bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Role of Electrophysiology in the Diagnosis of Radiculopathy and Its Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Bölük Ebru , Uzunoğlu Cansu , Seçil Yaprak , Çetinoğlu Yusuf Kenan , Arıcı Şehnaz , Gelal Mustafa Fazil , Kurt-İncesu Tülay 
Published: September 2023

Objectives:
Patients are frequently referred to electrophysiology laboratories by physicians from various specialties with a presumptive diagnosis of radiculopathy. Recent advances in spinal imaging techniques have led to an increase in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies in the diagnosis of radiculopathy. This study aimed to compare these two techniques in the diagnosis of radiculopathy.

Subjects and Methods:
Data of 170 patients who were diagnosed as having radiculopathy using electrophysiologic studies in our laboratory by defining a myotome level and who had spinal MRI examinations in our hospital database were included in the study.

Results:
Among the 170 patients in our study, 40% (n = 68) had cervical radiculopathy and 60% (n = 102) had lumbar radiculopathy. In the electrophysiologic diagnosis of radiculopathy, the most sensitive root level of electromyography (EMG) was the C7 radix level in the cervical region and the L5 level in the lumbar region. Correlations between radiologic grading based on foraminal assessments for radicular involvement at the cervical region using MRI and EMG data showed fair agreement in C5, C7, and C8 radix levels (κ: 0.21–0.40), and the lumbar region showed fair agreement in L4 and L5 radix levels (κ: 0.21–0.40).

Conclusion:
Although EMG has indisputable importance in the diagnosis of radiculopathy, its use with MRI significantly increases the diagnostic power at most spinal levels.
Application of the Life-Size Patient-Specific Three-Dimensional Cervical Spine Anatomical Model for Odontoid Fracture Fixation
Authors: Özgiray Erkin , Özer Mehmet Asim , Şirintürk Suzan , Gùvsa Figen , Dursun Emre , Eraslan Cenk , Hepgüler Simin 
Published: September 2023

Objective:
Cervical fixation is the most common treatment of vertebral fractures, osteosarcoma, osteomyelitis, arthritis, and congenital disorders. Mortal complications, such as internal carotid artery, vertebral artery (VA), and spinal cord damages, may occur during the application. The aim of this study was to create the application of the actual three-dimensional (3D) personalized model which was exercised for screwing insertion in C2 damage patients.

Methods:
Two patients with Type II of C2 fractures were treated with personalized spine models. These models were investigated to achieve particular information of non- and bony elements such as the highness, thickness, and the field of pedicles and vascular diameters for an intraoperative reference. The model was to determine the probable variations and to observe the success of screw rate in the treatment of C2 fractures. The operation duration, instrumentation time, blood loss volume, and clinical and radiological assessment were done. The 3D model's perception was evaluated.

Results:
Cervical models were defined to secure intervention areas of the VA pedicles and screws. Neither vascular nor neurologic damages were happened in all cases. Besides, the cases did not include broken nails, screw pullout, fracture of bone structure, or infection. Cervical models demonstrated (1) examination of the VA pattern, (2) valuation of virtual screw trajectory line before screw fixation, (3) the application of prebent rods during procedure to contribute to the safety of the posterior instrumentation, (4) postsurgical confirmation, and (5) examined movements of the neck postoperatively. The perception of 3D model for treating C2 fracture was thereby diminishing surgical time, bleeding amount and operative complications. Survey perception of model was calculated in statistical significance (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Personalized model is active and confident in achieving an accurate and safe screw fixation during surgery, especially in anatomically abnormal cases. Cervical model provides an accurate representation of the fracture location, pedicle size, and VA shapes. It is therefore useful in surgical planning as it maximizes the possibility of ideal screw position, as well as providing individualized information concerning cervical spinal anatomy.
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Sympathetic Skin Response and Strength–Duration Properties
Authors: Keskin Ahmet Onur , Yerdelen Vahide Deniz 
Published: September 2023

Background:
Sympathetic control of the circulation is considerably affected by female reproductive hormones. Sudomotor function can be easily evaluated with sympathetic skin response (SSR). Although studies reveal that SSR amplitude decreases with hormone replacement therapy, the effect of estrogen on SSR is unclear. Measuring axonal excitability provides information about the physiological and physical properties of axonal ion channels and nerves. Axonal excitability tests may also give valuable information about the pathophysiology underlying neuronal disorders. In this study, we investigate the influence of female hormones, especially estrogen, on neuronal excitability and the sympathetic nervous system.

Methods:
SSR and strength–duration time constant (SDTC) tests were conducted on healthy women with a mean age of 26 ± 4 years with regular menstrual cycles. The tests were performed during the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle when the level of estrogen is at its lowest and 2 days before ovulation when the estrogen is at its highest level.

Results:
SDTC, rheobase, and the latency of SSR were found to be relatively shorter at 2 days before ovulation when compared with the values of the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle. However, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).

Discussion:
The SDTC and SSR values in the 2 days before ovulation and the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle did not show any significant differences. We suggested that these parameters do not affect neuronal excitability associated with varied estrogen levels.

Conclusion:
Further research will be required to fully understand the influence of sex hormones on the nervous system in menstrual cycles, which can suggest underlying mechanisms of various diseases that are linked with autonomic and hormonal alterations.
The Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire and the Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Özden Fatih , Özkeskin Mehmet , Sarı Zübeyir , Ekmekçi Özgül , Yüceyar Nur 
Published: September 2023

Objective:
The aim of the study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and the Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ) into Turkish and also to analyze the reliability and validity of both questionnaires.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 107 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients were recruited. The department clinician monitored all participants with telemedicine for 4 years. Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The test–retest reliability was calculated with intraclass correlation coefficient by analyzing the scores of retested 52 patients 1 week later. The construct validity was examined by Pearson's correlation coefficient (r). Besides, the internal consistency for the subscores of the TUQ and exploratory factor analysis of the TSQ was analyzed.

Results:
The mean age was 40.5 ± 11.0 years. Internal consistency of all items and the total score of the TUQ were excellent (>0.80; ranged: 0.976–0.979). On the other hand, the internal consistency of all items and total score of the TSQ was excellent, either (>0.80; ranged: 0.969–0.973). The reproducibility of the total score for the TUQ was excellent (>0.80). The test–retest reliability of all items and the total score of the TSQ were within limits ranging from acceptable to excellent (0.617–0.860). The reliability of the total score for the TSQ was excellent (>0.80). The internal consistency of all subscales of the TUQ was excellent (>0.80). The correlation between TUQ and TSQ was strong (r = 0.882, P < 0.001). The factor loading scores of the TSQ were high (0.814–0.919).

Conclusions:
The Turkish version of the TUQ and the TSQ are valid and reliable in MS patients.
Antiviral microRNA Expression Signatures are Altered in Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Authors: Tüfekçi Kemal Uğur , Allmer Jens , Çarman Kürşat Bora , Bayram Erhan , Topçu Yasemin , Hız Semra , Genç Şermin , Yiş Uluç 
Published: September 2023

Background:
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a chronic, progressive disease caused by a persistent infection of the measles virus. Despite extensive efforts, the exact neurodegeneration mechanism in SSPE remains unknown. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as an essential part of cellular antiviral defense mechanisms and can be modulated by antiviral cytokines Such as interferon-beta (IFN-β). Aims and Objectives: In this study, we aimed to elucidate the role of antiviral miRNAs in the pathogenesis of SSPE and analyze the interaction between host antiviral miRNAs and virus genes.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty-seven patients who were followed with SSPE and age-matched healthy children were included in the study. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell levels of miR-196b, miR-296, miR-431, and miR-448 were analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Target predictions and pathway constructions of deregulated miRNAs were assessed.

Results:
Here, we showed that IFN-β-modulated miR-196b, miR-296, and miR-431 were significantly upregulated in patients with SSPE compared with healthy controls. Besides, sequence complementarity analysis showed that miR-296 and miR-196b predicted binding regions in measles virus genomic RNA.

Conclusion:
Our findings suggest that antiviral miRNAs are upregulated in patients with SSPE, which could be a part of the host antiviral defense mechanism.
Tremor and Myoclonus is Common in Immune-Mediated and Hereditary Polyneuropathies
Authors: Tezer Damla Çetinkaya , Gündüz Ayşegül , Tütüncü Melih , Akalın Mehmet Ali , Adatepe Nurten Uzun , Savrun Feray Karaali , Kızıltan Meral Erdemir 
Published: September 2023

Objective:
Our goal was to identify the frequency and types of involuntary movements in immune mediated and hereditary polyneuropathies.

Methods:
In this prospective study, we included all consecutive patients with immune mediated or hereditary polyneuropathy between January 2017 and November 2019. The presence and type of the involuntary movements were determined by the clinical examination and multichannel surface electromyography.

Results:
We identified 23 (48.9%) patients with involuntary movements among 47 patients with immune mediated or hereditary polyneuropathy in the study period. All patients with an involuntary movement had postural tremor with accompanying action and/or rest tremor. Short duration and high-amplitude myoclonus was accompanying in 18 (38.3%) patients. The demographic and clinical characteristics and features of nerve conduction studies were similar between patients with and without involuntary movements.

Discussion:
Tremor and myoclonus were frequent in our cohort. Postural tremor was the most frequent subtype. There was no significant relationship between myoclonus or tremor and clinical/electrophysiological features.

Conclusion:
For assessing movement disorders in polyneuropathies not only clinical examination, but also electrophysiological studies such as multichannel surface electromyography should be used.
Actual educational technologies in a digital educational environment
Authors: Udzhukhu I. A. , Tuguz F. A. 
Published: September 2023

At present the importance of digital educational resources in the context of the digital economy is great. Digital educational technologies play the role of a serious driver leading to constructive changes in the field of the institution of education in the direction of its qualitative modernization.The digital restructuring of the education sector determined the emergence and promotion of relevant educational technologies as a means of adapting educational institutions to changing environmental conditions. The problem of the research is relevant and consists in the disclosure of relevant educational technologies in a digital educational environment.The purpose of the research is to analyze scientific data, as well as our own experience, to reveal relevant educational technologies in a digital educational environment. The research methods used are analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, generalization. The results are the following: the problem of application of digital technologies in Physical culture and sports has been considered; the main trends in the field of educational technologies in the field of physical culture and sports indicated; functions of EdTech as relevant digital tools in educational activities described. The conclusion has been made that the development of Physical culture and sports is inextricably linked with the development of digital industry; digital educational technologies partly contribute to solving a number of problems: they motivate people to go in for Physical culture and sports and competitive sports; raise awareness among athletes with a wide range of digital decision support systems; allow you to organize the day regimen and individual trainings; monitor the training process, etc.
On the issue of the transition to new educational standards within the enlarged group of specialties and areas of «Hospitality, service and provision of services»
Authors: Shpyrnya O. V. 
Published: September 2023

At present, domestic pedagogical science is faced with a change in the educational paradigm. One of the most serious changes has affected the tourism and hospitality industry, which, together with the transformation of the domestic educational space, raises new questions in the system of training for the industry within the framework of higher education.The purpose of the research is to determine the main changes in the transition to new educational standards within the enlarged group of specialties and directions of «Hospitality, service and provision of services». To achieve this goal, the following research methods have been used: the study of scientific literature, analysis, generalization, description.The results of the research are the following: it has been revealed that the main problem in the transition from one generation of specialized educational standards to another generation is the change in the competence of the student training model. In the process of transition to new educational standards within the framework of UGSN 42 «Hospitality, service and provision of services», a change in the areas of training, as well as the implemented competency model, has been noted.Key conclusions: The Russian system of higher education and the tourism industry are on the verge of global changes due to the launch of a pilot project to change the levels of vocational education, the transition from the Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Education of the 3++ generation to the 4th generation standards. The main problem in the transition from one generation of specialized educational standards to another generation, which directly affects the entire structure of training for the tourism and hospitality industry, is a change in the competence of the student training model.
Theoretical analysis of project method application in teaching students of construction specialties a foreign language in a technical university
Authors: Simonova O. B. , Barashyan V. K. 
Published: September 2023

The article provides theoretical and practical justification for the effectiveness of project method application in teaching students of construction specialties in a technical university. The relevance of the research is determined by changes in the pace and paradigms of social life, transformation of the demands of students and employers, to which higher education has to respond, looking for new, innovative methods in relation to vocational education.The purpose of the research is to prove the effectiveness of project method application in teaching «Foreign Language» in relation to construction specialties through a theoretical generalization of the material on the chosen topic. The authors also set a goal to prove that the described methodology helps students to better navigate their future profession, since the project method is designed to combine theoretical and practical components of the educational process. Domestic and foreign literature on the selected topic have been analyzed, which has formed the basis of the research. Using empirical and theoretical research methods, the authors have managed to substantiate the relevance of the project methodology application in higher education, as well as using quantitative, statistical data processing methods to mathematically prove the effectiveness of the project method technology stated in the hypothesis, note the universality of the technology and the possibility of embedding in any educational field.
ANALISIS YURIDIS PENERAPAN DIVERSI DALAM PERADILAN PIDANA ANAK ATAS TINDAK KEJAHATAN PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN DI INDONESIA (Studi Kasus Pengadilan Negeri Gunung Sitoli)
Authors: Gulo Ikhtiar Elfasri , Mukidi Mukidi , Mustamam Mustamam 
Published: September 2023

Penerapan prinsip diversi dalam menangani tindak pidana yang dilakukan oleh anak secara yuridis formil telah diatur di dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2012 Tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak. Pengaturan hukum diversi dalam peradilan pidana anak di Pengadilan Negeri Gunung Sitoli o berdasarkan UU Nomor 11 Tahun 2012 tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidanan Anak, Perma No. 4 tahun 2014 tentang Tata Cara, PP No. 65 Tahun 2015 tentang pedoman diversi dengan cara melakukan Tahap Penyidikan, Tahap Penuntutan, Tahap Pemeriksaan di Pengadilan. Diversi diterapkan sejak keluarnya Perma No. 04 Tahun 2014 tanggal 24 Juli 2014 tentang Pedoman Pelaksanaan Diversi dalam Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak. Diversi dilakukan hanya untuk tindak pidana yang dilakukan oleh anak yang ancaman hukuman tindak pidana tersebut dibawah 7 (tujuh tahun) dan bukan pengulangan tindak pidana. Pelaksanaan diversi terhadap dalam memberikan perlindungan hukum terhadap anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum didasari adanya laporan dan pihak Penyidik membuat BAP, lalu Bapas melakukan Penelitian Masyarakat (Litmas) di lingkungan rumah pelaku, Bapas mengeluarkan surat rekomendasi untuk layak atau tidaknya proses diversi dan surat tersebut diserahkan kepada Penyidik, Penyidik melakukan pemanggilan kepada pihak-pihak yang terlibat untuk melakukan diversi, lalu hasil diversi dituangkan dalam bentuk surat yang hasil dari diversi tersebut selanjutnya diserahkan ke Pengadilan yang nantinya Pengadilan membuat surat penetapan bahwasanya diversi berhasil dilakukan.
ANALISIS YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA PENCURIAN DENGAN PEMBERATAN YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH RESIDIVIS (Studi Putusan Nomor 1352/Pid.B/2022/PN Mdn)
Authors: Hendrianto Juni , Mustamam Mustamam , Sahlepi Muhammad Arif 
Published: September 2023

Tindak pidana pencurian sampai saat ini masih dilematis dan menjadi masalah yang cukup serius serta memerlukan pemecahan. Pengaturan tindak pidana pencurian dengan pemberatan yang dilakukan oleh residivis adalah ditambah sepertiga dari ancaman pidana maksimal atas perbuatan pidana yang dilakukan. Residivis merupakan seseorang yang kembali melakukan kejahatan sejenis atau oleh undang-undang dianggap sejenis yang tidak lewat dari waktu lima tahun. Upaya dalam penanggulangan tindak pidana pencurian dengan pemberatan yang dilakukan oleh residivis adalah upaya pre-emtif, upaya represif, dan upaya preventif. Upaya pre-emtif merupakan upaya pencegahan kejahatan untuk pertama kali. Upaya represif merupakan upaya yang penanganan kejahatannya sudah terjadi dan upaya preventif yaitu upaya penanggulangan kejahatan dengan hanya memberi sanksi pidana,hanyalah bersifat sementara. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam putusan Nomor 1352/Pid.B/2022/ PN Mdn adalah seluruh unsur Pasal 363 ayat (2) Jo Pasal 64 KUHP telah terpenuhi serta tidak ada alasan pembenar dan pemaaf, sehingga dinyatakan bersalah, serta hal-hal yang memberatkan dan meringankan. Hal yang meringankan terdakwa berterus terang dan bersikap sopan dalam persidangan, terdakwa menunjukkan sikap menyesali perbuatannya. Hal yang memberatkan adalah perbuatan terdakwa telah meresahkan masyarakat serta Terdakwa sudah pernah dihukum pada tahun 2014 dalam kasus pencurian dan pada tahun 2017 dalam kasus narkotika.
ANALISIS YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA MENDISTRIBUSIKAN INFORMASI ELEKTRONIK DAN DOKUMEN ELEKRONIK YANG MEMUAT PENGHINAAN DAN PENCEMARAN NAMA BAIK (Studi Putusan Mahkamah Agung RI Nomor 4457 K/Pid.Sus/2021)
Authors: Rohadi Rohadi , Danialsyah Danialsyah , Purba Indra Gunawan 
Published: September 2023

Pencemaran nama baik dalam informasi elektronik merupakan hal yang membuat kerugian disisi orang yang dirugikan akibat serangan kehormatan di informasi elektronik. Pengaturan hukum tindak pidana mendistribusikan informasi elektronik dan dokumen elektronik yang memiliki muatan penghinaan dan pencemaran nama baik diatur dalam Pasal 27 ayat (1) UU ITE yang merupakan hal yang membuat kerugian seseorang akibat serangan kehormatan di informasi elektronik yang ditujukan secara pribadi. Penegakan hukum dan sanksi terhadap pelaku tindak pidana mendistribusikan informasi elektronik dan dokumen elektronik yang memiliki muatan penghinaan dan pencemaran nama baik menggunakan Pasal 45 UU ITE. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dipahami bahwa pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam putusan Mahkamah Agung RI Nomor 4457 K/Pid.Sus/2021 bahwa hakim dalam memutus perkara tersebut menerapkan ketentuan yang terdapat dalam UU ITE dengan pertimbangan bahwa pelaku tindak pidana mendistribusikan informasi elektronik dan dokumen elektronik yang memiliki muatan penghinaan dan pencemaran nama baik telah memenuhi unsur-unsur Pasal 27 Ayat (3) juncto Pasal 45 Ayat (1) Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (ITE sehingga terdakwa dijatuhi dengan pidana penjara selama 2 (dua) bulan dan 15 (lima belas) hari.