bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association of the IL-4R Q576R Polymorphism with Pediatric Asthma: a meta-analysis
Authors: Chen Xiwu , Hu Jinhui , Li Kaiwei , Liu Sheng , Ye Qin , Cao Baocen 
Published: November 2022

Background: The relationship between Q576R polymorphism of IL-4 receptor (IL-4R) gene and pediatric asthma risk is still undefined. To this end, this meta-analysis was performed to explore the above controversy.
Methods: In this study, we systemically retrieved CNKI, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Science direct and Pub Med to collect relevant researches, followed by calculation of odds ratio (OR) along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). STATA 12.0 software was employed in this meta-analysis.
Results: We found an association between IL-4R Q576R polymorphism and pediatric asthma risk (GG vs AA: OR = 3.75, 95% CI = 1.89-7.45; AG vs AA: OR = 2.15, 95% CI = 1.36-3.39; the dominant model: OR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.42-3.57;the recessive model: OR = 3.05, 95% CI = 1.54-6.05). Moreover, there was no obvious publication bias.
Conclusion: Our findings suggested that G allele of IL-4R Q576R polymorphism is associated with increased risk of pediatric asthma. Anyhow, delicately-designed, large-scale studies should be conducted to further confirm the current outcomes.
Keywords: IL-4; Asthma; Meta-analysis.
Plasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 acts as a new biomarker for NSTEMI and STEMI patients
Authors: Ali Sheikh Md Sayed 
Published: November 2022

Objective: The diagnostic significance of plasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1(sLOX-1) for non-ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) were explored by this study.
Methods: In this study, 107 acute NSTEMI, 223 acute STEMI and 107 healthy subjects, and hypoxic (1%02) ventricular cardiomyocytes H9c2 were used.
Results: The significantly up-regulated plasma sLOX-1 levels in acute NSTEMI and STEMI patients compared to healthy subjects (p<0.001). Both male and female NSTEMI and STEMI groups had remarkably higher concentrations of plasma sLOX-1 levels than controls (p<0.001). The circulating levels of sLOX-1 expression obviously elevated in elderly aging (60-75 years) than younger aging (30-45 years) both male and female in healthy subjects as well as NSTEMI and STEMI (p<0.001). Altered levels of sLOX-1 in blood plasma revealed a significant discrimination with high sensitivity and specificity between healthy with NSTEMI and STEMI subjects with AUC= 0.916 and AUC= 0.925 respectively. Moreover, LOX-1 levls were highly released from 6hour, 12hour and 18hour hypoxic injured H9c2 cells than normoxic cell (p<0.001),reflected circulating plasma sLOX-1 in AMI patients.
Conclusion: Elevated levels of plasma sLOX-1concentrations might be used as a clinical biomarker for early recognition of NSTEMI and STEMI patients. Multicenter larger scale studies are necessary before use in clinical practice.
Keywords: Myocardial infarction; sLOX-1; biomarker; H9c2 cells.
The determination of adherence to fluid control and symptoms of patients undergoing hemodialysis
Authors: Kaplan Ali , Karadağ Songül 
Published: November 2022

Background and aims: The aim of this study was to determine the adherence of hemodialysis (HD) patients with fluid control and the symptoms they experienced.
Method: The data of the study were collected between October 2015 and January 2016 and totally 596 patients undergoing hemodialysis were included in the study. The data of the study were collected by using Patient Information Form, Fluid Control Scale on Hemodialysis Patients (FCSHP), and Dialysis Symptom Index (DSI).
Results: Total mean score patients received from FCSHP was 48.68±4.43, score of the subscale information was 18.85±2.24, score of the subscale behavior was 21.28±3.23, and score of the subscale attitude was 8.54±1.56. Mean score obtained by them from DSI was calculated as 65.07±2.17.Symptoms that patients experience most frequently were found as feeling tired or decreased energy, pins and needles in feet, and having difficulty in falling into sleep. The patients with high adherence to fluid control were found to have less symptoms.
Conclusion: It was recommended to assess periodically adherence to fluid control in individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment and symptoms they experience and to provide training and consultancy by addressing those having difficulty in adherence to fluid control.
Keywords: Hemodialysis; fluid control; adherence; symptom; nursing.
Current practice of family planning among teachers in public secondary school in Enugu East Senatorial District, Nigeria
Authors: O Okafor Charles , Afiah Mohd Zulkefli Nor , Ganesh Muthiah Sri 
Published: November 2022

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the current practice level of family planning and the associated factors among public secondary school teachers in Enugu East Senatorial District.
Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out among public secondary school teachers, aged 18 - 60 years, in Enugu East Senatorial District, using probability proportional to size sampling and systematic random sampling to select 1000 participants. Binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to determine association. An odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed to determine the level of significance.
Results: The current practice level of family planning is 26.5%. Respondents with bachelor in education were 2 times more likely to be a current user of family planning (AOR=2.39; 95% CI: 1.25-4.55). However, respondents in age group 38 years and above were less likely to be a current user of family planning (AOR=0.64; 95% CI: 0.43-0.95), likewise female respondents (AOR=0.66; 95% CI: 0.44-0.98). Additionally, respondents who mentioned radio (AOR=0.64; 95%CI: 0.44-0.93), social media (AOR=0.73; 95% CI: 0.53-0.99) and healthcare (AOR=0.61; 95%CI: 0.43-0.88) as source of information were less likely to be current user of family planning. Whereas, partner who encouraged the use of family planning (AOR=2.54; 95% CI: 1.71-3.78) span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-weight:bold">, partner who allow each other to decide on family planning methods (AOR=4.47; 95% CI: 2.67-7.48) and those who had good knowledge of family planning (AOR=1.96; 95% CI: 1.40-2.67) were more likely to be current user of family planning.
Conclusion: The level of current practice of family planning is low and a significant number of factors predict the current practice of family planning. A family planning educational workshop among teachers is needed to improve teacher’s knowledgeon family planning to address the issue of adolescent sexual reproduction as teachers are vessels of knowledge impartation to students.
Keywords: Teachers; Family Planning; Current Practice; Predictors; Nigeria.
Factors affecting 90-day mortality in community and hospital acquired pneumonia patients with or without acute kidney injury
Authors: Hoşgün Derya , Aydemir Semih 
Published: November 2022

Background: AKI is a significant risk factor for mortality. Inflammatory markers are commonly used in the prediction of prognosis in pneumonia patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of AKI in hospitalized CAP and HAP patients and to investigate the role of inexpensive, practical, routinely measured serum biomarkers in predicting 90-day mortality.
Materials and Methods: The retrospective study included 381 patients in CAP patients and HAP patients who were hospitalized in our Chest Diseases clinic or ICU.
Results: Ninety-day mortality occurred in 115 (30.2%) patients (CAP, 28.7%; HAP, 34.7%). AKI was detected in 25.5% of the patients. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, the 90-day mortality risk was 0.931, 1.05, 0.607, and 1.999 times greater in patients with an increased APACHE II score and increased WBC, 1-h creatinine, and 48-h creatinine levels, respectively. In CAP patients, the 90-day mortality risk was 0.296, 0.539, and 1.966 times greater in patients with an increased CURB-65 score and elevated 1-h and 48-h creatinine levels, respectively. In HAP patients, however, the 90-day mortality risk was 3.554 times greaterin patients with an increased 48-h creatinine level.
Conclusion: Novel practical scoring systems based on serum creatinine levels are needed for the prediction of long-term prognosis in pneumonia patients.
Keywords: Community Acquired Pneumonia; Hospital Acguired Pneumonia; Acute Kidney İnjury.
The association between blood, urine, respiratory, neurobehavioral parameters and occupational exposure to organophosphorus pesticides: a cross-sectional study among formulators
Authors: Amin Rashidi Mohammad , Asilian Mahabadi Hassan , Khavanin Ali , Tajik Leila 
Published: November 2022

Background: Organophosphate (OP) pesticides are one of the most extensively used chemical compounds all over the world.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether occupational exposure of the formulators to the OP pesticides, under normal working conditions, is associated with any hematotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, neurotoxic, and respirotoxic responses among them.
Methods: 28 OP formulation plant workers and 17 office workers participated in this cross-sectional study as the exposed and control groups, respectively. Blood and urine samples were collected to measure hematological, biochemical, and urinalysis parameters. American thoracic society questionnaire and spirometry tests were employed to assess the function of their respiratory system. Q16 questionnaire was also used to investigate the prevalence of neurobehavioral symptoms. The data were analyzed by SPSS v.22 software using Kolmogorov–Smirnov, T-test, Mann–Whitney U, Chi-square, Fisher, Pearson, and Spearman tests.
Results: No statistically significant difference was found in hematological, biochemical, urinalysis (except in specific gravity), spirometry parameters, as well as respiratory and neurobehavioral symptoms between the exposed and the control groups. For the exposed group, however, the means of spirometry parameters were significantly lower among the smokers.
Conclusions: In this study, the expected adverse health effects due to exposure to OP pesticides were not observed among the formulators; however, the risk of developing respiratory dysfunction was found to be more considerable among smoker subjects than the non-smoker ones. Further investigations are required to determine whether formulators’ occupational exposures to OP pesticides result in certain adverse health effects.
Keywords: Pesticides; Organophosphorus Compounds; Blood; Urine; Lung.
Unusual anatomical variations of the hepatic arteries and bile ducts: What are the surgical implications
Authors: Umugwaneza Nathalie , Byiringiro Fidele , Ndahimana Paul , Ivang Andrew , Nyundo Martin , Ntirenganya Faustin , Gashegu Julien 
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The knowledge of anatomy is essential for surgical safety and impacts positively on patients’ outcomes. Surgeons operating on the liver and bile ducts should keep in mind the normal anatomy and its variations as the latter are common.
Case Presentation: We conducted a structured surgical dissection course of the supra-colic compartment of the abdominal cavity on 2nd and 3rd October 2020. While dissecting a 46years-old male cadaver, we encountered unusual anatomical variations of the hepatic arterial branching, the biliary tree, and arterial supply to the common bile duct. The common hepatic artery was dividing into two branches: a common short trunk for the left hepatic artery and the right gastric artery (hepato-gastric trunk) and a common trunk for the right hepatic artery and gastroduodenal artery (hepato-gastroduodenal trunk). The right hepaticduct was duplicated with a main right hepatic duct and an additional smaller duct. The bile duct was supplied by an artery coming from the abdominal aorta.
Conclusion: We described three unusual anatomical variations: a variation of the hepatic arteries branching pattern, an aberrant right hepatic duct, and blood supply to the bile duct from the abdominal aorta. Surgeons should be aware of these rare variations.
Keywords: (MeSH terms); Hepatic artery; Bile duct; variation; Surgical implication.
Metal Analysis and Fuel Potentials of Irvingia gabonensis Seed
Authors: Ugwu Kenechukwu Emmmanuel , Ugwu Kenechukwu Emmmanuel , Ezema Chidimma Grace 
Published: November 2022

Irvingia gabonensis seeds yield a large amount of oil which can be evaluated for its fuel potential. In this study, Irvingia gabonensis seeds were analysed for their chemical composition. The analysis was carried out on the seeds using standard methods. Selected metals were determined in the seeds by dry ashing method using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Oil was extracted with n-hexane by sonication. Biodiesel (methyl esters) was produced from the oil by transesterification. The relative abundance of some fatty acid methyl esters were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. The fuel properties of the oil methyl ester (biodiesel) were tested using standard methods. The results showed that the average moisture content was 3.21%, ash level was 1.73%, crude fat was 52.67%, while crude fibre, crude protein and carbohydrate contents were 2.63, 7.31 and 10.15% respectively. The seeds contained Na, K, Ca, Mg, Pb, Zn, Cu, and Cd which were in various amounts. Linoleic acid and methyl ester had the highest abundance at 48% respectively while oleic acid was of least abundance at 1.2%. The fuel properties showed that the properties of biodiesel from Irvingia gabonensis were within the acceptable quality standards for application in diesel engines.
Pengaruh Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Terhadap Sikap Sosial Pada Siswa
Authors: Khatimah Husnul , Kartika I Made , Santika I Gusti Ngurah 
Published: November 2022

Abstrak-Pendidikan merupakan salah satu hal yang penting dalam setiap kehidupan manusia yang tidak bisa ditinggalkan. Salah satu tujuan pendidikan adalah untuk mengubah karakter manusia menjadi lebih baik. Disinilah peran instrumental pendidikan karakter untuk membentuk sikap sosial siswa. Sekolah sebagai satuan pendidikan memiliki tanggungjawab moral yang fundamental dalam mengimplementasikan pendidikan karakter. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi pendidikan karakter pada siswa kelas VII MTs. Al-Muhajirin Denpasar dan bagaimana pengaruh penilaian karakter terhadap sikap sosial siswa kelas VII MTs. Al-Muhajirin Denpasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan, bahwa : (1) implementasi pendidikan karakter pada siswa kelas VII MTs. Al-Muhajirin Denpasar adalah dilakukan dengan mengintegrasikan pendidikan karakter melalui pembelajaran. Penanaman nilai-nilai karakter dilakukan dalam setiap pembelajaran. Di samping itu, penilaian sebagai bagian dari pembelajaran pun digunakan untuk menilai pendidikan karakter, (2) Pengaruh implementasi pendidikan karakter terhadap sikap sosial siswa adalah terbentuknya karakter peserta didik pada siswa MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar yang jujur, kerjasama, keberanian, peduli sesama, bertanggung jawab, toleransi, gotong royong, sopan santun, disiplin, dan percaya diri

Kata kunci: Pendidikan Karakter, Sikap Sosial, Siswa

Abstract-This study aims to determine how the implementation of character education in class VII students MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar. And how the effect of character assessment of social attitude of class VII MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar. This study used a qualitative approach and the type of this research is a case study. Then the data collection used is by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study conducted by researchers are as follows: (1) implementation of character education in class VII students MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar is done by integrating character education with subjects and instilling the value in every learning process so that the social attitudes of the learners can be formed, social attitudes formed in class VII include: honesty, responsibility, tolerance, mutual cooperation, courtesy, and confidence, (2) Effect of character assessment of social attitude of class VII MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar is the implementation of character assessment of social attitudes is very influential on the increase and graduation of learners on MTs. Al Muhajirin Denpasar students.

Keywords: character education, social attitudes
Language Function As A Support To Teachers’ Professionalism
Authors: Kadek Adyatna Wedananta  , Indah Triana Juliari I Gusti Ayu 
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACT: This study seeks to determine the functions of language for the professionalism of teachers who must communicate and convey information or material to students. This study employed a qualitative methodology. This research was conducted in schools located in Denpasar, Bali, with teachers as its subjects. The language functions utilized by the teacher can be mapped as follows: 44 phatic functions (23%), 34 metalingual functions (18%), 34 referential functions (18%), 34 conative functions (18%), 25 emotive functions (13%), and 19 poetic functions (10%). From the results of the study, it can be concluded that language functions in their professionalism as teachers, namely a phatic function that facilitates socialization and interaction between teachers and students; a metalingual function that teaches students the vocabulary they have not yet mastered; a referential function plays a role in conveying topics, information, or material to students; a conative function allows teachers to instruct something to students; an emotive function serves to motivate or develop relationships between teachers and students; and a poetic function plays a role for teachers who need poetic or aesthetic language when providing examples of poetry or other literary works.
Keywords: Language Function, Professionalism, Teachers
Study the presence of tetramethylthiuram disulfide residue in three selected microgreen species
Authors: Wasana Widanagamage Lasanthika Nishadini , Rodrigo Kotte Muhandiramge Dilsha Nilukshi , Kariyawasam Halviti Kankanamge Priyanga Princy , Wewalwela Jayani Jeewanthi , Peiris Chathuri , Gunatilake Sameera Ranmal , Jayasekera Gebalanage Anil Udayakantha 
Published: November 2022

Microgreens are tender leafy vegetables which are popular among consumers due to their pleasing colors, textures, flavors, and high nutritive values. Microgreens are generally consumed fresh and in relatively large portion sizes. Tender cotyledons of carrot, beetroot, lettuce, amaranthus, cabbage etc. are popular as microgreens among local consumers at present. All most all exotic vegetable seeds found in domestic markets are treated with fungicide (Thiram: Tetramethylthiuram disulfide) thus pose a health risk. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the presence of fungicide residue in 3 microgreen varieties Amaranthus (Amaranthus viridis; var Red Thampala), Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus; var New Kurodaand and Mungbean (Vigna radiata; var MI 5). Seeds were sawn at 125 g/m2 rate on trays with a coir dust medium and 30-36 LUX light was supplied continuously. Temperature, pH and RH of the growth medium were maintained at 28–30 °C, 5.5–6.0 and 90–95% while 70–78 % RH and 30–34 °C temperature were maintained as environmental conditions. Height at harvesting of 10 – 14 days old carrot and amaranthus microgreens were 7.5 cm while that of mungbean was 14 cm. Chlorophyll content and fungicide residue were analyzed in harvested microgreens and microbial growth of growth medium was checked. Amaranthuss and carrot had 1.1 CCI and mungbean had 2.4 CCI values as average chlorophyll contents at harvesting. According to FTIR analysis thiram presented only in carrot microgreens and further quantifications are on progress. Mean results of standard plate count of growth medium were 10 CFU/ml in amaranthus and 11 CFU/ml in carrot and mungbean.
Evaluasi Implementasi Program Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional Guru Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Mutu Lulusan Sekolah Dasar Negeri Kedaung Wetan 7 Kecamatan Neglasari Kota Tangerang Banten
Authors: Suhartini Tini 
Published: November 2022

This journal aims to identify, analyze and evaluate the implementation of teacher competency improvement programs in an effort to improve the quality of graduates of SD Negeri Kedaung Wetan 7, Neglasari District, Tangerang City, Banten. The method used is descriptive qualitative method, including data collection using observation, interviews and documentation. Interviews were conducted with principals, vice principals, teachers, school committees, parents and students. Evaluation analysis using a discrepancy evaluation model. The findings of this study: (1) Preparation of the design in the form of guidelines or standards of professional competence of teachers. (2) The installation of a review of standards or guidelines for the implementation of teacher professional competence improvement and infrastructure facilities have not fully supported the improvement of teacher professional competence. (3) Process: the obstacles for teachers have not carried out their duties and functions as educators and reformers. Improving the quality of graduates is marked by the achievement of KKM scores and changes in students: more disciplined, creative and innovative in terms of cognitive, affective and psychomotor. (4) The results of improving the professional competence of teachers can be felt by schools, teachers and students. It directly affects the quality of graduates. (5) Comparison. The improvement of the professional competence of teachers continues on an ongoing basis and is recorded in the form of written reports and submitted in stages to education policy makers. Various efforts made by the school management must be balanced with good collaboration and cooperation with parents and other school community members. Suggestions from parents are also very meaningful for schools in carrying out improving the professional competence of teachers in their own schools. This research is expected to: (1) increase the knowledge and insight of researchers, (2) materials for self-introspection and future teacher career development, especially teacher professional competence and the quality of graduates, (3) consideration for school principals, especially in determining policies for evaluating professional competence programs teachers and the quality of graduates and (4) material for consideration of central or regional government policies so that efforts to increase the distribution of education quality through teacher competence.
Keywords: Teacher Professional Competence, Graduate Quality, DEM