bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy
Authors: Davari Rahim , Pirzadeh Akbar , Amani Firouz , Masoumi-Aval Sheida 
Published: October 2022

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> A few studies have been performed on whether allergic rhinitis is a cause of adenotonsillar hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to determine the symptoms of allergic rhinitis in children with hypertrophy.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This descriptive cross-sectional study has been conducted on 150 patients’ candidates for adenotonsillectomy. The necessary information was collected through checklists and patient records. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 150 patients were included in the study. In terms of gender, the highest frequency was related to boys (66.7%). Most of patients lived in the Ardabil (66.7%). The mean age of the subjects was 7.55 years. The highest frequency was related to the history of recurrent middle ear infection in children with 73 cases (48.7%). The lowest frequency was jointly assigned to the history of taking anti-allergy drugs and the history of recurrent itching in the child each with 21 cases (14%). There was no significant relationship between any of the studied symptoms and age and gender of patients. Most of patients with 90.7% had allergic rhinitis symptoms.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Results showed that frequency of symptoms of allergic rhinitis in patients with adenotonsillar hypertrophy was in moderate level and the rate of it in studied patients was similar to its rate among general population.</p>
Evaluation of degree of upper aerodigestive tract obstruction in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Authors: Rajanna Lohith B. , Muniraju Bharath , Kumar Santosh , Reddy N. Madhav , Malleshappa Vikram 
Published: October 2022

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Objectives of the study were to evaluate the degree of obstruction of upper aerodigestive tract in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) by nasopharyngolaryngoscopy assisted Muller’s maneuver; to evaluate the degree of obstruction of upper aerodigestive tract in patients with snoring and OSAS with imaging technique magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); and to find the association between fibroptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy assisted Muller’s maneuver (NMM) and sleep MRI.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Study design was<strong> </strong>open prospective observational study<strong>. </strong>30 patients diagnosed with snoring and OSA were included in the study at department of ear, nose and throat (ENT), Command Hospital, Air Force, Bangalore. They underwent detailed clinical evaluation and polysomnography followed by assessment of levels and degree of obstruction of upper aerodigestive tract by flexible fiber optic laryngoscopy (FOL) assisted Mullers maneuver and functional (f) sleep MRI. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 20 patients (66.7%) were diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, 10 patients (33.3%) were snorers by Polysomnography. 27 (90%) patients show moderate to severe collapse at level of the base of tongue, 25 (83.3) patients show moderate to severe collapse at the level of soft palate by flexible FOL assisted Mullers maneuver. 22 (73.4%) patients show a collapse the level of the soft palate, 20 (66.6%) patients show a collapse at the level of the base of tongue by f sleep MRI. In this study, on applying Chi square test there was significant association between soft palate Flexible nasopharyngoscopy with muller’s method and soft palate MRI with Chi square value 35.690, p value &lt;0.001. There was significant association between base of tongue flexible nasopharyngoscopy with Muller’s method and base of tongue sleep MRI with Chi-square value 14.511, and p value &lt;0.005.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Polysomnography is gold standard test to diagnose OSA. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy with Muller’s method and sleep MRI shows the most common site of upper airway collapse is at the level of the soft palate and the base of tongue.</p>
Localised submental abscess consequent to an infected premolar socket: a case report
Authors: Munjal Manish , Munjal Shubham , Budhiraja Namrata , Talwar Shivam , Arora Vineeta , Kaur Hardeep , Chawla Deeksha , Gill Ruchika , Gill Zoya , Pillai Anjana , Joshi Tanvi 
Published: October 2022

<p>Deep neck infections either cellulitis or abscess are localised initially within the potential spaces and fascial planes of the head and neck. These infections should not be ignored. One should not underestimate the necessity of appropriate and timely treatment of deep neck infections due to the late sequel of serious and potentially life-threatening nature of these infections. An intriguing patient of a limited submental/ suprahyoid pathology secondary to suppuration in the premolar socket was addressed with timely intervention surgically.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Carcinoma of gall bladder in Central India – Is there a shifting trend?
Authors: Haritha V.S. , Rawat Shyamji 
Published: October 2022

To evaluate the demographic and clinicopathological profile of patienst with gall bladder cancer. A total of 464 patients of gall bladder cancer were taken in the study from January 2017 till December 2021. Both demographic and clinicopathological data was obtained retrospectively from the medical record database. We found that there is a shift in age group over the period of 5 years with most of the patients previously being in the age group 61–70 years with a recent shift in the last two years to the age group 51-60 years. Majority of the patients were females coming from a rural background. Most of them had a non – vegetarian diet. Addiction in the form of tobacco chewing and smoking was present in 44.8% and 18.7% respectively and alcohol intake was seen in 12.2%. The most common site of disease was found to be involving the body 69.3%. Less commonly the disease was reported at the neck. Almost all patients had adenocarcinoma as the histology with moderate grade of differentiation. 96.7% of pateints presented to us in the advanced stage. Stage IVB presentation was seen in 54.3% of patients. Majority of the patients had a direct and lymphatic mode of dissemination. Presence of gall stone was seen in 36.2% of patients. Pain was the most common presenting symptom followed by jaundice and obstruction. In our country, incidental GBC is fairly underreported due to no active screening program to detect patients with symptomatic gallstones undergoing routine cholecystectomy. These patients can be easily detected if there is a higher index of suspicion prior to, during as well as after surgery.
Nurses role in promotion of self-esteem
Authors: Mushtaq Bushra , Mir Javaid Ahmad , Mushtaq Onaisa Aaliah 
Published: October 2022

In the hospital setting when the client is admitted in the hospital, there is change in recognition, in hospital he is no more for instance head of the family, head of department, even he feels his entire identity gets changed as now he is mainly recognized by his / her bed no. rather than actual name. Here the professional nurse can address client’s confidence, morale and ensuring feelings of empowerment. Nurse working in the hospital has to respect the values of the person, his beliefs. The nurse has to set goals for the client in entire stay at hospital and has to help the client in attainment of the goals, all these actions can increase sense of worth and self-acceptance of the client.
Comparison of scanner method and stamp pad method for dermatoglyphic patterns
Authors: Shair Tanjula , Tikku Tripti , Khanna Rohit , Maurya Rana Pratap , Verma Sneh Lata , Srivastava Kamna 
Published: October 2022

Dermatoglyphics are useful in anthropological, medico legal and genetic studies. Hereditary and prenatal environmental factors leading to malocclusion may also influence fingerprint patterns which are classified into arches, loops and whorls. Dermatoglyphic pattern can be recorded by stamp ink pad method or scanner method. This study was conducted with an aim to compare stamp pad method and scanner method in terms of visibility and ease of identification by panel of postgraduate students of orthodontic speciality.Finger print pattern of 140 digit of 14 participants with aged range of 20-40 years, were recorded by both stamp pad method and scanning method using Futronic scanner. Print out of scanned images was taken. Post graduate students were briefed about identification of different types of dermatoglyphic pattern and asked to identify finger prints of each subject which were arranged randomly in a file. The fingerprint pattern was cross-checked and identified by the operator. A questionnaire in the Google form was also given to each participant to know the ease of identification and visibility of finger pattern in both patterns. 92.8% of fingerprint pattern were correctly judged by participants for scanner method whereas 90% of fingerprint pattern were correctly judged by same participants for stamp pad method in comparison to judgement made by operator. According to participants scanner method was easier to identify due to better visibility.77.8% participants found smudges in ink pad, 83.3% participants found better color contrast in scanning method. 72.2% participants found stamp pad method to be more time consuming.It can be concluded that the scanner method may be better in terms of identification, visibility as seen by the response of participants. Therefore, there was less error in identification of fingerprint pattern with scanner method but with experience, accurate results could be derived from both the techniques.
Lüshi Chunqiu and the Value-Based Leadership Model in Ancient China
Authors: Jacoby Marcin 
Published: October 2022

The paper presents an analysis of the concepts of leadership in the Lüshi Chunqiu, a 3rd century B.C. text which integrates elements of various schools of political thought of pre-imperial China and thus can be considered as representative of the period. The analysis uses the framework of value-based leadership (VBL) borrowed from modern organisational psychology and leadership studies. Ancient Chinese concepts of leadership are analysed using textual evidence from the Lüshi Chunqiu in three VBL dimensions: ethical, authentic, and servant leadership. The ideal leader in the Lüshi Chunqiu is not a tyrant, but a responsible, well-educated and humble person who perceives moral integrity as a necessary element of his rulership, exhibiting most of the qualities described in the modern VBL model. He is a credible role model, enjoying the strong support of the people and surrounded by virtuous and talented individuals, highly motivated to serve him. Such a leader advocates a long-term management perspective, and is strongly supportive of his subjects’ personal development. He gives plenty of space to open critique and the autonomous decisions of experts and sages to whom he delegates his power. In the Lüshi Chunqiu, such a VBL approach is considered far more effective in the long-term than transactional leadership or rule by force and coercion. Therefore, it is recommended in the text not only on moral, but also pragmatic grounds as a practical recipe for success, both for the ruler and for his country.
Integration schemes and BOPs more commonly used in commercial SHIP applications
Authors: Zarza E. , Alarcón D. , Frasquet M. , Saini P. 
Published: October 2022

The main objective of the Subtask B in the new Task 64/IV is the definition of modularized and normalized components/subsystems for applications in the field of Solar Heat for industrial Processes (SHIP), e.g. for the balance of plant (BOP), solar field, thermal energy storage and hydraulic circuit.
تعليم الإملاء في معهد تربية المعلمين الإسلامية "الأمين" برندوان سومنب مادورا
Authors: Mahbubah Latifatul , Husna Asmaul 
Published: October 2022

Writing is like reading a communication activity that belongs to written skills, and writing in Arabic learning was one of the linguistic skills, in general, the goals of its teaching are the students' ability to communicate in writing in the Arabic language. Dictation is an essential writing skill so that students can express their minds in good and correct writing. This research aims to know the steps of teaching of dictation at the TMI Al-Amien Prenduan Boarding School and how to correct it. In this research, the researcher used the descriptive approach with the qualitative approach to learn the steps of teaching of dictation at the TMI Al-Amien Prenduan Boarding School and how to correct it through observation, interview and documentation. The results of the research from this research are as follows: imla' learning material taken from some muthala'ah material. The teaching of dictation used is listening dictation and the method of correcting it is the reciprocal method, which is the exchange of students' notebooks with its neighboring friend, then the teacher ordered some students to write the specified sentence on the blackboard along with the teacher checks the written text on the blackboard.
Tingle, Chaucer’s Queens: Royal Women, Intercession, and Patronage in England, 1328–1394 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)
Authors: Benz Lisa 
Published: October 2022

Review of Louise Tingle, Chaucer’s Queens: Royal Women, Intercession, and Patronage in England, 1328–1394 (Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020).
Generalized pairwise comparisons of prioritized outcomes are a powerful and patient-centric analysis of multi-domain scores
Authors: Deltuvaite-Thomas Vaiva , De Backer Mickaël , Parker Samantha , Deneux Marie , Polgreen Lynda E. , O'Neill Cara , Salvaggio Samuel , Buyse Marc 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
Generalized pairwise comparisons (GPC) can be used to assess the Net Benefit of new treatments for rare diseases. We show the potential of GPC through simulations based on data from a natural history study in mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA).
Methods
Using data from a historical series of untreated children with MPS IIIA aged 2 to 9 years at the time of enrolment and followed for 2 years, we performed simulations to assess the operating characteristics of GPC to detect potential (simulated) treatment effects on a multi-domain symptom assessment. Two approaches were used for GPC: one in which the various domains were prioritized, the other with all domains weighted equally. The Net Benefit was used as a measure of treatment effect. We used increasing thresholds of clinical relevance to reflect the magnitude of the desired treatment effects, relative to the standard deviation of the measurements in each domain.
Results
GPC were shown to have adequate statistical power (80% or more), even with small sample sizes, to detect treatment effects considered to be clinically worthwhile on a symptom assessment covering five domains (expressive language, daily living skills, and gross-motor, sleep and pain). The prioritized approach generally led to higher power as compared with the non-prioritized approach.
Conclusions
GPC of prioritized outcomes is a statistically powerful as well as a patient-centric approach for the analysis of multi-domain scores in MPS IIIA and could be applied to other heterogeneous rare diseases.
Recent Progress on the Pollution Characteristics and Inactivation Approaches of Fungi in Water
Authors: Chen Zhenzhen , Li Guo-Qiang , Xu Hong-Bin 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Fungi are ubiquitous components of the phylogeny and functional diversity of almost all ecosystems on earth, and are widely distributed in natural and artificial water bodies. People are constantly exposed to fungi. Direct or indirect contact with certain fungi can cause human diseases. People’s awareness and demand for safe water have gradually increased in recent years. This paper mainly reviews the fungal contamination characteristics in water and two kinds of fungal inactivation approaches. The first method for fungal inactivation is single disinfectant inactivation, such as chlorine inactivation, chlorine dioxide inactivation, ultraviolet inactivation and ozone inactivation. The second method is combined inactivation, such as advanced oxidation technology (AOT) combined with ultraviolet-chlorine, and ozone-chlorine sequential inactivation processes. Among all the fungal inactivation pathways mentioned above, AOT and sequential inactivation have been shown to be better than single disinfectant inactivation. UV radiation and sunlight enhance the inactivating effect of oxidants on fungi by producing hydroxyl radicals. Synergistic effects play an important role in sequential inactivation. This paper has significance as a reference on how to choose inactivation methods and what follow-up fungal inactivation research is warranted.
Challenges in interpersonal relationships in ICU nurses: A systematic review
Authors: Mahvar Tayebeh , Kamravamanesh Mastaneh , Mahdavikian somayeh , Fallahi Masoud , Ghanbari vahid , Jalali Amir , Fallahi Hamoun , Mashalchi Hamideh 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
Interpersonal relationships among nurses are a dynamic, continuous, and unavoidable process with its unique and multidimensional specifications. Interpersonal relationships in ICU nurses are highly important given the complicated and critical conditions of patients in these wards and that the nurses have to face ethical distresses. These relationships and the way of resolving conflicts among nurses are functions of the ruling mood and culture in ICUs. Through perceiving these relationships and identifying the facilitators and barriers of such relationships in nurses we can create and preserve a healthy work environment. The form of professional and occupational relationship in nurses affects therapeutic performance. The purpose of this review was to review relationship challenges in ICU nurses
Method
In this study, systematically-reviewed articles written in English and Persian language and indexed in Science Direct, PubMed, and Scopus databases and Google Scholar containing keywords namely “interpersonal relationships, nurses, professional communication, intensive care unit” published between 2008 and 2018 were searched for. The text of articles was studied several times and the relationship challenges in nurses were extracted, categorized, and explained.
Results
Out of 155 articles, 26 entered the final stage of review. The interpersonal relationship challenges in ICU nurses were categorized into five categories namely 1- professional environment, 2- relationship differences at different levels, 3- background condition of interpersonal relationships among nurses, 4- solution to create efficient relationships, 5- outcomes and results of an efficient relationship.
Conclusion
Factors like religious beliefs, educational level, behavioral and speech skills, cooperative attitudes, work experience, self-confidence, accepting criticism, supporting colleagues, and negative feelings can be effective in the development of interpersonal relationship culture. Work model and the way of assigning tasks to nurses were also indispensable parts of efficient relationships at work. By determining the challenges, the findings can be useful for determining proper solutions and functions to solve interpersonal relationship challenges in nurses. This can result in proper and healthy relationships among nurses and also promote similar relationships, which in return leads to quality and efficient care.
Two-dimensional Titanium Nitride as a Highly Active Electrocatalyst for Ammonia Production via NO Electroreduction
Authors: Kokabi Alireza , Fayazi Mina 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Promising downhill and natural electrocatalysis characteristics for NO-reduction are obtained from the single-layer hexagonal TiN. Interestingly, the highest yield of NH \(_3\) by TiN electrocatalysis is shown to be at atmospheric pressure, indicating its feasibility for applications under ambient conditions. Two possible adsorption configurations for NOER, side-on and end-on are achieved. The NO side-on configuration binds more strongly to the TiN surface rather than the end-on. The mentioned NO-reduction leads to the formation of two byproducts (NH$_3$ and N \(_2\) H$_2$) controlled by the coverage of NO molecules. The NH$_3$ formation under low NO coverage has an overall downhill free-energy profile, indicating that the TiN structure is an excellent catalyst for NOER at the early stages of NO contamination. Favorably, low NO concentration leads to a higher yield of NH$_3$ formation, which is also fascinating.
An Iterative Analytic Approximation for a Class of Non-Linear Singularly Perturbed Parabolic Partial
Authors: KHARI KARTIKAY , Kumar Vivek 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
In this article, a closed-form iterative analytic approximation to a class of nonlinear singularly perturbed parabolic partial differential equation is developed and analysed for convergence. We have considered both parabolic reaction diffusion and parabolic convection diffusion type of problems in this paper. The solution of this class of problem is polluted by a small dissipative parameter, due to which solution often shows boundary and interior layers. A sequence of approximate analytic solution for the above class of problems is constructed using Lagrange multiplier approach. Within a general frame work, the Lagrange multiplier is optimally obtained using variational theory and Liouville-Green’s transformation. The sequence of approximate analytic solutions so obtained is proved to converge the exact solution of the problem. To demonstrate the proposed method’s efficiency and accuracy, two linear and one nonlinear test problem have been taken into account.
Pilot study of biofouling occurrence in a brackish water reverse osmosis system using intermittent operation
Authors: Jeong Seongpil , Kim Hye-Won , Choi Woodan , Suh Dongwoo , Baek Youngbin , Cho Kyungjin 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Water scarcity is a severe issue for humans owing to global climate change. Water reuse via reverse osmosis (RO) has been widely used to stabilize water supplies; however, RO membrane fouling increases operational costs and necessitates intermittent operation. The biofouling study on the RO pilot was operated either intermittently or continuously using collected brackish water. The environmental microbiome was incubated under oxic and anoxic conditions to simulate surface and groundwater conditions as the feed water. The least fouling was observed on the RO membrane surface when the RO system was operated intermittently using feed water incubated under anoxic conditions. The microbial results showed that specific biofilm communities were formed on RO membrane surface after brackish water RO (BWRO) operation. The major biofilm-forming bacteria distinctively differed with influent water conditions (i.e., oxic vs. anoxic), whereas they were less different with operational strategies (i.e., continuous vs. intermittent). Intermittent operation could compensate for physical cleaning. However, chemical cleaning showed the most effective results for microbe removal on the membrane surface. Therefore, intermittent operation using anoxic feed water can mitigate fouling formation on RO membranes.