bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of Serum Lipid Profiles in Diabetic Patients with and without Clinically Significant Macular Oedema
Authors: Ramalingam Uma , Annamalai Radha , Basak Rohan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health hazard today. Clinically significant macular oedema (CSME) is the most frequent cause of decreased vision in diabetic patients. The aim of our study was to determine whether CSME in subjects with type 2 DM is associated with lipid profile abnormalities and to compare them with lipid profiles of type 2 diabetics without CSME.

Method:
This was a cross-sectional case-control study. Hundred consecutive type 2 diabetic patients, 50 patients with and 50 without CSME, who attended the Retina outpatient clinic of a tertiary eye hospital over a one-year period, were included. Determination of the presence of CSME and staging of diabetic retinopathy was done according to modified Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study guidelines, by a single investigator using slit-lamp biomicroscopy. After obtaining informed consent, blood was drawn from the subjects after overnight fasting. Investigations done were lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood urea, and blood pressure measurement.

Results:
In our study, only two systemic factors weighed in as predictors of macular oedema: Systolic hypertension and serum lipids. Subanalysis of the lipid fractions yielded two significant correlates of CSME: Total cholesterol and serum triglycerides.

Conclusion:
A multifaceted healthcare team approach is essential for the management of diabetic patients. Ophthalmologists should evaluate the lipid profile of all diabetic macular oedema (DME) patients. Physicians should promptly refer diabetic patients with deranged lipid profiles to ophthalmologists to look for DME and provide appropriate ophthalmic care.
A Newly Developed Scale for Assessing Individuals’ Perceived Threat of Potential War
Authors: Lin Chung-Ying , Yen Cheng-Fang 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objectives:
Mental health can be negatively affected by the threat of war even in the absence of direct experience of armed conflicts. But psychometric instruments that can measure the perceived threat of potential war are lacking. In the present study, we intended to develop an instrument called the Perceived Threats of Potential War Scale (PTPWS) and to examine its psychometric properties in a telephone interview study on Taiwanese individuals regarding the perceived threat of potential war between China and Taiwan.

Methods:
The PTPWS was tested with a representative sample of 2,000 Taiwanese individuals who were recruited based on whether they used a house telephone or a cell phone only. The PTPWS was tested item properties, using score distributions, mean and standard deviation, item–rest correlations, skewness, and kurtosis; factor structure, using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA); measurement invariance; and concurrent validity, using testing the correlations with awareness of China’s military activities, intention to emigrate, depression, and anxiety.

Results:
The items of the PTPWS had acceptable psychometric properties and were internally consistent. The EFA results suggested a one-factor structure for the PTPWS, which was confirmed using CFA. The results of measurement invariance indicated that the PTPWS is applicable across gender, age, and contact method groups. The concurrent validity of the PTPWS was supported by the significant differences in the PTPWS scores across subgroups with various levels of awareness of mainland China’s military activities, intention to emigrate, depression, and anxiety.

Conclusion:
The PTPWS has been found to be a useful and reliable measure to assess the perceived threat of potential war with China among Taiwanese individuals.
A Study of Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder in Patients with Hypertension Attending a Medical Clinic
Authors: Patel Roshani K. , Kanaujiya Nilesh , Patel Harita , Samani Mukesh J. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objectives:
In this study, we intended to assess the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in hypertensive patients who were attending a medical clinic. We also assessed various sociodemographic and other factors related to MDD in patients with hypertension.

Methods:
We did a cross-sectional study at the medical clinic of Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. The study included 256 hypertensive patients from September 2020 to May 2021. Patients were evaluated in detail for demographic and clinical histories and mental status examination. Diagnosis of MDD was made using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition criteria. Their severity of MDD was assessed using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D).

Results:
Out of 256 hypertensive patients, 60 (23.43%) patients were found to have MDD. With HAM-D assessment, we found that out of 60 patients with MDD, 25 (9.76%) patients had mild depression, 21 (8.20%) moderate depression, 12 (4.68%) severe depression, and 2 (0.78%) very severe depression. A significant association existed between depression and sociodemographic variables of hypertensive patients in domicile (p < 0.05), marital status (p < 0.05), as well as educational level (p < 0.05). A significant association was also found between depression and other medical comorbidities in hypertensive patients (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Our study results showed that the prevalence of MDD was 23.43% among hypertensive patients who attended the medical clinic. Physicians and mental health professionals should work together to prompt diagnosis and timely referral to a psychiatric facility for proper evaluation and treatment of MDD among those hypertensive patients.
Clinical characteristics and prognosis of aortic dissection in female patients: A retrospective study
Authors: Sun Jianjian , Jiang Han , Xin Shijie , Zhang Jian 
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVES:
Fewer women have aortic dissection (AD) than men. This study was aimed to explore the clinical characteristics of AD in Chinese women.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Clinical manifestations, treatment methods, and prognosis of AD patients treated in the First Hospital of China Medical University from January 2010 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.

RESULTS:
A total of 931 patients (240 female patients) were included in the study. The mean age was 53.48 ± 12.66 years. There was a smaller body mass index in female patients compared with male patients (25.23 ± 3.79 vs. 26.32 ± 4.04, P < 0.001). The percentages of women who reported regular cigarette and alcohol consumption were lower than those of men (8.7% vs. 36.3% and 7.2% vs. 22.1%, respectively, P < 0.001 for both). In terms of computed tomography (CT) imaging, the proportion of women with Type III arches was lower (11.3% vs. 26.0%, P < 0.001). The degree of AD tear in female patients was more limited than that in male patients. about 24.6% of female patients had AD in the superior arch branch, whereas 48.9% of male patients had AD in the iliac artery. Descending aortic branch involvement was less common in female patients (60.4% vs. 40.3%, P < 0.001), whereas AD occurred more frequently in the coeliac trunk in male patients (28.1% vs. 20.0%, P = 0.014). The level of false lumen thrombosis was higher in female patients compared with male patients at all levels of the aorta (P < 0.001). In-hospital mortality was significantly higher in female patients with Type A AD than that in male patients (11.2% vs. 4.0%, P = 0.014), whereas stroke and myocardial ischemia were more common in female patients (8.8% vs. 4.6%, P = 0.018; 13.8% vs. 8.5%, P = 0.02). The all-cause and aorto-related mortality was lower in female patients (9.8% vs. 13.7%, P = 0.195; 5.8% vs. 11.4%, P = 0.034). However, there was no significant difference in the long-term survival rates between male and female patients (P = 0.762). Cox regression analysis showed that hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, advanced age, and degree of AD tear were the risk factors affecting the long-term survival rate, whereas the false lumen thrombosis was the protective factor.

CONCLUSION:
Female patients had more stable clinical manifestations and slighter imaging changes in contrast-enhanced CT. Gender only had a certain impact on perioperative mortality but had no impact on long-term survival. These important clinical features and prognoses should be considered to improve clinical outcomes in female patients.
Studying the personality for preparing interrogation a suspect from among those sentenced to imprisonment who committed phone fraud
Authors: Волков Д.Ю. , Кремлев М.В. 
Published: July 2024

В статье анализируется один из существенных элементов подготовки к допросу подозреваемого – изучение его личности. Минимально необходимый перечень характеризующей информации закреплен на уровне уголовно-процессуального законодательства и разъяснения Верховного Суда Российской Федерации, но следователь не должен ограничиваться исключительно указанным объемом. При изучении личности пенитенциарного преступника следователь должен избегать шаблонной схемы сбора информации, обязательным условием должно являться установление социальных связей осужденного, так как именно родственники и знакомые, как правило, осуществляют доставку средств сотовой связи на территорию исправительного учреждения. Комплексная характеризующая информация о допрашиваемом, полученная в том числе и от оперативных уполномоченных органов внутренних дел и уголовно-исполнительной системы, призвана способствовать выработке версий совершения преступления, установлению психологического контакта, определению времен проведения допроса, проработке запланированных вопросов и т. д.
The article analyzes one of the essential elements of preparation for the interrogation of a suspect – the study of the identity of the interrogated. The minimum required list of characterizing information is fixed at the level of criminal procedure legislation and explanations of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, but the investigator should not be limited solely to the specified volume. When studying the personality of a penitentiary criminal, the investigator should avoid a template scheme for collecting information, a prerequisite should be the establishment of social ties of the convicted person, since it is relatives and acquaintances who, as a rule, deliver cellular communications to the territory of the correctional institution. Comprehensive characterizing information about the interrogated, received, among other things, from the operational authorized bodies of internal affairs and the penal system, is designed to facilitate development of versions of the commission of a crime, establishment of psychological contact, the determination of the time of interrogation, elaboration of planned issues, etc.
Importance of applied psychology methods for the detection and investigation of crimes
Authors: Соколова О.А. 
Published: July 2024

В статье показано значение методов прикладной психологии для раскрытия и расследования преступлений. Отмечено, что на современном этапе развития психологические знания являются наиболее востребованными как в теоретическом курсе традиционной криминалистики, где предлагается новое направление – криминалистическая диагностика лжи, так и в правоприменительной деятельности. Проведенный анализ отечественной и зарубежной литературы, посвященной исследованиям в области прикладной психологии, свидетельствует, что когнитивное интервью – самая значимая разработка в судебной психологии за последние двадцать лет. Автором рассматриваются возможности когнитивного интервью как одного из эффек- тивных методов прикладной психологии, способствующего активизации памяти человека, вовлеченного в орбиту уголовного судопроизводства, для получения криминалистически значимой информации.
he article shows the importance of applied psychology methods for the detection and investigation of crimes. It is noted that nowadays psychological knowledge is most in demand both in the theoretical course of traditional criminology with a new direction, such as forensic diagnosis of lies, and in law enforcement activities. The analysis of domestic and foreign literature devoted to research in the field of applied psychology shows that cognitive interview is the most significant development in forensic psychology over the past twenty years. The author considers possibilities of cognitive interview as one of the effective methods of applied psychology contributing to the activation of the memory of a person involved in criminal proceedings to obtain criminally significant information.
Improving means of educational influence on those sentenced to forced labor
Authors: Шириков В.В. 
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматривается применение поощрительных средств и мер взысканий в отношении осужденных к наказанию в виде принудительных работ. Анализируются методы и инструменты воспитательного воздействия, используемые в исправительных учреждениях, включая инди- видуальное взаимодействие, групповую работу, образовательные программы, психологическое консультирование, культурные и спортивные мероприятия, а также работу с семьями осужденных. Особое внимание уделяется вопросам поощрения и взыскания, регламентированным в законодательстве. Акцентируется внимание на важности воспитательного воздействия на осужденных как средстве их реабилитации и предотвращения рецидива пре- ступлений. Воспитательная работа оказывает духовное влияние на личность осужденного, восстанавливает, прививает навыки правильной ориентации в иерархии социальных ценностей, что повышает шансы успешно вернуться в общество после отбытия наказания. Проанализированы нормы ст. 60.13–60.16 УИК РФ, обнаружены противоречия, требующие пересмотра некоторых формулировок.
The article discusses the use of incentive measures and penalties against those sentenced to punishment in the form of forced labor. Methods and tools of educational influence used in correctional institutions are analyzed, including individual interaction, group work, educational programs, psychological counseling, cultural and sports events, as well as work with families of convicts. Special attention is paid to the issues of incentives and penalties regulated in legislation. Attention is focused on the importance of educational influence on convicts as a means of their rehabilitation and recidivism prevention. Educational work has a spiritual impact on the personality of a convicted person, restores and instills skills of correct orientation in the hierarchy of social values, which increases chances of successful return to society after release. Norms of Articles 60.13–60.16 of the Penal Code of the Russian Federation are analyzed and contradictions requiring revision of some formulations are found.
Philosophy of European Conservatism and the Paths of Russian Thought. Review of the First Issue of the Magazine “Russian-Byzantine Herald” for 2024
Authors: Гаврилов И.Б. 
Published: July 2024

Статья представляет собой обзор материалов первого номера научного журнала Санкт-Петербургской духовной академии «Русско-Византийский вестник» за 2024 г., тематически оформленных в виде двух разделов. Первый раздел содержит публикацию тезисов и текстов докладов состоявшейся 7 ноября 2023 г. Международной научной конференции «Жозеф де Местр (1753–1821) и русская мысль: к 270‑летию савойского религиозного мыслителя». Второй раздел включает в себя статьи по теме «Освальд Шпенглер и русская философия», посвященные 100‑летию выхода в свет второго тома главного труда выдающегося немецкого философа и культуролога О. Шпенглера (1880–1936) «Закат Европы» (1922). Показано, что «Русско-Византийский вестник» продолжает уверенно развиваться и выходит на новый научно-теоретический уровень, обращаясь не только к отечественной религиозно-философской мысли, но и к выдающимся персоналиям зарубежной, в частности, западной консервативной философии. Подчеркивается, что в условиях «отмены» русской культуры на Западе и формирования мировоззренческих основ современного российского государства и общества рассматриваемые европейские мыслители выступают нашими важными свидетелями и идейным союзниками.The article is a review of the materials from the first issue of the scientific journal of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy “Russian-Byzantine Herald” for 2024, thematically arranged in two sections. The first section contains the publication of the theses and the texts of the reports of the International Scientific Conference “Joseph de Maistre (1753–1821) and Russian thought: on the 270th anniversary of the Savoyard religious thinker”, held on November 7, 2023. The second section includes the articles on the topic “Oswald Spengler and Russian philosophy”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the publication of the second volume of the main work of an outstanding German philosopher and culturologist O. Spengler (1880–1936) “The Decline of Europe” (1922). It is shown that the “Russian-Byzantine Herald” continues to develop confidently and reaches a new scientific and theoretical level, addressing not only national religious and philosophical thought, but also outstanding personalities of foreign, in particular, Western conservative philosophy. It is emphasized that in the conditions of the “cancellation” of Russian culture in the West and of the formation of ideological foundations of modern Russian state and society, the European thinkers in question act as our important witnesses and ideological allies.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI DATA KEBUTUHAN PETANI JAGUNG HIBRIDA KUNING BERBASIS ANDROID (STUDI KASUS DESA TOLADA - KABUPATEN LUWU UTARA)
Authors: Husain Nursuci Putri , Suradi Suradi , Herwinsyah Herwinsyah , Futriani Riski , Kadir Muh. Ichwan 
Published: July 2024

Pertanian jagung hibrida kuning di Desa Tolada, Kabupaten Luwu Utara, merupakan salah satu sektor penting yang mendukung ekonomi lokal. Namun, berbagai tantangan yang dihadapi petani dalam pengelolaan pertanian seringkali menghambat produktivitas dan efisiensi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah merancang sebuah sistem untuk memfasilitasi pengumpulan, pengelolaan, dan penyajian data kebutuhan petani. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (R&D), yang melibatkan beberapa tahap utama. Pertama, dilakukan analisis kebutuhan untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan petani jagung hibrida kuning melalui wawancara dan observasi. Selanjutnya, perancangan sistem dilakukan untuk membuat desain arsitektur aplikasi berbasis Android. Setelah itu, pengembangan sistem dilakukan dengan mengimplementasikan desain menjadi aplikasi nyata. Tahap berikutnya adalah pengujian sistem untuk memastikan semua fitur berfungsi dengan baik, diikuti oleh evaluasi dan penyempurnaan berdasarkan umpan balik pengguna. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah adanya sistem informasi berbasis Android yang dapat mendata kebutuhan petani jagung hibrida kuning di Desa Tolada, Kabupaten Luwu Utara. Sistem informasi ini juga telah diuji menggunakan metode Blackbox Testing dan telah divalidasi oleh pakar. Sistem ini mampu meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan data kebutuhan petani sehingga diharapkan dapat berkontribusi positif terhadap peningkatan produktivitas pertanian jagung hibrida kuning di wilayah tersebut.
Filsafat Materialisme Karl Marx (Epistimologi Dialectical And Historical Materiali)
Authors: Parlan Hening Purwati , Bahar Herwina 
Published: July 2024

With the premise that the production and distribution of products and services is vital to aid people in growing their life, this article examines Karl Marx's historical materialism and its methodology. Economic considerations serve as the foundation of human existence, while the concrete problems of human awareness in the fields of science, philosophy, ideology, and religion serve as the superstructure, according to him. According to Marx, society's superstructure is defined by its economic foundation. Marx argued that the struggle between social classes was the driving force behind all major historical shifts. Marx posits a social hierarchy in which the capitalist bourgeoisie and the working class proletariat are the two main social groups. Thus, rather than people, social class is a product of historical development that dictates how events unfold. A class revolution is inevitable given the presence of these two social strata. Religion is the opium of the masses, according to Marx; the more one devotes oneself to religion, the more lost he will become. Religion does not create man, but rather, Marx argues that humans create religion
Integrasi Teknologi dalam Pembelajaran PAI Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran di Sdn 1 Kecila
Authors: Jawaz Mr Yazid Abdul Qadir , Hanif Muh. 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
This research explores the integration of technology in Islamic Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam) learning at SDN 1 Kecila. In the digital era, the use of technology in education has become a necessity, including at the elementary level. This integration has the potential to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of learning by improving concept comprehension, student engagement, and digital skill development. The study aims to identify strategies, benefits, and challenges of technology integration in Islamic Education as well as its practical implications. Constructivist theory suggests that technology can enrich students' interactions with learning materials, while competency-based learning and cooperative learning theories emphasize the development of students' abilities through feedback and collaboration. The results of this study (Odden, 1991, hlm. 76)are expected to provide insights for educational decision-makers in improving the quality of Islamic Education learning in elementary schools. Technology integration is expected to enhance learning quality, student engagement, and material accessibility, as well as support the balanced development of students' spiritual, social, and intellectual competencies.

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi integrasi teknologi dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SDN 1 Kecila. Di era digital, penggunaan teknologi dalam pendidikan telah menjadi suatu kebutuhan, termasuk di tingkat sekolah dasar. Integrasi ini berpotensi meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi pembelajaran dengan memperbaiki pemahaman konsep, keterlibatan siswa, dan pengembangan keterampilan digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi strategi, manfaat, dan tantangan integrasi teknologi dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam serta implikasi praktisnya. Teori konstruktivis menunjukkan bahwa teknologi dapat memperkaya interaksi siswa dengan materi pembelajaran, sementara teori pembelajaran berbasis kompetensi dan pembelajaran kooperatif menekankan pengembangan kemampuan siswa melalui umpan balik dan kolaborasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan bagi para pembuat keputusan pendidikan dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di sekolah dasar. Integrasi teknologi diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran, keterlibatan siswa, dan aksesibilitas materi, serta mendukung pengembangan seimbang kompetensi spiritual, sosial, dan intelektual siswa.
Keyword: Technology Integration, Islamic Education, Elementary Education, Constructivism, Competency-Based Learning