bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Cervical Radiculopathy among Information Technology Professionals with Neck Pain
Authors: Joseph Rini , Roy Feba 
Published: December 2023

Background:
Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a “pinched nerve,” occurs when a nerve in the neck is irritated or compressed where it branches away from the spinal cord concerning particular neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions in the neck and upper limbs. Fifty-nine percent of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are reported annually by information technology (IT) professionals, among which 30% are neck pain-related disorders. Thus, this study aims to know the prevalence of cervical radiculopathy among IT professionals with neck pain.

Aims:
The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of cervical radiculopathy among IT professionals with neck pain.

Objectives:
The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between cervical radiculopathy and neck pain and to find out the percentage of disability by using the Neck Disability Index (NDI).

Materials and Methods:
The prevalence study was carried out with a sample size (n = 92) involving IT professionals in Bangalore. The NDI questionnaire (NDI) related to daily life activities was used. To identify cervical radiculopathy, specialized testing was performed.

Results:
Out of 92 samples, 46 tested positive for cervical radiculopathy, showing a prevalence of 50%. Cervical radiculopathy was more prevalent among males than females. There was a difference (P < 0.05) in neck disability according to a special test.

Conclusion:
This study provides evidence for the prevalence of cervical radiculopathy among IT professionals with neck pain with a positive correlation with gender and working hours per day.
Evaluation of color changes produced by different bleaching techniques on stained two different ceramic materials
Authors: Razeen Hadeer Magdy , Shakal Mahmoud A A , El-dessouky Radwa A 
Published: December 2023

Objective
The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color changes produced by different bleaching techniques on two different stained ceramic materials.

Material and methods
The total 40 specimens of IPS e.max and shofu were stained by immersing in coffee 30 min daily for 14 days and color assessment was done by spectrophotometer, then the specimens were divided into two subgroups according to the bleaching technique home bleaching (white smile) and office bleaching (pola office), the bleaching was done according to manufacturer instruction for pola office: an adequate thickness of the bleaching agent by the brush was applied for 8 min. This procedure was repeated for 3 times. And for home bleaching (white smile): specimens were placed in the mold to receive home bleaching agent by immersion 60 min daily for 6 days. Then the color was assessed after bleaching procedure to determine the changes. The data were statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA test and Correlation analysis.

Results
Shofu recorded higher staining affinity with mean value 6.72 ± 2.33 than (IPS) e.max group with mean value 4.92 ± 2.08. For bleaching: Shofu HC group home bleaching group recorded higher bleaching affinity with mean value 7.86 ± 1.93 whereas shofu office bleaching group recorded mean value 6.04 ± 0.65. As for e.max home bleaching group recorded also higher ∆ E with mean value 5.68 ± 0.86 whereas e.max office bleaching group recorded mean value 4.37 ± 1.01. And a strong relation was recorded between ∆E1 and ∆E2 in all groups as r greater than 0.5.

Conclusion
Shofu HC and IPS e.max showed affinity to staining but Shofu HC showed higher stain ability than IPS e.max, Office and home bleaching techniques affected the color of both ceramics materials and home bleaching showed higher significant difference. And Shofu HC showed higher color change after home and office bleaching than IPS e.max.
Evaluation of the effects of concentrated growth factors membrane on wound healing following gingivectomy and gingivoplasty operations: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Badr Ahmed Mohamed , Shady Tamer Elamer Abo , el Din Sherouk Mohamed Mohamed Gamal 
Published: December 2023

Aim
This study aims to evaluate the effects of concentrated growth factors (CGF) membrane application on initial wound healing after gingivectomy and gingivoplasty surgeries.

Methods and materials
20 patients with gingival enlargement who need gingivectomy or gingivoplasty surgery were selected to participate in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups of 10 patients each. Group-1 (Control group): where the gingivectomy sites were covered by a non-eugenol periodontal pack. Group-2 (Test group): were covered by the CGF membrane under the non-eugenol periodontal pack, postoperatively. Assessment of postoperative pain for both groups was recorded using the Visual Analog Scale for a period of 7 days. Laundry healing index, papillary bleeding index, and gingival index (GI) were also assessed at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days postoperatively.

Results
All patients experienced a decrease in postoperative pain throughout the study evaluation period, with no statistically significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05), except for days 3 and 4, where there were statistically significant differences in favor of the test group (P < 0.05). On days 7 and 21, there was no difference in the healing index, but on days 14 and 28, there was a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). The Papillary bleeding index (PBI) and gingival index of the two analyzed groups improved during the research period. At 21 days, the intergroup comparison showed a significant difference in PBI between the two studied groups (P > 0.05) in favor of the study group.

Conclusion
CGF membrane improved wound healing and reduced postoperative pain following gingivectomy or gingivoplasty surgery.
Marginal accuracy of lithium di-silicate monolithic veneers fabricated by different computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing systems
Authors: Saad-Allah Tarek A. A. , Kamel Mohamed S. M. , Magdy Sherif 
Published: December 2023

Introduction
The importance of precise marginal fit has been confirmed in many studies The increased marginal gap may lead to many unwanted side effects which affects fixed prosthodontics longevity and underling tooth integrity so several studies have investigated the effect of scanning and milling process of computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and its relation to the marginal adaptation of resulting restorations.

Aim
The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the Marginal Accuracy of lithium di-silicate Monolithic Veneers when they are milled by Different CAD/CAM systems.

Materials and methods
A maxillary ready-made scannable model containing central incisor tooth with laminate veneer preparation was used to generate the design of the virtual master die and using CEREC in lab software the final design of the laminate veneer restoration was made and then was exported to the 2 tested milling machines MCX5 and Ceramill motion 2, the milled monolithic lithium di-silicate veneers was then cemented to their corresponding three-dimensional printed dies and was examined under Digital microscope for values of vertical marginal gap.

Results
There was statistically significant difference in marginal gaP values between the two studied groups (P < 0.05).

Conclusion
Veneers produced by both milling machines were with clinically acceptable marginal adaptation greater than 120 µm, However there was statistically significant difference in the vertical marginal gap values of the produced veneer between the two test groups CEREC MCX5 and Amangerbach Ceramill motion 2, with CEREC MCX5 milling machine having the advantage of milling veneer restoration with better marginal adaptation and less vertical marginal gap values.
Transient receptor potential-related risk model predicts prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients
Authors: Mei Xiao-Cai , Chen Qian , Zuo Shi 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND
Members of the transient receptor potential (TRP) protein family shape oncogenic development, but the specific relevance of TRP-related genes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has yet to be defined.
AIM
To investigate the role of TRP genes in HCC, their association with HCC development and treatment was examined.
METHODS
HCC patient gene expression and clinical data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas database, and univariate and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator Cox regression models were employed to explore the TRP-related risk spectrum. Based on these analyses, clinically relevant TRP family genes were selected, and the association between the key TRP canonical type 1 (TRPC1) gene and HCC patient prognosis was evaluated.
RESULTS
In total, 28 TRP family genes were screened for clinical relevance, with multivariate analyses ultimately revealing three of these genes (TRPC1, TRP cation channel subfamily M member 2, and TRP cation channel subfamily M member 6) to be significantly associated with HCC patient prognosis (P < 0.05). These genes were utilized to establish a TRP-related risk model. Patients were separated into low- and high-risk groups based on the expression of these genes, and high-risk patients exhibited a significantly poorer prognosis (P = 0.001). Functional analyses highlighted pronounced differences in the immune status of patients in these two groups and associated enriched immune pathways. TRPC1 was identified as a candidate gene in this family worthy of further study, with HCC patients expressing higher TRPC1 levels exhibiting poorer survival outcomes. Consistently, quantitative, immunohistochemistry, and western blot analyses revealed increased TRPC1 expression in HCC.
CONCLUSION
These three TRP genes help determine HCC patient prognosis, providing insight into tumor immune status and immunological composition. These findings will help design combination therapies including immunotherapeutic and anti-TRP agents.
Salt and Heat Stress Trigger Morpho-Physiological Changes, Antioxidant Enzyme and Secondary Metabolites Gene Expression in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Ubaidillah Mohammad , Rozzita Noor , Mufadilah Mitha Aprilia , Thamrin Nurhaliza , Puspito Agung Nugroho , Kim Kyung Min 
Published: December 2023

Climate change significantly increases salt and heat stress in rice plants. This condition causes plants to activate antioxidant enzymes and produce secondary metabolites. This study aimed to determine the morpho-physiological changes and gene expression profiles of antioxidant enzymes and secondary metabolites. This study used a completely randomized design factorial. The first factor was local rice varieties (IR64, Silaun, and Cigeulis), and the second factor was stress treatments (control, NaCl 150 mM, 40°C, and NaCl 150 mM + 40°C). The results showed that multiple stress significantly affected the plant height, stem length, stem diameter, leaf area, root length, total main root, plant biomass, necrotic length, chlorophyll content, relative water content, and plant ROS production. Multiple stress could up-regulate the gene expression of antioxidant enzymes (Mn-SOD, Cu/Zn SOD, Cytosolic APX, OsAPX1, CAT, OsCATA, and GPOD) in rice after stress combination treatments and increase the secondary metabolites gene expression (P5CS and GABA-T) in all rice varieties. Still, the OsNOMT gene was only active in the Cigeulis variety.
Settling Digital Divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki-Nigeria
Authors: Nwele Anamelechi , Ezekwe Emmanuel 
Published: December 2023

The study on the implications of digital divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, was carried out to determine the level of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and access among the students in the system. Previous studies carried out in the developed nations such as United States of American, United Kingdom, and Canada and alike had shown that innovative use of ICT facilities has the potentials to effect students teaching/learning. However, literature search of similar studies in the developing nations of the world seems scanty. In order to have a good foundation upon which the study rests, technological determinism theory as propounded by Lievrouw and Livingstone (2006) was adopted. The major interest of the theory is to elucidate the irresistible power of ICT to propel human actions socially and economically for development. Flowing from the assumption of the theory and its focus, the implication of digital divide on students in Nigerian University emerged. The study adopted content analysis approach and reviewing of extent literature. Consequently, the study recommended repositioning the online teaching/learning among students of Ebonyi State University should be made a priority to increase ICT knowledge and access
Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Assessment of Groundwater Quality around Dumpsites in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Tijjani A. F. , Alhassan B. , Salisu U. , Hassan A. M. 
Published: December 2023

Groundwater is an important source of drinking water and the protection of groundwater is a major environmental issue as the importance of water quality to human health. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the groundwater quality around dumpsites in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria using standard analytical techniques and multivariate statistical analysis methods such as correlation analysis (CA), principal component analysis (PCA), and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). The mean concentration of the parameters in ground water samples ranged from pH 7.55 to 9.06, temperature 32.55 to 34.25 oC, conductivity 54.80 to 65.38 μS/cm, salinity 0.20 to 0.29 mg/L, TSS 0.36 to 1.93 mg/L, TDS 57.53 to 59.95 mg/L, HCO3 26.80 to 31.00 mg/L, PO43- 1.05 to 2.06 mg/L, SO42- 2.25 to 3.26 mg/L, NO3- 1.40 to 4.50 mg/L, NO2- 0.01 to 0.03 mg/L, and Cl- 2.14 to 8.31 mg/L. The result shows that the investigated parameters were below the WHO, permissible limit, except PO43-. The concentration of the parameters were in following trend; TDS > conductivity > temperature > HCO3> pH > NO3> SO4>Cl> PO4> TSS > salinity > NO2. Multivariate analysis revealed that the main sources of water quality parameters might be related to dumpsites around the study area. According to the HCA, and PCA, the parameters were divided into three groups; the first group correlated with Salinity, TSS, SO4, NO3 and NO2; the second group correlated with TDS and HCO3, and the third with pH, temperature, and conductivity. The hydrochemistry of groundwater from the area reveals that the water could be applied to irrigation.
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN KEMUDAHAN MOBILE BANKING TERHADAP KEPUASAN NASABAH PT. BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA.TBK REGIONAL OFFICE X MAKASSAR
Authors: Husni M. Fahrul , Ramlah Ramlah , Krisnanto Budhi , Rizal Muhammad , Mirna Mirna 
Published: December 2023

Utilizing the use of technology to provide better services to its customers, the bank launched an information technology-based banking transaction service media, namely Mobile Banking (m-banking). As of December 31, 2021, the number of customers using BSI services is 199,499 BSI Mobile Noa Users, from this data, it can be seen that the Mobile Banking services provided by banks are enough to change the lifestyles of people who previously had to queue at the bank, now only with applications. Technological developments that make transactions easier make customers more interested in the Mobile Banking services provided.

This research aims to determine the influence of service quality and ease of Mobile Banking on customer satisfaction of PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk. Regional Office X Makassar. The data analysis methods used are instrument tests, multiple liner analysis, hypothesis tests, and R2 coefficient determination tests. With a total of 100 samples. By the method of taking accidental sampling samples.

The results of this test conclude: 1) Service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction at PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk. Regional Office X Makassar. 2) The ease of Mobile Banking has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction at PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk. Regional Office X Makassar. 3) The quality of service and ease of Mobile Banking have a positive and significant effect on Customer Satisfaction at PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk. Regional Office X Makassar
Pengaruh Konsep Diri, Praktek Kerja Lapangan Dan Informasi Dunia Kerja Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Mahamahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi
Authors: . Handika Asep Kurniawan 
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine: (1) the positive and significant influence of self-concept on student work readiness, (2) the positive and significant influence of field practice on student work readiness, (3) the positive and significant influence of information on the world of work on student work readiness, (4) the positive and significant influence of self-concept, field practice and information on the world of work together on student work readiness.This research is a type of ex post facto research. The population in this study were 52 students of accounting study program. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. Data were analyzed by simple regression technique and multiple regression analysis.The results of this study indicate that at a significance level of 5%. (1) There is a positive and significant influence of self-concept on work readiness with of 8,141. (2) There is a positive and significant influence field practice on work readiness with of 6,420. (3) There is a positive and significant influence between information on the world of work on work readiness and of 5,947. (4) There is a positive influence and significant self-concept, field practice and information on the world of work together on work readiness with of 29,011.
Changes in Cardiac Structure and Function Following Fistula Ligation in Kidney Transplant Recipients (Cohort Study)
Authors: Maher Mamdouh , Elsawah Ahmed Mohsen , Ebid Islam , Elsayed Mohamed , Akkad Mohamed , Abdelhalim Ahmed , Elhadainy Mohamed Sabry 
Published: December 2023

Purpose: International guidelines recommend that haemodialysis access is provided by an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which enables frequent, reliable access to the circulation, but there are no guidelines to suggest whether these AVFs need to be ligated after kidney transplantation. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality remain high in recipients of a kidney transplant, the persistence of a patent arteriovenous fistula (AVF) after transplantation may contribute to ongoing maladaptive cardiovascular remodelling. The ability to reverse this maladaptive remodelling by ligation of this AVF is unknown. We conducted this trial to evaluate the effect of AVF ligation on cardiac structure and function in stable kidney transplant recipients. Also we studied the ability of preoperative echocardiographic and non-invasive hemodynamic measurements, including the effects of acute temporary occlusion of the fistula, to predict postoperative left ventricular diameter and mass reduction, by the closure of the fistula.
Materials and Methods: Nonrandomized controlled trial. kidney transplant recipients (>12 months after transplantation with stable graft function) were divided into 2 groups. The first referred for surgical arteriovenous fistula closure. The second group didn’t receive Fistula closure (control). Standard echocardiographic parameters, heart rate, and blood pressure were assessed preoperatively (fistula closure) at baseline. These measurements were repeated 6 months after surgical closure.
Findings: Seventeen kidney transplant patients were prospectively studied with 11 case and 6 controls with no fistula closure. Surgical fistula closure decreased left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and mass indexes (29.9_2.4to 27.4_2.1 mm/m2, P<0.001, and 141_37 to 132_39 g/m2, P<0.05, respectively), whereas no changes were seen in controls after a similar delay. Postoperative left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and mass reductions correlated best with the increases in total peripheral resistance (r_0.85, P<0.0001) and mean arterial blood pressure (r_0.64, P_0.006), respectively.
Conclusions. Surgical closure of arteriovenous fistula reduces left ventricular diameter and mass in kidney transplant recipients. The best predictors of those morphological changes are the rise in blood pressure and total peripheral resistance induced by temporary occlusion of the fistula.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Surgical closure of persistent AV fistula after renal transplantation to correct LV geometry and improve symptoms in terms of exertional dyspnea and palpitations.
On approximating fixed points of a new class of generalized nonexpansive mappings in uniformly convex hyperbolic space
Authors: KADIOĞLU KARACA Nazlı 
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we introduce the definition of a new class of generalized nonexpansive
mappings in hyperbolic space. Additionally, we construct the rewritten version of
the Mann iteration process in hyperbolic space. Then, using the iterative procedure
we established, we prove convergence theorems for 𝑎−𝑏−generalized nonexpansive
mappings in a uniformly convex hyperbolic space. Lastly, we offer a numerical
example to illustrate our findings.
Sprachwechsel, Spracherhalt und Sprachverlust deutschsprachiger Migrantinnen im Norden Finnlands
Authors: Grasz Sabine 
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the experiences and views on language shift, language maintenance and language loss of four German-speaking migrants living in northern Finland. The study is part of the project “German speakers in North Finland” that aims to give a comprehensive inventory of language identities, multilingual communicative practices and strategies of language maintenance and inter-generational language socialization of German-speaking migrants in northern Finland. The informants in this study came to Finland as adults and have similar educational backgrounds. However, they differ in terms of age, length of stay and place of residence, which has an impact on opportunities to use the first language. Two of them are young students who came to northern Finland only a few years ago and live in university towns. The two others are in their late 50s and early 60s and have lived in Finland for 27 and 15 years, most of that time in small villages. The thematic analysis of the interviews shows that all four informants have changed their language during their time in Finland. While the two older informants have changed to Finnish, the two younger informants have changed to English as their dominant language. Despite the language shift, German plays a role for all informants, even if only a minor role for the two older ones. Language loss is perceived by all four informants, but is not primarily understood as a deficit, but as a “natural” consequence of migration. Important factors influencing these processes are the family situation, the language skills of the partners and the place of residence. The analysis shows that living in northern Finland influences access to the German language and contacts with other German-speaking people. Above all, in small villages Finnish is the predominant means of communication and contacts with the German language are mainly limited to the private domain.