bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic Accuracy and Safety of Endoscopic – Guided Office-Based Biopsies for Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Lesions at St. Luke’s Medical Center
Authors: Fernandez Diana , Soriano Ronaldo 
Published: November 2024

Objective: To determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and safety of endoscopic guided office-based biopsies (OBB) in diagnosing laryngeal and pharyngeal neoplasms at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City and Global City.
Methods:Design: Diagnostic Accuracy StudySetting: Two Tertiary Private Training HospitalsParticipants: Records of patients with pharyngeal and laryngeal lesions who underwent endoscopic-guided OBB were included in the study describing safety. Only patients with subsequent operative biopsies were included in assessing diagnostic accuracy.
Results: Thirty-six (36) patients were included: 28 (77.78%) males and 8 (22.22%) females, with median age of 61.5 (IQR 52-73 years). Nearly half (16/36; 44.44%) of the office-based biopsies yielded malignant histopathology results, 19.44% had high grade dysplasia while 36.11% had benign findings. Of 10 patients with operative biopsy for definitive diagnosis, 8 were correctly diagnosed with carcinoma while one had a change in diagnosis from benign to malignant. Office based biopsy was well tolerated and had no complications reported. Overall, the sensitivity of OBB in predicting malignancy was 88.89%, specificity was 100%, positive predictive value was 100%, and negative predictive value was 50%.
Conclusion: Office-based biopsy is an accurate, reliable and safe modality for screening suspicious pharyngeal and laryngeal neoplasms, and may be part of routine screening during initial endoscopy among selected patients with suspicious pharyngeal and laryngeal neoplasms. Further investigation and larger population studies may provide more robust insights on effectiveness and safety of office-based biopsy in diagnosis of pharyngeal and laryngeal neoplasms.
Sydney Declaration on Predatory or Pseudo Journals and Publishers
Authors: APAME  
Published: November 2024

We, the participants in the Joint Meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME), the Western Pacific Region Index Medicus (WPRIM), and Index Medicus of the South-East Asia Region (IMSEAR), held in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia from August 28 to 30, 2024:
CONSIDERING That predatory (or pseudo) journals and publishers offer open access publication in exchange for fees without robust editorial or publishing services; these include “fake” or “scam” journals or publishers who send phishing emails which promise quick review;
That the articles collected by predatory (or pseudo) journals or publishers may never be published, or often are published with poor quality or accessibility, irrespective of any attempts by authors to withdraw them, resulting in such research effectively being lost;
CONFIRM Our commitment to uphold the quality and integrity of our individual journals and their respective submission, editing and review processes, in opposition to predatory (or pseudo) journal practices;
Our commitment to exercise vigilance and safeguard the quality and integrity of our respective publishers against predatory (or pseudo) publication processes;
Our commitment to ensure that member journals of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (including those indexed in the Western Pacific Region Index Medicus and Index Medicus of the South East Asia Region) and their publishers do not engage in predatory (or pseudo) journal or publication practices;
CALL ON Member States of and governments in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and South-East Asia Regions, in collaboration with stakeholders from the nongovernmental and private sectors, to formulate and implement procedures and processes for identifying and dealing with predatory (and pseudo) journals and publishers, and for guiding new and existing journals away from engaging in predatory (and pseudo) journal and publisher practices;
Stakeholders from the public and private sectors, national and international organizations, universities and academic societies to support WPRIM, IMSEAR, the Global Index Medicus of WHO, in ensuring the availability of high quality health information for all that is not marred by predatory (and pseudo) journal and publication practices;
Contents Vol. 39 No. 2 July-December 2024
Authors: Head Neck Surg Philip J Otolaryngol 
Published: November 2024

EDITORIAL
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Original Research: Descriptive or Analytical, Either-Or or Both-And?Lapeña JFF
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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Sydney Declaration on Predatory or Pseudo Journals and Publishers APAME WPRIM IMSEAR
ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Association of Treatment Delays with Survival for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Surgery and Radiotherapy at the Philippine General HospitalSacayan-Quitay ND, De Guzman SPC, Cañal JPA, Villafuerte CV III L

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Diagnostic Accuracy and Safety of Endoscopic – Guided Office-Based Biopsies for Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Lesions at St. Luke’s Medical Center Fernandez DR, Soriano RG

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Determining the Severity of Symptoms Among Patients with Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis Versus Non-Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis at the Veterans Memorial Medical CenterHizon GJS, Espanto JP, Rodriguez-Labrador KM

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Regression Analysis of Preoperative Chest Radiographs to Predict Intraoperative Location of Esophageal Foreign Body (Coin) in Pediatric Patients Balite ADM, Roldan FCA

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Olfactory Dysfunction, Dysgeusia, and Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Study in a Tertiary COVID Referral Center in the PhilippinesTirol CJR, Fullante PB

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Otorhinolaryngologic Manifestations of Long COVID-19 Infection Among Patients at the Quezon City General Hospital Sison MNK, Cruz ETS

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Telemedicine for ENT: Quality of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center in 2022Castro JMC, Chua RU
CASE REPORTS
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the External Ear Canal: A Case ReportCaluma SEC, De Ramos JSM

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Primary Melanoma of the Palatine Tonsil in an Adult Filipino Patient: A Case ReportCabataña KLD, Salud DL

SURGICAL INNOVATIONS AND INSTRUMENTATION
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A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian NoseKing-Chao NLY, Yap EC
FEATURED GRAND ROUNDS
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A Case Report on Maxillary Ameloblastic Fibroma in a 55-Year-Old ManMendoza MEF, Altura IC.
FROM THE VIEWBOX
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Congenital Internal Auditory Canal StenosisYang NW UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
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Non-Invasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm With Papillary-Like Nuclear Features – An Illustrative Case Mirhan CVL, Rivera JP, Carnate JM.
PASSAGES
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Nikolo Ariel M. Ansaldo, MD (1983-2024)Laganao CRD
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Paul Christian P. Pacquing, MD (1986 - 2024)Abuan MRA
CAPTOONS
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DokNet’s WorldBillones WU
The Function of Language at Medan Train Station : Linguistic Landscape Study
Authors: Pasaribu Gumarpi , Salmiah Maryati , Junaidi  
Published: November 2024

This research aims to describe the language function of the linguistic landscape found at the Medan train station. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method obtained through observation, interviews and documentation techniques. The linguistic landscape at the Medan train station has its own characteristics. The information function is related to people's identity and provides benefits. This study is able to find patterns of language use in generating symbolic and informational functions in the linguistic landscape. The dominance of monolingual Indonesian can make it easier for the people of medan to interpret the billboards displayed. Apart from that, the role of the displayed logos is to emphasize the message or text conveyed by the author. However, the role of the symbolic side of billboards at the Medan city train station is still lacking, this is influenced by the level of people's mindset and attention to the role of the linguistic landscape.
Asynchronous Federated based Vehicular Edge Computation Offloading
Authors: Kumar Anitha Saravana , Fernando Xavier , Zhao Lian 
Published: November 2024

<p>The expansion of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems has grown substantially in recent years due to technological breakthroughs like vehicle edge computing (VEC) and 5G. The rapidly developing field of VEC transfers computationally demanding activities to a nearby VEC server, allowing realtime applications for vehicles. Conventional deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithms are inadequate for addressing privacy concerns when outsourcing sensitive data activities. This work introduces an asynchronous federated deep reinforcement learning (AFDRL) approach for task offloading techniques to maximize computation rate while ensuring queue stability and data privacy. To tackle the issue, our research examines computation and queue models for executing tasks at the vehicle or roadside unit (RSU). We introduce a Lyapunov-enhanced deep reinforcement learning approach to address the optimization issue. The outcomes of the simulation show that our proposed approach may significantly improve the computation rate and maintain queue stability in the context of task outsourcing issues, as compared to several baseline methods. </p>
Exploring Secure Visible Light Communication in Next-generation (6G) Internet-of-Things
Authors: Gupta Abhishek , Fernando Xavier 
Published: November 2024

<p> This article presents a comprehensive survey of visible light communication (VLC) between devices in 6G internet of things (IoT) architecture. For effective stationary and mobile device-to-device communication in both indoors and outdoors, VLC is envisaged as a technique that can enable a robust and inexpensive, interference and radiation-free IoT communications. Whereas the demands on the growth in IoT network traffic and expanded verticals are met through 5G, 5G+ and beyond 5G (B5G); communication between two IoT devices in close vicinity without resorting to radio frequency (RF) spectrum usage is still a challenging problem and lies at a crucial research stage. One potential solution is to resort to optical wireless communication (OWC), especially VLC to venture into alternatives to radio frequency (RF) communication. In this article, we aim to bridge the gap between VLC and its applications in IoT through a comprehensive survey of VLC and its applications in IoT. We begin with an introduction to IoT and emerging verticals such as internet-of-metasurfaces, internet-of-reflecting-surfaces, internet-of-nanothings, internetof-bionanomaterials, and internet-of-space-things. Based on the current survey, several recommendations for further research are discussed at the end of this article. </p>
Mobility Aware Channel Allocation for 5G Vehicular Networks using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Kumar Anitha Saravana , Zhao Lian , Fernando Xavier 
Published: November 2024

<p> Reinforcement learning is a machine learning technique that focuses on exploring an uncharted territory exploiting of current knowledge. This paper proposes a Mobility Aware Channel Allocation (MACA) algorithm for 5G Vehicular Networks using a combination of Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) and Semi-Markov Decision Process (SMDP). In this work, we use multiple autonomous agents operating in a common environment to address the sequential decision-making problem to optimize the long-term rewards. In MACA, first we predict the mobility of vehicles using Teammate-Learning model as it allows the vehicles to cooperate and collaborate with each other without prior coordination. Secondly, during SMDP resource allocation phase, MARL inputs are applied to the Action Selection model for each vehicle based on their priorities. This is done at Road-Side Units (RSUs). Through numerical results and evaluations, we verify that the proposed method demonstrates efficient channel allocation and high packet delivery ratio as compared in the scenario of vehicles with multiple (high, medium, and low) priorities to existing conventional SMDP and Greedy algorithms. </p>
Hyperscale Data Center Networks with Transparent HyperX Architecture
Authors: Nooruzzaman Md , Fernando Xavier 
Published: November 2024

<p> Due to rapidly growing cloud-based applications and services, data center networks handle huge traffic and they started receiving significant attention recently. In this article, we first review various trends in data center network architectures. Then we propose a novel hyperscale architecture named Transparent HyperX (TH) and compare it to existing real-world architectures. The TH concept is inspired by the conventional HyperX topology, but designed with a number of additional all-optical diagonal links that maintain pod-to-pod path cost below two hops and ensure more transparent connectivity between pods throughout the entire data center. This reduction in path cost not only results in lower latency, but also saves on the number of switches and transponders, which eventually reduces the power consumption. This architecture also offers high scalability and supports over 1 million servers using 100 radix switches. </p>
Interconnected Transparent Island Architectures for Low Latency Hyperscale Datacenters
Authors: Nooruzzaman Md , Fernando Xavier 
Published: November 2024

<p> In this letter, we propose a novel hyperscale datacenter network architecture named Interconnected Transparent Island (ITI). The ITI architecture efficiently interconnects several transparent islands with each other. Each island consists of full-mesh transparent rings connecting all pods through single hop all-optical links. The proposed architecture offers high scalability, fewer overall hops and lower power consumption with the ability to connect over one Million servers. We have compared our proposed architecture with Facebook F16 fabric aggregator topology. Results from theoretical analysis and simulations show that ITI is a viable topology for large-scale datacenter networks. </p>
Influenza Virus Illness: Dhaka National Medical College Hospital Experience.
Authors: Uddin Md Sultan , Rahman Md Saifur , Khan Zahid 
Published: November 2024

Background: Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza virus that infects nose, throat and lungs. A surveillance study is undergoing in Dhaka National Medical College to characterize the clinical features of influenza viral illness. Objective: To recognize the diversity of strain of influenza virus in circulation in this part of country. Methodology: This prospective surveillance study is undergoing from June 2007. Cases are selected from among the patients visiting this hospital with fever and cough. Throat swab and nasal swab specimens are tested for presence of various influenza virus subtypes. Result: Between June 2007 to March 2012 we collected specimen from 1054 patients. Among them 141 (13.4%) were positive for influenza virus. 87 (62%) cases were influenza type A and 54 (30%) were type B. Among the 87 influenza A cases, 15 (17%) were A/H1, 24 (28%) were A/H, and novel A/H1 (Pandemic H1 N1) were 48 (55%). None of our cases were H5 N1 (Bird-Flu). Conclusion: This study confirms that influenza is prevalent in this region, causing considerable morbidity and hospital care.
J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2013; 19 (01): 23-24
The Use of Ilizarov External Fixator in a Difficult Fracture of Tibia
Authors: Rahman M , Talukdar M F , Dey L C , Arefin N , Mollah TU , Rahman A B M F 
Published: November 2024

The Ilizarov External Fixator is the name of a device that is used to treat fracture & stabilize fracture and may also be used to lengthen bone & correct deformity. In 1950, G.A Ilizarov introduced not only a new apparatus but even more importantly a new understanding of the biology of lengthening. This technique enables correction of angular, rotational & translational osseous deformities as well as rotation of limb length equality. The Ilizarov technique is applied to any parts of the body. This technique has a high rate of success in achieving union & eradicating infection, bone loss and mal-alignment. It has produced excellent results where tradition methods have failed to achieve optimum result.
A 50yrs old man was admitted at Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital with a badly comminuted open fracture at the lower part of Tibia & Fibula. It was very unstable. The patient was treated by using Elizarov External Fixator. Angulation & rotation was corrected repeatedly and ultimately resulted with nice union at the end of 7 month
J.Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2013; 19 (02): 49-51
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pembuatan Bahan Ajar Digital Berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Syahfitri Jayanti , Muntahanah Muntahanah , Irwandi Irwandi 
Published: November 2024

SD Negeri 140 Seluma has a relatively large number of human resources, both teachers and students. However, this is also a challenge for partner schools where some of the problems that are often faced are the lack of knowledge and competence of teachers in providing digital teaching materials to facilitate differentiated learning, which impacts the formation of students' character optimally. This training and mentoring is an effort to improve teacher knowledge and competence in providing teaching materials. This activity involved 30 teachers through two methods, namely: socialization, training and mentoring (the practice of making AI-based learning videos). The activity results showed that all participants experienced an increase in understanding related to the concept of digital teaching materials and increased competence in making AI-based learning videos. This is evidenced by the products that have been produced by the training participants. Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital teaching materials; training; accompaniment SD Negeri 140 Seluma memiliki SDM dengan jumlah yang relatif banyak baik guru maupun peserta didik. Namun, hal ini sekaligus menjadi tantangan bagi sekolah SD Negeri 140 Seluma dimana beberapa permasalahan yang seringkali dihadapi yaitu masih minimnya pengetahuan dan kompetensi guru dalam menyediakan bahan ajar digital untuk memfasilitasi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi, sehingga berdampak pada pembentukan karakter peserta didik secara optimal. Pelatihan dan pendampingan ini merupakan upaya yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kompetensi guru dalam menyediakan bahan ajar. Kegiatan ini melibatkan 30 orang guru melalui dua metode yaitu: sosialisasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan (praktik pembuatan video pembelajaran berbasis AI). Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta dalam memproduksi video pembelajaran berbasis AI, yang dibuktikan melalui produk video yang dihasilkan. Kata kunci: artificial Intelligence; bahan ajar digital; pelatihan; pendampingan
Peran Digitalisasi Administrasi Dalam Manajemen Gudang Penerimaan Tiara Dewata Yeh Aya
Authors: Krismadhita Angga Putera , Muna Nilna 
Published: November 2024

Digitalization has become an important element in this modern era, especially for companies that want to remain competitive amidst increasingly fierce competition in various industrial sectors. However, many companies still face major challenges due to their reliance on manual methods in managing various operational aspects, including warehouse administration. Problems such as delays, recording errors and data inaccuracies often arise as a result of using traditional methods. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a focus on observation and interviews . The main goal of digitalization is to overcome these challenges by utilizing technology that can increase the effectiveness of employee performance and optimize various business processes, so that companies can operate more efficiently and accurately. The results of this research are that the effect of the effectiveness of digitalization implementation on employee performance has a very positive influence on employee performance, where the implementation of digitalization is obtained through training carried out by management. Likewise, with the role of administrative digitization in warehouse reception management, managers create barcodes on each product to make it easier to record incoming and outgoing goods at the warehouse.Keywords: Administration; Digitalization; Employee Performance; Tiara Dewata Yeh Aya Digitalisasi telah menjadi elemen penting dalam era modern ini, terutama bagi perusahaan yang ingin tetap kompetitif di tengah persaingan yang semakin ketat di berbagai sektor industri. Namun, banyak perusahaan masih menghadapi tantangan besar karena ketergantungan pada metode manual dalam mengelola berbagai aspek operasional, termasuk administrasi gudang. Masalah-masalah seperti keterlambatan, kesalahan pencatatan, dan ketidakakuratan data sering kali muncul akibat dari penggunaan metode tradisional tersebut. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan fokus pada observasi dan wawancara. Tujuan utama dari digitalisasi adalah untuk mengatasi tantangan-tantangan ini dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yang dapat meningkatkan efektivitas kinerja karyawan serta mengoptimalkan berbagai proses bisnis, sehingga perusahaan dapat beroperasi dengan lebih efisien dan akurat. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pengaruh efektifitas implementasi digitalisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan sangat berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan yang mana implementasi digitalisasi ini didapat melalui pelatihan yang dilakukan oleh pihak management. Begitu pula dengan peran digitalisasi administrasi dalam manajemen gudang penerimaan, pengelola membuat barcode pada setiap produk untuk mempermudah pencatatan barang masuk dan barang kaluar pada gudangKata Kunci: Adminisrasi; Digitalisasi; Kinerja Karyawan; Tiara Dewata Yeh Aya