bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ropivacaine instillation through subgaleal drain: A novel approach for acute post-craniotomy pain
Authors: Bala Renu , Gehlaut Preeti , Mittal Kiran , Singh Ishwar 
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT

Background and Aims:
Post-craniotomy pain has often been overlooked and undertreated. Various classes of analgesic drugs have been used, not without limitations. Therefore, we planned to study the novel technique of wound instillation of ropivacaine through the surgical drain in patients undergoing supratentorial craniotomy to study its effect on post-craniotomy pain, analgesic requirement in the post-operative period along with the recovery profile of the patient and the side effects.

Methods:
This prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study enroled 50 patients of either gender, scheduled to undergo elective craniotomy, under general anaesthesia. They were randomly divided into two groups and received either 12 ml of 0.25% ropivacaine (group R) or 12 ml of normal saline (group NS), through the subgaleal drain, after the closure of the dura. Pain scores were assessed at 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 hours post-operatively. Student’s t-test was used for comparison of continuous variables and the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used for comparing the nominal categorical data.

Results:
The visual analogue scale score was higher in group NS than in group R, and the difference was statistically significant (P = 0.012, 0.016, and 0.005 at 0, 1, and 2 post-operative hours, respectively). The difference in the mean emergence time in the two groups was 1.12 minutes (P = 0.024).

Conclusion:
Single-time wound instillation of ropivacaine (12 ml of 0.25%) through surgical (subgaleal) drain during wound closure is an effective and simple technique for reducing post-operative pain and analgesic consumption and early emergence in neurosurgical patients undergoing supratentorial craniotomy.
Analysis of clinical presentation, biochemical profile, and management of liver abscess in North India
Authors: Angelin Powlina A. , Gupta Shalabh , Bhagat Tripta S. , Goel Apoorv , Sagar  
Published: July 2022

Objectives:
Liver abscess is a common disease in tropics with high morbidity and mortality if left untreated. It is quite prevalent among low socioeconomic population. In this study, we have analyzed the clinical and biochemical profile with management options for cases of liver abscess presented at a tertiary care hospital of Northern India.

Materials and Methods:
This was an observational prospective study conducted at Santosh Medical College and Hospital from March 2019 to March 2021. All patients underwent extensive clinical, biochemical evaluation and radiological examination, followed by treatment as per reports and requirement. All results were formulated in tabular form and analyzed accordingly.

Results:
Liver abscess is commonly seen in the Indian subcontinent. Middle-aged males are predominantly affected. Alcohol intake and diabetes are the significant risk factors. Pain abdomen and fever were the most frequent complaints. Escherichia coli was the most common organism causing pyogenic liver abscess. More than 75% of the cases can be treated with antibiotics and ultrasound-guided single needle aspiration.

Conclusion:
Hepatic abscess is a common disease of Indian subcontinent. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent mortality. Ultrasound has emerged as a cheaper and effective diagnostic modality. The incidence of tubercular hepatic abscess is not uncommon.
Difference in the cognitive profile of children with specific learning disabilities
Authors: Mathew Varghese , Srivastava Rani , Nair Anil Kumar 
Published: July 2022

Context:
Specific learning disabilities (SLDs) is a neurodevelopment disorder characterized by normal intelligence, and marked difficulty in academics and scholastic performance, thereby expressing gross discrepancy in the ability and achievement. Children with SLD have a typical cognitive profile. Like among the normal children, variance in the distribution of the intelligence is also observed among the children with SLD.

Aims:
The present study intends to categorize the children with SLD based on the intelligence quotient (IQ) and compare it with the nonlearning disabled (NLD) and further explore the cognitive profile associated with the respective category of SLD children.

Settings and Design:
In the present study, three groups of children in the age range of 8 to 12 years studying in 3 to 7th standard were selected as the sample for the study.

Subjects and Methods:
Seventy-seven children with SLD and 24 NLD children were tested for their IQ using the Wechsler's Intelligence Scale for children-IV. Seventy-seven children with SLD were categorized into two groups based on their Full-Scale IQ (FSIQ). The results were statistically analyzed and compared.

Statistical Analysis:
Independent sample t-test was used for the statistical analysis.

Results:
It was found that 58.4% of children with SLD had the FSIQ below 90 and 41.6% of children with SLD represented with the FSIQ as above 90. Both the groups of SLD children were compared with the NLD group. The significant difference is observed in the cognitive proficiency index (CPI) and general ability index (GAI). The SLD children of FSIQ below 90 had deficits in the domain of CPI and GAI and the SLD children with FSIQ above 90 had deficits in the area of CPI alone. The GAI and CPI of these children were further analyzed to reveal that the SLD children with FSIQ above 90 had difficulty in the area of working memory.

Conclusion:
The SLD may be represented as two different categories based on the cognitive profile. One category of children with SLD has their problems and difficulties confined to the domain of the working memory, while the other category of children has difficulty in the area of both GAI and CPI indicating difficulty in perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
Evaluation of colposcopy in screening of suspicious-looking cervix using swede score and its correlation with the histopathological findings
Authors: Agarwal Neelima , Gupta Manisha , Agrawal Alpana , Tekta Karisma 
Published: July 2022

Background:
Cervical cancer is a global health problem. It ranks as the fourth-most common leading cause of female cancer in the world and the second leading cause of female cancer in India. Different methods are used for its screening as it has a long latent phase. Colposcopy-guided biopsy of suspicious unhealthy-looking areas is taken as the gold standard in the diagnosis of intraepithelial lesions. However, a new scoring system of colposcopy called the Swede score has a high specificity and can omit the need of biopsy.

Objective:
The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of colposcopy using Swede score in unhealthy cervix and to determine the degree of correlation between colposcopy scores and histopathological findings.

Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Ninety-eight patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for the study.

Results:
It was evident that colposcopy using a Swede score of >5 and even more of >7 is definitely more sensitive and accurate in the screening of unhealthy-looking suspicious cervix in the Indian population and can be considered to use for performing a direct excisional procedure or cryotherapy as a “see and treat” method at this cutoff point, avoiding the need for cervical biopsy for histopathological confirmation.

Conclusion:
Swede score performed well in this hospital-based study on a selected population coming to gynecology OPD with complaints of lower abdominal pain, discharge per vaginum, dyspareunia, abnormal uterine etc. referred to the colposcopy clinic in view of unhealthy- looking suspicious cervix.
Association of CD4 cell count and antiretroviral therapy antibody production in Human Immunodeficiency virus seropositive subjects on antiretroviral drugs in Benin City, Nigeria.
Authors: Obazelu Progress Arhenrhen , Emokpae Mathias Abiodun 
Published: July 2022

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is widely used and subjects on ART were reported to develop antibodies against these drugs when used as monotherapy. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of HIV-sero positive subjects on antiretroviral therapy who developed antibodies to the drugs used as combination therapy and to associate the presence of antibodies to CD4 cell count which is a marker of disease progression. A total of 300 subjects were randomly selected for the study, consisting of 100 HIV-sero positive subjects already on ART, 100 newly diagnosed HIV-sero positive ART- naive subjects and 100 HIV-sero negative individuals who were monitored as controls. CD4 cell count and complete blood count were assayed using BD FASCOUNT CD3/CD4 and Sysmex KX-21N autoanalyzer respectively. Antigen-Antibody agglutination technique was used to detect antibodies produced against antiretroviral drugs in HIV -sero positive subjects on ART. The results showed that antibodies to antiretroviral drugs (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/lamivudine Efavirenz + lamivudine/ nevirapine/zidovudine combination) were detected in 33(33%) out of the 100 HIV-sero positive subjects on ART studied. Significantly higher CD4 cell count (p<0.001), PCV (p<0.001) and white blood cell count (p<0.001) were recorded among control group than HIV positive subjects whether they in 33(33%) out of the 100 HIV- sero positive subjects on ART combination studied. The use of combination therapy has led to a smaller number of subjects on ART who developed antibody as against a higher percentage on monotherapy that was previously reported. Significantly lower level of platelet was observed among HIV-sero positive subjects who developed ART antibodies.
Energía Neta Cero en Edificios
Authors: Ramos Chacón Santos Javier 
Published: July 2022

Los edificios en su gran mayoría utilizan mucha energía hoy en día, para mantener las luces encendidas, calentar el agua, enfriar el aire, y alimentar los dispositivos personales, como laptops, computadoras, celulares, y demás artefactos eléctricos.
Incluso la instalación de sistemas solares no contrarrestará significativamente la gran cantidad de energía, sin embargo, hay edificios que logran un equilibrio e incluso inclinar la balanza al otro lado, estos serían los llamados edificios de energía neta cero.
The Effects of GA3 and Storage Time on the Germination of Epigaea gaultherioides (Ericaceae) Seeds
Authors: Pulatkan Müberra , Çimen Nebahat , Kurt Uğur , Turna İbrahim 
Published: July 2022

Turkey is a country with diverse plant species and has significant potential in landscape planning. Epigaea gaultherioides (Boisse et Bal.) Takht. is a relic of the Black Sea (Euxine) province, aesthetic, and functional species indigenous to Northeastern Turkey and under the threat of extinction. The species should be cultured to ensure the permanence of the species with ex situ methods and employed in landscape planting design. The present study aimed to determine the effects of gibberellic acid (GA3) and cold storage time on seed germination performance in E. gaultherioides. Cold storage was applied to the seeds at +4 ºC for 16 and 28 months and subsequently the seeds were soaked in GA3 (0, 100, 500 and 1,000 ppm) solutions for 24 hours. The findings indicated that E. gaultherioides seeds that were not treated with GA3 solutions did not germinate. However, it was determined that germination was low in seeds treated with 500 ppm GA3, and 80% of the seeds germinated when treated with cold storage at 25 °C (24 h dark) for 16 months. The ANOVA revealed that there were statistically significant differences between germination percentage and mean germination times for various gibberellic acid doses and cold storage – time processes. Keywords: cold storage time, germination rate, gibberellic acid, landscape, relict
ОЦЕНКА СОСТОЯНИЯ ПРУДА ШЕНФЛИЗ
(Г. КАЛИНИНГРАД)
ПО ГИДРОХИМИЧЕСКИМ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЯМ В 2019 Г
Authors: Меньшенин А. С. , Цупикова Н. А. 
Published: July 2022

В представленной работе рассмотрено гидрохимическое состояние одного из
искусственных водоемов г. Калининграда – пруда Шенфлиз – в 2019 г. К контролируемым
показателям качества вод относятся растворенный кислород, перманганатная окисляемость,
биогенные вещества. Выводы, приведенные в работе, основаны на данных мониторинга,
лично проводимого автором. По большинству исследованных показателей, кроме
содержания растворенного кислорода, воды пруда оценены как достаточно чистые,
олигосапробные.
Financial Innovation Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Mukira Abubaker Ramathan , Kariuki Paul , Muturi Willy 
Published: July 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of financial innovation strategies on performance of commercial banks.
Methodology: The study used census approach and targeted all the 41 commercial banks in Kenya. This is because the population is small. Senior Operations and the Senior Finance managers working in the headquarters of the commercial banks were targeted. This was therefore a total of 82 respondents. The research adopted cross-sectional survey. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected using questionnaires while Secondary information was acquired from the commercial banks' audited financial statements. After quantitative data was obtained through questionnaires, it was prepared in readiness for analysis and keyed into statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) computer software (version 22) for analysis.
Findings: Results from both primary and secondary data showed that financial innovation strategies had a positive and significant effect on performance of commercial banks.
Recommendation: Policy makers have to be wary about increasing level of competition in the banking industry and put in place appropriate competitive strategies to mitigate the challenges that come with the competition. These competitive strategies will enhance their performance and eventual survival in the industry.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Yala Kharisma Shipping Cabang Palembang
Authors: Christian Dio , Kurniawan M. 
Published: July 2022

This study aims to investigate the effects of work discipline and work motivation on employee performance at PT Yala Kharisma Shipping Cabang Palembang. Data of 40 respondents were collected through observation and questionnaires. This study deployed multiple linear regression to analyze the data. The results evince that partially, each variable of work discipline and work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance. Likewise, simultaneously work discipline and work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance. This findings are benfifial for PT Yala Kharisma Shipping Palembang Branch. To improve employee performance, the company must pay attention to the factors of discipline and work motivation.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan PT.Yala Kharisma Shipping Cabang Palembang. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan kuesioner dengan responden akhir berjumlah 40 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode regresi linier berganda untuk menganalisis data. Hasil analisis membuktikan bahwa secara parsial, disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja masing-masing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Sama halnya, secara simultan disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini dapat bermanfaat bagi PT Yala Kharisma Shipping Cabang Palembang, di mana untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan maka perusahaan harus memperhatikan faktor disiplin dan motivasi kerja. Kata Kunci: disiplin kerja, motivasi kerja, kinerja karyawan, manajemen SDM
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada CV. Putra Gemilang Palembang
Authors: Amelia Wijayanti , Roswaty Roswaty , DP M. Kurniawan 
Published: July 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership and work discipline on the employee performance of CV Putra Gemilang Palembang. The data used in this study were primary and secondary data obtained from interviews and questionnaires. The research method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that transformational (X1) and work discipline (X2) had a significant positive effect on employee performance (Y). This research is expected to help companies improve employee performance
Impact of Motivations for Volunteering on Well-Being Among OT and Health Sciences Students
Authors: Naber Allison 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 04/02/2022
This cross-sectional survey study used the RAND 36-Item Short Form Survey and Volunteer Function Inventory to explore relationships between motivations for volunteering and perceived well-being. A majority of participants were health sciences and OT students who had volunteered in the past year. The findings add to volunteerism literature and facilitate the organization of volunteer opportunities with students in OT and health sciences-related programs.
Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Naber
Effectiveness of a Virtual Interprofessional Educational Activity on the Perceptions and Attitudes of OT Students
Authors: Humphrey Casey , Sciascia Aaron , Page Christen , Christopher Karina , Jones Lisa , Simpkins Leah Shea 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 04/02/2022
Coronavirus disease 2019 forced educators to provide virtual content while maintaining standards such as interprofessional education (IPE). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a virtual IPE activity on students’ attitudes and perceptions of IPE and to compare virtual with in-person IPE learning. Quantitative analysis found that virtual IPE can improve students’ attitudes and perceptions toward IPE and that it may be have as much impact as in-person activities. Qualitative analysis supports these findings.
Primary Author and Speaker: Casey Humphrey
Additional Authors and Speakers: Leah Shea Simpkins
Contributing Authors: Aaron Sciascia, Christen Page, Karina Christopher, Lisa Jones
OTs Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study
Authors: Hargett Yvette , Watson Julie L. , Smith Rae Ann 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 03/31/2022
This cross-sectional qualitative study used thematic analysis to find solutions to implementing constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in OT practice settings generated by practicing OT practitioners. Therapists suggested educational, research, and advocacy solutions to address barriers to CIMT implementation and ways to support this important evidence-based intervention in OT practice.
Primary Author and Speaker: Yvette Hargett
Additional Authors and Speakers: Julie L. Watson, Rae Ann Smith
Integrating Stakeholder Participation for Production and Dissemination of Research Findings
Authors: Doerpinghaus Allison , Rogers John , St John Brittany , Noblet Nicole , Barton Kayte , Hladik Libby , Gray Megan , Dulaney Natalie , Ausderau Karla 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 03/31/2022
Health disparities exist for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Health-related research addressing health and well-being rarely includes individuals with IDD and their caregiving communities as a result of misconceptions regarding their ability and interest in research. OT research should include self-advocates with IDD; this presentation will discuss how to effectively integrate stakeholders in the production and dissemination of health research.
Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Doerpinghaus
Additional Authors and Speakers: Libby Hladik, Megan Gray, Natalie Dulaney, Karla Ausderau
Contributing Authors: John Rogers, Brittany St John, Nicole Noblet, Kayte Barton
Influence of Sensory Processing Patterns on Stress and Sleep Among Parents of Children With Autism
Authors: Chang Megan C. C. , Worley Lauren , Blanche Erna 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 03/31/2022
This study emphasizes the importance of evaluating parents’ sensory processing preferences while providing treatments for their children with autism. Results showed that a high percentage of these parents have sensory processing differences compared with population means, and their sensory processing differences have a significant impact on their sleep and stress levels. For a successful family approach, it is essential to address sensory processing in the treatment, leading to better quality of life.
Primary Author and Speaker: Megan C. C. Chang
Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Worley, Erna Blanche
Adequacy of Medical Home Primary Care and Factors Associated With Educational Services Use Among Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Rizk Sabrin , Ngui Emmanuel , Benevides Teal , Moerchen Victoria A. , Khetani Mary Alunkal , Barnekow Kris 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 04/02/2022
Children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use educational services for their complex needs. We analyzed the 2016/2017 National Survey of Children’s Health to examine the association between inadequate medical home primary care (MHPC) and educational service use in children with ASD. Inadequate MHPC was significantly associated with higher odds of educational service use. After adjustment, inadequate MHPC was significantly associated with lower odds of educational service use.
Primary Author and Speaker: Sabrin Rizk
Contributing Authors: Emmanuel Ngui, Teal Benevides, Victoria A. Moerchen, Mary Alunkal Khetani, Kris Barnekow
Outcomes of OT-Led Coaching to Support the Success of Students With Disabilities in Higher Education
Authors: Zolotnitsky Lisa Kayla , Beach Caitlin , Potvin Marie-Christine , Ryan Margaret A. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 03/31/2022
OT-led coaching was found in this mixed-methods study to be a promising intervention to support the academic learning and living success of higher education students with disabilities. These students met 77% of their academic learning and life goals within an average of 2.2 coaching sessions. Moreover, the study found that students attempted the majority of the strategies identified through coaching (69%).
Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Kayla Zolotnitsky
Additional Authors and Speakers: Marie-Christine Potvin, Margaret A. Ryan
Contributing Authors: Caitlin Beach
OTs’ Approach to Caregiver Stress in Parents of Children With Sensory Dysfunction
Authors: Evatt Kimberly Schiller , Watson Julie , Smith Rae Ann 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 04/01/2022
The research questions were as follows: (1) Do OT practitioners address caregiver stress? (2) What are the sources of caregiver stress among parents of children with sensory dysfunction? (3) What intervention methods or tools do OT practitioners use to address caregiver stress? An OT practitioner survey was used to obtain quantitative and qualitative data to answer these questions. These data are important in understanding best practice for client-centered care in pediatrics.
Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Schiller Evatt
Contributing Authors: Julie Watson, Rae Ann Smith
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Calm Room Interventions on Student Behaviors
Authors: Poole Cindy W. , Loveless Mary 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Date Presented 04/01/2022
The case study research sought to determine whether a virtual reality (VR) ‘calm room’ intervention improved observable student behaviors, reengagement times, intervention use times, and regulation state compared with previously prescribed regulation interventions used for reduction of negative behaviors after an adult-directed request. The two-phase comparative analysis preliminarily supported VR use for regulation and occupation participation in the least restrictive environment.
Primary Author and Speaker: Cindy W. Poole
Contributing Authors: Mary Loveless