bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Kidney Dysfunction, Stroke Severity, and Outcomes in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Prospective Study
Authors: Akemokwe FM , Adejumo OA , Odiase FE , Okaka EI , Imarhiagbe FA , Ogunrin OA 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Stroke is a common neurologic disease associated with fatal outcomes. Kidney dysfunction may be an important predictor of stroke severity and outcome.

Aim:
To determine the relationship between kidney dysfunction at admission and stroke severity and 30-day outcome.

Materials and Methods:
This was a prospective study that involved 150 stroke patients. Stroke severity at admission was assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Renal dysfunction was assessed by the presence of albuminuria and or reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) at admission. Neurological outcome was assessed using mortality, modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and Glasgow Outcome Scale (GCS).

Results:
The mean age of the study participants was 61.0 ± 13.2 years. Renal dysfunction was present in 66% of the participants while the case fatality rate of stroke was 26%. Poor neurological outcome at 30 days was found in 44.1% of survivors. Those with albuminuria had lower GCS (P = 0.041), lower GFR (P = 0.004), higher mRS score on day 14 (P = 0.041) and day 30 (P = 0.032), and higher NIHSS score (P = 0.034). Independent predictors of 30-day mortality were albuminuria (Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR) 3.60, 95%CI: 1.07–12.17) and increasing NIHSS score (AOR = 1.15, 95%CI: 1.04–1.28). Lower GCS (P < 0.001), elevated white blood cells (P = 0.003), serum creatinine (P = 0.048), and NIHSS score (P < 0.001) were associated with poor neurological outcome. NIHSS score was the only significant predictor of neurologic outcome (AOR: 1.25; CI: 1.11-1.41; P ≤ 0.001).

Conclusions:
Kidney dysfunction was associated with stroke severity and mortality. However, it was not an independent predictor of neurological outcome.
The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide Colloidal-Ag Used in Dental Unit Waterline on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets
Authors: Ozsoy FS , Muftuoglu O , Bulut A , Torun OY , Memikoğlu U Toygar 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The quality of the water passing through the water lines is crucial to dental procedures. Studies on bracket adhesion of hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag, which is widely used to prevent biofilm formation, are limited in the literature.

Aim:
To determine whether disinfecting the dental units’ waterlines (DUW) with hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag has any effect on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to enamel.

Materials and Methods:
Sixty premolar teeth were divided randomly into two groups. The study and control groups consists of 30 teeth that were etched for 30 seconds with 37% phosphoric acid. Study groups washed with hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag water and the control group washed with municipal water. Transbond XT adhesive system was used to bond stainless steel brackets on all the teeth. A 300-g force was applied using a tension gauge to ensure a uniform adhesive thickness and light cured with 6 seconds. The SBS was quantified by means of a universal testing machine. The residual adhesive on the enamel surface was evaluated after debonding using the adhesive remnant index (ARI).

Results:
The t-test results indicated that there were no significant differences in the SBS. The comparison of the results of ARI scores was found statistically insignificant.

Conclusion:
It has been found that hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag, which is used to reduce the amount of biofilm in DUW, does not have a negative effect on the adhesion of the brackets.
Evaluation of Knowledge among Medical Students Attending an Obstetrics and Gynecology Preparatory Course: A Non-Experimental Study
Authors: Bahkali NM , Abualsaud RM , Basuliman AA , Alkhalifah ZA , Hijji SB 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Preparatory courses are frequently utilized strategies to assist, simplify, prepare, and give receivers a better understanding of varied knowledge. Nonetheless, data on this topic are rare throughout the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives:
This study aimed to look at the progress of students who took the “Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Made Easy” course, a preparatory course for the fifth-year medical students studying OBGYN for the first time, at our institute.

Materials and Methods:
This is a non-experimental study performed in August 2021 among fifth-year medical students who attended the course at our university institute in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire with 13 questions covering various course contents was used to collect data. Each student completed the identical questionnaire twice with randomized assortment: as a pretest and as a post-test of their knowledge. The qualitative data were described using the mean and standard deviation. P < 0.05 was considered significant when used to determine whether the difference in scores was statistically significant.

Results:
This research involved a total of 66 female students. These students’ mean pre-course test score was 7.32 ± 1.807 out of 13. The mean post-course test score was 9.52 ± 2.054. There was a significant difference between the pre- and post-course outcomes when they were compared (P = 0.01).

Conclusion:
According to this study’s findings, the students who took the course improved their post-course exam performance. The “OBGYN Made Easy” course should be offered for medical students to assist and guide them in preparing for their rotation in OBGYN.
Machine Learning in Robotics with Fog/Cloud Computing and IoT
Authors: Singh Kiran Deep , Singh Prabh Deep 
Published: December 2023

Robotics has been transformed by machine learning (ML), enabling intelligent and adaptive autonomous systems. By delivering massive computational resources and real-time data, fog/cloud computing and the Internet of Things boost ML-based robotics. Intelligent and linked robotics have emerged from fog/cloud computing, IoT, and machine learning. Robots using distributed computing, real-time IoT data, and advanced machine learning algorithms could alter industries and improve automation. To maximize its potential, this revolutionary combination must overcome several obstacles. This paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of integrating technologies. It offer rapid model training and deployment for robots ML algorithms like deep learning and reinforcement learning. Case studies demonstrate how this combination might enhance robotics across industries. This study discusses the benefits and drawbacks of fog/cloud computing, IoT, and machine learning in robots. We propose solutions for security and privacy, resource management, latency and bandwidth, interoperability, energy efficiency, data quality, and bias. By proactively addressing these difficulties, we can establish a secure, efficient, and privacy-conscious robotic ecosystem where robots seamlessly interact with the physical world, improving productivity, safety, and human-robot collaboration. As these technologies progress, appropriate integration and ethical principles are needed to maximize their benefits to society.
Baseline Comparison of Exercisers and Nonexercisers With Spinal Cord Injury Enrolled in a Group Tele-Exercise Program
Authors: Baehr Laura A. , Bruneau Michael , Finley Margaret 
Published: December 2023

Background
Individuals with SCI are 1.5 times more likely to be sedentary compared to adults without disabilities or chronic health conditions. It is therefore imperative to develop and evaluate innovative facilitation strategies for physical activity behavior in this population.

Objectives
As an insightful step to creating and evaluating tailored physical activity interventions for individuals with SCI, we evaluated demographic, psychosocial, and physical characteristics of those who choose to engage in physical activity by enrolling in a group exercise study.

Design/Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional analysis detailing demographic features and baseline outcomes of those with SCI enrolled in a group tele-exercise study who were classified as regular exercisers versus nonregular exercisers per the American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidelines. Between-group differences for psychosocial and physical outcomes were assessed with chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests (p &lt; .05).

Results
Twenty-seven adult volunteers enrolled in the study (exercisers = 14, nonexercisers = 13). Groups were comparable for biological sex, gender identity, self-reported racial group(s), and current age. Exercisers demonstrated significantly shorter duration of injury compared to nonexercisers (p = .012). Exercisers exhibited significantly higher exercise self-efficacy (p = .017) and increased reported weekly minutes in vigorous intensity leisure time physical activity (p = .029).

Conclusion
Nonexercisers with SCI demonstrate increased injury duration and reduced exercise self-efficacy compared to active peers. These factors should be addressed in the design and delivery of SCI-specific physical activity interventions to increase the likelihood of this critical health behavior over time.
A PANDEMIA COMO FATOR ASSOCIADO AO ESTRESSE DOCENTE DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Garcia de Souza Emerson , De Omena Santos Josenice , Nazaré Chaves de Faria Jaline , Silva Nogueira Duarte Rafaela , Aparecida Franco Crisostomo Divanir , Da Silva Santos Márcia 
Published: December 2023

Com a chegada da pandemia, o Governo Estadual teve de tomar providências emergenciais mediante decreto para que as instituições de ensino encerrassem o atendimento de suas aulas, como meio de prevenção à disseminação do coronavírus (Covid-19). Diante de tamanha preocupação, as escolas tiveram de agir imediatamente para que os seus alunos não ficassem sem a aprendizagem e perdessem o ano letivo, contudo, as opções não se mostraram atrativas, restando apenas uma: o estudo remoto. Diante desse imprevisto e, preocupadas em solucionar essa problemática, as instituições tiveram de fazer um esforço e criar estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem com base tecnológica, utilizando-se de plataformas online, para o acesso direto e interativo com os alunos e promovendo aprendizagem por meio de videoaulas e conteúdos inteiramente digitais. Por outro lado, nem todas as unidades escolares estavam preparadas para atender o seu público remotamente, pois os seus profissionais não possuíam preparação adequada, nem todos os alunos dispunham de acesso à internet, devido a inúmeros motivos. À frente desse entrave, este trabalho tem como desígnio explicar como se deu a qualidade de ensino-aprendizagem, mediante o momento de isolamento social, por conta da pandemia, bem como colocar a pandemia como fator de estresse docente, utilizando uma pesquisa de cunho bibliográfico por meio de autores conceituados na temática abordada.
AS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS COMO CONDICIONANTES PARA METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Nazaré Chaves de Faria Jaline , Rodrigues da Silva Elizabete , De Brito Cabral Roseli , Ronnan Luna Esteves Hugo , da Silva Soares Hosana 
Published: December 2023

Este estudo consiste em uma pesquisa de caráter teórico-bibliográfico a respeito da utilização das Tecnologias Digitais como ferramentas condicionantes de metodologias ativas para o processo de inclusão de alunos com Necessidades Educativas Especiais nos espaços educativos. A busca por uma educação significativa para todos e que acolha a diversidade existente no contexto escolar, constitui o foco dessa investigação. Assim, a proposta de estudo gira em torno da reflexão acerca da utilização pedagógica das tecnologias digitais como instrumentos estimuladores das habilidades e competências dos alunos com Necessidades Educativas Especiais. As Tecnologias digitais estão cada vez mais presentes na sociedade moderna, integrando as diversas esferas sociais. A escola vem sendo considerada um dos ambientes sociais que mais têm se beneficiado dessas tecnologias. Assim, a utilização das Tecnologias digitais como mecanismo de apoio pedagógico nas instituições de ensino possibilita o desenvolvimento de uma prática educativa diversificada, dinâmica e satisfatória, que respeita as especificidades de cada aluno. Elas podem ser usadas para auxiliar os alunos com Necessidades Educativas Especiais a superarem suas limitações e a participarem efetivamente do processo educativo à medida que possibilitam diferentes formas de compreender os conhecimentos trabalhados nas escolas. Assim sendo, é primordial que os docentes encontrem nas Tecnologias digitais um suporte para tornar sua práxis mais acessível a todos os alunos. Nessa perspectiva, faz-se necessário compreender o papel do professor nesse contexto voltado para a inclusão, bem como as possíveis contribuições das Tecnologias digitais como ferramentas de auxílio no desenvolvimento de alunos com Necessidades Educativas Especiais.
Peningkatan Kinerja Pegawai melalui Motivasi Kerja, Budaya Kerja dan Fasilitas Kerja pada Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bireuen
Authors: Abdullah Abdullah , Yusuf M. 
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis peningkatan kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bireuen berdasarkan motivasi kerja pegawai, Budaya dan Fasilitas kerja. Analisis menggunakan model regresi berganda untuk menguji hipotesis, baik secara parsial dan simultans faktor motivasi kerja, budaya kerja dan fasilitas terhadap kinerja. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif dengan jenis asosiatif. Hasil penelitian diketahui (1) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikans dan positif motivasi kerja pegawai terhadap peningkatan kinerja pegawai, (2) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikans dan positif budaya kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai, (3) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikans dan positif fasilitas kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai dan (4) secara simultans faktor motivasi, budaya dan fasilitas kerja berpengaruh pada peningkatan kinerja pegawai dengan kontribusi sebesar 56,10%.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INVENTARISASI BARANG MENGGUNAKAN LOAD CELL DAN CHATBOT TELEGRAM BERBASIS ARDUINO
Authors: Zamzami Kevin 
Published: December 2023

Bisnis distribusi dan perdagangan memiliki potensi besar dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Namun, pemantauan inventaris secara manual seringkali tidak efisien dan dapat menyebabkan kekurangan stok. Oleh karena itu diperlukan alat berbasis sensor ultrasonik dan load cell yang bertujuan untuk pengendalian gudang secara otomatis dengan monitoring inventaris stok barang dan mengirimkan notifikasi melalui ChatBot Telegram ketika stok habis. Metode melibatkan Arduino Uno, NodeMCU ESP8266, sensor load cell, sensor ultrasonik, dan aplikasi Telegram. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa alat ini membantu pelaku usaha melacak stok dan menerima notifikasi saat stok habis. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah alat pendeteksi inventaris menggunakan sensor, mikrokontroler, dan teknologi IoT dapat mempermudah pengawasan stok barang.
GOVERNMENT POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES IN DELTA STATE
Authors: Barr. Kingsley T. Esiso  , Prof. Kelly B. O. Ejumudo  , Tobi Ejumudo  
Published: December 2023

The study examined government policy and social empowerment programme implementation in Delta State. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The structured questionnaire was used as the main instrument of data collection. A sample of four hundred (400) was drawn for the study using simple random and convenience sampling technique. The method of data analysis included the use of mean and standard deviation and Student T-Test statistical techniques. The study found out that there is a significant difference between government policy and social empowerment programmes in Delta state. It was recommended that the government should make concerted efforts to ensure that social empowerment programmes benefit the masses for which they were designed. This is through ensuring that they are handled in ways that make it difficult for elites to access them. Also, it was recommended amongst others that there should be a policy framework to tackle issues of pro-rich approach in order to make sure that wealthy people do not use their influence to circumvent due process and hijack these programmes. This is by making the process transparent and simple enough to make it easy for the common man to participate. Also, there should be specific targets and means of accessing these targets so that the programmes can be void of corruption. If the programmes are designed for youths, the categories should be spelt and to get such categories should be devised.
Keywords: Government Policy, Social Empowerment Programme, Implementation.
O MARCO LEGAL DA GERAÇÃO DISTRIBUÍDA LEI 14.300 DE 06 DE JANEIRO DE 2022
Authors: Romero Priscila Rodrigues Alves 
Published: December 2023

Este projeto de pesquisa, objetiva a compreensão da taxação do sol. Os aspectos abordados pela LEI 14.300 de 06 de janeiro de 2022 e o que muda na perspectiva do consumidor em relação a utilização da energia solar.
A crescente preocupação da população com as mudanças climáticas no país aumenta a busca por uma energia limpa e sustentável, além da economia financeira para o consumidor. A energia fotovoltaica cresceu exponencialmente no Brasil na última década, o consumidor realiza a compra dos equipamentos fotovoltaicos nas distribuidoras destes materiais, buscam as empresas instaladoras dos sistemas, denominadas como integradoras, que por sua vez instalam os equipamentos e conectam na rede das concessionárias de energia. A energia gerada que não foi utilizada fica como créditos de energia utilizando a rede da concessionária.
Para compreensão de todos neste projeto será abordado pontos relevantes para os usuários dos sistemas fotovoltaicos. Ocorre que o índice de crédito gerado não utilizado começou a sobrecarregar a rede da concessionária gerando custos com infraestrutura e aumento de demanda nos investimentos na rede elétrica.
Podemos iniciar neste tema; Como a distribuidora deve ser remunerada pelo uso da rede dela? Qual é a forma justa de realizar essa remuneração?
No discursão por especialistas do setor, se deu a criação da LEI 14.300 DE 06 DE JANEIRO DE 2022.
Este projeto foi desenvolvido para esclarecer a taxação da energia para o consumidor e a transição da Lei até 2030.
La preparación de las familias para evitar manifestaciones de violencia hacia niños del grado prescolar
Authors: Sánchez Columbié Melba Luisa , Fernández Rosado Julio Cesar , Crúz Morales Yaneisy 
Published: December 2023

Las relaciones interpersonales en la familia deben favorecer la educación de sus miembros, sin embargo, se evidencian por parte de estas manifestaciones de violencia hacia los niños y las niñas. Por ello, el objetivo general de la investigación fue actividades para evitar manifestaciones de violencia hacia los niños y las niñas del sexto año de vida de la Unidad Territorial "Luis Felipe Gutiérrez". Durante el proceder investigativo se utilizaron diferentes métodos y técnicas de investigación científica tales como, el análisis-síntesis, el inductivo-deductivo, el enfoque sistémico, la entrevista, la encuesta a educadoras, la observación, el análisis de documentos y elementos del método estadístico y matemático.
PENGARUH INDEKS HARGA SAHAM GABUNGAN (IHSG), JANGKA WAKTU PENAWARAN (OFFER TIMING), HARGA PENAWARAN SAHAM (OFFERING PRICE), PERTUMBUHAN PENDAPATAN (REVENUES GROWTH) TERHADAP UNDERPRICING PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG MELAKUKAN IPO DI IDX
Authors: Shelly Farida Tobing  , Sonang Pestaria Pangaribuan  , Muhammad Ridwan  
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu ingin mengetahui berapa besar pengaruh Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG), Jangka Waktu Penawaran (Offer Timing), Harga penawaran Saham (Offering Price), Pertumbuhan Pendapat (Revenues Growth) terhadap Underpricing pada Perusahaan yang melakukan IPO di Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Teknik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan menggunakan metode Analisis Kualitatif yang menganalisis data yang bukan angka atau angka yang berbentuk penjelasan yang tidak dapat dinyatakan dalan bentuk angka dan yang kedua metode Analisis Kuantitatif yaitu metode yang menganalisis yang dilakukan terhadap data dalam bentuk angka untuk menerapkan suatu penjelasan dari angka-angka tersebut.
Berdasarkan hasil uji F, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG), jangka waktu penawaran (Offer Timing), harga penawaran saham (offering price), pertumbuhan pendapatan (revenues growth) secara simultan tidak berpengaruh terhadap underpricing, sedangkan hasil Uji t, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Variabel Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap underpricing, Variabel jangka waktu penawaran tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap underpricing, Variabel harga penawaran saham tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap underpricing, Variabel pertumbuhan pendapatan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap underpricing.
PENGARUH KERJA SAMA TIM DAN PENGHARGAAN TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI UPT DPPKAD KECAMATAN TANJUNG LAGO KABUPATEN BANYUASIN PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Firdaus Sianipar  , Rusmida Jun Harapan Hutabarat  
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kerjasama tim dan penghargaan terhadap kinerja di kantor UPT DI UPT DPPKAD Kecamatan Tanjung Lago Kabupaten Banyuasin Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu teknik uji instrumen dengan teknik analisis regresi linier berganda dimana teknik tersebut menjelaskan hubungan antara variabel Kerja Sama Tim (X¹) , Penghargaan (X²) dengan Kinerja (Y).
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koefisien regresi untuk variabel Kerja Sama Tim (X¹) sebesar 0.462, variabel Penghargaan (X²) sebesar 0.471 dan juga menghasilkan nilai konstanta 3.923. Kedua variabel tersebut, yaitu variabel Kerja Sama Tim (X¹) dan Penghargaan (X²) berkorelasi positif dengan variabel Kinerja (Y) dan Koefisien determinasi (R²) sebesar 0.848. Nilai tersebut dapat ditafsirkan bahwa besarnya hubungan antara Kerja Sama Tim (X¹) dan variabel Penghargaan (X²) sebesar 84.80% dan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan dengan variabel Kinerja (Y). Secara parsial terdapat pengaruh positif antara kerja sama tim dan penghargaan terhadap kinerja pegawai.