bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Actitudes Sexuales en personas con Altas Capacidades Intelectuales (ACI).
Authors: Carrillo-Romero M. Pilar , López de la Llave Andrés , Sánchez Eva , Pérez-Llantada M. Carmen 
Published: October 2021

El objetivo principal de este estudio exploratorio fue examinar las diferencias en actitudes sexuales entre personas adultas con Altas Capacidades Intelectuales (ACI) y otros participantes pertenecientes a la Población General, en cuanto a su dotación Intelectual (PGI). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 126 personas (80 personas PGI y 46 ACI). Se administró a los participantes la escala ATSS (2005). Tanto los participantes, de la muestra PGI como los de ACI, mostraron actitudes tendentes al conservadurismo. Las comparaciones llevadas a cabo, considerando a todos los participantes (PGI y ACI), atendiendo a la edad o al género mostraron que: a) las personas más mayores informaron actitudes más liberales que los más jóvenes, quienes mostraron actitudes más conservadoras, y b) los hombres obtuvieron valores más altos en erotofilia (una actitud más liberal) que las mujeres excepto en lo referente al tema del aborto, en el que ellas resultaron más liberales. Las comparaciones entre PGI y ACI mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el Factor que se refiere a la pornografía, resultando más conservadoras en este asunto las personas ACI.
A Study on Consumption Pattern of Various Types of Major Dry Fruits and Nuts in Coimbatore City
Authors: Sivaselvan D. , Samsai T. , Mahendran K. , Duraisamy M. R. 
Published: October 2021

Aim: The purpose of the study was to find the consumption pattern of various types of major dry fruits and nuts in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu.
Design of the Study: Analytical or diagnostic research and exploratory research design were used as the study aims to find the consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts in Coimbatore city. Survey was carried out through a well-structured interview schedule. Primary data was collected using interview schedule from the sample respondents.
Methodology: The sampling technique used for data collection was the convenience sampling method. The sample respondents in this study were selected from different regions of Coimbatore city who had purchased major dry fruits and nuts in supermarkets, hypermarkets, retail stores and bakeries. Total sample size for the study was 150. Tools used for analysis were percentage analysis and chi-square test for consumption patterns of major dry fruits and nuts.
Findings: Most of the sample respondents were highly aware about the health benefits and nutritional content of dry fruits and nuts. Age is significantly associated with purchasing frequency, consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts. Consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts varies according with the age of consumers. There is no significant association between gender and consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts. Family income was significantly associated with the quantity of consumption of major dry fruits and nuts like almond, pistachios, cashews and raisins.
6-Methylsulfinylhexyl Isothiocyanate Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Quiescent Jb6 Cells Stimulated with Epidermal Growth Factor
Authors: Hashimoto Takashi , Kobayashi Maki , Kanazawa Kazuki 
Published: October 2021

Objective: The effects of 6-MSITC on cell cycle progression were investigated in quiescent mouse epidermal JB6 cells.
Background: 6-Methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC) derived from wasabi (Wasabia japonica) has been reported to prevent tumor development in vivo.
Material and methods: Treatment with epidermal growth factor (EGF) to quiescent JB6 cells, which were serum-starved for 36 h, promoted cell cycle progression from the G0/G1 phase to the S phase. Effects of pretreatment with 6-MSITC on cell cycle progression were estimated by flowcytometry and real-time RT-PCR.
Results: Pretreatment with 6-MSITC at 0.25-1.0 μg/ml prior to the growth stimulation with EGF significantly inhibited cell cycle progression. Pretreatment with 6-MSITC inhibited the gene expression of DNA synthesis-related proteins cyclin A2, dumbbell former 4, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen.
Conclusion: These results showed that 6-MSITC inhibits cell cycle progression in quiescent cells, accompanied by the inhibition of gene expression of DNA synthesis proteins.
Foot Pump Versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Surgery for Hip and Knee Replacement
Authors: Lin Feng-Fei , Chen Bin , Lin Chao-Hui , Zheng Ke 
Published: October 2021

Objective
To evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of the use of foot pump versus low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR).

Summary of background data
The use of chemoprophylactic agents in TKR and THR has been shown to result in increased complications like bleeding and wound drainage.

Methods
Relevant publications indexed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embas, Web of Science, Wanfang Data, CNKI, and VIPI were identified. Appropriate articles identified from the reference lists of the above searches were also reviewed.

Results
No significant difference in the rate of distal in the lower extremity was observed between the 2 groups (OR: 0.99; CI: 0.61–1.61; Z = 0.03; P = 0.97). No significant difference in the rate of proximal DVT in the lower extremity was observed between 2 groups (OR: 1.60, CI: 0.85–3.03, Z = 1.44, P = 0.15). No significant difference in the rate of PE was observed between 2 groups (OR 3.84, CI: 0.42 to 34.80, Z = 1.20, P = 0.23). But we found that postoperative drainage in foot pump group was less than that in LMWH group (OR -68.93, CI: −73.81 to −64.05, Z = 27.68, P &lt; 0.00001), and oozing in foot pump group was less than that in LMWH group (OR: 0.21; CI: 0.10–0.47; Z = 3.86, P = 0.0001).

Conclusion
The foot pump is a suitable alternative for TKR and THR patients in preventing DVT and PE, and can get less postoperative drainage and oozing side effects that are associated with LWMH.
Prognostic Prediction Models for Liver Metastasis and Overall Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Authors: Miyoshi Norikatsu , Ohue Masayuki , Yasui Masayoshi , Takahashi Yusuke , Fujino Shiki , Wada Yuma , Sugimura Keijiro , Tomokuni Akira , Akita Hirofumi , Kobayashi Shogo , Takahashi Hidenori , Omori Takeshi , Miyata Hiroshi , Yano Masahiko 
Published: October 2021

Objective
The objective of this study was to develop novel prediction models for liver metastasis-free survival (LMFS) and overall survival (OS) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients following surgically curative resections. We developed novel prediction models for LMFS and OS in CRC patients following surgically curative resections. Using clinicopathologic factors, such models were constructed with concordance indices of 0.811 and 0.776 for LMFS and OS, respectively.

Methods
Seven hundred seventy-six CRC patients presenting to the Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases between January 2004 and December 2010 were retrospectively studied. The exclusion criteria were patients with preoperative treatment, synchronous distant metastasis, noncurative resection, and incomplete postoperative follow-up.

Results
Based on the analysis of clinicopathologic factors, the following factors had significant correlation with LMFS: preoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen (pre-CEA), tumor invasion, lymph node metastasis, lymphatic invasion, and venous invasion. Using these variables, a novel prediction model was constructed by the Cox regression model with a concordance index (c-index) of 0.811 for LMFS. The following factors had a significant correlation with OS: age, pre-CEA, preoperative serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9, tumor location, pathologically defined tumor invasion, lymph node metastasis, and venous invasion. Using these variables, a prediction model was constructed with a c-index of 0.776 for OS. These models were validated by external datasets in an independent patient group.

Conclusions
We demonstrated the utility of a novel personalized prognostic model for liver metastasis, integrating tumor node metastasis factors, pre-CEA, and histologic lymphovascular invasion to predict the prognosis. Such models can help clinicians in treating CRC patients postoperatively.
Laparoscopy in a Patient With a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Almayouf Mohammed , AlSabahi Tareq , Alburakan Ahmad , Nouh Thamer 
Published: October 2021

Objective
This case emphasizes the safety of laparoscopy in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts.

Summary of background data
Previously published reports have suggested possible risks associated with laparoscopy in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Methods
We report a case of a 17-year-old male with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt inserted 6 years ago to manage hydrocephalus that developed after surgery for medulloblastoma. The patient presented with a 5-day history of abdominal pain. He was diagnosed as having acute biliary pancreatitis. We performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the ventriculoperitoneal shunt in place.

Conclusion
The patient had an uneventful recovery with no shunt-related complications.
Which Patients With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Benefit From Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
Authors: Lee Hyun Jeong , Kim Woo Young , Lee Jae Bok , Ha Kee Soo , Chang Young Woo , Lee Hye Yoon , Jung Seung Pil , Lee Yeonjoo , Woo Ok Hee , Woo Sang Uk , Son Gil Soo 
Published: October 2021

Objective
The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness and selective applications of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by investigating clinicopathologic factors of the index tumor with or without false lesions on MRI.

Summary of background data
Preoperative MRI is commonly performed in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, but its clinical significance is unclear.

Methods
A total of 103 breast cancer patients who had undergone MRI or ultrasound followed by mastectomy were included in this retrospective investigation of pathologic, clinical, and imaging findings.

Results
MRI showed 29 false-positive lesions in 57 patients, 5 false-negative lesions in 5 patients, and 69 true-positive lesions in 103 patients. More false lesions on MRI were found in patients with more lesions on ultrasound, small-sized index tumors on ultrasound, or early-stage cancer. The sensitivity of MRI and ultrasound were 96.5% and 92.3% (P = 0.119), respectively, and the positive predictive value of them were 71.5% and 72.5% (P = 0.828), respectively.

Conclusions
Preoperative MRI is more useful in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer who have large-sized or more advanced cancers or fewer lesions on ultrasound.
Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Transverse Colon With Extremely Aggressive Brain Metastases
Authors: Ishida Tomo , Kagawa Yoshinori , Naito Atsushi , Kawai Kenji , Hata Taishi , Takeno Atsushi , Goto Takayoshi , Yoshimura Michiko , Nakatsuka Shinichi , Takeda Yutaka , Kato Takeshi , Murata Kohei 
Published: October 2021

Introduction
Sarcomatoid carcinoma (SC) is a rare subtype of malignant neoplasm with a poor prognosis that involves both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. Although it may develop in various organs, SC in the large intestine has rarely been reported. It is not rare for patients with SC to have distant metastasis, reflecting its highly aggressive oncologic features, but cases with brain metastasis on initial visit are rare. In this report, we described a case of SC in the transverse colon with brain metastases whose initial symptom was neurological disorder, and reviewed 31 reported cases of SC.

Case presentation
A 70-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with the chief complaints of gait disorder and severe dizziness. Head magnetic resonance imaging revealed tumor masses in the anterior lobe and cerebellum. A large tumor in the transverse colon was detected by colonoscopy and abdominal enhanced computed tomography (CT), and was diagnosed as undifferentiated adenocarcinoma by histology. Laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy was performed to remove the obstruction, and the resected specimens revealed an invasive tumor consisting of a mixture of carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. According to the immunopathological study, the patient was diagnosed with SC. The clinical course was extremely aggressive, and the patient died on the 28th postoperative day because of disease progression.

Conclusion
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of SC in the transverse colon with a neurological disorder derived from brain metastases. This experience may contribute to the guidance regarding proper therapeutic options for SC.
Health Communication and Adherence to Noninvasive Ventilation in Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
Authors: Yu Doris Sau Fung , Li Polly Wai-Chi , Lau Jason Chi-Chun , Cheung Pik Shan Alice , Ip Mary , Cheng Suet Lai Linda , Poon Henry Chung Leung , Iris Lee Fung Kam 
Published: December 2024

ImportanceDomiciliary noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a standard treatment for improving health outcomes among patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF). However, poor adherence substantially limits its therapeutic effectiveness.ObjectiveTo determine the effect of an information-motivation-behavioral (IMB) skills-based intervention (IMB-NIV program) on NIV adherence, patient-reported health outcomes, and health service use among patients with CHRF.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis multisite, assessor-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted from January 2022 to March 2023 at respiratory clinics of 2 regional hospitals in Hong Kong among patients with CHRF who had been nonadherent to prescribed domiciliary NIV.InterventionsThe 6-week IMB-NIV program used a hybrid approach, combining in-person and telecare sessions, to provide patients with knowledge, skills, a positive attitude, and social motivation to enhance NIV adherence.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary outcome was NIV adherence data retrieved from the NIV machine. Secondary outcomes included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Chinese Severe Respiratory Insufficiency questionnaire, venous bicarbonate (HCO3−) level, emergency department (ED) and hospital admissions, and mortality measured at baseline, program completion, and 3, 6, and 12 months.ResultsOf the 124 participants (mean [SD] age, 73.7 [7.2] years; 67 [54.0%] female), the 62 patients in the IMB-NIV group were more likely to adhere to NIV compared with the 62 patients in the usual care group at 12 months (61.3% vs 27.4%; odds ratio, 2.78; 95% CI, 1.69 to 4.55), with a greater increase noted in daily NIV use in hours at that time (B = 2.37; 95% CI, 1.44 to 3.31). A generalized estimating equation indicated significantly greater improvements in sleep quality (B = −3.63; 95% CI, −5.14 to −2.12) and health-related quality of life (β = 14.84; 95% CI, 9.18 to 20.49) at 12 months in the IMB-NIV group. The IMB-NIV group had significantly lower ED admissions (incidence rate ratio, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.26 to 0.84) and a longer time to the first ED visit (hazard ratio, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.28 to 0.95). No significant treatment effect was observed on venous HCO3− levels or hospital admissions.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this randomized clinical trial, the IMB-NIV program offered a promising behavioral approach to improve NIV adherence in patients with CHRF. Its sustained positive effects on sleep quality, health-related quality of life, and ED admissions highlight its potential to optimize the therapeutic benefits of NIV.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05008211.
Suicide Risk Among Veterans Who Receive Evidence-Based Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Saulnier Kevin G. , Brabbs Stuart , Szymanski Benjamin R. , Harpaz-Rotem Ilan , McCarthy John F. , Sripada Rebecca K. 
Published: December 2024

ImportanceSuicide rates are increased for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To inform Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operations, it is important to assess whether suicide risk for veterans differs by receipt of evidence-based treatments.ObjectiveTo assess suicide risks among veterans in VHA care with new PTSD diagnoses who initiated or received an adequate course of evidence-based psychotherapy (cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure [CPT/PE]).Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cohort study of veterans in VHA care evaluated suicide risk through 2020 for veterans with initial PTSD diagnoses during 2016-2019. Data collection and analyses were performed from March 22 to November 22, 2023. The population consisted of veterans who received an initial PTSD diagnosis (preceded by at least 12 months without a PTSD diagnosis) in 2016-2019.ExposuresFollowing the index PTSD diagnosis, receipt of a CPT/PE encounter and receipt of an adequate course of therapy (≥8 CPT/PE encounters).Main Outcome and MeasureSuicide mortality, per death certificate data from the Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Mortality Data Repository.ResultsOf the population-based sample of 847 217 US veterans, most were male (735 974 [86.9%]); the mean (SD) age was 50.1 (16.3) years. From initial PTSD diagnosis through 2020, there were 1552 suicides. Multivariable proportional hazards regression indicated that initiation of CPT/PE treatment was associated with a 23% lower suicide risk compared with those who did not initiate CPT/PE (hazard ratio [HR], 0.77; 95% CI, 0.59-0.99). Receipt of an adequate course was not associated with suicide (HR, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.55-1.18). Similar results were observed when limiting the cohort to those who received any psychotherapy (n = 552 742; CPT/PE initiation: HR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.56-0.95; adequate course: HR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.52-1.12).Conclusions and RelevanceThe findings of this study suggest that, among veterans in VHA care with new PTSD diagnoses, CPT/PE initiation was associated with lower suicide risk. However, for those who initiated CPT/PE, receipt of 8 or more sessions was not associated with added benefit.
Adaptive Dynamic Surface Control Design for a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With Asymmetric Full‐State Constraints of Arbitrary Time Period
Authors: Wang Aodi , Wang Chunxiao , Yu Jiali , Zhao Zixuan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis article investigates the tracking control problem for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with time‐varying asymmetric state constraints of arbitrary time period. State constraints of arbitrary time period refer to the system states that are constrained during arbitrary finite time and are free for the other time (i.e., unconstrained), it is more common. This article addresses this issue for the first time. A novel shifting function is defined which moves any states or tracking errors out of the constraint area to the desired positions. Then, a barrier Lyapunov function is designed for the tracking error after shifting transformation, which ensures the satisfaction of state constraints. Dynamic surface control is used to avoid the high‐order derivation of functions which solves the complexity problem caused by item explosion in backstepping design. Lastly, a simulation illustration is given to verify the effectiveness and outstanding features of the proposed method. It demonstrates that state constraints of arbitrary time period are satisfied, all signals in the closed‐loop system are ultimately bounded, and the tracking error converges to an adjustable neighborhood of origin.
Coupling Anionic Oxygen Redox with Selenium for Stable High‐Voltage Sodium Layered Oxide Cathodes
Authors: Xue Zhichen , Bothra Neha , Meng Dechao , Feng Guangxia , Li Yuqi , Cui Tony , Hao Hongchang , Lee Sang‐Jun , Liu Yijin , Bajdich Michal , Nanda Jagjit , Zheng Xueli 
Published: December 2024

AbstractUtilizing anion redox reaction is crucial for developing the next generation of high‐energy density, low‐cost sodium‐ion batteries. However, the irreversible oxygen redox reaction in Na‐ion layered cathodes, which leads to voltage fading and reduced overall lifespan, has hindered their practical application. In this study, selenium is incorporated as a synergistic redox active center of oxygen to improve the stability of Na‐ion cathodes. The redesigned cathode maintains stable voltage by demonstrating reversible oxygen redox while significantly suppressing the redox activity of manganese. The anionic redox contribution capacity of the selenium‐doped Na0.6Li0.2Mn0.8O2 cathode remains as high as 84% after 50 cycles, while the pristine Na0.6Li0.2Mn0.8O2 cathode experiences a reduction to 39% of its initial capacity. The X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy data and computational analysis further revealed that selenium doping participates in redox as Se+4/5 which stabilizes the charged state and increases the energy step for O─O dimerization, thus improving the stability and lifespan of Na0.6Li0.2Mn0.8O2 cathodes. The findings highlight the potential of redox coupling design to address the issue of voltage fade caused by irreversible anionic redox.
Suppressing Zinc Metal Corrosion by an Effective and Durable Corrosion Inhibitor for Stable Aqueous Zinc Batteries
Authors: Ren Baohui , Zhang Xiangyong , Wei Hua , Jiang Jingjing , Chen Guangming , Li Hongfei , Liu Zhuoxin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe development of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) for large‐scale industrial applications is substantially constrained by the persistent issue of zinc anode corrosion. This study introduces fucoidan (FCD), a corrosion inhibitor, to effectively mitigate the corrosion‐related challenges in zinc metal anodes. FCD forms a robust, covalently bonded layer on the zinc surface at a low concentration of 25 mm through interactions between the lone pairs on its polar atoms and the d orbitals of zinc. This layer is ultrathin, which does not deteriorate ion transfer but effectively shields the zinc from corrosive electrolytes and promotes uniform zinc deposition, resulting in suppressed corrosion, passivation, and dendrite formation. Consequently, the Zn||Zn cells exhibit excellent reversibility, stably operating for 2700 h at 1 mA cm−2 under 1 mAh cm−2 and 400 h at 10 mA cm−2 under 10 mAh cm−2. Furthermore, a large‐sized Zn||I2 pouch cell with a high iodine loading of 2 g and a discharge capacity of ≈300 mAh is demonstrated, which shows minimal capacity degradation—<3% after 300 cycles—and maintains a high Coulombic efficiency of ≈99.5%. The corrosion inhibition strategy proposed in this study provides crucial insights for enhancing the durability and practicability of AZIBs.