bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Didelphys uterus: an interesting case report of pregnancy in a rare Mullerian anomaly
Authors: Pathan Zeba H. , Chavan Niranjan N. , Kampoowale Shreya , Barkase Akanksha , Kapote Deepali S. , Sakhalkar Ashwini S. 
Published: July 2022

Mullerian duct anomalies (MDAs) are congenital defects of the female genital system that arise from abnormal embryological development of the Mullerian ducts. A didelphys uterus, also known as a double uterus, is one of the least common amongst the MDAs. This report discussed a case of pregnancy with uterus didelphys. This patient was a 27-year-old primigravida with 34.2-week gestation with spontaneous conception who presented with decreased fetal movements. On examination patient had a non-communicating, thick vaginal septum extending from the introitus to the cervix was seen and two cervices one on each side of the septum were located. The patient underwent emergency lower segment caesarean section in view of foetal distress and doppler changes. Intra-operatively, evidence of didelphys uteri was seen. Intraoperative and post-operative period was uneventful. A fetus of 1790 gram was delivered, with APGAR 9/10. There were no renal anomalies on subsequent ultrasonography.
Association of serum ferritin and glycated haemoglobin in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its correlation with components of metabolic syndrome
Authors: Saluja Manoj , Suman Chetan Prakash , Chittora Saurabh , Meena Dileep 
Published: July 2022

Background: Ferritin is a universal intracellular protein that stores iron and releases it in a controlled fashion, and reflects iron stores of the body. Recent studies indicate that increased body iron stores are associated with development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) hence affecting the level of glycated haemoglobin. The aim and objectives of this study were to determine the relationship between serum ferritin and glycated haemoglobin in type 2 diabetes patients and to find out correlation between serum ferritin level and components of metabolic syndrome.Methods: This study included 100 cases of type 2 DM compared with age and sex-matched 100 non-diabetic controls. Serum ferritin, fasting blood sugar, lipid parameters and waist circumference were estimated, and glycated haemoglobin was calculated by HPLC method.Results: The mean serum ferritin in cases was 178.59±84.17 µg/l and in controls was 107.17±13.83 µg/l (p=0.0001). The mean age was 53.32±10.14 years in cases and 51.8±10.54 years in controls. Mean HbA1C level in cases was higher (8.40±1.22) as compared to controls (5.4±0.34) and it was statistically significant (p<0.0001). There was a positive linear correlation between HbA1C level and serum ferritin irrespective to gender in case group (r=0.342) and it was statistically significant (p<0.0001). Serum ferritin was significantly higher in hypertensive type 2 DM patients than hypertensive non-diabetic patients (p<0.0239).Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that increased level of serum ferritin is positively related to glycaemic control.
A study of analgesic effect of methylene blue injection in post conventional haemorrhoidectomy
Authors: Baldiwala Aafrin S. , Trivedi Mitesh R. 
Published: July 2022

Background: Haemorrhoids are common perianal disease. Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy operation is a classical haemorrhoid resection procedure that has been widely used as gold standard. Classical haemorrhoidectomy is associated with considerable postoperative pain. This leads to patient discomfort; prolonged hospital stays and increased cost. The causes of post haemorrhoidectomy pain are multifactorial. Methylene blue has been widely used as biological dye. It is an inhibitor of soluble guanylate cyclase. It has also been found to reduce cyclooxygenase products. The mechanism of action of methylene blue is likely to be related to the destruction of dermal nerve endings.Methods: A prospective study of 114 indoor patients was conducted to compare the effects of 1% intradermal methylene blue injection at local site and injection paracetamol (I.V.) as per requirement after Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy admitted to Surat municipal institute of medical education and research (SMIMER) hospital at Department of General Surgery. Samples were divided into two groups each of 57 patients, in case group patients were given intradermal methylene blue at local site after haemorrhoidectomy and in both groups’ injection paracetamol was given as per requirement. Both groups are assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS).Results: Present study concluded that mean post-operative score according visual analogue scale (VAS) in case group was significantly lower as compared to control group on 1st and 3rd post-operative day.Conclusions: Methylene blue injection has an analgesic effect at local site after post conventional haemorrhoidectomy without any significant side effects of methylene blue.
Training, knowledge and skills of community health volunteers on complementary feeding of children aged 6-23 months in Machakos, Kenya
Authors: Kivaya Susan K. , Kiio Juliana N. , Njogu Eunice W. 
Published: July 2022

Background: Community health volunteers (CHVs) could help reduce malnutrition related mortality through advocacy of recommended complementary feeding (CF) practices. Low levels of education, inadequate training, and limited information on their competency in CF of children aged 6-23 months are some challenges these CHVs face. The objective of this study was to establish training, knowledge and skills of CHVs on CF.Method: The study adopted a cross-sectional analytical design. A total of 168 CHVs were randomly selected. A researcher administered questionnaire was used to collect data on knowledge and training of CHVs. Observation checklist was used to assess counselling skills of CHVs on CF. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data.Results: Findings showed that 23.2%, 66.1%, and 10.7% of participants had high, moderate and low CF knowledge score respectively. Majority (83.9%) of CHVs had fair skills. Significant associations were observed between CHVs’ CF knowledge level and their occupation (AOR=1.63 CI; 1.23-8.25), education (AOR=3.36 CI; 1.07-10.59) and source of income (AOR=3.50 CI; 0.91-13.40). Overall, only 8.3% of the CHVs were competent based on knowledge on CF and their counseling skills to caregivers of children aged 6-23 months.Conclusions: This study rates knowledge of CHVs as moderate and concludes that it is sub-optimal to promote appropriate CF. Counselling skills’ score indicated that CHVs possessed fair skills therefore lack practical skills to execute their duties. MOH and other stakeholders should enhance training of CHVs.
Lipoblastoma nose: a rare case report
Authors: Patil Amol A. , Patangrao Hruchali , G. Kalpana 
Published: July 2022

<p class="abstract">Lipoblastoma is a rare exclusively benign encapsulated tumor arising from embryonic white fat. Tumor occurs primarily in infancy and early childhood. It often presents as painless swelling in extremities and trunk, and rarely develops in head and neck and other sites. We report case of a 15 months old boy with a gradually enlarging, painless swelling over the left side of the dorsum of nose. Computed tomography scan revealed a subdermal soft tissue mass. Treatment remains complete surgical excision. Diagnosis is determined by histopathologic findings. Histologically, lipoblastoma reveals immature adipose cells in varying stages of maturity arranged into lobules separated by septa. No recurrence of tumor has been noted over 6 months of follow-up of this patient.</p>
Antibiotic awareness and its usage in hospitals: Do our nurses possess adequate knowledge and practice?
Authors: John Bindu , Marath Usha , Sojan Amala , Prince Ann , Manoj Ardra , Biju Bismitha , Cleetus Christeena , Jose Jismi 
Published: July 2022

: Antibiotics play a monumental role in infectious diseases control and management and have been used in all drug treatment strategies. But the inappropriate use and practice of antibiotics among health professionals results in adverse effects and accelerates the growth of microbial resistance against the majority of effective antibiotics. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of antibiotic awareness and its usage among staff nurses working in hospitals and also to identify the association of demographic factors on knowledge and practice of antibiotic awareness and its usage.: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of 100 staff nurses (4 males and 96 females) were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data was collected using a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and a rating scale for practice about antibiotics awareness and usage.About 50 percent of the participants demonstrated good knowledge of antibiotic awareness and its usage, and 72 percent had very good practice of antibiotics usage in hospitals. A highly significant, weak positive correlation (r=0.316, at p ˂ 0.01) between knowledge and practice of antibiotic awareness and usage among staff nurses was obtained. A significant association of gender with practice (χ =59.64, p = 0.002) and educational qualification with knowledge was found (χ=53.82, p = 0.017).: The study results suggested that staff nurses in general have good knowledge of antibiotic awareness and usage and very good practice in antibiotic usage. However, there should be effective training programs to consistently keep the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding antibiotic awareness and its practice at a satisfactory level and to raise awareness among those who demonstrated less knowledge and practice for its judicious use and practice.
The role of LncRNAs in the development of cataracts
Authors: Yacouba Cissé , Kampété Damandi Voulaniya 
Published: July 2022

The prevalence of eye diseases worldwide is dramatically increasing and represent a major concern in underdeveloped and developed regions, especially sight threatening diseases. Ocular diseases, previously associated with a higher depression risk, also impose a substantial economic burden on affected families and society, thus the importance of early detection and accurate treatment in order to avoid and prevent blindness should be emphasized. Cataract, a clouding (opacification) in the normally transparent of lens which leads to a decrease in vision, is most commonly due to aging but may also be present at birth and occur due to trauma or radiation exposure. With the increasing population of elderly people and cataract patients in China, the social burden of cataract is a big challenge at present and will continue to be a challenge in the future. Genetics have been shown to play an important role in the occurrence of eye diseases, with the detection of a numbers of specific gene mutations. LncRNAs have emerged as a novel class of regulatory molecules involved in numerous biological processes and complicated diseases, however the proper connections and pathways they may use to influence the susceptibility to developing cataracts have not yet been completely elucidated. In this review, we focus on the lncRNAs characteristics and its regulation, and summarize these results from separate, independent, cataract-related studies in addition to discussing possible pathways by which lncRNAs might contribute to the development of cataract.
Posterior segment findings in post-Covid mucormycosis: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Shams Zainu , Kumari C Shwetha , Mutt Malvika S B , N Bharathi , Khanapur Madhura M 
Published: July 2022

To assess the posterior segment findings in cases presenting with post covid mucormycosis. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on patients presented with post-covid mucormycosis who were admitted in our hospital during the time period from 1/5/2021 to 1/9/2021. Our study included cases with and without orbital involvement. Anterior segment examination and fundus examination using indirect ophthalmoscopy was done. Findings were photo documented with fundus camera.: In a cohort of 248 patients, 183 (73.7%) were males and 65 (26.2%) were females. 210 (84.67%) were diabetics. The mean age was 50.00 +/-12.33 years. A total of 480 eyes were evaluated, out of which 151 (31.45%) had orbital involvement. Of these 151, 65 had normal fundus, 26 (17.21%) had diabetic retinopathy, 22 had CRAO, 12 had disc pallor, 10 had disc edema and 16 had miscellaneous changes. Out of 329 uninvolved eyes, 239 had normal fundus, 53 (16.10%) had diabetic retinopathy. There was no statistically significant difference between the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in eyes with orbital involvement and without orbital involvement (p=.39). One-third of the patients with post-covid mucormycosis had retinal findings. These are related to direct disease manifestation as well as underlying co-morbidities.
Orbital apex syndrome secondary to osteomyelitis of maxilla following dental caries
Authors: Ara Fauzia , KR Sneha , B Keerthi 
Published: July 2022

To report a case of unilateral orbital apex syndrome with periorbital abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of maxilla following right upper molar dental cariesA 37 years old female patient presented with fever and toothache 1 month ago treated in a local hospital following which she developed facial swelling, dropping of left eyelid and sudden, progressive diminution of vision in left eye. Patient underwent tooth extraction following which facial swelling worsened. She was newly diagnosed as diabetic. Visual acuity in Right eye was 6/6 and in Left eye was PL negative. Detailed Slit lamp examination, fundus examination and cranial nerve examination was done. CT and MRI scan was done.This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and timely management of dental caries to prevent dreaded complications like orbital apex and cavernous sinus involvement.
Perfil farmacoepidemiológico dos psicofarmácos em um hospital da rede estadual de saúde de Pernambuco
Authors: Carvalho Geovana Carla Alves de , Souza Jozelma Pereira Barros , Santana Jorge Ederson Gonçalves , Carvalho Carlos Geovany Alves de , Carvalho Eduarda Lucas 
Published: July 2022

Segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), 700 milhões de pessoas sofrem de transtorno mental, com projeção de serem diagnosticados cerca de 350 milhões de novos casos até 2020. Esses pacientes, geralmente, fazem uso de polifarmácia, acarretando em interações medicamentosas (IM’s) e reações adversas. Analisar o perfil farmacoepidemiológico dos psicofármacos em um hospital da rede estadual de saúde de Pernambuco, com foco nas interações medicamentosas. A pesquisa foi do tipo documental, retrospectiva, descritiva e de abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados através dos prontuários dos pacientes e transcritos e analisados estatisticamente. Os aspectos éticos legais estão de acordo com as Resoluções N° 466/2012, 510/2016 e 580/2018 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde. A análise de 30 prontuários de pacientes psiquiátricos, entre maio e junho de 2019, mostrou a prevalência de IM’s. A interação mais frequente foi entre o haloperidol e a prometazina, sendo de três tipos: grave, moderado e leve. O uso de carbonato de lítio associado à clorpromazina e haloperidol apresentou relevância moderada. Já com losartana pode aumentar a toxicidade e diminuir a depuração renal. O estudo mostrou-se relevante, configurando ferramenta para auxiliar profissionais da saúde mental sobre esses medicamentos psicotrópicos e suas principais interações.
​​Phenotypic Identification and Diversity of Mung Bean Germplasm in Liaoning, China
Authors: He W.F. , Ye F.M. , Wang H.H. , Zhao Q. , Xu M. 
Published: July 2022

Background: Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) has a short growth period, long suitable sowing period, drought and barren tolerance, wide adaptability, nitrogen fixation and other characteristics. China is one of the original centers of mung bean, with a cultivation history of more than 2000 years. The current study aimed to assess the present mung bean germplasm in Liaoning Province scientifically, to provide a theoretical basis for collection, preservation, innovative and usage of mung bean germplasm resources. Methods: This study was conducted during 2011-2015 and 170 mung bean germplasm collections were selected from the germplasm resource bank of Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Fourty six agronomic traits, including 34 quality traits and 12 quantitative traits, were observed and recorded. Data were comprehensively evaluated by multivariate analysis, i.e., diversity analysis, principal component analysis, correlation analysis, grey relational analysis and cluster analysis. Result: It was observed that mung bean resources have abundant diversity for exploitation in breeding programs. The traits pod-bearing capacity and vegetative growth capacity of plants were found closely related to yield. Germplasm lines with superior performance for yield characteristics, growth period, plant height and grain size were selected which included one high-yield and one early-matured and high-yield resource.
Development of soft skills while learning numerical analysis
Authors: Marta Graciela Caligaris  , Georgina Beatriz Rodríguez  , Lorena Fernanda Laugero  
Published: July 2022

Many authors argue that effective communication in any professional training is a factor that positively influences future job success. Based on these ideas, in the Numerical Analysis course at the Facultad Regional San Nicolás, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional from Argentina decided to design didactic sequences that try to promote the development of communicative competence, both oral and written, while students learn the different numerical methods. The main objective of this work is to show some of the didactic sequences that were designed to contribute to the training of students in terms of communicative competence and to present the rubrics that were developed, based on the evaluation criteria that were established. Assessment instruments were also designed to analyze the degree of development of skills in students. The didactic sequences presented in this paper show what can be done from different subjects of engineering careers to contribute to the development of soft skills in students.

Keywords: Careers; Communication; Engineering; Mathematics; Soft Skills.
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS RISET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENELITI MAHASISWA
Authors: Dwiwansyah Musa Lisa Aditya , Hardianto Hardianto 
Published: July 2022

One of the lessons that can provide direct research experience to students is Research-based Learning. It is a model that focuses on students’ participation and lecturers only as facilitators in which students are given the opportunity to conduct a research project. This study aims to improve students' research skills through research-based learning and to know students' responses dealing with this model.
The research design of this study was a classroom action research consisting of two cycles. The research instruments in collecting data were observation sheets and questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively.
The research findings indicated that there were 6 (six) students who showed a significant increase in term of formulating the research problems. Then, it was also found that there were 12 (twelve) students who could observe in order to find information and appropriate research methods dealing with their research focuses. Furthermore, there were 13 (thirteen) students who organize their own research designs could able to make a research design, and then 3 (three) out of them could sort and describe research data that had been collected. Next, one of them showed a significant improvement in analyzing research data to answer the research questions and then interpreted it; meanwhile only 1 (one) student could make a good conclusion of their research. Least but not last, only 2 (two) students were indicated to have skills in disseminating their research findings both in scientific forums or scientific publications in the form of journals or proceedings. To sum up, it can be concluded that there was a significant increase in the number of students who mastered the research skills from cycle I to cycle II. Finally, students positively responded to the implementation of this research-based learning as an effective model.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN E-LEARNING: PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR
Authors: Salehudin Mohammad 
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to find out the effect of PBL assisted by e-learning on the learning outcomes of understanding concepts, the effect of self-efficacy on the learning outcomes of conceptual understanding, and the effect of PBL assisted by e-learning and self-efficacy together (simultaneously) on the learning outcomes of conceptual understanding. students in following the current lecture process increasingly rely on information technology where one of them is in obtaining lecturing material to achieve high concept understanding learning outcomes. So the support of learning models using ICT e-learning assistance as well as the readiness of students, seft-efficacy owned by students in the following lectures is the basis of this research.
This research uses a quantitative approach, a sample of 38 respondents from IAIN FTIK students in Samarinda, the data collected were analyzed with multiple regression. The results of the study there is the effect of PBL assisted by e-learning on the learning outcomes of understanding concepts, there is the effect of self-efficacy on the learning outcomes of concept understanding proven to be significant, and the influence between PBL assisted by e-learning and self-efficacy together (simultaneously) on the learning outcomes of understanding concept. Influence is supported by the strength of the learning model, the power of e-learning (google classroom), class interaction and group collaboration, material and media as well as the environment which influence and significantly influence the learning outcomes of concept understanding, because both the PBL and Self-Efficacy variables have advantages to be applied in e-learning assisted learning, according to the current era of ICT development.