bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
External validation of a quantitative model to guide patient selection for placement of an optional or permanent inferior vena ca va filter
Authors: Song Esther , Salei Aliaksei , Li Yufeng , Brown Stephen Rodes , El Khudari Husameddin , Gunn Andrew John 
Published: November 2024

Objectives:
The objective of this study was to validate a previously published quantitative model that predicts the likelihood of an optional inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) being kept as a permanent device in a different patient population.

Material and Methods:
An institutional database of IVCF patients from 2016 to 2018 was reviewed. As in the published reference, if a retrieval was attempted, the IVCF was categorized as “removed;” if no attempt was performed, the filter was categorized as “kept permanent.” Patient parameters, such as age, sex, history of venous thromboembolism, presence of neurologic disease, presence of malignancy, as well as indications for IVCF placement were analyzed. The previously published formula was applied to analyze its ability to predict the likelihood of an optional IVCF being kept permanently in a new, external population.

Results:
A total of 270 patients were identified. Seventy-one filters were “removed” and 199 were “kept permanent.” Advanced age (odds ratio [OR] 1.05; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03–1.07) and presence of malignancy (OR 2.55; 95% CI 1.29–5.07) were the factors associated with the IVCF being “kept permanent” versus “removed.” None of the other parameters was statistically significant. The receiver operating characteristic curve yielded the area under the curve of 0.66, compared to the previously published value of 0.8. The sensitivity and specificity of the model were 64.3% and 62.0%, respectively.

Conclusion:
Advanced age and presence of malignancy were associated with optional IVCFs being kept as permanent devices. However, the previously published formula did not yield an accurate quantitative prediction in this external patient population.
Trend of immunization & gap in vaccine doses as observed in National Family Health Survey rounds in India
Authors: Kalia Meenu , Sharma Megha , Rohilla Ravi , Rana Kirtan 
Published: November 2024

Background & objectives
Immunization is an efficient and cost-effective way of lowering the infectious disease related morbidity and mortality in the community. The current study reviewed the trend of immunization, gaps in doses of vaccine given at the same time and gaps between the doses of same vaccine from National Family Health Survey (NFHS 1-5) rounds.

Methods
The current study extracted data from all five NFHS rounds conducted from 1992-93 to 2019-21. The study analyzed the State-wise and demography-wise distribution of trends of immunization from NFHS-1 to NFHS-5. State wise distribution of change in vaccination coverage between NFHS-4 and 5 was analyzed. The study also assessed the State-wise trends of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated children from NFHS 1-5.

Results
The northeastern States had maximum gap between the vaccination given at birth i.e., 47.3 per cent between BCG and Hepatitis B, and 32.8 per cent between BCG and birth dose of OPV in Manipur in NFHS -5. A gradual rise in the percentage of male (40.2%) and female (41.9%) childrens’ vaccination was found across the NFHS rounds with reduction in gap between the male and female vaccination from NFHS-1 (2.6%) to NFHS-5 (0.9%). The percentage of vaccination decreased proportionately with birth order. The vaccination coverage has increased in both urban and rural population, but the rise was higher in rural (45.9%) areas than urban (24.8%). An increase in percentage of fully vaccinated children by 41.2 per cent and decrease in percentage of non-vaccinated children by 26.4 per cent was observed from NFHS-1 to NFHS-5.

Interpretation & conclusions
Our analysis clearly suggests that immunization coverage has improved over a period of time but the variability in vaccine coverage across States and gap in vaccine doses needs attention of the policy makers to cover this for achieving our national immunization goals.
Construction of Disaster-aware Communities through Local Wisdom and Social Media
Authors: Mulyono Joko , Paramitha Nurina Adi , Arifiyanti Jati , Suhartini Elly , Ladiqi Suyatno 
Published: November 2024

The social construction process runs simultaneously. The utilization of local wisdom and social media is the result of the community construction process. Disaster-aware communities can utilize local wisdom and social media to overcome flood disasters. This research aims to analyze the construction of a disaster-aware community in Wonoasri Village, including the use of local wisdom and social media to overcome disasters. This research uses the construction theory of Berger and Luckmann. The research method used was a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Purpose sampling techniques were used to collect research informants. Data collection through observation, interviews, FGD, and documentation. The validity of the data using triangulation and data analysis using interactive models. The research results show that the social construction process runs simultaneously. The social construction process of the community starts from community experience, which shapes community knowledge about floods, the formation of Destana, and the transfer of knowledge, to the utilization of local wisdom and social media to overcome floods in Wonoasri Village.
Impact Assessment of Mulat Sa Aklat Reading Program for Sustainability and Continuous Quality Improvement
Authors: Aceron Romel M. , Marasigan Nora V. , Dueñas Rageene Vera 
Published: November 2024

This research rigorously assessed and evaluated the MULAT SA AKLAT Reading Program, focusing on its impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and potential for continuous quality improvement. Objectives encompass analyzing participant demographics, baseline knowledge, session-wise progress, participant evaluations, and the adaptability of educational approaches. The program fosters inclusive participation, unveiling varied baseline knowledge and expectations. Positive trajectories in participant performance and confidence indicate knowledge dissemination and skill development. Consistently high ratings in participant evaluations and an upward satisfaction trend affirm sustained engagement. A positive correlation between attendance rates and session numbers highlights sustained interest, with educational approaches showcasing adaptability to diverse learning styles. The MULAT SA AKLAT Reading Program emerges as a meticulously crafted initiative with transformative impact, sustained engagement, and effective adaptation to diverse learning needs. The absence of poor ratings underscores its unwavering quality. Enhance promotional strategies, implement continuous assessments for improvement, and explore innovative educational approaches to diversify sessions. This research offers crucial insights for refining the program, ensuring sustained impact, and guiding future community-based education.
MICROCREDIT: A MEANS OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OR A TOOL FOR EXPLOITATION?
Authors: S Shaniba , B Gopika , N Sivakumar , S Nehru 
Published: November 2024

Microcredit has received a lot of attention lately since it is hailed as a revolutionary financial instrument for reducing poverty and promoting economic empowerment. This piece explores the dual nature of microcredit, examining how it may be used as a tool for potential exploitation as well as a means of achieving financial security. This research highlights the critical role that microcredit has had in giving marginalised populations access to capital by drawing on an extensive analysis of empirical evidence. It looks at how microcredit initiatives have boosted community development, entrepreneurship, and income production, thereby empowering people, especially women. These encouraging results highlight microcredit's capacity to promote economic resilience and financial stability. On the other hand, the research also reveals the negative aspects of microcredit. The research indicates that low-income individuals with inadequate financial and educational backgrounds are using microcredit to cover everyday household needs because there are insufficient regulating authorities in place. With no other feasible choice, these people are turning to microcredit, where they frequently run into predatory practises such excessive interest rates and forceful loan practises. The positive effects of microcredit are overshadowed by these practises, which give rise to serious ethical and social concerns.
Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Ratun Beberapa Varietas Sorgum (Sorghum Bicolor (L) Moench) pada Percobaan di Rumah Kaca
Authors: Ghea Amelia Putri  , Akhmad Zubaidi  , Dwi Ratna Anugrahwati  
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pertumbuhan dan hasil ratun beberapa varietas sorgum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) pada percobaan di Rumah kaca. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yaitu faktor perlakuan varietas yang dilaksakan di Glasshouse Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Mataram dari bulan juli sampai Oktober 2023. Terdapat 5 perlakuan yakni varietas Bioguma, Gando Keta, Pahat, Super 1, Suri 4 diulang sebanyak 4 kali, sehingga terdapat 20 unit percobaan. Parameter pengamatan yaitu Tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, diameter batang, bobot berangkasan kering, Panjang malai, bobot malai, jumlah biji, bobot biji, bobot 1000 biji. Data dianalisis menggunakan Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA) uji Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) pada taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil ratun beberapa varietas yang diuji. Pertumbuhan hasil dan ratun terbaik yakni varietas Pahat dan Suri 4 dapat dilihat dari nilai bobot berangkasan kering berturut-turut yang tinggi sebesar 116,10 g dan 105,47 g, serta memiliki hasil biji yang tinggi sebesar 77,33 g dan 71,50 g.
Effect of hospital nutrition program on growth of very low birth weight preterm babies.
Authors: Wasif Ijaz  , Ather Razzaq  , Syed Hassan Ahmad  , Sidra Saleem  , Meh Jabeen  
Published: November 2024

Objective: To determine the effect of hospital nutrition program on growth of very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Recep Tayyep Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. Period: February 2024 to July 2024. Methods: Inclusion criteria were preterm newborns weighing below 1500 grams, admitted in NICU and who received total parenteral nutrition (TPN). VLBW was labeled as birth weight between 1000-1499 grams, while ELBW as birth weight <1000 grams. Hospital nutrition program included TPN plus orogastric feed or nasogastric feeding plus micronutrients. Effect of hospital nutrition program was described as effective if the baby at the time of discharge added 17-20 g/kg/day according to ESPHGAN recommendation. Results: In a total of 131 newborns, 69 (52.7%) were boys. The mean gestational age, and birth weight were 29.68±1.87 weeks, and 1024.50±144.23 grams, respectively. The mean net daily weight gain at the time of discharge was 12.77±3.63 grams. The effective hospital nutrition program was noted in 23 (17.6%) babies. Effectiveness of hospital nutrition program was significantly associated with higher birth weight (1094.78±114.41 vs. 1009.54±145.93 grams, p=0.010), very low birth weight versus extremely low birth weight (87.0% vs. 13.0%, p<0.001), head circumference ≥30 cm (87.0% vs. 53.7%, p=0.003), and gestational age > 28 weeks (87.0% vs. 57.4%, p=0.008). Conclusion: The hospital nutrition program had limited effectiveness, with only 17.6% of VLBW and ELBW infants achieving the recommended weight gain by discharge.
Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit of the largest public-sector hospital in Karachi: A retrospective, observational study.
Authors: Muhammad Tanveer Alam  , Aasma Khan  , Arjan Kumar  , Muhammad Rehan  , Imran Sarwar Shaikh  , Nazia Azam Yousfani  
Published: November 2024

Objective: To characterize the clinical features of critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to COVID-ICU and describe their outcomes. Study Design: Retrospective Observational study. Setting: Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. Period: May 2020 to September 2021. Methods: The study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who were admitted to the ICU. Patients in the study period confirmed or suspected COVID-19, admitted to the ICU for more than 24 hours, and committed to full treatment were included this study. Patients with COVID-19 discharged or died within 24 hours of admission were excluded. Results: The most commonly observed symptoms among the patients were shortness of breath (92.5%), fever (91.2%), cough without sputum (39.2%), altered consciousness (11.9%), and muscle aches (8.8%). Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was identified as the most prevalent complication among COVID-19 patients, impacting 40.8% of the study population. A significant proportion of COVID-19 patients required mechanical ventilation and cardiac support. Specifically, (41.4%) of the patients required invasive mechanical ventilation, (47.4%) required non-invasive ventilation, and (26.3%) received cardiac support. Laboratory assessment showed that platelet counts varied significantly between survivors and non-survivors, with non-survivors exhibiting lower platelet counts. Gender differences were also observed among COVID-19 patients by age, with males having a higher mean age than females in all age categories, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001) in all age categories except for the 30-44 years age category (p = 0.087). Age-wise recovery and mortality rates were analyzed, and the results showed that among both deceased and recovered patients, the proportion of deceased patients increased with age, while the proportion of recovered patients increased until the age range of 45-59 years for both males and females. The study found that 136 of the patients survived while 275 of the patients succumbed to the disease. Among the survivors, (31.3%) were male, and (36.2%) were female. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring patients for potential complications and providing them with supportive care. Early detection and management of severe cases of COVID-19 are critical in preventing complications and improving patient outcomes.
Magneto-Electric Antenna and Its Application in Geosteering Tool Design
Authors:   Geoprance, LLC, Li Shanjun , Han Weishan ,   Geoprance, LLC
Published: November 2024

Using coil antennae as transmitter and receiver to develop a geosteering tool, one has to increase the spacing between the transmitter and receiver to detect formation boundaries far away from a well trajectory. This causes the dimension of some tools to go up to 100 ft. We propose a magneto-electric antenna for the development of geosteering tools to overcome the problem of tool lengthening. We introduced a magneto-electric antenna, which has both functions of coil antenna and electric antenna at the same time. When a conductive wire is bent into a semicircle arc, it can be regarded as a combination of two imagined antennae. One is a coil antenna formed by the semicircle arc and an imagined straight conductive wire connecting between the two ends of the arc. The other is an electrode antenna formed by the imagined straight wire. The semicircle arc antenna can thus be used as a coil antenna and as an electrode antenna; therefore, we named it the ME antenna. We propose a prototype tool that includes a coil antenna as a transmitter and an ME antenna as a receiver, and experimentally verify the definition of the ME antenna and demonstrate that the induced voltage on the ME antenna can be measured, and use numerical simulations to investigate the characteristics of ME antenna. The experiment results prove the correctness of the definition of the electromagnetic antenna and also prove that the induced voltage on the ME antenna can be measured. The simulated results show that: 1.	The smaller the spacing between the transmitter and the receiver, the stronger the signal reflected by the boundary will be received by the ME antenna. 2.	The signal strength received by the ME antenna is far stronger than that received by a coil antenna used by the existing commercial tools. 3.	The signal received by the ME antenna is very sensitive to the boundary position. 4.	The average of the signal measured by the ME antenna equals that measured by the imagined coil antenna while the tool was rotated, proving that the ME antenna can be used as a coil antenna. 5.	The difference between the measured signal and the average of the signal equals that measured by the imagined electric antenna, proving that the ME antenna can be used as an electrode antenna. When a conductive wire is bent into a semicircle arc, it can be regarded as a combination of two imagined antennae. One is a coil antenna formed by the semicircle arc and an imagined straight conductive wire connecting between the two ends of the arc. The other is an electrode antenna formed by the imagined straight wire. The semicircle arc antenna can thus be used as a coil antenna and an electrode antenna at the same time; therefore, we named it the ME antenna. A prototype tool including one coil antenna as the transmitter and one ME antenna as the receiver was designed to study the characteristics of the ME antenna and test its feasibility.
Detector magnetico in scatola di sigari. Il mito ‘fai da te’
Authors: Spada Roberta 
Published: November 2024

L’oggetto analizzato in questo contributo è una piccola scatola di sigari di legno di circa 25 centimetri di larghezza per 16, alta qualche centimetro, con i bordi colorati di rosso e nero e il fondo sostituito da una tavoletta di legno che sborda rispetto alla scatola. Notiamo che è una scatola di sigari per via delle molte iscrizioni sul legno, dei resti delle etichette del monopolio e del marchio Conte di Cavour. Ma contiene anche due magneti a ferro di cavallo, è fissata a una tavoletta di legno che ne sostituisce il fondo e contiene una bobina di fili di rame attraverso cui passa una trecciola di fil di ferro e seta.
Questo oggetto si presenta come una riproduzione del prototipo del detector magnetico di Guglielmo Marconi, uno strumento per ricevere segnali telegrafici a distanza (precedente alla valvola termoionica) che utilizzava il principio dell’isteresi magnetica e la legge di Faraday-Neumann per rivelare onde elettromagnetiche. Era considerato molto più affidabile del coherer, una tecnologia precedente ritenuta instabile e soggetta a scariche atmosferiche, che quindi impediva una ricezione continua del segnale.
Penerapan Aplikasi Al-Ma’tsurat Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa Pada SMP Islam Terpadu Assalam Kabupaten Fakfak
Authors: Basri Hasan , Mualo Ardhyansyah , Fachruddin Muhammad , Biru Saputri Tri Bata 
Published: November 2024

Buku yang berbasis digital dapat menunjang proses pembelajaran untuk mengurangi tingkat abstraksi materi. Penggunaan buku saku hardcopy menyebabkan terjadinya abstraksi dalam proses pembelajaran. Hal ini terjadi karena buku saku Al-ma’tsurat rentan untuk sobek dan hilang. Dengan media pembelajaran baru, dapat membantu adik-adik SMP IT Assalaam Fakfak untuk lebih mudah belajar hadist di rumah tanpa harus meminjam buku, karena membaca dan mendengarkan lebih mudah jika dilakukan di smartphone yang bisa dibawa kemana saja, kapan saja. Selain itu, juga mempermudah orang tua untuk bisa melihat perkembangan hafalan anak tersebut. pada kegiatan PKM ini, tim telah melakukan beberapa capaian yaitu: 1) membuat buku saku Al-ma’tsurat berbasis digital. Dalam implementasinya, buku saku tersebut telah disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan sekolah. 2) melakukan pertemuan bersama wakil kepala sekolah bagian kurikulum untuk memberikan masukan terkait tulisan atau harakat yang salah dari aplikasi yang telah dikembangkan. 3) Setelah pembuatan Al-ma’tsurat berbasis digital, guru dilatih untuk mengoperasikan media tersebut. Setelah dilatih, semua guru dibiasaan untuk menggunakan media tersebut dalam pembelajaran. 4) setelah itu, tim PKM melatih siswa dalam menggunakan aplikasi tersebut. Luaran yang dihasilkan dari kegiatan ini berupa aplikasi Al-ma’tsurat berbasis digital. Selain itu, guru dan siswa dilatih menggunakan aplikasi tersebut agar mampu memonitor progress hafalan masing-masing siswa.
Pendampingan Pendirian Bank Sampah dan Pelatihan Akuntansi untuk Unit Bank Sampah di SMA Negeri 1 Palembayan Kabupaten Agam
Authors: Darmayanti Yeasy , Puttri Daniati , Suryadimal Suryadimal , Muthmainnah Afifah , Khairul Nabila 
Published: November 2024

Permasalahan sampah merupakan isu sentral di seluruh dunia, dan terkhusus di negara-negara berkembang yang sebagian masyarakatnya belum teredukasi dengan baik. Kebiasaan masyarakat yang masih menyatukan apapun jenis sampah dan membuangnya ke TPA, dalam jangka panjang akan berakibat pada pencemaran lingkungan parah karena sulitnya sampah organik terurai, dan sampah B3 tidak dikelola dengan baik. Kegiatan pemilahan sampah harus dilakukan oleh semua pihak, termasuk pihak sekolah. Sekolah sebagai lembaga pendidikan tentunya menjadi garda terdepan dalam membentuk karakter siswa untuk sadar pentingnya menjaga lingkungan. SMAN 1 Palembayan Kabupaten Agam merupakan salah satu sekolah yang memiliki target menjadi sekolah adiwiyata khususnya fokus terkait pengolahan sampah. Posisi sekolah yang dekat dengan pasar kecamatan, belum adanya pembimbingan Perguruan Tinggi terkait sampah, dan keinginan yang tinggi dari pihak sekolah untuk menjadi sekolah percontohan membuat kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan khusus untuk memberikan Pendampingan Pendirian Bank Sampah dan Pelatihan Akuntansi Kepada Siswa SMAN 1 Palembayan Kabupaten Agam. Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan melakukan pelatihan berulang dan pendampingan. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan kemajuan yang cukup signifikan baik pemahaman maupun keinginan pihak sekolah untuk dapat melanjutkan kegiatan ini kedepannya.