bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Does Attending Work When Ill Vary Across Different Office Concepts? A Bayesian Analysis of Differences in Sickness Presenteeism using Nationally Representative Data
Authors: Borge Randi Hovden , Johannessen Håkon A. , Fostervold Knut Inge , Nielsen Morten Birkeland 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Several studies have examined how sickness absence varies across different office concepts, but the potential role of sickness presenteeism (i.e., attending work when faced with health complaints) is poorly understood. We discuss how different office concepts may influence the decision between attending and not attending work when faced with health complaints, and the implications this may have for how observed differences in sickness absence are interpreted. We then use data from a nationwide probability sample from Norway (N = 3112) to explore (i) differences in presenteeism among employees in different office concepts with and without assigned workstations (i.e., private, conventional shared-room, conventional open-plan, non-territorial) and (ii) whether and how perceived health status moderates these differences. Based on a frequency measure of presenteeism, we infer about likely differences in presenteeism propensity by adjusting for perceived health status and self-certified sickness absence, in addition to important demographic and occupational covariates. Results from Bayesian cumulative probit models indicated similar levels of presenteeism among employees in private and conventional shared-room and open-plan offices and lower levels among employees in non-territorial offices. Differences in presenteeism between private and non-territorial offices increased as perceived health status deteriorated. Our study represents an important step towards a complete picture of attendance patterns across different office concepts. Our findings suggest that whether you have a personalized workstation may be relevant for attending or not attending work when faced with health complaints. Future studies should take this into account when interpreting differences in sickness absence observed across office concepts.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of acaricidal properties of plant derived products against Ixodid ticks population
Authors: Bisht Nisha , Fular Ashutosh , Ghosh Srikanta , Nanyiti Sarah 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Application of plant extracts and plant-based formulations is one of the sustainable methods for the management of resistant ticks and thus managing the tick-borne diseases. In the present study, we comprehensively analyzed the research papers based on the acaricidal activity of plant extracts. A meta-analysis was conducted with an aim to highlight the potential candidates for further research for the development of ecofriendly and sustainable anti-tick herbal formulations. A total of 52 papers were analyzed up until December 2023, sourced from extensive searches of databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar, focusing on the acaricidal activity of various plants against tick species. The plants belonging to Annonaceae and Burseraceae families were found significantly effective against ticks. Amongst the tick species, Rhipicephalus microplus was the highly studied tick species followed by Haemaphysalis bispinosa and Hyalomma dromedarii. The most responsive tick species to plant extracts were Hyalomma dromedarii and Ambylomma cajannense. With respect to the parts of the plants used, leaf (45%) was extensively utilized while the extracts prepared from the resin, stem and fruit peel of the plant showed highest acaricidal activity. The present study highlighted significant variability in the effectiveness of plant extracts depending on the plant species, plant parts used, type of extractant, and the tick species tested. These findings emphasize the need to develop a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for evaluating phytocompounds. Future research should prioritize isolating active compounds, elucidating their mechanisms of action, and optimizing formulations to ensure sustainable and effective tick management strategies.
Metabolic Responses of Eccentric Accentuated Flywheel Squats by a Multi-set Protocol with Increasing Loads
Authors: Neuendorf Tilo , Kaden Maurice , Wachler Ellen , Schumann Moritz , Nitzsche Nico 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Inertia-based resistance exercise with flywheels leads to strong acute metabolic responses. However, the metabolic kinetics during a multi-set flywheel squat protocol with increasing loads remains unknown. The aim of the study was to assess the course of blood lactate concentrations (BLC), oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate (HR) and power during a multi-set protocol of flywheel squat training. Seventeen recreationally trained healthy men (24.3 ± 3.8 years, BMI 24.1 ± 2.2, VO2max 49.4 ± 6.9 mL/min/kg) completed 5 sets and 15 repetitions flywheel squats. The BLC (ŋ
2 = 0.932), VO2 (ŋ
2 = 0.899) and HR (ŋ
2 = 0.879) increased significantly over the sets (P < 0.05). %HRmax and %VO2max increased significantly from pre to post-loading (P < 0.001), reaching a threshold of 80% HRmax after set 2 and 60% VO2max after set 4, respectively. The power parameters PMEAN (ŋ
2 = 0.191), PECC (ŋ
2 = 0.149) and PCON (ŋ
2 = 0.062) showed significant decreases after set 2 (P < 0.05). A multi-set flywheel squat protocol with increasing loads leads to high metabolic and cardiorespiratory demands, which appear to increase linearly with an increase in inertial load.
Short-term health effects of tear agents chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile and oleoresin capsicum during the civil riots of Santiago de Chile in 2019–2020
Authors: Jara Bravo Carlos , Cernuda Martínez José Antonio , Arcos González Pedro 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) were tear gasses used as anti-riot control agents during social unrest riots in Chile (October 2019–March 2020). This study posed as a research question what were the short-term health effects of CS and OC and their patterns of temporal occurrence in a sample of inhabitants and health care volunteer brigades of the Plaza Italia (city of Santiago, Chile) during the riots. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in 112 exposed people (inhabitants and health care volunteers) affected by CS and OC. 62 harmful effects were studied classified in three time periods of occurrence: immediate effects (between exposure and one hour), secondary effects (from one hour after exposure and up to 24 h), and subsequent effects (days after exposure). The use of CS and OC in Santiago riots 2019–2020 produced harmful effects on both groups: inhabitants and brigade health care volunteers. The frequency of effects was, from most to least common: 62.5% eye pain or burning, 56.2% throat irritation, 54.4% respiratory distress, 52.6% skin pain or burning, 51.7% impaired vision, 37.5% skin erythema, 31.2% headache, 31.2% irregular breathing, 25.8% conjunctival injection, 29.4% nausea, 27.6% disorientation, 26.7 high blood pressure, 25.8% lip pain, 24.1% rhinitis, 24.1% skin sensitivity, 22.3% diarrhea, 20.5% contact dermatitis, 18.7% conjunctivitis, 16.9% skin vesicles, 16% tachycardia, 14.4 cough with phlegm and 9.8% corneal abrasion. 22 effects were more frequent (p < 0.05) in health care volunteers than among residents. High blood pressure was more frequent (p < 0.05) among residents. Immediate most frequent effects were pain or burning, impaired vision, respiratory difficulty, irregular breathing, skin pain and burning, skin erythema, nausea, tachycardia, and hypertension. Secondary effects were diarrhea, skin vesicles, and eye pain or burning. Subsequent most frequent effects among healthcare personnel were conjunctivitis, skin pain, burning, rhinitis, and diarrhea. Among residents, the most common effects were skin pain, burning, and impaired vision.
An exploratory prospective observational study of muscle cross-sectional area changes and energy balance in critically ill children: avoiding negative energy balance is necessary but not sufficient to maintain muscle mass in critically ill children
Authors: Mtaweh Haifa , Fuerte Keane , DeLorenzo Stephanie , Zoica Bogdana S. , Hulst Jessie M. , Floh Alejandro , MacDonald Cathy , Parshuram Christopher 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Rationale
Muscle loss in critically ill children is likely multifactorial and linked to illness severity, immobility, and nutrition. Muscle ultrasound (US) is increasingly used to assess muscle changes, but studies using inaccurate energy expenditure equations have not consistently linked nutrition and muscle mass changes.

Objectives
To evaluate longitudinal change in muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) in critically ill children and explore its relationship with energy balance.

Methods
This nested prospective observational study enrolled intubated children (1month-18 years) eligible for indirect calorimetry measurements. Indirect calorimetry measurements were paired with two US measurements of the biceps brachii and rectus femoris. Percent change in muscle CSA and energy balance (%difference between energy expenditure and caloric delivery/energy expenditure) were calculated. Mann-Whitney tests compared energy balance between groups with and without muscle loss. Spearman correlation assessed the relationship between daily energy balance and muscle CSA.

Results
Energy expenditure and muscle CSA were measured in 23 patients (median age 6.2 years; 61% males). The rectus CSA decreased by a median (Q1, Q3) of 1.5% (-2.93, 0.83) per day, with greater losses in patients with negative energy balance (p = 0.03). Patients with energy balance ≤ -5% had a median change in rectus CSA of -18.7% (-22.9, -8.1). Daily change in rectus CSA and energy balance showed a moderate correlation (r = 0.59, p = 0.01). The rate of change in the biceps CSA was 0.28% (-4.67, 1.65) per day with no correlation with energy balance.

Conclusions
Muscle loss persists beyond the first week of critical illness and may be associated with energy deficits. Precision in nutrition and further study of muscle changes are needed to mitigate ICU-acquired morbidity.
Kodaira–Spencer isomorphisms and degeneracy maps on Iwahori-level Hilbert modular varieties: the saving trace
Authors: Diamond Fred 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We consider integral models of Hilbert modular varieties with Iwahori level structure at primes over p, first proving a Kodaira–Spencer isomorphism that gives a concise description of their dualizing sheaves. We then analyze fibres of the degeneracy maps to Hilbert modular varieties of level prime to p and deduce the vanishing of higher direct images of structure and dualizing sheaves, generalizing prior work with Kassaei and Sasaki (for p unramified in the totally real field F). We apply the vanishing results to prove flatness of the finite morphisms in the resulting Stein factorizations, and combine them with the Kodaira–Spencer isomorphism to simplify and generalize the construction of Hecke operators at primes over p on Hilbert modular forms (integrally and mod p).
Value and Implementation of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in Health Technology Assessment for Japan: implications from systematic searches
Authors: Kaneyasu Takako 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objectives
This study comprehensively reviewed reports on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in health technology assessment (HTA) overseas and identified the status and possible future measures, of PPIE in Japanese HTA.

Methods
The series of reviews targeted systematic reviews (SR#1), references in SR#1 (SR#2), and new articles after SR#1 (SR#3). The MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched through August 2024 using the terms “patient involvement/engagement,” “patient participation,” “community participation,” “public involvement/engagement,” and “health technology assessment.” The implementation details were extracted from information published on the websites of the HTA agencies.

Results
Three review articles in SR#1, 12 references in SR#2, and 10 articles in SR#3 were selected. The opportunities for countries, including Japan, to participate in discussions on the HTA process did not differ significantly; however, information on PPIE in Japan was scarce and did not indicate their purpose and value.

Conclusions
Collected articles indicated that the value of PPIE in HTA includes relevance, equity, fairness, legitimacy, and capacity building. The participation of patient and public representatives in Japanese discussions since 2005 appeared to be very limited to consider PPIE in HTA. In countries that implement PPIE in HTA, the value of PPIE is explicit: the process guidelines are specific and provide an appropriate environment for input that includes education, training, and feedback. Future reforms of the Japanese system will require discussions on PPIE purpose and value, implementation, and creating an environment in which a diverse range of patients and the public can easily express their views.
Percutaneous closure of anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery rare procedure in desperate situation: case report
Authors: Kamran Mirza Mohd , Gopi Arun , Das Saurabhi , Lakhani Zeeshan , Sheikh Amira , Musthafa Janeel , Raghuram G. , Mohammad Musthafa P.P. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background:
When anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is diagnosed in infancy, it is associated with high mortality, but collaterals permit rare adult survival despite coronary steal. We report normalisation of perfusion abnormality after transcatheter proximal left coronary occlusion in a symptomatic adult with inducible ischaemia.

Methods:
A forty-eight-year-old female presented with exertional chest pain; EKG showed sinus rhythm with left axis deviation with intraventricular conduction defect. Echocardiogram diagnosed an anomalous left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery with normal ventricular function which was further confirmed by CT. The case was discussed with the surgical team, and it was decided to surgically ligate. The patient did not give consent for the surgical procedure; the patient was taken up for the procedure.

Results:
Device was released safely after confirming the position on echocardiogram after the procedure showed improvement in intraventricular conduction defect and QTc duration, and also no significant ischaemic changes were noted. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy was done after 6 months of procedure which showed improvement in contractile function and perfusion of left ventricle.

Conclusions:
Device closure in long-standing anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery case is safe, and long-term follow-up is needed.
AI in Education – Promise, Peril and a Path Forward
Authors: Leopold Matthew 
Published: February 2025

AbstractLexisNexis’ Matthew Leopold explains how his team conducted a wide range of interviews with those involved in the legal education system – including librarians, academics, heads of law schools and university leaders – in order to gauge their feelings and thoughts on the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have, and is having, on the sector. Matthew then goes through the findings, which shows a diverse set of views on AI.
Access to Legal Information Through Public Libraries in England and Wales
Authors: Reader Abi 
Published: February 2025

AbstractEngland and Wales have no public law libraries, so how does the general public find legal information? This article, written by Abi Reader, Assistant Librarian at Certara Predictive Technologies, provides a starting point in understanding the availability of publicly available legal information. It explores the intersection of two austerity measures, cuts to legal aid and public library spending, through searching public library catalogues for primary sources of law. Public libraries provide computers and internet access to search free online legal information sites but overall provide limited access to print law reports. This article is based on research presented at the 54th Annual BIALL Conference.
Kintsugi in Knowledge Management: a Call to Arms from Three Conference Experiences to Empower Law Firm Knowledge Managers to Navigate AI Projects and Embrace Imperfection
Authors: Russell Hélène 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe Japanese art of Kintsugi teaches that imperfections and failures are not flaws to hide but opportunities for growth and enrichment; it says that true strength and beauty come from embracing imperfection and learning from the fractures along the way. In this article Hélène Russell draws on insights from three conference experiences to show how KM professionals can make use of Kintsugi and act as the ‘golden joiners’ within their firms when it comes to AI projects, making use of their blend of resilience, organisational cultural awareness, communication skills, and adaptive knowledge-sharing practices.
“It seemed I was having a conversation with him”: Posthumous Dignity Therapy case series
Authors: Julião Miguel , Simões Carolina , Chochinov Harvey Max 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objectives
Dignity Therapy (DT) is a brief psychotherapeutic intervention designed to address the psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients. Research demonstrates DT’s efficacy in reducing dignity-related distress and alleviating psychosocial symptoms like depression and anxiety in terminally ill patients. Its application has been extended to nonterminal patients with chronic conditions, mental health challenges, and children nearing the end of life, with promising results. DT also benefits families and caregivers, promoting emotional resilience and facilitating grieving. However, the potential for proxy applications, such as posthumous DT (p-DT) – conducted by relatives after a patient’s death or on behalf of individuals unable to participate – remains underexplored.

Methods
A case series report.

Results
This case series examines 3 relatives who engaged in p-DT, highlighting its feasibility and potential benefits.

Significance of results
Findings suggest p-DT may serve as a valuable tool for bereavement support, warranting further research to expand its scope and accessibility.
Science behind policy: implementing a modern circumference-based body fat equation with a physical fitness threshold is associated with lower musculoskeletal injury risk
Authors: McClung Holly L. , Bartlett P. Matthew , Spiering Barry A. , Foulis Stephen A. , Oliver Tyler E. , Walker Leila A. , Nguyen Vy T. , Proctor Susan P. , McClung James P. , Taylor Kathryn M. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Body composition influences physical fitness (PF) and risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI). Assessing the relationship between body fat (BF), PF and MSKI risk in a large diverse military population may provide evidence basis informing health-care policies, practices, and programs for military and civilian populations.

Objective
Evaluate the validity of expedient methods to estimate BF (e.g., circumference-based equation (CBE) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)) and investigate relationships between BF and PF with MSKI risk in a large diverse population.

Methods
Participants were 1904 active-duty Soldiers (643 F) representing Army demographics sex, race/ethnicity (R/E), and age. PF, defined as the most recent Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) score and incidence of MSKI, were obtained from Army records. BF was determined by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (%BFDXA), bioelectrical impedance analysis (%BFBIA), and CBE using 3-site (Hodgdon, %BFHE) and 1-site (Taylor-McClung, %BFTM) equations. Results were stratified by race and sex, to evaluate differences in accuracy of estimated %BF (weighted root mean squared error from %BFDXA). Associations of BF and PF with MSKI risk were evaluated with logistic regression.

Results
CBE and BIA underestimated %BF compared to %BFDXA. %BFBIA differed from %BFDXA overall and by sex. %BFTM underestimation was uniform across both sex and R/E compared to %BFDXA. Mean differences from %BFDXA by sex (M;F) were lower when measured by %BFTM (4.38; 4.59) compared to %BFHE (5.88; 4.39). Individuals had a greater likelihood of MSKI if they failed BF standards (odds ratio 1.32). Scoring ≥ 540 total on ACFT exhibited a 31% (95% CI: 0.52, 0.92) lower MSKI risk during the following 12 months than those with a lower score.

Conclusions
A single-site BF equation (%BFTM) maintained similar accuracy across the Soldier population by sex, age, and R/E. Implementing a PF score threshold in lieu of passing Army BF standards was associated with lower MSKI risk.
Artificial intelligence-enabled microfluidic cytometer using gravity-driven slug flow for rapid CD4+ T cell quantification in whole blood
Authors: Dixit Desh Deepak , Graf Tyler P. , McHugh Kevin J. , Lillehoj Peter B. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The quantification of immune cell subpopulations in blood is important for the diagnosis, prognosis and management of various diseases and medical conditions. Flow cytometry is currently the gold standard technique for cell quantification; however, it is laborious, time-consuming and relies on bulky/expensive instrumentation, limiting its use to laboratories in high-resource settings. Microfluidic cytometers offering enhanced portability have been developed that are capable of rapid cell quantification; however, these platforms involve tedious sample preparation and processing protocols and/or require the use of specialized/expensive instrumentation for flow control and cell detection. Here, we report an artificial intelligence-enabled microfluidic cytometer for rapid CD4+ T cell quantification in whole blood requiring minimal sample preparation and instrumentation. CD4+ T cells in blood are labeled with anti-CD4 antibody-coated microbeads, which are driven through a microfluidic chip via gravity-driven slug flow, enabling pump-free operation. A video of the sample flowing in the chip is recorded using a microscope camera, which is analyzed using a convolutional neural network-based model that is trained to detect bead-labeled cells in the blood flow. The functionality of this platform was evaluated by analyzing fingerprick blood samples obtained from healthy donors, which revealed its ability to quantify CD4+ T cells with similar accuracy as flow cytometry (<10% deviation between both methods) while being at least 4× faster, less expensive, and simpler to operate. We envision that this platform can be readily modified to quantify other cell subpopulations in blood by using beads coated with different antibodies, making it a promising tool for performing cell count measurements outside of laboratories and in low-resource settings.