bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Risk of carotid plaques according to triglyceride-glucose index stratified by thyroid function: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kim Hye Jeong , Kwon Seong Soon , Park Sang Joon , Byun Dong Won , Suh Kyoil , Yoo Myung Hi , Bang Duk Won , Park Hyeong Kyu 
Published: December 2022

Background
Recent studies have indicated that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index or subclinical thyroid dysfunction is associated with carotid plaques, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. However, evidence for this association is limited and inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of carotid plaques according to TyG index and thyroid function status in the general population.

Methods
A total of 2,931 individuals who underwent carotid ultrasound as part of a comprehensive health examination at the Health Promotion Center of Soonchunhyang University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Based on the TyG index and thyroid function status, the participants were divided into six groups: LoTyG-SHyper (low TyG index with subclinical hyperthyroidism), LoTyG-Eu (low TyG index with euthyroidism), LoTyG-SHypo (low TyG index with subclinical hypothyroidism), HiTyG-SHyper (high TyG index with subclinical hyperthyroidism), HiTyG-Eu (high TyG index with euthyroidism), and HiTyG-SHypo (high TyG index with subclinical hypothyroidism). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the risk of carotid plaques.

Results
The proportion of participants with significant carotid plaques was significantly different among the six groups (p<0.001, p for trend<0.001). The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for significant carotid plaques were significantly higher in the HiTyG-SHypo group than in the LoTyG-Eu group, even after adjusting for confounding variables including sex, age, smoking, obesity, hypertension and diabetes mellitus (OR 1.506, 95% CI 1.045–2.170, p = 0.028). The OR of significant carotid plaques was higher in the HiTyG-Eu group than in the LoTyG-Eu group; however no associations were observed after additional adjustment for confounding variables.

Conclusion
The TyG index and thyroid function status are important predictors of the risk of carotid plaques in healthy individuals. Early evaluation of carotid plaques may be necessary for subjects with high insulin resistance and subclinical hypothyroidism.
Clinical characteristics associated with mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in South Africa
Authors: Nyasulu Peter S. , Ayele Birhanu T. , Koegelenberg Coenraad F. , Irusen Elvis , Lalla Usha , Davids Razeen , Chothia Yazied , Retief Francois , Johnson Marianne , Venter Stephen , Pillay Renilda , Prozesky Hans , Taljaard Jantjie , Parker Arifa , Decloedt Eric H. , Jordan Portia , Lahri Sa’ad , Moosa M Rafique , Moolla Muhammad Saadiq , Yalew Anteneh , Baines Nicola , Maud Padi , Louw Elizabeth , Nortje Andre , Dunbar Rory , Sigwadhi Lovemore N. , Ngah Veranyuy D. , Tamuzi Jacques L. , Zemlin Annalise , Chapanduka Zivanai , English René , Allwood Brian W. 
Published: December 2022

Background
Over 130 million people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and more than one million fatalities have been reported worldwide. South Africa is unique in having a quadruple disease burden of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis, making COVID-19-related mortality of particular interest in the country. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and associated mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in a South African setting.

Methods and findings
We performed a prospective observational study of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection admitted to the ICU of a South African tertiary hospital in Cape Town. The mortality and discharge rates were the primary outcomes. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were analysed, and multivariable robust Poisson regression model was used to identify risk factors for mortality. Furthermore, Cox proportional hazards regression model was performed to assess the association between time to death and the predictor variables. Factors associated with death (time to death) at p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Of the 402 patients admitted to the ICU, 250 (62%) died, and another 12 (3%) died in the hospital after being discharged from the ICU. The median age of the study population was 54.1 years (IQR: 46.0–61.6). The mortality rate among those who were intubated was significantly higher at 201/221 (91%). After adjusting for confounding, multivariable robust Poisson regression analysis revealed that age more than 48 years, requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, HIV status, procalcitonin (PCT), Troponin T, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), and a low pH on admission all significantly predicted mortality. Three main risk factors predictive of mortality were identified in the analysis using Cox regression Cox proportional hazards regression model. HIV positive status, myalgia, and intubated in the ICU were identified as independent prognostic factors.

Conclusions
In this study, the mortality rate in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU was high. Older age, the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, HIV status, and metabolic acidosis were found to be significant predictors of mortality in patients admitted to the ICU.
Vitamin D deficiency and associated factors among antenatal care attending pregnant women in Sodo town, South Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Haile Dibora Teferi , Damote Takele Tadesse , Sadamo Fikadu Elias , Demissie Zeleke Geto , Dake Samson Kastro 
Published: December 2022

Background
Vitamin D deficiency is an emerging public health problem globally, with devastating health consequences. Pregnant women are most susceptible for Vitamin D deficiency, and black women particularly are under double burden of the problem. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and identify associated factors among antenatal care attending pregnant women.

Methods
A facility-based cross-sectional study involving 331 pregnant women was conducted from March to April in 2021. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study participants from antenatal care service providing facilities. Data were collected by using interviewer-administered questionnaire and 5ml of blood sample was collected using aseptic techniques. Data were entered into Epi Data software version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors.

Results
In this study, about 39% of the women were Vitamin D deficient; of which 8.8% were severely deficient. The mean serum Vitamin D level was 24.43ng/ml. Women with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 (AOR = 47.31; 95% CI: 3.94, 567.70) and who never ate egg had a higher chance of being Vitamin D deficient (AOR = 7.48; 95% CI: 1.02, 55.05). On the other hand, women who were exposed to mid-day time sunlight (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI: 0.11, 0.77) were less likely to become Vitamin D deficient.

Conclusions
Vitamin D deficiency is higher among obese women and women who did not consume egg. Being exposed to mid-day sunlight is protective against Vitamin D deficiency. Having optimal body weight, mid-day sun light exposure and consumption of Vitamin D rich diet might contribute to reduce the risk of Vitamin D deficiency.
Contemporary Art and Feminism, Jacqueline Millner and Catriona Moore
Authors: O’Keeffe Caitlin 
Published: December 2022

Review of: Contemporary Art and Feminism, Jacqueline Millner and Catriona Moore
London and New York: Routledge (2021), 270 pp., p/bk,
ISBN: 978-1-00040-429-6, US $44.95
Environmental Literacy Through Tales of the Archipelago for Early Childhood
Authors: Ramdhania Ammy , Djoehaeni Heny 
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This study aims to determine the extent to which Indonesian fairy tales help early childhood in environmental literacy. The environmental literacy movement is increasingly being socialized to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability and natural balance. Through the fairy tales of the archipelago, environmental literacy is introduced to early childhood in a fun way, helping their social-emotional development, skills, and attitudes to care for the environment as early as possible. The richness and diversity of the archipelago provide many benefits for present and future life. Archipelago fairy tales are part of ethnoparenting to perpetuate the richness of the archipelago’s culture and local wisdom.Design/methods/approach – The method used was a qualitative methods, the research describes a descriptive narrative and is strengthened by data in the field obtained through interviews, filling out questionnaires, and direct observation.Findings – The study results show that students who listen to Indonesian fairy tales in class have broad environmental insight and are quickly reminded to behave in environmental care. The children received adequate knowledge, but their skills, attitudes, and understanding were lacking. So they tend to ignore the environment. The following finding is that a group of children who are not interested in the fairy tales of the archipelago does not know the environmental conditions, so it is not easy to behave in environmental care. Meanwhile, children who are enthusiastic about the archipelago’s fairy tales at school and repeat them at home produce children who really appreciate the environment and apply their insights more creatively in their environment.Research implications/limitations – The study took place in an educational institution with 30 students, four educators, and 30 parents. Practical implications – This study hoped that further research will increase environmental awareness with a different approach, involving students’ parents as role models.Originality/value – The study fundamental to help teachers instill environmental literacy in students their students as early as possible through the fairy tales of the archipelago.
Paper type Case study
Perceptions of Early Childhood Parents Towards Integrated Islamic Kindergarten Educational Institutions
Authors: Nafiah Qotrun Nada , Rafiq Amina Rosa Mumtaza , ElbehairyThird Youssef Shawky 
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the perspective of parents on integrated Islamic educational institutions in the midst of the rise of Educational Institutions that are currently competing to carry out integrative learning. This research uses an exploratory case study method with a qualitative approach digging deeper into how parents' perceptions of integrated Islamic educational institutions and the factors of issues that build perceptions. The data source used is 8 early age parents who live in Plembutan Village. The data collection technique used is the in-depth interview technique. Data analysis uses three stages, namely data reduction, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The result of this research is that an integrated Islamic educational institution is seen as an educational institution with a good curriculum because it can combine religious science and science, is classified as elite, is synonymous with a group, and attracts the attention of parents enough to make it an alternative in choosing the best educational institution for their children. The impact of this research is expected to be an illustration for educational institutions, both integrated Islamic institutions and other institutions to improve the quality of education based on the results of parents' views.
A Comparison of Wound Healing Score between Chromic Catgut and Polyglycolic Acid Perineal Suturing at Seven Days Postpartum: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Alam Syaiful 
Published: December 2022

Background: Perineal Injury is a frequent vaginal delivery complication that can result in dyspareunia, urine and fecal incontinence, granulomas, and discomfort, which can contribute to long-term morbidity. The choice of suture material determines the outcome in perineal injury. This study aims to compare the wound healing scores between chromic catgut and polyglycolic acid perineal suturing at seven days postpartumMethods: Randomized control trial study conducted at 3 hospitals in Indonesia. The patient met our criteria was randomly group into Chromic Catgut as a control and Polyglycolic Acid as a treatment group. After 7 days of perineal suturing, the wound healing was assessed with REEDA (redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation) score by the chosen operator.Results: No significant difference in each indicator of the REEDA score (p>0.05). Most of the indicators are each dominated by a score of 0. The maximum score for redness is 2, the score for edema is 1, the score for ecchymosis and discharge is 0, the approximation score is 1, and the total score is 4. On hematological examination, polyglycolic acid showed lower hemoglobin levels and higher leukocyte levels compared to chromic catgut (p=0.025 and 0.005, respectively).Conclusion: There was no difference in wound healing score between Chromic Catgut and Polyglycolic Acid Perineal Suturing at Seven Days Postpartum.
Influence of organo-chemical fertilizer mixed with hormones on yield of Zea mays (L.) and soil productivity
Authors: KETEKU Agbesi Kwadzo , INTANON Pumisak 
Published: December 2022

The effect of five fertilizers; NPK (15-15-15), organo-chemical hormone mixed formula 1 (HO-1), Formula 2 (HO-2), Formula 3 (HO-3) and granular organic fertilizer (GOF) were investigated on maize yield and soil properties in a Randomized Complete Block Design with 4 replications. The new hybrid maize (GT 822) was sown at 75 x 25 cm² spacing. The fertilizer rate was 300 kg ha-1. Initial soil analysis showed that the soil had a lower rate of nutrients but after the second season of trial a significant (p ≤ 0.05) improvement was observed in soil properties, the highest residual NPK of 0.875 %, 0.0275 %, and 0.0267 % were recorded in HO-3 plots. Vegetative data showed that maize height, dry matter, leaf area, and leaf chlorophyll of 270.85 cm, 282.66 g, 156.02 dm², and 56.70, respectively were also highest in HO-3 fertilizer. Plant growth indices; RGR, LAI, and dry matter use efficiency of 0.132 g g-1day-1, 5.90 and 34.4 %, respectively were best in HO-3. Grain yield and crude protein of 8276.68 kg ha-1 and 8.99 % were recorded in HO-3, followed by HO-2 and NPK. Lower yields were obtained from the control and GOF. Our finding revealed that the integration of nutrient sources in a balanced ratio produced the greatest yield output, improved soil properties, and is therefore the future approach to planning an effective fertilizer strategy. Reliance on GOF as a sole fertility package for maize production may result in significant yield losses compared to the integrated approach or use of NPK fertilizer.
Konflikty, kompromisy i rezerwuar międzykulturowości w małżeństwach mieszanych
Authors: Cukras-Stelągowska Joanna 
Published: December 2022

In this article, I discuss the issues of mixed marriages, referring to research conducted by Polish sociologists, psychologists and educators. On this basis, I try to show possible areas of conflict in this type of relationships, various strategies for working out compromises as well as various relations with the social microstructure. I emphasise problems related to bringing up children in a bi-cultural family environment, in particular aspects of bi-religious home education. My intention is also to identify potential areas of intercultural enrichment and the emergence of new cultural capital in mixed families. I also reflect on PolishJewish marriages by recalling the biography of a representative of the third generation of the Holocaust survivors, married to a Catholic, who has introduced, together with her husband, a model of dualistic education. The research was based on the biographical method, unstructured/indepth interviews. The article presents one of the elements of broader research, which focused on the construction of the socio-cultural identity of the narrators.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Aspergillus flavus and their antibacterial performance
Authors: Gopa Dinesh Reddy , Pullapukuri Kalyani 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Many methods have been developed for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), yet disadvantages are there to declined their catalytic activity due to the large size with small surface area. Hence, herein, the fungus mediated synthesis of Ag-NPs has been reported. The synthesized Ag-NPs were further characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, and UV–Vis spectroscopy to study the particle size, surface, crystalline nature, phase formation of Ag-NPs and the produced particles were found to be 41.9 nm. The antibacterial efficiency of synthesized Ag-NPs was examined on various bacteria including Streptococcus pyrogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus coagulans, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Corynibacterium glutamicum. The Ag-NPs could be considered as excellent broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. More prominently, the Ag-NPs produced by Aspergillus flavus exhibited potent antibacterial activity against certain pathogens. Bacillus coagulans exhibited maximum zone of inhibition 25.16 ± 0.80 at 80 μg/mL with respective to the standard antibiotic 26.66 ± 1.22 at 30 μg/mL concentration.
Media representations of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong: a corpus-assisted discourse analysis
Authors: Yu Yating 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Previous studies have mostly revealed the negative media representations of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs), which are pervaded by racist content. Yet, no study has adopted a corpus-assisted discourse analytic approach to systematically investigate a large amount of language data about foreign domestic helpers collected from the news media. To fill this niche, this study employs the notion of discourse prosodies to examine the dominant discourses surrounding foreign domestic helpers in the context of Hong Kong as represented in the South China Morning Post. The findings reveal two dominant discourses underlying the media representations of FDHs: supportive and othering discourses, suggesting ideological implications for both anti-racism and racism, respectively. In conclusion, the usefulness of employing corpus-assisted discourse analysis to examine dominant discourses in media representations is highlighted.
Development of Micro Teaching-Learning Model Based on YouTube Channel in Distance Learning to Improve Students’ Basic Teaching Ability
Authors: Sudrajat Ajat , Darojat Ojat , Soleh Dudung Amir , Ningtyas Lisa Dwi 
Published: December 2022

AbstractTeacher students who have taken the micro-teaching course are expected to master eight essential teaching competencies, namely: 1) opening and closing learning skills, 2) explaining skills, 3) questioning skills (basic, advanced), 4) variation skills, and 5) reinforcement skills, 6) class management skills, 7) small group and individual learning skills, 8) skills to lead small group discussions. YouTube-based microteaching-learning is expected to help master the eight essential competencies even in online learning conditions such as in the Terbuka University. This research was R & D using two classes with 50 students for the control classand 50 students for the treatment class. . From the results obtained in this study, the YouTube channel learning video product is proven effective in improving students' teaching abilities in microteaching courses. Hence, it is recommended for lecturers or teachers at schools to be able to complete their learning media by using videos that are integrated with YouTube to maximize the improvement of students' abilities. AbstrakSiswa guru yang telah mengikuti mata kuliah micro teaching diharapkan menguasai 8 kompetensi dasar mengajar, yaitu: 1) keterampilan membuka dan menutup pembelajaran, 2) keterampilan menjelaskan, 3) keterampilan menanya (dasar, lanjutan), 4) keterampilan variasi, 5 ) keterampilan memberi. penguatan, 6) keterampilan mengelola kelas, 7) keterampilan belajar kelompok kecil dan individu, 8) keterampilan memimpin diskusi kelompok kecil. Pembelajaran mikro berbasis YouTube ini diharapkan dapat membantu penguasaan 8 kompetensi dasar bahkan dalam kondisi pembelajaran online seperti di Universitas Terbuka. Jenis penelitian ini adalah R&D menggunakan 2 kelas, 50 siswa masuk kelas kontrol dan 50 siswa masuk kelas perlakuan. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini. Produk video pembelajaran channel youtube terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan mengajar siswa pada mata kuliah microteaching. Disarankan kepada dosen atau guru di sekolah untuk dapat melengkapi media pembelajarannya dengan menggunakan video yang terintegrasi dengan youtube untuk memaksimalkan peningkatan kemampuan siswa.How to Cite: Sudrajat, A., Darojat, O., Soleh, D. A., Ningtyas, L. D. (2022). Development of Micro Teaching-Learning Model Based on YouTube Channel in Distance Learning to Improve Students’ Basic Teaching Ability. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 9(2), 51-62. doi:10.15408/tjems.v9i1. 25512.
Housework-based exercise versus conventional exercise on health-related fitness of adolescent learners
Authors: Tanucan Jem Cloyd M. , Garcia Marino A. , Bojos Marlon T. 
Published: December 2022

Background and Study Aim. There is a void in the literature comparing the fitness effects of housework-based exercise (HBE) and conventional exercise (CE), including studies that adapt housework into an exercise program. This study examines the effectiveness of HBE and CE on adolescent learners' health-related fitness (HRF) and compares the effectiveness of the two exercises.
Material and Methods. This study uses a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with 120 adolescent learners; 60 are in the HBE group, and 60 are in the CE group. The participants in the HBE group exercised using housework activities, while the participants in the CE group exercised by doing push and pull, squats, lunges, leaps and jumps, planks, etc. The participants in both groups trained for at least an hour every weekday for 12 weeks under the supervision of qualified fitness instructors.
Results. The findings show that HBE improves the fitness levels of adolescent learners, albeit it has no significant improvement in their BMI. Furthermore, HBE significantly improves the cardiorespiratory fitness of females more than males. Finally, CE outperforms the HBE in producing more significant and favorable fitness effects.
Conclusions. When planned, implemented, and monitored carefully as an exercise program, doing housework is just as good as doing traditional exercise for keeping or improving adolescent learners’ fitness. Furthermore, the findings indicate that HBE may be more appropriate for females because it involves household-related tasks that they traditionally perform.However, CE produces more positive and significant fitness effects. Thus, teachers can use HBE in the remote exercise activities of their learners along with CE.