bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Materialographic sample preparation of ancient copper materials
Authors: Cloeren H.-H. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The metallographic preparation of samples from classical antiquity requires the use of very gentle preparation techniques. On the one hand, this is necessary since the samples provided are often very small and on the other hand, because the remaining sample material can be inserted back into the original object.
Both sample preparation and microstructural evaluation may offer insights into the manufacture of the objects, for example whether casting, heat treatment or reshaping had taken place. In addition, corrosion products on the sample surfaces can be characterized. The results of the metallographic preparation of three different ancient copper objects are presented: 1. A bronze vessel from Gordion. 2. Bronze roof tiles from Caligula’s Nemi ships. 3. Roman copper nails from Carnuntum.
Characterization of toothpastes for fluorine and other elements by INAA and ICP-OES
Authors: Wasim Mohammad , Tariq Arfan , Qureshi Rashid Nazir , Shafique Munib Ahmed 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Fluoride toothpastes have made a significant contribution towards oral hygiene. This study proposes instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) as a suitable technique for determining fluorine in toothpastes. The method involved a 10 s irradiation, followed by 10–20 s decay, and counting for 10 s, using a pneumatic system and high purity germanium detector. All irradiations were performed at miniature neutron source reactor with thermal neutron flux 1 × 1012 cm−2 s−1. Since Na was present in all toothpastes, the quantification of fluorine required correction for 23Na(n,α)20F threshold reaction. Fluorine determination was validated by analysing the samples by ion chromatography. All toothpastes were also analysed for other elements by k
0-INAA and ICP-OES. Both techniques quantified 28 elements including Al, As, Ba, Ca, Ce, Cl, Co, Cr, Cu, F, Fe, Hf, K, La, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, Sb, Sc, Si, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Ti and Zn. This study, categorized toothpastes in five groups based on concentrations of Ca, P and Ti.
The Rise of the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Market in Turkey: The Effect of Social Media Interaction and the Need for Uniqueness on NFT Purchase Intention*
Authors: Efendioğlu İbrahim Halil 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
With the spread of crypto assets, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) technology has become more and more discussed on social media platforms. The idea of uniqueness is in the background of the NFT technology used to make digital assets tradable and registerable. This study investigates the effect of consumers’ social media interaction and the need for uniqueness on NFT purchase intention. The research data was collected from 488 consumers who follow NFT purchasing sites. The results highlight the critical role of the need for uniqueness to leverage the NFT purchase intention. Analyzes were made with SPSS and AMOS statistical package programs. The validity and reliability of the scales used were tested and found to have acceptable values. The study tested possible cause-and-effect relationships between all variables using structural equation modeling. According to the findings, social media interaction, creative choice, unpopular choice, and similarity avoidance positively and significantly affected purchasing intention.
Proceedings of the 13th Conference on "Data analysis methods for software systems
Authors: Bernatavičienė Jolita 
Published: November 2022

DAMSS-2022 is the 13th International Conference on Data Analysis Methods for Software Systems, held in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Every year at the same place and time. The exception was in 2020, when the world was gripped by the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement of people was severely restricted. After a year’s break, the conference is back on track. 2021 conference was successful, and the main objective of lively scientific communication was again achieved. The conference focuses on live interaction among participants, but there is also some scope for a limited number of virtual presentations. For better efficiency of communication among participants, most of the presentations are poster presentations. This format is really effective.
The history of the conference goes back to 2009, when 16 papers were delivered. It started as a workshop and has now grown into a well-known conference. The idea of such workshop was conceived at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, which is now the Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies of Vilnius University. The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and the Lithuanian Computer Society supported this idea. This idea has been welcomed by the Lithuanian scientific community and abroad. The number of this year’s presentations is 81. The number of registered participants is 121 from 10 countries. This is significantly more than in 2021. The conference brings together researchers from six Lithuanian universities. This makes the conference the main annual meeting point for Lithuanian computer scientists. The main goal of the conference is to introduce the research undertaken at Lithuanian and foreign universities in the fields of data science and software engineering. The annual organization of the conference allows the fast interchanging of new ideas among the scientific community. Seven IT companies supported the conference this year. This means that the topics of the conference are actual for business, too.
Topics of the conference cover Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Blockchain Technologies, Business Rules Software Engineering, Data Science, Deep Learning, Digital Technologies, High-Performance Computing, Machine Learning, Medical Informatics, Modelling Educational Data, Ontological Engineering, Optimization in Data Science, Signal Processing, Visualization Methods for Multidimensional Data. This book gives an overview of all presentations of DAMSS-2022 conference.
The Development and Validation of Jihad Academic Scale (JAS)
Authors: Nugraha M. Fadli 
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to construct and validate the jihad academic scale. Because jihad is broadly divided into major (non-physical) and minor (physical) jihad, this research focuses on the construction of the major (non-physical) jihad, which is carried out in the academic or how they strive to study in their education. The study consisted of a pilot study (n=61), a first study (n=183), and a second study (n=183), using a convenience sampling technique. A quantitative method with exploratory factor analysis (EFA) design followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Validity uses to construct convergent and discriminant validity—analysis using the JASP program. The results of the EFA study formed three dimensions. The CFA results stated that the proposed model was fit based on the CFI=0.94 (> 0.90) SRMR=0.05 (< 0.08) GFI=0.91 (> 0.90). But still not fit in accordance with p-value 2=0.01 (> 0.05) and RMSEA=0.06 (< 0.05). Then it has been reliably seen from α = 0.88 (> 0.70). Then the convergent validity is seen from the academic resilience scale with the correlation value of Pearson's (r = 0.41) and Spearman's (rho = 0.35) with each masing p-value < .001. Then, for discriminant validity, it can be seen from the school burnout inventory scale with the correlation value of Pearsons (r = - .11) with p-value=.012 and spearman's (rho = - .21) with p-value= .00438. The normality assumption of Shapiro-Wilk (W= 0.87) with p-value < .001. Overall, this scale can be used in a university environment and can then be developed at other levels of education with a larger number of samples to confirm each factor.
EFFECTS OF DIOSMIN ADMINISTRATION ON CISPLATIN-INDUCED PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE IN A RAT MODEL
Authors: GÜRSOY Ali , SADE Ayşe Gökçen 
Published: November 2022

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We aimed to examine the potential beneficial effects of diosmin administration on cisplatin - induced premature ovarian failure (POF) in a rat model

Material and Methods
Twenty-eight rats were divided into four groups. Group A rats (n:7) were determined as the sham group. The remaining rats received an intraperitoneal injection of 1.5 mg/kg/day cisplatin for 10 days to create a POF model. Then, they were randomly divided into 3 subgroups.
Group B was determined as POF group. Group C rats were given 100mg/kg/day diosmin for 10 days simultaneously while creating POF model. Group D rats were given 100mg/kg/day diosmin for 10 days after POF model was created. Twentieth day blood samples were taken and left ovaries were resected for examination.

Results
CIS-induced rats showed reduced levels of SOD, AMH and E2 compared to sham group rats (p0.05) between the sham group, group C and D. No significant (p>0.05) difference in FSH value was observed between group C, D and sham groups.
There was no significant (p>0.05) difference in the number of secondary and antral follicles between group C and D compared to the sham group. Primordial follicle count was significantly higher in group C than group B (p
The relationship between fatigue, neuropathic pain, and neurophysiological features in carpal tunnel syndrome
Authors: BUTURAK Şencan , FİDANCI Halit , KÖYLÜOĞLU Ahmet Candan , YILDIZ Mehmet , ARLIER Zülfikar 
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment mononeuropathy and can affect patients' daily living activities. In this study, it was aimed to find out whether there is a relationship between fatigue, neuropathic pain and neurophysiological features in CTS.
Material and Method: Patients with clinical features compatible with CTS were included in this retrospective study. Median nerve compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and compound nerve action potential (CNAP) of the patients were analyzed. The Turkish version of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was administered to all patients. Patients with a mean FSS score of ≥4 were considered to have fatigue. In addition, Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) was applied to some patients. If the LANSS score was 12 or higher, these patients were considered to have neuropathic pain.
Results: Thirty-two female and eight male CTS patients were included in the study. Thirty-two patients had clinically bilateral CTS and eight patients had right-sided CTS. FSS and LANSS were administered to 40 and 18 patients, respectively. There were 29 CTS patients (72.5%) with an FSS score ≥ 4. CNAP/CMAP amplitudes and sensory/motor nerve conduction velocities of patients with fatigue were lower than those without fatigue (p
The diagnostic value of endometrial thickness and volume measurements by transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound in patients with perimenopausal bleeding
Authors: Atia Naira A. , El Namoury Mohamed M. , Farhat Manal A. , Hamouda Mahmoud S. 
Published: November 2022

Background: Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) represents a spectrum of irregular morphological alterations, whereby abnormal proliferation of the endometrial gland results in increased thickness of endometrial tissue with alterations of glandular architecture (shape and size) and in an increase in gland-to-stroma ratio when compared to endometrium from the proliferative phase pf the cycle. The aim of this study was to detect the role of measurement of endometrial thickness and volume by transvaginal three-dimensional ultrasound as predictors of abnormal endometrial pathology in women with peri menopausal abnormal uterine bleeding.Methods: This study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology of Tanta University Hospital. The cases were selected from admitted patient suffering from perimenopausal uterine bleeding. The study started after protocol approval from 2020 to 2022. The calculated sample size was 50 cases. The studied cases were subjected to 3D-TVS measuring endometrial volume and endometrial thickness, study uterine size, shape, endometrial curettage and histopathological examination.Results: Regarding provisional diagnosis by ultrasound in the examined patients, the most frequent diagnosis was benign endometrial pathology: 46% (n=23) of all cases then endometrial hyperplasia 44% (n=22) then endometrial carcinoma 10% (n=5), there was statistically significant difference between the three endometrial pathologies regarding endometrial thickness (p˂0.001), and endometrial volume (p˂0.001).There was statistically significant difference between the benign endometrial pathology and endometrial carcinoma regarding endometrial thickness (p˂0.001), and endometrial volume (p˂0.001).There was statistically significant difference between the endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma regarding endometrial thickness (p˂0.001), and endometrial volume (p˂0.001).Conclusions: From our study we conclude that histopathological examination of the endometrium is the gold standard for diagnosis or exclusion of endometrial pathology. 3D ultrasound is a reasonably accurate, helpful, and non-invasive tool for assessing the endometrium.
Comparison of oral versus vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour at term
Authors: Fareed Perveena , Rashid Rehana , Wani Saleem A. 
Published: November 2022

Background: Preinduction cervical ripening has a great influence on induction of labor. For induction of labor various methods are used. Mechanical methods are Foleys catheter with or without extra-amniotic saline. Various pharmacological methods are misoprostol, dinoprostone, and oxytocin.Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted on 100 patients with 50 patients in each group in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Government Medical College, Srinagar from June 2020 to March 2021 over a period of 9 months. Induction with oral misoprostol or vaginal misoprostol was done in respective groups. Various parameters noted were induction delivery interval, number of doses needed, mode of delivery, and fetomaternal outcome.Results: Average number of doses of misoprostol in oral group was 3.84 and average number of doses in vaginal group was 1.90. Mean induction delivery interval in oral group was 16 hours and 10.94 hours in vaginal group. 32% patients delivered by full-term vaginal delivery (FTVD) in oral group and 18% underwent lower segment caesarean section (LSCS), while as 38% patients in vaginal group had FTVD and only 12% patients underwent LSCS.Conclusions: Our data supported the fact that induction with vaginal misoprostol can be equally effective in either oral or vaginal route. However, induction with vaginal misoprostol leads to shorter induction delivery interval compared to induction with oral misoprostol. Our study also highlighted the fact that induction with vaginal misoprostol requires lesser doses as compared to that with oral misoprostol. However, there are no significant differences in number of caesareans between the two groups. Difference in neonatal APGAR scores and maternal complications were non-significant in both the groups.
Haemoglobin genotype, ABO and rhesus blood group pattern among students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere, Ekitis state, Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi David O. , Omon Emmanuel A. , Orekoya Adefolurin , Oluwayomi Oludare 
Published: November 2022

Background: The two most significant blood group systems of clinical importance are ABO and rhesus. An essential blood component that determines haemoglobinopathies is haemoglobin genotype. The aim of the study was to determine the distribution of haemoglobin genotypes, ABO and rhesus blood groups pattern among students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere (BOUESTI), Ekiti state. Methods: Two thousand (2,000) samples comprising 840 (42%) males and 1,160 (58%) females were recruited for this study. The ABO blood group was determined using tile method, while the haemoglobin genotype was determined using haemoglobin electrophoresis. Data analysis was done using simple percentage and Chi square test.Results: The results obtained showed that out of the two thousand subjects that participated in this study, 1,448 (72.4%) of the subjects had HbAA, 452 (22.6%) had HbAS, 72 (3.6%) had HbAC, 20 (1%) had HbSS and 8 (0.4%) had HbSC. The distribution of ABO blood groups of the subjects were; blood group O (53.6%), blood group B (26.6%), blood group A (17.8%) and blood group AB (2.0%). Furthermore, 96.0% of the subjects were rhesus ‘D’ positive, while 4.0% were rhesus ‘D’ negative. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the haemoglobin genotypes and ABO blood groups of the subjects with respect to age and sex.Conclusions: The study concludes that the distribution of ABO blood group in the study population was given by O>B>A>AB, while the genotype was given by AA>AS>AC>SS>SC respectively. Continued haemoglobin genotype test and premarital counselling of potential couples is highly recommended.
The evaluation of the incidence of sensorineural component of hearing loss in chronic suppurative otitis media
Authors: Jha Shruti , Singh Rakesh Kumar 
Published: November 2022

Background: The sensorineural component of hearing loss either in form of pure sensorineural or Mixed components has since long been suspected to be a dreaded sequela of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). The aim of this study is to access the incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) or mixed hearing loss (MHL) amongst people suffering from both mucosal and squamosal variants of CSOM.Methods: A prospective observational cohort study (control group: contralateral ear) was conducted at the E.N.T. department of tertiary care center from December 2020 to September 2022. 149 patients of ages 15-50 of either gender with unilateral CSOM were included in the study. The other normal ear of the same patient was taken as the control ear. The pure tone audiometry of both diseased and control ears at frequencies 500,1000,2000 and 4000 kHz were taken to determine SNHL or MHL.Results: The mean age was 26.54±8.75 years of which, 79 males and 70 females. The mean duration of disease was 3.92±3.32. SNHL occurred in 25.5% of cases, while conductive and MHL affected 69.8% and 4.7 % of patients respectively. Conclusions: SNHL and MHL occurred in a significant number of patients suffering from CSOM. Further research needs to be encouraged and management should be refined to decrease disease-related morbidity.
Electric injury: a case series
Authors: Sharma Naveen , Khanna Kunal , Dagar Tarun , Giri Sandeep K. , Pal Vijay , Kumar Kuldeep , Sharma Luv 
Published: November 2022

In the modern era, electricity acts as a vital zone for mankind. The most important external sign of electrocution is the electric mark. The internal findings of electrocution are usually unspecific. The electric mark can also be of postmortem origin and is therefore not a reliable proof that the electric shock occurred before death, unless the survival time was long enough for an inflammatory response of the affected tissue. Various cases of electrocution have been reported in literature but as per the best of authors knowledge none of them have been clearly explained for the establishment of complete electric circuit in reported cases; required for fatal electrocution. In the present case series, authors’ report and discuss the three cases of electrocution under different circumstances with deviations in expectations. Because of the diagnostic problems authors also discuss the significance and careful evaluation of incident/death scene in all definitive as well as suspected cases of electrocution and emphasize on various components required for complete electric circuit for flow of current.
Is the targeted approach for vitiligo satisfactory?
Authors: Chaudhry Sunil , Manmohan G , Bhanavath Swathi 
Published: November 2022

Vitiligo is also known as Safed Daagh, Safed Kodh, Phuleri and Savitra in vernacular. Vitiligo causes social and psychological distress, affecting 0.1 to 2 Percent global population. The pathology demonstrates depigmentation of the skin, with loss of melanocytes by autoreactive cytotoxic T cells. The vitiligo-infiltrating lymphocytes were T lymphocytes, and most were CD8+The elevated levels of H2O2 in the skin mediate the production of proinflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL6, and IL-8 indirectly by activating the calreticulin pathway. Autoimmunity in vitiligo is driven by the IFN-γ-CXCL10 cytokine (motif chemokine ligand) signaling pathway. No drug can stop the process of vitiligo. Most of the drugs are used in combination. Light therapy can help to restore some color. Topical steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, and narrow-band ultraviolet (UV)–B phototherapy are widely used. New depigmenting therapies are emerging such as helium-neon (He–Ne) lasers and prostaglandin E2 analogs. In cases of stable disease, surgical procedures such as skin grafting, blister grafting, orCellular suspension transplant are often tried. Ruxolitinib is the first medication that can restore pigment in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. Tildrakizumab is also being evaluated in form of Topical Cream. Unfortunately, vitiligo is life long condition which is difficult to treat with satisfaction.
Role of intralesioal Vitamin D in treatment of cutaneous warts
Authors: Munshi Noreen , Varma Krishnendra 
Published: November 2022

The majority of treatments for skin warts include destructive techniques like electrocautery and cryotherapy. These techniques of treatment frequently result in recurrence and scarring. Examining the safety and efficiency of intralesional vitamin D3 injection in cutaneous warts is the goal of this study.Total 50 people with recalcitrant warts of different dimensions, frequencies, and longevity participated in the study. 0.2 to 0.5 ml of vitamin D3 (600,000 IU, 15 mg/ml) were injected into the bases of warts. A maximum of 5 warts were administered per session, with sessions occurring every 2 weeks till the warts vanished, or for a total of 3 sessions. Following the final injection, individuals were monitored for six months to look for any recurrence.The trial was completed by 50 patients. Out of 50 patients, 35 (or 70%) showed a complete reaction, five (10%) showed a partial response, and ten (10%) showed no response. In every case, the distant warts completely disappeared.A safe, effective, and affordable therapy option for resistant warts is intralesional vitamin D3.