bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Decoding Malnutrition Trends in India: A Comprehensive Analysis Using National Family Health Survey Data for Informed Strategies and Interventions
Authors: Modi Bhautik , Sheth Ankit , Panchani Rhythm 
Published: February 2024

Introduction:
Despite the growth and development, in sectors, malnutrition continues to be a challenge that cannot be ignored. The current study is crafted with the primary objective of exploring the trends in malnutrition in India. It seeks to delve into both direct and indirect determinants, utilising data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of nutrition in the country.

Methodology:
The current study was conducted by reviewing the data of all NFHSs available on an online portal. The trend of malnutrition and its direct and indirect determinants were assessed.

Results:
The percentage of children under 5 years who are underweight (weight-for-age) is in decreasing trend from 42.7% (NFHS-2) to 32.1% (NFHS-5). Similarly, the percentage of children under 5 years who are stunted (height-for-age) and/or wasted (weight-for-height) shows decreasing trends. Whereas, the percentage of children under 5 years who are severely wasted (weight-for-height) is increasing trend. Notably, direct and indirect determinants show an improving trend in NFHS-5.

Conclusion:
Although many nutritional indicators such as underweight, stunting and wasting amongst children under 5 years of age show downward trends in India, the area of concern is the upward trend of indicators such as severely wasted (weight-for-height). Direct and indirect determinants for the nutritional indicators such as proper IYCF practices, routine immunisation and anaemia amongst women need to be strengthened, which can help in further improvement in the nutritional status of children below 5 years.
Incidence of sports injuries according to playing style in combat sports
Authors: Yeole Ujwal Lakshman , Patil Sanjana Kisan 
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:
“Combat Sports” describes a group of sports whose competitive essence consists of direct combat between two competing athletes.

AIMS:
This study evaluated the incidence of the Sports injuries according to playing style in Combat Sports.

OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate incidence of sports injuries according to playing style in combat sports by using self-questionnaire.

MATERIALS AND METHOD:
Around 178 Combat Sports Players from various sports club across Pune city were approached of which 160 players gave consent to participate in the study. Further 140 players fulfilling inclusion criteria playing with Strike Sports (Taekwondo n = 41, Boxing n = 39) and Non-Strike sports (Judo n = 24, Wrestling n = 31) were selected. Participants were made to fill the Self-made Questionnaire evaluating the Type and Location of injury, Time of injury, Duration for return to Sports Post-injury, and any Psychological issue post injury.

RESULTS:
Total 91 players (Strike n = 43 and Non-Strike n = 48) mentioned to be suffering from some type of Sports injury. The musculoskeletal injuries were found to be most common in both Strike (52.8%) and Non-Strike Sports (52.1%). In Strike sports 26.6% had Upper and 22.8% Lower limb injuries while in Non-Strike Sports 53.6% had Upper limb and 53.6 had Back injuries. Sprain or strain injuries were common in Strike (25%) and Non-Strike sports (35.1%). The occurrence of injuries during Qualifying events was common in Strike (46%) and Non-Strike sports (46.3%). Only 37.2% of Strike and 37.5% Non-Strike Sports players mentioned of ‘Return to Sports’ after complete recovery. Around 18.5% of Strike sports and 32.1% of Non-Strike sports players suffered psychological issues such as difficulty in engaging exercises.

CONCLUSION:
This study concluded that Combat Sports Players are more prone to musculoskeletal injuries. Injuries during the Qualifying events are common. Most of the Players returned to sports without complete recovery and have suffered from psychological issues with difficulty in engaging exercises.
Epstein-Barr virus seroprevalence among inflammatory bowel disease patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Bawardy Badr , Alfadley Abdulaziz F. , Almousallam Mohammed , AlShathri Saad , Aboueissa Mohamed , Alsulaiman Abdulrahman , Attamimi Mashary , AlMutairdi Abdulelah 
Published: February 2024

Background:Seroprevalence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is variable based on geographic distribution. There are no published data on the seroprevalence of EBV in patients with IBD in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to assess the seroprevalence of EBV in patients with IBD in a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.Methods:This is a retrospective chart review of patients ≥14 years of age with a confirmed diagnosis of IBD and known EBV status at our institution from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2023. The primary outcome was the seroprevalence of EBV in IBD. Secondary outcomes included factors associated with EBV seropositivity and rates of EBV seroconversion in originally negative patients.Results:A total of 150 patients were included (74.7% with Crohn’s disease, median age 28 years [interquartile range 21-36.3]). EBV non-exposure was noted in 16.8% (n= 25). The mean age was significantly lower in the EBV-naïve group at 26 ± 8.5 years compared to the EBV-exposed group at 31.2 ± 12.9 years (P= 0.02). Seroprevalence of EBV was highest in patients >40 years of age (92.9%) and lowest in patients 14-25 years of age (78.2%). The rate of seroconversion in EBV-naïve patients was 16.7% after a mean follow-up time of 47.9 ± 46.3 months.Conclusion:In our cohort of IBD patients, 16.8% were naïve to EBV, and young age was a significant predictor of EBV non-exposure. Our data supports the practice of assessing EBV before initiating thiopurine therapy since EBV seroprevalence is not universal in our population.
Wildlife harvesting from the Afaka Forest Reserve, Kaduna, Nigeria: The prosperity–posterity crossroad
Authors: E.Y. Zaman  , Y.E. Oloyede  , G.I. Otiwa  , B.O. Adaaja  , E.U. Raji  
Published: February 2024

This study examined the harvesting of wildlife from the Afaka Forest Reserve from the standpoint of economic benefits and sustainability. The data for this study were collected using questionnaire and interview in 2017 from eight communities around the Afaka Forest Reserve, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling approach was adopted to collect data from 134 respondents who harvest wildlife from the Reserve. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, and Gini Index analysis. The findings revealed that wildlife incomes from animals like rabbits, porcupines, bats, and monitor lizards contributed 18.41% of total incomes of communities living around the Afaka Forest Reserve in Kaduna State in 2015. Sixty-one percent of the respondents harvested wildlife at least once in a week. Gross margin was highest in porcupine harvesting (N26, 872.73) while the highest return per Naira invested (N8.02) accrued to harvesting of insects. The average gross margin was N10, 610.86 while average return on investment was N2.35. Wildlife income had a reducing effect on income inequality as the marginal effect of wildlife income on Gini index of total income was -0.0883 meaning a 10% increase in wildlife incomes reduces inequality by about 0.9%. The study recommends that wildlife harvesting regulations which curb indiscriminate harvesting should be enforced alongside continuous sensitization of communities on the importance of sustainable harvesting practices towards a balanced prosperity-posterity equation.
Assessing Telemedicine Knowledge and Utilization among Residents in Benin City, Edo State during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Ogboghodo E.O. , Okojie O.H. , Omuemu V.O. , Abdul E.E. 
Published: February 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, addressing healthcare service gaps. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and utilization of telemedicine among residents in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult residents of Benin City. A multi-staged sampling technique comprising four stages was employed to select respondents, and data were collected through a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS vs 25.0. Significance was established at p < 0.05, and results were presented as prose and frequency tables.
Results: The study included 413 participants with a mean age (SD) of 26.9 ± 7.1 years. The majority, 279 (67.6%), were students, and 289 (70.0%) had tertiary education. Good knowledge of telemedicine was demonstrated by 192 (61.5%) of the respondents but 122 (39.1%) had used telemedicine services. Fifty-seven (46.7%) of those who used telemedicine favoured phone calls as the primary medium, citing its accessibility. Notably, 106 (86.9%) reported using telemedicine to reduce hospital waiting times, and 105 (86.1%) appreciated its ready availability. Barriers to telemedicine use included network challenges during consultations (42.6%) and inconsistent power supply (36.3%). Age (p = 0.045), sex (p = 0.038) and higher education (p = 0.009) were significantly associated with better telemedicine knowledge.
Conclusion: The study revealed that while a significant proportion of residents in Benin City possessed good knowledge of telemedicine, its utilization remains low. Addressing infrastructure limitations and extending educational efforts will be pivotal in bridging the knowledge-utilization gap in telemedicine.
Determinants of breast cancer screening utilization among female healthcare workers in selected hospitals in Ogbomoso, Oyo state
Authors: Adeleke F.O. , Ohaeri B. , Adeyemo A.A. 
Published: February 2024

Objective: The study aimed at identifying the determinants of breast cancer screening among FHW in the three levels of care. FHW have greater influence on women's positive perception of breast cancer.
Method: Descriptive cross- sectional design was employed. Purposive sampling technique was used. Data collected with the aid of validated structured questionnaire. Data analyzed using SPSS version 22 and presented in tables and graphs. The hypotheses were tested using chi square at 0.05 level of significance.
Results: Findings revealed that 40 (18.6%) were doctors, 104 (48.4%) nurses and 71 (32.4%) others. Majority of the respondents (81.4%) had good knowledge of BSE, 73.4% had good knowledge of CBE, however, more than half of the respondents (52.6%) had poor knowledge of mammography. Age, lack of time, financial constraints, fear of positive diagnosis among others were some of the factors identified.
Conclusion: Majority of the respondents had good knowledge. However, only the practice of BSE was good while the others were poor. Therefore, there is an urgent need for sensitization of FHW on the need to undergo the screening especially clinical breast examination and mammography
Inadvertent prolapse of a huge cervical fibroid mimicking acute uterine inversion: A case report
Authors: Ogunlaja I.P. , Ogunlaja O.A. , Oyaromade A. , Olasinde A. 
Published: February 2024

Prolapse of cervical fibroid is a rare but life threatening occurrence. This complication may occur early in some patients while in others it may follow complications like constipation, difficulty in micturition to mention a few. A 47 +o year old Para o lady presented to the Accident and Emergency Unit of our hospital with a two(2) day history of a huge mass protruding per vagina and a history of significant bleeding per vagina. Packed Cell Volume was 19% on admission and she had Four(4) units of blood transfused. She subsequently had examination under general anaesthesia and cervical myomectomy was done. Her Post Operative clinical state was satisfactory.
A retrospective assessment of rifampicin resistance in paediatric tuberculosis in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria
Authors: Otaigbe I.I. , Elikwu C.J. , Oluwole T.O. , Ogunlolu A.E. , Oseni O.E. , Bello O.D. , Olayiwola P.O. , Dike-Israel V.C. , Atuk G.J. 
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Children infected with tuberculosis, including drug resistant tuberculosis serve as reservoirs for Tuberculosis (TB) and as indicators of recent or ongoing transmission in the community. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of rifampicin resistance in paediatric tuberculosis in Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Methodology: This was a retrospective study that involved a review of medical microbiology laboratory records to analyze GeneXpert results of sputum samples obtained from pediatric patients with tuberculosis between January 2017 and March 2022. Aconvenience sampling method was used to select cases who met the study's inclusion criteria until the sample size was attained.
Results: The medical laboratory records of 1046 subjects were analyzed in this study of which 556 (53.2%) were males. The mean age of all the patients was 10.77±4.38 years and majority of the respondents 445 (42.5%) were in the age group 11-15 years. Fifty patients (4.8%) had positive GeneXpert results of which 3 (6.0%) were Rifampicin resistant.
Conclusion: In order to lower the burden of TB globally more efforts should be made to reduce paediatric TB.

French title: Une évaluation rétrospective de la résistance à la rifampicine dans la tuberculose pédiatrique dans un hôpital tertiaire du sud-ouest du NigériaObjectif de l'étude: Les enfants infectés par la tuberculose, y compris la tuberculose pharmaco résistante, servent de réservoirs de tuberculose (TB) et d'indicateurs de transmission récente ou en cours dans la communauté. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer la prévalence de la résistance à la rifampicine dans la tuberculose pédiatrique à l'hôpital universitaire Babcock, Ilishan Remo, État d'Ogun, Nigéria.
Méthode de l'étude : Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective qui impliquait un examen des dossiers de laboratoire de microbiologie médicale pour analyser les résultats GeneXpert d'échantillons d'expectorations obtenus auprès de patients pédiatriques atteints de tuberculose entre janvier 2017 et mars 2022. Une méthode d'échantillonnage de commodité a été utilisée pour sélectionner les cas répondant aux critères d'inclusion de l'étude. Critères jusqu'à ce que la taille de l'échantillon soit atteinte.
Résultat de l'étude : Les dossiers de laboratoire médical de 1 046 sujets ont été analysés dans cette étude, dont 556 (53,2 %) étaient des hommes. L'âge moyen de tous les patients était de 10,77 ± 4,38 ans et la majorité des répondants, 445 (42,5 %), appartenaient à la tranche d'âge de 11 à 15 ans. Cinquante patients (4,8 %) ont eu des résultats GeneXpert positifs, dont 3 (6,0 %) étaient résistants à la rifampicine.
Conclusion : Afin de réduire le fardeau de la tuberculose à l'échelle mondiale, des efforts supplémentaires doivent être déployés pour réduire la tuberculose pédiatrique.
The effect of crossbreeding with different breeds on slaughter and carcass characteristics and meat quality in Leghorn hens
Authors: Arslan E. , Keskin Hasan , Garip Mustafa , Ozcan Cahit 
Published: February 2024

This study reports slaughter and carcass characteristics and meat quality as a result of crossing Leghorn chickens and five different genotypes. The experiment was carried out in the Prof. Dr. Hümeyra Özgen Research and Application Farm in Selcuk University. The material consisted of 20 leghorn crosses (F2) of each genotype reared under the same feeding and care conditions. The animals were slaughtered at 84 d. In this study, the highest value was determined in the Brahma × Leghorn (BL) genotype, followed by the Cornish × Leghorn (CL), Denizli × Leghorn (DL), and Aracuana × Leghorn (AL) genotypes, respectively, according to slaughter weight and hot and cold carcass performance values. The lowest value was calculated in the Leghorn × Leghorn (LL) genotype, as expected. Slaughter, cold, and carcass weights were found to be similar. A difference was found in colour characteristics (L*,a*,b*) of thigh (b), breast (l), and breast (a) meats of F2 groups. A difference was found in the DM and pH values of the genotypes. CL came into prominence when rearing specific genotypes as free-range broilers. In evaluating the parts of the carcass, it was found that two genotypes were superior to other genotypes in terms of thigh, breast, wing, and back weights. New three-unit and four-unit crossbreeding studies have a potential to add new local commercial genotypes to national economies.
PENGARUH INTERAKSI TEMAN SEBAYA DAN SELF EFFICACY TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS 10
Authors: Hidayati Nur Latifah , Wijayanti Septiana , Firmansah Fery 
Published: February 2024

Kajian ini memiliki tiga tujuan utama, yakni untuk mengetahui (1) pengaruh interaksi teman sebaya pada hasil belajar matematika; (2) pengaruh self-efficacy pada hasil belajar matematika; (3) pengaruh interaksi teman sebaya dan self-efficacy secara bersama-sama pada hasil belajar matematika. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menggunakan metode penelitian expost facto dan siswa kelas 10 SMK Negeri 4 Klaten Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023 digunakan sebagai subjek penelitian. Sampel diambil dengan teknik cluster random sampling berjumlah 33 siswa kelas 10 AKL 3. Pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan dua instrumen angket dan satu instrumen tes. Setelah memperoleh data penelitian kemudian diuji prasyarat analisis. Apabila uji prasyarat terpenuhi maka dengan taraf signifikansi 5% dilakukan pengolahan data. Hasil analisis data, diperoleh kesimpulan yakni: (1) interaksi teman sebaya pada hasil belajar matematika berpengaruh positif dan signifikan dengan sumbangan efektif sebesar 16,6%; (2) self-efficacy pada hasil belajar matematika berpengaruh positif dan signifikan dengan sumbangan efektif sebesar 63,4%; (3) interaksi teman sebaya dan self-efficacy pada hasil belajar matematika secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan. Adapun koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,799 artinya interaksi teman sebaya dan self-efficacy berkontribusi sebesar 80% pada hasil belajar matematika sedangkan variabel lain diluar Penelitian berkontribusi sebesar 20%.AbstractThis study has three main objectives, namely to determine (1) the effect of peer interaction on mathematics learning outcomes; (2) the effect of self-efficacy on mathematics learning outcomes; (3) the effect of peer interaction and self-efficacy together on mathematics learning outcomes. This quantitative research used an ex post facto research method and class 10 students of SMK Negeri 4 Klaten for the 2022/2023 academic year are used as research subjects. The sample was taken using a cluster random sampling technique totaling 33 students of class 10 AKL 3. Research data was collected using two questionnaire instruments and one test instrument. After obtaining the research data, the analysis prerequisites were tested. If the prerequisite tests are met, data processing is carried out at a significance level of 5%. From the results of data analysis, the conclusions obtained were: (1) peer interaction on mathematics learning outcomes has a positive and significant effect with an effective contribution of 16.6%; (2) self-efficacy on mathematics learning outcomes has a positive and significant effect with an effective contribution of 63.4%; (3) peer interaction and self-efficacy on mathematics learning outcomes together have a positive and significant effect. The coefficient of determination is 0.799, meaning that peer interaction and self-efficacy contribute 80% to mathematics learning outcomes while other variables outside research contribute 20%.
Pengaruh Latihan Skipping, Walking Lunges, dan Sprint 20 Meter Terhadap Hasil Lompat Jauh
Authors: Donny Setiawan  
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh latihan skipping, walking lunges, dan sprint 20 meter terhadap lompat jauh. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu eksperimental dengan rancangan One Groups Pretest-Posttest Design. Sebanyak 15 laki laki sehat berusia 14-17 berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Subjek dibagi menjadi 3 kelompok yaitu Kelompok (K1) dengan model latihan skiping, kelompok (K2) anak dengan model walking lunges, dan kelompok (K3) dengan model sprint 20 meter. Setiap kelompok melakukan tes awal dan tes akhir, latihan dilaksanakan 3x dalam seminggu selama 6 minggu. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan software SPSS version 20.0 for windows yaitu paired t-test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara latihan skipping, walking lunges, dan sprint 20 meter terhadap lompat jauh nilai p<0.05.
Effect of Mudgadi Kashaya Peya and Selected Yoga Techniques in Overweight
Authors: Arjun Ravi  , Nafeesath Beevi A  , Jyothi.R  
Published: February 2024

Overweight is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, overweight and obesity are now dramatically on the rise in low and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. Overweight and obesity are the fifth greatest risk factors for death worldwide. Due to secondary consequences including obesity, type-2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, etc., the morbidity and mortality of overweight people are rising. Obesity and overweight are primarily caused by an imbalance in energy between calories consumed and calories burned. To maintain balance between the two, the management approach attempts to reduce energy intake while boosting energy expenditure. In Ayurveda, overweight can be correlated to Sthoulya. In this study an intervention along with addition of one dietary intervention was made into the daily routine of subjects. Here yoga is most suitable adaptation of physical activity and Mudgadi kashaya peya is a dietary preparation having Kapha medohara property which can reduce the over gaining weight and presence health.