bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Bilişüstü Farkındalık Düzeyleri İle Akademik Motivasyonları (Güdülenmeleri) Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KIRBAÇ Metin , KAYA Fatih 
Published: September 2019

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı ortaokul öğrencilerinin
bilişüstü farkındalık düzeyleri ile akademik motivasyonları (güdülenmeleri)
arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Araştırmada nicel yöntemli ilişkisel
(korelasyonel) ve nedensel karşılaştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın
çalışma evrenini; Malatya ili Yeşilyurt ve Battalgazi Merkez ilçelerinde
bulunan ortaokullarda 2017-2018 eğitim öğretim yılında öğrenim görmekte olan
toplam 32516 öğrenci oluştururken, örneklemini ise uygun örneklem yöntemi ile
belirlenen 400 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada kullanılan ölçme aracının
birinci bölümü katılımcıların demografik bilgilerinden oluşmaktadır. İkinci
bölümde ise Sperling, Howard, Miller ve Murphy (2002) tarafından geliştirilen,
iki boyutlu olan (bilişüstü bilgi ve bilişüstü düzenleme) “Küçükler için
üstbilişsel farkındalık ölçeği B formu”nu (Junior metacognitive awareness
inventory version B) Türkçe’ye çevirip gerekli güvenirlik ve geçerlik
çalışmalarını yapan Aydın ve Ubuz (2010)’un Bilişüstü Yetiler Envanteri
kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın üçüncü bölümünde ise ortaokul öğrencilerinin
akademik motivasyon düzeylerini belirleyebilmek amacıyla Bozanoğlu (2004)
tarafından geliştirilen “Akademik Güdülenme Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda
ulaşılan bulgulardan bazıları: Öğrencilerin bilişüstü farkındalık düzeyleri ile
akademik başarıları arasında; pozitif yönde, düşük düzeyde ve anlamlı bir
ilişki olduğu, akademik motivasyon düzeyleri ile sosyal medyada günlük
geçirilen zaman arasında; negatif yönde, düşük düzeyde ve anlamlı bir ilişki
olduğu ve akademik motivasyon düzeyleri ile bilişüstü farkındalık düzeyleri
arasında ise pozitif yönde, yüksek düzeyde ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu
şeklinde ifade edilmiştir.
Kaygı bozukluğu olan ergenlerde siber zorbalık ve siber mağduriyet: kontrollü bir çalışma
Authors: ÇETİN Fatih Hilmi , UÇAR Halit Necmi , ERSOY Sevde Afife , KILINÇ Kübra , GÜLER Hasan Ali , TÜRKOĞLU Serhat 
Published: September 2019

Amaç: Bu çalışma kaygı bozukluğu (KB) olan ergenlerle sağlıklı ergenleri, siber zorbalık, siber zorbalığa duyarlılık ve siber mağduriyet durumları açısından karşılaştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel bir desene sahip bu çalışma Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesinde gerçekleştirildi. Çalışmanın örneklemi 28 KB tanısı olan ergen ile herhangi bir psikopatoloji saptanmayan 39 sağlıklı kontrolden oluşturuldu. Tüm katılımcılara Sosyodemografik veri formu, Siber Zorbalık Ölçeği (SBÖ), Siber Zorbalığa İlişkin Duyarlılık Ölçeği (SZDÖ), Siber Mağduriyet Ölçeği (SMÖ) ve Çocuklarda Anksiyete ve Depresyon Ölçeği-Yenilenmiş (ÇADÖ-Y) uygulandı. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda KB grubunun kaygı ve depresyon puanlarının kontrol grubundan anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu görüldü. Siber durumlar açısından iki grup karşılaştırıldığında ise siber mağduriyet puanlarının KB grubunda anlamlı olarak yüksek olduğu saptandı. Tüm grupta kaygı ve depresyon puanları ile siber mağduriyet puanları arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki belirlendi. Sonuç: KB olan ergenlerin daha fazla siber mağduriyet yaşadığı, kaygı ve depresyon belirtileri arttıkça siber mağduriyet şiddetinin de arttığı görülmüştür. Ergenlik döneminde sıkça görülen kaygı bozuklukların takibinde tanı ve tedaviyi şekillendirmemize olumlu katkı sağlayabilecek siber mağduriyet durumunu değerlendirmenin bütüncül bir yaklaşım olarak gerekli olabileceği düşünüldü.
A comparative study to assess the efficacy and safety of bepotastine and cetirizine in allergic rhinitis
Authors: Priyanka A. T. , Mamatha K. R. , Puttamadaiah G. M. 
Published: September 2019

Background: Pharmacotherapy is the mainstay of allergic rhinitis and many caregivers use over-the-counter antihistamines. Bepotastine is a novel oral second generation non-sedative antihistamine and an effective treatment option for allergic rhinitis. The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bepotastine versus cetirizine an over the counter drug.Methods: A prospective, randomized, open-label, parallel-group study was conducted among 60 patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A (n=30) received tablet cetirizine 10 mg once daily and Group B (n=30) received tablet bepotastine 10 mg once daily. Efficacy was assessed by mean change in total symptom score (TSS) which is the sum of total nasal symptom score and total ocular symptom score at the end of two weeks from baseline.Results: At the end of two weeks of treatment, both groups showed statistically significant (p<0.005) improvements from their baseline TSS. Mean TSS was reduced from12.36±2.12 to 4.2±1.66 in group A and from 13.33±3.039 to 3.033±1.40 in Group B. Significant statistical difference in TSS was seen more in Group B than Group A (p<0.005).Conclusions: Both the groups showed a substantial therapeutic benefit in patients with allergic rhinitis, however bepotastine is more effective.
Endometrial pathology in abnormal uterine bleeding
Authors: Rajagopal Indu , Thomas Beena Mary , Rao Vidyadhar N.K. Rama 
Published: September 2019

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common presenting symptom in gynecological outpatient department. Endometrial sampling could be used as the first diagnostic step in AUB. Aim of our study was to evaluate the endometrial causes of AUB and to observe the incidence of various pathology in different age groups.Methods: A study was conducted on 167 patients who presented with AUB, during the period from July 2015- January 2017.All endometrial curettage and hysterectomy specimens received in the Department of Pathology, Kannur Medical College during this period were included.Results: Maximum numbers of patients were in the perimenopausal age group and normal cycling endometrium was the commonest pattern observed (41.3%).Abnormal patterns noted were hyperplasia without atypia (20.9%), disordered proliferative pattern (16.1%) and endometrial carcinoma (1.7%).Conclusion: Histopathological examination of endometrium showed wide spectrum of lesions from normal endometrium to malignancy. Accurate analysis of endometrial sampling is important in the management of AUB.
A clinico-radiological study of mild traumatic brain injury using the national emergency x-radiation utilization study decision instrument
Authors: Shingada Krupa V. , Litake Manjusha M. , Tilak Kedar M. 
Published: September 2019

Background: While traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Indian subcontinent, little is known regarding its basic characteristics. While CT scanning plays an important role in primary assessment of TBI, it is not always indicated in cases of mild TBI. Thus, the present study was carried out to describe the characteristics of cases of mild TBI presenting to a tertiary care hospital in India and determine the need for CT scanning in them using the National Emergency X-radiation Utilization Study (NEXUS) decision instrument.Methods: In this prospective study, a detailed history was obtained, and clinical examination performed for each patient, followed by calculation of the NEXUS score. CT scan findings were recorded. Outcome measures were safe discharge, need for neurosurgical intervention or death.Results: Out of the 425 patients, 87.05% were males. Road Traffic Accident (RTA) was the most common mode of injury. 206 patients had significant intracranial injuries, with skull fractures and hemorrhagic contusions being the most common.138 out of these 206 had a positive NEXUS score. ENT bleed and history of loss of consciousness were also found to be important predictors of significant intracranial injuries. 83 patients were discharged safely from the emergency department, 14 required neurosurgical intervention and 2 died during the course of their stay in the hospital. Conclusions: NEXUS decision instrument can be a useful tool to determine the need for CT scanning in patients of mild TBI.
A New Antibacterial Agent: Propolis
Authors: şaatçi Özge İn , Turan Necla Yaman 
Published: September 2019

<p class="pre" align="justify">As textile products are being used widely in Daily life, their antibacterial characteristics gain more importance. The necessity of antibacterial agents used due to the importance given to today's health and alternative products provided by natural routes has also revealed the necessity of this context. This work focuses on the usage of propolis as an antibacterial agent. On the other hand, it aims to gather information on the use of propolis for the purpose of giving antibacterial properties to textile materials. </p>
DISKURSOSFERA PECHATNYKH SMI: IGRA NA VYZHIVANIE
Authors: Kharkovskaya A. A. 
Published: September 2019

The review is devoted to the analysis of the present monograph by E.O. Mendzheritskaya dealing with the description of both discourse formation factors and discursive markers correlating with the genre, national-cultural and typological features of the English-language printed mass-media which includes the commonly accepted examples of journalistic communication accompanied by tabloids and popular glossy publications analysis. A thorough approach to the analysis of factual material that is large in size and apropriately structured in relation to genre is provided in the monograph . Moreover this analysis is based on solid theoretical issues (the bibliographic list includes 454 book titles by Russian and foreign authors specializing in the scientific interpretation of mass media technologies on the one hand, and analysis of authentic newspaper materials covering a wide range of different topics about dynamics and transformations of the national cultural life of the modern English and American society. It is a valid scientific interpretation of modern phenomena and facts supported by carefully selected linguistic illustrations placed in the Appendices together with very interesting author ‘s comments that provide the peer-reviewed work by E.O. Mendzheritskaya a status of a serious monographic research project devoted to modern English mass-media products studies. In view of the above said it’s only fair to mention that the monograph by .O.Mendzheritskaya can be applied both in discussing the printed products debatable issues and in teaching the basics of mass-media communication in the epoch of globalization.
An Integrated Method To Evaluate Formation Damage Resulting from Water and Alkali Sensitivity in Dongping Bedrock Reservoir
Authors: Zhang Lufeng , Zhou Fujian , Pournik Maysam , Liang Tianbo , Wang Jin , Wang Yuechun 
Published: September 2019

Summary
Dongping Field with low porosity and permeability, located in the Qaidam Basin, is the largest bedrock reservoir in China. Because of its high content of clay minerals and poor physical properties, the reservoir tends to suffer from formation damage caused by water or alkali sensitivity, which significantly affects production. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the formation-damage mechanisms for reservoir protection and efficient development. In this paper, we propose a new method that integrates pressure-transmission tests (PTTs) with a fixed-point scanning electron microscope (SEM) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to investigate mechanisms of formation damage. From the macroscopic perspective, PTT, a time-saving and accurate method of measuring permeability for tight rocks, is applied to evaluate the permeability-damage degree of core samples. From the microscopic perspective, the change of pore structure for a specific region and the variation of the fluid volume in the core sample before and after damage are obtained by fixed-point SEM and NMR experiments, respectively. In water-sensitivity damage experiments, the results of PTT show that the permeability-damage rate is approximately 60%, demonstrating that the damage degree of water sensitivity is moderate to severe. The results of the fixed-point SEM demonstrate that the pore sizes suffer from obvious reduction as a result of water-sensitivity damage. NMR experiments demonstrate that the main damage mechanisms vary, depending on the pore sizes. Small pores [0.1 milliseconds ≤ transverse relaxation time (T2) &lt; 10 milliseconds] are damaged by swelling of mixed-layer illite/smectite, and the large pores (10 milliseconds ≤ T2 &lt;100 milliseconds) suffer from the combined damage of swelling of smectite and migration of illite. Using a similar method, the alkali-sensitivity damage test demonstrates that there is no alkali-sensitivity damage in target reservoirs. This novel integrated method is an efficient means to investigate the formation-damage mechanisms for the Dongping bedrock reservoir from comprehensive perspectives. In addition, this method can be widely applied to evaluate formation damage for tight low-permeability reservoirs.
The precursor for nerve growth factor (proNGF) is not a serum or biopsy-rinse biomarker for thyroid cancer diagnosis
Authors: Rowe Christopher W , Faulkner Sam , Paul Jonathan W , Tolosa Jorge M , Gedye Craig , Bendinelli Cino , Wynne Katie , McGrath Shaun , Attia John , Smith Roger , Hondermarck Hubert 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: Nerves and neurotrophic growth factors are emerging promoters of cancer growth. The precursor for Nerve Growth Factor (proNGF) is overexpressed in thyroid cancer, but its potential role as a clinical biomarker has not been reported. Here we have examined the value of proNGF as a serum and biopsy-rinse biomarker for thyroid cancer diagnosis. Methods: Patients presenting for thyroid surgery or biopsy were enrolled in separate cohorts examining serum (n=204, including 46 cases of thyroid cancer) and biopsy-rinse specimens (n=188, including 26 cases of thyroid cancer). ProNGF levels in clinical samples were analysed by ELISA. Multivariate statistical analyses testing for potential confounders were used to compare proNGF levels with clinicopathological parameters. Results: ProNGF was not detected in the majority of serum samples 176/204 (86%) and the detection of proNGF was not associated with thyroid cancer diagnosis. In the few cases where proNGF was detected in the serum, thyroidectomy did not affect proNGF concentration, demonstrating that the thyroid was not the source of serum proNGF. Intringuingly, an association between hyperthyroidism and serum proNGF was observed (OR 3.3, 95%CI 1.6-8.7 p=0.02). In biopsy-rinse, proNGF was detected in 73/188 (39%) cases, with no association between proNGF and thyroid cancer. However, a significant positive association between follicular lesions and biopsy-rinse proNGF was found (OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.2-8.7, p=0.02). Conclusions: ProNGF levels in serum and biopsy-rinse are not increased in thyroid cancer and therefore proNGF is not a clinical biomarker for this condition.
A pilot trial on lithium disilicate partial crowns using a novel prosthodontic Functional Index for Teeth (FIT)
Authors: Cagidiaco Edoardo Ferrari , Grandini Simone , Goracci Cecilia , Joda Tim 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background

Lithium disilicate is now a well accepted material for indirect restorations. The aim of this trial was to evaluate two lithium disilicate systems using a novel prosthodontic Functional Index for Teeth (FIT).Methods

Partial adhesive crowns on natural abutment posterior teeth were made on sixty patients (clinicaltrial.gov # NCT 01835821). Patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 e.max press (Ivoclar), Group 2 LiSi press (GC Co.). The restorations were followed-up for 3 years. The FIT is composed of seven variables (Interproximal, Occlusion, Design, Mucosa, Bone, Biology and Margins), each of them to be evaluated using a 0-1-2 scoring scheme. The Mann-Whitney ‘U’ test was applied. The level of significance was set at p<0,05.Results

Survival rate was 100%, without any biological or technical complication. No statistically significant difference emerged between the two groups in any of the assessed variables (p>0.05).Conclusions

The results showed that it is possible to evaluate the clinical performance of partial crowns using FIT. The FIT proved to be an effective tool to foresee the possible risk of failures and to monitor the performance of the restorations at each recall. The two lithium dislocate materials showed same results after 3 years of clinical service.
Trauma induced tissue survival in vitro with a muscle-biomaterial based osteogenic organoid system: a proof of concept study
Authors: He Tao , Hausdorf Jörg , Chevalier Yan , Klar Roland Manfred 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: The translation from animal research into the clinical environment remains problematic, as animal systems do not adequately replicate the human in vivo environment. Bioreactors have emerged as a good alternative that can reproduce part of the human in vivo processes at an in vitro level. Bone tissue-engineering bioreactors, however, still are cell based with tissue based in vitro systems remaining poorly investigated. As such, the present pilot study explored the tissue behavior and cell survival capability within a new in vitro skeletal muscle tissue-based biomaterial organoid bioreactor system to maximize future bone tissue engineering prospects. Results: Three dimensional printed β-tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite devices were either wrapped in a sheet of rat muscle tissue or first implanted in a heterotopic muscle pouch that was then excised and cultured in vitro for up to 30 days. Devices wrapped in muscle tissue showed cell death by day 15. Contrarily, devices in muscle pouches showed angiogenic and limited osteogenic gene expression tendencies with consistent TGF-ß1, COL4A1, VEGF-A, RUNX-2, and BMP-2 upregulation, respectively. Histologically, muscle tissue degradation and fibrin release was seen being absorbed by devices acting possibly as a support for new tissue formation in the bioceramic scaffold that supports progenitor stem cell osteogenic differentiation.Conclusions: These results therefore demonstrate that the skeletal muscle pouch-based biomaterial culturing system can support tissue survival over a prolonged culture period and represents a novel organoid tissue model that with further adjustments could generate bone tissue for direct clinical transplantations.
Determinants of precancerous cervical lesion among women screened for cervical cancer in south Ethiopia: A case-control study
Authors: Beyene Tesfalidet Tekelab , Akibu Mohammed , Bekele Henok , Seyoum Wengelawit 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background Nearly 90% of deaths from cervical cancer occurred in low resource setting. In Ethiopia the magnitude of cervical cancer was 17%. Precancerous cervical lesions may progress to cervical cancer. Early screening and treatment of precancerous cervical lesions is a cost effective way to avert the growth of cervical cancer. However, there is a limited research on risk factors of precancerous cervical lesions in Ethiopia. Therefore the aim of this study was to identify determinants of precancerous cervical lesions in south Ethiopia.Method A facility based case-control study was carried out in five health facilities in south Ethiopia between 8 May to 28 September 2018. Interviewer administered questionnaires were used to collect data from 98 cases and 197 controls. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to identify determinants of precancerous cervical lesions.Results Women aged 30-39 years (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.03 – 6.08), monthly income < 42 USD and 43-66 USD (AOR = 3.41, 95% CI: 1.34 – 6.08; AOR = 3.63, 95% CI: 1.31 – 9.88), initiation of first sexual intercourse at age less than or equal to 20 (AOR = 2.39, 95% CI: 1.14 – 5.47), having more than one life time sexual partners (AOR=4.70, 95% CI:2.02–10.95), having a partner/ husband with more than one lifetime sexual partners (AOR=2.98, 95% CI: 1.35–6.65) had higher odds of precancerous cervical lesions.Conclusion Strategies to prevent precancerous cervical lesions should focus on modification of life style and sexual behaviour. The findings of this study highlight implications for policy makers by suggesting that targeting older women for cervical cancer screening, addressing inequalities and education relating to risky sexual behaviour may reduce precancerous cervical lesions. Further longitudinal study is needed to assess awareness of women about cervical cancer screening.
A Protocol for Automated a-posteriori Adaptive Meshing with SimVascular
Authors: Gupta Akash , Kung Ethan O. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Objective: Operational details regarding the use of the adaptive meshing (AM) algorithm available in the SimVascular package are scarce despite its application in several studies. Lacking these details, novice users of the AM algorithm may experience undesirable outcomes post-adaptation such as increases in mesh error metrics, unpredictable increases in mesh size, and losses in geometric fidelity. Here we propose an iterative protocol that will help prevent these undesirable outcomes and enhance the utility of the AM algorithm. We present three trials (conservative, aggressive and moderate settings) of our proposed protocol applied to a scenario modelling a Fontan junction with a patient-specific geometry and physiologically realistic boundary conditions. Results: In all three trials, an overall reduction in mesh error metrics is observed (range 47%-86%). The increase in the number of elements through each adaptation never exceeded the mesh size of the pre-adaptation mesh by one order of magnitude. In all three trials, the protocol resulted in consistent, repeatable improvements in mesh error metrics, no losses of geometric fidelity and steady increments in the number of elements in the mesh. Our proposed protocol prevented the aforementioned undesirable outcomes and can potentially save new users considerable effort and computing resources.
Rare presentation of atypical pathogens pneumonia as fibrinous inflammation in 8 children in Anhui province, China from 2012 to 2019
Authors: Wang Li , Wang Wang , Ding Sheng-gang 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background M. pneumoniae and adenovirus are generally recognized as a self-limiting illness, but sometimes they will develop into macrolide-resistant M . pneumoniae or refractory adenovirus pneumonia associated with prolonged disease course with increased clinical severity, longer hospital stay and treatment failure. Methods Children with a final diagnosis of atypical pathogens pneumonia presenting as mucus plugs to the Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were prospectively enrolled between June 2012 and June 2019 . 7 patients were identified as mycoplasma pneumoniae positive IgM and 1 patient was diagnosed as adenovirus infection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay . Results All the 8 cases reported in this study were diagnosed as lung infection, while 6 patients had pulmonary consolidation . Histological examination of mucus plugs in patient 3 and 8 revealed a fibrinous exudation. The average duration of m acrolide a ntibiotics treatment was ( 12.86 ± 3.49) days, and the total course of treatment ranged from 7 to 17 days. Patient 5 with adenovirus infection was given ganciclovir for 10 days without using of a ntibiotics. Bronchoalveolar lavage, pulse methylprednisolone, atomization inhalation of salbutamol and budesonide suspension , and intravenous immunoglobulins were performed in these patients. Conclusion We highly suspected that these mucus plugs might be the early presentation of plastic bronchitis. Use of anti-infection treatment ( macrolide a ntibiotics) , corticosteroid, gamma globulin , and other conventional treatments, lung lavage bronchofibroscope have good efficacy and can improve clinical outcomes.