bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Treatment Failures in Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients: An Institutional Audit
Authors: Abah A.A. , Emeka O.M. , Agbelusi G.A. 
Published: August 2023

Background: Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a frequent cause of paroxysmal facial pain and headaches in adults. It frequently presents in the fourth and fifth decade of life and affects the 5th cranial nerve. It is usually unilateral and does not disturb sleep. The gold standard drug is Carbamazepine (CBZ) and treatment failure to CBZ could be attributed to intake of drugs or food containing B group vitamins, patients' tolerance to the medication and the use of fake medication. The effectiveness of this drug has been reported but, there is dearth of literature that demonstrates causes of failure of CBZ in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.Objective: To determine the causes of treatment failure in Trigeminal neuralgia patients attending the Oral Medicine Clinic of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study of cases of Trigeminal Neuralgia who presented at the Oral Medicine Clinic of the study institution between April 2009 and April 2012. Data were collated from patients' case notes and clinical records. The recorded parameters included patients' bio data, response to treatment and treatment failure. The results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows(version 16).Results: A total number of 32 patients were diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia during this period. There were 22 (68.87%) females and 10 (31.2%) males; with female to male ratio of 2.2:1. Age range was 9 to 82years (mean 53.4±13.86). Carbamazepine was the principal drug prescribed. There was treatment failure associated with it due to the use of B group vitamins in 10 patients (31.5%); 5 (15.63%) from tolerance to the drug and 2(6.10%) from fake drugs. Twenty-seven (84.4%) patients went into remission when all the factors leading to failure were addressed; therefore the response rate was good.Conclusion: Carbamazepine was used as the primary drug in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and treatment failure was largely due to taking drinks and drugs containing B group vitamins.
Dysplastic Papilliferous Basaloid Ameloblastoma: Report of a Case
Authors: Adeyemi B.F. , Adisa A.O. , Lasisi T.J. , Akinyamoju A.O. 
Published: August 2023

Papilliferous ameloblastoma is an uncommon histologic variant of ameloblastoma. About five cases have been reported in the English literature till date. All five showed squamous differentiation with keratin formation and were diagnosed as papilliferous keratoameloblastoma. The present lesion shows basaloid differentiation and mild dysplasia in addition to papilliferous projections, thus termed dysplastic papilliferous basaloid ameloblastoma. Ameloblastoma, the most common odostoma has not ceased to intrigue pathologists with its diverse histomorphological patterns. Therefore, we present this uncommon lesion in a 50 year old man with right mandibular swelling.
Oral Health Related Quality of Life among Elderly People in a General Practice Setting in Lagos
Authors: Akodu B.A. , Odunlami T.O. , Bakre A.T. , Abiola A.O. 
Published: August 2023

Background: Oral health-related quality of life is a multidimensional construct. Oral health has an impact on an individual's daily functioning, well-being and the overall quality of life. The elderly are prone to several dental problems such as dental caries and periodontal disease which constitute the major oral health burden all over the world. These two diseases have a high prevalence rate, wide geographical spread, graded severity and are important public health challenges. It is therefore important to examine the role of oral diseases with age and its impact on the quality of life of the elderly.Aim: To assess the pattern of oral health and quality of life amongst elderly patients.Materials and Methods: It is a descriptive cross sectional study, conducted among 294 elderly patients attending Orile Agege General Hospital, Lagos. Data was collected using a semi-structured, interviewer administered questionnaire for individual's oral health using the WHO Oral Health Questionnaires for the adult and oral health related quality of life using OralHealth Impact Profile. Data obtained was subjected to descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analysis using IBM SPSS 20.Results: The mean age of the elderly was 68.65 ± 6.58 years. Nine point five percent of the respondents had less than 20 natural teeth, 46.6% were experiencing discomfort in mouth, 30.6% were using partial removable dentures and 4.8% were utilizing full lower or full upper removable dentures. Only 6.1% reported poor tooth condition and 8.2% stated poor gum condition. However, 42.9% of the respondents cleaned their teeth two times or more daily, 15.0% and 85.7% of subjects used tooth-brush/dental floss and fluoridated toothpaste respectively. On the oral health quality of life (OHQoL), 35.4% had some impact of oral health on QoL with the dominant domains being physical pain (50.3%), psychological discomfort (44.6%) and functional limitation (43.2%). OHQoL was influenced by the number of natural teeth (OR = 5.417, p<0.001), discomfort in mouth (OR = 2.128, p = 0.002), removable dentures (OR = 2.732, p = 0.001) and frequent tooth-brushing (OR = 1.770, p = 0.021).Conclusion: The number of natural teeth, discomfort in the mouth, presence of removable dentures and frequent mouth-washing influenced the quality of life of the elderly.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Oral Hygiene Practices and Willingness to utilize Dental Services among Patient Attendees of a Primary Oral Health Care Clinic in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Akinloye S.J. , Sopeju I.F. , Akinloye C.U. , Adegoke K.T. , Lawal F.B. 
Published: August 2023

Objective: To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on oral hygiene practices and willingness to utilize dental care services among patients who attended a Primary Oral Health Care Clinic in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 dental patients who had attended the Primary Oral Health Care Centre, Idikan, Ibadan, between July 2019 and March 2020. Data were obtained on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on oral hygiene practices and willingness to utilise dental care services during the lockdown was obtained using semistructured questions. The questionnaire was administered through mobile telephone interviews by trained dentists. Data was analysed with SPSS version 25.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 38.2 (±19.4) years, and 60 (57.1%) were females. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, 19 (18.1%) of the participants reported a change in their oral hygiene habits, out of which 15 (14.3%) increased the frequency and duration of tooth cleaning while it reduced for 4 (3.8%) participants. Twenty-eight (26.7%) of the participantswould not have considered visiting the dental clinic for routine check-ups during the period. Fear of contracting COVID-19 infection was the main reason for the unwillingness to utilize dental services for: routine check-up (15.7%) and oral prophylaxis (8.6%). There was no significant association between sociodemographic characteristics of the participants and change inoral health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown (p > 0.005).
Conclusion: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was minimal on the oral hygiene practices of the study participants, with many having no change in their oral hygiene practices. The change in oral hygiene practices was in terms of frequency and duration of teeth cleaning. While some had a positive change, few others had negative changes.
Pendidikan Karakter Dalam Kisah Nabi Musa a.s.
Authors: Syahfari Indra 
Published: August 2023

Background. The story of Prophet Moses is the longest and most complex story in the Holy Qur'an. This shows that within the story of Prophet Moses there is plenty of character education content. The contents of character education very important to be studied and may be an answer to this weakness of the nation's character.Aim. This study aims to find and understand the character education contained in the story of Prophet Moses in the Holy Qur'an.Methods. This research is descriptive qualitative research, in which the researcher analyzes, describes and summarizes the data related to the story of Prophet Moses.Results. The results of this study are the story of Prophet Moses as in the Holy Qur'an contains many characters education, namely: religious, honest, curiosity, hard work, social care, communicative friendly, love of knowledge, courteous, and responsible.
Pembаcааn Kontemporer Terhаdаp Surаh Аl-Bаqаrаh Аyаt 221 Tentаng Nіkаh Bedа Аgаmа Dаlаm Konteks Keіndonesіааn
Authors: Muhаmmаd Musіp  
Published: August 2023

Background. Thіs аrtіcle dіscusses the іnterpretаtіon of verse 221 of surаh аl-Bаqаrаh, whіch dіscusses іnterfаіth mаrrіаges аdаpted to the Іndonesіаn context. Sіnce the problem of іnterfаіth mаrrіаge іs іncreаsіngly prevаlent іn Іndonesіа, іt Іs necessаry to conduct studіes аnd reseаrch.Aim. Thіs study аіms to hіghlіght the іnterpretаtіon of verse 221 of surаh аl-Bаqаrаh from the fіqіh-style commentаry books combіned wіth the opіnіons of contemporаry fіgures.Methods. The method used іn thіs аrtіcle іs the lіbrаry reseаrch method. Regаrdіng the contemporаry reаdіng of verse 221 of surаh аl-Bаqаrаh, whіch explаіns іnterfаіth mаrrіаge. The dаtа аnаlysіs method used іs through а descrіptіve аpproаch. Results. The result of thіs studycаn be concluded thаt the prаctіce of іnterfаіth mаrrіаge аssocіаted wіth the Іndonesіаn context іs somethіng thаt іs prohіbіted.
Viability of ESports Service Provider in the Local Market in the Second District of Albay: Opportunity of Investment
Authors: Magcalen Willard Nathan 
Published: August 2023

Online gaming is now a spectator sport, thanks to ESports. The experience is similar to watching a professional athletic event, but viewers see video gamers compete against one another instead of a physical contest. This qualitative research determined ESport’s viability status in the 2nd District of Albay. It sought to determine the status of the business requirements needed to establish an ESports business along with Network Infrastructure, Legal requirements, and Stability of power. It also evaluates the viability of ESports in the local market regarding technical and economic requirements. It focuses on the challenges of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in providing opportunities for investment in e-services. Lastly, this research proposed a business process mapping model canvas that potential investors can adopt. The study revealed limited information regarding the stability of power in the context of ESports. No specific information was provided regarding how power stability is ensured or what measures are taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply during ESports tournaments. Likewise, power outages and fluctuations can cause disruptions and affect the gameplay, leading to frustration for players and viewers. Regularly maintaining electrical equipment and wiring is also necessary to prevent power outages and hazards. Technically ESports is viable, despite challenges that may be encountered, and does create a business model canvas.
Evaluation of the Influence on the Use of Additional Filtration in Pelvic Radiographic Examinations Using a Phantom Object
Authors: Claus V. T. , Flávio A. P. Soares 
Published: August 2023

Aims: This study aimed to determine the effect of additional filtration on the image quality and dose reduction in pelvic radiographic examinations.
Study Design: Mention the design of the study here.
Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted at a municipal emergency service radiology department in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Methodology: Using a simulator object to replicate clinical examination conditions. The radiographic equipment was fitted with aluminum, copper, and copper-aluminum composition filters to identify the optimal filtration for reducing radiation doses and maintaining image quality.
Results: Results showed that filtration effectively reduced dose and average absorbed dose in internal organs, with the greatest reduction observed with the copper filter. However, excessive filtration resulted in a decrease in image quality, particularly with the copper filter. The Figure of Merit (FOM) demonstrated that keeping the electrical factors of the X-ray tube consistent (70 kVp and 32 mAs) and using an additional 2.5 mmAl filter could optimize pelvic radiographic examinations, based on the diagnostic IQ criteria established by the service.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the FOM revealed that using additional filtration of 2.5 mmAl and maintaining the X-ray tube's electrical factors at 70 kVp and 32 mAs could reduce the KERMA in air by 49.8% in the patient, 41.5% in the testes, 35.5% in the bladder, 30.4% in the ovaries, 29.7% in the bone marrow, and 35.3% in the total effective dose of the examination, while maintaining equivalent image quality.
Evaluating Genetic Variability and Biometric Indicators in Bread Wheat Varieties: Implications for Modern Selection Methods
Authors: Juraev Diyor T. , Dilmurodov Sherzod D. , Kayumov Norboy Sh. , Xujakulova Sevara R. , Karshiyeva Umida Sh. 
Published: August 2023

Major grain-producing countries such as Canada, the United States of America, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, China, India, Turkey, and Russia, in the direction of selection for the creation of new varieties of wheat resistant to abiotic factors, are paying great attention to creating new wheat varieties by developing new genotypes by identifying donors with high-quality and positive indicators of valuable economic traits and introducing them into modern selection methods. Progress has been made in this direction worldwide. Today, many varieties of wheat with valuable economic traits and high grain quality have been created and introduced to large areas. In this study, 23 genotypes were selected from 45 genotypes of bread wheat varieties and lines. The nursery’s growth period lasted between 233-238 days, and the lines appeared more mature than the local check varieties. Compared to the local check varieties, among the plant’s biometric indicators, 15 lines showed positive results in terms of plant height, 10 lines in peduncle length, 5 lines in spike length, 1 line in spike number, and 1 line in resistance to lodging. The statistical analysis of grain yield and grain quality using the Dospekhov method showed that the experimental error rates for various indices as follows: 0.888% for yield, 3.018% for weight of 1000 grains, 0.627% for Test weight, 2.028% for protein content, 1.519% for gluten content, 2.001% for IDK, and 4.01% for grain glassiness. It was noted that the experiment was conducted correctly in terms of repetitions and showed a positive result. 10 genotypes with yield of genotypes 72.6-96.7 c/ha, weight of 1000 grains 37.9-43.2 g, test weight 803-835 g/l, protein content 16.2-19.3%, gluten content 28.5-30.4% were selected. Accordingly, it was observed that the amount of iron was 1.0-1.8 mg. It was observed that the sample was 1.3 mg in the Gozgon variety and 1.4 mg in the Antonina variety. KR20-27-FAWIR-67, KR20-BWF5IR-2625, KR20-27-FAWIR-138 lines 1.6 mg relative to the local check variety. Lines KR20-BWF5IR-2460, KR20-27-FAWIR-39, KR20-BWF5IR-246 1.7 mg. It was observed that the KR20-27-FAWIR-154 line showed a high result of 1.8 mg.
Parecoxib, Dezocine and Epidural Morphine for Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia in Cesarean Section: A Randomized Study
Authors: Zhang Wen-li , Huang Xiao-zhen , Liang Xiao-xia , Zhuang Jing-wen , Lin Jin-bing , Liu Xing-qing , Chen Wei-jian , Xu Xue-jie , Hu Xu-dong , Huang Sheng-hui 
Published: August 2023

Objective: To observe the effect of multimodal analgesia with single venous injection of parecoxib sodium and single epidural injection of morphine combine with dezocine intravenous infusion on the maternal pain, the adverse effects, the maternal activity and lactation and the stress response after cesarean section.
Methods: The 90 cases of pregnant were randomly divided into three groups: Morphine and Dezocine (MD) group, Parecoxib sodium and Dezocine (PD) group, Parecoxib sodium, Morphine, and Dezocine (PMD) group. There were 30 cases in each group. The following three analgesic methods and their combinations were used: single epidural injection of morphine 1.5 mg, single intravenous injection of parecoxib 40 mg and intravenous analgesia with dezocine 0.5 mg/kg. Postoperative pain, adverse effects, maternal activity and breastfeeding, and serum substance P levels were observed.
Results: These were statistically significant in the differences of VAS of incision pain at 8 h and 12 h after surgery (P < 0.05), in which the VAS in PMD group were lower than that in PD group and MD group, and in which the VAS in PD group was higher than that in MD group. These were statistically significant in the differences of VAS of uterine contractile pain at 8h and 12 h after surgery (P < 0.05), in which the VAS in PMD group were lower than that in PD group and MD group, and in which the VAS in PD group was lower than that in MD group. The time of starting to get out of bed after surgery was earlier in the PMD group than in the PD and MD groups (P < 0.05). The number of steps taken by mothers within 2 days after surgery was higher in the PMD group than in the PD and MD groups (P < 0.05). The step count within two days post-surgery was higher in the PMD group than in the PD and MD groups (P < 0.05). The serum substance P levels at the end of surgery and 1 day after surgery were lower in the PMD and PD groups than in the MD group (P < 0.05). The differences in the number of breastfeeding times within two days after surgery were statistically significant among the three groups (P < 0.05), with that in the PMD group（16.27±2.71) having been higher than in the PD group（12.63±1.67）and MD group（11.03±1.81), and that in the MD group being higher than in the PD group.
Conclusion: The single intravenous sodium parecoxib combined with single epidural morphine and dezocine intravenous analgesia can better reduce the incision pain and uterine contractile pain after cesarean section, promote maternal postoperative off-bed activity and breast-feeding times to newborn.
To Study the Carriage and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Profile of MRSA among Nursing Staff of Rural Tertiary Health Care Centre of North India
Authors: Loomba Ashiya , Grover Pragati , Nokwal Amanjot Singh , Arora Bharti 
Published: August 2023

The present study is carried to determine nasal carriage of MRSA among nursing staff posted in Medicine and allied wards of a rural tertiary healthcare center in North India and antibiotic sensitivity profile of the isolated MRSA strains. Many of the carriers of MRSA harbour pathogen in areas like nares, hand surfaces, axilla and are generally asymptomatic. Colonisation in healthcare workers has increased the incidence of serious nosocomial infection wherein healthcare workers act as vectors for transmission of infection in already immuno-compromised patients. The study undertaken was a cross sectional type where in nursing staff was analysed for nasal carriage of MRSA and antibiotic sensitivity profile of MRSA. A total of A total of 60 nursing staff members posted in medicine and allied wards were recruited in this study. A total of 34 (56.6%) were females and 26 (43.3%) were males. our study showed considerable MRSA carriage among the nurses and also reported a decreased sensitivity to commonly used drugs. Also, no resistance was detected against higher antibiotics like Vancomycin, Teicoplanin and Linezolid which points to their use in eradication of infection caused by MRSA. There is a need to strictly implement and follow the hospital infection control guidelines so as to reduce the spread of MRSA to susceptible persons.
Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Endophytes from Maize Genotypes Varying in Resistance against Macrophomina phaseolina
Authors: Pavani Y. , Mallaiah B. , Ramya V. , Kumar M. V. Nagesh , Triveni S. , Vidyasagar B. 
Published: August 2023

The present work aims to isolate and characterize the bacterial endophytes associated with different maize genotypes varying in resistance to disease reaction against Macrophomina phaseolina. A total of 50 endophytic bacteria were isolated from root and stem of healthy maize plants at 30 DAS, 60 DAS by using two different media like TSA, NA medium and maximum number of endophytic bacterial population were recovered from root followed by stem in all the genotypes and TSA medium was found to be the most suitable medium for deciphering maximum endophytic bacterial diversity. The isolated bacterial endophytes were characterized on the basis of morphological parameters viz., size, shape, colour, margin and texture, elevation, gram staining reaction and it was observed that Gram positive bacteria (68.0 %) formed the dominant group. The colony characterization revealed that circular forms (38.0 %) were dominated. Among the colony features the colonies with entire margins (66.0 %) and convex elevation (44.0 %) were found to be dominating.
Does the Relationship between Endometriosis and Periodontal Disease Really Exist? A Systematic Review
Authors: Roman-Torres Caio Vinicius G. , Lourenço Maria Eduarda Queiroz , Ferraz Tauany Simões , Elias Tatiana de Almeida Bezzi , Araújo Marcello Torres M. de , Pereira Angela Cristina de Jesus , Junior Reinaldo Guedes , Pasquinelli Fernanda 
Published: August 2023

Background: Endometriosis and periodontitis are chronic and inflammatory diseases. Studies, assumptions and opinions try to shed light on this possible relationship. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the association between endometriosis and periodontal disease.
Methods: The following databases: Medline, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Goolge Scholar, the descriptors used were: Endometriosis and Periodontal Disease in English, during the period from 1995 to 2023. 10 abstracts were found that had submitted the entire article for inclusion analysis. The eligibility criteria were: clinical trials, observational studies, and specific studies of endometriosis with periodontal diagnosis. Case reports, laboratory studies, and studies without periodontal disease in participants were excluded. Abstracts were evaluated by two investigators.
Results: After accepting the eligibility criteria, two studies were included in this review, a cross-sectional study and a case-control study. The included studies do not allow for comparison, have different periodontal diagnostic criteria, and focus more on the biological plausibility of the increase in circulating cytokines in the body than on the observed outcomes.
Conclusion: Nowadays there is no association between endometriosis and periodontal diseases, the studies only indicate a biological plausibility, clinical studies with adequate methodological design are necessary to prove such an association.