bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Consensus survey on pre-procedural safety practices in radiological examinations: a multicenter study in seven Asian regions
Authors: Lee Yuan-Hao , Quek Swee Tian , Khong Pek-Lan , Lee Cindy S. , Wu Jim S. , Zhang Lei , Ng Kwan-Hoong , Yang Seoung-Oh , Kudo Kohsuke , Do Kyung-Hyun , Kim Seung Hyup , Chen Dillon C. , Cheng Amy , Leung Joseph Hang , Chang Yeun-Chung , Hsu Hsian-He , Chan Wing P. 
Published: June 2020

Objective:
To understand the status of pre-procedural safety practices in radiological examinations at radiology residency training institutions in various Asian regions.

Methods:
A questionnaire based on the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards was electronically sent to 3 institutions each in 10 geographical regions across 9 Asian countries. Questions addressing 45 practices were divided into 3 categories. A five-tier scale with numerical scores was used to evaluate safety practices in each institution. Responses obtained from three institutions in the United States were used to validate the execution rate of each surveyed safety practice.

Results:
The institutional response rate was 70.0% (7 Asian regions, 21 institutions). 44 practices (all those surveyed except for the application of wrist tags for identifying patients with fall risks) were validated using the US participants. Overall, the Asian participants reached a consensus on 89% of the safety practices. Comparatively, most Asian participants did not routinely perform three pre-procedural practices in the examination appropriateness topic.

Conclusion:
Based on the responses from 21 participating Asian institutions, most routinely perform standard practices during radiological examinations except when it comes to examination appropriateness. This study can provide direction for safety policymakers scrutinizing and improving regional standards of care.

Advances in knowledge:
This is the first multicenter survey study to elucidate pre-procedural safety practices in radiological examinations in seven Asian regions.
Sharp margin and geographic shape: systematic evaluation of two novel CT features in COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors: Schaible Jan , Meiler Stefanie , Poschenrieder Florian , Scharf Gregor , Zeman Florian , Rennert Janine , Pregler Benedikt , Knobloch Charlotte , Kleine Henning , Grote Sina , Stroszczynski Christian , Zorger Niels , Hamer Okka Wilkea 
Published: June 2020

Objective: CT is important in the care of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. However, specificity might be poor in the absence of a clinical and epidemiological context. The goal of this work was to systematically evaluate two novel CT features (sharp margin and geographic shape) of COVID-19 pneumonia. Methods: All patients with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction proven COVID-19 pneumonia and chest CT between March first and April 15, 2020 were retrospectively identified from two tertiary care hospitals in Germany. The CTs were evaluated regarding the presence of typical CT signs (e.g. ground glass opacitiy, consolidation, crazy paving). Moreover, the shape of the opacifications (round, geographic, curvilinear) and their margin (unsharp, sharp) was determined. Results: The study population comprised 108 patients (64 male) with a mean age of 59.6 years. Ground glass opacities (96%) and consolidation (75%) were the most prevalent CT signs. Crazy paving was seen in 17%, bronchial dilatation in 21%, air bronchogram in 29%, vessel enlargement in 47%, cavitation in 0%, lymphadenopathy in 32%, pleural effusion in 16%. Round configuration of densities was present in 41% of CTs, geographic shape in 27% and curvilinear opacities in 44%. 79% of opacifications were at least partially sharply marginated. In almost all cases, the lung was affected bilaterally (94%). Conclusion: The CT pattern of COVID-19 pneumonia in a cohort from Germany was in accordance with prior studies. However, we identified two novel CT signs of COVID-19 pneumonia which have so far not been systematically evaluated. A sharp border and geographic shape of opacifications were frequently observed. Advances in knowledge: The newly described CT features “sharp margin” and “geographic shape” of opacifications in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia might help to increase specificity of CT.
Δημόσια σφαίρα και θρησκευτικό επιχείρημα στο πλαίσιο της μετακοσμικής κοινωνίας
Authors: Καλτσάς Σπύρος 
Published: June 2020

Το κείμενο επιδιώκει την ανακατασκευή της προβληματικής της θέσης του θρησκευτικού επιχειρήματος στη δημόσια σφαίρα στο πλαίσιο της μετακοσμικής κοινωνίας. Ανατρέχοντας στη σκέψη των John Rawls, Charles Taylor, Jürgen Habermas και William Connolly, θα επιδιώξω την ανασυγκρότηση των πολλαπλών και πολυσύνθετων διαστάσεων της θέσης του θρησκευτικού επιχειρήματος στη μετακοσμική δημόσια σφαίρα με άξονα τη συνθήκη του πλουραλισμού από την οποία χαρακτηρίζονται οι νεωτερικές κοσμικές κοινωνίες. Το κείμενο κλείνει με την κριτική ανασύνθεση της προβληματικής στη σκέψη των Taylor και Connolly αναδεικνύοντας παράλληλα τη σημασία που έχει η διάσταση της διυποκειμενικής εγκυρότητας των διαβουλεύσεων στη δημόσια σφαίρα μέσα από μια κριτική προσέγγιση της θεώρησης του Habermas. Λέξεις κλειδιά: Δημόσια σφαίρα, θρησκευτικό επιχείρημα, μετακοσμική κοινωνία, πλουραλισμός. Abstract This paper addresses the question of the role of religious argument in the post-secular public sphere in the thought of John Rawls, Charles Taylor, Jürgen Habermas and William Connolly. In order to highlight the complex and multiple dimensions of this subject, I will focus on the importance of pluralism as the mediating concept between religious argumentation and the public sphere. In the concluding section of the paper I will provide a constructive criticism of Taylor’s and Connolly’s arguments and I will defend Habermas’s reconstruction of the intersubjective validity of deliberations in the post-secular public sphere through a critical account of his thought. Keywords: Public sphere, religious argument, post-secular society, pluralism.
Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19
Authors: Pan-ngum Wirichada , Poomchaichote Tassawan , Cuman Giulia , Cheah Phee-Kheng , Waithira Naomi , Mukaka Mavuto , Naemiratch Bhensri , Kulpijit Natinee , Chanviriyavuth Rita , Asarath Supa-at , Ruangkajorn Supanat , Silan Margherita , Stoppa Silvia , Zuanna Gianpiero Della , Ongkili Darlene , Cheah Phaik Kin , Osterrieder Anne , Schneiders Mira , Mackworth-Young Constance R.S. , Cheah Phaik Yeong 
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Vaccines and drugs for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 require robust evidence generated from clinical trials before they can be used. Decisions on how to apply non-pharmaceutical interventions such as quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing and travel restrictions should also be based on evidence. There are some experiential and mathematical modelling data for these interventions, but there is a lack of data on the social, ethical and behavioural aspects of these interventions in the literature. Therefore, our study aims to produce evidence to inform (non-pharmaceutical) interventions such as communications, quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing, travel restrictions and other public health measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study will be conducted in the United Kingdom, Italy, Malaysia, Slovenia and Thailand. We propose to conduct 600-1000 quantitative surveys and 25-35 qualitative interviews per country. Data collection will follow the following four themes: (1) Quarantine and self-isolation (2) social distancing and travel restrictions (3) wellbeing and mental health (4) information, misinformation and rumours. In light of limitations of travel and holding in-person meetings, we will primarily use online/remote methods for collecting data. Study participants will be adults who have provided informed consent from different demographic, socio-economic and risk groups. Discussion: At the time of the inception of the study, United Kingdom, Italy, Malaysia, Slovenia and Thailand have initiated strict public health measures and varying degrees of “lockdowns” to curb the pandemic. These public health measures will change in the coming weeks and months depending on the number of cases of COVID-19 in the respective countries. The data generated from our study could inform these strategies in real time.
Detection of a novel insect-specific flavivirus across ecologically diverse populations of Aedes aegypti on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia
Authors: Jeffries Claire L. , White Mia , Wilson Louisia , Yakob Laith , Walker Thomas 
Published: June 2020

Background. Outbreaks of mosquito-borne arboviral diseases including dengue virus (DENV), Zika virus (ZIKV), yellow fever virus (YFV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) have recently occurred in the Caribbean. The geographical range of the principle vectors responsible for transmission, Aedes (Ae.) aegypti and Ae. albopictus is increasing and greater mosquito surveillance is needed in the Caribbean given international tourism is so prominent. The island of Saint Lucia has seen outbreaks of DENV and CHIKV in the past five years but vector surveillance has been limited with the last studies dating back to the late 1970s. Natural disasters have changed the landscape of Saint Lucia and the island has gone through significant urbanisation. Methods. In this study, we conducted an entomological survey of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus distribution across the island and analysed environmental parameters associated with the presence of these species in addition to screening for medically important arboviruses and other flaviviruses. Results. Although we collected Ae. aegypti across a range of sites across the island, no Ae. albopictus were collected despite traps being placed in diverse ecological settings. The number of Ae. aegypti collected was significantly associated with higher elevation, and semi-urban settings yielded female mosquito counts per trap-day that were five-fold lower than urban settings. Screening for arboviruses revealed a high prevalence of a novel insect-specific flavivirus closely related to cell fusing agent virus (CFAV). Conclusions. Outbreaks of arboviruses transmitted by Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus have a history of occurring in small tropical islands and Saint Lucia is particularly vulnerable given the limited resources available to undertake vector control and manage outbreaks. Surveillance strategies can identify risk areas for predicting future outbreaks and further research is needed to determine the diversity of current mosquito species and this should be extended to the neighbouring smaller Caribbean islands.
A multi-criteria decision-making approach for schizophrenia treatment techniques
Authors: Ozsahin Ilker , Abebe Samuel , Mok Greta 
Published: June 2020

Aim of the studyThere are different schizophrenia treatment approaches used to manage the disorder. The objective of this study is to show that the multi-criteria decision-making approach can be applied for selecting the most appropriate schizophrenia treatment. We propose the use of the fuzzy Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment of Evaluations (PROMETHEE) technique for evaluating and comparing schizophrenia treatment techniques.Subject or material and methodsThe most commonly used therapy techniques for schizophrenia, namely pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation program, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and electroconvulsive therapy were selected. The side effects, efficacy, time of treatment, cost of treatment, and comfort level were used as the criteria for the analysis. Criteria weights and preference function were used while computing the difference of alternatives contribution. After defining the values of each criteria, we set the weights and the preference function, and finally obtained the results with the Decision Lab program for two different cases: high importance is given to the efficacy, side effects, and patient comfort; the same level of importance is given to all criteria.ResultsThe results show that pharmacotherapy is the most preferred technique in both cases, while other techniques have different stages in the complete ranking based on the assigned weights.DiscussionOne can easily adapt more treatment techniques and criteria and assign their weights based on a specific patient profile.Conclusionshe proposed technique for the decision-making process is an important tool that can be considered by clinicians as well as patients/families in selecting the most appropriate treatment technique.
Becoming a family caregiver of a patient living with cancer
Authors: Serçekuş Pınar 
Published: June 2020

Background: There is insufficient information on how the burden of caregiving is affected when the family caregiver is a health professional. Studies are needed to investigate this issue. Aims: The purpose of this study was to reveal difficulties experienced by a nurse family caregiver offering care to a family member diagnosed with end-stage cancer and how she coped with these difficulties. Methods: This was an autoethnographic study. Findings: Findings were grouped under three headings: being both a researcher and a subject; effects of caregiving; and coping. Conclusions: Offering care to a cancer patient has many physiological and psychological effects. If a family caregiver is a health professional, his/her caregiving burden can be even higher. Cultural values affect both life and coping ways of caregivers. It should be kept in mind that family caregivers need support from health professionals whatever their occupations are. Support to caregivers plays an important role in their coping.
Extended-hours palliative care service with a hospital-avoidance and enhanced-care approach: report of a quality improvement project
Authors: Keall Robyn , Lovell Melanie 
Published: June 2020

Background: A community palliative care service (CPCS) identified its after-hours support as sub-optimal in avoiding acute hospitalisation and supporting patients to remain at home. It created and conducted a pilot of an extended hours palliative care service (EHPCS) using current resources. Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of an extended hours palliative care service pilot. Methods: Retrospective chart review of after-hours calls taken before the trial, usual care, was undertaken. During the trial, quantitative data was gathered of the outcome of each after-hours call, including outcomes of occasion of service, reason for and length and times of calls. Findings: The extended hours palliative care service, compared with usual care, showed an almost 50% decrease in acute hospitalisation, nearly doubled after-hours palliative care unit admission and a 17% increase in patients staying in their home. EHPCS was positively received by CPCS staff, despite cost and workforce impact. Conclusions: EHPCS can positively impact on reducing avoidable hospitalisations and facilitate palliative care patients to be in their preferred place of care.
Silicon optical filter with multiple semi-rings
Authors: Wan Jing , Miao Jiangyun , You Jinwen , Xu Linlin , Xie Xinyue 
Published: June 2020

In this article, we propose a silicon optical filter utilizing multiple semi-rings to realize optical filtering. The structure of such filters is simple, adjustable, and integrated. By changing the number and spacing distance of semi-rings, the properties of the optical filter can be flexibly adjusted to meet different application requirements. Research results show that the optical filter has a 3 dB bandwidth of 2.52 nm, a free spectral range of 11.33 nm, and a finesse of 4.50. The silicon optical filter with multiple semi-rings is compared with a Mach–Zehnder-interferometer-based optical filter with the traditional structure, and it shows better performance. To the best of our knowledge, our work provides a new method for finding adjustable optical filters with compact structure and good performance.
INVENTARISASI, DISTRIBUSI, DAN POLA PENYEBARAN Rhododendron EPIFIT DI KEBUN RAYA EKA KARYA BALI
Authors: Warseno Tri , Iryadi Rajif , Putri Dyan Meiningsasi Siswoyo 
Published: June 2020

Epiphytic Rhododendrons is an important component in an ecosystem, but there is not much information and studies related to its ecology. This research aims to inventory and study the distribution and distribution patterns of Rhododendron populations that grow naturally in Eka Karya Botanic Gardens Bali (KREK). Random sampling method was employed to census the host trees especially old ones (more than 20 years) that overgrown with Rhododendrons. The results showed that there is one species of epiphytic Rhododendron identified in the KREK, namely Rhododendron javanicum. It is found typically in thin substrate thickness with moderate light intensity, mostly in zone III and IV. There were five host species, namely Bischofia javanica Blume, Dacrycarpus imbricatus (Blume) de Laub., Glochidion rubrum Blume, Prunus sp., and Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp. with a total number of 31 trees. The results of this study would provide considerations for KREK managers to conserve, develop and utilize policies of epiphytic Rhododendron species.
PENGARUH JENIS EKSPLAN DAN KOMBINASI ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH (ZPT) TERHADAP INDUKSI KALUS Begonia bimaensis Undaharta & Ardaka SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Hendriyani Ema , Warseno Tri , Undaharta Ni Kadek Erosi 
Published: June 2020

Begonia bimaensis Undaharta & Ardaka is a potential ornamental plant, and currently known only from one population in Sumbawa. Propagation programs, both conventional and in vitro culture are necessary to ensure its conservation. The aim of this research is to observe the effects of explant types and plant growth regulator combination (2,4-D and kinetin) in inducing callus from B. bimaensis leaf in vitro. Callus induction was initiated from three parts of leaf explant, namely petiole, leaf base, and leaf lamina. The explants were planted on Murashige & Skoog (MS) medium with addition of 2,4-D and kinetin. Concentrations of 2,4-D were 0, 0.5, and 1 ppm, while kinetin concentrations were 0, 1, and 2 ppm. Each treatment was replicated 10 times. Results showed that leaf base was the best explant used for callus induction. Medium D1K2 (MS + 1 ppm kinetin) showed the fastest time for callus induction that was at 20 days after planting. The highest percentage of callus production (100%) was found on D1K3 (MS + 2ppm kinetin); D2K2 (MS + 0.5ppm 2,4-D + 1 ppm kinetin); D2K3 (MS + 0.5ppm 2,4-D + 2ppm kinetin) and D3K2 (MS + 1ppm 2,4-D + 1ppm kinetin).
Construction of Belovskii Zinc Plant in 1928-1932
Authors: Morozov N.M. 
Published: June 2020

The history of Belovsky distillation zinc plant in 1928–1932 — the first child of non-ferrous metallurgy of Soviet Siberia, the scale of construction of which at that time in Kuzbass was inferior only to Kuznetskstroi is considered. The stages of selecting the site of the future enterprise, its economic justification, design and creation of a raw material base in Salair in the form of mines and a enrichment factory have been studied. The difficulties that prevented the construction of production facilities are shown: repeated revision of the cover lists, lack of qualified construction personnel and metal specialists, shortage of construction materials, months of delay in the supply of metal structures and equipment, lag in the development of the social sphere in comparison with the production sector. The measures that mobilized the first initiative and labor enthusiasm of workers and engineers for commissioning of the plant in the scheduled time frame were considered. It was concluded that the organization of the design and construction of the Belovsky zinc plant did not go beyond the culture of inter-economic relations and intra-production relations characteristic in the USSR for the period of the I five-year plan.
Development of Radio Broadcasting in the Penza Region in the Late 1940s — Early 1950s.
Authors: Simonova I.N. 
Published: June 2020

The paper considers the development of broadcasting in the Penza region in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Emphasizes that this period is characterized by active and widespread broadcasting across the country and on the territory of the studied region. Radio infection affected not only regional settlements and working centers of the region, but also remote collective farms. The leader in the development of local radio broadcasting was Kameshkir district, which had its own Studio. It is noted that the radio broadcasting of the Penza region was under strict control of the party and Soviet bodies. For each program, a mandatory verification procedure was introduced, and thematic plans of programs were sent to the places. The quality of local programs directly depended on the level of professional training of editorial staff. The most interesting and operative in content were the programs of the Penza, Kuznetsk and Kamenskaya editions, which actively attracted local party, Komsomol and Soviet workers, leading figures in industry and agriculture, propagandists and agitators to the speeches.
Radio broadcasting in the Penza region in the 1940s and early 1950s was actively developed and had a strong propaganda orientation, which was reflected in the subject matter and the quantitative ratio of radio broadcasts.
Tacrolimus-Induced Acute Esophageal Necrosis
Authors: Wanta Kaitlin , Abegunde Ayokunle T. 
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) has been rarely described and has poorly understood pathophysiology although it is thought to be related to mucosal defense barrier disruption. We report a case of AEN in a 71-year-old patient with clinical signs of gastric outlet obstruction along with anemia and sepsis in the setting of a recent kidney transplant. After failing standard supportive measures, tacrolimus was switched to cyclosporin with overall rapid improvement of AEN and concomitant duodenal ulcerations. This case underscores a possible rare adverse effect of a commonly used immunosuppressant agent that, to our knowledge, has not been specifically reported.
The Effect of Economic Literacy, Peer Groups, and Parents Socioeconomic Status Towards Studentsâ€™ Consumption Behavior
Authors: Muslimin Fatkhul , Hanum Farida , Septia Alifurriza Qurnia 
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of economic literacy towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior, effect of peer groups towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior and effect of parents sosioeconomic status toward studentsâ€™ consumption behavior. The research location was conducted in SMAN Selong City, East Lombok, NTB. This research uses a quantitative approach because the research data using statistics and SPSS. The population in this study amounted to 308, and the study sample consisted of 174 students taken by proportional area random sampling. Data on research results obtained through questionnaires and tests, data analysis techniques using quantitative descriptive, testing requirements analysis, and testing hypotheses. The results of this study show that there is positive and significant effect of economic literacy towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior, there is Â positive and significant effect of peer groups towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior, and there is significant effect on parents' socioeconomic status towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior. The conclusion of this study states that there is a positive and significant influence of the variables of economic literacy, peer groups, and parents sosioeconomic status towards studentsâ€™ consumption behavior.