bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Survey on Awareness of Various Audiological Conditions in Students and their Classroom Management among Teachers in Kerala
Authors: Eby Anju Sara , Jain Chandni 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
Most regular school teachers do not receive formal training in classroom management for students with hearing impairment. Audiologists must understand the teachers’ knowledge level in this area to effectively support them. This understanding is essential for the successful integration of students with audiological conditions into the general education system.

Aims and Objectives:
The current study aimed to determine the level of awareness among regular school teachers in Kerala about various audiological conditions in students and their classroom management.

Materials and Methods:
To fulfil this aim, questionnaires with 41 questions under five subsections were developed in English and Malayalam. Responses were obtained from 101 participants teaching in 40 schools across 11 districts of Kerala. A qualitative analysis of the obtained data was carried out.

Results:
The results showed that most participants were knowledgeable about the causes of hearing impairment, hearing tests, and amplification options. They understood the negative effects of hearing impairment on speech–language development and academic performance. However, there was a lack of awareness about different types of hearing aids, assistive devices, and the role of audiologists. Participants were generally familiar with challenges faced by students with hearing impairment, classroom modifications, and teaching strategies. A positive attitude toward accommodating and educating students with hearing impairments in regular schools was observed.

Conclusion:
The findings provide a perspective into the significant areas that regular school teachers in Kerala are unaware of and must be educated about. The study also highlights the importance of conducting orientation or awareness programs and providing adequate training to regular school teachers.
Bilateral Non-traumatic Leg Swelling in a Term Neonate: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Michael Aondoaseer , Ogiator Adaora Blessing Chinenye , Ochoga Martha Omoo 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Neonatal osteomyelitis is said to be rare and this could be due to missed diagnosis following unusual presentation or as a result of underreporting. There is a paucity of reports from the subregion though its occurrence has been documented. Diagnosis is clinical with supporting laboratory and radiological investigations and treatment is with intravenous antibiotics. We report the case of a term neonate with osteomyelitis who was admitted on the fourth day of life on account of bilateral non-traumatic leg swelling. A high index of suspicion coupled with thorough clinical examination and investigation is needed to ensure that such unusual presentations are not missed.
Prevalence and Determinants of Major Depressive Disorder among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Authors: Ibrahim Yakubu Anas , Usman Umar Musa , Tomori Bakare Abdulfatai , Abubakar Sani Bako , Abubakar Ahmad , Amira Bello , Abdullahi Uzairu , Ibrahim Muhammad Gidado , Isah Halid Amina , Ruqayyah Muhammad , Ashiru Abdurrahman , Zakariyya Abdurrahman 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder globally, with sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, bearing the highest prevalence. Depression can significantly impact SCD patients, reducing their quality of life and increasing morbidity and mortality.

Aim:
This study aims to determine the prevalence and determinants of major depressive disorder (MDD) among patients with SCD.

Methodology:
This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto. An in-depth, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to interview SCD patients who were recruited through systematic sampling.

Results:
The prevalence of MDD was 21.8%, 95% confidence interval (16.4, 28.1%) with 18.9%, 1.9% and 1% having mild, moderate and severe depression, respectively. Depression was significantly associated with low social support (P = 0.007), low level of education (P < 0.001) and a higher pain score (P = 0.001), but not with gender (P = 0.730), haemoglobin type (P = 0.274), or the use of hydroxyurea (P = 1.000). All three variables that entered binary logistic regression were determinants of MDD, i.e. level of education, social support and pain score.

Conclusion:
The study found that the prevalence of MDD was high among patients with SCD. In addition, the researchers determined that level of education, social support and pain were important determinants of MDD in this patient population. The findings highlight the need to screen for depression among patients with SCD.
Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and its Correlates among Rural Elderly Population in a Tribal Region of Eastern Maharashtra, India
Authors: Shidam Umakant G. , Gedam Rupesh A. , Das Arghya 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objective:
To determine the prevalence and explore the correlates of cognitive impairment in the elderly.

Materials and Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 184 elderly aged 60 years and older in a rural area of eastern Maharashtra, India. Data were collected during household visits using a pre-designed pre-tested questionnaire. All eligible elderly were screened for cognitive impairment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Results:
Of the 184 participants, 44.5% had cognitive impairment. In the logistic regression model, being female [aOR: 4.08 (95% CI: 1.81-9.22)], having less than 8 years of schooling in older age [aOR: 8.31 (95% CI: 2.21-31.21)], and living in poverty [aOR: 2.77 (95% CI: 1.07-7.19)] were identified as significant factors that increase the likelihood of cognitive impairment.

Conclusion:
The current research reveals a notable prevalence of cognitive impairment. It is essential to prioritise care for the vulnerable population by enhancing services, particularly in resource-limited settings, such as rural areas.
Syndromic Indicators and Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 – A Population-Based Longitudinal Study from South India
Authors: Suryawanshi Deodatt M. , Perumal Vanamail , Anzbhagan Suguna , Rajaseharan Divya , Asaithambi Anupriya 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for effective surveillance systems to monitor and predict disease outbreaks. This study aims to investigate the relationship between syndromic indicators and wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 detection, with the goal of developing an early warning system for COVID-19.

Materials and Methods:
A longitudinal study was conducted from 11 July 2022 to 31 January 2023. Household data for syndromic indicators acute febrile illness (AFI), acute respiratory infection (ARI), influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe ARI were collected using a multistage sampling approach, and wastewater samples were gathered from 40 distinct locations across the city.

Results:
The incidence of ILI cases was significantly higher than other syndromic indicators (P < 0.01). A significant positive correlation was observed between AFI (r = 0.62), ARI (r = 0.47), ILI (r = 0.38) and wastewater SARS-CoV-2 positivity (WW SARS-CoV-2) (r = 0.82) with daily incident COVID-19 cases. Poisson regression analysis revealed that that AFI and WW SARS-CoV-2 were significant positive predictors of COVID-19 cases.

Conclusion:
Integrating AFI and WW SARS-CoV-2 into infectious disease surveillance will enhance effective outbreak prediction, pandemic response and outbreak management.
DE ÓPERAS, BANDAS Y PATRIA. EL TRABAJO MUSICAL DE PIETRO CESARI EN LA CONFORMACIÓN DE LA CULTURA LIBERAL CHILENA EN EL CAMBIO DE SIGLO
Authors: Karmy Eileen , Urqueta Estefanía 
Published: January 2025

Este artículo analiza el trabajo musical del italiano Pietro Cesari en Valparaíso a fines del siglo XIX a partir de los documentos inéditos hallados en su cuaderno de recortes y desde una perspectiva transnacional. Este enfoque permite visibilizar e interconectar sus trabajos musicales y las redes que estableció en distintas ciudades de Europa y Latinoamérica. El trabajo musical de Cesari en Valparaíso se entiende como un estudio de caso de un fenómeno más amplio, a través del que es posible advertir los procedimientos musicales que permitían a músicos profesionales europeos vivir de su oficio en el Cono Sur del cambio de siglo. Al analizar los documentos inéditos y la obra musical funcional de Cesari se argumenta, por una parte, que el negocio de la ópera funcionó como una plataforma para que músicos italianos pudieran acceder a otros trabajos musicales en los Estados postcoloniales latinoamericanos. Estos trabajos facilitaron el desarrollo de nuevas agrupaciones, conciertos y composiciones diferentes a la ópera. Por otra parte, este tipo de labores musicales contribuyeron a la asimilación de valores liberales afines al proceso de consolidación del Estado chileno, especialmente en el contexto posterior a la Guerra del Pacífico.
The spin Gromov–Witten/Hurwitz correspondence for $\mathbb{P}^{1}$
Authors: Giacchetto Alessandro , Kramer Reinier , Lewański Danilo , Sauvaget Adrien 
Published: January 2025

We study the spin Gromov–Witten theory of

\mathbb{P}^{1}

. Using the standard torus action on

\mathbb{P}^{1}

, we prove that the associated equivariant potential can be expressed by means of operator formalism and satisfies the 2-BKP hierarchy. As a consequence of this result, we prove the spin analogue of the Gromov–Witten/Hurwitz correspondence of Okounkov–Pandharipande for

\mathbb{P}^{1}

, which was conjectured by J. Lee. Finally, we prove that this correspondence for a general target spin curve follows from a conjectural degeneration formula for spin Gromov–Witten invariants that holds in virtual dimension zero.
Physical training and sports among applicants for higher medical education as a fundamental component of their future military service: the predisposition of medical students to a healthy lifestyle
Authors: Vlasenko О. М. , Kozak N. D. , Shcherbyna I. V. , Kozak D. O. , Dema O. V. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Physical education is the basis for the growth and development of a healthy body of young people. The definition, analysis and justification of their attitude to physical education, which is both a discipline of the student’s choice and a separate type of activity, becomes important for the probable update of the curriculum of the discipline of the student’s choice "Physical training", thematic plans and work programs.
Purpose. To determine the attitude of higher medical education students to the peculiarities of teaching the discipline "Physical training", the prevalence of physical education classes among them and the general interest in physical activity and sports among students.
Materials and methods. In the course of the study, the method of questioning was applied, followed by mathematical processing of the obtained results. 113 applicants for higher medical education who study at the Faculty of Doctors’ Training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (FDTAFU) in the specialty 222 "Medicine" were surveyed. The questionnaire, which was distributed among students in October 2024, was discussed and approved at a methodological meeting of the Department of Physical Education and Health of the FDTAFU.
Results. The study sought to highlight students’ attitudes towards possible changes in educational, professional and/or training programs, that would be aimed at the correspondence of the didactic aspects of the above discipline to modern realities. Compared to the previous results of our 2020 study there was a significant increase in the share of higher medical education students who play sports in extracurricular time – from 9% in 2020 to 33% in 2024. The increase in the indicator of actual interest in sports and maintaining one’s health by more than 3.5 times indicates an increase in students’ interest in maintaining their health, promoting a healthy lifestyle among their peers and the invariably well-established and constantly functioning work of the staff of the Department of Physical Education and Health.
Conclusions. The students expressed an irrefutable desire to expand the possibility of teaching physical education for all 6 years of their stay at the university. 58.4% of all students of higher education in the specialty 222 "Medicine", who study at the faculty of doctors’ training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, voted for this option. This indicator is a confirmation of the correct vector of development and popularization of physical training among students. This contributes to the revival of students’ activity in the context of maintaining their health, the functional state of their body and their compliance with the individual characteristics of an individual and the basic principles of a healthy lifestyle.
Thermomechanical analysis of a pharmaceutical composition in the form of sponges
Authors: Snizhynskyi S. P. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The attractiveness of polymer-based application medicinal products lies in the fact that these dosage forms have a number of advantages over traditional ones: due to pharmaceutical factors, it is possible to achieve therapeutic effects using small doses of the active pharmaceutical ingredient; reduce/avoid side effects of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, regulate the pharmacokinetics of the drug (modified release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient). Given the wide range of applications of application medicines, it is relevant and timely to develop a methodology and make strategic decisions to provide the population with competitive domestic application medicines which requires the study of their thermomechanical characteristics. Such dosage forms as dermatological films and medicinal/medical/hemostatic sponges have a theoretical basis for practical development and prospects for industrial production. These dosage forms can be implemented in the extemporaneous production of pharmacies, which is very important especially in the context of military operations and emergencies.
Purpose. Conducting thermomechanical analysis of a pharmaceutical composition in the form of sponges to further substantiate the technology of their manufacture.
Materials and methods. Thermomechanical analysis of the samples was performed using a laboratory thermomechanical analyzer. The thermomechanical analysis of the deformation of composites under the influence of load and temperature was performed in the penetration mode, in the temperature range of 20-250 oC with a constant heating rate of 5 oC/min. The diameter of the indenter pressing on the specimen was 3 mm with a load of 5 g, which creates a load on the specimen of ~7 kPa.
Results. Our test was conducted on model samples of pharmaceutical composition and placebo. The alignment of the curves occurs at a temperature of 200 oС. In this study, thermal expansion of the material with increasing temperature was not recorded.
Conclusions. Thermomechanical analysis showed that the deformation behavior of the pharmaceutical formulation and placebo was similar. The difference observed in the initial deformation is due to the porosity of the sample structure. It was proved that thermal expansion of the material does not occur with increasing temperature. It was found that the approximate value of the melting point of the model samples is ~215 °C. Above a temperature of 250 °C, no complete extrusion of the sample is observed. At this temperature, the deformation reaches 78 %.
Penentuan Nilai Sun Protection Faktor (SPF) Ekstrak Etanol Daun Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum L.) menggunakan Spektrofotometer UV-Vis
Authors: Yani Dwi Fitri , Hendrata Mahesa , Berlian Sindi , Puspita Sinta , Khairunnisa Zahra 
Published: January 2025

Indonesia merupakan negara tropis yang selalu disinari matahari sepanjang tahun. Sinar matahari dapat berdampak buruk bagi kesehatan kulit karena mengandung sinar ultra violet. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk mencegah efek buruk paparan sinar matahari dengan menghindari paparan yang berlebihan dengan menggunakan tabir surya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi tabir surya pada tanaman daun senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum L.). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis untuk penentuan nilai SPF. Hasil ekstrak etanol daun senduduk positif mengandung alkaloid, flavanoid, saponin, steroid, dan tanin. Nilai SPF yang dihasilkan dari ekstrak etanol daun senduduk konsentrasi 100 ; 400 ; dan 700 ppm menghasilkan nilai SPF sebesar 17,28 ; 31,4 ; dan 40 yang dikategorikan sebagai proteksi ultra.
Modeling the Spread of Infectious Diseases Within a Social Environment
Authors: Liu Andy 
Published: January 2025

The rapid spread and devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic made infectious disease mitigation a concern of the whole world. Many countries implemented different policies in order to mitigate the spread of the disease, with varying degrees of success. Each policy/measure was an attempt to find a balance between feasibility and effectiveness. I created a simulation to model a viral outbreak in a population with moving and interacting individuals. Using this model, I tested the impact of various disease prevention or mitigation policies at incremental degrees of strictness. I found that each method displayed an exponential relationship between the thoroughness of its implementation and its effectiveness. The model shows that any approach to mitigate infectious disease spread in densely populated regions should be enforced fully to significantly deter disease spread.
Ringed esophagus: all that glitters is not gold
Authors: Freidenson-Bejar Jeffrey , Bellido-Caparo Alvaro , Tagle Martin 
Published: January 2025

We report the case of an elderly patient with progressive dysphagia to solids and later to liquids, and weight loss. The patient underwent an upper endoscopy, which showed multiple stenoses and trachealization. Biopsies were taken and a diagnosis of lymphocytic esophagitis was made. Pneumatic dilation to 12 mm was performed, and the patient recovered with no recurring symptoms. Dysphagia in the elderly should not be overlooked, and physicians should consider lymphocytic esophagitis as a differential diagnosis.
Enhanced Removal of Acetylsalicylic Acid Using Surfactant-Modified Natural Zeolites
Authors: Araneta Marvince John P. , Gaw Ethan Angelo P. , Seagan Christian Gabriel V. , Dolina Mark Nathaniel E. , Bonto Aldrin P. , Casalme Earl Conan G. , Salvador Arnel A. , Nuñez Julius Andrew P. 
Published: January 2025

Widely consumed because of its analgesic properties, acetylsalicylic acid and its metabolites are considered as emerging contaminants identified in several regional water sources. Although sophisticated removal techniques such as microbial-degradation and electrochemical-membrane approaches are explored, the search for simpler adsorbent technologies remains popular. In this study, surfactant-modified natural zeolites were developed, characterized, and investigated for its adsorption performance for acetylsalicylic acid. Surfactant-modification using Hexadecyltrimethylammonium-bromide (HDTMA-Br) and Dioctadecyldimethylammonium-bromide (DODA-Br) at 100 and 200 % of the External Cation Exchange Capacity were employed. Zeolite samples were characterized for their thermal, crystallographic, morphological, and physicochemical properties. EDX data, FTIR spectra, and Zeta Potential data confirmed surfactant modification on the surface of the zeolite. XRD showed that modifications did not alter the crystallinity of the zeolites after modification. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out to examine adsorption isotherms in aqueous solutions at pH ≈ 7.5. The linearity observed in Freundlich isotherm across all adsorbents suggests heterogenous surface adsorption sites of the base material. Bilayer-DODA-modified zeolites showed significantly promising sorption capacity for acetylsalicylic acid among all adsorbents due to anion exchange, electrostatic interaction, and hydrophobic interaction. This suggests the role of the bilayer and longer carbon chains in influencing adsorbent’s affinity towards acetylsalicylic acid.
HIGHLIGHTS

Successful Surfactant modification of Philippine Natural Zeolites.
Enhanced sorption of Acetylsalicylic Acid.
Exploration of One-tailed and Two-tailed cationic surfactants for monolayer and bilayer modification.

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Problematika Hukum Keluarga Kontemporer: Analisis Hukum Positif (UU No. 1 Tahun 1974 dan PP No. 9 Tahun 1975)
Authors: Eva Nur Hopipah  , Abdullah Syafe'i  
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
The contemporary family law issues in Indonesia are numerous, especially as we enter an era where everything unfolds rapidly, impacting the stability of the family as the smallest unit in society. Ten issues analyzed in this research include: (1) marriage via teleconference and divorce over the phone, as reviewed under Law No. 1 of 1974 and Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975; (2) legal consequences of interfaith marriages; (3) joint property (gono gini) post-divorce; (4) mut'ah payments for career women; (5) divorce decisions without marriage certificates; (6) domestic violence; (7) the legality of polygamy; (8) clandestine divorces; (9) post-divorce child custody rights; (10) age restrictions on marriage. All are examined in the context of Law No. 1 of 1974 and Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975. The research aims to comprehensively address family law issues within the framework of positive law (Law No. 1 of 1974 and Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975). The research methodology involves literature review, utilizing primary sources such as Law No. 1 of 1974 and Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975, contemporary family law issues, and other sources serving as secondary references to ensure the research's comprehensiveness.
ABSTRAK
Problematika hukum keluarga kontemporer di Indonesia sangatlah banyak, apalagi dewasa ini memasuki era dimana segala hal bergulir dengan cepat yang berpengaruh pula pada stabilitas keluarga sebagai organisasi terkecil di masyarakat. Sepuluh problematika yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini, di antaranya, (1) perkawinan melalui teleconference dan perceraian melalui telepon ditinjau dari UU no. 1 tahun 1974 dan PP no. 9 tahun 1975; (2) akibat hukum perkawinan beda agama; (3) harta bersama (gono gini) pasca perceraian; (4) pemberian mut’ah wanita karir; (5) putusan perceraian tanpa akta perkawinan; (6) kekerasan rumah tangga; (7) bagiamana hukum poligami; (8) perceraian di bawah tangan; (9) hak asuh anak pasca perceraian; (10) pembatasan usia perkawinan. Semuanya ditinjau dari UU no. 1 tahun 1974 dan PP no. 9 tahun 1975. Hasil dari tujuan penelitian ini diharapkan mampu menyelesaikan problematika hukum keluarga secara komprehensif ditinjau dari hukum positif (UU No. 1 tahun 1974 dan PP no. 9 tahun 1975). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan dengan sumber primernya adalah UU no. 1 tahun 1974 dan PP no. 9 tahun 1975, problematika hukum keluarga kontemporer, dan sumber lain yang membantu penelitian ini agar komprehensif digunakan sebagai sumber sekunder.