bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Depression Levels in Relation to Oral Hygiene, Gingival Health Status, and Salivary Constituents in a Group of Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Qasim Alhan Ahmed 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Aim:
In this study, the effects of depression on oral hygiene, gingival health conditions, and some salivary components (total protein, magnesium, and calcium) were explored.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 207 dental students aged 20–21 years (third grade) in a College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, were examined. They were distributed into four groups (normal, mild depression, moderate depression, and severe and very severe depression) according to the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression Scoring. Oral examinations include oral hygiene (dental plaque and calculus) and gingival health status; samples were collected from 90 participants to serve as a sub-sample of the total sample and classified as follows: normal (22), mild depression (24), moderate depression (22), and moderately severe and severe depression (22) groups. Then, saliva samples were analyzed to determine the total protein, magnesium, and calcium. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21 was used to analyze the data.

Results:
The mean value of oral hygiene and gingival indices increased significantly with increasing severity of depression. For salivary calcium and magnesium, their values decreased with increasing severity of depression, whereas total protein values increased. Salivary calcium and magnesium were negatively correlated with oral hygiene and the gingival indices, and the highest correlations of total proteins with plaque index, calculus index, and gingival index were positive.

Conclusions:
Depressive feelings were observed in dental students. In reality, depression has a close link with oral hygiene and gingival health status, and normal constituents of saliva could be affected.
Multimodality Imaging for Rare Presentation of Placenta Increta in the First Trimester in a Patient with Previous Cesarean Section and Asherman Syndrome
Authors: Vadvala Harshna V. , Henning Jonathan E. , Aina-Mumuney Abimbola 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
We report multi-modality imaging (Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging) findings of a rare complication in a multi-gravida patient with history of Asherman syndrome presenting with placenta increta in a cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy. The appropriate diagnosis was established with imaging and patient was managed surgically with total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy. Asherman syndrome and its management of hysteroscopic adhesiolysis are associated with increased odds of placenta accreta spectrum and postpartum hemorrhage. Patients with Asherman syndrome are considered high risk in pregnancy and should be closely monitored for placental site abnormalities during current and subsequent pregnancies.
Comparison between Handheld Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Stroke Volume and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Quantification
Authors: de Raat Frederique Maria , Bouwmeester Sjoerd , Bouwman R. Arthur , Houthuizen Patrick 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background:
Reliable quantification of stroke volume (SV) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is essential for point-of-care assessment in hemodynamically compromised patients. Handheld echocardiography (HHE) equipment has entered the market a few years ago and is now available for clinical use. However, the performance of HHE for SV and LVEF quantification in comparison to cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging as golden standard is yet unknown.

Methods:
Twenty volunteers were scanned with HHE, standard echocardiography (SE), and CMR. LVEF and SV were measured with each modality, and their accuracy and precision were evaluated.

Results:
Bias and limits of agreement (LOA) between HHE and CMR were −0.21% (−2.89: 2.48) and 11.24% (−15.79: 15.59) for LVEF and 29.85 ml (22.13: 37.57) and 32.34 ml (−15.01: 44.86) for SV, respectively. Bias and LOA between SE and CMR were −0.60% (−3.74:2.55) and 13.16% (−18.85:18.26) for LVEF and 32.08 ml (24.61:39.54) and 31.34 ml (−11.29:43.37) for SV, respectively.

Conclusion:
HHE versus CMR showed comparable accuracy and precision compared to SE versus CMR.
Comparative evaluation of optic nerve sheath diameter in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy using low and standard pressures of gas insufflations
Authors: Saini Vikas , Samra Tanvir , Sethi Sameer , Naik B Naveen 
Published: August 2024

Background and Aims:
Intra-abdominal insufflation of CO2 is associated with an increase of intracranial pressure (ICP). We conducted this randomized control trial to compare the impact of low vs standard pressure pneumoperitoneum on ICP through the ultrasonographic estimation of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD).

Material and Methods:
Patients of age group 18–80 years planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly allocated into two groups; group S (standard pressure of 12–16 mmHg) and group L (low pressure of 8–10 mmHg) on the basis of intra-abdominal pressures used for the surgery. All were administered general anesthesia and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) was maintained between 35 and 40 mmHg and peak airway pressures less than 35 cmH2O. ONSD was measured in either eye at a point 3 mm posterior to the globe at following time intervals; baseline, 5 min after induction, 10 min after insufflation, 10 min after reverse Trendelenburg, intraoperatively during surgery and after exsufflation in the supine position.

Results:
The demographic profile and operative times were comparable. ONSD was measured in 100 patients in each group for both the eyes and no patient had values above the cutoff value of 5.0 mm. No significant difference in the ONSD was observed at the above mentioned time intervals between the groups. There was a statistically significant lower value of the heart rate and mean arterial pressure in the low-pressure group.

Conclusion:
Intra-abdominal insufflation of CO2 at standard and low pressures does not increase ICP in short duration surgeries and thus both the pressures can be safely used in adult patients operated in reverse Trendelenburg position. Advantages of low pressure were limited to better hemodynamic control.
Esophagogastric cancer after sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-Y gastric bypass, its prevalence and risk factors: A meta-analysis
Authors: Al-Kadi Azzam , Alsuwaydani Saleh 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
In light of the increasing prevalence of esophagogastric cancer (EGC), the altered anatomy after bariatric surgery (BS) (mainly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [LSG] and roux-en-Y gastric bypass [RYGB]) presents difficulties in treating these cancers. The article focuses on the risk factors associated with the development of EGC post-LSG and RYGB.

Methods:
Relevant articles were identified from databases such as SCOPUS, PubMed, and Web of Science (from 2010 to May 2022). From the selected and screened articles, a meta-analysis was performed using different statistical methods by calculating odds ratios, the t-test, and the discrepancies (95% confidence interval), to estimate the incidence of GC. Publication bias was estimated based on Cochrane risk tool and Newcastle–Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale.

Results:
The study included case reports (26), random control trials (RCT) (2), case series (6), and prospective (2) and retrospective studies (5). The current article also includes one each of epidemiological and medical administrative database studies. The 43 selected articles comprised 807,458 patients with BS, where 57.5% underwent LSG and 42.5% underwent RYGB. The average age and body mass index (BMI) were 48.11 and 43.53 ± 8.97 in the case of LSG, respectively. The average age was 52.77 and BMI was 42.62 ± 9.21 for RYGB. The obtained results suggested that cancer development is at higher risk in LSG among patients with comorbidities, absence of Helicobacter pylori, and delayed diagnosis, irrespective of their smoking habit. The incidence of the tumor or cancer and its severity is higher after LSG with 41.17% in comparison to RYGB 9.52%. A significant variation was observed in the period of cancer diagnosis. A minimum of 2 and 4 months and a maximum of 96 and 252 months variation have been observed for LSG and RYGB, respectively. No publication bias was noticed based on the selected articles. Furthermore, no direct correlation was identified or measured between the development of ECG and LSG/REYGB surgeries from the collected literature. EGC therapy following BS is complex and requires a personalized strategy that carefully balances optimal treatment with anatomical limitations.

Conclusions:
The risk factors like obesity, comorbidities, smoking, H. pylori infection, tumor stage, and diagnostic tests must be evaluated before BS. Although the current evidence-based practice does not advocate for a routine preoperative endoscopy, we highly advise for a preoperative endoscopic procedures before BS in the presence of the highlighted EGC risk factors.
Can honey treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
Authors: Hamdi Jamal Talaat 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackground:Staphylococcus aureusand methicillin-resistantS. aureus(MRSA) are harmful bacteria in clinical settings and intensive care particularly. Honey was shown to be effective against a range of different bacteria and in low concentrations.Aim of Study:The aim of the study was to test locally available cheap honey on standardS. aureusand locally grown MRSA in the laboratory.Methods:Three samples of German honey were tested on agar plates in concentrations from 100% to 10% on standardS. aureussubsp.S. aureusATCC 25923. Then, they were tested on 20 specimens of locally grown MRSA specimens.Results:The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) zones of honey on standardS. aureusranged from 27.4 mm to 24.5 mm without dilution, and from 3.7 mm to 1.9 mm in 20% concentration. The mean MIC zones of honey on MRSA specimens in full concentration ranged from 27.1 mm to 25.2 mm.Conclusion:The three German samples of honey were found to have good and effective antibacterial activities on the standardS. aureusand MRSA organisms. It is recommended that the use of locally available cheap German honey as an antiseptic on wounds will not only reduce the cost of antiseptics in the hospital but also ensures the speedy rate of wound healing and reduce the risk of hospital cross-infection with MRSA.
Difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis patients
Authors: Saygın Öğüt Tahir , Erbasan Funda , Fatih Şahiner Mehmet , Nokay Mine , Yörük Öğüt Ayşe , Dilbil Melis , Ender Terzioğlu Mustafa , Yazısız Veli 
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to formulate D2T (difficult to treat) criteria for axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) patients and identify the prevalence of D2T patients and their characteristics.
Patients and methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 166 AxSpA patients (93 males, 73 females; mean age: 47.1±12.9 years; range, 19 to 78 years) between February 2023 and March 2023. The criteria were based on patients treated according to the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) recommendations for AxSpA. Entry criteria were treatment failure to ≥2 biological/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs with two different mechanisms of action or ≥3 biological/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Potential preliminary factors for D2T criteria were analyzed, and the characteristics of the subjects matching D2T criteria were compared with those of others.
Results: One hundred forty-two ankylosing spondylitis patients and 24 nonradiographic AxSpA patients were included in the study. The rate of fulfilling the D2T criteria was 22.9% (n=38) among AxsPA patients treated with biological agents. The potential D2T criteria were met by 23.2% of ankylosing spondylitis and 20.8% of nonradiographic AxSpA patients. Baseline characteristics, such as sex, age, diagnosis age, occupation, and education, of D2T patients were not statistically different from other patients. The prevalence of fibromyalgia was higher in D2T patients (p<0.001). Disease activity indices and acute phase response indicators were higher and quality of life was worse in D2T patients.
Conclusion: There was a considerable amount of AxSpA patients fulfilling the D2T criteria despite new and effective treatment agents.
WATER ABSORPTION AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATE FROM DEMOLISHING WASTE OF NAWABSHAH CITY
Authors: Kumar Ajay , Bangwar Rameez Ali , Khaskheli Ali Jan , Kumar Aroon , Magsi Muneer Ahmed 
Published: August 2024

Concrete has been proved to be a leading construction material all over the world. Because of the demand for new structures, new construction is increasing day by day. This rapid demand of structures has increased the requirement of concrete. New structures are being constructed and old structures are being demolished. This results in the generation of construction waste on a large scale. The throwing away of this huge mass of construction waste has happened to a major social and environmental issue all around the world, mostly in developing countries. Therefore, a proper utilization of demolished waste is important in order to deal with this waste and have an alternate material for utilization in concrete.
Therefore, experimental research has been conducted to utilize this waste as recycled coarse aggregates to partially replace natural coarse aggregates. Old concrete was collected from 5 locations in Nawabshah. After collecting all the material we used 5 samples from each source, so we used 25 samples of recycled aggregates. 25 samples of recycled coarse aggregate are tested for water absorption and specific gravity to understand its properties and compare to the natural coarse aggregates. The water absorption of recycled coarse aggregate is greater than the water absorption of natural coarse aggregates. Among these five sites of Nawabshah city, New Naka area’s recycled coarse aggregates have greater water absorption which is 5.8%. The specific gravity of recycled coarse aggregate is lower than the specific gravity of natural coarse aggregates. Among these five sites of Nawabshah city, New Naka & Mehran Hotel area’s have lesser specific gravity which is 2.237. So, these aggregates can be used in new constructions, but it is proposed to be initially utilized in low load areas.
FORMULASI DAN EVALUASI FISIK SEDIAAN LIP BALM EKSTRAK ETANOL UMBI BIT (Beta vulgaris var. rubra (L) Moq.) SEBAGAI PEWARNA ALAMI
Authors: Isnaini Erlin Devi , Suhesti Iin , Dewi Aptika Oktaviana Trisna 
Published: August 2024

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris var. rubra (L) Moq.) has the pigment betasianin which produces a red color and is often used as a natural coloring agent in food so that it can be developed to be used as a dye in cosmetic products. The purpose of this study was to determine the lip balm preparation formulation of beetroot extract (Beta vulgaris var. rubra (L) Moq.) as a natural dye and physical evaluation. In this study using a descriptive experimental method using variations in the concentration of beetroot extract. The variations in the concetration of beetroot extract were F1 0%, F2 1%, F3 5% and F4 10%. From each formula, a physical lip balm test was carried out including the organoleptic test, homogeneity test, pH test, melting point test, and preference test. The result showed that the lip balm preparation on F1 was yellow, F2 was peach, F3 was pink and F4 was maroon. F1, F2, F3 have the distinctive smell of oleum cacao, while F4 has the distinctive smell of lanolin. And semi solid preparation. Homogeneity test F1, F2, F3 and F4 have homogeneous preparations. pH test at F1 5.26; F2 5.03; F3 4.87 and F4 4.76. melting point test of all formulas melting at 50°C for F1 and F2 for 12 minutes, F3 10 minutes and F4 for 6 minutes. The preference test concluded that the panelists preferred F4.
Analisis Yuridis Terkait Alasan Mendesak Dalam Pengajuan Dispensasi Kawin Dalam Pasal 7 Ayat (2) Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2019 Tentang Perubahan Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 Tentang Perkawinan
Authors: Sholehah Wildatus , Ubaidillah Lutfian 
Published: August 2024

Ketidakjelasan dalam kasus dispensasi kawin, masyarakat berbondong-bondong mengajukan permohonan, karena tidak menjelaskan keadaan yang dapat dianggap mendesak dan usia minimal anak yang dapat memperoleh dispensasi. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui alasan mendesak dalam pengajuan dispensasi kawin dari berlakunya Pasal 7 Ayat 2 UU Perkawinan. Metode Penelitian normatif melihat konsep hukum dan undang-undang. Hasil penelitian bahwa batas usia minimal pernikahan dan persyaratan untuk dispensasi harus dipertimbangkan secara menyeluruh dalam melindungi hak anak dan memastikan pertumbuhannya. Alasan mendesak untuk dispensasi juga harus dipertimbangkan secara menyeluruh, dan keputusan pengadilan harus berpusat pada kepentingan terbaik anak. Kesimpulan dari penelitian bahwa Pasal 7 Ayat (2) UU Perkawinan harus menghormati hak-hak anak untuk tumbuh kembang dan merupakan opsi terakhir. Dalam kebanyakan kasus, diberikan untuk menghindari perzinahan atau untuk mencegah calon mempelai hamil sebelum nikah.
Анализ текущей ситуации и нормативных изменений листинга китайских предприятий в США. Знакомство с моделью красных фишек для частных предприятий.
Authors: Чжоу Ш. 
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается ситуация с листингом красных фишек китайских предприятий, в частности анализируются основные этапы листинга, причины, по которым частные предприятия используют листинг за рубежом, а также преимущества и риски листинга. Рассмотрено отношение национальных регулирующих органов к данному явлению. Делается вывод, что листинг красных фишек – это нетрадиционный режим листинга за рубежом, при котором предприятия могут удовлетворить спрос и обойти политику регулирования. Фокус внутренней политики должен быть не только на ограничении, тщательном изучении и подавлении режима «красных фишек», но и на совершенствовании системы листинга, политики внутреннего и внешнего рынка, использовании «специальной системы одобрения», развитии сторонних обслуживающих организаций и предоставлении предприятиям более эффективного и удобного процесса листинга.
Through understanding the development history and current situation of red-chip listing of Chinese enterprises, understanding the basic steps of red-chip listing, analyzing the main reasons for private enterprises to seek overseas listing, and the advantages and risks of overseas listing, identifying the evolution of the domestic regulatory authorities’ policies related to red-chip listing, exploring the current development status of red-chip listing’s revelation to the regulatory authorities, and attempting to put forward the improvement opinions. Basic conclusion: red chip listing is a non-conventional overseas listing mode that enterprises can meet the listing demand and circumvent the regulatory policy, more and more Chinese enterprises adopt red chip mode to go overseas for listing, which is a kind of abnormal pathological phenomenon, and it should cause enough attention from the regulatory level, to crack the “regulators can’t stay if they want to, and enterprises can’t stay if they want to” lose-lose situation. In order to solve the lose-lose situation of “regulators can’t stay and enterprises can’t stay”, the focus of domestic policy should not only be on restricting, scrutinizing and suppressing the red-chip mode, but also on accelerating the improvement of the listing system, narrowing the differences between domestic and foreign market policies, trying the “special approval system”, fostering the third-party service organizations, and providing enterprises with a more efficient and convenient listing process to meet the demands of enterprises and enable more enterprises to list abroad. Instead, we should speed up the improvement of the listing system, narrow the policy differences between domestic and foreign markets, try the “special approval system”, and cultivate third-party service organizations, so as to provide more efficient and convenient listing process for enterprises, meet the needs of enterprises, and enable more high-quality enterprises to have the conditions and willingness to be listed in China, and prosper China’s securities market.
Сравнительный анализ показателей естественного движения населения России и КНР
Authors: Рогачева О.А. , Ткачук С.Д. 
Published: August 2024

В статье проводится сравнительный анализ показателей естественного движения населения Российской Федерации и Китайской Народной Республики. Сопоставлены темпы роста населения с 2010 по 2022 г., которые показали снижение численности населения в России с 2018 г., в КНР с 2022 г. Проведенный сравнительный анализ возрастной структуры населения и коэффициентов иждивенческой нагрузки показал, что ситуация в обеих странах примерно схожая: ожидается дефицит рабочей силы и увеличение населения старше трудоспособного возраста. Сопоставлены общие коэффициенты рождаемости и смертности в расчете на 1000 человек населения по двум странам, проведен сравнительный анализ специальных показателей рождаемости с постоянной структурой. Проведено сравнение смертности по причинам в России и Китае в 2019 г. Делается вывод о перспективах увеличения численности населения в ближайшие годы.
The article contains a comparative analysis of the indicators of natural movement of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. First of all, the population growth rates between 2010 and 2022 were analyzed, which showed a decrease in the population in Russia from 2018 and in China from 2022. Since demographic policy may be the reason for the population decline, conclusions are drawn about the impact of the «One family, one child» policy on the negative rate of population growth and on the sexual structure. The article presents calculations of the population structure and coefficients of potential compensation of labor resources and pension burden, which showed that the situation in both countries is approximately similar, a shortage of labor is expected and an increase in the population over working age. Next, the fertility and mortality rates per 1000 people of the population are analyzed, and the indices of variable and constant compositions are found. Finally, a comparison of deaths by causes in Russia and China in 2019 was carried out. Based on the conducted research, a conclusion is drawn about the prospects for an increase in the population in the compared countries in the coming years.
Развитие системы финансово-экономических органов Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации с распада СССР по настоящее время
Authors: Григорьев А.В. , Шутарев П.В. 
Published: August 2024

В статье рассмотрена история развития системы финансово-экономических органов войск (сил) после распада Советского Союза. На примере Дальневосточного военного округа проведено исследование предпосылок к поэтапному переходу на территориальный принцип финансового обеспечения, существующий в настоящее время.
The article examines the history of the development of the system of financial and economic bodies of troops (forces) after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Using the example of the Far Eastern Military District, a study of the prerequisites for a phased transition to the territorial principle of financial support, which currently exists, was carried out.