bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK WANITA TANI MEKAR MELALUI PROGRAM LUMBUNG MATARAMAN (Studi Kasus Di Padukuhan Ngalian Widodomartani Ngemplak Sleman)
Authors: Togatorop Yesi Grace , Widayanto Budi , Rini Wulandari Dwi Etika 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengkaji pelaksanaan Program Lumbung Mataraman di Kelompok Wanita Tani Mekar. (2) mengkaji Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Mekar melalui program Lumbung Mataraman. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif menggunakan metode pelaksanaan studi kasus di Padukuhan Ngalian, Kalurahan Widodomartani, Kapanewon Ngemplak, Kabupaten Sleman, DIY yaitu mengkaji pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Mekar melalui Program Lumbung Mataraman. Pengambilan informan dilakukan secara purposive. Informan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Ketua KWT Mekar, Pengurus KWT Mekar, anggota KWT Mekar dan DPKP Sleman. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan data. Keabsahan data yang diperoleh akan diuji menggunakan Teknik triangulasi sumber data penelitian. Hasil penelitian memberikan kesimpulan (1) Pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan Pemanfaatan lahan secara gotong royong (2) Tahapan Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Mekar melalui program Lumbung Mataraman sudah sampai pada tahap pengkapasitasan dan sudah melalui dua tahap lainnya yaitu penyadaran dan pengkapasitasan.
Ultrasound Findings in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
Authors: Raimi Wasiu 
Published: September 2024

Median arcuate ligament syndrome, which is often associated with abdominal pain, vomiting, and weight loss is an unusual disease caused by extrinsic compression of the celiac artery (CA) by the median arcuate ligament. Such tension on the CA increases the chance of geometric distortion. This is a case of a 69-year-old female with abdominal pains. Ultrasound revealed cyclical CA geometric and Doppler changes. At deep expiration, CA bends and then gradually became tortuous with a 130° trunk deflection. At this phase, Peak systolic velocity (PSV) and celiac/aortic ratio measure 287cm/s and 4:1 respectively. There is also post-stenotic flow turbulence. However, during full inspiration, the CA deflection straightens out. As a result, the PSV decreases (167 cm/s) while the flow turbulence disappears. A clearer mechanism of CA compression with the resultant hemodynamic effect is demonstrated in this case.
Fetal Kidney Length as an Independent Estimator of Gestational Age: A Cohort Study of a Population of Yoruba Women in Lagos Nigeria
Authors: Eze Dr. Cletus Uche , Upeh Ernest Ruto , Olowoyeye Dr. Omodele A. 
Published: September 2024

Background: Fetal kidney length (FKL) can be used to estimate gestational age (GA) yet there is a paucity of data on its precision. Aim: To determine the precision and usefulness of FKL as GA predictor. Methods: In the prospective study, sonographically measured FKL was used to estimate GA while its standard error as GA estimator was calculated. Result: The rate of kidney growth was 1.2 mm per week; mean FKL was 37.7 ± 2.9 mm. The mean right and left FKL was 37.5 ± 3.6 mm and 37.9 ± 3.1 mm, respectively. Correlation between GA and FKL was positive (r = 0.9870; p < 0.0001); FKL was more precise than the biparietal diameter and abdominal circumference as GA estimator (standard error of estimation = ±6.6 days). Conclusion: Sonographically measured FKL was precise and useful as an independent GA estimator in the third trimester of pregnancy in a population of Yoruba women in Lagos Southwest Nigeria.
Strain Imaging in Echocardiography Part 2 of 3: Sonographer Initiatives and Imaging Protocol
Authors: Thampinathan Babitha , Ju Na Marcello Seung , Lam Jennifer 
Published: September 2024

As the clinical utility of echocardiography grows, more emphasis has been placed on cardiac sonographer initiatives to implement and perform strain imaging as it can add diagnostic value and provide benefit when evaluating myocardial function. These include: • Sensitivity and specificity to detect early myocardial changes • Additive to LV function quantification • Recognize distinct patterns displayed by Bull's-Eye plot correlating to a particular pathology As strain echocardiography is a sensitive measure for left ventricular function, cardiac sonographers must spend time optimizing image acquisition and post-processing to ensure the reported global longitudinal strain values are accurate and reproducible. Before this stage, it is important to understand the fundamental concepts involved in strain imaging. This can be reviewed in part one of the strain imaging in echocardiography series. This second section of this 3-part series will review and provide guidelines for image acquisition, optimization, analysis and post-processing of data. This includes discussing clinical, technical and operator limitations that may provide challenges when performing strain imaging.
Strain Imaging in Echocardiography Part 3: Cardiac Pathology and Patterns of Strain
Authors: Thampinathan Babitha , Ju Na Marcello Seung , Lam Jennifer 
Published: September 2024

INTRODUCTION With the recent advances in cardiac imaging, echocardiography remains as one of the most reliable and cost-efficient non-invasive tests when assessing left ventricular function. Strain echocardiography provides comprehensive and valuable information on subclinical left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction that would be otherwise be missed on visual LV ejection fraction assessments. The final section of this three-part strain imaging series will review the clinical application of strain, primarily focusing on indications and pathology where cardiac sonographers should be considering performing strain imaging. Prior to this stage however, it is important to understand the foundational concepts involved in strain imaging, image acquisition and post processing techniques which can be reviewed in part one and two of the strain imaging in echocardiography series.
The Achilles Tendon: An Overview from the Anatomy to the Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Authors: Shaikh Nushrat 
Published: September 2024

The posterior compartment of the ankle contains the strongest tendon in the body namely the Achilles tendon. Being an extrasynovial tendon, the Achilles is covered in a fatty areolar tissue that allows for a gliding motion thus reducing friction. However, the chronic overuse of the tendon by athletes in recent years has led to an increase in the incidence of Achilles tendon injuries. The aim of this paper is to determine the role and extent of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in differentiating the two main categories of Achilles tendon injuries: Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon tears. Furthermore, this paper also highlights the recent advancement of ultrasound as a guide in the percutaneous repair of tendon tears. Ultrasound is a non-invasive method that can help to clearly distinguish between complete and partial thickness tears, evaluate for any changes in tendon thickness and identify the presence of any fluid collections or hematoma.
Vaccine-associated measles in an immunocompromised host: Hospital infection prevention and control and public health response
Authors: Petel Dara , Juma Nabilah , Coghill Cara-Lee , Wilson Sarah , Zygmunt Austin , Tadros Manal , Campigotto Aaron , Beck Carolyn E , Kazmi Kescha , Ali Mohsin , Science Michelle 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Vaccine-associated measles is generally not considered to be transmissible, as opposed to wild-type measles, which is one of the most highly contagious diseases. Data on contact and exposure management of vaccine-associated measles is limited, with varied approaches to such cases described in the literature. Methods: We report the case of a 2-year-old immunosuppressed child who developed a febrile exanthem with mild conjunctivitis 18 days after receiving the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine. Results: Given the patient's recent measles-containing vaccination while on immunosuppressive medications, consistent clinical findings and the lack of epidemiological risk factors for wild-type infection, the decision was made to treat this as a presumptive case of vaccine-associated measles virus prior to return of confirmatory genotyping results. After consultation with public health experts, contact tracing was not considered necessary. No secondary measles cases were identified, despite a large exposure potential due to lack of consistent airborne precautions during hospital admission. Discussion: This case highlights the lack of transmissibility of vaccine-associated measles in immunocompromised hosts, adding to the scant body of literature on this topic, with the potential to inform hospital infection prevention and control as well as public health management in similar situations.
Tugas dalam Perkuliahan: Profil Prokrastinasi Akademik Mahasiswa Jurusan Tadris Biologi IAIN Kerinci
Authors: Ferry Dharma , Vera Yulda Hermi , Kamil Dairabi 
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine how the academic procrastination of students at Biology Department of State Islamic Institute of Kerinci. This research was conducted on 189 students of the Biology Education of State Islamic Institute of Kerinci at the 2nd semester to the 8th semester who were randomly selected. The population in this study were students of the Biology Education at State Islamic Institute of Kerinci. Sample were selected by using by using the Slovin formula. Then, the sample obtained is 140 samples, while in this study the researchers took more than the number of samples that should be as many as 189 samples. While the sampling technique used by researchers is Simple Random Sampling. Based on the results of the research conducted by the author at the Biology Study Program of IAIN Kerinci, it was found that through a questionnaire distributed to 189 students, academic procrastination could be concluded that the academic procrastination of IAIN Kerinci Biology Department students was classified as high at 42.85% with a frequency of 81 respondents, with the average male gender which is higher that is equal to 80.2 on average. With academic procrastination, students of the Department of Biology Tadris IAIN Kerinci based on gender, the average is higher on male students.
Gout or Hyperuricemia and Dementia Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Authors: Yao Yirou , Zhu Shun , Ni Jingnian , Wei Mingqing , Li Ting , Long Siwei , Shi Jing , Tian Jinzhou 
Published: September 2024

Background: As a natural antioxidant, uric acid has neuroprotective effects. The association between uric acid levels and dementia risk was reported by previous studies. However, recently published studies showed that the relationship between uric acid and dementia risk might be heterogeneous in dementia subtypes. Objective: This study aimed to clarify the relationship between hyperuricemia (or gout) and dementia. Methods: The PubMed and Web of Science databases were systematically searched up to April 2024 to identify relevant studies. A meta-analysis was conducted using hazard ratios (HR) or odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) as pooled indicators. Heterogeneity between the studies was examined using Cochran’s Q statistic and I2 statistic. Subgroup analyses were conducted for gender and age. Stratification analysis, sensitivity analyses and meta-regression were conducted to explore possible explanations for heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed by funnel plot and Egger’s test. Results: A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria including 2,928,152 participants were abstracted. Hyperuricemia (or gout) did not reduce the overall risk of dementia (OR/HR = 0.92, 95% CI: 0.81–1.05) and vascular dementia (OR/HR = 0.74, 95% CI: 0.53–1.05), but may have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease (OR/HR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.70–0.96). Subgroup analysis showed that a lower risk of dementia was observed in men (OR/HR = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.77–0.90) and patients whose age under 65 (OR/HR = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.72–0.95). Conclusions: Patients with gout or hyperuricemia have a low risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
sTREM2 Mediates the Correlation Between BIN1 Gene Polymorphism and Tau Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Guo Fan , Tan Meng-Shan , Hu Hao , Ou Ya-Nan , Zhang Ming-Zhan , Sheng Ze-Hu , Chi Hao-Chen , Tan Lan ,   Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Published: September 2024

Background: Bridging integrator 1 ( BIN1) gene polymorphism has been reported to play a role in the pathological processes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: To explore the association of BIN1 loci with neuroinflammation and AD pathology. Methods: Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI, N = 495) was the discovery cohort, and Chinese Alzheimer’s Biomarker and LifestylE (CABLE, N = 619) study was used to replicate the results. Two BIN1 gene polymorphism (rs7561528 and rs744373) were included in the analysis. Multiple linear regression model and causal mediation analysis conducted through 10,000 bootstrapped iterations were used to examine the BIN1 loci relationship with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers and alternative biomarker of microglial activation microglia-soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (sTREM2). Results: In ADNI database, we found a significant association between BIN1 loci (rs7561528 and rs744373) and levels of CSF phosphorylated-tau (P-tau) (p c = 0.017; 0.010, respectively) and total-tau (T-tau) (p c = 0.011; 0.013, respectively). The BIN1 loci were also correlated with CSF sTREM2 levels (p c = 0.010; 0.008, respectively). Mediation analysis demonstrated that CSF sTREM2 partially mediated the association of BIN1 loci with P-tau (Proportion of rs7561528 : 20.8%; Proportion of rs744373 : 24.8%) and T-tau (Proportion of rs7561528 : 36.5%; Proportion of rs744373 : 43.9%). The analysis in CABLE study replicated the mediation role of rs7561528. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the correlation between BIN1 loci and CSF AD biomarkers as well as microglia biomarkers. Additionally, the link between BIN1 loci and tau pathology was partially mediated by CSF sTREM2.
Small data estimation for binary variables with big data: A comparison of calibrated nearest neighbour and hierarchical Bayes methods of estimation
Authors: Tam Siu-Ming 
Published: September 2024

A recent application in machine learning has introduced a novel approach, complemented by big data sources, aimed at providing precise estimates for small geographical areas. This method employs a dual strategy: (a) hybrid estimation, involving the integration of big data sources with imputed values derived from [Formula: see text] nearest neighbours (KNN) to address missing target variable values from the big data source; and (b) calibration of the collective sum of small area estimates to an independent yet efficient national total. Evaluating its efficacy using simulated data from the 2016 Australian population census, the calibrated KNN (CKNN) method demonstrated superior performance compared to the Fay-Herriot method based on area-level covariates. This paper enhances the comparative analysis by contrasting the CKNN method with a hierarchical Bayes method using the logit-normal model (LN) relevant for binary data. Broadly speaking, the LN method can be viewed as the Bayesian equivalent of Battese-Harter-Fuller (BHF) method, which incorporates unit-level covariates. Our results demonstrate the CKNN method’s superiority over the LN method. However, the application of hybrid estimation to the LN method significantly diminishes this superiority. Although CKNN estimates maintain better precision, they are not as accurate as the estimates from the hybridized LN method.
Exploring the Use of Subtitling in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications
Authors: Mansour K. Aldanani  
Published: September 2024

Technology occupies a significant resource that can be exploited empirically to contribute to translation learning and research, as it can give enormous opportunities for language learners and educators to exploit in their teaching and provide students with practical learning activities. Many researchers highly recommend the extensive use of IT in enhancing the competence of translation students and L2 learners' language skills. Since there has been an abundance of empirical research studies carried out over the last two decades, many novice researchers cannot review and handle them within their limited time. For this reason, this paper introduces the key researchers who carried out studies on the employment of audiovisual translation (AVT) in language learning and teaching; it explores and reviews the main previous research studies conducted on the impact of audiovisual translation, namely subtitling and subtitles on enhancing language learning. It first considers briefly how audiovisual translation emerged as an independent branch of Translation Studies (ST), then discusses its development as well as its continuity within Translation Studies. It also explores its classifications and highlights future research avenues.
Nursing knowledge of school-age children undergoing ear, nose and throat surgery and their families – A scoping review protocol
Authors: Abreu Cláudia , Esteves Inês Martins , Pires Rita , Pestana Santos Márcia , Santos Margarida Reis 
Published: September 2024

Objective: To map the nursing focus in the existing literature on school-age children undergoing ENT surgery and their families, as well as their respective clinical data, nursing diagnoses, and nursing interventions. Methods: This scoping review will adhere to the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for Scoping Reviews and will consider published and unpublished evidence in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, JBI Evidence Synthesis and SciELO, along with sources of unpublished literature, such as ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto em Portugal, will also be searched for relevant studies. No cultural or geographical limitations will be applied. The study selection process will be reported using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Results: Two reviewers will independently extract the data using an extraction table. The first step is to identify the nursing focus, followed by presenting the remaining elements, specifically data, diagnoses and nursing interventions, organised in a figure that shows the relationships between them. Conclusion: By systematically presenting the current state of nursing knowledge in this field, this review will provide a foundation for enhancing clinical decision-making, improving the quality of nursing care delivered to school-age children undergoing ENT surgery and their families, and identifying areas for future research.
Distanásia e ortotanásia: Reflexões éticas, legais e sociais na prática médica contemporânea
Authors: Godinho Helena Freitas Brandão Godói , Pinho Maria Eduarda Mota de , Moreira Lúcio Aparecido 
Published: September 2024

A eutanásia, embora ilegal no Brasil, é amplamente discutida no âmbito jurídico. Em contraste, a ortotanásia, morte sem sofrimento e no tempo certo, e distanásia, morte com prolongamento de vida e penosa, são pouco debatidas e não esclarecidas na legislação. Esta falta de discussão influencia a tomada de decisões no legislativo baseadas em interesses pessoais ou corporativos, negligenciando a dignidade humana. Destaca-se a importância de respeitar a autonomia do paciente para garantir uma morte digna e criminalizar a distanásia. O objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar uma revisão narrativa de literatura sobre a distanásia e ortotanásia, utilizando as bases BVS e SciELO. Além de uma análise crítica da obra “Ensaios em Bioética” de Rui Nunes. Foram selecionados 18 artigos relevantes, além de análises da Constituição, Código de Ética Médica e Código Penal, para uma compreensão abrangente dos aspectos legais, sociais e éticos. As tecnologias que permitem o prolongamento artificialmente a vida dos pacientes influenciam a prática de distanásia, condenada pelo Código de Ética Médica brasileiro. A prevenção quartenária visa proteger pacientes de intervenções excessivas. No entanto, a legislação brasileira sobre a finitude da vida é escassa e confusa, levando à marginalização da ortotanásia e a prática da distanásia pelos médicos. Projetos de lei frequentemente não diferenciam eutanásia e distanásia, sendo influenciados por dogmas morais e religiosos que desconsideram a dignidade do paciente. A ampliação do debate da morte e a criação de uma legislação clara garantirão a autonomia do paciente essencial para garantir uma morte digna com ortotanásia e evitar a distanásia.
Células-tronco: Uma perspectiva contemporânea
Authors: Barbosa Larissa Millene , Armindo Débora Cristina Campos , Orsi Michele Cristina dos Santos , Storti Jéssica Daiane , Oliveira Lia Kobayashi , Warnavin Stephanie Von Stein Cubas 
Published: September 2024

As pesquisas realizadas com células-tronco proveniente de dentes decíduos esfoliados (SHED) vem ganhando destaque nas últimas décadas. A utilização se tornou promissora devido à menor implicação ética e aspectos regulatórios de coleta e uso, assim como menor risco de danos ao doador e versatilidade de uso, também por possuírem ampla possibilidade de multiplicação mesmo sendo inespecífica. Uma vez que apresentam resultados positivos (in vitro e in vivo) no tratamento de doenças neurodegenerativas, congênitas e adquiridas. Destacando também a importância do cirurgião dentista, uma vez que os benefícios e aplicação não se restringe apenas a utilização odontológica, mas sim nas áreas científicas e médicas de forma geral. Este trabalho teve como objetivo fazer uma revisão de literatura sem metanálise, com a finalidade de correlacionar artigos atuais sobre a utilização de SHED. Também serão discutidos utilização em lesões em tecidos muscular, nervoso, e hepático em tratamento de doenças degenerativas.
Análise do ponto de carga zero e espectroscopia de infravermelho de um carvão ativado proveniente de bagaço de malte
Authors: Barbosa Mariana Carvalho , Zuniga Abraham Damian Giraldo 
Published: September 2024

Quando descartado de maneira inadequada, o bagaço de malte pode ocasionar danos ao meio ambiente, devido à sua alta carga poluidora. Atualmente, esse subproduto é comercializado principalmente para a produção de ração animal, visto que possui alto valor nutricional, podendo também ser utilizado para a nutrição humana, ou, devido a sua alta disponibilidade, estudado como material precursor de processos químicos, como a adsorção. O ponto de carga zero é um parâmetro importante a ser determinado, principalmente em carvões ativados à base de materiais pouco estudados com a finalidade de uso em processos adsortivos, pois indica o pH do meio em que a superfície desse material terá carga neutra. A partir do pH do meio, torna-se possível saber os tipos de compostos, que podem ser aniônicos ou catiônicos que serão preferencialmente adsorvidos, devido à potencial carga superficial dos materiais. Quando o pH do meio é menor que o ponto de carga zero, o material a ser carregado positivamente e as moléculas com carga negativa serão melhores adsorvidas. Quando o pH é superior ao ponto de carga zero, a carga será negativa e a preferência será por moléculas com carga positiva. Outra análise importante é o estudo e identificação dos grupos funcionais dos materiais, assim pode-se obter a análise de espectroscopia eletrônica na região do infravermelho. Pelos espectros é possível visualizar tipos de vibrações de grupos atômicos e estruturais. Diante disso, o objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar um trabalho de avaliação do ponto de carga zero e da espectroscopia no infravermelho de um carvão obtido do material de descarte da indústria cervejeira, o bagaço de malte.