bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigating the psychometric properties of pathological concern questionnaire in Indian emerging adults
Authors: Gupta Shubham , Tiwari Priyanka 
Published: October 2024

Background:
The Pathological Concern Questionnaire (PCQ) measures thoughts, emotions, and actions based on attitudes, including repression of personal needs and overinvestment in satisfaction of others’ needs. The PCQ is widely used in the literature, but its psychometric properties are not well-established in the Indian population.

Aim:
The current study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of PCQ among emerging adults in India.

Materials and Methods:
The data were collected from 252 emerging adults, aged between 18 and 29 years using PCQ. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to analyse the data. Internal reliability was computed using Cronbach’s alpha and correlational analysis was conducted to examine the convergent and discriminant validity.

Results:
The statistical findings supported an acceptable goodness of fit for PCQ in India. PCQ showed an adequate internal consistency (α = 0.903). In addition, correlational analyses supported the convergent and discriminant validity of the PCQ.

Conclusion:
Our findings suggest that the PCQ is a valid and reliable instrument to measure pathological concern among Indian emerging adults.
A Histopathological Study on the Deleterious Effect of Chronic Levothyroxine Sodium Administration on the Gastric Mucosa of Adult Male Albino Rats
Authors: Amer Rabab M. , Motawea Shaimaa M. , Elseady Walaa S. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background:
levothyroxine sodium is considered the top drug for treatment of people with hypothyroidism. It is manufactured from the original biological hormone thyroxine. This replacement treatment is almost the only solution for hypothyroid patients. The mucosal lining of the stomach is one of the defense mechanisms protecting the body from harmful effects of ingested exogenous substances and microorganisms. The gastric mucosa is vulnerable to toxic substances.

Aim of the Work:
In this work we tried to investigate the histopathological effect of chronic oral levothyroxine sodium administration on the fundic mucosa of the adult male albino rats using a histological study.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty adult male albino rats weighing 150-200 grams were used, divided into three main groups: Group I (control group): included 10 rats that received no treatment for the same periods as the experimental animals. Group II: It Included 10 rats that each rat received levothyroxine sodium dissolved in distilled water and given for each rat orally by orogastric tube in a dose equal to 2mcg/kg per day for 60 days. Group III This group consisted of 10 rats, each rat received levothyroxine sodium by orogastric tube in a dose equal to 4mcg/kg per day for 60 days. The fundic gastric mucosa specimens were subjected to histological (light, immunostaining and scanning electron microscopic examination). The data were analyzed statistically.

Results:
The current study of the control group revealed the normal architecture of gastric wall of rats at the fundus formed of the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis mucosa the gastric glands, and muscularis externa. Group II showed widening of the gastric pits and their lining epithelium became thinner, increased mucous secretion filling the dilated pits. Group III showed more obvious widening of the gastric pits and more mucous secretion lodging the pits orifices with sloughing of the surface epithelium.

Conclusion:
Finally, we can conclude that the long-term administration of oral levothyroxine sodium can produce structural harmful changes in the gastric mucosa of adult male rats.
LeFort Colpocleisis: Unmet Expectations about Correction of Urinary Symptoms Are Related to Disappointment and Regret
Authors: Mikos Themistoklis , Tsiapakidou Sofia , Lioupis Matteo , Anthoulakis Christos , Theodoulidis Iakovos , Grimbizis Grigoris F. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction and Hypothesis:
The aims of this study were to define long-term anatomic outcome, satisfaction rate, and reasons for disappointment and regret in a group of patients with advanced pelvic organ prolapse who underwent LeFort colpocleisis (LFC).

Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective, single-center, cohort study including consecutive patients who underwent LFC from 2007 to 2021. All patients had surgery involving vaginal hysterectomy and anti-incontinence procedure where clinically indicated. All patients were examined 3 months after surgery. A cross-sectional telephone survey was performed in 2022 using the Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S), Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I), and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) questionnaires, as well as the Decision Regret Scale. Student’s t-test, Fisher’s Chi-square test, and univariable logistic regression analysis were carried out.

Results:
One hundred and forty-one patients (mean age 74.95 ± 6.25 years) were included. The mean preoperative POP Quantification C/D point was +6 (±2.7). In 86 (60.99%) patients, a hysterectomy and in 56 (39.71%), a mid-urethral synthetic sling was performed. At 3-month follow-up, there was one prolapse recurrence (0.71%) and no case of regret of sexual function loss. In the long term, 28 patients died, and 69 patients were interviewed through telephone (follow-up 61.65 months). The mean PGI-S, PGI-I, and PGI-C scores were 1.42 (±0.81), 1.93 (±1.45), and 5.91 (±1.69) respectively, and no patient declared regret about vaginal intercourse loss. Preoperative and postoperative persistent or de novo mixed UI appeared to be related to decreased satisfaction and regret post-LFC (P = 0.0021).

Conclusion:
LFC is a valuable, easy-to-perform technique with long-lasting results and decreased postoperative anti-incontinence rates. However, de novo or persistent urinary incontinence appears to be related to decreased satisfaction rates.
Evaluation of Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Outpatient Resection of Endometrial Pathologies in a University Hospital in the UK
Authors: Jamdade Kshitij , Opokuansah PapaYaw , Kalkur Sanjaya 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Objective:
The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of outpatient MyoSure procedures and their cost-effectiveness.

Design:
A retrospective analysis of patients who had outpatient MyoSure procedures from November 2019 to November 2020.

Subjects and Methods:
Data were collected retrospectively from electronic patient records (hysteroscopy reports, clinic notes, clinic letters, and histopathology results) from November 2019 to November 2020 and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software.

Results:
Fifty-eight outpatient MyoSure procedures were performed from November 2019 to November 2020. The mean age was 53.13 years (22–81 years) and the mean body mass index was 29.65 kg/m2 (18–51 kg/m2). We found that our service has a success rate of 93.1% (54/58), a completion rate of 92.59% (50/58), and a discharge rate of 82.75% (48/58). The complete resection rate for polyps was 100% and for fibroids, it was 76.47%. When compared to the same procedure performed under general or regional anesthesia in a day surgery setting, an outpatient MyoSure procedure saves around 1117 GBP per procedure, for the Trust. We have compared data for the first 6 months to the following 6-month period. There were significant improvements in the success rate, completion rate, and discharge rate, also accompanied by a reduced complication rate. This is likely due to improved operators’ experience in performing the procedure, and also the increased use of local anesthetic injection and cervical dilatation.

Conclusions:
Outpatient MyoSure procedures are feasible, efficacious, safe, acceptable, and cost-effective. The use of local anesthetic and cervical dilation has been associated with improved success rates.
Role of Preoperative and Postoperative Endovaginal Ultrasound and 24 h Pad Test in Evaluation of Efficacy of Various Treatment Modalities for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Authors: Sharma Jai Bhagwan , Kakkad Vivek , Kumari Rajesh , Pandey Kavita , Deoghare Manasi 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem affecting the quality of life of women.

Materials and Methods:
It is a prospective study conducted over 40 women of SUI by endovaginal ultrasound on rest and Valsalva preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively for levator hiatus (LH), pubovisceral thickness, urethral length, and bladder neck (BN) position. A 24 h pad test was also performed on all women at the same time for grading of SUI. Treatment given was medical in 4 (10%), Burch colposuspension in 18 (45%), and tension-free obturator tape in 18 (45%).

Results:
The mean age, parity, and body mass index in the study were 41.60 years, 2.73, and 24.2 kg/m2, respectively. All 40 (100%) patients had SUI with a mean duration of symptoms being 4.04 years. On 24 h pad test, mild SUI was in 4 (10%), moderate SUI in 33 (82.5%), and severe SUI in 3 (7.5%) with mean preoperative 24 h pad test being 36.69 g which significantly reduced to 9.79 g postoperatively (P = 0.001). There was significant change in LH and pubovisceral thickness with treatment of SUI. Overall urethral length increased but there was significant decrease in urethral length on Valsalva after the treatment (0.40 cm vs. 0.28 cm, P = 0.04) and significant reduction in BN descent after Valsalva after treatment (0.41 cm vs. 0.27 cm, P = 0.001).

Conclusion:
Endovaginal ultrasound and 24 h pad test are the useful diagnostic modalities for SUI diagnosis and to see the impact of treatment.
Exponential type estimator for estimating finite population mean with auxiliary variables under simple random sampling
Authors: Kanwai M.E. , Yakubu Y. , Isah A. , Usman A. 
Published: October 2024

In this study, a ratio-product-cum-exponential type estimators for estimating the population mean in single phase sampling were proposed. The biases and Mean Square Errors (MSEs) of these estimators were obtained up to the first order of approximation. Theoretical and empirical comparative approach using real datasets and simulation study were investigated. The results showed that the proposed estimators were more efficient than the sample mean, ratio, product, exponential ratio and product estimator. Furthermore, the efficiency of the proposed estimators were investigated at different correlation levels and it was found that as the correlation increases the efficiency also changes positively. This suggests that when the auxiliary and study variables are more strongly correlated, the estimators become more efficient, reducing estimation errors and increasing precision.
A study on the efficiency of new beta polynomial kernels
Authors: Ojobor S.A. , Siloko I.U. 
Published: October 2024

Kernel density estimation is a widely used nonparametric method for estimating the probability density functions of observed data. The efficiency of the kernel method is significantly influenced by the choice of the kernel function and other statistical properties such as its roughness and variance. This study investigated the new beta polynomial family's efficiency and compared the efficiency values with the classic beta kernel family. The roughness and variance of the new core functions were determined to calculate the efficiency values. The numerical values of the efficiency of the classic beta family and the new family were determined and compared for univariate and bivariate kernel functions. The results of the study showed that the new beta family has higher efficiency values compared to the classic beta family. The higher efficiency of the proposed beta family is due to their coefficients being larger than the classic kernel functions.
Growth and seed yield responses of okra to different rates of kitchen waste compost application in a tropical environment
Authors: Tandoh P.K. , Idun I.A. , Appiah J. , Tandoh J. 
Published: October 2024

Okra is a valuable vegetable crop which is known to be rich in vitamins, calcium, potassium, and other minerals. However, poor soil fertility in the tropics has become a barrier for quality okra seed production. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different rates of kitchen waste compost on the growth, and seed yield of okra. The experiment was laid out by using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments and replicated three times. Three different rates of kitchen waste compost (270 g, 540 g and 830 g) with topsoil and topsoil only (as control) were used as the treatments. The study revealed that number of leaves, number of pods and aborted flowers did not significantly affect the compost rates. However, plants treated with kitchen waste compost at a rate of 830 g had the best performance in terms of plant height, stem girth, days to 50% flowering, number of flowers, days to physiological maturity and seed yield. Additionally, kitchen waste compost at a rate of 830 g amended topsoil had significant influence on seeds per pod, total seed weight and 1000 seed weight. A correlation analysis showed that there was a strong, positive and significant (r=0.99) relationship between number of seeds per pod and total seed yield. The study concluded that the application of 830 g of kitchen composts significantly improved vegetative, reproductive and seed yield attributes of okra.
A predictive anomaly algorithms on spatio-temporal traffic flow-enabled internet of things
Authors: Agboi Joy , Edje E. Abel , Omede U. Edith , Akazue I. Maureen , Ogeh Clement , Atonuji O. Ephraim , Fasanmi A. Ezekiel 
Published: October 2024

The transportation infrastructure has advanced significantly in the last few decades, yet traffic issues persist since more people areliving in metropolitan areas, necessitating the usage of various modes of transportation. Due to this, there are now more challenges with traffic control that directly affect the public, such as air pollution, traffic rule violations, and accidents. In this regard, intelligent transport systems integrate intelligent algorithms and the internet of things as an alternative for improving the traffic environment. In this study, a thorough analysis of traffic anomaly prediction involving the transition from spatiotemporal data flow is presented. It consists of a comprehensive analysis of various techniques applied for anomaly prediction on spatiotemporal data traffic. The various benchmark algorithms and models adopted to validate the performance of the proposed techniques are presented. Metrics adopted to evaluate the performance of proposed techniques are highlighted and briefly discussed. Limitations of the proposed techniques during and after the prediction phase are documented. The outcome of this study shows that Convolutional Neural Network techniques were majorly proposed and applied to predict anomalies in spatiotemporal data traffic flow, while Classification algorithms were mostly adopted as benchmarks for performance validation of the proposed techniques. It was also observed that Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) was majorly adopted to evaluate the performance of the proposed techniques. Also, Computation Complexity was discovered as the most prevalent challenge bedeviling the proposed techniques, paving the way for future research directions in this field.
Analisis Kinerja Pengawasan Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku
Authors: Assagaf S. Mohammad , Rahawarin M.A. , Zacharias Tehubijuluw 
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja pengawasan Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku dari aspek perencanaan, pengukuran dan pelaporan kinerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deksriptif-kualitatif yang dilakukan pada Inspektorat Daerah Provinsi Maluku selama 2 (dua) bulan yaitu bulan Juli sampai dengan bulan September 2023. Subjek penelitian adalah, Inspektur, Sekretaris Inspektorat dan Inspektur Pembantu Wilayah I, II, III, dan Kelompok Jabatan Fungional. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa (1) kinerja pengawasan Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku dalam menetapkan perencanaan kinerja telah memenuhi dokumen dokumen berupa Rencana Strategis, Rencana Kerja dan perjanjian kinerja ; (2) Kinerja pengawasan Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku dalam menetapkan pengukuran kinerja di laksanakan dengan membuat indikator kinerja yang merupakan ukuran keberhasilan organisasi dalam mencapai tujuan dan merupakan ikhtisar hasil berbagai Program dan Kegiatan
Perancangan Alat Uji Relay Thermal Trafo Tenaga Berbasis Arduino Mega 2560 Dan Sensor Suhu Thermocouple Type K
Authors: Nurhuda Muhammad , Khosyi’in Muhammad 
Published: October 2024

Pengujian relay thermal merupakan suatu kegiatan yang wajib dilakukan dalam pelaksanaan pemeliharaan trafo tenaga. Selama ini proses pengujian relay thermal pada trafo tenaga masih dilaksanakan dengan metode konvensional secara manual dikarenakan belum tersedia fasilitas alat uji relay thermal pada trafo tenaga. Rancang Bangun Alat Uji Relay Thermal Pada Trafo Tenaga Berbasis Arduino Mega 2560 dan Thermocouple Type K dirancang untuk dapat melakukan pengujian relay thermal pada trafo tenaga secara otomatis. Alat ini dikendalikan oleh Arduino Mega 2565 yang mendapat input pembacaan suhu dari sensor suhu Thermokopel Type K dan dibandingkan dengan pembacaan suhu relay thermal pada trafo yang diuji untuk mendapatkan hasil pengujian yang ditampilkan oleh LCD 20X4 sebagai perangkat interface dan dicetak oleh printer thermal. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan alat ini mempunyai tingkat akurasi rata – rata sebesar 99,88% dan dapat digunakan untuk melakukan pengujian relay thermal trafo tenaga dalam waktu 47 menit dengan daya maksimum 100,2 watt.
Introducing A Conservation-Based Learning Model to Build Student Creativity Through Conservation Values as an Effort to Preserve Biodiversity In SDG's
Authors: Sukarsono  , Saati Elfianis , Huda Atok M. , Chamisijatin Lise , Utami Ulfah 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aims to determine the implementation of the Conservation-Based Learning (CBL) model and its effect on creative behaviour through conservation values obtained by students through learning. Theoretical Framework: The CBL model is built on the premise that addressing the negative impacts of biodiversity loss requires behaviour change. While behaviour must be built through knowledge that fosters values. A learning model that is able to build Conservation Values (CV) and Conservation Behaviour (CB) will have a significant role in conserving biodiversity as specified in the SDG's. Method: The research involved 127 secondary school students used SmartPLS and PLS-Graph version 3.0 to analyse the relationships and effects of two syntaxes in the CBL model: Value Clarification (VC) and Systematic Action Planning (SAP). These syntaxes were tested for their impact on developing students' Conservation Values CV and Conservation Behaviour CB. Result and Discussion: The findings reveal that all variables examined in the study, including CV, CB, VC, and SAP, have positive and significant relationships. The implementation of the CBL model successfully enhances students' understanding of biodiversity and conservation values while promoting actionable conservation behaviour. Research Implication: The application of CBL model in learning successfully builds students' values and creative conservation behaviour. This has important implications for efforts to conserve biodiversity through the younger generation as expected in the SDG's. Originality/Value: This research introduces a new approach to achieve the SDG’s in conserving biodiversity (SDG-14, SDG-15) through quality education (SDG's-4). The CBL model has the potential to build the conservation values and behaviours of future generations.
Antibacterial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Prepared Using Pterospermum Diversifolium Semi-solid Extract
Authors: Do Hue Thi , Le Trung Anh 
Published: October 2024

A green technique was used to create silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Pterospermum Diversifolium semi-solid extract. The leaves were processed into a soft extract to retain the active ingredients of the leaves for a long time. The extract acts as a reducing agent to form Ag atoms and as a surfactant to create a stable environment for AgNPs. Spherical AgNPs with a diameter of about 20 – 50 nm ± 5 nm were formed and were well stable in the solution. Optical properties, as well as structure, size, size distribution, and composition of elements and functional groups of AgNPs, were investigated through absorbance spectra, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy measurements. The extract and AgNPs were used to study the antibacterial effect on bacterial strains Ecoli, P. aeruginosa, and S. Aureus, with the positive control being amoxicillin. The results showed that AgNPs and leaf extract with a 100 μg/mL concentration have better antibacterial ability than antibiotic amoxicillin 50 μg/mL.

Received: 24 February 2024 | Revised: 17 July 2024 | Accepted: 12 October 2024

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.

Author Contribution Statement
Hue Thi Do: Conceptualization, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Trung Anh Le: Methodology, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - review & editing.
Disentangling the Relationship Between Machiavellianism and Social Dominance Orientation
Authors: Bonfá-Araujo Bruno 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundMachiavellianism and social dominance orientation are two constructs associated with socially undesirable behavior and predictors of prejudice; however, their relationship has mainly been investigated through measures that only assess the antagonism dimension of Machiavellianism. Thus, this study aimed to disentangle their relationship using an instrument assessing agency and planfulness.Participants and procedureParticipants were 767 Brazilians aged 18 to 71 (M = 30.10, SD = 10.60), most identified as women (67.7%) and assessed using the Five Factor Machiavellianism Inventory, the Short Dark Triad, and the Social Dominance Orientation Scale. A path model was used, where the Machiavellianism and the Dark Triad dimensions predicted social dominance orientation.ResultsThe results suggest that antagonism was indeed the primary and only dimension of Machiavellianism to predict dominance and antiegalitarianism, while agency and planfulness were non-significant.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that socially dominant traits have their roots in antagonism, showing no interaction with planning and impulse control.