bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Demographic and epidemiological profile of patients with head-and-neck cancer in Bihar, India: A hospital-based retrospective study
Authors: Alok  , Rastogi Manoj Kumar , Shanker Rama , Vidyarthi Ajay , Kumar Arun 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
The pattern of head-and-neck cancer (HNC) differs across India due to considerable differences in regional customs, tobacco consumption behaviors, socio-economic status, and other regional risk-factors.

Objectives:
The primary objective of this study was to assess the epidemiological and demographic profile of patients with HNC from Bihar, India. The secondary objective was to evaluate differences in the incidence of HNC across different anatomical sites with respect to tobacco use, gender, and geographical location.

Materials and Methods:
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 3230 newly diagnosed, biopsy-proven HNC cases from Bihar, treated at the Department of Head-and-Neck Cancer, Mahavir Cancer Institute and Research Center, Patna, between January 2021 and December 2022. Data on age, gender, address, tobacco habit, site of disease, and other details were extracted from clinical records for statistical analysis.

Results:
This hospital-based study showed a predominance of male patients, with a male-to-female ratio of 5.37:1. The majority of patients were aged between 41-60 years, with significant gender disparities noted across all the age groups (P < 0.05). The oral cavity was identified as the most common site of HNC, accounting for 71.6% in males (n = 1949/2723) and 50.5% in females (n = 256/507). Within the oral cavity, the buccal mucosa and tongue were the most prevalent subsites. The number of patients from North Bihar was more in comparison to South Bihar. The most common tobacco habits were khaini and betel quid, both widely cultivated in Bihar.

Conclusion:
This study highlights a high prevalence of non-smoking tobacco consumption among the patients with HNC in Bihar. The oral cavity, particularly the buccal mucosa, was found to be the most affected site. Variations in the pattern of HNC were noted with respect to tobacco use, gender, and geographical location.
Enhancing frozen section reporting for parathyroid masses: Integration of touch imprint as an adjunctive drill—A case report
Authors: Dagar Vikas Karamchand , Mondal Santosh Kumar , Roy Ayan , Goswami Soumyajit 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
Parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the parathyroid gland, typically causing primary hyperparathyroidism (PTPH) by autonomous overproduction of parathyroid hormone. A 34-year-old female presented with chronic abdominal pain radiating to the back and was found to have elevated levels of calcium in her blood. PTPH presenting with isolated edematous pancreatitis needs high suspicion in the Indian scenario. The utilization of the touch imprint technique in intraoperative frozen section analysis proved advantageous in this case. Offering rapid diagnosis within 2 min, compared with the standard 14 min, expedited surgical decision-making and enhanced patient care. The confirmation of parathyroid adenoma via touch imprint, supported by biochemical assays showing reduced serum parathyroid levels post-excision, underscored its diagnostic reliability. This highlights touch imprint’s significance as a valuable adjunct to frozen section reporting, especially in diagnosing parathyroid masses during surgery, this critical information aids surgeons in making informed decisions promptly, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient healthcare delivery.
Diabetes Care: An Online Web-Based Tool for Improving the Health Outcomes of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Anil Deepak , Kumar D Sunil , Prasad S Rajendra , Gopi Arun , Prakash Hari , Yadav Deepika , Murthy M R Narayana 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition with severe complications, mainly caused by unhealthy lifestyles in genetically susceptible individuals. There has been a growing interest in the role of mobile health technologies in achieving better self-efficacy in managing diabetes. This study attempts to assess the impact of a web-based model on improving the diabetes status among Type 2 diabetic patients attending a tertiary care hospital in southern India.

Methods:
A longitudinal study was conducted among patients with type 2 diabetes attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Mysuru, southern India, for 6 months. Diabetes Care (https://www.diabetes-care.co.in/), which is an online website that can be used as a risk prediction tool for uncontrolled diabetes and recommends lifestyle changes, was used by 456 diabetes patients for 6 months. We assessed the change in glycosylated haemoglobin levels at the beginning and after 6 months of using the software.

Results:
The mean HbA1c value at the start of the study was 8.039% ± 1.981. The HbA1c value assessed after 6 months post-intervention showed an improvement of 7.794% ± 1.853 with a mean difference of 0.245. A paired T-test showed a statistically significant association with a P value of 0.049.

Conclusions:
Evidence from this study suggests that intervention using a web-based model focusing on risk prediction and educational intervention showed an improvement in the diabetic status of the patients with T2DM.
Comparing the effect of haptonomy and CBT-based counseling on childbirth experience and postpartum depression of women with high fear of childbirth: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Alivand Zahra , Nourizadeh Roghaiyeh , Hakimi Sevil , Esmaeilpour Khalil , Mehrabi Esmat 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND:
Fear of childbirth (FOC) leads to the perception of more pain and a negative childbirth experience. Negative childbirth experience is related to postpartum depression. This study aimed to compare the effect of haptonomy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on the childbirth experience and postpartum depression of women with high FOC.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This randomized controlled trial was performed on 99 primigravida women referred to health centers in Tabriz, Iran, from January to August 2022. Participants with Wijma score above 65 were assigned into three groups using block randomization. One of the intervention groups (n = 33) received eight sessions of CBT from gestational age of 24–28 weeks and the other group (n = 33) received haptonomy during five sessions once a week. The control group (n = 33) received routine care. The data were collected using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, and childbirth experiences questionnaire version 2.0 and were analyzed using ANOVA and ANCOVA.

RESULTS:
The mean score of childbirth experience in the CBT and haptonomy groups was 70.67 (13.70) and 70.63 (14.48), respectively, which was more than that in the control group 61.63 (14.11) (P = 0.01). However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the intervention groups (P = 1.000). There wasn’t significant difference in the mean score of postpartum depression among CBT 7.59 (3.03), haptonomy 7.47 (4.49), and control 9.71 (3.05) groups (P = 0.09).

CONCLUSIONS:
Both CBT and haptonomy improved the childbirth experience, but did not affect postpartum depression. Considering the lack of significant difference between the CBT and haptonomy intervention groups in terms of childbirth experience and given that haptonomy intervention is employed by midwives with no need for CBT counseling skills and can be presented in fewer sessions than CBT, it can be used as a preferred intervention approach by midwives in the care of pregnant women with FOC to improve the childbirth experience.
Perception, knowledge, and factors influencing Saudi nursing students toward practicing testicular self-examination: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Saleh Zyad T. , Elshatarat Rami A. , Sawalha Murad A. , Khraim Fadi , Abdelkader Raghad , Saleh Ahmad M. , Yacoub Mohammed , Al-Za’areer Majed S. , Alahmadi Hanadi A. , Tabar Nazih Abu , Abdel Aziz Hassanat R. , Allugmani Abdullah R. 
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND:
Testicular cancer poses a substantial health burden globally, and early detection through testicular self-examination (TSE) is vital for improving prognosis. The study aims to assess the perception, awareness, knowledge, and factors associated with TSE among Saudi nursing students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A structured questionnaire was distributed to 418 participants. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and t-tests.

RESULTS:
On average, the participants’ self-confidence in their knowledge to perform TSE was 6.18 (±3.3) out of 10. The majority of participants held misconceptions about TSE, perceiving it as painful (91.86%) and embarrassing (52.39%). The mean of correct awareness and knowledge levels of participants about steps in performing TSE was 9.2 (SD = ±3.6) out of 21. On average, the correct perception of TC and TSE was 11.73 (±4.11) out of 20. Significant relationships emerged between TSE performance and factors such as being married (P = 0.043), having good or less health status (P = 0.015), being a tobacco user (P = 0.039), having a medical problem with testicles (P = 0.005) or family history of TC (P = 0.007), has been learned about TSE (P = 0.002), high-grade point average (P = 0.012), had high self-confidence to perform TSE (P = 0.033), and had correct perception about TC and TSE (P = 0.037), had correct awareness about TSE (P = 0.021), had motivated factors that influencing to practice of TSE (P = 0.003), and had correct awareness and knowledge levels of participants about steps in performing TSE (P = 0.002).

CONCLUSION:
The study underscores the need for targeted educational interventions and curriculum enhancements to dispel misconceptions, improve awareness, and promote accurate TSE practices among nursing students. Public health campaigns are recommended to address barriers and normalize TSE.
International art plein air “Solar Palette of the East” (2024) in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Грачева С.М. , Журавлев И.Б. 
Published: September 2024

В статье представлен аналитический обзор международного пленэра «Солнечная палитра Востока» в 2024 году в Нарынской области Кыргызстана. Этот крупный культурный проект организуется ежегодно с 2011 года общественным фондом «Арт-Араба» и его руководителем Д.Ж. Алышбаевой при поддержке Международного фонда гуманитарного сотрудничества государств-участников Содружества Независимых Государств. В этом году в нем приняли участие около пятидесяти человек из разных стран. Результатом пленэра стала выставка в зале Союза художников Бишкека, на которой было показано несколько десятков работ, выполненных в разных жанрах живописи и графики. Авторы статьи, используя методы включенного наблюдения и искусствоведческого анализа, ставят перед собой задачу зафиксировать это значимое для международной художественной жизни событие, дать ему оценку и проанализировать наиболее важные творческие достижения участников пленэра.
The article presents an analytical review of the international plein air “Solar Palette of the East” in 2024, in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. This significant cultural initiative has been conducted on an annual basis since 2011 by the Art-Araba Public Foundation and its director, D.J. Alyshbaeva, with the backing of the International Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. This year, approximately fifty individuals from various countries participated in the event. The resulting exhibition, held in the hall of the Union of Artists of Bishkek, showcased numerous works of painting and graphics across diverse genres. The authors of this article employed the participatory observation method and art historical analysis to document this significant occurrence within the global art community, assess its impact, and examine the most notable creative contributions of the plein air participants.
Cuba in the work of artist Vladimir I. Pereyaslavets (1918–2018)
Authors: Мушникова Е.А. 
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматривается творчество Владимира Ивановича Переяславца, дается краткий анализ его произведений, посвященных Кубе. Художник студии военных художников имени М. Грекова, участник Великой Отечественной войны, В.И. Переяславец регулярно совершал поездки по воинским частям, пограничным заставам, на флот и создал большое количество портретов военных летчиков, моряков, солдат, пограничников. Мастеру удалось побывать в творческих командировках по всему миру. Будучи на Кубе, он создал серию работ, посвященных этой стране. Цель данной статьи — проанализировать серию работ художника, выполненную им в творческой поездке на Кубу. Задачи исследования — кратко представить творческий и жизненный путь В.И. Переяславца, рассмотреть основные темы и мотивы произведений, проанализировать основные работы на кубинскую тему с помощью иконографического, формально-стилистического методов. Наследие В.И. Переяславца до сих пор недостаточно изучено, нет обобщающих работ, представляющих его художественное наследие; творческие поездки мастера на Кубу и созданные там произведения освещаются в статье впервые.
The article examines the work of artist Vladimir Ivanovich Pereyaslavets, with a particular focus on his contributions to the visual arts dedicated to Cuba. This artist affiliated with the M. Grekov State Studio of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, participated in the Great Patriotic War and subsequently undertook frequent visits to military units, border outposts, and the navy. During these visits, he created a substantial body of work, including numerous portraits of military pilots, sailors, soldiers, and border guards. The artist undertook numerous creative trips to locations across the globe. During his time in Cuba, he produced a series of works inspired by the country. The purpose of this article is to analyse a series of works created by the artist during a creative trip to Cuba. The objective of this study is to provide a concise overview of the creative and biographical trajectory of V.I. Pereyaslavets, to examine the primary themes and motifs present in his oeuvre, and to analyse the most significant works of the artist on the Cuban theme, employing the iconographic method. The present study is significant and innovative in that it addresses a gap in the existing scholarship on the artist V.I. Pereyaslavets. There is a paucity of comprehensive studies that examine his oeuvre in its entirety, particularly with regard to his creative journeys to Cuba.
The breath of life in the paintings of Rosa Gamburskaya
Authors: Тома Л.А. 
Published: September 2024

В статье освещается творчество художника и педагога Розы Гамбурской, работавшей в Молдавии (1960–1990) и в Израиле (с 1990). На основе ряда картин, а также фотоснимков полотен, рассеянных по частным коллекциям, автор статьи оценивает творческую эволюцию Р. Гамбурской, выявляет особенности ее живописи: отсутствие намеренной стилизации форм, специфику цветовой гаммы, определенное влияние народного искусства. Соответственно, основной целью статьи является введение работ Розы Гамбургской в широкий искусствоведческий оборот и анализ произведений художницы в ходе ее творческой эволюции. В дополнение к этому детальнее раскрывается ряд аспектов ее педагогической деятельности. Используемые методы — историко-биографический, символико-культурологический.
The article presents the work of artist and educator Rosa Gamburskaya, who was active in Moldova between 1960 and 1990 and subsequently in Israel. The author of the article employs a number of paintings and photographs of canvases held in private collections to evaluate the creative evolution of R. Gamburskaya and to identify the distinctive characteristics of her painting style. These include the absence of intentional stylisation of forms, the specificity of the colour range, and a certain influence of folk art. Accordingly, the main purpose of the article is to introduce Rosa Gamburskaya's works into a broad art history and to analyse the artist's works in the course of her creative evolution. In addition, the article elucidates various aspects of her pedagogical activities. The methodological approach employed is historical-biographical and symbolic-cultural.
Methods of construction of Mongolian temples: architectural and semantic aspects
Authors: Белокурова С.М. , Онуфриенко Д.Е. 
Published: September 2024

В статье представлен анализ метода проектирования монгольских храмов, основанного на модульной системе юрты, разработанной Банзрагчийн Даажавом. Авторы изучают предложенный монгольским архитектором принцип в аспекте проектирования и релевантности традиционным мировоззренческим представлениям монголов, которые выражены в учении о взаимодействии двух полярных начал — арга билиг. Исследование связано с применением данного метода к различным архитектурным объектам — как небольшим храмовым сооружениям, так и крупным комплексам, таким как Гандан. Детально рассматриваются геометрические формы, построенные на основе окружностей, и подчеркивается их значимость для анализа архитектурных пропорций. Выявлено значительное совпадение между модулем юрты и основными элементами храмов, полное совпадение семантических узлов этих строений, что подтверждает универсальность предложенного метода и его эффективность в проектировании. Результаты исследования открывают новые перспективы для изучения культовых сооружений Монголии и подтверждают уникальность традиционной геометрии в архитектурной практике.
The article presents an analysis of the Mongolian temple construction method, with a particular focus on the modular yurt system developed by Banzragchiin Daajav. The authors examine the principle put forth by the Mongolian architect in terms of design and construction and relevance to the traditional world-views of Mongolians, which are expressed in the doctrine of the interaction of two polar beginnings — arga bilig. The study pertains to the implementation of this method in a range of architectural structures, encompassing both modest temple edifices and expansive complexes such as Gandan. The article examines in detail the geometric shapes built on the basis of circles and emphasizes their importance for the analysis of architectural proportions. The results of the study reveal a significant coincidence between the yurt module and the main elements of the temples, with a complete alignment of the semantic nodes of these structures. This substantiates the universality of the proposed method and its efficacy in design and planning. The results of the study offer novel insights into the study of architectural objects in Mongolia and confirms the uniqueness of traditional geometry in architectural practice.
International exhibition project “Kullu — the silver valley of the Roerichs”: conceptual foundations
Authors: Клубков А.А. , Школина Е.В. 
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена теоретическому осмыслению международного выставочного проекта «Кулу — серебряная долина Рерихов», реализованного в Государственном художественном музее Алтайского края в 2024 году. Изложена продолжительная творческая предыстория, закономерным итогом которой стали произведения искусства, вошедшие в тематико-экспозиционный план рассматриваемой выставки. Раскрыты концептуальные основы реализованного проекта, предпринята попытка обоснования понятия «евразийский концепт» применительно к художественным процессам и построению экспозиции. Проанализированы ключевые работы выставки, дана характеристика их экспозиционной классификации и принципа организации, интерпретирован язык визуальных образов экспонатов. В исследовании использованы иконографический и сравнительно-культурологический методы, при изучении экспозиции — метод непосредственного наблюдения; в методологическую базу работы вошли как основные элементы теории музееведения, так и методологические основы других научных дисциплин — культурологии, философии.
The article is dedicated to the theoretical analysis of the international exhibition project “Kullu — the silver valley of the Roerichs”, which was held at the Altai State Art Museum in 2024. The project's lengthy creative prehistory is outlined, resulting in the inclusion of the works of art in the thematic and exposition plan of the exhibition under consideration. The conceptual foundations of the realised project are revealed, and an attempt is made to substantiate the notion of the 'Eurasian concept' in relation to artistic processes. The article analyses the key works of the exhibition, classifying their exposition and organisation, and interpreting the language of visual images. It employs iconographic and comparative-cultural methods, as well as direct observation of the exposition. Its methodological basis draws on the basic elements of museology and the methodological foundations of other scientific disciplines, namely cultural studies and philosophy.
Jinamitra
Authors: Чандра Л. 
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена иконографии Джинамитры. Это имя известно в буддийском искусстве двух разных контекстах. Во-первых, это индийский наставник, который в VIII веке выполнил в Тибете несколько переводов буддийских сочинений. Во-вторых, под этим именем в буддийском искусстве воплощены служители Садбхуджи Махакала и Красный Махакала. В статье рассматриваются изображения Джинамитры в Монгольском Ганджуре, канонических трактатах «300 Icons» (1751), «360 Icons» (1761), «500 Icons» (1810), иконографических описаниях XX века. Перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой.
The article is dedicated to the study of the iconography of Jinamitra. The name Jinamitra is known in two distinct contexts. Firstly, it refers to an Indian preceptor who who performed in Tibet several translations of Buddhist works in the 8th century. Conversely, the ministers of Sadbhuji Mahakala and Red Mahakala are represented in Buddhist art under this name. This article examines the images and symbolism of Jinamitra in the Mongol Ganjur, the canonical treatises 300 Icons (1751), 360 Icons (1761), 500 Icons (1810), and 20th-century iconographic descriptions. The translation of Lokesh Chandra's article from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography is by S.M. Belokurova.
Déficit de vitamina C en deportistas mayores de 30 años y su calidad de vida
Authors: López Gómez Esvin Roderico 
Published: September 2024

PROBLEMA: en la actualidad hablar sobre el rendimiento deportivo no se asocia directamente a la debida suplementación deportiva y específicamente al déficit de los importantes micronutrientes como lo son las vitaminas. Por lo cual es importante conocer si el déficit de la Vitamina C tiene algún efecto potencial y asociado a la calidad de vida. OBJETIVO: establecer niveles de vitamina C en deportistas mayores de 30 años y su efecto sobre la calidad de vida. MÉTODO: la presente investigación es de tipo descriptiva cuantitativa y con enfoque analítico y utilizó una muestra de 80 deportistas mayores de 30 años, los factores se midieron por medio de análisis de laboratorio y la prueba BPT. RESULTADOS: el 44% presentaron niveles normales de vitamina C y el 56% se encuentran en déficit y las áreas de la calidad de vida más afectada son el afecto positivo, el desgaste emocional y la eficacia profesional, con un porcentaje de 30% en cada una de ellas. CONCLUSION: si existen efectos adversos en la calidad de vida de las personas que tienen un déficit de vitamina C y que practican deporte.