bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of bipolar plasmakinetic resection of prostate versus photoselective vaporization of prostate by a three year retrospective observational study
Authors: Cheng Xu , Qin Chuying , Xu Peng , Li Yijian , Peng Mou , Wu Shuiqing , Ren Da , Zhou Lizhi , Wang Yinhuai 
Published: May 2021

AbstractComprehensive evaluation of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) versus plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (PKRP) in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is inadequate. This single-centre, retrospective observational study was designed to compare their efficacy, complications and sexual function. A total of 215 patients under PVP or PKRP were included in the study, propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to match the baseline characteristics of the two groups, and perioperative and three-year follow-up data were compared between them. Finally, 120 patients (60 for PVP and 60 for PKRP) were matched after PSM. Compared with the PKRP group, the intraoperative haemoglobin loss was lower (9.08 vs 13.75 g/L, P < 0.001) and the duration of catheterization and postoperative hospital stay were shorter (2.97 vs 4.10 day, P < 0.001; 3.95 vs 5.13 day, P < 0.001, respectively), but the operation time was longer (56.72 vs 49, 90 min, P < 0.001) in the PVP group. Urination measurements were improved for both groups after surgery, although no significant differences were found between them during follow-up. Sexual function after surgery was partly increased; however, frequent retrograde and discomfortable ejaculation occurred in both groups. In addition, dysuria incidence and retreatment were higher in the PVP group at 12 months. In conclusion, PVP is safe and effective in relieving BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms with less perioperative blood loss and earlier recovery without inferior sexual function effects. However, the study is potentially affected by residual unmeasured confounding.
Role of miR-506 in ulcerative colitis associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis
Authors: Kempinska-Podhorodecka Agnieszka , Adamowicz Monika , Ostrycharz Ewa , Chmielarz Mateusz , Wójcicki Maciej , Milkiewicz Piotr , Milkiewicz Malgorzata 
Published: May 2021

AbstractPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is commonly accompanied by ulcerative colitis (UC). MicroRNA-506 modulates expression of genes which are essential for sphingosine-mediated signaling pathway and intestinal mucosa protection. We investigated whether miR-506 and its target genes are involved in phenotypic presentations of colonic inflammation and/or neoplasia. We analyzed serum and colon tissue samples collected from patients with PSC, PSC with concurrent UC (PSC + UC), UC alone, and healthy controls (n = 10 each). MiR-506 was substantially upregulated in ascending colons of PSC and PSC + UC patients, in contrast to sigmoid colons of PSC and UC patients. Upregulation of miR-506 was associated with inhibition of SPHK1, AE2, InsP3R3, and p53. Colonic suppression of miR-506 presented in UC was accompanied by substantially increased DNMT1, SPHK1, and S1P lyase expressions. A functional in vitro analysis in Caco-2 cells showed that the induction of miR-506 activity by miR-506 mimic or GDCDA bile acid suppressed, whereas inhibition of miR-506 by miR-506 inhibitor or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) upregulated the expression of the examined target genes. A different phenotypic presentation of colitis may be related to miR-506 expression. In ascending colons with PSC + UC, upregulation of miR-506 may result in failure of bicarbonate secretion and inhibition of p53, which predisposes to pro-tumorigenic transformation. In contrast, downregulation of miR-506 enhances S1P production, leading to pro-inflammatory signaling.
One-step synthesis of visible light CO2 reduction photocatalyst from carbon nanotubes encapsulating iodine molecules
Authors: Al-zubaidi Ayar , Kobayashi Kenta , Ishii Yosuke , Kawasaki Shinji 
Published: May 2021

AbstractWe describe the synthesis and visible-light CO2 photoreduction catalytic properties of a three-component composite consisting of AgI, AgIO3, and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). The catalyst is synthesized by immersing SWCNTs encapsulating iodine molecules in AgNO3 aqueous solution, during which neutral iodine (I2) molecules encapsulated in SWCNTs transform disproportionately to I5+ (AgIO3) and I− (AgI), as revealed from the characterization of the composite by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In addition, photoirradiation experiments using a solar-simulator (AM1.5G) showed that the obtained three-component composite works as a CO2 photoreduction catalyst under visible light despite the wide band gap of AgIO3, suggesting possible transfer of the visible light-excited electron from AgI via SWCNTs.
Solvent effect on the 195Pt NMR properties in pyridonate-bridged PtIII dinuclear complex derivatives investigated by ab initio molecular dynamics and localized orbital analysis
Authors: Batista Patrick R. , Ducati Lucas C. , Autschbach Jochen 
Published: May 2021

Ab initio molecular dynamics and relativistic DFT calculations were combined to provide a much more realistic computational model that reproduces the large magnitudes of the PtIII–PtIII NMR coupling constants and 195PtIII chemical shifts.
Chemically synthesized (Ag, Mn2O3)-codecorated ZnO nanoparticles for achieving superior visible light-induced photodegradation and enhanced gas sensing activity
Authors: Li Jing , Zhang Qiuping , Yuan Huan , Luo Kaiyi , Liu Yutong , Hu Wenyu , Xu Ming , Xu Shuyan 
Published: May 2021

We synthesized (Ag, Mn2O3)-codecorated ZnO nanocomposites with strong visible light absorption, efficient photo-generated carrier separation, and exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and gas sensing properties under visible light irradiation.
Infobuttons for Genomic Medicine: Requirements and Barriers
Authors: Rasmussen Luke V. , Connolly John J. , Del Fiol Guilherme , Freimuth Robert R. , Pet Douglas B. , Peterson Josh F. , Shirts Brian H. , Starren Justin B. , Williams Marc S. , Walton Nephi , Taylor Casey Overby 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Objectives The study aimed to understand potential barriers to the adoption of health information technology projects that are released as free and open source software (FOSS).
Methods We conducted a survey of research consortia participants engaged in genomic medicine implementation to assess perceived institutional barriers to the adoption of three systems: ClinGen electronic health record (EHR) Toolkit, DocUBuild, and MyResults.org. The survey included eight barriers from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), with additional barriers identified from a qualitative analysis of open-ended responses.
Results We analyzed responses from 24 research consortia participants from 18 institutions. In total, 14 categories of perceived barriers were evaluated, which were consistent with other observed barriers to FOSS adoption. The most frequent perceived barriers included lack of adaptability of the system, lack of institutional priority to implement, lack of trialability, lack of advantage of alternative systems, and complexity.
Conclusion In addition to understanding potential barriers, we recommend some strategies to address them (where possible), including considerations for genomic medicine. Overall, FOSS developers need to ensure systems are easy to trial and implement and need to clearly articulate benefits of their systems, especially when alternatives exist. Institutional champions will remain a critical component to prioritizing genomic medicine projects.
Comparison of coach‐athlete perceptions on internal and external training loads in trained cyclists
Authors: Inoue Allan , do Carmo Everton Crivoi , de Souza Terra Bruno , Moraes Bruno Ryker , Lattari Eduardo , Borin João Paulo 
Published: May 2021

ABSTRACTThe aim was to compare the rating of perceived exertion (RPE), duration and session‐RPE (S‐RPE) prescribed by the coaches to those perceived by the cyclists in training sessions. The classification of RPE, duration and S‐RPE of 14 male road cycling and mountain biking athletes were compared with the planned values of five coaches. The results revealed no differences for average RPE (P = 0.586), duration (P = 0.717) and S‐RPE (P = 0.738) between coaches and cyclists. When comparing the three categories of effort, the results of the intensity of training sessions designed to be easy were perceived as significantly harder by cyclists compared to coaches (3.0 [2.0] vs. 2.0 [0.0] a.u.; P = 0.013). In addition, the correlations between coaches and cyclists on RPE (r = 0.73), duration (r = 0.95) and S‐RPE (r = 0.87) were large, almost perfect and very large (P < 0.0001) respectively. In conclusion, our results indicate a mismatch between coaches (prescription) and cyclists (perception) of easy RPE training sessions, where the cyclists perceived the session harder. However, the S‐RPE can be used to prescribe and quantifying the internal training load of trained cyclists.
CFD Prediction of Ship-Bank Interaction
Authors: Lungu A 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Ships operating in different shallow-water areas are at risk of grounding due to squat, heel and wave-induced motions. The paper aims not only at assessing the ship squat in any bathymetry, but also to reveal the waves influence on the environment. A 3D numerical model for predicting ship resistance in confined waters by taking the ship sinkage into account is proposed. A time-domain model is used to predict unsteady squat and dynamic acceleration effects for a vessel travelling in non-uniform water depth. A quasi-steady approach where the prediction at each time step is based on steady-state heave force and pitch moment in uniform water depth is used. Resistance, sinkage and trim, the free-surface elevation as well as the wake flow structure are considered in the ship performance analysis. The results show the wave pattern in the subcritical, critical and supercritical regions. The total resistance/drag is calculated at various ship speeds in shallow water using CFD and compared with the calculated deep water resistance. Attention is paid to the verification and validation based on a grid convergence study, as to the exploration of the modelling error in RANS computations to enable more accurate and reliable predictions of the bank effects.
Extreme Heatwave Scenarios with Impact on Thermal Regime of Dâmboviţa River in Bucharest, Romania
Authors: Gogoaşe-Nistoran D E , Ionescu C S , Opriş I , Enache I 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The study analyses the qualitative influence of different parameters on Dambovita River water temperature along the 17.5km length reach of concrete canal passing through Bucharest City, Romania. Air temperature has been increasing during the investigated last 4 decades with detrimental consequences on the river ecosystem. The simplified physical processes taken into account, equations and numerical methods used to develop a deterministic water temperature model are explained. Different scenarios of possible extreme summer heatwaves with influence on river water temperature are defined analysing the available data. A sensitivity analysis is performed for meteorological parameters such as: air temperature, humidity, short wave solar radiation, cloudiness and wind speed to determine their influence on river temperature.
Mesh independency study for an unglazed transpired solar collector
Authors: Berville C , Tetang Fokone A , Sima C I , Croitoru C V 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Transpired solar collectors have been widely studied during the last 30 years by experimental, mathematical, and numerical approaches. However, numerical approaches have been frequently simplified because of insufficient computing power. Transpired solar collectors are complex to analyze via numerical simulation mainly due to a difference in scale between the very small holes on the absorber plate and the entire collector size. Thereby, the aim of this paper is to analyze the independency of high-resolution meshes for a longitudinal slice of an entire transpired solar collector and to determine a proper geometrical discretization leading to a good accuracy of the numerical results in a reasonable computing time. This study has shown the importance of the mesh size and refinement in order to capture the thermal and flow characteristics inside unglazed transpired solar air collectors. The obtained results highlight the fact that even with the lowest size of mesh the outlet temperature and temperature variation inside the solar collector is despite everything close to the finest mesh. Thus, for global analysis of a simple solar collector a coarse mesh could be sufficient. However, an increase in the mesh size it has an influence on the temperature and velocity profiles behind the perforated absorber plate.
Analysis of Relationship between Design and Implementation Stages within Construction Projects in Iraq
Authors: Hussein Aqeel A , Majdi A , Alsodani Zaid A. , Vacareanu R 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Within last years, construction projects have quickly accelerated in both number and size. This study deals with some of effects of performance management and its outputs from service and cost viewing. By focusing on the relationship between the two main stages in construction projects, that is the design and implementing stages, the research is going on using method of questionnaire survey including four main factors: the state of design process, the state of implementing process, the state of interaction between the two stages (design and implementation) and the state of problems resulted during and after construction. A questionnaire was distributed into 50 construction projects and the data are collected and analysed through SPSS. The results have shown that there is a weak relationship between design and construction stages in local construction projects. Research showed also that it could not be claimed that this situation (weakness of the interaction of stages) is responsible of defects in the performance of these projects, which in turn results in service and cost problems. Interpreting for this situation was that the results reflected the weakness in the actual management performance in the local construction projects.
Studies dealing with defogging and de-icing phenomena on vehicles’ windshield: a review
Authors: Ene A , Teodosiu C 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The condensation process represents the phase change phenomenon through which the water vapours from air are transformed into liquid together with heat release. The phenomenon can take place either in the bulk of the fluid and it’s named homogeneous condensation, or it can appear on a solid surface and it is heterogeneous condensation. This paper proposes to provide an insight into the condensation phenomenon through the lens of experimental and numerical approach in different configurations. The focus is set on the condensation/evaporation process inside vehicles’ cabin as the evolution towards electric vehicles is starting to make a mark on the industry. The paper presents the impact of the HVAC system on both, energy consumptions and driving security. As the electric vehicles are prone to a general driving range of around 200 km depending on the battery systems, this driving range can be significantly reduced up to 40% by the usage of the HVAC system [1]. Therefore, the methods for reducing and maintaining the condensation phenomenon away from the glazing surfaces of the vehicles’ cabin, especially on the windshield are going to be tackled in order to provide a general view of the actual state of this subject.
Safety evaluation of the chamrga earth dam. a seepage deformation, and stability analysis with GeoStudio
Authors: Aldulaimi Ali A. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Drawdowns and filling may cause instability in slopes without adequate levels of protection against failure. In this paper, a numerical approach utilizing the finite element method (FEM) was employed to examine the seepage and slope stability of a typical earth-fill dam. Finite element software (GEOSTUDIO 2012) was used to carry out both steady-state and transient seepage analyses on Chamrga earth Dam in Iraq to study the seepage and upstream slope stability during normal water level, filling stage and drawdown conditions for two scenarios. To include water levels during the filling and drawdown variable linear water heads with time were identified as boundary states in the transient seepage analysis. The quantity and direction of water flux, existing gradient, and safety factor were calculated for all scenarios. The results revealed that the stability of the slope during drawdown is highly impacted by how fast its pore water pressure dissipates.
Development of Supplementary Contextual Teaching Materials Based on Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management
Authors: Ensiyawatin A Z , Sumarmi  , Astina I K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Students need teaching materials to support learning. The 2013 curriculum demands students to learn contextually but not supported with sufficient teaching materials. The research purpose was to develop supplementary teaching materials about the distribution of tourism resources, especially ecotourism in Banyuwangi Regency that contains information, images, and understanding of students about ecotourism in Banyuwangi Regency. The study used the R&D method by the Borg and Gall model. Trial for the supplementary book was carried out at The Glenmore High School 1 of second-year students in social class. The results of the study showed that (1) the supplement book produced was very contextual and used as a teaching material supplement for students, especially in Banyuwangi Regency. (2) the supplement book explained the distribution of tourism natural resources in the Banyuwangi Regency. (3) the supplement book explained that ecotourism is the best step in managing natural resources with sustainable principles.
The sustainability of pancasila values on improving the human resources of indonesian students in indonesian saudi arabian schools
Authors: Masrukhin A , Anwar R , Sriyanto H 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The focus of research on the application of the values of Pancasila on improving the human resources of Indonesian students in the Indonesian School of Saudi Arabia. Some of the objectives of this study are to analyze the cultural description of Indonesian student nationalism, reveal the behavioral tendencies and behavior of principals and teachers in enhancing nationalism. This study uses a phenomenological study of leadership culture in a qualitative descriptive form and the actions of principals and teachers.The urgent of this research complements research on practicing the value of Pancasila but with a different school context and culture.Therefore,expressing and analyzing the implementation of Pancasila values, researchers used leadership theory, cultural theory. Research results revealed that the implementation of Pancasila values of Indonesian students interacting with national standards of education and teaching Islamic values. The culture of environmental leadership and schools provides a positive response to the understanding of Indonesian student nationalism in Saudi Arabia, including pride and love for national identity.
The perspective of geography education students on the implementation of online learning during covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Hastuti K P , Angriani P , Alviawati E , Arisanty D 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The spread of the COVID -19 outbreak does not only have an impact on social and economic aspects. The education process in schools and universities has also been severely affected by this outbreak. To overcome the obstacles in the educational process, concrete solutions are needed. One solution is to implement an online learning system by utilizing existing technology. The purpose of this research was to analyze an overview of the implementation of online learning in the Geography Education Department, LambungMangkurat University. This research used the qualitative method. The research subjects are Geography Education students, Lambung Mangkurat University who take online learning. Data collection through in-depth interviews using the google meet application. Data analysis used interactive analysis by Miles and Huberman. The results showed: students already have basic facilities to participate in online learning; implementation of online learning has flexibility in time and motivates students to be independent and learn more actively; the implementation of online learning can anticipate the spread of COVID-19 in the campus environment because it automatically implements social and physical distancing; The challenges involved in implementing online learning are the cost of buying an internet quota and no internet network (especially in rural areas). The outcomes of this research encourage the emergence of social distancing behavior and minimize the possibility of a crowd of students on campus.
Tabdzir prohibition education in overcoming consumptive behavior
Authors: Rachmah H , Tsaury A M , Khambali  , Enoh  , Surbiantoro E 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to find out the opinions of the commentators regarding the concept of tabzir as an effort to avoid consumptive behavior contained in the Q.S. Al-Isra verses 26-27. Consumptive behavior is the tendency for someone to behave excessively in buying something or buying unplanned. The design used in this study was tahlili, namely interpreting Q.S. Al-Isra verses 26-27 by explaining all aspects contained in the verses interpreted by the commentators. The primary data in this study were Al-Quran and interpretive books. Secondary data was the result of previous research to complement primary data. The results of the study show that people who are wasteful and wasted their wealth will fall into immorality and would not be grateful, even if a Muslim must be able to manage his property proportionally and always be grateful. The implication was that humans must be grateful, avoid wasteful attitudes, and get used to living qana’ah (enough).
The application of blended learning model in anti corruption academic classes
Authors: Parji  , Chasanatun F , Kartikasari A 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This paper is about to test the effectiveness of the Indonesian anti-corruption teaching model by writing a biographical recension of its fighters while applied in blended learning model. The step refers to the preliminary investigation of Akker’s Educational Design Research with the activity details including questionnaires given to 50 social science Lecturers and 100 students, interviews to three teaching experts, and an analysis of 5 local journals about the existing models and their effectiveness. The results of this initial stage of the research are the teaching model framework that are equipped with the social systems, syntax, principal of reaction, support systems and the impacts. The novelty of this model is the inspiring Indonesian anti-corruption fighters which closely related to the student learning mastery showed in their recensions. The learning information supports and anti-corruption atmosphere possibly set the students to find the spirit and it was matched to the anti-corruption learning objectives.