bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Descriptive Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study about the Knowledge, Fear, Anxiety, and Modification in the Work Environment of Dental Practitioners during the Outbreak of COVID-19
Authors: Shivakumar Bharath , Sunitha S. , Chandrashekar Byalakere Rudraiah , Sundaravadivelu Mirunalini 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Context:
Global pandemic COVID-19 has been rapidly spreading and affecting all aspects of one’s existence. Due to their frequent interaction with infected patients, health-care professionals, particularly dentists, are at a greater risk of contracting an infection.

Aims:
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, fear, anxiety, and modification in the work environment among dental practitioners during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Study Settings and Design:
The study was conducted in Mysuru, Karnataka and the study design is cross-sectional questionnaire study.

Subjects and Methods:
A questionnaire study was conducted using an online survey from April 22, 2021, to September 11, 2021. A well-constructed questionnaire was developed and validated. The Google Forms with the information sheet and consent form was sent to dental practitioners of the Mysuru district. A total of 216 participants from the Mysore district responded. After a detailed assessment, duly filled questionnaires (n = 204) were included in the study.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Descriptive statistics with necessary parametric tests such as one-way ANOVA and independent sample t-test are used. Statistical significance was kept at ≤0.05. IBM SPSS version 24.0 was used for statistical analysis.

Results:
Out of 204 respondents, 128 participants were male and 76 were female. Comparison of mean knowledge (P = 0.002) and practice modification (P = 0.00) scores about qualifying degrees presented a statistically significant difference, but not in terms of fear and anxiety.

Conclusions:
The results have shown that dental practitioners had fear and anxiety about getting infected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The knowledge and work modifications certainly benefited dental practitioners in their practice.
Functional Outcome of Dynamic Distraction External Fixation of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocation
Authors: Singh Sanjeev , Ghodke Ashok , Vieira Alfven , Agrawal Laksh , Kotecha Harsh , Issrani Mohit 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint fracture dislocation commonly observed to involve one or both the condyles of proximal phalanx or base of middle phalanx. Clinical aspects of PIP joint fracture dislocation typically include pain, swelling, and restricted movements over the site of the lesion. Achieving functional and painless range of motion at the PIP joint is a reasonable outcome. The ideal goal for treating these comminuted intra-articular fractures of the PIP joint is to achieve anatomical reduction and stable fixation of the fracture fragments combined with traction followed by early mobilization to prevent joint stiffness. Thereby, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of dynamic external traction systems to allow both reduction of fracture fragments by capsule-ligamentotaxis and early mobilization.

Materials and Methods:
A total of thirty patients with PIP joint fracture dislocation who were operated with a dynamic external traction system were assessed as a part of the study between the period of December 2019 and July 2021. All the patients included in the study showed a PIP joint fracture dislocation on anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th phalanx. All patients were operated for PIP joint fracture dislocation with dynamic external traction system under general anesthesia or regional block under fluoroscopy guidance and assessed for functional outcome postoperatively according to Ishida scoring system.

Results:
According to Ishida scoring system, our study observed 19 (63.33%) cases with excellent outcome, 6 (20%) cases with good, 4 (13.33%) cases with fair, and 1 (3.33%) case with poor outcome compared to a study conducted by Ishida et al., which observed 9 (39.13%) cases with excellent outcome, 6 (26.08%) with good, and 6 (26.08%) with fair outcomes each and 2 (0.08%) cases with poor outcome.

Conclusion:
In this prospective study, we have concluded that the dynamic distraction external fixation of PIP joint fracture dislocation is a good method for obtaining early rehabilitation of the patient with minimal complications. The technique ensures an anatomic reduction, stable fixation, good union, and early mobilization with good and fast recovery. However, this is a small study and requires a larger sample size for definitive conclusion.
Evaluate and Compare the Results of Conservative Management versus Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression in Symptomatic Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
Authors: Das Pinaki , Nandi Ritwika 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Objective:
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the results of conservative management versus arthroscopic subacromial decompression in symptomatic partial rotator cuff tears.

Materials and Methods:
From August 2018 to February 2021, 30 patients with partial rotator cuff tears were included in the study who underwent either conservative management by physical rehabilitation and steroid injections or arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASAD) by random allocation. The outcome measure of this study was done on the basis of comparison of the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), and the range of motion (ROM in degrees) on presentation, and at different time intervals (2 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks) after the intervention.

Results:
The follow-up period in both groups was at least 6 months. The proportion of patients with improvements of OSS, SST, and ROM at different time intervals of the patients treated with ASAD were higher than that of the patients treated conservatively and it was significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
The current study concluded that there was a clinically relevant benefit of performing subacromial decompression over conservative management in patients with partial rotator cuff tears.
Representations of Post-Industrial Shanghai
Authors: LOPEZ MUGICA Joaquin , WHYKE Thomas William 
Published: January 2024

This article explores how vernacular aesthetics have been re-appropriated from pictorial to modern documentary photography over the past century to instigate a modern collective imagination of the industrial disintegration in the Chinese urban milieu. Within the scope of a discursive visual process, Jean Philippe Gauvrit (b.1963) documents the departure of the industrial urban society in his photo-essay Shanghai in JP Gauvrit (2008). The paper claims that Gauvrit’s documentary photography can be understood as a visual critical discourse of several representational perspectives of time that render visible anachronistic and new social structures that come into being: between utopias of the past and visions of the future in an alternative chronotopic ‘present’ cartography. Drawing on Bakhtin’s (1981) conception of chronotope, in this study, the sublime industrial comes to be represented as an intelligible reconfiguration of linear and cyclical time. By linking that socio-economic reality of that time with a collective consciousness, documentary photography can serve as a chronotope that reveals both the tension and the assimilation relating to the historical myths that lie between the fall of an industrial mode of production and the birth of a post-industrial cultural city in an era of de-industrialization.
Morphometric Study of Humerus in Southern Indian Population
Authors: Isyaku Ibrahim , Sundranpandia M. , Saleh Nuhu , Ayuba Yuhana , Lawan Hassan Adamu 
Published: January 2024

Anthropometry involves measurement of proportions of the human body such as muscles, adipose tissue and bone. The present study was aimed at determining the humeral lengths segments and comparing it with its entire length of humerus in southern part of Indian population. This can be helpful in approximating stature of individuals using typical regression equation. We also compared the data obtained with previous studies conducted on various people in the world, which are valuable both forensic and archaeological studies. One hundred and nineteen fully ossified dried and processed humerus bones (60 right, 59 left humerus) obtained from two medical colleges in Tamil Nadu state SRM medical college, hospital and research centre and Sri Ramachandra Medical College. The morphometric detail of the parts of humerus were measured using digital Vanier caliper. The 6 segments’ length precisely, from utmost proximal point of the head of humerus to the utmost distal point of the circumference of the head as section 1 (Sa-Sb), from the distal point of the circumference of the head to the convergence of two areas of muscle attachment as section 2 (Sb-Sc), and from the convergence of two areas of muscle attachment to the deltoid tuberosity as section 3(Hc-Hd), from deltoid tuberosity to upper margin of olecranon fossa as section 4(Sd-Se), From upper margin of olecranon fossa to the lower margin of the fossa as section 5 (Se-Sf), and from the lower margin of olecranon fossa to most distal point of trochlea as section 6 (Sf-Sg) and maximum length of humerus were measured to the nearest millimeter. The values obtained for the distance of each sections were 35.22±3.939mm, 44.53±5.025mm, 66.27±6.805mm, 125.54±11.429mm, 20.51±1.726mm, and 18.51±1.633mm respectively on the left side, making a total of 310.5763±23.257mm. The values obtained on the right distance segments are as fellow 34.48±3.223mm, 47.05±6.31mm, 67.10±6.942mm, 125.54±11.429mm, 20.51±1.726mm and 17.90±2.447mm respectively on the right side, making a total 311.767±23.435mm. In conclusion present study shows that there is no significant difference obtained for the morphometric measurements between left and right segments except in segment 2.
Uterine Perforations Post-Manual Vacuum Aspiration: A Time for Re-Training
Authors: Usman Mohammed , Hajara Umaru-sule , Abdullahi Zubaida G. , Adesiyun Adebiyi G. 
Published: January 2024

Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is the recommended surgical procedure for early miscarriages. Yet, its performance by unqualified and inexperienced hands without minimal medical knowledge and skills in the societies of developing nations is not uncommon. This can present some serious life threatening but preventable complications like uterine perforation with resultant intra-abdominal organ injuries that require surgical intervention. General awareness and retraining may decrease unsafe practices and thus reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. We present two cases of young multiparous women who underwent MVA for incomplete miscarriages, which were complicated by anterior and multiple fundal uterine perforations and resultant gangrenous bowel evisceration and entrapment respectively.
Impact of Local Climate Variability on Cholera Outbreaks in Bida Metropolis of Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Ishaya S. , Musa Farida 
Published: January 2024

This study assessed local climate variability effects on cholera outbreaks in Bida Metropolis and the environs of Niger State. Bida Metropolis and Environs were purposively sampled. Climatic data (Rainfall and Temperature) of Bida and Environs between the years 2000 to 2020 were collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR), while cases of reported cholera were collected from Umaru Saad General Hospital and Federal Medical Center Bida. Regression analysis of the collected data reveals that there is positive relationship between rainfall and cholera cases with an Fvalue of 0.637. This implies that, more cholera cases were reported during the period of high rainfall. However, there is no positive relationship between temperature and cholera cases with a t-value of 0.987. A two-factor regression analysis of the data reveals there is no significant relationship between the climatic elements combined (rainfall and temperature) and cholera cases. Most of the cases of cholera were reported at the beginning of the rainy season between March and April while the cases of cholera were low during the dry season. The study recommended that the government needs to enlighten the people on the need for adequate environmental sanitation with a high level of consciousness at the beginning of the rainy season of the relationship between climatic elements and cholera incidences. There is a need for the people to be enlightened about climate variability, its effects and the means of mitigating or moderating its impact in order to reduce the influence of climate on cholera outbreak.
Optimizing Sustainable Agriculture: Harnessing Urine as a Cost-Effective Fertilizer for Enhanced Amaranth Growth and Soil Microbial Health in Tropical Regions
Authors: Alaba Alamu Bamidele , Adefunke Adekunle T. , Nicholas Ogbebor O. 
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the impact of urine and other fertilizers on the soil microbial community’s role in enhancing Amaranthus hybridus L. growth and productivity. Utilizing a combination of field experiments and microbial analysis, we explored the potential of human urine as an alternative and sustainable fertilizer for amaranth cultivation in tropical regions like Nigeria. Our research showed that urine outperformed artificial fertilizers, especially when properly diluted, encouraging more soil microbial variety and activity. Furthermore, variety-specific responses were observed, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right amaranth variety for urine- based fertilization. To ensure safe and effective urine application, proper handling procedures were emphasized. These findings had significant implications for sustainable agriculture as they offered alternatives to chemical fertilizers, promoted healthy soil and provided cost-effective options for small-scale farmers. This research encouraged the adoption of urine-based fertilization practices in tropical agriculture, with further exploration needed to refine best practices and assess long-term effects.
Aeromagnetic Data Investigation of Geothermal Energy Potentials in Ramfashi and Environs Zamfara State, Nigeria
Authors: Ezekiel Kamureyina , Peter Sarah , Garba Mohammed Ali 
Published: January 2024

The goal of the geothermal study over Ramfashi and Environs in Northwestern Nigeria was to use aeromagnetic data to determine the region's heat flow, geothermal gradient, and Curie point depth. For the purpose of analyzing the aeromagnetic data, on residual and regional magnetic intensity were gathered using regional residual separation. The residual data was upward continuued to obtain the upward data to perform spectral analysis. This allowed for calculation of depths to centroid and top boundary, which in turn allowed for calculation of region's heat flow, geothermal gradient, and Curie point. The analysis's conclusions revealed that, with an average value of 48.53 °Ckm-1, the distances to the heat flow, top boundary, centroid, and Curie point varied between 6.73 km and 7.39 km, 2.01 km and 2.16 km, and 113.55 mWm-2 and 128 mWm-2 respectively. Geothermal gradient also varied between 45.42 °Ckm-1 and 51.33 °Ckm-1. According to the heat flow data from this investigation, the area possesses anomalous geothermal energy and a sizable heat source.
Knowledge and Perception towards Uterine Fibroids among Ante-Natal Clinic Attendees in Two Sub-Urban Communities in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Aghogho Egbedi Thelma , Iru Ntaji Maureen , Simeon Awunor Nyemike , Mike Enemuwe Ibobo , Tudjegbe Okumagba Mamodesan 
Published: January 2024

Uterine fibroid is a common cause of recurrent bleeding and pain in women of reproductive age and it can have a severe impact on a woman's quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perception of women in suburban communities toward uterine fibroid. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study, using an interviewer-administered questionnaire to assess the knowledge and perception of ante-natal clinic attendees towards uterine fibroid in Delta State. A total of four hundred ante-natal clinic attendees were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23 with statistical significance set at p<0.05. Results obtained indicate that the mean age of respondents was 31.0 (± 8.5) years. Overall, 16% of respondents had good knowledge of uterine fibroid. About, 73% of study participants had a positive perception of uterine fibroid. There was no statistically significant association (p>0.05) between the socio- demographic variables with knowledge and perception towards uterine fibroid among our study respondents. Majority of respondents, 99.0% were aware of uterine fibroid, however, overall knowledge of uterine fibroid was poor. Study respondents had a positive perception towards uterine fibroid. Although study respondents had a positive perception towards uterine fibroid, there were many misconceptions concerning uterine fibroid among these respondents. There is a need for health professionals to disseminate accurate information about fibroids. Also educational programs should be carried out in sub-urban areas in order to increase their knowledge and perception of uterine fibroid. These programs can be sponsored by the community non-governmental organizations and the Government.
Effect of levocetirizine hydrochloride on chronic urticaria and serum levels of total IgE and inflammatory factors
Authors: Hua Lijuan , Chen Junjun , Yuan Wen 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To investigate the curative effect of levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets on chronic urticaria as well as its mediating effect on serum levels of total IgE and inflammatory factors.
Methods: Ninety-two (92) patients with chronic urticaria, were randomly divided into control group (CG) and study group (SG). Patients in CG were treated with oral administration of desloratadine citrate tablets while SG patients received oral levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets. A comparative analysis was conducted between the two patient cohorts encompassing clinical therapeutic outcomes, symptom scoring, T lymphoid subset cell levels, serum total IgE concentrations, serum inflammatory factor levels, as well as adverse reactions.
Results: Total treatment effectiveness was higher in SG (97.83 %) than in CG (82.61 %; p < 0.05). After treatment, wheal duration, size and number as well as pruritus scores were markedly lower in SG than in CG, albeit non-significantly (p > 0.05). The levels of CD3+ CD4+, and CD4+/CD8+ ratio in SG after treatment were significantly higher than those in CG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the serum IgE, IL-4 and IL-13 levels were significantly lower in SG than in CG, while the IFN-γ level was significantly higher (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets produce a significant clinical curative effect on chronic urticaria relative to desloratadine citrate tablets. It reduces the levels of inflammatory factors and mitigates immune dysfunction in patients by increasing the serum level of total IgE. Therefore, it is a potential candidate for further clinical investigations on a larger and more diverse population.
OPTIMALISASI POTENSI BUAH PALA DI DESA BOBO KECAMATAN JAILOLO KABUPATEN HALMAHERA BARAT
Authors: Nihi Sriyanti , Torano Abidil Haq , Anggraini Hana Sagita , Bahrudin Riskiani , Rawung Deviana Andrini , Parenrengi Ferdiansya Mahardika 
Published: January 2024

Buah pala merupakan tumbuhan asli yang berasal dari Indonesia khususnya wilayahMaluku Utara. Salah satu wilayah yang memiliki pohon pala yang lumayan banyak yaitu Desa Bobo Kecamatan Jailolo Halmahera Barat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pemanfaatan daging buah pala untuk diolah menjadi selai pala. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan mulai tanggal 21 Agustus 2023 sampai penyusunan laporan pada bulan September 2023. Data yang diguankan melalui wawancara dengan narasumber yaitu mama Ida dan Ibu-Ibu PKK serta melalui penyelenggaraan pelatihan pembuatan selai pala. Analisis ini menggunakan metode ABCD (Asset Baset Community Development) yaitu metode dengan menggunakan 5 langkah kunci untuk melakukan proses pengabdian diantaranya Discovery (Menemukan), Dream (Impian), Design(Merancang), Define (Menemukan), Destiny (lakukan) dan refleksi. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa pelaksanaan pelatihan pembuatan selai pala dapat terealisasi dengan baik, mulai dari permohonan kepada narasumber untuk dapat menjadi pembicara, kemudian kerjasama antara pemerintah desa Bobo dengan mahasiswa KKN Kolaborasi Moderasi Beragama IAIN Ternate dalam menyelenggarakan pelatihan pembuatan selai pala.
SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS MAKING ENGLISH THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN MOROCCAN TERTIARY EDUCATION
Authors: Sekkal Khadija , Sidi Hida Moulay Abderrahman 
Published: January 2024

The current study investigated the attitudes of Moroccan university students in scientific disciplines towards using English as a language of instruction in tertiary education. Major published articles on English language described the upsurge of its speakers in the expanding circle as phenomenal. Morocco is no exception. Studies have shown that there has been a growing interest in learning English among youth. By the same token, students have been less enthusiastic about French currently used in academic settings and believe that English is more useful for the future of the country. In order to test the validity of the claim, quantitative research in which ninety-eight university students from different master’s program participated was conducted. The aim was to know their attitude towards making English the medium of instruction in higher education and either confirm or disconfirm the claim made by researchers in scholarly journals. After undertaking a survey questionnaire, it was shown that the vast majority of postgraduates specializing in scientific disciplines were in favor of using English in their studies. They definitely wanted English to take over French currently used in academic context in Morocco.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0601/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Pathological Consideration of Hypothyroidism in Ayurvedic Classics
Authors: Gitanjali Vineeth  , Shylamma.T.M  , Bindu.P.R  
Published: January 2024

Ayurveda considers diseases are the consequence of Doshavaisamya i.e., the imbalance of body humours and health is the state of their equilibrium. Even though hypothyroidism is not directly mentioned in Ayurveda, it can be addressed because Ayurveda doesn't emphasize on naming the disease rather it emphasis on proper understanding of the Prakruti, Koshta, Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni status of the patient and treat accordingly. Nowadays, hypothyroidism is a common issue encountered in our OPDs. Hypothyroidism has to be carefully addressed as it can lead to other lifestyle disorders like dyslipidemia, coronary artery diseases, hypertension and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis. Since the thyroid gland is involved in the metabolic functions of body, its hormonal actions can be correlated to the functions of various levels of Agni.
This article is an attempt to conceptualize hypothyroidism in terms of Ayurvedic pathophysiology to facilitate further understanding and to provide better treatment options.