bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Defining the MIS-TLIF: A Systematic Review of Techniques and Technologies Used by Surgeons Worldwide
Authors: Lener Sara , Wipplinger Christoph , Hernandez R. Nick , Hussain Ibrahim , Kirnaz Sertac , Navarro-Ramirez Rodrigo , Schmidt Franziska Anna , Kim Eliana , Härtl Roger 
Published: May 2020

Study Design: Systematic review. Objective: To date there is no consensus among surgeons as to what defines an MIS-TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using minimally invasive spine surgery) compared to an open or mini-open TLIF. This systematic review aimed to examine the MIS-TLIF techniques reported in the recent body of literature to help provide a definition of what constitutes the MIS-TLIF, based on the consensus of the majority of surgeons. Methods: We created a database of articles published about MIS-TLIF between 2010 and 2018. We evaluated the technical components of the MIS-TLIF including instruments and incisions used as well the order in which key steps are performed. Results: We could identify several patterns for MIS-TLIF performance that seemed agreed upon by the majority of MIS surgeons: use of paramedian incisions; use of a tubular retractor to perform a total facetectomy, decompression, and interbody cage implantation; and percutaneous insertion of the pedicle-screw rod constructs with intraoperative imaging. Conclusion: Based on this review of the literature, the key features used by surgeons performing MIS TLIF include the use of nonexpandable or expandable tubular retractors, a paramedian or lateral incision, and the use of a microscope or endoscope for visualization. Approaches using expandable nontubular retractors, those that require extensive subperiosteal dissection from the midline laterally, or specular-based retractors with wide pedicle to pedicle exposure are far less likely to be promoted as an MIS-based approach. A definition is necessary to improve the communication among spine surgeons in research as well as patient education.
The Role of Minimal Access Surgery in the Treatment of Spinal Metastatic Tumors
Authors: Barzilai Ori , Bilsky Mark H. , Laufer Ilya 
Published: May 2020

Study Design: Literature review. Objective: To provide an overview of the recent advances in minimal access surgery (MAS) for spinal metastases. Methods: Literature review. Results: Experience gained from MAS in the trauma, degenerative and deformity settings has paved the road for MAS techniques for spinal cancer. Current MAS techniques for the treatment of spinal metastases include percutaneous instrumentation, mini-open approaches for decompression and tumor resection with or without tubular/expandable retractors and thoracoscopy/endoscopy. Cancer care requires a multidisciplinary effort and adherence to treatment algorithms facilitates decision making, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Specific algorithms exist to help guide decisions for MAS for extradural spinal metastases. One major paradigm shift has been the implementation of percutaneous stabilization for treatment of neoplastic spinal instability. Percutaneous stabilization can be enhanced with cement augmentation for increased durability and pain palliation. Unlike osteoporotic fractures, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are known to be effective therapies for symptomatic pathologic compression fractures as supported by high level evidence. The integration of systemic body radiation therapy for spinal metastases has eliminated the need for aggressive tumor resection allowing implementation of MAS epidural tumor decompression via tubular or expandable retractors and preliminary data exist regarding laser interstitial thermal therapy and radiofrequency ablation for tumor control. Neuronavigation and robotic systems offer increased precision, facilitating the role of MAS for spinal metastases. Conclusions: MAS has a significant role in the treatment of spinal metastases. This review highlights the current utilization of minimally invasive surgical strategies for treatment of spinal metastases.
Cervical Arthroplasty: Long-Term Outcomes of FDA IDE Trials
Authors: Parish Jonathan M. , Coric Domagoj 
Published: May 2020

Study Design: Special Issues MIS/Navigation. Objectives: Over the past decade, cervical total disc replacement has been established in numerous randomized clinical trials as an alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the long-term outcomes after cervical arthroplasty. Methods/Results: Early outcomes (studies with 2-year follow-up) after arthroplasty established the efficacy of total disc replacement and, more recently, long-term studies have shown the durability of these good clinical outcomes. Biomechanical and clinical data have demonstrated that this motion preservation technology decreases adjacent-level stresses compared with fusion. Additionally, long-term outcomes as well as outcomes after multilevel arthroplasty have now established the role of arthroplasty in select patient populations, namely patients with 1- and 2-level spondylosis/stenosis causing radiculopathy from C3-7. Conclusions: Data on adjacent segment deterioration and adjacent segment reoperation remains controversial but suggest a positive effect after arthroplasty. But these are multifactorial issues and we still do not fully understand all the factors affecting adjacent segment pathology and longer-term studies after arthroplasty will continue to address this issue.
Progression of Hamate Hook Stress Reactions in Elite Baseball Players
Authors: Sochacki Kyle R. , Liberman Shari R. , Mehlhoff Thomas L. , Jones Jaclyn M. , Lintner David M. , McCulloch Patrick C. 
Published: May 2020

Background: Hamate hook fractures can occur as a result of repetitive contact with the knob of the bat used in the sport of baseball. Hamate hook excision has resulted in excellent outcomes and return to sport (RTS) in elite baseball players. The ideal treatment for hamate stress response before the development of a fracture line is unknown. Purpose: To report the outcomes of elite baseball players with hamate bone edema. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of all elite baseball players with hamate bone edema consistent with a stress response at 2 institutions. Players were eligible for inclusion if they played collegiate or professional baseball at the time of initial injury, had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing hamate bone edema, and had no radiographic evidence of acute fracture lines at initial presentation. Results: A total of 4 players with a mean age of 22.8 years were included. All injuries occurred in the nondominant hand. All athletes had normal initial wrist radiographs and MRI showing hamate edema but no fracture line. Patients returned to play as tolerated and developed an acute injury at an average of 25.8 days (range, 10-56 days) from the initial presentation. Repeat radiographs demonstrated acute hamate hook fractures in all 4 (100%) athletes. All 4 athletes underwent hamate hook excision. There were no postoperative complications. All athletes returned to sport at their previous level of competition at a mean of 5.3 weeks (range, 3.6-7.3 weeks). Conclusion: There is a high rate of hamate bone edema progression to acute hamate hook fracture in elite baseball players, with 100% RTS at preinjury level after hamate hook excision. We therefore recommend against prolonged rest. Continuation of play with hamate bone edema followed by hamate hook excision for acute fracture limits the time missed and obtains a faster RTS in elite baseball players.
Application of monoexponential, biexponential, and stretched-exponential models of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the differential diagnosis of metastases and myeloma in the spine-Univariate and multivariate analysis of related parameters
Authors: Xing Xiaoying , Zhang Jiahui , Chen Yongye , Zhao Qiang , Lang Ning , Yuan Huishu 
Published: May 2020

Objective:
To explore the value of related parameters in monoexponential, biexponential, and stretched-exponential models of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in differentiating metastases and myeloma in the spine.

Methods:
53 metastases and 16 myeloma patients underwent MRI with 10 b-values (0–1500 s/mm2). Parameters of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), true diffusion coefficient (D), pseudo-diffusion coefficient (D*), perfusion fraction (f), the distribution diffusion coefficient (DDC), and intravoxel water diffusion heterogeneity (α) from DWI were calculated. The independent sample t test and the Mann–Whiney U test were used to compare the statistical difference of the parameter values between the two. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis was used to identify the diagnostic efficacy. Then substituted each parameter into the decision tree model and logistic regression model, identified meaningful parameters, and evaluated their joint diagnostic performance.

Results:
The ADC, D, and α values of metastases were higher than those of myeloma, whereas the D* value was lower than that of myeloma, and the difference was significant (p &lt; 0.05); the area under the ROC curve for the above parameters was 0.661, 0.710, 0.781, and 0.743, respectively. There was no significant difference in the f and DDC values (p &gt; 0.05). D and α were found to conform to the decision tree model, and the accuracy of model diagnosis was 84.1%. ADC and α were found to conform to the logistic regression model, and the accuracy was 87.0%.

Conclusion:
The 3 models of DWI have certain values indifferentiating metastases and myeloma in spine, and the diagnostic performance of ADC, D, α and D*was better. Combining ADC with α may markedly aid in the differential diagnosis of the two.

Advances in knowledge:
Monoexponential, biexponential, and stretched-exponential models can offer additional information in the differential diagnosis of metastases and myeloma in the spine. Decision tree model and logistic regression model are effective methods to help further distinguish the two.
Focal nodular marrow hyperplasia: Imaging features of 53 cases
Authors: Rajakulasingam Ramanan , Saifuddin Asif 
Published: May 2020

Objective:
To describe the characteristic imaging features of focal nodular marrow hyperplasia (FNMH).

Methods and materials:
Retrospective review of all patients with a diagnosis of FNMH between January 2007 and September 2019.

Results:
The study included 53 patients, 7 males and 46 females with a mean age of 58 years (range 12–95 years). All had MRI with conventional spin echo sequences showing a poorly defined round/oval lesion with mild T 1W iso/hyperintensity compared to skeletal muscle, low T 2W turbo spin echo (TSE) signal intensity (SI) compared to marrow fat and variable SI on STIR, but never associated with reactive marrow oedema. All 53 patients had follow-up MRI, with all lesions remaining stable or partially resolving. In-phase (IP) and out-of-phase (OP) chemical shift imaging (CSI) was obtained in 31 of these, with 28 (90.3%) showing &gt;20% SI drop on the OP sequence, while 3 (9.7%) demonstrated &lt;20% SI drop. CT was available in 26 cases, 17 (65.4%) showing mild medullary sclerosis. Single-photon emission computed tomography CT (SPECT-CT) was available in four cases and Flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography CT (FDG PET-CT) in 2, all showing increased uptake. Focal uptake was also seen in three of eight patients who had undergone whole body bone scintigraphy. Only one lesion was biopsied, confirming FNMH.

Conclusion:
The imaging appearances of FNMH have been described on various modalities, particularly MRI with emphasis on the role of IP and OP CSI typically demonstrating &gt;20% SI reduction. FNMH should be recognised and treated as a 'do not touch' lesion which does not require biopsy or prolonged follow-up.

Advances in knowledge:
We describe and clarify the imaging characteristics of FNMH on MRI, including CSI, CT and various nuclear medicine modalities. An imaging algorithm is suggested for allowing a non-invasive diagnosis.
Use of a closed-system drug transfer device reduces contamination with doxorubicin during bolus injection
Authors: Marler-Hausen Tom , Holt Chris , Headley Christine , Sessink Paul 
Published: May 2020

Background: Administration of doxorubicin via bolus injection may result in environmental contamination and a risk of nurses becoming exposed. Small spills are frequently observed by nurses when syringes are connected to, and disconnected from, infusion lines. Aims: The effect of a closed-system drug transfer device (CSTD) on the release of doxorubicin was studied during administration via bolus injections. Methods: 10 administrations with the currently used technique and 10 administrations using the CSTD were compared by analysis of doxorubicin contamination on gauze pads, tissues and gloves. Findings: Using the current technique, contamination was found during nine administrations, which was mainly on the gauze pads and, to a lesser extent, on the tissues and gloves, indicating release of doxorubicin during administration. With use of the CSTD, contamination was found only on one pair of gloves. Conclusion: Use of a CSTD significantly decreased the number of spills and level of contamination compared with the currently used technique and, consequently, the use of such devices offers a safer working environment for nurses.
Generation of above-terawatt 1.5-cycle visible pulses at 1  kHz by post-compression in a hollow fiber
Authors: Nagy Tamas , Kretschmar Martin , Vrakking Marc J. J. , Rouzée Arnaud 
Published: May 2020

We report on the generation of 6.1 mJ, 3.8 fs pulses by the compression of a kilohertz Ti:sapphire laser in a large-aperture long hollow fiber. In order to find optimal conditions for spectral broadening at high pulse energies, we explore different parameter ranges where ionization or the Kerr effect dominates. After identifying the optimum parameter settings, large spectral broadening at high waveguide transmission is obtained. The intense 1.5-cycle pulses are used for high-harmonic generation in argon and neon.
Feeling Normal: Sexuality and Media Criticism in the Digital Age, F. Hollis Griffin (2017)
Authors: Arroyo Brandon 
Published: May 2020

Review of: Feeling Normal: Sexuality and Media Criticism in the Digital Age, F. Hollis Griffin (2017)
Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 190 pp.,
ISBN 978-0-25302-447-3, h/bk, $65.00
ISBN 978-0-25302-455-8, p/bk, $30.00
ISBN 978-0-25302-459-6, e-book, $29.00
Bad Environmentalism: Irony and Irreverence in the Ecological Age, Nicole Seymour (2018)
Authors: Fuchs Susanne 
Published: May 2020

Review of: Bad Environmentalism: Irony and Irreverence in the Ecological Age, Nicole Seymour (2018)
Minneapolis and London: University of Minnesota Press, 320 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-51790-389-3, p/bk, $26.95
ISBN 978-1-51790-388-6, h/bk, $108.00
Acute effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation by resistant training practices
Authors: Lima Fanny Gonçalves de , Fidale Thiago Montes , Silva Gisvânia Dayane Ferreira , Faria Mário Marcos de , Resende Elmiro Santos , Rocha Junior Luiz Duarte De Ulhôa , Costa Junior Marcelo 
Published: May 2020

Currently, the use of sodium bicarbonate (SB) as an ergogenic supplement has been linked to improved performance in several high-intensity and short time interval modalities because it is a natural buffer of the body fluids of the human body. This study aimed to evaluate the acute effect of SB supplementation on muscle strength endurance of resistance training practitioners. Crossover clinical trial, placebo-controlled (PL), and single-masked, included 10 trained adult men. The maximum repetition (1RM) and exhaustion tests with 80% 1RM were performed in the extensor chair and direct thread. In all sessions, the volunteers were verbally stimulated, the total maximum repetitions in the exercises and the blood lactate concentration were measured. SB was supplemented at a dose of 0.3 g/kg body mass. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to evaluate the normality of the data, and the Student’s t-test was used for independent and paired samples. The size of the Cohen’s effect was calculated, and the significance level was set at p<0.05. Comparing the supplements, no significant differences were found in all variables tested. However, when comparing pretest and posttest periods, significant differences were found between lactate concentrations, with considerably large effect sizes (> 1.00). SB supplementation by endurance training practitioners induces blood alkalosis, which reduces fatigue and possibly improves muscle strength endurance.
Keywords: resistance exercise, ergogenic, metabolic acidosis, muscular fatigue, performance.
TRUST AND NETWORKS IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRETEGIES: EXPERIENCE OF ACEH AND YOGYAKARTA IN EARTHQUAKE INTERVENTION
Authors: Absor Muhammad Ulil 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIndonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries where 1,782 disasters occurred between 2002 and 2007. The devastating impacts of the disasters, particularly the earthquake in Aceh and Yogyakarta, attracted public participation from various institutions. The high participation of the institutions to some extent caused program ineffectiveness as many of those institutions have overlapping roles and fight over funding and beneficiaries. This paper will critically examine why networking is important in climate change adaptation based on the lessons learnt of disaster response in Aceh and Yogyakarta earthquake. This paper argues that the participation of stakeholders needs an effective networking. Networks are certainly becoming necessary in disaster intervention to avoid overlapping roles and conflict of interest between institutions involved in disaster response. Networks in community levels also become social capital that increases community’s resilience upon disaster. Keywords: disaster, intervention, social capital
MELAWAN BUDAYA KEMISKINAN: STRATEGI IMPLEMENTASI PERDA PENANGANAN GEPENG DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: A. Kusuma Bayu Mitra , Octastefani Theresia 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn the decentralization era, local governments are given more space to create a policy based on their people aspirations. Among others is the policy on poverty alleviation. Poverty which happens is not only absolute poverty but also cultural poverty and it is occurs in various regions in Indonesia. To fight the culture of poverty, the Government of Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) published a Local Regulation No. 1 of 2014 about the Homeless and Beggars Handling. Overall this regulation contains about the homeless and beggars handling approach such as preventive, coercive, rehabilitative, repressive, and social re-integration. To examine this issue, the authors use SWOT analysis. The study results showed that the implementation strategy that can be done by the local government of DIY are conduct direct raids and coaching, optimizing ‘Desaku Menanti’ Program, reduce overlapping authority, providing labor-intensive jobs, synergy with the community and private sector in empowering sprawl in the activities of small and medium enterprises, enforcement of the rules in a way that is persuasive and humane, and provide an official aid channel for the donors. Although there are pros and cons in the implementation, this regulation basically has a noble purpose to make DIY free from homeless and beggars. Keywords: poverty culture, implementation strategy, local regulation of DIY, homeless and beggars
PERAN IKATAN PEKERJA SOSIAL MASYARAKAT (IPSM) KOTA YOGYAKARTADALAM PEMENUHAN HAK ANAK JALANAN
Authors: Mintanawati Nirwani 
Published: May 2020

Peran IPSM Kota Yogyakarta terhadap pemenuhan hak anak jalanan adalah suatu cara atau proses untuk memberikan kebutuhan berupa hak pendidikan, kesehatan, tempat tinggal dan bakat-minat kepada anak jalanan yang berdomisili Kota Yogyakarta. Bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran IPSM Kota Yogyakarta dalam pemenuhan hak anak jalanan di Kota Yogyakarta. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dan hasil data diperoleh dengan wawancara langsung dengan narasumber. Pekerja sosial masyarakat adalah seseorang sebagai warga masyarakat yang mempunyai jiwa pengabdian sosial, kemauan dan kemampuan dalam penyelenggaraan kesejahteraan sosial serta telah mengikuti bimbingan atau pelatihan di bidang kesejahteraan sosial. Ikatan Pekerja Sosial Masyarakat merupakan wadah perhimpunannya Pekerja Sosial Masyarakat sebagai media koordinasi, konsultasi, pertukaran informasi dan pengalaman serta pengembangan kemampuan adsminitrasi dan teknis di bidang kesejahteraan sosial. Pendampingan anak jalanan yang dilakukan oleh IPSM merupakan peran aktif yang dijalankan untuk memberikan pemenuhan hak anak yang turun kejalanan. Proses rekomendasi program pelayanan dan pemberdayaan dilakukan secara terintegratif dan berkelanjutan dengan acuan tolak ukur yang memungkinkan untuk menilai sejauhmana perubahan yang telah terjadi. Dan yang nantinya akan menjadi acuan dalam pemberdayaan serta pengurangan anak-anak untuk turun ke jalanan. Peran IPSM dalam pemenuhan anak jalanan yakni hak memperoleh pendidikan, kesehatan, tempat tinggal dan bakat-minat. Peran IPSM Kota Yogyakarta dalam pemenuhan hak anak jalanan adalah pendampingan dan memberikan pelatihan untuk memberikan bekal untuk mengembangkan bakat-minat anak tersebut. Jadi peran IPSM adalah sebagai penghubung (broker) untuk memberikan jalan serta ruang kepada anak-anak dan keluarga untuk melakukan hak sebagai anak dan orang tua. Kata Kunci: Pemenuhan Hak Anak, Anak Jalanan, Pekerja Sosial Masyarakat
PERUBAHAN PERILAKU ANAK PEMULUNG MELALUI PENDIDIKAN NON FORMAL
Authors: Makhribi Muhammad 
Published: May 2020

Artikel ini membahas tentang perubahan perilaku anak pemulung di rumah belajar khatulistiwa berbagi Pontianak. Hal ini disebabkan tuntutan ekonomi keluarga yang membuat anak harus turut bekerja di jalanan sebagai pemulung dan pengemis. Sehingga anak cenderung rendah dalam motivasi belajar. Selain itu faktor lingkungan dan tuntutan pekerjaan membuat anak kesulitan untuk tumbuh dan berkembang secara normal serta cenderung berperilaku negatif. Dengan pendekatan studi kasus penulis ingin mengungkapkan proses perubahan perilaku terhadap anak pemulung dan berbagai factor yang menjadi penyebabnya melalui intervensi pendidikan nonformal secara gratis dan berkelanjutan kepada anak-anak yang membutuhkan dalam Rumah Belajar Khatulistiwa Berbagi di Pontianak. Melalui program pendidikan yang diselenggarakan oleh RBKB kepada para anak didiknya, membuat mereka memiliki motivasi bersekolah yang tinggi, dapat memperbaiki kualitas pendidikan yang mereka terima dan mengubah perilaku mereka sesuai dengan norma yang berlaku di lingkungan sekitar. Kata kunci: Perubahan Perilaku, Anak Pemulung, Pendidikan Non Formal
A study of fast pyrolysis of plant biomass assisted by the conversion of volatile products using Fe(Co, Ni)/ZSM-5 catalysts
Authors: Lugovoy Yu.V. , Chalov K.V. , Kosivtsov Yu.Yu. , Stepacheva A.A. , Sulman E.M. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis paper discusses the study of plant waste thermocatalytic conversion. The dependence of the conversion of agricultural waste on the pyrolysis temperature, reaction time and feedstock particle size was determined. The optimal temperature of fast pyrolysis providing the highest yield of gaseous products (over 30 wt. %) for all types of waste plant biomass was found to be 700 ºC. This temperature allows the lowest tar content in gases to be obtained. Further, ZSM-5 synthetic zeolites modified with iron subgroup metals were studied in the conversion of volatile products obtained by the fast pyrolysis of agricultural waste. It was found that the use of zeolite-based catalysts in the upgrading of gaseous products leads to a decrease in tar content and the increase in the volume concentration of С1-С4 hydrocarbons, CO, CO2, and hydrogen in comparison with the non-catalytic process.