bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Measuring Quality in Kidney Care: An Evaluation of Existing Quality Metrics and Approach to Facilitating Improvements in Care Delivery
Authors: Mendu Mallika L. , Tummalapalli Sri Lekha , Lentine Krista L. , Erickson Kevin F. , Lew Susie Q. , Liu Frank , Gould Edward , Somers Michael , Garimella Pranav S. , O’Neil Terrence , White David L. , Meyer Rachel , Bieber Scott D. , Weiner Daniel E. 
Published: February 2020

Significance Statement
Leveraging quality metrics can be a powerful approach to improve patient outcomes. However, the validity of existing kidney-related quality metrics is unknown. To identify whether existing measures can effectively address and guide quality improvement in care of patients with kidney disease, the American Society of Nephrology’s Quality Committee performed a systematic compilation and evaluation of national kidney metrics. They identified 60 metrics, rating only 29 as highly valid and the other 31 metrics as of medium to low validity, on the basis of defined criteria. Almost half of the measures were related to dialysis management, compared with only one metric related to kidney replacement planning and two related to patient-reported outcomes. The authors urge refinement of existing quality metrics and development of new measures that better reflect kidney care delivery.

Background
Leveraging quality metrics can be a powerful approach to identify substantial performance gaps in kidney disease care that affect patient outcomes. However, metrics must be meaningful, evidence-based, attributable, and feasible to improve care delivery. As members of the American Society of Nephrology Quality Committee, we evaluated existing kidney quality metrics and provide a framework for quality measurement to guide clinicians and policy makers.

Methods
We compiled a comprehensive list of national kidney quality metrics from multiple established kidney and quality organizations. To assess the measures’ validity, we conducted two rounds of structured metric evaluation, on the basis of the American College of Physicians criteria: importance, appropriate care, clinical evidence base, clarity of measure specifications, and feasibility and applicability.

Results
We included 60 quality metrics, including seven for CKD prevention, two for slowing CKD progression, two for CKD management, one for advanced CKD and kidney replacement planning, 28 for dialysis management, 18 for broad measures, and two patient-reported outcome measures. We determined that on the basis of defined criteria, 29 (49%) of the metrics have high validity, 23 (38%) have medium validity, and eight (13%) have low validity.

Conclusions
We rated less than half of kidney disease quality metrics as highly valid; the others fell short because of unclear attribution, inadequate definitions and risk adjustment, or discordance with recent evidence. Nearly half of the metrics were related to dialysis management, compared with only one metric related to kidney replacement planning and two related to patient-reported outcomes. We advocate refining existing measures and developing new metrics that better reflect the spectrum of kidney care delivery.
FRAUD OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN DIAMOND THEORY'S PERSPECTIVE: EMPIRICAL STUDY OF TRANSPORTATION SUB SECTOR COMPANIES IN THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Siregar Amelia Oktrivina , Prayoga M. Adam , Sudarmaji Eka 
Published: February 2020

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence in detecting fraudulent financial statements from the perspective of 'fraud diamond theory'. The proxy variables used in this study are the influence of pressure, opportunity, rationalization, and ability. This study uses a sample of transportation sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the period of 2015-2017. This research is expected to contribute to the development of accounting science, especially in the field of forensic accounting regarding factors that can affect companies to conduct fraudulent financial statements by implementing indicators of diamond fraud. Hypothesis testing used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of application eviews software, to help process research data in the form of panel data. The results of this study indicate that pressure, opportunity, rationalization, and ability together were not significantly influence the tendency of fraudulent financial statements.
O czym świadczą białoruscy korespondenci Antoniny Obrębskiej-Jabłońskiej?
Authors: Smułkowa Elżbieta 
Published: February 2020

<p>Na podstawie analizy niepublikowanych listów korespondentów białoruskich do Antoniny Obrębskiej-Jabłońskiej napisanych w latach 1955–1990 (AUW Sp 37/76, 79–81) dokonano uzupełnienia i sprostowania dotychczasowych oficjalnych ustaleń w zakresie badań literatury i kultury (historia nauki), zwłaszcza ludowej, i przede wszystkim białoruskiego językoznawstwa. Dane pozyskane z listów, z wyłączeniem listów z życzeniami i gratulacyjnych, podzielono zgodnie z tematyką: 1. Organizacja Katedry Filologii Białoruskiej na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim i jej funkcjonowanie; 2. Wspólne publikacje oraz druk prac badaczy polskich na Białorusi i białoruskich w Polsce; 3. Recenzowanie i wzajemna ocena publikacji drukowanych i programów naukowych; 4. Wzajemna opieka nad stażystami; 5. Wymiana książek i czasopism; 6. Inne. Zaprezentowana korespondencja świadczy o rzetelnej, niepozorowanej współpracy Obrębskiej-Jabłońskiej i kierowanych przez nią jednostek naukowych z partnerami z Białorusi. Kompetencje naukowe i cechy osobowościowe badaczki spotkały się z życzliwym przyjęciem strony białoruskiej. Analiza wzajemnych relacji prowadzi do wniosku, że dzięki autentycznemu zaangażowaniu można osiągnąć wiele w badaniach naukowych, nawet w niezbyt sprzyjających warunkach politycznych i organizacyjnych.</p>
Eccrine porocarcinoma from the abdominal wall in an elderly female: a case report
Authors: Mani Rajeswari , Javid Mohamed , Swaminathan Shanthi Ponnandai , Ross Kannan 
Published: February 2020

Eccrine porocarcinoma (EPC) is a rare malignancy arising from the sweat gland. It is commonly seen in elderly female patients. There is no characteristic appearance for this malignancy and so making a clinical diagnosis is difficult. The diagnosis is confirmed by histopathological examination (HPE). Authors present a case of a 53-year-old female who presented with an ulceroproliferative lesion on the left side of the abdominal wall. After the lesion was radiologically ascertained to be localized and having a diagnosis of porocarcinoma from wedge biopsy, a wide local excision was done. The HPE confirmed the diagnosis of EPC.
A study on otorhinolaryngologic manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus infected patients
Authors: Ashok S. Shanmuga , S. Rajendran 
Published: February 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Background: </span></strong>The main aim of this study was to find out the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) manifestations in a selected regional population of 100 HIV infected patients, to identify the commoner ENT manifestations among them and to make these manifestations, a guide for regional ENT surgeons, to diagnose HIV/AIDS patients early and to treat them accordingly.</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methods: </span></strong>The study was a prospective study which was conducted for a period of five years which included 100 HIV seropositive patients, among the patients attending the Outpatient Department of the Otorhinolaryngology and anti-retroviral therapy centre across Government Hospitals in Tamil Nadu according to our inclusion or exclusion criteria. Detailed ENT clinical examination as well as laboratory investigations were carried out to evaluate the nature of ENT presentations of HIV infection. </p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results: </span></strong>Out of the 100 HIV positive patients, who had some form of ENT symptoms, the most common ENT manifestation in HIV/AIDS was oral candidiasis (40%) followed by cervical lymphadenopathy (30%). Other common manifestations are oral herpes simplex and sensorineural hearing loss. Less common manifestations are chronic sinusitis, tuberculous laryngitis, chronic otitis media, oral hairy leukoplakia, nasal polyps and Kaposi’s sarcoma. Oral candidiasis, chronic/recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex, oral hairy leukoplakia and Kaposi’s sarcoma are the AIDS defining illnesses. Oral hairy leukoplakia, is pathognomonic of HIV infection.</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Conclusions: </span></strong>These manifestations help ENT surgeons, to recognize HIV/AIDS patients from the specific ENT lesions occurring in them, for early diagnosis and subsequent treatment.</p>
Educar para no competir. La guerra de las naciones: nuevo escenario multipolar e innovación social como alternativa de adaptación
Authors: Buey Fernández Mercedes 
Published: February 2020

En un mundo cambiante y globalizado, que pide a gritos innovación, identidad y significado, pareciera ser que aquellos que esperan que el mundo se ajuste a sus cálculos y predicciones están destinados a ser frustrados. Históricamente los cambios han dado miedo porque lo desconocido asusta. Sin embargo, la vida hoy se muestra intrínsecamente cambiante, conmovedora, decepcionante y sorprendentemente positiva. En este sentido, vivir una vida de expectativas inflexibles es una receta al desastre (Asma, 2017). En definitiva, las reglas y estructuras no son creaciones divinas, ¿qué se hace cuando caen las estructuras donde se vivió toda una vida? El mundo se encuentra hoy sumido en tiempos de cambios drásticos. Las potencias se debilitan, las masas se dispersan y la tierra llora. Pero la humanidad ya no teme al cambio, busca el cambio; el seguidor de reglas se frustra y el improvisador se adapta.
Robotic vs. traditional stapler use in robotic portal anatomic lung resection
Authors: Phillips Joseph D. , Fay Kayla A. , Hasson Rian M. , Millington Timothy M. , Finley David J. 
Published: February 2020

Aim: Currently, there is a paucity of data comparing robotic to traditional video-assisted thoracic surgery stapling devices and the effects on perioperative outcomes during robotic anatomic lung resection. We sought to investigate our institutional experience with patients undergoing robotic anatomic lung resection stratified by the type of stapler used over a contemporary period.
Methods: We performed a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained thoracic surgery database and evaluated all patients who underwent robotic anatomic lung resection between January 2015 and December 2018. Patients were grouped based on the type of stapler used during surgery and preoperative characteristics and intraoperative and postoperative outcomes were compared.
Results: In total, 634 lung resections occurred during the study period. Of those, 236 met inclusion criteria, and 49 cases (20.8%) fully utilized the robotic stapler. We found no clinically significant difference in preoperative or intraoperative characteristics between groups, except operative time was longer in the robot stapler group. This was likely related to surgeon learning curve. There were no differences between groups in postoperative outcomes or complications.
Conclusion: We found equivalent rates of complications, prolonged air leak, and chest tube duration between the two groups. Based on our data, we recommend that surgeons use the stapling device with which they are most confident.
PENGARUH PEMANASAN BAHAN BAKAR MELALUI PIPA TEMBAGA BERSIRIP RADIAL DI DALAM UPPER TANK RADIATOR DAN PENAMBAHAN ETANOL PADA BAHAN BAKAR TERHADAP EMISI GAS BUANG CO DAN HC MOBIL SUZUKI APV
Authors: Sholeha Putri Fatma Nur , Wijayanto Danar Susilo , Rohman Ngatou 
Published: February 2020

<p>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh pemanasan bahan bakar melalui pipa tembaga bersirip<em> radial</em> di dalam <em>upper tank</em> radiator terhadap emisi gas buang pada mobil Suzuki APV; (2) pengaruh penambahan etanol pada bahan bakar bensin pertalite terhadap emisi gas buang pada mesin bensin Suzuki APV; (3) pengaruh pemanasan bahan bakar melalui pipa tembaga bersirip <em>radial </em>di dalam <em>upper tank</em> radiator dan penambahan etanol pada bahan bakar bensin terhadap emisi gas buang pada mesin bensin Suzuki APV ; (4) perbandingan penggunaan campuran bahan bakar pertalite dan etanol dengan pertamax murni terhadap emisi ags buang mobil Suzuki APV. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan analisis data deskriptif komparatif. Data diperoleh dari emisi gas buang dengan menggunvariasi presentase campuran pertalite dan etanol 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, dan 30% menggunakan metode tanpa pemanasan bahan bakar dan menggunakan pemanasan bahan bakar pipa bersirip radial dengan variasi pipa yang digunakan adalah tanpa pipa, pipa tanpa sirip, pipa dengan sirip radial jarak 30 <em>mm</em>, 20 <em>mm</em>, 10 <em>mm</em>, dengan panjang pipa 550 <em>mm</em>. Hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut ini. <em>Pertama, </em>pemanasan bahan bakar melalui pipa bersirip radial di dalam <em>upper tank </em>radiator mengakibatkan emisi gas buang CO dan HC menurun. Jumlah emisi terendah pada saat pemanasan bahan bakar menggunakan pipa bersirip radial dengan jarak antar sirip 10 <em>mm, </em>CO sebesar 0,936 <em>% vol</em> dan HC sebesar 303,33 <em>ppm</em>. <em>Kedua</em>, penambahan etanol pada pertalite dengan kadar 0% s.d. 20% dapat mengurangi emisi gas buang CO dan HC mobil Suzuki APV. Emisi gas buang CO dan HC paling rendah terjadi pada kadar etanol 20%, dimana CO sebesar 0,625 <em>% vol</em> dan HC 282,33 <em>ppm</em>. <em>Ketiga</em>, pemanasan bahan bakar melalui pipa bersirip radial di dalam <em>upper tank </em>radiator dan penambahan etanol pada pertalite mengakibatkan emisi gas buang CO dan HC menurun. Jumlah emisi terendah pada saat pemanasan bahan bakar melalui pipa bersirip radial jarak 10 <em>mm </em>dan penambahan etanol dengan kadar 20%, dimana CO sebesar 0,333 <em>% vol</em> dan HC sebesar 240<em> ppm.</em><strong></strong></p><strong>Kata Kunci: </strong>pipa bersirip radial, etanol, mesin bensin, EFI, emisi gas buang CO dan HC
Measles Outbreak Amplified in a Pediatric Ward: Lyantonde District, Uganda, August 2017
Authors: Biribawa Claire , Atuhairwe Joselyn Annet , Bulage Lilian , Okethwangu Denis Othuba , Kwesiga Benon , Ario Alex Riolexus , Zhu Bao-Ping 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Background: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease. In August 2017, Lyantonde District, Uganda reported a measles outbreak to Uganda Ministry of Health. We investigated the outbreak to assess the scope, factors facilitating transmission, and recommend control measures. Methods: We defined a probable case as sudden onset of fever and generalized rash in a resident of Lyantonde, Lwengo, or Rakai Districts from 1 June-30 September 2017, plus ≥1 of the following: coryza, conjunctivitis, or cough. A confirmed case was a probable case with serum positivity of measles-specific IgM. We conducted a neighborhood- and age-matched case-control study to identified exposure factors, and used conditional logistic regression to analyze the data. We estimated vaccine effectiveness and vaccination coverage. Findings: We identified 81 cases (75 probable, 6 confirmed); 4 patients (4.9%) died. In the case-control study, 47% of case-patients and 2.3% of controls were hospitalized at Lyantonde Hospital pediatric department for non-measles conditions 7-21 days before case-patient’s onset (OR adj =34, 95%CI: 5.1-225). Estimated vaccine effectiveness was 95% (95%CI: 75-99%) and vaccination coverage was 76% (95%CI: 68-82%). During the outbreak, an “isolation” ward was established inside the general pediatric ward where there was mixing of both measles and non-measles patients. Conclusions This outbreak was amplified by nosocomial transmission and facilitated by low vaccination coverage. We recommended moving the isolation ward outside of the building, supplemental vaccination, and vaccinating pediatric patients during measles outbreaks.
Are countries’ self-reported assessments of their capacity for infectious disease control reliable? Associations among countries’ self-reported International Health Regulation 2005 capacity assessments and infectious disease control outcomes
Authors: Tsai feng-jen , Tipayamongkholgul Mathuros 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Background
This study aimed to evaluate associations among countries’ self-reported International Health Regulation 2005 (IHR 2005) capacity assessments and infectious disease control outcomes.

Methods
Countries’ self-reported assessments implemented by percentages as IHR Monitoring Tools (IHRMT) in 2016 and 2017 were used to represent national capacity regarding infectious disease control. WHO Disease Outbreak News and matched diseases reports on ProMED-mail were collected in 2016 to represent disease control outcomes of countries. Disease control outcomes were divided in good, normal and bad groups based on the development of outbreaks listed in the reports. The Human Development Index (HDI), density of physicians and nurses, health expenditure, number of arrivals of international tourists were also collected for control. Chi-square test and logistic regression were applied for analysis.

Results
A total of 907 cases occurred in 92 countries. For all diseases, cases occurring in high international travel volume countries presented twice the risk of having a bad disease control outcomes than cases occurring in low international travel volume countries (OR = 2.19 for IHR 2016, OR =2.97 for IHR 2017). Cases occurring in low IHR average score countries had significant higher risk (OR = 7.83 for IHR 2016 and OR = 2.23 for IHR 2017) of having a bad disease control outcomes than countries with high IHR average scores. For only human diseases, cases occurring in high international travel volume countries presented twice the risk of having a bad disease control outcomes than cases occurring in low international travel volume countries for IHR 2017 (OR =2.79). Cases occurring in low IHR average score countries had significant higher risk (OR = 11.16 for IHR 2016 and OR = 3.45 for IHR 2017) of having a bad disease control outcomes than countries with high IHR average scores. The HDI, health workforce density and total health expenditure were all positively associated with disease control outcomes.

Conclusions
Countries’ self-reported infectious disease control capacities positively correlated with their disease control outcomes. While the self-reported IHR scores were accountable to some degree, this approach was useful for understanding global capacity in infectious disease control and in allocating resources for future preparedness.
Fructo-Oligosaccharides Ameliorate Steatohepatitis, Visceral Adiposity, and Associated Chronic Inflammation via Increased Production of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in a Mouse Model of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Authors: Takai Atsuko , Kikuchi Kentaro , Ichimura Mayuko , Tsuneyama Koichi , Moritoki Yuki , Matsumoto Kotaro , Tsunashima Hiromichi , Onda Takeshi , Kuniyoshi Noriyuki , Nariyama Tomoyuki , Ohyatsu Sho , Kubota Juri , Nagumo Kozue , Sato Shipei , Hara Masumi , Miyakawa Hiroshi 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome. Within the spectrum of NAFLD, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in combination with hepatic inflammation and fibrosis can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dysbiosis was reported to contribute to NASH pathogenesis. This study aimed to determine the effects of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) on steatohepatitis and visceral adiposity in an obese mouse model of NASH. Methods: Twelve newborn C57BL/6J male mice were subcutaneously injected with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to induce obesity on a conventional diet. Six mice were also administered 5% FOS via drinking water from 10 weeks of age. At 18 weeks, histological characteristics of the liver and epididymal fat were compared between the groups. Hepatic mRNA expression of lipid metabolism enzymes and SCFA in feces and sera were measured. Results: Hepatic steatosis, inflammatory cell infiltration, and hepatocyte ballooning in the liver and increased hepatic mRNA expression of fatty acid synthase and glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase were observed in the MSG-treated mice. FOS treatment improved the liver pathology and blunted the increases in the mRNA expression levels of lipid metabolism enzymes. In addition, FOS inhibited adipocyte enlargement and formation of crown-like structures and reduced the M1 macrophage frequency in the epididymal fat of the MSG mice (39.4% ± 3.0% vs. 22.8% ± 0.7%; P = 0.001). FOS increased not only the fecal concentrations of n-butyric acid (0.04 ± 0.01 vs. 0.38 ± 0.14 mg/g, P = 0.02), propionic acid (0.09 ± 0.03 vs. 0.42 ± 0.16 mg/g, P = 0.02), and acetic acid (0.65 ± 0.16 vs. 1.48 ± 0.29 mg/g, P = 0.03) but also the serum concentration of propionic acid (3.9 ± 0.5 vs. 8.2 ± 0.5 μmol/L, P = 0.001). Conclusions: FOS ameliorates steatohepatitis, visceral adiposity, and chronic inflammation by increasing SCFA production .
A Simple Angle-Measuring Instrument for Measuring Cemented Stem Anteversion during Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Mitsutake Ryo , Tanino Hiromasa , Nishida Yasuhiro , Higa Masaru , Ito Hiroshi 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Background During total hip arthroplasty (THA), the accurate placement of the femoral components is an important determinant of the success of the procedure. This study assessed the accuracy of cemented stem placement using a new angle-measuring instrument. The primary objective was to investigate the accuracy of the intraoperative measurements of cemented stem anteversion obtained using the angle-measuring instrument. Our secondary objective was to evaluate the accuracy of stem positioning performed using the angle-measuring instrument.

Methods We compared the intraoperative stem anteversion measurements obtained using the angle-measuring instrument with postoperative stem anteversion measurements obtained using computed tomography in 149 hips (measurement accuracy). We also compared the target angle and postoperative stem anteversion in 105 hips (implantation accuracy).

Results The mean amount of intraoperative stem anteversion was 37.9°±10.1°, and the mean amount of postoperative stem anteversion was 37.0°±10.4°. The mean measurement accuracy was 0.9°±6.1°, and the absolute measurement accuracy was 4.9°±3.7°. The correlation coefficient for the relationship between the intraoperative and postoperative stem anteversion measurements was 0.824 (p=0.000). The mean amount of target angle was 37.4°±7.6°, and the mean amount of postoperative stem anteversion was 35.9°±9.1°. The mean implantation accuracy was 1.4°±5.6°, and the mean absolute implantation accuracy was 4.3°±3.6°. The correlation coefficient for the relationship between the target angle and postoperative stem anteversion was 0.795 (p=0.000).

Conclusions The angle-measuring instrument measured intraoperative stem anteversion accurately, and cemented stem was implanted accurately during THA with the angle-measuring instrument.