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Socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients admitted into Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital: a three-year retrospective study. 埃邦伊州立大学教学医院入院患者的社会人口统计学和临床概况:一项为期三年的回顾性研究。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71851

A. Ndukuba

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Oral Health Problems And Causes Of Tooth Loss At The University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu-Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古-尼日利亚尼日利亚大学教学医院的口腔健康问题和牙齿脱落的原因

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71843

E. Akaji, N. Folaranmi, L. Okoye, F. Chukwuneke

{"title":"Oral Health Problems And Causes Of Tooth Loss At The University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu-Nigeria","authors":"E. Akaji, N. Folaranmi, L. Okoye, F. Chukwuneke","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71843","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71843","url":null,"abstract":"Context Several oral diseases and conditions are associated with tooth loss. Objective : The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral health problems seen at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in one year with the view to highlighting causes of tooth loss in this environment. Methods This study utilised data from the Record book of the Oral Diagnosis unit of the Dental clinic in UNTH, Enugu. Records of patients seen from January to December 2008 with complete information were included in the study. Data obtained were patient's age, gender, provisional diagnosis, teeth lost and reasons for the loss. The data were computer- analysed; Chi square statistics was used to test for association and differences. Values were considered significant when p-value was equal to or less than 0.05. Results A total of 1663 entries were made; 686 (41.3%) were males and 977 (58.7%) females. On the whole, 110 (6.6%) had traumatic injuries, 70 (4.2%) had malocclusion while 583 (35.1%) had periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, pulpitis and dental caries were not only the most common oral health problems encountered but also the major causes of tooth loss. Conclusion The major causes of tooth loss in our study were periodontal disease and dental caries and its sequelae. Since these two diseases are preventable, existing measures to check them should be more aggressively pursued. Also, recruitment of manpower to manage the different conditions would be very timely for greater retention of teeth despite an aging society. Key words: Oral health; Tooth loss; UNTH; Enugu","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129724771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Opinion Of Health Workers On, And Their Safety Practices In Connection With The Handling Of Medical Wastes At A University Teaching Hospital In South East Nigeria 尼日利亚东南部一所大学教学医院医护人员对处理医疗废物的看法及其安全做法

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71856

S. Samuel, S. Aderibigbe, C. Nwigwe, A. Nyamngee

{"title":"Opinion Of Health Workers On, And Their Safety Practices In Connection With The Handling Of Medical Wastes At A University Teaching Hospital In South East Nigeria","authors":"S. Samuel, S. Aderibigbe, C. Nwigwe, A. Nyamngee","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71856","url":null,"abstract":"Context Health care institutions are service-oriented establishments that provide observational, diagnostic, research, therapeutic and rehabilitative services. These facilities are involved in the generation of large amount of solid wastes on a per capita basis. Accidental and hospital acquired infections may be consequent upon ignorance, and careless handling of medical wastes. Objective This research work was conducted to determine the awareness and practices associated with the handling of medical wastes at a University Teaching Hospital. Method This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital among health workers, multistage sampling technique and the data were collected with structured, self-administered questionnaires. The quantitative Data obtained from the study was collated and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 10 software. Results Four hundred and eighty six (486) health workers were recruited into the study, out of whom 36% were females and 62.3% of the participants were married. Polythene bags (39.9%) were the commonest means of collecting hospital wastes. Waste segregation is not practiced at all in the hospital. Refuse truck (71.8%) was the most frequent means of transporting hospital waste while open van was the least used (28.2%). Conclusion Standard practices in handling medical wastes were not adhered to, hence health education towards safe practices is recommended. Keywords: Awareness, Practices, Medical Wastes, Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130704442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Prevalence Of Dentine Hypersensitivity And Its Response To Non – Surgical Treatment In Benin City, Nigeria. 尼日利亚贝宁市牙本质过敏的患病率及其对非手术治疗的反应。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71855

P. Ojehanon, O. Akhionbare

{"title":"Prevalence Of Dentine Hypersensitivity And Its Response To Non – Surgical Treatment In Benin City, Nigeria.","authors":"P. Ojehanon, O. Akhionbare","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71855","url":null,"abstract":"Context Exposure of the dentine of a tooth ultimately leads to its hypersensitivity which often presents as a painful response to applied stimulus. It is a common complaint among patients and is associated with multiple etiologic factors. To date, the prevalence of this condition and the response by patients to different non – surgical modalities of treatment in the study area have not been exhaustively investigated. Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of tooth hypersensitivity and its response to non-surgical treatment modalities at the Periodontics Clinic of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City. Method This was a prospective study of males and females aged 16 to 75 years who were attending the University of Benin Teaching Hospital Periodontics clinic at the time of this study ( 2003 to 2004 ). Tooth hypersensitivity was recorded as present or absent based on patients' complaints, information from the questionnaire administered and corroborated by clinical findings. All clinical oral examinations were carried out at the Periodontics clinic. Result Of the 330 patients seen, 70 (21.2%) had tooth hypersensitivity. Females and patients aged 46-55 years were most affected while upper left molars were mainly implicated. Many of the patients investigated responded to oral hygiene instructions and dentine desensitisation. Conclusion Tooth hypersensitivity which results from exposed dentine affected a reasonable percentage of the population and caused discomfort, pain and sometimes tooth loss. Many of such cases (41.5%) responded to non-surgical treatment. Keywords: Tooth, Dentine, Hypersensitivity, Non-surgical.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"189 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131583186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sexual activity, Pattern and outcome of HIV+ sero-status disclosure to a significant other among men and women attendees of two HIV clinics in Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria. 尼日利亚Abakaliki Ebonyi州两家艾滋病毒诊所的男性和女性参与者向重要伴侣披露艾滋病毒阳性血清状态的性活动、模式和结果

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71842

L. Ogbonnaya, B. Azuogu, C. Alo

{"title":"Sexual activity, Pattern and outcome of HIV+ sero-status disclosure to a significant other among men and women attendees of two HIV clinics in Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria.","authors":"L. Ogbonnaya, B. Azuogu, C. Alo","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71842","url":null,"abstract":"Context . HIV positive individuals continue to engage in sexual activities, especially during the early asymptomatic phase or when stabilised with anti-retroviral therapy. The potential risks associated with disclosure may lead them not to disclose status to 'significant others', especially sexual partners. Objective To assess the level of sexual activity, and the pattern and outcome of HIV positive status disclosure to a 'significant other'. Methodology This is a cross sectional descriptive study of all the patients seen from October 2008 to January 2010 in two HIV clinics in Abakaliki Nigeria. Result There were 63.3% sexually active people among the cohort. Of this, 37.4% had engaged in a recent sex act; 81.3% used condom during their last sex act; 94.6% disclosed their status to a 'significant other'; 20.5% suffered one form of discrimination or stigmatization following disclosure. Conclusion There is a high level of sexual activity with a corresponding high level of HIV status disclosure to a 'significant other' amongst this group. However, a significant proportion (20.5%) still suffered discrimination/ stigmatization following disclosure. Key Words: Persons Living With HIV/AIDS; Sexual activity; Sero-status disclosure; Significant Other; Abakaliki Southeast Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131181839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Risk Factors Associated With Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions In A Tertiary Hospital Setting. 三级医院中与宫颈上皮内病变相关的危险因素

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71854

E. Ikeanyi, C. Okonkwo, E. Gharoro, D. Obaseki, E. Okpere

{"title":"Risk Factors Associated With Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions In A Tertiary Hospital Setting.","authors":"E. Ikeanyi, C. Okonkwo, E. Gharoro, D. Obaseki, E. Okpere","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71854","url":null,"abstract":"Context Cervical cancer despite being largely preventable, is still the leading cause of gynaecological cancer related death among females in developing countries. Identification of risk factors will help to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with cervical cancer. Methodology This was a prospective study involving four hundred and eighty five women consecutively selected among the women attending gynaecological clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin- City. Results The prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesion in this study was 20.6%. A total of 216 (44.9%) of the women were aware of cervical cancer and only 32.4% were aware of cervical cancer screening while only 13.5% ever had at least a Pap smear testing. Premalignant cervical lesion was significantly higher among women 30 years and older and lower socioeconomic class with a significant linear trend in each of these groups. High parity especially vaginal delivery, cigarette smoking and having had a previous Pap testing were each associated with increased risk of abnormal Pap smear. First marriage before 20 years of age and lifetime partners in excess of four were associated with increased risk of abnormal Pap smear. Conclusion the study demonstrated that high parity and women over 30 years of age (especially those who married earlier than 20 years of age) had a higher yield of cervical premalignant lesions. Key Words: Risk Factors, Cervical intraepithelial lesions.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124377302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An Audit Of Open Breast Biopsies In Two Hospitals In The Niger Delta 尼日尔三角洲两家医院开放性乳房活检的审计

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71852

E. Sule, D. Obaseki

{"title":"An Audit Of Open Breast Biopsies In Two Hospitals In The Niger Delta","authors":"E. Sule, D. Obaseki","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71852","url":null,"abstract":"Context Biopsies provide histological diagnosis and as such may guide subsequent management of breast lumps. Regular audit of such biopsies are necessary to document epidemiological pattern of the histological diagnosis within a population. Objective To review the histological diagnoses of breast biopsies in two referral centres in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methodology This is a descriptive analysis of retrospective data obtained from the Central Hospital Warri and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, all in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria between 2005 and 2010. Results Data on 367 biopsies were analysed. Patients with benign diagnoses aged in range between 14 and 48 years and those with malignant conditions between 20 and 85 years. Fibroadenoma was the commonest histological diagnosis (36.0%) with a mean age at diagnosis of 22.9 5.5 years. Just one case of fibroadenoma was recorded beyond 36 years. years. Malignancies were seen in 29.4% of biopsies with Invasive ductal carcinoma being the dominant histological type, 89.8%. The mean age at diagnosis of breast cancer was 46.0 12.1 years. Incidence of malignant findings ranged from less than 1 in 10 biopsies below 30 years, 1 in 2 biopsies at the 31-35 years age range to nearly unit in those 56 years and above. Conclusion Fibroadenoma is the commonest breast biopsy finding in the referral centres in the Niger Delta. Breast cancer occurs commonly among premenopausal women. Key words: Breast, Biopsy, Fibroadenoma, Invasive ductal carcinoma.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"136 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125814665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Alterations In Lipid Profile Of Patients With Advanced Cervical Cancer 晚期宫颈癌患者脂质谱的改变

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-10 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71840

C. Okonkwo, O. Amegor, Ol Ogemuno

{"title":"Alterations In Lipid Profile Of Patients With Advanced Cervical Cancer","authors":"C. Okonkwo, O. Amegor, Ol Ogemuno","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71840","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V10I1.71840","url":null,"abstract":"Background The changes in lipid profile have long been associated with cancer because lipids play key role in maintenance of cell integrity. Aims . The study evaluated alterations in plasma lipid profile in patients with advanced squamous cervical cancer. Materials And Method This hospital-based study included 30 cervical cancer patients, with 30 controls. Plasma lipids including: Total cholesterol (TC), Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL ), High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol C (HDL ) and triglycerides (TAG) were analyzed by spectrophotometric kits. C Student's t-test was performed to compare mean values of the parameters. Results A significant decrease in plasma total cholesterol, HDLC and triglycerides was observed in cervical cancer patients as compared to the controls. The LDL lipid fraction was however higher in the cases than in the C controls. Also there was direct relationship between reduced lipid levels and cervical cancer progression, this was statistically significant. Conclusion The lower levels of plasma cholesterol and other lipid constituents in patients might be due to low levels of antioxidants which is a common finding among cancer patients, however this would have to be confirmed by evaluating the anti-oxidant levels of these patients. There is also the need to conduct a study with a much larger sample size. The findings strongly warrant an in-depth study of alterations in plasma lipid profile in cervical cancer patients as a means of monitoring and evaluating such patients. Key Words: Lipid profile, cancer, cervix, spectophotometry, Benin City.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128442972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence and Attitude Towards Tobacco Smoking Among Health Care Workers in Kano State. 卡诺州卫生保健工作者吸烟的流行程度和态度。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-07 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71690

S. Abubakar, I. Abubakar, A. Gajida, Obinna Mbachu

{"title":"Prevalence and Attitude Towards Tobacco Smoking Among Health Care Workers in Kano State.","authors":"S. Abubakar, I. Abubakar, A. Gajida, Obinna Mbachu","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71690","url":null,"abstract":"Context Tobacco smoking is the second major cause of death and the fourth most common risk factor for many diseases worldwide. Health care workers should in addition to promoting smoking prevention and cessation strategies, also serve as role models and advocates in the fight against smoking. Objectives. This study aims to assess the prevalence of and attitude towards tobacco smoking among primary health care workers in Kumbotso Local Government Area (LGA). Methodology With the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire, a cross sectional survey was carried out among 240 primary health care workers selected by simple random sampling from a list of all the health workers in the LGA. Results esults An overall ever smoked prevalence of 39.6% was recorded. Most (87.5%) of the health workers were indifferent to smoking and more male health workers did smoke. Conclusion There was a high smoking prevalence rate observed especially among the male health workers which suggest that they should be targeted with smoking prevention and cessation activities so that they can serve as role models to the general public in the global fight to reduce smoking and its consequences worldwide. Key words: Smoking, Prevalence, Health Workers, MDGs, Smoking Cessation, Prevention.","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132270215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluating School Health Appraisal scheme in Primary Schools within Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. 尼日利亚埃邦伊州阿巴卡利基市小学健康评估计划。

Ebonyi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2011-11-07 DOI: 10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71684

C. Ezeonu, N. Akani

{"title":"Evaluating School Health Appraisal scheme in Primary Schools within Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.","authors":"C. Ezeonu, N. Akani","doi":"10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/EBOMED.V9I2.71684","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Ill health constitutes a potential major limiting factor in the educational progress of any child. Some studies have noted a high prevalence of diseases and disability among apparently well school children. Appraisal of the health of school pupils/staff is necessary to optimise learning. Objectives: This study assessed school health appraisal implementation in primary schools within Abakaliki Metropolis. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study of the forms of health appraisal in all 31 primary schools in Abakaliki metropolis. Relevant information was obtained from the head teacher in each school and scored using a validated evaluation scale. Data was analysed using the SPSS 13 with the level of significance set at p <0.05. Results: Out of the 31 primary schools, 16 were public while 15 were privately owned. All the schools did routine inspection of the pupils. Few (12.9%) requested pre-entry medical examination and those were exclusively private schools, none organised periodic medical examinations for their staff and/or pupils, seven (22.6%) schools practiced referral of pupils to health centers or hospitals, while only two schools supervised the health of the handicapped. The private schools performed relatively better than the public schools especially in pre-entry screening (p=0.027) and referral of cases (p=0.001) Conclusion: Generally, appraisal of the health of school children within the study area is poor and this needs intervention if children are to benefit from the Universal Basic Education. Keyword: School health services; Appraisal; Primary schools; Abakaliki, Nigeria","PeriodicalId":228641,"journal":{"name":"Ebonyi Medical Journal","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117261382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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