bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Left atrial appendage (LAA) flow profile of its different waves and its correlation with direct left atrial pressure measurement
Authors: Tewari Prabhat , Mammen Anand , Pandey Shantanu , Ahmad Syed Shabbir , Hajela Kushal 
Published: January 2022

Background:
Left Atril Appendage(LAA) is one of the most contractile structure of the heart. Elevated Left atrial pressure (LAP) can change the flow profile in and out of LAA. There is little data on the effect of LAP on LAA flow velocities for patients in sinus rhythm, and it's not properly known that by evaluation of LAA flow spectra and its velocities, the LAP can be predicted. We tried to find the relationship between LAA flow velocities and LAP, with the premise that LAA flow velocities can be used as a surrogate for measuring LAP, by obtaining a regression equation in this prospective observational study.

Methods:
In forty patients with normal systolic and diastolic heart function undergoing elective off pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) under general anaesthesia, TEE based LAA flow velocities were measured and simultaneous direct measurements of LAP was done by the surgeon. We also studied the relation between the ratio of early mitral inflow velocity (E) and mitral lateral annular early diastolic velocity (E'), that is, (E/E') in all patients.

Results:
We found significant correlation between E/E' and LAP (r = 0.424, p = 0.024) however there was no significant correlation between LAA flow velocities and LAP.

Conclusion:
LAA flow profile can not be used under anaesthesia to evaluate LAP however E/E' shows a strong correlation with directly measured LAP.
Euvolemic off Pump Coronary Surgery Further Improves Early Postoperative Outcomes
Authors: Rathore Kaushalendra , Boon Evan , Yussouf Reza , Newman Mark , Weightman William 
Published: January 2022

Background:
Fluid resuscitation during Off-Pump Coronary Surgery (OPCABG) is still not protocolized and depends on multiple variables. We are exploring in this study whether a restrictive or euvolemic approach has any impact on short term surgical outcomes following OPCABG.

Methods:
It is a retrospective study of 300 patients analyzed based on the intraoperative fluid requirement with 150 patients in each group (Group I: Fluid <2 Litres, Group II: Fluid >2 Litres).

Results:
Multivariable analysis showed echocardiography variables such as E/e ratio, LA volume index, and atrial fibrillation (AF). LA volume index is related to the higher fluid requirement. Group II had significantly higher ventilation time (P < 0.05), drain output (P = 0.05), drain removal time (<0.05), inotropic requirement, and diuretic use.

Conclusion:
The requirement of the intraoperative fluid was associated with various factors including diastolic dysfunction (left atrial volume index, left ventricle mass index, E/e ratio) and preoperative dual antiplatelet use. Group II patients had longer ventilation time, diuretics use, high drain output, and required drains for a longer period of time. Although there was no statistical difference among two groups as far as postoperative AF concerned, a reversal of AF to sinus rhythm was delayed in group II patients.
Role of aluminium paint on the management of peristomal skin excoriation – A case-control study
Authors: Hajong Ranendra 
Published: January 2022

Introduction:
Peristomal skin excoriation is the most common complication of any stoma, especially of ileostomy and entero-cutaneous fistula. Effluent is erosive to skin and at times leads to excoriation of skin and pain or discomfort to the patient. Many strategies or local medications are being used to treat excoriated skin and give comfort to the patient. Aluminium paint is a cheap and effective means of managing skin excoriation.

Materials and Methods:
This case-control study was conducted in NEIGRIHMS from January 2015 to October 2020 on the role of aluminium paint for the management of skin excoriations due to stoma and fistula. A total of 19 patients were managed with aluminium paint and compared with the data of 19 other patients who were managed by conventional dressings as controls.

Results:
Aluminium paint helped in the earlier healing of skin excoriations and give comfort to the patients as compared to normal dressings.

Conclusion:
Aluminium paint is safe and cost-effective skin barrier to prevent and to manage skin excoriations.
A comparative study on the surgical options for male rectal prolapse
Authors: Kwak Han Deok , Chung Jun Seong , Ju Jae Kyun 
Published: January 2022

Purpose:
Rectal prolapse is known to be a rare condition in males compared to females. This study aimed to analyse the frequency of male rectal prolapse and compare the results of different surgical approaches performed at a single centre.

Patients and Methods:
The authors included patients who underwent surgical treatment for rectal prolapse from March 2016 to February 2021. The proportion of males, mean age and recurrence rates were calculated. Patients were divided into two groups, transanal approach and laparoscopic abdominal approach group, to identify the para-operative parameters including functional tests.

Results:
A total of 56 males, comprising 23.7% (56/236) of all patients. The mean age was 60.8 years, with a recurrence rate of 7 cases (12.5%) during 7.2 months of follow-up. Forty patients underwent transanal procedures, and fifteen underwent laparoscopic abdominal procedures. The mean operative time was longer in the laparoscopic group (transanal vs. abdominal, 57.5 vs. 70.6 min, P < 0.003), and intra-operative bleeding was greater in the transanal group (12.4 vs. 3.4 ml, P < 0.001). Full-layer prolapse (36.8 vs. 81.2% P = 0.003) and longer length (5.6 vs. 7.8 cm, P = 0.048) were more common in laparoscopic group. Time to feeding resumption was shorter after the transanal group (1.2 vs. 1.7 days, P = 0.028). There was no difference between the groups in terms of post-operative complications and recurrence rates. Both Wexner's constipation and incontinence scores showed significant improvement postoperatively.

Conclusion:
The frequency of male rectal prolapse was 23.7%, and perioperative factors differed between transanal and abdominal approaches, but recurrence rates and functional test results did not differ significantly.
Psychological Effects of COVID 19 Pandemic on Nurses Deployed in High Risk Units
Authors: Ahmad Aijaz , Chakraborty Rashmi , Goyal Sunil , Kapoor Amul , Sidhharth Sonia , Ahmad Parvaiz 
Published: January 2022

Introduction:
Novel coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic continues to rage the world with enormous economic loss, sickness, and deaths. In management of infectious diseases, nurses play crucial roles in rendering care to patients by risking their own lives, going beyond their training and capacities. Frontline nurses are vulnerable for the development of diagnosable and subclinical psychological problems most often triggered with deaths of colleagues, exposure to the mass scale of deaths, perceived inability to save lives despite best efforts, lack of social supports, shift duties, and working in high-risk environment.

Aim:
The aim of the study is to assess the depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses working in COVID wards versus non-COVID wards.

Materials and Methods:
A multicenter observational study was done among 176 frontline nurses from seven different referral government hospitals. Psychological ailments were measured on validated instruments of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-42 items (DASS-42) and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10).

Results:
Using SPSS version 23.0, data were analyzed using Pearson's Chi-square test, with P < 0.055 being considered statistically significant. On PSS, perceived stress was high in 75% of COVID ward nurses and 67% of non-COVID ward ones. On DASS-42 scale, depression, anxiety, and stress levels among nurses in the COVID-19 wards were 21.64% (n = 21), 32.98% (n = 32), and 20.61% (n = 20) compared to 17.72% (n = 14), 24.05% (n = 19), and 15.18%, (n = 12) in the non-COVID wards, respectively.

Conclusions:
The amount of reported stress, anxiety, and depression was higher in both groups of nurses, i.e., those working in COVID-19 wards and general wards as compared to general population.
Clinicoepidemiological Profile of COVID-19-positive Migrant Population and Their Outcomes
Authors: Ghosh Joydeep , Das Amit Kumar , Janney Manasa Shettisara 
Published: January 2022

Introduction:
Emergence of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID 19) and its subsequent spread to India lead to declaration of lockdown by the government in various phases to reduce the transmission of COVID 19. Northeastern India being relatively remote had its first case relatively late. Later, with incoming migrant population, there was a surge in cases. This study aims to determine the clinicoepidemiological characteristics and outcomes in COVID 19 positive migrant population treated at multiple centers in Northeast India.

Methods:
This is a retrospective, cross-sectional, multicentric study. Data were collected from case sheets of 198 COVID-19 positive patients treated at designated COVID-19 hospitals in Northeast India.

Results:
Independent t-test and Fisher's exact test were used. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Majority of the study population were between 31 and 50 years (62.1%) with overall male preponderance (94.9%). Nearly one third (31.8%) of the study population gave a history of contact. Fever was seen 92.4% of patients. Majority (97.0%) of the study population had mild to moderate disease and only 3.0% were severely diseased/critically ill. 30%, 7%, and 3% of the study population received oxygen support, noninvasive ventilation, and ventilator support, respectively. Only 1.5% of the study population had complications of acute respiratory distress syndrome, shock, and sepsis, and the mortality rate was 1.1%. The average duration of hospitalization was 14.17 ± 5.48 days, and the average time taken to become COVID negative by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was 37.93 ± 7.54 days.

Conclusion:
A large number of COVID-positive patients had mild-to-moderate course of disease. Fever was the most common symptom. Around one-third of patients required respiratory support. Rate of complications and mortality were low in the study population. Presence of comorbidities, “O” blood group, abnormal X ray findings, elevated levels of C reactive protein, D dimer, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate had a significant positive association with severity.
Changes in obstetric practices in the first 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in a private tertiary hospital
Authors: de Guzman Kristine A. , Soriano-Estrella Agnes L. 
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND:
With the increasing number of COVID positive cases still being reported in the country, coupled with the possible vulnerability of pregnant patients to the disease, aggressive measures must be taken by all institutions to ensure safety of the patients.

OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to the determine the clinical profile and pregnancy outcome of patients who were admitted at a tertiary private hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 in relation to the protocols that were implemented in response coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

METHODS:
The protocols and guidelines implemented by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a private tertiary hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 were retrieved. The case record of patients who were admitted and delivered during this period were retrieved and reviewed for pertinent data, which were recorded in a patient data collection form.

RESULTS:
During the 3-month study period, COVID positive pregnant patients were effectively separated from COVID negative patients from admission to discharge based on a health declaration form and universal reverse transcriptase polymerized chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. Discharge was facilitated after 12–48 h for uncomplicated deliveries and post partum follow-up was done via telemedicine.

CONCLUSION:
The separation of COVID positive from COVID negative patients based on symptoms and RT-PCR results were effective in ensuring the safety of patients.
Implementasi Metode Grey Verhulst untuk Mendukung Kebijakan dalam Mengantisipasi Mahasiswa Dropout
Authors: Fitro Achmad , Rudianto Rudianto , Prasetyo Heru 
Published: January 2022

Mahasiswa dropout merupakan masalah kompleks bagi setiap perguruan tinggi swasta seperti Politeknik NSC Surabaya, mahasiswa dropout dapat mengakibatkan berkurangnya kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap kualitas kampus. Politeknik NSC Surabaya terus berbenah dalam melakukan perbaikan kualitas baik segi pelayanan, jangkauan pembayaran, kualitas belajar mengajar, fasilitas yang dan memprediksi apapun yang besar kemungkinan membuat mahasiswa untuk putus study (drop out) salah satunya adalah memprediksi jumlah drop out terlebih dahulu. Grey Verhulst merupakan metode yang meningkatkan simulasi presisi dalam memprediksi berdasarkan data-data sebelumnya dan dapat digunakan untuk 1-4 langkah ke depan dengan akurat. Dengan menggunakan grey Verhulst, Politeknik NSC Surabaya mendapat hasil bahwa mahasiswa dropout terus meningkat di setiap tahunnya. Dengan begitu, hasil tersebut merupakan alert bagi Politeknik NSC Surabaya untuk segera merumuskan strategi dalam mengantisipasi mahasiswa dropout.
RELEVANCE OF THE NEW GENERAL SERVICE LIST IN SELECTING READING PASSAGES FOR ESL STUDENTS
Authors: Aziz Anealka , Roslim Norwati 
Published: January 2022

<p>The original General Service List, published in 1953, was a list of words deemed important for the second language learners of English. The list became the main reference by many studies involving the coverage of words that the second language learners needed to know to understand a certain amount of the text. Since it was developed over 60 years ago, a couple of attempts to update the list was initiated. One of the significant attempts resulted in the development of the New General Service List (NGSL) in 2013. The NGSL consists of high-frequency words that the second language learners need to know to understand approximately 92% of most general English language texts. These are the basic words, but where these words stand in the English Vocabulary Profile (EVP) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) have yet to be confirmed. The study intended to determine the CEFR level of the words listed in the NGSL and determine the relationship between the NGSL and the CEFR levels. A descriptive research design and purposive sampling method were adopted. The findings show that most words in the NGSL are listed in the EVP, and there is an inverse relationship between the coverage of the NGSL and the CEFR levels, thus confirming the NGSL can be used as a comparative measure on how much an L2 learner would understand a certain reading text. Future investigations to include analysis of learners’ comprehension and more sample passages are recommended.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0920/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
USING VYGOTSKY’S THEORY ON THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF A SCHOOL FILM CLUB - AN ACTION RESEARCH
Authors: Manesis Nikolaos , Nikolakaki Anna , Georganta Marilena , Vlachou Elisavet 
Published: January 2022

<p>Lev Vygotsky's theory states that individuals' development is a result of socializing. Individuals are influenced by other individuals in the social environment. In this way, individuals’ internal cognitive functions are formed. At the same time, they create a social status and gradually build their personal appreciation for the world and the social reality around them. In this learning process, the active participation of a student himself/herself is necessary, while teachers’ role is also important. Teachers contribute to knowledge's acquisition of knowledge by students. They encourage their students, while knowing the students’ needs and abilities, and using the declining support method within a group of peers. In this study, action research was used as a form of self-reflective inquiry, known for its distinguished and liberating character. Teachers who participated studied and tried to understand their social or educational practices, to improve them. On the other hand, the critical friend and teachers’ facilitator contributed to this process of intertwining research with action and theory with practice. This study used action research and Vygotsky’s theory on the organization and function of a school film club. Using active learning strategies, elementary school students of the 5th &amp; 6th grades, discussed, shared emotions and creatively wrote. Τhey developed their social, cultural and linguistic abilities. Also, relationships within the school community were developed. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0957/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CONTENT ANALYSIS OF META-ANALYSIS STUDIES MADE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN TURKEY
Authors: Arı A. Arzu 
Published: January 2022

<p>The aim of this research is to determine the trends of academic articles and postgraduate theses that employ the meta-analysis method in the field of mathematics education and that were published in Turkey between 2011 and 2020. Using the qualitative research method, this research aims to examine with descriptive content analysis the studies carried out in the field of mathematics education by using the meta-analysis approach. The data of this research consists of academic articles and postgraduate theses prepared using the meta-analysis approach in the field of mathematics education at the national level between 2011 and 2020. The data collection tool of the research is the "Publication classification form", which was prepared by the researcher. The data of the research were analyzed by descriptive content analysis. The reliability of the research was determined by the consensus formula of Miles and Huberman (1994). The studies examined in the research are classified according to years, study type, independent variable, dependent variable, effect sizes, and effect directions. For the findings of the research, frequency and percentage tables of the studies examined were created. In the findings of the research; It was concluded that the studies were carried out mostly in 2019, academic articles and theses were mostly examined together in the studies, the Computer-Aided Mathematics Teaching method was the most frequently investigated subject through the meta-analysis, academic success was investigated as the dependent variable, and the effect sizes of the studies were moderate and their directions were mainly positive. It is recommended to conduct a meta-analysis of recently used distance education methods and of the new constructivist approaches.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0951/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE STATUS OF PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR SPORT TRAINING OF STUDENTS IN SOC TRANG PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Thanh Dang Minh , Giao Tran Nam , Vinh Nguyen Quang 
Published: January 2022

<p>The method of sociological investigation is used in the article to survey students' opinions at colleges in Soc Trang province and provided information on the status of participation in extracurricular sports of students at colleges in Soc Trang province by gender, ethnicity and purpose.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0992/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PERCEIVED FACTORS KEEPING STUDENTS IN OR AWAY FROM DOING SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN TAIWAN REGION
Authors: Ngangbam Shantikumar Meetei , Jung-Sheng Chen 
Published: January 2022

<p>In the last six or so decades, researchers have investigated, proved and shown the benefits of sports and physical activities on students’ physical and mental health, academic performance and overall personal development. However, many researchers found that more and more students were staying away from sports and physical activities. Today, more than 80% of adolescent and 40-50% of college students globally did not meet the current physical activity per day recommended by the World Health Organization, thus keeping them unhealthy and unfit. This led researchers around the world to investigate the perceived facilitators and barriers that keep students away from these healthy activities. But, so far Taiwan region is concerned, no internationally published study has been done on this topic. To fill up the gap, the present quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study investigated what perceived benefits and barriers keep in or away Taiwanese students from doing sports and physical activities. 9 self-designed multiple-choice paper survey questionnaires were administered among 199 students of different age groups, studying at different class levels at three educational institutes in New Taipei City, Taiwan during the six months, April to October, 2021. The collected data was then analyzed using Microsoft Excel Pivot table. Results: 82% of students knew doing physical activities could keep them physically and mentally healthy, but only 28% did enough exercise. Main responsible factors were: too much school works, part-time jobs, not enough social encouragements, lack of interest, no self-confidence in sports, and lack of knowledge respectively.</p><p> </p><p>最近六年或者說幾十年來，研究人員經由調查，求證，展示出運動競技和體能活動對於學生們的身心健康、學業成績和全人發展的助益。但是，許多研究人員也發現，有愈來愈多的學生選擇了疏遠運動競賽和體能活動。今日全球有超過 80% 的青少年和 40-50% 的大學生並沒有達到世界衛生組織當前每日體育的訓練量，導致他們不健康和不良的體態。世界各地的研究人員想要利用調研，找出學生保持或遠離運動與體能活動所感知的有利的與障礙因素。但是，有關於台灣地區，目前國際上還沒有發表過相關研究。為了填補這一空白，目前的定量、描述性橫斷面研究調查了台灣學生進行運動競技和體能活動所感知的好處和障礙因素。 2021 年 4 月至 10 月的六個月期間，筆者在新北市三所教育機構的不同班級學習的 199 名不同年齡組學生中進行了自行設計的9題複選的問卷調查。然後對收集的數據進行了分析使用 Microsoft Excel 數據透視表。結果 有 82% 的學生知道從事體能鍛煉可以保持身心健康，卻只有 28% 學生的訓練是足夠的，其主要因素分別為：學校作業過多、兼職工作過多、社會鼓勵不足、缺乏興趣、對運動缺乏自信、知識匱乏。</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0992/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE CONTENT AND METHODS OF CONDUCTING EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORTS FOR LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAY NINH PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Tuan Nguyen Thanh , Truong Duong Ngoc , Thuy Nguyen Thi Huong , Son Nguyen Quang 
Published: January 2022

<p>The paper aims to provide a comprehensive, scientific and thorough description of the content and methods of how extra-curricular sports activities are conducted for lower secondary school students in Tay Ninh province. To investigate the dependable data, the research employed a range of trustworthy approaches including document synthesizing, interviewing the students and PE teachers in some lower secondary schools, and evaluating the gathered data. The results indicate that the most popular sports among the PE teachers and students are football, badminton, and volleyball which are mostly organized in group, class, and club practice, without an instructor. About the practice durations, it generally ranges from thirty minutes to two hours, equating to two or three sessions at school. Moreover, these activities usually take place in school, and it is mainly held in the afternoon or after theoretical learning. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0973/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>