bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ayurveda management of primary infertility associated with hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia: A case report
Authors: Asmabi M. A. , Veena R. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract:
Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia adversely affect the fertility potential of women by impairing ovulatory function. There is a high prevalence of hypothyroid-associated hyperprolactinemia in infertility. Long-standing hypothyroidism promotes hyperprolactinemia which leads to irregular periods, and anovulation and ultimately results in infertility. This is a case report of the primary infertility of a couple married for seven years. The female partner had anovulatory cycles with elevated levels of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and prolactin. Ayurveda treatment was planned in this case to evaluate its role to address hormonal imbalance, ensuring regular ovulation, and thereby helping to have a normal pregnancy. Based on the parameters of Ayurvedic Science, this case was diagnosed as Vandhyatva (~infertility), which was treated with both internal medicines and external therapies including Shodhana (~bio cleansing therapy) and Shamana chikitsa (~therapy which is aimed at mitigating the disease by pacifying Dosha). After the treatment, TSH was reduced from 14.99 to 4.0 μIU/mL and the prolactin level was reduced from 47.23 to 13 ng/mL. The intervention resulted in conception within three months, and she delivered a full-term female baby.
Evaluation of the effect of direct sinus lift surgery on maxillary sinus volume by Mimics software
Authors: Sheikhi Mahnaz , Haghighat Abbas , Lourizadeh Neda , Tavangar Hosein , Aryaee Parmida 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Sinus lift surgery allows sufficient volume of bone to be created in the posterior part of the maxilla. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in maxillary sinus volume after a sinus lift and the rate of increase in ridge height at the site of the graft.

Methods:
Eleven patients were chosen for sinus lift from among those who were referred to the radiology department for implant placement in the posterior region of the maxilla and whose bone height at the posterior of the maxilla was less than 4 mm on the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image. The sinus volume was measured after importing the CBCT file in DICOM format into Mimics software. After determining the sinus volume, the patients underwent sinus lift surgery, and the amount of material used during the surgery was measured. After the time required to repair the area, the CBCT image was taken again. Then, the changes in the volume of the maxillary sinus and the increase in the height of the maxillary ridge at the surgical site were calculated. Then, the second stage of the surgery was performed to place the implant at the implant site.

Results:
For an average of 1.40 cm3 of material, the rate of increase in ridge height was 10.52 mm, and the average change in sinus volume was 1.19 cm3.

Conclusions:
CBCT images and Mimics software have many applications in examining and predicting parameters before and after sinus lift surgery.
Evaluation of healing in mandibular molar extraction sockets with and without turmeric gel
Authors: Raut Shreya Jeetendra , Shetty Lakshmi , Domah Trivina K. , Gadkari Nishtha , Chhatriwala Adnan 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Context:
In the present era of allopathic medication usage, there is always a risk of toxicity. Turmeric is a wonderful natural herb with excellent healing properties and a plethora of many clinical trials in dentistry. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of healing in mandibular molar extraction sockets with and without turmeric gel.

Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of turmeric gel with the objective of analyzing the soft tissue healing in mandibular molar extraction sockets with and without turmeric gel.

Settings and Design:
The split-mouth study design with randomization of the sites was done using the sequentially numbered opaque sealed envelope (SNOSE) in the same patient indicated for bilateral lower molar extraction. A total of 50 patients were included in the study, who were divided into group A, 25 patients in the experimental site using turmeric gel, and group B, 25 patients in the control site without turmeric gel.

Materials and Methods:
Turmeric in the form of gel was used in the experimental site to evaluate its efficacy in soft tissue healing of the mandibular molar extraction socket. The extraction sites of the same patient were evaluated for soft tissue healing on postoperative day 1, day 7, and day 21 using Landry, Turn Bell, and Howley scale.

Statistical Analysis:
A comparison of soft tissue healing between group A and group B, which showed a consequential difference in group A on day 7 with P = 0.001 and day 21 with P = 0.001, was significant.

Results:
Results revealed postoperative day 1 showed a significant beginning of healthy granulation tissue formation in both the groups. There was a consequential difference in soft tissue healing in group A on postoperative day 7 and day 21 as compared to group B. The turmeric in the form of gel proved to enhance the soft tissue healing in the mandibular molar extraction socket.

Conclusions:
The present study revealed that enhanced soft tissue healing of the extraction socket of the mandibular molar was present in the turmeric gel group on postoperative day 7 and day 21 than in without the turmeric gel group.
Comparative evaluation of implant stability and crestal bone level between tapered and cylindrical implants in the posterior regions of the mandible: A prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical trial
Authors: Wakure Poonam , Ghalaut Pankaj , Rathee Manu , Jain Prachi , Alam Maqbul , Malik Sanju 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Purpose:
To compare the clinical outcome of tapered and cylindrical implants placed in the posterior region of mandible by measuring implant stability and crestal bone level at the healing period.

Materials and Methods:
A prospective clinical study was conducted on 15 patients who were included in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 30 dental implants were placed in both groups: 15 implants in Group I (tapered implants) and 15 implants in Group II (cylindrical implants) in the posterior region of mandible. Implant stability assessment by periotest was done at the time of implant placement (baseline) and after 3 months. The crestal bone level was measured with the help of radiovisiography (RVG) at the time of implant placement (baseline) and at 3 and 6 months.

Results:
At baseline, there was statistically significant (P < 0.01) difference in primary implant stability. Tapered implants had higher primary implant stability than cylindrical implants. However, at 3 months, there was no statistically significant (P > 0.05) difference in the secondary implant stability of both the groups. Also, the crestal bone level on the mesial and distal sides of dental implant for tapered and cylindrical implants was statistically nonsignificant (P > 0.05) at all time intervals, that is, at baseline and at 3 and 6 months.

Conclusion:
Tapered implants had higher primary stability than cylindrical implants, and no difference was found in secondary stability. The crestal bone level was similar for both groups during early healing and early post-loading periods.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ADOBE FLASH PADA MATERI KARAKTERISTIK GEOGRAFIS INDONESIA
Authors: Simanjuntak Audi Agma , Fakhrudin Ali , H.M. Lubis Patricia 
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Based on observations at SD Negeri 185 Palembang, students are less interested in social studies material, especially in the material of Indonesian Geographical characteristics. This is evidenced by the average score in Theme 1 of 64.16 where the completeness score is 65. In accordance with the 2013 curriculum, teachers must be more creative in developing materials. One of the materials that will be developed is the material on Indonesian Geographical characteristics in class V using Adobe Flash-based learning media. So the purpose of this study is to determine the stages, validity, and development of learning media based on Adobe Flash on the material of Indonesia's geographical characteristics. The method in this study is a research and development method using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of this study, development of learning media based on Adobe Flash on the material of Indonesia's geographical characteristics obtained the "very valid" and "very feasible" criteria. Keywords: development, Adobe Flash, Indonesia’s geographical Abstrak: Berdasarkan observasi di SD Negeri 185 Palembang, para siswa kurang tertarik dengan materi IPS, khususnya pada Karakteristik Geografis Indonesia. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai rata-rata pada Tema 1 sebesar 64,16, dimana nilai ketuntasannya adalah 65. Sesuai dengan kurikulum 2013, guru harus lebih kreatif dalam mengembangkan materi pembelajaran. Salah satu materi yang akan dikembangkan adalah materi Karakteristik Geografis Indonesia di kelas V dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis Adobe Flash. Maka dari itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tahapan, validitas, dan pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis Adobe Flash pada materi Karakteristik Geografis Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian dan metode pengembangan dengan menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation). Dari hasil penelitian ini, media pembelajaran berbasis Adobe Flash memperoleh kriteria “sangat valid” dan “sangat layak”. Kata Kunci: pengembangan, Adobe Flash, geografis Indonesia
Penerapan Nilai Profil Pelajar Pancasila melalui Model Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap Hasil Belajar PJOK
Authors: Achmed Zoki  , Rahayu Prasetiyo  
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PJOK dengan memasukkan nilai-nilai profil siswa Pancasila ke dalam model pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PjBL). Penelitan tindakan kelas adalah desain yang digunakan dalam jenis penelitian ini. Terdapat dua siklus penelitian, dan setiap siklus dilakukansatu kali, melalui beberapa tahap: 1.planning; 2 implementation/acting;3 observing; and (4) reflecting. Studi ini melibatkan 29 siswa dari kelas 5 SDN Balongbesuk. Data dianalisis dengan kuantitatif deskriptif. Diperoleh hasil bahwa pembelajaran dengan PJBL mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar PJOK pada aspek kognitif,psikomotorik, dan afektif. Ketuntasan meningkat sebesar 24,1% dari pra siklus ke siklus pertama dan 20,7% dari siklus pertama ke siklus kedua.
As contribuições da formação continuada na prática docente dos professores de Matemática do ensino fundamental anos finais
Authors: Teixeira Neves Ozéas , Ornelas Rosa Pablo 
Published: July 2023

Para este estudo de caso, compuseram a amostra três gráficos gerados pela avaliação diagnóstica da rede PMVV, pelos quais a análise dos resultados permitiu identificar a necessidade de manter os mesmos descritores nas avaliações diagnósticas de 2017, 2018 e 2019, comparando os avanços paulatinamente, bem como dois questionários direcionados ao professor-formador e aos professores-formandos, que serviram como instrumentos de pesquisa na identificação de como ocorre a apropriação e transposição da metodologia aprendida na formação continuada e sua aplicação na sala de aula. A Formação Continuada, conforme estabelecido na Lei de nº 9.394/1996, vem atender a necessidade de atualização profissional do professor, ocorrendo durante o horário de trabalho e de forma remunerada. Um mural colaborativo virtual foi disponibilizado aos professores dessa rede de educação para a socialização dessas boas práticas que contribuíram para a superação dos descritores defasados.
Palavras-chave: Formação continuada. Educação matemática. Avaliação diagnóstica.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN BAHAN AJAR E-MODUL IPA PJBL MELATIH KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MATERI KEMAGNETAN
Authors: Ramadhanti Nur , Rahmad M. , Zulirfan Zulirfan 
Published: July 2023

Studi ini tujuannya guna 1) mencari tahu kesulitan yang siswa alami pada kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada materi IPA Fisika 2) mengidentifikasi bahan ajar yang dipakai guru dan metode pembelajaran yang dipakai pada kegiatan proses pembelajaran di kelas; 3) analisis bahan ajar dan metode pembelajaran yang diperlukan oleh siswa pasa kegiatan pembelajaran IPA fisika; 4) mendeskripsikan analisis kebutuhan pengembangan bahan ajar berbasis PjBL untuk melatihkan kemampuan berfikir materi kemagnetan di SMP. Metode pengumpulan data yang dipakai ialah memberikan respon angket online berupa google form kepada siswa kelas IX sebesar 99 responden di SMPN 8 Pekanbaru yang disebarkan melalui media sosisal whatsaap. Teknik analisis yang dipakai ialah deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil studi memperlihatkan 1) siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada materi IPA Fisika 2) bahan ajar yang dipakai guru adalah buku cetak dan metode pembelajaran yang banyak dipakai ialah metode ceramah; 3) bahan ajar yang diperlukan siswa yaitu e-modul dan metode pembelajaran yang perlu dalam proses pembelajaran IPA fisika adalah metode proyek; 4) Sebanyak 73,7% siswa tertarik untuk menggunakan bahan ajar e-modul sebagai penunjang bahan ajar dalam proses pembelajaran dan siswa menyatakan membutuhkan metode pembelajaran yang lain selain seperti biasa digunakan gurumu untuk melatih kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa.
Two-Step Medical Inflation Forecasts: Econometric Performance and Related Issues
Authors: Gilbert Scott D. , Trevino Gene A. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This paper examines medical inflation forecasting based on a two-step method proposed by Gilbert (2019), whereby the medical inflation rate is forecast via the sum of two terms: a broad inflation published forecast and a historical average of the inflation gap—this being the difference between medical inflation and broad inflation. In a simple forecasting experiment, the two-step method compares favorably to the one-step method of forecasting medical inflation based on its past values alone. Stationarity tests applied to the inflation gap mostly support stationarity, with a possible historical break. The econometric results generally support the use of the two-step method, with a limited historical window for inflation gap averaging, consistent with Gilbert (2019).
AN IMAGE ENHANCEMENT METHOD BASED ON A S-SHARP FUNCTION AND PIXEL NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
Authors: Zenian Suzelawati , Yang Libao , Zakaria Rozaimi 
Published: July 2023

Image enhancement is a significant field in image processing. This paper proposes an enhancement method based on an S-sharp function of grayscale transformation and neighborhood information. Firstly, a function is established based on the sine function. Then, the image threshold is added into the function. Finally, the result grayscales are modified by parameter, where parameter is determined by the image pixel neighborhood information. In general, in the result image, each pixel grayscale is determined by both the sine function with threshold and the parameter . In the experiment results, the NIEM method (we proposed) achieves better performance than the comparison algorithms. It gets the smallest MSE and the highest PSNR, SSIM. In image Lena test, MSE value:330.8151, PSNR value:22.9350, and SSIM value: 0.9451. In image Pout test, MSE value:132.0988, PSNR value:26.9218, and SSIM value: 0.9604.
Amplified surface warming in the south-west Pacific during the mid-Pliocene (3.3–3.0 Ma) and future implications
Authors: Grant Georgia R. , Williams Jonny H. T. , Naeher Sebastian , Seki Osamu , McClymont Erin L. , Patterson Molly O. , Haywood Alan M. , Behrens Erik , Yamamoto Masanobu , Johnson Katelyn 
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Based on Nationally Determined Contributions concurrent with Shared
Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) 2-4.5, the IPCC predicts global warming of
2.1–3.5 ∘C (very likely range 10–90th percentile) by 2100 CE. However, global average temperature is a poor indicator of regional
warming and global climate models (GCMs) require validation with
instrumental or proxy data from geological archives to assess their ability
to simulate regional ocean and atmospheric circulation, and thus, to
evaluate their performance for regional climate projections. The south-west
Pacific is a region that performs poorly when GCMs are evaluated against
instrumental observations. The New Zealand Earth System Model (NZESM) was
developed from the United Kingdom Earth System Model (UKESM) to better
understand south-west Pacific response to global change, by including a
nested ocean grid in the south-west Pacific with 80 % greater horizontal
resolution than the global-scale host. Here, we reconstruct regional south-west Pacific sea-surface temperatures
(SSTs) for the mid-Pliocene warm period (mPWP; 3.3–3.0 Ma), which has been
widely considered a past analogue with an equilibrium surface temperature
response of +3 ∘C to an atmospheric CO2 concentration of
∼350–400 ppm, in order to assess the warming distribution in the south-west Pacific. This study presents proxy SSTs from seven deep sea sediment cores distributed across the south-west Pacific. Our reconstructed SSTs are derived from molecular biomarkers preserved in the sediment – alkenones (i.e. U37K′ index) and isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (i.e. TEX86 index) – and are compared with SSTs reconstructed from the Last Interglacial (125 ka), Pliocene Model
Intercomparison Project (PlioMIP) outputs and transient climate model
projections (NZESM and UKESM) of low- to high-range SSPs for 2090–2099 CE. Mean interglacial equilibrium SSTs during the mPWP for the south-west Pacific
sites were on average 4.2 ∘C (1.8–6.1 ∘C likely range) above pre-industrial temperatures and show good agreement with model outputs from NZESM and UKESM under mid-range SSP 2–4.6 conditions. These results highlight that not only is the mPWP an appropriate analogue when considering future temperature change in the centuries to come, but they also demonstrate that the south-west Pacific region will experience warming that exceeds that of the global mean if atmospheric CO2 remains above 350 ppm.
Modelling and correcting the impact of RF pulses for continuous monitoring of hyperpolarized NMR
Authors: von Witte Gevin , Ernst Matthias , Kozerke Sebastian 
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Monitoring the build-up or decay of hyperpolarization in nuclear magnetic resonance requires radio-frequency (RF) pulses to generate observable nuclear magnetization.
However, the pulses also lead to a depletion of the polarization and, thus, alter the spin dynamics. To simulate the effects of RF pulses on the polarization build-up and decay, we propose a first-order rate-equation model describing the dynamics of the hyperpolarization process through a single source and a relaxation term.
The model offers a direct interpretation of the measured steady-state polarization and build-up time constant.
Furthermore, the rate-equation model is used to study three different methods to correct the errors introduced by RF pulses: (i) a 1/cos⁡n-1θ correction (θ denoting the RF pulse flip angle), which is only applicable to decays; (ii) an analytical model introduced previously in the literature; and (iii) an iterative correction approach proposed here.
The three correction methods are compared using simulated data for a range of RF flip angles and RF repetition times.
The correction methods are also tested on experimental data obtained with dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) using 4-oxo-TEMPO in 1H glassy matrices.
It is demonstrated that the analytical and iterative corrections allow us to obtain accurate build-up times and steady-state polarizations (enhancements) for RF flip angles of up to 25∘ during the polarization build-up process within ±10 % error when compared to data acquired with small RF flip angles (<3∘).
For polarization decay experiments, corrections are shown to be accurate for RF flip angles of up to 12∘.
In conclusion, the proposed iterative correction allows us to compensate for the impact of RF pulses offering an accurate estimation of polarization levels, build-up and decay time constants in hyperpolarization experiments.
Volume 13 Issue 2 2023
Authors: Nelson Karen , Creagh Tracy 
Published: July 2023

In 2023 the STARS Conference was run in conjunction with the Australian Mental Health in Higher Education Collaboration (AMHHEC). As always, the Conference provided us with opportunities to learn together and share our diverse expertise, experiences and knowledge – all grounded and guided by our collective commitment to, and passion for, enhancing the student experience and student learning success.
This special issue brings together the accepted peer-reviewed articles and a selected practice report from the 2023 STARS Conference. We are also pleased to include a feature article from Vincent Tinto. Over three days (3-5 July) the STARS Conference community heard from two keynote speakers and one plenary panel on student and staff wellbeing, participated in 75 concurrent presentations (Emerging Initiatives and Good Practice Reports) and enjoyed the always popular poster sessions.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN DENGAN POLA PEMBERIAN ASI DAN PERTUMBUHAN BAYI PADA IBU PENYINTAS COVID-19 DI RUMAH SAKIT PANGLIMA SEBAYA TAHUN 2022
Authors: Yanti Novalia  , Endah Wahyutri  , Nursari Abdul Syukur  
Published: July 2023

Pendahuluan: Kondisi kejiwaan dan emosi yang tenang sangat penting untuk kelancaran produksi ASI. Ibu yang mengalami cemas akan lebih sedikit mengeluarkan ASI dibandingkan ibu yang tidak cemas, virus corona (Covid-19) ini menyebabkan kondisi psikologis ibu menyusui tidak stabil. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Pola Pemberian ASI Dan Pertumbuhan Bayi Pada Ibu Penyintas Covid-19. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini observasional, pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh ibu menyusui penyintas Covid-19 yang bersalin dari bulan Juni-Juli 2021 di Rumah Sakit Panglima Sebaya. Sampel penelitian yang diambil sebanyak 31 orang, teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah Total Sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik yang digunakan adalah Uji Chi Square. Hasil: Didapatkan hasil p value = 0,019 < α = 0,05, artinya terdapat hubungan kecemasan ibu penyintas Covid-19 terhadap pola pemberian ASI dan pertumbuhan bayi. Pembahasan: Masa pandemi Covid-19 ibu mengalami kecemasan, ketika ibu berfikir positif dan tetap tenang akan memicu produksi ASI sehingga ASI bisa keluar dengan lancar. Ibu penyintas Covid-19 yang memiliki bayi menyatakan bahwa ibu dan keluarga memiliki rasa ketakutan tersendiri jika membawa bayinya ke posyandu ataupun ke pelayanan kesehatan lainnya. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan kecemasan ibu penyintas Covid-19 terhadap pola pemberian ASI dan pertumbuhan bayi. Saran: Tenaga kesehatan sebaiknya dapat memberikan masukan informasi yang penting terhadap Bidan dalam memberikan pendidikan kesehatan kepada masyarakat mengenai pengaruh tingkat kecemasan terhadap Pola Pemberian ASI dan Pertumbuhan Bayi pada ibu penyintas Covid-19