bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding informed consent among dental professionals in Madina City, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Koura Hussein , Al-Fraidi Ahmad A. , Alzemei Wasseem Abdulhameed 
Published: November 2023

AIM:
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of dental professionals regarding informed consent (IC) in Madina City.

METHODS:
A descriptive cross-sectional design using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability before it was distributed using Google Forms through WhatsApp among a sample of 299 dental professionals working in Madina City. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for analysis.

RESULTS:
Two-hundred ninety-nine responses were collected. Sixty percent scored less than the group average regarding knowledge, and 52% scored less than the group average regarding attitude. Regarding practice, 57% scored below the group average. Saudi dentists and those who work in the Ministry of Health (MOH) had better knowledge scores than other tested groups. Dentists working in the MOH had better attitude and practice scores than those who work in the private sector. Regarding attitude and practice, consultants achieved better scores than registrars and general dentists. More than 90% indicated that the main reason for obtaining an IC is to protect themselves from legal actions.

CONCLUSION:
The KAP of surveyed dental professionals in Madina is suboptimal and needs improvement.
Facial flow line and its effect on dental midline deviation on a female subject in an Asian population – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Maaz Muhammad , Tahir Kanza , Fida Mubassar , Sukhia Rashna H. 
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION:
This study aims to understand the relationship between midline deviations and the inherent asymmetry that can be observed in a human face.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a frontal smile photograph of a female which was altered on Adobe Photoshop software version 23.0 into eight different photographs by deviating the dental midlines by 2 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm towards and away from the facial flow line (FFL). 4 mm of chin deviation was incorporated in all the pictures except for the first picture in which the midline and chin were kept symmetric. Orthodontic residents evaluated those photographs on an interrupted visual analogue scale (VAS) with 0 being the least attractive and 10 being the most. Simple linear regression was applied to observe factors associated with VAS score.

RESULTS:
Highest score was observed for picture with midline and chin on (MLCon) with a score of 9.4 ± 0.7, followed by picture with midline on and chin deviated (MLon) 8.7 ± 0.8. The deviations towards green zone received higher scores in comparison to deviations towards red zone. Linear regression revealed highly statistically significant differences between the constant and the rest of the pictures.

CONCLUSIONS:
The formation of green and red zones by the FFL influences the perception of midline deviation as judged by orthodontic residents. Midline when deviated towards the green zone, was judged to be more aesthetic than when shifted towards the red zones.
Routine preoperative screening computed tomography of the thorax for cardiac surgery
Authors: Sule Jai Ajitchandra , Chan Xue Wei , Sampath Hari Kumar , Luo Hai Dong , Ahmed Mofassel Uddin , Kang Giap Swee 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
This study aimed to evaluate the role of screening computed tomography (CT) of the thorax in cardiac surgery by analysing the presence of CT aortic calcifications in association with changes in operative strategy and postoperative stroke, and the CT features of emphysema with development of pneumonia.

Methods:
All patients who underwent cardiac surgery from January 2013 to October 2017 by a single surgeon were retrospectively studied. Patients who underwent screening CT thorax before cardiac surgery (CT group) were compared to those who did not (no CT group). Multivariate subgroup analyses were performed to determine significant association with postoperative outcomes.

Results:
A total of 392 patients were included, of which 156 patients underwent preoperative screening CT thorax. Patients in the CT group were older (63.9 vs. 59.0 years, P = 0.001), had fewer recent myocardial infarctions preoperatively (41% vs. 56.4%, P = 0.003) and had better ejection fraction (>30%; P = 0.02). Operative strategy was changed in 4.3% of patients, and 4.9% of patients suffered stroke postoperatively. The presence of CT aortic calcifications was significantly associated with change in operative strategy (P = 0.016) but not with postoperative stroke (P = 0.33). Age was an independent risk factor for change in operative strategy among patients with CT thorax (P = 0.02). Multivariate age-adjusted analysis showed only palpable plaque to be significantly associated with change in operative strategy (P < 0.001). None of the patients with CT emphysema features developed pneumonia.

Conclusion:
The results of this study do not support routine use of preoperative screening CT thorax. Contrasted CT may be advisable in older patients and for other operative planning purposes.
Comprehensive Profile of Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance in Conjunctivitis Cases from Niger
Authors: Amza Abdou , Nassirou Beido , Kadri Boubacar , Ali Saley , Mariama Boubacar , Ibrahim Cissé Mamadou , Roufaye Lamine Aboubacar , Lebas Elodie , Colby Emily , Zhong Lina , Chen Cindi , Ruder Kevin , Yu Danny , Liu YuHeng , Abraham Thomas , Chang Aaron , Mai Lina , Hinterwirth Armin , Seitzman Gerami D. , Lietman Thomas M. , Doan Thuy 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT.
Infectious conjunctivitis outbreaks remain a public health burden. This study focuses on the pathogen and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles identified in Niger. Sixty-two patients with acute infectious conjunctivitis who presented to health posts were enrolled from December 2021 to May 2022. Nasal and conjunctival swabs were obtained from each patient. Unbiased RNA deep sequencing (RNA-seq) was used to identify associated pathogens. A pathogen was identified in 39 patients (63%; 95% CI, 50–74). Of those, an RNA virus was detected in 23 patients (59%; 95% CI, 43–73). RNA viruses were diverse and included human coronaviruses (HCoVs): SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-229E, HCoV-HKU1, and HCoV-OC43. A DNA virus was identified in 11 patients (28%; 95% CI, 17–44). Of those, four patients had a coinfection with an RNA virus and two patients had a coinfection with both an RNA virus and a bacterium. DNA viruses were predominantly human herpesvirus (cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, human herpesvirus 8) and human adenovirus species B, C, and F. Eighteen patients (46%; 95% CI, 32–61) had a bacteria-associated infection that included Haemophilus influenza, Haemophilus aegyptius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Moraxella spp. Antimicrobial resistance determinants were detected in either the conjunctiva or nasal samples of 20 patients (32%; 95% CI, 22–45) and were found to be more diverse in the nose (Shannon alpha diversity, 1.12 [95% CI, 1.05–1.26] versus 1.02 [95% CI, 1.00–1.05], P = 0.01). These results suggest the potential utility of leveraging RNA-seq to surveil pathogens and AMR for ocular infections.
Buddhist political theory
Authors: Moore Matthew J. 
Published: November 2023

Buddhist political theory is normative thinking about politics from a Buddhist perspective. In other words, it is Buddhist ideas about what government should do and why [see Political philosophy]. Starting with the earliest records of the teachings of the Buddha, there are brief discussions about how governments should rule scattered throughout Buddhist texts. Until the mid-nineteenth century CE, almost all of these texts assume that government for laypeople will be an enlightened but absolute monarchy. Starting in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, in response to pressures and opportunities created by European colonialism, there was a fairly rapid move away from monarchy and toward various forms of democratic, or at least popular, government (sometimes more in name than in practice). Among contemporary Buddhists in many countries, there appears to be wide but not universal agreement that, to the extent Buddhism has any view on politics at all, it sees democracy as an acceptable, perhaps even preferred, system of government.
The Buddhist approach to political theory is quite different from other approaches, such as those from the Islamic, Confucian, Christian, or broadly Western traditions. The Buddhist approach appears to arise from a handful of key ideas: (1) that reducing suffering is the central concern of both individual existence and collective political action; (2) that suffering arises from a conflict between what one wants or expects and what life actually gives one; (3) that in most – but not all – cases changing one’s mind is easier and more fruitful than trying to change the world; (4) that acting based on desire will lead one to be reborn according to the fruits of one’s actions (the theory of kamma or karma); (5) and that, therefore, treating each other well is not only a kind or good thing to do, but is in everyone’s best self-interest.
Pengaruh Proses Rekrutmen dan Seleksi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Syufa Virgia Naila , Prayudista Eka 
Published: November 2023

PT. Whitesky Aviation is one of the companies engaged in the aviation industry in the field of services with a charter system or non-scheduled flights to continue to improve the professionalism of the services it provides through quality human resources because a good recruitment and selection process will produce qualified human resources. quality. such that it has a significant impact on how well Whitesky Aviation staff operate at the Cengkareng Heliport. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the recruitment and selection of personnel at PT. Whitesky Aviation's Cengkareng Heliport had an impact on their performance. This study uses a sequential discovery paradigm of quantitative and qualitative analysis known as mixed methods research (Sequantional Explanatory). 35 respondents became research subjects, and interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. Quantitative data were processed using SPSS version 22 to test the research instrument hypotheses and multiple linear regression, and qualitative data to support quantitative data. The results of this study indicate that the variables of recruitment and selection have a partial or simultaneous effect on the performance of employees of PT. Whitesky Aviation at Cengkareng Heliport. In addition, the R-Square value of recruitment and selection is 35.0%, while the remaining 65.0% is influenced by other variables not included in this study.
Abstrak: PT. Whitesky Aviation merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak dalam industri penerbangan dalam bidang pelayanan dengan sistem charter atau penerbangan tidak berjadwal dalam upayanya untuk terus meningkatkan profesionalisme pelayanan yang diberikannya melalui sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas, karena proses rekrutmen dan seleksi yang baik akan menghasilkan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas. sedemikian rupa sehingga memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap seberapa baik staf Whitesky Aviation beroperasi di Heliport Cengkareng. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana perekrutan dan pemilihan personel di PT. Heliport Cengkareng milik Whitesky Aviation berdampak pada kinerja mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma penemuan sekuensial analisis kuantitatif dan kualitatif yang dikenal dengan penelitian metode campuran (Sequantional Explanatory). 35 responden menjadi subjek penelitian, dan wawancara serta kuesioner digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Data kuantitatif diolah menggunakan SPSS versi 22, untuk menguji instrumen penelitian hipotesis dan regresi linear berganda, dan data kualitatif sebagai pendukung data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel rekrutmen dan seleksi berpengaruh secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Whitesky Aviation di Cengkareng Heliport. Selain itu nilai R-Square dari rekrutmen dan seleksi sebesar 35,0% sedangkan sisanya 65,0% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak dimasukkan dalam penelitian ini.
PELAKSANAAN RENDAM KAKI DENGAN AIR GARAM UPAYA PENURUNAN SKALA NYERI REUMATIK PADA LANSIA DI PANTI JOMPO BASILAM
Authors: Harahap Mei Adelina , Rangkuti Nur Aliyah , Rangkuti Juni Andriani 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe increasing number of elderly people creates problems, especially in terms of health and welfare of the elderly. The existence of disease affects the condition of a person's physical health which is one aspect that determines a person's quality of life. One of the changes in physical condition due to aging is in the musculoskeletal system, namely joint disorders which are common diseases that are very closely related to the aging process with the main symptom being pain. One of the diseases associated with pain in the joints and bones that the elderly commonly complain about due to pain that is felt to really interfere with activities is rheumatism. Rheumatism is a disease that attacks the joints and bones or the supporting tissues around the joints. Measures to treat pain in rheumatism using non-pharmacological techniques, namely by soaking the feet in salt water. Salt water is known to reduce the inflammatory effect on the joints so that the pain is reduced. The methods used are providing information (lectures) and carrying out foot soaks with salt water in an effort to reduce the rheumatic pain scale. The implementation was carried out at the Basilam Nursing Home in March 2023 which was attended by 12 elderly people suffering from rheumatism. This activity was carried out well and even the participants looked enthusiastic and hoped that the implementation of foot soaks with salt water could reduce the rheumatic pain scale and prevent complications in the elderlyAbstrakMeningkatnya jumlah lansia menimbulkan masalah terutama dari segi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan lansia. Keberadaan penyakit mempengaruhi kondisi kesehatan fisik seseorang yang merupakan salah satu aspek yang menentukan kualitas hidup seseorang. Salah satu perubahan kondisi fisik karena menua adalah pada sistem muskuloskeletal yaitu gangguan pada persendian yang merupakan penyakit yang sering dijumpai yang sangat erat hubungannya dengan proses menua dengan gejala utama nyeri. Salah satu penyakit yang berhubungan dengan nyeri pada persendian dan tulang yang biasa dikeluhkan lansia akibat nyeri yang dirasakan sangat mengganggu aktivitas adalah reumatik. Rematik adalah penyakit yang menyerang sendi dan tulang atau jaringan penunjang sekitar sendi. Tindakan untuk mengatasi nyeri pada Rematik dengan menggunakan teknik non farmakologi yaitu dengan rendam kaki dengan air garam. Air garam diketahui mengurangi efek inflamasi pada sendi sehingga rasa nyerinya berkurang.Metode yang digunakaan adalah memberikan informasi (ceramah) dan melaksanakan rendam kaki dengan air garam upaya menurunkan skala nyeri reumatik. Pelaksanaan di lakukan di Panti Jompo Basilam pada bulan Maret 2023 yang diikuti oleh 12 lansia yang menderita reumatik. Kegiatan ini terlaksana dengan baik bahkan para peserta terlihat antusias dan mengharapkan pelaksanaan rendam kaki dengan air garam dapat menurunkan skala nyeri reumatik dan dapat mencegah kompilkasi pada lansia.
pemanfaatan limbah kain perca menjadi produk yang mempunyai nilai jualsd 100105 aek lubuk parsalakan
Authors: Fauzi Ilham , HARAHAP Dewani 
Published: November 2023

Kain perca yaitu kain sisa atau limbah dari konveksi, pabrik atau garmen yang memproduksi pakaian, sprei dan lain sebagainya yang menggunakan bahan dasar kain. produksi pakaian yang dilakukan oleh para penjahit atau konveksi sebagai perusahaan pakaian jadi, menghasilkan banyak limbah kain yang bisa disebut kain perca. limbah kain merupakan salah satu jenis anorganik yang sulit diolah karena tidak dapat terurai dan tidak dapat di kompos, dan apabila dibakar akan menimbulkan asap dan gas beracun yang berbahaya bagi lingkungan dan sekitar. Melihat permasalahan tersebut, perlu adanya penanganan untuk meminimalisir adanya pencemaran lingkungan akibat limbah kain perca dengan memanfaatkannya menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai jual dan nilai estetika. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan bersama Siswa Siwi Kelas 5 SD 100105 Aek Lubuk Parsalakan untuk mendaur ulang limbah kain perca menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai jual dan bermanfaat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari seperti Pin Bross, Tas Serut dan Ikan Rambut yang saat ini sedang banyak dibutuhkan terkhusus oleh wanita. Metode dalam kegiatan ini yaitu observasi awal mengenai keadaan lingkungan desa Aek :ubuk Parsalakan, penawaran solusi dan sosialisasi kegiatan kewirausahaan, Pelaksanaan kegiatan yang diawali dengan ceramah mengenai pentingnya pemanfaatan limbah kain perca, demonstrasi serta praktek pembuatan konektor masker. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini untuk membekali Siswa Siwi Kelas 5 SD 100105 Aek Lubuk Parsalakan Dalam pengelolaan limbah kain perca menjadi barang yang memiliki daya jual sehingga dapat membantu perekonomian keluarga.
PEMBANGUNAN SANITASI UNTUK PENCEGAHAN STUNTING PADA BALITA DI KABUPATEN TAPANULI UTARA
Authors: MAISYAROH YUSNINA 
Published: November 2023

Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara salah satu kabupaten yang banyak dikunjungi wisatawan karena berada disekitar Danau Toba atau danau terbesar kedua di dunia dan terluas di Asia Tenggara. Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara masih memiliki angka stunting yang cukup tinggi. Berdasarkan Survey Status Gizi Indonesia (SSGI) Tahun 2021 prevelensi stunting di Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara sebesar 26,7 persen. Angka ini masih jauh dari yang ditargetkan oleh pemerintah di tahun 2024 yaitu prevalensi stunting berada di angka 14 persen.
Pemerintah telah menetapkan strategi nasional percepatan penurunan stunting yang bertujuan untuk mempercepat penurunan Stunting. Salah satu strategi yang dilakukan adalah melaksanakan aksi konvergensi melalui intervensi gizi spesifik (kegiatan yang langsung mengatasi terjadinya stunting) dan intervensi gizi sensitif (kegiatan yang tidak langsung mengatasi terjadinya stunting) dengan sasaran keluarga yang memiliki balita stunting dan atau keluarga beresiko stunting.
Salah satu jenis intervensi sensitif yang dapat dilakukan untuk pencegahan stunting adalah pembangunan sanitasi pada keluarga yang memiliki balita stunting atau keluarga beresiko stunting. Sanitasi yang buruk bisa menyebabkan masalah gangguan pencernaan pada anak. Ketika anak sering terkena masalah pencernaan, sistem imunnya dapat menjadi lemah, anak rentan sakit, kekurangan gizi, dan akhirnya meningkatkan risiko stunting pada anak. Lokasi pengabdian dilakukan di Desa Parbubu II Kecamatan Tarutung Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara. Pembangunan sanitasi ini bekerjasama dengan Direktorat Jenderal Prasarana Perumahan dan Permukiman Kementerian PUPR. Sanitasi yang dibangun adalah bilik dan tangka septik individual dimana digunakan oleh satu keluarga saja, tanpa berbagi dengan tetangga. Pembangunan sanitasi sebanyak 37 keluarga, dengan kriteria keluarga yang memiliki balita stunting, keluarga yang merupakan keluarga berisiko stunting, berasal dari keluarga dengan pendapatan rendah dan belum memiliki sanitasi layak sesuai dengan standar Kementerian Kesehatan.
Prenatal Yoga Pada Ibu Hamil di Desa Labuhan Labo.
Authors: Apreliasari Helmy , Wahyuni Iin 
Published: November 2023

Selama kehamilan biasanya banyak keluhan atau ketidaknyamanan yang sering terjadi pada ibu hamil. Salah satunya adalah nyeri punggung yang terjadi pada ibu hamil trimester ketiga. Sehingga adapun upaya yang bisa dilakukan untuk mengatasi keluhan nyeri punggung antara lain dengan melakukan prenatal yoga.Kehamilan merupakan peristiwa alamiah yang dialami oleh seorang ibu. Pada masa kehamilan, ibu akan mengalami perubahan fisik maupun mental. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan serta keaktifan ibu hamil dalam melakukan prenatal yoga untuk meningkatkan kesehatan dan mengatasi keluhan selama kehamilan. Kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan prenatal yoga ini dilakukan dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan praktik, serta dilengkapi dengan media audio visual. Hasil yang diperoleh ibu hamil mampu memahami tentang prenatal yoga dan manfaat serta dapat melakukan prenatal yoga secara rutin. Diharapkan pengabdian masyarakat ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu dan mengatasi keluhan selama kehamilan.
PENYULUHAN PENTINGNYA VAKSIN COVID 19 DAN MENGENAL EFEK SAMPING VAKSINASI DI KELURAHAN TINGKIR LOR KECAMATAN TINGKIR KOTA SALATIGA
Authors: Sutarmanto Edi 
Published: November 2023

Vaksin merupakan produk biologi yang berisi antigen berupa mikroorganisme atau zat yang sudah diolah sedemikian rupa sehingga aman dan jika diberikan kepada seseorang akan membuat kekebalan tubuh secara aktif terhadap suatu penyakit tertentu. Vaksinasi bertujuan untuk memberikan kekebalan spesifik terhadap suatu penyakit tertentu sehingga jika suatu saat terpapar penyakit tersebut maka hanya akan mengalami gejala yang ringan. Tujuan dari penyuluhan ini adalah agar masyarakat terlebih ibu rumah tangga mengenal lebih dekat tentang vaksin covid 19 dan menghindari berita-berita tentang efek samping vaksinasi yang berlebihan. Pelaksanaan penyuluhan pentingnya vaksin covid 19 dan mengenal efek samping vaksinasi dilaksanakan dengan sasaran kelompok ibu-ibu PKK (Pembinaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga) di kelurahan tingkir lor kecamatan tingkir kota salatiga. Peserta penyuluhan berjumlah 46 ibu-ibu PKK. Penyuluhan dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah dan tanya jawab dalam sebuah kelompok-kelompok kecil, dengan menggunakan media leaflet. Kegiatan penyuluhan pentingnya vaksin covid 19 dan mengenal efek samping vaksinasi dapat diterima dengan baik, ibu-ibu PKK mengetahui tentang vaksin covid 19 dan efeks ampingnya lebih baik.

Kata kunci : Vaksin covid 19, efek samping vaksin covid 19
The effect of atmospherically relevant aminium salts on water uptake
Authors: Hyttinen Noora 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Atmospheric new particle formation is initiated by clustering of gaseous precursors, such as small acids and bases. The hygroscopic properties of those precursors therefore affect the hygroscopic properties of aerosol particles. In this work, the water uptake of different salts consisting of atmospheric small acids and amines was studied computationally using the conductor-like screening model for real solvents (COSMO-RS). This method allows for the prediction of water activities in atmospherically relevant salts that have not been included in other thermodynamics models. Water activities are reported here for binary aqueous salt solutions, as well as ternary solutions containing proxies for organic aerosol constituents. The order of the studied cation species regarding water activities is similar in sulfate, iodate, and methylsulfonate, as well as in bisulfate and nitrate. Predicted water uptake strengths (in mole fraction) conform to the following orders: tertiary > secondary > primary amines and guanidinos > amino acids. The addition of water-soluble organic to the studied salts generally leads to weaker water uptake compared to pure salts. On the other hand, water-insoluble organic likely phase separates with aqueous salt solutions, leading to minimal effects on water uptake.