bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Geospatial analysis of end-stage renal disease among patients attending hemodialysis units in Alexandria, Egypt
Authors: EL-Hofy Reham A. , Shehata Safia I. , Abou EL-Naga Azza F. , Bahnassy Mohamed H. , Gewaifel Gihan I. , Gamaleldin Nahla A. 
Published: January 2024

Background/aim
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing worldwide and renal replacement therapy is inevitable to prevent death. Geographic information system (GIS) analysis is particularly suitable for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and ESRD. Spatial analysis is an important tool for better decision-making and planning. The aim of this study was to utilize geospatial analysis of ESRD in Alexandria for understanding the interplay between geography and other risk factors and for guiding resource allocation.

Patients and methods
A cross-sectional study was adopted, 950 ESRD patients were interviewed during the period from November 2021 to December 2022. Data were collected using predesigned structured interview questionnaire, which included sociodemographic information and the patient’s medical history. This information was then used for the development of the spatial representation of data and cluster analysis for ESRD patients attending hemodialysis units in the districts of Alexandria governorate.

Results
The results of the study showed that the mean age of ESRD patients (n=950) was 49±16.2 years. 538 of studied patients (56.6%) were males. Hypertension was the most frequent main etiology of ESRD (31.3%). It was found that 100–150 hypertensive patients were in Al-Ameria and Sharq district. Moreover, greater than 150 hypertensive patients were in Al-Muntazah district. Although Al-Muntazah district had the highest number of ESRD cases (no.= 247), it was not a significant cluster (P= 0.15). On the other hand, Al-Ameria district had a significant cluster of ESRD cases (no.= 177, P= 0.002).

Conclusion
It is recommended to target future screening programs and awareness campaigns in Almeria district to raise public awareness about early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease this will help to prevent further progression to ESRD. Further studies are required to assess the accessibility to renal dialysis units in Egypt.
Migration Patterns and the Changing Demographics of Nigeria
Authors: Adebayo Esther 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to investigate migration patterns and the changing demographics of Nigeria.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the migration patterns and the changing demographics in Nigeria. Preliminary empirical review revealed the intricate relationship between migration dynamics and demographic transformations in Nigeria. It reveals that migration, both domestic and international, plays a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's evolving population structure, particularly in terms of rapid population growth, a significant youth population, and urbanization. The research emphasizes the importance of understanding the demographic consequences of migration patterns and the economic drivers behind international migration. Ultimately, the study's findings hold significance for policymakers, urban planners, educators, and healthcare providers as they grapple with the challenges and opportunities presented by Nigeria's changing demographics, guiding evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development efforts.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Demographic Transition theory, Push and Pull theory and the Dependency theory may be used to anchor future studies on changing demographics. The recommendations from the study highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking, data collection, and community engagement. Policymakers should prioritize comprehensive urbanization and migration policies that consider resource allocation and services for a diverse, youthful population. It is crucial to establish a robust database and employ modern technology for monitoring migration trends. Additionally, fostering social cohesion and inclusivity through community-based programs and cultural integration initiatives is essential for peaceful coexistence in evolving urban areas.
The Impact of Climate Change on Glacier Retreat
Authors: Gardner Chris 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to explore the impact of climate change on glacier retreat.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the impact of climate change on glacier retreat. Preliminary empirical review revealed that glacier retreat, driven by rising global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions, poses significant threats to our environment, water resources, ecosystems, and communities. The studies emphasize glaciers' role as sensitive indicators of climate change and the urgent need for further research to understand regional variations and develop adaptation strategies. To address these challenges, international collaboration and sustainable solutions are essential to slow glacier retreat, mitigate impacts, and preserve these vital natural resources for the future.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory of Anthropogenic Climate Change, Theory of Glacier Response to Temperature Change and Theory of Glacial Mass Balance may be used to anchor future studies on glacier retreat. The study recommends a three-fold approach to address the impact of climate change on glacier retreat: first, urgent global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change; second, the development of adaptive strategies for vulnerable communities, focusing on water resource diversification and sustainable agricultural practices; and third, the continuous monitoring and research of glacier dynamics to enhance our understanding and inform localized strategies for glacier-dependent regions.
Comparison of post-operative outcomes in laparoscopic and open right colectomy for colon cancer: A 4-year single centre experience
Authors: Ibrahim Rashid , Tay Tricia , Oo Thet , Hawkin Paul , Janta Erica , Ryska Ondrej 
Published: January 2024

Background: Laparoscopic right colectomy (LRHC) is a procedure which has been getting more popular compared to traditional open right colectomy (ORHC) over the last three decades. This study compares the post-operative outcomes in laparoscopic and open right colectomy for colon cancer.
Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study of right colectomy at a single institution from January 2018 to December 2021. The factors that were studied included postoperative HDU admission, the incidence of post-operative ileus (POI) and the length of hospital stay.
Results: During the study period, 161 patients underwent right hemicolectomy. Sixty-seven (42%) underwent LRHC, 73 (45%) ORHC, and 21 (13%) laparoscopic converted to open procedure. The overall incidence of POI was 56 (35%), 14 (21%) among the LRHC and 28 (38%) among the ORHC group (p=0.024). The length of hospital stay was 7.1 (±4.8) days after the laparoscopic procedure compared to 8.7 (±4.4) in the open group (p=0.048). Forty-two patients out of 161 (26%) needed post-operative HDU admissions; out of these 11 (16%) were in the laparoscopic group and 29 (40%) among the open group (p=0.023).
Conclusion: Post-operative recovery was significantly quicker among the laparoscopic right hemicolectomy group incomparison to the open right hemicolectomy group.
Identificación de monogeneos parásitos de Pterigoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau, 1855) “carachama común” procedentes del Mercado Belén, Iquitos – Perú
Authors: Peixoto-Lavajos Javier Aaron , Navas-Vásquez Manuel Enrique , Tuesta-Rojas Carlos Alfredo , Murrieta-Morey Germán Augusto 
Published: January 2024

Pterigoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau, 1855) conocida popularmente en Loreto como “carachama común” es un pez muy demandado por la población amazónica debido al sabor de su carne. A pesar de ser una especie muy conocida en la Amazonía peruana, se desconoce su fauna parasitaria. En ese sentido, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo principal identificar taxonómicamente a los monogeneos parásitos de las branquias de P. pardalis adquiridas en el Mercado Belén, en Loreto-Perú. Fueron adquiridos diez ejemplares de P. pardalis, los cuales fueron trasladados al Laboratorio de Parasitología y Sanidad Acuícola del Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonía Peruana (IIAP) para los análisis parasitológicos correspondientes. Los resultados del análisis de las branquias revelaron la presencia de tres especies de monogeneos: Unilatus unilatus Mizelle & Kritsky, 1967, Trinigyrus peregrinus Nitta & Nagasawa, 2016 y Gyrodactylus sp. Las características morfológicas que permitieron la identificación taxonómica se basaron principalmente en la forma y tamaño de las estructuras esclerotizadas como el complejo copulatorio y el haptor. El cálculo de los índices parasitológicos indicó a U. unilatus como la especie con mayor prevalencia e intensidad de infestación.
Entrevista sobre as tramas e sentidos dos corpos com David Le Breton
Authors: Myazhiom Aggée Célestin Lomo , Zarias Alexandre 
Published: January 2024

Nesta entrevista com David Le Breton, realizada por Aggée Célestin Lomo Myazhiom, temos o privilégio de desbravar novos caminhos na compreensão do corpo humano e sua relação com a sociedade. Le Breton, renomado autor nos domínios da sociologia e antropologia do corpo, esmiúça a complexidade da experiência humana e a forma como a nossa percepção do corpo molda nosso entendimento do mundo ao nosso redor. Ele aborda uma ampla gama de tópicos, incluindo a fragmentação do corpo na sociedade contemporânea, o papel da medicina no tratamento de doenças, as angústias dos adolescentes, os impactos da Covid-19, e até mesmo as consequências éticas e morais das novas tecnologias que estão reconfigurando nossa existência.
Num diálogo esclarecedor e provocativo, Le Breton nos conduz por uma jornada intelectual, examinando as múltiplas facetas do corpo humano, tanto em seu aspecto físico, encarnado, quanto simbólico, e seu papel fundamental na configuração da identidade e das relações sociais. Seus pontos de vista não apenas iluminam aspectos cruciais da contemporaneidade, mas também desafiam nossas concepções tradicionais, abrindo novas perspectivas sobre o futuro da humanidade e a constante incerteza contemporânea de nossa relação com o próprio corpo.
Esta entrevista, originalmente conduzida e transcrita em francês, integra uma publicação coordenada Aggée Célestin Lomo Myazhiom. Ela foi realizada por ocasião do Colóquio "Corpos, Identidade(s) e Sociedades". Em torno de David Le Breton", que ocorreu na Universidade de Estrasburgo, França, nos dias 8 e 9 de setembro de 2022. Esse evento reuniu pesquisadores e pesquisadoras de diversas partes do mundo, todos engajados nos temas de pesquisa que David Le Breton vem explorando ao longo de sua carreira.
Oral Ketorolac for Renal Colic in Outpatient Settings
Authors: Lachance Chantelle C. , Mahood Quenby 
Published: January 2024

What Is the Issue?

Renal colic is a common problem that is primarily caused by kidney stones. Renal colic, specifically kidney stones, can be a recurrent condition that can negatively impact a person’s quality of life and health system utilization.
Ketorolac through IV or intramuscular routes is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in hospital to treat renal colic. Oral ketorolac for the management of renal colic may reduce patients’ need for opioids after discharge but it is unclear if it is clinically effective when compared to alternative analgesics or whether it is recommended for use in the management of people with renal colic.

What Did We Do?

To inform decisions about oral ketorolac for the management of outpatients with renal colic, we sought to identify and summarize literature comparing the clinical effectiveness of oral ketorolac and alternative analgesics. We also searched for evidence-based guidelines that provide recommendations about the use of oral ketorolac for the management of people with renal colic.
A research information specialist conducted literature searches of peer-reviewed and grey literature sources published between January 1, 2013, and December 4, 2023. The search was limited to English-language documents. One reviewer screened articles for inclusion based on predefined criteria.

What Did We Find?

The tailored search for this rapid review did not find any studies evaluating the clinical effectiveness of oral ketorolac versus alternative analgesics for the management of people with renal colic in outpatient settings that met our criteria for this review. There is therefore no specific evidence available on the efficacy oral ketorolac in the management of renal colic in the community setting in this review.
We did not find any eligible evidence-based guidelines concerning the use of oral ketorolac for the management of people with renal colic in outpatient settings. NSAIDs have been generally mentioned as an option for renal colic in the available guidance.
Research regarding ketorolac for renal colic published since 2013 has focused on IV or intramuscular administration. Research regarding oral ketorolac focused on indications other than renal colic (e.g., postoperative pain) may be of interest; these are listed in the appendix. These studies suggest the effectiveness of ketorolac for pain management for other indications, such as pain management following endoscopy.

What Does It Mean?

Without comparative evidence, decision-makers may want to consider how oral ketorolac is used for related indications (e.g., procedures for removing kidney stones, ureteroscopies) to examine how it performed compared with alternative analgesics.
Research focused on the management of renal colic is needed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of oral ketorolac and inform guidance concerning oral ketorolac in outpatient settings.
Endobronchial Valves for the Management of Severe Emphysema
Authors: Darvesh Nazia , Hao Qiukui , Horton Jennie 
Published: January 2024

What Is the Issue?

People with severe emphysema who do not experience relief with non-invasive therapies such as medication, physical activity, and smoking cessation may need advanced treatments.
Endobronchial valves are an alternative therapy that may improve exercise capacity and quality of life, and are less invasive compared to lung reduction surgery or transplants.

What Did We Do?

A 2019 CADTH report summarized clinical effectiveness evidence for valves compared to standard care. CADTH sought to update this evidence with new clinical research and include information on cost-effectiveness, which was not part of the previous report.
A research information specialist conducted a literature search of the peer-reviewed and grey literature with a search strategy focused on emphysema and endobronchial valves. The search was limited to English-language documents published since 2018. One reviewer screened articles for inclusion based on predefined criteria, critically appraised the included studies, and narratively summarized the findings.

What Did We Find?

We did not find systematic reviews or health technology assessments published since 2018 that contained clinical evidence not already captured in the 2019 CADTH report. Two RCTs provide updated clinical evidence for endobronchial valves compared to standard care, and 1 RCT contains evidence on valves compared to lung surgery.
The evidence suggests that valves may improve lung function, breathing ability, and physical activity in middle-aged and older adults with emphysema compared to standard care; the effect on quality of life and safety is unclear. The previous CADTH report showed lung function, breathing ability, physical activity, and quality of life were favourable for valve treatment compared to standard care.
The previous CADTH report showed that valves resulted in harmful outcomes compared to standard care; however, in the current review, safety was difficult to assess due to poor reporting.
When comparing valves to lung surgery, lung surgery may improve quality of life compared to valves; other outcomes did not favour one therapy over another.
For cost-effectiveness, valves may be favourable compared to standard medical care, while their cost-effectiveness compared to lung volume reduction surgery is unclear.
One study was conducted in Canada, and no studies were conducted in children and younger adults.

What Does it Mean?

Endobronchial valves are a potential therapy for people with severe emphysema with some favourable clinical and cost outcomes, but the evidence for their safety is unclear.
Decision-makers may wish to consider the balance of favourable and harmful effects in existing evidence before more high-quality evidence in Canada, especially for safety, is available.
Implementation of a Cooperative Learning Model of Group Investigation Type to Increase Student Activity and Understanding of Tayyibah Hauqalah Sentence Material
Authors: Munif Moh. Vito Miftahul 
Published: January 2024

This research aims to implement a group investigation type cooperative learning model to increase student activity and the level of student understanding of the tayyibah hauqalah sentence material. This research method uses the type of Classroom Action Research (PTK). The PTK model used refers to Kurt Lewin, which has a spiral shape from cycle I to cycle II. Each cycle consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques in this research used observation, interviews, documentation and tests. The data analysis technique in this research uses descriptive statistical analysis techniques to analyze quantitative data.
The results of this research show that 1) there is an increase in student activity, as evidenced by the results of observations of student learning activity in cycle I which shows that the score obtained is 80 out of a maximum score of 92, or if the final score of student activity obtained is 90% of maximum score. Furthermore, in cycle II there was also an increase in student learning activity, as evidenced by the results of observations of student learning activity, which obtained a score of 86 out of a maximum score of 92, or if the final score of student activity was obtained as a percentage, it was 93% of the maximum score. 2) there was an increase in the level of students' understanding of the tayyibah hauqalah sentence material in cycle I as evidenced by students getting an average class score of 80.0 and the percentage of learning completion that reached the KKM was 76% or 23 students. Furthermore, in cycle II there was also an increase in the level of students' understanding of the tayyibah hauqalah sentence material as evidenced by students getting an average class score of 88.5 and the percentage of learning completion that reached the KKM was 93% or as many as 28 students.
IMPROVEMENT OF NAIVE BAYES ALGORITHM IN SENTIMENT ANALYSIS OF SHOPEE APPLICATION REVIEWS ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE
Authors: Elistiana Khoerotul Melina , Bagus Adhi Kusuma  , Subarkah Pungkas , Awal Rozaq Hasri Akbar 
Published: January 2024

Reviews of the shopee application on the google play store are included in useful information if processed properly. Old or new users can analyze app reviews to get information that can be used to evaluate services. The activity of analyzing application reviews is not enough just to see the number of stars, it is necessary to see the entire contents of the review comments to be able to know the intent of the review. A sentiment analysis system is a system used to automatically analyze a review to obtain information including sentiment information that is part of an online review. The data is classified using Naive Bayes. A total of 1,000 shopee app user reviews were collected to form the sample dataset. The purpose of this study is to determine the sentiment analysis of shopee application reviews in the Google Play Store using the Naive Bayes algorithm. The stages of this research include, data collection, labeling, pre-processing, sentiment classification, and evaluation. In the pre-processing stage there are 6 stages, namely Cleaning, Case folding, Word Normalizer, Tokenizing, Stopword Removal and Stemming. TF-IDF (Term Frequency - Inverse Document Frequency) method is used for word weighting. The data will be grouped into two categories, namely negative and positive. The data will then be evaluated using accuracy parameter testing. The test results show an accuracy value of 81%, this result shows that shopee application reviews tend to be negative.
Ulang Limbah Air Menjadi Air Bersih untuk Siram Tanaman Berbasis IoT
Authors: Royhan Muhamad Muhamad 
Published: January 2024

Air merupakan bahan untuk mandi, membersihkan peralatan , wudlu. Air bekas untuk membersihan merupakan limbah. Air limbah dari aktivitas tersebut dibuang melalui saluran ke sungai. Aktifitas dengan menggunakan air dilakukakan setiap hari dan terus dibuang. Air limbah mengandung detergen, lumpur, debu, minyak goreng. Jika limbah air langsung dibuang ke sungai menyebabkan polusi. Tanda polusi air adalah air warna putih, berbusa, bau. Air limbah di Institut Teknologi Telkom Jakarta sebelum dibuang ke sungai dilakuan penyaringan dengan tujuan menyaring detergen, minyak goreng, sisa makanan. Penyaringan dilakukan dengan bahan serabut kelapa, batu, karbon. Air yang sudah disaring dan bersih ditampung di tabung air (tandon air). Dari tabung menggunakan pompa listrik dapat digunakan untuk menyiram tumbuhan dan rumput serta bunga. Pelaksanaan penelitian mengacu SNI 3981 dan SNI 6774. Dengan memanfaatkan Internet of Things, dapat membantu untuk memonitoring kondisi air pada tabung penampung air. Untuk memonitoring dapat memanfaatkan media perangkat bergerak dengan membuat aplikasi mobile.
Validasi Antena Offset Reflektor
Authors: Rahman Dzul , Quzwain Kamelia , Rizka Nadia Media 
Published: January 2024

Dalam sistem komunikasi seluler Fifth-Generation (5G) terdapat subjek teknik yang baru seperti millimeter wave, ukuran sel yang kecil, dan multibeam di stasiun pangkalan yang akan diperkenalkan terkait dengan teknologi gelombang radio. Antena offset reflektor dapat digunakan pada aplikasi millimeter wave karena mampu menghasilkan gain yang tinggi. Projek ini menjelaskan pembuatan antena offset dual-reflector dengan menggunakan teknik shaping. Model antena offset reflektor berhasil didesain dengan menggunakan pemograman MATLAB. Untuk memvalidasi program MATLAB tersebut, simulasi dengan menggunakan software FEKO juga telah dilakukan. Berdasarkan hasil simulasi FEKO, antena offset dual-reflector mampu menghasilkan gain sebesar 37.7 dBi. Ini membuktikan bahwa konsep shaping untuk offset reflektor serta program MATLAB di projek ini berjalan dengan baik dan benar.