bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of xenogeneic collagen matrix and platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of gingival recession
Authors: Raval Yesha Haresh , Shah Monali Amit , Bora Nishanta Prasanta 
Published: September 2022

Aim:
The main focus of the study is to determine the difference between the efficacy of xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) versus platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) adjunct to coronally advanced flap to treat the gingival recession.

Background:
Because of esthetic concerns or root hypersensitivity, typical necessity dictates for buccal gingival recession treatment. This study was planned to evaluate and compare the efficacy of XCM with PRF in the treatment of the recessed gingiva.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty-four sites with Cairo's RT1 and RT2 gingival recessions were taken, out of which 17 sites received XCM (test) and 17 sites received PRF (control). A periodontal treatment was performed first, followed by a re-evaluation. All clinical measurements, including recession height (RH), recession width (RW), clinical attachment level (CAL), keratinized tissue width, and keratinized tissue thickness, were taken before surgery (baseline) and at a 6-month interval following periodontal surgery. Landry's healing index was also measured at the 1st and 2nd weeks after surgery.

Results:
None of the acquired data implies a significant difference statistically for CAL, RW, RH, thickness, and width of keratinized tissue (WKT) at 6-month interval between both the groups. Comparison of healing at the 1st and 2nd week intervals among both the groups showed no statistical significance. No significant difference among both Groups A and B was seen according to the intergroup analysis in terms of periodontal parameters such as CAL (P = 0.374), RW (P = 0.542), RH (P = 0.890), WKT (P = 0.877) and thickness of keratinized tissue (P = 0.547), and Landry's healing index (P = 0.429).

Conclusion:
In consideration of the patient's comfort and the method's simplicity, it can be concluded that PRF or XCM can be employed as an alternative.
Serum Vitamin D level and its association with red blood cell indices in patients with periodontitis
Authors: Gupta Vineeta , Mishra Supriya , Gazala M. P. , Vandana Kharidhi Laxman , Ratre Madhu Singh 
Published: September 2022

Background:
Research of late has brought to light a connect between Vitamin D and anemia. The level of 25hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) is decreased in periodontitis subjects as against subjects without periodontitis and this reduced level could be related to more risk for anemia in periodontitis patients.

Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the serum 25(OH) D levels and red blood cell indices in patients affected by generalized Stage III Grade B periodontitis and healthy controls and to assess the association between level of Vitamin D and red cell indices in periodontitis patients.

Materials and Methods:
The subjects were categorized into (i) case and (ii) control group of 30 each. Clinical parameters including oral hygiene index simplified, mean ratio of sites that bled on probing, gingival index, probing pocket depth, and the clinical attachment loss were assessed in both the groups. Subjects' blood samples (venous) were taken for the biochemical analysis.

Results:
In contradiction to healthy subjects, periodontitis subjects had significantly diminished 25(OH) D levels, hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). 25(OH) D was moderately correlated with MCHC (r = 0.53) and it was statistically significant (P = 0.002).

Conclusion:
Periodontitis impacts Vitamin D status which further causes anemia. It suggests that effective management of periodontitis can help maintain sufficient Vitamin D status and may be vital in preventing anemia.
A Series of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections in Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation with Unilateral Radiculopathy
Authors: Turakhiya Jay V. , Parmar Himanshu N. , Zala Kushal C. , Maru Nikunj D. , Prajapati Anant C. 
Published: September 2022

Objective:
To evaluate functional outcomes of patients suffering from unilateral lower limb radiculopathy due to lumbar disc herniation conservatively treated with transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI).

Materials and Methods:
It is a prospective study of 100 patients. We correlated clinical findings with magnetic resonance imaging. The patients are treated with dexamethasone injection through transforaminal epidural space under C-ARM guidance using Kambin's triangle approach with follow-up at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Assessment of functional outcomes is done by visual analog scale (VAS) and modified Oswestry disability index (ODI).

Results:
Eighty-eight percent of patients significantly improved their radicular pain, according to the VAS scoring system and modified ODI. The mean modified ODI score of preinjection was found to be 64.18; it was reduced to 33.9 at 3 weeks, 30.82 at 6 weeks, 24.04 at 9 weeks, 22.04 at 12 weeks, and 19.38 at 6 months. The t = 18.49 and the P < 0.00001. Preinjection mean VAS was 8, 3.98 at 3 weeks, 3.28 at 6 weeks, 3.04 at 9 weeks, 2.72 at 12 weeks, and reduced to 2.14 at 24 weeks. The t = 19.83 and the P < 0.00001. There were no complications seen during our study.

Conclusion:
Our study justifies that unilateral lower limb radiculopathy due to lumbar disc herniation can be well managed by TFESI without any complication. It is very less invasive technique, safe, and effective for pain relief.
Vitamin D Deficiency in Proximal Femur Fractures
Authors: Singh Utkarsh , Tiwari Punit , Singh Navneet , Kalia Guncha , Brar Bhupinder Singh 
Published: September 2022

Introduction:
A proximal femur fracture is the most serious complication of osteoporosis, due to the high mortality and morbidity associated with it. Its risk in the elderly is a function of multiple factors, including bone mineral density, muscle strength, and balance, all of which have been related to Vitamin D status and function.

Materials and Methods:
This was a prospective hospital-based study conducted over 2 years in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh, India, to evaluate any correlation between Vitamin D levels and proximal femur fractures (PFFs). We also studied the influence of age and sex on Vitamin D levels in PFFs.

Results:
In our study, the female patients had lower Vitamin D levels (19.85 ± 5.28) as compared to males (20.436 ± 9.36), but this decrease was not found to be statistically significant (P = 0.2374). There was an average decrease of Vitamin D levels in patients of higher age group (20.770 ± 6.57 vs. 19.692 ± 8.40), but this was not statistically significant (P = 0.613). Thirty-four patients, i.e., 68%, had hypocalcemia, while 16 patients, i.e., 32%, had normal levels of serum calcium. Similarly, 30 patients, i.e., 70%, had hypomagnesemia, while 20 patients, i.e., 40%, had normal serum magnesium levels. The mean level of alkaline phosphatase in PFF was found to be 116.36 IU/L, i.e., within normal limits. The average Vitamin D level in our patients who were adequately exposed to sunlight was 22.5 ± 8.80 ng/ml, while the average Vitamin D level in patients who were inadequately exposed was 16.925 ± 5.98 ng/ml. The mean Vitamin D levels in vegetarian and nonvegetarian patients were 19.17 ± 6.05 ng/ml and 19.83 ± 9.56 ng/ml, respectively. We found that vitamin levels were relatively low (19.46 ng/dL) in patients from high altitudes as compared to patients from low altitudes (22.62 ng/dL), but the difference was insignificant (P = 0.3925).

Conclusion:
In our study, almost all patients (96%) were suffering from hypovitaminosis D (Vitamin D levels <30 ng/ml), and 38% of our patients had Vitamin D deficiency (Vitamin D levels <20 ng/ml). However, we were unable to find any significant difference in Vitamin D levels when patients of various ages, sex, and altitude were compared with each other.
A cross-sectional study of serum B12 and folate level in alcoholics and nonalcoholics
Authors: Myilsamy S , Kandasamy Sangeetha , Vijayakumar Praveen , Periaswamy Panneerselvam 
Published: September 2022

Introduction:
One of the world's most important public health and global health issues is alcoholism. In terms of illness burden, alcohol is the world's third leading cause of death. Repeated alcohol-related issues in at least two of the eleven life areas that clump together over the same 12-month period are considered as alcoholism (alcohol use disorder). Moderate and heavy drinkers were separated into two groups.

Materials and Methods:
This is a cross-sectional observational study comprising 25 moderate alcoholics, 25 severe alcoholics, and 50 adult individuals who were nonalcoholics. Data pertaining to demographics, clinical history including alcohol consumption and laboratory data were collected and recorded from the study participants. Laboratory data included parameters like hematological profile, serum Vitamin B12 and folic acid, liver function tests, renal function tests, blood sugar levels, and prothrombin time.

Results:
In our study, anemia affects 76% of severe alcoholics and 72% of moderate drinkers. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) of more than 99 fl was found in 28% of heavy drinkers and 8% of moderate drinkers. The average Hb in heavy drinkers was 9.372.30. Alcoholics have abnormal red blood cell morphology, such as target cells, acanthocytes, stomatocytes, elliptocytes, and ovalocytes.

Discussion:
Alcoholism affects both men and women, but it is more common in men, especially in lower socioeconomic groups, in their third to fifth decade. Chronic drinkers are more likely to develop anemia, which is linked to the amount and duration of alcohol consumption. Severe alcoholics are prone to infections.

Conclusion:
Early detection and treatment of hematological abnormalities associated with alcohol misuse will help prevent future alcohol-related problems and reduce morbidity and mortality.
A quasiexperimental study to assess the perception of pain in infants after intramuscular vaccination
Authors: Mathew Monisha , Mathew Shiny , Krishna Sushma 
Published: September 2022

Background:
Intramuscular (IM) vaccination injections are an important cause of iatrogenic pain. Nonpharmacological intervention helps to reduce pain perception during immunization.

Purpose:
To compare the pain perception during IM injection, among infants who were breastfed versus local cold application in the vaccination clinic of a tertiary referral center.

Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted in the immunization clinic of a tertiary center. 60 infants (30 each in the intervention and control group) were selected for the study using simple random sampling method. Demographic proforma, Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) pain scale was used to collect data of infants aged of 0–6 months. One group was breastfed and the other group local cold application was applied before the IM vaccine. Infant pain was assessed using the Modified FLACC Pain Scale.

Results:
Majority of the infants (36.6%) perceived moderate pain when the injection was given after local cold application, whereas least (23.3%) demonstrated moderate pain when the injection was administered after breastfeeding. The median score of infants in the local cold application group (5.5) was greater than that of the breastfeeding group (4.0).

Conclusion:
The study concluded that the application of cold can be used to reduce pain during IM vaccination in children <6 months of age where breastfeeding is not possible.
Cardiac autonomic reactivity to acute ingestion of glucose and fructose in healthy subjects
Authors: Sidddanagoudra Savitri , Herlekar Shantala , Doyizode Ashwini , Hittalamani Pooja 
Published: September 2022

Context:
Excess intake of fructose in the form of soft drinks and corn syrup is increasing and considered as an interest of community health. The effects on the cardiovascular system due to acute intake of these sugars have not well-studied in humans. Animal studies show a clear relation between ingestion of simple sugar and pathogenesis of hypertension and metabolic disorders. Ingestion of glucose increases cardiac output (CO) without change in blood pressure (BP) and reduces total peripheral resistance (TPR). Fructose increases heart rate (HR), BP, and CO without reduction in TPR.

Aims:
This study aimed to evaluate the cardiac autonomic reactivity by HR variability (HRV) of basal and after ingestion of water, glucose, and fructose.

Settings and Design:
Randomized crossover study.

Subjects and Methods:
The study included 30 healthy both-gender subjects of age 18–24 years. In three separate sessions, HRV responses to one of the three test drinks were measured. (1) plain water, (2) 60 g glucose, and (3) 60 g fructose. Each drink is made up of 500 ml solution by addition of water.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Analysis was performed by two-way ANOVA.

Results:
Fructose ingestion showed decreased RR interval (RRI) (696.8 ± 102.7), increased Low frequency power (LF)/High frequency power (HF) (0.94 ± 0.2) compared to glucose (RRI: 747.0 ± 75.1, LF/HF: 0.89 ± 0.3) and water (RRI: 877.1 ± 107.0, LF/HF: 0.84 ± 0.1).

Conclusions:
Acute consumption of these simple sugars may result in different cardiac autonomic responses, fructose stimulating decreased vagal response.
Can Regional Spending Management Policies Improve Human Development Index?
Authors: Iwa Kartiwa Karpi  , Widayat Yanne Yuniarti , Novi Eka Ratnasari  , M.D Enjat Munajat  
Published: September 2022

The management of expenditure carried out by local governments until now is considered not effective and efficient enough, so the government, through Law Number 1 of 2022 (articles 146 and 147) seeks to increase the effectiveness of regional expenditure in regional development by regulating the proportion of employee spending and public service infrastructure spending. This article aims to evaluate regional spending management policies in increasing Human Development Index (HDI) in the Bima regency. This regency was chosen as the research location because it has a fairly large employee expenditure allocation which is 49.29 percent of the total regional expenditure, with an increase in HDI of 0.36. Data analysis was carried out using Tableau applications and cost-effectiveness analysis. The results show that in comparison to other Indonesian eastern districts, the Bima region does not manage regional expenditures efficiently. Meanwhile, the results of the 2022-2025 HDI forecast only increased by 0.611 per year. The estimated HDI in 2024 is 69,02863, which is still far below the 2024 HDI target of 75.54. Suggestively, the Bima regency needs to allocate budgets selectively for the HDI driving sector and decrease the employee spending rate.
Frontier Roots of Demographic Stability of Large Modern Russian Settlements in the South of the European Part of Russia
Authors: Kanishchev Valery V. , Lyamin Sergey K. 
Published: September 2022

The problem of stability and demographic success of a certain part of Russian rural settlements has been the focus of attention of the general public and representatives of various social sciences and humanities for many decades. Historical science finds its place in the study of the deep roots and causes of such stability and success. Even the major works of regional authors, as a rule, cover several decades of the initial history of the first settlements. Only in a few studies, the southern Russian frontier of the 18th – the first half of the 19th centuries is considered in a long historical retrospective. The aim of this research is to compare the paths to the current state of large settlements in the southernmost territories — the so-called second South Russian frontier. The current state of the studied large settlements in the South of European Russia shows that the decisive role in their stability was played by the initial favorable factors including comfortable natural conditions, support from the state, and the high level of socio-economic activity of people. The article provides additional concrete evidence of the positive result achieved by the state and the Russian population in the development of frontier territories through the skillful use of favorable conditions.
The paper is intended for the specialists in history and social sciences, students and all those interested in the fate of the South Russian frontier.
Reasons for the Change in the Ethnic Composition of Areas Densely Populated by Ukrainians in Russia in the Assessments of Modern Russian-Ukrainian Biethnors: Forced vs Natural Assimilation
Authors: Bublikov Vasily V. 
Published: September 2022

The article deals with the data of official statistics of ethnic Ukrainian population in the modern territory of the Russian Federation for the late 19th – early 21st centuries, which indicate a multiple reduction in the number of Ukrainians in Russia, the disappearance of areas of their compact residence. At present, only territories with a large bi-ethnic Russian-Ukrainian population have survived in the Russian Federation, which is primarily due to the change in the identity of the “former” Ukrainians. Most Russian researchers consider the decline in the number of Ukrainians to be a process of natural assimilation. However, studies carried out under the guidance of the author in 2020-2021 in the regions of compact residence of Ukrainians show that among the biethnors the point of view prevails, about the political nature of this assimilation caused by the repressions of the period of Stalin dictatorship, the change in the “status” of Ukrainians after the collapse of the USSR and cultural and educational policy, which does not provide the possibility of learning Ukrainian language and obtaining education, even in places densely populated by Ukrainians. More often, respondents speak about the political reasons for the “rewriting” of Ukrainians into Russians in the regions bordering Ukraine. In the Asian part of the country, opinions about the forced or natural assimilation form two numerically approximately equal groups.
THE EFFECT OF FAN’S BRAND TRUST ON BRAND LOYALTY
Authors: Palalı Murat , Yıldız Yavuz 
Published: September 2022

<p>The aim of this study is to analyze and evaluate the determination of trust and loyalty level of basketball fans to their team and to help form strategic sales plan considering the trust and loyalty level of fans to their team. The data from the survey are generated from 283 fans ranging in age from 13 to 71 (205 male, 78 female) who participate in basketball games. As a result of the structural equation modelling, it has been found that brand trust has a positive and strong effect on attitudinal loyalty and attitudinal loyalty has a positive and strong effect on behavioral loyalty. According to the research results, the increase in the brand trust of fans may cause an increase in brand loyalty and thus contributing to the achievement of both financial and marketing aims. The financial aims of sports teams may be listed as profitability, increasing the market share, leading the price, licensed product sales, matchday revenues, increasing concessions/catering and providing high-quality services. On the other hand, the marketing purposes may be listed as increasing recognition, fan/customer retention, gaining new fans, developing new products, strengthening the brand, and increasing the brand value. When considered in these terms, obtaining the trust of the fans has crucial importance.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0369/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
МОДЕЛИ И ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ ЦИФРОВОЙ
ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ БИЗНЕСА
Authors: Кирилюс А.Г. , Горбунова В.Б 
Published: September 2022

В статье уточнены определения понятий «цифровизация» и «цифровая
трансформация», определены базовые модели и даны их описания, а также упорядочены
факторы внутренней и внешней цифрoвoй трансформации организации. На реальных
примерах проведен анализ современных направлений и инструментов «цифровой
трансформации бизнеса». Результаты исследования опираются как на использовании
теоретических аспектов современных научных исследований, так и получены в результате
комплексного анализа практического опыта как российских, так и зарубежных компаний.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ПО ХРАНИМОСПОСОБНОСТИ
НАПИТКА ТОНИЗИРУЮЩЕГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ
Authors: Безуглова А. А , Романенко Н. Ю 
Published: September 2022

В последнее время популярными становятся тонизирующие напитки, в задачу
которых входит снабжение человека дополнительной энергией и способствование
повышению его умственной работоспособности. В связи с этим в статье рассматривается
альтернатива энергетическим напиткам - тонизирующий напиток, состоящий из природных
компонентов. В статье представлены микробиологические показатели безопасности сырья и
готового продукта (тонизирующего напитка «Sunrise»), полученные в результате
исследований при различных условиях хранения, а также установлен предположительный
срок хранения готового продукта.
СИСТЕМА УДОБРЕНИЯ СОИ (Glycine max Merr.)
В ПОЧВЕННО-КЛИМАТИЧЕСКИХ УСЛОВИЯХ
КАЛИНИНГРАДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Беленко Д.П , Терещенко C.А 
Published: September 2022

Статья посвящена изучению возможностей оптимизации системы удобрения сои в
почвенно-климатических условиях Калининградской области. Проведены полевой,
производственный, технологический опыты по сравнению влияния припосевного внесения
аммофоса и органоминерального удобрения «Соевое». В ходе опытов отмечали наличие
боковых стеблей, проводили подсчет зерен в бобах, как элементы продуктивности, а также
провели анализ урожайности сои. В результате исследований отмечено повышение урожайности
сои при внесении органоминерального удобрения «Соевое» по отношению к контролю.
УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ ОГУРЦА (Cucumis sativus L.)
ПРИ ВЫРАЩИВАНИИ НА МИНЕРАЛЬНОЙ ВАТЕ
С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ КАПЕЛЬНОГО ПОЛИВА
Authors: Бобков В.А , Терещенко С.А 
Published: September 2022

В статье описана технология выращивания огурца (Cucumis sativus L.) на минеральной вате с применением капельного полива и определена урожайность. Изучены питательные растворы, применяемые при выращивании, особенности выращивания и формирования
огурца в промышленной теплице. В рамках исследования провели подсчет урожайности
огурца гибрида Раис F1. Проанализирована среднемесячная урожайность огурца Раис F1 в
зимне-весеннем обороте за 2020-2021 гг.
ПОДХОД К РАСЧЕТУ ФАКТИЧЕСКОГО УГЛА РЕЗАНИЯ И
ТРАНСФОРМИРОВАННОЙ ВЫСОТЫ ФАСКИ НОЖА С ФИГУРНОЙ
КРОМКОЙ ПРИ ОБРАБОТКЕ ПИЩЕВЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ
Authors: Галочкина А.И. , Кокрицкий М.Э. , Суходольский Э.В. , Самойлова Н.В. , Агеев О.В. 
Published: September 2022

Показана актуальность моделирования процесса резания пищевых продуктов ножом с
фигурной кромкой. Рассмотрена кинематическая схема движения режущего органа с криволинейной рабочей кромкой, форма которой описывается полиномом второго порядка. Показаны эффекты геометрической трансформации фактического угла резания и высоты фаски
ножа. Разработаны математические модели для расчета указанных параметров. Установлено,
что фактический угол резания и трансформированная высота фаски в случае фигурного ножа
являются переменными величинами по длине лезвия. В произвольной точке кромки указанные параметры зависят, соответственно, от конструктивного угла заточки, конструктивной
высоты фаски и координаты данной точки. Показано, что в случае выпуклой формы кромки
фактический угол резания нелинейно снижается от конструктивного значения до минимума,
а трансформированная высота фаски нелинейно возрастает по всей длине лезвия от конструктивной величины до максимума. Установлено, что при использовании вогнутой кромки
фактический угол нелинейно возрастает, а трансформированная высота нелинейно снижается до конструктивного значения. Разработанный подход создает практическую основу для
определения сил вредных сопротивлений, обусловленных раздвижением слоев материала
гранями фигурного ножа при его погружении.