bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Acute Stress Response in Women with Recurrent Miscarriage and Infertility
Authors: Bhandari Sunita 
Published: June 2018

Introduction: Stress has been linked to reproductive failure which includes miscarriage and Infertility. Several studies showed high levels of psychological stress and stress biomarkers in women with reproductive failure. However, very few studies are done to measure the stress response. So the current study sought to assess whether women with reproductive failure have exaggerated acute stress response.Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional comparative study. Blood samples were collected immediately after venipuncture, and again 20 min later from 15 fertile controls, 20 recurrent miscarriage patients, and 40 infertile patients to measure natural killer cells and cortisol levels.Results: The percentage of peripheral blood NK cells (total CD3-CD56+) and serum total cortisol level did not change significantly across the two samples of immediately after venipuncture, and again 20 min later in the fertile controls (p=0.358,and p=0.890 respectively). However, there was a significant decline in the second sample in women with Infertility (p<0.05 for serum cortisol and p<0.05 for NK cell) and with recurrent miscarriage (p<0.05 for serum cortisol). There was a decline of NK cell in the 2nd sample in women with recurrent miscarriage though not to significant level (P>0.05).Conclusions: Women with recurrent miscarriage and Infertility may be more vulnerable to acute stressor.Nepalese Medical Journal, vol.1, No. 1, 2018, Page: 17-20
Sarcoidosis Treated as Hansen Disease - A Case Report
Authors: Shrestha Shristi , Shrestha Amit 
Published: June 2018

In a country like Nepal; where leprosy is prevalent, when a patient comes to us with nodular lesions, the first diagnosis is leprosy. A case of sarcoidosis with cutaneous and pulmonary involvement is reported here. In this patient initially the diagnosis of Hansen disease was made and was treated accordingly. As there was no improvement, a clinical suspicion of sarcoidosis. Presence of non-caseating granuloma in histopathology report and findings in chest X-Ray helped to reach in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis and was treated accordingly after which the patient showed significant clinical improvement. This case is presented here to emphasize that though in our part of the world and cutaneous sarcoidosis is rare; Sarcoidosis should be kept as one of the differential diagnosis, if clinically suspicious. Nepalese Medical Journal, vol.1, No. 1, 2018, Page : 51-53
TÜRKİYE’DE FAALİYET GÖSTEREN GELENEKSEL BANKALAR VE KATILIM BANKALARININ SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK AÇISINDAN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: ŞENDURUR Utku , TEMELLİ Fatma 
Published: June 2018

Günümüzde,
hızla değişen dünya ekonomik sisteminde, raporlama sistemi de bir değişim ve
gelişim sürecine girmiş bulunmaktadır diyebiliriz. Artık işletmeler, kara
odaklanan geleneksel raporlama yerine, sosyal ve çevresel bilgiler veren
sürdürülebilirlik raporlaması yapmaya başlamışlardır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de
faaliyet gösteren geleneksel ve katılım bankalarının sosyal ve çevresel
alanlarda faaliyet raporlarında yaptıkları açıklamalara bakılarak, sürdürülebilirlik puanları belirlenmiş, daha
sonra çoklu regresyon analizi yardımıyla sürdürülebilirlik puanları ile
belirlenen değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiye bakılmıştır. Ayrıca t-testi ile de,
belirlenen değişkenlerin grupları ve ek olarak da bankaların türlerine göre bölümlenmiş
grupları arası anlamlı bir fark olup olmadığına bakılmıştır. Çalışmada
sürdürülebilirlik puanları ile ilişkisi olması beklenen 7 tane bağımsız
değişken kullanılmıştır. Bunlar, büyüklük, ülke menşei, sahiplik yapısı,
kaldıraç oranı, likidite, karlılık ve yaştır. Sürdürülebilirlik puanları,
Birleşmiş Milletler Çevre Programı Sürdürülebilirlik Kriterleri raporunda yer
alan puanlama sistemi esas alınarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada sürdürülebilirlik
puanları sosyal ve çevresel olarak iki farklı boyutta hesaplanmıştır. Veriler
analiz edilirken bu iki boyut hem ayrı olarak, hem de bu puanların toplamı
alınarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada, kukla değişkenler olan sahiplik yapısı
ve ülke menşei ile sürdürülebilirlik puanları arasında istatistiki olarak anlamlı
bir ilişki bulunamazken, regresyon sonuçlarına göre ise de, modele sadece
sahiplik yapısı, kaldıraç oranı, likidite ve karlılık değişkenleri dahil
edilebilmiştir. Çalışmanın t-testi sonuçlarına göre büyüklük, likidite,
karlılık, yaş, çevre puanı ve sürdürülebilirlik puanları ile banka türleri
arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür.
BUNYI /t/ DAN /k/: KARAKTERISTIK BAHASA BONAI ULAK PATIAN
Authors: Abidin Zainal 
Published: June 2018

The research regarding the phonology of Bonai language has not much done. This causes lack of knowledge about the characteristic of Bonai language, especially Ulak Patian, dialect. Hence, it is important to do the research that aim to describe the specific characteristic of Bonai Language, Ulak Patian dialect. By applying descriptive qualitative method, the data of utterances of the remote indigenous community of Bonai was collected by using conversation and listen method. The technique used is is recording and taking notes. After recording and taking notes, the data was analyzed by making classification, transcription and conclusion. The result of this research shows that the retroplex sounds /t /, /k/, and /g/ are the characteristic of bahasa Bonai, Ulak Patian dialect as the variation of the sound /t/ dan /n/, /k/, dan /!/ Pasang Padang and Bonai dialects.Abstrak Penelitian mengenai fonologi bahasa Bonai belum banyak dilakukan. Hal tersebut menyebabkan kurangnya pengetahuan akan karakteristik bahasa Bonai, khususnya dialek Ulak Patian. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan mendeskripsikan ciri khas bahasa Bonai dialek Ulak Patian. Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, data berupa tuturan dari komunitas adat terpencil Bonai dikumpulkan dengan metode cakap dan simak. Teknik yang dipakai adalah teknik rekam dan catat. Setelah melakukan perekaman dan pencatatan, data dianalisis dengan pentranskipsian, pengklasifikasian, dan pengambilan simpulan. Dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa bunyi retropleks /t/, /k/, dan /g/ merupakan karakteristik bahasa Bonai dialek Ulak Patian sebagai varian dari bunyi /t/ dan /n/, /k/, dan /!/ dialek Pasang padang dan Bonai.
KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PARAGRAF PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS V DI DIY
Authors: Riani Riani 
Published: June 2018

This study is a qualitative study on 5th grade of primary students competency to write a paragraph. This study aims to describe how the 5th grade students' ability in writing paragraphs. Qualitative method and purposive sampling data collection are used in this study. The research data is student narrative paragraph from five primary schools in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The student paragraph is classified and then analyzed based on the theory and requirement of good paragraphs. The result of analysis shows that students are able to write narrative paragraph by telling his/her life experience, such as independence day. Besides, students are also able to write paragraph by regarding its coherence and cohesion. However, students still have some difficulties in making a good paragraph, for example, (1) capital letter is still used in all paragraph; (3) more than one main idea is used in a paragraph; (4) the use of conjunction is less precise; etc.Abstrak Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif tentang kemampuan menulis paragraf pada siswa kelas V. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan bagaimana kemampuan siswa kelas V dalam menulis paragraf. Metode kualitatif dan pengambilan data secara purposif sampling digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Data penelitian ini berupa paragraf naratif karangan siswa dari lima sekolah dasar di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Data karangan siswa tersebut diklasifikasikan dan kemudian dianalisis berdasarkan teori dan syarat paragraf yang baik. Dari hasil analisis diketahui bahwa siswa telah dapat menulis paragraf naratif dengan menceritakan pengalaman hidupnya, misalnya hari kemerdekaan. Selain itu, siswa juga telah dapat menulis paragraf dengan memerhatikan kohesi dan koherensinya. Meskipun demikian, masih ditemukan kesalahan dalam menulis paragraf yang baik, misalnya (1) jenis huruf kapital masih digunakan dalam seluruh pargaraf; (2) lebih dari satu gagasan utama digunakan dalam satu paragraf; (3) penggunaan kata hubung kurang tepat; dan lain-lain.
NILAI BUDAYA DALAM SYAIR ROKAN HILIR KARANGAN AHMAD DARMAWI
Authors: Maulina Yeni 
Published: June 2018

This study closely motivated by the existence and the diversity of cultural values found in literary works. One of the old literary works that has cultural value is poetry (syair). Syair Rokan Hilir written by Ahmad Namawi obtained a descriptive overview of the cultural values include values of faith, gratitude, respecting each other, helping each other, keeping honors, leadership, deliberation, fairness, and politeness.Abstrak Penelitian ini erat dilatarbelakangi oleh keberadaan dan keberagaman nilai-nilai budaya yang terdapat pada karya sastra. Salah satu karya sastra lama yang mengandung nilai budaya adalah syair. Dalam Syair Rokan Hilir yang ditulis oleh Ahmad Darmawi diperoleh gambaran secara deskriptif tentang nilai-nilai budaya sebagai upaya pembangunan karakter bangsa. Nilai-nilai budaya tersebut mencakup nilai keimanan, syukur nikmat, menghargai, tolong-menolong, menjaga kehormatan, jiwa kepemimpinan, musyawarah, keadilan, dan kesopanan.
"WEWE MERENTAS GUNUNG": MITOLOGI MASYARAKAT BESEMAH SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Herleni Sari 
Published: June 2018

This study is based on the assumption that by reading literary works, we can enjoy a culture of a society. By discussing the elements of mythology stories Wewe Merantas Gunung, it is expected to be able to understand what the source of mythology of the story is. It includes four elements of understanding such as the types, characters, functions, and methods of telling the story. The result of the study showed that the source of mythology of the environment of Besemah society itself is hilly. This kind of mythology is a myth that the story is considered really existed by the community, even it is considered to be the taboo matter. The main character is Wewe while the subordinate characters are is the old brother and the middle brother. Mythology has functions as moral controlling and as reminder something and the method of story telling is narrative, the story telling is expressed by the author completely.Abstrak Penelitian ini dilandasi anggapan bahwa dengan membaca karya sastra kita dapat menikmati kebudayaan dari suatu masyarakat. Dengan membahas unsur mitologi cerita "Wewe Merentas Gunung" diharapkan dapat mampu memahami apa yang menjadi sumber mitologi dan meliputi empat unsur pemahaman yaitu jenis, tokoh, fungsi, dan cara penyampaian. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa sumber mitologi Masyarakat Besemah adalah dari lingkungannya sendiri yaitu perbukitan. Jenis mitologi adalah mite yaitu cerita ini dianggap benar-benar ada oleh masyarakat pendukungnya bahkan dianggap tabu. Tokoh utama adalah Wewe sedangkan tokoh bawahan adalah kakak tua dan kakak tengah. Fungsi mitologi adalah sebagai pengendali moral dan penginggat sesuatu dan cara penyampaian bersifat naratif yaitu penyampaian cerita diungkapkan oleh pengarang sepenuhnya.
UNGKAPAN PANTANG LARANG MASYARAKAT MELAYU BELANTIK
Authors: Syahrir Elvina 
Published: June 2018

The study aims to describe about abstinence forbids of Belantik Malay community and to obtain to know meaning and value that contained in the abstinence forbids. The writer found that there were twenty three abstinence forbids of the Belantik Malay community. By applying qualitative descriptive method, it is obtained that the abstinence forbids observed in Belantik Malay contain in terms of the religion, education, custom, and health. In fact, the abstinence forbids had a magic power that used as a guidance the way of life of Belantik Malay community. They believe that they will get side effects if they disobey them individually and in their group.AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Selain itu, tulisan ini juga bertujuan untuk mengetahui makna dan nilai yang terkandung dalam ungkapan pantang larang tersebut. Penulis menemukan terdapat dua puluh tiga ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Melalui metode deskriptif kualitatif tergambar bahwa ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik mengandung nilai agama, pendidikan, adat, dan kesehatan. Ungkapan pantang larang memiliki kekuatan (gaib/ajaib) sebagai penuntun hidup dan pedoman bagi masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Masyarakat Melayu Belantik percaya bahwa peristiwa tersebut apabila mereka langgar atau abaikan akan berakibat bagi kehidupan pribadi atau bahkan masyarakatnya.
ANALISIS GAYA BAHASA DALAM SLOGAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP
Authors: Marnetti Marnetti 
Published: June 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan jenis-jenis slogan lingkungan hidup dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah slogan-slogan lingkungan hidup yang diambil dari salah satu situs internet dengan judul “Pengertian dan 100 Contoh Slogan Lingkungan Hidup Terbaik” (www.pribahasaindonesia.com). Data yang telah dikumpulkan kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teori diksi, gaya bahasa, dan semantik sehingga akan terlihat jenis-jenis gaya bahasa dan makna yang terkandung dalam slogan tersebut. Setelah dianalisis, data diklasifikasikan berdasarkan jenis-jenis gaya bahasa dan makna yang terdapat dalam slogan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat empat puluh sembilan gaya bahasa sederhana, dua belas gaya bahasa repetisi, enam gaya bahasa paralelisme, satu gaya bahasa anastrof, tiga gaya bahasa asonansi, delapan gaya bahasa metonimia, tiga gaya bahasa personifikasi, satu gaya bahasa asindenton, tiga gaya bahasa percakapan, tiga gaya bahasa eponim, tiga gaya bahasa antitesis, empat gaya bahasa tidak resmi dan 1 gaya bahasa kiasmus. Makna yang terkandung dalam slogan lingkungan hidup adalah delapan puluh makna leksikal, sepuluh makna kias, dua makna asosiatif, dan dua makna ilokusi. Gaya bahasa yang paling banyak terdapat dalam slogan ini adalah gaya bahasa sederhana dan beberapa dari slogan tersebut menggunakan istilah asing.
Pace of movement: the role of single neurons in the subthalamic nucleus
Authors: Tankus Ariel , Mirelman Anat , Giladi Nir , Fried Itzhak , Hausdorff Jeffrey M. 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVEThe ability to modulate the pace of movement is a critical factor in the smooth operation of the motor system. The authors recently described distinct and overlapping representations of movement kinematics in the subthalamic nucleus (STN), but it is still unclear how movement pace is modulated according to the demands of the task at the neuronal level in this area. The goal of this study was to clarify how different movement paces are being controlled by neurons in the STN.METHODSThe authors performed direct recording of the electrical activity of single neurons in the STN of neurosurgical patients with Parkinson’s disease undergoing implantation of a deep brain stimulator under local anesthesia while the patients performed repetitive foot and hand movements intraoperatively at multiple paces.RESULTSA change was observed in the neuronal population controlling the movement for each pace. The mechanism for switching between these controlling populations differs for hand and foot movements.CONCLUSIONSThese findings suggest that disparate schemes are utilized in the STN for neuronal recruitment for motor control of the upper and lower extremities. The results indicate a distributed model of motor control within the STN, where the active neuronal population changes when modifying the task condition and pace.
Endovascular treatment for emergent large vessel occlusion due to severe intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis
Authors: Kang Dong-Hun , Yoon Woong , Kim Seul Kee , Baek Byung Hyun , Lee Yun Young , Kim Yong-Won , Kim Yong-Sun , Hwang Yang-Ha , Kim Joon-Tae , Park Man Seok 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVEThe optimal treatment strategy for patients with emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO) due to underlying severe intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare treatment outcomes from intracranial angioplasty with or without stenting and intraarterial infusion of a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor in patients with ELVO due to severe ICAS, and to investigate predictors of outcome after endovascular therapy in such patients.METHODSA total of 140 consecutive patients with ELVO attributable to severe ICAS underwent endovascular therapy at two stroke centers (A and B). Intracranial angioplasty/stenting was primarily performed at center A and intraarterial infusion of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor (tirofiban) at center B. Data from both centers were prospectively collected into a database and retrospectively analyzed.RESULTSOverall, successful reperfusion was achieved in 95% (133/140) of patients and a good outcome in 60% (84/140). The mortality rate was 7.9%. Symptomatic hemorrhage occurred in 1 patient. There were no significant differences in the rates of successful reperfusion, symptomatic hemorrhage, 3-month modified Rankin scale score 0–2, and mortality between the two centers. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed the only independent predictor of good outcome was a history of previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) (odds ratio 0.254, 95% confidence interval 0.094–0.689, p = 0.007).CONCLUSIONSBoth intracranial angioplasty/stenting and intraarterial infusion of a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor are effective and safe in the treatment of underlying severe ICAS in acute stroke patients with ELVO. In addition, a lack of a history of stroke/TIA was the only independent predictor of good outcome after endovascular therapy in such patients.
Microsurgical treatment of unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysms: a large, contemporary experience
Authors: Nussbaum Eric S. , Madison Michael T. , Goddard James K. , Lassig Jeffrey P. , Kallmes Kevin M. , Nussbaum Leslie A. 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVEAdvances in endovascular therapy for the treatment of middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms have led to scrutiny of its benefits compared with microsurgical repair. To provide information regarding complication rates and outcomes, the authors reviewed the results of a large series of unruptured MCA aneurysms treated with open microsurgery.METHODSThe authors included all patients who underwent surgical repair of an unruptured MCA aneurysm between 1997 and 2015. All surgical procedures, including clipping, wrapping, bypass, and parent artery occlusion, were performed by a single neurosurgeon. Aneurysm occlusion was assessed using intraoperative digital subtraction angiography (DSA) or DSA and indocyanine green videoangiography in all cases. Postoperatively, all patients were monitored in a neurointensive care unit overnight. Clinical follow-up was scheduled for 2–4 weeks after surgery, and angiographic follow-up was performed in those patients with subtotally occluded aneurysms at 1, 2, and 5 years postoperation.RESULTSThe authors treated 750 unruptured MCA aneurysms in 716 patients: 649 (86.5%) aneurysms were small, 75 (10.0%) were large, and 26 (3.5%) were giant. Most aneurysms (n = 677, 90%) were treated by primary clip reconstruction. The surgical morbidity rate was 2.8%, and the mortality rate was 0%. Complete angiographic aneurysm occlusion was achieved in 92.0% of aneurysms. At final follow-up, 713 patients had a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0, 2 patients had an mRS score of 2 or 3, and 1 had an mRS score of 4.CONCLUSIONSIn high-volume centers, microsurgical management of MCA aneurysms can be performed with very low morbidity rates. Currently, microsurgical repair appears to be a highly effective method of treating MCA aneurysms.
Strategies to reduce external ventricular drain–related infections: a multicenter retrospective study
Authors: Champey Julia , Mourey Clément , Francony Gilles , Pavese Patricia , Gay Emmanuel , Gergele Laurent , Manet Romain , Velly Lionel , Bruder Nicolas , Payen Jean-François 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVEVarious strategies have been proposed to reduce the incidence of external ventricular drain (EVD)–related infections. The authors retrospectively studied the impact of EVD care management on EVD-related infections at 3 French university hospital intensive care units.METHODSBetween 2010 and 2014, 462 consecutive adult patients with no evidence of a preexisting CSF infection received EVDs as part of their care at one of the following sites: Grenoble (221 patients), Saint-Etienne (130 patients), and Marseille (111 patients). Written protocols describing the EVD placement procedure, management, and removal were implemented at the 3 sites. Daily CSF sampling and intraventricular administration of antibiotics prior to EVD removal were performed at the Grenoble site only. EVD-related infection was considered for any confirmed ventriculostomy-related infection (VRI) and ventriculitis. VRI was defined as one or more positive CSF cultures or Gram stain with CSF pleocytosis and biochemical abnormalities. Ventriculitis was defined as CSF pleocytosis and biochemical abnormalities with degradation of neurological status and fever.RESULTSA total of 6945 EVD days were observed in the entire population. In the Grenoble cohort, the mean cumulative incidence of EVD-related infections was significantly lower than that in the 2 other cohorts: 1.4% (95% CI 0.0%–2.9%) versus 9.2% (95% CI 4.2%–14.2%) and 7.2% (95% CI 2.4%–12.0%) at Saint-Etienne and Marseille, respectively (p < 0.01). Accounting for the duration of external ventricular drainage at each site, the risk for EVD-related CSF infections was significantly higher at Saint-Etienne and Marseille than at Grenoble, with ORs of 15.9 (95% CI 3.6–71.4, p < 0.001) and 10.0 (95% CI 2.2–45.5, p = 0.003), respectively.CONCLUSIONSThese findings indicate that it is possible to attain a low incidence of EVD-related infections, provided that an EVD care bundle, which can include routine daily CSF sampling, is implemented and strongly adhered to.
Synchrotron Polarization Radiative Transfer: Relativistic Thermal Electron Contribution
Authors: Mao Jirong , Covino Stefano , Wang Jiancheng 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Relativistic thermal electrons moving in a large-scale magnetic field can produce synchrotron radiation. Linear synchrotron polarization can also be produced by the relativistic thermal electrons. In this paper, we utilize a hybrid thermal–nonthermal electron energy distribution to calculate circular synchrotron polarization. We further compute the radiative transfer of the synchrotron polarization in the optical and radio bands when we consider the contribution of the thermal electrons. We attempt to apply the polarization results to some astrophysical objects, such as kilonova like AT 2017gfo/GW170817, the fast radio burst (FRB), the gamma-ray burst afterglow, and the supernova remnant. The large optical depth of radiative transfer affects the small polarization degrees of these populations when the media surrounding the synchrotron sources take heavy absorption to the polarized photons. We need a strong magnetic field in our model to reproduce the linear and circular polarization properties that were observed in FRB 140514. This indicates that FRBs have a neutron star origin.