bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Didactic Panel Illustrating Light Exposure Effects
Authors: Simon Sarah , Henniges Ute , Brückle Irene 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
A small framed display panel holds a selection of paper and media common in works on paper plus a set of Blue Wool Standards. The selection of materials and design of the panel including two types of glazing are presented, and the purpose of the panel as a tool for explaining the effects of light on materials is discussed. At the centre of the panel are watercolour samples prepared using primary colours in mixed washes that illustrate hue shift resulting from selective fading of one colourant.
Health-promoting Behaviours and Positive Orientation Assessment among Nurses of Neurology and Rehabilitation Departments
Authors: Jabłońska Renata , Działdowska Marzena , Sokal Paweł 
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Health behaviours of nurses depend on external and personality factors, they are constantly changing under the influence of experience and acquired knowledge. Presenting the right attitudes towards health can have an impact on conducting effective health education.
Aim. Assessment of health-promoting behaviour and positive orientation among nurses.
Material and Methods. The research was carried out on a group of 79 nurses of the neurology and rehabilitation departments. The method of diagnostic survey was used with the use of the Health Behaviour Inventory (HBI) questionnaire, the Positive Orientation Scale questionnaire and the self-authored questionnaire.
Results. In the analysis of the HBI survey, sten 5 and 4 (36 people) obtained the highest number of respondents, which define the average level of health behaviours on the border of low; the highest rated were positive mental attitude and preventive behaviour, the lowest were health practices. In the Positive Orientation Scale, the greatest number of people obtained sten 4 and 6 (31 people) — the average level of positive orientation, the majority of respondents obtained average results in terms of attitude to the future (57 people). The positive orientation results remained in a statistically significant mean correlation with the results of health behaviours and positive mental attitude, and in a low correlation with the results of health practices (p < 0.05).
Conclusions. The respondents present an average level of health behaviours. Positive mental attitude and preventive behaviour were the most preferred. Most of the nurses showed a moderate level of positive orientation and an indifferent attitude to the future. (JNNN 2022;11(2):49–58).
Comparative Study on Performance of Beam and Arch Bridge Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Load
Authors: Kaafil Rehumaan Shifana Fatima 
Published: January 2023

In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the behavior of beam and arch bridges subjected to static uniformly distributed loads. The target audience of this research paper is Architecture students because they would like to visualize the structural concepts for better understanding with minimal calculation. For this reason, a static load test was conducted on three types of beam bridges and on three types of arch bridges. The performance of the arch bridge is studied by changing the type of beam, and the results are compared with the beam bridge. Based on the test results, it is found that the performance of glued beam bridges is recommended for less span than arch bridges.
Association between Physical Fitness and Perceived Well-Being in Functionally Independent Community Dwelling Elderly of North-Eastern India
Authors: Bhattacharya Prasanta Kumar , Deka Kuldeep , Barman Bhupen , Jamil Md 
Published: January 2023

Background: Regular physical activity helps in independent living, prevention of chronic health problems and quality of life in the elderly. The aim of the study is to determinewhether physical fitness is associated with multiple dimensions of well-being in the community dwelling elderly.Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the physical fitness and perceived wellness in 400 elderly (≥65 years) subjects. The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) for assessing functional/physical fitness and Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS) were used to assess their well-being. Bivariate correlation analysis was used for individual testsand multiple linear regressions were used to analyze relationship of wellness composite score with physical fitness test.XXXXResults: 284men and 116 women (mean ages 69.80±3.82 and67.25±2.57 years, respectively) were assessed for physical fitness tests and perceived wellness.‘Arm-curl’ and ‘chair-sit’ testsshowedlinear decrease in strength with increasing age. In ‘back-scratch’ and ‘chair-sit and reach’ tests lower limb flexibility was better than upper limb in all except the 65–69 year sub-group. Maximum time to perform the ‘8-feet up-and-go’ test increased progressively with age, whereas ‘2-minute step’ test showed a linear decrease in mean score with advancing age. Wellness composite score (14.54±2.31) inmaleswas maximum in the 75–79 year age-group, while in females it (15.26±2.29) was maximum in the 70–74 year age-group. Correlation analysis of physical fitness test with perception of wellness (composite score) showed significant association of ‘arm-curl’ test (p=0.012), ‘back-scratch’ test (p=0.0002), ‘8-feet up-and-go’ test (p=0.005), ‘2-minute step’ test (p=0.005) with the composite wellness score in the male participants, whereas in the females such significance was observed only in the ‘2 minute step’ test (p=0.007) with the wellness score.Conclusion: Screening of physical fitness and wellness are important measures in assessing wellness of community dwelling elderly, and in predicting theiroverall state of well-being, including age-specific comparison of fitness performance and wellness score.
Informal Methods for Improving Students' Senior High School Arabic Language Skills
Authors: Anwar Zaky , Mauludiyah Lailatul 
Published: January 2023

This study aims to improve the Arabic speaking skill of students in class XI MIA 4 MA Al-Ittihad Belung, Poncokusumo. This study is an experiment of an informal method used in Arabic to improve students' Arabic speaking skills. This research is quantitative. This type of research is a pre-experiment with a one-group pre-test and post-test design method. The research instruments used were observation and interviews. Data collection techniques used interview tests in the form of pre-tests and posttests. The paired sample t test was used to analyze the research data. The result of the t test statistic is 0.001 < 0.05, then is accepted. So, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test conducted. In this case, it can be said that learning Arabic with informal methods can help students improve their ability to speak Arabic at MA Al-Ittihad Belung, Poncokusumo, Malang.
UPDATE ON MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Authors: SINGH RAKESH K , AGLAVE VIKRAM 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease mediated by autoantibodies against various transmembrane proteins located on the post synaptic membrane. Our understanding of pathophysiology has vastly improved over the last decade, resulting in the development of individualized therapeutic options. Classification into myasthenia subgroups, depending on the antibody profile, helps to better characterize, treat, and prognosticate patients. It is quite evident that MuSK myasthenia needs early Rituximab intervention for a stable remission. Role of thymectomy, although never in doubt, was recently proven in randomized controlled trial. With the advent of monoclonal antibodies and other newer modalities, we should evolve beyond the conventional immunosuppressives, given their toxicities. Better potential options are now available to treat the refractory subgroup. Future of myasthenia treatment clearly has rosy predictions. Present review is an update on myasthenia gravis.
Anesthesia management of patients posted for resection of rhino-orbital mucormycosis developed as a postCovid sequale: Sharing our experiences
Authors: Ansari Azra Jabeen Wahab  
Published: January 2023

Background: Although Mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening fungal infection mainly seen in immunocompromised patients, there has been increasing number of mucormycosis cases presenting as a post COVID sequale mainly from India. Uncontrolled diabetes and overzealous use of steroid seems to be two main aggravating factors. Aggressive medical and surgical management of mucormycosis decreases mortality rate from 88% to 21%.
Aim: This study is aimed to evaluate anaesthetic challenges in the post COVID patients coming for surgical clearance of mucormycosis.
Demographic characteristics, associated comorbidities, procedural data, surgical details, hospital stay and mortality rates were reviewed in 32 patients. The mean age of our patients was 52.66 yrs. and 96.9% had associated comorbidities. Two (6.3%) patients had mallampati classification (MPC) IV and 12 had III (40.6%). Average anaesthesia duration was 282.5 min with mean blood loss 792 ml. Twenty-one (65.6%) patients were shifted to ICU (intensive care unit) out of which 15 (46.87%) were electively ventilated. Mortality was seen in 2 patients with mortality rate of 6.25%.
Conclusion: Surgical resection of mucormycosis in post covid patients presents unique challenges – associated comorbidities, difficult airway, prolonged surgical duration, intraoperative hemodynamic instability massive blood loss, Amphotericin B related side effects mainly nephrotoxicity and hypokalemia, need for postoperative ventilation and prolonged hospital stay. Preoperative optimization, careful intraoperative monitoring and postoperative management are necessary for better outcome.
Severe acute necrotising Community Acquired Pneumonia with Pyopneumothorax due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a healthy young girl
Authors: Bohra Tasneem , Prabhudesai Prahlad 
Published: January 2023

Aim: We report this case to acknowledge the presence of multi drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the community setting, which transpired in a young female, without any known comorbidity or exposure risk.
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an extremely unusual pathogen in community acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially in previously healthy young adults. Immune status, underlying lung disease and possible exposures like hot tub use, should always be ruled out. There have been reports of bacterial aetiology being next common after Tuberculosis for Pyopneumothorax, but ours is the first case to report P.aeruginosa as a cause of CAP and pyopneumothorax in an absolutely healthy young adult.
Case description: A young female, developed Pneumonia from the community setting which grew a nosocomial organism. Complications involved cavity formation and Pyopneumothorax, which required Intercostal Drainage (ICD) and extensive intravenous antibiotics. Immediate and appropriate management is life saving.
Conclusion: CAP due to heinous organisms like Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be suspected in any patient who presents with a rapidly progressive course, even in the absence of risk factors and exposures. In cases of Pleural effusion or Pneumothorax or both, ICD drain should be inserted. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage especially in hemodynamically unstable patients should be initiated immediately, followed by antibiotic stewardship protocols.
Clinical significance: We would like to emphasize the importance of acquiring cultures from respiratory site, for early initiation/switching of appropriate antibiotics. Also Pseudomonas being an ominous organism yields a finer prognosis only when treated with appropriate anti-pseudomonal antibiotics.
IVC thrombectomy in a patient with adrenal tumour with IVC thrombus.
Authors: Tillu Neeraja , Kulkarni Jagdeesh 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionAdrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy with a poor prognosis, and the association with tumour thrombus into the inferior vena cava (IVC) is infrequent. Radical surgery is the best treatment.Case ReportWe herein report a case of a large ACC of the left adrenal gland extending into the IVC through the left renal vein in a 68-year-old male patient. He presented with pain in the left side of the abdomen for one month and significant weight loss (7 kilograms). On examination, a hard irregular non-ballotable lump was palpable in the left lumbar region. Ultrasonography, computedtomography, and whole-body PET CT all revealed a large mass over the upper pole of the left kidney with tumour thrombus in the IVC. Laboratory tests showed creatinine levels of 0.9 mg/dl (normal range: 0.5–1.2 mg/dl) while plasma levels of cortisol, free metanephrines were normal. A midline laparotomy was performed, and the tumour was completely excised with regionallymphadenectomy, ipsilateral radical nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy.Results And DiscussionWe emphasize that adrenal cortical carcinoma is a rare tumour and can have tumour thrombi invading the IVC. Such cases do not represent a contraindication to surgery, and we suggest radical surgical removal of cancer with the thrombus.
Dietary factors influencing the COVID-19 epidemic process
Authors: Ponomarenko S. V. 
Published: January 2023

Objective: to analyze the role of diet in the epidemiological parameters of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus and identify factors that correlate withthe reduction in the severity of the consequences of COVID-19 disease, namely the rate of prevalence (RPr) and infection fatality rate (IFR) in different regions.Material and methods. The information and data required for this study were found in scientific publications and the media available on the Internet, as well as obtained from statistical databases using specific keywords, both for a single tag and in various combinations of them. Statistical samples were managed from sources and facts available on the Internet. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to understand a statistical relationship between two variables.Results. The relationship between nutritional factors and the impact of the 15-month COVID-19 pandemic in different regions was investigated using various available statistics for five continents and 47 countries. A clear relationship was found between the outcomes of the SARSCoV-2 epidemic (RPr and IFR) and the amount of consumed essential nutrients, with correlations in the negative range r=–0.98 and r=–0.66 for plant proteins and with correlation coefficients r=0.92 for animal proteins. Also, excessive sugar consumption increased the severity of COVID-19 with correlation coefficients in the range of r=0.99–0.72 in the representative samples.Conclusion. Statistical analysis presented that the number of diagnosed patients with SARS-CoV-2 (RPr) and deaths from COVID-19 (IFR) was significantly lower in regions where more plant foods were consumed than animal products. A detailed study of the relationship between the Coronavirus and the host as well as the metabolism of protein and sugar may reveal the diet factors responsible for resistance to the pathogen. Edible plants can contain components responsible for suppressing the replication cycle of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Biochemical investigation of these components would help in the development of etiological oral administrated anti-COVID-9 medicine.
Evidence and Proof in Criminal Proceedings: Problems of Understanding their Nature
Authors: Kornakova S. V. 
Published: January 2023

The paper is devoted to the consideration of topical issues related to the essential characteristics of such categories of evidentiary law as «evidence» and «proof», due to the ambiguity of approaches that researchers apply to disclose their nature.The study purports to identify the conformity of the actual proof procedure with its definition reflected in the law, and to formulate scientific recommendations for improving the law in this part. Scientists’ ideas that the legislative definition of evidence does not reflect the requirement of their reliability are critically assessed, and the absence of grounds for such a conclusion is demonstrated.In the course of the research, scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, formal-logical and legal interpretation were used. Based on the terminological analysis, in contrast to the opinion of scientists who believe that such an element of proof as gathering should be replaced by the concept of «formation», the author substantiates the position that all elements of proof, and not just gathering, represent the process of evidence formation. Therefore, the most accurate characteristic of criminal procedural proof is the process of transformation of the information obtained during the proceedings into evidence to substantiate the presence or absence of circumstances to be proved, i.e., the process of forming evidence.In this regard, the author concludes that for a more accurate reflection of this process in a number of norms of Chapter 11 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, it would be necessary to replace the concept of «evidence» with the concept of «information that can be used as evidence». According to the author, the legislative definition of criminal procedural proof should reflect not only the actual process of evidentiary activity, covering the initial stage of criminal proceedings, but also its target orientation. For this purpose, the author proposes the following wording of Article 85 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation: «Proof consists in gathering, verifying and evaluating information in order to obtain evidence substantiating the presence or absence of circumstances provided for in Article 73 of this Code for the correct resolution of a criminal case.»
Rancang Bangun Concurrent Relay Tester untuk Menunjang Pengelolaan Bahan Khusus di Laboratorium Mekatronika
Authors: Wahyudi Bambang Adi , Edy Duwi Leksono , Suyetno Agus 
Published: January 2023

Concurrent Relay Rester merupakan alat yang dirancang dan dibangun berdasarkan kebutuhan alat bantu dalam kegiatan pengelolaan bahan khusus di laboratorium Mekatronika. Untuk merealisaikan pembuatan alat ini, terlebih dahulu dilakukan tahapan perancangan perangkat keras dan perancangan perangkat lunak. Selanjutnya dilakukan penyediaan alat dan bahan yang relevan untuk membangun hasil rancangan menjadi alat jadi yang siap dioperasikan. Perangkat keras Concurrent Relay Rester berhasil dibangun dari sebuah mikrokontroler arduino mega 2560 sebagai pemroses data, 3 push button switch sebagai input, LCD Display sebagai penampil hasil pemeriksaan kontak relay (normally close dan normally open), dan 4 seven segment display sebagai penampil tegangan hasil pemeriksaan coil relay. Logika sistem kerja alat disusun dengan membuat sketch program menggunakan aplikasi arduino ide versi 1.8.13. Concurrent Relay Tester yang dibangun memiliki fitur 3 tombol test selector untuk memilih jenis test (pengujian) relay yang akan dilakukan. Adapun jenis pengujian relay yang dapat dilakukan adalah Normally close Contact Test, Normally open Contact Test, dan Coil Test. Relay tester ini mampu untuk melakukan pengujian/ pemeriksaan 4 buah relay MY4N secara simultan (concurrent). Hasil pengujian 4 buah relay langsung ditampilkan dalam LCD Display dan seven segment display.
Evaluasi CIPP Teaching Factory untuk Pengembangan dan Penjaminan Mutu Peserta Didik
Authors: Yoto Yoto , Qolik Abdul , Marsono Marsono 
Published: January 2023

Abstrak: Penerapan teaching factory yang mengaitkan dunia pendidikan vokasi dengan dunia industri menimbulkan terjadinya proses check and balances pada proses pendidikan di SMK sehingga adanya keselarasan (link and match) dengan kebutuhan pasar kerja. Program pemerintah tersebut juga mengikuti pola pembelajaran abad 21 yang mengedepankan inovasi dan realisasi penciptaan ide-ide baru. Pada dasarnya pembelajan teaching factory dapat berjalan lancar apabila tiap SMK selalu melakukan kegiatan evaluasi guna meningkatkan dan selalu memperbaiki suatu program sehingga hasilnya maksimal serta dapat mencapai tujuan program. Salah satu model evaluasi yaitu CIPP. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengeksplorasi evaluasi CIPP teaching factory untuk pengembangan dan penjaminan mutu peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu literatur review. Melalui paper ini lembaga institusi dapat menggunakannya untuk pengembangan dan penjaminan mutu peserta didik Kata kunci:. Evaluasi, CIPP, Peserta Didik
Keefektifan Penggunaan Cangkang Keong Mas sebagai Media Karburiser pada Baja SCM 415 Ditinjau dari Penambahan Kadar Carbon dan Ketebalan Karburasi
Authors: Rahmanto Hendra Eko 
Published: January 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui penambahan kadar karbon dan ketebalan karburasi pada baja SCM 415 yang dikarburasi menggunakan cangkang keong mas dan arang kayu. Spesimen berbentuk silinder dengan diameter 20 mm dan panjang 20 mm. Proses carburizing menggunakan variasi suhu yang berbeda-beda yaitu 850OC, 900OC dan 950OC dengan waktu penahan 1 jam dan pendinginan air. Kemudian dilakukan pemeriksaan kadar karbon dan ketebalan karburasinya. Hasil penelitian menunjukan berurutan dari suhu terendah yaitu: 0,1866 persen, 0,2598 persen, 0,3301 persen untuk kadar karbon dan 0,0245mm, 0,0295mm, 0,0425mm umtuk ketebalan karburasi. Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan suhu semakin tinggi maka nilai yang dihasilkan akan semakin besar pula. Kata kunci: Carburizing, Cangkang Keong Mas, Kadar Karbon, Ketebalan Karburasi.
Memotivasi Belajar Siswa SMK Dengan Penerapan Blended Learning Era Pandemic COVID-19
Authors: Tuwoso Tuwoso 
Published: January 2023

COVID-19 telah mengubah proses pembelajaran secara signifikan, karena sebagian lembaga pendidikan menerapkan secara online. Hal ini untuk memastikan keberlangsungan proses pembelajaran di sekolah. Banyak negara-negara yang mengambil keputusan untuk menutup sekolah dengan mengganti pembelajaran secara online. Hal ini dilakukan agar menghambat secara laju bertambahnya kasus postif covid-19. Beberapa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan menerapka blended learning. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui motivasi siswa belajar dalam pembelajaran Gambar Teknik Mesin dengan penerapan blended learning. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriftif kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 70 siswa. Teknik analisisnya mengunakan anlisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian: (1) Motivasi intrinsik siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran Gambar Teknik Mesin secara blended learning dalam ketegori tinggi yaitu sebesar 71,80 persen; (2) Motivasi extrinsik siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran gambar teknik mesin secara blended learning dalam ketegori tinggi yaitu sebesar 57,75 persen.