bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Case report and literature review: removal of a mercury thermometer from the abdomen of a 16-year-old boy under laparoscopy
Authors: Hou Runjie , Wang Jijun , Guo Jing , Du Mingyue , Dong Zhenyu , Song Xiaobiao 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionThe incidence of foreign bodies within the human body is uncommon, with thermometers representing an exceptionally rare subset of such cases. The management of these cases is particularly challenging due to the fragility of mercury thermometers and the toxic nature of their contents.Case descriptionA 16-year-old male adolescent presented with a three-month history of persistent, dull pain localized to the right inguinal region. Diagnostic imaging, including an abdominal upright x-ray and CT scans, revealed the presence of an intra-abdominal foreign body, specifically a thermometer. The diagnosis was subsequently confirmed intraoperatively through laparoscopic exploration. The foreign body was successfully extracted via laparoscopic intervention. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, leading to discharge on the second day following the procedure. A one-month follow-up examination revealed no complications.ConclusionA comprehensive literature review was conducted, focusing on cases involving thermometers as foreign bodies. The diagnostic and treatment experiences from the present case were integrated into this analysis. Based on these findings, a summary of diagnostic and treatment strategies for thermometer-related foreign body incidents has been formulated. It is recommended that an abdominal upright x-ray examination be employed as the primary diagnostic modality. The integrity and location of the thermometer, along with the presence of associated complications, should be considered as crucial factors in determining the most appropriate treatment approach. Furthermore, it is imperative to address the psychological and mental health aspects of these cases, particularly in adolescent patients.
Synthesis, Identifications and Study Inhibitory anti-Cancer Activity for Some New Heterocyclic Compounds from Derivatives Coumarine
Authors: Aras Abbas Yassien Al-Fatlawi  , Faez Abdul-Hussein Al- Rammahi  
Published: December 2024

In this research paper, our work included the synthesis of some new heterocyclic organic derivatives compounds {penta, hexa, hepta, and octa} rings membered by using Schiff Base reaction methods. These cyclic derivatives have given good results, in anti-cancer Activity, and can be prepared there are compounds in three steps.
First step:-\ It involves the preparation of some heterocyclic penta-cyclic derivatives; it is contained from Imidazolidine (five ring members).
Second step:-\ It includes the preparation of some new heterocyclic hepta and octa derivate containing from 1, 3- Oxazepine and Oxazapane (hepta and octa ring saturated and unsaturated members)
Third step:-\ involved the study inhibitory of activity anticancer of some compounds synthesis from this line. The compounds were analyzed and characterized using spectrum photometers by {FT-IR, 1HNMR}
Transitional probabilities outweigh frequency of occurrence in statistical learning of simultaneously presented visual shapes
Authors: Endress Ansgar D. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractStatistical learning is a mechanism for detecting associations among co-occurring elements in many domains and species. A key controversy is whether it leads to memory for discrete chunks composed of these associated elements, or merely to pairwise associations among elements. Critical evidence for the mere-association view comes from the “phantom-word” phenomenon, where learners recognize statistically coherent but unattested items better than actually presented items with weaker internal associations, suggesting that they prioritize pairwise associations over memories for discrete units. However, this phenomenon has only been demonstrated for sequentially presented stimuli, but not for simultaneously presented visual shapes, where learners might prioritize discrete units over pairwise associations. Here, I ask whether the phantom-word phenomenon can be observed with simultaneously presented visual shapes. Learners were familiarized with scenes combining two triplets of visual shapes (hereafter “words”). They were then tested on their recognition of these words vs. part-words (attested items with weaker internal associations), of phantom-words (unattested items with strong internal associations) vs. part-words, and of words vs. phantom-words. Learners preferred both words and phantom-words over part-words and showed no preference for words over phantom-words. This suggests that, as for sequentially input, statistical learning in simultaneously presented shapes leads primarily to pairwise associations rather than to memories for discrete chunks. However, as, in some analyses, the preference for words over part-words was slightly higher than for phantom-words over part-words, the results do not rule out that, for simultaneous presented items, learners might have some limited sensitivity to frequency of occurrence.
Microscope-Integrated OCT-Assisted Real-time Monitoring of Central Corneal Thickness During Corneal Cross-linking
Authors: Sushma Nandyala , Sharma Shivam , Bari Aafreen , Agarwal Tushar , Dada Tanuj , Sharma Namrata 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
To assess real-time intraoperative pachymetry changes occurring during corneal cross-linking (CXL) using microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography (Mi-OCT) and compare accuracy of various modalities of pachymetry assessment.

Methods
This was a cross-sectional observational comparative study including 45 consecutive patients with progressive keratoconus planned for CXL. Mi-OCT (RESCAN 700) was used to measure central corneal thickness (CCT) during four stages of CXL: before epithelial debridement, after debridement, after riboflavin instillation, and after ultraviolet irradiation. Scheimpflug imaging, anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT), and ultrasound pachymetry were used to assess CCT preoperatively. All data were entered into Excel software (Microsoft Corporation) and analyzed.

Results

The CCT significantly decreased after each step of CXL as measured on Mi-OCT (
P
< .0001). Mi-OCT overestimated the CCT significantly by 1.12 times on average (range: 1.02 to 1.43) compared to ultrasound pachymetry (
P
= .0004). CCT measured using Scheimpflug imaging and anterior segment OCT was statistically comparable to ultrasound pachymetry.

Conclusions
Mi-OCT provides a real-time assessment of CCT during CXL. However, because it overestimates the pachymetry, ultrasound pachymetry remains the gold standard for decision-making during CXL.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(12):e934–e940.]
Internet Addiction: Prevalence and Patterns among Professional College Students in Urban Area – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Oruganti Aditya , Muppa Jaya Chandra , Kolanati Balakrishna , Kavi Avinash 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Internet addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive online behavior, has become a global issue, particularly among students. India, with its rapidly growing internet population, is witnessing a surge in Internet addiction among youth and, especially professional college students.

Objectives:
This study aims to assess the prevalence and patterns of Internet addiction among medical and engineering college students in Belagavi, Karnataka.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 640 students (320 medical and 320 engineering) using simple random sampling. Data were collected from participants who have used the Internet for at least 6 months via a self-administered questionnaire, including Young’s Internet Addiction Scale, categorizing addiction into normal, mild, moderate, and severe levels. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0.

Results:
Of the medical students, 58.4% were moderately addicted, 32.5% were mildly addicted, and 6.3% were severely addicted. Among engineering students, 74.4% were moderately addicted, 15.6% were mildly addicted, and 8.4% were severely addicted. Engineering students exhibited significantly higher levels of addiction compared to medical students (P < 0.05), with behavioral differences in compulsive Internet use and emotional responses.

Conclusion:
The study reveals a high prevalence of Internet addiction among professional college students, with engineering students showing a higher tendency toward problematic use. These findings underscore the need for early intervention and awareness programs to address Internet addiction and its consequences on students’ well-being.
Stress and Coping Strategies among Nurses and Midwives during Assisted Vaginal Delivery in Pregnant Women with COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bagavathi R , Mathew Binu , Mudgal Shivangi , Kumari Ranjana , Chopra Sapna 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
COVID-19 pandemic was the most challenging issue which has induced unprecedented ramifications all over the world. During the pandemic, nurses and midwives were the pillars of health-care sector where they provide care to the patients, assist vaginal delivery, and provide emotional support too. However, psychological well-being of health-care professionals was somewhere lost. There is a lack of research regarding stress level and coping strategies among nurses and midwives within East Central India. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the stress and coping strategies among nurses and midwives during assisted vaginal delivery among COVID-19 pregnant women.

Design:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses and midwives who assisted vaginal delivery of COVID-19-affected pregnant women at a tertiary care hospital in East Central India. Data were collected through a validated online self-structured questionnaire; the COVID-19 Stress Scale was divided into five subdomains.

Results:
Data were analyzed using Chi-square and Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Findings revealed that majority (72%) of nurses and midwives were experiencing moderate stress while 65% had high level of coping strategies to be used during assisted vaginal delivery. A significant correlation was found between few domains of stress level and coping strategies (r = 0.260–0.302). Demographic variables were significantly associated with level of coping strategies.

Conclusion:
Majority of nurses and midwives experienced stress with high usage of coping strategies. However, evidence clearly mentioned that COVID-19 pandemic was the most challenging and devastating period, so health-care sector was the hummock for the population. However, it is recommended to make aware the people about hygiene taking utmost holistic care for nurses and midwives. It is vital to take emotional resilience into consideration for unpredictable future circumstances. Stress management program should be applied as an immediate measure to address the level of stress and its effectiveness should be checked longitudinally, with consideration of families and peers as well as nurses and midwives themselves.
IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM (PAI)” DALAM LINGKUP METODOLOGI PEMBELAJARAN NILAI-NILAI AKHLAK
Authors: Rizal Syamsul , M Amril 
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami implementasi kurikulum pendidikan agama Islam dalam lingkup pembelajaran nilai-nilai akhlak. Dalam penelitian ini menfokuskan kepada implementasi kurikulum pendidikan agama islam serta memahami implikasi dalam aspek kehidupan yang berakhlak bagi peserta didik. Tujuan dari kurikulum pendidikan agama Islam adalah untuk mendorong siswa untuk meningkatkan iman dan ketaatan mereka kepada Allah. ﷺ serta menumbuhkan akhlak mulia. Metode penelitian ini merupakan Studi kepustakaan dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data dari buku dan artikel yang relevan. Solusi untuk menerapkan kurikulum PAI dalam metodologi pembelajaran nilai-nilai akhlak dapat berupa berbagai hal, seperti: 1) Peserta didik harus memiliki akhlak yang baik (akhlakul karimah), baik terhadap Allah, terhadap diri sendiri, ataupun terhadap sesame manusia. 2) Guru PAI harus lebih mahir dalam melaksanakan pembelajran, terutama dalam hal metode dan pendekatan pembelajaran nilai-nilai akhlak. 3) Orang tua di rumah dan masyarakat luas harus bekerja sama untuk membuat lingkungan di rumah dan masyarakat luas lebih baik. 4) Guru PAI harus menggunakan pendekatan yang inovatif, kreatif, dan variatif. 5) Media pembelajaran harus dibuat lebih menarik sedemikian rupa. 6) Pembentukan moral siswa melalui pembiasaan dan pembinaan secara konsisten harus ditingkatkan.
The Role of Blockchain in Sustainable Performance for MSMEs in Indonesia
Authors: Susilawati Made , Utami Eva Yuniarti , Jaenudin Jejen , Mulatsih Listiana Sri , Ghozali Mohamad , Atarmawan Rita J. D. , Kurniyanto Ifan Rizky 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The very exponential development of technology in the current era as well as disruption technology makes the challenges of industry 4.0 both a challenge and an opportunity that must be faced by MSMEs in Indonesia to ensure the competitive ability of SMEs in competing in a wider market.

Theoretical Framework: This research aims to determine the influence of the role of blockchain in sustainable performance for MSMEs in Indonesia.

Method: The research is exploratory descriptive research with a quantitative grounded theory approach. The grounded theory approach is an approach that prioritizes empirical findings which are used as a tool to narrate research results so that the results are more complete. The research sample was SMEs, totaling 150 respondents.

Results and Discussion: The results of this research analysis have foundSupply chain and financial performance influence blockchain technology. Supply chains and financial performance also influence sustainable performance. Blockchain technology has an influence on sustainable performance. Blockchain technology is able to mediate the relationship between supply chain and financial performance towards sustainable performance.

Research Implications: The growth of SMEs in Indonesia cannot be separated from the role of financing institutions, both from the banking and non-banking sectors. Thus, technological developments need to be responded to positively in an effort to create business sustainability.

Originality/Value:In further research, new variables can be added that have not been studied in this research.
Job Satisfaction as a Mediation of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Commitment and Employee Performance
Authors: Firdaus Adhy , Sudarmo  , Noor M. Arief , Safkaur Terianus L. , Suprayitno Degdo , Setiawan Arief 
Published: December 2024

Objective: In the current era of globalization, competition between institutions is increasingly high, both profit-oriented and non-profit-oriented institutions. One of the most important is improving the performance of human resources (HR), which aims to enable companies to face increasingly tight competition and increasingly high demands from customers/consumers.

Theoretical Framework: This study aims to determine the effect of job satisfaction as a mediator of transformational leadership on organizational commitment and employee performance.

Method: This study uses quantitative research type. This study aims to determine the effect of job satisfaction as a mediator of transformational leadership on organizational commitment and employee performance. This study focuses on employees of office companies in Indonesia, by applying the Non-Probability Sampling technique to determine the sample. And the population obtained in this study was 200 respondents. The data analysis technique used is Smart PLS.

Results and Discussion: The results of this research analysis have found that transformational leadership has a positive effect on organizational commitment and employee performance. And job satisfaction is able to mediate transformational leadership on organizational commitment and employee performance.

Research Implications: Overall, transformational leadership not only increases employee commitment to the organization, but also encourages them to achieve better performance. This relationship is mutually beneficial, where high commitment can improve performance, and good performance can strengthen commitment to the organization. Job satisfaction acts as a bridge connecting transformational leadership with increased organizational commitment and employee performance.

Originality/Value: In further research, we can add new variables that have not been studied in this study.
Effect Of Yogic Practices On Spiritual Intelligence Of Prospective Teachers
Authors: Sharma Sunil , Samita  
Published: December 2024

Background: Spiritual intelligence (SI) refers to the ability to access higher meanings, values, and purposes in life, influencing personal development and professional effectiveness. In the context of education, SI is vital for prospective teachers, as it enhances emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a deep connection to teaching practices. Previous studies suggest that yogic practices can contribute to the development of SI by promoting self-reflection, mindfulness, and emotional balance. This study investigates the impact of a structured yoga intervention on the spiritual intelligence of prospective teachers. Aim: The primary aim of this study is to assess the effect of an eight-week structured yoga intervention on the spiritual intelligence of prospective teachers at the Government College of Education, Chandigarh. Materials & Methods: A total of 60 prospective teachers were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n = 30) or control (n = 30) group. The experimental group participated in an eight-week yoga intervention, while the control group received no intervention. Spiritual intelligence was measured using the Spiritual Intelligence Scale developed by Dr. Dhar S. and Dr. Dhar U. (2010) at two points: before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention. Discussion and Conclusion: The study concludes that Yogic practices significantly enhance spiritual intelligence among prospective teachers. These findings support the integration of Yoga into teacher education programs to foster personal growth and improve emotional and spiritual development. Future research could explore the long term effects of such interventions and their impact on teaching efficacy and student outcomes.
Ayurvedic Management of Stage V Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Manish Ji Acharya , Chaudhary Gitika , Singh Suyash Pratap , Singh Manjeet , Richa  
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic therapies in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a 46-year-old female patient with stage five CKD. The patient presented with polyarthralgia for three years and acute worsening of CKD over two months, along with symptoms of joint discomfort, bilateral pedal edema, constipation, facial swelling, dyspnea on exertion, and disrupted sleep. Despite being advised to undergo dialysis by her nephrologist, she opted for Ayurvedic treatment, including Panchakarma therapies, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and Ayurvedic medicines. Significant improvements were observed in clinical symptoms such as reduced edema, relief from joint pain and constipation, improved sleep, and reduced dyspnea, alongside better biochemical markers. These findings suggest that Ayurvedic therapies may effectively manage CKD and improve patient outcomes. However, further research is needed to substantiate these results and explore the potential of Ayurvedic treatments as an alternative or complementary approach to conventional CKD management.
Influence of Institutional Factors on the Integration of Practical Skills in Teaching and Learning Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya
Authors: Shabani Rehema Nanyama , Shiundu John O. , Mutsotso Stanley. N. 
Published: December 2024

Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of any nation as it is the background on which most of the activities emanate from. Throughout history, agriculture has had a significant impact on civilization, serving as one of its primary drivers. The purpose of the study was to investigate selected factors influencing the integration of practical skills in the teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary Schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. The study was guided by one main objective namely; to determine the influence of institutional-related factors on integration of practical skills in teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schools. The study was guided by the experiential learning theory as postulated by John Dewey. The study used the descriptive survey design. Data was collected using questionnaire, interview schedules and observation. The target population for the study consisted of 23 principals, 23 agriculture instructors, 1,591 form three and four agriculture students, and one quality assurance officer in secondary schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. The study sampled a total of 367 respondents which comprised of 23 principals sampled using saturated sampling, 23 agriculture teachers sampled purposively and 320 students sampled through random and 1 quality assurance and standard officer. Quantitative data was cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 26 and data presented using tables and charts. Qualitative data was coded and themes identified then presented alongside quantitative data. The study revealed that institutional related factors like availability of resources, administration support and collaboration with other stakeholders influenced integration of practical skills. The study concluded that schools faced various challenges which hampered integration of practical skills in teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary school in Busia Sub-County, Kenya. The study recommends that teachers be provided with regular professional development courses to enhance their teaching methodology. Additionally, adequate resources should be allocated for practical purposes in teaching and learning of agriculture.