bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Student's Perception of Storytorial - An Innovative Approach to Self-Learning
Authors: Priya S. A. , Sunitha M. S. , Rajalakshmi R , Ramya C. M. , Chandrashekarappa Smitha Malenahalli 
Published: March 2023

Background:
In the traditional undergraduate curriculum, majority of the hours is dedicated to passive lectures where students are mere listener. Emphasis on self-learning is restricted to reading some of the topics from the book and Internet. With reference to this, storytorial was introduced as an innovative learning method mainly concentrating on self-learning, communication skills, and retrieval of concept. A story was illustrated and enacted to a topic in physiology during tutorial hour, hence the name storytorial.

Methods:
This method of learning was introduced to the I MBBS 2018–2019 batch, comprising 200 students. They were divided into small groups; topics and list of students to perform storytorial were displayed in the notice board 15 days before the session. On the day of session, the selected 10 students performed a story that illustrated the physiology topic assigned to them. Time allotted for the presentation was 20–30 min. The students enacted the story, and one of them narrated how the story is linked to the topic. Later, a case study related to the topic was given, and the students solved the case in the presence of an in-charge teacher for that batch. The session lasted for 1 h. Likewise, all the students were involved in the performance with a different topic in separate sessions according to the time table. At the end of all the sessions, subjective feedback of storytorial from the students was taken using 5-point Likert scale and computed.

Results:
The analysis of feedback on 5-point Likert scale with point 5 as strongly agree and 1 as strongly disagree was as follows: increased confidence and learning – 4.468, better understanding of concept – 4.058, better memory retention and retrieval – 4.28, and enjoyed and liked the sessions – 4.37. 90% of the students recommended storytorial for the next batch.

Conclusion:
This innovative method is an extended role-play where the concepts are illustrated in the form of story which helps the students to understand and remember the medical concepts by self-learning approach.
Prescription Pattern and Treatment Target in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending a Tertiary Health Center in Lagos
Authors: Dada Akinola O. , Ogundele Sunday O. , Amisu Mumuni A. , Williams Adetutu 
Published: March 2023

Background:
The prevalence of diabetes is on the increase worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is characterized by disorders of insulin action and insulin secretion; any of these two abnormalities may be the predominant feature of the disease. The aim of the study was to review the drug treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes attending a follow-up clinic.

Materials and Methods:
The study took place at the outpatient clinic of a tertiary health center among patients attending a follow-up clinic. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional review of the use of antidiabetic medications among adult males and females with type 2 diabetes.

Results:
A total of 235 participants took part in this study. 64.3% were females; the average age of the participants was 60.7 years with an age range of 20–88 years. This study showed metformin as the most commonly prescribed medication among the participants. Almost two-thirds of the participants were diagnosed with diabetes after they had developed symptoms or complications of diabetes. The proportion of participants with fasting blood sugar at the target level was 54.5%.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this study revealed that metformin is the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic medication among the participants; almost two-thirds of the participants were detected to be diabetic after they have either developed symptoms or complications of the disease. Fasting blood sugar was at target levels in more than half of the participants.
Current Practices in Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes
Authors: Afsana Faria , Bhowmik Bishwajit , Siddiquee Tasnima , Ahmed Tareen , Pathan Faruque Md , Ahmed Tofail , Samad Mohammad Abdus , Uddin Mohammad Farid , Selim Shahjada , do Vale Moreira Nayla Cristina , Debnath Purobi Rani , Choudhury Kaiser Aalm , Alim Abdul , Amin Mohammad Robed , Mahtab Hajera , Hussain Akhtar , Khan A. K. Azad 
Published: March 2023

Background:
In the absence of international or national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), physicians’ current practice varies a great deal. This is particularly true for most developing countries, including Bangladesh. We have conducted a study to register the current practices related to the diagnosis and management of GDM in Bangladesh.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to obtain details regarding diagnostic criteria used, screening methods, management strategies, and postpartum follow-up of GDM using a structured questionnaire. A total of 756 physicians from 30 centers of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, Government and Private Hospitals located in both the capital Dhaka city and outside Dhaka participated.

Results:
The study found that diabetologists look after 42.5% of the GDM patients. Among the physicians participated, 44.4% preferred first antenatal care visit for the GDM screening, and 55.2% preferred two samples oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for screening. About 47.6% of the physicians followed the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines for diagnosis. Half of the participated physicians preferred short-acting insulin and four-times home monitoring of blood glucose per day. Around 66.3% of the physicians advised OGTT 6 weeks after delivery.

Conclusion:
The majority of the participating physicians do not follow the recommendations for the diagnosis and management of GDM. This emphasizes the need for developing an evidence-based national guideline for GDM and necessary training to halt the rise of diabetes and safe mother and child health in Bangladesh.
Impact of Integrated Medication Reminders, Gamification, and Financial Rewards Via Smart Phone Application on Treatment Adherence in Uncomplicated Type II Diabetes Patients
Authors: Kamat Tejas , Dang Amit , Dang Dimple , Rane Pawan 
Published: March 2023

Background:
Poor medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) leads to poor glycemic control.

Materials and Methods:
This randomized, open-labeled, controlled study recruited consenting adult patients with uncomplicated T2DM who were on daily oral antidiabetics with documented poor medication adherence (missing ≥20% of their prescribed doses in the past 15 days). Patients in the “incentive group” installed a digital therapeutics mobile app (KYT-Adhere) and received multiple daily medication reminders. Patients were asked to show the pill/(s) to the app before consuming the medication, after which the patients received “KYT-Points”; these would be converted into financial incentives after 3 months, provided that they maintained ≥80% medication adherence. These patients received incentives for 3 months and medication reminders for 6 months. “Control group” patients received standard care.

Results:
A total of 118/120 recruited patients completed the study; 59 each with similar baseline parameters were randomized to incentive and control groups. At baseline, medication adherence and HbA1c were comparable (adherence: 65.7±4.7% and 65.3±4.0%; HbA1c: 9.0±0.3% and 9.0±0.3% for incentive and control groups, respectively). Over the study duration, the incentive group showed a significant improvement in medication adherence (P < 0.001) and significant HbA1c reduction (P < 0.001). At study closure, the average medication adherence and HbA1c were significantly different between the two groups (adherence: 86.8±3.2% vs. 67.7±4.6%, P < 0.001; HbA1c: 7.3±0.2% vs. 8.2±0.3%, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:
Gamification through combining repeated medication reminders and rewards through a smartphone application brought about a behavioral change, which improved medication adherence and glycemic control among T2DM patients within 3 months and was sustained for 3 more months without rewards.
Whole-Body Vibration, in Addition to Balance Exercise, Shows Positive Effects for Strength and Functional Ability in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Waheed Aatika , Azharuddin Muhammad , Ahmad Irshad , Noohu Majumi M. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) with balance training on strength and functional ability in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Materials and Methods:
Forty (19 males and 21 females) patients with DPN participated in the study. The patients were randomly allocated to experimental group (age = 57.3 ± 7.3) and control group (age = 57.1 ± 6.5). The experimental group performed WBV with balance training, whereas the control group performed only balance exercises for three weeks (five days/week). Outcome measures included neuropathy disability score (NDS), numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), timed up and go test (TUGT), Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment (Tinetti POMA) scale, strength of quadriceps, and tibialis anterior and reaction time.

Results:
Demographic characteristics and outcome measures at baseline were found to be nonsignificant between the groups. NDS, Tinetti POMA, quadriceps, and tibialis anterior strength showed significant time effect (P ≤ 0.016) and time × group interaction (P ≤ 0.008) whereas group effect was found to be nonsignificant. TUGT only showed significant time effect (P < 0.001). NPRS and reaction time showed significant time × group interaction (P ≤ 0.002).

Conclusion:
The WBV with balance exercise showed improvement in the NDS, functional balance, functional mobility, and strength of the lower limb muscles when compared with balance exercises only.
Clinical Profile and Types of Youth-Onset Diabetes in Chennai
Authors: Amutha A. , Dhakshayani Raghavan V. , Dharmarajan P. , Suresh E. , Periyandavar I. , Shanmugam A. , Seshiah V. , Viswanathan Vijay , Ramachandran Ambady , Anjana R. M. , Vijayakumar G. , Paneerselvam A. , Srivatsa A. , Nallaperumal S. , Vasanthi T. , Moses Anand , Roy S. Sinha , Mohan Viswanathan 
Published: March 2023

Background:
The first national-level multicentric clinic-based registry of youth-onset diabetes from India was started in the year 2006 by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Objective:
In this study, we present the data collected from one of the Regional Collaborating Centre, Chennai (RCC03) of the ICMR Young Diabetes Registry (YDR).

Materials and Methods:
YDR recruited young diabetes participants reporting on/after January 1, 2000, with age onset ≤25 years at the time of diagnosis of diabetes, and residing within the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The reporting centers (RCs) that were willing to participate in the registry were included, and their staff was trained to fill-in the baseline and follow-up proforma.

Results:
Overall, 29 RCs participated, which includes six government hospitals, and remaining are private speciality hospitals or single-physician clinics. So far, RCC03 had contributed 4194 young diabetes participants to ICMR-YDR from the Chennai region. Among the registered 48.1% (n = 2020) were type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), 43.4% (n = 1821) were type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), 6.4% (n = 269) were gestational diabetes mellitus, and remaining 2.0% (n = 84) had secondary diabetes. Among T1DM, 58% of them had age onset of <15 years, whereas in T2DM, 95% of them had age onset <15 years. Differences in their clinical profiles were seen among these participants. All T1DMs were on insulin treatment at the time of registration or they had been prescribed insulin at their first visit to the RCs, and 12% of the T2DMs were on insulin.

Conclusions:
The observations from RCC03 of the registry reveal that 48.1% were T1DM and 43.4% were T2DM. These results suggest that there is equal contribution of T1DM and T2DM cases in the Chennai region, which needs to be studied in detail.
Support capacity of a floodplain lake for intensive fish production (Rondônia, Brazil)
Authors: Neto Eloi Bispo Bezerra , Amaral Rodrigo Vieira Alves , Borges Elton Lima , Checchia Tatiane Emilio , Júnior Charles Hanry Faria , Zacardi Diego Maia , Campos Caroline Pereira de , Sousa Raniere Garcez Costa 
Published: March 2023

The Amazon Basin stands out mainly for its large floodplain’s areas, which during the period of high water become important environments for the maintenance of the life cycle of many fish species. These floodplains act as a source of food and an area for growth and reproduction for the fish assemblages. However, there are few studies on the use of floodplain lakes for breeding fish in confinement. Therefore, we analyzed the support capacity and environmental parameters of Lake Cujubim, in the Madeira River Basin, regarding its use for the implementation of intensive fish farming (net tank system). From 2019 to 2020, bathymetric profiles and limnological data were collected, considering the seasonality of the water level and the shape of the Lake Cujubim. The bathymetry data were primarily used to verify the parameters of depth, area and volume of the lake, while limnological data contributed to statistical analyses for the evaluation of health status and support capacity of the lake for fish farming in an intensive production system. The data collected from the limnological analyses and the depth and profile indicate that Lake Cujubim is suitable for the cultivation of fish, and has an estimated support capacity for an annual production of up to 468.31 tonnes of fish. Herein, we propose a viable alternative for the social and productive development of intensive fish farming in an area of floodplain lake in the state of Rondônia, Brazil.
Keywords: Amazon basin, net tanks, pisciculture.
Conflits liés à l’exploitation des ressources naturelles dans le Domaine de Chasse et Reserve de Bombo-Lumene en République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Biayi Gabin Mbikayi , Mungu Daniel Sifa Kwa , Bolaluembe Papy Claude 
Published: March 2023

La gestion des ressources naturelles dans les aires protégées des pays du Bassin du Congo suscite des nombreux conflits. L’objectif de cette étude est d’analyser les conflits liés à l’exploitation des ressources naturelles dans le Domaine de chasse et Réserve de Bombo Lumene (DCRBL) en République Démocratique du Congo. La collecte des données a été réalisée à travers les entretiens individuels semi-dirigés et par focus groupe, l’observation participante et l’observation non participante au niveau local. Les résultats ont montré l’existence de nombreux conflits dans le DCRBL notamment les conflits horizontaux et les conflits verticaux. Les conflits horizontaux sont les conflits intra communauté (conflits entre agriculteurs au sein d'une même communauté) et les conflits inter communauté (agriculteurs et éleveurs au sein des communautés différentes). Les conflits verticaux sont ceux opposants les communautés locales et les gestionnaires du DCRBL. Au regard de ces résultats, plusieurs solutions ont été proposées par les répondants parmi lesquelles, la nouvelle délimitation des villages et du DCRBL, le respect des lois régissant le DCRBL et la création d’un comité de conservation communautaire. Les résultats de cette étude pourront servir d’outil de décisions pour les autorités étatiques, les gestionnaires des ressources naturelles et les communautés locales. Cependant, une étude socioéconomique est souhaitable en vue de détecter d’autres sources latentes de conflits.
The management of natural resources in the protected areas of the Congo Basin countries gives rise to numerous conflicts. The aim of this study was to analyze the conflicts related to the exploitation of natural resources in the Bombo Lumene Hunting Domain and Reserve (DCRBL) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Data collection was carried out through semi-directed individual interviews and focus groups, participant observation and non-participant observation at the local level. The results showed the existence of many conflicts in the DCRBL including horizontal conflicts and vertical conflicts. Horizontal conflicts are intra-community conflicts (conflicts between farmers within the same community) and inter-community conflicts (farmers and herders within different communities). Vertical conflicts are those between local communities and DCRBL managers. In view of these results, several solutions were proposed by the respondents, including the new boundaries of the villages and the DCRBL, compliance with the laws governing the DCRBL and the creation of the community conservation committee. The results of this study can be used as a decision-making tool for state authorities, natural resource managers and local communities. However, a socio-economic study is desirable in order to detect other latent sources of conflict.
The Use of Information and Communication Technology in English Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Otieno Polycarp 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of ICT in English foreign language learning.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the use of ICT in English foreign language learning. Preliminary empirical review reveals that ICT presents a powerful learning environment for learners in the classroom. Many countries make investments in ICT integration as ICT is viewed as an effective tool for renewing educational practice in any field. Because teachers are the main characters to employ ICT in educational contexts, they should be trained in how ICT can be integrated into the teaching process.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Cognitive Load theory, the Interactionist theory and the Constructivist theory may be used to anchor future studies in the use of ICT in English foreign language learning. This study will provide some insights to instructors, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders in the integration of ICT in the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language to produce better results.
The Leadership approach of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Africa: A Case Study of TECNO
Authors: Dong Daijun 
Published: March 2023

The definition of leadership, as popularly conceived, comes from the West. In Chinese culture, the term ‘leadership’ is mainly reflected in the Chinese ‘Confucian culture’. Based on the analysis of the African market of Chinese enterprise ‘TRANSSION’ and its subsidiary TECNO, this article examines entrepreneurial leadership on the basis of Confucian culture. This article discusses the differences in entrepreneurial leadership in the context of traditional Chinese leadership culture vis a vis Western leadership approaches. It argues that the success of Chinese multinationals lies in a unique oriental wisdom that combines modern entrepreneurial ideas with traditional Confucian culture, and continuous improvement and upgrade of corporate practice. Through an analysis of the activities of TECNO and the company’s engagement with the African societies where it operates, this paper sheds light on the leadership of multinational companies in different contexts and the outcomes of their activities.
Version 8 IMK–IAA MIPAS ozone profiles: nominal observation mode
Authors: Kiefer Michael , von Clarmann Thomas , Funke Bernd , García-Comas Maya , Glatthor Norbert , Grabowski Udo , Höpfner Michael , Kellmann Sylvia , Laeng Alexandra , Linden Andrea , López-Puertas Manuel , Stiller Gabriele P. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract. A new global O3 data product retrieved from the Michelson Interferometer for Passive Atmospheric Sounding (MIPAS) spectra with the IMK–IAA MIPAS data processor has been released.
These data are based on ESA version 8 recalibrated radiance spectra
with improved temporal stability. Changes in the level-2 processing with respect to previous data versions include the following:
(1) the retrievals use improved temperature data and thus suffer less from the propagation of related errors.
(2) The background continuum is now considered up to 58 km.
(3) A priori information is now used to constrain the retrieval of the
radiance offset. (4) Water vapour is fitted jointly with ozone to minimize
the impact of interfering water lines.
(5) A more adequate regularization has been chosen.
(6) Ozone absorption lines in the MIPAS A band (685–980 cm−1) are used almost exclusively because of inconsistencies in spectroscopic data in the MIPAS AB band (1010–1180 cm−1). Only at altitudes above 50 km, where A-band ozone lines do not provide sufficient information, are ozone lines in the MIPAS AB band used. (7) Temperature-adjusted climatologies of vibrational temperatures of O3 and CO2 are considered to account for non-local thermodynamic equilibrium radiation. Ozone errors are estimated to be less than 10 % in the altitude range 20–50 km.
The error budget is dominated by the spectroscopic errors, followed by
the uncertainty of the instrumental line shape function, the gain calibration error, and the spectral noise. The error contribution of interfering gases is almost negligible. The vertical resolution depends on altitude and atmospheric conditions. In 2002–2004 it varies between 2.5 km at the lowest altitudes and 6 km at 70 km, while in 2005–2012 it covers 2 to 5.5 km in the same altitude range. The horizontal smearing in terms of the full width at half maximum of the horizontal component of the two-dimensional averaging kernel matrix is smaller than, or approximately equal to, the distance between two subsequent limb scans at all altitudes.
This implies that the horizontal resolution is sampling-limited or optimal, respectively. An additional data version is made available that is free of the formal a priori information and thus more user-friendly for certain applications. Version 8 ozone results show a better consistency between the two MIPAS measurement periods.
They seem to be more realistic than preceding data versions in
terms of long-term stability, as at least a part of the drift is corrected.
Further, the representation of elevated stratopause situations is improved.