bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors related to stability following the surgical correction of skeletal open bite
Authors: Ito Goshi , Koh Myongsun , Fujita Tadashi , Shirakura Maya , Ueda Hiroshi , Tanne Kazuo 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Objectives: If a skeletal anterior open bite malocclusion is treated by orthognathic surgery directed only at the mandible, the lower jaw is repositioned upward in a counter-clockwise rotation. However, this procedure has a high risk of relapse. In the present study, the key factors associated with post-surgical stability of corrected skeletal anterior open bite malocclusions were investigated.

Material and methods: Eighteen orthognathic patients were subjected to cephalometric analysis to assess the dental and skeletal changes following mandibular surgery for the correction of an anterior open bite. The patients were divided into two groups, determined by an increase or decrease in nasion-menton (N-Me) distance as a consequence of surgery. Changes in overbite, the displacements of molars and positional changes in Menton were evaluated immediately before and after surgery and after a minimum of one year post-operatively.

Results: The group with a decreased N-Me distance exhibited a significantly greater backward positioning of the mandible. The group with an increased N-Me distance experienced significantly greater dentoalveolar extrusion of the lower molars.

Conclusions: A sufficient mandibular backward repositioning is an effective technique in the prevention of open bite relapse. In addition, it is important not to induce molar extrusion during post-surgical orthodontic treatment to preserve stability of the surgical open bite correction.
The effects of denervation and formoterol administration on facial growth
Authors: Fitzpatrick Brendan , Woods Michael , Lynch Gordon , Manton David 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Objective: To identify and demonstrate possible alterations of skeletal structures which might follow either unilateral surgical denervation of the masseter muscle, unilateral intramuscular injection of formoterol directly into the masseter muscle, or intramuscular formoterol injection after surgical denervation.

Materials and methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats (N = 16; four weeks of age) were prepared as four groups: 1. surgical sham + saline injection into the masseter muscle (sham); 2. surgical denervation of the masseter muscle only (den.); 3. surgical denervation of the masseter muscle plus intramuscular formoterol injection into the affected muscle (den.+form.); 4. intramuscular formoterol injection into the masseter muscle only (form.). The specimens were submitted for CT examination, the skulls and hemimandibles were photographed and measurements of craniofacial bones were made.

Results: In this relatively small sample, comparisons between non-experimental and experimental sides revealed differences, both within the groups and for the same measurements between groups, with the den. and den.+form. groups showing the most change. Relative increases in the gonial angle shown in these groups occurred bilaterally, with the change on the experimental side always greater in magnitude than the change on the contralateral side.

Conclusions: Surgical denervation of the masseter muscle leads to an alteration in the size and shape of the skeletal structures close to the zygoma and the mandible. The intramuscular injection of formoterol into denervated masseter muscle seems to limit this skeletal alteration after surgical denervation.
Seed Treatments for Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode, Heterodera glycines, in Mid-Atlantic Soybean Production
Authors: Kessler Alexandra C. , Koehler Alyssa M. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines Ichinohe, is the most important pathogen of soybean in the Mid-Atlantic region. In recent decades, a decline in the effectiveness of genetic resistance has been observed and additional management approaches are needed. Seed treatments are of rising interest, but no local data on product response exists for the region. In 2020–2021, two experiments were conducted to observe the effects of chemical and biological seed treatment options. In one experiment, chemical seed treatments pydiflumetofen (Saltro®) and fluopyram (ILEVO®) were screened against nontreated plain seed for SCN suppression. In a second experiment, pydiflumetofen, fluopyram and four biological nematode-protectant seed treatments with a standard base insecticide and fungicide treatment were compared to nontreated plain seed and seed with only the standard base treatment to test product efficacy against SCN. Seed treatments increased the percent emergence over plain seed. Nematode reproductive factors and female counts from roots were collected, but did not statistically differ between seed treatments or plain seed. Yield differences were observed in one of the five trials, where pydiflumetofen + base seed treatment yielded the highest (p < 0.001) at 3813.1 kg/ha. Response from seed treatments varied, with no specific seed treatment consistently reducing SCN populations or increasing yield across trials. Seed treatments may have potential as an element of an integrated management approach for SCN.
Emerging Trends and Advancements in the Biopreservation of Fruits
Authors: Wajahat Syeda S. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Fruits are natural, healthy, economically feasible, ready to eat, and provide essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, making them a fascinating food. Deterioration of fruits during transportation can cause food security concerns and financial losses. Globally, about 45% of horticultural crops are spoiled and wasted for numerous reasons, such as environmental contamination during growth, harvesting under unsuitable conditions, and improper storage, handling, and display. There are three groups of factors affecting the spoilage of food: physical, chemical, and microbial, which damage the size, color, taste, and texture of fruits. Conventional methods of preserving food products comprise chemical preservation, freezing, drying, and pasteurization, which can result in the loss of nutrients and the addition of unwanted chemicals produced during processing. Therefore, “green” technology is required to preserve fresh produce, which protects and enhances nutritional value in equal measure. This review will present emerging trends and advancements in the biopreservation of fruits, such as lactic acid bacteria, essential oils, herbal extracts, nanoparticles, microcapsules, edible films and coatings, bacteriocins, and bacteriophages. These biopreservative techniques should be easy, inexpensive, eco-friendly, and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Atlas Escolar Geográfico de Roraima como Ferramenta Didática para a Aprendizagem da Geografia de Roraima no Ensino Fundamental II
Authors: Figueiredo Cruz Celson , Bezerra Josinaldo Barboza 
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tem por finalidade analisar o Atlas Escolar Geográfico de Roraima como ferramenta didática para a aprendizagem da geografia do ensino fundamental II no estado de Roraima. Para tanto, apresenta argumentações teóricas sobre os benefícios da utilização dos atlas escolares, além de sugestões de assuntos que possam ser trabalhados com os alunos do ensino fundamental II nas escolas locais. Trata de pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa, onde foram utilizadas livros, artigos, dissertações, teses, entre outros, com destaque a análise do Atlas Escolar Geográfico de Roraima. Dentre os resultados é possível mencionar que por meio da utilização do Atlas o professor de geografia do ensino fundamental II poderá desenvolver com os discentes conhecimentos da realidade local promovendo aprendizagem significativa.
Factors Affecting Cash Holding (Empirical Study of Property and Real Estate Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 Period)
Authors: Ratriwulan Dyah 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to provide empirical evidence on the Effect of Investment Opportunity Set ̧ Cash Conversion Cycle, Asset Growth, Net Working Capital and Company Size on Cash Holding. The population in this study was 83 companies with sampling techniques used were the slovin method and quota sampling. The sample used in this study is a Property and Real Estate company that has complete financial statement data for 2017-2022. The sample used in this study was 205 financial statement data or 41 companies. The methods used in this study are descriptive method and verificative method. The data analysis technique in this study uses panel data regression analysis. The results of simultaneous tests show that the variables investment opportunity set ̧ cash conversion cycle, asset growth, net working capital and company size together affect Cash Holding. Based on the partial test results, the variables investment opportunity set ̧ cash conversion cycle, asset growth, net working capital and firm size partially have a significant positive effect on cash holding.Keywords: Cash holding, Investment Opportunity Set, Cash Conversion Cycle, Asset Growth, Net Working Capital, Firm Size
Endovascular trends in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms in a Peruvian reference center
Authors: Saal-Zapata Giancarlo , Durand-Castro Walter , Valer-Gonzales Dante , Flores-Quijaite Jesus Enrique Manuel , Rodriguez-Varela Rodolfo 
Published: August 2023

Objectives:
Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) has evolved in recent years and is currently the preferred treatment worldwide. We analyzed the trends in the number of patients, number of aneurysms, aneurysm characteristics, and techniques used in a pure endovascular cohort of patients treated in a reference center.

Materials and Methods:
Between 2010 and 2020, a retrospective data collection of patients who underwent endovascular intervention of IAs was performed. We used the Mann-Kendal test to evaluate the trends. In addition, the moving-average technique was used to assess smoother curves.

Results:
Eight hundred and forty-five aneurysms were treated in 765 patients, the mean age was 53.9 ± 14.6 years and 81% were women. The number of patients (P = 0.016) and aneurysms (P = 0.003) increased significantly. Unruptured (P = 0.029) and posterior communicating artery aneurysms increased their frequency of treatment (P = 0.042). Balloon remodeling (P = 0.01) and the use of flow diverters showed a positive trend (P = 0.016).

Conclusion:
There have been an increased number of patients and aneurysms treated endovascularly at our institution, including unruptured and posterior communicating aneurysms. Advanced endovascular techniques also increased. Comparative studies including surgical cases must be done in our region to determine the best approach.
Analisis Penggunaan Antibiotik pada Pasien Covid -19 Di Ruang Isolasi Rumah Sakit X Tipe D Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Sari Retno Juwita , Yulia Rika , Herawati Fauna 
Published: August 2023

Kasus COVID-19 diakhir tahun 2019 telah menyebakan kejadian infeksi saluran pernafasan n meningkat serta kejadian koinfeksi pada masa pandemik COVID-19 dikaitkan dengan keparahan penyakit serta meningkatkan jumlah kematian. Penggunaan antibiotik semasa pandemi terbukti secara signifikan mengalami peningkatan serta peresepan antibiotik spektrum luas mengalami peningkatan. Fenomena ini dapat menyebabkan peningkatan kejadian Antimikroba Resisten (AMR) sehingga pengawasan penggunaan antibiotik perlu diperkuat selama pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penggunaan antibiotik dimasa pandemik COVID-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional pada subyek dewasa yang terkonfirmasi COVID-19 derajat penyakit sedang hingga berat dengan pengambilan data penelitian secara retrospektif selama periode April 2020 – Maret 2021. Hasil menunjukkan terdapat sampel penelitian sebanyak 146 pasien yang terbanyak laki-laki sebesar 53,4% dan jenis kelamin perempuan 46,6%. Rentang usia tertinggi pada usia 56 – 65 tahun sebesar 28,8%. Peningkatan kadar leukosit > 10000 sebanyak 31,5%. Terdapat 8 jenis antibotik yang digunakan frekuesi tinggi adalah antibiotik levofloxacin injeksi ( 50 % ) dan antibiotik kombinasi yang sering digunakan adalah ceftriaxone dan levofloxacin (5.5 %). Analida Kuantitatif antibiotik dengan total nilai 60,54 DDD/100 patient-day, nilai antibiotik dengan DDD tertinggi adalah levofloxacin 26,51 DDD/100 patient-day. Hasil analisis kualitas antibiotik dengan alur Gyssens menunjukan 36,3 % antibiotik yang diberikan tergolong rasional (kategori 0) dan 46,6% antibiotik yang diberikan tidak ada indikasi penggunaan (kategori V).
Analisis Faktor Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan (BABS) Di RW 15 Kelurahan Tangkerang Utara Wilayah Kerja Psekesmas Sapta Taruna Tahun 2022
Authors: Sandy Frecilia , Septiani Winda , Rasyid Zulmeriza , Alamsyah Agus , Dewanto Hoppy 
Published: August 2023

Buang Air Besar Sembarangan (BABS) adalah kegiatan yang mencerminkan perilaku seseorang, dimana seseorang tersebut BAB sembarangan dimana saja seperti sungai, ladang, semak belukar. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Analisis Faktor Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan (BABS) di RW 15 Kelurahan Tangkerang Utara wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sapta Taruna. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain case control dengan sampel 80 KK dengan perbandingan 1 : 3 yaitu 20 sampel kasus dan 60 sampel kontrol. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode wawancara dan observasi dengan menggunakan alat pengumpulan data kuesioner. Metode pengambilan sampel kasus secara total sampling dan metode pengambilan sampel kontrol secara Propotional Random Sampling. Data akan diolah dengan analisa univariat dan bivariat untuk melihat perbandingan dengan menggunakan uji chi-square dilakukan secara komputerisasi. Hasil penelitian diperoleh hubungan pengetahuan (Pvalue 0,037), hubungan sikap (Pvalue 0,007), hubungan kepemilikan jamban (Pvalue 0,041), hubungan ketersediaan air bersih (P value 0,027), dan hubungan peran tenaga kesehatan (Pvalue 0,037) artinya dapat disimpulkan adanya hubungan dengan perilaku BABS. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberi gambaran bagi pihak Puskesmas dan Kelurahan dalam meminimalisir resiko Buang air besar di masyarakat agar tidak berkelanjutan.
Kata Kunci : Perilaku Buang air Besar Sembarangan, RW 15 Tangkerang Utara
Patient-reported Outcomes and Muscle Strength after a Physiotherapy-led Exercise and Support Brace Intervention in Patients with Acute Injury of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A Two-year Follow-up Study
Authors: Rasmussen Randi Gram , Jacobsen Julie Sandell , Blaabjerg Birgitte , Nielsen Torsten Grønbæk , Miller Lene Lindberg , Lind Martin 
Published: August 2023

Background While outcomes of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries treated surgically are well described, prospective studies reporting outcomes of exercise interventions are lacking. Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in patient-reported outcomes of a physiotherapy-led exercise and support brace intervention in patients with acute injury of the PCL over a two-year follow-up period. Furthermore, this study sought to investigate changes in isometric knee muscle strength over an eight-month follow-up period, and finally to report conversion to surgical reconstruction over a two-year follow-up period. Study design Case series study, prospective Methods Fifty patients with an acute injury of the PCL were treated with a brace and a physiotherapy-led exercise intervention and followed prospectively. Changes in patient-reported outcomes were measured with the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC-SKF) and the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) from baseline (diagnosis) to two-year follow-up. Furthermore, changes in isometric knee flexion and extension strength were measured with a static strength dynamometer from 16 weeks after diagnosis to one-year follow-up. Conversion to surgery was prospectively extracted from medical records. Mean changes were analyzed with a mixed effects model with time as a fixed factor. Results The IKDC-SKF score improved 28 (95%CI 24-33) IKDC points from baseline to two-year follow-up. Isometric knee flexion strength of the injured knee increased 0.18 (95%CI 0.11-0.25) Nm/kg from 16 weeks after diagnosis to one-year follow-up, corresponding to an increase of 16%. In contrast, isometric knee extension strength of the injured knee did not change (0.12 (95%CI 0.00-0.24) Nm/kg, p=0.042). Over two years, seven patients converted to PCL surgical reconstruction. One and two-year follow-up were completed by 46 and 31 patients, respectively. Conclusions The physiotherapy-led exercise and support brace intervention demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in patient-reported outcomes and knee flexion strength, and the risk of PCL surgical reconstruction was considered low within the first two years. Level of evidence 3b
Evaluating Psychometric Properties of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in a Heterogeneous Sample of Post-Operative Patients
Authors: Richardson Ryan D , Casanova Madeline P , Reeves Ashley J , Ryu Seungho , Cady Adam C , Baker Russell T 
Published: August 2023

Background The International Knee Document Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC-SKF) is a patient-reported outcome measure used in orthopedics and sports medicine. Further psychometric assessment is necessary to confirm measurement properties in a large, heterogenous sample. Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the IKDC-SKF in a large, heterogenous sample. Study Design Cross-Sectional Study Methods An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to identify a sound latent structure and to assess internal consistency in a large sample of patients who underwent knee arthroscopy. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to confirm structural validity. Multi-group invariance was conducted to assess factorial stability across sex and age groups, while longitudinal invariance procedures were performed to assess stability over time. Results A 3-factor, 9-item IKDC-SKF short form was identified with EFA procedures. The model was confirmed with CFA (CFI = 0.983; TLI = 0.975; IFI = 0.983; RMSEA = 0.057), while a sound 2-factor, 6-item model was also identified (CFI = 1.0; TLI = 0.999; IFI = 1.0; RMSEA = 0.11). The 9-item IKDC-SKF short form was invariant across groups but not time; removal of a single item (i.e., 8-item IKDC-SKF short form) resulted in longitudinal invariance. The 6-item IKDC-SKF short form was invariant across groups and time. Conclusion The 6-item, 8-item, and 9-item short form versions of the IKDC-SKF exceed contemporary fit recommendations and present as plausible alternatives to the IKDC-SKF with improved measurement properties, reduced scale response burden, and evidence of multi-group and longitudinal invariance. Further, the 6- and 8-item IKDC-SKF short forms may be used to assess group differences or change across time. # Level of evidence here Level 3
Validity, Reliability, and Efficiency of a Standard Goniometer, Medical Inclinometer, and Builder’s Inclinometer
Authors: Hanks June , Myers Betsy 
Published: August 2023

Background Joint range of motion (ROM) is an important assessment to aid diagnostic and clinical decision-making for persons with a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The current clinical standard for assessing ROM is the standard goniometer (SG). Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity, reliability and time required to assess ROM using a standard goniometer (SG), medical inclinometer (MI), and builder’s digital inclinometer (BI). Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Fifty participants with no current shoulder, elbow, or forearm pain limiting movement were assessed by a single tester. The tester measured three repetitions of passive forearm and shoulder rotation with an SG, MI, and BI. Device order was randomized. Time to complete assessment with each device was measured. Results BI and MI were significantly faster than the SG (p < 0.001) for all motions. Inclinometer measurements were more reliable (average ICC = 0.933 for MI and 0.919 for BI) than SG measurements (average ICC = 0.822). There was good correlation between MI and BI and mean differences between devices was less than 2°. Correlations between the SG and the inclinometers ranged from poor to fair and mean differences between devices was 4°. Conclusion The BI and MI were reliable for measuring forearm and shoulder rotation. The poor correlation between the SG and inclinometers indicates that clinicians should utilize the same device for testing. Because time can be a barrier to clinician assessment, the greater efficiency and reliability of inclinometers warrants consideration as the new measurement standard. Standard patient and inclinometer positioning is recommended to enhance reliability. Level of Evidence 2
Concurrent Force Feedback on Load Symmetry in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Authors: Sackiriyas Steni , Heinert Becky , Rutherford Drew , Fritz Gwen M , Kernozek Thomas W 
Published: August 2023

Background and Purpose Load asymmetry can be present before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which may affect progress during knee rehabilitation in an outpatient sports medicine setting. Current rehabilitation primarily focuses on strength, pain, and range of motion deficits; however, recent evidence suggests the use of movement retraining strategies such as load feedback to address load asymmetry. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine how a single session of concurrent force feedback influences load symmetry during the leg-press and body-weight squat exercises in individuals following TKA. Additionally, a secondary purpose was to examine the retention of any changes over the course of a week. Study design Case-series study Methods This observational, repeated-measures study design examined the effect of concurrent force feedback training on the mean and standard deviation of load symmetry index during the leg press and squat exercises in 26 patients with TKA in an outpatient sports medicine clinic.The load asymmetry was measured with loadpad sensors placed underneath the each extremity during leg press and squat (baseline), after one training session consisting of concurrent force feedback during these exercises within a single physical therapy session (post feedback), and after seven to ten days of a washout period (post retention). Separate 2 x 3 repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare the mean and standard deviation of load symmetry across exercise (leg press and squat) and across time (baseline, post feedback and post retention). Results There was a time effect for the mean load symmetry index (p=0.027) but not for the standard deviation (p=0.441) during these exercises. The leg press showed a greater mean symmetry index compared to the squat regardless of time (p=0.001). Conclusions A reduction in the mean load symmetry index following concurrent feedback training suggests improved use of the surgical limb during both leg press and squat exercises during the same therapy session but the more symmetric loading pattern was not retained one week later. Overall, the leg press showed greater mean asymmetry than the squat. Standard deviation in the load symmetry index did not change across time or by exercise. Level of Evidence 3