bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Differences in psychological distress, resilience and cognitive emotional regulation strategies in adults during the Coronavirus pandemic: A cross-cultural study of Poland and Spain.
Authors: Palomera Raquel , González-Yubero Sara , Mojsa-Kaja Justyna , Szklarczyk-Smolana Klaudia 
Published: April 2022

Background. The objective of this cross-cultural study was to analyze the differences in resilience, cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CERS), as well as psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic between Poland and Spain. Method. An online survey was conducted on a sample of 1,182 adults. A MANOVA analysis was carried out to examine the differences in the studied variables between these countries. This was followed by MANCOVA analysis to control for gender and age. Linear regression analyses segmented by country were conducted in order to identify psychological distress prediction models. Results. Polish population was characterized by higher levels of anxiety, less resilience and more maladaptive CERS during the lockdown. Spanish population was more affected by stress but used more adaptable CERS and was more resilient. Age and female gender appeared as risk factors of psychological distress in Spain. The psychological distress prediction models were found to be different between both countries: adaptive CERS was predictive only in Spain, and resilience was predictive only in Poland. Conclusions. This study could guide in initiatives for the promotion of psychological well-being as a way to prevent psychopathological disorders during the pandemic.
Antecedentes. El objetivo de este estudio transcultural fue analizar las diferencias en resiliencia, estrategias de regulación cognitiva de las emociones (CERS) y distress psicológico durante la pandemia del COVID-19 en Polonia y España. Método. Se realizó una encuesta online en una muestra de 1,182 adultos. Se llevó a cabo un análisis MANOVA para examinar las diferencias en las variables estudiadas entre estos países. Esto fue seguido de un análisis MANCOVA controlando el sexo y la edad. Se realizaron análisis de regresión lineal segmentados por país con el fin de identificar modelos predictivos de distrés psicológico. Resultados. La población polaca se caracterizó por niveles más altos de ansiedad, menos resiliencia y más uso de CERS desadaptativas durante el confinamiento. La población española sufrió más estrés pero utilizó CERS adaptativas y fue más resiliente. La edad y el sexo femenino aparecieron como factores de riesgo de malestar psicológico en España. Se encontró que los modelos de predicción de distrés psicológico fueron diferentes en ambos países: las CERS adaptativas fueron predictivas en España y la resiliencia fue predictiva en Polonia. Conclusiones. Este estudio podría guiar en iniciativas para la promoción del bienestar psicológico como vía para prevenir trastornos psicopatológicos durante la pandemia.
Prominencia facial autoatribuida en redes sociales a través de la propia fotografía: Efecto del tipo de red, edad y género
Authors: Cifre Eva , Santamaría-Dávila Jordi , Rosel Jesús F. 
Published: April 2022

There are many studies on Self-Attributed Face-ism (SAF) in considering social networks (SNS), sex and age, but with these variables separately. This research carries out a joint study of the above variables through a random sample of 1050 SNS profiles. Our hypothesis is that SAF is a function of SNS (dating: Badoo, social: Facebook, professional: LinkedIn), sex, age, and the interaction of sex×age. The results show differences in SAF depending on SNS (highest in the professional network), men having more facial prominence than women. It happens even more when they get older, whereas SAF hardly augments in women with age (having more body prominence than men) (sex x age interaction). Findings show that SAF on-line is a complex phenomenon, it seems not to have a unique and straightforward theoretical explanation, and SAF gender stereotypes grow with age. We also consider the need to study the phenomenon, including a gender perspective, to fight against sexism in new media.
Existen muchos estudios sobre el Face-ismo autoatribuido (FIA) en función de la red social (RS), sexo y edad, pero con estas variables por separado. Esta investigación lleva a cabo un estudio conjunto de las variables anteriores a través de una muestra aleatoria de 1050 perfiles de RS. Nuestra hipótesis es que el FIA es una función de la RS (citas: Badoo, social: Facebook, profesional: LinkedIn), sexo, edad y la interacción de Sexo×Edad. Los resultados muestran diferencias en FIA según la RS (más alto en la red profesional), con los hombres teniendo más prominencia facial que las mujeres. Esto incrementa según se hacen mayores, mientras que apenas aumenta en las mujeres con la edad (teniendo más prominencia corporal que los hombres) (interacción sexo×edad). Los resultados muestran que el FIA en línea es un fenómeno complejo, parece no tener una explicación teórica única y sencilla, y los estereotipos de género FIA aumentan con la edad. Consideramos también la necesidad de estudiar el fenómeno incluyendo una perspectiva de género para luchar contra el sexismo en los nuevos medios.
Comparative Evaluation of Sutherlandia frutescens and Tulbaghia violacea Antioxidant Potential
Authors: Gbemisola M. Saibu , Rahmon I. Kanmodi , Kayode P. Olugbenga , Grant G. January , Iyapo Oluwadamilare , Gideon A. Adeyemo , Ahmed O. Bello , Jelili A. Badmus , Kazeem I. Mutiu , Oluwatosin B. Adu 
Published: April 2022

Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant properties of Sutherlandia frutescens and Tulbaghia violacea to justify their medicinal uses and values.
Study design: Experimental
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University and Department of Biotechnology, University of The Western Cape, Cape Town, between June 2019 to July 2021.
Methodology: The antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Sutherlandia frutescens and Tulbaghia violacea extracts were determined by several standard methods including ferric-ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), trolox equivalent absorbance capacity (TEAC) and the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs) assays.
Results: All S. frutescens extracts exhibited higher FRAP activities (ranging from 687.43 ± 11.90 to 974.31 ± 6.21 µMAAE/g) compared with corresponding extracts of T. violacea. Aqueous extract of S. frutescens produced the highest trolox equivalent absorbance capacity (1603.12 ± 5.50 µMTE/g), copper-initiated prooxidant activity (51.40 ± 1.25 µMTE/g) as well as peroxyl (1049.45 ± 0.54 µMTE/g) and hydroxyl (3911.27±18.67 µMTE/g) scavenging activities. The peroxyl and hydroxyl scavenging activities of aqueous methanolic extracts of S. frutescens and T. violacea increased in a concentration dependent manner. The inhibition of Fe2+-induced microsomal lipid peroxidation showed that aqueous methanolic extracts of Sutherlandia frutescens and Tulbaghia violacea significantly inhibit this process when compared with ethylacetate, dichloromethane and water only extracts.
Conclusion: The results suggest that S. frutescens and T. violacea antioxidant capacities depend on the extractive solvent. The antioxidant activity of the plants could be related to inherent phenolic bioactive compounds. However, further study is required to determine the precise mechanism of action and active constituents responsible for the antioxidant properties of these plants.
Effects of Application of Night Splint in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis
Authors: Jamal Dilir , Habibur Rahman Mohammod , Hossain Khan Moinuddin , Kumar Saha Ripon , Kumar Chakraborty Prasanta 
Published: April 2022

Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The condition usually comes on gradually without any injury. Clinically there is pain and tenderness in the sole of the foot, mostly under the heel, with standing or walking. The diagnosis of patient with planter fasciitis is essentially clinical. Treatment options for planter fasciitis include rest, stretching, strengthening exercise, shoe modification, arch supports, orthotics, night splints, anti- inflammatory agents, and surgery. Although injections and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) bring relief, their effects are often only temporary. Stretching of the calf and plantar fascia may provide some benefit. In chronic planter fasciitis, surgical treatment is only advocated where adequate conservative management fails.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the application of night splint in the management of plantar fasciitis.
Materials and Methods: This randomised clinical trial included 50 (fifty) patients with planter fasciitis who were seen in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) in Dhaka. The patients were divided randomly into two groups, Group A and Group B. Patients in Group A were treated with NSAID, ADL and Night splint, whereas Group B patients were treated with NSAID and ADL. The patients were evaluated clinically, and data was collected from both groups in a pre-designed data collection sheet for Pain score, Tenderness index, and Visual analogue scale in every 2 weeks interval from the first visit for up to 6 weeks. All the data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.1.
Results: The present study showed pain and tenderness were significantly improved in Group A, who were treated with Night Splint, NSAID & ADL instructions than in Group B who were treated with NSAID & ADL instructions after 6 weeks( P<0.05).
Conclusion: Night splint is an easy, non-surgical and cost-effective one which can be applied with other modalities. Night Splint, along with NSAIDs and ADL instructions, is more effective in the reduction of pain and other symptoms in a patient with planter fasciitis.
Diversity Analysis for Yield and Its Contributing Traits in Rice Germplasm (Oryza sativa L.) Using Principal Component Analysis Approach
Authors: Choudhary Monika , Kumar Bupesh , Singh Praveen , Sharma Manmohan 
Published: April 2022

The present study was aimed to assess genetic variation among rice germplasm lines employing a multivariate biometrical approach, viz., Principal Component Analysis. Analysis of variance as per Augmented Block Design indicated the presence of sufficient genetic variation among rice germplasm lines, while estimates of components of variation revealed a maximum contribution of genotypic variance to the phenotypic variance, suggesting its exploitation through selection and hybridization. Simultaneously, correlation estimates revealed a significant positive association of grain yield with panicle length, 1000 grain weight and grain length indicating suitability of these traits for indirect selection. D2 statistics grouped germplasm lines into sixteen clusters and among these cluster I consists of 67 germplasm lines forming the largest cluster followed by cluster III (26 lines), cluster II (18 lines), cluster IV (15 lines), cluster V (13 lines), cluster VI (5 lines), cluster VIII (3 lines), cluster VII and cluster IX (2 lines each), while clusters X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI (1 line each). Inter cluster distances were found to be higher than intra cluster distances and the maximum inter cluster distance was observed between cluster IX and VI (73.47) followed by cluster IX and X (73.14).
Principal component analysis transformed eleven interrelated variables into four major principal components having an eigen value of more than 1, thereby, indicating that these components are responsible for a higher magnitude of variance in the population (76.60 per cent). Among these principal components, the first component accounted for 32.80 per cent of the total variation while, the second, third and fourth components explained 18.50 per cent, 13.90 per cent and 11.40 per cent of total variation, respectively. Factor loadings of the principal components revealed that principal component 1 had high positive loadings for grain length, panicle length, length/breadth ratio, 1000 grain weight and plant height whereas, principal component 2 had high positive loadings for total number of tillers per plant and number of effective tillers per plant indicating that the first two principal factors can be collectively designated as yield attributing factors. Principal component 3 had high positive loadings for grain breadth, 1000 grain weight and plant height, whereas, principal component 4 had high positive loadings for 1000 grain weight, days to maturity and days to 50% flowering. PCA biplots revealed that germplasm lines viz., GPL-1, GPL-4, GPL-131, GPL-128, GPL-20, GPL-127, GPL-135, GPL-100, GPL-130 were found to be superior performers for desirable traits and can be used as parents in hybridization programme.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield, Economics and Post-harvest Soil Properties of Sweet Corn Grown under Mid-Central Table Land Zone of Odisha
Authors: Prusty Meenakhi , Swain Debashish , Alim M. A. , Ray Monika , Sethi Debadatta 
Published: April 2022

Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), popularly known as sugar corn or pole corn is a specialty maize having high sugar content at milk or early dough stage. As the corn is considered as an exhaustive crop, requires more nutrient, so integrated nutrient management practices play an important role in sustaining productivity of sweet corn. A field experiment was conducted during 2019 and 2020 in order to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on sweet corn yield and post harvest soil properties. Different growth parameters like plant height (206 cm), cob length (28.5 cm), cob girth (16.43 cm), no of seed rows per cob (18.80), no of grains per row (47.55) and green cob wt. (335.43g) were found highest in integrated package where bio fertilizer consortia, B and Zn were applied along with STD fertilization (T6). Total harvested yield of sweet corn including stover (2.58 to 2.98 t ha-1) and kernel (1.33 to 2.37t ha-1) varied from 3.91 to 5.35 t ha-1 in different treatments and was observed highest in T6 (5.35 t ha-1). Harvest index (44.29%), B: C ratio (3.15) and 1000 kernel weight (198.90 g) was also recorded highest in treatment T6. The post- harvest soil properties were also recorded highest in T6 where bio fertilizer consortia, B and Zn were applied along with STD fertilization in the INM package.
Study on In vitro Seed Germination and Seedling Development of Tuberose (Agave amica Medik.)
Authors: Bhuvana M. , Aruna P. , Boopathi N. Manikanda , Ganga M. , Ravikesavan R. 
Published: April 2022

Agave amica (Medik.) (Syn. Polianthes tuberosa L.) is commercially propagated asexually. For the diversification of the crop, seed propagation is essential hence there is a necessity to study the seed germination for hybrid development. A protocol for in vitro germination of tuberose seeds was formulated. Two types of seed were utilized for germination in which the decoated seeds showed early and higher germination percentage than the intact seeds. Seeds inoculated on the basal media composition of half MS with gibberellic acid (1 mg/l) and benzylaminopurine (1 mg/l) recorded minimum time for germination (8 days), higher germination percentage (89.33%) and minimum mean germination time (8.88 days). Seedlings growth were studied under different composition of shoot and root proliferation media. The MS media with naphthaleneacetic acid (2 mg/l) and benzylaminopurine (2 mg/l) increased root length (12.33 cm), shoot length (14.80 cm), number of roots (13.23) and number of leaves (6.25). Under in vivo condition, the seedling developed from the basal media composition of half MS with gibberellic acid (1 mg/l) and benzylaminopurine (1 mg/l) which sub cultured on MS media with naphthaleneacetic acid (2 mg/l) and benzylaminopurine (2 mg/l) showed higher survival percentage of 91.53%.
Isolation and Identification of Various Candida Species in Potentially Malignant Disorders of Oral Cavity: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Khangura Amberpreet Kaur , Gupta Shally , Mehta Manjula , Gulati Anubha 
Published: April 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to find and compare various Candida species in the normal and ‘potentially malignant disorders’ of oral cavity.
Study Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study.
Materials and Methods: 110 subjects were selected for the study comprising of 55 normal healthy individuals (control group) and 55 patients with ‘‘potentially malignant disorders’’ (test group). A saliva swab was taken from the normal healthy individuals and patients with ‘potentially malignant disorders’ to check the presence of Candida on Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA) media. A wedge shaped tissue sample from the representative site was surgically excised and sent for routine tissue processing for histopathological diagnosis. All the fungal colonies from SDA were subjected to further microbiological tests to check for the presence of various species of Candida.
Results: No fungus growth was found in the saliva of healthy patients. Out of 55 patients with ‘potentially malignant disorders’, Candida growth was isolated by using the culture method, 30 patients (54.5%) showed positive growth on Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA) media, of which 23 were diagnosed cases of leukoplakia and 7 oral submucous fibrosis. No fungus growth was seen in patients with oral lichen planus. There is positive association between the potentially malignant lesions and Candida and the p-value (.006) is statistically significant.
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that a positive association exists between the ‘potentially malignant disorders’ and various Candida species and the p-value (.006) is statistically significant. The most prevalent Candida species was Candida albicans followed by Candida tropicalis, Candida glabrata, Candida Krusei.
Awareness, Adherence and Determinant Factors among Pregnant Mothers on Lifelong Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination as Part of the National Immunization Scheme
Authors: Olufunmilayo Kuye-Kuku Taiwo , Motunrayo Akinlusi Fatimat , Haleemah Olalere Folashade Dolapo. , Onyinyechi Chionuma Joy , Abiodun Oshodi Yusuf , Ottun Tawaqulit 
Published: April 2022

Objective:This study determined pregnant women’s awareness, and determinants of uptake of National immunization recommendations for a maternal tetanus vaccine.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study of 347 eligible pregnant women who attended the booking antenatal clinic of institute of maternal and child health (IMCH). Structured interviewer-administered questionnaires, captured socio-demographic the mothers’ knowledge level of routine tetanus immunization and factors affecting uptake. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 20 statistical computer software package. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied.
Results: The majority [66%} of the respondents were not aware of the national immunization schedule for tetanus toxoid. Only 28.8% (100) women could correctly state the dosing interval for the vaccination. The study showed that 184 women ought to have completed the vaccination based on their history, only 36 (19.6%) reported completion. Age, parity, marital status and women’s occupation were significantly associated with tetanus vaccine uptake in pregnant women.
Conclusion: Awareness of maternal tetanus vaccination is low, thus increase may be achieved through antenatal health talk and policies.
Prevalence and Pattern of Perineal Tear Following Vaginal Birth in Kano, Northern Nigeria, A 2 Year Study
Authors: Abdullahi Hauwa Musa , Zakari Muhammad , Yusuf Murtala , Sabo Umar 
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Perineal trauma following vaginal birth is a common postnatal complication. As many as 85% of women suffer some form of perineal trauma, which has both short and long terms effects on women’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing. It can also occasionally disrupt breast feeding, family life and sexual relationships.
Objectives: To assess the incidence and pattern of perineal tear following vaginal delivery in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, North Western Nigeria.
Methods: A retrospective review of the records of all parturients who delivered in the labour ward of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, during the period of the review (1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017). Necessary information for the review such as age, parity, type of tear, birth weight, APGAR score, and blood loss were retrieved and recorded in a proforma. The data collected was analysed using SPSS (version 23) statistical software and the result was presented as frequencies and percentages using simple statistical tables.
Results: The incidence of perineal tear in AKTH was found to be 11.4%. First and second degree tears were common among multiparous women, while third and fourth degree tears were common among primiparous patients. There was a statistically significant association between parity and severity of perineal tear.
Conclusion: The incidence of perineal tear is high in the hospital, antenatal and intrapartum risk reduction will play a vital role in reducing the incidence and severity of this condition, thereby improving the associated postpartum morbidity.
Quality Assessment of Extemporaneously Compounded Carvedilol Oral Suspension for Pediatric Patients at the Hospital Pharmacy
Authors: Alfagih Iman M. , Almurshedi Alanood , Aldosari Basmah , Quadeib Bushra Al , Zakaria Enas , Eltahir Eram , Alnakhli Khadijh 
Published: April 2022

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate different quality control parameters and the stability of the carvedilol compounded extemporaneous suspensions over three months at room temperature.
Methodology: The carvedilol compounded extemporaneous suspensions were prepared in our lab in a manner consistent with how they are prepared for pediatric patients at the hospital pharmacy. The suspensions were stored at room temperature and analyzed immediately and at 1, 2 and 3 months. Suspensions were monitored for changes in organoleptic properties, pH, particle size, zeta potential, viscosity, sedimentation volume, drug content and drug dissolution.
Results: The results demonstrated that the carvedilol compounding protocol used in this study was reliable and able to prepare 1.67 mg/mL of carvedilol suspension by using carvedilol commercially available tablets and Ora-blend as a suspending vehicle. Also, the extemporaneously compounded suspension maintained acceptable quality attributes when stored for three months at room temperature.
Conclusion: The extemporaneously compounded suspension enables pediatricians to administer a variable dose, which adapts to every patient’s needs, and gives the possibility of treatment when the liquid dosage form is not available.