bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Athletic Training Students’ Perceptions of Translating Knowledge From Classroom to Clinical Practice
Authors: Welch Bacon Cailee E. , Kroskie Ryan , Pike Lacy Alicia M. , Cavallario Julie M. 
Published: December 2023

Context
As the health care landscape evolves, athletic training students (ATSs) must gain the skills necessary to effectively translate new evidence into practice to optimize patient outcomes. Knowledge translation is an iterative process that promotes the application of new knowledge by users, but little is known about how students perceive this translation process during athletic training education.

Objective
To explore ATSs’ perceptions of knowledge translation.

Design
Cross-sectional.

Setting
Web-based survey with open-ended questions.

Patients or Other Participants
A total of 255 professional ATSs accessed the survey; 168 students (118 women, 48 men, 2 missing; age = 22 ± 2.3 years) completed the entire survey (69.5% completion rate).

Data Collection and Analysis
A Web-based survey composed of 6 open-ended questions was distributed to ATSs via a recruitment e-mail forwarded by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education-accredited athletic training program director on behalf of the research team. Due to the textual nature of the data, we used a multiphased, multianalyst data analysis approach guided by the consensual qualitative research tradition to analyze responses to the open-ended items. Self-reported topics that ATSs translated into clinical practice were categorized into the preestablished practice analysis domains identified by the Board of Certification.

Results
Topics within the examination, assessment, and diagnosis domain were most frequently reported by respondents. In addition to the topics translated, 3 themes emerged during data analysis. Students discussed their perceptions regarding the (1) application of knowledge gained in clinical practice, (2) challenges prohibiting successful knowledge translation, and (3) strategies to promote the knowledge translation process.

Conclusions
Findings from this study suggest a need to promote synergy between faculty and preceptors to ensure that didactically taught knowledge is aligned with what students are encountering during clinical experiences. Incorporating established knowledge translation strategies may help ATSs bridge the knowledge-to-practice gaps they perceive as current challenges inhibiting successful translation of new knowledge into the clinical environment.
Effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite gel and solutions in endodontics: A systematic review
Authors: Barbhi Sourabh , Srinidhi SR , Shetty Rajesh , Joshi Poonam , Mehta Vini , Aras Sanket 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the superiority of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) liquid or NaOCl gel in disinfecting root canals.

Methods:
Online electronic databases such as PubMed-MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase were explored for suitable studies. In this evaluation, papers were deemed eligible for the data extraction if they included in vitro experiments using NaOCl liquid or NaOCl gel for canal irrigation and its influence on the smear layer, as well as their elimination of the bacteria from the root canal. The review was registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews with registration number CRD420223441126.

Results:
One hundred and sixty-one articles were found after initial screening and four articles were included for qualitative synthesis. Overall risk of bias was “high.” Two studies did not show significant variations among 2.5% NaOCl solution and gel.

Conclusion:
As per rigorous investigation done, NaOCl solution proved more efficient against Enterococcus faecalis than its gel form. More research is needed to determine the best effective NaOCl type, concentration, duration, and treatment regimens.
Morphological evaluation of mental foramen using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Chawla Amrita , Balachandran Rajiv , Sharma Sidhartha , Kumar Vijay , Logani Ajay 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
This study aimed to assess the shape, size, symmetry, and location of mental foramen (MF) in relation to mandibular dental and skeletal landmarks using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods:
This retrospective observational study was performed on 135 CBCT images of 74 males (mean age 36.16 ± 13.49 years) and 61 females (mean age 37.13 ± 13.53 years). Two independent observers performed the morphometric measurements of MF using CBCT images using Invivo software. Independent t-test and Mann–Whitney test were employed to evaluate the gender differences. A comparison of categorical data was performed using Chi-square test. Intraclass correlation coefficient and Kappa statistics were used to assess interobserver reliability.

Results:
The most common horizontal and vertical location of MF was the long axis of the second premolars (52.2%) and below the bicuspid root apices (70%), respectively. The most common shape was round (56.6%). Significant gender differences were observed for the MF size (mean width 0.35 mm larger in males), the distance of MF to lower border of mandible (16.10 ± 1.77 mm in males and 14.81 ± 1.48 mm in females), and MF to pogonion (28 ± 2.13 mm in males and 26.62 ± 1.98 mm in females). The horizontal and vertical locations were bilaterally symmetrical in 67.4% and 79.26% of subjects, respectively.

Conclusion:
Right and left sides of the mandible require separate evaluations since there are differences in the location of the MF on each side. Gender differences were observed in location of MF in the relation to skeletal landmarks. Nevertheless, skeletal landmarks are reliable for locating the MF.
Comparison of various methods for removing double antibiotic paste from root canal walls during regenerative endodontic therapy
Authors: Soni Ankita , Jain Pradeep , Patni Pallav Mahesh , Raghuwanshi Swadhin , Pandey Sanket Hans , Tripathi Shubham , Jain Swati 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
This study investigated the efficacy of Endoactivator, Pro-agitator tip system (PATS) Vario, BF brush, and dual side-vented needle irrigation to remove double antibiotic paste (DAP) from the root canal.

Methods:
Biomechanical preparation till size #25 (F2) was carried out utilizing the Protaper Universal System on 92 extracted teeth with single root and root canal. All the canals were filled with DAP for 21 days, and the roots were split into two halves (n = 20) and divided into four groups randomly based on the irrigation method, using either dual side-vented needle irrigation, BF brush, Endoactivator, or PATS Vario. Under a stereomicroscope, the quantity of medication still present at every root half was assessed using a four-grade scoring system.

Results:
PATS Vario (0.46 ± 0.50) followed by Endoactivator (0.46 ± 0.52) groups were substantially more effective at eliminating DAP from the root canal than BF brush groups (0.98 ± 0.58) and dual side-vented irrigation tips (2.29 ± 0.53) (P < 0.05) However, none of the methods succeeded in entirely removing antibiotic paste from canal walls.

Conclusion:
PATS Vario Group was more efficient than Endoactivator at eliminating DAP from root canal walls, but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).
Discrimination of benign and malignant breast lesions on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging using deep learning
Authors: Zhang Ming , He Guangyuan , Pan Changjie , Yun Bing , Shen Dong , Meng Mingzhu 
Published: December 2023

Purpose:
To evaluate the capability of deep transfer learning (DTL) and fine-tuning methods in differentiating malignant from benign lesions in breast dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI).

Methods:
The diagnostic efficiencies of the VGG19, ResNet50, and DenseNet201 models were tested under the same dataset. The model with the highest performance was selected and modified utilizing three fine-tuning strategies (S1-3). Fifty additional lesions were selected to form the validation set to verify the generalization abilities of these models. The accuracy (Ac) of the different models in the training and test sets, as well as the precision (Pr), recall rate (Rc), F1 score (), and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), were primary performance indicators. Finally, the kappa test was used to compare the degree of agreement between the DTL models and pathological diagnosis in differentiating malignant from benign breast lesions.

Results:
The Pr, Rc, f1, and AUC of VGG19 (86.0%, 0.81, 0.81, and 0.81, respectively) were higher than those of DenseNet201 (70.0%, 0.61, 0.63, and 0.61, respectively) and ResNet50 (61.0%, 0.59, 0.59, and 0.59). After fine-tuning, the Pr, Rc, f1, and AUC of S1 (87.0%, 0.86, 0.86, and 0.86, respectively) were higher than those of VGG19. Notably, the degree of agreement between S1 and pathological diagnosis in differentiating malignant from benign breast lesions was 0.720 (κ = 0.720), which was higher than that of DenseNet201 (κ = 0.440), VGG19 (κ = 0.640), and ResNet50 (κ = 0.280).

Conclusion:
The VGG19 model is an effective method for identifying benign and malignant breast lesions on DCE-MRI, and its performance can be further improved via fine-tuning. Overall, our findings insinuate that this technique holds potential clinical application value.
Lung microwave ablation: Post-procedure imaging features and evolution of pulmonary ground-glass nodule-like lung cancer
Authors: Xue Guoliang , Jia Wenjing , Wang Gang , Zeng Qingshi , Wang Nan , Li Zhichao , Cao Pikun , Hu Yanting , Xu Jie , Wei Zhigang , Ye Xin 
Published: December 2023

Purpose:
To retrospectively examine the imaging characteristics of chest-computed tomography (CT) following percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of the ground-glass nodule (GGN)-like lung cancer and its dynamic evolution over time.

Materials and Methods:
From June 2020 to May 2021, 147 patients with 152 GGNs (51 pure GGNs and 101 mixed GGNs, mean size 15.0 ± 6.3 mm) were enrolled in this study. One hundred and forty-seven patients underwent MWA procedures. The imaging characteristics were evaluated at predetermined time intervals: immediately after the procedure, 24–48 h, 1, 3, 6, 12, and ≥18 months (47 GGNs).

Results:
This study population included 147 patients with 152 GGNs, as indicated by the results: 43.5% (66/152) adenocarcinoma in sit
u, 41.4% (63/152) minimally invasive adenocarcinoma, and 15.1% (23/152) invasive adenocarcinoma. Immediate post-procedure tumor-level analysis revealed that the most common CT features were ground-glass opacities (93.4%, 142/152), hyperdensity within the nodule (90.7%, 138/152), and fried egg sign or reversed halo sign (46.7%, 71/152). Subsequently, 24–48 h post-procedure, ground-glass attenuations, hyperdensity, and the fried egg sign remained the most frequent CT findings, with incidence rates of 75.0% (114/152), 71.0% (108/152), and 54.0% (82/152), respectively. Cavitation, pleural thickening, and consolidation were less frequent findings. At 1 month after the procedure, consolidation of the ablation region was the most common imaging feature. From 3 to 12 months after the procedure, the most common imaging characteristics were consolidation, involutional parenchymal bands and pleural thickening. At ≥18 months after the procedure, imaging features of the ablation zone revealed three changes: involuting fibrosis (80.8%, 38/47), consolidation nodules (12.8%, 6/47), and disappearance (6.4%, 3/47).

Conclusions:
This study outlined the anticipated CT imaging characteristics of GGN-like lung cancer following MWA. Diagnostic and interventional radiologists should be familiar with the expected imaging characteristics and dynamic evolution post-MWA in order to interpret imaging changes with a reference image.
To explore patients’ perceptions about motivators and barriers of adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV: A qualitative study
Authors: Gulati Sonia , Pandurangan Hariprasath , Gupta Pulin Kumar 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
For people living with HIV (PLHIV), strict adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is the key to effective treatment and retention in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care. There are many factors which promote or halt the antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence practices. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the HAART adherence levels and to explore patients’ views about barriers and facilitators to HIV treatment adherence.

Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 15 PLHIV at the ART clinic of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. Interviews were audio-recorded in the local Hindi language, and bilingual experts (English and Hindi) transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data were coded for themes and subthemes and analyzed using a phenomenological approach as per thematic content analysis.

Results:
Feeling of hopelessness, delayed ART initiation, difficult initial phase of ART, forget to take ART on time, fear of disclosure of HIV diagnosis, lack of privacy and negative social support, and impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 were revealed as significant barriers to ART adherence. At the same time, commitment to raise and educate children, ART to increase life span, maintain oneself to be physically fit and healthy, only a single pill per day, very supportive counselors and health-care professionals, and hope to give birth to a healthy child were identified as facilitators of HIV retention.

Conclusion:
Understanding patient’s perception about ART adherence, its motivational and barrier factors which are directly affecting ART adherence and retention of PLHIV in HIV treatment and follow-ups are of utmost importance to improve ART adherence during HIV patient care services.
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF HARMONIZATION OF GEORGIAN CUSTOMS LEGISLATION WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Meladze Aleko 
Published: December 2023

Aleko Meladze
E-mail: aleko.meladze@bsu.edu.ge
PhD Students,Batumi Shota Rustaveli state University
Batumi, Georgia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5781-2371

Abstract: The article discusses some current issues of the customs system and customs policy of Georgia, which are based on its historical excursion. The paper aims to study such important aspects of the implementation of the customs policy in Georgia, which serve to deal with the modern challenges of protecting the domestic market from foreign goods competition and stimulating exporters, for which the issues of harmonizing the customs system and customs legislation of Georgia with the customs system and customs legislation of the European Union are very important. Since the day of gaining independence, Georgia has recognized the European course of economic development, and accordingly, the main vectors of the formation of the customs system, customs policy and customs legislation were implemented taking into account the experience of the EU countries. The formation of the customs system is a difficult and complex process, for which the development of a perfect legal framework regulating the customs system has a special role. The goal of harmonizing Georgia's customs legislation with the European Union is based on real economic results. The study of the current situation and the analysis of statistical data reveal that the measures implemented for the approximation of the customs legislation with the European Union do not bring results. The reason for saying this is provided by the statistical data on the current state of trade relations between Georgia and the EU countries presented in the paper and the dynamics of the last period, according to which no positive trends in this direction can be observed. The paper offers recommendations and proposals that, along with the changes in legal norms, will contribute to the deepening of trade relations with the European Union and the strengthening of economic ties.
GEORGIA IN THE PLANS OF GERMANY AND ITS ALLIES AT THE INITIAL STAGE OF THE WORLD WAR I (MILITARY OPERATIONS ON THE TRANSCAUCASUS FRONT)
Authors: Zosidze Nugzar 
Published: December 2023

Nugzar zosidze
E-mail: n.zosidze@bsu.edu.ge
Associate Professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
Batumi, Georgia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2613-3365

Abstract. In the early twentieth century, two large opposing hostile coalitions have formed in Europe: Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
The Triple Alliance initially included: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. After the start of the World War I, the latter withdrew from the bloc, but Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined it, thus forming the Quadruple Alliance. The countries included in it demanded a "place under the sun" and assumed to take the colonies from the Entente countries through war.
The core of the "Entente" consisted of the world's largest colonial empires of that time - Great Britain, France and Russia. It was between these two imperialist groups that the World War I of 1914-1918 broke out, involving thirty-eight states from different continents.
The war was imperialistic, unjust and conquering on both sides, resulting in the deaths and maiming of millions of people, destruction and extermination on a grand scale.
Germany and its allies had significant plans for Transcaucasia and the expulsion of Russia from there. This unity of these interests largely led to the Ottoman Empire joining the Alliance, following the 1908 Young Turk Revolution. After the Revolution, three leaders distinctively stood out in the political life of the Ottoman Empire: Enver Pasha, Military Minister and and de facto dictator of the Ottoman Empire; Talaat Pasha, Minister of Internal Affairs; and Ahmed Djemal Pasha, Minister of Marine. Those three were obviously prone to Germanophilism.
Young Turks, in their attempts to find ways for quickly reorganizing their army defeated in the Balkan wars, looked at Germany with hope. That is why they happily met Germany's proposal to send a military mission to the Ottoman empire, which was received. On 8 October 1913, an agreement was signed between Germany and the Ottoman Empire, which gave the Sanders military mission extensive rights (M.Larcher, La guerre Turque dans la guerre mondiale: 609-610).
The German military mission undertook considerable work in the Ottoman Empire prior to the war. The members of the mission had responsible positions in the local general staff, border corps and fortifications. The history of the period in question became especially relevant from the beginning of the 50s of the twentieth century. However, many details and features of these liasons have not yet been fully investigated, comprehensively studied and scientifically substantiated.
Siberian folk icons: the experience of researching a private collection
Authors: Ковалев А.В. 
Published: December 2023

В статье рассматривается коллекция сибирских икон так называемого сузунского письма из частного собрания Андрея Владимировича Ковалёва с целью ввести ее в научный оборот, а также выявить некоторые характерные особенности икон, проанализировать систему средств художественной выразительности, вписать произведения в общий контекст сибирского иконописного искусства. Исследование значимо как для лучшего понимания феномена сибирской иконы, так и для выявления близких по стилистике произведений других иконописцев. В настоящее время в собрании находится 47 икон. В ряду многофигурных образов — иконы «Огненное восхождение пророка Илии», «Благовещение Богородицы», «Распятие Христа», «Святые Модест и Власий», «Святые мученики Кирик и Улита». Среди однофигурных икон широкое распространение получили образы: «Николай Чудотворец», «Спас Нерукотворный», «Богоматерь Знамение», «Богоматерь Одигитрия», «Святой Архангел Михаил Воевода», «Святая мученица Екатерина», «Георгий Победоносец». В результате сравнительного анализа ряда произведений выделены общие стилистические черты: иконы лишены мелких деталей, им присущи лаконичность образов, использование темного фона, общие черты в изображении образа Христа в абрисе лика, в написании крестчатого нимба.
The article analyses the collection of Siberian icons from the private collection of Andrey V. Kovalev, known as Suzun painting. Its aims include introducing the collection into scientific circulation, identifying characteristic features of the icons, examining the means of artistic expression, and situating the works within the broader context of Siberian icon painting. The study holds significance for comprehending the Siberian icon phenomenon and identifying styles akin to other icon painters. The collection presently comprises 47 icons. Among the multi-figure images are the icons “The Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah”, “Annunciation of the Mother of God”, “The Crucifixion of Christ”, “Saints Modest and Vlasius”, “The Holy Martyrs Kirik and Ulita”. Among the single-figure icons the following images are widespread: “St. Nicholas the Wonderworker”, “The Saviour of the Uncrowned”, “Our Lady of the Sign”, “Our Lady of the Hodegetria”, “St. Michael the Archangel”, “St. Catherine the Martyr” and “St. George the Victorious”. As a result of comparative analysis of a number of works, common stylistic features were identified: the icons are devoid of small details, they are characterised by laconic images, the use of dark backgrounds, common features in the depiction of the image of Christ in the outline of the face, in the writing of the cross halo.
The creativity of the enameller Ekaterina Vdovkina
Authors: Мушникова Е.А. 
Published: December 2023

В статье рассматривается творчество художника-эмальера Екатерины Николаевны Вдовкиной. Цель статьи — дать общую характеристику творческой деятельности художницы. В задачи исследования входит кратко представить творческий путь мастера, рассмотреть этапы ее обучения эмальерному искусству, а также проанализировать основные темы и мотивы произведений. Такого рода исследование актуально как для понимания произведений художника, так и для представления о развитии современного эмальерного искусства в России в целом. Е.Н. Вдовкина — художник-эмальер во втором поколении. Ее отец Вдовкин Николай Михайлович стоял у истоков возрождения эмальерного искусства в России в 1990-е годы. Он создал свою школу эмальерного искусства в Ставропольском крае и организовал ряд международных симпозиумов по этому направлению. Е.Н. Вдовкина прошла серьезную профессиональную подготовку, работе с горячей эмалью обучалась сначала в мастерской отца, затем в филиале Абрамцевского художественно-промышленного колледжа имени В.М. Васнецова и в Санкт-Петербургской государственной художественно-промышленной академии им. В.И. Мухиной (сейчас — имени А.Л. Штиглица). Художница создает как станковые работы в технике горячей эмали, так и иконы в технике горячего эмалирования для церквей и частных лиц, работает в экстерьерах и интерьерах храмовых комплексов.
The article examines the work of enameller Ekaterina Nikolaevna Vdovkina with the aim to give a general characterisation of the artist's creative activity. The tasks of the study include briefly presenting the creative path of the master, considering the stages of her training in enamel art, as well as analysing the main themes and motifs of the works. This kind of research is relevant both for understanding the works of the artist and for presenting the development of modern enamel art in Russia as a whole. E.N. Vdovkina is a second-generation enameller. Her father Nikolay Mikhailovich Vdovkin stood at the origins of the revival of enamel art in Russia in the 1990s. He created his own school of enamel art in the Stavropol region and organised a number of international symposiums in this field. E.N. Vdovkina underwent serious professional training; she studied working with hot enamel first in her father's workshop, then at a branch of the Abramtsevo Art-Industrial College named after V.M. Vasnetsov and at the Saint Petersburg State Academy of Art and Design. The artist creates both easel works in the technique of hot enamelling and icons for churches and private individuals, works in exteriors and interiors of temple complexes.