bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Magnetized Outflows from Short-lived Neutron Star Merger Remnants Can Produce a Blue Kilonova
Authors: Curtis Sanjana , Bosch Pablo , Mösta Philipp , Radice David , Bernuzzi Sebastiano , Perego Albino , Haas Roland , Schnetter Erik 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
We present a 3D general-relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulation of a short-lived neutron star remnant formed in the aftermath of a binary neutron star merger. The simulation uses an M1 neutrino transport scheme to track neutrino–matter interactions and is well suited to studying the resulting nucleosynthesis and kilonova emission. A magnetized wind is driven from the remnant and ejects neutron-rich material at a quasi-steady-state rate of 0.8 × 10−1
M
⊙s−1. We find that the ejecta in our simulations underproduce r-process abundances beyond the second r-process peak. For sufficiently long-lived remnants, these outflows alone can produce blue kilonovae, including the blue kilonova component observed for AT2017gfo.
Analyser les relations entre la prise de décision et les émotions à l’aide d’une méthode mixte : étude de cas d’un entraîneur de basket-ball en situation de compétition
Authors: Dugény Sylvain , Fontaine Tanguy , Bossard Cyril , Vacher Philippe , Kermarrec Gilles 
Published: January 2024

Notre étude visait à analyser les relations entre la prise de décision, à partir du modèle Recognition-Primed Decision , et les émotions, à partir de la théorie de l’ Appraisal , chez un entraîneur de basket-ball. Elle est exemplaire d’une tentative d’articulation de deux cadres théoriques à l’aide d’une méthode mixte. Un entretien d’autoconfrontation composite a été réalisé à la suite d’un match de compétition de haut niveau. 35 moments de décision, significatifs pour l’entraîneur, ont été dégagés à partir de la méthode des incidents critiques. Une analyse qualitative théorique a permis d’identifier les mécanismes de décision et les émotions. Des analyses statistiques d’associations entre variables (V de Cramer) et entre modalités (Phi de Pearson) ont été effectuées après avoir déterminé la valeur du Chi² d’indépendance entre les mécanismes de décision et les émotions, grâce à un test exact de Fisher adapté aux petits échantillons. Les résultats suggèrent l’existence de liens entre les processus décisionnels et les émotions (V=0,43). Des relations spécifiques sont identifiées entre des mécanismes de décision et certaines émotions, soutenant trois modalités de fonctionnement de l’entraîneur. Dans cette étude, l’articulation de deux cadres théoriques s’est illustrée par une méthode mixte « intégrative », alimentant des perspectives et hypothèses récemment identifiées dans l’approche Naturalistic Decision Making . Les conditions d’articulation des cadres et de mise en œuvre de cette méthode mixte sont discutées à l’aune d’un positionnement épistémologique constructiviste et pragmatique.
La quantification de données qualitatives : quels apports pour l’analyse du travail émotionnel de l’enseignant d’EPS ?
Authors: Petiot Oriane , Visioli Jérôme , Dugény Sylvain , Kermarrec Gilles 
Published: January 2024

Les Méthodes Mixtes de Recherche (MMR) ne cessent de se développer dans les travaux portant sur l’EPS. L’objectif de cet article est de focaliser sur les apports d’une quantification des données qualitatives pour analyser le travail émotionnel de l’enseignant d’EPS. Plus précisément, il a été demandé à 61 enseignants d’EPS en éducation prioritaire et à 50 enseignants d’EPS auprès d’élèves en situation de handicap de raconter à l’écrit trois à cinq incidents critiques vécus avec leurs élèves. Le traitement des 370 incidents critiques recueillis a révélé trois principaux apports de la quantification des données qualitatives pour l’analyse du travail émotionnel de l’enseignant d’EPS : (1) Hiérarchiser les inducteurs du travail émotionnel des enseignants ; (2) Comparer les formes de travail émotionnel selon le contexte d’enseignement ; (3) Déterminer la force de l’association entre les formes et les inducteurs du travail émotionnel de l’enseignant. Ces résultats nous permettent d’appréhender le travail émotionnel de l’enseignant d’EPS selon un regard novateur. Ils sont complémentaires à ceux qui émergent d’études menées dans une perspective quantitative, mais aussi d’études basées sur une approche qualitative. Ils nous permettent d’aboutir à une modélisation du travail émotionnel de l’enseignant d’EPS fondée sur une approche psychologique située.
Le cartogramme par points
Authors: Bahoken Françoise , Lambert Nicolas 
Published: January 2024

Les cartes par points sont un type de représentation des quantités de populations discrètes et de stock agrégées mais présentées sous une forme désagrégée, avec une implantation planimétrique/géométrique et graphique de type point. Si plusieurs de ces cartes ont historiquement pu être mises au point, nous proposons le cartogramme par points (ou Dot cartogram en anglais), une nouvelle carte participant des cartogrammes graphiques et issue d’une articulation entre la carte en signes proportionnels, la carte en densité de points de Montizon (1830) et le cartogramme circulaire de Dorling (1996). Sa particularité est de renouveler l’image cartographique du point dans son rendu (motif perçu), qui révèle des plages ou des surfaces de points juxtaposés et dans son processus de réalisation. Sa définition est accompagnée d’une application empirique menée sur deux jeux de données examinés en parallèle : les effectifs de population et le produit intérieur brut des pays du monde, observés de 1950 à 2018. Nous introduisons le cartogramme par points dans sa version initiale, accompagnée de trois familles de variantes (géométriques, sémiologiques et paramétriques), toutes présentées sur différents supports statiques, interactifs et animés, exécutables et reproductibles.
Omalizumab as a long-term treatment for patients with severe asthma. Is it safe?: A ten-year study
Authors: Habeb Mohamed , Elhawary Abeer , Hamed Mohamed S , Zayed Niveen E 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background
anti-IgE (Omalizumab) is one of the targeted therapies for severe bronchial asthma. Its real-life safety is still under scrutiny.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the persistent efficacy and safety of Omalizumab as a long-term treatment of severe bronchial asthma.

Patients and methods
A prospective cohort study was conducted on 74 patients who had severe bronchial asthma eligible for Omalizumab subcutaneous treatment with a long-term regular follow-up to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of Omalizumab.

Results
This study was conducted on 74 patients who had severe bronchial asthma: 33 patients (44.6%) were males with a mean±SD (37.2 ± 4), and 41 females (55.4%) with a mean±SD (35.9 ± 6). Those patients were eligible for Omalizumab treatment with a long-term regular follow-up (from 7 to 10 years) to assess the long-term safety of Omalizumab. Omalizumab treatment has a significant improvement in the clinical condition of severe bronchial asthma as it decreased the number of patients who used oral steroids from 63 patients (before starting treatment) to 6 patients after 6 months of treatment, and 2 patients after 12 months of the dose. The use of tiotropium bromide had a significant decrease because the number of patients fell from 61 patients (before the start of treatment) to 13 patients after 6 months. It also reduced the number of acute exacerbations of bronchial asthma from 7 times per year (before the start of treatment) to 3 times after 6 months, and 2 times after 12 months of treatment. Patients’ pulmonary functions (FEV1, FEV1/ FVC, PEFR) improved significantly from (43.7 ± 9, 52.3 ± 11, 51.1 ± 4) before starting Omalizumab treatment to (64.1 ± 11,71.3 ± 13, 68.2 ± 7) after 6 months of usage; and to (69.4 ± 12, 73.3 ± 14, 72.1 ± 6) after 12 months of treatment. Long-term use of Omalizumab has less severe side effects as 70% of patients had injection site reactions in the form of local tenderness and swelling, 24.3% had a headache, 12% had nausea, 9.4% had myalgia, and 17.5% had a fever while the serious side effects as cancer, anaphylaxis or myocardial infarction has not recorded. All the side effects occurred in the first year of treatment.

Conclusion
Long term use of Omalizumab in severe bronchial asthma management has persistent efficacy and no serious side effects such as cancer, myocardial infarction or anaphylaxis and has only minimal side effects that occurred mostly in the first year of Omalizumab treatment, meaning that the physician cannot stop giving patients the medication.
Sublingual versus subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy in bronchial asthma: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Elmoniem Mohamed A , Abdelsalam Magda , Yousef Aida M , Elmaria Marwa O 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background
Asthma affects 300 million individuals worldwide. It is a serious global health problem affecting all age groups. The significance of eosinophilic inflammation in asthma is well established. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) acts by increasing tolerance to specific antigens to which individuals demonstrate clinical sensitivity.

Objectives
Evaluate the efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) versus subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) as regards clinical response, total immunoglobulin E (IgE), and sputum eosinophil as well as adverse effects.

Methods
This randomized clinical trial included 100 patients with bronchial asthma who were randomly allocated into two groups: the SLIT group (n = 50) and the SCIT group (n = 50). Patients were given a full allergy history, symptoms, and medication scores; a skin prick test; total IgE for allergens, and a sputum eosinophil count. After the end of treatment, the efficacy, as well as side effects of both treatment arms, were evaluated at 6, 12, and 18 months.

Results
Both SLIT and SCIT were equally effective. Success rates have been demonstrated to be as high as 86–88%. There was a statistically significant decrease in symptom and medication scores, Total IgE levels, and sputum eosinophil results after treatment (P < 0.001). However, no difference was found between groups regarding the efficacy of treatment. SLIT was significantly safer than SCIT (P < 0.001).

Conclusion
Both treatment modalities were equally effective in treating asthma, but SLIT had a higher safety profile than SCIT.
Infertility Due to Low Ovarian Reserve – Treated by Matra basti-A Case Report
Authors: Arpitha M. U. , Bhavya B. M. , Athira A. G. 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT
Reduction in quantity and quality of oocytes due to poor ovarian reserve is an important cause of infertility in many couples of reproductive age groups. Evaluating ovarian reserve and individualizing the therapeutic strategies are very important for optimizing the success rate. A 35-year-old female presented with difficulty in conception for 4 years. She was diagnosed with primary infertility due to a low anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level in a modern hospital. She was given assisted reproductive treatments at various hospitals and was not successful. Hence, the patient approached our outpatient department during the year 2021 for the management. A course of Matra basti (unctuous enema) was administered along with fertility awareness information without any oral medication. After the completion of treatment, the patient conceived naturally within the duration of 3 months. Low values of AMH are observed in low ovarian reserve causing infertility. Matra basti was found to be a beneficial procedure to treat infertility occurring due to low ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged women with no complications.
A Rare Variation of Extensor Indices Muscle – A Case Report
Authors: Uppin Anju Basavaraj 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The Extensor Indicis muscle is one among the deep muscles of the extensor compartment of the forearm which takes origin from the Posterior surface of the shaft of the ulna below the origin of the extensor pollicislongus, and from the Inter-osseous membrane. It gets inserted close to the head of second metacarpal bone joining with the index tendon of extensor digitorum on its ulnar side and enters the formation of dorsal digital expansion of the index finger. This muscle helps in the Extension of the index finger and also to extend the wrist. During our routine dissection for 1 st BAMS students, in the dissection hall of KAHER’s Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, of a 55 year old male cadaver, variation in the origin of Extensor Indicis muscle was observed. The extensor Indicis muscle was found arising from the Lunate carpal bone and Dorsal Radiocarpal ligament andit further continued as short belly and had its distal attachment on the proximal phalanx of the index finger. Abnormal origin of Extensor IndicisMuscle may possibly be associated with pain and swelling at the back of the hand. This pain may be misinterpreted with other clinical conditions like synovial cyst and ganglion. Knowledge of such rare variations isuseful to clinician and surgeons for therapeutic and surgical procedures.
Effect of frequent exposures of various indigenous sugars on cariogenicity of a biofilm caries model
Authors: Kannappan Karunanidhi , Chaly Preetha Elizabeth , Sivasamy Shyam 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess and compare the cariogenicity of indigenous sugars (palm sugar, jaggery, and brown sugar) and refined sugar at different frequencies of exposure through a biofilm caries model.

Methodology:
This in vitro study was conducted on 60 extracted human premolar teeth which were randomly divided into four groups (refined sugar, jaggery, palm sugar, and brown sugar) with each group being exposed to their respective sugars at one, three, and five frequencies for 5 min at defined time periods with five sample teeth for each exposure (4 × 3 × 5 = 60). The acidogenicity of biofilm was found by a 5-day pH cycling model. After 5 days, enamel demineralization, protein content, and polysaccharide formation of the biofilm following exposure to various sugars at various frequencies were assessed and compared. Statistical analyses were done using a one-way analysis of variance for intergroup comparisons between various sugars at various levels of frequencies.

Results:
The enamel demineralization was found to be least in palm sugar with mean percentage surface hardness loss of 8%, 17%, and 25% at one, three, and five frequencies of exposures and this was found to be statistically significant compared to other sugars (P < 0.001). The acidogenicity of biofilm increased with an increase in the frequency of exposures, but none of the indigenous sugars had a drop below 5.5 (critical pH) at a single frequency of exposure indicating less acid production at minimal exposure. The protein content of the biofilm exposed to palm sugar was less on comparison with other sugars and it was found to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). The polysaccharide formation of all sugars was similar at each frequency of exposure and was statistically nonsignificant.

Conclusion:
From the results obtained, it was concluded that though cariogenicity increased in all sugars with an increase in frequency of exposure, the level of cariogenicity was least in palm sugar compared to other sugars used in the study. Hence, it is recommended to use palm sugar as an alternative to refined sugar.
Estimation of fluoride ion concentration in urine after application of silver diamine fluoride in patients with severe early childhood caries
Authors: Shamna K. T. , Sargod Sharan , Bhat Sham Subraya , Rao Ajay H. T. , Mahaveeran Shrivya Saloni , Ballal Raksha K 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Despite the University of California San Francisco, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the Food and Drug Administration having approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting dentinal caries, literature available on its systemic absorption is limited.

Aim:
This study aimed to assess any systemic absorption of fluoride ion following the topical application of SDF in young children.

Materials and Methods:
Children aged between 3 and 6 years who were diagnosed with severe early childhood caries and required rehabilitation were recruited for the study. Before the onset of treatment for the arrest and control of caries, a baseline urine sample as a control was collected from the patient. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and AAPD guidelines, SDF was topically applied on a minimum of five carious teeth, following which additional urine samples were collected after 2 h and after 24 h, respectively, of application of SDF. The urine samples were stored at −20°C, and the estimation of fluoride ion concentrations in urine was then ascertained using a fluoride ion selective electrode.

Results:
The results revealed that the fluoride concentration in urine before application of SDF was 0.66 mg/L ± 0.25 mg/L, and following 2 h of application, it was 1.13 mg/L ± 0.23. However, 24 h postapplication, the urinary fluoride concentration was reduced to 0.63 mg/L ± 0.20, which is close to the baseline value of the control sample.

Conclusion:
There was no significant systemic absorption of fluoride following the application of SDF, and it could be adopted as an effective and safe agent in the armamentarium for managing caries in young children.
Comparative evaluation of human breast milk, bovine milk, and infant milk formula on cariogenicity in children: An in vivo study
Authors: Reddy B. V. Thimma , Chowdary B. Uday Kumar , Kumar J. Raghavendra , Kumar R. Hemanth , Gunde Veronica , Nagilla Spandana Reddy 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The aim of the study was to compare the cariogenicity of human breast milk (HBM), bovine milk, and infant milk formulas.

Patients and Methods:
Ninety children of 1–4 years were randomly selected according to the type of milk they consume and were divided into five groups: Group I – HBM, Group II – cow milk, Group III – buffalo milk, Group IV – Lactogen 2, and Group V – Dexolac 4. Three parameters were assessed (salivary pH, plaque pH, and Streptococcus mutans count). Baseline salivary pH was measured, plaque sample was collected from children before feeding, and then, children were fed with milk. The second sample was collected after 45 min of feeding and the third sample after 3 h of second sample collection. Collected plaque samples were assessed for plaque pH and were sent to microbiological laboratory and cultured on blood agar. The intergroup comparison was done by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test. Intragroup comparison was done by one-way anova and Bonferroni test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
No statistically significant difference in intra- and intergroup comparisons of salivary pH was noted. However, with regard to plaque pH, there is a statistically significant difference in the second sample in Groups III, IV, and V. There was an increase in colony-forming units of S. mutans in plaque samples from baseline to the third sample in Groups IV and V.

Conclusion:
Lactogen 2 and Dexolac 4 showed greater cariogenic activity, buffalo milk is mildly cariogenic, whereas HBM and cow milk showed least cariogenicity.
A comparative evaluation of the learning outcome of toothbrushing in preschoolers by a novel cartoon-based education aid with conventional toothbrushing model education technique: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Saraf Tanvi , Hegde Rahul , Shah Preetam 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
The recommendation of toothbrushing which is twice daily for 2 min is well known, but for most parents, getting their children to brush is a stressful task. The barriers are numerous. In this study, we focused on imparting knowledge and motivation to toothbrushing while making it into a playful activity for the child as well as their parents.

Aim:
The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the learning outcome of toothbrushing by a novel cartoon-based education aid with conventional toothbrushing model education technique in preschoolers.

Materials and Methods:
The study included 43 children aged between 3 and 5 years randomly allocated into two groups: Group A received toothbrushing instruction through play with a novel cartoon-based education aid and Group B received instructions through an acrylic brushing model. Both the groups were recalled on the 8th day, and the glass index was used to assess for plaque estimation. The intergroup comparison was done by unpaired t-test and the intragroup analysis by paired t-test.

Results:
The comparison of the mean plaque scores in both the groups at the 8th day was not significant statistically (P = 0.965). The intragroup analysis, from baseline to the 8th day, in Group A, with mean difference (0.277 ± 0.751), was not statistically significant (P = 0.135), whereas in Group B, the mean difference (0.400 ± 0.598) was statistically significant (P = 0.008).

Conclusions:
The reduced mean of plaque scores proves that both the techniques had a positive impact on reducing the plaque scores; however, the comparison between the two groups was not statistically significant.
Evaluation of Iron Status in Children Presenting with Febrile Seizure in a Tertiary Health-care Facility
Authors: Saha Debjit , Paul Kallol , Halder Pankaj Kumar , Habib Abdul , Mandal Shobhon , Biswas Prativa 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and febrile seizures (FS) in children.

Materials and Methods:
The study included 100 cases of FS in children between the ages of 6 and 60 months, including both simple and complex FS. Children in the same age range who had a fever but no seizures made up the control group. The various hematological parameters reflecting the iron status, including hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), red-cell distribution width (RDW), serum ferritin, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), were evaluated in both groups to ascertain the relationship between the iron status and the FS.

Results:
Male-female ratio in children with and without FS were 1.2:1 and 1.3:1, with a mean age of 25.16 ± 11.75 and 24.37 ± 11.75 months, respectively. Age and gender distribution were comparable between the two groups (P = 0.719 and P = 0.851, respectively). The mean values for Hb, MCV, MCHC, RDW, ferritin, and TIBC among children who had FS were 11.030.98 g/dL, 66.1810.97 fl, 32.421.38 pg/L, 14.881.13, 46.5432.64 ng/mL, and 419.7672.49 g/dL, respectively. In contrast, the readings for the control group’s children were 11.91 0.78, 67.94 11.06 fl, 32.80 0.60 pg/L, 14.16 1.01, 59.20 27.52 ng/mL, and 378.65 60.87 g/dL, respectively. Except for the mean MCV, each of these variances was statistically significant.

Conclusions:
Our results suggest that IDA is a major risk factor for FS since it was more common in the case group than in the control group.