bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Adli Bir Sorumluluk: Denetimli Serbestlik Personelinin Karar Verme Stratejileri ve Problem Çözme Becerilerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Erk Mehmet Aykut , Fırat Sunay 
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Since working with the offenders that are in the probation process requires a detailed assessment, probation personnel should be able to produce logical solutions for the problems that may occur in the process. Probation personnel play a key role in whether the offenders are convicted or not. The fact that their decisions can influence the future of the offenders explains why they have such a key role in the probation process. Therefore, probation personnel have an important responsibility to fulfill since their decision can affect the judicial process of the offenders.
This study was conducted to assess decision making strategies and problem-solving skills of the probation personnel working at the Probation Directorate of Adana.
Methods: In this study, 83 personnel working for the Department of Probation constituted the sample group of this study, while 87 personnel working for other public institutions constituted the comparison group. Sociodemographic Data Form, Decision Strategies Scale (DSS) and Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI) were applied to the participants and the results were analyzed.
Results: When the PSI total score and DSS sub-scale score averages of the sample group were compared to the comparison group, male probation personnel’s problem-solving skills total score and indecisiveness sub-scale point averages showed a statistically significant difference compared to the personnel from the comparison group. Similarly, a statistically significant difference was found between the married probation personnel and married comparison group personnel. ...
Isolation, Characterization of Phosphatase Producing Bacteria and Fungi-Their Effect on Enhancing the Growth of Vigna radiata
Authors: Aruna Bandi , Jain Sejal 
Published: December 2020

Background: Phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSM) are considered as most important traits associated with plant phosphate nutrition and growth. The challenge of study include identification of potent microorganisms that can be used as phosphate solubilizer. Methods: In this study during 2017-2018 study nine isolates were isolated from soil, dung, lakes, five bacterial isolates (A, B, C, D, E) identified as, Bacteroides sp, four fungal isolates Aspergillus sp (F1) and Mucor sp (F2, F3, F4). Their effect on plant (Vigna radiata) growth was studied. Maximum phosphatase production was observed by B (266 µg/ml) and F2 (297.5 µg/ml) isolates; and also phosphate by B (10.6 µg/ml) and F2 (42.6 µg/ml). Increase in shoot length and number of roots was observed in the presence of isolates. Result: The contribution of study indicate, phosphate solubilizing isolates, have probable application as biofertilizer and may help in future agricultural needs.
COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE SOLUÇÃO SALINA 0,9% E CRISTALOIDES BALANCEADOS: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Silva Wallace Andrino , Araújo Costa Diego Alex 
Published: December 2020

Um marco importante na medicina foi o desenvolvimento dos fluidos intravenosos. Obteve-se impacto imediato nos desfechos de doenças, como a cólera, e nos pacientes politraumatizados. Sua importância desencadeou um interesse pelo estudo da fisiologia e anatomia da macro e microcirculação, criação de novos fluidos, bem como o impacto do tipo das soluções sobre os desfechos clínicos.
A solução salina, popularizada como solução fisiológica ou normal, é uma das soluções mais antigas e mais utilizadas no mundo. As soluções balanceadas, como o Plasma-lyte®, Ringer Lactato, entre outros, que utilizam tampões e ânions fracos na composição, começaram a ser apresentadas e se mostraram mais fisiológicas e com desfechos clínicos melhores em uma variedade extensa de pacientes.
As descobertas da anatomia e fisiologia da microcirculação, alterações hidroeletrolíticas e ácido-básicas específicas de cada doença, hipercloremia e seus malefícios trouxeram uma discussão ampla e importante na indicação de cada cristaloide. O tipo e a quantidade de fluido a ser administrada no perioperatório têm impacto direto no desfecho dos pacientes.
As soluções balanceadas vêm se apresentando como alternativa superior à solução salina 0,9% no contexto perioperatório.
The Effect of Body Mass Index Class on Patient-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis
Authors: Mukka Sebastian , Rolfson Ola , Mohaddes Maziar , Sayed-Noor Arkan 
Published: December 2020

Background:
Overweight status and obesity represent a global epidemic, with serious consequences at the individual and community levels. The number of total hip arthroplasties (THAs) among overweight and obese patients is expected to rise. Increasing body mass index (BMI) has been associated with a higher risk of mortality and reoperation and lower implant survival. The evaluation of perioperative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has recently gained importance because of its direct relation to, and impact on, patients’ physical, mental, and social well-being as well as health-service utilization. We sought to evaluate the influence of BMI class on HRQoL preoperatively and at 1 year following THA in a register-based cohort study.

Methods:
This observational cohort study was designed and conducted on the basis of registry data derived from the Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register (SHAR) and included 64,055 primary THAs registered between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2015. Patients’ baseline preoperative and 1-year postoperative EuroQol-5 Dimension-3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) responses were documented by the treating department and reported to the SHAR through the patient-reported outcome measures program. The EQ-5D-3L includes a visual analogue scale (EQ VAS), which measures the patient’s overall health status.

Results:
At 1 year of follow-up, all BMI classes showed significant and clinically relevant improvements in all HRQoL measures compared with preoperative assessment (p < 0.05). Patients reported improved perception of current overall health status for the EQ VAS. Underweight, overweight, and all obesity classes showed increasingly worse 1-year HRQoL compared with normal weight, both with unadjusted and adjusted calculations.

Conclusions:
In this study, we found that all BMI classes had significant improvement in HRQoL at 1 year following THA. Patients who were underweight, overweight, or obese (classes I to III), compared with those of normal weight, reported worse hip pain and EQ-5D-3L and EQ VAS responses prior to THA and at 1 year postoperatively. These results can assist both health-care providers and patients in establishing reasonable expectations about THA outcomes.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Eksplorasi intellectual capital Pemerintah Kota Semarang
Authors: Atidira Rahutama , Priyono Anjar 
Published: December 2020

This research aims to identify government activities that refer to Intellectual Capital resources at Pemerintah Kota Semarang (Local Government of Semarang City). Pemerintah Kota Semarang applies the Smart City concept to establish and enhance IC, therefore needs to identify IC components. The Public Sector IC concept in this research refers to the Spanish SICAP Project. The qualitative method with a single case holistic case study strategy is selected. Data is collected through interviews, observation, discussion, document checking, and the internet. Fifty-five IC activities have identified. IC forms reported through Penilaian Prestasi Kerja (Work Performance Assessment) and Local Government Financial Report in the form of intangible assets. All forms of intangible assets are computer software. The research found another component of Relational Capital is research collaboration. Research collaboration is managed by the Research and Development Field of Local Development Planning Agency. The Semarang City Government should be able to carry out an IC identification process so that it is in line with the explicit and implicit goals of a Smart Project. This process of identifying IC can provide information for valuation and henceforth can be a focus in the subject of managerial development within the Semarang City Government. Future research is hoped to be able to provide better IC deepening in each agency, agency, or office within the Semarang City Government.
Association of the 12-gene Breast DCIS Score® assay with local recurrence in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ treated on accelerated partial breast radiotherapy protocols
Authors: Leonard Charles , Tole Shannon , Turner Michelle , Bennett John , Howell Kathryn , Carter Dennis 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Background

The following analysis explores clinicopathologic factors and the 12-gene Breast DCIS Score test result in order to better define an appropriate DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) population eligible for APBI (accelerated partial breast radiotherapy).
Methods

This exploratory analysis aimed to retrospectively measure the association between the 12-gene Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score® assay (Redwood City, CA) and relevant clinicopathologic factors with locoregional recurrence in a pooled cohort of women treated with local excision and APBI on prospective phase II (NCT01185145) and phase III (NCT01185132) clinical trials. Univariable Cox proportional hazards regression was used to determine whether there was an association between local recurrence and DCIS Score result risk group (≥ 39 vs < 39) and clinicopathologic factors.
Results

This analysis included 104 evaluable patients (n = 18 from NCT01185145 and n = 86 from NCT01185132). The median age was 60 years (range: 40–79). Seventy-nine percent of patients were postmenopausal. The median span of DCIS was 10 mm (range 2–45 mm). Two-thirds of the cohort presented with necrosis (71%). The distribution of DCIS Score® results ranged from 0 to 82, with 69% of patients having a DCIS Score result < 39. The median follow-up time was 8.2 years in NCT01185145 versus 3.0 years in NCT01185132. There were 6 local ipsilateral breast recurrences. DCIS Score result was significantly associated with local recurrence in univariable modeling, hazard ratio = 10.3 (95% CI 1.7, 198.4); p = 0.010. None of the clinicopathologic characteristics resulted in any significant association with locoregional recurrence.
Conclusion

The Breast DCIS Score assay demonstrated risk stratification in this cohort of patients treated with local excision and APBI pooled from two clinical trials. These results are consistent with those recently published utilizing whole breast radiotherapy. Due to the small number of local recurrence events and limited follow-up time, further investigations are needed to confirm findings.
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion after reduction using the percutaneous pedicle screw system in the lateral position for Meyerding grade II spondylolisthesis: a preliminary report of a new lumbar reconstruction strategy
Authors: Takami Masanari , Taiji Ryo , Okada Motohiro , Minamide Akihito , Hashizume Hiroshi , Yamada Hiroshi 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Background: Utilization of a cage with a large footprint in lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) for the treatment of spondylolisthesis leads to a high fusion rate and neurological improvement owing to the indirect decompression effect and excellent alignment correction. However, if an interbody space is too narrow for insertion of an LLIF cage for cases of spondylolisthesis of Meyerding grade II or higher, LLIF cannot be used. Therefore, we developed a novel strategy, LLIF after reduction by the percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) insertion system in the lateral position (LIFARL), for surgeons to perform accurate and safe LLIF with PPS in patients with such pathology. This study aimed to introduce the new surgical strategy and to present preliminary clinical and radiological results of patients with spondylolisthesis of Meyerding grade II.Methods: Six consecutive patients (four men and two women; mean age, 72.7 years-old; mean follow-up period, 15.3 months) with L4 spondylolisthesis of Meyerding grade II were included. Regarding the surgical procedure, first, PPSs were inserted into the L4 and L5 vertebrae fluoroscopically, and both rods were placed in the lateral position. The L5 set screws were fixed tightly, and the L4 side of the rod was floated. Second, the L4 vertebra was reduced by fastening the L4 set screws so that they expanded the anteroposterior width of the interbody space. At that time, the L4 set screws were not fully tightened to the rods to prevent the endplate injury. Finally, the LLIF procedure was started. After inserting the cage, a compression force was added to the PPSs, and the L4 set screws were completely fastened. Results: The mean operative time was 183 min, and the mean blood loss was 90.8 mL. All cages were positioned properly. Visual analog scale score and Oswestry disability index improved postoperatively. Bone union was observed using computed tomography 12 months after surgery.Conclusion: For cases with difficulty in LLIF cage insertion for Meyerding grade II spondylolisthesis due to the narrow anteroposterior width of interbody space, LIFARL is an option to achieve LLIF combined with posterior PPS accurately and safely.Trial registration: UMIN-Clinical Trials Registry, UMIN000040268, Registered 29 April 2020, https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000045938
Predictive value of live birth rate based on different intrauterine adhesion evaluation systems following TCRA
Authors: Cao Mingzhu , Pan Yingying , Zhang Qingyan , You Danming , Feng Shuying , Liu Zhi 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the predictive value of five different intrauterine adhesion (IUA) evaluation systems for live birth rate following transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA).Method: This retrospective study included 128 women with IUA who desired for spontaneous conception after TCRA. All the patients were retrospectively scored by the American Fertility Society (AFS) classification, European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ESGE) classification, March’s classification (March), Nasr’s classification (Nasr) and Chinese IUA diagnosis classification criteria (Chinese). The predictive value of these evaluation systems was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under a ROC curve (AUC).Results: The correlation coefficients of AFS, ESGE, March, Nasr and Chinese classification and the live birth rate were 0.313, 0.313, 0.288, 0.380, and 0.336, respectively. Among women with hypomenorrhea and amenorrhea, as well as women with no infertility, the severities determined by all five evaluation systems were correlated with live birth rate (P < 0.001). All five scoring systems were efficient to predict live birth rate. Among them, Nasr’s classification showed the highest AUC (0.748) with the best predictive value. Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that Nasr’s classification had the highest OR (OR, 6.523; 95% CI, 2.612, 18.263). And, Nasr’s classification system also showed highest sensitivity (81.8%) and negative predictive value (96.7%) when divide the system into mild IUA vs. moderate and severe IUA Conclusion: AFS, ESGE, March, Nasr and Chinese classification were demonstrated to be capable of predicting live birth following TCRA although the predictive capacities might be limited, and Nasr’s classification showed the highest predictive value of live birth.
Atoms in Gaseous and Solid States and their Energy and Force Relationships under Transitional Behaviors
Authors: Ali Mubarak 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Recalling the conventional insights of different atomic states, it is possible to discover new insights, which can cope with the existing challenges. Atoms, in fact, form from the electrons and energy knot nets. Suitably intercrossed overt photons construct energy knots in atoms of all elements. In growing atoms of gaseous and solid states, schemes of intercrossing overt photons become different. To construct atomic lattice in any element, overt photons in suitable length and number intercross by keeping the centers of their lengths at a common point. A scheme of intercrossing overt photons frames energy knots simultaneously clamping to positioned electrons. Atoms are differentiated on the basis of their different numbers of energy knots and electrons. A number of unfilled states in an atom represents a valency. Excluding hydrogen, atoms possess the same valency as specified for them. However, two more electrons with two already prescribed ones for the first shell form the zeroth ring of atom. In the hydrogen atom, only two electrons are occupied by two energy knots; two overt photons of the least measured lengths intercross to form the shape like digit eight. In this way, four electrons remain occupied by four energy knots to form helium atom. Thus, a helium atom is related to a zeroth ring in all higher order atoms. In order to validate these aforementioned statements, the concept of studying protons and neutrons is no longer significant. As far as the atoms of gaseous state are concerned, electrons possess minimum required potential energy. In this way, electrons of gaseous atoms remain above the middle of occupied energy knots in more than half the length, and they keep on experiencing maximum required levitational force along the north pole. In atoms of solid state, electrons possess maximum required potential energy. In this way, electrons of solid atoms remain below the middle of occupied energy knots in more than half the length, and they keep on experiencing maximum required gravitational force along the south pole. Each transition state of the atom is under the established relation of energy and force. Under transitional energy of an atom, electrons deal with infinitesimal displacements within their occupied energy knots, where the orientational force keeps on engaging them to introduce the recovery, neutral, re-crystallization and liquid states. Electrons left to the center of atom orientate from north to east clockwise, and electrons right to the centre of atom orientate from north to west anti-clockwise during the conversion of gaseous atom to liquid state. On the other hand, electrons left to the center of atom orientate from south to east anti-clockwise, and electrons right to the center of atom orientate from south to west clockwise during the conversion of solid atom to liquid state. These fundamental revolutions shed new light on the development of sustainable science and engineering.
Approaching the end of post - soviet transition? Trends of youth crime in Klaipėda in 2005-2019
Authors: Kraniauskas Liutauras , Acus Arūnas 
Published: December 2020

The article presents a sociological and criminological analysis of data on registered youth criminal offences (young people of 14-29 years old) in Klaipėda. The analysed period covers the years from 2005 to 2019 (late post-Soviet period). It includes youth crime offences and persons suspected of committing a crime. The period is characterised by a constant downward trend in crime. There were no substantial changes in criminal law during this period, however, Lithuania significantly strengthened the legal and material background for work with juveniles and young adults. On the basis of the insights of the theories of anomie, social control and ecological criminology, the article analyses the key indicators of youth crime and its dynamics. The changes by age and employment of persons who have allegedly committed criminal offences are analysed.
The social-psychological factors influencing women-prisoners’ feeling of loneliness
Authors: Baranauskienė Ingrida , Kovalenko Alla , Leonova Inna 
Published: December 2020

The article presents the study on the factors influencing appearance of loneliness at female prisoners. The results obtained indicate that loneliness is caused not only by subjective factors, such as personal traits, needs, motives, but also by an objective factor - the socially closed structure of detention places and the limited environment there. The main subjective reasons for female prisoners’ feelings of loneliness are despair, fears, depression and aggression, caused by their inability to satisfy their needs for communication, safety, personal development and goal achievement.
The feeling of loneliness appears because the influence of the following factors: personal traits, insufficient interpersonal relationships, fear of rejection, subjective and objective causes
Energy, drinking water and health nexus in India and its effects on environment and economy
Authors: Katekar Vikrant P. , Deshmukh Sandip S. , Vasan A. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
This paper examines energy, drinking water and health nexus in India, and its consequences for the environment and economy. To establish this nexus, K-means cluster analysis and Davies–Bouldin validation index are employed to group 32 Indian states and union territories. The classification was performed based on 16 criteria, and the number of optimal clusters arrived at is 8. The nexus between energy, drinking water and health must be cautiously dealt with to ensure the social and economic growth of the nation. The criterion analysis of the states within these clusters indicates that states and union territories facing energy crises are usually deficient in safe drinking water services; consequently, people of those regions suffer from ill-health, which increases the economic burden on people through the loss of work productivity. With a deficient cash reserve, the communities are incapable of fulfilling the demand for energy and safe drinking water. However, while installing desalination plants to fulfil the need for safe drinking water, their environmental impact must be taken into account, as these systems have high energy consumption and significant environmental impact.
Quantitative assessment of water level regime alterations during 1959–2016 caused by Three Gorges Reservoir in the Dongting Lake, China
Authors: Wang Hongxiang , Zhu Yongwei , Zha Hufei , Guo Wenxian 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Water level is considered as the key factor affecting the structure and function of lake ecosystems. The Mann-Kendall technique and range of variability approach (RVA) were used to quantitatively evaluate the hydrologic alteration due to Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) in Dongting Lake. Results indicate the following. (1) The average annual water levels at Chenglingji station showed increasing trends (p &lt; 0.05), while that at Nanzui station showed a decreasing trend (p &lt; 0.05). The turning year occurred in 2003, which reflects the significant effects of the TGR on the water level regime. (2) The highly altered parameters were 1-, 3-, and 7-day minimum water levels both at Chenglingji and Yangliutan, and in October both at Nanzui and Yangliutan, with the degree of hydrologic alteration being larger than 80%. However, 1-, 3-, 7-, and 30-day maximum water levels at three stations had relatively small alteration, with the degree of hydrologic alteration being smaller than 41%. (3) The hydrologic alteration degrees at Chenglingji, Nanzui and Yangliutan station were all moderate, with changes of 50, 46 and 49%, respectively. (4) Water level regimes at Dongting Lake were mainly jointly affected by reservoir operation, land utilization change and river channelization. These changes in water level regimes have a negative impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This study provides a scientific reference for the protection of lake ecosystems under hydrologic alteration.