bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Effectiveness of Media Zoom Meetings as Online Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Authors: Erna Nana , Genisa Risma Asriani Azis , Muslaini Fadel , Suhartini Titin 
Published: December 2023

This research is descriptive. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Zoom meeting media as a distance learning medium during the covid-19 pandemic to suppress the spread of the virus. This research was carried out at Sawerigading University Makassar, especially for English education department students who are active in the writing I course. The research instruments used were test instruments and questionnaires. The instrument test was carried out to determine student learning outcomes in the form of an essay test of 20 questions with a completion time of 90 minutes while the positive response questionnaire aimed to see student responses to the effectiveness of the Zoom meeting media as a learning medium. The results of student learning outcome using zoom are complete as much as 86% the results obtained were 26 students scored 70-95 and 4 students scored below 70. While the results of the positive response questionnaire students met the effectiveness criteria with above 80% so that it can be categorized as learning media using zoom during the covid-19 pandemic for writing I course is effective.
Keywords: Effectiveness, Zoom Meeting, Writing I
Using the Color Vowel Chart in Teaching Speaking
Authors: Syaifullah Syaifullah , Qoirum Yulia , Andriani Refika , Herlinawati Herlinawati 
Published: December 2023

Abstract:
Language is not only used for daily conversation, but also is used in education, research, and science both written and spoken. There are four basic skills in learning English should be mastered by students such as speaking, listening, reading and writing. To support all of four skills students should master speaking. One of the ways in improving speaking skill is through the Color Vowel Chart use. The aims of this study are divided into two; first, exploring information about the Color Vowel Chart, the techniques/strategies, the ways/procedures, and the assessment used in implementing the Color Vowel Chart in teaching speaking, second, investigating information in terms of students’ speaking achievement. This research is a qualitative study that uses theses, articles/journals and other literature as the main data sources where research that produces information in the form of notes and descriptive data contained in the text under study. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive method. The findings show that the students can increase their speaking skill by using the Color Vowel Chart. This happens because the success of using Color Vowel Chart in teaching speaking in is determined by some factors such as the media, the techniques/strategies, the ways/procedures, and the assessment used in implementing the Color Vowel Chart in teaching speaking. It proves by the results of the previous researchers’ studies. The previous researchers also used the Color Vowel Chart, techniques/strategies, ways/procedures, and the assessment. Fortunately, students can improve their speaking skill by the Color Vowel Chart.

Key Words: Color Vowel Chart, Teaching, Speaking
Status of Some Trace Elementsin Idiopathic and Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Coronary Artery Disease: Echocardiographic Correlation
Authors: Saleh Basil O. , Majid Ali Y. , Hussein Waleed K. 
Published: December 2023

Background:The most principal mechanisms of cardiomyopathies are;high preload and afterload and low myocardial contractility, imbalance of trace elements may cause myocardial metabolic dysfunction and may have a role in aetiology of cardiomyopathy, particulary in IDC. Trace elements are being increasingly recognized as essential mediators of the development and progression of heart diseases.Methods: Study design Multi case-control study and single center estimation of trace elements concentrations in a number of volunteer settings this study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, Ibn Albitar Hospital, and in the Physiological Chemistry Department of the College of Medicine, Baghdad University, from June 2005 to July 2006. Subjects Twenty-five patients with IDC, 15 patients with ICM, 16 patients with coronary artery disease(CAD) who have normal LV function, and seventeen healthy individuals as controls were included in this study. Investigations included serum estimation of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and magnesium (Mg) concentrations in these groups of patients and controls.Results: The mean (±SD) value of serum zinc was significantly decreased in CAD patients compared with controls (P< 0.003). Serum Cu values (mean±SD) were significantly higher in IDC, ICM and CAD groups than in controls (P< 0.0001, P< 0.002, and P< 0.007, respectively). Serum Mg (mean±SD) value was significantly decreased in ICM patients compared to controls (P<0.007). Furthermore, there was a significant positive correlation between serum Mg levels and the values of LVEF % in IDC patients (r=0.522, P< 0.007).Conclusion: This study confirmed that heart failure (IDC and ICM) and CAD are associated with serum trace elements (Zn, C u, and Mg) abnormalities.
In vivo study of cherry stick effect on concentration of serum total cholesterol, triglyceride and total protein in white albino male mice
Authors: Najeeb M. Saleem Maysoon M. , Mohammad Arieg A.W. , Al-Amiery Ahmed A. H. , Hussan Yasmin K. 
Published: December 2023

Background: Cherry extract has a wide range of biological activity. In the present investigation, two oral doses 0.04&0.08 mg/kg/day of cherry stick (ethanol extract) in albino male mice resulted in a significant decrease in concentration of serum total cholesterol concentration, triglyceride and total protein, albumin and globulin.Objective: we investigated the impact of biological activities of cherry stick extract on serum cholesterol, triglyceride, total protein, albumin and globulin in white albino male mice.Design: This study include three groups of white albino male mice. The first group (G1) was a control group comprised of 5 animals. The second group (G2) consisted of 5 animals treated with 1ml of cherry stick extract at concentration of 0.04 mg/kg/day for two weeks after treatment, while the third group (G3) consists of 5 animals treated with 1ml of cherry stick extract at concentration of 0.08 mg/kg/day for two weeks with treated animals.Results: there was a statistically significant reducing effect on serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, total protein and albumin P<0.001 at 0.04 mg/kg/day and 0.08 mg/kg/day for all biochemical parameters. Globulin was markedly decreased P< 0.01 in comparison with control but no significant change in ratio of albumin to globulin.Conclusion: Extract of cherry stick exerts at low dose a remarkable effect on serum cholesterol, triglyceride and total protein.
PENGARUH LATIHAN ANKLE PUMPING DAN STATIC KONTRAKSI TERHADAP PENURUNAN PERIPHERAL OEDEMA PADA WANITA HAMIL TRIMESTER III DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS SUDIANG MAKASSAR 2023
Authors: Hakim Supartina , Fajriah Siti Nurul , Saadiyah Sri , Lestari Virny Dwiya , Firman  
Published: December 2023

Peripheral odema atau pembengkakan kaki pada wanita hamil adalah kondisi dimana terjadi karena pembesaran uterus yang menekan vena cava inferior sehingga mengakibatkan akumulasi cairan pada kaki. Pembengkakan pada kaki menimbulkan problem keram pada kaki sehingga sulitnya berjalan. Peneltian ini menggunakan metode pra eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian pre test- post test one group dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan ankle pumping dan static kontraksi terhadap penurunan peripheral odema pada wanita hamil trimester III. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di wilayah puskesmas Sudiang Makassar pada tanggal 1 April 2023 – 30 Juli 2023 dengan sampel yang berjumlah 10 orang menggunakan teknik penelitian purposive sampling serta dengan metode pengukuran Eight Method of Ankle odema measurement untuk mengukur penurunan odema. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan analisis deskriptif data menunjukkan nilai rerata penurunan odema pretest sebesar 0,630±0,1160 dan posttest sebesar 0,150±0,1269. Kemudian, berdasarkan hasil uji paired t- sampel diperoleh nilai p=0,000 (p<0,05) yang berarti bahwa pemberian latihan ankle pumping dan statik kontraksi menghasilkan penurunan odema yang signifikan pada wanita hamil trimester III. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pemberian latihan ankle pumping dan statik kontraksi pada wanita hamil trimester III memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap penurunan peripheral odema, sehingga disarankan fisioterapis di rumah sakit untuk menggunakan latihan ankle pumping dan statik kontraksi sebagai pengobatan pada peripheral odema.
"RESPONSABILIDAD Y RELACIÓN CON “EL OTRO”. Concepciones en Jean Paul Sartre y Emmanuel Lévinas”.
Authors: Canabal Berlanga Alfonso 
Published: December 2023

RESUMEN:
Objetivo. En este trabajo se plantea como objetivo examinar y comparar las diferentes concepciones de responsabilidad y relación con “el Otro” en dos diferentes autores representativos que han tratado de forma notable estos conceptos, profundizando en la subjetividad, libertad y la experiencia del mundo y de la propia existencia.
Diseño. Se trata de un Estudio en forma de breve ensayo con un análisis crítico de la temática analizada.
Originalidad /valor. Se trata de un análisis comparativo entre dos grandes filósofos enmarcados en la fenomenología de la existencia en aspectos concretos de su pensamiento.
Hallazgos. Los dos autores que analizaremos han conocido la fenomenología de Husserl y Heidegger, que fue para ellos un punto de partida con gran influencia en su pensamiento, no obstante, ambos autores tuvieron un posicionamiento y desarrollo propio y en parte divergente entre ellos en gran parte de su pensamiento, llegando a constituirse como auténticas referencias de su tiempo y que actualmente mantienen un gran interés e influencia en la filosofía contemporánea. Analizaré comparativamente dos grandes autores como son, Emmanuel Lévinas y Jean Paul Sartre.
Conclusiones. En ellos veremos formas diferentes y hasta cierto punto complementarias de abordar la libertad, responsabilidad y la relación con el otro, en uno de forma más ontológica y en el otro con una visión desde la ética.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara tentang Infeksi HIV dan Perilaku Pencegahan HIV Pranikah
Authors: Adawiya Rabiatul , Ilham Lalu Fahril 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAK
Latar belakang. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) merupakan retrovirus yang menginfeksi limfosit T CD4 yang dapat menyebabkan AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) yang merupakan sindrom akibat menurunnya kekebalan tubuh yang menyebabkan kolapsnya sistem imun oleh infeksi HIV. Prevalensi HIV/AIDS diketahui terus meningkat yang dikaitkan dengan padatnya jumlah penduduk, mobilitas masyarakat, kurangnya edukasi, dan budaya di lingkungan yang berisiko. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara tentang infeksi HIV terhadap perilaku pencegahan HIV pranikah. Metode. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang bersifat deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Sampel dipilih menggunakan teknik consecutive sampling, dengan besar sampel sebanyak 170 orang dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil. Sebanyak 170 responden terkumpul pada penelitian ini yang terdiri atas 35.3% Perempuan dan 64.7% laki-laki. Seluruh responden berada pada kisaran usia 18-21 tahun. Dijumpai seluruh mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara memiliki tingkat pengetahuan tentang infeksi HIV dan melakukan perilaku pencegahan HIV Pranikah yang baik. Kesimpulan. Tingkat pengetahuan dan perilaku mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara terhadap infeksi HIV dikategorikan baik.
Kata kunci: AIDS, HIV, Pencegahan, Perilaku, Tingkat pengetahuan.

ABSTRACT
Background. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus infecting CD4 T lymphocytes that may cause AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) which is a collapse of immune system of patients infected by HIV. Prevalence of HIV/AIDS is known to be increasing by time and is related to population growth, urban mobilization, lack of education, and high-risk sociocultural behaviors. This study aimed to describe level of knowledge and attitudes on HIV and pre-marriage prevention among medical student in Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Method. This study is a descriptive research using a cross- sectional study approach. The sample was selected using the consecutive sampling technique with a sample size of 170 people using a questionnaire. Result. 170 questionnaires were gathered in this study. 35.3% among respondents were female and 64.7% were males, with all at the range of 18-21 years old. All medical students in Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara had a good knowledge regarding HIV infection and applied good behavior on pre-marriage prevention of HIV infections. Conclusion. The level of knowledge and behavior of students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra, regarding HIV infection is generally categorized well.
Keywords: AIDS, Behavior, HIV, Level of Knowledge, Prevention
Hubungan Antara Kebolehan Beradapatasi dan Kebahagiaan Emosi Dalam Melahirkan Karamah Insaniah
Authors: Che Noh Mohd Aderi , Azizan Che Rozaniza , Zainol Mohamad Zarkhuan , Rani Noorazi , Mat Arif Nor Sakinah , Ab Karim@ A Bakar Nor Azzarahton , Che Ahmad Aliza , Zakaria Mohd Zafaren , Ibrahim Ahmad Nizam 
Published: December 2023

The Malaysian Education System has experienced significant changes in meeting the demands of globalization. Next, the National Education Philosophy that was founded is to produce people who are balanced from an emotional aspect such as the ability of teachers to adapt to assignments well. In addition, the teacher's emotional balance is also obtained through the adaptation of a conducive workplace environment. Thus, this study wants to explore the relationship between adaptability and emotional happiness in giving birth to Karamah Insaniah. Findings prove that these three variables have a strong relationship between variables and significance. Thus, teachers who have a high level of adaptability and happiness certainly affect the results in the teaching profession, Happiness also has a positive impact on the contribution in shaping the reform of the education system in the future.
Abstrak
Sistem Pendidikan Malaysia telah mengalami perubahan ketara dalam memenuhi kehendak globalisasi. Falsafah Pendidikan Negara yang diasaskan pula bermatlamatkan melahirkan insan yang seimbang merangkumi aspek emosi seperti kebolehan guru beradaptasi terhadap tugasan dengan baik dan persekitaran tempat kerja yang kondusif. Justeru, kajian ini ingin meneroka hubungan kebolehan beradaptasi dan kebahagiaan emosi dalam melahirkan karamah insaniah. Kecemerlangan ketiga-tiga aspek ini menjadi hasrat utama dalam sistem pendidikan. Dapatan membuktikan ketiga-tiga pemboleh ubah ini mempunyai hubungan yang kuat sesama peboleh ubah dan siginifikan. Justeru, guru yang mempunyai tahap kebolehan beradaptasi dan kebahagiaan yang tinggi tentu sahaja mempengaruhi hasilnya dalam profesion keguruan, Kebahagiaan juga memberikan kesan secara positif terhadap sumbangan dalam membentuk reformasi sistem pendidikan pada masa hadapan
Opioid analgesics for nociceptive cancer pain: A comprehensive review
Authors: Abdel Shaheed Christina , Hayes Christopher , Maher Christopher G. , Ballantyne Jane C. , Underwood Martin , McLachlan Andrew J. , Martin Jennifer H. , Narayan Sujita W. , Sidhom Mark A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPain is one of the most burdensome symptoms in people with cancer, and opioid analgesics are considered the mainstay of cancer pain management. For this review, the authors evaluated the efficacy and toxicities of opioid analgesics compared with placebo, other opioids, nonopioid analgesics, and nonpharmacologic treatments for background cancer pain (continuous and relatively constant pain present at rest), and breakthrough cancer pain (transient exacerbation of pain despite stable and adequately controlled background pain). They found a paucity of placebo‐controlled trials for background cancer pain, although tapentadol or codeine may be more efficacious than placebo (moderate‐certainty to low‐certainty evidence). Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs including aspirin, piroxicam, diclofenac, ketorolac, and the antidepressant medicine imipramine, may be at least as efficacious as opioids for moderate‐to‐severe background cancer pain. For breakthrough cancer pain, oral transmucosal, buccal, sublingual, or intranasal fentanyl preparations were identified as more efficacious than placebo but were more commonly associated with toxicities, including constipation and nausea. Despite being recommended worldwide for the treatment of cancer pain, morphine was generally not superior to other opioids, nor did it have a more favorable toxicity profile. The interpretation of study results, however, was complicated by the heterogeneity in the study populations evaluated. Given the limited quality and quantity of research, there is a need to reappraise the clinical utility of opioids in people with cancer pain, particularly those who are not at the end of life, and to further explore the effects of opioids on immune system function and quality of life in these individuals.
Personalized antibiotic selection in periodontal treatment improves clinical and microbiological outputs
Authors: Žiemytė Miglė , Lopez-Roldan Andrés , Carda-Diéguez Miguel , Reglero-Santaolaya Marta , Rodriguez Ana , Ferrer María D. , Mira Alex 
Published: December 2023

IntroductionPeriodontitis is a biofilm-mediated disease that is usually treated by non-surgical biofilm elimination with or without antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment in periodontal patients is typically selected empirically or using qPCR or DNA hybridization methods. These approaches are directed towards establishing the levels of different periodontal pathogens in periodontal pockets to infer the antibiotic treatment. However, current methods are costly and do not consider the antibiotic susceptibility of the whole subgingival biofilm.MethodsIn the current manuscript, we have developed a method to culture subgingival samplesex vivoin a fast, label-free impedance-based system where biofilm growth is monitored in real-time under exposure to different antibiotics, producing results in 4 hours. To test its efficacy, we performed a double-blind, randomized clinical trial where patients were treated with an antibiotic either selected by the hybridization method (n=32) or by the one with the best effect in theex vivogrowth system (n=32).ResultsAntibiotic selection was different in over 80% of the cases. Clinical parameters such as periodontal pocket depth, attachment level, and bleeding upon probing improved in both groups. However, dental plaque was significantly reduced only in the group where antibiotics were selected according to theex vivogrowth. In addition, 16S rRNA sequencing showed a larger reduction in periodontal pathogens and a larger increase in health-associated bacteria in theex vivogrowth group.DiscussionThe results of clinical and microbiological parameters, together with the reduced cost and low analysis time, support the use of the impedance system for improved individualized antibiotic selection.
Clinical efficacy and safety of adjunctive treatment of chronic ischemic heart failure with Qishen Yiqi dropping pills: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Xingmeng Wang , Guohua Dai , Hui Guan , Wulin Gao , Huiwen Qu , Maoxia Fan , Runmin Li , Lili Ren 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesOur study was to evaluate the effect of Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills(QSYQ) on the prognosis of chronic ischemic heart failure(CIHF) and its safety.MethodsDatabases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library and EMbase were searched from their inception to April 2023 to screen relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Primary indicators included readmission rates, rates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and all-cause mortality rates. The quality of the literature was assessed according to the Cochrane Reviewers' Handbook 5.0 and the Modified Jadad Scale (with a score of 4–7 rated as high quality). Meta-analysis was performed using the meta-package created by R software version 4.2.3, continuous data were compared using SMDs, and dichotomous and ordered data were compared using ORs; and the I2 test was used to assess the heterogeneity.ResultsFifty-nine studies out of 1,745 publications were finally included, totalling 6,248 patients. Most studies were poorly designed and had some publication bias, with only 26 high-quality papers (Jadad score ≥4). Meta-analysis showed that the combined application of QSYQ was able to reduce the readmission rate [OR = 0.42, 95% CI (0.33, 0.53), P &lt; 0.001], all-cause mortality rate [OR = 0.43, 95% CI (0.27, 0.68), P &lt; 0.001], and the incidence of MACE [OR = 0.42, 95% CI (0.31, 0.56), P &lt; 0.001]. Also, the treatment method can improve clinical effectiveness [OR = 2.25, 95% CI (1.97, 2.58), P &lt; 0.001], increase 6-min walking distance (6MWD) [SMD = 1.87, 95% CI (1.33, 2.41), P &lt; 0.0001] and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) [SMD = 1.08, 95% CI (0.83, 1.33), P &lt; 0.0001], and decrease the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) scores [SMD = −2.03, 95% CI (−3.0, −1.07), P &lt; 0.0001], BNP levels [SMD = −2.07, 95% CI (−2.81, −1.33), P &lt; 0.0001] and NT-ProBNP levels [SMD = −2.77, 95% CI (−4.90, −0.63), P &lt; 0.05]. A total of 21 studies (n = 2,742) evaluated their adverse effects, of which 13 studies reported no adverse effects and 8 studies reported minor adverse effects.ConclusionOur results suggest that the combined application of QSYQ can further improve patients' cardiac function and exercise tolerance, improve their quality of life, and ultimately improve patients' prognosis with a favorable safety profile. Nonetheless, limited by the quality and high heterogeneity of the literature, we must be conservative and cautious about the present results.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO (CRD42023449251).
Cryoballoon vs. laser balloon ablation for atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis
Authors: Sun Xiaochi , Zhao Shenyu , Yu Simin , Cui Kaijun 
Published: December 2023

BackgroundCryoballoon ablation (CBA) and laser balloon ablation (LBA) are two innovative ways for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation and laser balloon ablation in patients with AF.MethodsWe searched Pubmed, Embase, Ovid, Web of Science and other databases for comparative trials comparing CB and LB ablation in the treatment of AF, from establishment of database to August, 2023.ResultsA total of 13 studies and 3,582 patients were included (CBA, n = 2,308; LBA, n = 1,274). There was no difference between CBA and LBA in acute PVI rate per vein, 12-months recurrence rate of AF, 12-months recurrence rate of atrial arrhythmia, occurrence rate of pericardial tamponade, occurrence rate of inguinal complications. LBA presented a lower acute PVI rate per patients (CBA 97.0% vs. LBA 93.4%, RR = 1.04, 95%CI: 1.01–1.07). Transient nerve palsy was more likely to occur after CBA (CBA 2.7% vs. LBA 0.7%, RR = 4.25, 95%CI: 2.06–8.76). However, the occurrence of persistent nerve palsy between CBA and LBA groups were similar (CB 1.4% vs. LB 1.0%, RR = 1.09, 95%CI: 0.55–2.14). In terms of procedural duration, the procedural time of CBA was shorter than that of LBA (WMD = −26.58, 95%CI: −36.71–16.46).ConclusionsCompared with LBA, CBA had a shorter procedural duration. There was a higher incidence of transient but not persistent phrenic nerve palsy after CBA.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=272607 Identifier (CRD42021272607).