bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of bedside optic nerve sheath diameter measurement in differentiating provoked seizure from unprovoked seizure in the emergency department
Authors: Yılmaz Fevzi , Sonmez Bedriye Muge , Kavalci Cemil , Arslan Engin Deniz , Caliskan Gulsum , Beydilli Inan 
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND:
Emergency departments (EDs) are typically the first medical contact for seizure patients, and early diagnosis and treatment is primarily the responsibility of emergency physicians.

OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate the efficacy of bedside ocular ultrasonography for optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measurement in differentiating provoked seizure from unprovoked seizure in the ED.

DESIGN:
Prospective observational study

SETTINGS:
Tertiary care hospital

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Patients presenting to the ED with seizure were divided into two groups according to medical history, physical examination, laboratory results, cranial computed tomography findings and electroencephalography results. Patients with seizures that did not have a specific cause (unprovoked) were compared with patients who had seizures caused by underlying pathology (provoked). The measurement of the ONSD was taken at the bedside within 30 minutes of arrival. The study compared the ONSD values, age, sex, type of seizure, and Glasgow Coma Score between the two groups.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:
Efficacy of ONSD to distinguish between provoked and unprovoked seizures.

SAMPLE SIZE:
210 patients

RESULTS:

One hundred and fourteen (54.3%) patients were in the provoked seizure group and 96 (45.7%) were in the unprovoked seizure group. The ONSD measurements were significantly higher in the provoked seizure group compared with the unprovoked seizure group (median 6.1 mm vs. 5.2 mm,
P
<.001). The cut-off value of ONSD higher than 5.61 was significantly associated with the prediction of the provoked seizure (
P
<.001). The area under the curve value was 0.882 (95% CI: 0.830-0.922) with a sensitivity of 86.5 and specificity of 78.9%.

CONCLUSIONS:
Bedside ONSD measurement by means of ocular ultrasound is an effective method for differentiating provoked seizure from unprovoked seizure.

LIMITATIONS:
Statistical significance of age on ONSD and exclusion of pediatric patients.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
Efficacy and safety of empagliflozin: a “real-world” experience from Saudi Arabia
Authors: Butt Muhammad Imran , Aljamei Hadeel , Riazuddin Muhammad , AlHaqbani Lamia , Albalwi Roaa , Abothenain Fayha Farraj Mansour , Alagla Nahlah Abdullah Mohammed , Waheed Najeeb 
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND:
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are new agents for treating type 2 diabetes. In addition to the glycemic benefits, these agents provide cardiorenal protection in patients with diabetes and without diabetes. There is consistent evidence that these agents increase the risk of genitourinary infections and dehydration, but randomized controlled trials have not included patients from the Middle East.

OBJECTIVES:
Determine the efficacy and safety of empagliflozin, specifically whether the genitourinary infection risk differs in our population and whether there is an increased risk of dehydration, ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, and hospitalization with fasting.

DESIGN:
Retrospective review of medical records.

SETTINGS:
Department of medicine at tertiary care center.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
We reviewed the electronic records of patients with type 2 diabetes who took empagliflozin from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019. We collected safety and efficacy data for 12 months from the initiation of treatment.

MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES:
Glycemic and weight loss efficacy, risk of hospitalization due to hypoglycemia, dehydration, and genitourinary infections.

SAMPLE SIZE:
637 patients.

RESULTS:
We observed an improvement in glycated hemoglobin, a 4.2% weight loss, improved left ventricular function, stable serum creatinine, and reduced albuminuria. Our patients did not have an increased risk of genitourinary infections, hypoglycemia, dehydration, ketoacidosis, or hospitalizations. Fasting did not increase the incidence of adverse events.

CONCLUSIONS:
Empagliflozin is safe and effective in our local population. We hypothesize that glycosuria induced by empagliflozin is not the sole contributor to the increased risk of genitourinary infections. Local hygiene and circumcision might reduce this risk. Empagliflozin can be used safely during fasting.

LIMITATIONS:
Retrospective design.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
A comparison of the perineal and penoscrotal approaches in artificial urinary sphincter implantation for the control of male stress urinary incontinence
Authors: Altaweel Waleed , Almesned Razan , Seyam Raouf 
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND:
The two most common surgical approaches to treat stress urinary incontinence in men are the traditional perineal and the new penoscrotal approach for artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation. Each method carries its own advantages and disadvantages. The few reports that compare the approaches have disparate outcomes.

OBJECTIVE:
Compare the outcome of first time AUS implantation by the perineal versus the penoscrotal approach.

DESIGN:
Retrospective study.

SETTING:
Tertiary referral center.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
We included all male patients who underwent primary perineal or penoscrotal AUS placement between June 2004 and October 2018 at our tertiary care hospital. Patients were followed at least one year postoperatively.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
Rates of dry, infection, erosion, malfunction, atrophy, revision.

SAMPLE SIZE:
44 males who underwent 68 procedures.

RESULTS:

Twenty-five (56.8%) patients underwent a perineal and 19 (43.2%) underwent a penoscrotal approach. The patients had 68 procedures: 36 (52.9%) perineal and 32 (47.1%) penoscrotal approaches. The median (25th-75th percentiles) age at the time of surgery was 61.0 (51.0-68.0) years (n=68 procedures). The median (25th-75th percentiles) operative time was significantly shorter for the penoscrotal approach, 87 (69-140), vs. 93 (72-210) minutes for the perineal approach (
P
=.016). The 44 patients were followed up for a mean (SD) of 52.5 (20.3) months for the 68 procedures. Postoperative complications occurred in 16 (36.36%) patients; 11 (44%) perineal approach patients and 5 (26.3%) penoscrotal. There were no significant differences in complications of infection, erosion, malfunction, or urethral atrophy between the two groups. Only removal/revision was significantly more common with the perineal approach (10 patients perineal and two patients penoscrotal,
P
=.042). At the last follow-up, dryness was comparable among groups.

CONCLUSION:
The outcomes of AUS placement are comparable between perineal and penoscrotal approaches in terms of complications and one year dryness. The penoscrotal approach however has shorter operative time and less need for revision and removal.

LIMITATIONS:
Small sample size, single-center.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
E-PAYMENT SYSTEM (EPS) AND EFFICIENCY OF BANKS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Victor Chukwunweike EHIEDU  , Anastasia Chi-Chi ONUORAH  , Josephine Ofure, CHIEJINA  
Published: February 2023

This study examines the effect of e-payment system (EPS) on the efficiency of banks in Nigeria. Specific objectives are to determine the implication of mobile payment, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and POS on the efficiency of Nigerian banks, by collating data Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from the year 2012 to 2016. A linear regression analysis was used via SPSS to carry out the analysis, at a significance level of 0.05. The result of the analysis obtained a P-Value significance of 0.333 which connotes that there is no discernible effect of EPS on the efficiency of banking in Nigeria. The study recommended that Banks and other financial institutions should intensity efforts in mounting other e-payment channels to promote trade and commerce in Nigeria and the CBN should embark on intensive campaign for complete adoption of e- payments products especially at the grassroots.
Keywords: Electronic, Payment, System, Mobile and Efficiency.
FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT FLOW (FPIF) AND NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE (NSE)
Authors: Okolie, Joseph O.  , Ehiedu, Victor C.  
Published: February 2023

This work scrutinized the association linking Foreign Portfolio Investment Flow (FPIF) and Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE) (1981-2022). To accomplish the primary goal, FPIF was represented by Equity Foreign Portfolio Investment (EFPI), Bond Foreign Portfolio Investment (BFPI), Money Market Instrument Foreign Portfolio Investment (MMIFPI), and Nigeria Stock Exchange represented by Total Market Capitalization (TMKTC). An ex-post facto research design was used for this investigation. Data for investigation was primarily secondary data; from NSE reports, CBN statistical Bulletins, World Development Indicators (WDI), and IMF World. After that, the unit root test determined stationarity, and then the Johansen co-integration test examined long run relationship among variables under study. It employed the E-VIEW 9.0 for analysis. The finding revealed that EFPI has positive insignificant effect on TMKTC while BFPI and MMIFPI have positive considerable consequence on TMKTC. Based on these findings, it recommended strong supervisory and regulatory structure to ensure strict compliance with various policies targeted at tracking and controlling indiscriminate capital transmission through EFPI.
Keywords: Foreign Portfolio, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Investment Flow, Security, Marketability, Liquidity Transformation.
Strategi Pengembangan Tarian Tradisional Bedana Palembang sebagai Peningkatan Minat Khusus Daya Tarik Wisata dan Budaya
Authors: Djumrianti Desloehal 
Published: February 2023

Tari Bedana Palembang adalah salah satu tarian tradisional yang ditarikan secara berpasangan, tarian ini menarik perhatian dengan irama yang bit dan gerakkan yang lincah menunjukkan rasa gembira para remaja ketika mereka bertemu dengan teman-temannya. Sehingga studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi Tari Bedana menjadi flashmob dance sebagai atraksi wisata di Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Wawancara ditujukan kepada tiga orang informan kunci dan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 64 responden yang diambil secara proportional random sampling. Teknik analisis dilakukan menggunakan teknik analisis SWOT untuk mengetahui kekuatan, kelemahan peluang, dan ancaman pada potensi Tari Bedana untuk dijadikan flashmob dance sebagai atraksi wisata di provinsi ini. Hasil menunjukkan bagwa tarian ini berada pada kuadran I dimana posisi yang mendukung strategi agresif (Growth Oriented Strategy) yang memiliki nilai kekuatan lebih besar dari kelemahan dan nilai peluang lebih besar dari ancaman. Hasil analisis SWOT berdasarkan perhitungan total skor tiap indikator pada Matriks IFAS dan EFAS diperoleh nilai kekuatan (strength) 1,88; kelemahan (weakness) 1,1; peluang (opportunity) 1,99; dan ancaman (threats) 1,16. Sehingga strategi yang digunakan adalah S-O, yaitu mempertunjukkan flashmob dance tarian tersebut dalam sebuah event besar atau dalam sebuah festival seni dan festival tari, kerja sama antara Dinas Pariwisata Provinsi maupun Kota Palembang, menentukan tempat untuk pertunjukkan tarian tersebut, dan sebagainya.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Čuk Ivan 
Published: February 2023

Dear friends,

In this issue, we have ten articles with authors from Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Tunisia and Chile. The articles cover psychology, sport training, anthropometric characteristics, motor learning, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Among gymnastics disciplines, most are dealing with the man and the women artistic gymnastics, but we also have an article on the rhythmic, acrobatic and the general gymnastics.

Our last issue had the Olympic Games as its theme. If there is interest among researchers, we would be open to preparing another special issue on a theme e.g. motor control in gymnastics, motor learning in gymnastics, etc.

Anton Gajdoš prepared another article related to the history of gymnastics, refreshing our knowledge of 100 years since the Czechoslovakian Gymnastics Federation was established.

Last year was special as we published a record number of articles, 34 in total. After evaluation, some articles were unfortunately rejected, mostly due to their non-gymnastics content and, in a few cases, extremely poor language. However, last year our journal saw an improvement in the h-index: in SCOPUS it is 7 and in WoS 4. As we haven’t been present in WoS for long, it will take some time to gain the same h-index in both. If we manage to publish more than 25 articles by October, we will fulfil the criteria in PUBMED to have 50 articles in a two year-span and will start the evaluation process to be included in the PUBMED.

We need to emphasis diligent work of reviewers and give them credit to have quality articles. All reviewers in year 2018 are listed.

Just to remind you, if you quote the Journal: its abbreviation on the Web of Knowledge is SCI GYMN J. I wish you pleasant reading and a lot of inspiration for new research projects and articles,
THE CODE OF POINTS AND THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN WOMEN´S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
Authors: Myrian Nunomura , Kerr Roslyn , Cervin Georgia , Schubring Astrid , Barker-Ruchti Natalie 
Published: February 2023

The premise of this article is that the rules of Women´s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) as outlined in the Code of Points significantly affect the experiences of older gymnasts in both positive and negative ways. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of gymnasts, coaches, and judges on the WAG rules and the body ideals, age and career length in Brazil. We draw on qualitative interviews with a sample of two coaches and seven gymnasts from the Brazilian national team, and four judges with international experience. Both coaches and gymnasts perceived younger bodies to be more responsive to the actual rules requirements regarding difficulty and training demands. On the other hand, older gymnasts were felt to be advantaged due to being able to perform more artistically and with less mistakes. Results will allow both the FIG and the Brazilian Gymnastics Federation to reflect on the way the demands of the Code of Points affect the experiences of gymnasts. As our article finds both the rules and the established WAG culture affect gymnasts, both needs to be considered in order to keep healthy gymnasts in the sport longer.
Studying the possibility of automating the method of developing a recipe for functional bakery products
Authors: Малолеткова Яна Владимировна 
Published: February 2023

Разработка продуктов функционального назначения является одним из важнейших направлений пищевой промышленности. Для повышения питательной ценности продуктов используют разные добавки, такие как плодово-ягодное и овощное сырье, зерновые культуры и т. д. Для получения хлебобулочного изделия, соответствующего органолептическим и физико-химическим показателям качества, необходимо провести множество экспериментальных лабораторных выпечек. Мы решили разработать систему, рассчитывающую параметры технологического процесса и конечные показатели на основе введенных данных о качестве сырья.
The development of functional products is one of the most important areas of the food industry. To increase the nutritional value of products, various additives are used, such as fruit and berry and vegetable raw materials, cereals, etc. To obtain a bakery product corresponding to organoleptic and physico-chemical quality indicators, it is necessary to conduct a lot of experimental laboratory baking. We decided to develop a system that calculates the parameters of the technological process and final indicators based on the input data on the quality of raw materials.
Optimasi Dosis Koagulan PAC (Poly Aluminium Chloride) untuk air baku 34 NTU di PDAM Tirta Daroh Banda Aceh
Authors: Kalkoy Nova silvia 
Published: February 2023

Pada proses pencampuran koagulan dengan air ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas air. Dalam proses ini biasanya akan menghabiskan biaya yang ada pada Instalasi Pengolahan Air (IPA) di PDAM Tirta Daroy Banda Aceh. Dalam penambahan dosis koagulan ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan dosis yang tepat pada bak clarifier berdasarkan nilai kekeruhan awal pada air. Penambahan dosis koagulan secara berlebihan akan meningkatkan biaya penggunaan bahan kimia atau koagulan (PAC) yang dipakai yang dapat menyebabkan pembebanan pada biaya di PDAM. Pada penentuan dosis ini di lakukan dengan metode jar test dengan bahan koagulan yang dipakai adalah PAC (Poly Aluminium Cloride) yang digunakan sebagai dasar untuk penentuan dosis paling optimal pada bak clarifier. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian didapatkan dosis optimum sebagai berikut: Dosis optimal yang di dapat untuk memaksimalkan kinerja pada bak clarifier di PDAM Tirta Daroy Banda Aceh sebesar 25 ppm dengan hasil kekeruhan yang diuji dengan turbidimeter sebesar 0,29 NTU. Dari pengujian ini dapat di hitung biaya penggunaan koagulan sebesar Rp. 6.084.000 perharinya. Penggunaan biaya akan berubah berdasarkan nilai kekeruhan air dimana semakin besar NTU semakin besar dosis yang dipakai maka semakin besar pula biaya yang digunakan. hasil initelah sesuai dengan standar Pemenkes No.492/MENKES/PER/2010 dimana, kekeruhan yang menjadi Batasan adalah 5 NTU.
EVALUASI ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE NODAL PADA SUMUR X DI PT CITIC SERAM ENERGY LIMITED
Authors: Lamere Fransina 
Published: February 2023

Sumur yang sering di produksi akan mengalami penurunan tekanan maka perlu menggunakan metode buatan atau Artificial Lift. Di PT Seram Energy Limited memiliki beberapa sumur yang menggunakan Artificialift.Pada sumur x yang diteliti merupakan salah satu sumur tua dimana laju produksi serta dengan tekanan yang rendah sehingga sumur ini tidak dapat mengangkat minyak ke atas secara natural atau sering disebut sumur natural flow. Maka dari itu digunakan metode pengangkatan buata (Artifical lift) dengan jenisnya yaitu Electrical Submersible Pump. Pompa Electrical Submersible Pump yang existing pada sumur yaitu berupa seri powerlift QN dimana dinilai pemasangan pompa seri ini kurang efektif pada sumur yang diteliti. Kemudian dilakukan perencanaan Electrical Submersible Pump ulang yang lebih efektif pada sumur untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dari laju produksi sumur nya yaitu berupa pompa Electric Submersible Pump seri QN10 dengan range operating optimum nya sebesar 272 dengan efisiensi pompa nya sebesar 27% sedangkan secara perhitungan nilai efisiensi nya dapat dinaikan lagi sebesar 54% dimana laju optimumnya yaitu sebesar 322 bopd. Kinerja pompa Q10 dengan efesiensi kecil dapat ditingkatkan dengan menaikan PIP dan menambah stage sesuai 3 scenario yang dipilih. Scenario terbaik adalah menggunakan pompa Q03 dengan PIP sebesar dan stage sebesar serta efisiensi sebesar .
TUNING CONTROL AKTUAL TEMPERATUR PADA REBOILER MENGGUNAKAN METODE ZIEGLER-NICHOLS
Authors: Afflin Anugra Putra , Utami Erna 
Published: February 2023

Reboiler berfungsi untuk menguapkan sebagian liquid yang masuk kedalamnya, hal ini bertujuan untuk menjaga kondisi bottom column agar dapat menaikkan recovery produk NGL. Apabila ada C1 dan C2 yang masih terikut sebagai hasil bawah De-Ethanizer akan diuapkan pada Reboiler sehingga C1 dan C2 akan terambil pada hasil atas. Jenis Reboiler ini adalah Shell and Tube. Kontrol Reboiler bertujuan untuk menjaga suhu pada set pointnya. Konfigurasi sistem kendali temperatur pada Reboiler E menggunakan kendali umpan balik dengan respon yang cukup stabil dengan overshoot 4.8%, rise Time 24.4 s detik dan settling Time 1778.6 detik. Nilai Kp, Ti dan Td baru dihasilkan dari hasil uji Tuning yang dilakukan menggunakan metode Ziegler-Nichols, dan didapatkan respon yang cepat dari hasil Tuning. Antara aktual dan Tuning Ziegler-Nichols menunjukan bahwa Tuning lebih cepat mencapai steady state.
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Guru dalam Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran melalui Supervisi Akademik di Guru Binaan
Authors: Salamah Iis Mamah 
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan sekolah yang membahas tetang upaya meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam penggunaan model pembelajaran melalui suvervisi akademik di guru binaan kecamatan Dawuan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan analisis deskriftif komparatif, yang membandingkan kondisi awal dengan hasil siklus I Teknik suvervisi klinis dan siklus II dengan Teknik percakapan pribadi. Tahapan penelitian ini meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi dan refleksi yang bersifat daur ulang atau siklus. Berdasarakan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa suvervisi klinis dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan model pembelajaran dari Guru PAI kelas IV pra siklus persentasi kemampuan 1,83; siklus I 2,55 dan siklus II naik menjadi 3,67. Guru PAI Kelas V Prasiklus persentase kemampuan pembelajaran 2,00, Siklus I 2,67 dan siklus II naik menjadi 3,67. Guru PAI Kelas VI Prasiklus persetase kemampuan guru menggunakan metode pembelajaran Prasiklus 1,83, Siklus I 2,67 dan siklus II naik menjadi 3,50. Dari data diatas dapat disimpulkan bahwa suvervisi dapat membatu guru-guru PAI dalam meningkatakan kemampuannya dalam melakukan pembelajaran.
Forensic Accounting - A Game Changing Approach for Holistic Corporate Sector Development in India
Authors: Pawan Kumar Gupta  
Published: February 2023

Forensic accounting is the prominent instrument in the field of accounting area to tackle the rampant situation of financial fraud. Forensic accounting is a specific branch of accounting. It involves the application of special skills such as accounting, auditing procedures, finance, quantitative methods, research, and investigations in accounting activities. With the rapid growth of technology in India after globalization, the trend of accounting is also changing as per the demand of stakeholders due to facing these complex natures of fraud. Forensic accounting is one of the transcendent examples in the area of accounting. It is capable to find out all kinds of fraud; if we use it attentively. The techniques of forensic accounting are also developing with the need of time. Modern technologies are more powerful in comparison to conventional technologies. In the dynamic cyber world, the complex natures of frauds are creating a need for research in the forensic accounting area. Since independence, the Incremental growth of voluminous financial scams is a black spot in the Indian economy. Moreover, the list of challenges to better practices of forensic accounting in India is too extensive. There are few agencies in India, which are dedicated to the mission of combating fraud for example- SFIO, FEMA, RBI, CBI (Economic Office Wing) deals with big financial scams, Central Vigilance Commission deals with corruption. In view of India, the better practices of forensic accounting should be observed by stakeholders carefully to boost economic growth.
The present study discusses the conceptual framework of forensic accounting, the implementation & progress of forensic accounting, the authorities involved, and suggestions for better implementation of forensic accounting from the Indian perspective.