bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology of liver cancer in Nile delta over a decade: A single-center study
Authors: Abd-Elsalam Sherief , Elwan Nadia , Soliman Hanan , Ziada Dina , Elkhalawany Walaa , Salama Marwa , Hawash Nehad , Arafa Mona , Badawi Rehab , Shehata Walaa M. , Khalil Haidy S. , Elmashad Nehal 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: In Egypt, there has been a remarkable increase in the proportion of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among chronic liver diseases patients. This rising proportion may be explained by the increasing risk factors as hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, improvement of the diagnostic tools of HCC as well as the extended survival among patients with cirrhosis to allow time for some of them to develop HCC. The aim of this study was to study the epidemiology of HCC in Nile delta over the last decade. Methods: The study was carried out on patients diagnosed as HCC in liver cancer clinic in Tanta University Hospital, Egypt, from January 2005 to January 2015. This retrospective study reviewed the files of HCC patients with special stress on age, sex, residence, occupation, smoking, and viral markers. Results: Over the last decade, 1440 HCC patients were diagnosed or referred to liver cancer clinic in Tropical Medicine Department in Tanta University Hospital from January 2005 to January 2015. The mean age of HCC patients was 56.13 ± 9.53 years. Nearly, half of the patients with HCC were smokers and quarter of HCC patients were diabetics. HBV surface antigen-positive patients were only 3.26%, and the majority of patients were HCV-Ab positive (94.86% of patients). Conclusions: In Nile delta, hepatitis C rather than hepatitis B was linked to the development of HCC in our region which may be related to the high prevalence of HCV in this area.
A Study of Highest Nuchal Line in North Indian Crania
Authors: Zaidi SHH 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Studies of nonmetric cranial variants have been a field of considerable interest to research workers especially because of their racial and regional importance.
Eighteen North Indian skulls of Uttar Pradesh were studied for the highest nuchal line a cranial variant in the present study. Findings are discussed and compared with other global studies and are found to be of considerable regional and racial significance.

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Zaidi SHH. A Study of Highest Nuchal Line in North Indian Crania. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(1):7-8.
Gestational Gigantomastia: A Rarity
Authors: Agrawal Lata , Premi HK , Shakya Disha , Gupta Tripti 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Hypertrophy of the breast is a rare medical condition of breast connective tissue. It is listed as a ‘rare disease’ by the ‘Office of Rare Diseases’ of National Institute of Health (NIH). A woman aged 20 years presented to our antenatal clinic in her first pregnancy at 23 weeks of gestation with excessive enlargement of breasts since conception. Although its etiology has yet to be clarified, it has been associated with the response of breast receptors to gestational hormones. Gestational gigantomastia is a complication whose etiology and pathogenesis have yet to be fully clarified. However it has been speculated that placental hormones may trigger the condition.

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Shakya D, Gupta T, Agrawal L, Premi HK. Gestational Gigantomastia: A Rarity. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(1):13-14.
Giant Lipoma of the Arm and Axilla
Authors: Shishodia Atul , Sharan Jagadamba , Chahal Manjeet Singh 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
A lipoma is a common tumor arising from fat cells and can occur anywhere in the body.

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Shishodia A Sharan J Chahal MS. Giant Lipoma of the Arm and Axilla. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(1):18-19.
Unusual Presentation of Penile Filariasis
Authors: Shishodia Atul , Sharan Jagadamba , Chahal Manjit Singh , Popat Ankur 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Filariasis is a common disease of the tropics. Penoscrotal filariasis is a common presentation within various parts of India.

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Sharan J, Chahal MS, Shishodia A, Popat A. Unusual Presentation of Penile Filariasis. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(1):25-26.
An Unusual and Rare Case of Tubal Stump Ectopic Pregnancy
Authors: Premi HK , Dahiya Sonika , Misra Akanksha , Mukherjee Shobha 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
An ectopic or extrauterine pregnancy is one in which the blastocyst implants anywhere other than the endometrial lining of uterine cavity. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy in remnant tubal stump is rare. We describe such an unusual case of tubal stump ectopic pregnancy.

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Akanksha M, Mukherjee S, Premi HK, Dahiya S. An Unusual and Rare Case of Tubal Stump Ectopic Pregnancy. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(1): 30-31.
Tuberculous Otitis Media with Facial Paralysis
Authors: Srivastava Abhinav , Bhardwaj Prashant 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) can be difficult to diagnose because of its rarity, variable signs and symptoms, and nonspecific manifestations compared with other types of chronic otitis media (COM). Half of the cases have no other evidence of present or past infection, and its diagnosis is often delayed due to the rarity of this disease or its usually indolent course. A middle-aged female came with complaints of left-sided progressive facial weakness, intermittent left ear discharge, evening rise of fever, and hearing loss for 8 months and with a history of chronic cough, loss of appetite, and weight loss for last 1 month. On physical examination, she had left-sided grade V facial paralysis as per House–Brackmann grading system. X-ray of the chest showed prominent hilar shadow with cavitary lesion. A temporal bone computed tomography (CT) scan revealed left-sided mastoiditis. Sputum was found to be positive for acid-fast bacillus. Granulations with cheesy material were present in the mastoid cavity, which were positive for acid-fast bacillus with epithelioid giant cells. During the surgery, dehiscence of the fallopian canal was located in the second genu. The patient responded to antitubercular treatment.

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Bhardwaj P, Mohan C, Srivastava A. Tuberculous Otitis Media with Facial Paralysis. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):69-71.
Radiology of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst at Uncommon Locations: Report of Two Cases
Authors: Tyagi Sagar , Hans Parveen , Mohan Virinder 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Aneurysmal bone cyst is a cystic lesion that mimics a true neoplasm clinically and radiologically. They are most commonly located in the metaphysis of the long bones, and their occurrence in the calcaneum and transverse process of vertebra has rarely been reported. Aneurysmal bone cyst has various differential diagnoses and histopathology is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Although aggressive, these benign lesions require simple curettage and bone grafting. However, a recurrence rate of up to 59% is reported and needs continuous follow-up. Two cases of aneurysmal bone cyst diagnosed based on X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging in one of the cases and subsequent correlation with histopathology are reported in this communication. The literature on the subject is scanty and hence the report.

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Tyagi S, Hans P, Kumar H, Mohan V. Radiology of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst at Uncommon Locations: Report of Two Cases. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):72-74.
Anesthesia for a Patient on Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Authors: Singh Ram P , Agrawal Richa 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are frequently used for multidrug-resistant major depression, which is emerging as an epidemic in the modern era. Anesthesia during chronic use of MAO inhibitors is a matter of debate because of increased risk of drug interactions with various anesthetic drugs. Cardiac disorders contribute to perioperative and postoperative complications. Recent studies illustrate the safety of anesthesia without discontinuation of MAO inhibitors if sympathetic homeostasis is maintained and known drug interactions are avoided. In this case study, a 72-year-old male psychiatric patient on permanent treatment with tranylcypromine (30 mg/day) was admitted for bipolar hemiarthroplasty. After complete aseptic precautions, spinal anesthesia was achieved by 12.5 mg 0.5% heavy bupivacaine and 30 μg clonidine intrathecally. The anesthetic effect was adequate, but surgery was not completed timely and the effect of spinal anesthesia was weaned off, so general anesthesia was given and surgery was completed. There was no perioperative or postoperative complication. In conclusion, general or regional anesthesia for noncardiac surgery without discontinuation of MAO inhibitors may be safe after careful preoperative evaluation of the patient.

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Krishan G, Singh RP, Agrawal M, Agrawal R. Anesthesia for a Patient on Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):81-83.
Neglected Foreign Body in Retropharyngeal Space presenting with Infected Pharyngocutaneous Sinus
Authors: Ahmad Shahzad , Kuchhal Vaibhav 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
We present an unusual case of a foreign body, a hard wooden piece measuring 4 cm, in the retropharyngeal space. The patient presented with discharging sinus just below the angle of mandible left side. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan helped to make the diagnosis. Neck exploration was done under general anesthesia and sinus tract was seen in the parapharyngeal space. The tract was passing between the carotid artery and the internal jugular vein and going to the retropharyngeal space. The wooden piece was removed from the sinus tract and the tract was dissected out. The neurovascular structure was intact.
We highlight the importance of contrast-enhanced CT scan and three-dimensional (3D) CT images for preoperative evaluation of the locational relationship between the foreign body and great vessels in the neck region. The external approach is more convenient because it provides adequate exposure of neurovascular structure in the neck.

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Ahmad S, Kuchhal V. Neglected Foreign Body in Retropharyngeal Space presenting with Infected Pharyngocutaneous Sinus. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):84-85.
Atomic Emission Spectroelectrochemistry: Real-Time Rate Measurements of Dissolution, Corrosion, and Passivation
Authors: Ogle Kevin 
Published: September 2019

Atomic emission spectroelectrochemistry (AESEC) is a relatively novel technique that gives real-time elemental dissolution rates for a material/electrolyte combination, either reacting spontaneously or with electrochemical polarization. This methodology gives direct insight into questions such as how specific elements of an alloy interact with one another, or how specific additives in a surface treatment solution will affect different alloying elements or different phases. This paper discusses AESEC instrumentation and presents the basic quantitative relationships between the electrochemical and spectroscopic measurements. A wide range of applications are used to illustrate these relationships including the surface pretreatment of aluminum alloys (etching and deoxidation) and the passivation of Fe-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys. The focus is on the use of in-line inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), although a brief discussion of similar techniques using in-line inductively coupled mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) is included.
GIS-based earthquake-triggered-landslide susceptibility mapping with an integrated weighted index model in Jiuzhaigou region of Sichuan Province, China
Authors: Yi Yaning , Zhang Zhijie , Zhang Wanchang , Xu Qi , Deng Cai , Li Qilun 
Published: September 2019

Abstract. A Mw=6.5 earthquake struck the Jiuzhaigou region of
Sichuan Province, China, at 21:19 LT on Tuesday, 8 August 2017, and triggered a large number of landslides. For mitigating the damages of earthquake-triggered landslides to individuals and infrastructures of the earthquake-affected region, a comprehensive landslide susceptibility mapping was attempted with an integrated weighted index model by combining the frequency ratio and the analytical hierarchy process approaches under a GIS-based environment in the heavily earthquake-affected Zhangzha town of the Jiuzhaigou region. For this purpose, a total number of 842 earthquake-triggered landslides were visually interpreted and located from Sentinel-2A images acquired before and after the earthquake at first, and then the recognized landslides were randomly split into two groups to establish the earthquake-triggered landslide inventory, among which 80 % of the landslides were used for training the integrated model and the remaining 20 % for validation. Nine landslide controlling factors were considered including slope, aspect, elevation, lithology, distance from faults, distance from rivers, land use–land cover, normalized difference vegetation index and peak ground acceleration. The frequency ratio was utilized to evaluate the contribution of each landslide controlling factor to landslide occurrence, and the analytical hierarchy process was used to analyse the mutual relationship between landslide controlling factors.
Finally, the landslide susceptibility map was produced by using weighted
overlay analysis. Furthermore, an area under the curve approach was adopted
to comprehensively evaluate the performance of the integrated weighted index
model, including the degree of model fit and model predictive capability.
The results demonstrated the reliability and feasibility of the integrated
weighted index model in earthquake-triggered landslide susceptibility
mapping at a regional scale. The generated map can help engineers and decision
makers assess and mitigate hazards of the earthquake-triggered landslides to
individuals and infrastructures of the earthquake-affected region.
New approaches to modelling of local seismic amplification susceptibility using direct characteristics of influencing criteria: case study of Bam City, Iran
Authors: Hassanzadeh Reza , Honarmand Mehdi , Hossienjani Zadeh Mahdieh , Naseri Farzin 
Published: September 2019

Abstract. This paper proposes a new model in evaluating local seismic amplification
susceptibility by considering direct characteristics of influencing criteria
and it deals with uncertainty of modelling through production of fuzzy
membership functions for each criterion. For this purpose, relevant criteria
were identified by reviewing previous literature. These criteria include
alluvial thickness, stiffness and strength of alluvial deposits, type of
soil and particle size distribution of alluvial deposits, depth of
groundwater, type of rock, topographic irregularities, slope, and type of
bedrock. Two methods, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy logic (FL), were applied in order to define priority rank of each criterion and sub-criteria of each criterion through interview data of 10 experts. The criteria and sub-criteria were combined using the weighted linear combination method in GIS to develop a model for assessing local seismic amplification susceptibility in the study area of Bam City, Iran. The model's output demonstrated high to very high seismic amplification levels in central, eastern, northeastern, and northern parts of the study area. The validation results based on overall accuracy and kappa statistics showed 73.6 % accuracy, with 0.74 kappa indicating a good fit to the model's output. This model assists planners and decision makers in determining local seismic amplification susceptibility to be incorporated in designing new development plans of urban and rural areas and in making informed decisions regarding safety measures of existing buildings and infrastructures.
SORPTION OF CERIUM(III) IONS ONTO CHELATING POLYMERIC SORBENT
Authors: Alieva Aygun F. , Guseynov Fatali E. , Shamilov Nazim T. , Afandiyeva Narmin T. , Chyragov Famil M. 
Published: September 2019

In a present paper methods of concentration of Ce(III) from aqueous solutions onto synthetic polymer adsorbent. The sorption-photometric determination of the microquantities of cerium ions by new polymeric chelating sorbent, modified with dithizone has been studied. Sorption process was carried out under static conditions. Optimal characteristics of the sorption process: influence of pH, time of contact, effect of the initial concentration of metal, influence of ionic strength were studied. pH for extracting Ce is 5; the residence time is 210 min. Optimal ionic strength was achieved at a value of μ =0.6. The sorption capacity of the sorbent and the percentage recovery were determined from the difference in the initial and final concentrations of cerium(III) in the solution. The sorbability of cerium(III) ions was 91.38%, sorption capacity of sorbent with respect to cerium ions is 682.85 mg∙g-1. At the final stage, a desorption process was carried out using different (organic and mineral) acids with the same concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 M). 1M HCl has the highest eluting ability with respect to cerium (III) ions. Sorbent modified with dithizone based on a styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer is proposed as synthetic sorbent with the best analytical properties (high sorption capacity, residence time 3 h with respect to cerium ions). Multiple use of the regenerated sorbent for concentration is possible. The developed techniques can be used to determine Ce(III) in standard samples, soil and tap water.
INFLUENCE OF SURFACE CHEMISTRY OF THE FILLER AND THERMAL MODIFICATION OF BNKS-40 / PVC COMPOSITIONS ON THE VIBRO-ABSORBING PROPERTIES OF THE MATERIAL
Authors: Mansurova Irina A. , Shilov Ivan B. , Burkov Andrey A. , Koshkin Ilya Yu. , Yurkin Yuri V. , Belozerov Vladislav S. 
Published: September 2019

The study looks into the effect of a silicic acid filler's (SAF) surface chemistry and thermal modification of BNKS-40/PVC-based (80:20) compounds upon material's vibration-absorbing properties. The thermal analysis (TGA and DTA, Shimadzu analyzer, the temperature rise rate - 10 ° С/min), IR spectroscopy (Infralume FT-08, MFTIR) demonstrated, that adsorption of organosilane bis(3triethoxysilylpropyl)disulfide (TESPD) and the following silanization of Newsil 1165МР (145 ° С, 5 min) occur more readily on the surface of the SAF, dried in mild conditions (70 ° С) in advance. Dehydration of the SAF surface contributes to an increase in the proportion of organosilane physically associated with its surface (2.4 times), rather than chemically (1.1 times). SAF silanization results in the decrease in the compounds' Mooney viscosity (MB 1+4, 100 ° С, CU) and the higher content of free TESPD, the more pronounced the decrease is. The dynamic mechanical analysis (Netzsch DMA 242, in the temperature range from -60 to +60 °С and the frequency range from 0.1 to 10 Hz) demonstrated that, free TESPD plasticized the polymer matrix, increasing TanD as well as shifting the peak of mechanical losses into the lower temperature range. In this case, the effective temperature range of vibration absorption (ETRVA, where TanD ≥ 0.3) is somewhat narrowed in comparison with the compound containing the initial SAF. Thermal modification of BNKS-40/PVC compounds (120 ° С, 4 h) is accompanied by ETRVA expansion in the elastomer glass transition range, as well as in the glass transition temperature of the elastomer-thermoplast transition range. This fact is due to the diffusion of polymers in the filler-elastomer/thermoplast- and the elastomer-thermoplast inter-phase zones. Thermal modification is effective with compounds containing silanized filler with the least amount of free TESPD.
MARCO CONCEPTUAL Y COMPONENTES CLAVE PARA EL SEGUIMIENTO Y EVALUACIÓN EN LA ORDENACIÓN DEL TERRITORIO
Authors: Segura Calero Sergio 
Published: September 2019

Resumen. Este artículo destaca la importancia de un buen marco conceptual para abordar los procesos de seguimiento y evaluación en la ordenación del territorio en España. El objetivo de este trabajo es el de revisar las distintas aportaciones teóricas que tratan el seguimiento y la evaluación en la ordenación del territorio con el fin de proponer una serie de elementos y factores clave para esta práctica en España. A través de un examen de la literatura académica internacional y nacional pertinente, así como del análisis de casos en las comunidades autónomas españolas se obtienen los elementos y factores claves propuestos. Entre estos, destacan la importancia de la gobernanza territorial y la coordinación entre actores territoriales, la participación ciudadana, el aprendizaje mutuo durante todo el proceso de planificación y la importancia de las experiencias previas en esta materia.

Palabras clave: planificación territorial, gobernanza territorial, monitoreo, evaluación.

Abstract. Researchers and practitioners in spanish spatial planning have an absence of conceptual framework to manage monitoring and evaluation processes in Spain. The aim of this work is to analyse the main theoretical frameworks related to spatial planning monitoring and evaluation. Key factors and components have been identified in order to make a preliminary conceptual framework proposal. To do that, the relevant international and national academic literature has been examined. Also the autonomous communities’ spatial planning systems have been analysed. The proposal highlights the importance of territorial governance. The coordination experience among territorial actors seems crucial. Furthermore, citizen participation appeared as a key element in spatial planning monitoring and evaluation tasks.

Key words: territorial planning, territorial governance, monitoring, assessment.
Elemental Study of Common Iced Fish Species Sold in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Simpson V. B. , Uche Aliboh, 
Published: September 2019

There is a death of information on the mineral composition of essential, toxic elements of commonly consumed frozen fishes in Nigeria, hence, this study was conducted to determine the proximate, elemental composition and also estimate the daily intake of the minerals obtained in the frozen samples of Hake (Merluccius merluccius), Sardine (Sardinella eba), Chub Mackerel (Scomber jopanicus), Atlantic horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) and, Croaker (Pseudolithus elongatus) obtained from four markets in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The fish species examined contained appreciable concentrations of protein which ranged from 15.19% in Chub mackerel to 21.75 % in Atlantic horse mackerel. The ash and moisture content suggest that the fish species are a good source of minerals and a veritable medium for microbial proliferation respectively, while, the crude fat value ranging between 0.16 % in Atlantic horse mackerel to 0.27 % in Hake showed that they are lean fat fishes. The Estimated Dietary Intake (EDI) of the macro and microelements analysed in the fish species (except for phosphorus) fell short of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) that were established by the Institute of Medicine. However, the concentrations of toxic elements such as lead, arsenic and cadmium exceeded the maximum limits set for these elements in foods, and this consequently poses a long term risk as a result of the bioaccumulation and biomagnifications of these toxic elements in the body.