bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Validation Study on the Physiological Parameters Recorded by COVIDBEEP - An Indigenous Remote Health Monitoring System Designed for COVID-19 Care in India
Authors: Taranikanti Madhuri , Mudunuru Aswin Kumar , Fatima Farheen , Maddur Srinivas , Bandaru Rajiv Kumar , Taranikanti Sai Shriya , Guntuka Rohith Kumar , Yerra Aruna Kumari , Dhanunjaya G , Raju A. P. 
Published: May 2023

Background:
COVID-19 pandemic has affected mankind globally. After the three waves since March 2020, the threat continues instilling fear in the minds. Vital parameter monitoring through remote health monitoring system (RHMS) becomes critical for effective disease management and manpower safety and confidence. In a low resource setting like India, a comprehensive, wearable, and remotely operable device that is economical was required to be introduced for COVID-19 care. Present study validated the remote health monitoring device named COVIDBEEP with gold standard equipment.

Materials and Methods:
Six parameters, namely heart rate, SpO2, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and ECG were acquired in the supine position using the devices.

Result:
Analysis was performed using Graph Pad Prism. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to measure concurrent validity. Bland–Altman graphs were plotted to know the agreement for each vital parameter. Confidence limits were set at 95%. All the parameters recorded from the devices showed a significant correlation with an “r” value between 0.5 and 0.9 with P value between 0.001 and 0.0002. Bland–Altman plots showed a minimum bias of 0.033 for heart rate and maximum of 3.5 for systolic blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Conclusion:
The association between the parameters recorded by the devices strengthened as the time of collection of data increased. Agreement between the two methods in 95% confidence interval was also proven to be significant for the parameters. Therefore, the indigenously developed COVIDBEEP has shown good validity in comparison to standard monitoring device.
Impact of Structured Training Program about Cadaver Organ Donation and Transplantation on Knowledge and Perception of Nursing Students at Public and Private Nursing Teaching Institute of Northern India - An Interventional Study
Authors: Singh Sukhbir , Kaur Kiran , Saini Ravinder S. , Singh Sunita , Aggarwal H. K. , Chandra Hem 
Published: May 2023

Background:
“Donation gap” refers to the shortage of organ donors worldwide. The medical/nursing students and various healthcare workers have poor awareness and attitude toward organ donation.

Objective:
We conducted this study to assess the current level of knowledge and perception regarding cadaver organ donation and transplantation among nursing students and to evaluate the impact of structured training interventions on their baseline knowledge and perception level.

Methods:
It was a single-group pre-post interventional study done by nursing students of one government and one private nursing college.A pre-tested questionnaire was used as a study tool.

Statistical Analysis:
Various statistical tests like one-way repeated measure ANOVA, Mauchly’s test of sphericity, and Greenhouse–Geisser correction were used. Pairwise comparisons used Bonferroni corrections.

Results:
The pre-test group had the lowest mean knowledge (50.2346, SD = 15.35188), and immediately after training group had the highest (57.3900, SD = 14.34626). After one month, knowledge decreased but was still higher than pretraining (mean = 52.3607, SD = 13.28141).

Conclusions:
The positive attitude of nursing students may augment cadaver organ donation and transplantation in the future. The study has also highlighted the further training needs of the participants.
Odontoma – Basic Third Dimensional Histopathology Model Using 3D Animation Software and Clay Model
Authors: Tamgadge Sandhya , Tamgadge Avinash P. , Nayak Amisha 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background:
Oral lesions of the jaw has been well explained in the literature through high-quality 2D clinical, radiographic, and histopathological images. But the clinicians and most of the times students too, don’t understand the histopathological aspect through the description of text and existing 2D images. This article is preliminary attempt to explain the key events of histopathological aspects of odontoma in third dimension and clay models in a life-like manner which author herself has designed, for better understanding not only by oral and general pathologists, and students but also by patients, which is the unique feature of this short manuscript.

Aim:
To create 3D animation video and images of odontoma using various 3D animation softwares and clay models.

Methodology:
Preliminary 3D images and videos on histopathological aspect of odontoma were designed by using 3Dmax (Autodesk Media and Entertainment) and Adobe premiere pro 5.5 software which is a video editing software (Adobe Systems). Additionally models were prepared using kids’ colourful clay material.

Observation:
The clay model and 3D animation videos gave life like picture of a disease.

Conclusion:
3D animation and clay models to explain histopathology has promising future for histology and histopathology.
A Critical Appraisal of Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis of Ovarian Tumors: A 3-Year Review of Accuracy and Clinicopathological Correlation at a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Pujani Mukta , Raychaudhuri Sujata , Singh Kanika , Agarwal Charu , Jain Manjula , Chauhan Varsha , Sidam Dipti , Chandoke Raj Kumar , Sharma Jagadish Chandra , Sharma Priyanka , Neelima  
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background:
Intraoperative frozen section (IFS) plays a pivotal role in arriving at a diagnosis and guiding toward appropriate surgical management as there is a lack of effective ovarian cancer screening methods. Considering histopathology as the gold standard, the current study was conducted to examine the accuracy of frozen section in ovarian tumors.

Materials and Methods:
A prospective analysis was conducted on 52 cases of IFS of ovarian masses over 3 years (April 2018 to March 2021). Frozen section and permanent paraffin section reports were compared, and overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and diagnostic accuracy were calculated. The role of various clinicopathological parameters in predicting ovarian malignancy was also evaluated.

Results:
The study group included 42 benign, 3 borderline, and 7 malignant tumors, with surface epithelial tumors being the most frequent. Discordance between IFS and histopathological diagnosis was observed in two cases. We observed a high sensitivity (90%), specificity (97%), PPV (90%), NPV (97%), and accuracy (94%) for frozen section of ovarian tumors. CA-125 (P = 0.007) and menopausal status (P = 0.05) emerged as significant for predicting malignancy statistically.

Conclusion:
Intraoperative frozen represents that section envisages pathologic examination in a time-bound manner and promotes fruitful communication between clinicians and pathologists, so that appropriate information is shared to curtail errors. Despite the small sample size, this study reiterates that frozen section serves as an effective diagnostic tool for intraoperative evaluation of ovarian masses when utilized judiciously by pathologists and surgeons as the advantages surpass the limitations.
Determination of the optimal length of insertion for central venous catheterization via axillary vein cannulation using preoperative chest X-ray- A prospective feasibility study
Authors: Naik Srikanth , Pappu Ameya , Sarathkumar M.S , Ramachandran Rashmi , Arora M.K. , Trikha Anjan , Singh Preet M. , Anand Rahul Kumar , Das Chandan J. , Rewari Vimi 
Published: May 2023

Background and Aims:
Ensuring safe central venous catheter tip placement is important. Multiple techniques are available to estimate the length of catheter insertion for subclavian and internal jugular approaches. However, the methods to determine the length of insertion for the axillary route have not been validated. The purpose of this feasibility study was to evaluate a simple method for the calculation of catheter length to be inserted and assess whether it accurately predicts the correct tip placement.

Material and Methods:
A total of 102 patients requiring preoperative central venous cannulation were evaluated, out of which 60 had successful axillary vein (AxV) cannulation. The length of insertion was calculated using the formula: (2/3* A + B) +Y (A: Clavicular length on chest radiograph [CXR], B: Vertical distance between the sternal head and carina on CXR, Y: Perpendicular distance from the skin to the AxV on ultrasound). A postoperative CXR was used to assess the accurate tip placement (2 cm above the carina to 0.5 cm below it). The primary outcome of the study was the rate of successful placement of the central venous catheter (CVC) in terms of the correct position of the tip of the catheter when the length of the catheter inserted was predicted by the formula described previously.

Results:
Optimal placement was observed in 83.33% of the cases. A higher rate of accuracy was seen in the females (P value = 0.03) and shorter patients (P value = 0.01). A Bland–Altman plot depicted a high degree of agreement.

Conclusion:
Use of the formula using a CXR and ultrasound allowed P successful placement of the CVC tip at the desired location in 83.33% of the cases.
Vitamin D and pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: A case–control study
Authors: Ray Basu Barnali , Chakraborty Sanchari , Samaddar Ankita , Pal Randrita , Saha Sudip K , Das Nilansu 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Context:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a polygenic and multifactorial endocrinopathy. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is found to be interlinked with insulin resistance (IR), dyslipidemia, and obesity in PCOS.

Aims:
To find out the correlation of VDD with IR and dyslipidemia in PCOS population of West Bengal (WB).

Settings and Design:
The study was conducted in and around Kolkata, WB with PCOS patients and their age-matched controls.

Materials and Methods:
Nutritional status, vitamin D profile, obesity indices, and IR index of both PCOS and control groups were studied.

Statistical Analysis Used:
The statistical analysis was performed to estimate the difference and correlation of quantitative variables by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 20, IBM).

Results:
Dietary fat and carbohydrate intake was significantly higher in PCOS individuals relative to recommended dietary allowance (RDA) and the control group. Deficiency of serum 25-OH vitamin D (VDD) is evident in both the control and PCOS groups. However, the prevalence of IR among PCOS patients is significantly higher (64%) than in control (4%), and it is significantly correlated with VDD (P < 0.01). homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance is found to be a comorbidity of dyslipidemia in PCOS patients.

Conclusions:
VDD, IR, and obesity potentially aggravate the phenotypic manifestations of PCOS. VDD in the control individuals of young age might be an alarming forecast for the development of PCOS in future life.
Platelet indices as a predictor of microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Agrawal Prabhat , Singh Shoorvir , Singh Akhilesh K , Pursnani Nikhil , Keshari Chandan K , Gautam Ashish , Kumar Harendra 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background:
The burden of diabetes is increasing day by day, and diabetic individuals are predisposed to develop micro- and macrovascular complications leading to increased mortality and morbidity. Platelet indexes can alert us regarding endothelial dysfunction in diabetes and in turn regarding microvascular complications.

Materials and Methods:
A case–control study was conducted on 100 diabetic patients with age and sex matched and 100 nondiabetic controls. All diabetic patients were evaluated for microvascular complications such as diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy. Clinical history of all patients was taken regarding associated comorbidities and association. Fasting and postprandial blood sugar, HbA1c, platelet count, and platelet indices were measured. Statistical analysis was performed by using student unpaired t test and χ2 test.

Results:
Platelet indices mean platelet volume, plateletcrit, platelet distribution width (PDW), and platelet large cell ratio (P-LCR) were significantly higher in diabetic patients compared with controls. It was also observed that changes in mean platelet volume, PDW, and P-LCR were more significant in diabetic patients with microvascular complications than diabetic patients without microvascular complications.

Conclusion:
Values of platelet indices were statistically associated with diabetes and its microvascular complications.
Papular lesions in a diabetic patient with COVID-19: A case report from India
Authors: Dengra Ashish S , Dengra Jigyasa , Farishta Faraz , GD Ramchandani 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In recent times, nonrespiratory manifestations of COVID-19 have been well established. The skin manifestations in COVID-19 appear to be diverse and can result from viral infections, systemic consequences, or prescribed drugs. To date, five common lesions have been identified in patients with COVID-19. Here we report a diabetic patient with COVID-19 who developed papular lesions following COVID-19 infection. The lesions were not due to the drugs and were seen on the face, forehead, ears, neck, and upper limbs. As the studies related to cutaneous manifestations in COVID-19 are scarce, this report adds value to the existing literature. In some instances, skin lesions might be the only symptom of COVID-19. Hence, it becomes necessary for dermatologists to get acquainted with the various skin lesions for proper diagnosis and management of COVID-19.
More weightage to diabetes in undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum in medical colleges: Has the time arrived?
Authors: Bhende Punam , Rakholia Dishant , Agarwal Chetan Manoj , Patel Mamta Roshan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackground:Diabetes is no longer the domain of physicians alone. Every specialty needs to know about diabetes management, which, when poorly controlled, affects patient outcomes. Knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys in this group would help design and change the current academic scenario. This study aims to conduct this amongst postgraduate students in surgical branches at a medical college in rural Gujarat.Objective:The aims of this study were (1) to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding Diabetes management among surgical postgraduate students; (2) to formulate or modify teaching practices based on the knowledge gaps; and (3) to stress the need for more weightage to diabetes in the medical curriculum.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted at a teaching hospital in rural Gujarat and 73 surgical postgraduate students participated.Results:Attitude towards learning was good, with 98.6% keen to learn. 97.3% felt the need for a teaching program. With regards to hurdles faced, 57.5% attributed it to lack of knowledge, 93.2% felt diabetes was not their domain, and 84.9 % regarded confusion regarding insulins. Only 48% were aware of the magnitude of the problem and knowledge regarding the management of diabetes in inpatients was less than expected.Conclusion:Results showed a good attitude, willingness to learn, and awareness about the impact of uncontrolled diabetes. The need for reinforcement of knowledge about diabetes was felt and willingness to manage diabetes if the hurdles were addressed was seen. There is a need to implement changes and give more weightage to diabetes and more hands-on experience to graduates and postgraduate curriculum (surgical branches) in medical colleges.
Deterioro cognitivo y funcional como grandes síndromes geriátricos desde la neurorehabilitación fisioterapéutica
Authors: Pinto Cabrera Josué Elizandro 
Published: May 2023

PROBLEMA: los grandes síndromes geriátricos se consideran un gran reto en la actualidad para el envejecimiento activo con una vida independiente. OBJETIVO: identificar el deterioro cognitivo y funcional como grandes síndromes geriátricos desde la nuerorehabilitación fisioterapéutica en adultos mayores en el departamento de Zacapa. METODO: el estudio es retrospectivo transversal. Se determinó la prevalencia del deterioro cognitivo y funcional como grandes síndromes geriátricos desde la neurorehabilitación fisioterapéutica en adultos a partir de los 60 años en adelante. RESULTADOS: obteniendo un 40% de los adultos mayores (N=33) presentaron un deterioro cognitivo moderadamente grave según la evaluación de la Escala de Reisberg. De la población total se identificó un 54% (N=45) manifestaban una dependencia severa, según el Índice de Barthel y en las comorbilidades de los pacientes con deterioro cognitivo y funcional prevalece con demencia vascular un 57% (N=47). CONCLUSION: se demuestra la relación existente entre el deterioro cognitivo y funcional con las comorbilidades en los pacientes en un rango de edad de 60 y 90 años lo cual es de utilidad en la predicción en la posibilidad del deterioro cognitivo y funcional en adultos mayores que residen en el departamento de Zacapa.
VIETNAMESE HIGH SCHOOL EFL LEARNERS’ LANGUAGE MINDSETS: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
Authors: Nguyen Nguyen Trong 
Published: May 2023

This research employed a quantitative research design targeting (1) investigating Vietnamese high-school students’ patterns of language mindset; and (2) examining the relationship between students’ mindsets and demographic variables, including genders, school groups, and grade groups. The data was collected through the language mindset inventory with 18 items, using a 6-Likert scale. The questionnaire was delivered to EFL students in public high schools via online forms. With 248 valid responses, statistical analysis was conducted to answer the research questions. The findings show that the EFL high-school students endorse a growth mindset, and there was no difference found in the relation between students’ language mindsets and their demographic features.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFL 9TH GRADERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD THE USE OF VISUAL AIDS IN READING COMPREHENSION AT A SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KIEN GIANG, VIETNAM
Authors: Pham Chuong Thi , Nguyen Cang Trung 
Published: May 2023

<p>Reading skill is an essential component of language acquisition since it aids in the development of other associated skills. Therefore, how to improve students' reading is always the primary concern of most secondary school teachers of English. Besides, thanks to the visual aids, teachers have been able to design many interesting and lively reading lessons. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the students’ attitudes toward the use of visual aids in reading comprehension. The participants were 45 students from grade 9 at a secondary school in Kien Giang province. This study was conducted as a quantitative research approach. Data collection was from questionnaires. The finding of the study indicated that there was a good correlation between visual aids and reading comprehension. Most of the participants had positive attitudes toward the use of visual aids in reading comprehension.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0029/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ACADEMIC IDENTITY
Authors: Erdem Ali Riza 
Published: May 2023

<p>When the term "academy" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a university. In other words, academia is often associated with universities. From an institutional perspective, a university is an autonomous educational institution where professionals who are important for social continuity are trained, and new information is needed for the advancement of civilization and science is produced through scientific research. Additionally, academicians who are respected by society study independently. As an educational institution, the university holds a respected place in society and has undertaken the duties of educating qualified professionals for the needs of society, conducting scientific research that promotes the development of society and the advancement of science, enlightening individuals, and serving society. Academicians have overtaken the responsibility of fulfilling the university's educational, scientific research and community service duties. Academicians fulfil educational, scientific research and community service with their academic identity. Academic identity is a multidimensional and comprehensive concept that involves qualities and features that academicians who conduct their studies based on scientific methods should have. We can define academic identity as “<em>internalization of scientific attitudes and behaviours by academicians, making speeches and explanations based on scientific information, being able to question the events and phenomenon, defending science and open-mindedness against dogmatism, and prejudice</em>”. Based on this definition, the dimensions of academic identity include (i) “<em>internalizing scientific attitudes and behaviours</em>”, (ii) “<em>making discourse based on scientific knowledge</em>”, (iii) “<em>questioning events and facts</em>”, (iv) “<em>defending science against dogmatism</em>”, and (v) “<em>defending open-mindedness against prejudice</em>”.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0007/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF GENERAL SELF-EFFICACY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF TEACHERS
Authors: Quines Lyndon A. , Pablo, Jr. Ruben V. 
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of general self-efficacy on the relationship between the transformational leadership of school heads and the organizational commitment of teachers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 elementary public-school teachers who belong to the 3 districts, Magsaysay, Bansalan and Matan-ao under the Division of Davao Del Sur in the province of Davao Del Sur. The researcher utilized a stratified random sampling technique and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r and Medgraph using Sobel z-test. From the results of the study, it was found out that there is a very high level of mean scores for transformational leadership of school heads, a very high level of the mean score for the organizational commitment of teachers and a high level of general self-efficacy for teachers. Also, results revealed that there are significant relationships between the transformational leadership of school heads and the organizational commitment of teachers, between the transformational leadership of school heads and general self-efficacy of teachers, and between general self-efficacy and organizational commitment of teachers. Further, it was revealed that there was a full mediation effect of general self-efficacy on the relationship between the transformation leadership of school heads and the organizational commitment of teachers.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0025/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>