bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparing the Impact of Youth Violence upon Mental Health Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic vs the Effects of a Violence Prevention Program in a Cohort of Students in Gary, IN.
Authors: Omari Deeb , McGee Michael 
Published: December 2020

Background/Objective: Violence (arguments, fights, sometimes gunshots) and bullying (interpersonal, online, social media) are prevalent in schools all across the country. This exposure may cause damaging effects on youth mental health. Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) on Youth Violence, promotes a message of violence prevention through workshops and events that promote conflict resolution, unity, and positive behaviors while inspiring healthy lifestyles and accessible career opportunities. We hypothesize that exposure to violence and bullying may lead to increased self-reports of anxiety, difficulty coping, or depression among adolescents.
Methods: In a prospective study, 7th and 8th grade students at Bailly Preparatory Academy and 9th and 10th graders at Westside Leadership Academy will be digitally surveyed. This survey will determine their level of exposure to violence and bullying and if they report experiencing symptoms of anxiety, difficulty coping, or depression as a result. We will also determine if the lifestyle changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased youth violence, as well as, the location of where students experience bullying and violence. Lastly, we hope to examine if students who are adversely affected have access to mental health care.
Results: Surveys will be distributed during the fall. Survey responses will be analyzed to examine correlations between exposure to violence and self-reported anxiety, difficulty coping, or depression, as well as, access to care.
Conclusion and Potential Impact: Violence and bullying are prevalent at specific schools in Gary, Indiana. We will learn how much an adolescent’s mental health is affected by this before and during the COVID Pandemia. This information will raise awareness about the psychological effects of violence and bullying. It will also help school administrators to implement programs and resources that can be used to help with their student’s mental health.
Safety And Efficacy of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation For Hepatic Hydrothorax: A Retrospective Review
Authors: Powell Carson , Haste Paul 
Published: December 2020

Background and Objective: Hepatic hydrothorax is a type of pleural effusion that occurs in 5-10% of patients with poor liver function. This causes patients to experience shortness of breath and chest discomfort with the potential for respiratory or cardiovascular collapse. When medical management fails, thoracentesis to directly drain fluid is a second-line therapy but frequent treatment is not recommended. For patients requiring serial thoracentesis, a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) may relieve hepatic hydrothorax by creating a connection between the portal vein and hepatic vein, thus reducing portal hypertension and decreasing fluid accumulation. Our objective was to assess the safety and efficacy of TIPS for hepatic hydrothorax.

Methods: An IRB approved, HIPAA compliant institutional database of 320 patients who underwent TIPS creation between 2011-2016 was retrospectively reviewed for patients whose primary indication for TIPS creation was hepatic hydrothorax. This yielded a total of 24 individual patients. Records were reviewed and evaluated for overall survival (OS), response (as measured by persistent need for thoracentesis), and frequency of new and/or worsening hepatic encephalopathy (HE).

Results: Survival was 92%, 62% and 38% for 30 days, 1 year, and 3 year survival, respectively. Response to TIPS was graded as complete (52%), partial (19%), or unresponsive (29%) for an overall response rate of 71%. 29% of patients required TIPS revision. 24% of patients experienced new or worsened hepatic encephalopathy that was successfully managed with medication in all but 1 case. Analysis of relationships between response grades, 1 year survival, and age older vs younger than 60 years did not have statistically significant relationships between MELD scores, Child-Pugh scores, post-TIPS pressure gradients, and serological data.

Conclusion: This study reaffirms the safety and efficacy of TIPS for hepatic hydrothorax but further work must be done to identify ideal candidates and prognostic factors for this procedure.
Durability of Cementless Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Age 75 and Older
Authors: Saldivar Robert , Buller Leonard , Deckard Evan , Ziemba-Davis Mary , Meneghini R. Michael 
Published: December 2020

Background and Hypothesis: Cementless femoral fixation in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has increased in prevalence worldwide. However, cementless fixation in elderly patients is controversial due to the risk of periprosthetic fracture and/or femoral component loosening. We evaluated the effect of age on implant survivorship in patients ≥75 versus <75 years of age. Intraoperative fracture, mortality, and revision cause also were evaluated.

Project Methods: 532 cementless THAs performed with consistent surgical, perioperative, and rehabilitation protocols by one surgeon between 2011 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with less than two years follow-up were excluded. 84 patients were ≥75 and 448 were <75 years of age. Average follow-up was 44±12 months (p=0.965). Revision rate, intraoperative fracture, 90-day mortality, and overall mortality were compared with p<0.05 considered statistically significant.

Results: In the ≥75 group there were more females (70.2% vs. 59.2%, p=0.067), more ASA-PS class 3-4 (76.2% vs. 46.2%, p<0.001), and lower BMI (28.6±5.7 vs. 31.3±6.9, p<0.001). Patients <75 had more hip dysplasia (p=0.023) and patients ≥75 had more kidney disease (p<0.001). Revision rates between the ≥75 and <75 groups (1.2%, 1.8%) were not different (p=1.000). Moreover, there was no difference in femoral component revision (<75 = 62.5%, ≥75 = 0.0%, p=0.444) with all femoral revisions due to infection not fracture or loosening. Intraoperative fracture (<75 = 0.9%, ≥75 = 1.2%, p=0.578), 90-day-mortality (one in the younger group, none in the older group, p=1.000), overall mortality (10 in the younger, 4 in the older group, p=0.253), and mean months between surgery and death (p=0.694) did not differ in younger and older patients.

Conclusion and Potential Impact: Older patients had comparable implant survivorship compared to younger patients using cementless femoral fixation. In addition, there were no differences in risk for mortality or intraoperative fracture. These findings provide evidence for the safety and durability of cementless THA in elderly patients ≥75 years of age.
The Impact of Experience on Fluoroscopy Time for Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters in a Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review
Authors: Schumacher Isaac , Haste Paul 
Published: December 2020

Background:
It is established that radiation exposure carries a risk for children. The best approach is to use the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle for medical procedures. Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) placements expose children to a variable amount of radiation. The purpose of this study was to try and determine if procedural experience plays a part in reducing radiation exposure during PICC placements.

Methods:
Pediatric PICC placements by a junior attending pediatric interventional radiologist (JrIR) were reviewed, analyzing for a primary end point of fluoroscopy time (FT). These values were also compared to those of trainees and of a senior pediatric interventional radiologist (SrIR) with 15+ years of experience. Statistical analysis included the Mann-Whitney U test. P values < .05 were considered significant.

Results:
FT for 685 trainee, 459 JrIR, and 425 SrIR PICC placements were analyzed. No statistically significant decreasing trend in FT was noted for either the JrIR or SrIR over the course of the study period. Trainees required significantly more FT than the JrIR (Trainees = .80 min, JrIR = .70 min, P = .004) or the SrIR (SrIR = .60 min, P < .001), but there was no significant difference between the JrIR and SrIR (P = .058). Furthermore, trainees supervised by non-pediatric IRs had even greater median FT (1.30 min). All of these differences were significantly greater in smaller patients (Age <1) and cases in which increased procedural difficulty was encountered.

Conclusion:
This study suggests that the experience of the proceduralist may reduce radiation exposure in PICC placements, but it does not seem to support linear improvement early in a primary operator’s career. The results raise the question as to why the differences exist and may support the use of FT as a metric for analyzing proficiency in IR procedures.
Mixed Methods: COVID-19 Follow Up Patterns and Concerns in Northwest Indiana
Authors: Simpson Marcy , Bamgbose Olajumoke , Singh Harpriya , McKay Aaron , O'Connor Matthew 
Published: December 2020

Background/Hypothesis: Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in the state of Indiana garnered over 50,000 positive cases since the first exposed patient in March 2020. Covid-19 is associated with pneumonia, as well as symptoms such as fevers, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste/ smell, and fatigue. A positive COVID diagnosis is prevalent amongst those with comorbidities and has been positively correlated with the severity of the adverse effects caused by Covid-19. As the number of positive cases rise in the US, it’s imperative to understand the potential shortcomings experienced in the care of patients and to address the short and long-term outcomes in those patients. This study aimed to identify patterns in the course of illness, limitations of care, effects on co-morbidities, and overall community needs to improve patient access and outcomes. We hypothesize that subjects with comorbidities will report more serious symptoms at onset and take longer for symptoms to resolve. We also expect to see subjects living in the same zip codes will report similar levels of access to care.

Methods: In order to achieve these goals we conducted semi-structured, one-on-one interviews with study participants, in which telephone based patient follow up interviews were conducted twice a week for 2 weeks or until symptoms were resolved. Inclusion criteria included being a legal adult over 18 years of age, a COVID-19 positive diagnosis via RT-PCR testing, and an ED visit at one of the Methodist Hospital Systems.

Results: Through TACTIC qualitative rapid analysis of the data, results are pending and we hope to find useful patterns within a younger demographic, more indicative of the second wave of COVID spread within our Northwest population.

Potential Impact: Through this study, we aim to identify the barriers to care in the community and then address and provide possible solutions within the community.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Occurrence and Clinical Characteristics in Children with Cancer
Authors: Sommers Katherine , Skiles Jodi , Leland Brian , Rowan Courtney 
Published: December 2020

This project was funded, in part, with support from the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute funded, in part by UL1TR002529 from the National Institutes of Health. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Background: The diagnosis and outcomes of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in children with cancer are not well understood. We aim to determine the incidence of PRES in pediatric oncology patients, describe the associated morbidity and mortality, and to better understand risk factors in this patient population.

Project Methods: We screened 473 children with a hematologic malignancy or post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) between June 2015 and June 2020 for PRES to determine incidence and if age or diagnosis is associated with PRES. To evaluate if comorbidities or chemotherapeutic agents are associated with PRES, we conducted a case-control study. Children with PRES were matched with two controls based on age and diagnosis to identify additional risk factors for PRES development. Incidence was calculated over the 5-year period. Mann Whitney U and Chi-Squared or Fisher Exact Tests were performed using SPSS v26 to compare continuous and categorical variables respectively.

Results: Fourteen (3.0%) patients developed PRES, resulting in an incidence of 5.9/1000 people/year. Median age was not different between those that developed PRES [14 years (IQR: 11, 17.25)] and those that did not [9.6 years (IQR: 3.8, 15.4)], (p=0.421). Allogenic HCT was associated with the development of PRES (p=0.019). PRES symptoms were common: hypertension (100%), seizures (79%), nausea/vomiting (50%), altered mental status (50%), and headaches (43%). All received an MRI, and 79% had findings consistent with PRES. The majority (79%) of patients with PRES were admitted to the PICU and 4 (29%) later died. After 2:1 matching, we found that the use of Etoposide (p=0.008) was associated with PRES but comorbidities were not.

Conclusion and Implications: While PRES was infrequent in this population, it carries a high morbidity with most requiring PICU admission and a high associated hospital mortality of 29%. The use of etoposide and HCT were associated with PRES.
Religious Mutual Understanding and Tolerance: A Panacea to Overcome the Contemporary Religious Crises in Nigeria
Authors: Adedeji Luqman Lekan 
Published: December 2020

Wzajemne zrozumienie religijne i tolerancja: panaceum na przezwyciężenie współczesnych kryzysów religijnych w Nigerii
Artykuł podejmuje problematykę celu religii jako zaprojektowanej dla człowieka przez Boga i analizuje relacje między jednostkami i grupami społecznymi. Autor omawia niektóre kryzysy religijne mające miejsce w kraju, w którym doprowadzono do bezmyślnego niszczenia życia i własności. Bada przyczyny owych kryzysów religijnych, jak również nieporozumień między przedstawicielami różnych wyznań, które stanowią wyzwanie dla bezpieczeństwa kraju. Autor zauważa, że lekkomyślne i barbarzyńskie zabójstwa niewinnych ludzi (muzułmanów i niemuzułmanów) mogą zostać powstrzymane poprzez podjęcie wysiłku porozumienia i pokojowego współistnienia. Zaleca model Proroka Mahometa, ukazujący tolerancję i pokojowe współistnienie jako wyjście z owych kryzysów i sposób na zaprowadzenie pokoju w społeczeństwie, gwarantującego zrównoważony rozwój.
Osioł w „Ucieczce do Egiptu”. Analiza wybranych przykładów malarstwa tablicowego pochodzących z Polski z 2. połowy XV i początków XVI wieku
Authors: Pukaluk Karolina 
Published: December 2020

Osioł pojawia się w scenach malarskich opartych zarówno na Starym, jak i Nowym Testamencie. Temat Ucieczki do Egiptu podejmowano na dwa sposoby. Według pierwszego ukazywano podróż Świętej Rodziny: zwierzę niesie na swym grzbiecie Maryję i Jezusa, krocząc tuż za św. Józefem, który niekiedy prowadzi osiołka za uzdę. Przedstawiono także moment postoju: mężczyzna sięga po owoc podany mu przez anioła, Matka Boża i Dzieciątko siedzą na grzbiecie zwierzęcia pochylającego, by zjeść trawę.
Został uchwycony profil osiołka, w jego sierści można dostrzec różne tonacje szarej barwy. Anatomia zwykle jest poprawna, układ nóg obrazuje ruch. Uprząż otacza jego głowę. Osiołek nie nawiązuje relacji z pozostałymi postaciami, choć wie, kim jest Niemowlę. Zwierzę wyraża tu wiele pozytywnych cech — spokój, dumę, posłuszeństwo, mądrość.
Mechanical Properties of Concrete Slabs Reinforced with Recycled Steel Fibers from Post-Consumer Tires in Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Carrillo Julián , Díaz Carlos 
Published: December 2020

Millions of post-consumer tires are not adequately disposed of each year, and thus, are producing an enormous environmental problem in the world. This environmental impact may be reduced when assessing this material as an alternative reinforcement for concrete. It is widely known that the toughness of steel fiber-reinforced concrete is suitably assessed by energy absorption tests on slabs. The purpose of this paper is to show and discuss the results of a research aimed at assessing the mechanical response of concrete slabs reinforced with recycled steel fibers from post-consumer tires in Bogotá, Colombia. The testing program of the study comprised 31 axial compression tests on cylinders, and 15 bending tests on concrete slabs reinforced with nominal dosages of 15, 30, and 60 kg/m3 of industrial steel fibers or recycled fibers obtained from post-consumer tires. Based on the measured response, preliminary design equations are proposed to estimate the mechanical properties of concrete reinforced with recycled steel fibers.
Use of Cedrela odorata Linnaeus Exudate for Inhibiting Corrosion by Chlorides in Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Barrios-Fontalvo Modesto , Tejada-Tovar Candelaria , Villabona-Ortíz Ángel , Castillo-Mercado Fidel , Ramírez-Arenilla Breiner 
Published: December 2020

This paper evaluates the use of cedar tree exudate in chloride penetration and the probability of steel corrosion in reinforced concrete (rc), considering 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 % exudate by cement weight in the mixture at water/cement (w/c) ratios of 0.55 and 0.60. Under these conditions, cylindrical specimens of 4 inches in diameter and 8 inches in height were constructed. The water-sol- uble chloride content of the extracted concrete powder was measured at 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 cm depth according to astm C1218/C1218M, while the probability of corrosion was determined by measuring electric potentials with astm C876. A favorable incidence of 0.46 % by weight of concrete was found when using 0.7 % exudate at the w/c ratio of 0.55 at the closest depth to the steel, compared to the 0.55 % target. The probability of steel corrosion is reduced to 10 % with potentials higher than -0.2 V with more prolonged exposure to chlorides.
PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO DE PESSOAS EM FUNDAÇÕES DE APOIO A UNIVERSIDADES FEDERAIS NO BRASIL: Congruências e peculiaridades
Authors: Baiz Andressa , EMMENDOERFER MAGNUS LUIZ 
Published: December 2020

Fundações de Apoio são instituições com finalidade de apoiar projetos de pesquisa, ensino, extensão de interesse das Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender as práticas de Gestão de Pessoas nessas Fundações, verificando possíveis inovações e os resultados obtidos por meio dessas práticas. Os dados foram coletados por meio de documentos e questionário auto aplicados. As principais práticas identificadas foram: descrição de cargos, avaliação de desempenho, desenvolvimento de pessoas e segurança no trabalho. As inovações verificadas estão relacionadas à implementação dos processos existentes na área de gestão de pessoas.
Editorial
Authors: Trevisan Leonardo Nelmi , Dutra Joel Souza , Veloso Elza Fátima Rosa 
Published: December 2020

Na época da extrema volatilidade do mercado, da acentuada pressão por produtividade, da renovação tecnológica cada vez mais rápida, quais são - de fato - os pressupostos essenciais que balizam as práticas de gestão das expectativas dos indivíduos nas organizações? Nos mais diferentes setores de atividade, empresas enfrentam contínuos problemas, marcados quase sempre pela crônica insuficiência dessas práticas, para lidar com as ambições pessoais e profissionais de seus empregados.
ANÁLISE DA REMUNERAÇÃO ESTRATÉGICA PARA ATRAIR E RETER COLABORADORES: A VISÃO DOS PÓS-GRADUANDOS
Authors: Nichele Juliana , Stefano Silvio Roberto , Raifur Léo 
Published: December 2020

O objetivo deste estudo consistiu em analisar como os profissionais são atraídos e retidos a partir da remuneração estratégica de acordo com a visão de alunos de Pós-Graduação de uma Universidade Pública. A metodologia utilizada nesse estudo foi realizada por meio de pesquisa de campo com uma amostra de 118 alunos. O conjunto inicial de 26 variáveis foi sintetizado, por meio da análise fatorial, em cinco fatores latentes: Plano de Carreira e Reconhecimento; Práticas de Gestão de Pessoas; Status no Trabalho e na Sociedade; Estabilidade e Flexibilidade, e; Salário. O estudo ainda constatou que o salário, condições de trabalho, qualidade de vida no trabalho, reconhecimento, valorização, benefícios, boa referência e comprometimento são aspectos que atraem talentos, enquanto salário, comprometimento, estabilidade e flexibilidade estimulam a permanência na organização
Micromelum minutum Wight & Arn: Bioprospection Potency of Forest Conservation Area
Authors: Suryanto Heri 
Published: December 2020

Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park Area is one of the forest areas designated by the government as a conservation area in South Sulawesi. Optimization the use of the economic value of conservation areas and potency of the biodiversity are many parties hope. Micromelum minutum Wight & Arn is one of the biodiversity richness in Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park area. This plant predominantly contains flavonoid chemical compounds that are useful as antioxidants, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-mutagenic, anti-clastogenic, anti-cancer, anti-platelet for humans. M. minutum has potency as bioprospecting for Bantimurung National Park. The use of the conservation zone rehabilitation zones as wanafarma requires plantcaracteristic and site management. M. minutum plantation should be placemented at river banks or create waterways if planting at dry land. In addition, efforts can be made to improve the physical properties of the soil in the form of loose and increased organic matter content by planting ground cover and fertilizing.
Geometrically Calibrated Network Models for Progressive Cavity Pump Design
Authors: Simon Kevin , Slocum Alexander H. 
Published: December 2020

Summary
Linear network models are promisingly simple progressive cavity pump design tools. Current linear network models are difficult to use in the design process because they require calibration against experimental data or computationally intensive simulation. In this paper we present new approaches for implementing linear network progressive cavity pump models and provide new methods to accurately and quickly estimate the values of each resistor in the model from pump geometry for both laminar and turbulent flows. This paper also argues that sealing-line flow transitions from laminar to turbulent at orders of magnitude smaller Reynolds numbers than described in the literature thus far. We propose a new hypothesis for the point of transition to turbulent performance.