bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unleashing the potential of Phlox (Phlox drummondii): Evaluating the influence of growth regulators and growing media
Authors: Aashir Muhammad Arslan , Kiran Mehwish , Rehman Habib-UR , Ullah Qudrat , Haq Fazal , Nadim Muhammad Amjad , Waseem Kashif , Ullah Ghazanfar 
Published: August 2023

During the early spring in the woodlands of eastern North America, Phlox drummondii emerges as a perennial plant adorned with a profusion of blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white. Its evergreen nature adds to its charm. To manage the growth of plants or specific plant parts, plant growth regulators (PGRs) are synthesized and employed, serving as valuable tools for controlling and directing the development of various plant species. A diverse range of ornamental plants, such as Phlox drummondii, have been documented to receive exogenous applications of plant growth regulators (PGRs). Among these regulators, gibberellins (GA) play a vital role by delaying senescence in flowers and promoting the breaking of dormancy in seeds, bulbs, and corms of ornamental plants. The experiment aimed to assess the performance and determine the optimal growth medium for Phlox. Five distinct growth media were employed as treatments during the study, which took place in the Horticulture Department of Gomal University. Collected data underwent analysis through ANOVA and Tuckey HSD tests. The study’s findings revealed that the highest plant height (16 cm) was observed in the control treatment with PGR 1, closely followed by PGR 2 (11.5 cm). The treatment labeled as T5, composed of a mixture of 1/3 sand, 1/3 poultry manure, and 1/3 soil, demonstrated the most favorable results across multiple parameters such as bud initiation (BI), first flower emergence (FFE), flowers per plant (FPP), branches per plant (BPP), leaves per plant (LPP), number of roots (NR), field life of flowers (FLF), and flower diameter (FD). T4, T3, T2, and T1 treatments also exhibited similar positive outcomes, aligning with the promising performance of T5.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for resection of unilateral noninvasive adrenal masses in dogs is associated with excellent outcomes in experienced centers
Authors: Mayhew Philipp D. , Massari Federico , Araya Felipe Lillo , van Nimwegen Sebastiaan A. , Van Goethem Bart , Singh Ameet , Balsa Ingrid M. , Steffey Michele A. , Culp William T. N. , Case J. Brad , Gibson Erin , Giuffrida Michelle A. , Hagen Briana 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To report the short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for resection of unilateral adrenal masses and to document risk factors for conversion and peri- and postoperative morbidity.

ANIMALS
255 client-owned dogs.

METHODS
Dogs were included if LA was attempted for resection of a unilateral adrenal mass. Medical records were evaluated and relevant data were reported, including complications, conversion, perioperative death, and long-term outcomes. Signalment, clinicopathological data, and surgical experience were factors statistically evaluated for possible associations with capsular penetration during surgery, conversion, surgical time, duration of hospital stay, death prior to discharge, mass recurrence, and survival time.

RESULTS
155 dogs had left-sided tumors, and 100 had right-sided tumors. Conversion to an open approach was performed in 9.4% of cases. Capsular penetration (19.2%) and major hemorrhage (5.4%) were the most prevalent intraoperative complications. Of the dogs operated on, 94.9% were discharged from the hospital. Lesion side, portion of the gland affected, and surgeon experience influenced surgical time. Conversion rate increased with increasing body condition score and lesion size. Risk of death prior to discharge increased with increasing lesion size. Risk of conversion and death prior to discharge were lower when performed by more experienced surgeons. Capsular penetration during LA increased the risk of tumor recurrence.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
LA for resection of unilateral adrenal masses is associated with excellent outcomes in experienced centers. Surgeons with greater experience with LA have lower surgical times, conversion rates, and risk of death prior to discharge.
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema is associated with improved clinical parameters and reduced diuretic and oxygen requirements
Authors: Prete Giulia Del , Carotenuto Alessandra M. , Ciampi Valentina , Agostinetto Giulia , Lazzarini Eleonora , Gioeni Daniela , Baio Matteo , Spalla Ilaria 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To retrospectively compare efficacy of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helmet against standard oxygen supplementation (STD) administered by nasal cannulae in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE).

ANIMALS
83 dogs (STD group, n = 41; CPAP group, 42) hospitalized for ACPE (January 2019 to April 2021).

METHODS
Mean respiratory rate, heart rate, systolic arterial pressure, and rectal body temperature were compared between and within groups before and at 1 (T1), 2 (T2), 3 (T3), 6 (T6), and 12 (T12) hours from the beginning of STD/CPAP therapy. Duration of oxygen supplementation, hospitalization time, total diuretic dose, additional pharmacological interventions and mortality rates were compared between groups. The veterinary bedside lung ultrasound in emergency score, thoracic radiographs, and arterial blood parameters were compared between and within groups before and at the end of CPAP/STD therapy.

RESULTS
Within both groups, clinical parameters decreased during the observation period. Mean respiratory rate and heart rate were significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group at T1, T2, T3, T6, and T12. Mean systolic arterial pressure was significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group at T2, T3, T6, and T12. Mean oxygen supplementation duration, cumulative loop diuretic dose, and both veterinary bedside lung ultrasound in emergency score and arterial PaCO2 at the end of CPAP/STD therapy were significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group. No significant differences were observed in hospitalization time and mortality rates.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
The addition of helmet CPAP compared with standard oxygen administration showed a faster clinical improvement with lower cumulative loop diuretic and shorter oxygen supplementation in dogs hospitalized for ACPE.
Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy
Authors: Rossanese Matteo , Williams Heather , Puerta Benito de la , Scott Peter , Chanoit Guillaume , Guillén Alexandra 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence of splenic malignancy in cats undergoing splenectomy and to investigate possible factors associated with post-operative outcome.

ANIMALS
62 client-owned cats that underwent splenectomy.

METHODS
Medical records of 4 UK-based referral hospitals were searched and data reviewed retrospectively over 17 years. Factors associated with outcomes post-splenectomy were analyzed.

RESULTS
50 out of 62 cats (81%) were diagnosed with splenic neoplasia. Mast cell tumor ([MCT], 42%), hemangiosarcoma ([HSA], 40%), lymphoma and histiocytic sarcoma (6% each) were the most common tumor types. Fifteen cats (24%) presented with spontaneous hemoabdomen and were all diagnosed with splenic neoplasia. The diagnostic accuracy of cytology to detect splenic malignant lesions was 73% (100% for MCTs and 54% for mesenchymal tumors). Median survival time for cats with nonneoplastic splenic lesions was 715 days (IQR, 18 to 1,368) and 136 days for cats with splenic neoplasia (IQR, 35 to 348); median survival time was longer for cats with splenic MCT when compared to cats with HSA (348 vs 94 days; P < .001). Presence of metastatic disease and anemia (PCV < 24%) at diagnosis were associated with a poorer survival when considering all cats. Presence of anemia, a splenic mass on imaging or spontaneous hemoabdomen were associated with a diagnosis of HSA (P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Benign splenic lesions were uncommon in this cohort of cats. Spontaneous hemoabdomen should prompt the clinician to suspect neoplasia in cats with splenic disease. Anemia and evidence of metastasis at diagnosis were poor prognostic factors regardless of the final diagnosis.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted veterinary client satisfaction and loyalty
Authors: Nichelason Amy , Genovese Jordan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the temporal association of the COVID-19 pandemic with veterinary client loyalty and satisfaction.

SAMPLE
318,693 client satisfaction surveys, available from CalPro Research, between March 5, 2018, and May 30, 2022, from 4 veterinary practice types: colleges of veterinary medicine, emergency/critical care clinics, general practices, and specialty private practices.

METHODS
Survey data on client loyalty score (CLS), which is the likelihood of a client to recommend a practice, and 5 clinic performance domains (professionalism, communication, convenience, perceived overall value, and personalized interaction) were compared between the pre–COVID-19 (2018 to 2020) and COVID-19 eras (2020 to 2022) and by practice type. Correlations among CLS performance domains were evaluated.

RESULTS
CLS and all clinic performance domains decreased significantly during the COVID-19 era (P < .001), except professionalism. There was a significant correlation between each performance domain and overall CLS (P < .001). The most pronounced association with CLS during the COVID-19 era was for personalized interaction. Among clients who did not report a personalized interaction (ie, their dog or themselves being addressed by name), the CLS decreased from 9.47 to 4.88 (P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Our study found that client loyalty scores for veterinary clinics dropped during the COVID-19 era, although veterinary professionalism was still considered high. These data suggest that improving communication, convenience, perceived overall value, and especially personalized interactions with clients could improve client loyalty. In particular, consistently addressing clients and pets by name provides a specific, measurable, and achievable intervention for clinics to potentially sustain client satisfaction and loyalty.
Library of the General and Main Staff and its Employees (1811—1917)
Authors: Panchenko Anatoly M. 
Published: August 2023

Due to the lack of a comprehensive study of the employees of the Library of the General and Main Staff, this article is the first to provide the most comprehensive list of its leaders and library personnel and to describe them by such criteria as education, military or civilian rank, military experience, scientific publications, historical research, membership in the Imperial Russian Military Historical Society. The primary objectives of this study were: to identify the names of librarians and their assistants, to chronicle their occupation of these positions and to determine the time frame of each of them in their post. The article uses chronological, source and comparative analysis methods. For the solution of the problem we assembled a large representative source base including 68 address calendars, 22 monthly calendars, 10 yearbooks, 7 lists of books received by the Library of the General and Main Staff between 1911 and 1917, as well as pre-revolutionary publications on the history of the General Staff and its book collection.For the first time the author divides into periods the history of the Library of the General and Main Staff in pre-revolutionary period of its existence — from 1811 to 1917. The most important result of the research, new for historiography, is the full reconstruction of the list of librarians and library personnel and chronicle of their posts, which are set out in accordance with the worked out periodization. Within each of the periods, the most important events in the history of the library are indicated, which enables the contribution of librarians and librarians in its functioning and development to be evaluated.
“Rumyantsev Readings — 2023”: Diversity of Research Formats and Practices
Authors: Ivanova Elena A. 
Published: August 2023

The Russian State Library hosted the annual International Scientific and Practical Conference “Rumyantsev Readings” on 18—20 April 2023. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Russian State Library and the Library Assembly of Eurasia. This conference has been held for more than 40 years, and it covers the wide range of topics which invariably attracts a large number of specialists from different regions of Russia and other countries. In 2023 it was attended by representatives of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. 282 people were present in person; 2,102 connections were recorded during the broadcasting of the sessions.The conference topics covered a wide range of issues on the theory and practice of library science, bibliography science and book science. Among its main directions: the history of libraries, as well as pages of life and activities of people associated with them, disclosure of book depository funds, research of collections and individual copies of manuscript and printed monuments, multifaceted activities of modern libraries. One of the main goals of the conference is to expand intercultural interaction and co-operation between cultural, educational and scientific institutions. Within the framework of the Rumyantsev Readings, the work of the sections, which have been traditional for many years, as well as timed to the dates and events of 2023, was organized. This year, special emphasis was placed on the topics “Enlightening and Educational Mission of Libraries (for the Year of Teacher and Mentor in Russia)” and “The Role of Libraries in Preserving and Developing Intercultural Communication (for the Year of Russian as a Language of Interethnic Communication in the Commonwealth of Independent States)”. In addition to the plenary session, the conference program included 12 sections, round tables and special events. By the beginning of the conference, a collection of its materials was published in three parts, including 160 articles by 174 authors.The Rumyantsev Readings continue to be a popular scientific and practical event among library professionals and representatives of other educational, scientific and cultural institutions, contributing to the development of scientific research, as well as to the development of the library’s research in the field of librarianship.
Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in a Second-level Hospital
Authors: Karachentsev Sergiy 
Published: August 2023

Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) became standard perioperative care in the western world. However, little is known about the implementation of fast-track pathways (FTP) in developing countries. The objectives of the study were to assess the feasibility of the FTP program and adherence to the ERAS protocol in general surgery patients implemented in low-resource setting. Methods: In this retrospective, observational study, we evaluated perioperative care for elective and emergency surgical population changed in accordance with the ERAS program in a second-level hospital in Zambia. Ninety-eight patients aged two weeks to 87 years (median 32 years) with a male to female ratio of 2.3:1 and categorised by the American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) in classes I to IV were included. Outcomes of interest were functional recovery, postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and compliance with the protocol. Results: All elements of the ERAS protocol, including minimal access surgery (through mini-laparotomy incisions) and accelerated postoperative care, were employed. A successful recovery with discharge home by day 4 after the operation and the absence of complications and readmissions was achieved in 45.5% of patients. The postoperative period was complicated in 18.8% of cases, with a total mortality rate of 6.3%. The overall adherence level to the protocol was 72.2%. The highest levels of adaptation (≥95%) were reported for preoperative stratification, antimicrobial prophylaxis, modification of preanaesthetic medications, and prevention of intraoperative hypothermia. The poor compliance to the program was recorded for fasting and carbohydrate loading before surgery and postoperative thromboprophylaxis (17.9% and 21.4%, respectively). Conclusion: The study indicates that the employment of the ERAS program for the general surgery population at a second-level hospital is feasible and safe. It is possible to achieve a high level of adherence to the ERAS pathway in a resource-limited environment. A reasonable modification of the protocol can bring additional clinical benefits. Integrating elements of FTP into perioperative care and including the ERAS program in postgraduate education in developing nations is recommended. Further studies are needed, first, to frame ERAS pathways for application in emergency general surgery, and second, to present the local initiatives and identify barriers to the implementation of FTP in low-income countries. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2022-04-04-04 Full Text: PDF
Digital Literacy: Education for Safe Internet Usage
Authors: Kurniasih Nuning 
Published: August 2023

Digital literacy has an important role in preventing cybercrime. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to increase public awareness of using the internet safely, positively and creatively. This PKM activities is a form of my participation as one of the speakers in the series of events "National Digital Literacy Movement" held by Ministry of Communication and Information of Republic of Indonesia (Kemkominfo) in collaboration with Siber Kreasi and Kemkominfo with House of Representative of Republic of Indonesia (DPR-RI). There are three Webinars discussed in this article. The target audience for the first meeting was the General Public in Pidie Regency, Aceh Province . The target audience for the second and third meetings was the General Public in Bandung and Cimahi of Indonesia. The technique of delivering training material used is lecture. The evaluation parameters in this Webinar are seen from the relevance of the Webinar participants' questions to the training material, feedback or responses to the training material, responses to the answers from the speaker and the enthusiasm of the Webinar participants. Based on my observations during the Webinar, the target audience seemed enthusiastic about participating in the training, understanding the training material and realizing that it is important to grow internet safely, positively and creatively from childhood.
Analisis Hubungan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) dengan Kejadian Skabies pada Santri di Pesantren Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Peudada Tahun 2022
Authors: Mauliza Cut Titien , Sawitri Harvina , Topik Mohammad Mimbar 
Published: August 2023

Skabies merupakan penyakit kulit yang disebabkan oleh hewan sejenis tungau atau kutu Sarcoptes scabiei varietas hominis yang menyebabkan ruam dan kemerahan dikulit. Penyakit skabies sangat mudah menular dan menyerang pada komunitas yang padat terutama pada santri yang kurang menjaga kebersihan. Prevalensi skabies di Indonesia menurut data Departemen kesehatan Indonesia pada tahun 2013 mencapai 3,9–6%. Perilaku hidup bersih sehat (PHBS) memegang peranan penting dalam mencegah terjadinya penularan skabies. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara PHBS yang dilakukan santri dengan kejadian skabies di pesantren wilayah kerja Puskesmas Peudada. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan case control dan pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian ini melibatkan 68 sampel yang terdiri dari 34 responden kasus, dan 34 responden kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara PHBS dengan kejadian skabies dengan nilai p-value 0,000 (<0,05) menggunakan uji chi-square. Nilai odd ratio menunjukkan bahwa santri yang tidak skabies memiliki tingkatan PHBS dua kali lebih baik dibandingkan dengan santri yang terkena skabies. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) yang dilakukan santri di pesantren dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya kejadian skabies.
Rus Edebiyat Tarihinde Yazarlar Kasabası Peredelkino
Authors: TETİK Kevser 
Published: August 2023

Rus edebiyatında, genellikle eserlerin nerede yazıldığını belirtme geleneği vardır. Böylece yazarların yer değişimlerinin coğrafi konumunu takip etmek ve izlenimlerini eser üzerinden çözümlemek mümkündür. Bu konumlar arasında ilgi çekici olan ve diğerlerinden daha sık karşılaşılan bir yer bulunur. Burası, sadece haritada bir nokta değil, aynı zamanda Sovyet edebiyatının merkezi ve bir tür başkenti olan Peredelkino (Переделкино) kasabasıdır.
Yazarlar kasabası (городок писателей) olarak da adlandırılan Peredelkino, XX. yüzyıl Rus edebiyatının yaşayan bir anıtıdır. Moskova’dan yaklaşık otuz kilometre uzaklıkta olan bu yer, 1930’lu yıllarda kurulmuş olmakla birlikte bugün Yeni Moskova’nın (Новая Москва) bir parçasıdır. 1932 yılında Maksim Gorki, İosif Stalin’e Batı’daki yazarlar gibi Rus yazarların da huzurlu bir ortamda eserlerini kaleme alabilmeleri için doğa içinde bir yerleşim yeri kurulmasını teklif eder. 1933 yılında kurulan, Rus kültür tarihinin en meşhur kasabası olan Peredelkino, aralarında Boris Pasternak, Korney Çukovski, Yevgeni Yevtuşenko, Konstantin Simonov ve Bulat Okucava gibi çok sayıda yazara ev sahipliği yapar. Pasternak, Peredelkino (Переделкино, 1941) adlı şiir serisini ve Doktor Jivago (Доктор Живаго, 1957) romanını, Simonov ise kültleşmiş savaş dönemi şiiri Bekle Beni’yi (Жди меня, 1942) burada kaleme alır.
Bu çalışmada, tarih ve edebiyat ekseni içerisinde Sovyet edebiyatına yön veren yazarlar kasabasının Rus edebiyatındaki rolünü ve artık bir imge hâlini alan Peredelkino’nun sanatçıların yapıtlarındaki işlevini ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, tarihsel eleştiri ve hermeneutik inceleme yöntemleri kullanılarak ve görsellerle desteklenerek XX. yüzyıl Rus edebiyatının somut bir resmi çizilmeye çalışılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, çok sayıda yazarı bir araya getiren Peredelkino’nun Rus edebiyatı tarihinde yazarların üretkenliğini artıran bir yer olduğu, nesir ve özellikle de şiir türündeki birçok eserde huzur veren yeşil doğasıyla ön plana çıktığı tespit edilmiştir.
Classification of Hearing Loss Degrees with Naive Bayes Algorithm
Authors: Barus Okky Putra , Romindo  , Jefri Junifer Pangaribuan  
Published: August 2023

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hearing loss is one of the fourth leading causes of disability. The number of people with hearing loss continues to increase yearly. This increase occurred due to delays in recognizing hearing loss, leading to delays in providing treatment. To solve this problem, one solution to deal with this is early identification to detect the degree of hearing loss. This research will use machine learning to classify the degree of hearing loss. The algorithm implemented in this study is naive Bayes. This study uses a data set from the Zenodo open access repository with 3105 raw data and 19 features. This study evaluates the performance of overall accuracy, precision, recall, and f1-score and classified four classes: mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe. The methodology classification stages in this study include data preprocessing, data training, data testing, and evaluation. From evaluating the performance of the Naive Bayes algorithm, the classification results obtained the highest impacts in the form of 94% overall accuracy, 100% precision, 100% recall and 97% f1-score in classifying the degree of hearing loss.