bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative characteristics of patients with a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the groups of interventional and conservative treatment of arrhythmia
Authors: Obukhova N. T. , Agaltsov M. V. , Drapkina O. M. 
Published: August 2024

Aim. To compare the clinical characteristics of two groups of patients with a combination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), undergoing conservative treatment for arrhythmia and after pulmonary vein isolation.Material and methods. The study included 362 patients with paroxysmal AF who underwent respiratory sleep monitoring.Results. A predominance of clinically significant OSA was revealed (moderate and severe — 37% and 29%, respectively), as well as a higher drug burden and comorbidity in the group of patients receiving drug treatment for AF. The threshold value of body mass index (BMI), at which a high risk of severe OSA was predicted, corresponded to class 1 obesity (BMI ≥31 kg/m2). The results obtained demonstrated an association between an increase in the left atrium anteroposterior size and the severity of OSA (4,1 [3,8-4,4] cm, r=0,28; p<0,001), which may be due to cardiac structural remodeling in patients with a combination of paroxysmal AF and severe OSA.Conclusion. In a cohort of patients with paroxysmal AF, a high incidence of clinically significant OSA was revealed. In the group of patients with a combination of OSA and AF undergoing conservative treatment, more unfavorable cardiovascular characteristics and a more severe comorbid status were revealed compared to the group of patients undergoing surgical treatment.
Relationship between the white blood cell count and some lipid profile parameters in cancer patients with myocardial infarction
Authors: Skorodumova E. G. , Skorodumova E. A. , Kostenko V. A. , Siverina A. V. 
Published: August 2024

Hokkaido University (Tsumita T, 2022) researchers found that endothelial cells accumulate low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in tumor blood vessels. At the same time, the endothelium carries out neutrophil chemotaxis, which perform an immunosuppressive function contributing to cancer progression.Aim. To search for the relationship between the white blood cell (WBC) count and some lipid profile parameters in cancer patients with myocardial infarction (MI).Material and methods. We examined 319 patients who were treated at Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine in 2018-2023, which were divided into three groups: MI in combination with an active cancer — 132 patients (Group I), MI+cancer in history — 58 patients (Group II), MI without cancer — 129 patients (Group III). Following laboratory data used in routine practice were assessed: WBC count, relative neutrophil count, total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins.Results. Cancer patients with MI are characterized by higher WBC and neutrophil count than in other samples However, the total cholesterol level was significantly lower in this sample, and the LDL level was not significantly different. Patients with MI and previous cancer occupied an intermediate position between groups I and III in terms of studied parameters.Conclusion. In general, data on the role of cholesterol levels in cancer patients are contradictory. In particular, some studies have shown that elevated cholesterol levels are a potential risk factor for cancer. In our study, as in a number of others, no significant associations were identified between elevated cholesterol levels and the presence of cancer. Our study is a step towards understanding the connection between the cholesterol concentration and the immune response in cancer patients with MI.
Automated Control and Delivery System for Science Practical Instructions to Public Schools
Authors: Jinadu Afeez 
Published: August 2024

Background. The dispatch of practical instructions to schools and supervisors before the actual conduct of the practical examination over the years has not received the same level of attention as given to the movements of people and goods and, therefore, is prone to challenges. However, the process could be automated using artificial intelligence. Previous studies have investigated the effects of automation on the control and delivery of goods in the transport management sector.
Objectives. This study assessed science teachers’ challenges and readiness for automated practical instruction control and delivery systems.
Materials and methods. The study adopted an ex post facto design and recruited one hundred science teachers. Science Teacher Readiness for Automated Practical Instruction Control and Delivery (r = 0.83) was used to collect data, which were analysed descriptively.
Results. There are more male (73%) science teachers than female (27%). 84% of the respondents listed cost as one of the challenges, and 83% indicated resistance to change and technical difficulties, ethical issues (67%), and integration with the existing system (65%). The science teachers are moderately ready (64%). In comparison, 24% are lowly ready, and 12% are highly prepared to deploy an automated practical instruction control and delivery system.
Conclusion. Automation for delivering practical science instructions has more significant benefits than the manual method; however, science teachers are ready for its deployment despite its challenges. Therefore, efforts should be geared towards overcoming the inherent difficulties so that the benefits can be thoroughly enjoyed.
Candiduria in high-risk patients and its antifungal susceptibility testing
Authors: Shetty Mayuri P. , Bhakre Jayshree B. , Iravane Jyoti A. 
Published: August 2024

Background: Candida is part of the natural microbiota of an individual's mouth cavity, gastrointestinal system, and vagina. Candida species are of clinical importance because they are the most common cause of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs), oral candidiasis, and genitourinary candidiasis. The presence of budding yeast cells in urine can be a sign of extensive candidiasis, urinary tract infections, or sample contamination. It is necessary to confirm the presence of yeast cells in a fresh urine sample to differentiate contamination from colonization or infection. Numerous antifungals are available to treat candida infections. Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in antifungal resistance, especially against non-albican species.
Methods: A hospital-based retrospective observation study was conducted over 12 months, from January 2023 to December 2023 in department of microbiology at Government Medical College and Hospital Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra. A total of 2434 samples were received and processed according to standard operating procedures.
Results: A total of 38 (26.76%) C. albicans and 104 (73.23%) non-albicans species were isolated from 142 urine samples. C. tropicalis was the most frequently isolated Candida species (52.11%) from urine cultures, followed by C. albicans (26.76%), C. glabarata (8.45%), C. parapsillosis (7.04%), C. krusei (2.8%), and C. guilliermondii (2.8%). All Candida species were maximally susceptible to fluconazole, itraconazole, caspofungin, and voriconazole as compared to amphotericin B and ketoconazole.
Conclusions: The finding of candiduria in a patient with or without symptoms should be neither neglected nor hastily managed but requires a careful evaluation that should proceed in a logical manner.
Pediatric tracheostomy, its indications, outcome and need for family education: a study in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Sharma Kalpana , Basumatary Phoebe Sarah 
Published: August 2024

Background: Paediatric age group remains a challenging patient group for any kind of surgical intervention. Tracheostomy in this age group remains a challenge and its indications have evolved and shifted over the years.
Methods: A prospective study of 1 year period where patients below 18 years of age undergoing tracheostomy were studied and analyzed. Literature for existing protocols/guidelines were studied and implemented. Data was grouped according to age, gender, indications, contraindications, decannulation trends, complications and mortality outcome.
Results: 17 elective paediatric tracheostomies were done out of which 5 patients were female and 12 were male. In the <1 year age group there were 2 patients (12%), 4 (24%) in the 1-5 years group, 5 (29%) in 6-10 years and 6 (35%) in the 11-18 years age bracket. Commonest indication was prolonged intubation (41.18%) followed by upper airway obstruction (29.41%). Complications that we faced which was the most common was blockage of tube (46.67%), followed by decannulation difficulty (20%).
Conclusions: It is still a major challenge to standardize protocols for tracheostomy in paediatric age group as well as initiation of the care giver at home to follow adequate measures to manage children needing prolonged tracheostomy tube care.
An observational study for evaluating prescription pattern of drugs, adverse drug reactions in paediatric acute lymphoid leukaemia in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: S. Kulkarni A. , C. Shetty Y. , G. Narula 
Published: August 2024

Background: Prescription research analyses trends in prescribing drugs as per rational therapeutics principles and if any deviations found helps in providing vital feedback to physicians. Recent advances in cancer chemotherapy has improved survival rates in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), but the adverse drug reactions adds to disease burden, also compromises quality of life. There is paucity of data on prescription audit, adverse drug reactions in paediatric ALL, hence the study was planned.
Methods: Study was cross-sectional prospective audit. After IEC approval, written informed consent were taken from 156 prospective ALL patients aged 1-15 years (completed one cycle of induction phase). The variables assessed were WHO prescribing indicators, completeness. The details of adverse drug reactions-type, severity, preventable; causality assessment (WHO-UMC, Naranjo Scales). Analyzed by descriptive statistics [Microsoft Excelv16.0].
Results: Out of total 156 prescriptions (2576 drugs prescribed), total drugs per prescription was 16. Most of the drugs were prescribed by generic name (97.94%). Commonest anticancer drug prescribed in regimen was vincristine, methotrexate. Most common supportive medication class were antiemetic, antacid, antiulcer. 100% prescriptions were complete for anticancer drugs, 66% for supportive care medications. Most common ADR found was alopecia (100%), febrile neutropenia (31.41%) and fatigue (30.76%). Majority ADR were possibly (93.81%) related to treatment. 37.97% ADR were of moderate severity, 100% ADRs were not preventable.
Conclusions: The commonest anti-cancer drugs prescribed are vincristine, methotrexate and supportive care prescribed is antiemetic therapy (granisetron). The frequent adverse drug reaction found was alopecia, febrile neutropenia.
Association of psychological and physical health with quality of life in patients with haemophilia: a brief review
Authors: Dutta Himanish , Choudhry Dimple , Kumar Atri Sudhir , Sangeeta  , Jhandai Malika 
Published: August 2024

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder that is caused by an x-linked deficiency of clotting factors VIII in hemophilia A and IX in hemophilia B. Hemophilia A is more common than hemophilia B accounting for approximately 80-85% of all cases. Patients with hemophilia face several challenges due to bleeding episodes such as chronic arthropathy, functional disabilities, and many other health issues. Consequently, patients with hemophilia experience psychological comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and social isolation. This emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and mental health aspects in the overall care of these patients. To determine the association between psychological and physical health with quality of life in patients with hemophilia. This narrative review is conducted on databases from PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. This review included 11 studies on the association between psychological and physical health with quality of life in patients with hemophilia. In conclusion, many studies show us different parameters between psychological health and physical health with quality of life in hemophilic patients but there is no research showing us the association between psychological and physical health with quality of life in hemophilic patients.
Políticas Públicas Educacionais no Ensino Superior à Distância: uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura
Authors: Bastos Evangelina de Mello , Gonçalves Dayene Mendes Silva , Santos Silvana Claudia dos , Almeida Fernanda Maria de , Pereira Luiz Ismael 
Published: August 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender o que vêm sendo discutido sobre políticas públicas educacionais no ensino superior brasileiro e sua interface com a educação à distância (EaD). Trata-se de uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura utilizando o protocolo PRISMA, com recorte de estudos nacionais publicados entre os anos de 2013 e 2023. Os artigos foram identificados através de buscas nas seguintes bases de dados eletrônicos: Web of Science, Scielo, Periódico Capes e Spell. Os resultados evidenciam a importância do EaD para ampliar o acesso ao ensino superior diante de desafios socioeconômicos e geográficos, como falta de regulamentação adequada, financiamento insuficiente e influência crescente do setor privado nesta modalidade de ensino. Além disso, a Universidade Aberta do Brasil destaca-se como marco significativo no EaD. Conclui-se que apesar dos avanços, persistem obstáculos que demandam aprimoramento das políticas públicas para garantir acesso equitativo, qualidade e democratização do ensino superior à distância no Brasil.

Palavras-chave: Políticas públicas. Ensino superior. EaD. Prisma.
Educação a Distância na Modernidade Líquida: uma Reflexão na Perspectiva Bauniana
Authors: Caetano Alessandra Monteiro Pattuzzo , Achilles Daniele , Sabbag Deise 
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar as relações entre o conceito de modernidade líquida baumaniana com a modalidade educação à distância (EAD) incorporada às transformações socioeconômicas e culturais em tempos líquidos na educação. O conceito de modernidade líquida conduz o modo de vida sem critérios, e ou modelos a seguir. É uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, do tipo descritiva – exploratória e quanto aos meios, essa pesquisa classifica-se como bibliográfica, a qual foi realizada a partir da consulta em publicações de Zygmunt Bauman e autores afins. A educação em tempos líquido-modernos precisa acompanhar as mudanças sociais buscando novas diretrizes e posicionamentos. A fase líquida moderna relatada por Bauman vem se desdobrando desde a segunda metade do século XX, sofrendo mudanças nos contextos políticos que influenciam diretamente no comportamento dos indivíduos entres eles a forma do trabalho, as relações interpessoais, a cultura e a educação.

Palavras-chave: Modernidade líquida - Zygmunt Bauman. Educação a distância. Educação líquida.
Effect of Adding Dibutyltin Dilaurate on the Quality of Polyurethane Paint for Applications in the Automotive Industry
Authors: Fitriani Sri Endah , Puspasari Ifa , Elisa Kusrini  
Published: August 2024

In the automotive paint industry, the paint is attached by spraying, followed by a drying process using a baking oven process. For bumpers made from polypropylene (PP) plastic, the oven drying temperature is 80°C. The drying process is often difficult because it requires low temperatures and extended drying times. Therefore, additional raw materials (additives) are needed, which function as catalysts to speed up the drying process. Dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTDL) is an organotin catalyst used in the paint industry. This research aimed to investigate the effect of DBTDL addition on the properties of polyurethane paint used in the automotive industry. The variables of this research include concentration, temperature, and drying time. The properties tested were hardness, adhesion, and gloss. The research method consisted of three stages, namely the preparation stage, application stage, and testing stage. The research results found that the best hardness was obtained at temperatures of 80°C and 90°C, concentrations of 0.2% and 0.3%, and drying times of 25 minutes and 30 minutes. The adhesion test showed 100% results for all samples except at temperatures of 80°C and 90°C, a concentration of 0.3%, and a drying time of 30 minutes. The gloss test results showed a value of more than 90%. From the results of hardness, adhesion, and gloss tests, it can be concluded that the best condition was achieved at a concentration of 0.2% with a drying time of 30 minutes and a temperature of 80-90°C.
Extent of Parents Involvement in Enhancing Public Secondary School Students' Discipline in Siha District, Tanzania
Authors: Richard Mecklean , Evans Okendo Ogoti , Gadi Koda Koda 
Published: August 2024

Abstract:
This study investigated the extent to which parent involvement can enhance the discipline of public secondary school students in Siha District. The study employed a convergent design under a mixed-method approach. The targeted population of 17 public secondary schools contains 17 heads of schools, 17 discipline teachers, and 7553 students from public secondary schools in Siha District. A stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 380 students from 15 schools, and a total population purposive sampling technique was used for 15 heads of schools and 15 discipline teachers to form a sample of 410 respondents. The study utilised questionnaires and interview guides for data collection, with instrument validation done by experts in educational planning and admiration at Mwenge Catholic University. The established reliability coefficients for students Likert items found in questionnaires were 0.842. The reliability of qualitative research tools was established through triangulation. The qualitative data were presented in narrative form and direct quotations and analysed thematically. The quantitative data were presented in a table and summarised in frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. Rigorous adherence to ethical concerns all over the study. The study found that, to a large extent, parent involvement enhances discipline among public secondary school students. The study concluded that parental involvement is crucial in improving student discipline in public secondary schools. The study recommends prioritising parental involvement in addressing student discipline issues rather than resorting to other strategies.
Performances économique et financière des systèmes de culture du Cajanus cajan au Bénin en Afrique de l’Ouest
Authors: Issaka Kassimou , Akpo Ibidon Firmin , Zakari Filikibirou Tassou , Houessingbe Zachée , Ollabode Nouroudine , Yabi Afouda Jacob 
Published: August 2024

La non-comptabilisation des revenus des cultures secondaires comme le Cajanus cajan menace la viabilité des petites exploitations agricoles du Bénin. Cette étude examine l’effet des systèmes de culture sur la performance économique et financière du pois d’Angole au Centre du Bénin. Les données ont été collectées à travers une enquête auprès de 240 producteurs de pois d’Angole choisis de façon aléatoire. Une régression simultanée apparemment sûre et des indicateurs économiques et financiers sont mobilisés pour apprécier la performance de la production du pois d’Angole. Les résultats montrent six différents systèmes de culture de pois d’Angole. L'analyse révèle que tous sont rentables, mais les systèmes 1 et 2 offrent de meilleures marges nettes, et les systèmes 1 et 3 sont les plus productifs en matière de productivité moyenne du travail et avantageux en termes de ratio bénéfice-coût. Les systèmes 5 et 6 sont les moins performants. Le modèle indique que les systèmes 1, 2 et 4 améliorent simultanément les trois indicateurs de performance. Pour la production du pois d'Angole, le choix du système de culture impacte la rémunération du travail et le gain financier, sans nécessairement affecter la marge nette. Ainsi, pour accroître les revenus des agriculteurs grâce à cette spéculation, il est essentiel de se concentrer sur les systèmes de culture les plus performants économiquement et financièrement.

Failure to account for income from secondary crops such as Cajanus cajan threatens the viability of smallholder farms in Benin. This study examines the effect of cropping systems on the economic and financial performance of pigeon pea in central Benin. Data were collected through a survey of 240 randomly selected pigeon pea growers. A seemingly safe simultaneous regression and economic and financial indicators are mobilized to assess the performance of pigeon pea production. The results show six different pigeon pea cropping systems. The analysis reveals that all are profitable, but systems 1 and 2 offer better net margins, and systems 1 and 3 are the most productive in terms of average labor productivity and advantageous in terms of benefit-cost ratio. Systems 5 and 6 are the least productive. The model shows that systems 1, 2 and 4 simultaneously improve all three performance indicators. For pigeon pea production, the choice of cropping system has an impact on labor remuneration and financial gain, without necessarily affecting the net margin. So, to increase farmers' income from this crop, it is essential to focus on the most economically and financially efficient cropping systems.
Incorporation of a Non-Conventional Liana (Tetracapidium conophorum) Seed Oil Cake in Diets of Congolese Indigenous Batéké Chicks Raised Without Outdoor Access
Authors: Adzona P. P. , Mopoundza P. , Ngouama Dandou A. , Bati J. B. , Ntsoumou M. V. , Saya Ngouonomba H. J. , Bitsili B. T. , Akouango P. , Banga-Mboko H. 
Published: August 2024

The indigenous Batéké hen (Gallus gallus) has low productivity due to various constraints such as feeding sources. The aim of this study was to improve the productivity of the local hen using a new local protein source: Tetracarpidium conophorum meal. A sample of ninety-six chicks 21-day old from the local population were randomized into 3 groups of 32 birds each (TC0, TC4 and TC6), with one replicate. In each group. Tetracarpidium conophorum oil cake was incorporated into groupsTC4 (4% Tcconophorum oil cake and 11% soya oil cake), TC6 (6% T.conophorum oil cake and 9% soya oil cake) whereas TC0 served as a control group (0% T.conophorum meal and 15% soya oilcake). The experiment started at 3 weeks and lasted at 20 weeks of age. Chickens were fed ad libithum and had free access to drinkers. The results indicated that mortality rate decreased (3.12 % versus 9.3), Also, the treatment improved significantly (p ˂ 0.05) feed intake (56.8 vs 60.1g per day), feed conversion (6.5 vs 5.7), and carcass yield (65.8 % vs 71.3 %). The final body weight at 20 weeks of age has been improved groups (1.200g versus 1300g) .. This study indicated that T.conophorum oil cake may be useful in diets at 4% thus reducing soya oil cake from 15% to 11% of incorporation) in a small scale poultry farming in Congo.