bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Instant Organoleptic Test of Kencur Rice with Various Types of Sugar as Sweeteners
Authors: Herawati Jajuk , Thohiron Mochamad , Indarwati Indarwati , Gusti Anggi Septian Eridho 
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to determine the level of preference of the panelists in the instant organoleptic test of kencur rice with various kinds of sugar as sweeteners. The research was carried out in June – July 2023 at the Production Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya. The one-factor Complete Random Design Research Method (RAL) consists of 3 treatments of sugar sources (G) as sweeteners, namely G1 = sugar sweetener; G2 = brown sugar sweetener; G3 = palm sugar sweetener. The observation parameters were through a hedonic test on the properties of the product, namely taste, aroma, texture, color, and physical appearance, as well as determining the level of preference of the panelists for kencur rice instant drink from 3 types of sugar as sweeteners. Each treatment was repeated three times with 10 panelists per repetition. This Hedonic test with sensory analysis of kencur rice instant products is used to estimate what products are most liked by the panelists with the level of preference. The method used in the Hedonic Test with sensory analysis, consists of 5 levels: (1) very disliked, (2) disliked, (3) mediocre, (4) liked, and (5) strongly liked. The results of the research show that the type of sugar has an effect on the acceptance of the sweetness level of the panelists. Organoleptic test on product properties: palm sugar has an advantage in aroma, brown sugar has an advantage in texture, then granulated sugar has an advantage in color and physical appearance.
Effect of (LECA) as a Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate on Some Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete
Authors: Ghanem Hiba Hassan , Awad Hadeel Khaled 
Published: December 2024

This study investigates fresh and hardened self-compacting concrete properties. LECA will be used in place of coarse aggregate in (0, 20, 40, and 60) % proportions in a partial replacement. First, four SCC mixes were made based on LECA volume fraction and then the second group was made by adding 1% glass fiber by volume to group one's mixes. Hardened concrete after 7, 28, and 56 days was tested for density, water absorption, and (compressive, splitting tensile, and flexural) strengths. Results suggest that LECA increases workability. Rising LECA percentage decreases compressive strength; for 60% LECA, the decrease was (51.90, 45.34, and 41.26) % for 7, 28, and 56 days, respectively. With 60% LECA replacement, flexural strength decreased by (54.38, 33.80, and 32.78) % for 7, 28, and 56 days, respectively. Density drops significantly with LECA, reaching its lower density at (60) % of LECA. Water absorption rises with the increase of LECA. After adding glass fiber workability dropped significantly, and hardened characteristics improved. Compressive strength increased slightly compared to the same mixtures without glass fibers. At20% of LECA the compressive strength increased by (5.58%) at 28 days compared to (60%) LECA at which the compressive strength increased by (3.82%). Glass fiber addition increased flexural strength significantly compared to the same mixes without glass fibers. The mixture with (20%) LECA had the greatest increase (24.46%) in 28 days, compared to the mix with (60%) LECA (18.22%). Density increased slightly with glass fibers. Glass fibers increase water absorption compared to the same mixes without glass fiber.
Applying Artificial Neural Networks with Bourgoyne and Young Model to Predict Rate of Penetration in Al-Garraf Oil Field
Authors: AL-Assad Ebrahim A. , Hamd-Allah Sameera M. 
Published: December 2024

يعتبر توقع معدل الاختراق أمرا حاسما لعمليات حفر آبار النفط الآمنة والفعالة من حيث التكلفة. يمثل نموذج بورغوين ويانج نهجا قائما على المعادلات واسع الاستخدام تم تطويره في عام 1974 لتوقع معدل الاختراق في آبار النفط بناءً على الانحدار الخطي المتعدد.
الشبكة العصبية الاصطناعية (ANN) هي تقنية تعلم آلي تقوم بتحليل البيانات وتقديم التوقعات. وقد تم إجراء العديد من الدراسات حول استخدام نموذج BYM على مستوى العالم، كما تم إجراء دراسات أخرى لتحسينه في ظروف مختلفة. الشبكات الصناعية الاصطناعية تستخدم أيضًا في هذه المجالات وقد حققت أداءً جيدًا.
تقترح هذه الدراسة الاستفادة من مميزات كل من الشبكات العصبية التغذوية الأمامية من نموذج الشبكة العصبية الاصطناعية ومعادلات نموذج بورغوين ويونغ وتوظيفها في توقع معدل الاختراق. إن دمج معادلات نموذج بورغوين ويونغ مع الشبكة الصناعية الاصطناعية لتوقع معدل الاختراق يعني استخدام النموذج القائم على المعادلات إلى جانب قوة وقدرات التعلم الآلي لتحسين دقة وفعالية توقع معدل الاختراق في آبار النفط.
يُظهر النهج المقترح ارتفاعًا في R2، وقلة في مجموع الاخطاء (البقايا) ، وقيمة P-value تساوي صفر، يشير هذا إلى أن النهج الحالي ذو قيمة كأداة مناسبة للتنبؤ الدقيق بمعدل الاختراق لخطط الحفر المستقبلية.
Optimization of Work Posture at PT. XYZ: Analysis of the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Method to Improve Health and Productivity
Authors: Panjaitan Nismah , Silitonga Niken Kristin , Lubis Juni Arta , Faris Muhammad Zaky 
Published: December 2024

The study at PT. Fenyen Agro Lestari identified poor work postures that affect worker health and productivity. Using the REBA method, the boiler department had the highest risk (score 11), followed by the maintenance (score 6) and Laboratory (score 4). Immediate ergonomic improvements are recommended to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of poor working posture on workers' musculoskeletal health in various departments of PT. Fenyen Agro Lestari, Indonesia and recommend ergonomic improvements to reduce the risk of MSDs. The methodology involves REBA for postural assessment, collecting musculoskeletal complaints via questionnaires, and analyzing data to recommend ergonomic improvements. The findings revealed that poor postures cause significant musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the Boiler department, highlighting the need for ergonomic improvements. This study is novel in that it applies the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method to a specific context within PT. Fenyen Agro Lestari, provides tailored ergonomic recommendations for multiple departments and addresses gaps in existing research on posture-related musculoskeletal disorders in the industry. The study’s limitations include a focus on only three departments, potential observer bias, and reliance on subjective questionnaire data, which may not fully capture all musculoskeletal issues or account for variations in individual worker experiences.
Characteristic features of the activities of Muslim educational institutions in Kabardino-Balkaria between 1992 and 2005
Authors: Shibzukhov M. M. 
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of specific features of the process of formation and development of the Islamic education system in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in the early 90s of the XX century and in the mid of the first decade of the XXI century. The author, based on a comprehensive analysis of scientifi c papers, studies the specifi cs of the emergence and development of the structure of Muslim educational institutions in the CBD in the early 1990s and in the mid of the 2000s. The paper considers the role of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the republic in the creation of a complex of higher and secondary educational Islamic institutions in the CBD between 1992 and 2005. The author examines the totality of theological, socio-economic and political problems that arose during the formation of Muslim spiritual education in Kabardino-Balkaria, and measures aimed at overcoming them.
Design and Evaluation of Dental and Oral Health Education Using Design Thinking
Authors: Blolong Damiana Trivinita L , Wibowo Merlinda 
Published: December 2024

Purpose: To design a learning for dental and oral health by applying the Design thinking method.Design/method/approach: using the Design thinking method which has several processes such as Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.Finding/Result: Design as a learning media for dental and oral health that is adapted to what is needed by users.Originality/state of the art: Designing a learning media website using the design thinking method and then evaluating to measure the quality of the system using the System Usability Scale method.
The Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Virulence Factors in Gastric Cancer in Thi-Qar, Iraq
Authors: Qasim Maytham T. , Mohammed Zainab I. 
Published: December 2024

Background: The significance of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in developing gastric cancer has been increasingly recognized. However, a noticeable gap exists in the literature regarding the prevalence of key virulence factors, particularly in Iraq. Therefore, Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection and the presence of virulence factors, namely the CagA and VacA genes, in gastric cancer patients.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 45 gastric cancer patients (38 males and 7 females) from September 2020 to February 2021. During routine endoscopic procedures, gastric biopsy specimens were collected from the tumour and adjacent non-tumour tissues. The presence of H. pylori was detected using quantitative real-time PCR, and the virulence factors CagA and vacA were identified using specific primers.
Results: H. pylori infection was detected in a significant 85% (38/45) of the patients, with a higher prevalence in males 89.5% (34/38) compared to females 10.5% (4/38) (P=0.021) (Chi-square test). No significant age-related differences were observed. The CagA gene was present in a substantial 58.8% (22/38) of H. pylori-positive patients, predominantly in tumor tissues at 81.81% (18/22), while the vacA gene was found in only one patient. These results underscore the importance of our research in understanding the prevalence of H. pylori infection and the presence of virulence factors in gastric cancer patients.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of H. pylori infection and the significant presence of the CagA virulence factor in tumour tissues underscore the bacterium’s role and risk factors in gastric carcinogenesis in Thi-Qar, Iraq.
Microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia using a robot-assisted exoscope and head-mounted display
Authors: Rossini Zefferino , Tropeano Maria Pia , Franzini Andrea , Bresciani Ettore , Doneddu Pietro Emiliano , Pensato Umberto , Pessina Federico 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
Microvascular decompression (MVD) in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is currently managed using an operating microscope (OM). Recent experiences with endoscopy-assisted, fully endoscopic, and exoscopic surgery have been described, aiming to improve ergonomics and image quality. The aim of this study was to report the first series of patients operated on with the aid of a robotic binocular exoscope using a head-mounted display (RoboticScope).

METHODS
From September 2023 to March 2024, 9 patients with TN were treated using the RoboticScope. A classic mini-retrosigmoid approach was performed and standard microsurgical techniques were applied. Surgical timing, ergonomics, visual performances, adverse events, and 1-month postoperative pain outcomes were evaluated.

RESULTS
All surgeries were completed without shifting to the OM. Surgeon comfort with the RoboticScope was better compared with the OM and visualization was good. No intraoperative adverse events were recorded. The duration of the procedure was significantly shorter with the RoboticScope compared to those using the OM (median 18 vs 34 minutes, p = 0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS
MVD can be safely and effectively performed using the RoboticScope. Surgeons benefit from better ergonomics, stereoscopic image quality, and shorter surgical duration.
Robot-assisted stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation for hemifacial spasm treatment: clinical outcomes and technique assessment
Authors: Liu Qiangqiang , Chen Wenze , Wang Changquan , Chen Bin , Chen Wenzhen , Lu Yong , Zhang Chencheng , Xu Jiwen 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
Stylomastoid foramen (SMF) puncture with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive therapy for hemifacial spasm (HFS) with notable therapeutic outcomes. Conventionally, this procedure is performed under CT guidance. The present study highlights the authors’ preliminary clinical experience with robot-assisted SMF puncture in 7 patients with HFS using a neurosurgical robot.

METHODS
Patients were secured in a skull clamp, and their heads were linked to the Sinovation neurosurgical robot’s linkage arms for precise positioning. Bone fiducial registration was conducted using the robotic pointer. Under robotic guidance, a puncture needle was positioned at the skin entry point and then advanced to the target with a surgical blade incision. On target attainment, an RFA electrode was positioned, and the ablation was performed while monitoring facial nerve function. Preoperative and postoperative spasm grading, surgical metrics, and adverse events were meticulously documented.

RESULTS
The puncture trajectories averaged 49.5 mm in length, and the overall operation duration was 27.3 minutes. Guided by the robotic arm, all puncture attempts were successfully achieved without any obstructions, and SMF puncture was completed in a single attempt. Following RFA, immediate spasm relief was achieved, with all patients attaining Cohen spasm grade 0. Over a mean follow-up period of 12 months (range 6–15 months), no recurrence of spasms was reported. Facial paralysis was observed in 85.7% of patients, with 6 cases classified as House-Brackmann (HB) grade II and 1 case as grade III. At the final follow-up, 1 patient remained at HB grade II, while the remaining patients improved to grade I. No other lasting or severe complications were recorded.

CONCLUSIONS
SMF puncture and RFA emerge as a potent and minimally invasive treatment option for HFS. The robot-assisted approach, despite necessitating additional time for head fixation and registration, notably reduces the overall puncture time, puncture attempts, and radiation exposure, thereby enhancing the puncture success rate.
Design and use of assistant robotic arm in endoscopic transnasal surgery
Authors: Ergen Anıl , Çabuk Burak , Yıldırım Pınar , Yener Mehmet Deniz , Kizir Selçuk , Çaklılı Melih , Anık İhsan , Ceylan Savaş 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to develop a robotic system with autonomous functionality for holding and manipulating the endoscope in endoscopic endonasal surgery. A cost-effective prototype was created with the goal of using robotic assistance and achieving a more efficient learning curve for endoscopic surgery.

METHODS
A Stewart platform–based endoscope holder and positioner robotic system, developed by the Mechatronics Engineering Department of Kocaeli University, was used in conjunction with 3D Slicer and Plus Toolkit open-source health technology software. Following initial configuration on a 3D skull model, the system was applied to a fresh-frozen cadaver.

RESULTS
The robotic system and its registration process proved feasible, allowing the robot to autonomously reach predetermined anatomical points during the nasal step of the surgery. Compared with a previous study by the same authors, the surgery duration was successfully shortened. The experiment yielded positive outcomes in both the artificial skull model and the cadaver. The robotic system effectively performed the nasal stage of the surgery. The integration of a robotic surgical arm in the endoscopic endonasal approach holds the potential to enhance the learning curve through shared experiences. The robot offers assistance to surgeons during the learning phase of the endoscopic endonasal approach, aiding in the identification of anatomical landmarks through preoperative planning.

CONCLUSIONS
This system may present advantages such as improved visualization, enhanced maneuverability, and reduced user fatigue compared with conventional methods. These findings show the potential of robotic assistance in endoscopic surgical techniques.
Accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement with a robotic guidance system via the open midline approach
Authors: Yamamoto Yuki , Fujishiro Takashi , Adachi Fumiya , Hirai Hiromichi , Hayama Sachio , Nakaya Yoshiharu , Usami Yoshitada , Neo Masashi , Otsuki Shuhei 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
An increasing number of studies have shown that a robotic guidance system (RGS) can provide accurate cervical pedicle screw (CPS) placement. The accuracy of CPS placement with an RGS has mostly been evaluated according to the magnitude of pedicular cortical violation. However, an RGS assists in pedicle screw (PS) placement by directly indicating the preplanned trajectory in the operative field. Therefore, investigating how accurately the planned trajectory is executed is essential to determine the accuracy of CPS placement using an RGS, in addition to evaluating the clinical accuracy. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of CPS placement using an RGS by comparing the executed trajectory with the planned trajectory.

METHODS
This prospective study analyzed 174 CPSs placed between C2 and C6 in 39 consecutive patients who underwent cervical fusion surgery using an RGS. The deviation of the executed CPS trajectory from the planned trajectory was measured at the entry point and at a depth of 20 mm in both the axial and sagittal planes on CT images. Additionally, its direction was noted (lateral or medial in the axial plane and cephalad or caudal in the sagittal plane). These measurements were analyzed according to spinal levels (C2 and C3–C6), laterality (right and left sides), and registration material (preoperative and intraoperative CT images). Furthermore, clinical accuracy was assessed using the Neo classification (grades 0–3).

RESULTS
Overall, the mean (± SD) deviations from the planned trajectory at the entry point and at a depth of 20 mm were 0.79 ± 0.65 mm and 0.86 ± 0.69 mm in the axial plane and 0.88 ± 0.81 mm and 0.82 ± 0.79 mm in the sagittal plane, respectively. When separately examining the deviations according to spinal level, laterality, and registration material, the mean deviations were < 1 mm at any point. Analysis of the deviation direction showed that the CPSs were placed divergently from the planned trajectory in the axial plane. In the sagittal plane, the CPSs were likely to be inserted parallel to the planned trajectory. However, at C2 the CPSs were placed in the caudal direction relative to the planned trajectory. Regarding clinical accuracy, the acceptable rates (grades 0 and 1) were 97.7% and 97.1% in the axial and sagittal planes, respectively, without any CPS-related complications.

CONCLUSIONS
This study suggests that an RGS can reliably execute planned trajectories, aiding accurate CPS placement in clinical settings.
Robotic carotid artery stenting: a multicenter, propensity score–matched analysis of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness
Authors: Patel Shray A. , Roy Joanna M. , Musmar Basel , Sarikonda Advith , Scott Kyle , Abbas Rawad , Fuleihan Antony A. , Sivaganesan Ahilan , Tjoumakaris Stavropoula I. , Gooch M. Reid , Rosenwasser Robert , Srinivasan Visish M. , Burkhardt Jan-Karl , Jabbour Pascal M. 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
Preclinical studies suggest that robotic carotid artery stenting (CAS) could be superior to manual CAS. However, very limited comparative data exist for patients who have undergone robotic versus manual CAS. In addition, no data exist comparing the costs of manual and robotic CAS.

METHODS
All robotic CAS cases at two academic neurosurgery centers were retrospectively reviewed and 1:1 propensity matched with manual CAS cases. Personnel costs, supply costs, and total procedure costs were collected in collaboration with hospital administration by using time-driven activity-based cost analysis.

RESULTS
A total of 24 robotic CAS operations were performed between 2019 and 2023. Comorbidities and baseline procedural characteristics were well matched between robotic and manual cases. Unplanned manual conversion was observed in only 1 robotic case (4.2%). Robotic CAS complications and outcomes were comparable to manual. Robotic CAS was associated with a significantly increased fluoroscopy time (29.0 vs 19.2 minutes; p < 0.001). Robotic procedure time (88.9 ± 18.2 minutes) was significantly (p = 0.003) longer than manual time (68.72 ± 22.4 minutes). Health personnel costs ($1589.71 ± $176.92 vs $1375.99 ± $233.39, p = 0.005); supply costs ($3918.25 ± $421.20 vs $2152.74 ± $1030.26, p < 0.001); and total procedure costs ($5306.11 ± $608.95 vs $3437.56 ± $1165.67, p < 0.001) were greater for robotic CAS.

CONCLUSIONS
In the first multicenter study and largest sample to date, the authors show that robotic CAS, with a low rate of procedural failure and postoperative complications, is safe and feasible. In addition, robotic CAS achieves comparable clinical outcomes to manual CAS. Robotic CAS was associated with increased fluoroscopy time, but fluoroscopy time decreased as operators gained familiarity with the CorPath GRX system. Robotic CAS was associated with a greater procedural cost, which was driven by greater personnel and supply costs. Robotic CAS failed to show superiority to manual CAS. These findings set a foundation for randomized controlled trials of robotic CAS, and also highlight the need for further studies to optimize robotic CAS and reduce its associated costs.