bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Examining Self-Compassion, Social Support, And Mental Well-Being Among Fast Track Students at UIN Malang
Authors: Ahyani Shidqi , Arifa Laily Nur , Sari Sulistya Umie Ruhmana , Kadarisman Ali 
Published: October 2024

This study explores the relationship between self-compassion, perceived social support, academic stress, and mental well-being among Fast Track students at UIN Malang. Adopting a quantitative approach, the research employs a correlational design to examine the interactions of these variables in a high-pressure academic environment. Data were collected from a 61% sample of Fast Track students using a structured questionnaire, incorporating validated scales for self-compassion, social support, academic stress, and mental well-being. The findings reveal that Fast Track students generally exhibit high self-compassion, significantly correlated with their mental well-being. High levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and an awareness of shared humanity were prominent among the students, suggesting a solid psychological resilience. Perceived social support from family and friends significantly impacted overall well-being, though its direct influence on academic stress was more complex. The research did not find a significant direct relationship between self-compassion and academic stress, indicating that self-compassion aids in managing emotional responses to stress rather than reducing it.The study underscores the need for a holistic approach to supporting students in accelerated academic programs. The findings suggest that enhancing self-compassion and strengthening social support networks can improve students' academic performance and mental well-being. This research contributes to understanding students' psychological dynamics in high-pressure academic settings. It provides insights for developing targeted interventions and support systems to foster a balanced and supportive educational environment.
PREPARATION AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF ENRICHED JAM MADE FROM BLENDS OF APPLE, STRAWBERRY AND GRAPES
Authors: Petrol B. B. , Hashim H. , Aisha A. M. , Modu S. 
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to prepare an acceptable jam from blends of Apple, Strawberry and Grapes. Jams were produced from blends of Apple, Strawberry and Grapes in the following ratios 30:20:10:40 (A= 30g apple, 20g strawberry, 10g grapes and 40g of sugar) and 35:10:15:40 (B= 35g apple, 10g strawberry, 15g grapes and 40g of sugar) respectively. The pulp mixtures were combined with 40g of sugar. Mixed fruit jam and strawberry jam were used as commercial control labelled as sample C and D respectively. Standard methods were used for the determination of proximate composition, sugar content, phytochemical constituents and sensory evaluation of the Jam. The proximate composition indicated that sample A (15.31±0.12) and B (16.86±0.03) had a moisture content lower than the commercial control C (27.05±0.03) and D (27.60±0.45). The ash, fiber and lipid contents showed no significant difference in the jams produced and the commercial controls. Sample A and B had higher protein 29.58±0.02 and 27.41±0.01 as compared to the commercial controls C and D (24.62±0.02 and 25.15±0.01). No significant (P>0.05) difference was observed in the glucose composition of the sample A and B and the commercial controls C and D. Fructose content in sample A (2.74±0.21) was higher than sample B (1.94±0.01) and the commercial controls C (1.85±0.00) and D (1.42±0.00). Qualitative testing for flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycoside and tannin revealed potential good health benefits. The sensory evaluation revealed that sample A which comprises of 30% apple, 20% strawberry, 10% grapes and 40% sugar was rated best...
Association Between Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) And D-Dimer Levels In Covid-19 Patients In A Tertiary Level Hospital, Khulna
Authors: Rahman Tasnim , Ahmed Nursarat , Islam Baishakhi , Bhuiyan Mohammad Monzurul Alam , Al Amin Abu Md Mayeenuddin , Begum Arifa , Faroque Abdullah Al , Biswas Prithwy Shankar , Ghosh Srabonti 
Published: October 2024

Background: The novel corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is major public health issue. It is the most significant global health challenge in the world. Biomarkers play a significant role to detect the severity of COVID-19 infection in the perspective of management of the patients.
Aim and objective: We aimed to assess the association between the levels of C-Reactive Protein and D-dimer in COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of Pathology and department of Microbiology GMCH, Khulna. 152 patients with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID -19) positive patients were enrolled in this study. C-reactive protein and D-dimer levels are measured in the laboratory of Pathology department, GMCH, Khulna. All statistical computations were performed by using window-based computer software devised with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics 21 version).
Results: In this study CRP level was found of mean value of 62.84± 44.64 mg/L with a range of 1.40-195.20 mg/L. It was normal in 21 (13.8%) patients and increased in in 131 patients (86.2 %). The mean value of D-dimer was 2.48 ± 02.20 mg/L with a range of 0.10-9.35 mg/L. D-dimer was normal in 26 (17.1%) patients, whereas it was increased in 126 patients (82.9 %). We performed Pearson’s correlation-coefficient (r) test to compare the association between the levels of CRP with D-dimer in COVID-19 positive patients. There was moderately positive and significant correlation (r = +0.647, p <0.05) between the levels of CRP and D-dimer.
Conclusion: There was statistically significant correlation between the levels of serum CRP with D-dimer in COVID-19 positive patients. These two biomarkers can be used to assess the severity in patients with COVID-19 positive with thrombotic disorder for reduction of morbidity and mortality of COVID positive patients.
J Dhaka Med Coll. 2023; 32(1) : 57-62
Comparison of Efficacy And Safety of Isotretinoin Versus Lymecycline Capsule For The Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Aslam Azmiree Binte , Haque Mohammad Anwarul , Abdullah Mohammad Shayekh 
Published: October 2024

Background: Acne vulgaris is a very common condition which can cause significant physical and psychological morbidity. Oral retinoids and tetracyclines have a major role in acne treatment. Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is the only therapy that impacts on all of the major aetiological factors implicated in acne. Another agent is lymecycline, a tetracycline antibiotic have an antibacterial action against P. acnes and also an anti-inflammatory action and used for treatment of acne.
Objectives: To determine the efficacy and safety of Isotretinoin capsules versus Lymecycline capsule in treatment of mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris.
Materials & method: This open labelled, randomized study was conducted in Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College & Hospital Ltd., Dhaka, from December 2021 to May 2022. Patients of mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris were enrolled for study. Clinical examination and relevant investigation were done meticulously. A total number of 50 patients was selected and randomization was done 1:1 parallel design into two groups (group-A and group-B), each of which included 25 patients. Group A patients received Isotretinoin and group B patients were given Lymecycline. Patients were followed up on 2nd, 4th, 8th and finally on 12th week to see clinical improvement and adverse effects. All information was recorded in data collection sheet.
Result: The mean age was found 20.4±5.7 years in group A and 19.9±6.9 years in group B. The mean age difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05) between two groups. Male to female ratio was almost 1:3 in the whole study patients. Mean score for open comedone (0.28±0.22 vs. 2.2±1.13), closed comedone (1.92±0.19 vs. 2.08±0.25), papule (0.82±0.29 vs. 1.27±1.04) and pustule (0.85±0.33 vs. 1.19±0.39) was identical in group-A and B respectively and significantly better reduction of acne score (p=0.001) in the group A than the group B. It was evident that abdominal discomfort (4.0% vs. 32.0% in group A & B), diarrhea (0% vs. 16.0% in group A & B) and photosensitivity (4.0% vs. 16.0% in group A & B) was predominant in group B. The difference was statistically significant (p=0.029). Whereas, erythema and burning was predominant in group A. Mean burning was found 0.15±0.08 in group A and 0.11±0.05 in group B and mean scaling was found 1.27±0.98 in group A and 1.45±0.98 in group B which were statistically non significant (p>0.05) between two groups. At 4th follow up mean total safety score was found 3.05±0.92 in group A and 4.65±1.25 in group B.
Conclusion: Isotretinoin was as effective as lymecycline for the treatment of moderately severe acne vulgaris. Both treatments were well tolerated & effective.
J Dhaka Med Coll. 2023; 32(1) : 63-70
Association of Dairy Foods in Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Farzana Rahman Shathi  , Ishrat Bhuiyan  , Md Shahadat Hossain  , Md Motiul Hossain  , Mohammad Niamat Alahi  , Shiropa Islam  
Published: October 2024

Background: Acne vulgaris is one of the most commonly found skin problems affecting teenagers and adolescents. Dietary foods particularly dairy products consist of milk or any of its food made from milk are frequently regarded by patients and clinicians as a cause or aggravator of acne. As there are very limited studies found on this regard, this study was aimed to find the association of dairy foods in acne vulgaris.
Methods: This wasa cross-sectional analytical study and was carried out in the Dermatology and Venereology department of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital. Total 260 patients were selected by appropriate inclusion criteria equally into two groups: Group A (diagnosed with acne vulgaris, n=130) and group B (patients not having acne vulgaris, n=130). A thorough history of every patient and face to face interview was taken by a predesigned questionnaire after getting the written informed consent of the patient. Data were collected in predetermined data collection form. Result were subjected to standard statistical evaluation and were analyzed by SPSS-24.
Results: According to the age group, majority of the acne patients were between 10-20 years (75.4% in group A and 63.8% in group B, p<0.05), though mean age in both groups were statistically similar (18.53±5.78 and 17.29±4.59 years, respectively). Also, female respondents were predominant in both groups (80.8% and 72.3%). The risk was increased in those with a family history of acne in siblings (OR2.449, p=0.021;95% CI,1.145-5.238) and the risk was reduced in subjects doing physical exercise. Papules (35.4%) and comedones (27.7%) were most common lesion and mostly found in forehead (74.6%) and left (68.5%) and right (63.1%) cheeks. According to global acne severity grading, majority had mild form of acne (83.1%) and use of cosmetics (43.8% vs. 30%), topical steroid (34.6% vs. 16.9%), taking fastfood (24.6% vs. 14.6%) and less water intake (36.9% vs. 18.5%) also significantly higher among acne patients. Multivariate regression analysis showed, dairy products such as whole milk (OR 1.984, p=0.022), chocolate (2.490, p=0.004), chips (OR 3.207, p<0.001), Pizza (OR 2.388, p=0.021) and red meat (OR 3.055, p=0.009) were significant risk for developing acne vulgaris. Also, whole milk (3.050, p=0.01), chocolate (3.817, p=0.004) and pizza (3.822, p=0.005) were independent risk factors for moderate to severe acne.
Conclusion: This study found an association between high dairy product consumption and acne in adolescents, indicating that dairy consumption may be a contributing factor for developing acne vulgaris.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2022; 14(2): 25-33
Metabolic profile of acute ischemic stroke patients in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Mohammad Aftab Haleem  , Tarannum Morshed  , Rushaida Haque  , Halima Begum  , Ishrat Masud  , Sehelly Jahan  , Ashfak Al Arif Shuvon  
Published: October 2024

Background: When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked or diminished, brain tissue cannot get oxygen and nutrients, resulting in an ischemic stroke. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia among patients with acute stroke in a tertiary healthcare setting in Bangladesh.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to December 2022 at a tertiary healthcare facility in Bangladesh, focusing on patients with acute ischemic stroke. Data was collected through a face-to-face interview, and medical records were reviewed. The study included 40 patients with acute stroke, evidenced by clinical findings and a CT scan of the Brain. Written informed consent was obtained after proper explanation, and participants were free to refuse or withdraw at any point. Confidentiality and privacy were maintained.
Results: The majority of participants (37.5%) were aged 60-69, with more males (57.5%) than females (42.5%). Most (70%) lived in urban areas. Among the participants, 82.5% had hypertension, and 52.5% had diabetes mellitus. The mean of HbA1c was 7.6% and of triglyceride was 205.0 mg/dl. Of the participants with acute stroke, 47.5% had extracranial carotid stenosis.
Conclusions: Nearly half of those who had an acute stroke also had diabetes, and four out of five had a history of hypertension. Among the patient hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia was common. Nearly half of those who suffered an acute stroke also experienced carotid stenosis. Consideration should be given to managing hypertension, DM, dyslipidemia, and carotid stenosis among patients with acute stroke.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2023; 15(1): 50-54
Growth Status of Bangladeshi Children in Functional Constipation: Experience From A Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Renesa Reza  , Md Wahiduzzaman Mazumder  , Ferdousi Hossain Poly  , Tasfia Jannat Rifah  , Morium Alam Noor  , Zinat Sultana Sharmin  , Mohammed Shahidul Islam  , Mohammad Mominul Haque  
Published: October 2024

Background: Constipation is one of the common complaints of children with long-term hazardous consequences. It is a frequent cause of hospital visit in both primary and specialized care which needs proper evaluation and management. Recently in few studies, impairment of growth status has been reported as a result of functional constipation. But the relation is not well evaluated, especially in the pediatric population of our country.
Aim: To assess the growth status of Bangladeshi children in functional constipation.
Methods: This analytical study was conducted at the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, BSMMU, Dhaka. A total 150 children aged 2-18 years were enrolled in this study. Children were divided into two groups, 75 having functional constipation (FC) and 75 healthy children with no constipation. Samples were collected randomly from pediatric out-patient department of BSMMU with consent of parents and child’s approval. Diagnosis of functional constipation was made by Rome IV criteria. Children with any red flag sign, chronic disease and on treatment of constipation were excluded from the study. Growth status (weight, height & BMI) was evaluated by using growth charts. Data collected in semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS 23.0.
Results: We evaluated 75 constipated children with the mean age of 7.61±3.50 years and 75 healthy children with the mean age of 7.40±3.88 years. The mean weight of children with functional constipation was 22.8±10.01 kg, mean height 117.7 ±18.4 cm and BMI 15.6±2.3 kg/m2. The mean weight of children with no constipation was 28.6± 13.72 kg, mean height 124.49±23.3 cm and BMI 18.11±2.9 kg/m2,demonstrated significant difference between two sets. In functional constipation group, on weight for age and height for age chart, 28% and 24% children were below the 3rd centile respectively and 18.6% children had BMI below 5th centile. All these parameters (weight, height, BMI) were statistically significant in compare to children without constipation and p value is <.05. Presenting features of functional constipation were anorexia (64%), abdominal pain (73.3%), hard stool (84%), blood mixed hard stool (13.3%) and nausea (34%).
Conclusion: Growth impairment occurs in children with functional constipation in comparison to children without constipation. Children aged 2 to 18 years with functional constipation may have decelerated weight, height and BMI growth. And this observation needs further large-scale multicenter study for ensuring optimal growth of children with constipation.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2023; 15(1): 73-77
Regenerative management effects on pasture production: initial data from a dryland farmlet experiment
Authors: Watson Kaitlin , Moir James , Black Alistair 
Published: October 2024

Regenerative agriculture (RA) is becoming more widely recognised in New Zealand (NZ) agriculture. It is claimed to increase productivity and improve landscape function. However, in an NZ context, there is a lack of quantifiable data in terms of productivity. To determine the feasibility of RA in terms of DM production, the total yield and botanical composition of two 4x4 Latin squares were measured. The four treatments were high and low fertility conventional (HC and LC) and high and low fertility regenerative (HR and LR). The R pastures were sown in a 12-species pasture mix and the C pastures were sown in Medicago sativa (lucerne). This paper focuses on the first 18 months of this experiment on Latin squares one and two. In the first season (June 2022 – June 2023), total yield was lower for regenerative (R) than conventional (C) treatments at an average of 8,660 and 10,380 kg DM/ha, respectively. This trend was reflected by growth rates where C had a higher mean growth rate of 34 compared to 30 kg DM/ha/day in the R treatment. Over the entire 18-month period weeds comprised 7% of yield for L compared with 14% for H. The average legume yield of both systems of the L pasture was 11 t DM/ha compared to the H treatments at only 9 t DM/ha. The results of this experiment will provide quantifiable data for farmers to make informed decisions about the implementation of RA.
Challenges and opportunities impacting New Zealand’s economic foundation – pastoral agriculture
Authors: Caradus John 
Published: October 2024

New Zealand is unique amongst OECD countries in its reliance on pastoral agriculture for generating export dollars that underpins its economy. However, this biologically based production system is open to an unprecedented level of challenge which includes maintaining a high level of productivity to ensure international competitiveness, the impact of regulations and compliance, a social license to operate, the development and uptake of new technologies, competition from non-animal sourced foods, ensuring an adequate and well directed level of R&D investment, acceptable impacts on the environment and conversely having mitigation strategies to ensure adaptation to changes in climate, farming continuity through supply of adequate skilled labour, land use change, biosecurity breaches, and enabling added value opportunities to be developed. The aim here is to review these challenges and identify options for alleviating, managing or mitigating them.
Hermann Gross, A Descendant of the German Expressionist Movement, Who Made his Home in the North of Scotland
Authors: Jackson Robin 
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a brief biographical account of the life and work of Hermann Gross – a German Expressionist artist – who was born in 1904 in Lahr, Baden-Württemberg. The nature and extent of his professional training with a succession of distinguished teachers are outlined. With the outbreak of WW2, he was conscripted in January 1941 and joined a Luftwaffe propaganda unit. Attention is drawn to a number of sketches drawn by Gross, which were discovered long after the end of the war, and which appear to show a series of subversive messages. In the latter stages of WW2, Gross was transferred to the Russian front and was involved in the subsequent and calamitous retreat of the German army. This latter experience proved deeply traumatic for Gross and from which he did not fully recover for two decades. Partly in an attempt to address his impaired mental health he emigrated to the USA with his wife. Although he had two exhibitions of his work at the Macbeth Gallery in New York, where his work was highly commended by a number of leading American art critics, he never truly settled and returned to Germany to live a quiet and undemanding life. Then in 1966 he was invited by Dr Karl König, founder of the Camphill community in Scotland, to come to Aberdeen and to act as an artist-in-residence. For the next two decades, with his artistic drive and enthusiasm fully restored, Gross was actively engaged in a wide range of artistic work: none of which he chose to publicly exhibit beyond the Camphill community. He died in 1988 and is buried in Maryculter kirkyard, Aberdeenshire.
Enhancing human capillary tube network assembly and maturation through upregulated expression of pericyte-derived TIMP-3
Authors: Yrigoin Ksenia , Bernard Kaitlyn N. , Castaño Maria A. , Cleaver Ondine , Sumanas Saulius , Davis George E. 
Published: October 2024

In this study, we identify and characterize new molecular determinants that optimize human capillary tube network assembly. Our lab has previously reported a novel, serum free-defined 3D co-culture model using human endothelial cells (ECs) and human pericytes whereby EC-lined tubes form and co-assemble with pericytes, but when these cultures are maintained at or beyond 5 days, tubes become progressively wider and unstable. To address this issue, we generated novel human pericytes that carry a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-3 transgene which can be upregulated following doxycycline addition. EC-pericyte co-cultures established in the presence of doxycycline demonstrated marked enhancement of capillary network assembly including dramatic narrowing of capillary tube widths to an average of 8 µm (physiologic capillary tube width), increased tube lengths, increased tube branching, and robust stimulation of basement membrane matrix assembly, particularly with collagen type IV and fibronectin deposition compared to controls. These substantial changes depend not only on induction of pericyte TIMP-3, but also on recruitment of pericytes to EC tubes. Blockade of pericyte recruitment prevents these dramatic capillary network alterations suggesting that EC-pericyte interactions and induction of pericyte TIMP-3 are necessary together to coordinate and facilitate capillary assembly and maturation. Overall, this work is critical for our basic understanding of capillary formation, but also for the ability to reproducibly generate stabilized networks of capillary tubes.