bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Musical preferences of Indian children with autism spectrum disorder and acceptability of music therapy by their families: An exploratory study
Authors: Sravanti Lakshmi , Kommu John Vijay Sagar , Suswaram Suma , Yadav Arun Singh 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Music therapy has been in use for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since the 1940s. However, there is limited scientific evidence on its use in the Indian context.

Aim:
The present study aims to explore musical preferences of children with ASD and their caregivers’ acceptability of music as a form of intervention.

Materials and Methods:
It is a cross-sectional study of 120 subjects diagnosed with ASD as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 identified by convenience sampling. A semi-structured interview schedule consisting of 25 objective response questions with multiple choices and 11 open-ended questions (pertaining to music and the use of music) was used to explore caregivers’/parents’ thoughts and beliefs. The responses to open-ended questions were collected in narrative mode. A descriptive approach of content analysis was adopted to analyse the data. The data are presented using descriptive statistics. Institutional Ethics Committee’s approval was obtained for conducting the study.

Results:
Most of the children liked (89.2%, n = 107) music and responded (88.3%, n = 106) actively (listen intently/hum or sing or dance along) to music. Most subjects preferred rhythm (65%, n = 78) over melody (15%, n = 18). While 98.3% (n = 118) of the parents were willing to try music therapy for their child, 61% of them (n = 72) asked follow-up questions like – ”Is there available data on it?” (n = 12; 10.2%) and “Will it be worth investing our time and efforts on it?” (n = 60; 50.8%).

Conclusion:
Most of the children including those with auditory sensitivity like music and prefer rhythm over melody. Caregivers possess a positive attitude toward the use of music therapy. However, most of them wish to clarify the scientific basis of the same.
Online teaching, learning, and health outcomes: Impact on medical undergraduate students
Authors: Sawant Neena S. , Vinchurkar Piyush , Kolwankar Samiksha , Patil Tejaswi , Rathi Khusbhu , Urkude Jayesh 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Online education has become a norm since the pandemic and it was a complete change for the medical curriculum. Many students missed patient interaction, which was a crucial part of their learning.

Aim:
This study was designed to know the perceptions of online teaching of both the non-competency-based medical education (non-CBME) and competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, learning outcomes, and health-related problems due to online teaching-learning in medical undergraduates.

Materials and Methods:
It was an online survey done after ethics approval. The survey questionnaire was sent to all medical undergraduates via email or WhatsApp and responses were recorded after informed consent. The total number of students who completed the survey was 346.

Results:
66% of students found that online classes were not as enjoyable as offline. 66% found them time-saving with learning at their own pace. 85% felt they learned no clinical skills, and 80.6% said there was a lack of practical demonstrations. 71% experienced digital fatigue, 62% missed learning in a group, and 73% felt the poor motivation to study. Only 30% and 18.7% were confident enough to take a history or do an examination of the patient, respectively, after online clinics. 33% were confident to appear for university theory and only 11% for practical exams. The health problems faced due to online teaching included somatic complaints, sleep disturbances anxiety, and depressive symptoms in 40% of students.

Conclusions:
The students were dissatisfied with online teaching. Learning outcomes were affected, as they were not confident to appear for university exams. Hence, though teaching happened during the pandemic, the online education imparted revealed lacunae and health effects.
Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage for Newcomer Communities: The Importance of Disaggregation by Language
Authors: Steiner Abigail , Rodrigues Kristine Knuti , Mudenge Nadège , Young Janine , Rasulo Rasulo , Payton Colleen , DeSilva Malini , Michel Jeremy , Fabio Mary , Yun Katherine 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected refugee, immigrant, and migrant populations. Vaccines are essential for decreasing transmission and severity of COVID-19 infection. Understanding differences in vaccination coverage based on preferred language is crucial for focusing efforts to decrease COVID-19–related disparities. Four sites in the Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health collaboratively evaluated completion of primary COVID-19 vaccination series on or before December 31, 2021, for patients who were 12 years or older on June 30, 2021, by preferred language. The non-English/non-Spanish speaking population included 46,714 patients who spoke 174 languages; COVID-19 vaccination coverage by language ranged from 26.2% to 88.0%. Stratifying vaccination coverage by specific language is a critical first step toward dismantling disparities and shaping interventions that best meet the needs of communities served.
Temporal Trends of Blood Glucose in Children with Cerebral Malaria
Authors: Chastang Kennedy M. , Imam Rami , Sherman Meredith G. , Olowojesiku Ronke , Mukadam Amina M. , Seydel Karl B. , Liomba Alice M. , Barber John R. , Postels Douglas G. 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT.
Hypoglycemia, defined as a blood glucose < 2.2 mmol/L, is associated with death in pediatric cerebral malaria (CM). The optimal duration of glucose monitoring in CM is unknown. We collected data from 1,674 hospitalized Malawian children with CM to evaluate the association between hypoglycemia and death or neurologic disability in survivors. We assessed the optimal duration of routine periodic measurements of blood glucose. Children with hypoglycemia at admission had a 2.87-fold higher odds (95% CI: 1.35–6.09) of death and, if they survived, a 3.21-fold greater odds (95% CI: 1.51–6.86) of sequelae at hospital discharge. If hypoglycemia was detected at 6 hours but not at admission, there was a 7.27-fold higher odds of death (95% CI: 1.85–8.56). The presence of newly developed hypoglycemia after admission was not independently associated with neurological sequelae in CM survivors. Among all new episodes of blood sugar below a treatment threshold of 3.0 mmol/L, 94.7% occurred within 24 hours of admission. In those with blood sugar below 3.0 mmol/L in the first 24 hours, low blood sugar persisted or recurred for up to 42 hours. Hypoglycemia at admission or 6 hours afterward is strongly associated with mortality in CM. Children with CM should have 24 hours of post-admission blood glucose measurements. If a blood glucose less than the treatment threshold of 3.0 mmol/L is not detected, routine assessments may cease. Children who have blood sugar values below the treatment threshold detected within the first 24 hours should continue to have periodic glucose measurements for 48 hours post-admission.
Early vs Single Match in the Transition to Residency: Analysis Using NRMP Data From 2014 to 2021
Authors: Ashlagi Itai , Love Ephy , Reminick Jason I. , Roth Alvin E. 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT

Background
An Early Result Acceptance Program (ERAP) has been proposed for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) to address challenges in the transition to residency. However, there are no available data-driven analyses on the effects of ERAP on the residency transition.

Objective
We used National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) data to simulate the outcomes of ERAP and compare those to what occurred in the Match historically.

Methods
We simulated ERAP outcomes in OB/GYN, using the de-identified applicant and program rank order lists from 2014 to 2021, and compared them to the actual NRMP Match outcomes. We report outcomes and sensitivity analyses and consider likely behavioral adaptations.

Results
Fourteen percent of applicants receive a less preferred match under ERAP, while only 8% of applicants receive a more preferred match. Less preferred matches disproportionately affect DOs and international medical graduates (IMGs) compared to US MD seniors. Forty-one percent of programs fill with more preferred sets of applicants, while 24% fill with less preferred sets of applicants. Twelve percent of applicants and 52% of programs are in mutually dissatisfied applicant-program pairs (a pair in which both prefer each other to the match each received). Seventy percent of applicants who receive less preferred matches are part of a mutually dissatisfied pair. In 75% of programs with more preferred outcomes, at least one assigned applicant is part of a mutually dissatisfied pair.

Conclusions
In this simulation, ERAP fills most OB/GYN positions, but many applicants and programs receive less preferred matches, and disparities increase for DOs and IMGs. ERAP creates mutually dissatisfied applicant-program pairs and problems for mixed-specialty couples, which provides incentives for gamesmanship.
Trends of Academic Faculty Identifying as Hispanic at US Medical Schools, 1990-2021
Authors: Saxena Monica Rakesh , Ling Albee Y. , Carrillo Eli , Alvarez Al'ai , Yiadom Maame Yaa A. B. , Bennett Christopher L. , Gallegos Moises 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT

Background
According to recent census data, Hispanic and Latino populations comprise the largest minority group in the United States. Despite ongoing efforts for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion, Hispanics remain underrepresented in medicine (UIM). In addition to well-established benefits to patient care and health systems, physician diversity and increased representation in academic faculty positively impact the recruitment of trainees from UIM backgrounds. Disproportionate representation (as compared to increases of certain underrepresented groups in the US population) has direct implications for recruitment of UIM trainees to residency programs.

Objective
To examine the number of full-time US medical school faculty physicians who self-identify as Hispanic in light of the increasing Hispanic population in the United States.

Methods
We analyzed data from the Association of American Medical Colleges from 1990 to 2021, looking at those academic faculty who were classified as Hispanic, Latino, of Spanish Origin, or of Multiple Race—Hispanic. We used descriptive statistics and visualizations to illustrate the level of representation of Hispanic faculty by sex, rank, and clinical specialty over time.

Results
Overall, the proportion of faculty studied who identified as Hispanic increased from 3.1% (1990) to 6.01% (2021). Moreover, while the proportion of female Hispanic academic faculty increased, there remains a lag between females versus males.

Conclusions
Our analysis shows that the number of full-time US medical school faculty who self-identify as Hispanic has not increased, though the population of Hispanics in the United States has increased.
PENEGAKAN HUKUM OLEH PENYIDIK KEPOLISIAN TERHADAP PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PEMBUNUHAN BERENCANA (Studi Putusan Nomor 174/Pid.B/2021/PN Plg)
Authors: Marenra Agum , Mahfuz Abdul Latif , Selma Muhammad Yahya , Salia Erli 
Published: April 2023

Kasus pembunuhan berencana merupakan kasus yang sangat serius yang seharusnya pelaku dihukum seberat-beratnya. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah 1) Bagaimana Penegakan Hukum oleh Penyidik Kepolisian Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pembunuhan Berencana (Studi Putusan Nomor 174/Pid.B/2021/PN Plg)? dan 2) Apa saja faktor yang mempengaruhi Penegakan Hukum oleh Penyidik Kepolisian Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pembunuhan Berencana (Studi Putusan Nomor 174/Pid.B/2021/PN Plg)?. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian yuridis empiris. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Penegakan Hukum oleh Penyidik Kepolisian Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pembunuhan Berencana (Studi Putusan Nomor 174/Pid.B/2021/PN Plg) dilakukan secara penal yaitu dengan pemeriksaan yang dilakukan oleh penyidik Polri termasuk di dalamnya pemeriksaan tambahan atas dasar pentujuk-pentujuk dari jaksa penuntut umum dalam rangka penyempurnaan hasil penyidikan selnjutnya di pengadilan, hakim menjatuhkan pidana kepada Terdakwa tersebut diatas oleh karena itu dengan pidana penjara selama 16 (enam belas) Tahun. dan 2) Faktor yang mempengaruhi penegakan hukum oleh penyidik kepolisian terhadap pelaku tindak pidana pembunuhan berencana (Studi Putusan Nomor 174/Pid.B/2021/PN.Plg) penegakan hukum terhadap pelaku pembunuhan berencana adalah Pertama, Faktor Aparat Penegak Hukum, secara kuantitas masih kurangnya personil penyidik kepolisian. Kedua, Faktor sarana atau fasilitas, kurang memadai sarana yaitu minimnya alat bukti di TKP (Tempat Kejadian Perkara), sehingga para penyidik harus lebih bekerja ekstra untuk menemukan alat bukti. Ketiga, masyarakat, kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat untuk melaporkan jika terjadi tindak pidana pembunuhan dan ketidakmauan masyarakat yang mengetahui kejadian untuk menjadi sanksi dalam kasus tersebut
ANALISIS PELAYANAN AKADEMIK TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPUASAN MAHASISWA PASCASARJANA MAGISTER MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS DARMA AGUNG MEDAN
Authors: Siregar Maju , Panjaitan Doli Tua Mulia Raja 
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelayanan akademik terhadap tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa pascasarjana universitas darma agung. Pelayanan akademik merupakan qulitas menejemen sumber daya manusianya seperti ka.prodi, pegawai dan dosen. Pelayanan yang baik akan menghasilkan kepuasan yang baik. Pelayanan yang baik menunjukan bahwa tenaga pendidik dan kependidikannya memiliki mutu pendidikan yang baik juga. Namun kenyataannya, di Universitas Darma Agung masih memiliki beberapa permasalahan yang menimbulkan ketidakpuasan bagi manusia. Mengingat akhir-akhir ini kualitas pelayanan akademik perguruan tinggi Universitas Darma Agung sering memperoleh kritikan karena dianggap memiliki kinerja rendah. Misalnya, pelayanan pegawai akademik kurang ramah, fasilitas belajar dan ruang kuliah kurang memuaskan, dan kualitas dosen yang masih perlu dilatih. Jenis penelitian ini pendekatan kuantitatif dan berfous pada program pascasarjana magister manajemen, dengan sampel diangkat langsung seluruh populasi sebanyak 87 orang. Analisis penelitian menggunakan perhitungan persentase dalam slameto (2010) dengan memberi angket kepuasan mahasiswa. Hasil yang diperoleh pelayanan akademik terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa pascasarjana magister menejemen memiiliki tingkat kepuasan yang baik pada dimensi berwujud, kehandalan dan respon atau tanggapan. Sedangkan pada dimensi jaminan dan empaty pelayanan akademik memiliki kriteria sedang atau perlu ditingkatkan.
An Overview of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): Dental Implant Survival Rates
Authors: Kuntjoro Mefina , Hendrijantini Nike , Dahlan Agus , Farha Husniya Juwita , Ardianto Mayang Aziza Hanif 
Published: April 2023

Background: Dental implants are an alternative treatment to replace missing teeth, as it is one of the oral health problems in the elderly. The success of dental implants is affected by a process known as osseointegration. Systemic conditions such as T2DM can interfere with the osseointegration process which can lead to implant failure. As the patient's blood glucose level increases, it will increase the accumulation of AGEs. These AGEs will interfere with the stages of bone-implant contact and also bone growth around the implant Objectives: To review dental implant survival rates in T2DM patients based on HbA1c, ISQ and CBCT examinations. Conclusion: Dental implants in T2DM patients after being evaluated for 2 years showed a good result. This result is obtained with the condition that HbA1c control is below 8%. Another solution to support the success of dental implants placement in T2DM patients is the use of delayed insertion technique and modification of the implant surface with HA or SLA is also recommended. Evaluation of implant success can also be done with pre-operative planning, such as evaluation of the bone condition with ISQ and CBCT examinations.
Definitive obturator rehabilitation on the maxilla defect post-tumor surgery
Authors: Karim Abd. 
Published: April 2023

Background: Obturator is a prosthesis to replace tissue lost post tumor surgery in the maxilla called maxillectomy. Obturator is made of acrylic and consists of surgery, intermediate, and definitive obturator. Definitive obturator is made using Hollow bulb technique to be light and stable when used. In this case, a definitive obturator was made for a patient using intermediate obturator. Objectives: To inform that obturator can rehabilitate maxillary defect to restore the patient’s mastication, digestive, phonetic, aesthetic and psyche functions. Case report: A 28-year-old man came for postoperative cleft management. Diagnosis is Post OP Hemi maxillectomy Dextra. The procedure begins with impression to obtain study model and the making of individual tray. The next visit is grinding the remaining teeth for occlusal rest placement. Double impression is done to obtain working model and making the bite block. The third visit is bite block try-in on the patient and placed to working model for fixation on the articulator, followed by tooth color determination and laboratory instructions. The fourth visit is wax obturator try-in and checking occlusion, articulation, aesthetics and phonetics. The fifth visit is definitive obturator insertion and follow up. Conclusion: Definitive obturator can rehabilitate defects post maxillary tumor surgery.Keywords: Maxillary defect, definitive obturator, Hollow bulb technique
Decision Support System and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Capillary Irrigation System
Authors: Adamu  Mohammed , Mayowa  Abioye , Jonah Isaac 
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Different irrigation systems exist and they all possess various degrees of benefits in enhancing food sufficiency. In this study however, the enhancement of capillary irrigation system through an integrated fuzzy logic controller with Decision Support System (DSS) to ensure improvement in water saving for irrigation thereby improving crop yield towards food security was examined and achieved.
Methodology: An integrated fuzzy logic controller with Decision Support System (DSS) for capillary irrigation system was adopted for the enhancement of water saving for irrigation. By using this method, the challenges of irrigation management which is prevalent with capillary irrigation system is minimised using the fuzzy logic controller. An Internet of things (IoT) based weather station for computation of potential evapotranspiration (PET), for measuring rainfall and a VH400 moisture content sensor for monitoring the volumetric water content of soil, were some facilities used to control the water level depth (WLD) autonomously through a fuzzy controller simulated in MATLAB and implemented on Arduino Mega.
Findings: The soil moisture content (SMC) depicts that fuzzy controlled water level depth (WLD) is able to compensate reduction of water in crop medium that took place due to plant water uptake which changes daily. The result proves that dynamics of water supply depth has substantial effects on the water absorption flow rate, wetting pattern, soil water content and cumulative infiltration which are proportional to the water supply depth decrement.
Unique Contribution to Practice: An integrated fuzzy logic controller with Decision Support System (DSS) is a new technique proposed for managing capillary irrigation system as it offers enhanced water saving capacity (irrigation volume) based on crop demand.
Behavioral Interventions to Improve Performance in Activities of Daily Living for Adults With Stroke (2012–2019)
Authors: Winterbottom Lauren , Goldberg Carly , Geller Daniel , Nilsen Dawn M. , Mahoney Danielle , Gillen Glen 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSystematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each Systematic Review Brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This Systematic Review Brief presents findings for behavioral interventions to improve outcomes in activities of daily living for adults with stroke, including cognitive, self-management, falls prevention, psychosocial, and creative/recreation interventions.
Analisa Implementasi Sistem Absensi Sidik Jari Guru Min Peukan Baro
Authors: Munar Munar , Iqlima Iqlima , Taufiq Taufiq 
Published: April 2023

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan di segala bidang dalam era globalisasi saat ini begitu pesat, terutama dalam bidang Teknologi Informasi (TI) yang semakin maju seiring dengan kebutuhan pemakai. Sekolah Min Peukan Bada adalah salah satu dari sekian banyak instansi pemerintahan atau sekolah yang memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dalam kegiatan operasionalnya. Salah satu teknologi informasi yang diterapkan di Min Peukan Bada adalah software absensi menggunakan fingerprint. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisa sistem sidik jari yang ada pada MIN Peukan Bada yang sudah berjalan. Metode yang digunakan dalam menganalisa sistem cara mencari nilai standar error dan mencari jumlah persentase keberhasilan dari sistem sidik jari yang sudah berjalan. Hasil penelitian yaitu sebuah aplikasi berbasis desktop yang dapat digunakan untuk mengelola data pegawai dan melakukan pelatihan dan pengujian terhadap citra sidik jari pegawai sehingga diperoleh hasil akhir persentase jumlah keberhasilan dalam pengenalan sidik jari pegawai pada sekolah MIN Peukan Baro
Improving regional climate simulations based on a hybrid data assimilation and machine learning method
Authors: He Xinlei , Li Yanping , Liu Shaomin , Xu Tongren , Chen Fei , Li Zhenhua , Zhang Zhe , Liu Rui , Song Lisheng , Xu Ziwei , Peng Zhixing , Zheng Chen 
Published: April 2023

Abstract. The energy and water vapor exchange between the land surface and atmospheric boundary layer plays a critical role in regional climate simulations. This paper implemented a hybrid data assimilation and machine learning framework (DA-ML method) into the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to optimize surface soil and vegetation conditions. The hybrid method can integrate remotely sensed leaf area index (LAI), multi-source soil moisture (SM) observations, and land surface models (LSMs) to accurately describe regional climate and land–atmosphere interactions. The performance of the hybrid method on the regional climate was evaluated in the Heihe River basin (HRB), the second-largest endorheic river basin in Northwest China. The results show that the estimated sensible (H) and latent heat (LE) fluxes from the WRF (DA-ML) model agree well with the large aperture scintillometer (LAS) observations. Compared to the WRF (open loop – OL), the WRF (DA-ML) model improved the estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) and generated a spatial distribution consistent with the ML-based watershed ET (ETMap). The proposed WRF (DA-ML) method effectively reduces air warming and drying biases in simulations, particularly in the oasis region. The estimated air temperature and specific humidity from WRF (DA-ML) agree well with the observations. In addition, this method can simulate more realistic oasis–desert boundaries, including wetting and cooling effects and wind shield effects within the oasis. The oasis–desert interactions can transfer water vapor to the surrounding desert in the lower atmosphere. In contrast, the dry and hot air over the desert is transferred to the oasis from the upper atmosphere. The results show that the integration of LAI and SM will induce water vapor intensification and promote precipitation in the upstream of the HRB, particularly on windward slopes. In general, the proposed WRF (DA-ML) model can improve climate modeling by implementing detailed land characterization information in basins with complex underlying surfaces.