bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Inpatient Mortality After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Burton Brittany N. , Jafari Aria , Asmerom Betial , Swisher Matthew W. , Gabriel Rodney A. , DeConde Adam 
Published: December 2018

Objectives: Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis is a rare, life-threatening condition that affects the paranasal sinuses. The standard of care after diagnosis includes surgical debridement and aggressive medical management. Despite treatment, mortality remains unacceptably high. Most data are derived from small cohort experiences, with limited identification of mortality risk factors in the acute setting. The authors used a large national database to better understand clinical factors associated with inpatient mortality for this challenging condition. Methods: Using the 2000-2014 National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample database, the authors identified 979 adult patients with an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis code of mucormycosis or aspergillosis and a procedure code of sinus surgery. Multivariate imputation by chained equation was performed to account for missing data, followed by multivariate logistic regression to identify predictors of inpatient mortality. Results: In total, 979 adult patients were identified, with a median age of 57 years. The inpatient mortality rate was 15.8%. The most prevalent comorbidity was hematologic disorders (42.9%). Mucormycosis versus aspergillosis was associated with increased odds of inpatient mortality (odds ratio, 2.95; 95% confidence interval, 2.00-4.34; P < .001). The odds of inpatient mortality were significantly increased between patients with hematologic disorders and those without (odds ratio, 1.92; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-3.39; P = .024). Diabetes (odds ratio, 0.53; 95% confidence interval, 0.34 − 0.80; P = .003) was associated with the lowest odds of inpatient mortality. Conclusions: This represents the first population-based study evaluating the factors associated with inpatient mortality. These findings support prior observations demonstrating that the underlying immune dysfunction and type of fungal infection are important predictors of early mortality.
Patient expectations of hypertension and diabetes medication: Excessive focus on short-term benefits
Authors: Gibson Demetra S , Nathan Aviva G , Quinn Michael T , Laiteerapong Neda 
Published: December 2018

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to assess patient perspectives on their perceived benefits of hypertension and diabetes medications and determine associations between perceived benefits and demographics, adherence, and disease control. Methods: We interviewed 60 adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension on oral medications. Participants were asked what benefits they expected from taking their medications. Transcripts were analyzed using a modified template approach. Benefits were categorized into short-term, long-term, or misconceptions (e.g. “medications cure diabetes”). Associations between perceived benefits and demographics, adherence, hemoglobin A1c, and blood pressure were analyzed. Results: In general, participants had relatively high self-reported medication adherence and well-controlled disease. All participants identified benefits of their hypertension medications; however, only 85% identified benefits of their diabetes medications. Half described only short-term benefits (e.g. lower blood sugar) (48%); almost one-third described both short- and long-term benefits (e.g. prevent complications) (30% and 28%, respectively). In multivariate analysis, participants with higher comorbidity were more likely to name long-term benefits of hypertension medications (odds ratio 13.3 (1.8–97.8), p = 0.01). Discussion: Participants perceived short-term benefits of hypertension and diabetes medications more often than long-term benefits; participants with higher comorbidity identified more long-term benefits. Further studies are warranted to determine whether additional education on long-term benefits may improve adherence.
Variation among Argentinean Orthopedics Surgeons in the Indications in Rotator Cuff Lesions
Authors: Robles Cristian , Aguirre Gerardo , Cristiani Mauro , Bertiche Pablo , Lobos Esteban , Allende Christian 
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Indications in the treatment of rotator cuff lesions are widely discussed and not standardized. The aim of this study is to evaluate the variability among Argentinean orthopedic surgeons regarding the indications of treatment in different rotator cuff lesions. Methods: A questionnaire was designed based on the study carried out by Dunn et al. (JBJS Am 2005). Its aim was to gather the opinion of Argentine orthopedic surgeons on decision making concerning different rotator cuff lesions. Surgeons were divided into general orthopedic surgeons or shoulder specialists according to the number of shoulders treated surgically in the last year. The questionnaire has two sections: four hypothetical clinical cases and 11 questions about factors that could influence treatment selection. Results: Out of 556 questionnaires sent, 162 were completed, 117 by orthopedic surgeons and 45 by shoulder specialists. The specialists reported mostly arthroscopic repairs (57%), orthopedic surgeons reported repairing these lesions mainly by mini open or open technique (48% and 21% respectively). The highest agreement between both groups was evidenced in case number 1 (traumatic partial injuries in young patients (70% in favor of rotator cuff repair)). There was also agreement in the contraindication of the use of corticosteroids before surgery (p = 0.74), and in the repair of rotator cuff as a factor to prevent osteoarthritis (p = 0.27). Rotator cuff repair failure rate was considered to be 20%, not evidencing differences between groups. Conclusions: This study evidences the variation in indications between Argentinean surgeons in the treatment of rotator cuff lesions. The variability in the management of these patients, makes it difficult to establish protocols of treatment, or consensus guidelines to help standardize treatments for these injuries
Leading the integration of physician associates into the UK health workforce
Authors: Edwards Luke D , Till Alex , McKimm Judy 
Published: December 2018

The introduction of physician associates into the UK health workforce is one of the most significant examples of potentially disruptive innovation in many years, and lessons can be learned from research into the introduction of advanced nurse practitioners. Positive, forward-looking health-care leadership is required at all levels to ensure the successful integration of physician associates into the UK workforce. This review found that organizational culture had an enormous impact on the introduction of advanced nurse practitioners and likewise will affect the integration of physician associates. The most effective strategies facilitated interprofessional, collaborative, collective and inclusive leadership and promoted high staff engagement, the development of proficient interprofessional practitioners, and a clear vision for collaborative practice. In terms of physician associates, such an approach will improve interprofessional and collaborative practice and create the supportive, motivated environment needed to facilitate the introduction of physician associates.
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE CHEMICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOMASS WASTE FROM PLANT RAW MATERIALS
Authors: Сартова (Sartova) Кулумкан (Kulumkan) Абдыкеримовна (Abdykerimovna) , Камбарова (Kambarova) Гульнара (Gul'nara) Бексултановна (Beksultanovna) , Байзакова (Baizakova) Гульмира (Gulmira) Лесбековна (Lesbekovna) , Сарымсаков (Sarymsakov) Шайдылда (Shaydylda) , Арапбаева (Arapbaeva) Гульзифа (Gulzifa) Мойдуновна (Moidunovna) 
Published: December 2018

The aim of this work is to study the technical, chemical and group composition of biomass of the cotton crop (Cozipiym) and Shyralzhyn (Artemisia Dracunculus), to establish their suitability for obtaining chemical products. The results of the study established that the physical and chemical characteristics of Cotton crop and Shyralzhyn biomass is not inferior to oak wood and can be used for obtaining valuable chemical products and adsorbents. The study of the group composition of the analyzed plants showed that they can be used later on to produce cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose. The biomass of cotton crop and Shiralzhyn waste contains from 6.64 to 11% of pectin substances, which makes it possible to use as a sorbent against to ions of heavy metals and radionuclides. We isolated vegetable oil (fats) from the seed of tarragon polynyas – Shyralzhyn for the first time, the yield is 15.7%. The development of technology for the complex processing of waste from the cotton crop and Shyralzhyn (wormwood - tarragon) biomass are in prospective. Isolation of triglycerides (oils) from wormwood-tarragon kernels, by transesterification of esters, to produce methyl and ethyl esters of higher carboxylic acids, which can be used as additives to diesel fuels. Establish the main regularities of the recycling process. The extraction of extractive substances, such as tanning, natural dyes, lipids (waxes), antioxidants-polyphenols and pectins.
On the Occasion of the Anniversary of Adolf I. Bukhman
Authors: Nagaeva Elena V. 
Published: December 2018

Adolf I. Bukhman, one of the founding fathers of Russian roentgenology, was celebrating his 90th anniversary on September 30, 2018.
A.I. Bukhman has developed, modified, and launched into clinical practice 27 diagnostic and radiation therapy procedures (lymphography of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, electroroentgenography and thermography in patients with endocrine disorders, bone age assessment tables taking into account developmental acceleration, etc.). He was first to address the issue skeletal mineralization with respect to age, characterize the condition of soft tissues in patients with diabetes mellitus and acromegaly, and develop radiation therapy to manage angiopathies, arthropathies, and trophic ulcers. A.I. Bukhman has significantly contributed to the development of mammography. He was first to publish the first studies on using mammography in patients with endocrine disorders in the USSR. Adolf Isaakovich has also been the first roentgenologist worldwide who has described fluoromammography.
Adolf Isaakovich has earned love and respect from his colleagues. On his anniversary, the staff of the National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology are wishing Adolf Isaakovich sound health, many fruitful years for the benefit of Russian roentgenology and endocrinology, success in future endeavors, wellbeing, vivacity and fortitude.
Değerler Eğitimi Kavramı Olarak Dürüstlük ve Dürüstlük Ölçeği (DÖ) Türkçe Formu: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Yalnız Abdullah , Yıkmaz Yusuf 
Published: December 2018

Bu araştırmanın amacı
Reysen ve Puryear tarafından geliştirilen Dürüstlük Ölçeğini Türkçe’ye
uyarlamaktır. Ülkemizde psikoloji ve değerler eğitimi
literatüründe dürüstlüğü ölçmeye yönelik çalışmaların son derece sınırlı olması
ve bu ölçeğin bir benzerinin Türkçe’ye uyarlanmamış olması, bu çalışmanın
yürütülmesi için motivasyon kaynağı olmuştur. Araştırma Sakarya Üniversitesinde
öğrenim gören 313 öğrenci (139 kız ve 174 erkek) örneklemi üzerinde
yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada nicel araştırma türlerinden betimsel tarama yöntemi
kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini ölçmek için yapılan doğrulayıcı faktör
analizinde (DFA) tek boyutlu modelin iyi uyum verdiği ve ölçeğin orijinal
faktör yapısı ile Türkçe formun faktör yapısının uyuştuğu görülmüştür (x²= 24.50, sd= 15, RMSEA= .046, NFI= .97, CFI= .99, IFI= .99, RFI=
.94, GFI= .98, AGFI= .95, SRMR= .037). DFA sonuçlarına göre
ki-kare değerinin serbestlik derecesine bölünmesi ile elde edilen değer x²/sd; 24.50/15=1.63 olarak bulunmuş, bu değer ikinin altında olduğu
için modelin çok iyi bir uyuma sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Ölçeğin madde toplam korelasyon katsayıları kabul edilebilir değerler
arasında sıralanmaktadır. Ölçeğin Cronbach alfa iç tutarlık güvenirlik katsayısı
.63 olarak hesaplanmıştır ve bu değer, alanyazında yer alan “Cronbach
Alfa değeri 0.60 ≤ α &lt; 0.80 ise ölçek oldukça güvenilirdir” şeklindeki yargı
ile örtüşmektedir. Bu sonuçlar DÖ’nün Türkçe formunun geçerli ve
güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğunu göstermektedir.
BİR İLMİ GELENEĞİN MERKEZİ: BÜYÜKAĞA KUR’AN KURSU -HAFIZLIK EĞİTİMİ, NİTELİĞİ, SORUNLARI VE BEKLENTİLERİ
Authors: GÜN Ayşegül , ÖZDEMİR Şuayip , APAYDIN Halil 
Published: December 2018

Son dönemlerde ülkemizde yürütülen din eğitimi hizmetlerinin içinde, hafızlık eğitimine ayrı bir önem atfedilmektedir. Bu eğitimden istenilen verimin elde edilebilmesi adına yapılan çalışmalara önemli bir katkı da eğitimdeki başarısıyla ön plana çıkmış olan Kur’an kurslarının incelenerek, diğerlerine örnek oluşturan özelliklerinin tespit edilmesiyle olacaktır. Bu amaçla yaptığımız araştırmada, çalışma evreni olarak Amasya’da bulunan Büyükağa Kur’an Kursu1 seçilmiş, başarısında etkili olan faktörlerin belirlenmesinde, öğrenci ve öğreticilerinin görüşlerine başvurulmuştur. Karma yöntemle gerçekleştirilmiş bu araştırmada, Büyükağa Kur’an Kursunun başarısında hem tarihi mekânın oluşturduğu manevi atmosferin hem de öğreticilerin kendi aralarında ve öğrencilerle kurduğu etkili iletişimin önemli rol oynadığı görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte, hafızlığa başlama yaşıyla ilgili yeni bir düzenlemenin gerektiği ve öğreticilerin bazı konularda hizmet içi eğitime ihtiyaç duyduğu da tespit edilmiştir.
Ahıska Türklerinin Günlük Hayatla İlgili Bazı Halk İnanışları (Denizli Örneği)
Authors: EŞMELİ İsmet , ETHEM Mürsel 
Published: December 2018

Bilindiği gibi Ahıska Türkleri, şu anki Gürcistan sınırlarında yer alan Ahıska bölgesine X. ve XI. yüzyıllarda yerleşen Türk boylarından biridir. Ahıska Türkleri, zamanla yerleştikleri bölgenin adıyla anılarak Meshet Türkleri veya Ahıska Türkleri şeklinde tanınmışlardır. Ahıskalılar, Türk olduklarını her zaman gururla dile getirmişler ve bunu kamuya çekinmeden duyurmuşlardır. Fakat bunun bedelini ileriki zamanlarda ağır ödemişlerdi ve ödemeye devam etmektedirler. Ahıska Türkleri, bin seneyi aşkın bu bölgelerdeki ikametlerinden sonra İkinci Dünya Savaşının ardından Stalin’in emriyle sürgüne maruz kalmışlardır. Ahıska Türklerinin o günlerden beri sürgün hayatı devam etmektedir. Tüm zorluklara rağmen Ahıska Türkleri din, adet, kültür ve diline sahip çıkmışlar ve kimliklerini korumaya çalışmışlardır. Kamuda çok az bilinen yönlerinden birisi de Ahıska Türklerinin halk inanışlarıdır. Biz bu çalışmamızda ilk olarak Ahıska Türklerinin tarihi hakkında kısaca bilgi vereceğiz. Daha sonra Ahıska Türklerinin günlük hayatla ilgili bazı halk inanışlarını incelemeye çalışacağız. Son olarak ise, dinler tarihi bilimi çerçevesinde söz konusu inanış ve uygulamaları hakkında kısa bir değerlendirme yapacağız.
Models of Land Ownership in Islam: Analysis on Hadis Ihyā’ al-Mawāt
Authors: Suhendra Ahmad 
Published: December 2018

This article discusses land ownership from the perspective of tradition, especially the tradition of the revival of the dead earth (Iḥya ‘al-Mawāt). This relates to the land conflicts that often occur, so it requires a religious perspective in land ownership. Therefore, the issue raised is how the ownership of land in the Hadith? How Hadith provide a solution to the land dispute? To answer it used historical approach, hermeneutic, and sociology. Turns ownership in Islam there are three, namely individual ownership, common ownership and state ownership. Islam recognizes individual ownership is perfect (al-milk al-tāmm) and imperfect (al-milk al-nāqis). Criteria of land ownership in the Hadith oriented aspects of justice and benefits (maslaḥlah). Hadith Iḥya ‘al-Mawāt give you an idea that the Prophet prevent conflicts caused by land disputes by explaining the status and ownership of land with cultural framework. Efforts were made persuasively by a cultural approach, in addition to the structural approach.[Artikel ini membahas tentang kepemilikan tanah dari perspektif tradisi, terutama tradisi kebangkitan kembali bumi yang mati (Iḥya ‘al-Mawāt). Hal ini berkaitan dengan konflik tanah yang kerap terjadi, sehingga membutuhkan perspektif agama dalam kepemilikan tanah. Karena itu, masalah yang diangkat adalah bagaimana kepemilikan tanah dalam Hadis? Bagaimana Hadis memberikan solusi terhadap sengketa tanah? Untuk menjawabnya digunakan pendekatan historis, hermeneutik, dan sosiologi. Ternyata kepemilikan dalam Islam ada tiga, yaitu kepemilikan individu, kepemilikan bersama dan kepemilikan negara. Islam mengakui kepemilikan individu sempurna (al-milk al- tāmm) dan tidak sempurna (al-milk al-nāqis). Kriteria kepemilikan tanah dalam hadis berorientasi aspek keadilan dan tunjangan (maslaḥlah). Hadis Iḥya ‘al-Mawāt memberi Anda gagasan bahwa Nabi mencegah konflik yang disebabkan oleh sengketa tanah dengan menjelaskan status dan kepemilikan tanah dengan kerangka budaya. Upaya dilakukan secara persuasif dengan pendekatan budaya, disamping pendekatan struktural.]
The Relation of Animism and Diversity in Pinrang District (A Theological Study of Bulu’ Nene’)
Authors: Muliati Muliati 
Published: December 2018

This paper discusses The Relation of Animism and Diversity in Pinrang Society (Theological Study on the Bulu’ Nene’). This study aims at unfolding the relation of animistic belief of Bulu’ Nene’ in Pinrang society. The type of this research is field research which is descriptive qualitative in character and using several approaches such as juridical, theological normative, sociological, and historical approach. The data collection techniques are observation, interview, documentation, and triangulation. This research found several things: Firstly, the Bulu’ Nene’ animistic belief in Pinrang society greatly influences their life. They believe that it is one of the reasonable places to pray to God since Bulu’ Nene’ was a saint and his prayers were accepted by God during his lifetime. Secondly, Islam’s view of Bulu’ Nene’ in Pinrang put it as an imaginary belief. Islam does not justify it because it was categorized as believing in more than one God (shirik) and the person who does that is called a polytheist. Thirdly, strategies and approaches in handling the Bulu’ Nene’ in Pinrang society is by giving direction to the visitors through recitation, reproducing dhikr more and explaining that what they did is very contrary to the teachings of Islam and may result in becoming polytheists.[Artikel ini membahas seputar Relasi Pemahaman Kepercayaan Animisme Terhadap Keberagaman Masyarakat Kabupaten Pinrang (Suatu Kajian Teologi Terhadap Bulu’ Nene’). Tujuannya adalah untuk mengetahui Relasi Pemahaman kepercayaan Animisme masyarakat Kabupaten Pinrang terhadap Bulu’ Nene’. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (Field research) yang bersifat deskriptif kualitatif, pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan yuridis, teologis normatif, sosiologis, dan sejarah. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara/interview, dokumentasi, dan trianggulasi. Hasil penelitian yang ditemukan: Pertama, Bentuk kepercayaan animisme Bulu’ Nene’ masyarakat di Kabupaten Pinrang sangat besar pengaruhnya terhadap hidup masyarakat, karena didalamnya mengandung suatu keyakinan bahwa dia adalah salah satu tempat yang wajar ditempati untuk memohon doa kepada Tuhan karena beliau adalah suci dan makbul doanya semasa hidupnya. Kedua, Tinjauan Islam terhadap kepercayaan animisme Bulu’ Nene’ masyarakat Kabupaten Pinrang, adalah suatu kepercayaan hayal belaka. Islam tidak membenarkannya, sebab hal itu termasuk syirik (menyekutukan Allah swt), orang yang menjalankannya disebut musyrik. Ketiga, Strategi dan pendekatan dalam penanggulangan kepercayaan animisme Bulu’ Nene’ Masyarakat Kabupaten Pinrang yaitu memberikan pengarahan kepada pengunjung lewat pengajian, memperbanyak berzikir dan menjelaskan bahwa apa yang dilakukannya sangat bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam dan bisa mengakibatkan menjadi musyrik.]
The effect of shooting training on the development of the shot hit rate for basketball players
Authors: Uzun Ahmet , Pulur Atilla 
Published: December 2018

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of shooting training for young basketball players and the development of shot percentage of special shot training. 30 male students-athletes participated in this study voluntarily participated in College Teams (age= 14,82 ± 1,0; height= 183,44 ± 6,13; body weight= 68,06 ± 5,38). Subjects were divided into 2 groups, consisting of continuous shooting training (experiment) (n = 15) and general basketball training group (control) (n = 15).Both training groups were subjected to a training program for 10 weeks, 4 days in a week. In this study, 60 minutes of normal basketball training plus shot training and 100-110 minutes of normal basketball training were applied to the control group. During the 10-week period, two-points jump shot (2000 pieces), three-points jump shot (2000 pieces) and in the Zig-Zag run (two-points jump shot-1000 pieces , three-points jump shot-1000 pieces) and totally 6000 shots used as moving. There was no statistically significant difference in the pre-test results between the control and the experimental group in the study, and 2-points, 3-points and zig-zag between the control and the experimental group. However there is a statistically significant difference in all parameters in the final test. In the study, 2-points, 3-points and zig-zag drills 2 and 3-points shots pre-test and post-test results were found to be statistically significant in the experimental group. As a result; general basketball training has shown little improvement in young basketball players' shooting performance, but it has been proven that the long shot training with accurate shot technique training has significantly improved shot performance.