bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
COMPARISON OF TRANSTHORACIC AND TRANS-ESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN THE DETECTION OF CARDIAC EMBOLI IN AFIB PATIENTS
Authors: PASHA H , SUBHAN U , SALIM M 
Published: April 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) predisposes patients to an increased risk of thromboembolic events, including stroke, due to the formation of cardiac emboli. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) are commonly used to detect cardiac emboli in AFib patients, but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. Objective: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of TTE and TEE in detecting cardiac emboli in AFib patients. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, from January 2022 to January 2023. The study included 100 adult patients diagnosed with AFib, undergoing evaluation for suspected cardiac emboli. Both TTE and TEE examinations were performed as part of routine clinical care. Diagnostic accuracy parameters were calculated for both modalities using standard formulas, and comparative analyses were conducted using appropriate statistical tests. SPSS version 25 was used, and a P value less than 0.05 is considered statistically significant. Results: The study included 100 patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), of which 55 were male, and 45 were female. The mean age of the patients was 65 years (standard deviation [SD] ± 7 years). Transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) demonstrated a higher sensitivity in detecting cardiac emboli than transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). TEE identified a significantly higher number of emboli than TTE (48 vs. 40, p < 0.05). TEE was also associated with a lower risk of complications than TTE (0 vs. 2 cases, p < 0.05). Conclusion: In evaluating cardiac emboli in AFib patients, transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showed superior diagnostic accuracy and a lower complication risk than transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Therefore, TEE may be considered the preferred imaging modality for this patient population.
Decision-making and its relationship to some basic offensive skills in female students’ basketball
Authors: Sahar Hurr Majeed  , Naima Zidan Khalaf  
Published: April 2024

هدفت الدراسة الى التعرف على درجة اتخاذ القرار وعلاقتها ببعض المهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة للطالبات ، اذ يعد اتخاذ القرار قدرة الفرد على التوصل لحل مشكلة اعتراضية أو موقف محير، وذلك باختيار حل من البدائل الموجودة أو المبتكرة، وهذا الاختيار يعتمد على المعلومات التي جمعها الفرد حول المشكلة وعلى القيم والعادات والخبرة والتعليم والمهارات الفردية وتمتاز لعبة كرة السلة بوجود الكثير من المواقف المتغيرة اثناء المباراة وهي عبارة عن صراع قرارات بين اللاعب المهاجم الذي يتخذ قرار لأنهاء الهجمة بشكل صحيح، واللاعب المدافع الذي يتوجب عليه اتخاذ قرار سريع لمواجهة المهاجم ومنعه من تنفيذ قراره وإحباط محاولة التنفيذ. ومن خلال خبرة الباحثتان فقد تبلورت هذه المشكلة في وجود قصور في اتخاذ القرار لطالبات المرحلة الرابعة والذي ينعكس على إدائهن في اللعب، وتكمن مشكلة البحث بالتساؤل الاتي: هل لاتخاذ القرار علاقة ببعض المهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة للطالبات، اذ فرضت الباحثتان وجود علاقة ارتباط بين اتخاذ القرار وبعض المهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة لطالبات، كما اعتمدت الباحثتان المنهج الوصفي بأسلوب الدراسة المسحية والعلاقات الارتباطية، وتمثل مجتمع البحث بطالبات المرحلة الرابعة في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة للبنات / جامعة بغداد للعام الدراسي 2022-2023 والبالغ عددهن (83) طالبة تم اختيار عينة عددها (30) طالبة، و (3) طالبات للتجربة الاستطلاعية من مجتمع البحث، وتم اعتماد مقياس اتخاذ القرار واختبارات المهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة، كما تم استخراج النتائج باستخدام المعالجات الاحصائية المناسبة من برنامج (SPSS) وعرض النتائج وتحليلها ومناقشتها، في ضوء النتائج تم التوصل إلى صياغة الاستنتاجات: أن أغلب الطالبات يتمتعن بمستوى جيد من اتخاذ القرار والمهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة، وهنالك علاقة طردية بين اتخاذ القرار والمهارات الأساسية الهجومية بكرة السلة للطالبات، كما توصي الباحثتان باجراء إجراء دراسة تتناول العلاقة بين متغيرات البحث الحالي وبعض المتغيرات الأخرى، كما تقترح الباحثتان إجراء دراسة مماثلة على فئة الطلاب واللاعبين المتقدمين والشباب والناشئين لمختلف الفعاليات.
CONTROLE DA RENÚNCIA DE RECEITA PELO TRIBUNAL DE CONTAS DA UNIÃO À LUZ DO PRINCÍPIO DA EFICÁCIA
Authors: Garcia Fernando Augusto Matte 
Published: April 2024

As renúncias de receita, ou gastos tributários, são tão antigas quanto à própria tributação. Objetiva-se realizar um debate teórico sobre o controle da renúncia de receita pelos Tribunais de Contas à luz do princípio de eficácia. Para isso, foi realizado um estudo bibliográfico com o intuito de compreender os diferentes diálogos teóricos dos autores que tratam sobre a temática em questão. Para isso, foram consultadas artigos, livros, tese, dissertações, nas bases de dados do Google Acadêmico, SciELO, banco de tese e dissertações da CAPES e a plataforma do TCU. A renúncia de receita é o ato em que o gestor público concede incentivos ou benefícios de natureza tributária, financeira e crediária para os cidadãos. Uma vez que a renúncia de receita é justificada pela intenção de mover a atuação dos agentes que optam por adotar essa ou aquela conduta levando em consideração entre outros fatores, a redução da carga tributária que normalmente lhes seria imposta, a eficiência da política tributária depende da capacidade da medida de, na prática induzir o comportamento dos particulares. Conclui-se que embora das benesses colhidas pelos governantes, estes devem observar que o ato de renunciar receitas deve ser acompanhado das medidas legais compensatórias previstas para tanto, sob pena de tal ato não ser validado pelo sistema jurídico pátrio.
Short-term Vitamin D Supplementation for Non-Diabetic Elder Egyptians: Effects on Glycemic Indices and Lipid Profile
Authors: El Kerdasy Yasser A. , Ibrahim El Sayed Abouzid 
Published: April 2024

Background and aim: Elderly populations are a susceptible group for many health risks. Vitamin D deficiency is a common health problem among elderly populations. It is associated with different harmful effects, especially increased insulin resistance and liability for development of diabetes mellitus. The value of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic indices produced heterogenous results. This work aimed to evaluate the value of vitamin D supplementation (10000 IU, three times a week for six months) on glycemic indices, mainly insulin resistance.
Methodology: This study included 100 apparently healthy elder subjects. They were randomly divided into two equal groups, the intervention and the control groups. The intervention group received vitamin D supplementation by 10000 IU three times a week for 6 months. However, the control (placebo) group, received a placebo at the same time for the same period. Laboratory values (vitamin D, fasting blood glucose and insulin, insulin resistance indicator (HOMA-IR) and lipid profiles) were measured at inclusion in the study and after 6 months of treatment. In addition, demographic characteristics were documented.
Results: At basal point, both intervention and control groups were comparable regarding patient demographics and all laboratory workup values. There was slight increase of males than females in both groups. The mean age was 68.32±3.93 and 69.60±3.75 years in intervention and control groups respectively. After the six months of vitamin D supplementation, the intervention group had significantly higher levels of vitamin D than the control group (28.48±3.58 vs 12.42±1.99 ng/ml, respectively). However, the values of fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR and total cholesterol were significantly reduced in the intervention than the control group. In the intervention group, all laboratory work-up values showed significant changes at the end of the study duration than basal values. For example, vitamin-D values were increased from 11.66±2.20 to 28.48±3.58 ng/ml.
Conclusion: Supplementation with cholecalciferol for 6 months is associated with improvement of vitamin D status, insulin resistance indicator (HOMA-IR), overall glycemic indices and lipid profile in healthy elder Egyptians.
Aesthetic Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Management of Disfiguring Forehead Scars
Authors: Abdelmaksoud Saber M. , Rashwan Barakat Abdelreheem Mahmoud , Omran Ahmed M. 
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The evaluation of the aesthetic outcomes of Botulinum toxin A (BTXA) injection after the excision of disfiguring forehead scars.
Patients and Methods: 30 patients with forehead scars underwent surgical excision under local anesthesia and BTXA injection (50U/ml) after skin closure. Patients were evaluated preoperatively, at 6 and 12 months postoperatively (PO) for the evaluation of outcomes using the patient's self-assessment scar scale, the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), and The Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES). Patients' satisfaction was evaluated before and after PO using a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS).
Results: At 12-months PO, the aesthetic outcome was very satisfactory by 18 patients, satisfactory by 5 patients, and good by 3 patients, while 4 patients found the aesthetic outcome fair and poor with a significantly higher PO satisfaction score compared to the preoperative score. PO scores of the scar-assessment scales showed progressive improvements with significant differences in comparison to preoperative scores and between 6- and 12-months scores. The satisfaction score was negatively related to female gender and body mass index (BMI). Regression analysis defined a high pre-procedural patient's self-assessment scar scale and low SBSES scores as negative significant predictors of high satisfaction.
Conclusion: BTXA injection after excision of disfiguring forehead scars provided highly satisfactory outcomes with a reduction of the scar width, irrespective of the scar shape.
Implantação de hortas agroecológicas: uma visão de educação alimentar e ambiental para escolas do Município de Redenção-CE
Authors: Mango Bernardino Domingos , Joaquim Júnior Carlos Zacarias , Embalo Diana , N´bali Nelito Nhanca , Sanó Lamine , Costa Nancy da , Embaná Marcos Domingos , Kór Dionísio Gomes , Fernandes Noémio Luís , Té Aladje Clisse , Ambrósio Marchante Olímpio Assura 
Published: April 2024

O cultivo de hortas nas escolas é indicado para que as crianças possam conhecer e aprender a cuidar de pequenos animais e vegetais, conteúdos essenciais do aprendizado desta fase. Além de possibilidade de mudanças comportamentais na alimentação e convívio social, pela necessidade de perspectivas de um futuro e um ambiente de estudo para alunos, professores e pais, gerando a inclusão social de crianças e jovens, além de gerar oportunidades de ocupação sobre sustentabilidade, aprendizagem de hábitos alimentares saudáveis, mercado informal e um campo extraclasse de atividade pedagógica. Diante disso, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo promover a produção agroecológica de hortaliças através de hortas escolares para contribuir com a educação alimentar e ambiental para alunos do ensino médio e creche. O projeto foi realizado por estudantes do curso de Agronomia da Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira (UNILAB). Inicialmente foram realizadas visitas nas Escolas do Ensino Médio Camilo Brasiliense e na Creche Pedro Fernandes, localizadas no distrito de Antônio Diogo, município de Redenção-CE. Em seguida a aplicação de questionário semiestruturados para os alunos de EMM Camilo Brasiliense, com a finalidade de compreender o nível de entendimento dos alunos, sobre a montagem de hortas, produção vegetal e conhecimento de plantas medicinais da região, assim como as hortaliças preferidas na dieta alimentar dos alunos. Posteriormente a confecção de oficinas para construção de estruturas de implantação de hortas, assim como, os cuidados no manejo das mesmas. Isso contribuiu na produção de alimentos orgânicos adicionais nas merendas escolares. Por fim, percebeu-se uma evolução e a percepção dos alunos sobre a produção hortícola de diferentes tipos de culturas para a alimentação e para a saúde dos próprios alunos, através dos conhecimentos adquiridos ao longo das atividades desenvolvidas.
HISTÓRIA DA FORMAÇÃO DA CLASSE DOS TRABALHADORES RURAIS NO BRASIL E OS MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS COMO REPRESENTATES DO CAMPESINATO NA LUTA POR DIREITOS
Authors: Moraes de lemos Cristiano , José Ferreira Adegmar 
Published: April 2024

O artigo ora escrito tem por objetivo apresentar, através do método de levantamento bibliográfico, de que forma se deu a formação da classe dos trabalhadores rurais no Brasil valendo-se da análise da questão fundiária brasileira, desde o período colonial até a consolidação da classe trabalhadora rural do Brasil no século XX. Investiga a formação do campesinato brasileiro por períodos históricos, traçando-se uma linha do tempo que aborda a análise da questão agrária brasileira, considerando o período colonial até a edição da Lei de Terras, passando pela formação do campesinato, desde a Lei de Terras até o fim da escravidão, no afã de compreender os movimentos sociais que surgem como representantes do campesinato brasileiro.
Spatial Variation of Summer Microphytoplankton Communities Related to Environmental Parameters in the Coastal Area of the El Bibane Lagoon (Tunisia, Eastern Mediterranean)
Authors: Rekik Amira , Ali Mohammad , J. Al-Shemmari Ahmad , Pagano Marc , Guermazi Wassim , Annabi-Trabelsi Neila , Ayadi Habib , Elloumi Jannet 
Published: April 2024

The distribution of microphytoplankton in relation to environmental factors in the coastal waters of the El Bibane lagoon was studied during the summers of 2009 and 2010. Microphytoplankton abundance and species richness found in the El Bibane lagoon during the summer of 2009 do not markedly differ from those reported from the same environment in the summer of 2010. Microphytoplankton abundance was higher in the summer of 2010 (169.50 ± 60.77 × 102 cells l−1) than in the summer of 2009 (84.50 ± 74.24 × 102 cells l−1), but species richness was slightly higher in the summer of 2009 (28 taxa) than in the summer 2010 (27 taxa). Dinoflagellate was the most abundant microphytoplankton group present during the entire study period, comprising 77–83% of the total microphytlankton community during summer 2009 and 2010, respectively.
Ethical Decision-Making Level of Intensive Care Nurses
Authors: Erdem Önder Hatice , Khorshid Leyla , Sarı Dilek 
Published: April 2024

Aim: A crucial skill for nurses is the understanding of ethics and ethical dilemmas, which enables them to make ethical decisions. This study aimed to assess the ethical decision-making abilities of intensive care nurses employed at a university hospital.
Materials and Methods:
In this descriptive study, the population comprised 265 nurses employed in the hospital's intensive care units. The sample for the study, on the other hand, consisted of 56 intensive care nurses. Data were collected using a “Nurse Information Form” and the “Nursing Dilemma Test”.
Results: Intensive care nurses scored above the moderate level in Principled Thinking (29.95±10.34) and Practical Considerations (17.79±4.73). The study indicated that these nurses were acquainted with dilemmas similar to those in the Nursing Dilemma Test (15.71±4.47).
Conclusion: The most common ethical dilemmas faced by intensive care nurses included the conflict between true procedures that should be done and the physician's request, the decision not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and telling the truth to the patient. It was concluded that intensive care nurses tried to take ethical principles into account when making decisions about ethical dilemmas, but that they did not make use of ethical principles adequately and were affected by environmental factors. To increase intensive care nurses’ level of consideration of ethical principles when they make decisions about ethical dilemmas, it is necessary to determine the ethical dilemmas they encounter and to increase and develop the knowledge and skills of nurses about the ethical decision-making process by supporting ethics education with in-service training.
Perspektif Budaya Luar Terhadap Suku Simalungun
Authors: Sitohang Lastri , Hutapea Novita , Sitanggang Nove 
Published: April 2024

Suku Simalungun merupakan salah satu suku Batak yang berada di wilayah kabupaten Simalungun yaitu Sumatera Utara.kediaman suku Simalungun berada diantara dua suku yaitu suku Batak Toba dan karo .Wawancancara ini merupakan kegiatan percakapan yang menambah wawasan. Hasil wawancara dari narasumber yang kami dapat yaitu pentingnya rasa toleransi dari Suku Simalungun terhadap Suku pendatang. Seperti Narasumber yang kami wawancarai yaitu Ibu Linda yang disambut baik oleh warga sekitar yang berada di suku Simalugun. Ibu Linda merupakan seorang pendatang di wilayah Suku Simalugun yang menikah dengan orang simalungun dan berkediaman di Kabupaten Simalungun yaitu di Siantar,Laras II. Awalnya Ibu Linda yang merasa belum terbiasa dengan budaya simalungun karena Bahasa yang digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari hari adalah Bahasa Daerah yaitu Bahasa Simalungun.Akan tetapi seiring berjalannya waktu Ibu Linda dapat beradaptasi dan semakin lancar berbahasa Simalungun dikarenakan interaksi dengan penduduk sekitar.
Sosialisasi Perbandingan Penegakan Tindak Pidana Penistaan Agama yang Terjadi di Indonesia dan Pakistan
Authors: Ginting Yuni Priskila , Nicholine Nicholine , Atara Irvin , Liemanjaya Lovisa Cygnusia , Simatupang Margareta Theodora , Tarigan Mera Terangta , Enron Michael , Baihaqi Haksoro Raffi Aqil , Rizky Asihatka Prima Tiara Muthi’ah , Apsari Talitha Zhazqia 
Published: April 2024

Jurnal ini membahas perbandingan penegakan tindak pidana penistaan agama yang terjadi di Indonesia dan Pakistan. Fokus pengabdian ini adalah untuk memahami perbedaan dalam pendekatan hukum dan penegakan hukum terhadap kasus penistaan agama antara kedua negara. Tujuan jurnal ini adalah untuk menyediakan pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang langkah-langkah yang terlibat dalam penangkapan dan pengadilan kasus penistaan agama di Indonesia dan Pakistan. Metode riset melibatkan analisis peraturan hukum dan prosedur penegakan hukum yang ada di kedua negara, serta studi kasus untuk mengilustrasikan praktiknya. Hasil pengabdian ini menyoroti perbedaan signifikan dalam pendekatan dan konsekuensi hukum terhadap penistaan agama antara Indonesia dan Pakistan.
Sosialisasi Penerapan Drainase Secara Terpadu Berwawasan Lingkungan (Ecodrain) di area pemukiman Kelurahan Kembangan Utara
Authors: Kussumardianadewi Bernadette Detty , Fitriani Eka Nur , Suprapti Suprapti , Kholida Lily 
Published: April 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyrakat ini memfokuskan kepada sosialisasi penerapan drainase secara terpadu berwawasan lingkungan (ecodrain) di Kelurahan Kembangan Utara, melalui program-program pengabdian masyarakat dengan menggunakan pendekatan inklusif dan berbasis teknologi. Permasalahan genangan air pada saat intensitas hujan tinggi.di daerah yang padat penduduk karena buruknya sistem drainase, sehingga penanganannya perlu direncanakan dengan tepat dengan konsep drainase berwawasan lingkungan.
Metode penanganan saluran drainse terpadu berwawasan lingkungan adalah dengan metode ecodrain. Metode ecodrain dapat dilakukan melalui membuatan sumur resapan, dan penampung air hujan. Data akan dikumpulkan dari pemangku kepentingan dan warga di area perumahan lingkungan kelurahan Kembangan Utara serta survey langsung ke lokasi.
Hasil dari kegiatan ini berkontribusi pada literatur yang ada tentang ecodrain, program pengabdian masyarakat, pendidikan inklusif, dan integrasi teknologi. Rekomendasi diberikan kepada masyarakat sekitar untuk meningkatkan implementasi teknologi ramah lingkungan dan dampak program pengabdian masyarakat di kalangan civitas akademika sebagai bagian dari masyarakat melalui keilmuan dan pengetahuan yang dimiliki.
The Effect of Service and User Interface on Consumer Satisfaction in Remittances from South Korea to Indonesia through the GME Application
Authors: Anam Khoerul , Wilis Ratih Anggoro , Setyadi Yusuf 
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the Effect of Service and User Interface on Consumer Satisfaction of Remittances from South Korea to Indonesia through the GME Application. The method used in this study is quantitative with an explanatory research approach. From the SPSS output, it is known that the hypothesis criteria of the t test (partial) on the service variable are rejected when the sign > 0.05 and accepted when the sign > 0.05 SPSS test results show that 3,896 and H_o1 t_hitung≤t_tabel H_a1 t_hitung≥t_tabel,t_hitung t_tabel1,655 there is a linear relationship between the service and the user interface significantly liniearity of 0.000 < 0.05. User interface variables are rejected when the sign > 0.05 and accepted when the sign > 0.05 SPSS test results show that 2,392 and H_o1 t_hitung≤t_tabel H_a1 t_hitung≥t_tabel,t_hitung t_tabel1,655 there is a linear relationship between the user interface to consumer satisfaction with significant linearity of 0.018 < 0.05. It was concluded that the service and user interface affect customer satisfaction in sending money from South Korea to Indonesia through the application GME, is expected to provide more services in the process of transferring money between countries.
Green Marketing and Brand Image: Strengthen Consumers’ Purchase Decisions Through Brand Trust on Mineral Water Aqua Consumers in Pekanbaru City
Authors: Melinda Lisa , Restuti Sri , Jushermi Jushermi 
Published: April 2024

This study aims to find out the effect of Green Marketing and Brand Image on the purchase decisions of Mineral Water AQUA consumers in Pekanbaru City through the moderation of Brand Trust. The population in this study is the residents of Pekanbaru who purchase and consume AQUA Mineral Water. Sampling was done using purposive sampling technique with a total of 226 respondents. Data analysis used was SMART PLS 3.2.9. The results research: 1) Green Marketing has a positive and significant effect on the Brand Trust of AQUA Mineral Water consumers in Pekanbaru City. 2) Brand Image has positive and significant effect on the Brand Trust of AQUA Mineral Water consumers in Pekanbaru City. 3) Green Marketing has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions 4) Brand Image has positive effect on Purchase Decisions is positive but insignificant. 5) Green Marketing has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions through Brand Trust as a moderating variable for AQUA Mineral Water consumers in Pekanbaru City. 6) Brand Image has a positive and significant influence on Purchase Decisions through Brand Trust as a moderating variable on AQUA Mineral Water consumers in Pekanbaru City. 7) Brand Trust has positive and significant impact on the Purchase Decisions on AQUA Mineral Water consumers in Pekanbaru City.