bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Retrospective Comparison of Outcomes and Cost of Virtual Versus Center‐Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Authors: Shah Neil D. , Banta Conor W. , Berger Andrea L. , Hattenberger Andrea , Zimmerman Alex , Martin Bryan E. , Wu Edward , Majumdar Usnish , Kirchner H. Lester , Matsumura Martin E. 
Published: December 2024

Background
Despite robust evidence supporting an association with improved outcomes in eligible patients, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains underused, with a minority of eligible patients participating. Virtual cardiac rehabilitation (VCR) has been proposed as an alternative to traditional center‐based CR (CBCR) to improve usage rates. However, data supporting the efficacy and cost‐effectiveness of VCR are limited. In the present study, we compared the outcomes and cost of a VCR versus traditional CBCR program.

Methods and Results

In a retrospective cohort study comparing VCR versus CBCR, CBCR data were collected from a period of January 2018 to September 2023. VCR data were collected from program initiation in July 2021 to September 2023. Primary health outcomes measured were 1‐year mortality rates, recurrent myocardial infarction, all‐cause hospital readmission, and emergency department visits. Primary cost outcomes were analyzed as cost ratios related to VCR versus CBCR assessing total medical costs allowed, pharmacy costs, and total costs of care over the 12 months post‐CR enrollment. VCR was associated with a significant reduction in 1‐year all‐cause hospital readmission (incident rate ratio [IRR], 0.616 [95% CI, 0.489–0.777],
P
<0.001) and ED admission (IRR, 0.557 [95% CI, 0.452–0.687],
P
<0.001) at 1 year. The IRR of myocardial infarction and all‐cause mortality did not significantly differ between VCR and CBCR. In addition, VCR was associated with significant reductions in medically related (cost ratio, 0.814 [95% CI, 0.690–0.960],
P
=0.0144) and total costs allowed (cost ratio, 0.838 [95% CI, 0.725–0.970],
P
=0.0176).

Conclusions
VCR is a viable alternative to CBCR with at least comparable efficacy and cost, and as such, represents a key mechanism for improving access to and participation in CR for eligible patients.
Home Pulse Rate Before and During Antihypertensive Treatment and Mortality Risk in Hypertensive Patients: A Post Hoc Analysis of the HOMED‐BP Study
Authors: Kimura Takahiro , Kikuya Masahiro , Asayama Kei , Tatsumi Yukako , Imai Yutaka , Ohkubo Takayoshi 
Published: December 2024

Background
Although a high pulse rate assessed in the clinic office setting has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, there are few studies assessing the prognostic ability of out‐of‐office pulse rate, particularly self‐measured home pulse rate.

Methods and Results

We investigated the prognostic ability of home pulse rate in 3022 patients with mild‐to‐moderate hypertension. During a median follow‐up of 7.3 years, 72 patients died and 50 had major adverse cardiovascular events. For each 1 SD increase in pulse rate before treatment (9.4 beats per minute), the adjusted hazard ratio for all‐cause mortality was 1.52 (95% CI, 1.24–1.92). For each 1 SD increase in pulse rate during the follow‐up period (9.9 beats per minute), the adjusted hazard ratio was 1.70 (95% CI, 1.39–2.08). However, pulse rate was not significantly associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. When both home pulse rate and office pulse rate before treatment were included in a Cox model, only the home pulse rate significantly predicted all‐cause mortality (
P
≤0.019). Excluding the home pulse rate from the model led to a significant deterioration of the model fit statistic (
P
≤0.020). The optimal cut‐off values of home pulse rate in predicting all‐cause mortality, determined by Youden's index from a receiver operator characteristic analysis, were 67.8 beats per minute at baseline and 66.4 beats per minute during follow‐up.

Conclusions
In patients with mild‐to‐moderate hypertension, the pulse rate measured at home, both before and during antihypertensive treatment, was associated with mortality risk and has superior prognostic ability compared with office pulse rate. The accuracy of risk stratification may be improved by using a home pulse rate, which can be self‐measured easily and frequently at home.

Registration

URL:
https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr
; Unique identifier: C000000137.
Human Dignity from an Islamic Perspective: Concepts and Theoretical Base
Authors: Erkoç Baydar Tuba 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The issue of dignity is pivotal not only in matters concerning mortality but also in various critical domains from the moment of human birth. It necessitates an interdisciplinary and holistic examination, considering its religious, philosophical, moral, and legal dimensions. This paper aims to contribute to the discourse by evaluating the concept of human dignity from an Islamic legal perspective. Modern views are not extensively covered, as the objective is to present classical approaches that have influenced current debates, rather than addressing contemporary discussions directly. We aim to explore how the concept of human dignity is reflected, particularly in human actions, which can only be adequately conveyed through Islamic legal texts. Furthermore, the paper examines the practical manifestations of this theory through specific examples.
Romanian Orthodox Communities in Transition: Human Dignity and Labour Migration through Pastoral Missiology
Authors: Sonea Cristian 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article examines the complex dynamics of labour migration within Romanian Orthodox communities, both in Romania and in the diaspora, focusing on the theme of human dignity through a missiological lens. It explores how the Romanian Orthodox Church addresses the challenges faced by migrants, highlighting the theological, social and ethical implications of migration for individual and community well-being. Drawing on empirical data, including interviews with church leaders and lay people, and comparing scholarly work on Orthodox diaspora communities, the study highlights the intersection of religious life, cultural identity and migration. The findings reveal how the church’s pastoral practices respond to the needs of the migrating faithful, aiming to preserve their dignity, cultural identity and religious observance in foreign lands. The research highlights the church’s role in supporting migrants, facilitating their integration and advocating for their rights, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of the impact of migration on community cohesion and spiritual life. The article argues that there is a shift in how the Church provides pastoral care for migrants from an “on call” presence to, what we shall name as “proximity” pastoral care. The article proposes the concept of pastoral missiology as a heuristic tool for developing relevant theologies of pastoral care in diaspora contexts.
Eco-Theology within the Romanian Context: A Social-Ethical Approach
Authors: Marksteiner-Ungureanu Cezar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The Romanian Orthodox Church (ROC) seems to be institutionally disconnected from the urgency of climate change. The aim of this paper is to identify the parameters of the gap between secular discourse and eco-theological reflection within the Romanian context, and to interrogate these instances of disconnection. The paper will also attempt to bridge the gap between ecclesial, academic, and secular discourses on climate change from the perspective of social ethics.
In Search for Human Dignity: the Earthquakes of February 6, 2023, and Their Impact on Interreligious Relations in Antakya, Hatay
Authors: Kreinath Jens 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article aims at addressing the question of human dignity in the face of the suffering that people of the city of Antakya (formerly Antioch) experienced after the devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023. The main question the article raises is concerned with the impact the destruction of shared sacred sites has on the heritage of the city and the dynamics of intercultural and interreligious relations among its different communities. The theoretical argument is that human dignity must be conceptualized in relational terms as a dynamic force that captures the human potential to shape relations among different communities.
How to Prevent Wars through Bridging Ecclesiological Gaps?
Authors: Hovorun Cyril 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The paper explores the gap between the church, seen from the ivory tower of high ecclesiology, and the ecclesial realities on the ground. It criticizes the romantic approach to the phenomenon of the church, which tends to ignore such a gap. It argues that ignoring the church’s shortcomings may lead to catastrophic consequences, including endorsing wars. A romantic approach to the church can generate momentum for mission, but its results can easily lead to the frustration of those converted. An honest mission should include disclaimers about past mistakes made by the church. It is also the only way to avoid similar mistakes in the future. Building bridges over the gaps between the church romanticized and the real church helps its members grow spiritually and, ultimately, enhances the church’s mission.
Philosophy and Pedagogy of Islamic Education in Today’s Europe
Authors: Sijamhodžić-Nadarević Dina 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article aims to elaborate on the theological, philosophical and pedagogical foundations that theoretically frame Islamic education in its various forms (formal, non-formal and informal). First, it highlights the foundations of Islamic education in the normative Islamic tradition and classical Muslim theological thought. Discussion of the philosophy and pedagogy of Islamic education focuses on its fundamental features (specific educational goals, critical/reflective, transformative, integrative, dialogical approach, etc.). Following many initiatives and in view of the needs felt for authentic and independent Islamic education across Europe, this article advocates that the theological, philosophical and pedagogical framework of Islamic education should autonomously shape Islamic educational programmes in Europe and has the potential to fit in European educational settings.
Communities of Care and Muslims in Portugal
Authors: Carvalheira Raquel Gil 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
A significant body of anthropological literature discusses the ethical and spiritual dimensions of charity practised by Muslims. This has brought volunteering and giving into consideration in recent research on the anthropology of Islam, highlighting the spiritual and material rewards for those who give to charity. This article is based on one year of ethnographic fieldwork in a charitable organisation in Portugal called Noor Fatima, founded by a Muslim woman. It explores the workings of emotional and cosmopolitan aspects of Islamic religiosity expressed through charity. The Noor Fatima brings Muslim and non-Muslim volunteers together to collaborate and aid homeless and vulnerable people. This article argues for the importance of emotions in contemporary forms of Islamic giving, particularly those that are also common in Catholic social care initiatives.
Islamic Thought, Funerary Space and Urban Policies: the Case of Madrid
Authors: Salguero Montaño Óscar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The consolidation of Islamic communities in our multi-cultural societies has transformed Muslims’ opinions regarding the role of Islam in Europe and, by extension their vision of Islam in the public space. This article describes how the religious tradition of funerary space and rites is still present in current Islamic thought, as well as in the social imaginaries of Muslim individuals and communities. Based on the case of funerary demands in the Autonomous Community of Madrid, this article studies the synergy of religious tradition and a subaltern class consciousness in the way the spatial question is approached.
The Vision of Spiritual Perfection in Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri and Post-Tariqa Sufism in Western Europe
Authors: Yarosh Oleg 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article explores the vision of human perfection and spiritual individualism in Western Sufism, focusing on Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri’s literary works and teachings. It argues that, despite some similarities with New Age concepts that imply minimal transcendence, Shaykh Fadhlalla’s teachings are deeply rooted in the classical Sufi tradition and based on otherworldly transcendence, but articulated through the lens of reflexive spirituality. While contemporary Sufi communities in Western Europe navigate the opposing trends of “re-Islamisation” and the development of “post-tariqa” Sufism, this article posits that Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri’s vision of post-tariqa Sufism is shaped by his ideas on human perfection and the ways to attain it.
Colloquium 1: Commentary on Reece
Authors: Nyvlt Mark 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The comment reflects on Reece’s presentation of different schools of interpretation of De Anima in light of some broader Peripatetic views. The connection between substance, life, and intellect is seen as undergirding the core of Aristotle’s study of nature, particularly insofar as the unmoved mover provides the final cause of the universe as a whole. This connection is discussed at both the cosmic and individual level, noting the differences in interpretation between Theophrastus and Themistius.
Colloquium 2: Empedocles, Aristotle, and the Unity of All Things
Authors: Shaw Michael M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This project reframes the four roots (or elements) in Empedocles in order to challenge the Aristotelian account of the One as undifferentiated sameness. Aristotle credits Empedocles with developing both the theory of four material elements and introducing the conception of dualistic moving causes into philosophy through Love and Strife. Aristotle’s interpretation maintains a singular moment in the evolution of the cosmos when Love dominates the whole and unifies all things into a perfectly spherical One, which he describes as an undifferentiated, qualityless substratum. Based on Fragments B17, B62, and B110, this paper argues that a rhizomatic motion in which each root tends towards its own kind emerges from the roots independently of Love and Strife. Thus, Empedocles actually maintains three different sorts of motion: (1) the motion of unlike towards unlike, motivated by Love, (2) the motion of unlike away from unlike, motivated by Strife, and (3) a rhizomatic motion of like to like. The presence of six sources of motion challenges Aristotle’s assumption that, as the One, the universe enjoys a moment of identity without difference. The presence of rhizomatic motion makes the blending or mixing of the roots impossible in the Σφαῖρος. The paper begins by developing Aristotle’s paradox of Strife in the Metaphysics and his paradox of alteration in On Generation and Corruption, followed by Empedocles’ account of mixture and separation in Fragments B8 and B35. Section three examines the precise functions of Love and Strife in Fragments B17 and B21. The last section considers the Empedoclean Σφαῖρος under these different conditions, arguing that the cosmic sphere should not be viewed as an inconsistent disappearance of the roots, but as god understood as a singular community of difference.
Colloquium 3: The Significance of Politics: Adeimantus’s Contribution to the Argument of the Republic
Authors: Irani Tushar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
I claim in this paper that Adeimantus’s challenge to Socrates in book 2 of the Republic has more importance than scholars have generally recognized. The established tendency in the secondary literature is to treat Adeimantus’s objection as virtually indistinct from Glaucon’s objection. Such readings overlook the significance of Adeimantus’s contribution to the argument of the dialogue, especially the unique emphasis he puts on the role of culture and social institutions in shaping human beliefs and desires. Whereas Glaucon objects to Socrates’ conception of justice based on his views on human nature, Adeimantus introduces an indispensable political dimension to the discussion. I argue that these two objections are mutually implicating and vital to understanding why Socrates initiates an inquiry into politics in the Republic. Together, the objections show how Plato’s wide-ranging examination of issues in ethics, politics, psychology, epistemology, and metaphysics hangs together as an integrated whole. A further benefit of this reevaluation of Adeimantus’s challenge, I suggest, is the way it illuminates Plato’s views on poetry in the dialogue. According to this reading, far from advocating for the exclusion of poetry from civic life, Plato assigns it a fundamental role in the education of the philosopher due to the importance of poetic practices in cultivating the wisdom-loving part of the soul.
Colloquium 3: Commentary on Irani
Authors: Duplessie Derek 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In his original and illuminating essay, Tushar Irani offers a re-reading of Adeimantus’s and Glaucon’s challenges to Socrates in book 2 of Plato’s Republic. If correct, his interpretation has far-reaching implications for how we are to understand the dialogue as a whole. At the core of this re-reading is an attempt to rehabilitate Adeimantus’s reputation by demonstrating his central role in determining the trajectory of the dialogue’s argument. In my response I question Irani’s suggestion that Adeimantus’s challenge to Socrates is as distinct from Glaucon’s as Irani suggests it is and, even if so, whether it is distinct in the precise way he suggests it is. Furthermore, I raise possible objections to his claim that large parts of the Republic—and, especially, its political project—are intended to meet Adeimantus’s challenge, not Glaucon’s.
Colloquium 4: Aristotle’s Discovery of First Philosophy
Authors: Wians William 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Among the three kinds of theoretical knowledge, Aristotle distinguishes between physics and metaphysics—what he calls Second and First Philosophy. Aristotle’s physics studies changing things, things that change in any of several ways according to an inner principle that governs their alterations and their underlying stability—fundamentally, things that come into being and pass away. What Aristotle calls First Philosophy studies substances that are immovable and unchanging, eternal objects including primarily but not exclusively Aristotle’s god. Aristotle’s distinction between Second and First Philosophy constitutes a decisive difference between Aristotle and earlier philosophers. My main claim will be that Aristotle “discovered” First Philosophy through critical reflection on the universalizing or totalizing assumption of his predecessors. By “universalizing assumption” I mean that according to Aristotle, his predecessors assumed either explicitly or implicitly that they were enquiring into τὸ πᾶν, the all, the totality of everything that exists. Aristotle claims that they were wrong in this assumption. All sciences seek knowledge of principles and causes (archai and aitia). But an investigation of beings that come into existence and pass away is essentially different from the philosophical investigation of immovable, unchanging being. To understand why, one must nevertheless begin by studying changing beings—in large part to come to recognize the insufficiency of Second Philosophy to investigate being as such. Aristotle’s discovery was that the original project of Greek philosophy—the study of the whole—requires both Second and First Philosophy.
Human Perception of Altered Video Speed
Authors: Sperl Laura , Liepelt Roman 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This study examined how humans perceive altered video speeds, a domain yet to be systematically explored. Following modern technologies, manipulations of video speed, like slow motion or time lapse, are frequently employed tools in everyday life. However, only recent research highlights potential biases in perception and low sensitivity to altered video speed. To investigate to what extent humans are capable of correctly perceiving altered video speeds and how these video speeds affect our duration experience, participants watched short video clips either at original speed or at increased or reduced video speed. Our findings reveal systematic biases: overestimation of video playback speed during slow motion and underestimation of video speed when watching accelerated versions, intensifying with greater deviations from the original speed. Moreover, duration estimations systematically varied depending on video speed with slow-motion videos yielding shorter perceived durations than videos at original and accelerated speed. These biases carry potential implications for time perception in general as well as for applied fields like law and sports, where accurate judgment may hinge on detailed video analysis. Our findings offer a first exploratory glimpse into systematic biases in human perception of altered video speeds thereby advancing our understanding of how humans engage with this type of dynamic visual information. However, more research is needed to fully comprehend the extent, mechanisms and consequences of these perceptual biases.
Vexed Relationships with Rome
Authors: Mennella Vincent 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Because the Faerie Queene of a borderless empire allies herself with Arthur in a battle against the Paynim King on “Bryton fieldes with Sarazin blood bedyde,” Spenser inverts the relationship between Christendom and the borderless Saracen world of Italian epic-romance. Some critics consider Spenser’s itinerant Saracens representative of the threat to Protestant England posed by the See of Rome and Ottoman Empire, but The Faerie Queene also allegorizes the threat Protestant England and the Ottoman Empire posed to the See of Rome. Instead of an epic conflict between two rival empires, Spenser’s Saracens symbolize persistent threats of rebellion and corruption among diverse peoples coexisting within one empire. If Spenser is rightly called the English Virgil, then he deserves this honor because Protestant England’s vexed relationship with Rome inspires him to thwart readers’ expectations for classical imitations of epic conflict between Christendom and the Saracen world established by Ariosto and Tasso.
Black Apparel and Color Symbolism in A Game at Chess
Authors: Vallaro Cristina 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Colors play an important role in understanding sixteenth-century clothing, their rich symbolism being part of the conventional code that established who should wear what. A symbol of melancholy and meditation, black was a very popular color in Elizabethan England, worn by both queen and subjects. As a reflection of the real world, theater also used clothing and colors to help the audience understand the plot of plays performed, and their characters’ personalities. After the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, color interpretation came to rely not only on tradition, but took on increasingly political overtones and black was more and more used in contrast with white. Thomas Middleton’s A Game at Chess is clear evidence of how the clash between white and black pawns on the chessboard can actually be taken as a representation of the political and religious clash between England and Spain.