bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Clinical characteristics of lean metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and the impact of concurrent diabetes mellitus
Authors: Cheng Yu-Ming , Wang Shao-Wen , Wang Chia-Chi , Kao Jia-Horng 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) was proposed in 2020 to replace the original term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with new diagnostic criteria. The disease risks of lean and overweight/obese MAFLD patients remain controversial.

Materials and Methods:
The participants from the Taiwan biobank cohort were included. Advanced liver fibrosis is defined as NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS) >0.675. We use carotid plaques of duplex ultrasounds to diagnose atherosclerosis.

Results:
A total of 20,058 participants (age 55.67 ± 10.32; males 37.6%) were included in the final analysis. Seven thousand eight hundred and forty-three (39.1%) participants were diagnosed with MAFLD. Of them, 965 (12.3%) were lean MAFLD patients. Among lean MAFLD patients, 25.6% were comorbid with diabetes mellitus (DM). Lean MAFLD patients were older and had higher percentages of females and DM than overweight/obese MAFLD patients. After propensity score matching for age and sex, they had lower levels of NFS but a higher percentage of carotid plaques. Among four subtypes of MAFLD including “lean with DM,” “lean without DM,” “overweight/obese with DM,” and “overweight/obese without DM,” logistic regression showed that “lean with DM” subjects had the highest risk of atherosclerosis and “overweight/obese with DM” subjects had the highest risk of advanced liver fibrosis in MAFLD patients.

Conclusion:
The population-based study revealed that lean MAFLD patients make up 12.3% of all MAFLD patients, and they have a higher proportion of coexisting diabetes. Among lean MAFLD patients concurrent with diabetes, they have the highest risk of atherosclerosis and should receive special attention clinically.
Advancements in minimally invasive surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A case series and literature review
Authors: Ho Yi-Jen , Chiang Wen-Chun , Lin Ying-Chao 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional open techniques in the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Materials and Methods:
This study presents a case series of six patients who underwent MIS for AIS at a spine center, employing a synergistic blend of intraoperative fluoroscopy, cone-beam computed tomography scans, and three-dimensional navigation technology. The surgical procedures were meticulously guided, with a focus on ensuring safety and precision in posterior pedicle fixation.

Results:
Our findings demonstrate substantial correction of spinal curvature postoperatively, with a mean Cobb’s angle reduction of 51.75%. In addition, MIS facilitated a mean estimated blood loss of 241.67 ml and a mean surgical duration of 391.33 min.

Conclusion:
Comparison with conventional open techniques reveals comparable or superior outcomes in terms of correction rates, patient recovery, and opioid usage. This study underscores the potential of MIS in achieving favorable clinical outcomes while minimizing surgical impact and advancing the treatment landscape for AIS.
Serum osteopontin level is independently associated with arterial stiffness in patients on hemodialysis
Authors: Huang Po-Yu , Hsu Bang-Gee , Wang Chih-Hsien , Tsai Jen-Pi 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
Carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is an approach primarily adopted to define arterial stiffness (AS), which is one of the major contributors to unfavorable cardiovascular outcomes. Osteopontin (OPN), in addition to regulation of bone homeostasis, is an inflammatory mediator of atherosclerosis. We performed a research which estimated the correlation between blood OPN levels and AS in participants on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).

Materials and Methods:
One hundred and twenty-six patients who received long-term MHD were included in the cross-sectional study. cfPWV values were calculated based on the carotid and femoral pulsation waveforms. Patients with cfPWV >10 m/s were categorized into the AS group. We utilized a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to check serum concentrations of OPN.

Results:
Study patients belonging to AS were found to be older, had significantly higher prevalence of underlying diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension, had higher systolic blood pressure, and had higher serum total calcium and OPN levels. After adjusting for these variables, multivariate logistic regression analysis disclosed that OPN levels, older age, DM, and total serum calcium levels were independently correlated with AS in patients on MHD. Multivariate analysis based on forward stepwise linear regression also showed that the logarithmically transformed OPN level was an independent correlate of cfPWV in these participants.

Conclusion:
Serum OPN concentrations had a positive correlation with cfPWV and were therefore related to AS in patients on MHD.
Office-based pediatric urology procedures
Authors: Alwehaibi Abdulaziz , Alyami Fahad , Altwijri Faisal , Trbay Mahmoud 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
Office-based procedures under local anesthesia are not a popular and well-accepted concept in pediatric urology except for newborn circumcision. There is limited literature on the utilization of office-based procedures under local anesthesia in pediatric urology. In this study, we present our experience of office-based procedures under local anesthesia from a tertiary center.

Materials and Methods:
This is a retrospective study of the patients who underwent meatotomy and penile adhesion release in the clinic under local anesthesia between January 2017 and August 2022 by a single surgeon in a tertiary center. A total of 92 patients were included in this study.

Results:
There were 65 patients diagnosed with meatal stenosis and 27 patients diagnosed with penile adhesion. The overall incidence of recurrence was noted in four patients. Only one patient had minimal complications. The overall average follow-up was 5.39 months (1–10 months).

Conclusion:
Selective office-based procedure (meatotomy and penile adhesion release) under topical local anesthesia is a simple, safe, and effective method to treat such conditions with a high success rate, especially with financial and time constraints on health care nowadays.
Innovación educativa en pruebas digitales: percepciones en el contexto guatemalteco
Authors: Aguirre Chacón Maribel del Rosario 
Published: July 2024

PROBLEMA: una de las innovaciones más significativas que ha experimentado la evaluación educativa es la transición de las pruebas en papel y lápiz a las pruebas en línea. Este cambio ha generado una serie de percepciones, desafíos y oportunidades que merecen una indagación profunda. OBJETIVO: proporcionar una visión integral de las percepciones de los observadores en relación con las pruebas en línea. MÉTODO: estudio de enfoque cualitativo y alcance descriptivo. Diseño de estudio de casos colectivo. El instrumento fue un cuestionario en línea, con una pregunta abierta al final, donde los acompañantes compartieron comentarios propios sobre el proceso de evaluación en línea. RESULTADOS: el estudio revela posturas muy concretas de los acompañantes del proceso de evaluación con respecto a la importancia de la tecnología educativa en la formación de los jóvenes guatemaltecos; valoran los esfuerzos y el acompañamiento brindado tanto por parte del Mineduc como por los responsables en cada centro educativo. Califican principalmente el proceso desarrollado como efectivo, exitoso y significativo para los estudiantes graduandos. Entre los aspectos a mejorar sobresale el apoyo al establecimiento de infraestructura tecnológica en los centros educativos del país. CONCLUSIÓN: la percepción de los acompañantes del proceso de evaluación Graduandos 2023 sobre las pruebas en línea es favorable, consideran a la tecnología un elemento central en la formación integral de los jóvenes graduandos. Sin embargo, reconocen áreas que requieren mejoras para garantizar un proceso de evaluación más equitativo y eficaz en Guatemala.
PERAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENCETAK GENERASI QUR’ANI DI PAUD HIDAYATUT THULLAB BAPELLE ROBATAL SAMPANG
Authors: Siti Farida  , Anny Wahyu Dwi Jayanti  , Moh Faddol  , Moh. Khori  
Published: July 2024

Program tahfidz Al-Qur’an yang diterpakan di PAUD Hidayatut Thullab bukan sesuatu yang mudah, selain siswa dan siswi dihadapkan dengan mata pelajaran umum juga dihadapkan dengan kegiatan khusus yaitu, menghafal Al-Qur’an sehingga diperlukan strategi dalam menerapkan program tersebut agar dapat berjalan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Hala itu dilakukan Di PAUD Hidayatut Thullab. Maka ada dua permasalahan yang menjadi kajian pokok dalam penelitian ini, yaitu; Pertama, Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Mencetak Generasi Qur’ani di PAUD Hidayatut Thullab. Kedua, Dampak Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Mencetak Generasi Qur’an di PAUD Hidayatut Thullab. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Adapun jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian di lapangan (Field Research). Sumber data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Informannya adalah Kepala Sekolah, Guru dan Wali murid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; Pertama; Peran kepala sekolah dalam menceta geneasi Qur’an dengan cara mengenalkan peserta didik dengan Al-Qur’an melalui cara segala aktivitas peserta didik disibukkan dengan al-qur’an mulai dari apa yang mereka baca, dengar dan lihat. Dan menjadikan televisi sebagai media penunjang pembelajaran untuk menampilkan video tutorial baca qur’an, audio Al-Qur’an, juga kertas muroja’ah dan buku tahfidz. Kedua, Dampak adanya Upaya Kepala Sekolah dalam Mencetak Generasi Qur’ani yaitu mengalami perkembangan yang sangat pesat hal ini dapat dilihat dari jumlah siswa dari tahun 2018-2023 yang awal mulanya 20-an menjadi 120-an, selain itu peserta didik terbiasa bersama dengan Al-Qur’an sehinga menyebabkan peserta didik yang awalnya tidak kenal Al-Qur’an menjadi kenal bahkan dekat dengan Al-Qur’an.

Kata Kunci : Peran Kepala Sekolah, Generasi Qur’ani.
PERAN STAKEHOLDER PENDIDIKAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MANAJEMEN PERPUSTAKAAN DI SDN SARIROGO SIDOARJO
Authors: Novi Ika Puspitasari  , Ahmad Hariyadi  
Published: July 2024

Fokus penelitian ini adalah tentang peran stakeholder pendidikan dalam meningkatkan manajemen perpustakaan di SDN Sarirogo Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran stakeholder pendidikan dalam meningkatkan manajemen perpustakaan di SDN Sarirogo Sidoarjo. Perpustakaan tidak hanya digunakan sebagai tempat menyimpan bahan-bahan perpustakaan, namun juga sebagai alat untuk membantu siswa dan pengguna lainnya mendapatkan bahan-bahan pendidikan yang mereka inginkan atau butuhkan. Peran pelaku pendidikan dalam meningkatkan pengelolaan perpustakaan dilihat berdasarkan dua indikator yaitu: (1) peran stakeholder pendidikan dalam meningkatkan manajemen perpustakaan. (2) bagaimana faktor penghambat dalam meningkatkan manajemen perpustakaan. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi dapat ditunjukkan bahwa, (1) peran stakeholder pendidikan di SDN Sarirogo Sidoarjo di antaranya kepala sekolah memiliki peran sebagai manajer, leader, dan supervisor. Guru memiliki peran sebagai motivator, fasilitator dan teladan. (2) faktor penghambat dari manajemen perpustakaan ialah fasilitas perpustakaan yang kurang, sumber daya manusia dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan, dan sedikitnya koleksi buku di perpustakaan.

Kata Kunci: Peran Stakeholder Pendidikan, Manajemen Peprustakaan
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Optimalisasi Peran Petugas Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Dalam Menangani Konflik Antar Narapidana Demi Kesejahteraan Psikologis di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Indonesia
Authors: Penisa Atia Mona , Andesta Gena , Lofita Hesti , Sitorus Laura Elizabeth Valentina 
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan meningkatnya jumlah narapidana sehingga menyebabkan banyak terjadinya konflik di dalam Lembaga Pemasyarakatan (lapas). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa perlunya peran penting dari para petugas dalam mengawasi dan meningkatkan keamanan di dalam Lembaga Pemasyarakatan agar bisa menghindari serta mengatasi berbagai konflik yang terjadi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hambatan-hambatan apa saja yang dapat mempengaruhi kemampuan petugas lapas dalam menangani konflik di lapas, dan untuk meningkatkan peran dari petugas Lembaga Pemasyarakatan supaya dapat mencegah timbulnya konflik antar narapidana serta terciptanya Lembaga Pemasyarakatan yang memang benar-benar sebagai tempat binaan bagi para pelaku tindak pidana agar menjadi manusia yang lebih baik lagi. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian Normatif yang akan menggunakan pendekatan Konseptual. Dimana pendekatan ini berkaitan dengan pemahaman dan menganalisis konsep-konsep mengenai petugas lapas, konflik antar narapidana dan kesejahteraan psikologis di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan pemahaman bahwa perlunya petugas lapas yang berkualitas, kerjasama dengan psikolog dan adanya upaya untuk meningkatkan peran petugas lapas dalam menangani konflik antar narapidana demi kesejahteraan psikologis narapidana serta peran pemerintah dalam pemenuhan sarana dan prasarana lapas.
Influence of Content Quality and Personalization on Continuous Intention to Subscribe Netflix through the Mediation Of Perceived Value
Authors: Haqqo Cantika Insanil , Isharina Ikhtiara Kaideni 
Published: July 2024

Research Aim: This research aims to determine the influence of content quality and personalization on continuous intention to subscribe to Netflix through the mediation of perceived value by following stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) theory.
Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts an explanatory research design employing a quantitative methodology. Non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique was utilized, involving a total of 170 respondents consist of Indonesian Netflix users aged 18 or older, who have a monthly subscription and have been subscribing for at least 3 months. The collected data were processed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method with SmartPLS4. Hypothesis testing used a bootstrapping system to obtain p-values.
Research Findings: The research results show that in the context of Indonesian OTT consumers (1) the content quality and perceived value variables have a positive and significant direct influence on continuous intention to subscribe, and (2) the perceived value variable fully mediates the influence of personalization on the continuous intention to subscribe. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: These results align with the theoretical concept of SOR, which posits that the stimuli in technological environments affect customers' internal states and, in turn, influence their behavioral responses.
Keywords: Content quality; personalization; perceived value; continuous intention to subscribe.
The Influence Of Microeconomic Factors And Macroeconomic Factors On Stock Price Volatility In KOMPAS 100 Index Companies Listed On The Indonesia Stock Exchange For The Period 2019-2022
Authors: Putri Abel Lina , Paramita R.A. Sista 
Published: July 2024

Research Aims: This study aims to determine the effect of dividend payout ratio, firm size, leverage, earning volatility, exchange rate, inflation, and interest rate on stock price volatility in KOMPAS 100 index companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019-2022
Design/methodology/approach: The type of data used is quantitative data sourced from secondary data. The population in this study is the KOMPAS 100 index company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2022 period. The technique used in this sampling is purposive sampling and 33 companies were obtained as samples in this study. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression and calculated with SPSS Version 25 software.
Research Findings: The results showed that earning volatility, inflation, and interest rates have a significant positive effect on stock price volatility. Meanwhile, firm size and exchange rate have a significant negative effect on stock price volatility. However, dividend policy proxied by the dividend payout ratio and leverage proxied by debt to equity ratio have no significant effect on stock price volatility. Therefore, companies included in the KOMPAS 100 index should optimize total assets to increase profitability, and also stabilize profits, cost efficiency both operational and non-operational and assess financial risk to minimize investment risk and to overcome the impact macroeconomic conditions, so that companies are able to control the level of stock price volatility.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality : This study provides new insights into how the influence of microeconomic factors explained by dividend payout ratio, firm size, leverage, and earning volatility, as well as macroeconomic factors explained by exchange rate, inflation, and interest rate on stock price volatility.
Keywords: Dividend payout ratio; Firm size; Leverage; Earning volatility; Exchange rate; Inflation ;Interest rate
PENGEMBANGAN PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER UNTUK MENGATASI PERUNDUNGAN DI LINGKUNGAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Susilawati Leli , Permana Yan Yan Yoga , Nugraha Cepi , Wasliman Eva Dianawati 
Published: July 2024

This research was prepared with the aim of examining in more depth how the character education program developed at Madrasah Tsanawiyah PPI 165 Arjasari was to overcome student bullying which often occurs in the madrasa environment and what results were achieved by the madrasah in its program development efforts. It is hoped that the results of this research can be useful for author and becomes a reference for other madrasas in their efforts to develop character education programs in their schools. The author in this research used a descriptive method to solve problems that occurred, in the form of actual problems. The data collected and compiled is explained up to the analysis stage in the form of observations, interviews and documentation studies. The results of the program implemented in this madrasa are able to minimize cases of bullying that have occurred before and are more developed so as to produce an output of madrasa students who respect each other and respect each other, because Madrasah Tsanawiyah PPI 165 has its own way of implementing it, among the programs developed consists of 4 aspects, namely understanding morals, special formation, habituation and the allegiance ceremony
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEACHERS' JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAGADI DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: SSEMATA SWAIBU , Sendagi Muhammad 
Published: July 2024

Background
There has been a growing recognition of the importance of transformational leadership in education, where head teachers inspire and motivate teachers to achieve high levels of performance. The study aims to examine the relationship between transformative leadership styles and teachers' job satisfaction in selected public secondary schools.
Methodology
A descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional survey design was undertaken with a mixed approach with both quantitative and qualitative data in 8 secondary schools within Kagadi district. Means and standard deviations were also used to analyze data collected on the dependent variable and the dependent variable using the Likert 5-point scale of the responses. The target population comprised 146 participants which included 08 head teachers and 138 secondary school teachers.
Results
24% of the respondents were female while 76% were male. 32%of the respondents had a diploma education level, 62% had a degree and 6% had a master’s degree. The correlation between transformative leadership style and teacher's job satisfaction in Selected public secondary schools in Kagadi District was (r=0.534, sig= 0.011) indicating a moderate positive correlation between Transformative Leadership Styles and Teacher's Job Satisfaction. The coefficient for transformative leadership style (B = 4.379) is statistically significant (p = 0.002), indicating that teachers' job satisfaction increases by 4.379 units for every one-unit increase in transformative leadership.
Conclusions
The moderate positive correlation between transformative leadership style and teachers' job satisfaction suggests that implementing transformative leadership practices in schools can lead to increased job satisfaction among teachers and are characterized by vision, inspiration, and empowerment, are likely to create a positive work environment that fosters satisfaction and fulfillment among teachers.
Recommendations
The Ministry of Education and Sports should offer training opportunities for head teachers to enhance their transformative leadership skills further.
Glänzen durch Resistenzen
Authors: Schaal René 
Published: July 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Das Bundessortenamt (BSA) hat 13 neue Winterrapssorten zugelassen. Darunter sind Sorten mit Mehrfachresistenzen, hohen Ölgehalten und ausgezeichneten Korn- und Ölertragen sowie Neuzugänge, die als Zwischenfrucht geeignet sind. Die agrarzeitung gibt einen Überblick.