bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Determinants of postoperative alignment in patients of infantile esotropia
Authors: Ramawat Achala , Singh Anupam , Agrawal Ajai , Panyala Rakesh , Verma Rupal , Mittal Sanjeev Kumar , Kumar Barun 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to study the factors affecting postoperative alignment in patients of infantile esotropia with deviation more than or equal to 30 prism diopter (PD) after 12 weeks of follow-up.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 23 patients with infantile esotropia were included in this study over a period of 18 months. All the patients were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at day 1, 3rd week, 6th week, and 12th week. The patients underwent horizontal muscle surgery alone or vertical combined with horizontal muscle surgery wherever required. All surgeries were planned and performed according to W.E. Scott table by a limbus-based approach.

Results:
Mean age of our study population was 13.36 ± 8.0 years (1.5–30 years). Fifteen (65.2%) patients were hypermetropic, 5 (21.7%) patients were emmetropic and 3 (13.1%) were myopic. Among the study participants, amblyopia was present in 13 patients (56.6%). The mean preoperative horizontal deviation was 48.04 PD ± 13.3 PD (range = 30–70 PD). Eleven patients had preoperative esotropia of >50 PD and 12 had <50 PD. The mean postoperative horizontal deviation was 5.1 ± 3.1 PD (range = 2–14 PD). Twenty-one (91.30%) patients had orthophoria, 2 (8.70%) patients had residual esotropia and none had overcorrection.

Conclusion:
The postoperative alignment was not influenced by age at the time of surgery (P = 0.67) and magnitude of preoperative deviation (P = 0.67) Further, the postoperative outcome was independent of the laterality of surgery (unilateral vs. bilateral, P = 0.6) and extraocular muscles operated (horizontal vs. combined horizontal and vertical, P = 0.537).
Geostatistical Modeling and Prediction of Rift Valley Fever Seroprevalence among Livestock in Uganda
Authors: Telford Carson , Nyakarahuka Luke , Waller Lance , Kitron Uriel , Shoemaker Trevor 
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT.
Uganda reported cases of Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) for the first time in almost 50 years in 2016, following an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) that caused four human infections, two of which resulted in death. Subsequent outbreak investigation serosurveys found high seroprevalence of IgG antibodies without evidence of acute infection or IgM antibodies, suggesting the possibility of undetected RVFV circulation prior to the outbreak. After the 2016 outbreak investigation, a serosurvey was conducted in 2017 among domesticated livestock herds across Uganda. Sampling data were incorporated into a geostatistical model to estimate RVF seroprevalence among cattle, sheep, and goats. Variables resulting in the best fit to RVF seroprevalence sampling data included annual variability in monthly precipitation and enhanced vegetation index, topographic wetness index, log human population density percent increase, and livestock species. Individual species RVF seroprevalence prediction maps were created for cattle, sheep, and goats, and a composite livestock prediction was created based on the estimated density of each species across the country. Seroprevalence was greater in cattle compared with sheep and goats. Predicted seroprevalence was greatest in the central and northwestern quadrant of the country, surrounding Lake Victoria, and along the Southern Cattle Corridor. We identified areas that experienced conditions conducive to potential increased RVFV circulation in 2021 in central Uganda. An improved understanding of the determinants of RVFV circulation and locations with high probability of elevated RVF seroprevalence can guide prioritization of disease surveillance and risk mitigation efforts.
Identification Of Bioactive Phytochemicals By GC-MS Profiling, Phytochemical Screening, And TLC Using Methanolic Extract Of Carissa Carandas Linn Leaf
Authors: Monika S, Thirumal M, Kumar P R  
Published: March 2023

Background Carissa carandas (Apocynaceae) is a thorny evergreen shrub known as Karonda. It has small berry-shaped fruits, used as an additive in many pickles or spices in northern India.
Objective The objective was to identify the phytochemical constituents, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and TLC screening by using a methanolic extract from the leaves of Carissa carandas.
Methods and materials Leaves of C. carandas were collected, shade dried, pulverized, and extracted successively with methanol by the Soxhlet technique. The crude extracts were later exposed to phytochemical screening for secondary metabolites, thin-layer chromatography, and GC-MS analysis.
Result The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponin, tannin, flavonoid, phenol, steroid, carbohydrate, glycosides, and terpenoids. TLC analysis was performed, and the Rf value was calculated. The GC-MS analysis determined the presence of 6 main phytochemical compounds in the methanolic extract of Carissa carandas leaf, showing that there were different types of high and low molecular weight compounds.
Conclusion The results of the present study pave the invention of herbal medicines for several ailments by using the Carissa carandas plant, which may lead to the development of novel drugs.
Effectiveness Of Abdominal Massage On Gastric Residual Volume, Abdominal Distension, And Gastrointestinal Functioning Among Patients With Nasogastric Tube Feeding Admitted In The ICU’s At Selected Hospital-Pilot Study
Authors: Mr. Hilal N  
Published: March 2023

Abdominal massage is a prevalent non pharmacological intervention for reliving high gastric residual volume, abdominal distension and other some gastro intestinal functioning. It helps to boost the nutritional transition through the gastro intestinal tract, induces peristaltic movement, and consequently lowers the intra abdominal pressure. Moreover, it has been shown to be safe, effective, no pharmacological and non-invasive methods with no side effects.
The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of abdominal massage on gastric residual volume, abdominal distension and gastro intestinal functioning among patients with nasogastric tube feeding admitted in Intensive Care Units.
Subjects: patients who are admitted in the ICU and have nasogastric tube for feeding during the period of data collection. They are divided randomly (cover slip method) in to two groups of 15 in each group (one experimental group and one control group).
Setting: The study was conducted in the ICU’s of selected hospital.
Results: gastric residual volume, abdominal distension and gastro intestinal functioning were analysed for 2 groups and statistical significant improvement were found among the study group than their control group. The frequency of vomiting episode was significantly reduced among study groups than the control group.
Conclusion: Abdominal massage should be considered as part of routine nursing care performed for all patients with nasogastric tube feeding for decreasing the gastric residual volume, abdominal distension and alleviating vomiting.
History of the Potsdam, Seddin and Niemegk geomagnetic observatories – Part 2: Seddin
Authors: Linthe Hans-Joachim 
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The measurement series of the three geomagnetic observatories Potsdam, Seddin
and Niemegk spans 130 years, starting in 1890. It is one of the longest, almost uninterrupted series of recordings of the Earth's magnetic field. Data users frequently emphasise the high quality of the data and their
significance for geomagnetic base research. Very well known outstanding
geomagnetism scientists, such as Max Eschenhagen, Adolf Schmidt, Julius Bartels,
Gerhard Fanselau and Horst Wiese, directed the observatories during their
existence. This paper describes the history of the Seddin Observatory, which was in operation from 1907 until 1932.
Inferring the depth and magnitude of pre-instrumental earthquakes from intensity attenuation curves
Authors: Sbarra Paola , Burrato Pierfrancesco , De Rubeis Valerio , Tosi Patrizia , Valensise Gianluca , Vallone Roberto , Vannoli Paola 
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The Italian historical earthquake record is among the richest worldwide; as such it allows for the development of advanced techniques for retrieving quantitative information by calibration with recent earthquakes. Building on a pilot elaboration of northern Italian earthquakes, we developed a procedure for determining the hypocentral depth of all Italian earthquakes from macroseismic intensity data alone. In a second step the procedure calculates their magnitude, taking into account the inferred depth. Hypocentral depth exhibits substantial variability countrywide but has so far received little attention: pre-instrumental earthquakes were routinely “flattened” at the upper-crustal level (∼10 km), on the grounds that the calculation of hypocentral depth is heavily dependent on the largely unknown local propagation properties. We gathered a learning set of 42 earthquakes documented by reliable instrumental data and by numerous macroseismic intensity observations. We observe (1) that within 50 km from the epicenter the ground motion attenuation rate is primarily controlled by hypocentral depth and largely independent of magnitude, (2) that within this distance the fluctuations in crustal attenuation properties are negligible countrywide, and (3) that knowing both the depth and the expected epicentral intensity makes it possible to estimate a reliable magnitude.
On the laminar–turbulent transition mechanism on megawatt wind turbine blades operating in atmospheric flow
Authors: Lobo Brandon Arthur , Özçakmak Özge Sinem , Madsen Helge Aagaard , Schaffarczyk Alois Peter , Breuer Michael , Sørensen Niels N. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Among a few field experiments on wind turbines for analyzing laminar–turbulent boundary layer transition, the results obtained from the DAN-AERO and aerodynamic glove projects provide significant findings. The effect of inflow turbulence on boundary layer transition and the possible transition mechanisms on wind turbine blades are discussed and compared to CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations of increasing fidelity (Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes, RANS; unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes, URANS; and large-eddy simulations, LESs). From the experiments, it is found that the transition scenario changes even over a single revolution with bypass transition taking place under the influence of enhanced upstream turbulence, for example, such as that from wakes, while natural transition is observed in other instances under relatively low inflow turbulence conditions. This change from bypass to natural transition takes place at azimuthal angles directly outside the influence of the wake indicating a quick boundary layer recovery. The importance of a suitable choice of the amplification factor to be used within the eN method of transition detection is evident from both the RANS and URANS simulations. The URANS simulations which simultaneously check for natural and bypass transition match very well with the experiment. The LES predictions with anisotropic inflow turbulence show the shear-sheltering effect and a good agreement between the power spectral density plots from the experiment and simulation is found in case of bypass transition. A condition to easily distinguish the region of transition to turbulence based on the Reynolds shear stress is also observed. Overall, useful insights into the flow phenomena are obtained and a remarkably consistent set of conclusions can be drawn.
Electroconvulsive Therapy Use in Pregnant Patients Case Report
Authors: Roxana Nouri-Nikbakht  , Levitt Dr. Gwen 
Published: March 2023

Background: ECT has been used as an intervention for patients with treatment resistant depression, sever psychosis, catatonia, acute mania, certain types of schizophrenic syndromes, and suicidality. ECT is safe in all trimesters, whereas certain medications are only safe at certain times during pregnancy and can be associated with more severe side effects. ECT does not interfere with breastfeeding. Moreover, ECT use in pregnancy has not been shown to increase risk of labor and delivery complications or congenital anomalies, while untreated depression or pharmacotherapy for depression can do so.
Case Presentation: We discuss three cases in which pregnant patients with psychiatric diagnoses of bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder receive ECT in combination with pharmacotherapy. ECT improved the symptoms of the patients in these cases, but only one of the three patients was discharged home with her baby.
Conclusion: The women in these cases demonstrate that ECT can be a helpful treatment for psychosis and depression, especially in combination with pharmacotherapy. ECT is safe and effective for both the mother and the fetus. ECT should be considered alongside other mainstays of treatment with special consideration to possible pregnancy-related safety measures.
The Effect of Early Movements of Swollen Lymph Nodes Caused by COVID-19/ Vaccine of COVID-19 on Recovery
Authors: Aljameey Usama A. , Bergman Stephen R. 
Published: March 2023

Background: The swelling of the lymph nodes may raise some concerns and anxiety for people after getting the vaccination, especially for COVID-19. Many women seek medical attention for the enlarged lymph node due to the known relationship between lymph nodes and breast cancer. This research is intended to enrich the data of the most recent COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccines that were developed shortly after. The aim is to see if there is an effect of early movement of the swollen axillary lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccination and to enrich the data of the most recent COVID-19 pandemic and its developed vaccines shortly after.
Methods: A voluntary survey was used to collect data from recently vaccinated individuals. Data were analyzed for associations between early movement and resolution of lymphadenopathy.
Results: 32 (20.38%) of 157 participants reported swelling of axillary lymph nodes that resulted from COVID-19 vaccination. Duration of swelling ranged from 1 to more than two weeks. The early movement did not show a statistically significant reduction in the course of swelling.
Conclusion: Early movement of areas affected with lymph node enlargement, whether active or passive, does not seem to cause additional side effects. The effect of early action seems comparable to rest (see Fig.), although it may lessen erythema due to improved circulation, just like the newer concept of early movement after a skeletal injury has a better outcome than merely resting, which was the older method of recovery. However, the current data is limited to support the benefit of such a concept.
Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and its Association with Hyperglycaemia: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Dandge Shailendra , Pooja Shivani B. 
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Chronic subclinical inflammation indicated by an elevated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) calculated from a complete blood count (CBC) test is reported to be associated with hyperglycaemia, including prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Current evidence on the association between NLR and glycaemic status is limited and conflicting.
AIM: To determine if NLR was higher in those with prediabetes compared to those with normoglycemia, and To compare the NLR among individuals on treatment for T2DM stratified by glycaemic control.
Methods: We analysed hospital data of individuals attending a tertiary care hospital in south India between January, 2021 and December, 2021. Individuals had CBC and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) tests done at the same visit. Hospital records of only those individuals without any clinical features of inflammation at the time of hospital visit were included in this analysis. Normoglycemia and prediabetes were defined as HbA1c < 5.7% and HbA1c ≥5.7 but ≤6.4% respectively, in those without a history of T2DM. Good glycaemic control and poor glycaemic control were defined as HbA1c<7% and HbA1c ≥7 respectively in those on treatment for T2DM.CBC and HbA1c data of 109 individuals each with normoglycemia and prediabetes; and 373 individuals on treatment for T2DM were analysed. After confirming the normality of distribution of NLR, unpaired Student’s ‘t’ test was used: 1. to compare the NLR between those with normoglycemia and prediabetes and 2. to compare NLR among those on treatment for T2DM stratified by glycaemic control.
Results: Demographic characteristics including mean age and sex ratio among individuals with and without prediabetes were similar. The Mean (SD) NLR was higher in those with prediabetes compared to those with normoglycemia 1.7(1.0) versus 1.4(0.3); p=0.002. Of the 373 individuals on treatment for T2DM,121(32.4%) had good glycaemic control. There were no differences in demographic characteristics of those with and without good glycaemic control. The mean (SD) NLR between those with and without good glycaemic control, respectively was not different; 1.6(0.1) versus 1.7(0.1); p=0.46.
Conclusion: In individuals without any clinical features of inflammation, a higher neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio was associated prediabetes. However, there was no association between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and glycaemic control among those on treatment for T2DM.
Knowledge of Cholera Among Syrians: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Almoshantaf Mohammad Badr , Swed Sarya , Alibrahim Hidar , Bohsas Haidara , Nasif Mohmad Nour , Hafez Wael , Aldaas Ahmad 
Published: March 2023

Background: Cholera is a communicable acute bacterial infection caused by a gram-negative bacterium that is Vibrio Cholera. Worldwide, is estimated that an incidence of 1.3–4.0 millions of cholera infection, leading to 21,000–143,000 deaths annually. Prevention of cholera require a proactive approach rather than reactive, as it`s identified to be the best strategy to decrease the cholera spreading risk in given population or community. Recently WHO warned that, the cholera spreading risk in Syria is very high, which linked to drinking of untreated water and food contamination.

Aim: we conducted this study with aiming to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding risks of cholera infection, preventive measures and preparedness among community in Syria. Consequently, recommending suitable measures based on study results.

Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted in Syria to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cholera and cholera vaccine among general population in Syria. The inclusion criteria for participation were Syrian nationality aged 18 or more, male or female, from all governorates of Syria, never have cholera previously, and were willing to participate. The questionnaire was consisting of four sections. The first section was about sociodemographic data. The second section evaluated respondents' self-reported knowledge on cholera and divided into two parts (2a: Knowledge on cholera, its prevention and treatment. 2b Knowledge on cholera vaccine). The third section evaluated respondents’ self-reported practice relating to cholera and its vaccine, this section divided into two parts (3a: Practice relating cholera and its treatment/management. 3b: Practice relating cholera vaccine. The fourth section inquired respondents’ attitude toward cholera and cholera vaccine. 52.9% thought that cholera outbreaks happen in summer seasons.

Results: Among 1563 Syrian national participants, (n=982, 62.8%) were females, and (n=581, 37.2%) males. 60.9% of respondents did not recognize the cholera in the first place. Passing watery stool was the most recognized symptom of cholera with 50.3%, severe dehydration with 31.1%, and repeated vomiting with 10.3%. Lack of safe drinking water was recognized as the most common cause for cholera. Most respondents (54.1%) have chosen IV saline as the treatment of choice for cholera. 85.3% of respondents are with providing health care to the infectants in health centers.

Conclusion: According to our findings, there is insufficient understanding of the cholera symptoms and risk factors. The need for better understanding of such common outbreaks is essential to counter them. Consequently, there is a greater need to increase cholera awareness and education programs on the disease's signs and symptoms and its risk factors.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN STANDAR AKUNTANSI PEMERINTAHAN, KOMPETENSI APARATUR PEMERINTAH DAERAH DAN GOOD GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN DAERAH (Studi Empiris Pada Dinas Kota Palangka Raya)
Authors: Advia Raibbatol , Wibowo Agus Satrya , Diarsyad M. Ichsan 
Published: March 2023

The effect of applying government accounting standards, competence human resources, and good governance on quality of regional financial reports (Empirical Study at the Palangka Raya City). Thesis, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business. This study aims to provide an empirical explanation of applying government accounting standards, competence human resources, and good governance affect the quality of financial reports. The study had a population of 18 Palangka Raya City Offices. This study uses primary data in the form of a questionnaire with a purposive sampling method, which is the sample obtained is 72 people. The data analysis technique in this research is causality analysis, validity and reliability of the instrument test and multiple linear analysis. The results of this study indicate that the government accounting standards, competence human resources, and good governance affect the quality of financial reports. Furthermore, it is suggested for further researchers to develop a sample and is expected to be able to test it with other variables outside the research.
PENGARUH PERILAKU DAN SIKAP KEUANGAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP LITERASI KEUANGAN PADA JURUSAN AKUNTANSI FEB UNIVERSITAS PALANGKARAYA
Authors: Arpasha Deo , Rahmiati Rahmiati , Fransiska Christina 
Published: March 2023

The role of student financial behavior and attitudes is important in implementing wise financial literacy. This study aims to determine the behavior and financial attitudes of students towards financial literacy using quantitative methods. The data obtained primary with the questionnaire data collection method and the intended respondents are accounting students in semesters 4 (2020/2021) FEB Palangkaraya University. Sampling was carried out using the Slovin formula and purposive sampling technique so as to get 68 students as samples. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression and the measurement scale of the sample questionnaire value uses a Likert scale. Based on the results of partial and simultaneous regression testing, it is known that student financial behavior has no effect on student financial literacy. Students' financial attitudes have a significant effect on financial literacy. Financial attitudes are needed so that financial literacy is getting better in order to face increasingly complex financial problems in the future. From this study also, students' financial behavior and attitudes have a simultaneous effect on financial literacy, this shows financial behavior followed by the way students respond to the resources they have, leading to a wise attitude in implementing their financial literacy