bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association of total lymphocyte count and echocardiographic parameters in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients
Authors: Mankwe Abaram Chesa , Aprioku Jonah Sydney 
Published: August 2022

Background:
The pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases in HIV infection has been linked to chronic inflammation that precipitates atherosclerosis and low lymphocyte count is a common finding during the systemic inflammatory response.

Aim:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between total lymphocyte count (TLC) and echocardiographic parameters in HIV positive subjects.

Method:
TLC of 100 HAART naïve newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS subjects, recruited from a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution were analyzed, and their left ventricular (LV) function and geometry were evaluated using transthoracic echocardiography.

Results:
Abnormalities in LV function and geometry were observed in the HIV seropositive subjects and their TLCs were lower in those with severe forms of abnormalities.

Conclusion:
Concluding, TLC is inversely associated with LV dysfunction or abnormal geometry.
Efficacy of autologous melanocytic transplantation by flip-top technique in patients of stable vitiligo
Authors: Budhwar Jyoti , Malhotra S. K. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background:
Vitiligo is an acquired disorder of depigmentation. Various surgical modalities are recommended for quicker resolution of lesions in stable cases.

Aim and objectives:
To study the efficacy of flip-top technique of autologous melanocytic transplantation in a series of 30 patients with stable vitiligo.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty patients with stable vitiligo, not responding to adequate trial of medicines were taken in this prospective study. After doing complete investigations, including coagulogram, they were subjected to Flip-top technique of autologous melanocytic transplantation, then 15 patients were put on PUVASOL and 15 patients were exposed to sunlight alone for 3 months. Digital photographs were taken at every sitting. An analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann--Whitney tests and grading was done for response.

Results:
Satisfactory cosmetic results were obtained in all cases with 26 patients achieving more than 25% of repigmentation and only 4 patients achieving less than 50% or above repigmentation. Colour match was good with minimal complications.

Conclusion:
Flip-top technique of autologous melanocytic transplantation appears to be a promising option for patients with stable recalcitrant vitiligo.
Aggression, Self-Esteem, and Resilience among Children
Authors: Choudhary Yachana , Kumar Mohan , Mahore Rajendra , Lanke G. W. , Dubey Manju 
Published: August 2022

Introduction:
Adolescence as a life stage is associated with physical and psychological changes with an interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of aggression among children and the factors associated with aggression.

Methods:
This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted in schools of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, between 2017 and 2019 among higher and higher secondary class children. All children from high and higher secondary classes were included, resulting in a sample of 192. Information on sociodemographic, family, psychosocial, lifestyle, addiction factors, aggression (Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire), self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale), and resilience (Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire) were obtained.

Results:
The prevalence of aggression among children from Classes 9th to 12th was 49.5%; physical aggression was 42.7%, verbal aggression was 31.8%, anger was 44.3%, and hostility was 44.8%. Almost half (44.3%) of the children had self-esteem and only 1.6% of children had an established level of resilience. Of the sociodemographic factors considered, type of school, gender, parents' education; of the family factors considered, family members taking alcohol/drugs, parents having frequent arguments, parents hitting children and using abusive language; of the psychosocial, lifestyle and addiction factors considered, feeling neglected, grade, watching TV and practice of reading books were significantly associated with the presence of aggression in children (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Overall findings suggest the need for strengthening life skills education, positive immediate environment, coping at the individual level, social intelligence, and cautious approach toward boosting self-esteem.
The Effect of Resilience Indicators on the Job Stress Level among Nurses
Authors: Rashnuodi Payam , Nourollahi-Darabad Maryam , Afshari Davood , Shirali Gholam Abbas , Amiri Arman , Rotkhali Ehsan , Shabgard Zohreh 
Published: August 2022

Introduction:
Resilience is one of the competencies that enable nurses to adapt to stressful risk factors at work and demonstrate a healthy and stable psychological performance. The present study aimed to investigate the predictive role of resilience on job stress among Iranian nurses.

Methods:
The current cross-sectional study was conducted in Ahvaz, Iran, with participation of 200 nurses in May 2019. Participants were recruited via stratified random sampling. The resilience indicators and job stress data were collected by the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale and OSIPOW Job Stress Questionnaire.

Results:
The results showed a significant negative correlation between resilience and job stress (r = −0.824, P < 0.05). Similarly, a significant linear regression existed between job stress and resilience (β = −0.824, P < 0.05) in such a way that resilience predicted 67.9% of the job stress variance in the participants (R
2 = 0.679). In addition, it was revealed that the multi-aspect model could significantly predict job stress based on linear resilience indicators (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
The results indicated that resilience indicators have a significant relationship with job stress, and this relationship can be used to predict changes in job stress based on resilience. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that resilience improvement programs should be developed and implemented for nurses.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT THROUGH COLLABORATIVE MURDER
Authors: Asrifan Andi , Nadira Nadira , Haedar Haedar 
Published: August 2022

The objectives of the research was to find out whether or not teaching of descriptive text through collaborative “MURDER” improve students’ reading comprehension at the Eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Pancarijang, and to find out whether or not the students’ attitude in teaching of descriptive text through collaborative “MURDER” technique of reading comprehension at the Eighth students of SMP Negeri 2 Pancarijang. This research employed pre-experimental method that applied pre-test and post-test. The population was the Eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Pancarijang. Total number of population was 131 students and one class of them were taken as sample by using cluster sampling technique, class VIII6 was sample. Total number of sample was 20 students. The instrument used in this research were reading comprehension test and questionnaire. The result of this research showed that the mean score of the students in the post-test (79,60) was greater than pre-test (55,00). This showed that there was significant difference between the students who were taught by using collaborative “MURDER” technique in descriptive text in reading comprehension. The result in pre-test and post-test that the p-value was lower than the df (0,000<0,05). This meant that H1 was accepted. The study concluded that teaching reading comprehension by using collaborative “MURDER” improved the students’ to read descriptive text at the Eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Pancarijang
THE CAUSE-EFFECT TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING RECOUNT WRITING
Authors: Asrifan Andi , Muthmainnah Muthmainnah , Al-Yakin Ahmad , Sahabuddin Chuduriah , Haedar Haedar 
Published: August 2022

The objective of the research was to find out whether or not the use of the cause-effect technique can to improve students’ skill for eight grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Pancarijang and find out whether or not the use of cause-effect technique interested to students’ writing skill for eight grade students of SMP Negeri1 Pancarijang. This research employed the pre-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test. The population of this research was the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Pancarijang in academic years 2014-2015. The instrument used in this research was writing test and questionnaire. The result of this research showed that the pre-test got the mean score (40.00) while the post-test got mean score (65.00). This showed that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test.The result of the p.value was lower than alpha (α) 0.000 0.05. It means that H1 was accepted and H0 was rejected and the mean score by interest (76.85). It means the students interested in the technique.
THE EFFECTS OF INTEGRATION BETWEEN KURIKULUM 2013 AND CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM IN ENGLISH (STUDY CASE TAKEN FROM SAINT PETER'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
Authors: Simanjuntak Marudut Bernadtua 
Published: August 2022

Many schools in Indonesia have improved the quality of the English skills of the students. One way to improve and develop the curriculum which outlines the English skills is by doing curriculum integration. Saint Peter Junior High School which is located Kelapa Gading - North Jakarta has applied Kurikulum 2013 and Cambridge Curriculum for some years. The Cambridge curriculum approaches language skills and Kurikulum 2013 approach used was language competence which included grammar competencies, social competencies, and communicative competencies. Integration models that are compatible with the integration of both are nesting models. The research is aimed to show the effects of the Cambridge Curriculum which is integrated with Kurikulum 2013 in Saint Peter's Junior High School.

Keywords: Curriculum Integration, Cambridge Curriculum, Kurikulum 2013, English
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA IN EFL CLASSROOM: A STUDY OF TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN INDONESIA
Authors: Nadirah Nadirah , Asrifan Andi , Vargheese K. J. , Haedar Haedar 
Published: August 2022

The objectives of the research were to find out: (1) whether or not the use of interactive multimedia improve students reading comprehension in the Eighth-Grade of SMP Negeri 4 Panca Rijang and (2) whether or not the use of interactive multimedia interest students’ in learning reading comprehension in the Eighth-Grade of SMP Negeri 4 Panca Rijang. This research employed mixed method design that applied experimental and control group. The population of the research was the Eighth-Grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Panca Rijang. The result of data analysis showed that there was significant difference between achievement of the students who used interactive multimedia and those who did not use interactive multimedia (conventional technique) in reading comprehension. It was proved by the mean score of experimental group was higher than control group in post-test (59.35 > 46.75). Furthermore, the result of the t-test value (3.581) was greater than t-table (α = 0.05; df = 38; t-table = 2.021) which means that H1 was accepted. The data analysis of questionnaire showed that the students had high interest toward the use of interactive multimedia in reading comprehension. It was supported by 4 students (20%) who were strongly interested, 14 students (70%) who were interested and 2 students (10%) who were moderate. The mean score of students’ answers in questionnaire (79.55) was classified as interested category. Based on the data analysis, the researcher concluded that: (1) the application of interactive multimedia enhanced the students’ ability in reading comprehension; (2) the application of interactive multimedia strategy in reading comprehension was interesting for the students.
Cardiac arrhythmias and mortality risk among patients with obstructive sleep apnea following admission for acute myocardial infarction or acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Ramphul Kamleshun , Lohana Petras , Verma Renuka , Kumar Nomesh , Ramphul Yogeshwaree , Lohana Arti , Sombans Shaheen , Mejias Stephanie , Kumari Komal 
Published: August 2022

IntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause several cardiovascular changes that increase the risk of various complications such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Material and methodsWe used the 2019 National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and their many collaborators to study the differences in characteristics and outcomes of OSA patients following AMI or AIS and the presence of several cardiac arrhythmias and their associated mortality risks.ResultsA lower mortality rate was seen among OSA patients with AIS (2.5% compared to 3.8% in non-OSA), and AMI (2.8% compared to 4.7% in non-OSA). OSA patients with AIS had a higher risk of dying if they were aged 66 or over, of Hispanic origin, or if they reported ventricular tachycardia, or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. For those with OSA and admitted for AMI, they were more at risk of dying if they were aged 66 or over, not classified as “White, Black, or Hispanic”, with a history of diabetes, reported ventricular tachycardia, or ventricular fibrillation. Lower adjusted odds ratios were noted among OSA patients with hypertension in both AMI and AIS cases.ConclusionsFurther studies comparing these characteristics based on the severity of OSA are therefore encouraged.
Evaluation of the frequency of incidental findings and their clinical significance in multiparametric prostate magnetic resonance imaging examination
Authors: Emekli Emre , Gündoğdu Elif 
Published: August 2022

IntroductionConventional diagnostic methods have limitations in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa); therefore, the use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in PCa has become widespread. We aimed to determine the frequency of IF detected in the mpMRI examination according to organ distribution and clinical significance.Material and methodsmpMRI examinations performed between January 2015 and 2020 based on the diagnosis or suspicion of PCa were retrospectively evaluated. IFs were divided into 2 groups, as genitourinary system and non-genitourinary system findings. In addition, IFs were also evaluated in 2 groups, as clinically significant and clinically non-significant. The patient population was divided into age ranges, and the frequency of IFs in these age ranges and their clinical significance were recorded.ResultsThe mpMRI examinations of 426 patients revealed a total of 321 Ifs, comprising 212 (49.8%) genitourinary (41.1%) and 189 (58.9%) extragenitourinary findings. The mean age of the patients was 63.53 ± 7.89 years. As the age increased, the rate of IFs increased (p = 0.001). However, there was no increase for the 75-year-old group compared to the 65-74-year-old age range (p = 0.853). There were a total of 22 (6.9%) clinically significant Ifs – 4 associated with the genitourinary system and 18 extragenitourinary.ConclusionsAlthough the rate of clinically significant IF was only 6.9%, this rate was high in patients, especially in those over the age of 65 years. It should be kept in mind that the early detection of these findings in the asymptomatic period will increase the survival and successful treatment of patients.
The impact of COVID-19 on radiological findings in patients accessing the emergency department: a multicentric study
Authors: Vingiani Vincenzo , Abadia Andres F. , Belmonte Gianfranco , Rutigliano Claudia , Pasqualetto Luigi , Presidente Alfonso , Napolitano Claudio , Lelario Maurizio , Corvino Antonio , Posa Alessandro 
Published: August 2022

IntroductionThe aim of this multicentric study is to illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affected the workload and outcomes of radiological examinations in emergency radiology.Material and methodsThe exams performed in the radiology departments of 4 Italian hospitals during 3 weeks of the Italian lockdown were retrospectively reviewed and compared to the exams conducted during the same period in 2019. Only exams from the emergency department (ED) were included. Two radiologists from each hospital defined the cases as positive or negative findings, based on independent blind readings of the imaging studies. In the case of differences in the evaluation, consensus was reached amongst them via discussion. Continuous measurements are presented as median and interquartile range, while categorical measurements are presented as frequency and percentage; p-values were calculated using the t-test, Mann-Whitney test, and the χ2 test.ResultsThere were 745 patients (53% male; 62 years [44-78]) who underwent radiological examinations in 2020 vs. 2623 (52% male; 56 years [35-76]) in 2019 (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the total number of ED exams dropped from 3206 (2019) to 939 (2020), with a relative increase of CT examinations from 23% to 33% (p < 0.001). The percentage of patients with a positive finding was significantly higher in 2020 (355, 48%) compared to 2019 (684, 26%) (p < 0.001).ConclusionsOur findings show that despite the reduction of emergency radiological examinations, there was a rela­tive increase in the number of positive cases. These significant findings are crucial to ensure better organization of radiology departments and improve patient management during similar health emergencies in the future.
Editorial
Authors: Nilin Jeamylle , Fillmann Gilberto 
Published: August 2022

In 2022, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination - EEC, a scientific journal belonging to the Brazilian Society of Ecotoxicology (ECOTOX-Brasil), originally called Journal of the Brazilian Society of Ecotoxicology (JBSE), celebrates its 17th anniversary. To continue promoting and expanding spaces for scientific dialogue, we initiated a new journal format with new sections and the opportunity to submit articles in both Portuguese and Spanish, in addition to English. The EEC editorial team greatly appreciates Dr. Charrid Resgalla’s dedication and effort as the head of the EEC in recent years. We are also grateful to the contribution of all associate editors in the editing of this volume. To remember EEC’s history, we have invited senior editor Gilberto Fillmann to inaugurate our editorial.
FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI PENTABIO DI DESA BATANG KUIS PEKAN
Authors: Tarigan Suci Nanda Resti 
Published: August 2022

Basedon surveillance data from the Ministry of Health 2020, the situation of diphtheria in Indonesia, in2019 the number of suspected diphtheria cases was 944 casesspread across 25 provinces, while upto May 2020, there were 129 cases of suspected diphtheria found in 16 provinces. To prevent the incidence of diphtheria, the government is targeting the achievement of basic immunization coverage. The type of researchused in this research is analytic which aims to determine the factors related to the provision of Pentabio immunization in Batang Kuis Pekan Village in2020. Mothers who have babies (11-12 months) in Batang Kuis Pekan Villageare 137 people, The sampling technique in this study used simple random sampling totaling 57 people. Data analysis using Chi- square analysis. The results of the study found that there was a significant relationship between knowledge (p-value = 0.037) and family support (p-value 0.05) with the provision of Pentabio immunization in Batang Kuis Pekan Village in2020. From the results In this study, respondents should increase their knowledge that is less and better and change their behavior, respondents can increase their knowledge about immunization through health personnel facilities, orexisting books so that they want to administer pentabio immunization.
Sensitivity analysis of an aerosol-aware microphysics scheme in Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) during case studies of fog in Namibia
Authors: Weston Michael John , Piketh Stuart John , Burnet Frédéric , Broccardo Stephen , Denjean Cyrielle , Bourrianne Thierry , Formenti Paola 
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Aerosol-aware microphysics parameterisation schemes are
increasingly being introduced into numerical weather prediction models,
allowing for regional and case-specific parameterisation of cloud
condensation nuclei (CCN) and cloud droplet interactions. In this paper, the Thompson aerosol-aware microphysics scheme, within the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, is used for two fog cases during September 2017 over Namibia. Measurements of CCN and fog microphysics were undertaken
during the AErosols, RadiatiOn and CLOuds in southern Africa (AEROCLO-sA)
field campaign at Henties Bay on the coast of Namibia during September 2017. A key concept of the microphysics scheme is the conversion of water-friendly aerosols to cloud droplets (hereafter referred to as CCN activation), which could be estimated from the observations. A fog monitor 100 (FM-100) provided cloud droplet size distribution, number concentration (Nt), liquid water content (LWC), and mean volumetric diameter (MVD). These measurements are used to evaluate and parameterise WRF model simulations of Nt, LWC, and MVD. A sensitivity analysis was conducted through variations to the initial CCN concentration, CCN radius, and the minimum updraft speed, which are important factors that influence droplet activation in the microphysics scheme of the model. The first model scenario made use of the default settings with a constant initial CCN number concentration of 300 cm−3 and underestimated the cloud droplet number concentration, while the LWC was in good agreement with the observations. This resulted in droplet size being larger than the observations. Another scenario used modelled data as CCN initial conditions, which were an order of magnitude higher than other
scenarios. However, these provided the most realistic values of Nt,
LWC, MVD, and droplet size distribution. From this, it was concluded that CCN activation of around 10 % in the simulations is too low, while the
observed appears to be higher reaching between 20 % and 80 %, with a mean (median) of 0.55
(0.56) during fog events. To achieve this level of activation in the model,
the minimum updraft speed for CCN activation was increased from 0.01 to 0.1 m s−1. This scenario provided Nt, LWC, MVD, and droplet size distribution in the range of the observations, with the added benefit of a realistic initial CCN concentration. These results demonstrate the benefits of a dynamic aerosol-aware scheme when parameterised with observations.