bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship of proteinuria severity with Xerosis Cutis in children with Nephrotic Syndrome at the Haji Adam Malik Hospital
Authors: Utamiati Ami , Purnama Sri Wahyuni , Roesyanto Irma D 
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Proteinuria is a risk factor for the progression of Nephrotic Syndrome. Xerosis cutis is a disorder of the skin due to reduced fluid or oil content in the skin that moisture the surface of the skin layer. The three primary keys that play a role in the incidence of Xerosis Cutis are the lack of moisture-binding substances, lack of skin fat and ceramics and the latter lack of skin moisture wiring in the viable epidermis mediated by the aquaporin water channel. Reduced protein content and impaired collagen maturation, for example due to proteinuria, might influence the mechanism behind preservation skin moisture. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the severity of proteinuria and Xerosis Cutis in children with Nephrotic Syndrome.Method. This is a cross-sectional analytic study involving 50 patients with Xerosis Cutis with Nephrotic Syndrome. Kruskal Wallis test is used to determine the association of proteinuria severity with Xerosis Cutis in children with Nephrotic Syndrome.Result: The median value of age was 8 (3-16) years, with the most range at 6-10 years old (52%). It consists predominantly of male patients (68%). The duration of the Nephrotic Syndrome has a median value of 2 (1-7) years. Subject with +1 proteinuria (36%), +2 (32%), +3 (28%) and +4 (4%). Skin moisture level was dry (Xerosis Cutis) (36%), normal (56%), and moist (8%). Â There was a significant association between skin dryness and the severity of proteinuria (p = 0.002).Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the severity of proteinuria and Xerosis Cutis. The higher the severity of proteinuria associated with having skin dryness and thus indirectly describing the more protein wasted through urine.
Hip fracture among elderly people: a single cohort study from Kurdistan of Iraq
Authors: Amin Asso , Ali Hersh Haider Hama , Faraji Saman Anwar , Ghafoor Sara Noori , Shareef Saman Hama , Sadeq Saman , Noori Soran , Ghareeb Khalid Anwar Hama , Gubari Mohammed Ibrahim Mohialdeen 
Published: June 2021

Background: Hip fracture is considered a major health problem worldwide. The current study aimed to investigate hip fracture characteristics among older people in Iraq and factors involving postoperative mortality.Method: A single cohort study was carried out in Sulaimani and Shar Teaching hospitals in Sulaimani from the 1st of July 2018 to 30th of June 2019.Â Hip fracture was diagnosed by a specialist physician using an X-Ray. The data was collected by the researcher through direct interviews and filling a prepared uniform questionnaire. The data analyzed by SPSS and p-value<0.05 was significant.Results: From the total of 100 hip fracture patients included, the average age of patients was 74.45Â±8.18 years. Fifty-nine patients aged 60 to 75 years, while the rest were older than 75 years. Female consisted of 59.0% of the total samples. Non-mechanical falls accounted for (84%) of all falls. Most patients had intertrochanteric fractures (65%), while 35% had femoral neck fractures. The Proximal femoral nail (PFN) operation was the primary type of operation (77%) performed. Most patients (94%) were discharged after two days. There was a significant association between gender and postoperative mortality; female patients had worse prognosis and higher mortality, relative risk (95%CI) 0.18 (0.0424Â toÂ 0.7788). Older patients aged 75 and more had a remarkably poorer prognosis than younger patients, relative risk (95%CI) 0.30 (0.10Â toÂ 0.93). There was a strong relationship between poor cognitive function (moderate to severe depression) and postoperative mortality rate with relative risk (95%CI) 0.04 (0.006Â toÂ 0.36). Finally, patients on three or more medications also had an outstanding worse prognosis, relative risk (95%CI) 0.022 (0.001Â toÂ 0.37). Conclusion: Hip fracture was more common among women and people aged above 75 years. The prevalence of intertrochanteric fractures was nearly double the femoral neck fractures. Age, female, depression, and polypharmacy had a statistically significant association with three-month mortality in hip fracture patients.
Correlation between stress level and family support towards fasting and postprandial glucose level in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Trisnadewi Ni Wayan , Adiputra I Made Sudarma , Oktaviani Ni Putu Wiwik , Suapriyanti Putu Aris , Intan Saraswati Ni Luh Gede 
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose (hyperglycemia). Stress and familyâ€™s support in managing diabetic Mellitus are two critical external factors that influence blood glucose levels. This research aimed to analyze the relationship between stress level and familyâ€™s support with fasting blood glucose levels and 2 hours post prandial in T2DM patients.Method: Study design using cross sectional model. Eligible T2DM patients in Tabanan II primary health care center, between period September 2017- February 2018 were evaluated for fasting and post prandial blood glucose and stress level (Depression Anxiety Stres Scale-14) and family support. Spearman correlation test was used to determine correlation between family support and stress level toward fasting and post prandial glucose levels in T2DM patients.Result: The result suggested that 29 respondents (36.3%) get severe stress levels, 51 respondents (63.85%)Â get high family support, fasting blood glucose level was 168.42Â±63.57 and post prandial glucose level was 229.18Â±88.593. There was a positive correlation between family support and stress level toward fasting glucose level (r=0.341; p<0,001) and post prandial glucose level (r=0.276; p<0,001).Conclusion: Stress level and family support in diabetic mellitus management can influence fasting and post prandial glucose level T2DM patients. Managing stress and family support can assist in stabilizing fasting and post prandial glucose level.
Effect of heparin administration on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in atherosclerotic New Zealand Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Nababan Victor Jesron , Prasmono Agung , Retnowati Endang , Legowo Djoko , Banjarnahor Sofna 
Published: June 2021

Background: Platelets have been associated with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis by excreting various chemokines (i.e. PF4), which systematically interact with multiple molecules. The formation of circulating heparin-platelet factor-4 (PF4) complexes have been observed in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) cases, raising questions about the role of PF4-derived atherosclerosis in the predisposition of HIT.Â Â Methods: An in vivo model of atherosclerosis was generated by feeding rabbits with a high-cholesterol diet for six weeks and a normal rabbit as a control group. HIT was induced by injecting heparin subcutaneously for ten days twice daily. Platelets count before and after heparinization was performed by hemocytometer, PF4 measurement was determined by ELISA assay. Histopathology examinations for artery thickness, foam cell, and endothelial denudation were conducted by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining. Results: There was no significant difference in the IgG PF4/heparin complex between the atherosclerotic and the normal groups (43.84Â±2.07 ng/mL vs. 41.87Â±3.44 ng/mL), platelet count was significantly reduced only in the atherosclerotic group (p=0.01; mean differences 7162.00Â±57311.02/mm3), endothelial denudation and foam cell formation were observed in the atherosclerotic group. Also, a significant difference observed in endothelial thickness between the atherosclerotic group compared to the normal group (470.32 Â± 131.15 Âµm vs. 332.05Â±50.82 Âµm; p=0.032).Conclusion: Our results suggest that atherosclerosis was significantly associated with the development of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. However, atherosclerosis is not a risk factor for the formation of PF4-heparin complex in HIT.
Antiplasmodial activity of chalcone derivatives compound through phagocytosis of kupffer cells in experimental malaria hosts
Authors: Wijayanti Lilik , Dirgahayu Paramasari , Sari Yulia , Hermawan Danus , Nurwati Ida 
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Malaria is still one of the major health problems, specifically due to drug resistance in Plasmodium, which encourages extensive research to find effective alternatives. One of the new antimalarial compounds is chalcone-derivative compound (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(2,3-dimethoxy phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one. However, its potency is still needed to be evaluated. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the efficacy and identify the pharmacological mechanism of this chalcone-derivative.Â Methods: An experiment using post-test only with control group design was conducted from May 2016 to July 2017 in the laboratory of Parasitology and Clinical Pathology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Swiss mice were used and infected with Plasmodium before being divided into nine groups with different concentrations of (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(2,3-dimethoxy phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one. Histological examination was conducted to count the number of Kupffer cells and the proportion of Kupffer cells that had phagocytosed the Plasmodium. Results: Both doxycycline and (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(2,3-dimethoxy phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one Â decreased the parasitemia in the tested mice with higher efficacy was observed in the doxycycline group. Likewise, both compounds also increase the number ofÂ Kupffer cells which become phagocytes of erythrocytes containing Plasmodium was higher in the treatment group than in the control group (p 0.000 <0.05). Substance (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(2,3-dimethoxy phenyl) prop-2-en-1-one may act as an antimalarial by phagocytes of erythrocytes containing Plasmodium. Conclusion In conclusion, the (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(2,3-dimethoxy phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one exhibited potent antimalarial activity via the phagocytic activity of Kupffer cells. This compound may be developed into a new antimalarial drug.
The Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) technique in an infertile man with Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) infection: a case report
Authors: Pramesemara I Gusti Ngurah , Faizah Zakiyatul , Darsini Ninik 
Published: June 2021

Background:Â Several studies have suggested a relationship between chronic infection of the Human Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) and infertility in men. HBV infection causes instability of spermatozoa chromosomes, interferes the parameters of semen analysis, and have risks to infecting fetus or embryo. In order to prevent the HBV infection, the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedure has been established. This case study aims to evaluate the ICSI technique conducted to an infertile man with HBV infection.Case Description:Â We reported a case of a 42-year-old infertile male who had primary infertility for 11 years with positive HBsAg. Patients were given Tribulus terrestris and an antioxidant also referred to an internist colleague for the definitive treatment of Hepatitis-B. Then the patient and his wife were prepared to undergo an In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedure by washing spermatozoa and ICSI. Routine evaluation for 15 days post-ICSI for the first time did not show biochemical signs of pregnancy in wives with negative Î²-hCG.Â Conclusion:Â It was concluded that the ICSI procedure could be considered in the action of IVF in infertile man with HBV due to no adverse effect recorded.
Direct air capture of CO2: A response to meet the global climate targets
Authors: Ozkan Mihrimah 
Published: June 2021

Highlights
DAC can help deal with difficult to avoid emissions. Large-scale deployment of DAC requires serious government, private, and corporate support and investment particularly to offset the capital cost as well as operational costs. Further optimizations to the costs can be found in choice of energy source as well as advances in CO2 capture technology such as high capacity and selectivity materials, faster reaction kinetics, and ease of reusability.

Abstract
Direct air capture (DAC) technologies are receiving increasing attention from the scientific community, commercial enterprises, policymakers and governments. While deep decarbonization of all sectors is required to meet the Paris Agreement target, DAC can help deal with difficult to avoid emissions (aviation, ocean-shipping, iron-steel, cement, mining, plastics, fertilizers, pulp and paper). While large-scale deployment of DAC discussions continues, a closer look to the capital and operational costs, different capture technologies, the choice of energy source, land and water requirements, and other environmental impacts of DAC are reviewed and examined. Cost per ton of CO2 captured discussions of leading industrial DAC developers with their carbon capture technologies are presented, and their detailed cost comparisons are evaluated based on the choice of energy operation together with process energy requirements. Validation of two active plants’ net negative emission contributions after reducing their own carbon footprint is presented. Future directions and recommendations to lower the current capital and operational costs of DAC are given. In view of large-scale deployment of DAC, and the considerations of high capital costs, private investments, government initiatives, net zero commitments of corporations, and support from the oil companies combined will help increase carbon capture capacity by building more DAC plants worldwide.

Graphic abstract
KAN DOLAŞIMI ENFEKSİYONLARININ ERKEN TANISINDA İNFLAMATUVAR BELİRTEÇLERİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ŞİRİN Fevziye Burcu , ŞİRİN Mümtaz Cem 
Published: June 2021

Amaç
Bu çalışmanın amacı, kan dolaşımı enfeksiyonu
(KDE)'nun tanısında kan kültürüne alternatif olarak
kullanılabilecek prokalsitonin (PCT), yüksek sensitif
C-reaktif protein (hsCRP), hsCRP/albümin oranı
(CAR) ve tam kan sayımı (TKS) parametrelerinin tanısal
performansını araştırmaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntem
Mayıs 2019-Mayıs 2020 tarihleri arasında hastanemizde
yatarak tedavi gören ve kan kültürü, PCT,
hsCRP, TKS ve albümin tetkikleri eşzamanlı istenilen
hastaların dosyaları retrospektif olarak incelendi.
Hastalar kan kültüründe üremesi olanlar (n=95) ve
kan kültüründe üremesi olmayanlar (n=157) olarak iki
gruba ayrıldı. Kan kültürleri, BacT/ALERT 3D (bioMérieux,
Fransa) otomatize kan kültürü sisteminde takip
edildi. Prokalsitonin ve hsCRP düzeyleri, Roche Cobas
6000 modüler sisteminde (Roche Diagnostics, Almanya)
ölçüldü. Tam kan sayımı analizi, UniCel DxH
800 hematoloji analizöründe (Beckman Coulter, ABD)
gerçekleştirildi.
Bulgular
Hemokültür pozitif ve hemokültür negatif grup arasında,
PCT, hsCRP, CAR, nötrofil, lenfosit, hemoglobin,
eritrosit dağılım genişliği (RDW), ortalama trombosit
hacmi (MPV), nötrofil/lenfosit oranı (NLR), lenfosit/
monosit oranı (LMR), trombosit/lenfosit oranı (PLR),
MPV/trombosit oranı (MPV/PLT) ve albümin düzeyleri
bakımından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulundu
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On Truncated Zeghdoudi Distribution : Posterior Analysis under Different Loss Functions for Type II Censored Data
Authors: Talhi Hamida , Aiachi Hiba 
Published: June 2021

We perform a Bayesian analysis of the upper trunacated Zeghdoudi distribution based on type II censored data. Using various loss functions including the generalised quadratic, entropy and Linex functions, we obtain Bayes estimators and the corresponding posterior risks. As tractable analytical forms of these estimators is out of reach, we propose the use of simulations based on Markov chain Monte-carlo methods to study their performance. Given nitial values of model parameters, we also obtain maximum likelihood estimators. Using Pitmanw closeness criterion and integrated mean square error we compare their performance with those of the Bayesian estimators. Finally, we illustrate our approach through an example using a set of real data.
SolidaritÃ© Associative Et RÃ©silience Traumatique : Le Cas De lâ€™Association SÃ©nÃ©galaise Des Victimes De Mines (ASVM)
Authors: Sene IsmaÃ¯la 
Published: June 2021

En Casamance, la multiplication des accidents de mines antipersonnel et antichars dans le contexte du conflit armÃ© a entrainÃ©, chez les victimes, un Ã©tat de vulnÃ©rabilitÃ© qui sâ€™est exprimÃ© Ã travers un affect traumatique. Cette situation a favorisÃ© la mobilisation dâ€™une dynamique dâ€™assistance au centre de laquelle on trouve lâ€™Association SÃ©nÃ©galaise des Victimes de Mines (ASVM). Câ€™est donc le rÃ´le de cette organisation dans la rÃ©silience des victimes de mines que cet article se propose dâ€™analyser Ã travers une mÃ©thodologie exclusivement qualitative. Ainsi, grÃ¢ce Ã la conduite dâ€™entretiens rÃ©alisÃ©s avec vingt-sept (27) victimes de mines, deux responsables de lâ€™ASVM et trois responsables au niveau des structures impliquÃ©es dans lâ€™assistance aux victimes de mines, lâ€™Ã©tude dÃ©montre que le recours Ã la solidaritÃ© associative a contribuÃ© Ã lâ€™expression dâ€™un soutien par les pairs. Ce soutien sâ€™est avÃ©rÃ© dÃ©cisif dans la rÃ©silience des victimes de mines. Cet article qui se situe Ã la croisÃ©e de la sociologie des organisations et de la psychologie sociale, renouvelle notamment la pensÃ©e sur les dynamiques de solidaritÃ© associative. Ce faisant, il sâ€™inscrit dans le champ thÃ©matique de la sociologie des organisations tout en contribuant Ã diversifier la rÃ©flexion sur le handicap.
In Casamance, the multiplication of landmine and anti-tank accidents in the context of the armed conflict has led to a state of vulnerability among the victims, which has been expressed through traumatic affect. This situation has led to the mobilization of a dynamic of assistance at the center of which is the Senegalese association of landmine victims (ASVM). It is therefore the role of this organization in the resilience of landmine victims that this article proposes to analyze through an exclusively qualitative methodology. Through interviews with twenty seven (27) landmine victims, two ASVM leaders, and three leaders of structures involved in assisting landmine victims, the study demonstrates that the use of associative solidarity has contributed to the expression of peer support. This support has proven to be decisive in the resilience of landmine victims. This article, which is at the crossroads of organizational sociology and social psychology, renews thinking on the dynamics of associative solidarity. In doing so, it is part of the thematic field of organizational sociology while contributing to the diversification of thinking on disability.
Ã‰tude comparative des peuplements ichtyologiques de lâ€™Aire Marine ProtÃ©gÃ©e de Joal-Fadiouth et des pÃªcheries des zones du pourtour non protÃ©gÃ©es Ã lâ€™exploitation halieutique
Authors: Sarr Serigne Modou , Ndiaye Mamadou , Thiam Alassane , Mane Fokina 
Published: June 2021

L'effondrement des stocks de poisson est dÃ» Ã la surexploitation des peuplements ichtyologiques consÃ©cutifs aux mauvaises pratiques de pÃªche au SÃ©nÃ©gal. Cette situation a amenÃ© les Ã©cologistes marins et les gestionnaires de l'environnement Ã rÃ©Ã©valuer les mÃ©thodes traditionnelles de gestion des ressources halieutiques. Pour connaitre la dynamique des peuplements ichtyologiques, nous avons menÃ© une Ã©tude comparative des peuplements ichtyologiques de lâ€™Aire Marine ProtÃ©gÃ©e de Jaol-Fadiouth et des pÃªcheries des zones non protÃ©gÃ©es Ã lâ€™exploitation halieutique durant la saison froide 2015. Ainsi, lâ€™exploitation des donnÃ©es de pÃªches expÃ©rimentales rÃ©alisÃ©es au niveau de 16 stations dans les deux zones a permis de faire lâ€™Ã©tude. Lâ€™analyse des paramÃ¨tres environnementaux relevÃ©s sur chaque station montre que la zone de lâ€™aire marine protÃ©gÃ©e est similaire Ã celle des zones non protÃ©gÃ©es Ã lâ€™exploitation halieutique. Par consÃ©quent, les Ã©ventuelles diffÃ©rences de peuplement ne s'expliquent pas par la variabilitÃ© des paramÃ¨tres physicochimiques. Lâ€™analyse de paramÃ¨tres physico-chimiques, des indicateurs de biodiversitÃ© Ã savoir : la richesse spÃ©cifique, les indices de diversitÃ© de Shannon-Weaver et dâ€™Ã©quitabilitÃ© Pielou ont permis de dÃ©terminer les caractÃ©ristiques environnementales, la composition et la nature des peuplements, d'Ã©valuer l'impact des mesures de gestion des diffÃ©rentes zones.

The collapse of fish stocks is due to the overexploitation of fish populations as a result of poor fishing practices in Senegal. This situation has led marine ecologists and environmental managers to re-evaluate traditional methods of managing fishery resources. In order to know the dynamics of the ichthyological populations, we conducted a comparative study of the ichthyological populations of the Jaol-Fadiouth Marine Protected Area and the fisheries of the areas not protected from fishing during the 2015 cold season. Thus, the exploitation of data from experimental fisheries carried out at 16 stations in the two areas allowed the study to be carried out. The analysis of the environmental parameters recorded at each station shows that the area of the marine protected area is similar to that of the areas not protected from fisheries exploitation. Therefore, any differences in population size cannot be explained by the variability of physico-chemical parameters. The analysis of physico-chemical parameters, biodiversity indicators such as species richness, the Shannon-Weaver diversity index and the Pielou equitability index allowed us to determine the environmental characteristics, the composition and the nature of the populations, and to evaluate the impact of the management measures of the different areas.
Etude Comparative des Techniques Chirurgicales dans la Chirurgie de la Cataracte au Niger
Authors: Abba Kaka H.Y. , Diori N.A. , Roufaye L. 
Published: June 2021

Objectif: Le but de cette Ã©tude est de comparer les techniques chirurgicales dans la chirurgie de la cataracte au Niger. Patients et mÃ©thode: Il sâ€™agissait dâ€™une Ã©tude retrospective sur 12 mois du 1er Janvier au 31 DÃ©cembre 2012 portant sur les patients opÃ©rÃ©s de cataracte pendant les camps de chirurgie foraine dans les 8 regions du Niger. RÃ©sultats: Au total 1727 yeux cataractÃ©s ont Ã©tÃ© opÃ©rÃ©s dont 908 (52.58%) par phaco-alternative et 819 (47.42%) par lâ€™extraction extra capsulaire. A J30 post opÃ©ratoire la Phacoalternative a donnÃ© 29% de moyennes et bonnes acuitÃ©s visuelles comparÃ© Ã 27% pour lâ€™extra-capsulaire. Les implants standards de 22 dioptries Ã©taient les plus utilisÃ©s avec 26.21%. Les implants de puissance entre 21 et 22 dioptries Ã©taient responsables des meilleures acuitÃ©s visuelles Ã J60. Conclusion: La Phaco-alternative comparÃ©e Ã lâ€™extraction extra-capsulaire donnait de meilleurs rÃ©sultats post-opÃ©ratoires dans la chirurgie de la cataracte au Niger.

Aim: This paper focuses on comparing the surgical technics in cataract surgery in Niger. Patients and Method: It was a retrospective study which consisted of about 1,727 operated eyes of cataract during advance cataract surgical camps in the 8 regions of Niger. This happened over a period of 12 months from 1st January to 31st December of the year 2012. RÃ©sultats: A total of 1,727 cataract eyes were operated on during the study period. 908 patients (52.58%) were operated by phaco-alternative and 819 (47.42%) patients were operated by extra capsular extraction. On D30 postoperatively, phaco A gave 29% of good results compared to 27% for the extra-capsular. Standard 22 diopter implants were the most used in 26.21% of cases. Power of implants between 21 and 22 diopters were responsible for the best visual acuity at D60. Conclusion: Phaco-alternative technic compared to extra capsular gave better postoperative results in cataract surgery in Niger.