bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Educational Interventions on Obesity Awareness and Weight Management Among Urban Women in Salem Municipal Corporation, Tamil Nadu: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Balu Sumathy , Periasamy Panneerselvam 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
A study assessed women’s knowledge of obesity and weight loss management in Southern India.

Materials and methods:
The study used a quasi-experimental design, with two urban areas selected for control and study groups. Biographic data were collected through SIS, and pre and post-tests were conducted using a SSAKQ and an Interventional Module.

Results:
Results showed high obesity prevalence among women, with BMI (68%, 74%) and high-risk category waist circumference (91%, 93%). The study found a significant difference in knowledge levels between the control and study groups, with the interventional module being effective in increasing knowledge levels.
Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Metal Bracket Bonded with the Conventional Adhesive System and Moisture Insensitive Primer System on a Tooth Surface Which has Undergone Bleaching with 35% Hydrogen Peroxide – An In Vitro Study
Authors: Roy Praveen , Manjusha KK , Nishad A , Aravindan Ashitha , Krishnajith JK , Jameema KA 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives:
Today, orthodontic bracket bonding on the tooth surface is a vital phase in any orthodontic therapy as strong tooth-bracket bonding is essential for success and efficiency. Tooth whitening is popular due to tooth discolouration and patient need for esthetic changes. This in vitro study compared the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of brackets bonded with a conventional and moisture-insensitive primer system on tooth surfaces bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide in dry and moisture conditions.

Methods:
Fifty-six healthy humans with extracted maxillary first premolars were cleaned using a periodontal curette, rinsed, treated with 35% hydrogen peroxide, and kept in a 0.1% thymol aqueous solution at room temperature. These teeth were embedded in orthodontic acrylic resin in four groups: the conventional primer system in dry conditions, the conventional primer system in moist conditions using artificial saliva, the moisture insensitive primer system in dry conditions, and the moisture insensitive primer system in moist conditions. After bonding metal brackets to tooth surfaces bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide, universal testing machine and a stereomicroscope were used to calculate SBS and ARI.

Results and Discussion:
SBS and ARI values were the lowest in the conventional primer system in moist conditions, with statistically significant differences between groups. The study’s findings match earlier research. In vivo research should evaluate SBS and ARI to support in vitro findings.

Conclusion:
In the current study, moisture was found to be a factor affecting SBS and ARI. The moisture-insensitive bonding system was found to be resistant to effects of moisture compared with the conventional system.
Antioxidant Studies of One Ayurvedic Medicine, Srikhandasavam
Authors: Sanapati Kondamma , Kalaivannan J. , Jones Sumathi , Janaki C. S. , Sheriff Dhastagir , Prabhu K. , Balakrishnan Deepalakkshmi , Selvam Angelin D. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
Shrikhandasavam is a wellknown Ayurvedic medication intended to cure the negative effects of alcohol and other intoxicating drugs, such as hangovers, as well as related issues like as headaches, alcohol intoxication, indigestion, and so on. It also regulates insanity and other disorders caused by induced pita.

Aim:
The current work uses established techniques to test the antioxidant activity for one Ayurvedic drug, Srikhandasavam, which is used to treat alcoholism and preserve the liver.

Methods:
The antioxidant assay was performed through ABTS (2,2’-azino-bis (3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulphonic acid), DPPH (2, 2diphenyl1 picryl hydrazyl, and FRAP (Ferric reducing antioxidant potential).

Results:
It was discovered that Srikhandasavam produced outstanding results at extremely low doses in the FRAP experiment when compared to the ABTS and DPPH assays, which revealed modest antioxidant activity of the drug.

Conclusion:
These findings clearly show the antioxidant properties of Srikhandasavam, demonstrating its therapeutic benefits.
Enhancing stone expulsion: The efficacy of combined medical therapy with tamsulosin and dexamethasone in renal colic patients
Authors: Kazemi Reza , Shahrashoub Mohammad , Javid Amir , Saberi Narjes , Ghasemi Pouria , Paymannejad Saina 
Published: January 2025

Background:
Ureteral stones are a common aspect of daily urologic practice, affecting 10%–15% of people worldwide over their lifetime. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of combined medical expulsive therapy (MET) with intravenous dexamethasone and oral tamsulosin compared to tamsulosin alone in the frequency and duration of distal ureteral stone expulsion.

Materials and Methods:
This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial with 1:1 balanced randomization was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023 at Al-Zahra Hospital, a tertiary care facility affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Of 213 patients admitted to our center with acute renal colic, 134 had distal ureteral stones and were assessed. Among them, 105 patients were eligible and included in the trial and were randomly assigned into the intervention group (n = 52) and control group (n = 53). Data from four patients in the case group were omitted from the analysis due to the drop-out from the study.

Results:
Mean initial stone size was 6.5 ± 1.2 mm in the intervention, and 6.3 ± 1.0 mm in the control groups, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.488). Gender was comparable between both groups (P = 0.196), whereas the distribution of BMI (27.2 ± 4.0 vs. 29.8 ± 3.9 kg/m2, P = 0.001) and age (41.5 ± 12.9 vs. 47.9 ± 16.2 years, P = 0.031) was not in balance. In total, 43 patients had expelled the stone by the end of the 2 weeks, resulting in an overall expulsion rate of 42.5%. Specifically, 28 (58.3%) patients in the intervention group and 15 (28.3%) patients in the control group had expelled the stone, a difference that was statistically significant (P = 0.002). The time to stone expulsion did not exhibit a significant difference between the intervention and control groups (9.8 vs. 5.4 days, respectively). However, it is noteworthy that the variability in the time to stone expulsion in the tamsulosin + dexamethasone group was considerably smaller than that in the control group, as indicated by the smaller standard deviation in the former (1.0 vs. 3.8 days, respectively).

Conclusion:
Adding dexamethasone to standard MET with tamsulosin for distal ureterolithiasis appears to increase the stone expulsion rate, although it did not significantly shorten the expulsion time.
Comparison of the impact of intermittent fasting diet alone or in conjunction with probiotic supplementation versus calorie-restricted diet on inflammatory, oxidative stress, and antioxidant capacity biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
Authors: Talebi Sepide , Shab-Bidar Sakineh , Askari Gholamreza , Mohammadi Hamed , Moini Ashraf , Djafarian Kurosh 
Published: January 2025

Background:
The objective of this study was to compare the effects of early time-restricted eating (eTRE) and eTRE plus probiotic supplementation to daily caloric restriction (DCR) alone in terms of biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS), antioxidant capacity, inflammation, and blood pressure (BP) in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Materials and Methods:
The research was conducted as a randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled clinical trial with an 8-week follow-up period. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 14:10 eTRE with probiotic supplementation (n = 30), 14:10 eTRE with placebo supplementation (n = 30), or DCR with placebo supplementation (n = 30). At the beginning and 8 weeks of the intervention, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic BP, inflammation, and OS parameters were evaluated.

Results:
A total of 90 participants (mean age, 30.49 years and mean weight, 81.45 kg) were enrolled in this trial. After 8-week intervention, we observed SBP significantly decreased in both the eTRE + probiotic group (−0.31 mmHg [95% confidence interval (CI): −0.55, −0.07]) and the eTRE + placebo group (−0.24 mmHg [95% CI: −0.43, 0.04]), with no significant differences observed between groups. Moreover, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were significantly reduced in all groups (P < 0.005). Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) also showed notable improvement in both the eTRE + probiotic group (P = 0.012) and the DCR group (P = 0.032). However, there were no significant differences between the three groups regarding BP, OS, TAC, and CRP markers.

Conclusion:
It was not found that eTRE alone or eTRE with probiotics intervention resulted in improving BP, inflammatory, OS, and antioxidant capacity biomarkers than a standard DCR diet among obese women with PCOS. The present study did not reveal significant improvements in BP, inflammatory markers, OS, or antioxidant capacity with either eTRE alone or eTRE combined with probiotics compared to a standard DCR among obese women diagnosed with PCOS.
Trial Register no: IRCT20121110011421N5.
Association of cardiac troponin I level with in-hospital and late mortality in dialysis patients
Authors: Taheri Shahram , Ghomi Golbarg , Nematollahi Alireza , Hosseini Sayed Mohsen 
Published: January 2025

Background:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are highly prevalent among the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Prognostic value of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in patients with asymptomatic ESRD is less conclusive. This study was an observational study to evaluate correlation of first admitted cTnI level with early and late (during 6 months) hospitalization and mortality of ESRD patient admitted due to non-acute coronary and non-heart failure causes in ESRD patients.

Materials and Methods:
In this prospective observational study, 460 dialysis patients without overt CVD who were admitted at two university hospital were included and followed during 6 months. Patients’ demographic information and laboratory investigations including cTnI level and cause of admission were recorded. The association between cTnI level with in-hospital and late mortality was evaluated.

Results:
cTnI level was higher in female (35.9%), hemodialysis patients (28.1%), and patients with permanent catheter vascular access (29.4%). There were significant differences in level of triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol between patients with normal and abnormal cTnI levels (P < 0.05). Patients with abnormal cTnI levels had higher level of TG and LDL cholesterol and lower level of HDL cholesterol. cTnI levels were associated with higher in-hospital and 6-month follow-up mortality rate. In logistic regression analysis, only female gender (odds ratio [OR] =1.89, confidence interval [CI] =1.22–3.076) and TG (OR = 1.007, CI = 1.003–1.01) were positively and HDL cholesterol level (OR = 0.994, CI = 0.98–0.99) was negatively associated with increased cTnI level. cTnI level was associated with early (OR = 4.81, CI = 1.64–14.89) and late (OR = 4.31, CI = 1.61–10.96) mortality.

Conclusion:
Although in this study, cTnI level is not directly associated with cardiovascular disorders and admission and readmission causes, it is a strong predictor of early and late mortality.
Local Community Assets to Promote Community Policing in Ethiopia
Authors: Ermias Kebede  , Wassie Kebede  
Published: January 2025

Community policing is a recent strategy in Ethiopia that calls for partnership with communities to address crime problems. Few studies in Ethiopia have examined how community assets can support and work in partnership with community policing. This study explored how community assets could be used to strengthen community policing services in the Gorf Aswogaj community in Addis Ababa. We employed a qualitative research method with a case study design. Thirteen participants (11 community members and 2 police officers) participated in interviews. The findings uncovered numerous social assets including community based associations, strong culture of mutual support, and deep rooted habits of attending community based social events. Further, the study revealed existing multiple sources of income such as remittance, small and petty businesses, and renting house, which can be used as economic back-up for community policing. The study also found existing public and private institutions that can be exploited to advance community policing services in the study area. The study concludes that a community strength perspective can be integrated with community policing programs in an effort to build more peaceful and harmonious community as suggested by Asset Based Community Development Model and Normative Sponsorship Theory.
Impacto del podcast educomunicativo en la promoción del reciclaje en entornos universitarios
Authors: Olivares Asencio Eddy Paul , Zamora Arízaga Renato Xavier 
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación examina el impacto del podcast educomunicativo en el desarrollo y promoción de las actividades referente al cuidado del medio ambiente como lo es el reciclaje al interior de las unidades académicas universitarias. Además, se evaluará la eficiencia en la difusión dentro de las unidades académicas. Sin embargo, la colaboración de los estudiantes de las unidades de educación superior respecto al medioambiente y reciclajes es muy limitada, lo que indica que las actividades referentes a la comunicación estratégica no han cumplido eficientemente su objetivo, por tal razón los podcasts educomunicativos representan una alternativa audiovisual, no obstante, se requiere de una correcta planificación en la elaboración de contenidos. Este estudio se realiza con el objetivo de analizar el impacto del podcast educomunicativo en la promoción del reciclaje en entornos universitarios. Se llevó a cabo un estudio correlacional con enfoque mixto, utilizando un marco no experimental y diseño transversal, los hallazgos indicaron que la influencia del podcast educomunicativo en las universidades potencia el conocimiento y la conciencia sobre el reciclaje entre los estudiantes. La mayoría exhibió actitudes afirmativas hacia el reciclaje, y sus prácticas de reciclaje mejoraron después de la exposición al podcast. En conclusión, los podcasts educomunicativos demostraron eficacia como herramienta efectiva para potenciar los comportamientos de reciclaje entre los universitarios.
Análisis de contenidos transmedia con Inteligencia Artificial e influencia en la audiencia de canales de comunicación digital
Authors: Peralta Suarez Byron Fernando , Álvarez Gavilanes Juan Edmundo 
Published: January 2025

El avance de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en el presente escenario tecnológico se debe al desarrollo de la informática, la explosión de los datos digitalizados, big data, y la mejora de los modelos algorítmicos de razonamiento y aprendizaje. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar como los contenidos transmedia producidos con IA impactan en la audiencia de canales digitales. En la actualidad la creación de contenidos transmedia se basa en diferentes modelos de programación, cuyo propósito es generar productos que imiten la habilidad humana utilizando diferentes plataformas de IA. En diversas editoriales digitales ya han tenido sus primeros acercamientos y experiencias con plataformas de IA. Este artículo de carácter cualitativo se centró en un enfoque descriptivo y exploratorio y analizó los resultados obtenidos a partir de la revisión bibliográfica, bajo dos criterios de muestreo temporales y de expertos para el análisis de la IA en la creación de contenidos transmedia. En conclusión, el uso de Inteligencia Artificial en la comunicación digital evidencia un impacto significativo en la elaboración de productos multimedia que son distribuidos en diferentes plataformas y canales digitales en Internet.
Children's Motor Skills Based on Geographical Location
Authors: Gusril Gusril , Saputri Felia Rahmadhani , Ihsan Nurul , Chaeroni Ahmad , Abdullah Mohd Firdaus , Aman Mohd Salleh , Mokhtar Abdul Halim , Komaini Anton , Mutohir Toho Cholik 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The problem this research the childrens have low motor skills. This study aims to: (1) assess the motor abilities of children in highland areas, (2) assess the motor skills of children in lowland areas, (3) assess the motor skills of children in coastal areas, and (4) analyze the differences in motor skills among elementary school students based on geographical location (highlands, lowlands, coastal areas).
Objective: to state the objective and scope of the research or hypotheses.
Methodology: The quantitative research method used in this study involved a survey of State Elementary School 26 Singgalang Tanah Datar, Padang City Experimental State Elementary School, and State Elementary School 01 Pariaman City. The study's population comprised 188 students, from which a sample of 115 students was selected using the purposive sampling technique. The research instrument such as the standing broad jump, ball passing to the wall, 4-second dash and basketball throw. The instrument has a validity score of 0.64 and a reliability score of 0.92.
Results: The results indicate that geographical factors ( highland, lowland, coastal areas) significantly affect children's motor skills.
Discussion: Effect of different geographical locations on levels of motor skills.
Conclusions: (1) children from the highland region showed good motor skill levels; (2) children from the lowland region displayed sufficient motor skills; (3) children in the highlands engaged in more motor skill activities compared to those in lowland and coastal areas; and (4) there were notable differences in motor skills between children in coastal areas and lowland areas.
The effects of the integrative strategy on fostering reflective thinking and imparting basic basketball offensive techniques to female students
Authors: Nadem Missaa , Badr Mohammed Nadeema , Shbeeb Huda Badwe , Hussein Neamah Iqbal Abdul , Abbas AL-Zuhairi Najlaa , Mohammed Alwan Nihad 
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop instructional materials that teach fundamental basketball skills to female students enrolled in the first year of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls at the University of Baghdad while also encouraging reflective thinking (RT).
Research methodology: the researcher chose the experimental methodology with the two equal group's method. Finding the community and choosing the right sample for the study's kind and goals are essential to the accomplishment of any research project. A sample for the primary experiment was picked at random after the researcher confirmed the students' first-year basketball curriculum. This study community consisted of (40) fourth-year female students for the year (2022-2023). The number of students was split into (2) groups. Twenty students in-group (B) represent the experimental group, which follows the curriculum that the researcher has developed in an integrated, strategic manner.
Result: The method of selecting the (integrative) strategy that was given to the students is right to the level of their skills and characteristics, as well as while taking into consideration the distinct characteristics among them by means of the presentation offered by the stations—from a complete demonstration of the skill, then a slow delivery, then the appearance of the integrated strategy—is also attributed as the reason for the superiority of the members of the experimental group.
Concludes: The study concludes that the integrated approach has a beneficial impact on the post-tests for reflective thinking and the growth of basketball skills.
Evaluasi Segmentasi VLAN dalam Optimalisasi Kinerja dan Keamanan pada Jaringan LAN di Universitas Pelita Bangsa
Authors: Umah Nadia Tul , Yudanto Faisal Arya , Rilvani Elkin 
Published: January 2025

Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi jaringan komputer, khususnya dalam pengelolaan Local Area Network (LAN), telah mendorong pengembangan teknologi Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan fleksibilitas jaringan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh segmentasi VLAN terhadap kinerja dan keamanan jaringan LAN. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini mencakup observasi, wawancara, serta analisis data menggunakan alat bantu seperti Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, dan Iperf. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan VLAN dapat meningkatkan kinerja jaringan LAN secara signifikan, dengan peningkatan throughput sebesar 60%, penurunan delay sebesar 33%, pengurangan packet loss hingga 80%, dan penurunan jitter sebesar 57%. Selain itu, VLAN juga berperan dalam meningkatkan keamanan jaringan dengan memisahkan trafik berdasarkan segmen-segmen tertentu, sehingga mengurangi potensi ancaman dan meningkatkan kontrol terhadap aliran data. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi bagi administrator jaringan untuk mengimplementasikan VLAN dalam pengelolaan jaringan LAN guna memperoleh kinerja yang lebih baik serta meningkatkan aspek keamanan jaringan. Kata kunci: VLAN, LAN, segmentasi jaringan dan keamanan jaringanAbstract: The development of computer network technology, particularly in the management of Local Area Networks (LAN), has driven the advancement of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology as a solution to enhance network efficiency and flexibility. This research aims to analyze the impact of VLAN segmentation on the performance and security of LAN networks. The methods used in this study include observation, interviews, and data analysis using tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and Iperf. The research findings indicate that the implementation of VLAN can significantly improve LAN network performance, with a 60% increase in throughput, a 33% reduction in delay, an 80% decrease in packet loss, and a 57% reduction in jitter. Additionally, VLAN plays a role in improving network security by separating traffic into specific segments, thus reducing potential threats and enhancing control over data flow. This study provides recommendations for network administrators to implement VLAN in managing LAN networks to achieve better performance and enhance network securityKeywords: VLAN, LAN, network segmentation, and network security.
Antoine Saint Exupéry e a caracterização do imaginário em “o pequeno príncipe” e os contos de fadas como incentivadores para a leitura
Authors: De Sousa Silva Glauber 
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo tem por objetivo, apresentar dados com base na obra O pequeno Príncipe, desde o surgimento da literatura de contos de fadas até sua contribuição para o desenvolvimento do imaginário infantil. O principal foco deste trabalho é compreender o real sentido do surgimento e da criação desta história, a criação dos personagens e de como esta obra pode contribuir no aprendizado da criança e também no desenvolvimento de sua imaginação através da leitura da obra. Atrelada a isto está a investigação das inspirações que o autor buscou para caracterizar cada personagem. Para uma melhor conclusão é preciso primeiro saber a origem dos contos de fadas e quem foi o principiador de toda esta literatura que ultrapassa gerações e como os pais e mestres podem contribuir para que a criança tome gosto pela leitura.