bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL DEMANDINGNESS ON MALE ADOLESCENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Macharia Jane , Shikuku Dr. Mulambula M 
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parental demandingness on male adolescent academic performance in public secondary schools in Kiambu district. Methodology: The study used ex-post facto research design. Stratified sampling was used to select the participants in the study. Schools were stratified into single sex and co-education schools. Systematic sampling using the class lists was used to identify the students who constituted the sample. The research instruments were the students’ questionnaire, the deputy principal’s and the teacher counsellor’s interview guide. The sample constituted 240 male students, six deputy principles and six teacher counselors. A pilot study was done to pre-test the research instruments so as to estimate their reliability and validity. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included, frequency distribution, means, bar graphs, and tabulated according to the research objectives. Inferential statistics used included Chi Square and pearson correlation to test the hypotheses at 90% and 95% level of confidence; correlation coefficient was used to measure the strength of linear relationship between the variables of the study.Results: The results indicated that rebellious behaviour was positively and significantly correlated to parental demandingness.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study came up with a model that is recommended to schools for adoption by guidance and counselling teachers to help create awareness and understanding to both the students and parents with the aim of improving or bettering their relationship, academic performance and prevent rebellion in public secondary schools.
Integración de sistemas de información para la innovación en la gestión operativa de unidades productivas agrícolas. Un caso de estudio en Colombia
Authors: Gonzalez-Bañales Dora Luz , Bermeo Andrade Helga Patricia 
Published: February 2021

En esta ponenecia se presentan los resultados del desarrollo y transferencia piloto de un Sistema de Información de Gestión de Fincas (SIGF o FMIS por sus siglas en inglés Farm Management Information Systems) en su versión web, a un colectivo de productores del sector hortofrutícola en Colombia. El proceso de desarrollo se sustenta en la evaluación de experiencia de usuario y la transferencia del SIGF, las cuales se documentan a partir de la retroalimentación de los usuarios, las motivaciones, las modalidades y las etapas que lo facilitaron. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian dos logros en particular: el primero relacionado con el desarrollo de una herramienta innovadora que transforma la gestión operativa de unidades productivas agrícolas, en lo que corresponde a la planificación, programación, ejecución y control de tareas, y el segundo con la aplicación de un mecanismo para facilitar el involucramiento de usuarios con experiencia en la actividad agrícola y conocimientos básicos en Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC).
Educação Literária em Português-alargando horizontes lusófonos
Authors: Guerreiro Carla Espírito Santo 
Published: February 2021

Apresentaremos uma abordagem pedagógica implementada no Ensino Superior, desenvolvida no âmbito da unidade curricular de Literaturas e Culturas Lusófonas-I, que visa a educação estético- literária dos alunos do 1.º ano do Curso de Licenciatura em Relações Lusófonas e Língua Portuguesa, com particular incidência nos alunos de países africanos de língua oficial portuguesa: S.Tomé, e Cabo-verde. O nosso objetivo primordial foi dar a conhecer, aos discentes, autores lusófonos das várias latitudes onde a língua portuguesa é falada, tendo tido particular preocupação em que os alunos africanos conhecessem autores clássicos e contemporâneos do cânone literário brasileiro e português (respeitando o programa da u.c), tendo procedido previamente à seleção de um corpus autoral canónico e propondo o seu estudo diacrónico. Na implementação do projeto partimos de uma análise dos curricula do ensino secundário dos países de origem dos alunos que maioritariamente constituíam a turma (Cabo Verde e S.Tomé), a fim de que as aprendizagens propostas fossem interessantes e significativas para os mesmos. Utilizámos uma metodologia baseada na leitura textual, análise literária e pesquisa bibliográfica e de cruzamento de dados e, para aferir a importância desta abordagem no ensino/aprendizagem da literatura lusófona, aplicámos um questionário semi-estruturado aos catorze alunos que constituíam a turma, podendo aferir o sucesso e consecução dos objetivos delineados.
Acessibilidade dos equipamentos hoteleiros: perceções dos clientes
Authors: Sousa Jenny Gil , Mangas Catarina 
Published: February 2021

A acessibilidade na prestação de serviços hoteleiros tem vindo a assumir uma importância cada vez maior, deixando de ser encarada como uma obrigação, mas antes como uma oportunidade de rentabilização e uma vantagem competitiva. Na verdade, as unidades hoteleiras têm consciência de que o segmento do mercado associado ao turismo acessível está a crescer significativamente, salientando-se como uma oportunidade de negócio que não deve ser menosprezada.Conscientes de que a capacidade de atração dos lugares passa, cada vez mais, pela forma como estes podem ser utilizados por todos, os hotéis veem no conceito de acessibilidade transversal uma oportunidade de valorização. Este conceito, o de acessibilidade transversal, tem sido particularmente usado nas áreas do turismo/cultura e traduz-se na identificação de soluções que sejam úteis ao maior número de pessoas possível, ao invés de adaptações específicas para determinado grupo de pessoas (com ou sem deficiência), que só sirvam alguns. Intimamente relacionado com o conceito de desenho universal, a acessibilidade transversal pode ser menos dispendiosa e mais lucrativa, por não implicar diversas soluções formuladas em função dos destinatários, mas apenas uma solução. Desta forma, é assegurado a todos os clientes um maior nível de autonomia na utilização das diversas valências da unidade hoteleira, no pressuposto de que quanto maior for o grau de independência, maior será a satisfação. Com este trabalho pretendemos discutir a importância da acessibilidade nos equipamentos hoteleiros e conhecer as soluções de acessibilidade mais indicadas em plataformas de apoio às pessoas que procuram espaços de alojamento inclusivos.
La investigación en el aula a través de las redes sociales: co-diseño de un blog como herramienta de innovación y mejora de la docencia.
Authors: Llop-Medina Laura , Bueno-Sanchez Lidia , Sigalat-Signes Enric , Ródenas-Rigla Francisco 
Published: February 2021

El nuevo Espacio Europeo de Educación ha supuesto la incorporación de nuevas metodologías y dinámicas digitales en entornos formales como el ámbito universitario, motivando al alumnado a involucrarse en sus procesos de aprendizaje colaborativo dentro del aula. A través de la asignatura Investigación en Sistemas de Bienestar Social del grado de Trabajo Social de la Universitat de València se ha llevado a cabo un proyecto de innovación docente, financiado por dicha universidad, con el objetivo de mejorar la docencia a través del uso de las redes sociales para la construcción e intercambio de conocimiento superior en materia de investigación. Concretamente, se ha co-diseñado junto al alumnado un blog grupal didáctico de acceso libre, “Investiblog”, que permite el uso colectivo de un espacio virtual de encuentro, que contribuye a estrechar la brecha digital debido a su bajo coste y sencillez de uso. El proyecto se ha implementado en el curso académico 2019-2020, en tres grupos de tercer curso, con un total de 124 estudiantes, a través de una metodología colaborativa de co-creación de materiales de aprendizaje compartidos. En la fase pre, se administró un cuestionario ad hoc para establecer los conocimientos previos del alumnado sobre el uso de la herramienta blog. Y en la fase post, se les preguntó por la utilidad y el impacto de la herramienta en el proceso de aprendizaje. Los resultados indican que la nueva herramienta impacta positivamente al facilitar compartir contenidos comunes, obtener información de interés y optar a ayudas para iniciarse en la investigación. Respecto al profesorado, Investiblog aumentó su implicación en el desarrollo de nuevas metodologías docentes co-creadas. En conclusión, las herramientas de aprendizaje co-creadas con el alumnado facilitan el aprendizaje colaborativo y estimulan la creatividad, estas herramientas pueden ser muy útiles para la docencia en situaciones como la provocada por la crisis COVID-19.
A integração de tecnologias digitais na formação profissional docente: uma nova profissionalidade docente
Authors: Graça Vânia Dias , Quadros-Flores Paula Alves , Ramos Maria Altina Silva 
Published: February 2021

A formação inicial docente assume uma responsabilidade ímpar na formação de futuros educadores e professores que devem sair dotados de saberes e competências científicas, técnicas, deontológicas e pedagógicas adequadas ao uso de tecnologias digitais de forma consciente, critica e criativa. Só deste modo a formação pode contribuir para uma nova profissionalidade docente. O presente estudo tem como objetivo conhecer o pensamento de futuros docentes relativamente aos seus saberes e atitudes face à integração curricular das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC). Este trabalho desenvolve-se no âmbito do Projeto IFITIC que tem como objetivo repensar a prática educativa com TIC na formação inicial de futuros docentes de modo a promover a inovação metodológica na Educação Pré-escolar e no 1.º e 2.º Ciclos do Ensino Básico. Recorreu-se a uma pesquisa/metodologia survey. Para a recolha de dados aplicou-se um inquérito por questionário, com questões fechadas, a estudantes da Educação Básica e Mestrado Profissionalizante de duas instituições de Ensino Superior público do Norte de Portugal. Neste estudo serão analisadas três questões desse questionário. Os resultados revelam que a) que a maioria dos futuros docentes avalia a formação recebida como “Boa”; b) têm mais conhecimentos de ferramentas de recolha de informação e de apresentação do que de ferramentas que favorecem a compreensão, a construção de conhecimentos, a avaliação, a comunicação e a publicação e partilha; c) a maioria assume uma atitude positiva quanto ao uso educativo das TIC e sente-se apoiada pela Instituição de Ensino Superior.
Analysis of Trends of Fever in the Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bengaluru: A Retrospective Data Review
Authors: Shyam AC , Thyagaraj Krithika Talari , Patle Balwant Singh , Vidusha K , Chandrakala M 
Published: February 2021

ABSTRACT

Background
Fever is the most common presentation of vector-borne diseases. Fever of undetermined origin is also most often caused by an unusual manifestation of a common disease and is a huge public health problem affecting most people in the developing world. Primary objective of this study was to study the seasonal variations and trend analysis of patients with fever in a rural health training center of a tertiary care hospital in South Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Materials and methods
A retrospective descriptive record-based analysis of patients with fever was conducted in a rural health training center of a tertiary care hospital, Bengaluru, from January 2019 to September 2019. The trends of fever were analyzed in each village respectively by the method of least squares, linear equation after entering into MS Excel sheet.

Results
Study included 5,114 patients with fever, out of which 34% were of 18–30 years. In few villages, there was downward trend of patients with fever and in some villages, an upward trend of patients with fever was observed. Majority of patients with fever (2,795) were observed in August 2019 (12.29%) and September 2019 (12.33%).

Conclusion
The number of patients with fever showed a downward and upward trend swings during the study period. Implementation of health education regarding the prevention of the vector-borne diseases is warranted. It emphasizes the importance of visiting a healthcare center in case of a fever. The study will give a better insight into the epidemiology of febrile illnesses. This will further help the health planners to allocate the resources in the most appropriate way.
How to cite this article
Thyagaraj KT, Patle BS, AC Shyam, et al. Analysis of Trends of Fever in the Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bengaluru: A Retrospective Data Review. J Med Sci 2020;6(1):8–13.
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression and Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Authors: Bathla Manish , Pandey Apurva , Chandok Tanujveer S , Sahoonja Chahat 
Published: February 2021

ABSTRACT

Background
Cancer can have a deleterious impact on the well-being of a patient and can affect the mental health. Cancer treatment is influenced by anxiety and depression and thereby recovery, quality of life, and survival may get hampered. Depression is the most common psychiatric syndrome that has received the most attention in individuals with cancer. It has an intense impact on lives of patients and it continues to be underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Depression most commonly coexists with other syndromes such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Cancer is threatening and understandably many patients get anxious in response to that threat and anxiety appears to increase as the illness progresses. Depression and anxiety have impact on morbidity and mortality leading to worsening of quality of life. In patients with cancer on treatment, there is a greater degree of association between anxiety and depression with worsening of quality of life. In this study, we assessed prevalence of depression, anxiety, and the quality of life in patients undergoing cancer treatment. We tried to find out the correlation between prevalence of depression and anxiety. We also looked at the quality of life in patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Materials and methods
Our study was conducted on 50 patients who were undergoing cancer treatment. We used Hamilton depression rating (HAM-D) and Hamilton anxiety rating (HAM-A) scales, respectively, to assess the symptoms of depression and anxiety. The quality of life was assessed using quality of life-10 (QOL-10) questionnaire.

Results
In this study among subjects on chemotherapy, 46.7% had mild depression, 30% had moderate depression, 16.7% had severe depression, and 6.7% had very severe depression. Among subjects on radiotherapy, 53.3% had mild depression, 13.3% had moderate depression, 33.3% had severe depression, and 0% had very severe depression. Among subjects on chemotherapy along with radiotherapy, 20% had mild depression, 40% had moderate depression, 40% had severe depression, and 0% had very severe depression. In this study, 60% had mild anxiety, 38% had mild to moderate anxiety, and 2% had moderate to severe anxiety. Among those on chemotherapy, 66.7% had mild anxiety; among those on radiotherapy, 53.3% had mild anxiety; and among those on chemotherapy + radiotherapy, 60% had mild to moderate anxiety. In this study, there was positive correlation between HAM-A and HAM-D scores, that is, with an increase in HAM-A score, there was an increase in HAM-D score and vice versa.

Conclusion
In our study, patients with cancer had higher prevalence of anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression often lead to poor quality of life.
How to cite this article
Sahoonja C, Chandok T, Bathla M, et al. Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression and Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment. J Med Sci 2020;6(1):14–18.
Benign Cystadenofibroma Masquerading Malignant Tumor
Authors: Dubey Sunita , Kaushal Aayushi , Pavithra Haradanahalli N 
Published: February 2021

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Cystadenofibroma of the ovary is a rare benign epithelial tumor of the ovary that impersonates with malignant features like solid nodule and papillae on imaging as well on gross examination of the specimen.

Case description
A 20-year-old unmarried girl visited our outpatient department with a complaint of pain in the lower abdomen for the last 1 year. Transabdominal ultrasonography revealed a well-defined complex cyst of about 9.4 × 7.4 cm size with a small echogenic nodule of 1.74 × 0.8 cm involving the left ovary. On color Doppler, there was an absence of increased internal vascularity. The right ovary was normal. CA 125 was within normal limits. She underwent laparoscopy, multiple solid papillae were seen after removal of a cyst, left salpingo-oophorectomy was done due to suspicion of malignancy. However, the final histopathology report revealed benign cystadenofibroma of the ovary.

Conclusion
Although there are no confirmatory imaging diagnostic tests to differentiate benign cystadenofibroma from malignant pathology, however, absent blood flow is significantly associated with the benign nature of ovarian cystadenofibromas despite solid nodule and papillae within it. An intraoperative frozen section may help in diagnosis and prevent extensive surgery in patients.
How to cite this article
Dubey S, Kaushal A, Pavithra HN. Benign Cystadenofibroma Masquerading Malignant Tumor. J Med Sci 2020;6(1):19–21.
Gender differences in completed suicidal hangings from 2013 to 2018 in Muğla, Turkey
Authors: Goceoglu Umit Unuvar , Balci Yasemin 
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND:
Hanging is the most preferred among suicide methods. Although methods vary based on age groups and social and cultural conditions, many studies have reported it as the most common suicide method in Turkey.

OBJECTIVE:
Assess autopsy findings of suicidal hangings according to gender differences.

DESIGN:
Retrospective, cross-sectional.

SETTING:
Local morgue.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS:
The autopsy reports of hanging autopsies between 2013-2018. Data was retrospectively collected from autopsy reports. Sociodemographic features, reasons, suicide notes, the news media, and macroscopic autopsy findings were evaluated. Findings were statistically compared by gender.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:
Gender differences in autopsy findings.

SAMPLE SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS:
175 autopsy reports of suicide by hanging.

RESULTS:

Among 2534 autopsies, 175 (6.9%) cases involved hanging. Most (76%, n=133) were males; the median (interquartile range) age was 42.0 (29.5), the male/female ratio was 3:1. Suicide notes were found in 42 cases; 81 (24%) were from men. The most common reason for suicide was a mental illness (n=51, 29.2%), followed by family problems (n=26, 14.9%), but the cause was unknown in 42 cases (24.0%). More than half of the events were covered in the news media (58.9%). Rope was most commonly used with women preferring a softer material. Men were more frequently single than women. Men were more frequently single and not actively working than women (
P
=.026 and
P
≤.001, respectively). The incidence of atypical hanging was higher for males than females (
P
<.05).

CONCLUSION:
The findings showed that there were some statistically significant differences in socioeconomic and mental health factors between men and women in hanging suicide. This study may serve as the basis for more comprehensive studies to investigate the causes of suicide.

LIMITATIONS:
Single-center, retrospective.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
Traumatic dental injuries in special health care needs children and association with obesity
Authors: Basha Sakeenabi , Mohamed Roshan Noor , Al-Thomali Yousef , Ashour Amal Adnan , Zahrani Fatma Salem Al , Almutair Nada Eid 
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND:
Special needs children are at a higher risk of dental trauma because of neurological, physical, mental, and behavioral impairments. They are also at higher risk of developing obesity due to the side effects of medication.

OBJECTIVE:
Assess the association between traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) and obesity in children with special health care needs.

DESIGN:
Analytical cross-sectional study.

SETTING:
Schools for special needs children.

STUDY POPULATION AND METHODS:
Special needs children with a diagnosis of TDI according to the Andreasen criteria were included in the study. Data on the disability status were obtained from a national demographic survey in 2016. Demographic and dental variables were measured for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyse any relationship between TDI prevalence and obesity.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:
Relationship of body mass index (BMI) to TDI prevalence.

SAMPLE SIZE:
350 (131 boys and 219 girls) special needs children with a median (interquartile range) age of 12.0 (2.0) years.

RESULTS:

Eighty-one (23.1%) children presented with TDIs. The mean (standard deviation) BMI for the entire study population was 24.7 (7.8). Children with obesity had a 30.3% TDI prevalence compared normal-weight children (20.6%) (
P
=.035), but BMI category was not statistically significant in the regression analysis (
P
=.541), which showed that children with an overjet of >3 mm were 4.82 times (CI: 2.55–9.09,
P
=.001) more likely to have TDI than children with an overjet of ≤3 mm. Those with inadequate lip coverage were 2.85 times (CI: 1.49–5.44,
P
=.002) more likely to have TDI. Children with cerebral palsy were 3.18 times (CI: 1.89–11.32,
P
=.024) more likely to have TDI than children with other disabilities.

CONCLUSION:
The study showed a significant association between TDI prevalence and increased overjet, inadequate lip coverage, and cerebral palsy. The prevalence of TDI among obese special needs children was statistically significant according to bivariate analysis, but not in a multivariate analysis that adjusted for other variables.

LIMITATIONS:
Causal relationship cannot be established with cross-sectional study.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
PERDARAHAN POSTPARTUM (PERDARAHAN PASKASALIN)
Authors: Simanjuntak Leo 
Published: February 2021

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide with 5 – 10% of incidence. The etiology of postpartum hemorrhage are uterine atony, retensio placentae, genital tract laceration, retained placental tissue and coagulation disorders. It was estimated 2 hours period from the onset of postpartum hemorrhage toward the maternal death, meanwhile it was 12 hours in antepartum hemorrhage. It is therefor early diagnosis and prompt management is essential. The solid and skilled teamwork is needed in order to successfully manage postpartum hemorrhage and to avoid maternal death.