bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Lymphadenopathy and Suspected Lymphoma in a Lymphoma Rapid Diagnosis Clinic
Authors: Nixon Shannon , Bezverbnaya Ksenia , Maganti Manjula , Gullane Patrick , Reedijk Michael , Kuruvilla John , Prica Anca , Kridel Robert , Kukreti Vishal , Bennett Sabrina , Rogalla Patrik , Delabie Jan , Pintilie Melania , Crump Michael 
Published: October 2019

PURPOSE: Lymphomas often present a diagnostic challenge, and for some a delay in diagnosis can negatively influence outcomes of therapy. We established a nurse practitioner–led lymphoma rapid diagnosis clinic (LRDC) with the goal of reducing wait times to definitive diagnosis. We examined the initial 30-month experience of the LRDC, and results were compared with time periods before implementation of the clinic to determine program impact. METHODS: All patients referred to LRDC with suspicion of lymphoma from June 1, 2015 to Nov 30, 2017 were evaluated. Time from initial consultation to diagnosis was compared with patients diagnosed at our center with lymphoma in 2008 and 2012. Patient symptoms and relevant laboratory/imaging findings were collected to identify patterns of presentation and predictive factors for benign diagnoses. RESULTS: Of the 126 patients evaluated, 66 (52%) had confirmation of lymphoma diagnosis. Median time to lymphoma diagnosis was 16 days for patients assessed in LRDC and 28 days for historical controls ( P < .001). By univariable analysis, lymph node size greater than 3.4 cm and presence of mediastinal or abdominal adenopathy increased the likelihood of a diagnosis of malignancy, whereas younger age, being a nonsmoker, and prior rheumatologic condition were associated with a nonmalignant diagnosis. In multivariable analysis, lymph node size, age, and prior rheumatologic diagnosis remained significant. CONCLUSION: Establishing a nurse practitioner–led LRDC was effective in shortening time to diagnosis of lymphoma. Younger age, smaller lymph node size, and prior rheumatologic disorder reduced the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis in our patient population.
Multiparametric MRI in differentiation between muscle invasive and non-muscle invasive urinary bladder cancer with vesical imaging reporting and data system (VI-RADS) application
Authors: Makboul Marwa , Farghaly Shimaa , Abdelkawi Islam F. 
Published: October 2019

Objective:
To evaluate role of multiparametric MRI (mp-MRI) in differentiation between invasive and non-invasive bladder cancer and accuracy of vesical imaging reporting and data system (VI-RADS) score.

Methods and materials:
50 patients diagnosed as cancer bladder were enrolled in this study, mp-MRI including conventional (T 1 weighted imaging and high resolution T 2 weighted imaging) and functional sequences (diffusion-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast enhanced-MRI) were done, all data were regrouped to evaluate the accuracy of each separate sequence and mp-MRI in distinguishing non-muscle invasive from muscle-invasive tumors, with VI-RADS score application and comparison with pathological findings, then interobserver agreement for detection of muscle invasion according to mp-MRI and VI-RADS scoring system findings was calculated.

Results:
Diagnostic accuracy of mp-MRI in differentiation between muscle invasive and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer was (84%) with highest sensitivity (78%), very good agreement between mp-MRI and histopathological data (k = 0.87), and highest area under curve (AUC) reaching 0.83, dynamic contrast enhanced-MRI sequence showed the highest accuracy in muscle invasion detection by (88%), with highest AUC 0.83. Diagnostic accuracy of VI-RADS score in detection of muscle invasion was 84%, with specificity and negative predictive value of 88% and AUC was 0.83. Interobserver agreement was strong as regard diagnostic performance of mp-MRI and VI-RADS scoring for detection of muscle invasion reaching (K = 0.82, p &lt; 0.001) and (K = 0.87, p &lt; 0.001) respectively.

Conclusion:
mp-MRI is considered as comprehensive and effective tool for determination of muscle invasion in cases of urinary bladder cancer. Also VI-RADS scoring system can accurately differentiate between invasive and non-invasive bladder cancer.

Advances in knowledge:
The VI-RADS system was recently suggested for the uniform evaluation of muscle invasion in cancer bladder by mp-MRI. In this paper, we applied this system to 50 cases to evaluate its ease and compared the results with the histopathological findings for evaluation of its accuracy.
Economic and Management Tool for Assessing Wild Blueberry Production Costs and Financial Feasibility
Authors: Esau Travis J. , Zaman Qamar U. , MacEachern Craig , Yiridoe Emmanuel K. , Farooque Aitazaz A. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract.	The wild blueberry industry is facing record low berry prices that has resulted in major concerns for growers, especially in Atlantic Canada and the United States. Farm input and other costs to produce wild blueberries continue to increase, while farmers face record low blueberry prices (in 2016 and 2017). The cost-price squeeze has prompted growers to look for innovative methods to remain financially viable and sustainable. To ensure profitable farm operations, farmers should keep detailed production, management, and financial records that can be used to estimate production, harvest, and marketing costs, but such data and records are not typically compiled by wild blueberry farmers. Spreadsheet-based enterprise budgeting tools have been developed for specific crops by provincial and state extension specialists in Canada and the United States. However, currently there is no such decision tool that accounts for the unique two-year production cycle of wild blueberries, which farmers can use to compile and evaluate input use and rates, and assess production costs and farm economic performance. Keywords: Click here to enter keywords and key phrases, separated by commas, with a period at the end
Corticotropinomas. Early diagnosis and therapy (Lecture)
Authors: Semin V Ye , Trunin Yu K 
Published: October 2019

A systematic study of patients who died from various diseases shows the presence of pituitary tumors in 6.8-22.6% of cases. In fact, in many cases, neither doctors nor patients are even aware of their existence. This was first noticed by Costello in 1929. Using standard methods for staining autopsy material, he divided most tumors into 4 groups: chromophobic (52.8%), resembling eosinophilic (7.5%), basophilic (27.2% ), mixed (12.4%).
These were the first steps in the study of pituitary adenomas. With the advent of adequate histochemical techniques, chromophobic adenomas began to be regarded as secretory-active. However, the high incidence of autopsy adenomas contrasts sharply with the relatively low incidence of clinically apparent tumors.
p-Harmonic Functions in ℝ
N

+ with Nonlinear Neumann Boundary Conditions and Measure Data
Authors: Aguirre Natham 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
We study a concept of renormalized solution to the problem

{

-

Δ
p

⁢
u

=
0

in
⁢

ℝ
+
N

,

|

∇
⁡
u

|

p
-
2

⁢

u
ν

+

g
⁢

(
u
)

=
μ

on
⁢

∂
⁡

ℝ
+
N

,

\begin{cases}-\Delta_{p}u=0&\mbox{in }{\mathbb{R}}^{N}_{+},\\ \lvert\nabla u\rvert^{p-2}u_{\nu}+g(u)=\mu&\mbox{on }\partial{\mathbb{R}}^{N}_% {+},\end{cases}

where

1
<
p
≤
N

{1<p\leq N}

,

N
≥
2

{N\geq 2}

,

ℝ
+
N

=

{

(

x
′

,

x
N

)

:

x
′

∈

ℝ

N
-
1

,

x
N

>
0

}

{{\mathbb{R}}^{N}_{+}=\{(x^{\prime},x_{N}):x^{\prime}\in{\mathbb{R}}^{N-1},\,x% _{N}>0\}}

,

u
ν

{u_{\nu}}

is the normal derivative of u, μ is a bounded Radon measure, and

g
:

ℝ
→
ℝ

{g:{\mathbb{R}}\rightarrow{\mathbb{R}}}

is a continuous function. We prove stability results and, using the symmetry of the domain, apriori estimates on hyperplanes, and potential methods, we obtain several existence results. In particular, we show existence of solutions for problems with nonlinear terms of absorption type in both the subcritical and supercritical case. For the problem with source we study the power nonlinearity

g
⁢

(
u
)

=

-

u
q

{g(u)=-u^{q}}

, showing existence in the supercritical case, and nonexistence in the subcritical one. We also give a characterization of removable sets when

μ
≡
0

{\mu\equiv 0}

and

g
⁢

(
u
)

=

-

u
q

{g(u)=-u^{q}}

in the supercritical case.
Social Status Perception and Individual Social Capital: Evidence from the US
Authors: Bucciol Alessandro , Cicognani Simona , Zarri Luca 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This paper provides evidence that individual social capital contributes to our understanding of where individuals locate themselves in the social ladder, also when their objective location within society (measured in terms of income, wealth, education and job) is considered. Using large-scale longitudinal data from the US Health and Retirement Study, we assess individual social capital by means of a multidimensional approach and consider (number, intensity and quality of) respondents’ friendships, prosocial behavior, social engagement and neighborhood cohesion. Our findings indicate that individual social capital plays a role in affecting subjective status, as self-perceived status correlates positively with neighborhood cohesion and negatively with negative support from friends, after controlling for objectively measured social status.
On Equilibrium Existence in a Finite-Agent, Multi-Asset Noisy Rational Expectations Economy
Authors: Carpio Ronaldo , Guo Meixin 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
We introduce a novel method of proving existence of rational expectations equilibria (REE) in multi-dimensional CARA-Gaussian environments. Our approach is to construct a mapping from agents’ initial beliefs (which are characterized by a positive semidefinite matrix), to their updated beliefs, after reaching and observing equilibrium; we then show Brouwer’s fixed point theorem applies. We apply our approach to a finite-market version of Admati (1985), which is a multi-asset noisy REE asset pricing model with dispersed information. We present an algorithm to numerically solve for equilibrium of the finite model, as well as several examples illustrating the difference in equilibrium behavior between the finite and infinite models. Our method can be applied to any multi-dimensional REE model with Gaussian uncertainty and behavior that is linear in agents’ information.
On the Parameter Choice in the Multilevel Augmentation Method
Authors: Yang Suhua , Luo Xingjun , Zeng Chunmei , Xu Zhihai , Hu Wenyu 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In this paper, we apply the multilevel augmentation method for solving ill-posed Fredholm integral equations of the first kind via iterated Tikhonov regularization method.
The method leads to fast solutions of the discrete regularization methods for the equations.
The convergence rates of iterated Tikhonov regularization are achieved by using a modified parameter choice strategy.
Finally, numerical experiments are given to illustrate the efficiency of the method.
Integral operators, bispectrality and growth of Fourier algebras
Authors: Casper W. Riley , Yakimov Milen T. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In the mid 1980s it was conjectured that every bispectral meromorphic function

ψ
⁢

(
x
,
y
)

{\psi(x,y)}

gives rise to an integral operator

K
ψ

⁢

(
x
,
y
)

{K_{\psi}(x,y)}

which possesses a commuting differential operator.
This has been verified by a direct computation for several families of functions

ψ
⁢

(
x
,
y
)

{\psi(x,y)}

where the commuting differential operator is of
order

≤
6

{\leq 6}

. We prove a general version of this conjecture for all self-adjoint bispectral functions of rank 1
and all self-adjoint bispectral Darboux transformations of the rank 2 Bessel and Airy functions.
The method is based on a theorem giving an exact estimate of the second- and first-order terms of
the growth of the Fourier algebra of each such bispectral function. From it we obtain
a sharp upper bound on the order of the commuting differential operator for the
integral kernel

K
ψ

⁢

(
x
,
y
)

{K_{\psi}(x,y)}

leading to a fast algorithmic procedure
for constructing the differential operator; unlike the previous examples its order is arbitrarily high.
We prove that the above classes of bispectral functions are parametrized by infinite-dimensional
Grassmannians which are the Lagrangian loci of the Wilson adelic Grassmannian and its analogs
in rank 2.
Of Human Seismographs: The Multifaceted Roles of Pictures in the Meaning Making of Earthquakes
Authors: Leikam Susanne 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
This article investigates the multifaceted roles that pictorial representations of the human body have played in earthquake visualizations. From the first conventional repertoires in early modern Europe to the photographic iconographies of the early-twentieth-century United States, human bodies have served as tangible proxies—human seismographs—visualizing not only the actual intensity of the seismic forces but also the severe disruption of contemporary cultural ideas, beliefs, and worldviews. As a general pictorial motif, the human body moreover allows viewers to emotionally identify and develop empathy, enhancing the pictures’ cultural efficacy. Drawing on samples from San Francisco’s earthquake of 1906, the study shows how the staging of bodies has stayed a central signifier of the cultural disruption even after seismology brought about the demystification of earthquakes. With the financialization of earthquakes and the shift of the public’s attention to the aftermath of earthquakes, human bodies became materialized ideology, strategically appropriated in order to promote political, economic, and ideological agendas. As such, the human body emerges as a juncture in the popular earthquake iconographies linking—but also complicating—competing categories such as, for instance, mind and matter, private and public, local and (trans)national, individual and collective.
Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Space and Coalescence Hidden-variable Fractal Interpolation Functions
Authors: Prasad Srijanani Anurag 
Published: October 2019

AbstractReproducing Kernel Hilbert Spaces (RKHS) and their kernel are important tools which have been found to be incredibly useful in many areas like machine learning, complex analysis, probability theory, group representation theory and the theory of integral operator. In the present paper, the space of Coalescence Hidden-variable Fractal Interpolation Functions (CHFIFs) is demonstrated to be an RKHS and its associated kernel is derived. This extends the possibility of using this new kernel function, which is partly self-affine and partly non-self-affine, in diverse fields wherein the structure is not always self-affine.
Convergence and stability of Fibonacci-Mann iteration for a monotone non-Lipschitzian mapping
Authors: Aggarwal Sajan , Uddin Izhar 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In this paper, we prove strong convergence and Δ−convergence of Fibonacci-Mann iteration for a monotone non-Lipschitzian mapping (i.e. nearly asymptotically nonexpansive mapping) in partially ordered hyperbolic metric space. Moreover, we prove stability of Fibonacci-Mann iteration. Further, we construct a numerical example to illustrate results. Our results simultaneously generalize the results of Alfuraidan and Khamsi [Bull. Aust. Math. Soc., 2017, 96, 307–316] and Schu [J. Math. Anal. Appl., 1991, 58, 407–413].
Combustion Characteristics and Kinetics Study of Pulverized Coal and Semi-Coke
Authors: Yang Guisheng , Yang Zhihong , Zhang Jinliang , Yang Zhanhai , Shao Jiugang 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Combustion process of bituminous coal, steam coal, anthracite (AC) and semi-coke were investigated through thermogravimetric analysis method and influence of metamorphic grade as well as heating rate on combustion characteristics were analyzed. Results show that combustion performance could not be represented by single combustion characteristic parameter. Through analysis of comprehensive combustion characteristic indexes, with increase of metamorphic grade combustion performance of coal is lowered, and combustion performance of semi-coke and AC are close to each other. With increase of heating rate, combustion curves move into high temperature region and comprehensive combustion characteristic indexes are increased, which show that the combustion performance is improved. Random pore model (RPM), unreacted shrinking core model (URCM) and volume model were used to calculate kinetic parameters of combustion process. Results show that RPM has the best performance to represent combustion process of the four samples and through calculation by RPM kinetic energy of combustion process for all samples are between 43.08 and 99.43 kJ/mol, and there is compensation effect during combustion process.
Neutralism, Naturalism and Emergence: A Critical Examination of Cumpa’s Theory of Instantiation
Authors: Forrest Peter 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn his “Are Properties, Particular, Universal, or Neither?” Javier Cumpa argues that science not metaphysics explains how properties are instantiated. I accept this conclusion provided physics can be stated using rather few primitive predicates. In addition, he uses his scientific theory of instantiation to argue for Neutralism, his thesis that the “tie” between properties and their instances implies neither that properties are particular nor that they are universals. Neutralism, I claim, is a thesis that realist about universals have independent reason to accept and their opponents have reason to reject. So, neutralism is not neutral on the topic of whether properties are universals. Nor is Cumpa’s Theory of Instantiation as naturalistic as he claims. I argue that although compatible with Ontological Naturalism, his theory provides a precedent for the non-naturalistic emergence of mental properties. Finally, I argue that because his theory requires a simple physics it presupposes a more rationalist epistemology than that of Methodological Naturalism.
Word order of numeral classifiers and numeral bases
Authors: Her One-Soon , Tang Marc , Li Bing-Tsiong 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn a numeral classifier language, a sortal classifier (C) or a mensural classifier (M) is needed when a noun is quantified by a numeral (Num). Num and C/M are adjacent cross-linguistically, either in a [Num C/M] order or [C/M Num]. Likewise, in a complex numeral with a multiplicative composition, thebasemay follow the multiplier as in [n×base], e.g.,san-bai‘three hundred’ in Mandarin. However, the base may also precede the multiplier in some languages, thus [base×n]. Interestingly, base and C/M seem to harmonize in word order, i.e., [n×base] numerals appear with a [Num C/M] alignment, and [base×n] numerals, with [C/M Num]. This paper follows up on the explanation of the base-C/M harmonization based on the multiplicative theory of classifiers and verifies it empirically within six language groups in the world’s foremost hotbed of classifier languages: Sinitic, Miao-Yao, Austro-Asiatic, Tai-Kadai, Tibeto-Burman, and Indo-Aryan. Our survey further reveals two interesting facts: base-initial ([base×n]) and C/M-initial ([C/M Num]) orders exist only in Tibeto-Burman (TB) within our dataset. Moreover, the few scarce violations to the base-C/M harmonization are also all in TB and are mostly languages having maintained their original base-initial numerals but borrowed from their base-final and C/M-final neighbors. We thus offer an explanation based on Proto-TB’s base-initial numerals and language contact with neighboring base-final, C/M-final languages.
High-Throughput Characterization of Structural and Photoelectrochemical Properties of a Bi–Mo–W–O Thin-Film Materials Library
Authors: Nowak Mona , Gutkowski Ramona , Junqueira Joao , Schuhmann Wolfgang , Ludwig Alfred 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
A Bi–W–Mo–O thin-film materials library was fabricated by combinatorial reactive magnetron sputtering. The composition spread was investigated using high-throughput methods to determine crystalline phases, composition, morphology, optical properties, and photoelectrochemical performance. The aurivillius phase (Bi2O2)2+ (BiM(W1−NMoN)M−1O3M+1)2− is the predominantly observed crystal structure, indicating that the thin films in the library are solid solutions. With increasing amounts of Mo ≙ 7–22% the diffraction peak at 2θ = 28° ≙ [131] shifts due to lattice distortion, the photoelectrochemical activity is increasing up to a wavelength of 460 nm with an incident photon to current efficiency (IPCE) of 4.5%, and the bandgap decreases. A maximum photocurrent density of 31 μA/cm2 was measured for Bi31W62Mo7Oz at a bias potential of 1.23 V vs. RHE (0.1 M Na2SO4).
Development and Validation of the Pediatric Resuscitation and Escalation of Care Self-Efficacy Scale
Authors: Zurca Adrian D. , Olsen Nils , Lucas Raymond 
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVES:
To validate a scale to assess pediatric providers’ resuscitation and escalation of care self-efficacy and assess which provider characteristics and experiences may contribute to self-efficacy.

METHODS:
Cross-sectional cohort study performed at an academic children’s hospital. Pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, and residents completed the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Pediatric Resuscitation Self-Efficacy Scale (PRSES) as well as a survey assessing their experiences with pediatric escalation of care.

RESULTS:
Four hundred participants completed the GSES and PRSES. A total of 338 completed the survey, including 262 nurses, 51 respiratory therapists, and 25 residents. Cronbach α for the PRSES was 0.905. A factor analysis revealed 2 factors within the scale, with items grouped on the basis of expertise required. Multiple logistic regression analyses controlling for GSES score, number of code blue events participated, number of code blue events activated, number of rapid response team events participated, number of rapid response team response events called, performance on a knowledge assessment of appropriate escalation of care, and years of experience demonstrated that PRSES performance was significantly associated with GSES scores and number of escalation of care events (code blue and rapid response) previously participated in (R2 = 0.29, P &lt; .001).

CONCLUSIONS:
The PRSES can be used to assess pediatric providers’ pediatric resuscitation self-efficacy and could be used to evaluate pediatric escalation of care interventions. Pediatric resuscitation self-efficacy is significantly associated with number of previous escalation of care experiences. In future studies, researchers should focus on assessing the impact of increased exposures to escalation of care, potentially via mock codes, to accelerate the acquisition of resuscitation self-efficacy.