bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Statistical Estimation of the Awareness of the Working Age Population about Harmful Consumption of Alcohol as a Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Ryngach N. О. 
Published: June 2019

The article is devoted to the analysis of awareness of the working age population about alcohol abuse as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases according to the results of a sociological study.
The goal is to identify and characterize the awareness of residents of the Dnipropetrovsk region about the harmful alcohol consumption, personal attitudes and practices of drinking, the possibility of minimizing its harmful effects for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the activity to correct this risk factor.
The method of personalized formal interviews is used. The survey of a representative sample of the population of working age (N2000) was carried out according to a specially developed methodology of qualitative and quantitative research stages and data collection tools. The study was conducted in 2017 on request of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration with the financial support of the World Bank.
The gap between the almost complete awareness of the respondents (95.1%) and the harmful effects of alcohol abuse on existing cardiovascular disease or its possible future occurrence and actual practice of use was revealed. The majority of respondents reported that they drank alcohol (57.6%) now or had consumed it before (15%).
It was shown that men prevailed in the group of those who consumed alcohol almost daily or several times a week (33.3% of those who consumed alcohol, versus 9.5% among women). The most common portion of alcohol among respondents (51.1%), consumed in one take, did not exceed three standard drinks. The main reasons that prompted alcohol consumption were unwillingness to “fall out” from the team (more than 75% of respondents); national traditions (40%); way to relieve stress (25%).
The expediency of studying changes in the situation regarding the prevalence of harmful use of alcohol, habitual practices of its use, activity to minimize harmful effects from the review of prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in particular and adherence to a healthy lifestyle as a whole, after a certain time interval according to a similar methodology has been proved. The results of the survey can be used to assess the effectiveness of measures to improve the health literacy of the population, increase the motivation to change behavior in favor of health, building composite indicators.
Ticket utilization and implementation: Investigating use patterns of the Ticket to Work program from the consumer’s perspective
Authors: Hanson Ardis , Dillahunt-Aspillaga Christina J. , Smith Tammy Jorgensen 
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: The Ticket to Work Incentives and Improvement Act provides work incentives for Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries with various disabilities. Of the 9,963,114 tickets “rolled” out, approximately 64,000 Tickets were used. The small amount utilized indicated a further need to investigate individual Ticket usage. OBJECTIVE: This article takes a policy perspective, exploring and discussing personal experiences of Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries who received a “Ticket to Work” in 2003. METHODS: A small pilot survey was administered to five beneficiaries. A close read of the responses in concert with a discursive approach was conducted to determine additional factors that may play a role in the participants’ decisions to use their Tickets. RESULTS: Participants were overwhelmed with the amount of information provided in the Ticket packages and perceived disincentives (e.g., loss of existing health care and disability benefits) to act on their Tickets. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the ambiguity expressed by the participants, customized employment may be a viable solution to reduce load on agencies and increase participation in Federal programs. From a policy perspective, this study illustrates the value of small pilot studies and first-person accounts to determine participants’ ability to understand complex activities and to decide to act. It also reinforces the importance of consumer-led input into long-term support programs.
Computer-aided identification of interstitial lung disease based on computed tomography
Authors: Yin Nan , Shen Cong , Dong Fuwen , Wang Jun , Guo Youmin , Bai Lu 
Published: June 2019

OBJECTIVE: Identification of interstitial lung disease (ILD) may be difficult in certain cases using pulmonary function tests (PFTs) or subjective radiological analysis. We evaluated the efficacy of quantitative computed tomography (CT) with 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction for distinguishing ILD patients from healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively collected chest CT images of 102 ILD patients and 102 healthy matched controls, and measured the following parameters: lung parenchymal volume, emphysema indices low attenuation area LAA910 volume, LAA950 volume, LAA910%, and LAA950%, and mean lung density (MLD) for whole lung, left lung, right lung, and each lobe, respectively. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare quantitative CT parameters between groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, Bayesian stepwise discriminant analysis, and deep neural network analysis were used to test the discriminative performance of quantitative CT parameters. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify ILD markers. RESULTS: Total lung volume was lower in ILD patients than controls, while emphysema and MLD values were higher ( P < 0.001) except LAA910 volume in right middle lobe. LAA910 volume, LAA950 volume, LAA910%, LAA950%, and MLD accurately distinguished ILD patients from healthy controls (AUC >0.5, P < 0.05), and high MLD was a significant marker for ILD (OR = 1.047, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This quantitative CT analysis can effectively identify ILD patients, providing an alternative to subjective image analysis and PFTs.
Penentuan Permintaan Produk Melalui Pendekatan Simulasi Monte Carlo dan Rantai Markov
Authors: Saputra Arie 
Published: June 2019

Salah satu faktor risiko yang sangat besar pengaruhnya terhadap keberlanjutan perusahaan adalah kemampuan untuk dapat menentukan keseimbangan antara jumlah persedian (investor) dengan jumlah permintaan pasar. Karakter pasar yang susah diprediksi menyebabkan jumlah permintaan juga sulit diprediksi. Metode peramalan permintaan menjadi salah satu solusi yang bisa ditempuh oleh perusahaan dalam mengantisipasi fluktuasi permintaan konsumen, sehingga jumlah ketersediaan safety stock dapat dikontrol dengan baik. Kelemahan metode peramalan adalah penentuan hasil yang bersifat parsial dari sisi internal perusahaan tanpa melihat faktor eksternal yang dapat memberikan gangguan (disruption) terhadap capaian hasil yang telah diperoleh. Simulasi monte carlo adalah salah satu metode peramalan yang dapat digunakan dalam memprediksi jumlah permintaan konsumen. Hasil peramalan yang telah diperoleh melalui metode simulasi monte carlo masih bersifat subjektif dari data penjualan perusahaan. Persaingan pasar yang sangat kompetitif dari kompetitor membutuhkan penyesuaian lanjut terhadao hasil peramalan yang didapatkan dengan ketersediaan market. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menentukan jumlah permintaan pelanggan melalui pendekatan simulasi monte carlo dan rantai markov. Studi kasus dilaksanakan terhadap retail penjual notebook di Kabupaten Aceh Barat.

One of the most significant risk factors for the sustainability of the company is the ability to be able to determine the balance between the number of supplies (investors) and the amount of market demand. The unpredictable character of the market causes the number of requests to be difficult to predict. Demand forecasting method is one solution that can be taken by the company in anticipating fluctuations in consumer demand, so that the amount of safety stock availability can be controlled properly. The weakness of the forecasting method is the determination of the results that are partial from the internal side of the company without looking at external factors that can provide disruption (disruption) to the achievement of the results that have been obtained. Monte Carlo simulation is one of the forecasting methods that can be used in predicting the number of consumer requests. The forecasting results obtained through the Monte Carlo simulation method are still subjective from the company's sales data. Highly competitive market competition from competitors requires further adjustments to the forecasting results obtained with market availability. This article aims to determine the number of customer requests through the Monte Carlo simulation approach and the Markov chain. A case study was carried out on notebook seller retail in West Aceh Regency.
Pattern of Presentation of Neurocutaneous Syndromes in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Kundu Gopen Kumar , Ahmed Sanjida , Akhter Shaheen , Hossain Md Nasir , Biswas Rana Kumar 
Published: June 2019

Background: Neurocutaneous syndromes (NCS) represent a group of central nervous system disorders associated with lesion in the skin, eye and possibly other visceral organs. Various cutaneous manifestations usually appear early in life, progress with time but neurological features generally present at a later age. The objective of this study is to observe the frequency of pattern and presentation of various forms of neurocutaneous syndrome.
Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at department of Paediatric Neurology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University(BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from March, 2015 to February, 2016. Children (3month to 8 years) with NCS, diagnosed on the basis of standard diagnostic criteria for different NCS were included and compared.
Results: Among of 27 children,16 (59.26%) boys, 09(40.74%) girls with neurocutaneous syndrome, mean age of presentation was 38.67±18.57 (range 3 month to 84 months). The various forms of NCS observed were Tuberous sclerosis complex (48.14%), Ataxia telangiectasia (29.62%), Sturge Weber Syndrome (14.81%), Neurofibromatosis1(3.7%) and Linear nevus syndrome (3.7%). In Tuberous sclerosis complex , most common feature was facial angiofibroma ( 92.30%), Hypomelanotic macule (76.90%), Shagreen patch (76.90%). In Ataxia telangiectasia, commonest presentation was ataxia 8(100%) followed by ocular telangiectasia (62.50%). In Sturge weber syndrome, commonest presentation was facial capillary malformation (100%). Neurofibromatosis patient presented with café-au-lait spot (100%). Common systemic manifestations of NCS were found in TSC and those were multicystic kidney disease (30.76%), autism spectrum disorder (15.38%) & attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (7.69%).
Conclusion: In our study, the commonest neuro-cutaneous syndrome is tuberous sclerosis complex and it’s cutaneous manifestation is facial angiofibroma
Bangladesh J Child Health 2019; VOL 43 (1) :15-20
Cardiovascular Changes in Children with Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Authors: Kabir Shahreen , Khatoon Soofia , Fatmi Lutful Ehsan , Banu Nazneen Akhter , Mohiuddin Arif Ahmed , Rana Rubina Afroz 
Published: June 2019

Background: Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ALRI), particularly Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis, are important causes of death in childhood in Bangladesh. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems function as a single unit and alteration in cardiorespiratory interactions, can cause significant changes in cardiac function. The objective of this study was to find out any electrical and functional changes, myocardial injury, frequency of heart failure and the outcomes in these patients with ALRIs.
Methodology: It was a prospective observational study carried out at DMCH from January to June 2012 on 35 consecutive children admitted with ALRI, which were further diagnosed as pneumonia or bronchiolitis using operational definitions. Heart failure cases were identified and all the cases were then evaluated for any cardiovascular changes.
Results: Most of the patients were male. ECG changes occurred in the form of tachycardia. Abnormal echocardiographic findings were noted in the form of pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular systolic (LV) dysfunction and tricuspid regurgitation. 82.9% had raised CK-MB and was significantly higher in patients with tachycardia and having abnormal echocardiographic changes. Nine patients developed heart failure, 3 of them had pulmonary hypertension along with LV systolic dysfunction and one of pulmonary hypertension and LV systolic dysfunction each. CK-MB was raised significantly in all the patients with heart failure.
Conclusion: Raised CK-MB, tachycardia out of proportion on ECG and pulmonary hypertension with left ventricular systolic dysfunction were common findings in patients with ALRI.
Bangladesh J Child Health 2019; VOL 43 (1) :27-34
Bacterial Profile of Neonatal Septicemia and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of the Isolates in Tertiary Care Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Quazi Rakibul , Shahidullah Mohammod , Islam Md Zakirul , Mridha Md Al Amin , Akter Shahida 
Published: June 2019

Background : Neonatal septicemia (NS) is the most serious problem in special care neonatal unit (SCANU) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the causative pathogens and their drug sensitivity pattern in this study, which will certainly help in the choice of specific antibiotic during treatment of septicemic neonates. The objective of this study is to isolate the causative agents of neonatal septicemia and to analyze antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates.
Methodology: This prospective study was carried out from July 2001 to June 2002 in the Neonatal Unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), and Special Care Baby Unit (SCABU) of Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Dhaka. Blood samples from 100 clinically suspected NS cases were collected and processed in the microbiology laboratory of BSMMU and BIRDEM. The growths were identified by standard microbiological protocol and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern was determined. The results were analyzed maintaining standard procedure with SPSS.
Results: Of 100 cases, 31 (31%) showed positive blood culture. Gram-negative isolates were 22 (70.97%) and gram-positive 9 (29.03%). Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most common (41.9%), followed by staphylococcus aureus (29%) and E. coli (19.4%) among the isolates. All the three common isolates showed 100% resistance to ampicillin and very poor sensitivity to gentamicin. Gram-negative isolates were highly sensitive to amikacin and imipenem, where as gram-positive isolates were highly sensitive to amikacin and vancomycin.
Conclusion: Neonatal septicemia was found to be 31% in this study, based on blood culture, as the gold standard investigation for diagnosis. A change in microbial spectrum and change in their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern as noticed in this study will certainly help in treating such cases with appropriate antibiotic and thereby help to decrease neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Bangladesh J Child Health 2019; VOL 43 (1) :35-40
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Kamruzzaman Md , Islam Mirza Md Ziaul , Siddique Abu Bakkir , Ahsan Mohammed Rizwanul , Azam AZM Mosiul 
Published: June 2019

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD affects social interaction, communication, interests and behavior. It includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. Children with ASD might have problems talking with others, or they might not look in the eye when one talks to them. They may often seem to be in their “own world.” People with ASD often have these characteristics: ongoing social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with others; repetitive behaviors as well as limited interests or activities; symptoms that typically are recognized in the first two years of life; symptoms that hurt the individual’s ability to function socially, at school or work, or other areas of life. Some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) around 1 in 68 children has been identified with some form of ASD. The symptoms are present before three years of age, although a diagnosis can sometimes be made after the age of three. More boys are diagnosed with the condition than girls. There is no “cure” for ASD, but speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, educational support, plus a number of other interventions are available to help children and parents.
Bangladesh J Child Health 2019; VOL 43 (1) :41-48
Hydrogen sulfide-mediated cardioprotection against ischemia reperfusion is linked to KATP channel for mitochondrial preservation but not for its distinct preference on interfibrillar mitochondria
Authors: Chandrasekaran Priyadharshini , Ravindran Sriram , Boovarahan Sri Rahavi , Kurian Gino A. 
Published: June 2019

Hydrogen sulfide has been shown to protect myocardium against ischemia-reperfusion injury by preserving interfibrillar mitochondria functional activi-ties than subsarcolemmal mitochondria. In this study, the role of the KATP channel in modulating the mitochondrial subpopulations during the cardioprotection mediated by NaSH (H2S donor) was investigated. Isolated rat hearts were treated with mitochondrial KATP channel closer glibenclamide (10 μM)/opener diazoxide (0.8 mM) via Langendorff perfusion apparatus before ischemia-reperfusion. The results showed that NaSH pre-conditioning in presence of glibenclamide significantly improved cardiac recovery without any significant difference between interfibrillar mitochondria and subsarcolemmal mitochondria. In conclusion, targeting KATP channel may not be good option to target interfibrillar mitochondria/subsarcolemmal mitochondria against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Rain water quality assessment as air quality indicator in Pakistan
Authors: Yaqub G , Hamid A , Asghar S 
Published: June 2019

Rain is an effective way for removing pollutants from the atmosphere. The present study was initiated to determine rain water quality for its safe use as potable water, as well as a tool for indirect evaluation of air quality of different study areas. A total of 20 rain water samples were collected from areas including Kasur, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala and Lahore. The pH (5.49 + 0.323), turbidity (12.267 + 5.933NTU), Cl- (4785 + 1458.32ppm) and F- (16.44 + 4.52ppm) contents of samples are not in compliance with drinking water quality limits (Pakistan, WHO). Average sulphate (1.396 + 0.384 ppm) and NO3 − concentrations (52.35 + 12.11ppm) varied between 1.005-2.05ppm and 36.79-81.3ppm, respectively. Heavy metals analysis showed presence of Cu, Co, Mn and Zn concentrations below WHO limits while Cd and Pb concentrations exceeded WHO limits with values ranging between 0.005ppm-0.017ppm and 19ppm-254ppm, respectively . Findings indicate that rain water can provide an insight into the air quality of an area and its potential use as an alternative to drinking water, especially in areas of short domestic water supply.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.54(2), 161-168, 2019
Sexual dimorphism of Canthophrys gongota (Teleostei: Cobitidae) using landmark-based geometric morphometrics in the Atrai river of Bangladesh
Authors: Akter MM , Azom MG , Sabuz MS Reza , Islam MH , Islam MR 
Published: June 2019

Studies on sexual dimorphism of gongota Loach Canthophrys gongota (Local name: Pahari Gutum) was performed capturing them from the Atrai River of Dinajpur district in Bangladesh. Females had light blotches and patches with thick and rounded pectoral and pelvic fins while males having dark blotches and patches with thin and comparatively pointed paired fins. Body size, lengths of the anal fin and distances between the bases of pectoral, pelvic and caudal fins were significantly different (5.62 < F < 11.65, P ˂ 0.05) between the sexes of C. gongota. The expansion factors of mean thin-plate grids and vectors also showed that the head region of males was statistically different from females, whereas abdomen and tail of the females were considerably broader than those of the males. Both PCA (principal component analysis) and DFA (discriminant function analysis) plots showed morphologically little overlapping of landmark points which discriminated the females from the males. These findings are the first records on the sexual dimorphism of this rare species that would be baseline in a future study.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.54(2), 187-194, 2019
Knowledge and Attitude of 3rd Year Medical Students regarding Post Mortem Examination
Authors: Ahmad Mushtaq , Rahman Md Fashiur , Rahman Farial Naima , Rahman Md Afzalur 
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Post mortem examination is a process which is required to establish the exact cause of death in sudden, suspicious or unnatural cases. It determines the mode, manner and time passed since death.
Objective: To explore the knowledge and attitude of 3rd year medical students regarding post mortem examination at the very beginning of their para clinical course study.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed at Armed Forces Medical College, Dhaka during the period of July to September 2016. One hundred fifteen 3rd year students were selected by purposive and convenient method and asked to respond anonymously to a 18 item selfadministered, predesigned, pretested multiple choice questionnaire which dealt with their views on autopsy practice, the knowledge procedure, attitude and perception towards post mortem examination. Ethical permission of authority concerned and verbal consent was obtained from every respondent students.
Results: In this study, 108(93.91 %) students gave positive answer about the requirement of autopsy in unnatural death cases. A large number of students 57(49.56%) did not know about the types of autopsy, but more than half 67(58.26%) knew about virtual autopsy. Seventy two (62.61%) answered that heart is the organ sent for histopathological examination and majority 71(61.74%) could identify the viscera sent for chemical analysis. But most of them 65(56.52%) had wrong idea about the laboratory for chemical analysis. Also 70(60.87%) thought that formalin is used for preservation of viscera. Majority students 88(76.52%) answered that autopsy is performed to detect the cause of death. Greater part of respondent 98(85.22%) also said postmortem examination is neither harassment to victim’s relatives and nor disrespect to a dead body. Most of the students 113(98.26%) answered that observation of post mortem examination should be part of MBBS course curriculum and all 115(100%) gave positive response about utility of this chapter in their course studies. Forty one (35.65%) came to know about autopsy from medical books, followed by 35(30.44%) from newspaper/ story books. Almost all 113(98.26%) did not watch any autopsy before their admission to medical college. A greater part of students 74(64.35%) did not know whether autopsy cause any disfigurement of dead bodies. In present study 102(88.69%) students showed positive attitude to have post mortem examination of relatives if required. Majority of samples thought post mortem is not required in putrefied body and 93(80.87%) answered that body can be preserved at mortuary cooler after post mortem when required.
Conclusion: Post mortem is an integral part of Forensic Medicine course curriculum. Teaching professionals should give more emphasis to make this chapter more interesting to the medical students.
Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.12(2) 2016: 9-14