bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Incidence of chronic groin pain after Lichtenstein hernia repair at the&nbsp; National Hospital Sri Lanka
Authors: Bandara Nimeshana , Senevirathne Sanjeewa 
Published: November 2024

Background
Chronic inguinal pain is the most common complication following inguinal hernia repair and it affects patient quality of life. This study aimed to find its incidence and how severely it affects day-to-day life in the Sri Lankan population.
Methods
100 patients were recruited to the study on admission for inguinal hernia repair to the National Hospital Sri Lanka and follow-up regarding pain was done at 6 months over the phone. We surveyed the incidence of pain, the severity of pain during day-to-day activities and how activities are limited due to chronic groin pain.
Results
Out of 100 initial participants, 75 patients completed 6-month follow-up. From 75 patients, 31 (41.3%) patients had chronic groin pain. No patients had severe pain at rest and only one (1.3%) had severe pain either during home chores or workplace activities. Mild pain at rest was seen in 4 (5.3%) and mild pain, either during home activities or workplace activities, in 21 (28%) of participants. Moderate groin pain at rest, at home activities and at workplace activities was seen in two (2.7%). two (2.7%) and one (1.3%), respectively. Of 75 participants at 6 months, only one (1.3%) had restricted home activities, seldomly. But three (4%) had seldom restrictions on leisure/religious activities and one (1.3%) had occasional restrictions. One (1.3%) had always restrictions on workplace activities and four (5.3%) had seldom restrictions.
Conclusions

The incidence of chronic inguinal pain after inguinal hernia repair in our study is similar to that found in the literature. However, there is a marked reduction in the effect of pain on day-to-day activities in our study. Which may be due to less severity of pain, good pain tolerance or poor health-seeking behaviour. This needs further evaluation to find out the exact cause for less reporting of the severity of pain and to improve health-seeking behaviour.
Comparisons of apple cultivar suitability for Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Washington State, United States of America
Authors: Yee Wee L. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
It is unclear whether larval infestations of Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in earlier (softer) apple (Rosaceae) cultivars are greater than in later (firmer) apple cultivars in Washington State, United States of America, where flies were introduced and are quarantine pests of apple. Here, a field survey of apples in a noncommercial setting in Washington and experiments testing whether earlier apples are more suitable than later apples for Washington-origin R. pomonella were conducted. Early season ‘Gala’ and ‘Golden Delicious’, midseason ‘Red Delicious’, and late-season ‘Granny Smith’ and ‘Fuji’ were exposed to flies reared from early and midseason apples in laboratory experiments and to wild flies in apple trees in field experiments. The field survey provided evidence for softer apples being more infested and suitable. Likewise, most of the laboratory and field experimental data showed that ‘Gala’ and ‘Golden Delicious’, two of the softer apples tested, produced the most larvae and were most suitable, regardless of whether test apples were conventional or organic and ripe or unripe. To optimise fly trapping protocols in Washington, trapping in early apple trees near ‘Gala’ and ‘Golden Delicious’ orchards should be prioritised over trapping near mid- or late-season apple cultivar orchards.
Diagnostic performance of dual-energy CT with electron-density reconstruction for lumbar disc herniation
Authors: Basavaraju Umamaheshwari K. , Balol Sushmita , Manohar Vittal , Naik Yashwanth 
Published: November 2024

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used for the evaluation of degenerative spinal disease. However, its utility is restricted in routine practice because of contraindications and a lack of widespread availability. Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is a newer technique for the evaluation of degenerative spinal disease.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of DECT with electron-density (ED) image reconstruction compared to standard CT for the detection of lumbar disc herniation, with MRI as the gold standard.Method: The retrospective study included 84 patients between 01 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 who underwent DECT and 1.5-T MRI within 1 week. Four radiologists, blinded to the clinical and MRI information, independently evaluated the standard CT series and DECT series with ED reconstructions for lumbar disc herniation and spinal nerve root impingement. The gold standard for comparison was lumbar spine MRI, and diagnostic accuracy was measured with sensitivity and specificity.Results: MRI revealed 417 lumbar disc herniations. Dual-energy computed tomography with ED reconstruction showed higher sensitivity (86.36% [532/616] vs. 57.79% [356/616]) and specificity (96.86% [1019/1052] vs. 95.82% [1008/1052]) for the detection of lumbar disc herniation compared to standard CT.Conclusion: Dual-energy computed tomography with ED reconstruction shows better diagnostic performance for the detection of lumbar disc herniation compared to standard CT and can be a useful alternative imaging modality when MRI is contraindicated or unavailable.Contribution: This study shows the usefulness of DECT as an alternative imaging technique for screening of degenerative spinal disease whenever MRI is contraindicated or unavailable.
Problems of Development of East-West International Transport Corridors in the Caspian Region
Authors: Zuenko Ivan Yu. 
Published: November 2024

The article is dedicated to the problems of development of international transport corridors in Caspian region as a part of transcontinental logistic routes between east and west of Eurasia (primarily, between China and European market for Chinese goods). During last thirty years there has been a wide discussion of such corridors as an alternative for the routes via Russia. Since 2022, one can witness the activization of such process. The aim of the research in this context is to specify the current situation in development of such transport corridors in Caspian region as well as the influence of Silk Road Economic Belt realization. It can be concluded that, despite of all discussions, constructing the cross-Caspian logistic infrastructure proves to be very expensive, so that the coastal nations reckon on participation of external players such as EU, US and primarily China. However, infrastructure development still remains to be their ‘inside job’ while the biggest results one can witness is the case of Kazakhstan. Notwithstanding Kazakhstan’s efforts the busiest routes still lay to the north of Caspian region and go via Russia. Thus, connecting logistics systems of eastern and western coasts of the Caspian Sea remains a difficult task that cannot be completed without participation of Russia.
The Image of Germany on the Pages of the Newspaper “Russian Invalid” in the First Years of the World War I (1914-1915)
Authors: Frolov Vasiliy V. 
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the image of Germany, which was formed by the journalists of the domestic daily newspaper “Russian invalid” in 1914–1915, when the Russian Empire was in active military confrontation with the states of the Triple (later Quadruple) Alliance in the European Theater of Operations, and Germany was its main and most dangerous enemy on the Eastern Front. Correspondents of the “Russian Invalid”, the official printed organ of the Russian Military Ministry, in the first years of the First World War (1914–1915) on the pages of their newspaper paid special attention to the Hohenzollern Empire, its army, socio-economic and political development, direct participation German armed forces in the fighting of the Great War. The main part of the information about Germany by the authors of the publication we studied was placed in the headings “From Foreign Life”, “Public Life”, “Naval Department”, “Military Chronicle”, “Telegram” and “Articles”. At the end of the study, it was concluded that the German Empire on the pages of “Russian Invalid” appeared as the economic and military-political locomotive of the Triple (later Quadruple) Alliance, which made enormous efforts to implement the redistribution of spheres of influence in the then world and potential redistribution in its own benefit of colonial possessions.
Dampak Penggunaan Gadget terhadap Perkembangan Sosial Anak Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Saputri Rahmawati Eka , Salsabilla Cagiva Aqilla , Nurazizah Dwi , Azahra Nabila 
Published: November 2024

Penggunaan gadget berdampak secara langsung bagi perkembangan sosial anak. Di era saat ini teknologi dapat dengan mudah mengambil ahli masuk di seluruh wilayah dan berkembang dengan sangat cepat. Gadget digunakan hampir pada semua kalangan dari orang tua hingga anak-anak muda. Pada zaman ini gadget menjadi pusat utama perhatian banyak digunakan oleh kalangan anak-anak Sekolah Dasar. Gadget adalah sebuah perangkat elektronik kecil yang memiliki fungsi khusus. Gadget selalu muncul dengan menyajikan teknologi terbaru yang membuat hidup manusia menjadi lebih praktis. Penulisan jurnal ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis dampak dari penggunaan gadget bagi perkembangan sosial anak sekolah dasar. Analisis mengkaji dengan literatur yang memiliki kaitan dengan topik pembahasan. Dengan menggunakan Metode Observasi Partisipatif anak-anak secara langsung dengan interaksi sosial dengan siswa. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh penggunaan gadget kebanyakan anak lebih menggunakannya untuk bermain. Dari hal kecil ini, anak yang awalnya senang bermain dengan temannya dapat berubah dengan terbiasanya diberikan gadget sebagai pengganti teman bermain.
Pour une théologie du travail
Authors: Martinot-Lagarde Pierre 
Published: November 2024

À partir de l’œuvre de Marie-Dominique Chenu sur la théologie du travail et de sa contribution à la revue Lumière et vie, cet article s’interroge sur les conditions de possibilité d’une telle démarche aujourd’hui et invite à en dessiner les contours. Plus que tout autre projet théologique, la théologie du travail doit à la fois s’enraciner dans une lecture des signes des temps, lecture difficile qui interroge les conditions d’exercice de l’activité humaine, les modes de sociabilité qui l’accompagne et son impact sur la nature. Les enjeux climatiques et environnementaux invitent à privilégier une réflexion sur le travail comme soin, soin de chacun, de la société, de la nature, et à continuer d’engager une démarche ecclésiale de discernement social en commun. À cet égard, la revue Lumière et vie apparaît comme un laboratoire, qui a trouvé un écho dans les démarches des mouvements d’Action catholique. Avec des ressources moindres, mais des facilités plus grandes pour engager une conversation globale, il paraît utile de continuer dans cette direction, à même de soutenir une espérance pour notre monde commun.
Effect of different storage periods on pathogenic bacteria isolated from wheat grains contaminated with serrated grain beetle Oryzaephilus surinamensis L. (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) stored in Al-Rifai city
Authors: AL-Shwelly Ashjan Agar Nasser 
Published: November 2024

The study was carried out in the College of Science, University of Sumr, an insect lab during the year 2022. The current study was conducted to isolate and diagnose some types of aerobic pathogenic bacteria during different time periods 3 months, 6 months and 9 months from wheat grains infected with the serrated grain beetle and to know the effect of changing the periods on the level of contamination with pathogenic bacteri Nine types of pathogenic bacteria have been isolated (Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli , Proteus mirabils , Enterococcus faecalis , Enterobactor aerogenes , Pseudomonas aerugenosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphlococcus aureus, Staphlococcus epidermidis) from mechanically damaged wheat samples infected with the insect under the influence The factor of the difference in the duration of storage, and it was found that the period of 6 months is relatively superior.
Gender characteristics of the attitude to the phenomenon of old age
Authors: Zaviazkina Nataliia , Sahachko Nataliia 
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of a theoretical and empirical study of gender characteristics of the attitude to old age. Based on the results of the conducted empirical research, it has been proven that there are certain psychological factors of gender characteristics of the attitude to the phenomenon of old age, the presence of a connection between gender characteristics of the personality and various directions of manifestation of meaningful life orientations, deep psychological traits of the personality, acceptance of old age and attitude to old age has been revealed. It has been established that with the growth of the level of masculinity, the level of understanding of one's life increases, both in general and according to individual signs, which are manifested by the presence of goals and purposefulness in their achievement, interest in the life process in one's own present, filling it with content, self-realization, the feeling of oneself as a person who has a choice to build his/her life path in accordance with his/her ideas. It was found that, regardless of gender, the manifestation of masculine qualities is important for perceiving life as interesting, filled with personal meaning, as a continuous process, and, therefore, accepting old age as an indispensable stage of life'sj ourney.
Effect of Iron Deficiency Anemia on Insulin Like- Growth Factor-1 Level Among Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Usman Muhammad , Haroon Zujaja Hina , Khan Muhammad Qaiser Alam , Anwar Muhammad , Younas Muhammad , Roghani Maimoona 
Published: November 2024

Objective: To assess the effect of iron deficiency anemia on the serum level of IGF-1 by comparison between low ferritin and low hemoglobin group and healthy control.
Study Design: Comparative case control study.
Place and Duration: Study The study was conducted at department of Chemical Pathology and Endocrinology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi, from Jul to Dec 2022.
Methodology: The case control study was done in 110 children, aged between 2-14 years. Children with short stature and iron deficiency anemia (cases) were compared to a group of age and gender matched healthy children (controls). The sample size of 110 children was calculated using WHO sample size calculator. After brief history and examination, 3ml venous blood was drawn by standard technique. Complete blood picture estimation and the estimation of IGF-1 and ferritin levels was done. Parameters of complete blood picture included were Hemoglobin in (Hb), Red blood cells (RBC), Packed cell volume (PCV), Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), Mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Data was analyzed using SPSS.
Results: Comparison of the serum levels of IGF-1, analyzed by chemiluminescent immunoassay between two groups showed lower IGF-1 levels among iron deficiency anemia group (8.60 µmol/L) as compared to control group (38.80 µmol/L) which is statistically significant (p-value<0.001). Results showed a positive correlation of Hemoglobin and serum ferritin with Serum IGF-1 levels with a r value of 0.78 and 0.81 (p-value 0.001) respectively.
Conclusion: There is a strong correlation between Iron Deficiency anemia and IGF-1 levels. Children with Iron deficiency anemia have
Anti-Inflammatory Effect Of Moringa Oleifera And Vitamin D On Articular Cartilage Degradation In Arthritic Rat Model: A Comparative Study
Authors: Shahid Ayesha , Shabana Ali  , Tayyaba Qureshi  , Irum Zakria  , Kaukab Anjum  , Nomanna  
Published: November 2024

Objective: To compare the anti-inflammatory effects of Moringa Oleifera and Vitamin D on articular cartilage degradation in the formalin-induced arthritis rat model.
Study Design: Laboratory based experimental study Its lab based experimental study in which the effects of two drugs are compared there is no term comparative
Place and Duration of Study: Conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Department of Anatomy at Islamic International Medical College from September 2020 to September 2021.
Methodology: as heading patients and method cannot be used here so written methodology Forty mature male Sprague Dawley rats were put into four groups of ten each. Group A, control and group B, negative control group (the untreated arthritic rat group were given standard rat diet. Male rats of treatment group C were given 4000IU/kg body weight of vitamin D and those of group D were given 500 mg/kg body weight of Moringa aqueous extract throughout the experiment via oral route. On the first and third days of experiment, all animals received subcutaneous injections of formaldehyde into their right paws except the control group A. The rat’s body weight was measured and recorded on day 1, 14 and 28. After the 28-day trial period, the right hind limb was removed, processed and stained with H&E for microscopic examination.
Results: The Moringa aqueous extract administration significantly reverted the articular cartilage damage when compared with vitamin D
Conclusion: Moringa Oleifera, a plant known for its anti-inflammatory properties, was
Is Endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy an Alternative to External Approach Dacrocystorhinostomy
Authors: Haider Shaista , Naqvi Syed Abid Hassan , Malik Sidra , Iqbal Zamir 
Published: November 2024

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy with External approach Dacrocystorhino-stomy.
Study Design: Comparatives analytical study.
Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Nov 2017 to Apr 2018.
Methods: This analytical comparative study was carried out at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology Rawalpindi. A total of 80 patients suffering from epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction were divided into two groups. Group-A underwent endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy while Group-B underwent external Dacrocystorhinostomy. At 6-months success of Dacrocystorhinostomy was assessed subjectively from symptomatic relief of epiphora.
Results: The efficacy of Group-A treatment was significantly higher as that of Group-B treatment. i.e. Group-A: 90% vs. Group-B: 67.5%. The p-value was calculated to be 0.014 which was statistically significant.
Conclusion: Based on this study, it is safe to conclude that endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy is an effective alternative to external approach Dacrocystorhinostomy in treating cases with epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ CỦA KỸ THUẬT CAN THIỆP ĐỘNG MẠCH TẠNG QUA ĐƯỜNG ĐỘNG MẠCH QUAY TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI
Authors: Nguyễn Thái Bình , Đặng Ngọc Tài 
Published: November 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kết quả của kỹ thuật can thiệp động mạch tạng qua đường động mạch quay tại Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: mô tả cắt ngang từ tháng 1 năm 2024 đến tháng 4 năm 2024, 23 bệnh nhân có chỉ định can thiệp động mạch tạng phù hợp để tiếp cận qua đường động mạch quay, với 23 lần can thiệp, có đầy đủ thông tin nghiên cứu, loại trừ các trường hợp thiếu thông tin hoặc không đồng ý tham gia nghiên cứu. Kết quả nghiên cứu: Trong nhóm nghiên cứ có 20 bệnh nhân nam, 3 bệnh nhân nữ, tuổi trung bình là 63.2 +/- 11.5. Bệnh lý ung thư gan nguyên phát (HCC) chiếm chủ yếu (48%), sau đó là bệnh lý phì đại lành tính tiền liệt tuyến (26%), các bệnh lý của thận, u xơ tử cung và nhóm C bệnh lý khác. Vị trí chọc mạch ở cổ tay và hõm lào giải phẫu trái chiếm ưu thế. Tỉ lệ co thắt mạch là 13% (3 ca), không ghi nhận biến chứng nặng như tắc mạch hay lóc tách. 91% các ca can thiệp tiếp cận động mạch thành công ngay từ lần chọc mạch đầu tiên, 87% đạt được nút tắc hoàn toàn mạch mục tiêu, 74% lâm sàng cải thiện tốt sau can thiệp. Kết luận: Can thiệp mạch tạng qua đường động mạch quay mới được triển khai trên thế giới cũng như ở Việt Nam. Đây là một kỹ thuật dễ thực hiện với độ an toàn cao, có thể thực hiện với các can thiệp nút mạch tạng trong ổ bụng, đặc biệt thuận lợi với các can thiệp nút mạch vùng tiểu khung. Vị trí tiếp cận động mạch quay tối ưu là ở hõm lào giải phẫu bên trái.
MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA CHỈ SỐ SINH XƠ VỮA HUYẾT TƯƠNG (AIP) VÀ BÉO PHÌ
Authors: Tạ Thị Tú , Nguyễn Cẩm Thạch , Bùi Thị Ngọc Hà , Nguyễn Thành Trung , Nguyễn Văn Tuyến , Phan Thị Thanh Hải 
Published: November 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá mối liên quan giữa chỉ số sinh xơ vữa huyết tương (AIP), các chỉ số lipid máu và béo phì. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang, thực hiện trên 1307 người đến khám sức khỏe định kỳ tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 (BVTWQĐ 108) từ 01/01/2023 đến 31/12/2023. Các chỉ số lipid máu được định lượng theo phương pháp đo quang và chỉ số AIP tính theo công thức log 10 (TG/HDL-C). Kết quả: Chỉ số AIP ở nhóm béo phì cao hơn nhóm không béo phì, sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê (p=0,000). Có mối tương quan thuận mức độ mạnh giữa AIP với BMI (r=0,528p=0,000). Các nhóm AIP tứ phân vị thứ tư, thứ ba có nguy cơ mắc bệnh béo phì cao hơn so với nhóm AIP tứ phân vị thứ nhất với OR tương ứng lần lượt là 4,86 và 2,36 (p<0,01) sau khi hiệu chỉnh với các biến tuổi, giới tính, huyết áp tâm thu, huyết áp tâm trương, glucose, cholesterol, LDL-C. Diện tích dưới đường cong ROC của AIP trong tiên lượng nguy cơ béo phì là 0,765 (0,736-0,794) với điểm cắt 0,1247, độ nhạy 74% và độ đặc hiệu 70%. Kết luận: Chỉ số AIP là một dấu ấn sinh học có giá trị tiên lượng trung bình trong dự đoán nguy cơ mắc bệnh béo phì với diện tích dưới đường cong ROC là 0,765 (0,736-0,794), độ nhạy 74% và độ đặc hiệu 70%. AIP tương quan thuận mức độ mạnh với BMI (r=0,528, p<0,01).
ĐÁNH GIÁ TÁC DỤNG PHỤ CỦA FLUORESCEIN TRONG CHỤP MẠCH HUỲNH QUANG VÕNG MẠC
Authors: Lã Thị My Ly , Mai Quốc Tùng 
Published: November 2024

Chụp mạch huỳnh quang võng mạc (CMHQ) được giới thiệu lần đầu tiên bởi Novotny và Alvis vào năm 1961 và ngày càng được sử dụng phổ biến trong chẩn đoán bệnh lý võng mạc và hắc mạc. CMHQ võng mạc với fluorescein cung cấp chi tiết hình ảnh mạch máu võng mạc thông qua sự lưu thông của thuốc huỳnh quang trong hệ tuần hoàn, từ đó giúp thầy thuốc phát hiện và định vị các tổn thương trong các bệnh lý hắc võng mạc. Đa số người bệnh dung nạp tốt với thuốc fluorescein. Tuy nhiên đây vẫn là phương pháp can thiệp có xâm lấn và có nguy cơ xảy ra biến chứng. Để CMHQ an toàn, người thực hiện kĩ thuật nên hiểu rõ về liều phù hợp, việc sử dụng thuốc huỳnh quang trong chẩn đoán các bệnh lí liên quan đến mắt. Mục tiêu: Mô tả tác dụng phụ của fluorescein trong chụp mạch huỳnh quang võng mạc. Đối tượng nghiên cứu: 250 đối tượng được chụp mạch huỳnh quang fluorescein tại phòng khám Mắt – Bệnh viện Lão Khoa Trung ương từ 1/8/2023 đến 31/6/2024. Tiêu chuẩn lựa chọn: Các người bệnh cần CMHQ với fluorescein để chẩn đoán các bệnh lí võng mạc, hắc mạc hoặc thị thần kinh. Tuổi ≥ 7 tuổi. Tiêu chuẩn loại trừ: Đối tượng từ chối tham gia nghiên cứu hoặc chống chỉ định CMHQ: tiền sử mẫn cảm với fluorescein hoặc đã từng gặp tác dụng phụ nặng khi chụp mạch, phụ nữ mang thai, suy gan, suy thận nặng. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang. Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình bệnh nhân nghiên cứu là 49,54 ± 15,35 tuổi, cao tuổi nhất là 77 tuổi, ít tuổi nhất là 7 tuổi. Tỉ lệ nam/nữ là 141/109. 2,8% đối tượng có tiền sử dị ứng trước đó. Có 89,2% lượt chụp mạch (223 đối tượng) không xảy ra tác dụng phụ, 9,2% đối tượng gặp tác dụng phụ mức độ nhẹ, 1,6% trường hợp hặp tác dụng phụ mức độ trung bình, không ghi nhận tác dụng phụ nặng, trầm trọng. Buồn nôn là tác dụng phụ hay gặp chiếm 6,8%. Kết luận: Chụp mạch huỳnh quang võng mạc là phương pháp tương đối an toàn với tỉ lệ tác dụng phụ thấp với tác dụng phụ hay gặp nhất là buồn nôn. Thầy thuốc cần khai thác và lựa chọn bệnh nhân kĩ lưỡng để đảm bảo an toàn người bệnh.