bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Urinary retention after AdVance™ Sling: A multi‐institutional retrospective study
Authors: Zheng Yu , Major Nicholas , Silverii Hailey , Rac Goran , Rolef Jennifer , Rittenberg Lauren , Mourtzinos Arthur , Moynihan Matthew , Westney Ouida L. , Metro Michael J. , Herschorn Sender , Locke Jennifer , Neu Sarah , Rames Ross , Cox Lindsey , Rovner Eric 
Published: December 2020

AbstractAimsTo identify risk factors for urinary retention following AdVance™ Sling placement using preoperative urodynamic studies to evaluate bladder contractility.MethodsA multi‐institutional retrospective review of patients who underwent an AdVance Sling for post‐prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence from 2007 to 2019 was performed. Acute urinary retention (AUR) was defined as the complete inability to void or elevated post‐void residual (PVR) leading to catheter placement or the initiation of intermittent catheterization at the first void trial postoperatively. Bladder contractility was evaluated based on preoperative urodynamics.ResultsOf the 391 patients in this study, 55 (14.1%) experienced AUR, and 6 patients (1.5%) had chronic urinary retention with a median follow‐up of 18.1 months. In total, 303 patients (77.5%) underwent preoperative urodynamics, and there was no significant difference between average PdetQmax (26.4 vs. 27.4 cmH2O), Qmax (16.6 vs. 16.2 ml/s), PVR (19.9 vs. 28.1 ml), bladder contractility index (108 vs. 103) for patients with or without AUR following AdVance Sling. Impaired bladder contractility preoperatively was not predictive of AUR. Time to postoperative urethral catheter removal was predictive of AUR (odds ratio, 0.83; 95% confidence interval, 0.73–0.94; p = .003).ConclusionsChronic urinary retention after AdVance Sling placement is uncommon and acute retention is generally self‐limiting. No demographic or urodynamic factors were predictive of AUR. Patients who developed AUR were more likely to have their void trials within 2 days following AdVance Sling placement versus longer initial catheterization periods, suggesting that a longer duration of postoperative catheterization may reduce the occurrence of AUR.
Gender differences in the effects of competition and cooperation on risk‐taking under ambiguity
Authors: Liu Zhenliang , Liu Tiantian , Mu Shoukuan 
Published: December 2020

AbstractDecision theories have made a distinction between risk (i.e., known probabilities) and ambiguity (i.e., unknown probabilities). Prior work has examined the effect of competition and cooperation on risk‐taking under risk. However, little is known about whether and how competition and cooperation affect risk‐taking under ambiguity and the role of gender in this effect. The current study addresses this research gap. In the present study, a shortened version of a balloon analogue risk task was used to assess risk‐taking under ambiguity. The participants completed this task in competition against a peer, in cooperation with a peer, or alone. The results showed that the participants took more risks in the competition and cooperation conditions than in the individual condition, but no differences were found between the competition and cooperation conditions. More important, gender modulated these effects. First, these effects were driven by males, but not by females. Second, males showed more risk‐taking under ambiguity than females in the competitive situation, but not in the cooperative situation. Overall, this work contributes to understanding the effect of social interaction on risky decisions under ambiguity.
Becoming a part of ‘elsewhereness’: On the self‐perceived integration of Swedish immigrants in Portugal
Authors: Rauhut Daniel , Esteves Alina 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThis article discusses the self‐perceived integration of Swedes permanently residing in Portugal. The knowledge of how EU citizens, particularly Swedes, live and integrate into Portuguese society is limited. The conceptual framework on self‐perceived integration takes its points of departure from the concepts of a sense of belonging to society and place, feelings of discomfort and coping tactics. Using a semi‐structured interview guide, 36 in‐depth interviews with Swedes permanently residing in Portugal were conducted. Whereas some of the permanently residing Swedes have no ambition of integrating into Portuguese society, others display a strong self‐perceived feeling of being integrated within the community where they live. The added value of this paper is that it shows the complexity behind the construction of the feeling of self‐perceived integration of Swedes in Portugal. Building a feeling of self‐perceived integration depends on many factors and is not a linear process.
Bayesian EWMA control charts based on Exponential and transformed Exponential distributions
Authors: Noor Surria , Noor‐ul‐Amin Muhammad , Abbasi Saddam Akber 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIn this paper, we proposed the Bayesian exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) control charts for mean under the nonnormal life time distributions. We used the time between events data which follow the Exponential distribution and proposed the Bayesian EWMA control charts for Exponential distribution and transformed Exponential distributions into Inverse Rayleigh and Weibull distributions. In order to develop the control charts, we used a uniform prior under five different symmetric and asymmetric loss functions (LFs), namely, squared error loss function (SELF), precautionary loss function (PLF), general entropy loss function (GELF), entropy loss function (ELF), and weighted balance loss function (WBLF). The average run length (ARL) and the standard deviation of run length (SDRL) are used to check the performance of the proposed Bayesian EWMA control charts for Exponential and transformed Exponential distributions. An extensive simulation study is conducted to evaluate the proposed Bayesian EWMA control chart for nonnormal distributions. It is observed from the results that the proposed control chart with the Weibull distribution produces the best results among the considered distributions under different LFs. A real data example is presented for implementation purposes.
Neural‐based adaptive event‐triggered tracking control for flexible‐joint robots with random noises
Authors: Diao Shuzhen , Sun Wei , Su Shun‐Feng 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIn this study, a novel adaptive neural network control scheme is proposed to resolve the tracking control problem for flexible‐joint robots with random noises. More precisely, the controlled system in this study is a multi‐input and multi‐output stochastic nonlinear system, employing the traditional backstepping design to study such a system will greatly increase the amount of calculation. To resolve this problem, the command filtered technology is applied to the adaptive neural network design framework. More importantly, with the aid of the event‐triggered strategy, the proposed control algorithm can reduce the communication burden to a certain extent. Besides, the proposed method can also ensure that the tracking error converges to a small neighborhood of the origin. Finally, the simulation example is given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
In Vitro Starch Digestion and Physicochemical Properties of Maize Starch and Maize Meal Modified by Heat‐Moisture Treatment and Stearic Acid
Authors: Asare Isaac Kwabena , Mapengo Clarity Ropafadzo , Emmambux Mohammad Naushad 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe physicochemical and nutritional properties of heat‐moisture treated (HMT) maize starch and maize meal with stearic acid (SA) are studied. The addition of SA followed by HMT produces nongelling starch and maize meal porridge with reduced pasting viscosity. Heat‐moisture treatment significantly (P ≤ 0.05) decreases the starch hydrolysis, increases resistant starch, and lowers estimated glycaemic index of both maize meal and maize starch with SA. These changes are due to a more organized crystalline structure between starch polymers and well as the formation of amylose–lipid complexes as shown by differential scanning calorimeter and X‐ray diffraction. There seems to be a synergistic effect between HMT and stearic addition as HMT promotes more starch polymer interaction compared to amylose–lipid formation for stearic acid addition. These results suggest that HMT combined with SA can be used to manufacture starch‐based functional ingredients and foods with reduced glycaemic index.
Effects of benzo(a)pyrene at environmentally relevant doses on embryo‐fetal development in rats
Authors: da Silva Moreira Suyane , de Lima Inocêncio Leonardo Cesar , Jorge Bárbara Campos , Reis Ana Carolina Casali , Hisano Hamilton , Arena Arielle Cristina 
Published: December 2020

AbstractStudies have demonstrated that Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP), a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ubiquituous in the environment, can cause teratogenic effects. Since the majority of studies used in vitro models or high doses of BaP, this study evaluated the teratogenicity, reproductive and developmental performance of low doses of BaP through maternal and fetus examination after daily oral administration of BaP (0; 0.1; 1.0 or 10 μg/kg) to pregnant Wistar rats from Gestational day (GD) 6 to GD 15 (the organogenesis period). Pregnant rats did not exhibit clinical signs of toxicity during the exposure period. However, dams exposed to the lowest dose of BaP showed a reduction in the erythrocytes number and in the creatinine levels. The groups exposed to 0.1 and 1.0 μg/kg presented a decrease in placental efficiency, as well as an increase in placental weight. After fetal examination, the treated group with the lowest dose showed a reduced relative anogenital distance, while the curve of normal distribution of weight was changed in the highest dose group. In addition, anomalies evidenced by changes in the renal size and degree of fetal ossification were observed in treated‐fetus. In conclusion, treatment with BaP during organogenesis at this dose level is detrimental to the normal development of fetuses.
Harmonic linearisation of aerodynamic loads in a frequency‐domain model of a floating wind turbine
Authors: Lupton Richard C. , Langley Robin S. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractWhile detailed aero‐servo‐hydro‐elastic simulation codes for modelling floating wind turbines (FWTs) are available, they achieve high accuracy at the expense of calculation speed. For conceptual design and optimisation, fast solutions are needed, and equivalent linearisation techniques combined with frequency‐domain analysis offers to capture the complex behaviour of FWTs in fast, approximate models. The main aim of this paper is to apply a harmonic linearisation approach to model the aerodynamic loading within a complete coupled model of a FWT, quantifying its performance, and where accuracy is unsatisfactory, to give insight into the causes. Two linearised models are derived from a coupled nonlinear aero‐hydro‐servo‐elastic model, using the OC3‐Hywind FWT as a test case: the typical tangent linearisation derived by numerical perturbation of the nonlinear model and the harmonic linearisation yielding improved representation of the aerodynamic loads. Comparisons against nonlinear time‐domain simulations from Bladed show that it is possible to create a frequency‐domain model of a FWT, including a flexible structure, aeroelastic rotor loads and the effect of the control system, with reasonable accuracy. The biggest source of errors is the presence of additional harmonics caused by nonlinear interactions between loads at different frequencies, rather than inaccurate linearisation of the magnitudes of forces. The computational cost of the harmonic linearisation implemented varies, but in most cases is ∼10× slower than the tangent linearisation and ∼100× faster than the time domain solution.
Sampling James R. Thompson's inspired nonparametric portfolio approaches
Authors: Dobelman John A. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractAsset or security returns are an example of phenomena whose distributions still cannot be convincingly modeled in a parametric framework. James R. (Jim) Thompson (1938–2017) used a variety of nonparametric approaches to develop workable investing solutions in such an environment. We review his ground breaking exploration of the veracity of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), and several nonparametric approaches to portfolio formulation including the Simugram™, variants of his Max‐Median rule, and Tukey weightings.This article is categorized under:
Applications of Computational Statistics > Computational Finance
Statistical and Graphical Methods of Data Analysis > Transformations
Statistical and Graphical Methods of Data Analysis > Modeling Methods and Algorithms
On asymptotic symmetries in higher dimensions for any spin
Authors: Campoleoni Andrea , Francia Dario , Heissenberg Carlo 
Published: December 2020

AbstractWe investigate asymptotic symmetries in flat backgrounds of dimension higher than or equal to four. For spin two we provide the counterpart of the extended BMS transformations found by Campiglia and Laddha in four-dimensional Minkowski space. We then identify higher-spin supertranslations and generalised superrotations in any dimension. These symmetries are in one-to-one correspondence with spin-spartially-massless representations on the celestial sphere, with supertranslations corresponding in particular to the representations with maximal depth. We discuss the definition of the corresponding asymptotic charges and we exploit the supertranslational ones in order to prove the link with Weinberg’s soft theorem in even dimensions.
The phase diagram of the multi-matrix model with ABAB interaction from functional renormalization
Authors: Eichhorn Astrid , Pereira Antonio D. , Pithis Andreas G. A. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
At criticality, discrete quantum-gravity models are expected to give rise to continuum spacetime. Recent progress has established the functional renormalization group method in the context of such models as a practical tool to study their critical properties and to chart their phase diagrams. Here, we apply these techniques to the multi-matrix model with ABAB interaction potentially relevant for Lorentzian quantum gravity in 3 dimensions. We characterize the fixed-point structure and phase diagram of this model, paving the way for functional RG studies of more general multi-matrix or tensor models encoding causality and subjecting the technique to another strong test of its performance in discrete quantum gravity by comparing to known results.
Performance of a new hybrid cutting-abrasive tool for the machining of fibre reinforced polymer composites
Authors: Shyha Islam , Huo Dehong , Hesamikojidi Peyman , Eldessouky Hossam , El-Sayed Mahmoud Ahmed 
Published: December 2020

AbstractA new hybrid cutting-abrasive machining tool (turn-grind) is detailed for high-quality machining of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, comprising single point carbide inserts electroplated with multi-layers of diamond abrasives 120 μm grain size, to form an abrasive region adjacent to an abrasive-free cutting edge. Experimental data are presented for turning tubes of CFRP and GFRP. The surface quality of workpieces after machining was evaluated through surface roughness measurements and SEM imaging. Cutting-only caused more defects such as delamination and fibre to pull out. Compared with cutting-only, contact and non-contact measurement of surface roughness (Ra) in both axial and radial directions showed an increase for CFRP and GFRP with roundness error reduced to 50%. No significant increase in cutting force was observed.
In-Hospital Intravenous Thrombolysis Offers No Benefit in Mechanical Thrombectomy in Optimized Tertiary Stroke Center Setting
Authors: Pienimäki Juha-Pekka , Ollikainen Jyrki , Sillanpää Niko , Protto Sara 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Purpose
Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the first-line treatment in acute stroke patients presenting with large vessel occlusion (LVO). The efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) prior to MT is being contested. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of MT without IVT in patients with no contraindications to IVT presenting directly to a tertiary stroke center with acute anterior circulation LVO.

Materials and Methods
We collected the data of 106 acute stroke patients who underwent MT in a single high-volume stroke center. Patients with anterior circulation LVO eligible for IVT and directly admitted to our institution who subsequently underwent MT were included. We recorded baseline clinical, laboratory, procedural, and imaging variables and technical, imaging, and clinical outcomes. The effect of intravenous thrombolysis on 3-month clinical outcome (mRS) was analyzed with univariate tests and binary and ordinal logistic regression analysis.

Results
Fifty-eight out of the 106 patients received IVT + MT. These patients had 2.6-fold higher odds of poorer clinical outcome in mRS shift analysis (p = 0.01) compared to MT-only patients who had excellent 3-month clinical outcome (mRS 0–1) three times more often (p = 0.009). There were no significant differences between the groups in process times, mTICI, or number of hemorrhagic complications. A trend of less distal embolization and higher number of device passes was observed among the MT-only patients.

Conclusions
MT without prior IVT was associated with an improved overall three-month clinical outcome in acute anterior circulation LVO patients.
Effectiveness of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Authors: Gesslbauer Christina , Mickel Michael , Schuhfried Othmar , Huber Dominikus , Keilani Mohammad , Crevenna Richard 
Published: December 2020

Summary
Background
The carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the general population. A conservative treatment should be considered in mild to moderate cases. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

Material and Methods
In this study 30 patients were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Subjects in the study group received three sessions of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy, whereas the control group underwent a sham therapy. Patients were evaluated 3 and 12 weeks after treatment. The primary outcome was the visual analogue scale score. Secondary outcome measurements included hand grip strength, Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire, SF-36 Health Survey and electrodiagnostic measurements.

Results
A significant improvement of visual analogue scale at week 3 (p = 0.018) and week 12 (p = 0.007) as well as hand grip strength at week 12 (p = 0.019) could be observed in the study group. The study group showed a significantly better sensory nerve conduction velocity at week 12 than the control group, before correcting for multiple testing, and also a significant improvement in distal motor latency of the median nerve at week 12 (p = 0.009) as well as in both questionnaires (SF-36 subscale bodily pain, p = 0.020 and severity symptom scale, p = 0.003). No such improvement was observed in the control group.

Conclusion
Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an effective and noninvasive treatment method for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.
Risikoeinschätzungsinstrumente im Kinderschutz
Authors: Dahmen Stephan 
Published: December 2020

ZusammenfassungSpätestens mit der Einführung des Bundeskinderschutzgesetzes haben standardisierte Risikoeinschätzungsinstrumente auch in Deutschland eine Ausweitung erfahren. Der Beitrag gibt einen kurzen Einblick in die disparate Landschaft der in Deutschland verwendeten Einschätzungsinstrumente. Auch wenn risikostatische Entscheidungsinstrumente (noch) nicht vorliegen, hat der vermehrte Einsatz standardisierter Einschätzungs- und Dokumentationsinstrumente im Kinderschutz das Potenzial, die lokale Fallpraxis nachhaltig zu beeinflussen. Mit der Einführung standardisierter Einschätzungsinstrumente ist die Hoffnung verbunden, sozialarbeiterische Einschätzungen über Risiken durch verbindliche Verfahren zu verbessern. Dabei gerät leicht aus dem Blick, dass die Anwendung von standardisierten Risikoeinschätzungsverfahren im Organisationshandeln sehr unterschiedliche Funktionen haben kann und lokale Fallpraxis in spezifischer Weise anleitet und strukturiert. Standardisierte Risikoeinschätzungsverfahren koppeln lokale Praxis stärker an organisatorische Vorgaben, beeinflussen durch ihre Konstruktionsweise die Sicht auf den Fall und reduzieren meist komplexe Fallverläufe in vermeintlich deskriptiv eindeutige Kategorien. Damit ist nicht zuletzt die Gefahr verbunden, dass sich die institutionelle Aufmerksamkeit von ko-produktiven Elementen der Leistungserbringung hin zu einem präventiven Managen von potenziellen Gefährdungsrisiken verschiebt.
Deep ice core drilling to a depth of 3035.22 m at Dome Fuji, Antarctica in 2001–07
Authors: Motoyama Hideaki , Takahashi Akiyoshi , Tanaka Yoichi , Shinbori Kunio , Miyahara Morihiro , Yoshimoto Takayasu , Fujii Yoshiyuki , Furusaki Atsushi , Azuma Nobuhiko , Ozawa Yukio , Kobayashi Akio , Yoshise Yasushi 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe Japanese second deep ice coring project was carried out at Dome Fuji, Antarctica. Following the drilling of the pilot hole in 2001, deep ice core drilling led by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) was conducted over four austral summer seasons, beginning with the 2003/04 season and reached a depth of 3035.22 m near the bedrock in January 2007. The new drill was designed and developed with the goals of (1) solving the problems encountered during the first JARE deep coring drill and (2) achieving more efficient drilling. In particular, the maximum core length that can be drilled at one time was increased from 2.30 m to 3.84 m and the chip storage efficiency was enhanced by a special pipe with many small holes. This paper gives an outline of the improved drilling system, the progress of drilling and various drilling data.
Methane Extraction on Lake Kivu: Green Extractive Humanitarianism
Authors: Doughty Kristin , Uwizeye Dieudonné , Uwimana Elyseé 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIn 2016, Rwanda began extracting methane gas from Lake Kivu, an innovative project designed to reduce the risk of a deadly spontaneous gas release while providing clean and renewable power to an energy-strapped region. Based on qualitative research in Rwanda from 2016 to 2019, Doughty, Uwizeye, and Uwimana use the Kivu methane extraction project to ask, How do we balance urgent electrification needs with responsible energy policies that respond to environmental risks, particularly in post-conflict contexts? Analyzing the Kivu methane projects as “green extractive humanitarianism” provides cautions within the promises of sustainability and “green capitalism.”