bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of mifepristone versus balloon catheter in induction of labour in women with previous caesarean sections: a randomised comparative study
Authors: Tomar Yugantika , Najam Rehana , Singh Mrinalini 
Published: December 2022

Background: Termination of pregnancy is a stressful situation for the patient specially due to increasing trend of caesarean sections (CS) wherein due to risk of scar rupture a repeat caesarean is advocated by many practitioners. Especially in these cases vaginal delivery should be preferred over CS to avoid the added stress of a major surgery to the woman which increases the risk of scar rupture and adhesions in subsequent pregnancies. Hence the aim was to compare the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone versus balloon catheter in termination of pregnancy in women with previous CS.Methods: Prospective randomized comparative study was done at obstetrics and gynaecology department of Teerthankar Mahaveer medical college and research centre, Moradabad UP from January 2020 to July 2021. 60 subjects were randomised into 2 groups by the envelope method.Results: The mean bishops score at 36 hours was found to be 10.2±1.25 and 9.81±1.54 in groups M and B respectively. No statistically significant difference was found between the bishops score of the two groups at 24 and 36 hours. Patients induced with mifepristone had significantly longer induction delivery, Induction augmentation and Induction-labour intervals. However, these patients ultimately had more number favourable outcomes in terms of vaginal delivery, although not statistically significant. Conclusions: Foleys insertion is an invasive and painful process and more uncomfortable for the patient. Mifepristone can safely be used in place of foleys catheter for induction of labour in patients with previous 1 CS.
Polish Community in Great Britain
Authors: Miziniak Helena 
Published: December 2022

The article presents the activity of Poles in Great Britain in the 20th century, beginning with the end of World War II, when a large group of Polish refugees and veterans settled in the UK. In 1947, the Federation of Poles was established to represent Polish community in Great Britain. The Association of Polish Women (1946) and the Relief Society for Poles (1946) were also formed at the same time.
The article shows the involvement of the Polish community in Great Britain in the context of Polish history. This involvement included the organisation of anti-communist protests, carrying out various actions to inform people about the situation in Poland, organising material aid, supporting Poland at the time of the system transformation, and supporting Poland’s accession to the European Union. Over the decades, the Polish community in Great Britain has managed to set up numerous veterans’ and social organisations, Polish schools, it also built churches in order to preserve Polish culture abroad.
The Effect of the Task- based Language Teaching Method on the Comprehension Ability of Iranian High-School Students
Authors: Ashrafi Ali 
Published: December 2022

The Task-Based Approach has obtained popularity in the part of language teaching since the last decade of the 20th Century and significant scholars have joined the discussion and increased the amount of analytical studies on the issue. Teaching the English language is based on a task-based language teaching is an effective way to improve linguistic knowledge and learners' comprehension. Reading and comprehension is one of the essential things to get meaning from the text. The emphasis on reading comprehension skills of foreign languages is one of the most important issues in language teaching. This research has investigated the impact of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on reading comprehension ability and performances of Iranian students. For this purpose, 60 high school students in the third district of Tehran were selected as the participants. The two groups took a pretest to test reading ability. In the next step, they were divided to experimental and control group. The results showed that by t-test analysis, the experimental group with three reading task types in comparison to the control group with traditional method, showed better performance. Finally, the scores were compared by ANOVA test and the students in creative tasks performed better.
Analysis of Female School Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance and Student Achievement
Authors: Rohyatun Rohyatun , Wilian Sudirman , Waluyo Untung 
Published: December 2022

Female school principal leadership has been an important issue in the last two decades, but not much research has been done on problems dealing with the leadership of female school prinsipal. This qualitative research aims to find out teachers' perceptions about females leadership and how principal leadership of females influences the performance of teachers and students' achievement. Data collection techniques include structured interviews, observations and documentation studies. Sources of research data are principal leadership, vice-principal leadership, teachers, staff, and students. Data were thematically analyzed by the phases of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results revealed some stakeholder perceptions about the principal leadership of females. In general, they positively assessed the ability of the principal leadership of females to establish communication and enforce discipline. The impact of principal leadership of females is reflected in the improvement of school facilities, well-being, and discipline of stakeholders. Some data also show that the principal leadership style of female influences student achievement. Although the performance at the schools observed was different, the results of this study concluded that the principal leadership style of females made a positive contribution to school progress.
Relationship between Corporate Governance Dimensions and Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Companies in Muscat Securities Market, Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al-Riyami Noha Yahya Abdullah , Sayari Karima , Jalagat, Jr. Dr. Revenio C. 
Published: December 2022

This study aims at determining the factors of corporate governance that impact financial performance. It uses a panel analysis approach that considers data from 2004 to 2018 of the insurance companies in Muscat, Oman. Out of the 10 insurance companies listed in Muscat Securities Market, four companies were chosen based on pre-established criteria considering the availability of data for the period indicated. To analyze the data gathered, descriptive analysis techniques using SPSS version 21 and Stata version 14 were applied. Based on the findings, board size affects ROA positively but negatively on ROE; FBM affects ROE positively but negatively affects ROA; BI has a negative influence on both ROA and ROE; and, AC affects ROA positively but negatively on ROE.
Conversely, audit committee size positively impacts ROA and the independence and impartiality is a must to be a member of the audit committee. Conclusion from the findings suggests that the increasing number of the members of audit committee contributes positive signs for ROA which can be supported by many studies. Findings proved the significant positive relationship between audit committee size and independence on a firm’s financial performance. For organizations such as insurance companies, the frequency of board meetings can be determining factor to decide in terms of profitability issues and business performance. Finally, the results provide the management to examine the implications of deciding how many members of the board, frequency of board meetings, board independence, and audit committee as these can influence financial performance such as ROA and ROE.
Odpisy amortyzacyjne od wartości początkowej środków trwałych nabytych w celu produkcji towarów związanych z przeciwdziałaniem COVID-19
Authors: Sowul Łukasz 
Published: December 2022

W związku z pandemią spowodowaną przez wirus SARS-CoV-2 podatnikom umożliwiono dokonywanie jednorazowo odpisów amortyzacyjnych od wartości początkowej środków trwałych, które zostały nabyte w celu produkcji towarów związanych z przeciwdziałaniem COVID-19. Celem niniejszego opracowania jest przedstawienie tego rozwiązania w warstwie teoretycznej i praktycznej oraz jego ocena.
Autor jest zdania, że możliwość dokonania jednorazowej amortyzacji jest korzystną preferencją podatkową. Organy podatkowe przyjmują natomiast liberalne stanowisko w kwestii możliwości skorzystania z tego rozwiązania. Niemniej jednak, biorąc pod uwagę liczbę wydawanych interpretacji indywidualnych, należy stwierdzić, iż niewiele podmiotów decyduje się w praktyce na dokonanie jednorazowej amortyzacji.
Wody Polskie jako regulator rynku wodno-kanalizacyjnego
Authors: Górka Marta 
Published: December 2022

W wyniku nowelizacji ustawy Prawo wodne powstała całkowicie nowa instytucja odpowiedzialna za funkcjonowanie gospodarki wodnej w naszym kraju — Państwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie. Powodem utworzenia Wód Polskich była centralizacja w ramach jednej instytucji większości zadań i kompetencji związanych z gospodarowaniem i zarządzaniem wodami na terenie naszego kraju. Ponadto instytucja ta uzyskała status organu regulacyjnego w obszarze rynku wodno-kanalizacyjnego, do którego najważniejszych zadań należy zatwierdzanie taryf wodnoprawnych.
Celem artykułu jest zbadanie wpływu Wód Polskich na funkcjonowanie rynku wodno-kanalizacyjnego oraz analiza mechanizmów oddziaływania na zachowania podmiotów regulowanych pod kątem ich skuteczności. W związku z powołaniem nowego organu regulacyjnego w strukturze polskiej administracji coraz częściej zaczynają się bowiem pojawiać wątpliwości dotyczące zakresu jego kompetencji, które niestety nie są jednoznacznie rozstrzygane przez obowiązujące przepisy. Wszystkie te zagadnienia zasługują na pogłębioną analizę, która została przedstawiona w niniejszym artykule.
Prawne możliwości zaskarżenia przez radnego uchwał podejmowanych przez organ stanowiący jednostki samorządu terytorialnego, w którego skład wchodzi
Authors: Kłosowiak Miłosz , Krauschar Kamil 
Published: December 2022

W sektorze publicznym w hierarchii szczebla jednostek samorządu terytorialnego gmina odgrywa kluczową rolę, stanowi podstawową jednostkę w podziale administracyjnym państwa. Oprócz gmin ustawodawca wyróżnia powiaty oraz województwa, którym zostały przypisane do realizacji zadania własne oraz zlecone, niezastrzeżone odrębnymi ustawami, na rzecz innych podmiotów. Poziom organizacyjny samorządu obejmuje swoją strukturą terytorium danej jednostki, a przede wszystkim dotyczy ogółu mieszkańców, którzy z mocy prawa należą do społeczności lokalnej (regionalnej). Reprezentacja społeczności odbywa się za pośrednictwem organów jednostek samorządu terytorialnego wybranych w wyborach powszechnych, do których zalicza się: organ stanowiący oraz organ wykonawczy. W skład organu stanowiącego jednostki samorządu terytorialnego wchodzą radni, którzy obowiązani są kierować się dobrem wspólnoty samorządowej.
W artykule przedstawiono wybrane zagadnienia prawnych uwarunkowań sprawowania mandatu radnego oraz jego wpływu na proces uchwałodawczy rady. Celem opracowania jest uzyskanie odpowiedzi na postawione w nim pytania: (1) jakie są prawne możliwości zaskarżenia przez radnego uchwał podejmowanych przez organ stanowiący jednostki samorządu terytorialnego, w skład którego wchodzi?; (2) czy radny dysponuje legitymacją skargową opartą na naruszeniu interesu prawnego lub uprawnienia? Ocena właściwości oraz posiadanych prerogatyw radnego wynikających ze sprawowania mandatu ma przybliżyć problematykę związaną z aktywnością (skargowością) radnego lub grupy radnych wobec działań podjętych w ramach procesów uchwałodawczych danego samorządu. Uzupełnieniem poczynionych rozważań opartych na stanowisku doktryny jest analiza aktualnych kierunków orzeczniczych sądów administracyjnych. Całościowe ujęcie omawianego zagadnienia jest próbą wskazania prawidłowej wykładni prawa w sprawowaniu mandatu radnego oraz jego wpływu (skargowości) na proces uchwałodawczy rady.
Implementation of Waste Management Policy
Authors: Muzakki Ahmad Fikri Alif , Mursyidah Lailul 
Published: December 2022

Implementation of Waste Management Policy at TPA Jabon District, Sidoarjo Regency.
Garbage is something that is not used, not used, unpleasant or something that is thrown away that comes from human activities and does not happen by itself. The sources of waste include waste originating from settlements, waste originating from public places, waste originating from offices, waste originating from highways, waste originating from industry (industrial waste), waste originating from/plantations, Garbage originating from mining, waste originating from agriculture and fisheries. Therefore, management is needed to control it so that it does not have a negative impact on public health.This research is a qualitative descriptive approach, with two research locations, the first is the Sidoarjo Environmental and Hygiene Service, and the second is the Final Disposal Site (TPA) in Jabon. The focus of this research is based on the theory of implementation of Edward III with resource persons who can explain the conditions in the field. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of interviews, observation and documentation. The analytical techniques used in this study were collecting data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions.The results showed that the implementation of the Waste Policy at the TPA, Jabon District, Sidoarjo Regency in terms of communication between governments was not optimal due to the lack of commitment from the parties, lack of human resources, optimal disposition and optimal bureaucratic structure.
Exploration of a new method in measurement of choroidal thickness in children and teenagers by EDI-OCT
Authors: Liu Mengyun , He Hengqian , Lu Qinkang , Du Chixin 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose: Using EDI-OCT and combining it with a self-built program to achieve choroidal thickness measurement in a simple and easy way. Measurement and analysis of choroidal thickness in normal children and adolescents.
Methods: Twenty healthy volunteers (40 eyes) were randomly recruited. The choroidal images of healthy volunteers were obtained by EDI-OCT mode. The anterior choroidal boundary (Bruch membrane) was automatically generated by Heidelberg software. At the same time, the posterior choroidal boundary was manually depicted with the drawing tool in OCT software. A program was written to calculate choroidal thickness to verify the repeatability of the method. OCT images were collected from 99 children and adolescents aged 7-18 years. These choroidal was measured by the method previously verified.
Results: 1. ICC was 0.975, 95% CI was [0.959, 0.984], p≤0.001. 2. The average thickness of the choroid in the horizontal direction is 249.17±68.84μm in the 3mm range, and it was 258.24±69.63μm in the vertical direction. The correlation coefficients of choroidal thickness and axial length in horizontal and vertical directions were -0.642, -0.624 (p≤0.001, p≤0.001). The correlation coefficients between choroid thickness and diopter in horizontal and vertical directions were 0.610, 0.583 (p≤0.001, p≤0.001).
Conclusion: 1. The experimental method has good repeatability and can calculate the average thickness of the choroid through pixels. 2. There was a weakly significant correlation between choroidal thickness and age, but significant with axial length and diopter. 3. It is simple to operate, requires low computer knowledge, and can be accepted more easily by clinicians and researchers. And it can be widely used in the field of EDI-OCT.
Numerical Analysis of Air Exchange Between two Enclosed Spaces
Authors: Bouacha Nadjet , Bouguerra Abdesselam 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The air quality problem has never been so acute as in this period of COVID-19. The three-dimensional modeling of thermo-aeraulic transfer in buildings is characterized by its complexity due to the large dimensions and the behavior’s laws problem of the fluids to be adopted. The number of finite elements increases with the processed volume, negatively impacting CPU time. Well-conducted numerical modeling can be more advantageous than an expensive experimental study requiring significant equipment, an extensive testing campaign, a large staff, and time. This work is aimed to carry out numerical modeling of an existing experimental device to simulate the effects of ventilation systems. We used the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code FLUENT. The results obtained showed good agreement with previous experimental data. A good correlation was obtained by analyzing temperature and velocity profiles in stationary and variable regimes. This validated modeling of the problem allows us to consider later, with sufficient confidence, reliable simulations of several other cases of air transfer to achieve new human comfort and health conditions.
Effects of differently aged biochar to soil NH3 volatilization, N2O emissions and microbial diversity, and interaction
Authors: Zhang Cong , Wang Zhenhong 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Biochar has been considered an effective tool to alleviate soil ammonia (NH3) volatilization and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. However, there is often an aging phenomenon after the application of biochar, which brings uncertainty to the effectiveness of different aged biochar in alleviating global warming for a long time. The effect of aged biochar on soil NH3 volatilization, N2O emissions, and microbial diversity remains to be explored. In this study, different aged biochar was obtained by artificially accelerating physical, chemical, and biological aging and the intensity of biochar aging was quantified by an index. Then, the effects of aged biochar on soil NH3 volatilization, N2O emissions, and microbial diversity were determined through field control experiments and high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that biochar aging increased the acidity, oxygen content, specific surface area (SSA), total pore volume (PV), and the number of oxygen-containing functional groups in biochar, and effectively inhibited NH3 volatilization in soil. Compared with raw biochar, aged biochar by oxidation and mineralization significantly reduced NH3 volatilization by 14.71% and 9.39%. However, aged biochar increased the emission of soil N2O. Compared with raw biochar, biochar aged by oxidation and mineralization increased the N2O emissions by 30.34% and 26.36%. Biological and physical aging had no significant effect on soil NH3 volatilization and N2O emissions. Raw biochar increased the diversity of soil bacteria and decreased the diversity of nitrogen (N) fixing bacteria, but aged biochar just had converse effects on them. The alpha diversity of bacteria and fungi promoted NH3 volatilization and N2O emissions. The work clarifies the effects of different aged biochar on biochar properties, NH3 volatilization and N2O emissions, and soil microbe diversity.
Exploring the experience of appetite loss in older age: insights from a qualitative study
Authors: Dismore Lorelle , Sayer Avan , Robinson Sian 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: Poor appetite is common in older age, with estimated prevalence figures ranging between 15-30% in community-dwelling populations. Despite known links between poor appetite and adverse health outcomes, appetite is not routinely assessed and the causes and impact of appetite loss in older age are not well understood. This study aimed to improve understanding of the influences on, and experiences of, appetite loss among older people who have poor appetite and to consider the implications for prevention and treatment strategies.
Methods: Thirteen older adults aged 60-93 years (9 women) identified as having poor appetite (Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ) scores <14; ranging from 8-11) took part in semi-structured interviews. Open-ended questions focused on influences on and experiences of appetite and appetite loss in older age. Interviews were transcribed; reflective thematic analysis was conducted using an inductive approach.
Results:The analysis generated three themes: 1) a complex web of influences on appetite loss, that include biological, psychological and social factors; 2) living with poor appetite - variation in perceptions of poor appetite and attitudes to appetite loss; 3) living with poor appetite - the role and importance of the eating environment and social interactions. The themes highlight marked differences in individual ‘journeys’ to poor appetite, with variation in the balance and role of specific causal influences, that impact on the experience of appetite loss and on coping strategies.
Conclusions: A broad range of influences (including biological, psychological and social factors) and experiences of appetite loss in older age were described. Future research should consider person-centred approaches, that take account of individual narratives of appetite loss, in the design of effective strategies to support older adults.
7 cases of umbilical cord thrombosis in diferent gestational ages
Authors: Zhang Fengyuan , Wang Yanyun , Li Lei 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background：Umbilical artery thrombosis is very rare and not easily detected by prenatal examination, but it can lead to adverse perinatal outcomes.
Objective：To investigate the clinical manifestations related to umbilical artery thrombosis, and to evaluate the best treatment plan and delivery mode.
Methods：Seven patients with umbilical artery thrombosis treated in Shandong Provincial Hospital from June 2020 to June 2022 were retrospectively studied. The patient's general condition (age, pregnancy complications, clinical manifestations, prenatal ultrasound), pregnancy outcome (mode of delivery, fetal outcomes) and clinical pathological characteristics of placentas were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
Result：Except for one patient who was lost to follow-up, all patients (6/7) were delivered by cesarean section; blood clots in umbilical arteries were observed in all patients. Clinical pathological characteristics of placentas included blood stasis umbilical artery (6/6) and chorioamnionitis (2/4). Clinical diagnosis showed that the main symptoms were abnormal fetal heart monitoring (7/7), reduced fetal movement (2/7), the number of umbilical arteries changed indicated by ultrasound (4/7) and excessive umbilical cord torsion (2/7). All neonates survived, 5 (5/6) were transferred to neonatology for treatment, 4 (4/6) were premature, 2 (2/4) were low birth weight, and 1 (1/4) was very low birth weight.
Conclusion:We observed abnormal fetal heart monitoring, reduced number of fetal movements, prenatal ultrasound indicated changes in the number of umbilical arteries helped us to identify umbilical artery thrombosis early. Our results support emergency cesarean section as a method for better maternal and infant outcomes.
HSV-2 induced Cerebellitis; A reactivatation of HSV-2 by SARS Covid -2 infection, A case Presentation
Authors: Ehsanipur Fahimeh , Vafaee-Shahi Mohammad , Tahernia Leila , Riahi Aina 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 could hardly lead to encephalitis in human-being. Some DNA viruses could be reactivated by COVID-19 infection such as HSV-1 and HSV-2 viruses. An uncommon presentation of HSV-2 was detected as cerebellitis in this patient. It could be concluded that SARS COVID-2 can reactivate DNA viruses such as HSV-2.
Case Presentation: Here we report a one-year-old girl infant with cerebellum involvement secondary to herpes simplex virus type 2 infection.
Conclusion: The patient was treated for three weeks with intravenous acyclovir and oral prednisolone. Finally, during her neurological follow-ups in a 9 months period of time, she was able to walk with minimal ataxia.