bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Causes Of Ascites And Its Correlation With Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient In Patients Admitted At Medical Wards In A Tertiary Hospital In Ghana.
Authors: Duah Amoako , Agyei-Nkansah A , Duah F , Asafu-Adjaye F , Nartey YA 
Published: July 2023

Objective: Ascites can be classified depending on whether it results from portal hypertension (PH) or non-portal hypertension (NPH) causes. This classification is relevant because the modes of evaluation and management are different for these two groups. Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) has been proposed in many studies to categorise ascites better than ascetic fluid total protein. This has not been determined in Ghanaian patients with ascites. The aim of this study was to determine the aetiology of ascites and to assess the performance of SAAG in the classification of portal versus non-portal hypertension ascites among patients admitted to a tertiary hospital in Ghana.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital, where 140 patients with ascites were recruited within the study period. Data on socio-demography, clinical features, and results of relevant laboratory investigations and imaging studies were collected using pretested questionnaires
Results: The mean age of patients was 44.7±13.2 years. Chronic liver disease (CLD) was the major cause of ascites in this study representing 73.57%. SAAG had a sensitivity of 91.59%, positive predictive value of 95.15% and diagnostic accuracy of 90.0% in classifying ascites as due to a PH or NPH.
Conclusion: CLD was the major cause of ascites in Ghanaian patients. SAAG has satisfactory diagnostic accuracy in differentiating ascites related to PH from NPH causes. This could be used as a first line investigation in the aetiological diagnosis of ascites for initiation of prompt treatment.
Appendiceal Base Ligation With The Hand-Made Polydioxanone (Pds) Extracorporeal Knot
Authors: Afuwape Oludolapo O , Ayandipo Omobolaji , Ulasi Batholomew 
Published: July 2023

Objective: This study describes our experience with a low cost handmade polydioxanone (PDS) extracorporeal knot to reduce the cost of laparoscopic appendectomy in a surgical practice.
Methodology: This retrospective study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2019 in a general surgical unit of the University College Hospital Ibadan. The files of 20 patients with complete data for whom extracorporeal hand-made PDS’0’ knots were used for appendiceal stump closure during laparoscopic appendectomy were retrieved.
Results: The mean age was 28.4 ± 13.2 years. There were nine male and eleven female patients. All the operations were performed by the same surgical team. The mesoappendix was coagulated with bipolar cautery and cut with scissors. The appendix base was double ligated with two extracorporeal knots and divided. The mean duration of surgery was 59.2 ± 31.2minutes. The median length of hospital stay was 2days. The mean duration of follow up was 2.80 ± 0.50 months. One patient developed superficial port site infection.
Conclusion: The handmade extracorporeal knot used in this retrospective study for securing appendicular stump was found to be safe and cheaper than pre-tied extracorporeal loop. This will reduce dependency upon preformed endoloops making the procedure cheaper. There was no incidence of failed application of the handmade extracorporeal knot.
Factors Contributing to Neonatal Admissions and Outcomes at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital January to December 2015
Authors: Dodor Emmanuel Atsu , Ntodi Paul Kwaw , Bagina Joyce , Ofori-Gyasi Samuel , Tinkorang Emmanuel Kojo Tinkorang , Antweam Dominic , Nagai Richard Afedi Nagai , Ansah Evelyn , Ofosu Anthony 
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To investigate factors contributing to neonatal admission outcomes at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH)Method: All neonatal admissions to the Neonatal & Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the hospital that were entered into the DHIMS2 database were extracted and complemented with additional information from patients’ folder review. The data from the two sourceswere merged and analysed using SPSS version 21. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with admission outcomes, taking statistical significance as p < 0.05. ARC-GIS version 10.1 was used to describe the geospatial distribution of health facilities referring to ENRH.Setting: Neonatal & Intensive Care Unit of ENRH Participants: All neonates admitted to NICU between January and December 2015.Intervention: NoneResults: Nine Hundred and Ninety-Three out of the 1150 neonatal admissions were entered into DHIMS2. Fifty-two percent were males, 57.3% were delivered through Caesarean Section, 72% were admitted within 2 days of birth, and 56.8% had normal birth weight. Fifty- Eight percent of the neonates were delivered at the ENRH, whilst 39.9% were referred from health facilities located within Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. At 1 minute, only 14% of the neonates had normal Apgar score (8-10), and this improved to 50% at 5 minutes. The main causes of neonatal admission were birth asphyxia 21.0%, followed by prematurity 17.5%, neonatal jaundice 17.1% and neonatal sepsis 14.5%. The death rate was 18% with more than 80% of the deaths occurring during the early neonatal period. More than 80% of deaths were due to four admission diagnoses: birth asphyxia, prematurity, neonatal jaundice, neonatal sepsis. Factors associated with adverse admission outcome are: low birth weight, delivery by Caesarean Section and low Apgar score at 5 minutes.Conclusions: The institution of appropriate interventions to reduce or manage the four major causes of adverse neonatal admission outcomes will significantly reduce neonatal mortality in the hospital.
A Case Report On Excoriation Disorder and Type 1 Hypersensitivity; A District Health Facility-Based Study
Authors: Asare B.A. 
Published: July 2023

Excoriation disorder (ED) or psychogenic excoriation is a "repetitive and compulsive picking of skin which results in tissue damage" characterized by an obsessive-compulsive spectrum mental disorder with a repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin to theextent of causing psychological or physical damage. Prevalence of this condition is unavailable in developing countries of the world. It is classified as "L98.1 Excoriation (skin-picking) Disorder" in ICD-10 and referred in some literature as "dermatillomania". ED is characterized by, but not invariably, the compulsive urge to pick, squeeze or scratch skin surfaces experienced by patients. Commonly picked parts of the body include the face (most picked), arms, legs, back, gums, neck, shoulders, scalp, abdomen, chest, the knuckles (via mouth leading to temporary disfiguration of distal and proximal joints of the middle and little fingers) and other extremities e.g. the fingernails, cuticles, and toe nails;5 skin picking may be accompanied by anxiety with depression following picking. It is often triggered by factors that include feeling or examining irregularities on the skin, feeling anxious etc. Complications include infections, tissue damage and sepsis. Rarely, severe cases cause lifethreatening injuries. Risk of self-harm is increased by feelings of intense helplessness, guilt, shame and embarrassment.8 Studies further describe significant associations between ED and suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts and psychiatric hospitalizations.
Implementation of Medical Rehabilitation and Social Rehabilitation for Addicts and Victims of Narcotics Abuse
Authors: Delmiati Susi , Irsal Irsal 
Published: July 2023

The implementation of medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation for addicts and victims of drug abuse by the National Narcotics Agency of Payakumbuh City is for drug addicts who are undergoing judicial proceedings can be placed in medical rehabilitation institutions and / or social rehabilitation. For addicts, both those caught and those through the IPWL program, before rehabilitation is carried out, they will first go through an assessment carried out by an integrated assessment team. In addition to medical treatment and/or rehabilitation, healing of drug addicts can be organized by government agencies or the community through religious and traditional approaches. The obstacle faced by the Payakumbuh City National Narcotics Agency in the implementation of medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation of addicts and victims of drug abuse is that the recommendation letter of the integrated assessment team consisting of the medical team and the legal team is only a recommendation. Rehabilitation places in each area have not been fulfilled (none). Weak coordination between law enforcement, health services and social services. Optimization of the implementation of medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation for addicts and victims of drug abuse at the National Narcotics Agency Payakumbuh City is carried out with counseling, supervision and monitoring, carried out so that victims of narcotics abuse do not return to using narcotics under any conditions by checking periodically for 4 months after completing rehabilitation at BNNK Payakumbuh. Optimization is measured from the results of the rehabilitation and the number of people who participate in rehabilitation Rehabilitation participants then no one repeats. This shows that the implementation of rehabilitation has been optimal.
Disparity In Criminal Convictions Against Perpetrators of The Crime of Circulating Alcoholic Beverages Without a Distribution Permit
Authors: Simarmata Anthony , Faniyah Iyah 
Published: July 2023

Alcoholic Beverages Supervision and Control are set out in Regulation of President Number 74 of 2013 on Alcoholic Beverages Supervision and Control. For the region in this case Padang City, it is be regulated under Regional Regulation of Padang City Number 8 of 2012 on Alcoholic Beverages Supervision, Control, and Restriction. Based on such Regional Regulation whereas any distribution of alcoholic beverages should have a permit. In this study, 2 decisions were used, the offenders distributed alcoholic beverages without any circulation permit. The case has been decided under the Decisions Number 125/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg and 245/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg respectively. There is a decision disparity under the judges’ decisions. Research problems of this study included first, How is the Criminal Decision Disparity for Criminal Offenders of Alcoholic Beverages Distribution Without Circulation Permit under Decisions Number 125/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg and Number 245/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg? Second, How the judges consider to render decisions against criminal offenders of alcoholic beverages circulation without circulation permit under the Decisions Number 125/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg and Number d245/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg? This is a descriptive analytical study. This study used a normative juridical approach by conducting a legal analysis based on evidence (in-concreto). This study used secondary data. All secondary data comprise primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials collected from documentary study, then compiled and qualitatively analyzed, and presented in qualitative descriptive form. According to the study results, discussion, and analysis, this is concluded that first, Criminal Disparity in Decisions Number 125/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg and Number 245/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg is reflected from its similarity in article indictment rendered to the defendants within those two decisions and there is a criminal imprisonment difference rendered against each defendant. Second, the Judges’ consideration in rendering decisions against the criminal offenders of alcoholic beverages distribution without circulation permit under the Decisions Number 125/Pid.Sus/2020/PN.Pdg and Number 245/Pid.Sus/2020/ PN.Pdg includes juridical considerations, namely in connection with article components indicted, witnesses’ information, the defendants’ evidence information, and experts’ information, as well as non-juridical considerations, namely related to the history and condition of the defendants.
CONTAMINANT IDENTIFICATION IN WATER BY MICROBIAL BIOSENSORS –
Authors: Zaheer Mushal , Sumia Urainab  
Published: July 2023

The various micro-organisms are used to identify contaminated water. By the help of biosensors,
drinking water pollution can be estimated. Rising environmental pollution is badly affecting water.
Drinking contaminated water causes serious diseases in human beings as well as in animals.
Microorganism in contaminated water can spread serious diseases. Biosensors are genetically
modified to identify the occurrence of heavy metals, chemicals and toxins in contaminated water.
Different microbes are used as biosensors such as Escherichia coli, Algae, Fungi and Clostridium
etc. All these biosensors help to detect water pollution by different ways. For example, algae can
detect water contamination by fluorescence during photosynthesis. Most rural areas are being
affected by contaminated water. Most of the people living in rural areas are being affected by the
polluted water as clean water is not available in these areas. People living in rural areas use water
that looks clear but contains micro-pathogens that can cause dangerous diseases. Biosensors are
important for identifying contamination, Due biosensor, can easily deduct pollution. Water is very
important for the survival. Drinking contaminated water can cause serious illness. Therefore, clean
water is very important.
Keywords: Microbial Biosensors; Water Pollution
Pisciculture and Fish Parts as Non-clinical Source of CTX-M and TEM Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamases Producing Escherichia coli in Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Adibe-Nwafor Jennifer Onyekachi , Peter Ikemesit Udeme , Adibe Nwafor Kenneth , Iroha Chidinma Stacy , Onuora Adaora Lynda , Edemekong Christiana Inuaesiet , Ibiam Francis Amadi , Iroha Ifeanyichukwu Romanus 
Published: July 2023

Background and Objectives: Antimicrobial agent use in pisciculture exerts a selective pressure, resulting in a reservoirs of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in the aquatic environment. Here we screened pisciculture and fish parts as non-clinical source of CTX-M and TEM Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli in Southeastern Nigeria
Methodology: A total of sixty fish parts [fish gills, body part and intestinal swab samples] were collected from pisciculture farm A, C, F and G within Abakaliki metropolis. The samples were bacteriologically analyzed using standard microbiological techniques for isolation and identification. ESBL enzymes were phenotypically detected in E. coli, isolates using the double disk diffusion technique. The presence of TEM and CTX-M genes was determined by polymerase chain reaction using specific primers.
Results: Escherichia coli and Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli accounted for overall occurrence rate of 27(45.0 %) and 17(28.3 %) respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of Escherichia coli and ESBL-E. coli among the different samples P>0.05. The presence of TEM and CTX-M gene 80 % and 100 % respectively were confirmed among the isolates.
Conclusion: Our findings reports the presence of ESBL gene in pisciculture and fish parts and it is important in understanding the mechanism of resistance operating in these common pathogens, which are also endemic in most pisciculture area. Strict rules and monitoring/surveillance of antimicrobial agent used in pisciculture activities combined with food safety training of farmer owners/breeders on various aspects of good hygiene practices are strongly recommended.
Response of Biofertilizers and Foliar Application of Zinc on Yield and Economics of Lentil (Lens culinaris, Fabaceae)
Authors: Divya Kosuri , Singh Rajesh , Thakur Indu 
Published: July 2023

During the Rabi season of 2022, with the objective to establish the effect of biofertilizers and foliar application of zinc on growth and yield of Lens culinaris a field trial was carried out at the Crop Experimental Farm, Division of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The trial included two variables with three levels of zinc (0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75%) and biofertilizer (Rhizobium spp., Pseudomonas fluorescens, Rhizobium spp. + Pseudomonas fluorescens). The texture of the soil is sandy loam with 7.2 pH, 0.72% organic carbon, 178.48 kg/ha of available N, 27.80 kg/ha of available P, and 233.24 kg/ha of available K. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with ten treatments and replicated three times. Zinc application and the use of biofertilizers had a big impact on the economics, yield attributes and yield. The outcome showed that treatment eight, Rhizobium spp.+ Pseudomonas fluorescens and foliar spray of zinc at 0.50% recorded maximum number of pods/plant (111.33), number of seeds per pod (2.27), seed yield (1530,94 kg/ha) and stover yield (3020.00 kg/ha). Maximum gross returns (91,856.58 INR/ha), net returns (61,406.58 INR/ha) and benefit-cost ratio (2.02). In conclusion the best combination to get maximum economics and yield attributes in Lens culinaris using the trial of fertilization performed was Rhizobium + Pseudomonas fluorescens + Zn (0.50%).
Effect of Different Physical and Chemical Treatments on Germination and Seedling Establishment in Spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb.)
Authors: Padhiary Gargi Gautami , Sahu Gouri Shankar , Tripathy Pradyumna , Rout Gyana Ranjan , Samal Kailash Chandra , Mishra Subha Laxmi , Rani Veera Usha 
Published: July 2023

The experiment was conducted at Department of Vegetable Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar from 2019-2021. Stored spine gourd seeds of six months old were used in this experiment. The seeds were first given various physical treatments (T1: control, T2: 48 hours soaking in water, T3: hot water treatment for 20 minutes + 48 hours soaking in water, T4: scarification by sand paper + 48 hours soaking in water, T5: removal of seed coat + 48 hours soaking in water) followed by chemical treatments (C1: GA3 100 ppm, C2: GA3 200 ppm, C3: KNO3 1%, C4: KNO3 2%, C5: Thiourea 1%, C6: Thiourea 2% & C7: control). The experiment was laid out in factorial CRD design with 35 treatment combinations replicated twice. The seeds were sown in plastic trays containing coco peat media. The effect of these treatments on number of days taken for initial germination, length of shoot, root, number of roots per seedling and percentage of seedling establishment in main field were recorded. From the data recorded, it was observed that among the physical treatments, T5 (removal of seed coat + 48 hours soaking in water), among the chemical treatments, C1 (GA3 100 ppm) and between the interactions, T5C1 (removal of seed coat + 48 hours soaking in water + GA3 100 ppm) took minimum number of days for initial germination with highest shoot and root length, maximum number of roots per seedling and highest establishment percentage in field. The lowest values were recorded in case of control. So, it can be concluded that removal of seed coat followed by 48 hour soaking in water and GA3 100 ppm treatment resulted early germination with desirable seedling traits and highest establishment percent in main field.
Effects of Listening to Music on Mental Health of Nigerian Undergraduate Students
Authors: Omole Oluwaseun Remilekun 
Published: July 2023

Aim: The impact of music on mental health, specifically among Nigerian undergraduate students, is an area yet to be fully explored. This study therefore sought to investigate the impact of music listening habits on the mental health of Nigerian undergraduate students.
Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional survey research design. The population of this study comprised of students from three tertiary institutions in Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria, namely: Federal College of Animal Health and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, and Federal College of Agriculture. A random sampling technique was employed to select four hundred (400) undergraduate students who were studying for the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) respectively.
Results: A majority of the respondents (56.75%) listen to music several times a week, with 78% admitting to listening to music while studying. The genres most listened to were Hip hop (35.15%) and Gospel (27.12%). Most students reported feeling happier (39.87%) and more relaxed (33.26%) after listening to music, indicating a positive influence on mood and emotion. Furthermore, 83% of respondents claimed their mood influenced the type of music they chose to listen to, and 71.50% noted that different genres affected their mood distinctly. When asked about their mental health status, most students rated their mental health as good (71.25%) or excellent (26.75%). The majority acknowledged that music significantly influences their mood (87.25%), reduces stress levels (84%), and helps with concentration (85.25%). Up to 95.25% of the students have used music as a coping mechanism during emotional distress. Despite these benefits, a small percentage (2%) observed negative impacts on their mental health linked to their music listening habits. Overall, a significant 86.25% of students believe music positively influences their mental health. Notably, only 2.75% of students have sought professional help for mental health issues, and of these, 72.73% were recommended music as a therapeutic tool. Up to 93% expressed openness to the idea of music therapy.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the potential of music as a tool for enhancing mental health among Nigerian undergraduate students. However, the observed negative impacts on a minority of students highlight the need for further exploration and potential regulation of music-based interventions.
The association between statistical learning and the development of second language grammar learning
Authors: Chen Yao , Li Li , Wang Mengxing , Wang Ruiming 
Published: July 2023

AbstractStatistical learning (SL) is a cognitive mechanism that detects and extracts regularities from environmental input. SL is componential, varying across auditory/visual modalities and verbal/nonverbal domains (The verbal domain refers to communication through language, while the nonverbal domain encompasses communication without words, using cues like images and tones). The study explores the association between SL and second language (L2) grammar learning, considering its componential nature. Thirty‐four participants completed SL tasks and were trained with artificial grammar sequences over 5 days, followed by grammaticality judgment tasks. Visual‐nonverbal and auditory‐nonverbal SL mechanisms were implicated in the early stages of L2 grammar learning, while visual‐verbal SL played a role in the proficient phase. Results indicate modality and domain variation in the SL mechanism, supporting the multi‐component account. The findings contribute to understanding SL's role in L2 grammar learning and support the multi‐component account. They also have implications for L2 grammar learning.