bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Patient Awareness Regarding Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Santhal Parganas
Authors: Juhi Ayesha , Sahoo Manoranjan , Gupta Aman Kumar , Pinjar Mohammed Jaffer , Dhanvijay Anupkumar , Kumari Anita , Kumari Amita , Singh Amita , Mondal Himel 
Published: June 2024

Background:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health challenge, and effective self-management is crucial for optimal outcomes. Assessing the prevailing knowledge about CKD in patients can help strategies information education communication program to better manage the disease. This study evaluated the current knowledge of self-management of CKD among patients suffering from CKD in Santhal Parganas of Jharkhand state in India.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional survey was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India from June to December 2023. Patients suffering from CKD were enrolled for this study from the Outpatient Department. The Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Management Knowledge Tool (CKD-SMKT) was used to measure patients’ knowledge through face-to-face interviews conducted by a trained local surveyor.

Results:
A total of 228 patients with a mean age of 52.63±10.65 years (men 136 [59.65%], women 92 [40.35%]) participated in the survey. All the patients (100%) gained knowledge about CKD from doctors, followed by other patients (63.6%) and relatives (41.23%). On average, 53.61% did not have proper knowledge about overall kidney disease. Correct knowledge about maintaining kidney health was among 38.1% of patients with 36.59% unsure about their knowledge and 25.31% declaring their lack of knowledge.

Conclusion:
A low level of knowledge about kidney health was found among the patients suffering from CKD in Santhal Parganas, a region with a tribal population with a low literacy rate. The identified knowledge gap emphasizes the need for a tailored educational program for CKD patients by doctors and patients relative.
Comparison of Different Equations with GFR Measured by Scintigraphy in Kidney Donors
Authors: Vinodh Gerard , Dheerendra Prashant C , Anitha Aleya , Anandkumar Deepashree Goravigere , Vellakampadi Deepesh , Gokulnath  
Published: June 2024

Background:
Technetium-99m diethylene-triamine-pentaacetate (99mTc-DTPA)-based scintigraphy is a convenient way to assess measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) in kidney donors. Equations have been developed to calculate GFR in the general population. This study aims to identify the best among commonly employed equations to better predict GFR when compared with scintigraphy-based mGFR. Also, the trends in mGFR values were studied over 1 year post-donation.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty-four kidney donors were recruited for this study from November 2017 to November 2018 and followed-up for a year. Estimated GFR (eGFR) was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Equation, Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology (CKD-EPI) Collaboration equation, and Nankivell formula; the values were compared to that obtained using 99mTc-DTPA both pre-and post-donation. Correlation and agreement between the eGFR and mGFR were studied using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 and Microsoft Excel.

Results:
mGFR was augmented by 32.3 ± 27.8% in the remnant kidney post-donation. The baseline mGFR, post-donation mGFR, and the quantum of its increase post-donation did not differ between overweight donors and donors with normal body mass index (BMI). mGFR correlated poorly with all the eGFR equations both pre- and post-donation. Bland-Altman analysis showed weak agreement with significant bias and variance between mGFR and all eGFR equations.

Conclusion:
In Indian kidney donors, mGFR by 99mTc-DTPA scintigraphy shows poor correlation and agreement with the commonly used eGFR equations. An individualized approach is needed to assess the kidney function of live donors to minimize harm to both the recipient and the donor.
Institutional Transformations of the SME Sector and the Need to Change the Priorities of Its State Support
Authors: Blokhin A. A. , Glukhov K. V. 
Published: June 2024

The article compares the declared goals and the actual dynamics of the development of the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises in Russia. This sector receives quite significant government support but does not fully use it for its own purposes and development, transferring part of the income to larger companies. Large companies dominating SMEs receive institutional rents in this way, and the state, in fact, finances their development. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need for structural and institutional restructuring of the Russian economy in the context of sanctions. State policy should focus more clearly on identifying and overcoming barriers to the development of small, medium, and large businesses. Such barriers include the transition from a medium-sized business to a large one when the annual revenue reaches the threshold of 2 billion rubles.
Factors of Sustainable Development in the Formation of the Value of Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Savchenko Yu. Yu. 
Published: June 2024

The relevance of the research is justified by the need to search for new factors of business value formation, which are taken into account by stakeholders when making decisions. The purpose of the article is to analyze the influence of S- and G- factors on the value formation of Russian public companies in the manufacturing sector and to substantiate the importance of disclosing the indicators of sustainable development of companies as a factor of business growth. The study uses methods and tools of correlation, causal and comparative analysis. It was found that the position occupied in the RAEX ranking by S- and G- factors and the amount of capitalization are significantly correlated for companies in the extractive and manufacturing industries. There was found no statistically significant relationship between the considered indicators in relation to the companies of the agro-industrial complex. It is confirmed that the influence of sustainable development components on the formation of the companies’ value is different depending on their industry affiliation. The necessity to take into account ESG factors in the methods of comparative and income approaches is substantiated. The directions of ESG factors accounting in the methods of comparative and income approaches are highlighted. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the substantiation of the necessity of separate accounting of the sustainable development components in the formation and assessment of business value. The practical significance of the study is that the results obtained by the author can be used by investors, owners and practicing appraisers in making managerial decisions and assessing and determining business value.
International Migration and Migration Policy Reforms
Authors: Tkachenko A. A. 
Published: June 2024

The article examines the problems of regulating illegal migration by developed countries and the European Union, the achievements that cause not always correct criticism, and the possibilities of using the experience of a number of countries and new approaches in this regulation are shown. Particular attention is paid to international organizations dealing with the problems of international migration. It was concluded that there is no clear division of their functions by type of migration, which prevents the formation of long-term policies. Proposals were formulated to strengthen the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in rule-making and norm-setting on labor migration, which plays an increasingly important role in sustainable development. It was concluded that it is necessary to change the status of the migration conventions, otherwise effective regulation of labor migration is impossible. The countries of the Persian Gulf that attract external labor immigrants despite the rapid growth of the local population are highlighted. The difference in countries’ policies towards labor migration in the 21st century compared to the 20th century is shown. The concept of “fiduciary duty” of federal governments in relation to external migration was introduced.
Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Multikultural Dalam Upaya Melakukan Pengembangan Diri Pada Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Salsabila Hanifah , Zakiyah Linda , Nuwair Salmah Haifa , Ananda Tasya , Maulidina Citra Ashri 
Published: June 2024

Pendidikan multikultural memiliki peranan penting dalam pengembangan diri pada anak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengembangan diri pada anak berkebutuhan khusus melalui pendidikan multikultural. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan model penelitian studi literatur atau penelitian kepustakaan. Data dikumpulkan dengan menelusuri jurnal melalui Google Cendekia dan Scopus dan diolah menggunakan teknik analisis data yang berupa analisis isi. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa pendidikan multikultural yang mencakup anak-anak berkebutuhan khusus perlu didukung dan dipahami oleh setiap elemen pendidikan. Kedepannya anak-anak berkebutuhan khusus dapat mengembangkan diri dan ikut menjadi bagian dari pendidikan yang adil dan setara bagi setiap individu, tidak terkecuali. Mereka memiliki hak untuk merasa nyaman dan didukung dalam menjalankan aktivitasnya tanpa diskriminasi atau perlakuan yang berbeda.
The Effectiveness of Speech-Ace Website on Students’ Pronunciation
Authors: Mutiara Anggytha , Wakhda Salma Chusna , Alfidariyani Ismi Maryam , Indriani Lilia 
Published: June 2024

Effective communication is the core of an EFL program. Therefore, having good pronunciation is crucial to achieve effective communication and to avoid misunderstanding. Speech-Ace is a tool that helps to enhance pronunciation in the form of a website. This study aims to discover the effectiveness of Speech-Ace on English Education Department student's pronunciation. Qualitative approach with case study method was used in this study, the data were gathered through pronunciation tests and interviews. The result showed that there was improvement in student's pronunciation after the implementation of Speech-Ace website. Students were helped by the feedback from the Speech-Ace website in enhancing their pronunciation skills. However, the study's generalizability is limited by the small sample size of 30 students. Further research with a larger and more representative population could strengthen the validity of the findings.
GOVERNMENT AND PESANTREN COPING WITH TERRORISM ISSUE IN MALANG: A Collaboration Model
Authors: Yumitro Gonda , Kurniawati Dyah Estu 
Published: June 2024

<strong>Abstrak:</strong> Artikel ini mendiskusikan model kolaborasi antara pemerintah dna pesantren dalam penanganan isu terorisme di Indonesia. Topik ini penting karena terorisme telah menjadi masalah kompleks dan solusinya memerlukan kolaborasi yang baik dari berbagai kelompok, pemerintah dan non-pemerintah. Oleh karena itu, penulis mengadakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode wawancara mendalam, studi pustaka, dan <em>Focus Group Discussion (FGD)</em> sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Para informan dan mereka yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini merupakan perwakilan dari pemerintah dan pimpinan pesantren yang berasal dari berbagai latar belakang. Data yang terkumpul dianalisa dengan menggunakan Nvivo 12 plus. Penulis menemukan bahwa pemerintah dan pesantren telah berkolaborasi dalam menghadapi isu terorisme, tetapi upaya tersebut belum optimal karena beberapa tantangan. Oleh karena itu, <em>model of job sharing</em> dalam pengembangan kolaborasi yang sudah berjalan perlu dilakukan.<br /> <br /><strong>Kata Kunci</strong><strong>:</strong> model, kolaborasi, pemerintah, pesantren, terorisme, Indonesia<em></em><br /> <br /><strong>Abstract: </strong>This article discusses the collaboration model between the government and pesantren in dealing with the issue of terrorism in Indonesia. This topic is important because terrorism has become a complex issue, and the solution requires good collaboration from all groups, both government and non-government. Therefore, the authors conducted qualitative research using in-depth interviews, literature reviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) as data collection methods. The informants and participants were the representatives of the government officers and the leaders of pesantren with various backgrounds. The data collected were analyzed using Nvivo 12 plus. The authors found that the government and pesantren had collaborated to face the issue of terrorism, but these efforts were not optimal because there were still several challenges. Thus, it is necessary to develop a model of job sharing to develop the preceding collaboration.<br /> <br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> model, collaboration, government, pesantren, terrorism, Indonesia<em></em>
Kesulitan Siswa SMP Terhadap Soal Komunikasi Matematis pada Materi Penyajian Data
Authors: Saidah  , Mardiani Dian 
Published: June 2024

Rendahnya kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal verbal melatarbelakangi penelitian ini. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal kemampuan komunikasi matematis. Metode penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Daerah Ciawitali dengan sampel sebanyak 5 siswa SMP. Instrumen penelitian berupa empat soal tes uraian dan wawancara. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa beberapa kesulitan yang muncul pada saat siswa mengerjakan soal komunikasi matematis pada materi penyajian data yaitu kesulitan dalam menyimpulkan, memahami dan menginterpretasi ide matematika, melakukan perhitungan, dan kesulitan menyusun kata-kata untuk menjelaskan kembali pernyataan. Berdasar pada kesulitan yang terjadi, kemampuan komunikasi dapat ditingkatkan dengan berfokus mengatasi kesulitan-kesulitan tersebut.
The low mathematical communication skills and students' difficulties in solving verbal problems are the backgrounds of this research. The purpose of the study was to determine the students' difficulties in solving mathematical communication skills problems. This research method is qualitative. The research was carried out in the Ciawitali area with a sample of 5 junior high school students in the area. The research instrument was in the form of a description test with four questions and interviews. The results of the analysis show that some of the difficulties that arise when students work on mathematical communication problems in data presentation material are difficulties in concluding, understanding and interpreting mathematical ideas, performing calculations, and difficulties in composing words to explain statements. Based on the difficulties that occur, communication skills can be improved by focusing on overcoming these difficulties.
Annotated insights into legal reasoning: A dataset of Article 6 ECHR cases
Authors: Mumford Jack , Atkinson Katie , Bench-Capon Trevor 
Published: June 2024

We present a novel annotated dataset of legal cases pertaining to Article 6 – the right to a fair trial – of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This dataset will serve as a useful resource to the research community, to assist in the training and evaluation of AI systems designed to embody the legal reasoning involved in determining the appropriate legal outcome from a description of the case material. The annotations were applied to provide finer-grain classifications of legal cases at the document level. Each classification label was sourced from a domain knowledge model, derived with legal expert guidance and known as an Angelic Domain Model (ADM), such that the classifications correspond to the actual legal rationales used by the Court when determining the outcome of a given case. We discuss our annotation pipeline, including annotator training, inter-annotator reliability evaluation, and the dissemination of the annotation outputs and associated metadata.
Identity-based chameleon hash from lattices
Authors: Li Yiming , Liu Shengli 
Published: June 2024

Identity-based chameleon hash (IBCH) is a cryptographic primitive with nice properties. IBCH equips each user with a trapdoor and the hash values can be publicly evaluated w.r.t. the identity of any user. On the one hand, it is hard to find collisions for the hash values without the user’s trapdoor. On the other hand, with the help of the user’s trapdoor, finding collisions becomes easy. An important application of IBCH is to upgrade an identity-based signature (IBS) scheme to an on-line/off-line identity-based signature (OO-IBS) scheme. OO-IBS is a useful tool to provide authenticity in lightweight smart devices, since it only involves light on-line computations and does not need key certificate. Up to now, there are many IBCH constructions from traditional number-theoretic assumptions like RSA, CDH, etc. However, none of the existing IBCH schemes achieve the post-quantum security in the standard model. In this paper, we propose a new IBCH scheme from lattices. The security of our IBCH is reduced to a well-accepted lattice-based assumption – the Short Integer Solution (SIS) assumption in the standard model. Our work provides the first post-quantum solution to IBCH in the standard model.
Using Extracellular miRNA Signatures to Identify Patients with LRRK2-Related Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Braunger Luca Jannik , Knab Felix , Gasser Thomas 
Published: June 2024

Background: Mutations in the Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2 gene are highly relevant in both sporadic and familial cases of Parkinson’s disease. Specific therapies are entering clinical trials but patient stratification remains challenging. Dysregulated microRNA expression levels have been proposed as biomarker candidates in sporadic Parkinson’s disease. Objective: In this proof-of concept study we evaluate the potential of extracellular miRNA signatures to identify LRRK2-driven molecular patterns in Parkinson’s disease. Methods: We measured expression levels of 91 miRNAs via RT-qPCR in ten individuals with sporadic Parkinson’s disease, ten LRRK2 mutation carriers and eleven healthy controls using both plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. We compared miRNA signatures using heatmaps and t-tests. Next, we applied group sorting algorithms and tested sensitivity and specificity of their group predictions. Results: miR-29c-3p was differentially expressed between LRRK2 mutation carriers and sporadic cases, with miR-425-5p trending towards significance. Individuals clustered in principal component analysis along mutation status. Group affiliation was predicted with high accuracy in the prediction models (sensitivity up to 89%, specificity up to 70%). miRs-128-3p, 29c-3p, 223-3p, and 424-5p were identified as promising discriminators among all analyses. Conclusions: LRRK2 mutation status impacts the extracellular miRNA signature measured in plasma and separates mutation carriers from sporadic Parkinson’s disease patients. Monitoring LRRK2 miRNA signatures could be an interesting approach to test drug efficacy of LRRK2-targeting therapies. In light of small sample size, the suggested approach needs to be validated in larger cohorts.
Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Among Cutting Specialties at the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
Authors: Monteverde Michael Robert , Alcira Ramon Carmelo 
Published: June 2024

Objective: To determine the point prevalence of, and risk factors associated with MRSA carriage among resident physicians of surgical departments at the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center.

Methods:
Design: Cross-sectional Study
Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital
Participants:51 resident physicians from different surgical departments (general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgery and dermatology) underwent nasal and pharyngeal swabs with microbial culture and sensitivity testing to identify MRSA carriers. Fisher Exact Test and logistic regression were utilized to determine associations between MRSA carriage and various risk factors including frequency of hand washing and departmental affiliation.

Results: Overall prevalence rate of MRSA carriage was 9.8%. Otorhinolaryngology residents had the highest combined prevalence of MRSA of 42.9%, significantly higher compared to other departments and were used as a reference in logistic regression analyses. Notably, handwashing only once daily was associated with a 20-fold increase in the risk of MRSA carriage (OR 20.5, 95% CI: 1.82 to 230, p = .014). Other departments did not demonstrate statistically significant differences in MRSA carriage rates.

Conclusions: Otorhinolaryngology resident physicians had the highest combined prevalence of MRSA and nasal MRSA was found only in otorhinolaryngology residents. The surgical subspecialty and frequency of handwashing of the healthcare worker were identified as important risk factors to develop MRSA carriage. Targeted interventions (including enhanced infection control protocols and regular screening) are needed especially in high-risk departments.
Congenital Unilateral Hearing Loss from Cochlear Nerve Canal Stenosis
Authors: Yang Nathaniel 
Published: June 2024

A 2-month-old baby girl presented with a failed neonatal otoacoustic emission (OAE) hearing screening in the left ear. Combined Auditory Brainstem Response/Auditory Steady-State Response (ABR/ASSR) testing confirmed the presence of a unilateral left moderate to severe hearing loss. No Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) risk factors for early childhood hearing loss1 were identified. She subsequently underwent computed tomography (CT) of the temporal bones to determine the presence of any inner ear malformation. No abnormalities of the internal auditory canal, cochlea, semicircular canals and ossicles were noted by the radiologist, and the study was officially reported as a “normal temporal bone CT scan.”

Independent review of the CT imaging revealed the presence of a visually apparent disparity in the width of the cochlear nerve canals. (Figure 1) Measurement of the cochlear nerve canal width in the axial plane parallel to the infraorbitomeatal line2 using the length measurement tool in the DICOM imaging software (RadiAnt DICOM Viewer, Version 2024.1, Medixant) indicated a cochlear nerve canal width of 2.18 mm on the right and 1.02 mm on the left. (Figure 2) Applying the suggested cutoff point of 1.2 mm as described by Lin et al.,2 we identified the presence of left cochlear nerve canal stenosis as the etiology of the congenital unilateral hearing loss.

The cochlear nerve canal, which has also been referred to as the bony canal for the cochlear nerve (BCNC), cochlear aperture, and cochlear fosette, is the bony transition point between the internal auditory canal and the cochlear modiolus. A relationship between a hypoplastic cochlear nerve canal and congenital sensorineural hearing loss was first suggested by Fatterpekar et al. in 2000.3 Subsequent studies confirmed the association between cochlear nerve canal stenosis and sensorineural hearing loss that ranges from near-normal to profound, with a statistically significant relationship between the degree of hearing loss and the degree of stenosis.4

Various cutoff points to define stenosis of the cochlear nerve canal have been identified in the medical literature. These cutoff points range from 1.2 mm to 1.7 mm when the canal width is measured in the axial plane.2 This particular case demonstrated clear-cut evidence of cochlear nerve canal stenosis, as it satisfied the smallest cutoff criteria (< 1.2 mm) seen in the medical literature.

The identification of cochlear nerve canal stenosis as the cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss is important not only from a diagnostic point, but also from a prognostic perspective. Cochlear nerve deficiency has been noted to be highly prevalent among pediatric patients with cochlear nerve canal stenosis,5 and this has significant negative implications in relation to rehabilitation with external hearing devices and cochlear implants.