bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and Nonalcoholic fatty liver in the Japanese population: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Authors: Liu Enqian , Weng Yaping , Zhou Aiming , Zeng Chunlai 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Evidences regarding the association between triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) are controversial. Therefore, the goals of this research are to evaluate whether TyG is independently associated with NAFLD and the ability of TyG index to detect NAFLD in the Japanese population. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study. The data was downloaded from the DATADRYAD website. A total of 13178 participants was involved in a hospital in Japan from 2004 to 2015. The correlation between TyG and NAFLD was detected by using binary logistic regression and Generalized additive models. The likelihood ration test was used to examine the modification and interaction of subgroups. Furthermore, the ability of TyG to predict NAFLD was evaluated by using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The formula for the TyG index was ln [fasting triglyceride level (mg / dl) × fasting blood glucose level (mg / dl) / 2] Results: The average age of the selected participants was 43.36±8.89 years old, and about 51.02% of them were male. In fully-adjusted binary logistic regression model, TyG was positively related with the risk of NAFLD (Odds ratio (OR)=2.45, 95%CI 2.12-2.82). The relationship between TyG and NAFLD was a non-linear relationship, and its inflection point was 8.22. The effect sizes and the confidence intervals of the left and right sides of inflection point were 3.26(2.44 - 4.35) and 2.09 (1.72 - 2.54), respectively. By subgroup analysis, the stronger association was found in females, low GGT, non-obesity, non-visceral fat obesity (P for interaction <0.05). Among the total population, the AUC for TyG [0.810 (0.804 - 0.817)] was worse than ALT [ 0.829 (0.822 - 0.835)] but better than TG [ 0.799 (0.792 - 0.805)] and FPG [ 0.715 (0.707 - 0.722)]. A similar result was found for men. In the women, the AUC for the TyG was superior to ALT, FPG, and TG. Conclusion: The association between TyG and NAFLD is non-linear. TyG is stronger positively correlated to the risk of NAFLD when TyG is less than 8.22. TyG is helpful to identify individuals with NAFLD.
Impact of fiducial markers placements on the delineation of target volumes in radiation therapy for oesophageal cancer: final results of the FIDUCOR study
Authors: Moureau-Zabotto Laurence , Caillol F. , Autret A. , Gilabert M. , Guiramand J. , Darreon J. , Ferre M. , Ries P , Bories E. , Tyran M. , Tallet A. , Giovannini M 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Purpose

This prospective monocentric phase II study (FIDUCOR-study) aimed at the assessment of the impact of fiducial markers (FMs) implantation on conformal chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) planning in esophageal carcinoma (EC) patients.

Methods/materials

Fifteen EC patients were enrolled in the study. Each patient underwent two simulation CT-scans before (CT1) and after (CT2) FMs implantation, in the same position. FMs (3 mm length gold markers, preloaded in a 22G needle) were implanted after sedation, under EUS and X-Ray guidance, and were placed at the tumor’s extremities, and in the visible lymph nodes. Target delineation and treatment plan were both performed first on CT1 with the assistance of, diagnosis-CT, gastroscopy- and EUS-details, and second on CT2 using FMs and CT-data. The value of FMs implantation was assessed by the difference of growth-tumor-volume (GTV) and clinical-target-volume (CTV) between CT1-based and CT2-based delineation. A significant difference was defined as a ≥5 mm-difference on axial(x) or coronal(y) slices, a ≥10mm-difference on sagittal slices, or a ≥20%-difference in GTV. The impact on dose distribution in organs at risk (OAR) (lung, heart, liver) was also studied.

Results

Between 09/2014 and 12/2015, 15 patients could achieve fiducial procedures, without any complication. One FM migration occurred. We observed a significant modification of the GTV-dimension in 100% of the cases (15/15, 95%CI: [78.2;100.0]), mainly due to a difference in sagittal dimension with a mean variation of 11.2 mm and a difference> 10 mm for 8/15 patients (53.3%). One patient had a significant isocenter displacement as high as 20 mm. The esophagus tumor was not seen on the CT-scan in one patient due to its small size. One patient had a distant lymph node metastasis not visible on CT-scan. We observed no significant impact on OAR distribution.

Conclusion

In our study, FMs-implantation appeared to have positive impact on accurate volume definition in EC-patients.

Registration trial number

NCT02526134 since the 06-18-2013 ; URL https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02526134
The Pulmonary Sequalae in Discharged Patients With COVID-19：A Short-term Observational Study
Authors: Liu Dehan , Zhang Wanshu , Pan Feng , Li Lin , Yang Lian , Zheng Dandan , Wang Jiazheng , Liang Bo 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: A cluster of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia were discharged from hospitals in Wuhan, China. We aimed to determine the cumulative percentage of the complete radiological resolution at each time point, to explore the relevant affecting factors, and describe the chest CT findings through different timepoints after hospital discharge.Methods: Patients with COVID-19 pneumonia confirmed by RT-PCR who were discharged consecutively from hospital between 5 February 2020 to 10 March 2020 and underwent serial chest CT scans on schedule were enrolled. Radiological demonstrations of all patients were collected and analyzed. The total CT score was the sum of non-GGO invovlement determined at discharge. Afterwards, all patients underwent chest CT scans at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd week after discharge. Imaging features and distribution were analyzed across different time points.Results: 149 patients who completed all CT scans were evaluated, 67 (45.0%) men and 82 (55.0%) women with median age of 43 years old (IQR 36-56). The cumulative percentage of the complete radiological resolution was 8.1% (12 patients), 41.6% (62), 50.3% (75), 53% (79) at discharge and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd week after discharge, respectively. Patients ≤44 years old showed a significantly higher CP than patients >44 years old after 3-week follow-up. The predominant pattern of abnormality observed at discharge were ground-glass opacification(GGO) (65 [43.6%]), fibrous stripe (45 [30.2%]), and thickening of the adjacent pleura (16 [10.7%]). Lung lesion showed obvious resolution from 2 to 3 weeks after discharge, especially in GGO and fibrous stripe. “Tinted” sign and branchovascular bundle distortion as two special features were discovered in the evolution.Conclusion: Lung lesion of COVID-19 pneumonia patient can be absorbed completely in short-term follow-up with no sequelae. 3 weeks after discharge might be the optimal time point for early radiological estimation.
Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution by polyethyleneimine-modified ultrasonic-assisted acid hydrochar from Sargassum horneri
Authors: Wang Jun , Xie Qinglong , Li Ao , Liu Xuejun , Yu Fengwen , Ji Jianbing 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
In this study, an efficient route to synthesizing polyethyleneimine-modified ultrasonic-assisted acid hydrochar (PEI-USAH) is developed and reported. Ultrasonic irradiation technique was used as surface modification method to shorten the crosslinking reaction for hydrochar and polyethyleneimine (PEI). The PEI-USAH showed an excellent adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. The physicochemical properties of this PEI-modified adsorbent were comparatively characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis and CNHS analysis. The effects of contact time, initial pH, and biosorbent dose on adsorption capacities were investigated. The batch adsorption experiments showed that PEI-USAH possessed the maximum adsorption capacities of 94.38 mg/g and 330.84 mg/g for initial Cr(VI) concentration of 100 mg/L and 500 mg/L, respectively. Furthermore, this adsorption process could be fitted to Langmuir adsorption and described by the pseudo second order kinetic model. Based on the above findings, PEI-USAH could be used as a potential adsorbent for removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater.
A Community-Engaged Approach to Creating a Mobile HIV Prevention App for Black Women: Focus Group Study to Determine Preferences via Prototype Demos
Authors: Chandler Rasheeta , Hernandez Natalie , Guillaume Dominique , Grandoit Shanaika , Branch-Ellis Desiré , Lightfoot Marguerita 
Published: April 2020

Background
Black women are an important but relatively overlooked at-risk group in HIV prevention efforts. Although there is an aggregate decline of HIV diagnoses among women in the United States, there are persistent disparate rates of new HIV infections among Black women compared to any other cisgender female subgroup. Strategies to end the HIV epidemic—as outlined in the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative—for all communities must consider HIV prevention messaging and message delivery mediums that are created with community input. Although mobile health (mHealth) is a popular platform for delivering HIV interventions, there are currently no mobile apps that consider cisgender Black women with the goal of promoting a comprehensive women’s reproductive health and HIV prevention lifestyle. Previous research recommends inclusion of the target population from project inception and iteratively throughout development, to promote use of the intervention.

Objective
The purpose of this study is to understand cisgender Black women’s preferences for functionality, format, and design of a mobile HIV prevention app and to examine their willingness to use an app for HIV prevention.

Methods
We conducted a series of four focus groups with 23 Black cisgender women. Focus groups included discussion and demonstration elements to address cisgender women’s general preference for apps, HIV prevention content that would be useful in an app, and preferred app features that would promote use of an HIV-centric app. During focus group discussions, participants were shown narrated, custom wireframes of HIV prevention app prototypes to demonstrate potential app function.

Results
Findings indicated the presence of eight subthemes within the coding structure of three overall themes: (1) health content within the mobile app, (2) mobile app functionality, format, and design, and (3) other suggested features. Specifically, participants detailed preferred educational content, content distribution, app aesthetics, privacy considerations, and marketing of the app.

Conclusions
Findings suggest that Black cisgender women preferred an app that integrated HIV prevention and optimal sexual health promotion. Participants provided a range of preferences for content integration and facilitators of app engagement with an HIV prevention app. Preferences centered on gender and cultural congruency of information and content, evidenced by visuals, language, and resources. Black cisgender women are viable consumers for a mobile app–based HIV prevention intervention.
FOOD SAFETY ON HEAVY METALS OF VEGETATION SAMPLES FROM A ROUTE OF THE NORTHERN FLEET’S COMPLEXED EXPIDITION «NOVAYA ZEMLYA-2018»»
Authors: Andreev V. P. , Zakrevskiy Yu. N. , Martynova E. S. , Plakhotskaya Zh. V. 
Published: April 2020

Introduction. In publications devoted to survival under conditions of autonomous existence, there is no information available on the contamination of natural food raw materials with heavy metals (HM). The prevalence of HM in the Arctic and the ability of some plants to their bioaccumulation necessitates studying the content of hazardous elements in samples of local flora.Purpose of the work: assessment of the potential hazard, based on the content of HM, the consumption of objects of the Arctic flora that grow at military training places and places of probable disembarkation of crews of ships being in distress in areas of the northern seas of the Russian Federation.Tasks: assessment of the content of HM in plants growing in the Arctic and comparison of the obtained data with the maximum permissible levels (MPE) established by current regulatory documents. Vegetation samples were collected on the territory of the Northern Island of Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, their species affiliation was determined and they were dried in the herbar press. The analysis was performed by means of atomic spectrometer MGA-915M. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the software Statistica for Windows 7.0. It was found that the content of cadmium (Cd) in willow leaves exceeds manifold the maximum permissible concentration. In plants of other species, small excess of MPE by selected elements were found. The data obtained are discussed in the context of the exceptional ability of willow plants to accumulate HM, especially Cd. It is proposed to exclude arctic species of willow from the list of objects recommended for eating in conditions of autonomous existence. The other objects are not advisable to exclude. However, taking into account some excesses of MPC in a number of plants, the prevention of monophagy as well as the maximum possible diversity and alternation of plant species when used for food is strongly recommended for consummation of plants.
Computational thinking skills self-efficacy perceptions in secondary education: A review of the effectiveness of the New Information Technology and Software Curriculum
Authors: IBILI Emin , GÜNBATAR Mustafa Serkan 
Published: April 2020

This research looks into self-efficacy perceptions of
secondary school students' high-level thinking and information-processing
thinking skills, and the effect of different variables. Descriptive survey
model was employed. The data was
collected from 232 students in four different secondary schools in the central
districts of Van province during 2018-2019 academic year. Data were collected
after the first implementation of the Information Technology and Software
course which was updated in 2018. The Self-Efficacy Perception Scale for
Computational Thinking Skill (CTSSP) developed by Gülbahar, Kert and Kalelioğlu
(2018) was used. The findings show that students usually have moderate
self-efficacy, and 40% have high self-efficacy, while only a few have low self-efficacy.
In terms of grade variable, the students differ both according to the total
score of the CTSSP and its sub-scales. While the total scale score in terms of
block-based programming tool usage time showed significant difference according
to algorithm design and basic programming, no difference was observed in terms
of gender variable.
S FATORES DIFICULTADORES DO EMPREENDEDORISMO: UM OLHAR SOB A PERSPECTIVA DOS INCUBADOS NA INTEPP/SP
Authors: Da Silva Nilmaer Souza 
Published: April 2020

O empreendedorismo permeia as discussões dos mais diversos flancos sociais, envolvendo a sociedade civil organizada, os debates políticos, o mundo acadêmico, tudo com o desígnio de se obter geração de empregos, inclusão social, inovação, progresso, criação de riqueza, crescimento e desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Nessa ótica, esta pesquisa justificou-se na necessidade de analisar e compreender as questões afeitas sobre os desafios enfrentados pelos empreendedores no processo empreendedor, sob um olhar local. O utilitário máximo desta investigação foi avaliar se as dificuldades enfrentadas e narradas pelos incubados da Incubadora Tecnológica de Presidente Prudente – INTEPP, no processo empreendedor, são convergentes com os elementos obstaculizadores encontrados na literatura atual. Isso proporciona um olhar transversal, considerando uma avaliação macro a micro.

The Foi realizada pesquisa exploratória com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta dos dados primários ocorreu por meio da aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado junto aos incubados na INTEPP. Já os secundários foram coletados por intermédio da pesquisa bibliográfica, contemplando livros clássicos sobre o tema e artigos científicos nacionais e internacionais, indexados na plataforma CAPES. Os resultados da pesquisa revelaram que os elementos inibidores do processo empreendedor, segundo a óptica dos incubados, em convergência com o que está presente na literatura atual, são elementos como o excesso de burocracia, a elevada carga tributária, a ausência de cultura e educação empreendedora e, ainda, a ausência de políticas públicas efetivas de fomento ao empreendedorismo.
MARKETING DIGITAL: MENSAGENS ASSERTIVAS E A SUA RELAÇÃO COM A AUTO-EFICACIA
Authors: Da Silva Caio Pedrinho , Lepre Thais Rubia Ferreira 
Published: April 2020

O acelerado desenvolvimento em todo o mundo vem trazendo transformações significativas para sociedade. Estas transformações estão afetando o comportamento dos consumidores, assim, as empresas estão se adaptando ao novo mercado para conquistar o seu público-alvo, utilizando o marketing digital para isso, como por meio de anúncios com mensagens assertivas, ou seja, aquelas que dão ordens ao consumidor (“compre agora”, “não perca”). Porém, ainda não se sabe a eficiência dessas mensagens diante de pessoas de fraca e forte auto-eficácia, sendo as crenças do individuo sobre sua própria capacidade de completar algo. Justificando a existência desse artigo, que tem o intuito de abordar tal assunto, beneficiando com informações a todas as empresas que utilizam esse tipo de anuncio. Levando em consideração que teve como objetivo geral: analisar se os anúncios online com mensagens assertivas geram maior intenção de compra nos consumidores com fraca auto-eficácia. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa experimental quantitativa, tendo como métodos de coleta de dados a pesquisa bibliográfica, questionários e dois anúncios (um assertivo e outro não assertivo), que foram respondidos por universitários do oeste paulista (n=112) e analisados com auxilio do SPSS, através de ANOVA. A hipótese era de que as mensagens assertivas geram maior intenção de compra nos consumidores com fraca auto-eficácia, e diminuem esta intenção nos indivíduos com forte auto-eficácia. Foi possível concluir que não há diferença significante na intenção, apesar dos indivíduos com forte auto-eficácia, quando expostos a anúncios com mensagens assertivas apresentarem menor intenção de compra do que indivíduos com fraca auto-eficácia.
The GOOD LIVING OR LIVING WELL AS A CRITICAL APPROACH TO THE PREDOMINANT VISION OF DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
Authors: Barrera Calderón Emanuel 
Published: April 2020

For over a decade now, Latin America has played a leading role in renewing the critique of the notion of western development by ascribing constitutional status to the knowledge and practices of native peoples of the continent. Thus, the Good Living or Living Well (GL/LW) have become alternatives to development as they question the conception of only economic growth, by putting forward a balanced relationship with nature, and redefining exchange relationships on the basis of the reciprocity principle.
Hence, in this work, we intend to analyze the constitutional reform processes of Ecuador and Bolivia based on GL/LW as critique to the proposal of the hegemonic notion of development. It is important to highlight the visibility acquired by these alternative ways of organizing community life against an economy of capital accumulation, which purports to be a globally closed and unique option (Álvarez, 2012).
Now, after 10 years since the beginnings of these processes, can it be said that these reforms had a significant impact on our society? By virtue of these alternatives to the hegemonic model of production, new fields of research have opened up about the different forms of contradiction between capital-labor.
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH KABUPATEN DAN KOTA DI JAWA BARAT 2013-2017
Authors: Apridiyanti Ajeng 
Published: April 2020

Abstrak
Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui secara empiris pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah kabupaten dan kota di Jawa Barat tahun 2013-2017. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pajak daerah, retribusi daerah, hasil pengelolaan kekayaan derah yang dipisahkan dan lain-lain pendapatan asli daerah yang sah sebagai variabel kontrol. Metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pendapatan Asli Daerah secara simultan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah di Jawa Barat. Namun secara parsial hanya lain-lain pendapatan asli daerah yang berpengaruh positif secara signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan.
ANALISIS DETERMINAN ANGKA HARAPAN HIDUP KABUPATEN MANDAILING NATAL
Authors: Bangun Rita Herawaty 
Published: April 2020

Pembangunan kesehatan merupakan salah satu agenda penting dalam mewujudkan tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan atau Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). Pembangunan di bidang kesehatan yang ingin dicapai adalah masyarakat Indonesia di masa depan adalah masyarakat, bangsa, dan negara yang ditandai oleh penduduknya hidup dalam lingkungan dan dengan perilaku yang sehat, memiliki kemampuan untuk menjangkau pelayanan kesehatan yang bermutu secara adil dan merata serta memiliki derajat kesehatan yang setinggi-tingginya Angka harapan hidup adalah salah satu indikator derajat kesehatan yang digunakan sebagai salah satu dasar dalam prencanaan program kesehatan dan digunakan sebagai alat untuk mengevaluasi kinerja pemerintah dalam meningkatkan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan penduduknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi variabel-variabel yang berpengaruh terhadap angka harapan hidup di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Penelitian ini menggunakan data runtut waktu tahun 2010-2017. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis linier regresi berganda. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah angka harapan hidup, fasilitas kesehatan, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan harapan lama sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel fasilitas kesehatan, variabel pertumbuhan ekonomi dan variabel harapan lama sekolah secara bersama berpengaruh terhadap angka harapan hidup di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal namun secara partial hanya variabel harapan lama sekolah, dan variabel pertumbuhan ekonomi yang berpengaruh terhadap angka harapan hidup di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal.
Taman Baca Anak: Pengembangan Literasi Kearifan Lokal
Authors: Paramita Ratna Wijayanti Daniar 
Published: April 2020

Taman bacaan anak ini merupakan taman bacaan yang didirikan dengan sasaran anak-anak usia pra sekolah dan usia TK dan lokasi taman bacaan inipun berada pada lokasi sekolah Paud dan posyandu. Keberadaan taman bacaan ini cukup mendapat respon dan diminati anak-anak baik pada buku-buku cerita anak dan permainan eduktif karena sebagai sesuatu yang tidak mereka miliki di rumah. Sehingga keberadaan taman bacaan ini tidak hanya sebagai sarana belajar tetapi juga sarana bermain anak-anak. Permasalahan yang dihadapi pada taman bacaan ini adalah minimnya koleksi buku-buku, sarana dan prasarana yang belum memadai serta manajemen pengelolaan taman bacaan yang masih rendah. Target yang akan dicapai di dalam pengabdian bagi masyarakat ini adalah berupa pencapaian tujuan umum kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yaitu untuk pengembangan taman bacaan anak. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut rencana kegiatan ini adalah berupa: memberikan penyediaan sarana dan prasarana meliputi penambahan koleksi buku-buku, penyediaan rak tempat buku, penyediaan sarana permaianan edukatif, desain tempat untuk memberikan kenyamanan pada anak-anak ketika berada di taman bacaan tersebut. Disamping itu juga memberikan pelatihan manajemen terkait pengelolaan dan pemeliharaan buku-buku serta pelatihan penggunaan permainan edukatif. Diharapkan menjadi tempat pengembangan budaya literasi dengan tidak menghilangkan kearifan lokal.