bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the efficacy of expandable interbody fusion cage (EXP-IFC) and non-expandable interbody fusion cage (NE-IFC) in MIS-TLIF for lumbar degenerative diseases: A systematic retrospective study on 62 patients
Authors: Chen Chen , Li Qiang , Wang Wei , Ji Chunlei , Kang Yi , Wang Chaoyu , Zhang Hongyi , Zhang Ming , Zhou Hengxing , Feng Haoyu , Feng Shiqing 
Published: October 2022

ObjectivesTo investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of EXP-IFC in single-level MIS-TLIF.MethodsThis study included patients aged ≥18 years who received a single-level MIS-TLIF procedure with at least 1 year of follow-up. Outcome measures: clinical features, preoperative and neurological complications. Imaging analysis included disc height (DH) restoration, surgical and contralateral side foraminal height (FH), lumbar lordosis angle (LL), segmental lordosis (SL). Visual analog scale (VAS) score for low back pain (VAS-LBP) and leg pain (VAS-LP), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score were used to evaluate clinical outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using independent sample t-test and sample t-test. The significance was set to p &lt; 0.05 in univariate analysis.ResultsA total of 62 patients undergoing single level MIS-TLIFs between January 2017 and January 2019 were included, with 32 NE-IFC 46.9% female, mean age 54.86 ± 11.65, mean body mass index (BMI) 24.59 ± 3.63) and 30 EXP (40% female, mean age 58.32 ± 12.99, mean BMI 24.45 ± 2.76) with no significant differences in demographics. There were no significant differences between two groups in Operative time (OT), Estimated blood loss (EBL) and Length of stay (LOS). No significant differences were found in VAS-LBP, VAS-LP, JOA and ODI in post-operation and the last follow-up between the two groups. The imaging outcome demonstrated that the mean increase in DH was significantly greater for the patients with EXP-IFC than those with NE-IFC group at 1 year follow-up (8.92 ± 0.51 mm EXP-IFC vs. 7.96 ± 0.96 mm NE-IFC, p &lt; 0.001). The mean change in FH of operative and contralateral sides were observed to be significantly higher for the patients with EXP-IFC at 1 year follow-up (operative side:17.67 ± 2.29 mm EXP-IFC vs. 16.01 ± 2.73 mm NE-IFC, p = 0.042; contralateral side:17.32 ± 2.26 mm EXP-IFC vs. 16.10 ± 2.32 mm NE-IFC, p &lt; 0.001), but changes in LL and SL were not significantly different. At the last follow-up, we did not find any significant difference in the fusion rate between the two groups.ConclusionOur results indicated that there may be no significant difference in short-term clinical outcomes between EXP-IFC and NE-IFC, but the use of EXP-IFC in MIS-TLIF can provide a significant restoration of disc height, and neural foraminal height compared to NE-IFC.
Choice of injection time of conscious sedation and its impact on pain control in colonoscopy
Authors: Su Mingli , Chen Tingting , Zhong Qinghua , Lin Dezheng , Liu Wei , Su Yuping , Deng Jiaxin , Zhang Jiawei , Hu Jiancong , Guo Xuefeng 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThe aim of this study was to identify the effect of different injection times on pain during colonoscopy procedure.MethodsIn this retrospective study, the data of patients who underwent colonoscopy from June 2020 to September 2020 were assessed to investigate the effect of different injection time of sedative drugs (midazolam and dezocine). The primary endpoint was evaluating the pain intensity of the patients using visual analogue scale (VAS) immediately after colonoscopy .ResultsA total of 152 patients were eligible for this study. Of them, 76 received midazolam and dezocine injection 1 min prior to the colonoscopy procedure (the 1 Min group) and the other 76 patients received the injection 3 min prior to the procedure (the 3 Min group). The vital signs of all patients were stable except for one patient who was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease in the 3 Min group. A transient drop in blood pressure for this patient was observed during colonoscopy but returned to normal after general treatment. The two groups had similar rates of cecal intubation (84.21% vs. 90.97%, P = 0.22), addition of sedative drugs during procedure (2.63% vs. 5.26%, P = 0.68), and adequate bowel preparation (Boston Bowel Preparation Scale ≥6, 61.84% vs. 61.84%, P = 1.0). However, patients in the 3 Min group had significantly lower VAS than those in the 1 Min group [0 (0, 1) vs. 1 (0, 2), P = 0.041].ConclusionThe timing of drug injection during conscious sedation may affect pain control during colonoscopy, with 3 min prior to the procedure showing lower VAS.
Comparative evaluation of mineral profiles in different blood specimens of dairy cows at different production phases
Authors: Hussein Hussein Awad , Müller Anja-Elivera , Staufenbiel Rudolf 
Published: October 2022

BackgroundEvaluation of mineral profiles including essential and toxic elements in dairy cows provides fundamental information for bovine practitioners during regular herd supervision and monitoring. The present research was designed to investigate the variations of mineral profiles in different blood specimens of dairy cows at different lactation stages.MethodsThis study was divided into two parts: the first included 32 cows, which were classified into four groups according to their lactation stages, and the second involved 10 cows at mid-lactation. The concentrations of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), manganese (Mn), barium (Ba), strontium (Sr), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), total phosphorous (P), sulfur (S), cobalt (Co), silicon (Si), lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), thallium (Tl), boron (B), aluminum (Al), uranium (U), and arsenic (As) were measured in serum, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) plasma, heparin plasma, and EDTA whole blood samples.ResultsThe concentrations of Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Ba, and Sr showed significant variations among the dairy cows of different lactation stages (p &lt; 0.05). Strong regressions were determined between the mineral concentrations in individual and pooled samples (R2 = 0.991, p = 0.000). In comparison to other blood sample types, the concentration of Cu, Ba, and Sr was higher in EDTA plasma (p &lt; 0.000). In addition, the values of Zn, Se, Fe, and Mn were significantly increased in heparin and EDTA whole blood samples. Concentrations of Ca and Mg, and P were higher in EDTA plasma, and EDTA whole blood samples, respectively. Furthermore, the mean values of Si, Li, Ni, and Tl showed significant increases in EDTA plasma, while S values were higher in EDTA whole blood samples (p &lt; 0.000). Concentrations of Al and U exhibited significant increases in serum samples (p &lt; 0.000).ConclusionConcentrations of Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Ba, and Sr undergo physiological variations among dairy cows at different lactation stages. Therefore, caution should be taken during assessment of these minerals. The concentrations of essential and toxic elements, as well as Ca, P, Mg, and S, varied among the different blood sample specimens, indicating their interpretations should be based on this regard. During dairy herd supervision, the use of pool sample, instead of individual ones, for determination of mineral status may be promising to minimize the costs of individual sample measurements. In general, EDTA plasma may be more suitable for measurements of Ca, Mg, P, and S. It seems that EDTA plasma and heparinized plasma are suited for the estimation of Se and Fe, respectively.
Analysis of Customers Transfer Opportunities Using Markov Chain at 3 Meatballs Culinary in Galuh Mas Karawang
Authors: Harun Muhammad , Suseno Agustian 
Published: October 2022

The area of MSMEs meatballs culinary in Galuh Mas Karawang is a busy area and is often visited by the public. The purpose of this research is to determine the size of the consumer opportunities for the three meatballs culinary such as Ambon Meatballs, Malang Meatballs and Sopo Nyono Meatballs, and to predict the probability of their transfer in the coming period to the three meatballs culinary. The research sample consisted of 167 respondents who were only visitors and direct customers in March 2021. The research method was in the form of a questionnaire and analysis using the markov chain. The results showed that the steady state meatballs culinary in the 10th period of November 2021, it reached a balance point with the percentage for Ambon Meatballs is 54%, in the second place Sopo Nyono Meatballs is 25% and the lowest is Malang Meatballs 21%.
Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Sistem Jaringan Air Bersih di Kota Baru Pattallassang, Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Erong Pakiding Anggel Erpa , Latief Rudi , Idris Taking Muh. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Anggel Erpa Erong Pakiding, 2022. Fulfilling the Need for a Clean Water Network System in Pattallassang New Town, Gowa Regency. Supervised by Rudi Latief and Idris Taking. The purpose of this study was to determine the cause of the unfulfilled need for clean water and to determine the need for a clean water network system in Pattallassang New Town, especially in Paccelekang Village. This study uses quantitative and qualitative methods that use scoring analysis to determine scores on respondents' answers and descriptive analysis, by verbally describing the data on symptoms that appear in the research area. The conclusion of this study is that the main cause of the unfulfilled need for clean water at several points in the research area is due to the pressure and air storage capacity that cannot accommodate optimally and the condition of the research area which is in the border area. Thus, to meet the need for clean water in Kota Baru Pattalassang, namely by using pipeline system technology using a branch system (branch system).
Abstrak. Anggel Erpa Erong Pakiding, 2022 “Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Sistem Jaringan Air Bersih Di Kota Baru Pattallassang Kabupaten Gowa”. Dibimbing oleh Rudi Latief dan Idris Taking. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penyebab tidak terpenuhinya kebutuhan air bersih dan mengetahui kebutuhan sistem jaringan air bersih di Kota Baru Pattallassang terkhusus di Desa Paccelekang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif yang menggunakan analisis skoring untuk penentuan skor atas jawaban responden dan analisis deskriptif, dengan mendeskripsikan secara verbal data-data berupa gejala yang nampak didaerah penelitian. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penyebab utama tidak terpenuhinya kebutuhan air bersih di beberapa titik di wilayah penelitian karena tekanan dan kapasitas penampungan air yang tidak dapat menampung secara maksimal dan kondisi wilayah penelitian yang berada di daerah perbatasan. Sehingga, untuk memenuhi kebutuhan air bersih di Kota Baru Pattalassang yaitu dengan menggunakan teknologi sistem jaringan pipa menggunakan sistem branch (sistem cabang).
Relationship between mood disorders and functional decline in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Salcido de Pablo Pamela Alejandra , Zerecero-Morcksharpe Marquelle , Salgado-Capistrán Nazly , Paci-Martínez Sofía , Cervantes-Valadez Samantha 
Published: October 2022

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation and reduction in mobility have increased the rate of depression and anxiety. This paper reviews the incidence of mood disorders and functional decline in older adults during this period. Methods: We used the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Goldberg anxiety Scale, the Lawton and Brody, and Katz scales to draw our conclusions. Results: A total of 237 patients were clinically evaluated, being 163 women and 74 men. Of the 163 women in the study, 117 suffered from anxiety and 122 from depression. Also, 75 women out of the 163 included in the study, had COVID-19. Of the 74 men evaluated, 35 presented symptoms of anxiety and 27 of depression, the group age that presented the most anxiety were adults between 60 and 69 years old, and depression between 80 and 89 years old. Of these men, 22 had COVID-19. Conclusion: Confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased depression and anxiety levels in older adults, which in turn has had significant impact on their mental health.
A Collaborative Perspective for Blockchain & Testing
Authors: Elakaş Anıl , Şafak Ilgın , Çakmakçı Kübra Kalkan , Sozer Hasan 
Published: October 2022

<p>Blockchain technology is employed in mission-critical systems with high reliability requirements. Therefore, rigorous testing is essential for the adoption of this technology. Many techniques have been utilized in testing the trustworthiness and security of blockchain-based systems. These include fuzz testing, model-based testing, search-based testing and concolic testing. Additionally, blockchain technology can be utilized for improving the software and systems testing processes in general. We present a survey on this interplay between blockchain and testing. We categorize studies that apply testing techniques on blockchain-based systems and those studies that benefit from the blockchain technology for improving the testing process. We also propose a reference architecture for utilizing blockchain technology in the context of certification testing. </p>
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Analysis and Classification of 1H-NMR Spectra by Multifractal Analysis
Authors: Kim Jongphil , Woo Hin Kyeol , Vimalajeewa Dixon , Vidakovic Brani 
Published: October 2022

<p>The objective of this research focuses on whether the variation in the amount of sulfur amino acids (SAA) intake affects the metabolic process. Traditional approaches, which evaluate specific biomarkers after a series of preprocessing procedures, have been criticized as not being fully informative as well as inappropriate for the translation of methodology. Rather than focusing on particular biomarkers, our proposed methodology involving multifractal analysis measures inhomogeneity of regularity of proton nuclear magnetic resonance (<sup>1</sup>H-NMR) spectrum by wavelet-based multifractal spectrum. With two different statistical models (Day model (<em>Model I</em>) and Hour model (<em>Model-II</em>)), three different geometric features of the multifractal spectrum of each <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectrum (spectral mode, left slope, and broadness) are employed to evaluate the effect of SAA and discriminate <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectra associated with different treatments. The investigated effects of SAA include group effect (high and low dose of SAA), depletion/repletion effect, and time over data effect. </p>
<p>The <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectra analysis outcomes show that the group effect is significant for all features of both models. The hourly variation in time and depletion/repletion effects do not show noticeable differences for the three features in <em>Model-I</em>. However, these two effects are significant only for the spectral mode feature in <em>Model-II</em>. The <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectra of the SAA low groups exhibit highly regular patterns with more variability than that of the SAA high group for both models. Moreover, the discriminatory analysis conducted using the support vector machine and the principal components analysis shows that <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectra of the SAA high and low group can be easily discriminatory for both models, while the spectra of depletion and repletion within these groups are discriminatory for <em>Model-I</em> and <em>Model-II</em>. Therefore, the study outcomes imply that the amount of SAA is important and that the SAA intake affects mostly the hourly variation of the metabolic process and the difference between depletion and repletion each day. In conclusion, multifractal analysis of <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectra can provide novel tools to investigate metabolic processes. </p>
PENGARUH CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT, BRAND IMAGE DAN TESTIMONI DI INSTAGRAM TERHADAP MINAT BELI KONSUMEN
Authors: Kurniawan Chintya Nagata 
Published: October 2022

AbstrakPemasaran yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan tidak hanya melalui offline tetapi juga secara online, salah satunya melalui media sosial instagram. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji pengaruh celebrity endorsement, brand image, dan testimoni terhadap minat beli konsumen produk HDI Naturals Clover Honey. Populasi penelitian ini adalah orang yang memiliki akun instagram, setidaknya mengikuti salah satu celebrity endorser, mengetahui produk HDI Naturals Clover Honey, dan pernah berkunjung ke akun produk tersebut. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah data primer dengan menggunakan kuisioner online. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa celebrity endorsement dan testimoni masing-masing berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Adapun brand image tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat beli konsumen. Kesimpulan menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan terdapat pengaruh signifikan celebrity endorsement, brand image, dan testimoni terhadap minat beli. Kata kunci: celebrity endorsement, brand image, testimoni, minat beli konsumen.
ATMOSFIR BERBELANJA BARANG HALAL PADA RITEL ISLAM
Authors: Arsj Febri Rakhmawati 
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kondisi atmosfir berbelanja pada ritel muslim saat berbelanja barang halal. Produsen dan pemasar memahami bahwa setiap muslim harus memastikan bahwa semua yg dimakan berasal dari sumber yang halal. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni kualitatif deskriptif, peneliti menggunakan kajian studi pustaka yang berasal dari buku, majalah, kajian literatur serta jurnal ilmiah yang relevan dan berhubungan dengan objek yang sedang diteliti. Atmosfir toko pada Tip Top Supermarket sangat kental mencerminkan sekali nuansa Islami yang dapat dirasakan ketika memasuki area pertokoan. Tip Top Supermarket sangat memperhatikan sekali unsur Islami pada tokonya tetapi tetap tidak menutup bagi konsumen non musim untuk datang berelanja. Tip Top Supermarket memberikan sentuhan differensiasi yang berbeda dengan retail yang ada. Barang yang disediakan di toko semua bersertifikasi halal untuk memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen sehingga tidak memberikan keraguan dalam mengkonsumsinya.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN KENCUR BUBUK TERHADAP MUTU KERUPUK KENCUR
Authors: Pratiwi Oktaviani Nur , Batubara Siti Chairiyah 
Published: October 2022

ABSTRAK: Kerupuk kencur adalah jenis makanan ringan yang terbuat dari campuran tepung tapioka, tepung terigu, air, garam, merica, ketumbar, serta bubuk kencur dengan penambahan konsentrasi yang berbeda pada adonan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Racangan Uji Lengkap dengan satu faktor dengan penamabahan kencur bubuk pada taraf yang berbeda yaitu 0%; 1%; 2%; 3% dan 4% dengan tiga kali pengulangan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis sidik ragam atau Aanalisis Variansi (ANAVA) untuk melihat pengaruh masing –masing perlakuan, jika ada pengaruh yang terjadi dari masing-masing perlakuan, maka selanjutnya dilakukan uji DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test). Tes DMRT dilakukan untuk melihat level mana yang menghasilkan kualitas yang berbeda pada tes ANAVA. Kualitas kerupuk kencur ditentukan oleh uji fisik, kimia dan organoleptik. Uji fisik dilakukan dengan uji kekerasan; uji kimia dilakukan dengan pengujian kadar air dan kadar abu, sementara uji organoleptik dilakukan dengan melakukan uji kualitas hedonik dan uji hedonik pada tingkat warna, aroma, bau dan tekstur serta uji peringkat keseluruhan kerupuk kencur. Formulasi terbaik dari hasil penelitian ini adalah formulasi 1% kencur. Hasil analisis terhadap kualitas kerupuk kencur dengan menambahkan 1% serbuk adalah 14,99 (gf) kekerasan, 4,65 (%) kadar air, 1,88 (%) kadar abu, dan hasil uji ranking 0,52. ABSTRACT: White Turmeric Kerupuk a snack made from a mixture of tapioca flour, wheat flour, water, pepper, salt, coriander, garlic, water as well as white turmeric powder with different additions of concentrations to the dough. This research design used was Completely Random Design (CRD) with one factor consisting of 5 treatment levels (A1: 0%; A2: 1%; A3:2%; A4: 3% and A5: 4%, and 3 repetitions. White turmeric kerupuk’s analyzed by chemical test (ash and moisture), physical test (texture), organoleptic tests (hedonic and hedonic quality in aroma, taste, color, texture and rank on texture). Data was processed statistically using SPSS application with one way analysis (one way ANOVAs) at 95% confidence level. Duncan’s follow-up was carried out to find out the differences between treatments if ANOVA had a significant effect. The best white turmeric formulation from the results of this study is the formulation of 1% white turmeric kerupuk. Analysis result to white turmeric kerupuk quality by adding 1% of white turmeric powder contains 14,99 (gf) of hardness, 4,65 (%) of water content, 1,88 (%) and rank test with score 0,52.
PENGARUH SUHU DAN LAMA PENGERINGAN TERHADAP MUTU TEH DAUN KETUL (Bidens pilosa L.)
Authors: Etika Magdalena , Giyatmi Giyatmi 
Published: October 2022

ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui suhu dan lama pengeringan terhadap mutu teh daun ketul yang meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, aktivitas antioksidan, organoleptik (warna, aroma dan rasa) teh daun ketul (Bidens pilosa). Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap Faktorial (RALF) dengan 9 perlakuan dan 2 ulangan. Hasil pengamatan dianalisis menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) serta uji lanjut Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf 5%. Perlakuan terdiri dari dua faktor yaitu suhu (50, 55 dan 60°C) dan lama pengeringan (120, 150 dan 180 menit). Hasil penelitan menunjukkan bahwa suhu pengeringan dalam pembuatan teh daun ketul memberikan pengaruh yang berbeda nyata terhadap kadar air, kadar abu, aktivitas antioksidan dan organoleptik (aroma). Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengeringan pada suhu 60°C dan lama pengeringan selama 180 menit menghasilkan teh daun ketul dengan mutu terbaik yaitu kadar air sebesar 7,25%, kadar abu sebesar 7,52%, aktivitas antioksidan sebesar 8,68% dengan warna agak disukai yaitu kuning agak kecoklatan, aroma agak disukai yaitu agak langu dan rasa agak disukai yaitu sepat.ABSTRACT:The aim of this research was conducted the effect of temperature and drying time on the quality of ketul leaf tea which includes moisture content, ash content, antioxidant activity, organoleptic (color, aroma and taste) of ketul leaf tea (Bidens pilosa L.). This study was designed using a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (RALF) with 9 treatments and 2 replications. The results of the observation were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) diversity analysis and analyzed further by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% level. The treatments consisted of two factors with the temperatures (50, 55 and 60°C) and drying times (120, 150 and 180 minutes). The results showed significantly different effects on moisture content, ash content, antioxidant activity and organoleptic (aroma). This research has shown that drying at temperature 60°C and drying time for 180 minutes produces ketul leaf tea withthe best quality with moisture content 7,25%, ash content 7,52%, antioxidant activity 8,68%, with a rather preferred color that is slightly brownish yellow, the aroma is rather preferred that is rather unpleasant and the taste is rather preferred that is tight.