bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impaired Reconversion of Bone Marrow in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease
Authors: Mora-Bravo Franklin , Muñoz Javier 
Published: November 2020

Background:
Anemia is one of the main consequences of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD),
which causes a bone marrow response determined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Objective:
The objective of this study was to identify Bone Marrow Reconversion (BMR) by nuclear
magnetic resonance imaging in patients with CKD.

Methods:
A descriptive study was carried in “José Carrasco Arteaga” Hospital, Cuenca-Ecuador.
Images of the femurs of patients diagnosed with CKD were acquired by magnetic resonance imaging.
Several variables, including age, sex, CKD stage, anemia and BMR, were taken into account.
Groups are analyzed according to the stages CKD with the Anova test and logistic regression is obtained
for the BMR event with the study variables.

Results:
Two hundred sixteen patients were included in this analysis. Prevalences of Anemia were
2/40 (5%) in Group 1, 3/35 (8.6%) in group 2, 17/56 (30.4%) in group 3, 23/46 (50%) in group 4
and 25/39 (64.1%) in group 5, Anova P<0.0001. BMR in Group 1 was 12 cases (30%), in group 2:
4 cases (11.4%), in group 3: 18 cases (32.1%), in group 4: 13 cases (28.3%), and group 5: 17 cases
(43.6%). P=0.51. Regression equation for BMR were significant with sex (male) OR 0.193
(CI95% 0.092-0.405) P<0.0001, CKD Stage 1 OR 0.195 (0.057-0.668) P=0.009, Stage 2 OR 0.082
(0.020-0.329). Other variables were not significant.

Conclusion:
In this study, we describe that there is an impaired Reconversion of Bone Marrow in
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease in stages 3, 4 and 5,
despite the progressive presence of anemia. The female sex is associated with the presence of bone
marrow reconversion. No statistical dependence was observed between anemia and the reconversion
of bone marrow.
The Coexistence of Olfactory Groove with Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma Presenting with Anosmia: A Case Report
Authors: Kömürcü Hatice F. , Ayberk Gıyas , Anlar Ömer 
Published: November 2020

Introduction:
Meningiomas are the third most common intracranial tumors in adults after
glial tumors and metastases. Olfactory groove meningiomas often grow without symptoms due
to their slow growth rates and location in the frontal lobe. Optic nerve sheath meningiomas are benign
neoplasms of the meninges surrounding the optic nerve. The coexistence of olfactory groove
and optic nerve sheath meningiomas without any history of neurofibromatosis or radiotherapy has
never been reported in the literature.

Case Report:
A 36-year-old female patient was reported with anosmia, headache, memory disturbance,
and visual impairment and with the diagnosis of olfactory groove meningioma. In the postoperative
period, optic nerve sheath meningioma was detected in the imaging performed due to persistence
of visual impairment.

Conclusion:
Olfactory groove and optic nerve sheath meningiomas are rare tumors and can be diagnosed
late because they progress slowly. Early diagnosis and treatment may affect the prognosis
and morbidity of these patients favorably.
Ultrasound-assisted Solid-liquid Extraction Devices - Harnessing Active Ingredients from Plant materials – Overview and Analysis
Authors: Sivakumar Venkatasubramanian 
Published: November 2020

Background:
In the growing environmental concern use of natural products, efficient processes and devices are
necessary. Solid-Liquid extraction of active Ingredients from Plant materials is one of the important unit operations in
Chemical Engineering and need to be enhanced.

Objectives:
Since, these active ingredients are firmly bound to the plant cell wall membrane, which pose mass-transfer
resistance and need to get detached through the use of suitable process intensification tools such as ultrasound and suitable
devices. Therefore, detailed analysis and review is essential on development made in this area through Publications and
Patents. Hence, the present paper illustrates the development of ultrasound assisted device for solid-liquid extraction are
presented in this paper.

Methods:
Advantages such as % Yield, Reduction in extraction time, use of ambient conditions, better process control,
avoidance or minimizing multi stage extraction could be achieved due to the use of ultrasound in extraction as compared
to conventional processes.

Conclusions:
Use of ultrasound to provide significant improvements in the extraction of Vegetable tannins, Natural dyes
for application in Leather processing has been demonstrated and reported earlier. These enhancement could be possible
through various effects of ultrasound such as better flow of solvents through micro-jet formation, mass transfer
enhancement due to rupture of plant cell wall membranes through acoustic cavitation, better leaching due to micro-mixing
and acoustic streaming effects. This approach would minimize material wastage; thereby, leading to eco-conservation of
plant materials, which is very much essential for better environment. Hence, various methods and design for application
of ultrasound assisted solid-liquid extractor device are necessary.
Habit Formation in Wearable Activity Tracker Use Among Older Adults: Qualitative Study
Authors: Peng Wei , Li Lin , Kononova Anastasia , Cotten Shelia , Kamp Kendra , Bowen Marie 
Published: November 2020

Background
Wearable activity trackers are popular devices used to motivate behavior change. Wearable activity trackers are especially beneficial for encouraging light physical activity such as walking, which is an ideal behavior for older adults or individuals who cannot be physically active at moderate and vigorous levels. A common problem is that people do not continue to use these wearable devices, with initial behavioral change gains eroding as people disengage. Limited research is available regarding the continued use of wearable activity trackers. The habit formation literature may provide insights into the long-term use of wearables and other health informatics devices.

Objective
This study aims to uncover the mechanism underlying the long-term continued use of wearable devices among older adults through the theoretical lens of habit formation.

Methods
In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants who were aged 65 years or older and had used wearable activity trackers for more than 6 months to understand their experiences and the strategies they employed to support continued use.

Results
Thematic analysis of data revealed 8 themes related to habit formation, including aspects in initiation and goal setting, use of contextual cues, action planning, and coping planning. Long-term users tended to have meaningful initiation of wearable activity trackers. They usually started with a small behavioral change goal and gradually increased it. They used consistent time and locational cues to make the use of wearable activity trackers routine. Long-term users also used creative contextual cues and reminders to facilitate action planning, engaged in coping planning to deal with anticipated problems, and had a positive mindset and inventive strategies for managing unfulfillment and lapses.

Conclusions
The results of this qualitative study of long-term users of wearable activity trackers suggest specific ways to enhance long-term habit formation among older adults. These best practices by long-term users can inform the future design of technology-based behavior interventions.
Authors: Budiono Bima Abie , Hasmira Mira Hasti 
Published: November 2020

The development of technology allows people to explore the world without having to get out of their homes through the internet. Through the internet, people from all over the world can do things that were previously very difficult to do, such as finding information, visiting certain places, to communicating with people in other regions without being affected by the conditions of space and time. Through the development of technology and the internet, the entertainment and game industries are also developing rapidly to create digital games that can be played with others without having to meet. Digital games, or commonly called games (games), quickly spread and get a lot of fans who play them, commonly referred to as gamers (gamers). The gamers then slowly, but surely, put their gameplay activities into the list of daily activities, not just as a pastime. This causes the activities of playing games to become a habit for them. These habits have an impact on their mental and bodily conditions, both positive and negative. Mental conditions and the body that formed can be seen through their behavior in everyday life.
This study explains the behaviors of gamers formed through the habit of playing games and their impact on their daily lives. Through the results of this study, we can find out how playing games can become a necessity for gamers so that it can be used as a reference to overcome the habit of playing games.
About Research of Administrative and Legal Regulation of Police Activity
in the Sphere of Family and Household Relations
Authors: Sevryugin Victor 
Published: November 2020

Introduction. A.A. Gaidukov prepared a monographic study of the administrative and legal regulation of
the police in the field of family relations – the dissertation “Administrative and legal regulation of the police in
the prevention and suppression of offenses in the field of family relations”, which he submitted for the degree of
candidate of legal sciences in the specialty 12.00.14 – administrative law; administrative process and successfully defended at a meeting of the dissertation council at Dostoevsky Omsk State University
November 1, 2018. Results. The dissertation is independent completed scientific and qualification work, which
contains a solution to an urgent scientific problem of important theoretical and practical importance for uki
administrative law in general, and law-making, law enforcement, in particular.
Terms of Appeal of Definitions in Civil Procedure
Authors: Terekhova Lidia 
Published: November 2020

Introduction. Decisions made by the courts on emerging procedural issues are not subject to the rule of
universal appeal and can be appealed only if there are two conditions specified in the law, the correctness of
which is questioned in the literature. Purpose. The aim of the work is to substantiate the necessary conditions
for an independent (separately from the decision) appeal of the rulings of the court of first instance.
Methodology. The author used formal legal method, analysis, synthesis, formal logical method. Results. The
proposals put forward in science are considered to supplement and amend the current civil procedural
legislation in part of appealing the rulings of the court of first instance. The author, with reference to examples,
noted that the current law does not always look fair and consistent in the sutuation of which particular
definitions are subject to appeal. It is not always possible to agree with the legislator that he correctly singled
out those definitions that are adopted on the most important procedural issues, delaying the verification of
definitions on which may make it difficult or impossible to protect violated rights. Accordingly, there are
reasonable claims that the legislator classifies specific definitions as appealed. The assignment of definitions to
the number excluding the further movement of the case faces constant difficulties, since it is not always
possible to understand by the nature of the definitions that they exclude the movement of the case. An
important role in resolving disputes is played by the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian
Federation and the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. The Supreme Court of the Russian
Federation periodically clarifies controversial issues when appealing against rulings that arise in judicial
practice. The Constitutional Court clarifies both private issues and formulates general rules. Conclusion. The
author recognizes the correct approach chosen in the current legislation, notes other than independent appeals,
ways to protect rights, as well as the role of the highest judicial authorities in clarifying disputed situations.
Thus, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation formulated a general rule: from the right to judicial
protection guaranteed by the Constitution, the right to arbitrarily choose the procedure for appealing court
decisions does not follow.
Peran Negara dalam Ekspansi PT Wijaya Karya Tbk ke Afrika: Tinjauan Kapitalisme Negara
Authors: Lubis Anggi Mariatulkubtia 
Published: November 2020

In the past few years, publicly-listed construction firm PT Wijaya Karya Tbk. (WIKA) has been actively expanding to the African market amidst the high needs of domestic infrastructure development. At the same time, studies on rising state intervention in the global economy are gaining attention from IPE scholars. Based on these factors, this paper examines the role of the government in WIKAâ€™s expansion to Africa from the perspective of state capitalism. By examining the role of President Joko Widodo's regime through (1) centralized planning; (2) economic diplomacy; and (3) capital assistance, this paper argues that WIKA's expansion is aimed not only at generating profits, but is also influenced by political factors to meet national interests. As a state-owned enterprise (SOE), WIKA is positioned as the national champion in the infrastructure sector, which is deemed as a strategic industry for President Widodoâ€™s regime. This paper is expected to fill the void of political economy research on the expansion of national SOEs abroad.

Keywords: SOEs, state role, state capitalism, overseas expansion, WIKA.
Evaluation of the repeatability of kinetic and temporospatial gait variables measured with a pressure-sensitive treadmill for dogs
Authors: Häusler Kirsten A. , Braun Doro , Liu Nai-Chieh , Penrose Fran , Sutcliffe Michael P. F. , Allen Matthew J. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate intrasession and intersession repeatability of measurements for temporospatial and kinetic variables obtained with a pressure-sensitive treadmill designed for gait analysis of dogs.

ANIMALS
16 client-owned dogs.

PROCEDURES
The influence of treadmill speed on accuracy of ground reaction force (GRF) measurements was assessed by simulated gait analysis at 0 to 7.5 km/h with a custom test device. A similar test was performed with 1 client-owned dog ambulating on the treadmill at 5 speeds (3 to 7 km/h) for GRF calculations. Fifteen client-owned dogs were then walked on the treadmill at 3 km/h for collection of temporospatial and kinetic data. Intrasession repeatability was determined by comparing 2 sets of measurements obtained ≤ 2 hours apart. Intersession repeatability was determined by comparing the first set of these measurements with those for a second session ≥ 4 days later. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs; consistency test) and difference ratios were calculated to assess repeatability.

RESULTS
Increases in treadmill speed yielded a mean 9.1% decrease in weight-normalized force data at belt speeds of up to 7.5 km/h for the test device, compared with the value when the treadmill belt was stationary. Results were similar for the dog at increasing treadmill speeds (mean decrease, 12.4%). For temporospatial data, intrasession ICCs were > 0.9 and intersession ICCs ranged from 0.75 to 0.9; for GRFs, intrasession and intersession ICCs ranged from 0.68 to 0.97 and from 0.35 to 0.78, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Repeatability of temporospatial data for healthy dogs was good to excellent; results for kinetic data varied. Further research is needed to investigate use of this system for gait analysis with larger samples of dogs and dogs with lameness.
Effects of orally administered gabapentin, tramadol, and meloxicam on ocular variables in healthy dogs
Authors: Shukla Angelie K. , Pinard Chantale L. , Flynn Bret L. , Bauman Cathy A. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of gabapentin, tramadol, and meloxicam on tear production, intraocular pressure (IOP), pupillary diameter, tear break-up time, and corneal touch threshold in healthy dogs when given orally for 3 days.

ANIMALS
9 healthy research Beagles.

PROCEDURES
A randomized, blinded, case-crossover study with a 6-sequence, 3-treatment, and 3-period design was performed. A 7-day acclimation period was followed by 3 treatment phases, each with a 3-day treatment period followed by a 7-day washout period for 3 different drugs. Block randomization was used to group dogs for treatments with drug A (gabapentin), B (tramadol), or C (meloxicam). Measurements of tear production, IOP, pupillary diameter, tear break-up time, and corneal touch threshold were performed on a schedule. A generalized mixed-effects linear regression model was created for each ocular variable, accounting for repeated measures within individuals.

RESULTS
Intraocular pressure was the only variable to have differed substantially between the first 5 and last 2 days of the acclimation period. When treatment phase, day, time of day, dog identification, baseline value, and eye were accounted for, the mean IOP was lower for dogs during treatment phases with gabapentin or tramadol, compared with meloxicam, but this difference was not considered clinically meaningful.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Results indicated that a minimum 5-day acclimation period is necessary for IOP measurements to return to baseline in dogs. The statistically identified effect of gabapentin and tramadol on IOP in dogs of the present study warrants further investigation. It is possible that at higher dosages, or in dogs with glaucoma, this effect may become clinically significant.
Comparison of a simple continuous versus simple interrupted suture pattern for the repair of a large, open duodenal defect with a jejunal serosal patch in a canine cadaveric model
Authors: Lorange Maxime , Smeak Daniel D. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To determine whether jejunal serosal patches could securely seal large, open defects in duodenal segments harvested from canine cadavers and to compare intraluminal pressures at which leakage first occurred and maximal intraluminal pressures for repaired duodenal segments between 2 suture patterns.

SAMPLE
Duodenal and jejunal segments from 9 canine cadavers.

PROCEDURES
20 constructs were created through repair of large, open duodenal defects with circumferential suturing of an intact jejunal segment (jejunal serosal patch). Constructs were randomly assigned to have the serosal patch anastomosed to the duodenal segment by a simple continuous or simple interrupted suture pattern. The pressure at which the first leakage was observed and the maximum pressure obtained during testing were recorded and compared between suture patterns.

RESULTS
Initial leakage pressure was significantly higher with the simple interrupted pattern (mean ± SD, 68.89 ± 5.62 mm Hg), compared with the simple continuous pattern (59.8 ± 20.03 mm Hg). Maximum intraluminal pressures did not significantly differ between the simple interrupted (91 ± 8.27 mm Hg) and simple continuous patterns (90.7 ± 16.91 mm Hg). All constructs, regardless of suture pattern, withstood supraphysiologic pressures.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Jejunal serosal patches adequately sealed large, open duodenal defects and prevented leakage in these constructs. Constructs with simple continuous or simple interrupted suture patterns withstood physiologic and supraphysiologic intraluminal pressures, although constructs with a simple interrupted suture pattern initially leaked at higher pressures. (Am J Vet Res 2020;81:985–991)
Co-Infection of Bovine Papular Stomatitis Virus, Rotavirus and Cryptosporidium Spp. in a Calf
Authors: Yesari Eroksuz , Özkan Timurkan Mehmet , Hasan Abayli , Akdeniz Incili Canan , Burak Karabulut , Hatice Eroksuz 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Concurrent occurence of bovine papular stomatitis, rotavirus infection and cryptosporidiosis was diagnosed postmortem in a 7-days-old calf from a farm containing 65 calves of different ages. Multifocal papular stomatitis and rumenitis were present on necropsy. While polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed rotavirus and papular stomatitis virus infections; bovine viral diarrhea, foot and mouth disease, bovine papilloma virus and coronavirus could not be detected. Overall; concurrent co-infection with bovine papular stomatitis virus, rotavirus and cryptosporidium spp. was reported for the first time.
Spontaneous Perforation of a Peptic Esophageal Stricture
Authors: Yankov G. , Yamakova Y. , Vladimirov B. , Mekov E. , Kovacheva M. , Abedinov F. , Petkov R. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Surgical interventions for intractable and unamenable for dilatation peptic esophageal strictures could sometimes be difficult and challenging. Esophageal perforation management depends on many factors such as underlying esophageal disease, location and cause of perforation, age, overall condition, comorbidities, and time from perforation to presentation. Of great importance for the selection of technique is whether the esophagus is normal and it is worthwhile trying not to remove it or whether it is pathologically changed and it is reasonable to proceed with resection during the initial intervention. We present a patient who has undergone surgery several times in another hospital for perforation of peptic stricture in the distal part of the esophagus and esophageal diversion in its proximal part. Three months later, he was admitted to the Thoracic Surgery Department and resection of the excluded esophagus followed by thoracic duct ligation for chylothorax was performed. After another three months, retrosternal colon replacement and subsequent removal of the gastrostomy were performed.
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature
Authors: Dourmishev L. , Mironova N. , Popov I. , Rusinova D. , Balabanova M. , Miteva L. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare syndrome characterized by the triad of cicatricial alopecia of the scalp, non-cicatricial alopecia of the axilla and groin and follicular lichen planus eruptions on the trunk and extremities. GLPLS is considered to be a variant of lichen planopilaris. We report two cases that have fulfilled all of the criteria for GLPLS. The first case was a 71-year-old woman, admitted to the Department of Dermatology for pruritic perifollicullar erythema and scaling of the scalp, cicatricial scalp alopecia and hair loss of the axilla and pubic region for five months. Subsequently, follicular hyperkeratotic eruptions and hyperpigmented macules on the skin of the chest and abdomen appeared. The second case was a 48-year-old man with pruritic follicular papules on the face, trunk and extremities for four months. All of the laboratory examinations in both patients were within normal limits. No alternation in the general condition of the patients was observed. Histological examinations in both patients confirmed the diagnosis GLPLS. The patients were treated with systemic and local corticosteroid resulting in marked improvement of the skin lesions; however, cicatricial scalp alopecia showed no response to the treatment.