bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
HIV Self-Testing Uptake and Intervention Strategies Among Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hamilton Akeen , Thompson Noah , Choko Augustine T. , Hlongwa Mbuzeleni , Jolly Pauline , Korte Jeffrey E. , Conserve Donaldson F. 
Published: February 2021

Background: HIV testing is an essential gateway to HIV prevention and treatment services. However, HIV testing uptake remains low among men due to stigma, discrimination, and confidentiality concerns. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an alternative HIV testing method that can address many of these barriers for men. We conducted a systematic review to examine HIVST uptake and intervention strategies among Men in Sub-Saharan Africa.Methods: We used a systematic approach to survey literature published from January 2010 to June 2020 using five electronic databases (PubMed-Medline, CINAHL Complete, PsychINFO, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) and a manual search. Studies were included if they were peer-reviewed, published in English, and examined HIVST willingness, uptake, and/or linkage to care and included men in Sub-Saharan Africa.Results: Sixty-three articles related to HIVST were reviewed. Of the included articles, 37 discussed HIVST uptake/acceptability and 24 discussed intervention strategies. Both oral swab and finger-prick methods had high acceptability with ease of access and availability of the test cited as important by men. Free HIVST kits were preferred by men. Secondary distribution of kits via peers, sexual partners, and female sex workers were successful.Conclusion: HIV self-testing is highly acceptable to men. More efforts are needed to develop policies to implement HIVST programs targeting men in Sub-Saharan Africa, including a focus on linkage to care in sub-Saharan Africa. Future interventions should directly target men independently in tandem with using peers and their romantic partners to promote self-testing among men in sub-Saharan Africa. HIVST kit distribution strategies should be combined with services that can offer confirmatory tests and counseling for men as well as linkage to care.
A Plan-Do-Study-Act Approach to the Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Patient Navigation Program to Reduce Breast Cancer Screening Disparities in Un- and Under-Insured, Racially and Ethnically Diverse Urban Women
Authors: Guerra Carmen E. , Verderame Emily , Nicholson Andrea , Wan LiYea , Brooks Ari D. 
Published: February 2021

Introduction: For the over 28 million Americans without health insurance, there is a great need to develop programs that help meet the health needs of the uninsured population.Materials and Methods: We applied the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) quality improvement framework to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a breast cancer screening navigation program for un- and under-insured women.Results: Six critical steps emerged: (1) obtain program funding; (2) navigator training; (3) establish a referral base network of community partners that serve the un- and under-insured women; (4) implement a process to address the barriers to accessing mammography; (5) develop a language- and culturally-tailored messaging and media campaign; and (6) develop measures and process evaluation to optimize and expand the program's reach.Discussion: A Plan-Do-Study-Act approach allowed identification of the key elements for successful development, implementation and optimization of a breast cancer screening navigation program aimed at reaching and screening un- and underinsured women.
Effectiveness of fly ash in boron removal from Tuzla (Çanakkale) geothermal fluid
Authors: Şahin Mehmet Oğuzhan , Bektas Tijen Ennil , Şanlıyüksel Yücel Deniz 
Published: February 2021

The heat accumulated in the inner parts of the earth's crust is transmitted to the fluid in the geothermal aquifer by means of transportation. The geothermal fluid is transported to the surface either by wells or naturally. In this study, the geothermal fluid in Tuzla geothermal field in Çanakkale city was examined due to its high boron content (10.3 mg L-1). It was aimed to remove boron from geothermal fluid by adsorption in order to prevent possible negative effects on the environment. Fly ash was obtained from Çan thermal power plant. The specific surface area of the fly ash was 14.6 m2 g-1 and the particle size was between 1.45 and 186 µm. According to ASTM C618 standard, fly ash was classified as Class C. Fly ash was composed of anhydrite, lime, hematite, cristobalite, quartz, calcite and feldspar. Various parameters such as initial pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, and temperature were studied experimentally for the removal of boron from the geothermal fluid. The suitability of pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle kinetic models to experimental data was examined. The data obtained from the isotherm studies were applied to the Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich models.
A Bayesian Approach to Risk-Based Autonomy, with Applications to Contact-Based Drone Inspections
Authors: Rothmund Sverre Velten , Thieme Christoph Alexander , Utne Ingrid Bouwer , Johansen Tor Arne 
Published: February 2021

<p>Enabling higher levels of autonomy requires an increased ability to identify and handle internal faults and unforeseen changes in the environment. This article presents an approach to improve this ability for a robotic system executing a series of independent tasks by using a dynamic decision network (DDN). A case study of an industrial inspection drone performing contact-based inspection is used to demonstrate the capabilities of the resulting system. The case study demonstrates that the system is able to infer the presence of internal faults and the state of the environment by fusing information over time. This information is used to make risk-informed decisions enabling the system to proactively avoid failure and to minimize the consequence of faults. Lastly, the case study demonstrates that evaluating past states with new information enables the system to identify and counteract previous sub-optimal actions. </p>
Examination of preoperative and postoperative levels of rare earth elements (Zn, Cu, Mg, Pb, Mn, Cd, Co and Fe in the blood of ovarian cancer patients
Authors: Bilici Mustafa , Cim Numan , Demir Halit 
Published: February 2021

Objective: In this study, serum material drawn preoperatively and postoperatively from totally 33 patients who applied to Department of Gynaecology of Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine and Van Training and Research Hospital due to suffering from ovarian cancer was used.
Material and Methods: The serum levels (Zn, Cu, Mg, Pb, Mn, Cd, Co and Fe) were determined by the method of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry at Spectrometer in Yüzüncü Yıl University Central Research Laboratory. The levels of rare-earth, trace and heavy elements were determined from the serum samples which were drawn from healthy and volunteer 30 women who were close to the same age group.
Results: This study found out a significant difference (p<0.001) between the preoperative and postoperative levels of lead, manganese and iron in ovarian cancer patients. While a significant difference (p>0.005) wasn’t discovered between the preoperative and postoperative levels of zinc, copper, cadmium and cobalt in ovarian cancer patients, a statistically significant difference was found between the preoperative and postoperative levels of magnesium (p=0.07) in those patients.
Conclusion: Consequently, Zn is important in the prognosis of the disease because it is a strong antioxidant element. The elements Mg, Mn and Fe can be significant markers for ovarian cancer and especially low level of Mn may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Also, such elements as Zn, Cu, Mg, Pb, Mn, Cd, Co and Fe may play an important role in pathogenesis of ovarian cancer.
Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Melalui Diseminasi LSLC Di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Hasan Rusdi , Risnanosanti Risnanosanti , Irwandi Irwandi , Nopriyeni Nopriyeni 
Published: February 2021

Penerapan lesson study yang telah dilaksanakan oleh banyak sekolah dan perguruan tinggi di Indonesia dan banyak negara lain dengan dampak yang relevan terhadap peningkatan profesionalisme guru dan kualitas pembelajaran siswa. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu dirasakan dapat meningkatkan kualitas perkuliahan. Oleh karena itu Direktorat Pembinaan SMP Kemendikbud menjadikan LSLC sebagai salah satu program yang telah diinisiasi di delapan kota di Indonesia, salah satunya Kota Bengkulu pada tahun 2019. Hal tersebut mendorong tim lesson study FKIP UMB untuk memperluas kegiatan lesson study di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu. Lesson study ini dilakukan pada kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dengan tujuan untuk mendiseminasikan kegiatan lesson study kepada seluruh guru di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu sehingga memperoleh pengetahuan dan pemahaman yang baik dan panduan yang jelas dalam implementasi LSLC di kelas. Metode yang digunakan dengan menghadirkan narasumber untuk memaparkan materi dan praktek langsung kegiatan LSLC. Hasil Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Melalui Diseminasi LSLC Di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu mampu 1) Meningkatkan pemahaman guru di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu mengenai konsep, prinsip, dan praktek LSLC 2)Meningkatkan sifat kolegial dalam memecahkan masalah dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, perbaikan materi pembelajaran, proses pembelajaran, interaksi guru-siswa, interaksi siswa-siswa, media pembelajaran yang menarik, dan peningkatan budaya belajar di kalangan siswa.
Charles Nodier et la tour de Babel des sciences
Authors: Sukiennicka Marta 
Published: February 2021

Tout au long de sa carrière de naturaliste et de journaliste scientifique, Charles Nodier développe une réflexion sur le langage des sciences du vivant qui se révolutionnent au début du xixe siècle. D’un fervent partisan du langage technique des sciences – qu’il appelle « l’algèbre des méthodes naturelles » –, Nodier évolue vers une position beaucoup plus critique envers les nomenclatures scientifiques qu’il accuse de bâtir une nouvelle tour de Babel. À partir des années 1820, inspiré par son maître à penser Charles Bonnet, Nodier se met à célébrer les harmonies pittoresques de la nature et il abandonne le style scientifique au profit d’une écriture poétique du monde des insectes et des fleurs. Cette nouvelle poétique des merveilles de la nature déteint sur son œuvre de prosateur, notamment sur sa Trilogie écossaise.
Écrire l’histoire naturelle au xixe siècle : le style de Félix-Archimède Pouchet
Authors: Percheron Bénédicte 
Published: February 2021

Célèbre opposant de Louis Pasteur dans la controverse sur les générations spontanées, Félix-Archimède Pouchet a laissé une importante bibliographie, comprenant une centaine de titres. Doté d’un véritable goût pour l’écriture, il manie une rhétorique hyperbolique pour défendre ses idées ; la science n’étant considérée que comme un espace à défendre. S’il assure sa légitimité scientifique sur l’expérimentation, c’est bien par la rhétorique qu’il les interprète et les justifie. Cet article souhaite souligner les caractéristiques styliques des écrits de ce naturaliste, tant du point de vue formel qu’esthétique, et tente d’en évaluer leurs impacts sur la société, en général, et sur sa pratique de la science, en particulier.
Factors Associated With Concussion Nondisclosure in Collegiate Student-Athletes
Authors: Anderson Morgan , Petit Kyle M. , Wallace Jessica , Covassin Tracey , Beidler Erica 
Published: February 2021

Context
Mandated concussion education has aimed to improve student-athlete knowledge; however, some collegiate student-athletes continue to not disclose concussion. Concussion knowledge may not be the only factor influencing reporting, as student-athlete sex, sport, and pressure from external stakeholders (eg, coaches, teammates, fans, parents or family) have all been documented as influencing collegiate concussion-reporting behavior.

Objective
To examine factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in collegiate student-athletes.

Design
Cross-sectional study.

Setting
Four National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and two Division II universities.

Patients or Other Participants
A total of 1125 collegiate student-athletes completed the survey, and 741 provided viable responses and were included for data analysis.

Main Outcome Measure(s)
We used a 10- to 15-minute electronic or paper-and-pencil survey that asked about personal and sport demographics, diagnosed concussions and nondisclosed concussion history, concussion knowledge, and level of agreement regarding pressure to play after a head impact experienced during collegiate sport participation. Significant univariable factors were entered into a multivariable logistic regression analysis.

Results
Sex (P = .005), sport-risk type (P &lt; .001), diagnosed concussion history (P &lt; .001), concussion knowledge (P = .017), and pressure from coaches (P &lt; .001), teammates (P &lt; .001), fans (P = .024), and parents or family (P = .003) were factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in individual univariable logistic regressions. After we conducted multivariable analyses, male sex (P = .001), high concussion-risk sport participation (P = .048), diagnosed concussion history (P &lt; .001), increased concussion knowledge (P = .013), and experiencing pressure from coaches to continue playing after sustaining a hit to the head (P = .002) were factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in collegiate student-athletes.

Conclusions
Our results suggest that concussion-education programs should go beyond the identification of signs and symptoms to include the dangers of continuing to play, long-term consequences, and transparency about concussion protocols. Comprehensive concussion-education programs should involve coaches and athletes to improve the reporting culture.
Clinical Practice Patterns in the Identification, Diagnosis, and Management of Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Bedi V S , Dhall Anil , Dargad Ramesh 
Published: February 2021

Background:
We conducted a physician-based survey to understand the management and clinical practicing patterns of venous thromboembolism (VTE) by physicians in India.

Methods:
This was an observational, physician-based clinical survey. A set of 22 questions on diagnosis, prophylaxis, duration of treatment, and risk factors of VTE was formulated along with nine patient case-studies. Seventy-six consulting physicians across India responded to the survey questionnaire. An expert panel comprising vascular surgeon, cardiac surgeon, and senior physicians provided recommendations on the recorded survey responses.

Results:
About 63.16% of physicians considered clinical examination of VTE based on signs and symptoms, whereas 23.68% used deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) scores (Wells score) to assess patients' risk. Recent surgery was considered a risk factor for developing DVT or pulmonary embolism by 86.84% of physicians; 82.89% preferred performing duplex ultrasonography test, and on positive results, treated patients for DVT. Dabigatran was the preferred choice of treatment by the participants. VTE prophylaxis with oral anticoagulants was considered by 80.3% of physicians during major orthopedic surgery. Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) with bridging therapy was preferred by 44.74% of physicians and 77.63% felt that DOACs will lead to a better quality of life for VTE patients. For patients with permanent risk factors of DVT, 76.32% of physicians preferred the indefinite duration of anticoagulation therapy.

Conclusions:
VTE remains a growing area of concern that needs to be managed in line with the clinical guidelines. These insights may aid in developing strategies for diagnostic accuracy and treatment of DVT.
A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate Utility of USG (Ultrasound)-Guided Arteriovenous Fistuloplasty in our Institute
Authors: Ghanwat Shrikant Pandurang , Yeramsetti Svrkrishna , Sahu Tapish , Sheorain Virender , Grover Tarun , Parakh Rajiv 
Published: February 2021

Introduction:
In chronic kidney disease patients, arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is now increasingly and widely accepted as a vascular access for long-term hemodialysis, so their surveillance and maintenance is of paramount importance. In endovascular procedures, fistulogram and fistuloplasty are being most commonly used for the treatment of malfunctioning AVFs, however, Ultrasound-guided fistuloplasty also now has been established, so here we had evaluated its utility in our institute.

Materials and Methods:
A prospective, observational study of 67 patients who underwent? USG (ultrasound)-guided fistuloplasty in failing AVF was conducted from April 2019 to April 2020. The outcome of USG-guided fistuloplasty was assessed in terms of technical success rate using Doppler-derived volume flow (VF) criteria, complications, and primary patency at the end of 6 months.

Observation and Results:
Post fistuloplasty, all our cases showed a 100% procedural and clinical success rate with a significant increase in VF. Mean preprocedure volume flow (VF) was 160 ml / min +/- 47 standard deviation (SD) increased to mean post procedue VF of 399 ml/min +/- 102 SD. The most common complication noted was fistuloplasty site hematoma. Complications were fewer and managed using ultrasound. The primary patency at the end of 1, 3, and 6 months was 100%, 88.1%, and 77.6%, respectively.

Conclusion:
Ultrasound-guided fistuloplasty is a safe and effective treatment option with low morbidity rates for the treatment of failing AVF. This technique is safe, feasible, and reliable as it facilitates to reduce intervention time and achieve better results so should be used more frequently and effectively. Doppler-derived VF is a very useful and remarkable criterion to assess technical outcome.
Prospective Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Singh Roop , Kaur Kiranpreet , Mittal Ankit , Sen Jyotsna 
Published: February 2021

Introduction:
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the precarious complications of spinal cord injury (SCI). The present study was aimed to determine the incidence of DVT in acute traumatic SCI in the Indian population, factors associated with DVT, and to evaluate the role of D-dimer and color Doppler in establishing the diagnosis.

Patients and Methods:
Fifty patients with acute SCI presenting to a tertiary care center within 48 h of injury were clinically evaluated for the level, extent, and severity of SCI according to the ASIA standards. The local examination for the assessment of DVT was conducted. D-dimer test and color Doppler for DVT were performed at initial presentation, on day 7 and 14, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.

Results:
Three patients developed DVT between 14 days to 1 month. Overall DVT incidence was found to be 6%. Neurological level (P < 0.05) and the severity of the deficit (P < 0.001) were found to be associated with DVT. Patients with DVT had significantly more thigh and calf circumference at 1 month. Significantly higher levels of D-dimer were observed right from initial presentations to 6 months. Color Doppler was positive in all the three cases of DVT.

Conclusions:
The incidence of DVT is low in SCI patients in India, but it is not a rare complication. The occurrence of DVT has a significant correlation with factors such as the level and severity of injury. Frequent clinical examinations including the thigh and calf circumference along with D-dimer level estimation are good screening indicators, and color Doppler is an effective tool for establishing a definitive diagnosis of DVT in SCI patients.
Effect of Organizational Culture on the Knowledge Management Practices in Private Sector Universities of Pakistan: Mediating Role of Trust
Authors:   Bahria University, Karachi, Alam Sadaf 
Published: February 2021

The research intended to study the effect of organizational culture on knowledge management practices in private universities of Pakistan and to identify the role of trust in mediating the association among organizational culture and knowledge management. The study is an explanatory study and followed quantitative design. A closed-ended questionnaire was used as research instrument using 5-points Likert scale. Organizational Culture was measured using Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) and knowledge management was measured by means of the Knowledge Management Assessment Instrument (KMAI) built on the theoretical model of the Competing Value Framework (CVF). From this study of organizational culture towards knowledge management, all outcomes show that supportive culture has significant impact on knowledge management in organizations. In this regard employees trust has also found significant in mediating the association among organizational culture and knowledge management. Organizations should create the atmosphere of trust and learning which facilitates the knowledge management process. University management should pay attention towards employee management relationships and technology aggradations in literature they are found as few forms of trust employee pay attention to.
Muslim consumer response towards CSR focused companies with special reference of financial impact on the stock value of the companies
Authors:   Sindh Higher Education Commission, Q.Khan M. Mubashir 
Published: February 2021

Social and societal marketing are the ways through which the company markets their product as per the consumer needs and demands and on the other hand spreads the message of their interest. On the other hand corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. The organizations set their budget to spend on the social & societal causes. In this research paper the concept of social and societal marketing is provided along with the concept of CSR linked with Quran verses and Ahadith in favor of charity. It is emphasized in the paper that Muslim consumers are responsive towards the companies which keenly participates in the public welfare work through CSR.
Aproximación a las pedagogías emergentes en ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje
Authors: Lecaros Palma Octavio 
Published: February 2021

Este resumen recoge algunos de los temas tratados en el curso de actualización de mi práctica docente “Pedagogías emergentes en ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje”, que revisa muchas Metodologías activas para el aprendizaje, Evaluación de estas y algunas sobre Ética, Educación y Tecnología.

En forma especial considera brevemente el uso de las TIC como herramienta cognitiva aplicada a la investigación la que nos exige como docentes un estudio muy acabado de éstas para que los estudiantes puedan disponer de estas amplificadoras de la mente, que estimulen el pensamiento crítico y puedan construir nuevo conocimiento a través de la retroalimentación colaborativa, aún en entornos de incertidumbre muy complejos con una participación social interactiva.

Aprender en tiempos virtuales de aprendizaje es un trabajo extenso pues considera una visión desde Platón, Aristóteles hasta la Inteligencia artificial de nuestros días. El profesor que era el poseedor del conocimiento, hoy en la práctica llega a ser solamente un guía, siempre presente, que observa, propone y estimula al estudiante a través de nuevas y diferentes tecnologías de aprendizaje, así como también aplica nuevas técnicas de la evaluación de este.