bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Percentages and Gender Distribution of Anatomic Variations of Inferior Vena Cava, Renal Veins, and Posterior Lumbar Tributaries of the Left Renal Vein Left Renal Vein Drainage Variations
Authors: LEBLEBİSATAN Şerife 
Published: March 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate percentages and gender distribution of the variations of the inferior vena cava (IVC), renal veins, and posterior lumbar tributaries of the left renal vein (LRV).
Materials and Methods: For this cross sectional observational study, the computed tomography (CT) images of 1949 patients were evaluated retrospectively.
Results: In the present study, percentages of double IVC, left IVC, and IVC interruption with azygos continuation were 0.5%, 0.2%, and 0.1%, respectively; circumaortic left renal vein (CLRV) was 6% and retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) was 4.2%. Multiple renal vein variations were 24.1% on the right, but none on the left. Posterior lumbar tributaries of the renal veins were 0.15% on the right and 48% on the left. There was no difference between genders in terms of LRV and IVC variations. While the incidence of multiple right renal veins was statistically significantly higher in male patients compared to female patients (p = 0.045), the opposite was true for the posterior lumbar tributaries of the LRV (p = 0.035).
Conclusion: The venous system has a wide variety of variations, and the renal venous circulation is supported by number variations on the right in men and collaterals on the left in women.
Instructional Strategy for Comprehensible Meaning-Focused Input: Backward Learning Instruction
Authors: Misnawati Misnawati 
Published: March 2023

Backward Learning Instruction (BLI) is a recommended instructional practice to apply for an extensive reading and listening program to become comprehensible meaning-focused input as an initial idea from the flipped-learning model and backward design. This study explored how backward learning instruction as an instructional strategy applies in the learning process; and how students perceive backward learning instruction for comprehensible meaning-focused input. The author used a mixed method, with the descriptive and statistical description of 45 students from the law department at the Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Pengayoman Bone, which was selected using purposive sampling. A study of the document was conducted to compile the BLI model, and a Guttman scale questionnaire was provided to gain firm and precise answers on BLI implementation. Then, the data were analyzed. The result presented the BLI model within three steps: 1) Preparing class, 2) Backward learning instruction, and 3) Knowledge enrichment. This study also found that BLI as an instructional strategy for comprehensible meaning-focused input showed a high agreement among students with high and very high categories converted by the students' propensity to respond to a scale. As an implication, BLI has contributed to providing solutions for learning the reading and listening comprehension process in distance, blended, and autonomous learning. EFL teachers, learners, and material developers must consider BLI as learning instruction due to its positive impact on students' self-faced learning.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ EDUCATION AT BRITISH AND AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: SADOVETS OLESIA 
Published: March 2023

The paper studies progressive experience of foreign language teachers’ education at leading universities of Great Britain (the University of Sheffield, London, Lancaster, Cambridge, Southampton, and Newcastle Universities) and the USA (the University of Illinois, New York University, Princeton and Yale Universities). It is defined that to get a qualification of a foreign language teacher in both countries one must obtain a degree in foreign language education or language teaching that can be provided by different programs in either Teaching/Education or Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching/ Second Language Acquisition (the title can somewhat differ depending on the university). It is found out that in the UK and US universities the latter focus on different aspects of language study such as morphology, syntax, semantics, psycholinguistics, and translation; bilingual education; and teaching foreign languages.
Standards for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers in both countries are analyzed. Curricula, syllabi, compulsory and elective subjects, implementation of teaching practice and scientific research for foreign language teaching (FLT) are characterized.
Comparative analysis of British and American education programs aimed at FLT is carried out. Similar features include combination of professional subjects (majors) and theoretical ones; development of skills to deliver lessons, develop lesson plans, and syllabi; provision of students’ exchange programs; wide use of multimedia technologies; adaptation to individual requirements and needs of students; prevalence of individual work of students in curriculum workload; interdisciplinary character of education; differentiation and focus on realization of students’ professional goals; flexibility and diversity of educational process; and inclusion of extra-curricular activities into the content of study. Different is the essence of education programs for FLT – in the USA they are more practice-oriented, whereas in GB students gradually switch from theory to practice. British curricula for FLT are more focused on language disciplines, whereas American ones are more concentrated on the development of sociocultural competence of students.
Comparison of the Six Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6CIT) to Commonly-Used Short Cognitive Screening Instruments in a Memory Clinic Population
Authors: O’Caoimh Rónán , Molloy D. William 
Published: March 2023

Background: Short cognitive screening instruments (CSI) are required to identify cognitive impairment in busy outpatient clinics. While the Six Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6CIT) is commonly used, its accuracy in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and against more widely-used CSIs is less well established. Objective: To examine the diagnostic accuracy of the 6CIT against the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment (Q mci) screen across the cognitive spectrum in a memory clinic population. Methods: In total, 142 paired assessments were available (21 with SCD, 32 MCI, and 89 with dementia). Consecutive patients underwent a comprehensive assessment and were screened using the 6CIT, Q mci, and MoCA. Accuracy was determined from the area under receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). Results: The median age of patients was 76 (±11) years; 68% were female. The median 6CIT score was 10/28 (±14). The 6CIT was strongly, negatively, and statistically significantly correlated with the Q mci ( r = –0.84) and MoCA ( r = –0.86). The 6CIT had good accuracy for separating cognitive impairment (MCI or dementia) from SCD, (AUC:0.88; 0.82–0.94), similar to the MoCA (AUC:0.92; 0.87–0.97, p = 0.308), but statistically lower than the Q mci (AUC:0.96; 0.94–0.99, p = 0.01). The 6CIT was faster to administer, median time 2.05 minutes versus 4.38 and 9.5 for the Q mci and MoCA, respectively. Conclusion: While the Q mci was more accurate than the 6CIT, the shorter administration time of the 6CIT, suggests it may be useful when assessing or monitoring cognitive impairment in busy memory clinics, though larger samples are required to evaluate.
The role of HMGCR expression in combination therapy of simvastatin and FAC treated locally advanced breast cancer patients
Authors: Yulian Erwin Danil , Siregar Nurjati Chairani , Sudijono Bajuadji , Hwei Lie Rebecca Yen 
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE: Several studies have shown the role of statin added to the patient’s chemotherapy regimen and the role of Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) expression in predicting breast cancer patient outcomes. In our previous study, adding statins improved clinical and pathological responses in LABC patients. Furthermore, we planned to study statin’s role as a combination to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in treating locally advanced breast cancers on the basis of HMGCR expression. Moreover, we aimed to study the association between the patients’ clinicopathological characteristics and HMGCR expression. METHODS: This study is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in two health centers in Indonesia. Each patient enrolled with written informed consent and then randomized to receive either simvastatin 40 mg/day or a placebo, combined with the fluorouracil, adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide (FAC) NAC. RESULTS: HMGCR was associated with low staging and normal serum cholesterol in the high Ki67 level group (p = 0.042 and p = 0.021, respectively). The pre-and post-chemotherapy tumor sizes are significantly correlated in two groups (HMGCR negative expression, p = 0.000 and HMGCR moderate expression, p = 0.001) with a more considerable average decrease in tumor size compared to HMGCR strong expression group. CONCLUSION: Statin therapy might work better in HMGCR-negative or low-expression tumors, although HGMCR expression is associated with better clinical parameters in our study.
Energy georesources and personnel training
Authors: Vercheba A. A. , Vorobyov A. E. 
Published: March 2023

Background. The dominant role of energy georesources in the mineral resources sector of Russian economy is considered. Achievements in this sector are determined by the quality of human capital. Successful implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Mineral Resource Base of Russia until 2035 requires improved personnel training in the higher education system according to new educational programs in the disciplines of Applied Geology and Mining.Aim. Assessment of the current state of the mining and geological industry in Russia, as well as its methodological and technological basis as an objective indicator of the economic and social development of the social system.Materials and methods. Expert evaluation of the activities carried out by the Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency in the direction of the geological study of energy resources.Results. The conducted analysis of the sustainability of the mineral resources sector in the era of globalization and Russia’s historical experience of creating the uranium industry shows the need to further develop the nuclear energy sector. This process requires modifications in the engineering geological education to revive Russian traditions of training specialists in the field of uranium mining and treatment.Conclusion. The prospects for increasing the mineral resources base of energy carriers and creating conditions for providing the country with energy raw materials should be supported by joint efforts of educational institutions and employers in the system of training geologists.
A Study on Ureteric Abnormalities in Single Contrast Bolus CT Urography at A Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Suraparaju Varaprasad Varma Pavankumar , Prashant Titare  , Varsha Rote Kaginalkar  
Published: March 2023

Introduction: CT urography is an imaging technique in which the i.v contrast is injected and phases of CT scan are taken to study the entire urinary system. It has essentially replaced intravenous urography (IVU) in most imaging practices. CT Urography has evolved as an ideal imaging tool for comprehensive imaging assessment of patients with flank pain, malignancies, hematuria, trauma, renal calculi, suspected congenital malformations and in various clinical settings. Other CT advantages include the use of multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), curved planar reformatted images, maximum intensity projection (MIP) and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction which gives valuable information to the clinician about the extent of the lesions and helps in management.
Aim: To study various types of ureteric abnormalities in CT Urography in various clinical presentation.
Materials and methods: This is a tertiary hospital based observational Descriptive Cross sectional study conducted on 360 patients referred for CT Urography with Clinical Signs & Symptoms of urinary tract abnormalities, having ureteric imaging abnormalities. Siemens somatum High Definition 128 slice CT scanner was used for single bolus CT urography.
Results: Males were more as compared to females with age group 31 to 50 years (44.4%). Abdominal pain with urinary complaints was seen in maximum number of patients (203 cases- 56.4%). Urinary complaints in known abdomino-pelvic malignancies was seen in 18% cases. 285 patients had obstructive urography findings like hydronephrosis or hydroureter, and 75 cases had non obstructive findings like ureteral filling defects due to calculi, clots, etc or abnormal ureteric course or only congenital abnormality. Most hydroureter cases were secondary to obstructive calculus followed by obstruction by external malignant mass.
Conclusion: This study outlines the most common ureteric abnormalities in patients referred for CT urography which were mostly obstructive findings most cases were secondary to obstructive calculus followed by obstruction by external malignant mass. The non obstructive findings like ureteral filling defects were due to calculi, clots, etc or abnormal ureteric course or only congenital abnormalities. Delayed phase of CT urography can also be applied in Contrast CT study of abdomen & Pelvic scans on case to case basis to study ureteric involvements & pathologies.
Adaptasi Alat Ukur Revised - Suicide Ideation Scale (R-SIS)
Authors: Artissy Michelle Neivi , Pratama Ahmad Gimmy 
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT: ADAPTATION OF REVISED-SUICIDE IDEATION SCALE (R-SIS) INSTRUMENTSuicide is the second leading cause of death for college students in the world. Suicide is influenced by various factors, such as negative behaviour, feelings, social and economic conditions. This study aims to adapt the Revised - Suicide Ideation Scale (R-SIS) from Rudd (1989) as a short screening instrument consisting of 10 items. This instrument is divided into two dimensions, resolved plans and preparations; and suicidal ideation. The output of this instrument measures the presence or absence of suicidal ideation in an individual and how serious the suicidal ideation, if any, is. The participants in this study were 106 students consisting of 30 men and 76 women. This study is a quantitative research that uses non-experimental quantitative methods. The results of Cronbach's Alpha on both dimensions and on the overall numerical measurement tools are very good, and show the reliability of this measuring instrument is acceptable. The results of the CFA calculation indicate a good-fit model, which internally supports the validity of the instrument in measuring Suicide Ideation. From these results, this measuring instrument can be declared internally supporting the validity of the instrumen. Thus, hopefully this instrument can help in capturing individual with suicide risk, especially college students for further treatment. Keywords: Suicide Ideation, College Students, Adaptation, Instrument Kasus bunuh diri merupakan salah satu penyebab kematian terbesar kedua pada mahasiswa di dunia. Bunuh diri dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, seperti perilaku, perasaan negatif, serta kondisi sosial dan ekomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengadaptasi alat ukur Revised Suicide Ideation Scale (R-SIS) dari Rudd (1989) sebagai instrumen skrining singkat yang terdiri dari 10 item. Instrumen ini terbagi dalam dua dimensi, resolved plans and preparations; dan suicidal desires. Keluaran dari instrumen ini mengukur akan ada atau tidak adanya ide bunuh diri pada suatu individu dan seberapa serius ide bunuh diri tersebut jika ada. Partisipan yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini sejumlah 106 mahasiswa yang terdiri dari 30 orang laki-laki dan 76 orang perempuan. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode kuantitatif non-eksperimental. Hasil cronbach alpha pada kedua dimensi dan pada keseluruhan alat ukur menunjukkan angka yang sangat baik, dan mengindikasikan reliabilitas alat ukur ini dapat diterima. Hasil penghitungan CFA mengindikasikan good fit dari model, yang secara internal mendukung validitas intrumen dalam mengukur Ide Bunuh Diri. Dari hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa alat ukur ini dapat dinyatakan valid secara konstruk internal. Sehingga, diharapkan dapat membantu dalam menjaring individu berisiko, utamanya pada mahasiswa utnuk diberikan penanganan lebih lanjut. Kata kunci : Ide Bunuh Diri, Mahasiswa, Adaptasi, Alat Ukur
MENINGKATKAN REGULASI EMOSI MAHASISWA DALAM MENGENDALIKAN PERILAKU AGRESIF MELALUI PELATIHAN MEDITASI MINDFULLNESS
Authors: Krisdiyanto Joko 
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT: IMPROVING STUDENT EMOTION REGULATION IN CONTROLLING AGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR THROUGH MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION TRAINING This research aimed to look at the effects of mindfulness meditation training on emotion regulation students with aggressive behavior. This research provides a mindfulness meditation training to the experimental group and the control group did not receive treatment. Respondents of each experimental group and control group were 50 respondents who had a low score of emotional regulation and a high score of aggressiveness. The emotional regulation of the respondents in this study was measured using a scale of emotion regulation. Answering the hypothesis, there is an effect of mindfulness meditation on emotion regulation, data analysis was carried out using the Independent Sample T-test technique, and the results showed that there were differences in the emotional regulation scores of the group receiving mindfulness meditation (M=18.2, SD=1.25) and the emotional regulation score of the group receiving mindfulness meditation. did not get mindfulness meditation (M=10.4, SD= .57; t (48)= 5.004, p = .001). Mindfulness meditation training has an effect on increasing the emotional regulation of students with aggressive behavior, so mindfulness meditation can be an alternative to improve emotion regulation. Keywords: Aggressive Behavior, College Student, Emotion Regulation, Mindfulness Meditation Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh pelatihan meditasi mindfulness terhadap regulasi emosi mahasiswa dengan perilaku agresif. Penelitian ini memberikan pelatihan meditasi mindfulness kepada kelompok eksperimen sedangkan kelompok kontrol tidak mendapatkan perlakuan. Responden masing-masing kelompok eksperimen dan kelompokkontrokadalah 50 orang responden yang mempunyai skorregulasiemosirendah dan skor agresivitas tinggi. Regulasi emosi Responden penelitian ini diukur dengan menggunakan skala regulasi emosi. Menjawab hipotesis, ada pengaruh meditasi mindfulness terhadap regulasi emosi, dilakukan analisis data menggunakan teknik Independent Sample T-test, dan diperoleh hasil ada perbedaan skor regulasi emosi kelompok yang memperoleh meditasi mindfulness (M=18.2, SD=1.25) dan skor regulasi emosi kolompok yang tidak mendapatkan meditasi mindfulness (M=10.4, SD=.57; t (48)= 5.004, p = .001). Pelatihan meditasi mindfulness berpengaruh dalam meningkatkan regulasi emosi mahasiswa dengan perilaku agresif, sehingga meditasi mindfulness bisa menjadi alternatif untuk meningkatkan regulasi emosi. Kata Kunci: Perilaku Agresi, Mahasiswa, Regulasi Emosi, Meditasi Mindfulness
APAKAH INTENSITAS PENGGUNAAN INSTAGRAM BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI: ANALISIS KORELASI PADA MAHASISWA BARU
Authors: Ramadhan Panji Candra , Rosdiana Aprillia Mega , Karima Billah Ahsanul 
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT: DOES INSTAGRAM USAGE INTENSITY RELATED TO SELF CONFIDENCE: CORRELATION ANALYSYS OF COLLEGE FRESHMAN STUDENT New students tend to think positively and are confident about their ability to use Instagram social media. This study aims to determine the level of intensity of using Instagram social media, the level of self-confidence, and the relationship between the intensity of the use of social media with the confidence of freshman college studentd majoring in management at UIN Malang Class of 2021.The sample were 73 freshman who have an Instagram account and access it at least one hour per day. The scale used to collect data is the intensity scale of Instagram social media use and the self-confidence scale. The data analysed by correlational test to determine the relationship between the intensity of social media use and self-confidence. The results of this study found that the intensity of using Instagram social media was not related to self-confidence. It means that the high and low intensity of using Instagram social media has no effect on the high and low level of student self-confidence. Keywords: College Freshman Students, Instagram Usage Intensity, Self Confidence Mahasiswa baru cenderung memiliki cara berpikir yang positif dan percaya diri terhadap kemampuannya dalam memanfaatkan media sosial Instagram. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat intensitas penggunaan media sosial Instagram, tingkat kepercayaan diri, serta hubungan antara intensitas penggunaan media sosial dengan kepercayaan diri mahasiswa baru jurusan manajemen UIN Malang Angkatan 2021. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 73 mahasiswa baru yang memiliki akun instagram dan mengaksesnya minimal satu jam per hari. Skala yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data yakni skala intensitas penggunaan media sosial Instagram dan skala kepercayaan diri. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasional untuk mengetahui hubungan antara intensitas penggunaan media sosial dan kepercayaan diri. Hasil dari penelitian ini menemukan bahwa intensitas penggunaan media sosial instagram tidak berhubungan dengan kepercayaan diri. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tinggi rendahnya intensitas penggunaan media sosial instagram tidak berpengaruh dengan tinggi rendahnya tingkat kepercayaan diri mahasiswa. Kata Kunci : Mahasiswa Baru, Intensitas Penggunaan Instagram, Kepercayaan Diri