bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Herbal remedies used for the treatment of infertility in females by traditional healers in the northwest of Algeria.
Authors: NAZIM Bellifa , ADİL Selka , YASSİNE Merad , ISMAIL Benhaddou , MATMOUR Derouicha 
Published: December 2023

Ethnopharmacological relevance: According to the world health organization, infertility is a global health issue affecting millions of people of reproductive age worldwide. Available data suggests that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals have infertility globally.
Aim of the study: The aims of this work is to inventory plants used in the treatment of female primary infertility by the herbal healers in the northwest of Algeria.
Materials and methods: A number of 30 herbal healers and resource persons were interviewed. This ethnobotanical survey has permitted to identify 41 recipes in which involved 49 plant species belonging to 23 family used to treat primary infertility in women by traditional healers in the northwest of Algeria.The scientific name, family, common name, part used, mode of preparation as well as of administration, days of treatment and the indication are provided.
Results: Results show that The Lamiaceae family is the best represented with 9 species and 32.14% of the frequency of use, followed by the Apiaceae with 8 species and Asteraceae with 4 species and frequency of use 9.52% for each .The aerial parts are the most commonly parts used with a rate of 22% of total parts of the plant, followed by the leaves with 18%, seeds 16%,root and rhizome 12%,fruit and flower (10% each); bark bulb(4% each), kernel and pollen grains(2% each) Infusion is the main mode of preparation with rate of 40% of total preparations, mixture with 37%, decoction with 17%, and finally paste with 6%. Recipes were principally taken orally (83 %) or topically (17%) as poultice (10%) or as vaginal steaming (7%).
Conclusions: Herbal healers in northwest of Algeria have a wide range of herbal remedies used to treat primary infertility in females; their knowledge is a natural heritage from their ancestors transmitted through centuries.

Keywords: ethnobotany, infertility, recipes, herbal healers, northwest of Algeria.
L’intensification de l’action directe non-violente et son processus de légitimation aux États-Unis dans les années 1970 : The Trial of the Catonsville Nine , par Daniel Berrigan (1970)
Authors: Thomas-Hébert Charlotte 
Published: December 2023

The Trial of the Catonsville Nine est une adaptation théâtrale du procès des neuf activistes qui brûlèrent en mai 1968 plusieurs centaines de dossiers de conscription afin de protester contre la guerre du Vietnam. Cet article montre que la pièce répond à un enjeu particulier : tirer profit de l’importante médiatisation de l’affaire, du procès, puis du spectacle afin de légitimer l’intensification des tactiques radicales non-violentes auprès d’un grand public choqué de voir des membres du clergé transgresser l’ordre social et politique, et ainsi pérenniser un nouveau répertoire d’action.
Corneal epithelial thickness mapping by optical coherence tomography in normal and early keratoconic eyes
Authors: El Gazzar Hamdy Ahmed , Masoud Mohamed , Wagih Alyaa , Al-Tohamy Soha Moussa 
Published: December 2023

Background
Keratoconus (KC) is a noninflammatory disease causing anatomical deformity of the cornea and is manifested by marked conical protrusion in addition to thinning of the corneal central part. There are currently no standardized screening criteria for KC, making early diagnosis difficult. Early diagnosis aids in stopping progression and better management. It has been proposed that spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) has a diagnostic advantage in the early detection of corneal thickness changes in early KC.

Aim
Detection of corneal epithelial thickness changes in early KC eyes versus normal eyes using SD-OCT.

Methods
The research involved 30 eyes with early KC and 30 eyes from healthy control patients. Both groups underwent detailed ophthalmological examination and measurement of regional corneal epithelial thickness with anterior segment SD-OCT.

Results
In the cases group, corneal epithelium thickness decreased significantly in all regions tested. Additionally, all parameters of the pentacam pachymetry indices showed a statistically significant increase in the cases group. All of the thinnest pachymetry at central 5 mm and 7 mm Area Under the Curve (AUC=0.822 and 0.804), the location Y at central 5 mm and 7 mm (AUC=0.796 and 0.738), the minimum-maximum at central 5 mm and 7 mm (AUC=0.878 and 0.934), and the standard of deviation at central 5 mm and 7 mm (AUC=0.935 and 0.941) showed a statistically significant predictive value for differentiation KC cases from control (P < 0.001), with the highest AUC reported with the standard of deviation. The tested corneal thickness in various regions correlated positively and statistically significantly with pentacam pachymetry indices.

Conclusions
Early KC is associated with corneal thinning and increased pentacam pachymetry index parameters. The changes detected by pentacam pachymetry and epithelial thickness as detected by SD-OCT showed a significant correlation.
Incidence of cataract and glaucoma in children with nephrotic syndrome undergoing steroid treatment
Authors: Deiaeldin Yasmine A. , Elsharkawy Mona Mohammad , Abdelrahman Hadeel M. , Omar Khadija Alforjani Abdulhadi , Al-Naimy Mohammed A. 
Published: December 2023

Background
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is by far, the most common glomerular disease in childhood period and is considered as one of the main aetiologies of child exposure to systemic steroids. High-dose corticosteroids for NS, are usually prescribed by pediatrians for a long period. Posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC) and increased intraocular pressure (IOP) are the two most common ocular complications associated with steroid treatment. The exact incidence, prevalence, severity, and time of cataract and glaucoma onset in those childrens have not yet been thoroughly investigated.

Aim
Evaluating the incidence of cataract and glaucoma in children with NS receiving steroid treatment during and after treatment cessation.

Patients and methods
This cohort prospective study was done at the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic at Zagazig University Children’s Hospital in co-operation with the Department of Ophthalmology, Zagazig University, for detailed eye examination. Totally 48 children with primary NS who received corticosteroids either as a single treatment or with other treatment modalities for more than 3 months were included in our study. Clinical features plus laboratory tests confirmed by renal biopsy were the main parameters used in the diagnosis of NS.

Results
Posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSC) were observed in 14 patients (29.2%). All studied patients had normal intraocular pressure ranging between 10 and 20 mmHg in both eyes during the follow-up period with no glaucomatous optic disc changes observed.

Conclusion
A significant number of children with NS treated with steroids are liable to develop cataracts and glaucoma that may progress and need surgery to preserve vision, so they have to be well diagnosed and followed-up.
An observational study to evaluate the awareness of drug treatment, prescription pattern, adverse drug reactions, and adherence in patients of major depressive disorder
Authors: Parmar Urwashi Indrakumar , Puradkar Pranali , Kadam Kranti , Tadavi Firoz , Gajbhiye Snehalata , Joshi Shirish , Sohal Amitoj 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Aims:
Due to the paucity of studies in and out of India that dealt with treatment awareness of major depressive disorder (MDD), we decided to assess the awareness of MDD patients, and since adherence and awareness are linked to each other, we assessed adherence too. Prescription pattern studies identify changes in prescriptions due to poor initial response or adverse drug reactions (ADRs), which may result in dose reduction or switching medications and delay remission. Therefore, the study assessed the ADR pattern.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out on 200 MDD patients with treatment records for at least 3 months after getting approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and consent from the patients. The data obtained were entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results:
The mean age was 44.65 ± 12.02 years, and females were 70%. Maximum patients (98%) were aware of the consequence of stopping the drugs suddenly, and only 12.5% were aware of the onset of response to treatment. Escitalopram was the most common antidepressant prescribed (43.77%), and 67 ADRs out of 136 were attributable to it. Weakness and fatigue were the most common ADRs. The majority (97) of the ADRs were possibly related to antidepressants, and 65% of patients showed optimal adherence to medications.

Conclusions:
This study sheds light on the treatment awareness and adherence of MDD patients in India and highlights the need for educating patients about treatment response. It also emphasizes the importance of monitoring ADRs and adjusting prescription patterns accordingly to improve treatment outcomes.
Measurement of Entrance Surface Air Kerma of plain abdominal radiography in some Nigerian health facilities
Authors: Bamidele Lateef , Osahon David O. , Olowookere Christopher  J. 
Published: December 2023

Background : Patient dose assessments in many Nigerian radiological departments have shown large inter- and intra-hospital variations for the same type of radiological examinations, hence, there is a need for regular monitoring of radiological equipment and measurement of patient dose in our health facilities. The main objective of this survey was to evaluate the Entrance Surface Dose Air Kerma (ESAK) of the patients who underwent abdominal (anteroposterior; AP) radiography in ten health facilities in Southern Nigeria.
Material and Methods: A total of ten health facilities comprising private and public health facilities were included in this investigation. A total of 223 adult patients who weighed within 70±5kg `were considered in this survey. The ESAK was calculated from the tube output of the x-ray machines and the exposure parameters utilized during examinations according to the International Atomic Energy Agency code of practice.
Results : The mean ESAK values obtained from the health centres ranged from 1.00 milligray (mGy) to 17.21mGy. The maximum/minimum ratio of individual ESAK which is the range factor (RF) varied from 1.3 to 6.1.
Conclusion and Recommendation : Variations were observed in patient dose values among radiological units. The entrance surface air kerma (ESAK) obtained in the study were comparable with the dose values in the UK- 2010 review in most cases. The intra-radiological unit patient dose variations, as revealed by the range factor show that the operation technique employed was not fully optimized and that dose reduction is possible without degrading image quality. Therefore, there is a need for regular monitoring of radiographic equipment and periodic surveys of the patient dose.
Factors influencing repeat HIV testing among mothers in perinatal clinics of rural and urban settings in Kisumu County, Kenya
Authors: Orinda Joseph Orinda , Ayodo George , Ondeng'e Ken , Ochung Antony , Onguru Daniel 
Published: December 2023

Background : Over one million children are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), predominantly acquired from their mothers during the perinatal period. Most infections are in the developing world with over 90% of children with HIV being in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine factors associated with low repeat HIV testing among mothers going to perinatal clinics. We looked into individual, provider and facility factors associated with repeat HIV testing.
Methods : The study adopted a facility-based cross-sectional survey and a convergent mixed method. The study population were Women of Reproductive Age living in Kisumu County. Simple random sampling was used for quantitative analysis and an open-ended interview guide for qualitative analysis.
Results : Out of the 407 respondents, 82 (20.15%) had received the full course of repeat HIV tests up to the postnatal visit. Repeat testing was significantly associated with; Level of education (AOR=4.32,95%CI=1.57–11.87), marital status (AOR=10.51,95%CI=1.70–6.87), accompaniment by spouse (AOR=2.33, 95%CI=1.31 – 4.17), privacy of the counselling rooms AOR=5.10, 95%CI=0.32– 0.80) and waiting time before receiving clinic services AOR=0.31,95%CI=0.14– 0.68) and design of the book from IDI.
Conclusions and Recommendations : Low levels of repeat HIV testing were observed among mothers attending perinatal clinics within Kisumu County. low education level, long waiting times, privacy of the rooms and design of the mother and child booklet were associated with it. Mothers and health workers are to be educated on the benefits of repeat HIV testing during ANC and post-natal clinics.
Investigation of climate and vegetation change in Göbekli Tepe (Türkiye) region using polen data
Authors: GÜZEL Abdulkadir , PARMAKSIZ Arif , ÖZCANLI Mehmet 
Published: December 2023

Investigation of climate and vegetation change in Göbekli Tepe (Türkiye) region using polen data

Abdulkadir GÜZEL1,Arif PARMAKSIZ2, Mehmet ÖZCANLI1

ORCİD: 0000-0003-0321-8198; 0000-0002-4168-4803; 0000-0003-2228-8298

1 Harran University, Faculty of Science-Literature, Department of Geography, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
2 Harran University, Faculty of Science-Literature, Department of Biology, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Abstract
Today, it is known that there is a change in the world's climate system and that the living things that cause the deterioration of the natural balance are human beings. Human beings have always made changes in the environment they live in to meet their nutritional and shelter needs. These changes have affected the habitat in the region over time, causing both flora and fauna to change and have affected the level of biodiversity. In order to understand this change, pollen records from past periods are valuable archives of vegetation dynamics and provide important information about vegetation. In this study, pollen belonging to the ancient period was investigated from the wells drilled in Göbekli Tepe, which is described as the "zero point of history". The pollen analyzes obtained from the samples in the 1st well between 6 meters and 7-7.5 meters were approximately B.C. It covers the years 11126 and 13354. The pollen analyzes made at 6, 10, 12 meters in the samples in the 3rd well were B.C. It reflects the changes in vegetation and climate between 10634-12418. Although individuals belonging to Quercus, Salix, Juglans, Abies, Pinus and Juniperus species of forest vegetation were encountered in Ancient Göbekli Tepe, no individuals belonging to these tree species were encountered today. In this study, data were obtained supporting that the region was forest-steppe in the past, and the presence of forest-forming taxa Juglans, Abies, Pinus, and Juniperus was determined for the first time and the vegetation of the past period was made more evident.

Key words: Göbekli Tepe, human impact, oak steppe-forest, pollen
Antioxidant and anticandidal effects of Pedicularis comosa L. var. acmodonta Boiss.
Authors: SALTAN Nagehan , GÜLCAN Zeynep , İŞCAN Gökalp , KÖSE Yavuz Bülent 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The aim of this study is to measure the antioxidant and anticandidal efficiency of Pedicularis comosa var. acmodonta (Orobanchaceae). Using a spectrophotometric test on extracts from P.comosa var. acmodonta grown in Turkey, the antioxidant efficiency of the plant extracts was estimated by measuring the violet coloration in a methanol solution containing 1,1-diphenylpyryl hydrazil (DPPH·). In addition, the results of the anticandidal effect tests using the CLSI M27-A2 method are also included in this study. The 70% ethanol extract of P. comosa showed the highest antioxidant activity (0.143 mg/mL). According to the anticandidal activity test findings on five Candida species, it was determined that 70% ethanol extract of P. comosa inhibited C. utilis at a dose of 31.25 µg/mL (MIC).
Isolation and molecular characterization of non-Azotobacter bacteria using Azotobacter isolation protocols from pastures in the south of Turkey
Authors: ÇELEN Ebru 
Published: December 2023

Isolation and molecular characterization of non-Azotobacter bacteria using Azotobacter isolation protocols from pastures in the south of Turkey

Ebru ÇELEN
ORCID: 0000-0002-8452-5933

Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Gölköy, 14280 Bolu, Türkiye

Abstract
Soil is a biodiversity-rich ecosystem. Nitrogen-fixing Azotobacter bacteria, an important component of this ecosystem, are frequently isolated using various methods. The aim of the present study was to perform partial molecular characterization of non-Azotobacter isolates derived during two Azotobacter isolation protocols, as well as to determine which bacteria can be obtained using this method. A total of 800 isolates were acquired from soil samples collected from various pastures in Antalya province of Turkey, with 92 of them being molecularly characterized. These isolates were clustered through RFLP analysis of 16S rRNA gene and the DNA sequences of the isolates representing different groups were performed. According to these results, the bacteria belonging to various genera (Agrobacterium, Phyllobacterium, Variovorax, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, Agromyces, and Arthrobacter) were identified. The results show that similar bacteria could be obtained through two isolation protocols used in this study. However, more diverse bacteria were encountered on the Brown-medium than on soil-past.
Keywords: Azotobacter, isolate, soil, 16S rDNA

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PERANCANGAN APLIKASI WORKLOAD MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS (WMA) BERBASIS ANDROID UNTUK PERHITUNGAN BEBAN KERJA PEREKAM MEDIS DI RSI AMINAH BLITAR
Authors: Shofa Athur Rosyida  , Dea Allan Karunia Sakti  , Rahmadyo Yudhi Prabowo  
Published: December 2023

Permasalahan beban kerja banyak dijumpai di bidang kesehatan, salah satunya di RSI Aminah Kota Blitar. Permasalahan tersebut antara lain perhitungan masih dilakukan secara manual, ketidaktahuan mengenai rumus analisis perhitungan beban kerja, jarang dilakukannya evaluasi sehingga mengakibatkan beban kerja tidak merata. Sistem informasi menjadi solusi sebagai alat analisis perhitungan beban kerja, maka dari itu peneliti merancang aplikasi WMA (Workload Measurement Analysis) yang berbasis android. Aplikasi ini dikembangkan dengan metode waterfall yang terdiri dari tahapan analisis, desain, pengkodean, dan pengujian. Aplikasi ini menampilkan beberapa tampilan antara lain menu login, homepage, learn, input data, conclusion, dan history. Dalam tampilan homepage terdapat 2 metode pilihan untuk perhitungan beban kerja yaitu, metode WISN (Workload Indicator Staffing Need) dan ABK Kes (Analisis Beban Kerja Kesehatan). Pengujian aplikasi WMA menggunakan metode TAM (Technology Acceptance Model). Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa informan merasa sangat puas terhadap penerimaan kemudahan dan kebermanfaatan dari aplikasi WMA (Workload Measurement Analysis). Aplikasi WMA telah siap digunakan di bidang kesehatan untuk membantu analisis perhitungan analisis beban kerja.
Kata Kunci: aplikasi WMA, android, metode TAM, perhitungan beban kerja.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: A Global Imperative for Health
Authors: Kishore Surekha , U Venkatesh , Verma Shikhar Kishore , Verma Shival Kishore , Walia Parteek 
Published: December 2023

Clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) can have a significant impact on human health. Lack of financial resources prevent developing nations from making investments in WASH infrastructure, such as water treatment plants and sanitation facilities. Achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation is hampered by poor governance and insufficient policy frameworks. Governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector need to collaborate to invest in infrastructure and technology, promote good hygiene practices, and undertake education and awareness-raising programmes in order to ensure that everyone has access to clean water and sanitation.
Pengaruh Kemandirian Belajar dan Lingkungan Belajar terhadap Prestasi Belajar Ekonomi Siswa
Authors: Sinaga Grace Labora , Sihombing Sotarduga , Siantar Anggun Tiur Ida 
Published: December 2023

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah rendahnya prestasi belajar ekonomi siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada perbedaan Kemandirian Belajar dan Lingkungan Belajar Terhadap Prestasi Belajar pada Pembelajaran Ekonomi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data uji regresi linear berganda diperoleh persamaan regresi yaitu Y= 73,53 + -0,002 + 0,045+e Persamaan ini menggambarkan bahwa pengaruh Kemandirian Belajar terhadap Prestasi Belajar dihitung berdasarkan koefisiensi regresi yang diperoleh yaitu -0,002 artinya jika status kemandirian belajar meningkat sebesar satu satuan maka kemandirian belajar SMA Negeri 2 Pematang Siantar akan bertambah sebesar -0,002. Dari hasil penelitian dan pengelolaan data uji t diketahui bahwa Kemandirian Belajar (X1) diperoleh nilai thitung sebesar -0,095 dan nilai sig sebesar 0,924 pada taraf signifikansi 95% atau ?=5% dan dengan dk n-2 = 49, diperoleh ttabel 2,008. Sehingga dapat dilihat bahwa thitung< ttabel (-0,095<2,008) dan nilai sig (0,924>0,05). Dengan demikian hal ini menjelaskan bahwa hal ini berarti H1 ditolak, dimana variabel Kemandirian Belajar (X1) tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Prestasi Belajar (Y) di SMA Negeri 2 Pematang Siantar.
Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa/i Sekolah Dasar Melalui Program Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Mengajar (MBKM)
Authors: Tampubolon Piter H D , Berlianti Berlianti 
Published: December 2023

Pendidikan adalah usaha sadar dan terencana untuk mewujudkan suasana belajar dan proses pembelajaran agar perserta didik secara aktif mengembangkan potensi dirinya untuk memiliki kekuatan spriritual keagamaan, pengendalian diri, kepribadian, kecerdasan, akhlak mulia serta keterampilan yang di perlukan dirinya dan masyarakat. Untuk menciptakan generasi muda yang aktif, cerdas, dan kreatif, tentunya di perlukan generasi muda yang memiliki wawasan luas dan minat belajar yang tinggi. Peneliti merancang program Literasi berupa Pojok Baca untuk meningkatkan minat baca sisiwa/I dengan melakukan kegiatan yang menarik, juga lingkungan belajar yang produktif, nyaman, dan menyenangkan. Program literasi yang dilakukan berfokuskan dengan membuat sudut baca atau pojok baca yang menarik, agar siswa/siswi memiliki ketertarikan untuk membaca. Literasi adalah suatu kemampuan individu dalam mengolah dan memahami informasi ketika melakukan kegiatan membaca dan menulis. Dimana literasi merupakan kemampuan seseorang dalam membaca, menulis, berhitung serta memecahkan masalah dalam kehidupannya sehari-hari. Dimana untuk meningkatkan minat baca siswa/I dengan melakukan Pojok Baca. Dengan memotivasi keinginan membaca siswa/I SD 060937 Medan Johor dengan menggunakan sudut kelas sebagai tempat yang nyaman, menyenangkan dan mudah di akses siswa/I SD 060937 untuk meningkatkan minat baca. Dengan kehadiran program yang di lakukan yaitu Pojok Baca siswa/I di SD 060937 memiliki antusias untuk membaca. Dengan akes untuk membaca yang mudah di temukan, lingkungan belajar yang nyaman, juga temapat untuk belajar yang menarik siswa/i. selain menciptakan Pojok Baca, penulis juga merancang program Literasi. Metode yang dilaksanakan pada pengabdian ini menggunakan metode intervensi pada ranah Mezzo. Metode group work di gunakan sebagai bagian dari metode intervensi, karena dengan memanfaatkan kelompok sebagai metode terapi, membangun interaksi dan relasi, dan mengembangkan potensi individu – individu agar mampu mengatasi permasalahan di dalam kelompok. Dalam melaksanakan kegiatan ini melakukan tahapan-tahapan intervensi yang dilakukan, seperti: engagement (Pendekatan), Assesment, Perencanaan, Intervensi, Evaluasi, dan terminasi.