bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analysis value of gallbladder length-to-width ratio for diagnosis of biliary atresia at different ages
Authors: Zhang Kaizhi , Tang Yan , Zheng Zebing , Tang Chengyan , Zhu Daiwei , Du Qing , Liu Yuanmei , Jin Zhu 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Objective

To investigate the value of gallbladder length-to-width ratio(LTWR) by ultrasound for differentiating biliary atresia (BA) from other causes of hepatic cholestasis at different ages.

Methods

From January 2016 to June 2022, the data of 114 patients with BA and 69 patients with non-BA who underwent abdominal ultrasound and surgical exploration in the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University were analyzed retrospectively.The demographic data, liver function, histopathology results, maximum length and maximum width of gallbladder and gallbladder LTWR measured by ultrasound were recorded.

Results

There were statistically significant differences between BA group and non-BA group in maximum length and width of gallbladder and gallbladder LTWR (P < 0.001). In all age groups (I: ≤30 days; II: 31–60 days; III: 61–90 days; IV: 91–120 days; V: ≥121 days), in which group III (61–90 days) had the highest area under the curve (AUC) of 0.831, and group V (≥ 121 days) had the lowest AUC of 0.548. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of gallbladder LTWR with a cut-off at 3.60 for BA in group III (61–90 days) were 84.4%, 69.2%, 87.1% ,64.3% and 80.0%, respectively.

Conclusion

Ultrasonography LTWR of gallbladder has certain value in the diagnosis of BA patients of all ages. The possibility of BA should be considered if the gallbladder LTWR > 3.16 as measured by ultrasound in infants with direct bilirubin increase.If the gallbladder LTWR > 3.60 at 61–90 days infants, early surgical exploration should be recommended.
Level of evidence:Level IV
Seismic Vulnerability of lifelines
Authors: Belkacem Mounir Ait , Yousfi Nacim , Boukri Mehdi 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The North of Algeria is located in a seismic zone, then earthquakes are probably the most likely natural disaster that would lead to major lifeline disruption. The adequate operation of lifelines is vital for the economic development of regions under moderate to high seismic activity. After an earthquake, the proper operation of all vital systems is necessary, for instance hospitals for medical attention of the wounded and highways for communication and assistance for victims. In this work we apply the knowledge of pipeline vulnerability to the water supply system, and sanitary sewer pipelines (waste water), in Constantine city (Algeria).
Adsorption removal of arsenic from aqueous solutions and groundwater by isomeric FeOOH
Authors: Xiong Huixin , Xu Shimeng , Zhu Shibei 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
FeOOH as a naturally abundant, relatively low-cost and effective adsorbent have been gradually valued in wastewater field rich in arsenic pollution, which can make for environmental remediation. In this study, FeOOH samples included Gth1/Gth2 as goethite, Aka1/Aka2 as akaganéite, and Lep as lepidocrocite, were prepared and used as adsorbents, and adsorption kinetic and isotherm experiments of As(III) were analyzed. Meanwhile, the effects of pH, adsorbent content, arsenic initial concentration and electrolyte solutions on adsorption processes were also discussed in detail to study adsorption behaviors and mechanism. The results showed that As(III) could be effectively adsorbed on goethite, akaganéite and lepidocrocite, the adsorption equilibrium achieved after 24 h. When As(III) concentration ranged in 40 mg/L, the saturated adsorption amounts (mg/g) calculated by the Langmuir equation were 12.3 (Gth1), 7.50 (Gth2), 6.29 (Aka1), 23.4 (Aka2), and 17.7 (Lep). The increase of adsorbent and adsorbate levels was favorable to improve the adsorption capacities of As(III) within a certain range. Removal efficiency of As(III) with Na2SO4 and NaH2PO4 as electrolyte reduced by about 10% and 30%, respectively. Therefore, the appropriate parameters in the adsorption process for investigation were isomeric FeOOH of 1.0 g/L, pH 7.0 and NaNO3 as electrolyte. In simulated groundwater filter system initially with 200 μg/L of arsenic species at about pH 7.0, arsenic removal strength for five FeOOH adsorbents (0.8 g) was Aka2 &gt; Aka1 and Gth1 &gt; Lep and Gth2. Some differences were present in the infrared (IR) spectra of arsenic-loaded and original isomeric FeOOH. These outcomes could give the aim at seeking high efficient materials for the purification of arsenic contaminated groundwater and put out the suggestion.
The Glitazone Family of Antidiabetic Agents
Authors: Hulin Bernard , McCarthy Peter A. , Gibbs E. Michael 
Published: September 2022

Abstract:
In 1982, Takeda Inc. reported the discovery of ciglitazone (5-[4-(l­ methylcyclohexylmethoxy)-benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione, ADD-3878), a compound which lowers blood glucose in animal models of Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes without an increase in insulin release, and which does not have an effect on the glycemia in normal animals. Since then many analogs have been produced, including troglitazone, pioglitazone, englitazone and darglitazone, and compounds where the thiazolidinedione ring has been replaced by other acidic moieties. Pharmacological studies have revealed effects on gluconeogenesis, glucose transport and glucose transporter expression, and a putative receptor in fat cells, PPARy, has been proposed. Clinical studies
on troglitazone and darglitazone have shown these compounds to have glucose lowering effects, as well as effects on insulin sensitivity, lipid levels and blood pressure.
Data Exploration and Classification of News Article Reliability: Deep Learning Study
Authors: Zhan Kevin , Li Yutong , Osmani Rafay , Wang Xiaoyu , Cao Bo 
Published: September 2022

BackgroundDuring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are being exposed to large amounts of information each day. This “infodemic” is defined by the World Health Organization as the mass spread of misleading or false information during a pandemic. This spread of misinformation during the infodemic ultimately leads to misunderstandings of public health orders or direct opposition against public policies. Although there have been efforts to combat misinformation spread, current manual fact-checking methods are insufficient to combat the infodemic.ObjectiveWe propose the use of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) techniques to build a model that can be used to identify unreliable news articles online.MethodsFirst, we preprocessed the ReCOVery data set to obtain 2029 English news articles tagged with COVID-19 keywords from January to May 2020, which are labeled as reliable or unreliable. Data exploration was conducted to determine major differences between reliable and unreliable articles. We built an ensemble deep learning model using the body text, as well as features, such as sentiment, Empath-derived lexical categories, and readability, to classify the reliability.ResultsWe found that reliable news articles have a higher proportion of neutral sentiment, while unreliable articles have a higher proportion of negative sentiment. Additionally, our analysis demonstrated that reliable articles are easier to read than unreliable articles, in addition to having different lexical categories and keywords. Our new model was evaluated to achieve the following performance metrics: 0.906 area under the curve (AUC), 0.835 specificity, and 0.945 sensitivity. These values are above the baseline performance of the original ReCOVery model.ConclusionsThis paper identified novel differences between reliable and unreliable news articles; moreover, the model was trained using state-of-the-art deep learning techniques. We aim to be able to use our findings to help researchers and the public audience more easily identify false information and unreliable media in their everyday lives.
Interleukin-6 and Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: New Insights From CANVAS
Authors: Koshino Akihiko , Schechter Meir , Sen Taha , Vart Priya , Neuen Brendon L. , Neal Bruce , Arnott Clare , Perkovic Vlado , Ridker Paul M. , Tuttle Katherine R. , Hansen Michael K. , Heerspink Hiddo J.L. 
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE
The inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) is associated with cardiovascular (CV) and kidney outcomes in various populations. However, data in patients with type 2 diabetes are limited. We assessed the association of IL-6 with CV and kidney outcomes in the Canagliflozin Cardiovascular Assessment Study (CANVAS) and determined the effect of canagliflozin on IL-6.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Patients with type 2 diabetes at high CV risk were randomly assigned to canagliflozin or placebo. Plasma IL-6 was measured at baseline and years 1, 3, and 6. The composite CV outcome was nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or CV death; the composite kidney outcome was sustained ≥40% estimated glomerular filtration rate decline, end-stage kidney disease, or kidney-related death. Multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression was used to estimate the associations between IL-6 and the outcomes. The effect of canagliflozin on IL-6 over time was assessed with a repeated-measures mixed-effects model.

RESULTS
The geometric mean IL-6 at baseline, available in 3,503 (80.2%) participants, was 1.7 pg/mL. Each doubling of baseline IL-6 was associated with 14% (95% CI 4, 24) and 21% (95% CI 1, 45) increased risk of CV and kidney outcomes, respectively. Over 6 years, IL-6 increased by 5.8% (95% CI 3.4, 8.3) in the placebo group. Canagliflozin modestly attenuated the IL-6 increase (absolute percentage difference vs. placebo 4.4% [95% CI 1.3, 9.9; P = 0.01]). At year 1, each 25% lower level of IL-6 compared with baseline was associated with 7% (95% CI 1, 22) and 14% (95% CI 5, 22) lower risks for the CV and kidney outcome, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS
In patients with type 2 diabetes at high CV risk, baseline IL-6 and its 1-year change were associated with CV and kidney outcomes. The effect of IL-6–lowering therapy on CV, kidney, and safety outcomes remains to be tested.
Efektivitas Pendekatan Rational Emotive Therapy dalam Konseling Individual untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SMK
Authors: Andriani Ririn , Hasgimianti Hasgimianti 
Published: September 2022

This research was instigated by many of student lack self-confidence. It aimed at knowing student sel-confidence before and after giving individual counseling service with Rational Emotive Therapy approach. The approach of this research using quantitative with pre-experimental and the one group pre-test and post-test design. 275 students of Telecommunication of Vocational High School Pekanbaru was the population in this research. 7 students’s having low self- confidence were the samples through Purposive Sampling technique. Questionnaire and documentation were the instruments of collecting the data. The data analysis, the researcher uses Wilcoxon’s test. The research findings showed that student self-confidence before giving individual counseling service with Rational Emotive Therapy approach was on very low category with the percentage 48.04% and after giving individual counseling service with Rational Emotive Therapy approach, it increase to 73.58%, so, it could be said that there was a difference pre-test and post-test. Based on the data result, it could be concluded that Rational Emotive Therapy approach in Individual Counseling effective to increase student self-confidence that could be seen from the asyimp. Sig (2-tailled) 0.018<0.05 so that H0 was rejected
Implementasi Teknik Role Playing dalam Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok untuk Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Belajar Siswa
Authors: Safitri Ayu , Hasgimianti Hasgimianti 
Published: September 2022

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui: (1) Implementasi Teknik Role Playing Dalam Layanan Bimbingan kelompok untuk meningkatkan kedisiplinan belajar Di SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Terpadu Pekanbaru (2) Faktor pendukung dan penghambat Implementasi Teknik Role Playing Dalam Layanan Bimbingan kelompok untuk meningkatkan kedisiplinan belajar Di SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Terpadu Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Tempat penelitian di SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Terpadu Pekanbaru. Informan penelitian adalah Satu orang guru BK dan Enam orang siswa yang telah mengikuti layanan bimbingan kelompok. Teknik pengumpulan data yang terdiri dari wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Guru BK telah melaksanakan layanan bimbingan kelompok sesuai dengan prosedur layanan bimbingan kelompok dan Guru BK memberikan role playing yang sesuai dengan materi permasalahan yang ada. Implementasi teknik role playing dalam layanan bimbingan kelompok sudah pernah dilakukan sesuai dengan tahap-tahap yang sudah ditentukan, Guru BK menggunakan teknik role playing untuk menggali pengalaman siswa, dan pemahaman siswa. Sedangkan faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya yaitu: (1) faktor pendukungnya adalah anggota kelompok merasa nyaman dan terbuka dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan. Serta fasilitas-fasilitas yang sudah memadai. (2) Faktor penghambatnya adalah yaitu kurangnya waktu jam BK disekolah yang menyebabkan materi layanan bimbingan kelompok tidak tersampaikan dengan secara satu kali pertemuan sehingga kurang maksimal.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Media Gambar Dalam Layanan Informasi Meningkatkan Interaksi Sosial Siswa SMPN 34 Pekanbaru
Authors: Afrila Ade , Rahima Raja , Sari Rani Navila 
Published: September 2022

This research aimed at knowing the effectiveness of using Picture media on information service to increase student social interaction. The problems at State Junior High School 34 Pekanbaru were the students who had low social interaction, whodaydreamed, who were closed, unconfident, and alone. Quantitative approach was used in this research by using pre-Experimental research with the on group Pretest-Posttest design. The object of this research was the effectiveness of using Picture media on information service to increase student social interaction. The subjects of this research were students having low social interaction and they were 40 students. Random Sampling technique was used in this research.The techniques of collecting the data were questionnaire, observation, and documentation. The instruments of this research were valid with 0.361 Correlation Coefficient and 0.978the reliability. The technique of analyzing the data was Wilcoxon’s Signed Ranks Test. The research findings showed that student social interaction before being given Picture media in information service was on low category and the mean score was 64.65. After being given Picture media in information service, student social interaction increased to the high score and the mean score was 119.9. The test result of Ha showedthe significant score 0.05, 0.000 was lower than 0.05, so Ha was accepted, and the contribution of X to Y was 78.3%.
Empati Dalam Prespektif Teori Konseling Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Albert Ellis
Authors: Wati Lidya , Afandi Muslim 
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Empati dalam prespektif teori Konseling Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Albert Ellis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif (Library Research) atau kajian pustaka. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer yaitu salah satunya menggunakan buku Gantina & karsih. 2011. Teori dan Teknik Konseling dan sumber data skunder menggunakan jurnal dan buku salah satunya buku Bradley T. Erford. 2015. 40 Teknik yang Harus Diketahui Setiap Konselor. Hasil penelitian yang dapat peneliti simpulkan yaitu empati menururt Albert Ellis adalah kemampuan seseorang dalam merasakan apa yang dirasakan orang lain dengan cara memulai berfikir rational. Prespektif teori konseling Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy dapat meningkatkan empati melalui teknik ABCDE.
Konseling Individual Menggunakan Pendekatan Client Centered Therapy Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Mirna Mirna , Afandi Muslim 
Published: September 2022

This study aims at analyzing (1) the imlementation of individual counseling therapy approac to increase students’ learning motivation. A descriptiveresearch methot was conductet involving one theacher counselor and the thee students of SMPN 3 Tambang. Intervew data collection on techniques were used and the narrative, After analyzing the data obtained in the field, it could be concluded that the students’ who derectly visited by teacher counselor and got direct guidance tended to be better behavior, the praktice of individual counseling using client centered therapy approach mostly be able to motivate the low-motivated lerners became better lerners, evalutionalisys was applied by the teacher counselor on the low motivated students and the developed relevan communication whit other counseling parties, the students whose lerning motivation was low became more motivatedlernwrs after being treated with clien centered therapy approach, a short term evaluation was cariied out in the order to know the client’s positive changes. The low attainment level of students’ lerning motivation was the major factor influencing the inplementation of guidance and counseling. In addition, there was a good relation between students’ and counselor in case of finding solution to overcome the low motivated learning students’ by using client centered therapy.
Information Systems Reliability in Traditional Entropy and Novel Hierarchy
Authors: Petrov Iliyan I. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe continuous progress of computing technologies increases the need for improved methods and tools for assessing the performance of information systems in terms of reliability, conformance, and quality of service. This paper presents an extension of Information Theory by introducing a novel hierarchy concept as a complement to the traditional entropy approach. The methodology adjustments are applied to a simulative numerical example for assessing the reliability of systems with different complexity and performance behavior.
A New Network Digital Forensics Approach for Internet of Things Environment Based on Binary Owl Optimizer
Authors: Alazzam Hadeel , AbuAlghanam Orieb , Al-zoubi Qusay M. , Alsmady Abdulsalam , Alhenawi Esra’a 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widespread in our lives these days (e.g., Smart homes, smart cities, etc.). Despite its significant role in providing automatic real-time services to users, these devices are highly vulnerable due to their design simplicity and limitations regarding power, CPU, and memory. Tracing network traffic and investigating its behavior helps in building a digital forensics framework to secure IoT networks. This paper proposes a new Network Digital Forensics approach called (NDF IoT). The proposed approach uses the Owl optimizer for selecting the best subset of features that help in identifying suspicious behavior in such environments. The NDF IoT approach is evaluated using the Bot IoT UNSW dataset in terms of detection rate, false alarms, accuracy, and f-score. The approach being proposed has achieved 100% detection rate and 99.3% f-score and outperforms related works that used the same dataset while reducing the number of features to three features only.
One-vs-All Convolutional Neural Networks for Synthetic Aperture Radar Target Recognition
Authors: Babu Bileesh Plakkal , Narayanan Swathi Jamjala 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) have been widely utilized for Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images. However, a large number of parameters and a huge training data requirements limit CNN’s use in SAR ATR. While previous works have primarily focused on model compression and structural modification of CNN, this paper employs the One-Vs-All (OVA) technique on CNN to address these issues. OVA-CNN comprises several Binary classifying CNNs (BCNNs) that act as an expert in correctly recognizing a single target. The BCNN that predicts the highest probability for a given target determines the class to which the target belongs. The evaluation of the model using various metrics on the Moving and Stationary Target Acquisition and Recognition (MSTAR) benchmark dataset illustrates that the OVA-CNN has fewer weight parameters and training sample requirements while exhibiting a high recognition rate.
Importance of Integrating Local Culture- Based Human Values into Elementary School Curriculum
Authors: Astawa Dewa Nyoman Wija , Jendra I Made Iwan Indrawan 
Published: September 2022

This study discusses why it is important and how to integrate some human values with the local Balinese Hindu teachings into an elementary school curriculum. The study suggests that when taught properly the values could enable collective awareness in the educational level that may impact the development of the generation quality. This qualitative research was carried out at Sathya Sai Elementary School in Denpasar-Bali, a private school that in addition to adopting some universally essential values also features Balinese Hindu teaching. The data were analyzed after long observation on the teaching learning activities as well as through conducting a FGD (focus group discussion) involving the teachers, headmaster, the foundation, and the representative parents of the students. The study shows that integrating such values could be an effective character education needed by the recent generation.