bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
الآثار البيئية الحالية والمتوقعة للإفراط في سحب المياه الجوفية في القسم الشرقي من وادي الشاطئ (اشكدة- برقن)
Authors: العربي أحمد ناجي  , محمدانوير عبدالرحمن انوير  
Published: May 2023

الماء أساس الحياة لجميع الكائنات الحية فهو يساعد الإنسان على تأمين احتياجاته الحضرية والزراعية وبالتالي استمرار حياته وبقائه، تُعدْ الزراعة من الأنشطة السائدة في ليبيا والمستهلكة للماء بشكل كبير، وفي منطقة وادي الشاطئ يُستهلك ما نسبته 65%-97% من المياه الجوفية في الزراعة وذلك لعدم وجود مصادر مائية أخرى في المنطقة كالمسطحات المائية أو مياه الأمطار أو المياه المعالجة، تستخرج هذه المياه الجوفية بواسطة الآبار سواء كانت ارتوازية أو عادية والتي تحفر بشكل عشوائي غالبا وبدون دراسة، تناولت هذه الدراسة الآثار البيئية الحالية والمستقبلية المتوقعة المترتبة على الإفراط في استهلاك المياه الجوفية في القسم الشرقي من وادي الشاطئ وتأثيرها على الكائنات الحية واستمرار بقائها، ولتقدير حجم هذا الإفراط وبعد مراجعة الدراسات السابقة تم دراسة وتحليل بيانات آبار مراقبة منسوب المياه الجوفية في المنطقة ومشاهدة ما طرأ عليها من تغيرات بيئية سلبية كجفاف واحات النخيل وانحسار الأراضي الزراعية وتملح التربة ونضوب العديد من عيون الماء الطبيعية وزحف الرمال وتناقص أعداد واختفاء العديد من أنواع الطيور والحيوانات البرية التي كانت تعج بها المنطقة، وبناءا عليه توصلت الدراسة إلى أن المناطق التي تشهد نشاطا زراعيا مُكثفا تتعرض لمعدلات هبوط اكبر في منسوب المياه الجوفية من المناطق الأخرى كمشروع أشكدة الزراعي بمعدل هبوط (0.662 م/سنة) ومشروع أم الجداول (0.981 م/سنة) ومشروع الأريل الزراعي (0.690 م/سنة) وبيّن التحليل الإحصائي لبيانات آبار مراقبة منسوب المياه الجوفية في المنطقة أن منسوب المياه الجوفية يتجه نحو الانخفاض مستقبلا، لذلك أوصت الدراسة بضرورة إيقاف الحفر العشوائي للآبار وصيانة رؤوس الآبار الارتوازية أو قفلها نهائيا وإتباع أساليب الري الزراعي المقنن والاستمرار في ملاحظة أبار المراقبة.
تقييم نسبة وعي المواطن الليبي في اختياره المنتجات البلاستكية الملامسة للغداء
Authors: هناء جمهور  , رمضان الغزيوي  , أنور الشيباني  , حسين التميمي  , فتحية الأحمر  , فاطمة الحبيشي  
Published: May 2023

الهدف من هذه الدراسة هو معرفة ثقافة ووعي المواطن الليبي بالاستخدام الأمثل والآمن للمنتجات البلاستيكية الملامسة للغذاء ومفهوم إعادة الاستخدام والأسباب الرئيسية وراء المخاطر التي تسببها المنتجات البلاستيكية. ثم اخذ عينة من مدينة طرابلس تتكون من 200 مواطن , حيث أظهرت النتائج وبشكل عام ضعف وعي المواطن بخصوص مواد التعبئة والتغليف خصوصا تلك التي تتعلق بملامسة الغذاء. أن 64% من المواطنين غير مهتمين بمعرفة العلامات والتحذيرات المطبوعة على المنتجات البلاستيكية. كما أن معظم المواطنين يتخوفون من استعمال بعض المنتجات البلاستيكية لطهي وتسخين الطعام أو لحفظ الطعام في المجمدات على الرغم من وجود بعض المنتجات التي تستعمل لهذه الأغراض. تبين كذلك أن أكثر المنتجات البلاستيكية التي يعاد استعمالها هي القناني والعبوات البلاستيكية واقلها الأكياس البلاستيكية حسب أراء عينة الدراسة. النسبة الأعلى (56%) من المواطنين يقومون برمي المنتجات البلاستيكية في القمامة بعد الانتتهاء من استخدامها. فهم وأراء المواطنين حول أسباب خطورة المنتجات البلاستيكية كانت متباينة و لا تعكس الأسباب الحقيقية وراء هذه المخاطر.
New Measures of Academic Collocation Knowledge: Wordlist-Based Test Development and Argument-Based Validation, PhD celebration - Erandi Kithulgoda, Intercultural Language Teaching in Vietnamese Tertiary EFL Classes: A Participatory Action Research Study
Authors: Nguyen Hang , Kithulgoda Erandi , Thao Tran Thi Phuong 
Published: May 2023

New Measures of Academic Collocation Knowledge: Wordlist-Based Test Development and Argument-Based ValidationThis study addresses the need for an assessment of academic collocation knowledge, which is an essential component of academic vocabulary for second or foreign language learners preparing to study at English-medium universities. Existing tests target knowledge of general academic vocabulary based on single-word lists, but there is a lack of tests for academic collocation knowledge. This study developed and validated two separate measures of recognition and recall knowledge of general academic collocations for diagnostic purposes, using an argument-based approach to collect validity evidence. Results showed that the Academic Collocation List (Ackermann Chen, 2013) was the best source of items for testing purposes, and the tests were reliable and positively correlated with scores on other tests of similar constructs. The study provides pedagogical implications to support teaching and learning of academic collocation knowledge and advances the field of vocabulary assessment.Intercultural Language Teaching in Vietnamese Tertiary EFL Classes: A Participatory Action Research Study
Abstract:
Intercultural competence is seen as vital for 21st century citizens, but research suggests it is not widely addressed in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) pedagogy in Asian contexts. Thao Tran’s research investigates how EFL teachers at a Vietnamese university address culture in their classrooms, and the impact on their teaching practice of professional learning workshops in which the teachers design intercultural teaching materials and later teach using these materials. Thao’s research provides a principled framework for designing intercultural lessons and a model for teacher-centred professional learning.
Investigation of the Frequency of Thrombophilic Gene Mutations in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism in Eastern Turkey
Authors: EGİN Muhammed Ertugrul , ÇELİK Zülfinaz Betül , KERVAN Ümit , KARAHAN Mehmet , TATAR Abdulgani 
Published: May 2023

Objectives: Polymorphisms in the thrombophilia genes such as Factor V Leiden (FVL), Prothrombin G20210A and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) cause genetic predisposition to thrombophilia. The regional incidence of these polymorphisms varies. The aim of our study is to evaluate the regional frequency of the most common single nucleotide polymorphisms of these thrombophilia genes.
Methods: In this retrospective study, patients diagnosed with VTE in our center were included in the study. The presence of FVL, Prothrombin G20210A, MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C, plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1, β-Fibrinogen, Factor XIIIA (V34L) and Glycoprotein IIIA (L33P) were investigated in blood samples obtained from the patients, and the association of genotype disorders was also evaluated.
Results: Eight genotypes were analyzed in 2000 patients whose thrombophilia panel was studied in our clinic. The frequency of heterozygosity for the Factor II G20210A polymorphisms was 4,6%, the homozygosity for the Factor V Leiden polymorphism was 0,4%, for MTHFR C677T 7,6% , for MTHFR A1298C 48,1% and 15,7% , for PAI-1 38,8% and 13% , for β-Fibrinogen 30,3% and 4%, for Factor XIIIA (V34L) 23,3% and 2,4% and for Glycoprotein IIIA (L33P) 17,7% and 1,5% respectively.
Conclusions: Factor V Leiden and Factor II (Prothrombin) G20210A mutations were found at a higher rate in our region compared to other regions in the west.
Serum Zinc in Patients with Protein-Energy Malnutrition Retrospective Assessment of Levels
Authors: ÖZEN Hasan , EMİROĞLU Halil Haldun , EMİROĞLU Melike , AKDAM Neriman , YORULMAZ Alaaddin 
Published: May 2023

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of serum zinc deficiency in children with PEM and to show the relationship between the degree of PEM and serum zinc level.
Methods: Retrospective study conducted at Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition clinic, in a Selçuk University Hospital, 506 patients who aged between 1 and 18 years and diagnosed with PEM according to the Waterlow (YGB, BGA) classification were included in the study.
Results: The prevalence of serum zinc deficiency in PEM patients was found to be 61.1%. The mean serum zinc levels of the patients in aged 1-5 founded significantly lower than the mean serum zinc levels of the patients in aged 5-12 and aged 12-18. There was no difference between PEM grades which calculated according to BGA and YGB criteria and serum zinc level averages. Although the relationship between the PEM grade calculated according to the BGA scale and the serum zinc level averages was not statistically significant degree, contrary to the increase in PEM grade, the mean decrease in serum zinc levels was noteworthy.
Conclusion: It is important to measure serum zinc levels routinely in patients with PEM and to initiate zinc supplementation if deficiency is detected.
Results of Plate Osteosynthesis with Deltopectoral Approach for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Authors: ALTUNKILIÇ Tarık 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and radiological results of patients who underwent plate osteosynthesis with the deltopectoral approach in proximal humerus fractures, according to the intact shoulder.
Materials and Methods: Our study included 33 patients who underwent proximal humeral anatomic locking plate with deltopectoral approach due to proximal humeral fracture (PHF) between 2015 and 2017. Patients over 18 years of age, with closed humeral fractures, and with intact contralateral humerus and shoulder were included in our retrospective study. The functional results between the operated and healthy sides of the patients were evaluated by comparing the Constant-Murley score and radiological results with the full anteroposterior radiography and the collodiaphyseal angles.
Results: According to the Constant Murley scoring categorical data structure of the patients, the operated side was 6.1% (n=2) poor, 6.1% (n=2) moderate, 39.4% (n=13) good, 48.5% (n=16) excellent, while the healthy side was %. Results were 0 (n=0) poor, 3% (n=1) moderate, 30.3% (n=10) good, and 66.7% (n:22) excellent. According to the Constant Murley scoring categorical data structure, a statistical difference was found between the operated side and the healthy side (p>0.05). While the mean Constant Murley score of the operated side was 85.82 ± 7.07, the mean Constant Murley score of the healthy side was 90.67 ± 5.76. While the average of the collodiaphyseal angles of the operated side was 130.03± 4.64; the mean of the angles of the intact side is 135.64 ± 5.04. In terms of Constant Murley shoulder scores and collodiaphyseal angle values of the patients; a statistical difference was observed between the operated side and the healthy side (p
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in Patients Admitted to The Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic
Authors: CEYLAN Nesrin , CELİK Halil , ÖZDEMİR Fatih Mehmet Akif , AKSOY Erhan , ÖZTOPRAK Ülkühan , ATASOY Ergin , YÜKSEL Deniz 
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Despite the developments in pharmacologic treatments, traditional and complementary therapies have recently gained popularity in our country, as well as around the world.
Aim: To question complementary and alternative medicine practices CAMP during clinical visits of pediatric neurology patients, to raise awareness of families and patients about the use of complementary and alternative medicine, and to prevent possible negative interactions.
Methods: This prospective survey study was conducted with the parents of 300 pediatric patients aged between 6 months and 18 years, who were being treated at the Child Neurology Clinic between March 1st and May 30th, 2020. For the study, 360 patients’ parents who came to the Pediatric Neurology clinic for treatment were randomly selected, and a face-to-face survey lasting 2 minutes was conducted with 300 patients’ parents who agreed to participate in the study.
This study was approved with the decision number E-20-12-62 at the meeting dated 21.12.2020 of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of SBU Ankara Dr Sami Ulus Gynecology and Childhood Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital.
Results: Three hundred parents (56% women) participated in the study. Just over half (55.3%) of the patients were followed up with a diagnosis of epilepsy, 56.6% of the parents stated that they had used traditional and complementary therapy methods before, 43.4% stated that they did not use it, 46.54% stated that they used prayer and 23,9% used vitamin methods, respectively.
Conclusion: In neurologic diseases, parents use traditional and complementary therapies as treatment methods, creating an alternative to modern medicine. Families and patients should be informed by investigating the reasons and frequency of using traditional and complementary therapies, raising the awareness of parents, and determining the possible harm caused by traditional and complementary therapies.
COVID-19 Ricochets on Kidney Transplant and Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: GÖKTEPE Mevlüt Hakan , AKAY ÇİZMECİOGLU Hilal , TUNA Ali Kürşat , CİZMECİOGLU Ahmet 
Published: May 2023

Background/Aims: An impaired immune response affects Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) disease progression. Immunities of both hemodialysis (HD) and Kidney Transplant (KTx) patients have already been suppressed. This study evaluated the prognostic laboratory results in HD and KTx patients with COVID-19.
Methods: This retrospective, case-control study was conducted with PCR (+) COVID-19 HD and KTx patients and a control group. All patients were divided into two subgroups according to disease severity. Patients' demographic records and laboratory results were obtained from the follow-up files.
Results: A total of 30 HD, 20 KTx patients, and 40 control groups were involved in the study. Gender and hospitalization duration did not differ between the groups. There was a 10% mortality rate in the KTx group and 27% in the HD group. Lung involvement in Computed Tomography (CT) was higher in HD patients (47%) than in KTx (25%). In subgroup evaluations, the most prominent laboratory values were fibrinogen in HD patients and LDH and Ferritin in KTx patients in determining disease severity.
Conclusions: Early hospitalization and treatment implementations will be associated with a good prognosis in HD and KTx patients since CT and laboratory results are not predictive in these groups of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER PEOPLE RESIDING IN A RURAL COMMUNITY AT BANKE DISTRICT, NEPAL
Authors: Paudyal Kalpana , Gautam Sital 
Published: May 2023

Background: The quality of life of older people reflects their health status and well-being and is an important area of concern for those involved in the care of older people. The objective of the study was to assess the quality of life of older people residing in a rural community at Banke district, Nepal.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 368 older people aged 60 years and above in ward number-3 (Karmona, Radhaypur, and Indrapur) of Janaki rural municipality of Banke district. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit participants. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale- BREF. T-test and ANOVA test were used to compare the mean scores of different variables and domains of quality of life. The significance level was set at p <0.05.
Results: The mean score and standard deviation of total quality of life were 72.97±6.91. The mean quality of life score was lowest in the psychological domain (63.39±7.11) compared to environment (71.56±7.40), social (77.68±10.49), and physical domains (79.24±12.39). A statistically significant difference was observed on total quality of life scores between age groups (p=.001), sex (p=0.047), marital status (p=.001), occupation (p=.004), educational status (p=.001), living status (p=.007), source of livelihood (p=0.001), and physical health problems (p=.001) of older people.
Conclusions: In older people, the psychological domain of quality of life necessitates particular attention along with their environment, social, and physical health.
REASONS FOR EXTRACTION OF MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN EASTERN NEPAL
Authors: Gurung Gopal , Mahat Arun Kumar , Pokharel Mona 
Published: May 2023

Background: Mandibular third molar is unique as relatively large number are either malposed, impacted or underdeveloped. This characteristic often leads to higher prevalence of dental caries, periodontal diseases and pathological lesions such as cysts, tumours or space infections leading to extraction of mandibular third molars. The objective of this study was to assess the reasons for mandibular third molar extraction.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 146 patients from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2022 in the department of Dental surgery of Birat medical college and teaching hospital. Data were analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.
Results: Out of 146 patients 90 (61.6%) were females and 56 (38.4%) were males. Reasons for mandibular third molar extraction were dental caries (n=67; 45.9%), impaction (n=62; 42.5%), periodontitis (n=10; 6.8%) and others (n=; 4.8%) which included traumatic ulcer on the tongue (n=3; 2%), angle fracture of the mandible (n=2; 1.4%), dentigerous cyst (n=1; 0.7%) and fascial space infection (n=1; 0.7%).
Conclusions: The most common reasons for extraction of mandibular third molar was dental caries. Most common reason for extraction in age ≤ 25 years was impaction and it gradually shifted to dental caries as age progressed. Impaction was the most common reason for extraction of mandibular third molar in males however it was dental caries in females.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RESULT OF LOCAL FLAP RECONSTRUCTION FOR FINGERTIP INJURY IN ADULTS
Authors: Pandey Suresh , Bidary Suraj 
Published: May 2023

Background: Fingertip injury at different levels is a common injury and management varies with variable outcomes. Local flap reconstruction techniques are the most commonly used method of treatment with satisfactory results in most. The current study aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics and results of different local flap reconstruction techniques in the treatment of fingertip injuries.
Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 31 fingertip injuries in 24 patients treated with one of the three local flap reconstruction techniques; V-Y advancement flap, thenar flap, and Moberg flap, performed by a single orthopedic surgeon in a tertiary care teaching hospital over 2 years period. The variables analyzed were demographic and injury characteristics, flap take-up function, and cosmesis of the finger and nail using descriptive statistics.
Results: There were a total of 31 fingertip injuries at different levels and morphology with a mean age of 35.79 years (range 18-55). Household tools or machine-related injury was the most common mode of injury. A total of 23 (74%) fingertip amputations at a different level were treated with V-Y advancement local flap, 5 cases with thenar flap, and 3 cases of thumb tip amputation and laceration with Moberg flap. All the flaps survived well with preservation of sensation, function, and acceptable cosmesis.
Conclusions: Local flap reconstruction techniques can give rise to consistently good results in the management of fingertip injury. They are technically simple, and reliable and should be practiced by all orthopedic trauma surgeons whenever it is indicated.
ASSESSMENT OF GINGIVAL HEALTH AND ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG THE PATIENTS VISITING A DENTAL HOSPITAL IN KATHMANDU
Authors: Yadav Karnika , Poudyal Sijan , K.K Shivalingase , Pradhan Amita 
Published: May 2023

Background: Good oral health plays an important role to improve the quality of life and general health of the people. Oral health depends on several factors including individual personal attitudes, behavior and perception. The aim was to assess the gingival health and oral hygiene among the population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in outpatient department of Community Dentistry among 369 patient of age group of 18-60 years. History taking and oral health examination was done to collect the information. The questionnaire covered demographic details, ethnicity, religion, oral hygiene habits and gingival health of the participants. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 20 version using descriptive test like frequencies, percentage. Chi square test was done to determine the association between brushing technique and gingival index score and Fischer exact test was used to see the association between material used and gingival index.
Results: Majority of the participants were female (62.6%). Nearly 84% participants were from urban area. About 25% belong to Newar ethnicity. Most of them used horizontal method of cleaning (58.0%). About 99% of the participants used toothbrush and toothpaste. Most of the participants brushed once a day (68.6%). About 82% used before breakfast in the morning . Nearly half of the participants (49.9) % had mild gingivitis.
Conclusions: The gingival health and oral hygiene practices play a important role. The oral hygiene practice has been adopted by majority of the participants however, more than half of the patient are suffering from any form of gingivitis which is comparatively higher than other population.
MORBIDITY PATTERN OF SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE BABIES ADMITTED IN A NEONATAL CARE UNIT
Authors: Kalakheti Balakrishna , Lamichhane Anita , Prajapati Bikesh , Upadhyay Hari Prasad 
Published: May 2023

Background: The neonatal period of the small for gestational age (SGA) neonates is the most vulnerable phase; the neonatal morbid conditions along with the mortality being the major health issues in the developing countries like Nepal. The objective of this study was to assess the morbidity pattern of the SGA neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Methods: A hospital base cross-sectional study was carried out in 100 SGA neonates admitted in the neonatal care unit of College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal from May 2020 to April 2021 Small for gestational age neonates (SGA) was defined as birth weight <10th percentile for gestational age by Lubchenco’s growth chart. Infant characteristics and neonatal outcomes were assessed during the hospital stay and the data was entered in the SPSS v23.0.
Results: Among the total 100 cases of SGA neonates, 66 % were male. The mean birth weight was 1900 ±SD 381gm (range 1000-2500 gm). Term SGA neonates accounted for 60% while preterm SGA neonates were 40%. Common morbidities seen in SGA neonates were sepsis (44%), hyperbilirubinemia (34%), perinatal depression/birth asphyxia (34%) and shock (22%). While comparing the morbidities between term and preterm neonates, a significant correlation was observed between hypothermia (p-value = 0.001), polycythemia (p-value = 0.001), NEC (p-value= 0.004) and perinatal depression/asphyxia (0.013) with the period of gestation. Mortality was observed in 8% due to various perinatal problems.
Conclusions: From this study, we can conclude that SGA is associated with various morbidities, sepsis being the most common morbidity amongst perinatal asphyxia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypothermia and hypoglycemia.