bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficacy and safety of the Arctic Sun device for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in adult patients following cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Sharda Saurabh C. , Bhatia Mandip Singh , Jakhotia Rohit R. , Behera Ashish , Saroch Atul , Pannu Ashok Kumar , Kumar H Mohan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

AIM:
The principal objective of this study was to carry out a comprehensive and thorough analysis to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Arctic Sun, a servo-controlled surface cooling device, with conventional cooling techniques for providing therapeutic hypothermia in adult patients who had experienced hypoxic-ischemic brain injury following cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

METHODS:
In order to achieve our goal, we conducted an extensive search of multiple databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials.gov up to the date of July 30, 2021. We only included studies that compared the safety and efficacy of the Arctic Sun surface cooling equipment with standard cooling approaches such as cooling blankets, ice packs, and intravenous cold saline for treating comatose adult patients who had recovered after experiencing cardiac arrest. We evaluated various outcomes, including all-cause mortality, good neurological outcome at 1 month, and the occurrence of adverse effects such as infections, shock, and bleeding. We employed a random-effects meta-analysis to estimate the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for dichotomous outcomes.

RESULTS:
One hundred and fourteen records were identified through our search; however, only three studies met our eligibility criteria, resulting in overall 187 patients incorporated in the meta-analysis. The findings indicated no significant difference in mortality rates among the Arctic Sun device and conventional cooling techniques (OR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.34–1.19; P = 0.16; I
2 = 0%). In addition, we found no significant difference in occurrence of good neurological outcomes (OR: 1.74; 95% CI: 0.94–3.25; P = 0.08; I
2 = 0%) between the two cooling methods. However, the application of the Arctic Sun device was associated with increased incidence of infections compared to standard cooling methods (OR: 2.46; 95% CI: 1.18–5.11; P = 0.02; I
2 = 0%). While no significant difference occurred in the incidence of shock (OR: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.07–1.18; P = 0.08; I
2 = 40%), the use of the Arctic Sun device was linked to significantly fewer bleeding complications compared to standard cooling methods (OR: 0.11; 95% CI: 0.02–0.79; P = 0.03; I
2 = 0%).

CONCLUSIONS:
After analyzing the results of our meta-analysis, we concluded that the use of the Arctic Sun device for targeted temperature management following cardiopulmonary resuscitation did not result in significant differences in mortality rates or improve neurological outcomes when compared to standard cooling techniques.
A Novel Prediction Model Based on Quantitative Texture Analysis of Sonographic Images for Malignant Major Salivary Glandular Tumors
Authors: Lo Wu-Chia , Cheng Ping-Chia , Hsu Wan-Lun , Cheng Po-Wen , Liao Li-Jen 
Published: September 2023

Background:
The aim of this study was to compare multiple objective ultrasound (US) texture features and develop an objective predictive model for predicting malignant major salivary glandular tumors.

Methods:
From August 2007 to May 2018, 144 adult patients who had major salivary gland tumors and subsequently underwent surgery were recruited for this study. Representative brightness mode US pictures were selected for texture analysis and used to develop a prediction model.

Results:
We found that the grayscale intensity and standard deviation of the intensity were significantly different between malignant and pleomorphic adenomas. The contrast, inverse difference (INV) movement, entropy, dissimilarity, and INV also differed significantly between benign and malignant tumors. We used stepwise selection of predictors to develop an objective predictive model, as follows: Score = 1.138 × Age − 1.814 × Intensity + 1.416 × Entropy + 1.714 × Contrast. With an optimal cutoff of 0.58, the diagnostic performance of this model had a sensitivity, specificity, overall accuracy, and area under the curve of 83% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 74%–92%), 74% (65%–84%), 78% (72%–85%), and 0.86 (0.80–0.92), respectively.

Conclusion:
We have developed a novel computerized diagnostic model based on objective US features to predict malignant major salivary gland tumor. Further improving the computer-aided diagnosis model might change the US examination for major salivary gland tumors in the future.
The role of pediatric sequential organ failure assessment lactate score in predicting the clinical outcome of critically ill children: A single-center, prospective, observational study
Authors: Maheshwari Nitika , Agarwal Neha 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background:
The Pediatric Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (pSOFA) score is a scoring system used to assess the severity of organ dysfunction in critically ill children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the pSOFA lactate (pSOFA-L) score in predicting the clinical outcome of critically ill children.

Subjects and Methods:
This hospital-based, prospective, observational study was conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit of medical college from North India. A total of 100 children were included. Parameters pertaining to the various organ systems as designated in the pSOFA-L score were studied and compared the score with the clinical outcome.

Results:
In this study, there were 56 survivors and 44 nonsurvivors. On receiver operating characteristics curve analysis, the cutoff value of the pSOFA-L score in predicting mortality was 10 with a sensitivity of 81.8% and specificity of 85.7% and area under the curve: 0.882, which is statistically significant (P < 0.001). In the present study, the mortality rate was 11.3%, 18.2%, and 70.5% in children with pSOFA-L score <9, 9–11, and >11, respectively. On bivariate analysis of the survivor and nonsurvivor group, nonsurvivors had a significantly higher pSOFA-L score (P = 0.000). The mean lactate level was significantly higher among nonsurvivor group (3.02 ± 1.59 vs. 1.75 ± 1.19, P = 0.000).

Conclusions:
pSOFA-L score is accurate in predicting mortality, with a higher score indicating a poor outcome. The study also found a significant relationship between serum lactate levels and the pSOFA-L score, with higher lactate levels indicating a poor prognosis.
Many good reasons to attend The 21st Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR) in Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Tanomkiat Wiwatana , Tantivatana Jarturon , Panyaping Theerapol , Pongnapang Napapong , Kiatdilokrat Alongkorn , Songsaeng Dittapong , Dankulchai Pittaya 
Published: September 2023

Challenges and opportunities are inevitably embedded to a crisis depending on which perspective we look at. During a couple of years of drowning in the COVID-19 pandemic, some existing concepts, means, work flows and tools failed to respond timely and effectively. Governments, industries, private sectors, and non-profit organizations have exerted all their efforts and resources to sustain the citizens’ livelihood by ensuring the smallest rate of morbidities and mortalities of the people to their full potential. New products and innovations were introduced and accepted at an unprecedented speed. Apparently, imaging, and related informative technological systems, serving as an important part in health industries, plays an indispensable role in triaging, diagnosing and caring for the COVID-19 patients.
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still on-going, new knowledge and experiences are increasingly obtained. It is time to talk and share on the issue. The 21st AOCR in Bangkok, Thailand will provide the best opportunity in a friendly atmosphere for scientists, technologists and radiologists to share what they have acquired, what we should adopt and how we can adapt to improve our facilities in caring not only for COVID-19 patients but also patients inflicted with other diseases that threaten the health of people and burden the countries in Asia-Oceania.
Capability of constructive interference in steady state sequence versus postcontrast T1-weighted imaging in cerebellopontine angle and internal auditory canal masses
Authors: Charoonratana Vorawan , Sanghan Nuttha , Hirunpat Siriporn , Rattanaprueksachart Kornpen 
Published: September 2023

Background: The tumor size is one of the main factors in the treatment of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) provides the best evaluation. However, administration of the gadolinium is time consuming and increasing in cost. There is a risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with renal failure and liver or renal transplantation.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the capability of constructive interference in steady state (CISS) sequence in measuring the tumor size of the CPA and internal auditory canal (IAC) masses compared to postcontrast T1-weighted images (T1-WI).
Materials and Methods: The 118 MR studies with both CISS sequence and postcontrast T1-WI of 45 patients with CPA and IAC masses were retrospectively reviewed.
Results: There was no significant difference between CISS and postcontrast T1-WI in measuring size in transverse diameter of the masses (p = 0.051-0.06). The longitudinal diameter measurement revealed a significant difference (p < 0.001) and the measured size on postcontrast T1-WI was slightly larger than the CISS image. The difference in median measurement between two sequences was less than 0.9 mm. and Bland-Altman plots revealed that differences between the two sequences in longitudinal and transverse diameters of the masses were within the limits of agreement. Interobserver agreement showed excellent correlation (r = 0.994-0.999, p < 0.001 by Pearson's product-moment correlation).
Conclusions: The CISS sequence may be sufficient for assessing the size of CPA and IAC masses, which can be used interchangeably with postcontrast T1-weighted image as a contrast-free option, especially in follow-up studies and vulnerable settings of gadolinium administration.
Another loss of radioactive material in Thailand highlights the need for effective risk communication
Authors: Ng Kwan Hoong 
Published: September 2023

On March 10th 2023, a cylinder containing caesium-137 was found missing from a power plant near Bangkok, Thailand. This generated lots of fear and anxiety, fuelled by social media and inadequate statements from the authorities. Later it was discovered in a foundry, compressed and partially melted. It is clear from this incident that risk communication was inadequate.
Two case studies from Southeast Asia, the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, and the COVID-19 pandemic illustrate the significance of effective risk communication in crisis management and public policy.
This incident in Thailand serves as a "wake-up call" for other countries in Southeast Asia and beyond, urging them to ensure the safe management of radioactive materials as well as to pay attention to their own investments in creating efficient risk communication frameworks to deal with future disasters.
The Concept Of Structural Da'wah Of Palembang City Government In Realizing The Golden City Of Darussalam
Authors: Muslimin Muslimin 
Published: September 2023

The structural dakwah is movement of dakwah through inner power of government. The activity of structural dakwah is propagate Islamic value to evolving society, structure, politics, and economic. Thereby, Islam is not only a religion or a name of beliefs or certain forms of worship, it is in fact a way of life, a complete code for the guidance of the individual’s, group’s, and state entire life.
This research try to reveal phenomenon on Palembang government structural dakwah through program named “Palembang Emas Darussalam.” Therefore, we can see some results to gain some information about implementing Palembang religious program.
This field research using qualitative method focused on analyzing Palembang government structural dakwah. The studies presented in this research also want to know, first, how the implementation Palembang religious program in Palembang. The second is implementing in field of physic or material. Third, how the implementation of Palembang religious program in the field of mental or spiritual. Through this research will be get benefit, first, to get information about structural dakwah of Palembang religious in the field physic material and mental spiritual.
This research could be concluded, second, Palembang religious program in the field of physic material among other things: The movement of one thousand one mosque (Gerakan Seribu Satu Masjid), Developing of mosque library (Pengembangan Perpustakaan Masjid), Developing of mosque cooperation (Pengembangan Koperasi Masjid), The movement of loving Islamic teacher (Gerakan Cinta Ustadz Ustzdah), The aids for religion organization (Pembinaan Bantuan Organisasi Keagamaan). Second, Palembang religious program in the field of mental spiritual among other things: Visiting together of Jum’at and Ramadhan moment (Safari Jum’at dan Ramadhan Bersama), improving activity of religion society: To undertake the journey to the ka’bah pilgrimage for a good people and marriage program for the poor people (Peningkatan aktivitas sosial keagamaan: Pemberangkatan Ibadah Haji bagi masyarakat berprestasi dan Nikah massal bagi masyarakat kurang mampu). The Improvement of Islamic Human Resources: Training and development of Badan Amil Zakat, Training and Development of the Candidate of Islamic Propagator, Training and Develompent of management of mosque (Peningkatan Sumber Daya Manusia Islami: Pelatihan Badan Amil Zakat, Pelatihan Calon Da’i, dan Pelatihan Manajemen Masjid), The Improvement of Islamic Art and Culture: Musabaqah Tilawatil al-Qur’an dan Memorizing Islamic Big Days (Peningkatan Seni dan Budaya Islam: Musabaqah Tilawatil al-Qur’an dan Peringatan Hari-hari Besar Islam), Banned place of amusement and Drinking of Alcoholic Beverage distribution (Larangan Tempat Hiburan dan Peradaran Minuman Keras).
Prevalence of De-Quervain’s Tenosynovitis in Tailors of Multan (Punjab)
Authors: Khan Rabia , Ali Babar , Saif Zulaikha , Ishfaq Faisal , Saeed Athar , Rubab Sheeza , Khizar Shahbaz 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is inflammation of extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons that run from the side of the wrist to the base of the thumb. To see the frequency of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis and work related risk factors in tailors of Multan, Pakistan
Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study. Sample size of the research was 246. Study was conducted at the city of Pakistan, Multan. Inclusion criteria of the study were tailors of age between twenty to fifty years having experience of more than 3 years. Data was collected to the selected population, through convenient sampling technique. Duration of the study was 8 months. Outcome measures of the study were Finkelstein test, Visual analogue scale and a structured questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25.
Findings: Out of 246 participants, 72.3% were males and 27.6% were females. Prevalence of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis was found to be 64% in tailors of Multan through Finkelstein test. 25.6% of the participants had moderate, while 22.3% had extreme discomfort in lower back. 35.3% reported to have mild discomfort in arms. 52.4% had mild to moderate discomfort in wrist or hand. 19.91% reported not to have an enough space for work. 44.30% did not have adjustable chairs. 69.91% reported to have no back rest while sewing, 63% reported unavailability of foot rest and 64.63% had no arm rest while sewing.
Recommendations: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is prevalent in tailors of Multan, Pakistan. Work-related discomfort was found in various regions of body including eyes, neck, shoulders, arms, wrist and hand. Chairs with no adjustable height, unavailability of arm and foot rest and no back support were associated work related risk factors in tailors.
Pemetaan Sektor Unggulan Provinsi Bali Berbasis "Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali"
Authors: Mardiana I Wayan , Sudiarsa I Made 
Published: September 2023

Tujuan: Tulisan ini dibuat untuk menganalis sektor unggulan di Provinsi Bali berbasis “Nangun Sat Kerthi Lokha Bali”.
Metode penelitian: Metode penelitian ini menggunakan bentuk penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif, yang mendeskripsikan suatu keadaan dalam wilayah penelitian berdasarkan penjelasan hasil perhitungan sesuai metodologi yang digunakan. Penelitian ini memakai data sekunder. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis Dynamic Location Qoutient (DLQ) dan Location Qoutient (LQ).
Hasil dan pembahasan: Terdapat sembilan sektor yang merupakan sektor unggulan yang memiliki potensi unggul dalam beberapa tahun kedepan yaitu 1) Sektor Pertanian (Secara Umum), 2) Sektor Pengadaan Air, 3) Sektor Transportasi Dan Pergudangan, 4) Sektor Penyediaan Akomodasi dan Makan Minum, 5) Sektor Informasi dan Komunikasi, 6) Sektor Real Estate, 7) Sektor Administrasi Pemerintahan, Pertahanan Dan Jaminan Sosial Wajib, 8) Sektor Jasa Pendidikan serta 9) Sektor Jasa Kesehatan dan Kegiatan Sosial.
Implikasi: Perlu adanya pemerataan pertumbuhan sektor ekonomi di Provinsi Bali dimana hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari adanya nilai Dynamic Location Qoutient (DLQ) dan Location Qoutient (LQ) dari sektor Sektor Penyediaan Akomodasi dan Makan Minum yang sangat besar dibandingkan dengan sektor-sektor lainnya di Provinsi Bali.
Krama Bali "Let Go": Menjadi Masyarakat Melek Teknologi dan Informasi
Authors: Kusuma I Gede Yudhi Permadi , Mardiana I Wayan 
Published: September 2023

Tujuan: Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak positif dan negatif yang ditimbulkan dari teknologi informasi, untuk dapat lebih melek dalam memanfaatkan teknologi informasi khususnya dalam masyarakat Bali.
Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder, yang didapatkan melalui observasi, dan studi kepustakaan kepada beberapa sumber yang tersedia, seperti jurnal, laporan-laporan, buku-buku yang terkait dan mendukung dari penelitian ini.
Hasil dan pembahasan: Dampak positif dan negatif dari perkembangan teknologi informasi ini terkadang tidak dirasakan secara langsung dan berlangsung begitu saja tanpa adanya kesadaran diri untuk melakukan evaluasi terhadap cara dalam pemanfaatan teknologi informasi.
Implikasi: Penguasaan terhadap pengoperasian teknologi wajib didukung dengan mulat sarira atau sebuah proses pencerminan diri sebelum berlaku ke orang lain. Melek teknologi dan informasi dapat membawa kedamaian dan kesejahteraan dalam bermasyarakat.
Hubungan Kesadaran dan Perilaku Kerja Aparatur Sipil Negara (Studi Kasus SMA/SMK/SLB di Kabupaten Buleleng)
Authors: Artama Made 
Published: September 2023

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kesadaran dan perilaku kerja ASN. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada sekolah SMA/SMK/SLB pada Dinas Pendidikan Kepemudaan dan Olahraga Provinsi Bali di Kabupaten Buleleng selama dua bulan dari bulan Agustus sampai dengan September 2022.
Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan jenis korelasi. Kuantatif korelasi merupakan metode penelitian dengan mempelajari hubungan antara dua variabel atau lebih, yaitu sejauh mana variasi dalam satu variabel berhubungan dengan variasi dalam variabel yang lainnya.
Hasil dan pembahasan: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran memiliki korelasi yang positif terhadap perilaku ASN. Semakin tinggi tingkat kesadarannya maka perilaku ASN semakin baik.
Implikasi: Kesadaran berpengaruh positif terhadap perilaku ASN. Semakin tinggi kesadaran maka perilaku ASN semakin baik.
The Function and Meaning of "Kulkul" in Balinese Society: A Case Study in Batuaji Kawan Traditional Village, Tabanan (A Cultural Linguistics Review)
Authors: Sutarma I Gusti Putu , Jendra I Wayan , Adnyana Ida Bagus Artha , Muliati Ni Kadek , Astuti Ni Wayan Wahyu 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This research was conducted to analyze the communicative function of language and the meaning of kulkul in Balinese society.
Research methods: Data were collected using interview and observation methods with the help of note-taking techniques, then analyzed using descriptive-qualitative methods. This study uses the Cultural Linguistic Theory which is synergized with the Theory of Language Functions to analyze the function of kulkul and the Social Semiotics Theory to analyze the meaning of kulkul.
Results and discussion: Kulkul in Balinese society has a communicative function of language: informational, directive, aesthetic, and phatic. Based on this function, kulkul implies odalan (religious ceremony at the temple), kepancabhayan (crush), baya pati (rage), sangkepan/peparuman (meeting) or ngayah (mutual cooperation), and kelayusekaran (death of residents). Kulkul also has a sacred function, namely as a sign of a religious ceremony at the temple.
Implication: As a marker of Balinese culture (local wisdom), kulkul is a linguistic phenomenon, especially sign language which has a unique function and meaning.
Supporting the Recovery of Travel Agencies in Bali through Softloan
Authors: Meinarni Ni Putu Suci , Thalib Emmy Febriani , Manurung Evelyn Angelita Pinondang , Wijaya Bagus Kusuma , Winatha Komang Redy 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to address the challenges faced by Travel Agencies in Indonesia due to the significant decrease in the tourism sector caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper aims to find a solution for Travel Agencies, particularly in terms of capital.
Research methods: The paper utilizes a mixed-method research approach. The descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach is employed to describe and summarize the current situation and conditions that Travel Agencies are facing. It also involves analyzing regulations related to the industry. Additionally, a quantitative method is used to gather information from travel agency business actors through the completion of a questionnaire.
Results and discussion: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant decrease in the tourism sector in Indonesia, particularly affecting Travel Agencies, which face challenges due to suspended operational activities and a reliance on tourist visit transactions.
Implication: To address the capital needs of Travel Agencies and support their recovery, utilizing the government's national economic recovery program, including options like interest subsidies and credit restructuring at banks, is crucial.