EFFECT OF LEMON AROMATHERAPY ON THE ANXIETY LEVEL OF DENTAL EXTRACTION PATIENTS IN RSND SEMARANG by Hayuratri Purwalalita Laksmidevi, Devi Farida Utami, Arinta Puspita Wati, Maria Belladonna Rahmawati

“…Background: Dental treatment that is often done is the tooth extraction procedure. The treatment and the use of sharp instruments such as syringes, pliers, bein during extraction can cause anxiety. …”
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Effect of Sodium Oxybutyrate on Mesentery Microcirculation and Liver Metabolism in Hemorrhagic Stroke (Experimental Study) by A. K. Korzhevskaya, V. O. Nikolsky, L. V. Boyarinova

“…Systolic blood pressure was lowered to 40 mm Hg and maintained at the same level during an hour by the Wiggers procedure. The magnitude of blood loss was 31—33 ml/kg. …”
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Blood cross-matching using gel card technique compared to conventional tube technique: A diagnostic evaluation study by Aditi Pandey, Sonal Chandrakar, Roshan Lal, Kajal Chandrakar

“…Patients’ blood samples were sent to the blood bank for routine cross-matching procedures. Both tube and gel techniques were used for Coombs cross-matching and their results were compared and analyzed. …”
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Phytochemical Properties and Proximate Composition of Papaya (Carica papaya L. var solo 8) Peels by Adingra Kouassi Martial-Didier, Konan Kouassi Hubert, Kouadio Eugène Jean Parfait, Tano Kablan

“…The peels were harvested fresh, dried in an oven at 45°C for 48 hours, ground and analyzed according to standard procedures. Proximate analysis showed high level of proteins (11.67 ± 0.04 %), crude fibre (32.51 ± 0.03 %), carbohydrate (47.33 ± 0.08 %), ash (5.98 ± 0.03 %) 0.03 %) and fat (2.51 ± 0.13 %). …”
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Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical, Imaging and Therapy by Frank F. Seghatol-Eslami, Kan Liu

“…These unparalleled technological advances would not be possible without the hard work of physicians, scientists, surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and echocardiographers worldwide, despite the many challenges they experience daily and in every procedure. Many patients with TR present at an advanced stage of disease progression, often with severe regurgitation and clinical manifestations associated with poor outcomes. …”
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Management of pathologic fracture of long bones as a complication of acute osteomyelitis: a challenging task for orthopedic surgeons by Ramin Zargarbashi, Fardis Vosoughi, Farhad Shaker, Mozhgan Seifi, Mona Mirbeyk, Amir R. Vafaee

“…A mean of 1.25 surgical procedures, ranging from 0 to 4, were required to obtain union. …”
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Lateral Approach in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Introducing Gaston's Technique in Brazil by Plinio Ramos Pinto Neto, Thiago Camelo Mourão, Jayme Quirino Caon Nobre, Rodrigo Coelho de Carvalho, João Pedro Soares Nunes, Walter Henriques da Costa, Richard Pierre Gaston, Stenio C. Zequi

“…Materials and Methods: This video demonstrates a lateral approach to radical prostatectomy in a 51-year-old male patient diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (Gleason 7 (3+4) in 2 out of 17 fragments). The surgical procedure was performed using a transperitoneal robotic approach, with lateral entry via the right paravesical space to optimize access and exposure of pelvic structures. …”
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Topology of quasi divisor graphs associated with non-associative algebra by Muhammad Nadeem, Muhammad Kamran, Muflih Alhazmi, Mashaer Alsaeedi, Shreefa O. Hilali

“…To achieve our results, we employ a variety of methods, including a combinatorial approach, degree counting techniques, vertex and edge partitioning methods, as well as graph-theoretical tools and analytical procedures. In this paper, we compute a few topological indices based on degree, distance, and degree-distance using the structural aspects of quasi divisor graphs of orders 2φ,22ϕ,23ϕ and 4ϕ1ϕ2 where φ is a positive integer and ϕ1,ϕ2 are odd primes with ϕ1<ϕ2. …”
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Isolation and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Bacterial Pathogens from Community-Acquired Pneumonia at Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia by Feyissa Hamde, Bayissa Chala, Mesfin Bekele, Abebe Mekuria Shenkutie, Rajiha Abubeker, Ketema Tafess

“…Sputum samples were subjected to standard microbiological procedures, including culture, Gram staining, and a panel of different biochemical tests for the identification of pathogenic bacterial isolates. …”
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Pengembangan Model Instrumen Penilaian Sikap Bersahabat pada Pembelajaran PPKN di SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Dukun by Fitri Haryanti

“…The instrument development procedures are: a hypothetical model; Expert validation using Delphi technique, revision I, readability test, revision II, somewhat extensive experiment, revision III, extensive experiment, final instrument and final instrument implementation. …”
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Clinical analysis on comparison of outcomes between partial splenic artery embolization and splenectomy for management of grade II–III splenic injury in blunt trauma by Xiaolong Xu, Meng Lv, Cheng Wang, Jianfeng Mei

“…Over the past few decades, the treatment of blunt splenic injury has also changed significantly, from total splenectomy to a focus on procedures that preserve splenic function. At the same time, the use of splenic artery embolization in high-grade splenic injuries has also reduced the failure rate of non-surgical treatment and the incidence of conversion to open splenectomy. …”
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Body image is associated with persistence. A study of the role of weight-related stigma by Wojciech Styk, Ewa Wojtowicz, Paweł Glibowski, Katarzyna Iłowiecka, Aleksanda Jędryszek-Geisler, Szymon Zmorzyński

“…The research was carried out in computer labs. The procedure consisted of psychological questionnaires (Persistence Scale, The Body Esteem Scale, Perceived Weight Stigma Questionnaire, Weight Bias Internalization Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Formal Characteristics of Behavior – Temperament Inventory, and NEO-PI-R) and The Maze Test (a computer tool). …”
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Active screening technological model of cardiac rhythm disturbances (experience of Moscow polyclinic) by E. V. Sorokina, N. P. Lyamina, A. A. Tyazhelnikov, O. A. Mamontova, P. N. Kuzmin

“…In a continuous cross-sectional screening study using a Cardiochair with a builtin electrocardiograph, in which the model of active screening of cardiac arrhythmias was implemented, all interested patients of the polyclinic took part: before seeing a doctor or receiving any medical procedure from 01/14/2022 to 08/03/2022 in KDP No. 121.Results. …”
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Impact of ENT resource nurses in improving operating room efficiency by Kaishan Aravinthan, Connor Holmes, Sreejit P. Nair, Anil R. Sharma, Russell A. Murphy

“…The current study evaluates the effect of ENT trained OR resource nurses on the efficiency of operating time during ENT procedures. Methods Five hundred seventy-three ENT surgery cases from 4 surgeons were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Legal issues of formation and development of digital law in the Kyrgyz Republic by N. S. Semenov, S. R. Semenov

“…In the process of creating the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, a number of problems were identified that affect legislation in the field of digitalization, such as: absence, i.e. creation of a codified act aimed at developing the digital economy of the Kyrgyz Republic; clarification and development of separate rules for a specific group of digital relations in the digital environment; determination of a special regulator of changes in the NLA, a body that can make changes to the national legislation; defining the scope of digital ecosystems, digital resources and digital services, between the consumer and suppliers of goods and services; determination of legal relations to foreign persons and stateless persons; consent of the subject of the right to data processing.Relevant proposals were made: Change the procedure for special regulation of the digital environment and make changes and additions to the Digital Code, including changing the wording of Article 21 “Digital data, digital records and digital resources that are objects of digital interaction”, adding obligations of subjects of legal relations to Article 26 in the digital environment in the form of compliance with legal requirements, in the field of digital ecosystems, detail Article 2, include separate sections in the field of electronic state, electronic commerce, inheritance of digital rights. …”
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Ultra-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in Treatment of Less than 2 cm Kidney Stones: Comparative Efficacy and Safety by I. V. Seregin, A. A. Seregin, E. V. Filimonov, N. A. Shustitskiy, A. D. Morozov, L. A. Sinyakova, O. B. Loran

“…Both ultra-mini PCNL and RIRS are effective, safe and complementary procedures in treatment for ≤2 cm renal stones. Ultra-mini PCNL is more effective over RIRS in terms of single-intervention complete stone removal and shorter operation time, whereas the overall complications rate did not significantly differ between cohorts.…”
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Concurrent treatment with transarterial immunoembolization of hepatic metastases and systemic immune checkpoint inhibitors to overcome immune evasion in patients with metastatic uv... by Natalie J. Miller, Sharon W. Kwan, Jacob B. Leary, Daniel S. Hippe, William McCamy, Joshua R. Veatch, Evan T. Hall, Wayne L. Monsky, Shailender Bhatia

“…Results Between 2016 and 2023, 18 mUM patients (median age 64 years) received TAIE (median 4 procedures/patient). Fourteen patients (78%) received concurrent ICI. …”
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Clinical application of a novel hysteroscopic LNG-IUS non-suture fixation at the uterine fundus by Yi Yu, Hongwei Zhang, Long Sui, Long Sui, Limei Chen

“…The main adverse reaction was irregular vaginal bleeding, with an incidence rate of 61.3% (19/31).ConclusionHysteroscopic LNG-IUS non-suture fixation at the uterine fundus is a safe and effective technique, particularly suitable for patients with dysmenorrhea, excessive menstruation, or a large uterine cavity who have previously experienced LNG-IUS expulsion. This procedure is simple and minimally invasive, has a short surgical time, has minimal bleeding, and provides rapid recovery; therefore, it is worthy of clinical application.…”
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The impact of online games on creativity and the role of imagination by Yung-hsun Cheng

“…This study investigates how playing online games influences creativity and examines the mediating effect of imagination in this relationship.ObjectivesThe primary objectives of this research are to: (1) evaluate the direct impact of online gaming: investigate how participation in online gaming affects players’ imagination and creativity levels, measuring specific outcomes through qualitative and quantitative assessments. (2) explore the mediating role of imagination: analyze the relationship between players’ motivation for gaming and their creative output, focusing on how imagination serves as a mediating factor in this dynamic. (3) differentiate game types and their effects: assess how various genres of online games, specifically role-playing games (RPGs) and sandbox games, uniquely influence players’ imaginative capabilities and creative expressions, using comparative analyses to highlight differences in outcomes.MethodsThis study employed a mixed-method approach, combining survey questionnaires and experimental procedures. The survey collected responses from 202 participants, gathering insights into their gaming behaviors, motivations, and perceived creativity. …”
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The effect of construction moisture content on the mechanical, shear and environmental characteristics of clay stabilized with cement and CS: A micro and macro study by Sansan Matajinimvar, Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei

“…For this purpose, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), indirect tensile strength (ITS), unconsolidated-undrained triaxial (UU), ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), California bearing ratio (CBR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) tests were performed. The results showed that replacing 15 % of cement with CS was the optimum content. …”
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