bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Women’s Empowerment and Economic Sustainability During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Davao Oriental, Southern Philippines
Authors: Catubigan Robie Villamil , Villegas Jhonnel Pancho , Dupa Helina Jean Perez 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The crisis during the pandemic restrained the livelihood of women and disrupted their economic opportunities. Specifically, during the height of the lockdown, when people were restricted from going out, the livelihood of women who sold and peddled seafood products was greatly affected. This paper unfolds women’s socio-demographic profile and knowledge regarding the laws for protecting women’s rights in the lexis of the Republic Act No. 9710, also known as the Magna Carta of Women, and their economic condition in the informal economy during the pandemic. This descriptive mixed method quantitatively surveyed 70 women and another 10 women for the Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). The findings have shown that women in the informal economy were predominantly in the middle and late adulthood stage, married, the majority had a low level of education (i.e., elementary & high school levels) and were the breadwinners in the family. Also, the average size of each family consisted of 7 members with an average family monthly income of 7,407 pesos. The themes unearthed that informants perceived the Magna Carta of Women as unfamiliar and vague concepts, inconsistent implementation, and responsive leadership. On the other note, informants highlighted that the imagery of women in society gained parity in gender roles. It was revealed that women struggled with delayed assistance, parental obligations, prejudice, and partial treatment.
Universalization, Sustainability and “Justiceness” of Primary Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Uganda
Authors: Kyambadde James , Khumalo Shuti Steph 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
It is through education that communities and governments can tackle political, economic, social and geographic inequalities and ills in the continent of Africa. It is for this reason that policies like the Universal Primary Education were adopted. Children have the right to basic quality education as espoused in several agreements such as the Convention of Childrens Rights of 1989 and the Sustainable Development goals. Access to quality education for success is a social justice trajectory and promotes social justice principles. This article was intended to examine the impediments in the effective implementation of Universal Primary Education policy in Uganda. The authors view the identified impediments as social injustice practices. In exploring the phenomenon, this study deployed a qualitative research approach within a constructivist paradigm. The authors located their thesis within Rawl’s perspective of social justice. This theoretical lens is fundamental and apposite in education in that social justice theorists believe that schools as social systems should create opportunities for inclusive and enabling schooling environments, and in addition provide quality education for students. This study is of great significance in that it contributes to the epistemology in the discipline of the management of universal primary education. The study yielded critical findings which can be summarized as follows: limited capitation grants, demotivated teachers, challenges related to stakeholder collaboration and coordination, communication, cooperation, engagement and consultation.
Inclusion of Newcomer Children in Preschool: The Case of Latvia
Authors: Tarune Iluta , Usca Svetlana , Dzerviniks Janis 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The ethnic and cultural diversity of today’s society calls for sustainable intercultural education in an inclusive environment. The inclusion of newcomer children in the Latvian education system has become a topical issue with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The preschool period is the time when the foundation for future achievements is laid; in an inclusive environment, children’s knowledge and skills are fostered to find solutions in the sustainable society of the future. The readiness of preschool teachers for working with newcomer children is determined by the set of competences teachers have in place for the successful inclusion of newcomers in preschool education. A preschool teacher’s competence to work with newcomers is a complex construct which includes many sub-competences. In their research, the authors identify knowledge, skills and attitudes that characterize a teacher’s work with newcomer children in an inclusive environment. The results show that Latvia’s preschool teachers lack the knowledge and skills for working with newcomer children, and their attitude towards these children is not always positive.
Navigating Neonatal Cardiovascular Emergencies: A Comprehensive Narrative Review on Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Authors: Moisa Stefana Maria , Brinza Crischentian , Floria Mariana , Burlacu Alexandru 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The evaluation and management of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in neonates are pivotal aspects of pediatric care given the substantial prevalence of this condition. This review emphasizes the urgency of timely recognition and intervention, as a notable proportion of affected neonates face critical illness shortly after birth. The multidisciplinary approach involving neonatologists, pediatricians, and obstetricians is essential to address the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges inherent in neonatal cardiac emergencies. The insights presented herein aim to guide medical practice, enhance early recognition, and ultimately improve outcomes for newborns grappling with critical heart conditions. Key proactive measures advocated include prenatal screening, facilitating early identification of potential cardiac anomalies. Advanced imaging techniques, such as fetal echocardiography, have a crucial role in enabling detailed examinations, contributing to the prenatal diagnosis of major CHDs. The review underscores the importance of preparing medical teams during the prenatal period for potential postnatal complications, emphasizing the necessity of a holistic approach to the care of neonates who survive critical episodes. Continued research and clinical advancements remain imperative to refine strategies and optimize care for this vulnerable patient population. The provided data serve as a valuable guide for healthcare professionals and could improve the outcomes of neonates confronting the challenges of CHD.
ПРОЈЕКАТ РЕКОНСТРУКЦИЈЕ РАСКРСНИЦЕ УЛИЦА “БУЛЕВАР ЕВРОПЕ” И ”ФУТОШКИ ПУТ” У НОВОМ САДУ
Authors: Перуничић Радош 
Published: February 2024

Овим радом разрађене су техничке основе и анализа примјене раскрсница са кружним током у градовима, као и идејно рјешење реконструкције раскрснице улица ''Булевар Европе'' и ''Футошки пут'' у Новом Саду. Пројектом је предвиђена примјена раскрснице са кружним током на мјесту постојеће класичне четворокраке раскрснице.
Phenotyping of Rh and Kell blood group antigen in thalassemia and its impact on alloimmunization in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Gupta Sonia , Kumar Rajesh 
Published: February 2024

Objectives:
Alloimmunization to red cell antigens is a dreaded complication in multitransfused patients, leading to difficulty in obtaining compatible red blood cell units and development of delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of partial matched phenotype blood (for RhD, C, c, E, e, and Kell antigens) on alloimmunization in thalassemics versus non-phenotype matched blood (ABO & RhD).

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of two years where 250 patients with thalassemias were enrolled. They were divided into two groups, patients in Group I (n = 180) who received partial matched phenotype blood since initiation of transfusion therapy and those in Group II (n = 70) subjects who received usual matched blood.

Statistical analysis:
All statistical calculations were done using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 21 version. Data were described in terms of range, median (interquartile range [IQR]), frequencies, etc.

Results:
The median (IQR) age of the study population was 12 (7–18) years (range 6 months–36 years). The most common Rh antibodies were anti-D (2.85%), anti-E (2.85%), anti-C (1.42%), and anti-c (1.42%), and Kell antibodies were (7.1%). It was seen that chances of developing autoantibodies (37% vs. 5%), alloantibodies 11 (15.7% vs. 0%), and transfusion reactions 25 (35.7% vs. 3.3%) were more in Group II subjects as compared to Group I. A significant difference was seen with febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions in between two groups 0.001 (95% confidence interval 2.98–65.73).

Conclusions:
Patients with thalassemia should be typed for RhD (C, c, E, and e) and Kell antigen before initiation of transfusion, which will help in reducing the rate of alloimmunization, autoimmunization, and frequency of transfusion and will improve the overall survival rate in thalassemia.
Comparing redo surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for recurrent, residual, and/or tumors showing progression in nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Islam Muhammad Yousuf Ul , Akhtar Saad , Nasir Roua , Anis Saad Bin , Iftikhar Haissan , Khan Farhan Raza , Martins Russell Seth , Bari Muhammad Ehsan , Ahmed Urooba 
Published: February 2024

Background:
Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) are well-differentiated benign tumors originating from the adenohypophyseal cells of the pituitary gland. They present with headaches, visual disorders, or cranial nerve deficits. NFPAs can recur, progress, or present as residual tumors. We, therefore, conducted this review to compare the effects of both revision surgery and stereotactic surgery on tumor size, visual status, endocrine status, and complications.

Methods:
A systematic review of published literature on recurrent, residual, or progressing NFPAs that underwent redo surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery from the inception till June 2020 was conducted as per Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Thirteen records (1209 patients) were included, and risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) estimated from each study were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis model.

Results:
Redo surgery was the preferred intervention in patients presenting with larger tumor sizes and was more effective in reducing the tumor size as compared to stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) (risk ratio [RR] 56.14; 95% CI, 16.45–191.58). There was more visual loss with revision surgery as compared to SRS (risk ratio [RR] 0.08; 95% CI, 0.03–0.20). However, SRS was associated with fewer complications, such as new diabetes insipidus, as compared to the redo surgery (risk ratio [RR] 0.01; 95% CI 0.01–0.03).

Conclusion:
Redo surgery is the superior choice in the treatment of recurrent/residual or progressing NFPAs if the tumor size is large and an immediate reduction in tumor burden through debulking is warranted. However, redo surgery is associated with a higher risk of visual loss, new endocrinopathies, and other complications, in contrast to SRS.
Massive bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema and parenchymal temporopolar abscess with anatomical infection pathway in a chronic inhaling cocaine-addicted patient: A case report and literature review
Authors: Corazzelli Giuseppe , Corvino Sergio , Noto Giulio Di , Germano Cristiana , Buonamassa Simona , Colandrea Salvatore Di , Falco Raffaele de , Bocchetti Antonio 
Published: February 2024

Background:
Focal suppurative bacterial infections of the central nervous system (CNS), such as subdural empyemas and brain abscesses, can occur when bacteria enter the CNS through sinus fractures, head injuries, surgical treatment, or hematogenous spreading. Chronic cocaine inhalation abuse has been linked to intracranial focal suppurative bacterial infections, which can affect neural and meningeal structures.

Case Description:
We present the case of a patient who developed a cocaine-induced midline destructive lesion, a vast bilateral paraclinoidal subdural empyema, and intracerebral right temporopolar abscess due to cocaine inhalation abuse. The infection disseminated from the nasal and paranasal cavities to the intracranial compartment, highlighting a unique anatomical pathway.

Conclusion:
The treatment involved an endoscopic endonasal approach, followed by a right frontal-temporal approach to obtain tissue samples for bacterial analysis and surgical debridement of the suppurative process. Targeted antibiotic therapy helped restore the patient’s neurological status.
Miopatía inflamatoria de inicio tardío asociada con anticuerpos Anti-ro-52 sin afectación pulmonar: Reporte de un caso
Authors: Márquez Vargas Mitzi Gabriela , Escamilla-Ramírez Angel , Gonzalez-Calderón Gina , Flores Velez Karen , Lopez-Hernandez Juan Carlos , Galnares Olalde Javier , Vargas Cañas Edwin Steven 
Published: February 2024

Introducción. Las miopatías inflamatorias idiopáticas son un grupo heterogéneo de enfermedades autoinmunes. Clínicamente se caracterizan por debilidad muscular simétrica y, en ocasiones, compromiso sistémico. Presentan signos neurofisiológicos e histológicos de inflamación muscular crónica, así como elevación de enzimas musculares. Los autoanticuerpos específicos son biomarcadores útiles para el diagnóstico. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con dermatomiositis (DM) y anticuerpos anti-Ro52 positivos sin actividad sistémica al diagnóstico.
Caso clínico. Mujer de 87 años, con antecedente de carcinoma basocelular en región malar izquierda e hipotiroidismo de larga evolución, ambas controladas. Presentó cuadro progresivo el cual inició 6 meses previos a valoración por nuestro servicio, caracterizado por fatiga, debilidad de musculatura proximal en las cuatro extremidades, asociado a mialgias en cintura pélvica. En el transcurso de 2 meses mostró dificultad para realizar actividades instrumentadas de la vida diaria. Al quinto mes, manifestó disfagia. A la exploración física se documentó debilidad simétrica de predominio proximal, sin alteración de los reflejos de estiramiento muscular ni afectación sensitiva. Los análisis de laboratorio mostraron elevación de CK (2974 U/L). Se realizó panel de anticuerpos encontrando anti Ro52 +++. El PET corporal reveló hipometabolismo en musculatura proximal de las cuatro extremidades, sin evidencia de actividad neoplásica. Se hizo biopsia muscular observando hallazgos compatibles con DM. Inició manejo con pulsos de metilprednisolona presentando mejoría sintomática.
Discusión y Conclusión: La asociación de anticuerpos anti-Ro52 y DM es infrecuente, presentándose hasta en un 26% en síndromes de superposición. La presentación conjunta de enfermedad pulmonar intersticial y cáncer, son de mal pronóstico.
विद्यालयमा दिवा खाजा कार्यक्रमले बालबालिकाको भर्ना र नियमिततामा पारेको प्रभाव
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari नारायणप्रसाद Narayan Prasad 
Published: February 2024

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन विद्यालयमा दिवा खाजा कार्यक्रमले बालबालिकाको भर्ना र नियमिततामा पारेको प्रभाव विषयमा गरिएको हो । यस अध्ययनको मुख्य उद्देश्य दिवा खाजा कार्यक्रमले बालबालिकाको भर्ना र विद्यालय नियमिततामा पारेको प्रभाव खोजी गर्नु रहेको छ । यो अध्ययन दाङ जिल्लाको घोराही उपमहानगरपालिकाअन्तर्गत रहेका २ वटा विद्यालयमा आधारित छ । यसमा गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचा प्रयोग गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनमा विशेष गरी प्राथमिक सूचनाहरू प्रश्नावली, प्रत्यक्ष अवलोकन, समूह छलफल, अन्र्तवार्ता जस्ता विधि र साधनहरूको प्रयोग गरी सामग्री सङ्कलन गरिएको छ भने द्वितीय सूचना तथा जानकारीहरू लेख, रचना, विद्यालय तथ्याङ्क फारम, शोधपत्र, विद्यार्थी हाजिरी रजिस्टर, विद्यार्थी विवरण अभिलेख तथा विभिन्न अध्ययन प्रतिवेदनहरूबाट सङ्कलन गरिएको छ । प्राप्त सूचनाहरूलाई अर्थ र बुझाइको आधारमा अध्ययनकर्ताको प्रतिबिम्बसहित निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ । विद्यालयमा दिवा खाजा कार्यक्रममा पूरा गर्नुपर्ने न्यूनतम् मापदण्ड पूरा नगरी कार्यान्वयन गरिएकाले यसको प्रभावकारिता देखिएन । विद्यार्थी भर्ना र विद्यालय नियमिततामा हुने बानी विकासमा यस कार्यक्रमले सकारात्मक प्रभाव पारेको देखिन्छ । तर शिक्षाको मूलधारमा सबै बालबालिकालाई ल्याउने उद्देश्य हासिल गर्न भने सकेको पाइएन । यस कार्यक्रमको कार्यान्वयनमा आन्तरिक व्यवस्थापन पक्ष फितलो र कमजोर रहेको पाइयो । नेपाल सरकार र विश्व खाद्य कार्यक्रमको सम्झौताअनुसार निर्धारित नीति, नियम र निर्देशनको आंशिक कार्यान्वयन भएको र यो कार्यक्रम बालबालिकाको सिकाइ सिपसँग जोडिन नसकेको देखियो । विद्यालयहरूको कमजोर भौतिक संरचनाका कारण दिवा खाजा कार्यक्रमलाई व्यवस्थित, प्रभावकारी र बालमैत्री बनाउने अवधारणा लागु हुन नसकेको पाइयो । यस कार्यक्रममा ढुवानी, भण्डारण र वितरण प्रणालीमा समस्या रहेको साथै अपारदर्शिता, खाद्यको गुणस्तरीयता, साझेदार निकायहरूबिच निरन्तर सञ्चार, सम्बन्ध, सहकार्य, समन्वय, सम्बन्धित निकायबाट नियमित अनुगमन र सुपरिवेक्षणको अभाव जस्ता पक्षहरू समस्याको रूपमा देखिएका छन् । यस कार्यक्रममा देखिएका समस्याहरूलाई सम्बन्धित निकायले निरन्तर अनुगमन र सुपरिवेक्षण गरी समाधान गर्नुपर्दछ । यसका साथै कार्यक्रममा लागि दिइने अनुदान समयअनुसार ज्यादै न्यून भएकाले कम्तीमा प्रति विद्यार्थी रु. ३० का दरले अनुदान प्रदान गरी कार्यक्रमलाई निरन्तरता दिनुपर्ने देखिन्छ ।
नेपालमा उच्च शिक्षाका नेताको नेतृत्व संसार
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari सूर्यप्रसाद Surya Prasad 
Published: February 2024

उच्च शिक्षामा सक्रिय सहभागीका रूपमा प्राध्यापक, कर्मचारी र विद्यार्थीहरू रहेका हुन्छन् । उच्च शैक्षिक संस्थाका रूपमा नेपालमा बाह्रवटा विश्वविद्यलयहरूका साथमा आङ्गिक र सम्बन्धन प्राप्त क्यम्पसहरू सञ्चालनमा छन् । क्याम्पसका प्रमुखहरू आवश्यकताका आधारमा प्राध्यापक, कर्मचारी र विद्यार्थीहरूको सरसहयोग लिनुपर्ने कुरा यसको सञ्चालनसम्बन्धी नीतिगत व्यवस्था गरिएको छ । त्यस्तै क्याम्पसमा प्राध्यापक, कर्मचारी र विद्यार्थीहरूका हक अधिकारका निम्ति आआफ्नै पेसागत सङ्घ र सङ्गठनहरू भएकाले त्यसको नेतृत्व राजनीतिबाट टाढा रहन सक्दैन । यस अध्ययनको उद्देश्य उच्च शिक्षाका शैक्षिक नेतृत्वको व्यक्तिगत, सामाजिक र राजनीतिक पेसागत भोगाई अनुभवको अध्ययन गर्नु रहेको छ । उच्च शैक्षिक संस्थाअन्तर्गत त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयको क्याम्पसको नेतृत्व सम्हालेका शैक्षिक तथा प्रशासनिक नेतृत्व लिएका एक शैक्षिक प्रशासक नेताले भोगेका व्यक्तिगत अनुभव संसारको बारेमा न्यारेटिभ विधिद्वारा कथाको विकास गरिएको छ । उनलाई उद्देश्यमूलक नमुना छनोट विधिका आधारमा छनोट गरिएको छ । त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयमा पनि नेपालका अन्य प्रशासनिक क्षेत्रमा जस्तै राजनीति भागबन्डाबाट पदाधिकारीको पदस्थापन गरिन्छ । शिक्षक, कर्मचारी, विद्यार्थी र सहकर्मीहरूको उच्च शिक्षामा नेतृत्वलाई समर्थन वा विरोध, व्यक्तिगत वा साङ्गठनिक स्वार्थका आधारमा व्यक्त हुन्छ । नेतृत्वको व्यवहार पनि आफ्नो राजनैतिक बिचार वा दर्शनद्वारा शक्ति प्राप्त गरिएको हुन्छ । अनुभव र दर्शनले उनको नेतृत्वलाई निर्देशित गर्दछ । पार्टीगत वा साङ्गठनिक निर्णयलाई प्राथमिकता राखेर निर्णय गर्दा उच्च शिक्षाको नेतृत्व भने विवाद रहित हुन नसकेको पाइयो । मास्लोको आत्मसम्मान र आत्मबोध प्राप्त गर्न उच्चशैक्षिक नेतृत्वमा कठिनाइ हुँदो रहेछ । तर, रूपान्तरित नेतृत्वमा सामान्य मात्र प्राध्यापक, कर्मचारी र विद्यार्थीको सहयोग, समन्वय र परिस्थितिले समेत सहयोग गरेको अवस्थामा क्याम्पसको विकास र रूपान्तरण सम्भव हुँदो रहेछ ।
Keterampilan menulis teks persuasi siswa sekolah menengah pertama (SMP): apakah efektif menggunakan media iklan dan media karikatur?
Authors: Nurhadi Dewi , Hamsa Akmal , Ramly Ramly 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk (1) mengkaji keterampilan menulis teks persuasi siswa SMP dalam menggunakan media iklan dan media karikatur; dan (2) membuktikan keefektifan penggunaan media iklan dan kakarikatur dalam meningkatkan ketrampilan menulis teks persuasi siswa SMP. Penelitian ini menggunakan Quasi Eksperimen bentuk desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Binamu. Penarikan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan penentuan sampel secara acak. Sampel yang terpilih, yaitu Kelas VIII3 dengan menggunakan media iklan dan Kelas VIII1 dengan menggunakan media karikatur. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa tugas menulis teks persuasi dengan pengumpulan data, yaitu pemberian tugas. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial menggunakan bantuan SPSS version 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) keterampilan menulis teks persuasi dengan menggunakan media iklan siswa Kelas VIII3 SMP Negeri 2 Binamu berada pada kategori terampil dengan nilai rata-rata 73,65; (2) keterampilan menulis teks persuasi dengan menggunakan media karikatur siswa Kelas VIII1 SMP Negeri 2 Binamu berada pada kategori cukup terampil dengan nilai rata-rata 60,81; dan (3) keterampilan menulis teks persuasi dengan menggunakan media iklan lebih efektif daripada media karikatur. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari hasil analisis data, diperoleh nilai thitung sebesar 3,214 dan nilai ttabel 1,993. Sehingga, dinyatakan bahwa nilai thitung > ttabel, maka hipotesis alternatif (H1) diterima. Artinya, media iklan lebih efektif daripada media karikatur dan hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak.
Nanopartikel ekstrak etil asetat daun melinjo (gnetum gnemon l.) dengan aktivitas antioksidan dan antibakteri terhadap propionibacterium acnes
Authors: Puspitasari Ranny , Rahmat Deni , Djamil Ratna 
Published: February 2024

Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon L) mengandung asam askorbat, tokoferol, dan polifenol (fenol sederhana, flavonoid, dan tanin. Senyawa kimia ekstrak G. gnemon diperoleh tiga senyawa yaitu 3,4-dimethoxychlorogenic acid, resveratrol, dan 3-methoxyresveratrol. Daun G. Gnemon memiliki potensi antioksidan dan antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian ini membuat ekstrak dan nanopartikel ekstrak daun G, gnemon, serta mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan, antibakteri terhadap bakteri Propionibacterium acnes. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan metode kinetik dengan pelarut etil asetat. Metode yang digunakan untuk pembuatan nanopartikel yaitu metode gelasi ionik dengan kitosan-Na TPP. Uji aktivitas antioksidan dengan metode DPPH dan uji akstivitas antibakteri menggunakan metode difusi cakram. Hasil menunjukkan ekstrak daun G gnemon memiliki aktivitas antioksidan lebih baik dibandingkan nanopartikel ekstrak daun G gnemon dimana nilai IC50 masing-masing sebesar 35,602 dan 55,105 ppm. Sedangkan untuk aktivitas antibakteri nanopartikel ekstrak G gnemon lebih kuat dibandingkan ekstrak daun G gnemon dimana zona hambat sebesar 12,3 mm. Analisis data dengan uji Mann-Whitney menunjukkan nilai Asymp Sig (2-tailed) < 0,05 terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan. Ukuran partikel Nanopartikel ekstrak daun G. gnemon yaitu (419,4 mm), indeks pendispersi (0,572%) dan potensi zeta (-68,5 9 mV). Ukuran nanopartikel memenuhi syarat karena <1000 mm