bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Causing Hypopituitarism Can Imaging Help Diagnosis and Management?
Authors: Khan Uzma , Borg Anton , Beltechi Radu , Mehta Hiten , Robbins Timothy , Randeva Harpal , Machenahalli Pratibha 
Published: December 2021

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the hypothalamus and pituitary are rare. They usually remain clinically silent until onset of compressive features affecting surrounding structures. When symptomatic, patients most commonly present with diabetes insipidus, headaches, ophthalmoplegia and/or bilateral hemianopia. We report a case of a 67-year-old Caucasian female with a history of B-cell lymphoma in complete remission. She presented with left oculomotor nerve palsy and was subsequently found to have a sellar/suprasellar mass lesion on MRI. Alongside hypocortisolism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, she developed transient diabetes insipidus during her illness. Her clinical course was characterized by rapid intracranial progression of the sellar mass. MR spectroscopy suggested a diagnosis of lymphoma. Diagnostic biopsy confirmed high-grade diffuse large B-cell CNS lymphoma; this changed the definitive management from surgical excision to chemotherapy. Despite treatment, she succumbed to her illness within 7 months of initial presentation. This case highlights the aggressive nature of CNS lymphomas and the need for a high index of suspicion in an unusual presentation of sellar/suprasellar mass lesions.
Analgesic efficacy of single-shot adductor canal block versus adductor canal block combined with intra-articular ropivacaine infusion after total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Hippalgaonkar Kushal , Chandak Vivek , Daultani Deepesh , Mulpur Praharsha , Eachempati Krishna Kiran , Reddy A.V. Gurava 
Published: December 2021

Aims Single-shot adductor canal block (ACB) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for postoperative analgesia is a common modality. Patients can experience breakthrough pain when the effect of ACB wears off. Local anaesthetic infusion through an intra-articular catheter (IAC) can help manage breakthrough pain after TKA. We hypothesized that combined ACB with ropivacaine infusion through IAC is associated with better pain relief compared to ACB used alone. Methods This study was a prospective double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of combined ACB+ IAC-ropivacaine infusion (study group, n = 68) versus single-shot ACB+ intra-articular normal saline placebo (control group, n = 66) after primary TKA. The primary outcome was assessment of pain, using the visual analogue scale (VAS) recorded at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes included active knee ROM 48 hours after surgery and additional requirement of analgesia for breakthrough pain. Results The study group (mean visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score of 5.5 (SD 0.889)) experienced significant reduction in pain 12 hours after surgery compared to the control group (mean VAS 6.62 (SD 1.356); mean difference = 1.12, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.46 to 0.67; p < 0.001), and pain scores on postoperative day (POD) 1 and POD-2 were lower in the study group compared to the control group (mean difference in VAS pain = 1.04 (-1.39 to -0.68, 95% CI, p < 0.001). Fewer patients in the study group (0 vs 3 in the control group) required additional analgesia for breakthrough pain, but this was not statistically significant. The study group had significantly increased active knee flexion (mean flexion 86.4° (SD 7.22°)), compared to the control group (mean 73.86° (SD 7.88°), mean difference = 12.54, 95% CI 9.97 to 15.1; p < 0.014). Conclusion Combined ACB+ ropivacaine infusion via IAC is a safe, reproducible analgesic modality after primary TKA, with superior analgesia compared to ACB alone. Further large volume trials are warranted to generate evidence on clinical significance on analgesia after TKA. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2021;2(12):1082–1088.
ALiS: Entwicklung einer Designtheorie für Augmented Living Spaces zur erweiterten Autonomie älterer und kognitiv eingeschränkter Menschen
Authors: Böhmer Martin , Damarowsky Johannes , Parschat Sophie , Mahn Victor-Alexander 
Published: December 2021

ZusammenfassungDer Alltag älterer und kognitiv eingeschränkter Menschen kann mithilfe von informationstechnologischen Lösungen erheblich unterstützt werden. In diesem Kontext ist, wie unterschiedliche Ansätze bereits zeigen, der Einsatz von Augmented Reality für viele Einsatzszenarien eine vielversprechende Lösung. Jedoch stellen die üblicherweise genutzten Head-Mounted-Displays eine technische Hürde dar und können nicht ausnahmslos von allen Personen getragen werden. Als alternativen Lösungsansatz entwickelt der vorliegende Beitrag einen Augmented Living Space (ALiS). Dieser nutzt anstatt Headsets oder anderen tragbaren Geräten Spatial Augmented Reality, welche bspw. durch Beamer und Lautsprecher implementiert wird. Damit können individuelle, bedürfnisorientierte Funktionen ergonomisch und dennoch immersiv bereitgestellt werden. Hierdurch sollen betroffene Menschen befähigt werden, länger autonom leben zu können, ohne dabei auf tragbare Technik angewiesen zu sein. Ein ALiS gewährt dabei insbesondere eine nutzerzentrierte Unterstützung in den Bereichen der Wahrnehmung, Mobilität, Organisation sowie Medizin und ermöglicht die Herausforderungen des Alltags leichter zu bewältigen. Spatial Augmented Reality ist aktuell ein nur wenig erforschter Ansatz und wird vornehmlich in der Produktion eingesetzt. Daher werden in diesem Beitrag Designanforderungen, Designprinzipien und Design-Features einer Designtheorie formuliert, anhand derer zukünftig ein ALiS für ältere und kognitiv eingeschränkte Menschen mithilfe von Spatial Augmented Reality zielführend gestaltet und eingesetzt werden kann. Zur Definition der nutzerspezifischen und technischen Anforderungen wurde eine zweistufige strukturierte Literaturanalyse sowie eine moderierte Fokusgruppe mit Expert*innen und Anwender*innen durchgeführt. Die entwickelte Designtheorie besteht aus 3 Designanforderungen, 8 Designprinzipien sowie 13 Design-Features und bildet die Grundlage für die Entwicklung eines ALiS-Prototypen. Die wahrgenommene Nützlichkeit der Designtheorie für die Entwicklung eines ALiS wurde durch eine Befragung von Augmented Reality- und Workflow-Management-Experten positiv evaluiert.
Konversi Limbah Sarung Tangan Lateks Laboratorium Menjadi Bahan Bakar Cair dan Pemurniannya
Authors: Wangsa W , Prastyo P , Sumbogo Dibyo 
Published: December 2021

Pyrolysis of latex gloves waste has been carried out without catalyst at 200°C for 2 h, producing 15.9% liquid, 45.35% gas, and 38.75% residue from 2000 g of waste, where the liquid product contained wax. The liquid product composed of 94.3% hydrocarbon and 5.71% chlorine compound. This research was focused on the removal of wax and chlorine compound in the purpose of increasing the calorimetric value of the product. Filtration using activated zeolite and distillation at 90ᵒC were choosen to purify the liquid product. The lowest content of wax and chlorine was achieved using filtration techniques. The decrement of wax and chlorine compound in the liquid product increased its physicochemical properties, where the highest calorimetric value was achieved through filtration using activated zeolite, with the calorimetric value of 10715 cal/g.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Jam Tangan Pranata Laboratorium Pendidikan dengan Kemampuan Waterpas Tiga Dimensi untuk Mengatur Sambungan Modul Uji Pembebanan Motor
Authors: Darwis Mochammad , Saputro Aris Eko 
Published: December 2021

When testing the loading of an electric machine, we often experience problems in finding a tool to see the precision of the connection between the shaft of an electric machine. Shaft connections that are not straight and not right in the middle can damage the shaft of the rotating engine and the engine being rotated. This research is the development of previous research that uses Android phone as a tool. By reading the value of the orientation sensor on an android phone, we can measure the angle of rotation on the x, y and z axes. The Watpasdroid application will display the value on each axis. This application has also been used in the Electric Driving Laboratory at the Surabaya State Electronic Polytechnic (PENS), to check the connection (coupling) between an electric motor and a magnetic load (dynamo meter). The size of a cellphone that is still too large is sometimes become a problem if the surface being measured is narrow. So we uses a wristband-shaped watch module that already has a gyro sensor and can be programmed according to our need. The size is almost 1/12 of ordinary cellphones. The M5Stick-C module is used to compare the gyro reading value displayed by the wristband. To test the quality of motor joint which flatness checks have been assisted by using a wristband, a thermal observation camera is used. This application, does not rule out, can be used in other laboratories for the purpose of checking the plane levelness or equality in two dimensions or three dimensions.
A simulation-based approach to identify bottlenecks in the bearing manufacturing process
Authors: Souza Larissa Moreira Alves de Souza , Silva Adriano Maniçoba da , Souza Julio Maria de , Bueno Regis Cortez , Machado Sivanilza Teixeira , Tanaka Wilson Yoshio 
Published: December 2021

Flexible manufacturing processes improve profitability and competitiveness for the company through an efficient process, with quality in a short time, and contribute to achieving low costs. One of the approaches that have been currently developed to improve the flexible manufacturing process is simulation. Simulation models consist of an assertive and powerful tool in strategic planning. It permits a controlled way of the company's reality so that it was possible to study and analyze the organization's current situation under several circumstances without altering the production's physical environment and involving low costs. Accordingly, this study's primary purpose was to develop a simulation model to verify bottlenecks' existence in the bearing manufacturing process. For this, a case study is presented, and it was used modeling/simulation with Arena Software as a research method. The results showed no bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
Systematic review of lean thinking in education institutions
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda Alves da , Santos Ana Carla de Souza Gomes dos , Reis Augusto da Cunha , Santos Genildo Nonato 
Published: December 2021

The economy, culture, and social development of countries in the 21st century are directly related to the quality of education. For education to have expected quality and deliver the desired values to their client, many educational institutions are applying Lean management. Therefore, the paper aimed to explore the Lean implementation in education through a systematic review of papers from the past five years, in English and the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The methodology was developed using the PRISMA protocol and has been according to the type of approach, place of analysis, tools, facilitators, barriers, positive results, negative results, and the tendency of future work. The main results found were that 69.57% of the papers are analytical, LSS is the most discussed tool, the reduction is the main facilitator, the lack of Lean knowledge is the main barrier, and the attendance to the student obtained the best positive result.
Linear discontinuous ground deformation detection based on coherence analysis of pre and post event radar image pairs
Authors: Apanowicz Bartosz 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe article presents information on how to use satellite interferometry to detect linear discontinuous ground deformation [LDGD] caused by underground mining. Assumptions were made based on the properties of the SAR signal correlation coefficient (coherence). Places of LDGD have been identified based on these assumptions. Changes taking place on the surface between two acquisitions lead to worse correlation between two radar images. This results in lower values of the SAR signal correlation coefficient in the coherence maps. Therefore, it was assumed that the formation of LDGD could reduce the coherence value compared to the previous state. The second assumption was an increase in the standard deviation of coherence, which is a classic measurement of variability. Therefore any changes in the surface should lead to increasing standard deviation of coherence compared to the previous state. Images from the Sentinel-1 satellite and provided by the ESA were used for analysis. The research is presented on the basis of two research areas located in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin in the south of Poland. The area in which LDGD could occur was limited to 6 % of the total area in case 1 and 36 % in case 2 by applying an appropriate methodology of satellite image coherence analysis. This paper is an introduction to the development of a method of detecting LDGDs caused by underground mining and to study these issues further.
On the factorable spaces of absolutelyp-summable, null, convergent, and bounded sequences
Authors: Başar Feyzi , Roopaei Hadi 
Published: December 2021

AbstractLetFdenote the factorable matrix andX∈ {ℓp,c0,c,ℓ∞}. In this study, we introduce the domainsX(F) of the factorable matrix in the spacesX. Also, we give the bases and determine the alpha-, beta- and gamma-duals of the spacesX(F). We obtain the necessary and sufficient conditions on an infinite matrix belonging to the classes (ℓp(F),ℓ∞), (ℓp(F),f) and (X,Y(F)) of matrix transformations, whereYdenotes any given sequence space. Furthermore, we give the necessary and sufficient conditions for factorizing an operator based on the matrixFand derive two factorizations for the Cesàro and Hilbert matrices based on the Gamma matrix. Additionally, we investigate the norm of operators on the domain of the matrixF. Finally, we find the norm of Hilbert operators on some sequence spaces and deal with the lower bound of operators on the domain of the factorable matrix.
Coefficient estimates for Libera type bi-close-to-convex functions
Authors: Bulut Serap 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
In a very recent paper, Wang and Bulut [A note on the coefficient estimates of bi-close-to-convex functions, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 355 (2017), 876–880] determined the estimates for the general Taylor-Maclaurin coefficients of functions belonging to the bi-close-to-convex function class. In this study, we introduce the class of Libera type bi-close-to-convex functions and obtain the upper bounds for the coefficients of functions belonging to this class. Our results generalize the results in the above mentioned paper.
On the continuity of lattice isomorphisms on C(X, I)
Authors: Ehsani Vahid , Sady Fereshteh 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
We investigate topological conditions on a compact Hausdorff space Y, such that any lattice isomorphism φ : C(X, I) → C(Y, I), where X is a compact Hausdorff space and I is the unit interval [0, 1], is continuous. It is shown that in either of cases that the set of G

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points of Y has a dense pseudocompact subset or Y does not contain the Stone-Čech compactification of ℕ, such a lattice isomorphism is a homeomorphism.
Univariate and bivariate extensions of the generalized exponential distributions
Authors: Nekoukhou Vahid , Khalifeh Ashkan , Bidram Hamid 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The main aim of this paper is to introduce a new class of continuous generalized exponential distributions, both for the univariate and bivariate cases. This new class of distributions contains some newly developed distributions as special cases, such as the univariate and also bivariate geometric generalized exponential distribution and the exponential-discrete generalized exponential distribution. Several properties of the proposed univariate and bivariate distributions, and their physical interpretations, are investigated. The univariate distribution has four parameters, whereas the bivariate distribution has five parameters. We propose to use an EM algorithm to estimate the unknown parameters. According to extensive simulation studies, we see that the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, and the performance is quite satisfactory. A bivariate data set is analyzed and it is observed that the proposed models and the EM algorithm work quite well in practice.
It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right: Phenomenology, Theology, and Janicaud
Authors: Bowen Amber , Simmons J. Aaron 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIn his influential essay, “The Theological Turn of French Phenomenology,” Dominique Janicaud suggests that phenomenology and theology “make two.” On the thirtieth anniversary of that essay, here we consider some of the main lines of response that have been offered to his account. We suggest that there are three general approaches that have been the most prominent: indifferentism, integrationism, and pluralism. The indifferentists implicitly suggest that Janicaud is right about the divide between phenomenology and theology. The integrationists think that Janicaud is wrong about the divide because theology and philosophy are unable to be strictly distinguished. The pluralists suggest that Janicaud is right about the division, but wrong about how it works. For pluralists, philosophy and theology are distinguished due to the immediate evidential authorities that operate in the two discourses. As such, phenomenological theology and phenomenological philosophy of religion are importantly different. Defending pluralism as the best of the three options, we argue that it avoids the potential reductionism that is present in the other two. We conclude by turning to the ways in which, precisely because phenomenological philosophy and phenomenological theology make two, they can both benefit from being put into robust engagement with the other.
Theoretical and experimental clues to a flux of Doppler transformation energies during processes with energy conservation
Authors: Schultheiss Christoph 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIn a microscopic model of the photoelectric effect, it becomes clear that the conservation of energy is exclusively determined by Doppler shift processes,i.e., the whole energy of the photon vanishes by means of Doppler redshifts. Accordingly, if a photon is generated, the energy is won by Doppler blueshifts. This is supposed to be valid for all processes with energy conservation. An experiment is carried out to make this Doppler energy flow visible by means of interactions with probes. The result of this experiment is that a weak force is measurable in the vicinity of processes with energy conservation. With the aid of a twisted rubber-driven low-power device (P˜=10W\tilde{P}=10\hspace{.5em}\text{W}), periodic accelerations and decelerations of about 10−6 m/s2are measurable. In the close vicinity of the device, accelerations with values up to 10−3 m/s2can be concluded. The consequences that result from this force are discussed.
Exposure to ambient gaseous air pollutants and adult lung function: a systematic review
Authors: Masroor Kazhal , Shamsipour Mansour , Mehrdad Ramin , Fanaei Farzad , Aghaei Mina , Yunesian Masud 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Exposure to hazardous air pollutants is identified as most obvious premature mortality factors in the world. Numerous epidemiological studies have estimated exposure to air pollutants may cause pulmonary toxicity and the incidence of respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis and asthma. The currently research was performed to evaluation the association between gaseous pollutants and lung function in healthy adults. Articles related to this study were selected from researches of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. A total of 2,644 articles were retrieved and 39 records were reviewed after removing duplicates and excluding irrelevant studies. The result of this systematic review indicated that there is some evidence on decreasing lung function with exposure to gaseous air pollutants (NO2, SO2, and O3) which can have negative effects on human health. Although according to the evidence changes in lung function are mostly linked to the exposure to environmental pollutants including CO, O3, NO2 and SO2, the results should be interpreted with caution considering some following issues discussed in this review. Therefore, further studies are required considering well-designed studies in large scales to strengthen the evidence.
Novel Performance Evaluation Approach and Prediction of Layer Moduli for Bio-enzymatic Treated Layers Using Light Weight Deflectometer
Authors: Thummaluru Vikas Kumar Reddy , Guzzarlapudi Sunny Deol 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This study aims to establish limiting layer moduli and develop correlations for predicting layer and stiffness moduli values based on the performance evaluation of bio-enzyme–treated flexible pavement sections. Nine bio-enzyme (TerraZyme-11X)–treated flexible pavements and two traditional test sections have been selected to compare and analyze the performance in terms of coefficient of variations (COVs). A series of in situ experimental investigations was performed on the selected test sections by using light weight deflectometer and other traditional tests to assess the functional and structural condition of the test sections. The pavement sections have been observed with low-medium severity structural failures and medium-high severity functional failures at few locations. The typical range of stiffness moduli value along with mean COV among all test sections for surface, bio-enzyme–treated subbase (T-2), and treated subgrade (T-1) layers are 153–598 MPa (32.2 %), 177–236 MPa (8 %), and 124–158 MPa (4.4 %). The back-calculated layer moduli (MR_back) of bio-enzyme–treated layers varies from 141 to 2,458 MPa for the T-2 layer and 91 to 476 MPa for the T-1+natural subgrade layer based on the surface layer deflections at 68 test locations. The results of mechanistic-empirical analysis depict that the typical range of limiting layer moduli (MRL) at different limiting percentile values for T-2 and T-1+natural subgrade layers among all the test sections are 200 to 1,991 MPa (87 to 100 %) and 97 to 225 MPa (98 to 100 %). The results of correlation analysis for predicting MR_back and stiffness moduli values depict fair to good correlation with a coefficient of correlation value of 0.778–0.965 and 0.872. Thus, this unique COV, MRL based performance evaluation, and developed correlations at a discrete and aggregate level may be considered robust and reliable to establish such commercial stabilizers.
Laboratory Investigation on Traffic Opening Timing of Polyether Polyurethane Concrete
Authors: Xu Shifa , Xu Meng , Fang Cong , Liu Hongzhe , Ren Xiaoyu , Han Bingye 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Polyether polyurethane concrete (PPC) is a new type of cold-mixed and cold-paved material, and its strength increases with the curing time. Although its final mechanical strength was relatively high, traffic can only be opened after reaching a certain strength during the curing period. In this study, indirect tensile strength was selected as the evaluation indicator to determine the traffic opening timing. Four mixture performance tests, including the rutting test, moisture susceptibility test, low-temperature bending test, and fatigue cracking test, were conducted on PPC specimens with different indirect tensile strengths to determine the optimal traffic opening timing for PPC. Then, this proposed traffic opening timing model was verified based on an accelerated pavement testing. The test results show that the indirect tensile strength of 2.1 MPa was considered as the minimum traffic opening strength. When the indirect tensile strength of PPC was larger than 2.1 MPa, the performance of PPC could meet all the specified requirements of the mixture, and the impact of opening traffic on the final strength and fatigue life of PPC at this moment was less than 4 % and 5 %, respectively.