Уфимцева. Поступившие в Западно-Сибирский краевой музей в 1935 году в составе обширного архива омского писателя А.С. Сорокина, они, как и работы А.М. Громова, Н.А. Мамонтова, В.А. Тронова, В.К. Эттеля, Б.С. Шабль-Табулевича и других мастеров, были обнаружены только в конце 1970-х годов. Изучение анонимных работ, составлявших значительную часть архива А.С. Сорокина, проводилось с помощью стилистического анализа с опорой на эталонные работы В.И. Уфимцева. Значительную роль в уточнении названий и датировок сыграли дневники художника, поступившие в коллекцию Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля в 2009 году.
The article is dedicated to the early painting and graphic works of Viktor Ivanovich Ufimtsev, who was one of the most prominent 'leftist' artists of the Omsk avant-garde during the 1910s and early 1920s. The works were received by the West Siberian Regional Museum in 1935 as part of the extensive archive of the Omsk writer A.S. Sorokin. They were discovered only in the late 1970s, along with the works of other masters such as A.M. Gromov, N.A. Mamontov, V.A. Tronov, V.K. Ettel and B.S. Shabl-Tabulevich. The study of the anonymous works, which constituted a significant part of A.S. Sorokin's archive, was carried out through a stylistic analysis in comparison with the reference works of V.I. Ufimtsev. The artist's diaries, which were acquired by the M.A. Vrubel Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts in 2009, played an important role in clarifying the titles and dates.
Из опыта атрибуции произведений западноевропейской живописи XVIII–XIX веков из собрания Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля
Authors: Реутова Е.М. 
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена атрибуции произведений западноевропейской живописи XVIII–XIX веков из собрания Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля, одного из крупнейших региональных музеев страны. Изучение богатейших коллекций западноевропейского искусства, сосредоточенных в региональных отечественных музеях, — собраний, зачастую малоизвестных даже специалистам, имеет особую актуальность, позволяя восстанавливать страницы истории искусства и заполнять ее лакуны. Живописные произведения, ставшие объектом исследования в статье, относятся к числу первых музейных поступлений 1920-х годов. На протяжении долгого времени они не привлекали к себе внимания специалистов, их изучение происходило уже на современном этапе. Атрибуция проведена на основе применения комплексного подхода, предусматривающего использование сравнительного стилистического анализа, технико-технологических исследований, а также работу с архивными документами. Такой подход демонстрирует многообразие способов и путей атрибуции. В результате определено авторство трех произведений, в научный оборот введены ранее неизвестные произведения, принадлежащие кисти значимых европейских мастеров XVIII–XIX веков — венецианского живописца Грегорио Ладзарини (1657–1730), французских художников Жана-Луи де Марна (Демарна) (1752–1829) и Анри Дювье (Дюве) (1855–1902).
The article is dedicated to the attribution of works of Western European painting from the 18th to the 19th centuries, forming part of the collection of the Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A. Vrubel, which is one of the largest regional museums in the country. The study of the most comprehensive collections of Western European art, concentrated in regional Russian museums, is often overlooked even by specialists. This makes it particularly relevant, as it allows for the restoration of the historical record of art and the filling of gaps in our knowledge. The paintings under consideration in this article were among the first to be acquired by the museum in the 1920s. For an extended period, these works failed to capture the attention of scholars, and their examination is only now being undertaken. The attribution is based on the application of a complex approach, which includes the use of comparative stylistic analysis, technical and technological research, as well as the examination of archival documents. This approach illustrates the variety of methods and techniques employed in the process of attribution. As a consequence, the authorship of three works has been established, and previously unknown works by prominent European artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including the Venetian painter Grigorio Lazzarini (1657–1730), the French painter Jean-Louis De Marne (1752–1829) and Henri Duvier (Duve) (1855–1902), have been identified.
Махадева
Authors: Чандра Л. 
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена иконографии Махадевы в девяти значениях этого термина и имени в буддийском искусстве. В статье рассматриваются особенности изображения Махадевы в буддийских сутрах, на колонне Академии искусств Гонолулу, в храме Харити на горе Гопучча (Непал), на главной стене второй галереи Боробудура (Индонезия), в сочинениях «Собрание изображений мудр в Мантраяне», «Пятьдесят пять паломничеств Дзэндзай Додзи», «Изображения и восхваления странствий Судханы в соответствии с наставлениями Манчжушри», научных трудах XX века. Иконографические описания, выполненные на материале многочисленных стран и регионов, охваченных буддийским влиянием, дают возможность не только достоверно реконструировать этапы формирования буддийского пантеона, но и практически применять полученные результаты для атрибуции и интерпретации памятников буддийского искусства. Научный перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой.
The article is devoted to an examination of the iconography of Mahadeva as represented in nine distinct meanings and forms of this term and name in Buddhist art. The authors consider the peculiarities of Mahadeva's depiction in Buddhist sutras, on the column of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, in the Hariti temple on Gopuccha mountain (Nepal), on the main wall of the second gallery of the Borobudur (Indonesia). Additionally, the article references the following works: the Collection of Images of Mudras in Mantrayana' (Shingon mikkyo zuin shu), the Zenzai Doji's Fifty-five Pilgrimages, also known as Zenzai Doji emaki, the Fo-kuo's work Wen-shu chih-nan t'u-tsan — Pictures and eulogies of Sudhana's journey in accordance with the guidance of Manjusri, and the scientific works of the 20th century. The iconographic descriptions made on the material from all countries and regions where Buddhism has exerted an influence permit not only the reliable reconstruction of the stages of formation of the Buddhist pantheon, but also the practical application of the results obtained for the attribution and interpretation of Buddhist art monuments. The scientific translation of Lokesh Chandra's article from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography is by S.M. Belokurova.