bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Vaccine Survey among Healthcare Workers. A Community Experience.
Authors: Theophilus Nikita , Rios-Bedoya Carlos , Bachuwa Ghassan 
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION In December 2019, the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) made its first appearance in Wuhan, China with a pandemic declared by March 2020. As the death toll continued to rise, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended healthcare workers to strongly encourage the general population to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For this to be effective, it is important to understand the general perceptions of the health care workers and persons associated with the healthcare industry towards their acceptance of the vaccine. METHODS The authors of this 2021 cross-sectional study administered a 28-item survey to a convenience sample of 1,257 (43.1%) healthcare system workers out of a total of 2,915. The survey assessed respondents’ demographic information, COVID-19 vaccine status, work-related exposures to COVID-19, reasons for receiving or refusing the vaccine, and primary sources of vaccine related information. Respondents were classified as vaccine status/intention positive or negative. RESULTS Those in the youngest 18 - 35 years age group were significantly less likely to receive the vaccine (p < 0.01) and male healthcare workers were significantly more likely to receive the vaccine (p = 0.01). White respondents, 759 (77.9%) were also more likely to receive the vaccine than African-American, 127 (13%). It was more likely for persons to be vaccinated when encouraged/provided (p = 0.01) information by their respective employers. A subgroup of 277 (22.0%) respondents reported their employer as the primary source of vaccine information, causing the authors to conclude that employer information was the most influential informational factor impacting COVID-19 vaccination. CONCLUSION Vaccine hesitancy continues to be a major obstacle hampering the success of COVID-19 vaccination promotion programs. Results indicate that a combination of a prior COVID-19 diagnosis, information dispensed by a person’s employer, persons’ home living situations, and contact with persons who had an uneventful post vaccination experience increased the likelihood of vaccination.
Irrigation Solutions in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Caid Matthew , Valk Josiah , Danoff Jonathan 
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION Despite advancements in the field of adult reconstruction, prosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a common and devastating complication of total joint arthroplasty. Eradication of these infections can often prove difficult, and they remain a source of considerable morbidity and mortality. This clinical review paper will focus on some of the more commonly used irrigation solutions; povidone-iodine (PI), chlorhexidine (CHG), acetic acid (AA), hydrogen peroxide (HP), antibiotic irrigations, taurolidine, and polyhexanide-betaine (PB) SUMMARY OF THE EVIDENCE Significant research has been performed on the prevention of PJI, including use of intraoperative joint irrigation solutions. Several solutions have been theorized to aid in infection prevention, but no evidence-based practice guidelines in this area of orthopaedics have been established. There is a paucity of prospective randomized control trials to compare the efficacy of these joint irrigation solutions. CONCLUSIONS The authors present a review regarding seven major categories of commonly used intraoperative joint irrigation solutions. The current literature fails to demonstrate a clear consensus for a preferred solution and concentration for povidone-iodine, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, antibiotic irrigations, taurolidine, and polyhexanide-betaine. Prospective, randomized control trials directly comparing these different irrigation solutions are needed.
A satellite lightning observation operator for storm-scale numerical weather prediction
Authors: Combarnous Pauline , Erdmann Felix , Caumont Olivier , Defer Éric , Martet Maud 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This study aims at simulating satellite-measured lightning observations with numerical weather prediction (NWP) system variables. A total of eight parameters, calculated with the AROME-France NWP system variables, were selected from a literature review to be used as proxies for satellite lightning observations. Two different proxy types emerged from this literature review: microphysical and dynamical proxies. Here, we investigate which ones are best related to satellite lightning and calibrate an empirical relationship between the best parameters and lightning data. To obtain those relationships, we fit machine learning regression models to our data. In this study, pseudo flash extent accumulation (FEA) observations are used because no actual geostationary lightning observations are available yet over France, and non-geostationary satellite lightning data represent a sample that is too small for our study. The performances of each proxy and machine learning regression model are evaluated by computing fractions skill scores (FSSs) with respect to observed FEA and proxy-based FEA. The present study suggests that microphysical proxies are more suited than the dynamical ones to model satellite lightning observations with the AROME-France NWP system. The performances of multivariate regression models are also evaluated by combining several proxies after a feature selection based on a principal component analysis and a proxy correlation study, but no proxy combination yielded better results than microphysical proxies alone. Finally, different accumulation periods of the FEA had little influence, i.e. similar FSS, on the regression model's ability to reproduce the observed FEA. In future studies, the microphysical-based relationship will be used as an observation operator to perform satellite lightning data assimilation in storm-scale NWP systems and applied to NWP forecasts to simulate satellite lightning data.
Symbolic Analysis of Linear Amplifiers with Multi-Loop Feedbacks in Interacting Programs Maple and FASTMEAN
Authors: Yurova Valentina  , Filin Vladimir  
Published: September 2022

A technique of interaction of computer programs for symbolic analysis of complex electronic circuits with amplifying elements is proposed. FASTMEAN simulation program, used in the universities of telecommunications in Russia, has a symbolic analysis module and is capable of generating analytical expressions for Laplace images of a circuit determinant, currents and voltages in complex electronic circuits. However, the obtained expressions have a nested (folded) structure, which makes it difficult to analyze the influence of elements on the properties of a circuit with amplifiers and feedbacks, in particular on its stability. It is proposed to transfer the obtained expressions to Maplе program for their structural transformation and mathematical processing. . Amplifiers with local, common and crossed feedbacks are considered. The analysis of such circuits in Maple shows that an expression for the circuit determinant in the form of the products of the loop gain functions is a sign of the presence of several feedback loops in the circuit.
Two-Eyed Seeing
Authors: Jungic Veselin 
Published: September 2022

Elder Albert Marshal of the Mi’kmaw Nation describes “two-eyed seeing” as the ability to see with the strength of Indigenous knowledge from one eye while seeing with the strength of Western knowledge from the other. This dual perspective can be applied to many aspects of life, including mathematics.
In this article, through a series of examples, I will explore the concept of “two-eyed seeing” related to traditional knowledge and mathematical knowledge.
Need for involving the pharmaceutical industry in the national pharmacovigilance program of Nepal
Authors: Jha Nisha , Sapkota Yunima , Shankar Pathiyil Ravi 
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) have high morbidity and mortality and can cause a significant burden on patients. Most of the data on ADRs are generated from the developed world, and these data cannot be generalized to developing nations due to the variation in prescribing patterns, regulatory policies, and varied effects of drugs. Implementing a successful pharmacovigilance program in many developing countries faces several challenges including under-reporting, human resource shortage, financial challenges as well as poor policy and legal framework.
Method: In this commentary, we aim to explore the situation of Pharmacovigilance in Nepal through a close comparison with India and suggest ways to strengthen the same.
Results: Nepal is still in the beginning stage of Pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting is quite low. The Pharmacovigilance System in Nepal is limited to regional centers which report ADRs to the national center. There is no involvement of pharmaceutical industries in the system which may be a major reason for underreporting and suboptimal functioning of the pharmacovigilance system.
Discussion: Nepal must mandatorily involve pharmaceutical industries in pharmacovigilance. The new drug policy is under revision and addresses aspects of pharmacovigilance in terms of patient safety and the role of pharmaceutical companies.
Life threatening gastrointestinal tract complications in a patient of rheumatoid arthritis. Is it drug or disease related?
Authors: Shah Kanisha , Gupta Sapna D. , Malhotra Supriya D. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are very frequent and sometimes fatal in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Gastrointestinal perforation is a rare but serious event, most frequently involving the lower GIT, which has been observed in patients with RA.
Case Presentation: We present here an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) which is small bowel ischemia with perforation in a 61-year-old RA patient, who was taking a tablet of Prednisolone and tablet Hydroxychloroquine.
Discussion: Several studies indicated that RA patients may be at a higher risk of GI perforation. This could be attributed to the disease pathophysiology or the use of drugs for treatment like Glucocorticoids and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Rheumatologists must be vigilant for GI complications while prescribing anti-rheumatoid drugs.
Conclusion: GI perforations are rare events in RA patients, but cause significant morbidity and mortality. Increasing age and other comorbid conditions also increase the risk of adverse GI events.
Pollen analysis of squeezed summer honeys from Bhadrawati tahsil, Chandrapur district, (Maharashtra state)
Authors: Borkar Laxmikant , Mate Devendra , Gorad Rajshri , Tare Harshal 
Published: September 2022

The paper incorporates a qualitative and quantitative analysis of pollen contents in five squeezed honey samples of Apis dorsata hives collected from forest area of Bhadrawati tahsil of Chandrapur district. Terminalia sp. represents the predominant pollen type in three samples ranged from (47.58 to 86.75%) are designate as Termanalia honey. The other significant pollen types recorded include Terminalia sp., Astericanthalongifolia, Leucanaealeucocephala, Citrus sp., Blumea sp., Celosia argentea, Capsicum annumm, Allium cepa, Meliaazadirachta, Careayaarboarea, Delonixregia, Pongamiapinnata and Mangiferaindica. The pollen counts ranged from 55000/g to 1265000/g. The data reflects the floral situation of the place were particular honey was produced and the identification of geographical origin based on the presence of a combination of pollen types of that particulararea.
Analysis of unused blood products and its management during peak COVID period in a rural based teritiary care hospital
Authors: Kanya S A , Arun M , Megala C , Thamilselvi R , Vignesh B 
Published: September 2022

Background: Blood donation is one of the most noble gestures a human can make to save life. Even after so many advances in the field of blood donation till now no alternative of human blood is easily available in all places. The aim of the study is to analyse various unused blood products their causes,during the peak covid period and its management. These are done by formulating guidelines for proper donor screening, component separation, TTI screening,and proper handling of blood products. Methods: A total of 1960 whole blood units from both voluntary and replacement donors were collected from September 2020 to August 2021 in the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Vinayaka Mission Medical college Salem.Out of which 214 units were unused(4.78%) units. Results: The study showed out of 214 units,113units(52.80%) were from platelet components, 30(14.02%) were PRBC,71(33.18%)were FFP. The primary cause of discard wasexpiry of units(45.79%), andsecond major cause was returning of units 24 (27.57%), which can be managed by following certain guidelines before issuing.
comparative study of micro insurance products
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Gupta Neeru , Mittal Aashima , Sethi Ayushi 
Published: September 2022

Micro Insurance in India is beginning from the financial institutions’ activities i.e., they hedge their own risks while lending to the poor under the requirements of direct lending. In India, Micro Insurance is guaranteed through poverty alleviation programs by the Government. These programs are built into the credit package as compulsory elements to the development of the unorganized sector. Both the life and General insurance companies have issued various Micro Insurance products for those who are not financially strong enough to buy the premium products. For comparing the Micro Insurance products, total top three companies form life insurance sector (inclusive of public and private sector companies) have been selected on the basis of annual premium being received. Out of top three companies one (i.e. Life Insurance Company) from consists of three companies related to life insurance such as Life Insurance Corporation of India Public sector and two private (i.e. DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Company Limited and Shriram Life Insurance Company) have been selected in life insurance business. All of these businesses were chosen based on the amount of annual premium they collected (2015-16).
Evaluation of hormones level in infertility women because of polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Jassam Hanan Mohammed Saied , Fayez Safa S. , Abduljabar M. K. 
Published: September 2022

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome refers to an endocrine disruption in affected women during reproductive age. Objective: The current study was undertaken with the objective of investigating the effects of LH, FSH, LH/FSH, prolactin, AMH, and testosterone of secretion and correlate PCOS subjects. Materials and methods: The study included infertile women infected with PCOS and healthy women aged (20-45) collected from May to July 2022 in Iraq. Among 60 women were studied, 40 infected women with PCOS (Patients group) and 20 healthy women (Healthy group) in this study. In all subjects, hormone levels of FSH, LH, AMH, Testosterone, and prolactin samples were taken and tested by VIDAS using commercial kit (BIOMERIEUX-France). Results: The result shown the levels of LH, LH/FSH ratio, AMH, Testosterone, and Prolactin in patient group of women infected with PCOS significant difference compared with control group, as LH, LH/FSH ratio, AMH, Testosterone, and Prolactin higher level in patient group compared with control group. But the levels of FSH in group of women infected with PCOS shown nonsignificant difference compared with control group with decreased nonsignificant in patient group compared with control group.
Study of endoscopic transnasal trans-sphenoidal approach in pituitary macroadenoma
Authors: Sansiya Keval , Joshi Deepak , Solanki Mehul I. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Pituitary Adenomas account for approximately 10-15% of all intracranial tumors. They are classified according to their secretory activity, presenting with varied hormonal and visual symptoms. The aim of treatment of pituitary adenomas is reversal of endocrine dysfunction with preservation of normal pituitary function, along with decompression of nervous structures and control of tumor growth in large tumors. Aims and Objective: The aim of this study was to report the efficacy and safety of Trans- Sphenoidal surgery. Material and Methods: 30 cases were included in the study.All patients were assessed clinically for visual symptoms, endocrine signs and symptoms, headache and others. Clinical and radioimaging preoperative assessment was done in all patients. Reassessment was done accordingly in postoperative period and in follow up examination. Immediate postoperative outcome (course), complications, postoperative radiotherapy or medical therapy resultswere assessed. Results: Most common age group was 41-50 years, with male:female incidence 1:1.3. Headache followed by Visual disturbance were the most common clinical symptoms observed. Commonest field defect observed was bitemporal hemianopia. Increased GH level (33%) followed by hyperprolactinemia (13%) were the most common endocrinologic abnormalities. Post operative complications of CSF leak and Diabetes insipidus were observed.
Analisis Komparatif Tingkat Kepercayaan Masyarakat atas Pelayanan yang Diberikan oleh RSI Sultan Agung Semarang (Kajian Sebelum dan pada Saat Pandemi Covid-19)
Authors: Mujab Saiful , Astutik Dwi , Ristanto Hesti , Aditya Galuh 
Published: September 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk: 1) Mengetahui tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh RSI Sultan Agung Semarang sebelum pandemi COVID-19, 2) Mengetahui tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh RSI Sultan Agung Semarang pada saat pandemi COVID-19, 3) Mengetahui perbedaan tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh RSI Sultan Agung Semarang sebelum pandemi COVID-19 dengan pada saat pandemi COVID-19. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuatitatif. Hasil Penelitian dapat disimpulkan: 1) Tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan sebelum pandemi COVID-19 terhadap 60 responden terdapat 49 responden (81,7%) yang percaya. 2) Tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh RSI Sultan Agung Semarang pada saat pandemi COVID-19 terhadap 60 responden terdapat 43 responden (71,7%) yang percaya. 3) Terdapat perbedaan tingkat kepercayaan masyarakat atas pelayanan yang diberikan sebelum pandemi COVID-19 dengan pada saat pandemi COVID-19. RSI Islam Sultan Agung Semarang dalam upayanya menyikapi perubahan pada saat pandemi COVID-19 untuk menjaga kepercayaan masyarakat. RSI Sultan Agung Semarang telah mengimplementasikan prosedur tetap (protap) penanganan COVID-19 sesuai dengan ketetapan pemerintah melalui Keputusan Menteri Kesehatan (Kepmenkes) Nomor 1591/2020.
Penerapan model HOR (HOUSE OF RISK) untuk mitigasi resiko pada produksi kusen di UD. Subur Jaya
Authors: Suriandi  , Harahap Uun Novalia , Nasution Rini Halilla 
Published: September 2022

Semakin ketatnya persaingan terutama dalam sektor industri, perusahaan dituntut untuk berkompetisi menjadi perusahaan yang lebih unggul. Supply ChainManagement (SCM) merupakan suatu hal dalam perusahaan yang sangat penting untuk diperhatikan karena melibatkan semua elemen yang berpartisipasi dalam pergerakan usaha, mulai dari pemasok (supplier), perusahaan manufaktur, hingga customer. Secara umum semua kegiatan yang terkait dengan aliran material, aliran informasi, dan aliran finansial di sepanjang supply chain adalah kegiatan-kegiatan dalam cakupan SCM. Pendekatan HOR bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi risiko dan merancang strategi penanganan untuk mengurangi probabilitas kemunculan dari penyebab resiko risiko dengan memberikan tindakan pencegahan pada penyebab resiko risiko. Penyebab resiko risiko atau penyebab risiko merupakan faktor penyebab yang mendorong timbulnya risiko. Masalah yang ada di UD. Subur Jaya adalah seringnya terjadi keterlambatan barang masuk,namun orderan konsumen menunmpuk. Terkadang hal tersebut menyebabkan masalah yang berdampak kepada kurangnya kepercayaan konsumen kepada perusahaan serta keterlambatan pesanan kepada konsumen. Oleh karena itu dengan mengurangi penyebab resiko risiko berarti dapat mengurangi timbulnya beberapa kejadian risiko. Setelah dilakukannya pengolahan data pada bab sebelumnya dengan menggunakan metode House of Risk (HOR) untuk penanganan resiko yang terdiri dari 2 fase yaitu fase pertama mengidentifikasi resiko yang diminta dimana kejadian risiko da agent risiko diidentifikasi dan dilakukan perhitungan nilai Aggregate Risk Potential (ARP). Fase kedua merupakan penanganan risiko. Setelah dilakukan penelitian diperoleh hasil bahwa apat diketahui resiko rantai pasok pada UD. Sumber Jaya yaitu terdapat 32 kejadian agen risiko, kemudian dilakukan pembuatan diagram pareto sehingga didapatkan sebanyak 18 agen risiko. Penanganan risikoyang diterapkan dimulai dari melakukan koordinasi anatara pihak user dan pembuat PR. pihak Gudang, Produksi,danMarketing melakukankoordiasi Setiaphari kerja, melakukan penyesuaian data antara pada system dengan actual dilapangan
Психометрические характеристики опросника «Индивидуальное выполнение работы»
Authors: Руднова Наталья , Корниенко Дмитрий 
Published: September 2022

Статья посвящена анализу психометрических характеристик методики “Индивидуальное выполнение работы” (Individualwork performance), разработанной Л. Купманс с коллегами. Конструкт Индивидуальное выполнение работы описывает действия или поведение сотрудников, которые соответствуют целям организации, отражают их “добрую волю” и самоконтроль рабочей деятельности. Согласно Л. Купманс, индивидуальное выполнение работы включает три формы поведения: выполнение задач – характеризует умение распределять время и приоритеты; контекст выполнения задач – стремление к выполнению разнообразных и дополнительных задач, инициативность, стремление к саморазвитию в работе; контрпродуктивное поведение – обсуждение проблем, возникающих на работе с коллегами и другими людьми, фокусирование на негативных аспектах работы. Оригинальный опросник направлен на диагностику субъективной оценки этих трех форм поведения и позволяет, во-первых, описывать поведение работников при помощи ключевых характеристик, во-вторых, сравнивать характеристики работников из разных сфер. В исследовании приняли участие 286 участников, средний возраст – 35,04 лет, 48% – мужчины. Проверка конвергентной валидности опросника «Индивидуальное выполнение работы» проводилась с использованием Утрехтской шкалы увлеченности работой и Опросника профессиональной мотивации. В результате получена структура опросника, аналогичная исходной методике, включающая три фактора (шкалы): выполнение задач, контекст выполнения задач и контрпродуктивное поведение. Характеристики индивидуального выполнения работы обнаруживают наиболее тесные связи с характеристиками автономной профессиональной мотивации. Шкалы опросника «Индивидуальное выполнение работы» обладают высокой надежностью. Проведенная психометрическая проверка опросника позволяет рассматривать его как инструмент для диагностики особенностей поведения на рабочем месте, в том числе, для сравнения представителей различных профессий.