bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A soft set based approach for the decision-making problem with heterogeneous information
Authors: Xia Sisi , Chen Lin , Yang Haoran 
Published: September 2022

<abstract><p>This paper proposes the	concept of a neighborhood soft set and its corresponding decision system, named neighborhood soft decision system to solve decision-making (DM) problems with heterogeneous information. Firstly, we present the definition of a neighborhood soft set by combining the concepts of a soft set and neighborhood space. In addition, some operations on neighborhood soft sets such as "restricted/relaxed AND" operations and the degree of dependency between two neighborhood soft sets are defined. Furthermore, the neighborhood soft decision system and its parameter reduction, core attribute are also defined. According to the core attribute, we can get decision rules and make the optimal decision. Finally, the algorithm of DM with heterogeneous information based on the neighborhood soft set is presented and applied in the medical diagnosis, and the comparison analysis with other DM methods is made.</p></abstract>
How Many Microwave Disinfection Cycles is Safe for the Adaptability of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Denture Base Materials?
Authors: Ali Wan Nor Syariza Wan , Ahmad Noor Farishahbanubinti , Yussof Sharifah Nor Aishah Syed 
Published: September 2022

Introduction:
We aimed to determine the maximum microwave disinfection cycles that is safe for the adaptability of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture bases under power–time setting of 630 W for 3 minutes.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty PMMA maxillary denture bases were constructed and divided into two groups, control (no disinfection) and test (microwave disinfection at 630W for 3 minutes in water immersion). Coltene Rapid Liner (Coltene/Whaledent AG, Altstatten, Switzerland) silicone was coated onto the internal surface of the samples followed by placement of 8 kgf of axial load. The silicone film was removed, and weighed using analytical balance. One day interval was given between each cycle and samples were stored in 37°C water bath. Tests were carried out until a statistically significant silicone film weight change detected. The data were analyzed on SPSS version 21.0 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY).

Results:
Statistically significant change of the denture base was detected after the tenth cycle of microwave irradiation.

Conclusion:
The maximum microwave disinfection cycles that is safe for the adaptability of PMMA denture bases under power–time setting of 630 W for 3 minutes is only up to 10 cycles.
The risk factors of the functional status, quality of life, and family psychological status in children with postintensive care syndrome
Authors: Yuliarto Saptadi , Kadafi Kurniawan Taufik , Fauziah Sri , Khalasha Takhta , Susanto William Prayogo 
Published: September 2022

Background:
Intensive care treatment has a side effect of several impairments after hospital discharge, known as postintensive care syndrome (PICS). PICS in children must be well evaluated because PICS can affect their global development and quality of life. Our specific aims are to determine the impact of intensive care treatment and the risk factors which contribute to PICS.

Methods:
In this observational cohort study, we identified critically ill children treated in intensive care units (ICUs) for more than 24 h and survived. We evaluated the internal and external risk factors of the patients in the intensive care. We interviewed their parents to define the functional status and quality of life of the patients in 7 days before ICU admission and the psychological status of the family at the time of intensive care admission. The interview was repeated in 3 months after the intensive care discharge.

Results:
There was a significant decrease in functional status and quality of life after intensive care treatment (P < 0.001). However, none of the internal risk factors were significantly associated with PICS. Neurologic involvement in the disease was associated with the significantly reduced functional status of patients, while the severity of the disease was significantly associated with both functional status and quality of life. Our study also showed a significant psychological disorder of the family in the intensive care.

Conclusion:
The occurrence of PICS in children was associated with the severity of the disease, decreased the functional status and quality of life, and contributed to psychological disorders for the family.
Malignant transformation of chronic osteomyelitis of mandible: A rare presentation
Authors: Khan Saba , Dhakad Pooja S. , Agwani Khalid M. , Saradhara Dhyey K. 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT
Chronic osteomyelitis is a bone disease that is characterized by inflammatory processes, including necrosis of mineralized and marrow tissues, suppuration, resorption, sclerosis, and hyperplasia. The primary cause of chronic osteomyelitis is usually microbiologic, and it results from an odontogenic infection, postextraction complication, inadequate removal of necrotic bone, early termination of antibiotic therapy, inappropriate selection of antibiotics, diagnostic failure, trauma, inadequate treatment for a fracture, or irradiation to the mandible. The incidence of malignant transformation of chronic osteomyelitis in the head and neck region is very low and rare in developed countries. This is the first case report on the malignant transformation of chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible which discusses its etiopathogenesis and radiographic imaging.
Awareness and Utilization of Unani Medicine Among the Adult Population from East Delhi
Authors: Khan Asim Ali , Janardhanan Rajiv , Kishore Jugal , Awasthi Aanchal Anant , Parveen Shagufta , Saeed Shazina , Shannawaz Mohammad , Selvamurthy William 
Published: September 2022

Objectives:
To assess the awareness, practice, and utilization pattern of Unani medicine among the general population of Trilokpuri, East Delhi.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey was conducted in New Delhi using pretested, predesigned, and structured questionnaire to assess the awareness and utilization pattern of Unani medicine on a sample size of 100 subjects.

Result:
Out of 100 subjects, 60% were males and 40% were females with mean age 38.96 ± 9.12 years, ranged between 18 and 65 years. The awareness about Unani medicine was found in 67% of adopted population, while 57% population among them preferred Unani system of medicine as a mode of treatment. Unani is preferred because of minimal side effects associated as reported by 47% users. On the other hand, among nonuser (n = 29), 48% population do not prefer Unani medicine because of its slow action. Very few (2.6%) users adopted Unani medicine exclusively, while most of them preferred Unani as an adjuvant with allopathic. Unani medicine is preferred mainly for the management of musculoskeletal disorders (35%), followed by GIT disorders (19%) and their related disorders.

Conclusion:
The awareness level regarding Unani medicine is good rather utilization of is relatively lower as compared to modern system of medicine. There is a need and scope for promotion of health education as well as improvement in the people's attitude towards Unani system of medicine.
A Guide to Direct (Peri)ocular Injuries Caused by Snakes: Systematic Review and Treatment Advice
Authors: Jalink Maarten B. , Wisse Robert P. L. 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT.
Ocular injuries caused by snakes are very rare, but damage can be severe. There is little evidence on the effective treatment of these injuries. The aim of this systematic review is to discuss all available literature and summarize existing experiences in a treatment advice. In January 2022, a search was performed in the PubMed database. Penetrative trauma by venomous snakebites constitute the most severe cases, and can require the evisceration of the eye. Nonvenomous snakes, mostly boas and pythons held in captivity, are also able to perforate the eye, though with a more favorable disease course. Chemical trauma by inoculation of venom occurs as well, and copious irrigation is advised in these cases. Detailed suggestions for ophthalmologic treatment are presented.
Estimation of the Minimal Rift Valley Fever Virus Protective Neutralizing Antibody Titer in Human Volunteers Immunized with MP-12 Vaccine Based on Protection in a Mouse Model of Disease
Authors: Watts Douglas M. , Westover Jonna L.B. , Palermo Pedro M. , Bailey Kevin W. , Morrill John C. , Bettinger George E. , Monath Thomas P. , Smith Darci R. , Peters Clarence J. , Pittman Phillip R. , Orbegozo Jeanette , Gowen Brian B. 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT.
The Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) MP-12 vaccine is a promising human and veterinary vaccine. Although the vaccine elicited neutralizing antibody (nAb) in human volunteers, the minimal antibody titer that is needed to afford protection is unknown. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the minimal nAb titer elicited by the RVFV MP-12 vaccine in human volunteers that protected mice against lethal RVFV challenge as a surrogate assessment of the protective efficacy of the vaccine. Among volunteers who were vaccinated with the MP-12 vaccine during a phase II trial, sera with antibody titers of 1:20 collected 5 years post-vaccination (PV), 1:40 titer collected 2 years PV, and 1:80 titer collected 1 year PV was passively transferred to groups of BALB/c mice. Blood samples were obtained 1 day after passive transfer to determine the RVFV neutralizing nAb titer before challenge with pathogenic RVFV (strain ZH501). Our results indicated that 1 day after passive transfer of the immune sera, an approximate 4-fold reduction in circulating nAb titers was detected in the mice. The presence of RVFV nAb titers in the range of 1:5 to 1:20 were generally protective (75–100% survival). These results suggested that circulating titers of 1:5 or higher offer a high degree of protection by MP-12-elicited antibody in human volunteers. Also, the findings highlighted the value of using the BALB/c mouse RVFV challenge model as a surrogate for evaluating the protective nAb responses elicited by MP-12 and possible use for evaluating the efficacy of other RVFV vaccine candidates.
A phased, chromosome-scale genome of ‘Honeycrisp’ apple (Malus domestica)
Authors: Khan Awais , Carey Sarah B. , Serrano Alicia , Zhang Huiting , Hargarten Heidi , Hale Haley , Harkess Alex , Honaas Loren 
Published: September 2022

The apple cultivar ‘Honeycrisp’ has superior fruit quality traits, cold hardiness, and disease resistance, making it a popular breeding parent. However, it suffers from several physiological disorders, production, and postharvest issues. Despite several available apple genome sequences, understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying cultivar-specific traits remains lacking. Here, we present a highly contiguous, fully phased, chromosome-level genome of ‘Honeycrisp’ apples, using PacBio HiFi, Omni-C, and Illumina sequencing platforms, with two assembled haplomes of 674 Mbp and 660 Mbp, and contig N50 values of 32.8 Mbp and 31.6 Mbp, respectively. Overall, 47,563 and 48,655 protein-coding genes were annotated from each haplome, capturing 96.8–97.4% complete BUSCOs in the eudicot database. Gene family analysis reveals most ‘Honeycrisp’ genes are assigned into orthogroups shared with other genomes, with 121 ‘Honeycrisp’-specific orthogroups. This resource is valuable for understanding the genetic basis of important traits in apples and related Rosaceae species to enhance breeding efforts.
PENGARUH PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP TINGKAT AKTIVITAS FISIK PADA MASYARAKAT KOMPLEK PRATAMA, KELURAHAN MEDAN TEMBUNG
Authors: Nurhadi Jihan , Fatahillah  
Published: September 2022

Saat ini dunia sedang mengalami tantangan yang luar biasa yang mengubah kehidupan karena pandemi covid-19. Covid-19 merupakan suatu penyakit baru yang berasa dari wuhan, provinsi hubei, cina pada akhir 2019 yang disebabkan oleh virus corona baru bernama Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARSCOV-2). Virus ini dapat menular sangat cepat dan sampai saat ini belum juga ditemukannya vaksin sehingga diberlakukannya pembatasan aktivitas di luar ruangan. Hal ini menyebabkan menurunnya aktivitas fisik seseorang. Aktivitas fisik yang rendah merupakan faktor resiko berbagai penyakit penyerta seperti obesitas, diabetes, hipertensi, dan kondisi jantung serius yang membuat kita lebih rentan terhadap penyakit COVID-19 yang parah. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menilai gambaran tingkat aktivitas fisik selama masa pandemic covid-19 melalui literatur review dan melakuka survey pada masyarakat sekitar.
Analisis Mutu Kinerja di SMA Negeri 1 Cilamaya
Authors: Suryana Agus , Qowaid Qowaid , Fauziyah Vina 
Published: September 2022

This study aims to describe the quality of teacher performance at SMA Negeri Cilamaya. Performance analysis using SWOT technique. From the SWOT analysis activities at SMA Negeri 1 Cilamaya, it can be concluded that the formulation of strategic management at SMA Negeri 1 Cilamaya is in the good category. This can be seen in the results of the analysis, although it shows that SMA Negeri 1 Cilamaya is in quadrant II. This position signifies a strong organization but faces great challenges. The strategic recommendation given is Strategy Diversification, meaning that the organization is in a stable condition but faces a number of severe challenges, so it is estimated that the wheels of the organization will have difficulty continuing to spin if it only relies on the previous strategy. Therefore, organizations are advised to immediately increase their variety of tactical strategies.
Keywords: quality, SWOT, Teacher performance
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mengenal Lambang Bilangan Melalui Kegiatan Bermain Kartu Angka pada Anak Kelompok A di SPS Dahlia Jatisampurna Bekasi
Authors: Paramansyah Arman , Zamakhsari Ahmad , Ernawati Ernawati 
Published: September 2022

This study aims to improve the ability to recognize number symbols in Anak Kelompok A at SPS Dahlia Jatisampurna Bekasi through playing number cards. The ability of number symbols studied included making a sequence of numbers 1-10 with objects, pointing and writing symbols for numbers 1-10, pairing number symbols with objects 1 to 10. Early childhood is a unique individual who has a pattern of growth and physical development, cognitive, socio-emotional, creativity, language and communication specifically in accordance with the stages that are being passed by the child. The research used qualitative research with a descriptive approach. In the process of collecting data, researchers used the methods of observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data in this study includes the test of credibility (internal validity), transferability (external validity), dependability (reliability), and confirmability (objectivity). The results showed that there was an increase in the ability to recognize number symbols after learning through number card playing activities. As for what the teacher does before carrying out number card learning, namely: Choosing a theme to be achieved, planning or preparing teaching materials to be delivered, dividing children into several groups, explaining how to play number cards, providing opportunities for children to play number cards, repeating material from the last number card learning activity is to carry out an evaluation.
Keywords: ability to recognize number symbols, playing number cards, early childhood
The African Cooperation within Egypt-Sudan using Multimodal Transportation: Systematic Review Paper
Authors: Keshta Jilan A. , ElDine Mai S. , Saber Mostafa Saber 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: Investigating the advancements and implementation facilities required in Egypt and Sudan in terms of Multimodal transport to maximize Egypt's economic gains within the footprints of the agreements between the two nations and African cooperatives. To strike a balance between social, economic, and environmental concerns, the Egyptian government prioritizes transportation projects as part of its ambitious objective of providing and integrating varied transportation networks and technologies.
Methodology: Conducting a comprehensive, systematic literature review of 55 published studies in order to compile the most significant published papers matching the research keywords, supporting the theoretical contributions of the research and the previous researchers' recommendations for the subsequent studies, by assessing primary data collected through semi-structured interviews with Egyptian and African transport authority officials.
Results: It has been shown that too few research studies have used the river connection to disrupt commerce flow in order to examine multimodal transportation. There has also been no further inquiry into the border terminals and route networks between Egypt and Sudan that might help in the enhancement of the countries' import and export operations, notably the upgrading and modernization of ports in Nile Basin countries, despite the fact that increased activities, services, and hubs might help both countries' transportation networks, seaports and logistics networks surrounded by Africa.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practices: The research provides an original contribution to the literature by identifying the impact of cooperation in terms of transport sector by improving inter-modality services and logistics services between the two countries. A network of highways linking Egypt and Sudan will gain better benefits using data from real investigations and theoretical models established by the researcher, but it will need considerable exploration and actuality.
Teatro y filosofía. La ontología como puesta en escena
Authors: Bacarlett Pérez María Luisa 
Published: September 2022

Se reflexiona sobre la coincidencia entre teatro y filosofía en la Grecia antigua, revisando también los argumentos que apelaron a su separación —en particular con Platón—, y el estado de tal relación en el pensamiento contemporáneo en autores como Derrida, Butler e Irigaray, para quienes el lenguaje, la vida social y el misma filosofía son actividades performativas, una forma de hacer o puesta en escena que despliega sus propios actores y escenarios. La filosofía puede ser vista entonces como un teatro que contiene en su interior otros teatros. La ontología sería parte de ellos, es decir, una serie de puestas en escena, cada una apostando por ser la representación genuina de la realidad. La metafísica expresaría, así, la confianza de que por debajo de estas escenificaciones —llamadas teorías o ideas— existe un mundo cierto que no es montaje, sino la realidad misma.
Effects of Sn and Nb Additions on the Corrosion Resistance of Cu-Ni-Si-Mg Alloy
Authors: Wang Wenweijiao , Shi Bingbing , Wang Cheng , Wang Chen , Zhou Jianhui , Wang Bingshu , Chen Junfeng , Lin Sheng 
Published: September 2022

The effects of Sn and Nb additions on the corrosion resistance of Cu-2.89Ni-0.61Si-0.14Mg alloy in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution were investigated. The results show that the additions of Sn and Nb can improve the corrosion resistance of Cu-Ni-Si-Mg alloy. The sample with 0.2 wt% Nb exhibits better corrosion resistance than the sample with 0.2 wt% Sn. Compared with the dopant-free sample, for the 0.2Sn-doped sample and 0.2Nb-doped sample, the values of corrosion current densities decrease by 7% and 21%, and the values of polarization resistances increase by 5% and 21%, respectively. The corrosion film of Cu-Ni-Si-Mg alloy is a double-layer structure. The additions of Nb and Sn are helpful to improve the density of the outer layer of corrosion film and increase the charge transfer resistance of the inner layer of corrosion film. The additions of Sn and Nb can refine and uniform the microstructure of alloy, which is helpful to the formation of a more complete corrosion layer. Cu2O and CuO are the corrosion products of alloys, and the content of Cu2O can be increased by the Sn and Nb additions.
Subjective evaluation of the effectiveness
of treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a qualitative study (Warsaw, Poland)
Authors: Ponikowska Dominika , Dworakowska Anna Maria , Czepielewska Edyta , Kozłowska-Wojciechowska Małgorzata 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accompanied by troublesome symptoms such as shortness of breath, and the disease can severely impair the patient’s daily functioning. The treatment consists of many elements that together allow the patient to cope with the symptoms of the disease and the adverse effects of therapy, reducing the frequency of exacerbations. The aim of this qualitative study was to better understand the experiences of patients with COPD, especially their subjective assessment of the effectiveness of treatment.Material and methodsThis is a qualitative interview study. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, with NVivo 12.2 Pro QRS International software.ResultsThe study was conducted in a group of 50 patients (29 men, 21 women, mean age: 73.8 ±9.4 years), at the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases in Warsaw (Poland). According to the subjective opinion of the study participants, the applied treatment is effective. However, the patients report a significant negative impact of the disease on their everyday life and physical activity. The feeling of breathlessness makes them passive and avoid physical exertion. Treatment mainly consists of pharmacotherapy and oxygen therapy. In general, they do not perform breathing exercises. Exacerbations occur irregularly in some of the patients. The patients exhibit poor knowledge and skills necessary for effective self-management.ConclusionsDespite the COPD patients’ sense of good disease control, the treatment effectiveness is not satisfactory. There is a need to implement patient-centered comprehensive educational activities combined with behavioral strategies.
An evaluation of blood glucose and lipid profile in female hypothyroidism patients in Kerbala province, Iraq
Authors: Abeer Cheaid Yousif Al-Fatlawi  
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: Hypothyroidism is a common metabolic disorder caused by inadequate secretion of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. The condition impacts various metabolic processes including glucose synthesis, lipid synthesis, mobilization and metabolic rate. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological factors associated with female hypothyroidism patients of Kerbala province of Iraq. Materials and Methods: Fifty females (35 with hypothyroidism and 15 normal) aged between 20-49 years were included in the study. Blood sample was collected from each individual and subjected to thyroid function test (TFT), lipid profile test (LPT) and fasting blood glucose (FBG). Results: The study showed a significant (P?0.001) increase in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels as compared to control. While a significant decrease was seen in thyroxin (T4) levels in comparison to controls, no significant difference was seen for triiodothyronine (T3) levels in both groups. Low?density lipoprotein (LDL), Triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC) was significantly increased (P?0.001) while high density lipoprotein (HDL) was observed to significantly decrease as compared to control group. High significant elevation (P?0.001) in fasting blood glucose (FBG) was seen in patients with hypothyroidism as compared to control. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study show that hypothyroidism in females to be significantly associated with increase in dyslipidemia and blood glucose levels.