bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Hearing Loss and Associated Factors among Neonates in Zanzibar
Authors: Abraham Dr. Zephania Saitabau , Alawy K , Massawe E R , Ntunaguzi D , Kahinga A A , Mapondella K B 
Published: January 2023

Background: Congenital hearing loss is one of the abnormalities reported at birth. Of 4 000 infants born deaf each year, more than half have a hereditary disorder. Even though it may be hereditary, some children develop hearing loss later in life. Genetic sensorineural deafness (SNHL) includes a range of disorders that affect infants, children and adults with affected individuals presenting with varying degrees of deafness, which may be unilateral or bilateral. About 50% of cases of congenital deafness are genetic with 70% being non-syndromic and the remaining 30% syndromic. Genetic/Congenital hearing loss is differentiated from acquired hearing loss with identification of perinatal conditions such as TORCH infections, Hyperbilirubinemia or trauma. Children who are identified with hearing loss at early stages of life have ended up with improved quality of life. There is paucity of data on congenital hearing loss in Tanzania and thus the aim of this study was to address this gap.
Methods: Eight months Hospital based, descriptive cross sectional study from May to December 2016 conducted in three hospitals and one health Centre where neonatal hearing screening was done in Zanzibar. Data was collected using a three staged protocol neonatal hearing screening with OAE and AABR, and other information was collected clinically using specialized forms and check list. A total of 600 neonates were recruited and data was analyzed using SPSS program version 21.
Results: This study enrolled 600 neonates. Among these, 323 (53.8%) were females and 277 (46.2%) were males. Among neonates who underwent 1st OAE, 36.2% failed the test and went for second test. For those who underwent 2nd OAE, 13.8% failed the test and went for AABR. 41.4% of those who went for AABR failed and went for Diagnostic ABR and among these only 3 (25%) failed. Three neonates were diagnosed with hearing loss and they were all males, with bilateral SNHL, making a prevalence of 0.5%. Among those with hearing loss 33.3% had severe SNHL and 66.7% profound SNHL. The most frequent risk factors were ototoxic medications use (11.8%), low APGAR score (11%), family history of child hoodhearing loss(7%) a n d hyperbilirubinemia(2.5%). Hyperbilirubinemia was the only risk factor significantly associated with hearing loss (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The prevalence of hearing loss in neonates was found to be 0.5% and was more common in males. Hearing loss was bilateral, of sensorineural type and associated with some risk factors like ototoxicity, low APGAR score and hyperbilirubinemia.
Physical Inactivity and its Associated Disease Prevalence Among Civil Servants in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Gyening K N , Laast J K , Pambo P , Torgbenu E L , Yarfi C 
Published: January 2023

Background: Disease prevalence has been documented in many professions across the world with varying prevalence rates. Studies have been done on disease prevalence among nurses, market women and traders, however, little is found on disease prevalence among the civil servants working at the Ministries in Ghana.
Objectives:

To determine the disease prevalence among Ghanaian civil servants who patronize the civil service polyclinic, Accra.
To determine the age distribution of disease prevalence among civil servants at the Ministries.
To determine the gender distribution of disease prevalence among civil servants at the Ministries.

Study design: Aretrospective study design was used for this study.
Methods: Records of civil servants were reviewed from the data storage system of the civil service polyclinic from January 2014 to December 2017. A sample size of 135 records was found eligible and included in the study as appropriate.
Results: Out of a total of 135 sampled for the study, 56.3% were females, and 43.7% were males. The ages of the sampled population ranged from 27 to 70 years with a mean age of 52 years. Hypertension was more prevalent among the civil servants' with a record of36.4%, followed by diabetes mellitus accounting for 19.1%. Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes were higher in females (59.3%) than in males (40.7%) and also increased with increasing age.
Conclusion: Hypertension and diabetes are more prevalent among Ghanaian civil servants at the Ministries who patronize the civil service polyclinic. Preventive measures aimed at curbing high incidence rate of above conditions are advised
Serosurvey and factors associated with Leishmania donovani infection in febrile HIV infected individuals attending Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi I. N. , Shuwa H. A. , Emeribe A. U. , Olayemi L. O. , Yunusa T. , Ahmad A. E. , Musa P. O. 
Published: January 2023

Background: Leishmania Donovani (L. donovani) is an obligate intracellular pathogen. L. donovani and HIV co-infection is neglected clinical entity in sub-Saharan African. L. donovani infections have been shown to deplete host cellular immunity and proceed to severe diseases. As part of the ongoing research efforts in Nigeria to improve the healthcare of HIV infected individuals through diagnosis and treatment of co-infections with leishmaniasis, this study was instigated.
Methods & Materials: Three hundred and forty blood samples were individually collected from HIV infected individuals with fever>10 days attending University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. EDTA anticoagulated blood was tested for CD4+ cell counts, while sera were tested for L. donovanii IgG antibodies using flow cytometry and Enzyme linked immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) respectively. Interviewer-based questionnaires were used to collect participants' sociodemographic variables. Data were analysed for statistical association and relation between seropositivity of L. donovani IgG and risk factors.
Results: Of the 340 participants studied, the seroprevalence of L. donovanii antibodies was 8.2%. The mean CD4+ cell count of those with L. donovani seropositivity (n = 28) was 119.4cells/mm3. There was statistical relation between CD4+ cell counts and L. donovani antibodies. There was statistical association between L. donovani IgG seropositivity with age of participants (p = 0.014), residential area (p = 0.033), living condition (p = 0.0006) and Proximity to water collection (p<0.0006) and bushes/ vegetation (p=0.049). Skin disfiguration wassignificantly associated with L. donovani IgG antibodies (p=0.000).
Conclusion: Findings from this study revealed that L. donovani is an etiological agent of acute fever and skin disfiguration in HIV infected patients and significantly associated with CD4+ lymphopaenia in HIVco-infectedpatients.
Effects of silver sulfadiazine and Actilite® honey on bacteria wound colonisation and wound healing in children with partial superficial burn wounds at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Liche E , Zulu R , Kasongo Z.M , Munthali J. C 
Published: January 2023

Background: Burn wounds are a global public health concern and Zambia has not been spared. Burn wounds account for 6% of surgical admissions yearly and yet are amongst the common causes of mortality at University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Burn wounds seen at UTH affect children more than adults and the common size is £20 per cent and partial superficial thickness in depth. The hospital has no burns unit and as such patients are admitted in general wards where cross infection is not uncommon. With high infection and mortality rates at UTH this study is of importance as it examined the effects of Actilite® honey and Silver sulfadiazine on bacteria wound colonisation and wound healing in paediatric partial superficial burn wounds of £20 per cent total body surface area.
Methods: This two-arm open label randomised trial was done at UTH over a period of seven months (July 2017-January, 2018). Children under twelve years with £20% partial superficial burn wounds were recruited. Simple randomisation was used to allocate patients to either honey or SSD group. Patients' clinical characteristics were noted on recruitment. Swabs for microbiological evaluation were collected on day 0, 3, 7 and 10 and wounds were assessed for healing. The University of Zambia Biomedical Research and Ethics Committee approved the research.
Results: Of the 64 patients, 32 were allocated to each group. The modal age distribution was 1-2 years and the percentage burn wound surface area was 6-10 percent in both age groups. At baseline there was no significant association between the two treatment methods and bacterial wound colonisation (80% in honey group and 83% in SSD group; p = 0.74) using Chi-squared test. However, by day 10 on treatment, there was significant reduction in bacterial wound colonisation (Honey Vs SSD; P = 0.026). Using Student T-test it was found that wounds treated with Actilite® honey healed quicker than those treated with SSD (Mean 11± 4, 15±6, P=0.0049).
Conclusion: The study showed that treatment of children under 12years with partial superficial burn wounds of £20 per cent TBSA using Actilite® honey significantly reduced levels of bacteria wound colonisation by day 10. Furthermore, wounds in the Actilite® honey group healed quicker than SSD group. Therefore, use of Actilite Honey on burn wounds could be explored as alternative to SSD in managing paediatric partial superficial burn wounds of 20% and below at UTH.
Compreendendo a percepção dos potenciais consumidores de carne cultivada usando associação livre de palavras
Authors: Barbosa de Oliveira da Silva Maurílio , França da Cunha Christiano 
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: O estudo busca compreender a atual percepção de potenciais consumidores sobre a carne cultivada e quais dimensões afetam essa percepção.Método: Um total de 751 consumidores brasileiros concluíram a tarefa de associação de palavras com carne cultivada. As palavras desencadeadas foram sistematizadas e analisadas com o auxílio do software IRAMUTEQ e sob a ótica da teoria das Representações Sociais.Originalidade: O estudo amplia teórica e empiricamente o entendimento sobre o potencial da carne cultivada e identifica as influências que poderão atuar na decisão de consumir ou não este produto.Resultados: As evocações dos participantes induzem complexas e por vezes antagônicas representações. Embora 75% dos questionados declararem interesse em experimentar a carne cultivada, os verbetes mais recorrentes expressam um gosto pelo avanço tecnológico, do mesmo modo que mantém um receio por aquilo que consideram não natural. Sustentabilidade e benefícios para saúde foram citados como pontos positivos.Contribuições: Devido a carência de trabalhos empíricos que versem sobre o assunto no contexto brasileiro e a proximidade do lançamento desse produto no mercado, o presente estudo aprofunda os conhecimentos existente e dá suporte empírico para estudos subsequentes.
Uso do iramuteq para análise de conteúdo baseada em classificação hierarquica descendente e análise fatorial de correspondência
Authors: Mazieri Marcos Rogério , Quoniam Luc Marie , Reymond David , Cunha Katia Cinara Tregnago 
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Apresentar a análise de conteúdo baseada em classificação hierárquica descendente e a análise fatorial de correspondência como técnicas complementares e sequenciais, com possível aplicação na área de gestão da inovaçãoMétodo: Análise de conteúdo baseada em técnicas de Computer-Aided Text Analisys (CATA) por meio do software IRAMUTEQ.Originalidade/Relevância: O paradigma de pesquisa, normalmente influencia as próprias bases de conhecimento e metodologias de domínio do pesquisador. A análise de textos manual pode eventualmente ser atribuída ao paradigma interpretativista e as técnicas CATA podem ser eventualmente atribuídas ao paradigma pós-positivista, no entanto, não parece haver razão para fazer essa distinção.Resultados: Apresentação de framework que demonstra as escolhas tecnológicas das empresas mais inovadoras do mundo (Google, Apple e Amazon), as escolhas comuns e as distintas, entre elas.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Desenvolvimento de método de análise de escolhas tecnológicas das empresas mais inovadoras do mundo, aplicando a análise de conteúdo com base na classificação hierárquica descendente e a análise fatorial de correspondência de forma sequencial e complementar.Contribuições sociais / para a gestão: As tomadas de decisões para a gestão da inovação podem ser revistas de acordo com as escolhas tecnológicas apresentadas. A vantagem competitiva tem por natureza a distintividade. Demonstramos que não é um problema dominar as mesmas tecnologias, ou seja, empresas podem ter domínios tecnológicos similares e ainda assim terem abordagens mercadológicas diferentes.
Economic analysis of crossbred (Landrace × Desi) pig reared under different floor space allowances
Authors: KASWAN SANDEEP , PATEL B H M , MONDAL S K , KUMAR SANJAY , BHARTI PANCH KISHORE , UPADHYAY DEEPAK 
Published: January 2023

Present experiment was conducted to study the relative economics of crossbred (Landrace×Desi) pigs with thirty six crossbred barrows reared under 3 different floor space allowances (n=12 each) having group size of 4 pigs/pen. One group (TIS) was provided floor space as per Indian Standards (0.9, 1.35 and 1.8 m2/pig for weaner, grower and finisher stages, respectively) specifications, while other two groups with 33% (T2/3) and 50% (T1/2) reduced floor space allowances. Only covered floor area was provided for all the groups. Different parameters analyzed during the study involved growth, feed conversion efficiency, requirement of water and labour for floor washing, and some other economic variables. Pigs were reared up to 28 weeks of age. Relative economics of pig rearing for three floor space allocation groups was calculated using partial budget analysis. Major performance traits, i.e. average daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion efficiency (FCE) did not differ significantly among the groups. Although body weights of T2/3 and T1/2 groups were marginally higher than TIS group. In contrary to minor savings of labour, large quantity of water was saved in T1/2 and T2/3 groups (805.4 liters/pig and 400.1 liters/pig, respectively) than TIS group between weaner and finisher stages. Additionally, input costs of ₹` 145 and ` ₹ 96 per pig was saved by providing floor space as per T1/2 and T2/3 groups, respectively than TIS group. It can be concluded that economic gains were maximum in 50% floor space reduction group without adverse effect on performance traits of crossbred pigs.
Diagnosis of hip dysplasia in newborns
Authors: Atarihuana Hidalgo Grace Maleny , Mercado González Andrés Felipe , Yépez Idrovo Andrea Carolina , Flores Flores Pedro Martin 
Published: January 2023

Background: developmental dysplasia of the hip is a very frequent pathology in newborns being the most common hip disorder in pediatric orthopedics. Aim: to describe the diagnostic methods of developmental dysplasia of the hip in newborns.Methodology: a literature review was performed, and indexed articles were collected from databases: PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, the search had no time limit. Results: in the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in newborns, determining the diagnostic methods is fundamental to be able to provide adequate treatment to patients; the diagnostic methods for DDH are clinical screening or selective ultrasonography. In addition, a complete clinical history, including risk factors and a physical examination with Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers accompanied by ultrasonography should be included. The most commonly used diagnostic method is selective ultrasonography. Clinical examination helps early detection and a referral for management of this, with the aim of avoiding long-term morbidities that compromise the patients' lifestyle.Conclusions: the diagnostic methods for developmental dysplasia of the hip most commonly used in several countries are clinical screening and selective ultrasonography, where, the former is based on a complete evaluation of the newborn based on clinical history, assessing the history and risk factors for DDD, accompanied by maneuvers such as Ortalani and Barlow
MÔ BỆNH HỌC TỔN THƯƠNG DA ĐẶC HIỆU LUPUS Ở BỆNH NHÂN LUPUS BAN ĐỎ HỆ THỐNG
Authors: Lê Huyền My , Vũ Nguyệt Minh , Lê Thị Hải Yến 
Published: January 2023

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát đặc điểm mô bệnh học tổn thương da đặc hiệu lupus ở bệnh nhân lupus ban đỏ hệ thống.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang tiến hành trên 77 bệnh nhân SLE, tại bệnh viện Da Liễu Trung Ương từ 2015-2018. Xét nghiệm mô bệnh học được thực hiện đối với tổn thương da đặc hiệu lupus.
Kết quả: Tổn thương ACLE chiếm 60%, SCLE (16,3%), tổn thương CCLE chỉ gồm DLE chiếm (20,0%). Dày sừng, thượng bì teo, dày màng đáy, thoái hóa lỏng màng đáy là những dấu hiệu gặp nhiều ở tổn thương SCLE và DLE (p < 0,05). Tổn thương SCLE có số lượng tế bào dị sừng ở thượng bì cao nhất (53,8%). Phù trung bì nông gặp nhiều nhất ở tổn thương ACLE 60,4% (p <0,05). Tế bào dị sừng ở nhú trung bì và đại thực bào ăn sắc tố gặp nhiều nhất ở tổn thương DLE (31,2% và 75%, p < 0,01). Tỷ lệ phá hủy cấu trúc phần phụ cao nhất ở DLE 25% (p < 0,01). 100% các tổn thương da lupus đều có lắng đọng mucin ở trung bì.
Kết luận: Dày sừng, thượng bì teo, dày màng đáy, thoái hóa lỏng màng đáy gặp nhiều ở tổn thương SCLE và DLE. Tổn thương SCLE có số tế bào dị sừng ở thượng bì cao nhất, tỷ lệ phá hủy cấu trúc phần phụ cao nhất ở DLE. Lắng đọng mucin xuất hiện ở tất cả các tổn thương da đặc hiệu lupus, là đặc điểm mô bệnh học hữu ích cho chẩn đoán.
CẬP NHẬT VỀ BỆNH TẾ BÀO MAST
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Huế 
Published: January 2023

Bệnh tế bào mast (mastocytosis) gồm một nhóm các bệnh đặc trưng bởi sự tích tụ một dòng tế bào mast (một clone tế bào) tại một hoặc nhiều mô trong cơ thể bao gồm da, tủy xương, gan, lách, ống tiêu hóa và hạch bạch huyết.
Mức độ nặng của bệnh tế bào mast phụ thuộc vào số lượng tế bào bị tích tụ trong mô. Càng nhiều tế bào mast tích tụ thì triệu chứng càng nặng nề.
Bệnh tế bào mast nhìn chung gồm 2 thể chính là thể khu trú ở da chiếm chủ yếu và thể toàn thân với các triệu chứng toàn thân.
Lingkungan Zero Waste Melalui Pengolahan Limbah Kelapa Sawit Menjadi Briket
Authors: Ni Komang Ayu Artiningsih Ayu 
Published: January 2023

Lingkungan zero waste adalah lingkungan yang bebas dengan limbah disekitarnya, manakala kita membicarakan lingkungan nyaman, terbersit di benak kita adalah keadaan yang bersih tanpa banyak kotoran yang ada disekitarnya. Lingkungan saat ini banyak sekali kendala yang dihadapi, salah satunya adalah sampah yang menumpuk dan menjadi masalah berkepanjangan. Untuk menjadi lingkungan yang bersih maka kita harus ada keperdulian kita, salah satu cara dengan mengolah limbah menjadi bermanfaat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memanfaatkan janjang kosong dijadikan briket, sehingga lingkungan menjadi zero waste, mengetahui kualitas briket yang dibuat dari limbah janjang kosong.Metode eksperimental, yang dipakai dalam pembuatan briket adalah dengan cara penepungan kemudian mencampur dengan lem dan dilakukan pengovenan, selanjutnya untuk mengetahui kualitas briket yang dibuat dari limbah janjang kosong denagn cara uji analisis briket yang meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, lama nyala dan kekuatn tekan. Berdasarkan dari modifikasi metode penambahan janjang kosong yang berbeda beda. Proses awal sampel pertama dari pembuatan briket adalah melakukan penimbangan bahan baku yaitu janjang kosong, dengan diameter prallon 2 inchi, dibutuhkan janjang kosong sebanyak 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 gr dan lem sebanyak 15 gr, dalam pencampurannya tidak menggunakan air. Setelah semua bahan sudah siap, kemudian dilakukan pengadukan secara rata, dan pengovenan pada suhu 60˚C, selama 6 Jam. Test uji yang dilaksanakan adalah kuat tekan 3.035 cm, lama nyala 2.8 menit, kadar air rata-rata 8.43 %, kadar abu rata-rata 24.2 %. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah test uji pada kadar abu terlalu tinggi sehingga perlu inovasi dalam pengeringan bahan baku.
Pengolahan Sosis Ikan Bandeng (Chanos chanos) dengan Penambahan Serbuk Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera Lamk) untuk Meningkatkan Kandungan Serat
Authors: Laki Laurentinus , Ilminingtyas Dyah 
Published: January 2023

Sosis merupakan produk olahan daging yang mempunyai nilai gizi yang tinggi. Penelitian pengolahan sosis menggunakan bahan baku ikan bandeng dengan penambahan serbuk daun kelor. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui sifat fisik, kimia dan sensoris osis ikan bandeng . Metode penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) pada sosis ikan bandeng dengan 4 perlakuan penambahan serbuk daun kelor yaitu kontrol: 0%, 3%, 6% dan 9% serta diulang 3 kali. Hasil uji sifat fisik yang terbaik: kekerasan (0%=1723,52 g), kekuatan gel (3%=0,52), kekenyalan (0%=9,13), daya lengket (0%=0,18). Hasil uji warna yang terbaik: kecerahan-hitam L*(0%=60,71), warna hijau-merah a* (9%=-5,68), warna kuning-biru b*(9%=22,38). Hasil uji sifat kimia yang terbaik menurut SNI 101-3820-1995: kadar air (0%=72,32%), abu (9%=1,65%), protein (9%=14,19%), lemak (9%=4,10%) dan serat kasar (9%=2%). Hasil uji sensoris yang terbaik: aroma (0%=5,40 “agak suka”), rasa (0%=6,04 “suka”), tekstur (0%=5,56 “agak suka”), warna (0%=5,50 “agak suka”). Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu penambahan serbuk daun kelor dengan berbagai konsentrasi berpengaruh terhadap sifat fisik meliputi kekerasan dan kekuatan gel tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kekenyalan dan daya lengket sosis ikan bandeng. Juga berpengaruh terhadap warna meliputi tingkat kecerahan-hitam (L*), kecenderungan kewarna hijau-merah (a*) dan warna kuning-biru (b*). Pada sifat kimia mampu meningkatkan kadar serat kasar, berpengaruh terhadap kadar air tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kadar abu, protein dan lemak. Hasil uji sifat sensoris berpengaruh terhadap tingkat kesukaan panelis meliputi aroma, rasa, tekstur dan warna sosis ikan bandeng.
Permodelan Kinerja Simpang Tidak Bersinyal Menggunakan Perangkat Lunak VISSIM
Authors: Sarwanta Sarwanta , Abdulgani Hamdani 
Published: January 2023

Persimpangan jalan sebidang merupakan tempat pertemuan arus kendaraan dari berbagai arah, baik yang menuju dan yang meninggalkan persimpangan. Hal ini mengakibatkan terjadinya konflik antar kendaraan yang pada saat bersamaan berada pada titik yang sama. Pada umumnya pengendara akan mengurangi kecepatan, hal ini akan mengakibatkan terjadinya tundaan. Evaluasi kinerja persimpangan perlu dilakukan, untuk mengetahui kinerja persimpangan terkini. Langkah antisipasi dapat segera dilakukan agar kinerja simpang dapat dijaga dan dipertahankan dalam kondisi baik. Dalam penelitian ini, akan dilakukan analisis kinerja persimpangan dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak Vissim, yang berlokasi pada simpang tidak bersinyal pasar butun, kota Balikpapan. Data yang diperlukan untuk masukan ke dalam model meliputi data arus lalu lintas pada jam sibuk atau jam puncak kepadatan dan data geometri persimpangan. Keluaran yang dihasilkan oleh model adalah informasi kinerja simpang berupa parameter Degree of Saturation (DS) pada kondisi eksisting yaitu sebesar 1,70 dan untuk kondisi 5 tahun yang akan datang 2,20. Parameter panjang antrian dan waktu tundaan pada kondisi eksisting adalah 33,0 m dan 3,65 detik/smp dan untuk proyeksi 5 tahun yang akan datang adalah 87 m dan waktu tundaan 189 detik/smp.