bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Recent medical graduates’ attitudes towards nutrition education and its role in medical practice
Authors: Melanson Lydia , Ramsay Diane , Theou Olga , Fenwick Peri , Colborne Alyson , Cahill Leah 
Published: September 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate recent Dalhousie Medical School graduates’ perceptions of nutrition in three domains: attitudes towards its use in medical practice generally, learned body of knowledge in medical school and residency, and satisfaction with how undergraduate and postgraduate medical education aligned their attitudes and knowledge of nutrition in medicine. Graduates of Dalhousie University’s undergraduate medical program from 2013 to 2018 were contacted to complete an internet-based questionnaire of 13 five-point Likert scale questions about attitudes, knowledge, and satisfaction with nutrition education in their undergraduate medical studies and medical practice. Responses ranged from one, “strongly disagree” to five, “strongly agree”. Most respondents (90.2%) agreed that ‘nutrition counseling can make a positive difference to patient outcomes’ and 80.5% agreed that ‘physicians can influence patient behavior related to nutrition’. However, fewer (61.0%) agreed that ‘physicians play a key role in improving patients’ nutritional habits.’ Even fewer participants agreed that nutritional assessment (34.1%) and nutritional counselling (41.5%) should be a routine part of care, regardless of specialty. The mean (standard deviation) overall score of participants with regards to their attitudes about nutrition assessment, counselling, and role in patient health, was 3.60 (0.633). Scores ranged from 1 to 5 with higher score indicating morepositive attitude. Mean overall knowledge and satisfaction scores were 3.76 (0.702) and 2.70 (0.898), respectively. There is a lack of consensus regarding the role of physicians in delivering nutrition care to patients, despite its perceived importance to patient health, requiring further exploration.
Constitucionalismo pluralista, bem viver e vida boa
Authors: Barros Juliano Napoleão 
Published: September 2022

O presente artigo investiga a unidade de valor entre ética e moral, proposta por Ronald Dworkin, assumindo, como ponto de partida, o constitucionalismo pluralista latino-americano. Para tanto, o bem viver, afirmado pelas Constituições boliviana e equatoriana mediante o resgate da sabedoria indígena ancestral – pelo reconhecimento respectivamente do suma qamaña e do sumak kawsay como fundamentos da ordem constitucional – é problematizado a partir da relação que possui com o desafio de consolidação de uma vida boa que expresse o comprometimento com os valores de liberdade, igualdade e comunidade. Referido objeto demandou abordagem interdisciplinar, com destaque para a interação entre o Direito Constitucional e a Filosofia. Os resultados da investigação apontam para a convergência entre a concepção de vida boa aludida por Dworkin e o bem viver que fundamenta as constituições pluralistas latino-americanas. A pesquisa se insere na vertente jurídico-sociológica para o desenvolvimento de investigação de tipo jurídico-investigativo e técnica bibliográfica. Para consideração das fontes, foi adotado o procedimento de análise de conteúdo, com a predominância de raciocínios dedutivos e dialéticos.
La epidemiología social durante la pandemia por la COVID-19
Authors: Bastidas Pacheco Gilberto 
Published: September 2022

La COVID-19 es una enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 de carácter pandémico de rápida propagación geográfica, si se quiere inédita, con devastadores efectos sobre la salud (puede ocasionar la muerte, especialmente, en adultos mayores y pacientes con enfermedades crónicas) y la estructura social, cultural y económica de las poblaciones a nivel mundial; en consecuencia, debe considerarse en términos de un fenómeno social global en los esfuerzos de la salud pública para contenerla, es decir, para implementar medidas de alivio inmediatas y realmente eficientes, pues, las prácticas farmacológicas y no farmacológicas recomendadas no han tenido el éxito esperado en el control de la pandemia, por no considerar los procesos sociales involucrados en la atención en salud (primaria, secundaria y terciaria) (1, 2).
A novel method of bladder neck fixation during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Authors: Mosoyan M. S. , Fedorov D. A. , Vasiliev A. A. 
Published: September 2022

Background. Appearance of new surgical techniques are aimed to improve not only oncological, but also functional outcomes of radical prostatectomy. A good urinary continence after radical surgical treatment remains an important aspect with not only medical but also social significance, since it can significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life.Aim. To describe a new surgical technique of lateral fixation of the bladder neck using autotissue during robotic- assisted radical prostatectomy, to evaluate its effecacy and safety.Materials and methods. From February till November 2020, 20 patients with localized prostate cancer underwent radical robot-assisted prostatectomy. All operations were performed in one medical center, by one experienced robotic surgeon (more than 1000 operations). After the imposition of vesicourethral anastomosis the reconstruction of pelvis was performed by lateral fixation of the vesical cervix with auto-tissue flaps of the intrapelvic fascia. A prerequisite was the preservation of the puboprostatic ligaments, endopelvic fascia and puboperineal muscles. The duration of the operation (console time and time of reconstruction), the volume of intraoperative blood loss, perioperative complications according to Clavien–Dindo, the duration of urethral catheter and the patient’s length of hospital stay, oncological results (pT stage, presence/absence of a surgical margin), the presence of immediate continence, as well as continence 3 months postoperatively were assessed.Results. The mean operative time was 142 (115–168) minutes, mean console time – 64 (50–98) minutes. The mean duration of lateral fixation stage was 3,5 (2–5,5) minutes. Urethral catheter was removed at 7th day postoperatively. There were no Clavien–Dindo group III–V complications registered. Immediate continence rate – 75 % (15 patients), early continence rate – 25 % (5 patients).Conclusion. The use of a new technique of lateral reconstruction during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using endopelvic fascia flaps is safe and effective, it improves functional outcomes without affecting oncological results.
Criteria for noninvasive evaluation of high urethrovaginal fusion in patients with urogenital sinus at puberty
Authors: Anikiev A. V. , Brovin D. N. , Babaeva D. M. , Vladimirova V. P. , Rebrova O. Yu. , Mokrysheva N. G. 
Published: September 2022

Background. The level of urethrovaginal fusion (UVF) is an important criterion in choosing the tactics of surgical vaginoplasty in patients with urogenital sinus (UGS). The frequency of high UVR among all its forms is 5–10 % and considered the most difficult for surgical correction. There are few publications devoted to studies of the level of UVF in patients at puberty.Aim. To find a non-invasive method for diagnosing high UVF in patients at puberty with UGS.Materials and methods. In order to find a non-invasive method for diagnosing high UVF in this group of patients, we conducted a study based on a comparative assessment of endoscopic findings and data of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The study included 36 patients with UGS aged 12 to 34 years (average age 17 ± 5 years) who underwent surgical treatment at the National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology of the Ministry of Health of Russia from 2019 to 2022, including patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia salt-wasting form (n = 24), viril form (n = 8), partial 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis (n = 2), mixed 45,X0/46,XY gonadal dysgenesis (n = 1), and partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (n = 1). All patients sequentially underwent MRI of the pelvis and endoscopy of the lower urinary tract with a time gap of 1 to 62 days.Results. We confirmed that high UVF in patients with UGS during puberty can be diagnosed in a non-invasive way, by pelvic MRI study. The length of the urethra of 22 mm or less corresponds to a high level of UVF, and the depth of UVF less than 32 mm practically excludes it.Conclusion. The method allows to clarify the severity of UGS in advance, before surgery, to determine the tactics of vaginoplasty and the risk of its complications, and to provide the patient and his relatives with more detailed information to obtain consent for the operation.
Pre-Heating of Low-Shrinkage Composite Resins: Effects on Color Stability and Surface Roughness
Authors: Oskoee Parnian Alizadeh , Oskoee Siavash Savadi , Pournaghi-Azar Fatemeh , Dibazar Sana , Esmaeili Mehdi 
Published: September 2022

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of preheating on the color stability and surface roughness of a silorane-based composite resin.
Materials and Methods: A total of 44 Filtek P90 composite resin disks, (10mm×1mm), were fabricated using plastic molds and were divided into two groups. In group 2, the composite resin syringes were placed in a thermostatically controlled water bath at 55‒60°C before preparing the disks. After polishing the samples with silicon carbide papers, they were stored in distilled water for 48 hours. Roughness and color parameters were then measured in two stages: immediately after retrieval from distilled water and after 40 days of storage in tea solution. Finally, the differences in roughness and color parameters were recorded. Independent sample t-test and regression analysis were used at a significance level of P<0.05.
Results: Based on the findings of the present study, there was no significant difference among the mean ∆E values (P=0.4); however, a significant difference in mean surface roughness (P=0.01) was found between the two groups. Regression analysis showed a significant relationship between the study groups in terms of surface roughness and ΔE values​ (preheated: r2 = 0.73; non-preheated: r2= 0.76).
Conclusion: Filtek P90 silorane-base composite showed ΔE>3.3 and surface roughness above 0.2µ under preheated and non-preheated conditions and discoloration increased following preheating.
Radiographic Findings of Congenital Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis: A Case Report
Authors: Bashizadehfakhar Hoorieh , Panjnoush Mehrdad , Kheirandish Yasaman , Sedaghati Azin , Mirjalili Faezeh , Aliasghari Abandansari Sara 
Published: September 2022

Congenital diffuse infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CDIL-F) is a rare clinicopathological entity with an unknown etiology, in which mature adipose tissue infiltrates the soft tissue structures in one side, and causes considerable asymmetry. Herein, we report a case of CDIL-F who underwent many surgical procedures without definite diagnosis during 12 years. CDIL-F presents symptoms with various severity levels due to infiltration of adipose tissue that makes removal difficult. Thus, it is recommended to inform patients about the high rate of recurrence.
Whey Protein Genetic Polymorphism and Dairy Traits in Goats of South India
Authors: Sudina K. , Bindu K.A. , Raveendran Arun 
Published: September 2022

Background: The present study investigated the polymorphism in β-lactoglobulin and α-lactalbumin genes in native Malabari and Attappady black breeds in comparison with Saanen Malabari crossbred goats. The polymorphisms in these proteins and their coding genes were reported to be associated with various dairy traits in ruminants. Methods: Polymorphism detection was carried out by polymerase chain reaction based restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Chi-square analysis was performed to analyse the status of each population. Association of β-lactoglobulin with dairy traits was performed with univariate analysis of variation. Sanger’s sequencing of 426 bp fragment of caprine β-LG gene was performed commercially and sequences were compared with those of other breeds of various geographical areas. Result: It was proved that all three populations under study observed Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with respect to b-lactoglobulin locus. Statistical analysis revealed significant relationship of β-lactoglobulin with peak milk yield in Malabari population studied. Sequence analysis of exon 7 and 3' flanking region revealed a novel SNP at (C to A transversion) at 7062 position in the native breeds under study. Phylogenetic tree construction and analysis revealed the native Malabari and Attappady black to different clades. The caprine α-LA gene appeared to be monomorphic in all the three population under study. Genetic selection utilizing the association of β-lactoglobulin with peak yield could be used to improve the genetic makeup of goats for high production potential.
Hukum Menyegerakan Zakat Harta dalam Surat Edaran Menteri Agama Nomor 6 Tahun 2020 Perspektif Dlawabith Maslahah Said Ramadhan Al-Buthi
Authors: Muhammad Khatibul Umam  , Abbas Arfan  , Burhanuddin Susamto  
Published: September 2022

Menyegerakan zakat harta yang tertuang dalam Surat Edaran Menteri Agama No.06 Tahun 2020 dilakukan untuk kemaslahatan umat. Teori dlawabith al-Maslahah d al-Buthi dirasa pelu menjadi alat pengukur tentang Batasan seuatu dikatakan sebagai maslahah. Maka dari itu timbulah rumusan masalah sebagai berikut: pertama, bagaimana hukum menyegerakan zakat dalam Undang-Undang zakat?. Kedua, bagaimana kesesuaian menyegerakan zakat perpsektif teori Dlawabith al-Maslahah Al-Buthi. Penelitian ini merpakan penelitian normative dengan menggunakan pendekatan konseptual atau pustaka (Conceptual Approach). Hasil penelitan ini mempunyai kesimpulan bahwa dalam Undang-Undang zakat, bahwa untuk melakukan pembayaran zakat harta harus mencapai Nishab dan haul. Kedua, dalam teori Dlawabith al-Maslahah al-Buthi jika menyegerakan zakat harta demi kemaslahatan dan tidak bertentangan dengan tujuan syariah, al-Qur’an dan Hadis. (hastening the zakat of assets contained in the Circular of the Minister of Religion No. 06 of 2020 is carried out for the benefit of the people. The theory of dlawabith al-Maslahah d al-Buthi feels the need to be a measuring tool about the boundaries of something said to be maslahah. Therefore, the formulation of the problem arises as follows: first, how is the law hastening zakat in the zakat law? Second, how is the suitability of accelerating zakat from the perspective of Dlawabith al-Maslahah Al-Buthi theory. This research is a normative research using a conceptual approach or literature (Conceptual Approach). The results of this research have the conclusion that in the Zakat Act, that in order to pay zakat assets, it must reach the Nishab and haul. Second, in the theory of Dlawabith al-Maslahah al-Buthi, if it hastens the zakat of wealth for the benefit and does not conflict with the objectives of sharia, the Koran and Hadith.)
Is the theory of self-regulation of the epidemic process acceptable for the new coronavirus infection COVID-19?
Authors: Bilev A. E. , Bileva N. A. , Chupakhina L. V. , Vandysheva T. V. , Ariskina M. A. 
Published: September 2022

In recent years there have been discussions about the universality of the theory of self-regulation of the epidemic process, developed by academician V.D. Belyakov. Its adequacy for infections with different mechanisms of pathogen transmission, as well as for different groups in the ecological classification of infectious diseases (anthroponoses, zoonoses, sapronoses) has been questioned. In this connection, it seemed relevant to test the applicability of the main provisions of the self-regulation theory to the manifestations of the COVID-19 epidemic process.The aim of the investigation was to determine whether the manifestations of COVID-19 epidemic process in the territory of Samara region were in compliance with certain provisions of the self-regulation theory of epidemic process by academician V.D. Belyakov.Material and methods. The study was conducted in the Samara region and Moscow, the study period: March 2020 – June 2022. The data of official statistics on morbidity, population mortality from COVID-19, morbidity of community-acquired pneumonia were used as research material. Elements of classical epidemiological analysis were used as research tools, for calculations we used Excel, Statgraphics plus for Windows programs.Results. The second (key) proposition of the theory of self-regulation of the epidemic process by academician V. D. Belyakov was shown to be applicable to the epidemic process COVID-19. On the example of COVID-19, as an infection with an unspecified group in the ecological classification of infectious diseases, the postulate of V.D. Belyakov on the relative autonomy of the course of the epidemic process in different territories was confirmed.
Key determinants of corruption in the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: Ahmad Emad , Issa Lina A. 
Published: September 2022

This study examines the effect of some economic and non-economic factors on corruption. It tests a number of hypotheses formulated around the impact of specific dimensions on increasing or reducing corruption in the Middle East and North Africa Region over a time series from 2008 to 2018. The objective of this study is to illuminate the impact of several independent factors (average income, economic freedom, education, income distribution and globalization) on corruption increase or decrease in the MENA region taking a few countries as a sample case. To reach this end, secondary data is employed and retrieved from secondary sources using published reports and indexes and official websites and databases maintained by various research institutions. The results are tested using panel data regression analysis as a statistical tool for data analysis and hypotheses testing. Findings indicate a significant effect of the presented economic and non-economic determinants on corruption in these sample countries except income distribution which shows an insignificance effect.
Understanding the technology acceptance model in the QRIS usage: Evidence from SMEs in Indonesia
Authors: Husrizal Syah Dedy , Rahman Dongoran Faisal , Wahyu Nugrahadi Eko , Aditia Reza 
Published: September 2022

This study aims to examine the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for QRIS usage in SMEs in Indonesia. We employed Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) with a first-order reflective model to analyze the data. The dataset contains 107 SMEs in Medan, Indonesia (n = 107). There are four constructs in the model in this study, namely: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude toward using, and behavioral intention to use. After evaluating measurement models and structural models known to meet the criteria, we can conclude the results of the data analysis. In general, all variables positively affect other variables in this model, although one of them is insignificant. The results indicate that perceived usefulness is positive and significantly affects attitude toward using and behavioral intention to use. At the same time, attitude toward using is also positive and significantly affects behavioral intention to use. Furthermore, perceived ease of use is also shown to have a positive and significant effect on attitude toward using and perceived usefulness. However, perceived ease of use insignificantly affects behavioral intention to use, although it still positively affects the behavioral intention to use. The findings of this study provide some crucial implications for SMEs and the provider of QRIS. Since the results indicate welcoming QRIS usage, the socialization of QRIS needs to be more massive to reach the vast majority of Indonesian SMEs in Indonesia.
Assessment of fuel price, exchange rate and unemployment rate impact on road passenger journeys in South Africa
Authors: Ntshingila Molebaleso Lydia 
Published: September 2022

The transportation sector is one of the sectors that contribute to the South African economy and its people’s well-being. This sector facilitates goods transportation and people’s mobility through air, water and land transportation. In recent decades passenger transportation journeys experienced a decline and this decline may due to various causes such as cost of transportation, low economic growth, exchange rate volatility, unemployment and petrol price. This study aimed to analyze the effect of petrol price, exchange rate and unemployment rate on on-road passenger journeys. The study applied ARDL and ECM models to data from 2008 to 2021 to examine how the variables above influence long-term and short behaviour in road passenger journeys. Findings revealed that, in the long run, all independent variables influence road passenger journeys. Yet, unemployment has more power over road passenger journeys than exchange rate and petrol price. Short-term dynamics reveal that only the exchange rate and unemployment influence road passenger journeys. The study recommends job creation, exchange rate strengthening and petrol subsidies to increase the number of road passenger journeys in South Africa.
An exploratory study of a law enforcement model for vehicle speed in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Taumang Makalo E. , Bello Paul O. , Olutola Adewale A. 
Published: September 2022

This study explores the law enforcement model for vehicle speed in Tshwane municipality of South Africa. South Africa has comparatively high road traffic crashes and casualty rates. Most of these crashes are associated with illegal speeding. This study was designed against the background of protracted road traffic crashes the triple causative factors as well as existing traffic law enforcement systems and processes aimed at managing illegal speeding. Data were collected from a sample of 28 senior law enforcement officials from the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) traffic division, the Gauteng Traffic Police and the National Traffic Police. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis’ open and axial coding processes on Atlas.ti.8. In its findings, the study developed a model that shows that illegal speeding and consequential road crashes were caused by an interaction of multiple factors. These were poor human behavioural elements as the main factor, road-environment factors and vehicle-related factors in the presence of inadequate and uncoordinated traffic law enforcement, weak penal systems for offenders, corruption, poor driver training and low road safety education.
Tuberculosis Modeling in East Java Based on Geographically Weighted Regression Approach
Authors: Ningrum Diah Puspita , Saifudin Toha , Suliyanto Suliyanto , Chamidah Nur 
Published: September 2022

Tuberculosis is the 13th trigger of death causes around the world. Even after Covid-19, tuberculosis ranks 2nd as a contagious killer disease. In 2020, Indonesia ranks 2nd out of 8 countries with the highest contributor to tuberculosis sufferers after India. East Java Province is the region with the largest number of tuberculosis cases in order of 8. Tuberculosis cases in East Java in 2020 have decreased, but when viewed from the success rate of treatment of tuberculosis cases per district/city in East Java, it was found that 53% still did not meet the target of 90%. According to (World Health Organization), gender affects the occurrence of tuberculosis disease, where men are more susceptible than women. In finding treatment for all tuberculosis incidents in East Java, the highest patient was male. This study was conducted to model tuberculosis in men in the East Java area. The results of the study prove that the modeling of male tuberculosis in East Java used linear regression and GWR (Geographically Weighted Regression) obtained the best model was GWR with Fixed Gaussian Kernel weighting, CV value of 5.68, and R2 86.47%. Variables that have a significant effect on male tuberculosis in East Java are BCG immunization for male infants, public places meeting health requirements, youth who smoke tobacco every day, sex ratio, and households with access to proper sanitation facilities.