bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A participação dos cidadãos na promoção da biodiversidade urbana - o projeto biodivercities em Valongo, Portugal
Authors: Isidoro Catarina , Mota José Carlos , Seixas Desirée , Moreira Gil 
Published: November 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir o potencial e as limitações das metodologias de envolvimento dos cidadãos na promoção da biodiversidade urbana a partir do desenvolvimento do projeto europeu Biodivercities em Valongo, dinamizado pelo Município de Valongo em colaboração com o Laboratório de Planeamento e Políticas Públicas da Universidade de Aveiro. O BiodiverCities é um projeto inserido no contexto da Estratégia de Biodiversidade da UE que tem como objetivo aumentar a participação da sociedade civil na tomada de decisão na construção das cidades verdes do futuro. Face ao crescimento dos aglomerados urbanos e à urgência de combater a crise climática e alcançar as metas estabelecidas para um desenvolvimento sustentável, têm vindo a surgir este tipo de iniciativas à escala europeia que assumem que a mudança de comportamentos tem de ser co-construída por decisores políticos, especialistas e cidadãos. Assim, a metodologia adotada assenta no envolvimento dos cidadãos, responsáveis políticos, técnicos municipais e atores locais na implementação de micro-laboratórios de biodiversidade, nos quais se irão ensaiar de forma participada e colaborativa novas formas de compreender e valorizar a diversidade biológica do ecossistema natural e urbano. Neste artigo, faz-se um enquadramento das temáticas da biodiversidade urbana e participação da comunidade, relata-se o processo de implementação e discute-se os resultados e limitações deste projeto.
STUDY OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCE ON THE ELDERLY RUSSIANS HEALTH LEVEL
Authors: Кислая С.С. , Трегуб И.В. 
Published: November 2022

В статье представлены результаты исследования факторов здоровья россиян старших возрастов. Информационной базой исследования являются данные репрезентативного опроса «Российский мониторинг экономического положения и здоровья населения (RLMS-HSE)» за 2021 г. Объектом исследования являются индивиды в возрасте 60 лет и старше (согласно классификации Всемирной организации здравоохранения, они отнесены к категории пожилых). Авторами предложено в качестве характеристики состояния здоровья пожилого индивида использовать число групп хронических заболеваний. По результатам оценивания модели множественной линейной регрессии определено, что ключевыми детерминантами здоровья населения старших возрастов выступают как социально-экономические и демографические факторы, так и субъективная оценка собственного здоровья.
The paper presents the results of a study of the older Russians health factors. The research is based on The Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey – Higher School of Economics (RLMS-HSE) representative data for 2021. The object of the study are individuals aged 60 years and older (according to the WHO classification they belong to the elderly category). The authors proposed to use the number of chronic diseases groups as a characteristic of the elderly individual health status. Based on the results of the multiple linear regression model estimation, it was found that the key determinants of the elderly population health are both objective factors, as well as a subjective assessment of their own health.
Predicting Hospital Readmissions After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Within a Bundled Payment Cohort
Authors: Pezzulo Joshua D. , Farronato Dominic M. , Rondon Alexander J. , Sherman Matthew B. , Getz Charles L. , Davis Daniel E. 
Published: November 2022

Introduction:
Given the rising demand for shoulder arthroplasty, understanding risk factors associated with unplanned hospital readmission is imperative. No study to date has examined the influence of patient and hospital-specific factors as a predictive model for 90-day readmissions within a bundled payment cohort after primary shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine predictive factors for 90-day readmissions after primary shoulder arthroplasty within a bundled payment cohort.

Methods:
After obtaining IRB approval, a retrospective review of a consecutive series of Medicare patients undergoing primary shoulder arthroplasty from 2014 to 2020 at a single academic institution was conducted. Patient demographic data, surgical variables, medical comorbidity profiles, medical risk scores, and social risk scores were collected. Postoperative variables included length of hospital stay, discharge location, and 90-day readmissions. Multivariate analysis was conducted to determine the independent risk factors of 90-day readmission.

Results:
Overall, 3.6% of primary shoulder arthroplasty patients (127/3,523) were readmitted within 90 days. Readmitted patients had a longer hospital course (1.75 versus 1.45 P = 0.006), higher comorbidity profile (4.64 versus 4.24 P = 0.001), higher social risk score (7.96 versus 6.9 P = 0.008), and higher medical risk score (10.1 versus 6.96 P < 0.001) and were more likely to require a home health aide or be discharged to an inpatient rehab facility or skilled nursing facility (P = 0.002). Following multivariate analysis, an elevated medical risk score was associated with an increased risk of readmission (odds ratio = 1.05, P < 0.001).

Discussion:
This study demonstrates medical risk scores to be an independent risk factor of increased risk of 90-day hospital readmissions after primary shoulder arthroplasty within a bundled payment patient population. Additional incorporation of medical risk scores may be a beneficial adjunct in preoperative prediction for readmission and the potentially higher episode-of-care costs.

Level of Evidence:
Level III, retrospective cohort.
Pattern of occurrence, presentation and management of mid-face fractures among patients attending the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Kapeshi Christopher , Shubi Farrid Mutatina , Sohal Karpal Singh , Simon Elison N.M. 
Published: November 2022

Background: Mid-face fractures are a common occurrence among patients who are attended at the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). Despite the fact that quite often their management is carried out through a multidisciplinary approach, some patients end up with permanent complications.
Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine the pattern of occurrence, presentation and management outcome of mid-face fractures among patients attending MNH in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Material and methods: A descriptive prospective hospital-based study was carried out at MNH for a period of one year, from May 2013 to April 2014. All patients with mid-face fractures were included in the study. They were interviewed using a structured questionnaire followed by a thorough clinical examination. Radiological imaging and basic laboratory investigations were done. Details were recorded in a special clinical form. Thereafter, patients were managed according to the MNH protocol. Data obtained were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19.
Results: Three hundred patients were enrolled in this study. The age range was from 6-62 years (mean of 29.64 ± 9.78), with the highest frequency in the 20-29-year age group and the female to male ratio was 1:10.5. Road traffic crash(RTC) was the most common cause of mid-face fractures accounting for 82% of the cases. Of the RTC, motorcycle accidents were predominant (63.9%).
Five hundred and ninety-four mid-face fractures were recorded of which zygomatic complex fracture was the most (26.8%) prevalent. Definitive treatment was given to 79.7% of the patients. Closed methods were predominantly used. Among the patients who were treated 18% had one or more complications, the most (81.5%) common being aesthetic impairment.
Conclusion: Road traffic crashes and in particular motorcycle accidents constituted the major cause of mid-face fractures. Young adult males were the main victims. Zygomatic complex fracture was the most frequently occurring mid-face fracture. The majority of fractures were treated by closed methods and the common complication was aesthetic impairment.
Table of Contents, Medical Journal of Zambia Volume 46 Number 2
Authors: Association Zambia Medical 
Published: November 2022

The Medical Journal of Zambia is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal intended for the publication of papers from all specialities of medicine (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and their subspecialties, basic sciences, public health, social medicine and medical politics. The journal also welcomes contributions from experienced individuals describing the way they deal with particular problems (i.e. intended to pass on the art of medicine).
Depression and Anxiety Disorders amongst a Cohort of Infertile Women Attending an In-Vitro Fertilization Clinic in South-western Nigeria
Authors: Obajimi G. O , Esan O , Ogunkinle B. N 
Published: November 2022

Background: Psychological consequences of infertility have been documented in both developed and less developed countries. Depression and anxiety disorders have been identified as important causative factors. The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity amongst infertile women has been shown to be quite high with values as high as 46.4%. A high premium is placed on childbirth in Nigeria and failure to conceive is associated with disastrous consequences. Failed In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycles have been implicated in psychological distress.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression amongst infertile women undergoing IVF and to examine the psychosocial stressors associated with the development of these morbidities.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive crosssectional study of fifty-one infertile women attending an In-Vitro Fertilization clinic in Lagos, South Western, Nigeria. Participants were recruited consecutively at their first consultation visit and a self-administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic information along with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was completed by the participants. Data obtained from the respondents was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS, New York) version 21. The Chi-Square statistic was used in testing for associations between categorical variables.
Results: The mean age of the respondents was 38.96 ± 5.91 years with a range of 23-49 years. 76.5% (39/51) of the women had infertility greater than 5 years, while 49 % (25/51) of the women were aged 40 years and above with 96% (24/25) of this group experiencing infertility greater than 5 years. Anxiety was recorded in 24 respondents (47.1%) while Eighteen respondents (35.3%) had evidence of depression. Marital disharmony was found to be associated with the development of anxiety (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The impact of infertility on the Nigerian couple can be devastating. Lack of support coupled with the overbearing and intrusive nature of family members predisposes to the development of psychosocial distress. We therefore recommend that Physicians pay attention to the psychosocial stressors experienced by infertile women prior to In-Vitro Fertilization with the aim of ensuring appropriate referral for psychiatric assessment and treatment.
Indication for Doppler evaluation in the management of intrauterine growth restriction of vascular origin in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Rémy Konan Blé , Luc Olou , Perel Konan , Abdoul Koffi , Stéphane Adjoussou , Mohamed Fanny , Appolinaire Horo , Mamourou Koné 
Published: November 2022

Objective: To assess the contribution of Doppler in foetal monitoring and decision-making during delivery in case of in-utero vascular growth retardation.
Design: We conducted a retrospective cohort study from January 2015 to December 2017 in the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department of the Yopougon University Hospital (Abidjan, Ivory Coast). It included 130 patients who gave birth in a setting of pre-eclampsia with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) from 28 weeks of amenorrhoea.
Results: The average age of patients was 31years. Nulliparous (33% of our patients) and pauciparous (41% of our patients) women were the group most affected. The mean gestational age at the first Doppler examination was 32 weeks of amenorrhoea. Doppler abnormalities were 65% in uterine Doppler and 90% in umbilical Doppler. The meancerebrovascular ratio was reversed in 90% of the cases. Perinatal mortality was 22.3% (n = 29) with 21 foetal death in utero and 8 neonatal deaths. The time interval between absent end-diastolic or reverse flow velocity and in-utero foetal death was 3.8 days.
Conclusion: Foetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound greatly modified the management of intrauterine growth retardation related to hypertension.
Psychosocial Correlates of Menopausal Symptoms among Women in Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors: Olarinoye J. K , Olagbaye B. A , Olarinoye A. O , Makanjuola A. B 
Published: November 2022

Background: The increasing rate of social involvement among African women has made menopause of high concern today. The aim of this study was to identify some psychosocial factors that determine how severely women in Ilorin, Nigeria perceive menopausal symptoms.
Method: Women who attained menopause naturally between 40-60 years of age were interviewed using structured questionnaires to obtain certain demographic and psychosocial information following informed consent. Perception ofmenopausal symptoms was assessed using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). The psychosocial parameters were then correlated with MRS scores.Data were analysed using SPSS software version 22. Associations between categorical variables were tested using the chi-square (÷2), the student-t test was used for the continuous variables (p <0.05) while linear regression was used to identify independent determinants.
Results: Three hundred and eighty-five women aged 51.3±0.3 years on the average participated in the study, 331(86%) were Yoruba, 16 (4.2%) were Ibo, 3 (0.8%) Hausa and 35 (9%) were of other ethnic minorities. The total Menopause rating score was 14.02±0.44 out of a maximum score of 44 which indicated a generally mild perception. Joint pain((1.77±0.16) was however the most perceived symptom. There is a significant association between all the psychosocial parameters assessed and MRS scores (p < 0.05). However societal support was the only independent determinant of menopause severity.
Conclusion: Social support is by far the most important determinant of menopausal symptom severity in our study subjects. Effort to enhance social support in Nigeria will help the women cope better with menopausal symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.
Correlation of Plasma Zinc with Neutralising Antioxidant Enzymes and Cellular Immune Responses in Healthy Nigerian Adults
Authors: Arinola O. G , Edem V. F 
Published: November 2022

Background: Considerable information is available on the role of micronutrient Zinc in many aspects of immune function and protection of cell membranes from oxidative damage in diseased states. To our knowledge, there are no reports relating Zinc levels with different stages neutralizing antioxidant enzymes and cellular immune processes (leucocyte migration, engulfment and intracellular killing of phagocytosis) among healthy Nigerians.
Methodology: In 50 healthy Nigerians, cellular phagocytic mechanism [percentage leucocyte migration (%LM) and intracellular killing (%NBT)] were determined by microscopy; inflammatory cytokines [Plasma interleukin 6 (IL-6) and 8 (IL-8)] were determined using ELISA; respiratory burst indices [plasma catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), myeloperoxidase (MPO), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and nitric oxide (NO)] were determined by spectrophotometry. Zinc (Zn) was determined using AAS. Phagocytic indices, cytokines and respiratory burst indices were correlated with plasma Zn levels using Spearmans Correlation analysis at α0.05.
Results: The result of the study shows that plasma IL-8 level was negatively correlated with Zn level while catalase was positively correlated with Zn level in healthy Nigerians.
Conclusion: Taken together, these findings suggest that immuno-potential effect of Zn may include production of protective antioxidant neutralizing enzyme (catalase) and reduction of IL-8 inflammatory cytokine.
Recommendation: These findings raise the possibility that Zn supplementation or Zn containing diets may be beneficial to individuals with intracellular infection or inflammatory diseases.
Anti-Diarrhoeal Properties of Stem Bark of Cassia Abbreviataagainst Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhoea in Swiss Albino Mice
Authors: Chitoti John Lumbala , Prashar Lavina , Kaonga Patrick 
Published: November 2022

Objectives: The main objective of the study was to explore the in-vivo anti-diarrheal properties of Methanol, Ethanol, Hot and Coldwater fractions of Cassia abbreviata (Fabaceae) stem bark in mice model in order to validate its traditional use.
Study Design: This study was an experimental based study, where we used 30 Swiss albino mice and these were divided into five groups of six mice.
Methods: The test groups (group three, four and five) received various doses of the crude extracts (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) respectively, whereas the positive control (group two) received Loperamide (5mg/kg) as standard reference drug and negative control (group one) received distilled water (10ml/kg). The antidiarrheal activity of the four extracts from stem bark of Cassia abbreviata were evaluated in a castor oil-induced diarrhea model in mice and compared with Loperamide. Whereas the effect of methanol extract on gastrointestinal motility was also determined by the oral administration of charcoal meal. Data was analyzed using STATA version 13, presented as means and standard deviation, ANOVA, Bonferroni post hoc and Pearson tests were done.
Results: The severity of diarrhea was reduced significantly (p<0.001) by the four extracts (400mg/kg doses) where Methanol, Ethanol, Hot and Coldwater extracts had 64.5%, 62.4%, 60.9% and 59.7% respectively, whereas the standard drug Loperamide had 67.7% diarrhea inhibition. This was evidenced by reduction in frequency of diarrheal episodes and stool outputs when compared to the control group. The intestinal peristalsis was significantly (p<0.001) reduced by methanol extract (53.3%) at 400mg/kg when compared to Loperamide (65.5%).
Conclusion: It was concluded that all the four extracts from the stem bark of Cassia abbreviata scientifically displayed anti-diarrheal properties, which require further scientific studies leading to identification of the actual compounds.
Jual Beli Sistem Dropshipping Menurut Perspektif Fiqih Muamalah (Study Kasus Pada Toko Etalase Hijab Sendangagung)
Authors: Siswadi Siswadi , Kamaliatul Fiqriyah  
Published: November 2022

Zaman serba modern ini menuntut kita untuk terus maju dan memanfaatkan media sosial sebaik dan sebijak mungkin. Salah satunya menjalankan bisnis online yang telah marak diperbincangkan di kalangan masyarakat, dengan menggunakan sistem dropshipping. Dimana model dropshipping ini memerlukan tiga elemen yaitu supplier, customer dan dropshipper. Biasannya dropshipper melakukan penjualan barang yang didapatkan dari supplier dengan perkembangan teknologi elektronik, dengan syarat dan rukun dalam fiqih muamalah yang menggunakan akad salam.
Rumusan masalah penelitian ini: (1) Bagaimana penerapan jual beli online menggunakan sistem dropshipping? (2) Bagaimana penerapan jual beli online menggunakan sistem dropshipping menurut perspektif fiqih muamalah? (3) Bagaimana kelebihan dan kekurangan dalam sistem dropshipping di Toko Etalase Hijab Sendangagung?
Pnelitian ini dengan pendekatan dan fenomenologi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah toko Etalase Hijab Sendangagung dengan fokus objek yaitu sistem jual beli dropshipping. Adapaun metode pengumpulan data ditempuh dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumen. Kemudian dianalisis dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan/verisifikasi kesimpulan.
Karakteristik Telur Burung Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo Sal. Muller 1846) Di Kecamatan Maligano Kabupaten Muna
Authors: Taufik Taufik , Nafiu La Ode , Aku Achmad Selamet 
Published: November 2022

Burung maleo (Macrocephalon maleo Sal. Muller 1846) merupakan burung endemik yang banyak dijumpai di Kepulauan Sulawesi. Burung ini bisa ditemukan di hutan pegunungan dan hutan pantai, di Sulawesi Tenggara. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bobot telur, tekstur telur, warna kerabang telur, indeks telur, tebal kerabang telur, dan Haugh Unit (HU) burung maleo di Kecamatan Maligano Kabupaten Muna. Penelitian di laksanakan di Kecamatan Maligano Kabupaten Muna dan Kandang Unit Unggas Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Halu Oleo Kendari pada bulan Februari sampai April 2016. Penelitian menggunakan metode observasi langsung yang didukung dengan pengumpulan data sekunder melalui studi literatur dan wawancara dengan pihak-pihak terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa karakteristik telur yaitu rata-rata bobot telur burung maleo yaitu 208,39 gram. Rata-rata indeks telur burung maleo yaitu 60,08%. Rata-rata tebal kerabang telur burung maleo yang tumpul, tengah dan tajam yaitu 0,36±0,08 mm; 0,41±0,05 mm; 0,37±0,02 mm. Warna kerabang telur burung maleo coklat. Tekstur telur burung maleo diperoleh halus, sedangkan rata-rata nilai HU adalah 74,7±4,69.
Kecernaan in Vitro Kulit Kacang Tanah Terfermentasi Dengan Effective Microorganism (Em-4) Dan Ragi Tempe Dalam Cairan Rumen Kambing Peranakan Etawa
Authors: Irama Hukusmu , Kurniawan Widhi , Tasse Andi Murlina , Auza Fuji Astuty 
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi karakteristik fermentasi dari bahan pakan kulit kacang tanah yang difermentasi dengan campuran EM-4 dan ragi tempe secara in vitro menggunakan cairan rumen kambing peranakan etawa. Rancangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 macam perlakuan dan masing-masing perlakuan terdiri atas 4 ulangan sehingga diperoleh 20 unit percobaan. Perlakuan terdiri dari P1= Tanpa Fermentor, P2 = Fermentasi dengan 46% v/b EM4 Tanpa Ragi Tempe, P3 = Fermentasi dengan 46% v/b EM4 dan 8% b/b Ragi Tempe, P4 = Fermentasi dengan 46% v/b EM4 dan 10% b/b Ragi Tempe, P5 = Fermentasi dengan 46% v/b EM4 dan 12% b/b Ragi Tempe. Variabel yang diamati yaitu Kecernaan Bahan Kering, Kecernaan Bahan Organik, Derajat Keasaman (pH), Konsentrasi N-NH3, dan Produksi Asam Lemak Terbang ( Volatile Fatty Acid). Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis ragam dan uji lanjut Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kombinasi 46% EM-4 v/b dan ragi tempe 12% b/b sebagai fermentor dapat meningkatkan kecernaan bahan kering dan kecernaan bahan organik kulit kacang tanah fermentasi namun masih berada di bawah nilai kecernaan minimum dan kadar pH, konsentrasi N-NH3, dan produksi VFA total rumen dalam kondisi normal untuk mendukung proses fermentasi pakan yang baik dalam rumen kambing PE.
Karakteristik Sifat Kualitatif Kambing Lokal di Kecamatan Ngapa dan Pakue Kabupaten Kolaka Utara
Authors: Nawir Muh , Aka Rahim , Zulkarnain Deki 
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji karakteristik sifat kualitatif ternak kambing lokal di Kecamatan Ngapa dan Kecamatan Pakue Kabupaten Kolaka Utara. Penelitian ini di laksanakan pada bulan Mei sampai Juni 2021. Sampel penelitian adalah ternak kambing lokal jantan dan betina berumur 6 – 48 bulan yang ditentukan dengan melihat pergantian gigi seri (dentis incisive). Variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah sifat kualitatif yang meliputi warna bulu, tipe telinga, tipe hidung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sifat kualitatif kambing lokal di lokasi penelitian adalah kambing lokal di lokasi penelitian untuk kambing Jawarandu yaitu didominasi oleh warna bulu polos (putih /hitam/coklat), tipe telinga didominasi tipe telinga terkulai dan tipe hidung didominasi oleh tipe hidung agak cembung. Sifat kualitatif kambing Kacang , warna bulu didominasi pada warna coklat dan kombinasi coklat hitam. Tipe telinga didominasi pendek dan tegak dan memilki tipe hidung didominasi datar.