bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of biportal endoscopic and microscopic tubular paraspinal approach for foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation
Authors: Kang Min-Seok , Hwang Jae-Yeun , Park Sang-Min , Yang Jae-Hyuk , You Ki-Han , Hong Seok-Ho , Cho Samuel K. , Park Hyun-Jin 
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE
Foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation (FELDH) is an important pathological condition that can lead to lumbar radiculopathy. The paraspinal muscle–splitting approach introduced by Reulen and Wiltse is a reasonable surgical technique. Minimally invasive procedures using a tubular retractor system have also been introduced. However, surgical treatment is considered more challenging for FELDH than for central or subarticular lumbar disc herniations (LDHs). Some researchers have proposed uniportal extraforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy through a posterolateral approach as an alternative for FELDH, but heterogeneous clinical results have been reported. Recently, the biportal endoscopic (BE) paraspinal approach has been suggested as an alternative. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of BE and microscopic tubular (MT) paraspinal approaches for decompressive foraminotomy and lumbar discectomy (paraLD) in patients with FELDH.

METHODS
Ninety-one consecutive patients with unilateral lumbar radiculopathy and FELDH underwent paraLD. Demographic and perioperative data were collected. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) for back and leg pain, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for spinal disability, and the modified Macnab criteria for patient satisfaction. Postoperative complications and reoperation rates were also evaluated.

RESULTS
In total, 76 patients were included in the final analysis. Among them, 43 underwent BE paraLD (group A) and the remaining 33 underwent MT paraLD (group B). The demographic and preoperative data were not statistically different between the groups. All patients showed significant improvements in VAS back, VAS leg, and ODI scores compared with baseline values (p < 0.05). The improvement in VAS back scores was significantly better in group A than in group B on postoperative day 2 (p < 0.001). However, all clinical parameters were comparable between the two groups after postoperative year 1 (p > 0.05). According to the modified Macnab criteria, 86.1% and 72.7% of the patients had excellent or good outcomes in groups A and B, respectively. No intergroup differences were observed (p = 0.367). In addition, there were no differences in the total operation time or amount of surgical drainage. Postoperative complications were not significantly different between the two groups (p = 0.301); however, reoperation rates were significantly higher in group B (p = 0.035).

CONCLUSIONS
BE paraLD is an effective treatment for FELDH and is an alternative to MT paraLD. In particular, BE paraLD has advantages of early improvement in postoperative back pain and low reoperation rates.
Discrepancy between global- and disease-specific outcome measures following lumbar spine surgery
Authors: Vaishnav Avani S. , Kwas Cole , Mok Jung Kee , Araghi Kasra , Singh Nishtha , Tuma Olivia , Korsun Maximilian , Simon Chad Z. , Asada Tomoyuki , Mai Eric , Zhang Joshua , Allen Myles , Kim Eric , Heuer Annika , Iyer Sravisht , Qureshi Sheeraz 
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between patient-perceived changes in health and commonly utilized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in lumbar spine surgery.

METHODS
This was a retrospective review of prospectively collected data on consecutive patients who underwent lumbar microdiscectomy, lumbar decompression, or lumbar fusion at a single academic institution from 2017 to 2023. Correlation between the global rating of change (GRC) questionnaire, a 5-item Likert scale (much better, slightly better, about the same, slightly worse, and much worse), and PROMs (Oswestry Disability Index, visual analog scale for back and leg pain, 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary, and PROMIS physical function) was assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients.

RESULTS
A total of 1871 patients (397 microdiscectomies, 965 decompressions, and 509 fusions) were included. A majority of patients in each group rated their lumbar condition as much better at each postoperative time point compared with preoperatively and reported improved health status at each postoperative time point compared with the previous follow-up visit. Statistically significant but weak to moderate correlations were found between GRC and change in PROM scores from the preoperative time point. Correlation between GRC and change in PROM scores from the prior visit showed some statistically significant correlations, but the strengths ranged from very weak to weak.

CONCLUSIONS
A majority of patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy, decompression, or fusion endorsed notable improvements in health status in the early postoperative period and continued to improve at late follow-up. However, commonly used PROMs demonstrated very weak to moderate correlations with patient-perceived changes in overall lumbar spine–related health status as determined by GRC. Therefore, currently used PROMs may not be as sensitive at detecting these changes or may not be adequately reflecting changes in health conditions that are meaningful to patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery.
Analisis Perbandingan Likuiditas Terhadap Profitabilitas
Authors: Sri Nuringwahyu  , Trianti Khoiriyah , Sholikhah Lutfiatus 
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the causal relationship between the liquidity ratio as measured using the cash ratio and loans deposit ratio to bank profitability as measured using Return On Assets (ROA). This test was carried out on two banks, namely conventional commercial banks and Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. The population used in this study are all Conventional Commercial Banks and Islamic Commercial Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data used is secondary data. Secondary data is obtained from the financial statements published by the bank during the observation period. The observation period used is 2019-2022. Data at Conventional Banks is not normally distributed, so a relationship analysis is carried out, the relationship between the Cash Ratio and the Loans-Deposit Ratio shows that it is in a moderate position. Relationship Cash Ratio to Return On Assets, shows in a low position Relationship of Loans Deposit Ratio to Return On Assets, shows in a low position at Islamic Banks with correlation results: Relationship Cash Ratio to LoansDeposit Ratio shows in a moderate position. Relationship Cash Ratio to Return On Assets, shows in a strong position. The relationship between Loans Deposit Ratio and Return On Assets is in a moderate position. In Islamic Banks, regression analysis can be carried out because the data is normally distributed, the results of the regression analysis are Cash Ratio which has a significant effect on ROA while LDR does not have a significant effect on ROA. Simultaneously Cash ratio and LDR have a significant effect on ROA.

Keywords: Cash ratio, Loan deposit ratio, ROA, Conventional Commercial Banks, Islamic Commercial Banks, not normally distributed, correlation, regression
The Impact of Service Quality, Product Quality, and Innovation on Customer Satisfaction through Advocacy Model for SMEs Baby Shops in Jabodetabek
Authors: Mulyadi Maria Novena 
Published: July 2024

The infant and maternity market in Indonesia is expected to expand in the coming years as a result of rising purchasing power. This study aims to examine the effect of service quality, product quality, and innovation on customer satisfaction, as well as the influence of advocacy on SMEs baby shop customers in Indonesia. Purposive sampling was utilized to collect a total sample of 112 responses from Jabodetabek customers. The data used to test the hypotheses were obtained through a questionnaire and processed quantitatively using SPSS and SEM PLS. The study find that there are positive effect on service quality, product quality and innovation to customer satisfaction. Also there is positive effect on product quality, innovation, customer satisfaction to advocacy. Just one hypothesis that rejected, that is no effect for service quality to advocacy. This study focus on examine which variable impacted the most to customer satisfaction and advocacy trait toward SMEs baby shop business in Jabodetabek. Through discussion and finding of this research, SMEs business owner can optimize their capital spending more effective yet efficient by defining which priority they had to make for expanding business.
Financial Decisions: A Phenomenological Study on Small-Scale Buddhist Entrepreneurs
Authors: Mahadewi Lufina , Surachman Surachman , Hadiwidjojo Djumilah , Indrawati Nur Khusniyah 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Religious values are contexts in social science used to explain the irrational behaviour of psychological factors in financial decision-making . The aim of the study is to explore how religious values drive financial decisions through an interpretive paradigm to capture the role of the cognitive dimension of religion and its values. The setting of this study was conducted in Bekasi, West Java. This study reveals that Buddhist entrepreneurs are individuals who intrinsically build a cultural system, one of which is religion and its values, which play a role in shaping entrepreneurial behaviour and entrepreneurial financial decisions. This study reveals that the entrepreneurial activities carried out by Buddhist entrepreneurs play a role in the dynamics of the structure of the social life of Buddhist entrepreneurs, which focuses on creating alignment of entrepreneurial goals with the fulfillment of socio-religious factors.
Keywords: Financial Decision, Buddhist Values, Buddhist Entrepreneurship
Effect of Corporate Governance on Banking System Stability in Nigeria
Authors: Olateju Dare John , TIJANI Bisi Riliwan 
Published: July 2024

The study focused on the effect of corporate governance (CG) on banking system stability in Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of corporate governance on banking system stability. Data used for this study were secondary data collected from the audited annual report of 13 listed deposit money banks in Nigerian for the period of eight (8) years, the data was analyzed using STATA 14 and hypotheses were tested using random effect regression with respect to the Breusch and Pagan Lagrangian multiplier test and Hausman specification test. From the random effect regression analysis table, the results show that board size, ratio of male- female, board committee, the number of board meeting have contributed insignificantly to our model while the overall hypothesis also show an insignificant effect on CG and banks’ stability. The study recommends that since the variables used in this study have no significant effect on the banking system stability, emphasis should be shifted from these variables to other corporate governance variables. The study also suggested that More research on the study variable should be undertaken in Nigeria, this would throw more weight on the importance of corporate governance in ensuring banking system stability on a larger scale by incorporating all the deposit money banks in Nigeria.
Diseño de prototipado para barras energéticas enriquecidas con cereales andinos
Authors: Fierro Ricaurte Andrea Estefanía , Suárez Cruz Diego Armando , Navas Vásconez José Luis , Cuadra Jama Viviana Melissa 
Published: July 2024

Introducción: en la siguiente investigación se realizó el diseño de prototipado de barras energéticas enriquecidas con cereales andinos, con el objetivo de realizar un estudio de mercado para identificar las barras energéticas con mayor aceptación de segmento, y estandarizar productos y procesos utilizados en el diseño de barras energéticas. Objetivos: Diseñar el prototipado de barras energéticas enriquecidas con cereales andinos. Metodología: se estableció la población y la muestra en la provincia de Cotopaxi, la delimitación de la investigación identificó información en todo su territorio tomando como referencia el número de personas estratificadas dentro de la población económicamente activa, para lo cual se obtuvo una muestra de 383 personas. Resultados: se determinó la frecuencia de consumo y los datos arrojan que el 51% de la población lo realizan raramente, sobre el conocimiento del producto se determinó que el 56% han oído hablar del producto, el 68% de los encuestados consumen cereales andinos, el 31% están muy interesados en el consumo del producto, dentro de la preferencia de tamaño el 55% de los encuestados optan por una porción individual de 50 gr.; el precio preferencial está en el rango de $1,50 - $1,75. Conclusiones: de acuerdo a los datos arrojados, mediante pruebas de sabor se ha estandarizado recetas, procesos y se ha hecho un cálculo calórico de las barras energéticas de quinua, amaranto, cebada, avena. Área de estudio general: Gastronomía. Área de estudio específica: Marketing gastronómico.
El plagio académico
Authors: Camacho Estrada Sara Nidhya , Vaca Zambrano Segundo Enrique , Huebla Concha Víctor , Zambrano Cárdenas Goering Octavio 
Published: July 2024

Introducción: actualmente, el plagio se ha convertido en un problema importante a nivel global, lo cual constituye una violación a los derechos de autor y una falta de respeto moral. El presente artículo primero explicará el concepto de plagio y luego examinará sus efectos a nivel académico y profesional, para ayudar a prevenir el plagio futuro, se debe inculcar valores y mejorar la educación sobre el tema. Objetivo: motivar a los docentes y estudiantes a reflexionar sobre la importancia de implementar estrategias que permitan desarrollar valores y habilidades para evitar el plagio académico. Método: se realizó una revisión sistemática siguiendo la metodología PRISMA, donde se seleccionaron y analizaron 20 artículos después de un proceso de cribado exhaustivo. Resultados: los estudiantes pierden coherencia y seguimiento de las consignas de las tareas cuando descubren que los docentes no leen las tareas y no usan sistemas de detección de plagio. Leer los trabajos de los estudiantes a fondo puede garantizar un mayor esfuerzo y aprendizaje. Los maestros contribuyen o motivan a los estudiantes a plagiar cuando los trabajos no se revisan con cuidado Conclusión: El fraude académico se puede evitar y detectar gracias a las facilidades de acceso y procesamiento de la información de las TIC. Sin embargo, para evitar este problema, se requieren estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje enfocadas en la educación en valores y el desarrollo de competencias. Tipo de estudio: Artículos originales
El impacto de la calidad de los e-service en la satisfacción del cliente y su incidencia en el rendimiento financiero: caso empresa comercial Ecuatek
Authors: Villalva Vargas Diana Marcela , Jiménez Silva Erlinda Elísabeth 
Published: July 2024

Introducción: En Ecuador, las PYMES juegan un papel fundamental en la economía al generar empleo y dinamizar la actividad económica. A pesar de su contribución al desarrollo, enfrentan desafíos como limitaciones fiscales y de exportación, aunque su flexibilidad les permite adaptarse a cambios tecnológicos y sociales. Objetivos: el objetivo principal de este estudio es determinar la relación entre la calidad del e-service y el rendimiento financiero de la empresa ECUATEK (empresa comercializadora de productos tecnológicos y servicios digitales en Ecuador y acciones de comex en países como Corea, Canadá, Estados Unidos, Japón entre otros). Metodología: para poder medir la calidad del servicio se utilizó el Modelo SERVQUAL a través de un enfoque cuantitativo, con investigación exploratoria y descriptiva en una población infinita debido a que la empresa cuenta con más de 100.000 clientes; pero también se consideró una población complementaria que son sus empleados, por tanto, se trabajó con una participación de 14 empleados y 384 clientes como muestra. Resultados: estadísticamente la calidad fue medida de manera transversal, pues la variable no fue manipulada y la calidad del servicio se evaluó con encuestas en un solo momento, mientras que la rentabilidad se midió longitudinalmente en comparaciones de periodos distintos, utilizando un análisis factorial exploratorio con el fin de extraer la máxima varianza posible de los datos en cada factor. Conclusiones: los hallazgos permitieron establecer que la correlación entre el e-service y el rendimiento financiero de los clientes no fue altamente significativa, mostrando una correlación débil con el ROA (r = 0,023) y el ROE (r = -0,500) y para los empleados se mostró una relación moderada con el ROA (r = 0,354) y el ROE (r = -0,354). Se reveló que la relación entre la calidad del e-service y el rendimiento financiero es débil en relación con los clientes y moderada en relación con los empleados. A pesar de las limitaciones debidas a la aplicación del estudio a una única empresa, se sugiere que investigaciones adicionales podrían proporcionar una comprensión más robusta de cómo el e-service puede contribuir a la sostenibilidad financiera de las empresas sobre todo del sector al que pertenece la empresa del caso de estudio. Área de estudio general: finanzas empresariales Área de estudio específica: finanzas. Tipo de estudio: original.
In silico research on Novel Derivatives of N-(Acetylphenyl)-N-Ferrocenylmethyl-3-nitroaniline as DNA Binding Agents: Using Diverse Computational Methods, including Molecular Docking and ADME/Toxicity Assessment
Authors: Yahiaoui Asma , Benyza Nabil , Messai Amel , Lanez Touhami , Elhafnaoui Lanez 
Published: July 2024

This study presents an in silico investigation into the potential DNA binding properties of novel derivatives of N-(Acetylphenyl)-N-Ferrocenylmethylnitroaniline using different computational techniques, including molecular docking and ADME/Toxicity assessment, we explored the interaction between these derivatives and DNA. The results reveal promising candidates with strong binding affinities to DNA, substantiated by robust electrostatic interactions. Furthermore, our study sheds light on the ADME and toxicity profiles of these compounds, providing insights into their pharmacological potential. These findings offer valuable insights into the design and development of DNA-binding agents with potential applications in various biomedical fields.
Effects of electrical stimulation with alternating fields on the osseointegration of titanium implants in the rabbit tibia - a pilot study
Authors: Klinder A. , Möws F. , Ziebart J. , Su Y. , Gabler C. , Jonitz-Heincke A. , van Rienen U. , Ellenrieder M. , Bader R. 
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Electrical stimulation has been used as a promising approach in bone repair for several decades. However, the therapeutic use is hampered by inconsistent results due to a lack of standardized application protocols. Recently, electrical stimulation has been considered for the improvement of the osseointegration of dental and endoprosthetic implants.Methods: In a pilot study, the suitability of a specifically developed device for electrical stimulation in situ was assessed. Here, the impact of alternating electric fields on implant osseointegration was tested in a gap model using New Zealand White Rabbits. Stimulation parameters were transmitted to the device via a radio transceiver, thus allowing for real-time monitoring and, if required, variations of stimulation parameters. The effect of electrical stimulation on implant osseointegration was quantified by the bone-implant contact (BIC) assessed by histomorphometric (2D) and µCT (3D) analysis.Results: Direct stimulation with an alternating electric potential of 150 mV and 20 Hz for three times a day (45 min per unit) resulted in improved osseointegration of the triangular titanium implants in the tibiae of the rabbits. The ratio of bone area in histomorphometry (2D analysis) and bone volume (3D analysis) around the implant were significantly increased after stimulation compared to the untreated controls at sacrifice 84 days after implantation.Conclusion: The developed experimental design of an electrical stimulation system, which was directly located in the defect zone of rabbit tibiae, provided feedback regarding the integrity of the stimulation device throughout an experiment and would allow variations in the stimulation parameters in future studies. Within this study, electrical stimulation resulted in enhanced implant osseointegration. However, direct electrical stimulation of bone tissue requires the definition of dose-response curves and optimal duration of treatment, which should be the subject of subsequent studies.
Impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor use on peak VO2 in advanced heart failure patients
Authors: Desai A. , Sharma S. , Abuah N. , Jang J. , Desai S. , Paghdhar S. , Goswami R. M. 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionAdvanced heart failure (HF) is an epidemic that affects multiple organ systems with high morbidity and mortality rates despite optimal medical therapy (OMT) and remains the leading cause of hospitalizations in type 2 diabetes-related cardiovascular disease. The addition of sodium-glucose co-transporter inhibitors (SGLT2i) in treating these patients has seen improved mortality and hospital admission rates. As such, we felt it was important to investigate whether the use of SGLT2i improved functional capacity in patients with HF when compared to OMT by evaluating maximum oxygen consumption (peak VO2) using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).MethodsWe found 94 heart failure patients between August 2020 and August 2021 who underwent CPET before and after treatment at Mayo Clinic in Florida. 50 patients received OMT and 44 received OMT and SGLT2i therapy. CPET results before and after were compared for each group.ResultsThe baseline ejection fraction was not significantly different between groups, with the OMT group at 38% and the SGLT2i group at 33%, p = 0.10. OMT patients were found to have a significantly lower hemoglobin A1c of 5.7 (5.4–6.1) compared to those with SGLT2i therapy of 6.4 (5.8–7.1), p = 0.01. The baseline peak VO2 was 17.3 ml/kg/min (13.3–21.6) in the OMT group and 17.3 ml/kg/min (14.4–18.9) in the SGLT2i group, p = 0.18, not significantly different. The interesting finding is that the follow-up peak VO2 at one year for the OMT group was 17 ml/kg/min (13.3–21.6), which was not significantly different from the SGLT2i group peak VO2 of 17 ml/kg/min (14.6–19.6), p = 0.19. Our study is the first to compare before and after peak VO2 values of the OMT+SGLT2i group to the patient's own baseline and we found no significant improvement.ConclusionOur single-center data shows no improvement in functional capacity after the addition of SGLT2i therapy to OMT in patients with advanced heart failure. Improved hospitalization and symptoms may be attributed to other numerous effects of SGLT2i such as volume management.