bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Classification and Formation Rate of Swift/BAT Gamma-Ray Bursts
Authors: Luo Juan-Juan , Zhang Liang , Zhang Li-Yun , Huang Yong-Feng , Lin Jia-Quan , Lu Jun-Wang , Dong Xiao-Fei 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are usually classified into long/short categories according to their durations, but controversy still exists in this aspect. Here we reexamine the long/short classification of GRBs and further compare the cosmological distribution and evolution of each potential subclass. A large number of Swift Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) GRBs are analyzed in this study. The Gaussian mixture model is used to fit the duration distribution as well as the joint distribution of duration and hardness ratio, and the Akaike and Bayesian information criteria are adopted to assess the goodness of fit. It is found that three Gaussian components can better fit both the univariate and bivariate distributions, indicating that there are three subclasses in the Swift/BAT GRBs, namely, short, intermediate, and long subclasses. The nonparametric Efron–Petrosian and Lynden-Bell's c
− methods are used to derive the luminosity function and formation rate from the truncated data of bursts with known redshift in each subclass. It is found that the luminosity distributions and birth rates of the three subclasses are different, further supporting the existence of the intermediate subclass in the Swift/BAT GRBs.
Solar Energetic Particle Track Accumulation in Edgeworth–Kuiper Belt Dust Grains
Authors: Lin M. , Poppe A. R. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Interplanetary dust grains (IDPs) originate from a variety of sources and are dynamically transported across the solar system. While in transport, high-Z solar energetic particles (SEPs) with energies of ∼1 MeV nuc−1 leave damage tracks as they pass through IDPs. SEP track densities can be used as a measure of a grain's space exposure and, in turn, help to constrain their lifetimes and origins. Stratospherically collected IDPs with relatively high track densities (>1010 cm−2) have been interpreted as originating from the Edgeworth–Kuiper Belt (EKB). To further test this hypothesis, we use a dynamical dust grain tracing model to explore the accumulation of SEP tracks within EKB dust grains. We demonstrate that, neglecting collisions, dust grains with radii up to 500 μm are capable of transiting from the EKB to 1 au despite gravitational perturbations from the outer planets, albeit with decreasing probability as a function of size. Despite this, we find that EKB grains cannot accumulate sufficient tracks to match those reported in the terrestrial stratospheric IDP collection when applying SEP track accumulation rates established from lunar samples at 1 au and assuming the SEP flux scales with heliocentric distance as r
−1.7. By exploring the radial scaling of the SEP flux, we find that a shallower SEP radial distribution of r
−1.0 does allow for the accumulation of >1010 tracks cm−2 in EKB dust grains that reach 1 au. We urge further research into the propagation and distribution of high-Z SEPs throughout the heliosphere in order to better constrain track accumulation in IDPs.
Checklist for the insect fauna of two East Sea Islands (Ulleungdo Is. and Dokdo Is.) in the Republic of Korea
Authors: Lee Dong-Yeol , Jeong Ilyeong , Kim Seonmin , Choi Jae Won , Won Min Hyeok , Kim Donguk , Kim Dongmin , Kim Young-Kun , Jeon Jiseung , Ryu Jihun , Bang WooJun , Chang Jun Hyuk , Choi Kwang Shik 
Published: December 2024

Ulleungdo and Dokdo, located in the East Sea, are volcanic islands with high ecological value due to their unique biodiversity. Although research on the insect fauna on these two Islands has been conducted from the early 19th century to recent times, limitations exist due to several issues, including misidentifications and historical errors. This study addresses these issues by conducting a comprehensive insect survey from 2020 to 2023, re-identifying misidentified specimens and compiling references to create an updated and accurate checklist of insect species for Ulleungdo and Dokdo.
The checklists include 20 orders, 227 families and 1694 species, including 28 previously unrecorded species for Ulleungdo Island: Neoitamus cothurnatus univittatus (Loew, 1871), Elachiptera insignis (Thomson, 1869), Elachiptera sibirica (Loew, 1858), Muscina levida (Harris, 1780), Orchisia costata (Meigen, 1826), Ensina sonchi (Linnaeus, 1767), Armigeres subalbatus (Coquillett, 1898), Aedes koreicus (Edwards, 1917), Aedes galloisi Yamada, 1921, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894), Aedes togoi (Theobald, 1907), Stenolophus difficilis (Hope, 1845), Dasytes vulgaris Nakane, 1963, Attalus elongatulus Lewis, 1895, Elacatis kraatzi Reitter, 1879, Polygraphus jezoensis Niisima, 1909, Scolytoplatypus tycon Blandford, 1893, Ambrosiophilus atratus (Eichhoff, 1876), Psilarthroides czerskyi (Zaslavskij, 1956), Tomoxia nipponica Kôno, 1928, Adelphocoris demissus Horvath, 1905, Corythucha marmorata (Uhler, 1878), Spilarctia seriatopunctata suzukii Inoue & Maenami, 1963, Hypopyra vespertilio (Fabricius, 1787), Simplicia rectalis (Eversmann, 1842), Acronicta hercules (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1874), Analetia postica (Hampson, 1905) and Eudemis brevisetosa Oku, 2005; 10 orders, 80 families and 201 species, including three unrecorded species for Dokdo Island: Arhopaloscelis bifasciata (Kraatz, 1879), Nabis stenoferus Hsiao, 1964 and Haplogonatopus oratorius (Westwood, 1833).
Linguistes de terrain en quête d’éthique : de l’archivage numérique insouciant à la réflexivité permanente
Authors: Michaud Alexis , Noûs Camille 
Published: December 2024

Ce texte se veut un essai de retour réflexif sur un parcours : deux décennies d’enquêtes linguistiques de terrain sur des langues rares, au Yunnan (Chine), et d’engagement en faveur de l’ouverture des données de terrain. Le cadre temporel coïncide avec deux décennies de progrès spectaculaires de l’informatique, notamment du traitement automatique des langues. Au fil des réflexions, il ressort que l’adoption conséquente des principes de la science ouverte amène, non pas à se doter d’un ensemble de solutions qui permettent de s’éviter tout souci, mais à faire une place centrale aux questions éthiques et sociopolitiques soulevées par la constitution, la publication électronique et l’exploitation de ressources en langues rares. Ces thèmes appellent une réflexion collective constante, à laquelle soient associés des spécialistes du traitement automatique des langues.
China 6 A.M.: La lectura colombiana de Manuel Zapata Olivella sobre la Revolución china
Authors: Useche Thomas Franco 
Published: December 2024

Manuel Zapata Olivella fue uno de los más grandes intelectuales orgánicos de Colombia durante el siglo XX, sin embargo, su impronta ha sido silenciada en la historia del marxismo nacional e internacional. Por lo tanto, remembrar su texto “China 6 a. m.” como pionero en la creativa lectura y auténtica apropiación de la Revolución china durante la década de los cincuenta, es una apuesta por implementar una arqueología contrapuntal del marxismo colombiano, permitiendo la generación de importantes evaluaciones sobre la trascendencia de la herencia de Zapata Olivella en el mismo.
La voix de l’Assemblée ?Le compte rendu intégral des débats parlementaires ou quand le discours fait foi
Authors: Mazzucchetti Denis 
Published: December 2024

Parmi les discours « tenant lieu » d’un autre discours, certains disposent d’un statut pragmatique particulier : ils se substituent à un discours préalablement tenu. C’est ainsi que fonctionne le compte rendu intégral des débats parlementaires, prescrit par la Constitution et censé donner à tout citoyen accès sans médiation aux débats tels qu’ils se sont tenus en séance publique. Cet article analyse les fondements de cette croyance et la relation de substitution d’un discours à l’autre en spécifiant les caractéristiques formelles du compte rendu intégral, notamment par rapport à d’autres types de comptes rendus de discours parlementaires, et en étudiant les procédures de certification du substitut. L’objectif est de distinguer ce qui relève d’effets linguistiques ou discursifs, d’effets idéologiques et d’effets sociaux liés à des pratiques rédactionnelles historiquement situées.
OS SESSENTA ANOS DE “INFLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA” DE IGNÁCIO RANGEL: ENTRE MUDANÇAS E PERMANÊNCIAS
Authors: Rippel Nilmar , Saggiorato Bruno , Clovis Medeiros Marlon 
Published: December 2024

O objetivo do artigo é analisar a obra “A inflação brasileira” de Ignácio Rangel, lançada em 1963, e verificar se essa obra possui validade total ou parcial para explicar a inflação brasileira na última década. Para tanto, trouxemos os embates ocorridos à época, além de sua interpretação do fenômeno inflacionário. Assim, foi possível constatar que devido o tempo decorrido desde a publicação, a obra necessita de algumas considerações que não são consideráveis mudanças: i) a consolidação nos anos 1990 de um pacto de poder liberal e rentista não voltado ao interesse nacional e; ii) Com o Plano Real e posterior financeirização, a inflação perdeu sua função em atuar como mecanismo de defesa da economia. No que concerne a permanência, podemos afirmar que; i) o fenômeno inflacionário não é causa, mas sintoma de anomalias no sistema econômico; ii) o país ainda padece de altíssima concentração de renda e altas taxas de exploração e; iii) aprofundou-se ainda mais o poder de grandes corporações, que não apenas administram como determinam os preços, dado seu alto nível de influência na produção e comercialização de mercadorias. Soma-se a isso, num segundo momento, uma inflação de custos dado os choques de ofertas à nível global.
Dispassionate hospitality as a Christian value: A pastoral narrative
Authors: Kimpinde Mwansa Claude 
Published: December 2024

This article is a reflective narrative on dispassionate hospitality as a Christian value, referencing Mount View Methodist Church (MVMC) and its community as a practical, pastoral example. It aims to challenge bias hospitality in the Christian community, by outlining the implications of an impartial hospitality through the scriptural presentation of hospitality, placed in parallel with the belated Christmas dinner at the MVMC. In light of these insights, I propose a new holistic approach to hospitality as a Christian value perspective through a pastoral narrative framework on inclusiveness.Contribution: This article challenges bias hospitality in the Christian community by outlining the implications of an impartial hospitality in Christian community as a sense of dispassionate and inclusive hospitality, even though there is still some ground work to be done in respect of the radical and hypocritical biases of extremists refusing to align themselves to the current realities of globalisation as a sense of togetherness and inclusiveness in this diverse world.
The founding of Marxist study of religion and its theoretical sources of humanities
Authors: Zeng Chuanhui , Zhang Xiaoxiao 
Published: December 2024

Marx and Engels have elaborated the new system of their thought in German Ideology, including some important ideas on religion, from 1845 to 1846. Engels firstly applied the newly founded worldview and methodology to the systematic study of religion in his monograph Peasant War in Germany in 1850. Both events marked the founding of the Marxist Study of Religion. The Marxist humanity theory of religion benefitted from the religious critiques of Neo-Hegelian, Feuerbachian and religious philosophy. The social theoretical sources of Marxism on religion are supposed to be the topics of other articles.Contribution: The general view in Chinese academia has been that the study of religion in the West was founded by Friedrich Max Müller in 1873 when he coined a new terminology ‘Science of Religion’ for his book. Comparatively speaking, the classic Marxist writers had only ‘a view of religion’ and not a view of ‘the study of religion’. The authors argued that there is a systematic study of religion from the very beginning of Marxism. Marx and Engels constructed the humanity theory of the Marxist Study of Religion by adopting and developing religious critique of Neo-Hegelian, Feuerbachian, critical theological thought. The academics in Western countries do not have such kind of views and this resulted in limited contributions in this area.
Comparison of haemoglobin estimates using direct & indirect cyanmethaemoglobin methods
Authors: Bansal Priyanka Gupta , Toteja Gurudayal Singh , Bhatia Neena , Gupta Sanjeev , Kaur Manpreet , Adhikari Tulsi , Garg Ashok Kumar 
Published: December 2024

Background & objectives:
Estimation of haemoglobin is the most widely used method to assess anaemia. Although direct cyanmethaemoglobin method is the recommended method for estimation of haemoglobin, but it may not be feasible under field conditions. Hence, the present study was undertaken to compare indirect cyanmethaemoglobin method against the conventional direct method for haemoglobin estimation.

Methods:
Haemoglobin levels were estimated for 888 adolescent girls aged 11-18 yr residing in an urban slum in Delhi by both direct and indirect cyanmethaemoglobin methods, and the results were compared.

Results:
The mean haemoglobin levels for 888 whole blood samples estimated by direct and indirect cyanmethaemoglobin method were 116.1 ± 12.7 and 110.5 ± 12.5 g/l, respectively, with a mean difference of 5.67 g/l (95% confidence interval: 5.45 to 5.90, P<0.001); which is equivalent to 0.567 g%. The prevalence of anaemia was reported as 59.6 and 78.2 per cent by direct and indirect methods, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of indirect cyanmethaemoglobin method were 99.2 and 56.4 per cent, respectively. Using regression analysis, prediction equation was developed for indirect haemoglobin values.

Interpretation & conclusions:
The present findings revealed that indirect cyanmethaemoglobin method overestimated the prevalence of anaemia as compared to the direct method. However, if a correction factor is applied, indirect method could be successfully used for estimating true haemoglobin level. More studies should be undertaken to establish agreement and correction factor between direct and indirect cyanmethaemoglobin methods.
A Survey of Surgeon Interest in Individually Sized Laparoscopic Instruments
Authors: Aboseif Christine , McEvoy Austin , Fogel Joshua , Fatehi Mary , Gambrill Madison , Onyeike Godwin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives:
Allowing surgeons the option of individually sized laparoscopic instruments can potentially improve the ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery. We investigate interest in individually sized laparoscopic instruments among minimally invasive trained surgeons.

Materials and Methods:
Cross-sectional survey of 166 surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery in the disciplines of obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, and urology. Items investigated surgeon knowledge, attitudes, potential usefulness, and interest regarding dissemination and implementation of individually sized laparoscopic instruments.

Results:
Overall mean knowledge of individually sized laparoscopic instruments ranged from strongly disagree to disagree and did not differ by glove size. Overall mean attitudes, dissemination, and implementation for individually sized laparoscopic instruments were between neutral and agree. Overall mean usefulness for individually sized laparoscopic instruments was neutral. There was a general pattern of small glove size having greater mean values than medium glove size for individually sized laparoscopic instruments for the topics of attitudes, usefulness, dissemination, and implementation.

Conclusion:
We found that those with small glove sizes are interested in individually sized laparoscopic instruments. We recommend that as surgeon demographics continue to diversify, especially with a larger number of women typically with smaller glove sizes becoming surgeons, there is a potential benefit for individually sized laparoscopic instruments. Hospitals, surgical centers, and clinical practices should consider making such individually sized laparoscopic instruments available to surgeons. This can potentially address the ergonomic concerns of surgeons and also improve surgical practice.
Prognostic value of systemic inflammatory markers in elderly patients with tumor-associated venous thromboembolism
Authors: Guo Na , Yan Xinxin , Yi Zhong , Yu Shuihua , Xiu Helu , Gao Yunlei , Ru Songwei , Gong Zuojuan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Elderly tumor patients are more prone to venous thrombotic events than nontumor patients. To investigate the relationship between systemic inflammatory markers and overall survival (OS) in elderly patients with tumorassociated venous thromboembolism (TAVTE). And to evaluate the prognostic value of combined lymphocyte platelettolymphocyte ratio (PLR) with neoplasm metastasis in elderly patients.

Methods:
A prospective study was conducted. A total of 172 elderly patients with TAVTE admitted to the hospital from January 2017 to December 2019 were included in the study, which were followed up for 2 years. Clinical and laboratory data were collected. All-cause mortality within after discharge were followed up. The optimal cutoff values of neutrophiltolymphocyte ratio (NLR), PLR, systemic immuneinflammation index (SII), and monocyte to highdensity lipoprotein ratio (MHR) for predicting efficacy and prognosis were determined according to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the areas under the ROC curve (AUC). Kaplan-meier curves were used to analyze the survival time. Univariate and multivariate COX logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the independent predictors of OS in elderly patients with TAVTE.

Results:
The cut-off values for NLR, PLR, SII, and MHR were 3.375, 274.63, 399.73 and 0.58, respectively. And the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.639(95%CI: 0.556-0.721), 0.628(95%CI:0.544-0.712), 0.595(95%CI:0.510-0.680) and 0.596(95%CI: 0.510-0.683). Survival analysis showed that OS was longer in the NLR≤3.375 group (181.07 weeks, 95% CI: 150.11 ~ 212.03) than in the NLR >3.375 group (108.95 weeks, 95%CI: 90.38 ~ 127.51) (P = 0.005). The OS of PLR≤274.63 group (160.40 weeks, 95%CI: 138.41 ~ 182.38) was longer than that of PLR >274.63 group (43.85 weeks, 95%CI: 34.08 ~ 53.63) (P < 0.001). The OS of SII≤399.73 group (176.62 weeks, 95%CI:147.26 ~ 205.97) was longer than that of SII>399.73 group (126.55 weeks,95%CI: 105.04 ~ 148.05) (P = 0.012). The OS was longer in the MHR≤0.58 group (156.24 weeks, 95% CI: 127.05-185.43) than in the MHR>0.58 group (108.11 weeks, 95%CI:86.85-129.38) (P = 0.011). Univariate and multivariate Cox analysis showed that tumor metastasis and PLR>274.63 were independent predictors of the lower OS in elderly patients with TAVTE (P < 0.001). According to the tumor metastasis and the cut-off value of PLR, a combined scoring system MPS (Metastasis and PLR System) was designed. The OS of the 0, 1 and 2 score groups was 184.08 weeks (95%CI:158.11-210.05), 82.60 weeks (95%CI:61.57-103.64), and 23.83 weeks (95%CI: 9.575-38.09) (P < 0.001), respectively.

Conclusion:
Our findings suggest that the systemic inflammatory markers (NLR, PLR, SII, MHR) may have predictive value for all-cause mortality in elderly patients with TAVTE. PLR combined with tumor metastasis may be an effective index to predict the prognosis of elderly patients with TAVTE.
Porokeratotic Eccrine Ostial Dermal Duct Nevus: A Case Report of a Young Male With Disordered Keratinization
Authors: Agarwal Mansi , Sharma Shruti , Palanisamy Madhumitha , Singh Paridhi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal ductal nevus (PEODDN) is a rare benign nevoid disorder of keratinization. It is considered as an epidermal nevus variant and is classified as an eccrine hamartoma, characterized by parakeratotic features. Here, we report a case of a young adolescent male with unilateral PEODDN.
Immunohistochemical Study of Nerve Growth Factor Expression in Hansen’s Disease
Authors: Lubna Fatma , Abbas Aijaz , Adil Mohammad , Akhtar Kafil 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Aim:
To study the immunoexpression of nerve growth factor (NGF) in Hansen’s disease to assess the diagnostic and prognostic significance.

Objective:
NGF is a neurotrophin and an important growth factor for the tissue remodeling process. Higher expression of NGF is observed in the lepromatous forms when compared to tuberculoid forms.

Materials and Methods:
The present prospective study was carried out in the Departments of Pathology and Dermatology at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 50 patients of Hansen’s disease.

Results:
The study included 50 cases of Hansen’s disease. The majority of the cases were of borderline lepromatous, 15 (30.0%), followed by 12 (24.0%) cases each of borderline tuberculoid and tuberculoid leprosy. Higher staining intensity of NGF and a higher percentage of positive cells were observed in lepromatous leprosy (LL) cases as compared to tuberculoid leprosy (TT) cases. The highest number of cases with a high immunoreactivity score (IRS) was of LL, whereas TT cases showed a low IRS.

Conclusion:
The immunoexpression of NGF was more intense on the lepromatous side of the spectrum compared to the tuberculoid side, indicating the severity of the disease with less potential for cure.
Efficacy of metformin in improving glycaemic control & perinatal outcome in gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Singh Neeta , Madhu Malti , Vanamail Perumal , Malik Nisha , Kumar Sunesh 
Published: December 2024

Background & objectives:
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can cause adverse perinatal outcome if not treated. Although insulin therapy has been the main treatment modality over decades but considering its cost and parenteral mode of administration, it does not seem to be appropriate, especially in low-resource settings. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of metformin in GDM and know its efficacy as well as adverse effect on foetus and mother.

Methods:
All pregnant women with GDM who were not controlled on medical nutrition therapy and required metformin therapy were included in the study. Careful monitoring of blood sugar was done. Development of any maternal or foetal complications and adverse effect were recorded.

Results:
A total of 2797 pregnant women were screened, of whom 233 (8.3%) were found to have GDM. Of the 64 women with GDM (28.7%) who required metformin therapy, majority (93.8%) achieved blood sugar control, whereas three (4.7%) women failed. Caesarean section rate was 54 per cent, and 15.6 per cent neonates were large for gestational age. Only two (3.1%) women had gastrointestinal side effects which were minor and got resolved with time. No case of hypoglycaemia or perinatal mortality was reported.

Interpretation & conclusions:
Our findings indicate that metformin may be used as a safe and effective oral hypoglycaemic agent in GDM, especially in low-resource settings where cost, storage and compliance are logistic issues. However, long-term follow up studies are needed to solve issues related to its safety in pregnancy.