bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A STUDY IN TO THE DISEASE SEVERITY AND THE CLINICO-RADIOLOGICAL FINDING IN COVID-19 CASES
Authors: SINGH RAVENDRA , JAIN SWAPNIL , DIWAN SHISH , SARRAF SHIVMOHAN , JULKA ARTI 
Published: July 2023

Objective: To study the disease severity and the clinical-radiological finding in COVID-19 patients.
Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Respiratory Medicine of R. D. Gardi Medical College, a tertiary care centre as well a Dedicated Covid Centre in the Ujjain district of MP.
Results: A total of 107 patients with COVID-19 disease were assessed; the patients had a median age of 52 y and a mean age of 50.79±16.81 y. The most common clinical presentation were fever which was seen in 80(74.8%) cases, breathlessness (SOB) in 84(78.5%), cough in 71(66.4%), weakness in 29(27.1%), loss of smell in 34(31.8%) and loss of taste in 32(29.9%). The most common co-morbidity present in the study group was diabetes mellitus, which was present in 51(47.7%) cases. The chest radiograph of the patients revealed consolidation in 51(47.7%), GGOs in 29(27.1%), GGO with consolidation in 3(2.8%), reticular pattern in one case and 23(21.5%) cases had the normal pattern. Severity of disease was significantly associated with age of the patient. The typical findings of chest CT in the case of COVID-19 pneumonia include “bilateral, peripheral, and basal predominant ground-glass opacities with or without consolidation and broncho-vascular thickening, In addition, atypical findings are “cavitations, central upper lobe predominance, nodules, masses, tree-in bud sign, and lymphadenopathy A significant statistical correlation was found between CT severity score.
Conclusion: The radiology played a very important part in the diagnosis and management of covid patients during the pandemic. The typical presentation of chest radiographs and HRCT thorax helped in diagnosing cases even when the RTPCR, RAT were negative or not available and chest CT severity score of patients positively correlated with clinical severity, inflammatory laboratory markers, especially the CRP, LDH, D-dimer and S. Ferritin and hence was very useful as an predictor of disease severity.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BALANCE TRAINING INTERVENTIONS IN IMPROVING BALANCE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: SONI SHRUTIKA , LOHAR DEEPAK , KHAN ZAFAR , VARSHNEY KRITIKA 
Published: July 2023

Objective: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms and non-physical symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. Balance impairments are common in individuals with PD and have a significant impact on their quality of life.
Methods: This study involved a comprehensive systematic review of existing literature on balance training interventions for individuals with PD. The data collection was conducted at Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur. The study included a population of participants diagnosed with PD, and the study design involved randomization with a sample size of 60 subjects.
Results: The results of the study indicate a significant difference in functional skills between Group A and Group B in all domains. This finding suggests that the two groups differ significantly in terms of their functional abilities across various areas. The observed differences may have important implications for understanding and addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals in each group. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying factors contributing to these differences and to develop appropriate interventions or support strategies to enhance functional skills in both groups.
Conclusion: The study highlights the effectiveness of balance training interventions in improving functional skills in individuals with PD. These findings align with previous research supporting the positive impact of interventions on cognitive abilities and functional outcomes in diverse populations. Tailored interventions targeting specific domains of functional skills can significantly enhance performance and improve quality of life for individuals with PD.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR IMPROVING BALANCE IN STROKE RECOVERY: VISUAL AND VERBAL CUES AS COST-EFFECTIVE MODALITIES
Authors: RAO LAKSHITA SINGH , LOHAR DEEPAK , KHAN JAFAR , KALYANA SHUBHAM 
Published: July 2023

Objective: Stroke is a significant global health concern, leading to high mortality and disability rates. Prompt assessment, management, and rehabilitation are crucial for improving clinical outcomes. Balance impairment is a common consequence of stroke, affecting the majority of survivors and increasing the risk of falls and disability.
Methods: The study included 30 post-stroke hemiplegic individuals, randomly assigned to a control group and an experimental group. The control group received conventional physical therapy, while the experimental group received additional visual and verbal feedback. The Berg Balance Scale was used to assess balance on days 1, 15, and 30.
Results: Both groups showed improvements in balance scores over time. However, the experimental group consistently had higher scores, indicating a greater effect of incorporating visual and verbal cues with conventional therapy.
Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that the combination of visual and verbal cues with conventional therapy leads to improved balance outcomes in stroke recovery. These findings support the benefits of visual feedback, verbal feedback, and mirror therapy in stroke rehabilitation. Incorporating these alternative methods can be cost-effective and accessible interventions to enhance balance, reduce fall risk, and improve the overall recovery and quality of life in stroke survivors.
EFFECTIVENESS OF SUPPLEMENTED BACKWARD WALKING TRAINING ALONG WITH CONVENTIONAL THERAPY ON BALANCE AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE
Authors: KALYANA SHUBHAM , LOHAR DEEPAK , KHAN JAFAR , RAO LAKSHITA SINGH 
Published: July 2023

Objective: A stroke is a significant cause of mortality and disability worldwide, including in India, where it ranks as the second leading cause of death and the third most common cause of disability. Impairments in motor functions, such as balance and walking, are common consequences of stroke and have a substantial impact on functional abilities. Various rehabilitation strategies have been employed, but the effectiveness of these approaches varies.
Methods: The study included 40 individuals with a history of stroke who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were randomly assigned to either the control group or the experimental group. The control group received conventional therapy, while the experimental group received supplemented backward walking training along with conventional therapy. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Barthel Index (BI), and balance was evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Pre-and post-test scores were collected for both groups.
Results: The results showed that the experimental group demonstrated a significantly higher improvement in BI scores (9.94%) compared to the control group (4.95%), indicating that the supplemented backward walking training had a greater impact on enhancing activities of daily living. In terms of balance, both groups showed improvements in BBS scores, with the control group exhibiting a 3.49% change and the experimental group showing a larger improvement of 7.87%. These improvements were statistically highly significant.
Conclusion: Supplemented backward walking training, when combined with conventional therapy, has a positive impact on balance and functional outcomes in stroke patients. The results emphasize the potential of incorporating backward walking training into stroke rehabilitation programs to enhance recovery and improve the quality of life for stroke survivors. However, the study has limitations, including a relatively small sample size and short intervention duration, necessitating further research with larger sample sizes and longer intervention periods to validate the effectiveness of supplemented backward walking training in stroke rehabilitation.
Bagaimanakah Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Sekolah Dasar Saat Menyelesaikan Masalah Penjumlahan Dan Pengurangan Berdasarkan Kemampuan Matematis
Authors: Puspa Rahma , Fitriyanto Arief , Fathoni Ahmad 
Published: July 2023

Tujuan Penelitian ini Memberikan edukasi berupa teori kepada guru agar dapat mempersiapkan materi- materi dan teknik dalam pembelajaran siswa dan Mengklasifikasikan materi sesuai dengan tingkat respon otak dan kemampuan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang bertujuan menjelaskan/menafsirkan/menjelaskan dengan singkat pemecahan masalah siswa dengan topik penjumlahan dan pengurangan dengan gaya matematis historis untuk menggali kemampuan pemecahan masalah secara individu. Analisislah hasil dari 4.444 tanggapan kelompok sebagai ukuran kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Subyek penelitian yang saya pilih ini adalah mata pelajaran SDN kelas 1b Satria Jaya 03 TambunUtara untuk seluruh siswa yaitu tahun ajaran 2021/2022. jumlah siswa maksimal 2 Kemudian dikelompokkan berdasarkan kemampuan matematika. Pengelompokan berdasarkan nilai tertinggi dan terendah untuk tugas/ujian harian. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada 3 siswa berkemampuan matematika kelas 1 dan 3 Sekolah Dasar (SD) yang ditujukan untuk siswa SMA. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah (1) Seorang guru harus dapat menganalisa kondisi dan lingkungan kelas dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui kapasitas pemahaman atau daya tangkap setiap siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD). (2) Masalah utama dalam pembahasan ini adalah kemampuan berhitung siswa dari penjumlahan sampai dengan perkalian matematika kelas 1 SD. (3) Interaksi guru dan siswa menjadi salah satu point penting dalam menyelesaikan masalah tersebut, maksudnya seorang guru harus memberikan pembelajaran dan pengertian khusus pada siswa yang lebih lambat melakukan perhitungan dibandingkan dengan siswa yang memiliki daya tangkap
Surface Quality Forming under Parts Finishing and Strengthening Treatment with an Eccentric Hardener
Authors: Tamarkin M. A. , Tishchenko E. E. , Hashash O. C. A. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. The formation of the quality parameters of the surface layer and the operational properties of the parts occurs throughout all stages of their manufacture. However, the decisive impact is most often exerted by the stages of finishing. Therefore, in modern digital engineering, the task of process support of high quality of the surface layer of the part is one of the challenges in solving the problem of improving the quality and reliability and increasing the life cycle of manufactured machines. Surface plastic deformation treatment is instrumental in improving the performance characteristics of machine parts. Its essence is that the required quality parameters of parts are obtained not by removing a layer of material, but by plastic deformation. During the processing, both the dimensions of the parts and the physical and mechanical properties of the surface layers are changed. In this case, the technologist has the opportunity to significantly increase the life cycle of the manufactured products through controlling the process. These studies are aimed at providing the required quality parameters of the surface layer under processing with an eccentric hardener.Materials and Methods. The article presents the results of research on a new method of surface plastic deformation treatment – with an oscillating eccentric hardener. The considered processing method enables to obtain high quality of the treated surface, to process large-sized parts in places that are stress concentrators, to process welds, small areas of surfaces, whose hardening is needed for the part to fulfill its intended service. A set of theoretical studies was carried out; their results provided determining the parameters of a single interaction of the indenter and the surface of the part, the diameter of the plastic imprint and its depth.Results. Dependences for determining the surface roughness, the depth of the hardened layer and the degree of deformation were obtained. The resulting formulas were tested for adequacy by experimental studies.Discussion and Conclusion. The obtained research results can be used in the technological design of surface plastic deformation treatment processes. Further tasks for the study of the considered processing method are determined.
PENERAPAN METODE AHP DALAM SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PRODUK FURNITUR KAYU JATI (STUDI KASUS AGUNG JAYA MEBEL)
Authors: Prasojo Agung Dwi 
Published: July 2023

Agung Jaya Mebel adalah usaha dagang yang memasarkan produk furnitur berbahan kayu jati merah di Bekasi. Namun, banyaknya jenis furnitur yang tersedia membuat pelanggan kesulitan dalam memilih produk yang tepat karena adanya berbagai variasi motif, kualitas dan ukuran terutama bagi pelanggan yang berasal dari luar kota yang ingin mencari produk ditoko tersebut. Untuk mengatasi tantangan tersebut, diperlukan suatu sistem yang dapat mengambil keputusan berdasarkan metode yang dapat memperhitungkan bobot relatif dari kriteria yang berbeda. Analytical Hierarchy Process adalah suatu metode yang digunakan untuk mengevaluasi dan membandingkan alternatif berdasarkan kriteria yang relevan. Hal ini memungkinkan pengembangan skor numerik untuk menentukan peringkat alternatif dari setiap alternatif yang memenuhi kriteria tertentu. Dalam pemilihan furnitur ini, AHP digunakan untuk mengevaluasi dan membandingkan furnitur berdasarkan kriteria yang relevan seperti harga, ukuran, kualitas kayu dan kualitas ukiran, yang diterapkan dalam aplikasi sistem pendukung keputusan yang dibangun dengan PHP MySQL. Hal ini diharapkan akan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan serta memastikan bahwa furnitur yang dipilih sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan harapan mereka. Hasil dari sistem pendukung keputusan ini berupa nilai prioritas dari seluruh kriteria dan alternatif serta memberikan informasi rekomendasi produk ketika nilai total >= 0,45.
RANCANG BANGUN GAME PETUALANGAN MELALUI CERITA WAYANG ARJUNA SEBAGI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Nuraeni Racjmawati Dwi , Sumaryana Yusuf , Hikmatyar Missi 
Published: July 2023

Abstrak. Pengembangan game edukasi yang bergenre petualangan melalui cerita wayang tokoh Arjuna belum banyaknya media pembelajaran berbasis game edukasi untuk pembelajaran materi wayang Arjuna pada peserta didik Sekolah Dasar. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan pengujian pada game petulangan untuk mengetahui tingkat kefektifan bagi siswa SD. Pengujian yang dilakukan menggunakan teknik black box, pre-test dan post-test serta kuesioner terhadap pengguna sebagai tingkat keberhasilan dan kelayakan pada game edukasi ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari observasi, pengembangan sistem, pengujian game, analisis hasil pengujian dan kesimpulan. Pengembangan sistem menggunakan metode MDLC (Multimedia Development Life Cycle) melalui 6 tahapan yakni Konsep, Perancangan, Pengumpulan data, Pembuatan, Pengujian dan Distribusi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) Game petualangan wayang Arjuna bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kearifan lokal sebagai upaya pelestarian budaya, (2) Membentuk karakter peserta didik melalui karakter tokoh wayang Arjuna (3) Memberikan pengalaman belajar pada siswa melalui game. Dari hasil pengujian black box bahwa game petualangan dapat berjalan sesuai yang diharapkan. Dan hasil pengujian kuesioner dari 30 orang menuntukan rata-rata prosentase penilaian sebesar 83%. Hasil pre-test dan post-test memnujukan bahwa adanya perkembangan yang awalnya 88% menjadi 94,66%. Dengan demikian terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan aplikasi.
PEMBERIAN PAKAN IKAN NILA OTOMATIS SERTA MENGECEK SUHU DAN KADAR pH AIR BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
Authors: Maryam Maryam 
Published: July 2023

Ikan nila adalah salah satu ikan air tawar yang dibudidayakan di Masyarakat karena ikan nila ini membutuhkan modal yang sedikit dan menghasilkan keuntungan yang banyak dan ikan nila juga memiliki kandungan gizi yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan protein hewani pada manusia sehingga banyak yang menyukai mengkonsumsi ikan nila. Adapun faktor yang menyebabkan banyaknya kematian pada ikan yaitu mengenai kualitas air yakni suhu dan pH pada air, dan juga yang dapat menyebabkan keterlambatan pertumbuhan ikan yaitu pemberian pakannya tidak teratur. Salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi pada budidaya ikan nila yaitu pemberian pakan masih menggunakan cara manual dan tidak terjadwal karena terkadang pemilik ikan tersebut lambat memberikan makanan pada ikan karena memiliki kesibukan lainnya dan untuk melihat kualitas airnya seperti mengontrol suhu, dan kadar pH dalam air masih melihat dari warna, bau air dan juga menyelupkan tangan ke kolam.Oleh karena itu dalam penelitian ini dirancanglah suatu alat yang dapat memelihara ikan secara teratur dan terjadwal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang alat yang dapat memberikan pakan ikan otomatis serta mengecek suhu dan kadar pH dalam air kolam ikan berbasis IoT, hasilnya ditampilkan melalui aplikasi Telegram. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) yaitu dimulai dari perumusan masalah, melakukan studi literatur, menganalisis kebutuhan yang akan digunakan, perancangan sistem yang akan dibuat dan pengujian alat sampai mendapatkan hasil sesuai yang diharapkan. Dari beberapa pengujian yang dilakukan, maka didapatkan hasil yaitu pemberian pakannya dapat dilakukan secara otomatis yakni pagi pada jam 08.00 dan sore pada jam 17.00 dan akan mengirimkan pesan melalui aplikasi Telegram, dan pengecekan suhu dan kadar pH air dapat dilakukan melalui aplikasi Telegram.
Equine synovial sepsis laboratory submissions yield a low rate of positive bacterial culture and a high prevalence of antimicrobial resistance
Authors: Pearson Garett B. , Papa Brittany , Mosaddegh Abdolreza , Cooper Hannah , Aprea Melissa , Pigott John , Altier Craig , Cazer Casey L. , Reesink Heidi L. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To investigate (1) variables associated with the likelihood of obtaining a positive culture, (2) commonly isolated microorganisms, and (3) antimicrobial resistance patterns of isolates from horses with presumptive synovial sepsis.

SAMPLES
Synovial fluid, synovium, and bone samples from equine cases with presumptive synovial sepsis submitted to the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center from 2000 to 2020 for microbial culture and antimicrobial sensitivity testing.

PROCEDURES
Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to determine the effect of variables on the likelihood of positive culture. Frequency distributions for isolated organisms and antimicrobial resistance were generated. Multidrug resistance patterns and associations were assessed with association rule mining.

RESULTS
The positive culture rate for all samples was 37.4%, while the positive culture rate among samples confirmed to be septic by a combination of clinical pathological variables and case details was 43%. Blood culture vial submissions were 1.7 times more likely to yield a positive culture compared to samples submitted in a serum tube. Structure sampled, tissue submitted, and horse age were associated with a positive culture. Staphylococcus spp (23.7%), Streptococcus spp (22.4%), and Enterococcus spp (9.67%) were commonly isolated. Multidrug resistance prevalence decreased from 92% (2000 to 2009) to 76% (2010 to 2020) of gram-negative isolates and 60% (2000 to 2009) to 52% (2010 to 2020) of gram-positive isolates.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
The positive culture rate from synovial fluid submissions with traditional sampling and culture methods remains low and may be optimized by submitting samples in blood culture vials. Overall, antimicrobial resistance was frequently observed but did not increase from the first to second decade for most genera.
Stories of Gender Inclusion, Power-Sharing and the Good Friday Agreement
Authors: Byrne Siobhan , McCulloch Allison 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, we review the gendered legacy of power-sharing and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland. The participation of an all-women’s political party in the 1996–1998 peace talks and world-class commitments to human rights and equality enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement suggested that Northern Ireland would stand as a conflict resolution and institutional design model par excellence. While the intervening years have been largely peaceful, and women’s political representation has improved, years of political stalemate and poor equality and human rights protections for women suggest a mixed legacy of gender inclusion and power-sharing. In this paper, we chart the ups and downs of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing institutions in the context of feminist peace activism over two and a half decades and offer a set of feminist reflections on the promise and peril of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Derry, Bloody Sunday, and the “Great Sea-Change”
Authors: Robinson Joseph S. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In 2010, 13 of the 14 victims of Bloody Sunday were publicly exonerated by the Report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry after the lengthy struggle of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign (BSJC). By 2011 however, the BSJC publicly fractured over the impact of the Report and whether to continue the annual Bloody Sunday March. This article argues the split in the BSJC is a proxy for a broader struggle between divergent “spatial stories” (de Certeau 1984) of the city of Derry itself. Will Derry be narrated as a city transcending its difficult past or will the original struggle remain perpetually present?
MANIFESTASI LESI YANG SANGAT TERKAIT DENGAN HIV/AIDS PADA JARINGAN PERIODONTAL
Authors: Astuti Luki , Komala Olivia Nauli 
Published: July 2023

Infeksi Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) merupakan infeksi kronis yang ditandai dengan fase asimtomatik selama bertahun-tahun. HIV mengakibatkan penderita kehilangan daya tahan tubuh sehingga mudah terinfeksi. Apapila penderita tidak mendapatkan perawatan, HIV dapat berlanjut menjadi Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) yang ditandai dengan berkembangnya berbagai infeksi, kanker, atau manifestasi klinis jangka panjang. Selain penyakit sistemik yang timbul pada pasien HIV/AIDS, lesi oral juga sering ditemukan akibat perkembangan dari infeksi oportunistik. Menurut klasifikasi EC Clearinghouse, lesi pada jaringan periodontal termasuk kedalam kelompok 1 yaitu lesi yang sangat terkait dengan HIV/AIDS. Lesi periodontal tersebut antara lain linear gingival erythema (LGE), necrotizing periodontal disease yang terdiri dari necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis dan necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUG, NUP). Dokter gigi sebagai pemberi pelayanan kesehatan gigi layaknya memiliki pengetahuan yang baik mengenai manifestasi HIV/AIDS pada jaringan periodontal. Manifestasi oral seringkali merupakan indikator paling awal dari infeksi HIV dan dapat meramalkan perkembangan HIV/AIDS.