bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Utility of Neutrophil–lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet–lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Malignancy in Patients with Small Renal Mass
Authors: Surag KR , Choudhary Anupam , Singh Anshuman , Swathi PM , Vishwanath Kasi , Abhishek Goli , Rao Mithun 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Abdominal imaging has become increasingly prevalent, resulting in the incidental detection of renal tumors. The majority of small renal masses (SRMs), which are surgically removed, prove to be malignant. However, some cases turn out to be benign, which can lead to unnecessary surgeries with associated significant morbidity. Recently, many inflammatory biomarkers have shown to be promising prognostic factors in RCC. We aimed to assess the importance of inflammatory biomarkers, which are simple and economical, in SRMs.

Objective:
We investigated whether preoperative neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet–lymphocyte ratio (PLR) can predict malignancy in patients with SRMs.

Material and Methods:
A retrospective analysis was performed on 108 patients who underwent partial or radical nephrectomy for SRMs (tumors smaller than 4 cm) from January 2016 to December 2022. The patients were classified into two groups based on their histopathological diagnosis: benign group (n = 28) and malignant group (n = 80). NLR and PLR values were assessed for sensitivity using the ROC curve. Independent t-test, Mann–Whitney test, and Chi-square test were utilized. P <0.05 indicated statistical significance.

Results:
The mean age of patients was 58.9 ± 12.3 years in the benign group and 53.3 ± 11.9 years in the malignant group (P = 0.03). The mean tumor size was 3.26 ± 0.52 cm in the benign group and 3.04 ± 0.90 cm in the malignant group (P = 0.60). NLR (P = 0.008) and PLR (P ≤ 0.001) values were significantly higher in the malignant group (median: 3.65 and 201) compared to the benign group (median: 2.82 and 125), respectively. The area under a ROC curve was 0.669 (P = 0.002) and 0.758 (P < 0.001), with sensitivity values of 62.5% and 87.5%, specificity of 64.29% and 57.14%, and cutoff points of 3.45 and 130.21, for NLR and PLR, respectively.

Conclusion:
NLR and PLR can be considered biomarkers for predicting malignancy in SRMs. NLR and PLR should be included in a patient’s clinical evaluation along with imaging studies and overall health status.
Stability conditions for mean-field limiting vorticities of the Ginzburg-Landau equations in 2D
Authors: Rodiac Rémy 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We analyze the limit of stable solutions to the Ginzburg-Landau (GL) equations when

${\varepsilon }$

, the inverse of the GL parameter, goes to zero and in a regime where the applied magnetic field is of order

$|\log {\varepsilon } |$

whereas the total energy is of order

$|\log {\varepsilon }|^2$

. In order to do that, we pass to the limit in the second inner variation of the GL energy. The main difficulty is to understand the convergence of quadratic terms involving derivatives of functions converging only weakly in

$H^1$

. We use an assumption of convergence of energies, the limiting criticality conditions obtained by Sandier-Serfaty by passing to the limit in the first inner variation, and properties of limiting vorticities to find the limit of all the desired quadratic terms. At last, we investigate the limiting stability condition we have obtained. In the case with magnetic field, we study an example of an admissible limiting vorticity supported on a line in a square

${{\Omega }}=(-L,L)^2$

and show that if L is small enough, this vorticiy satisfies the limiting stability condition, whereas when L is large enough, it stops verifying that condition. In the case without magnetic field, we use a result of Iwaniec-Onninen to prove that every measure in

$H^{-1}({{\Omega }})$

satisfying the first-order limiting criticality condition also verifies the second-order limiting stability condition.
A neighbourhood theorem for submanifolds in generalized complex geometry
Authors: Bailey Michael A. , Cavalcanti Gil R. , van der Leer Durán Joey L. 
Published: November 2024

We study neighbourhoods of submanifolds in generalized complex geometry. Our first main result provides sufficient criteria for such a submanifold to admit a neighbourhood on which the generalized complex structure is

B

-field equivalent to a holomorphic Poisson structure. This is intimately tied with our second main result, which is a rigidity theorem for generalized complex deformations of holomorphic Poisson structures. Specifically, on a compact manifold with boundary we provide explicit conditions under which any generalized complex perturbation of a holomorphic Poisson structure is

B

-field equivalent to another holomorphic Poisson structure. The proofs of these results require two analytical tools: Hodge decompositions on almost complex manifolds with boundary, and the Nash–Moser algorithm. As a concrete application of these results, we show that on a four-dimensional generalized complex submanifold which is generically symplectic, a neighbourhood of the entire complex locus is

B

-field equivalent to a holomorphic Poisson structure. Furthermore, we use the neighbourhood theorem to develop the theory of blowing down submanifolds in generalized complex geometry.
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Vitamin D3 Supplementation During Postacute Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Authors: Hertig-Godeschalk Anneke , Sailer Clara O. , Perret Claudio , Lehnick Dirk , Scheel-Sailer Anke , Flueck Joelle L. 
Published: November 2024

Background:
Insufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are associated with falls, fractures, and worse overall health outcomes. We evaluated 25(OH)D levels in individuals with spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) during postacute rehabilitation who received vitamin D3 supplementation according to routine clinical practice. Associations with clinical outcomes were also assessed.

Methods:
This prospective observational cohort study included individuals aged 18 to 85 years with newly acquired SCI/D admitted for inpatient rehabilitation to a specialized center. The following parameters were collected monthly from admission to discharge as part of the clinical routine: serum 25(OH)D, vitamin D3 supplementation, pressure injuries, bed rest, and falls. 25(OH)D levels were categorized as insufficient (≤75 nmol/L) or sufficient (&gt;75 nmol/L). Descriptive statistics and group comparisons were performed.

Results:
Eighty-seven patients (25 [29%] females, median age 53 [IQR 39-67] years) were included and followed for 186 (163-205) days. The proportion of patients with a sufficient 25(OH)D level increased from 8% (95% CI, 3-16) to 61% (95% CI, 50-71) (p &lt; .001). Ninety-two percent of patients received vitamin D3 (1100 [1000-2000] IU/day). No differences in 25(OH)D levels or supplementation doses were found for the occurrence of pressure injuries, bed rest, or falls.

Conclusion:
This is the first study to examine 25(OH)D levels and vitamin D3 supplementation during postacute SCI/D rehabilitation. Insufficient 25(OH)D levels were prevalent throughout rehabilitation. For some patients, the doses of vitamin D3 used in current clinical practice may be too low to achieve sufficient 25(OH)D levels. Regular monitoring of 25(OH)D levels and individualized supplementation strategies are warranted.
Effectiveness of Thantrikai Chooranam in the Treatment of Raththa Moolam (Bleeding Hemorrhoids)
Authors: Silambarasan A  , Subash Chandran G  , Komalavalli T  , Rajarajeswari A  
Published: November 2024

Hemorrhoidal disease, a prevalent benign anorectal disorder, has a substantial influence on patients' quality of life and entails significant health and financial strains. The focus of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic value of Siddha medicine, Thantrikai Choornam, in alleviating first-degree internal hemorrhoids (Raththa Moolam). Method: A descriptive case series was carried out at the Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital in Palayamkottai, involving 20 patients (80% male, mean age 45.94±2.60 years) reported having bleeding hemorrhoids. Participants were prescribed Thantrikai Choornam (2 g, twice daily) for 24 days. Clinical symptoms such as bleeding, discomfort, constipation, and other parameters were graded both before and after treatment. Results: Substantial improvements were observed following treatment, with 75% of patients observing an overall decrease in bleeding severity from grade 3 to 0, along with a resolution of anal pain. Constipation alleviated for 85% of individuals. The average hemoglobin level raised from 11.88 to 12.25 g/dL. The statistical analysis demonstrated noteworthy reductions in the majority of complaints (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This case series illustrates that Thantrikai Choornam delivers a beneficial intervention for first-degree hemorrhoids, with considerable improvements in primary symptoms. The outcomes offer a call to further investigations into Siddha medicines role in contemporary therapeutic practices for managing hemorrhoidal disease.
Place Attachment of Ancient Bridge: Socio-Cultural Perspective Exploration of the SDG
Authors: Yao Kang , Rasidi Mohd Hisyam Bin 
Published: November 2024

Context: Socio-cultural sustainability has been a crucial component of sustainable conservation of architectural heritage. Place attachment is an observed social phenomenon that is often appears in the research of architectural heritage.

Gap: Few researchers pay attention to place attachment as a socio-cultural pathway for sustainable conservation.

Objective: This paper brings together the existing scholarship on place attachment and sustainable conservation studies in order to discuss the formation and dimension of place attachment among the Bai people, focusing on the Bai people who live around Tongjing Bridge and Caifeng Bridge.

Method: Forty-two Bai residents were randomly selected to conduct semi-structuredand in-depth interviews, and then the interview transcripts were encoded and summarized by thematic analysis method.

Results and Discussion: 1. Place attachment is easily formed in rural community, ethnic enclaves, religious places,andarchitectural heritage, and Yunnan ancient bridges have all these attributes. 2.The Yunnan Ancient Bridges demonstrate place attachment through four aspects: place dependence, place identity, social bonding, and affective attachment.

Contribution: The study provides a novel approach to conserving bridge as a heritage resource to Bai community. It focuses on the invisible attribute of ancient bridges that is place attachment.And it offers sustainable development guidance to practitioners in a variety of sectors, including landscape planners and government officials.
The Influence of Private Security Companies’ Infrastructure on the Provision of Services for the NGOs in Juba city, South Sudan
Authors: Madrama James John , Mwangi Judy W. 
Published: November 2024

The protection of the public and their property is a significant global concern. Security issues are an inherent aspect of human habitation, and the safety of individuals and their belongings has consistently been of paramount importance across cultures, regardless of their level of development. This holds true whether the culture in question is relatively simple or complex. In South Sudan, numerous private security firms are operating; however, attacks and looting of NGO facilities in Juba City have continued unabated. The rationale of this research is to assess the factors that disrupt the performance of private security companies in providing security services to NGOs in Juba City. The objective of the study was to establish the influence of private security firms' infrastructure on their performance concerning NGOs The research was supported through the two theories namely resources-based theory and expectancy theory. The target population was 500 employees and sample size included 222 respondents, and the study employed a descriptive research design. The research was guided using interviews and questionnaires for data collect ion or gathering. Respondents were selected using systematic random sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23 statistical software, with results presented in tabular form for clarity. The findings from this study aim to inform NGO decision-making in implementing security measures that mitigate risks while protecting operations within limited resources. It also seeks to foster cooperation and improve security arrangements among humanitarian sectors. Ultimately, the findings will guide policy development and establish guidelines to enhance effectiveness and accountability in conflict zones. The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between private security infrastructures and the provision of security services within Juba City. This is evidenced by small p-values, less than 0.05, indicating statistical significance. The study recommends that private security companies in Juba prioritize investment in advanced security infrastructure—such as CCTV cameras, mobile patrol vehicles, security dogs, and forensic systems—to enhance the security of NGO offices and facilities. Additionally, involving staff in decision-making processes and providing leadership and management training is essential to ensure operational integrity and reliability.
A multivariate statistical framework for mixed storm types in compound flood analysis
Authors: Maduwantha Pravin , Wahl Thomas , Santamaria-Aguilar Sara , Jane Robert , Booth James F. , Kim Hanbeen , Villarini Gabriele 
Published: November 2024

Abstract. In coastal regions, compound flooding can arise from a combination of different drivers, such as storm surges, high tides, excess river discharge, and rainfall. Compound flood potential is often assessed by quantifying the dependence and joint probabilities of flood drivers using multivariate models. However, most of these studies assume that all extreme events originate from a single population. This assumption may not be valid for regions where flooding can arise from different generation processes, e.g., tropical cyclones (TCs) and extratropical cyclones (ETCs). Here we present a flexible copula-based statistical framework to assess compound flood potential from multiple flood drivers while explicitly accounting for different storm types. The proposed framework is applied to Gloucester City, New Jersey, and St. Petersburg, Florida, as case studies. Our results highlight the importance of characterizing the contributions from TCs and non-TCs separately to avoid potential underestimation of the compound flood potential. In both study regions, TCs modulate the tails of the joint distributions (events with higher return periods), while non-TC events have a strong effect on events with low to moderate joint return periods. We show that relying solely on TCs may be inadequate when estimating compound flood risk in coastal catchments that are also exposed to other storm types. We also assess the impact of non-classified storms that are not linked to either TCs or ETCs in the region (such as locally generated convective rainfall events and remotely forced storm surges). The presented study utilizes historical data and analyzes two populations, but the framework is flexible and can be extended to account for additional storm types (e.g., storms with certain tracks or other characteristics) or can be used with model output data including hindcasts or future projections.
Development and validation of a hybrid data-driven model-based wake steering controller and its application at a utility-scale wind plant
Authors: Bachant Peter , Ireland Peter , Burrows Brian , Qiao Chi , Duncan James , Zheng Danian , Dua Mohit 
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Despite the promise of wind farm control through wake steering to reduce wake losses, the deployment of the technology to wind plants has historically been limited to small and simple demonstrations. In this study, we develop a wake steering control system and deploy it to 10 turbines within a complex 58-turbine wind plant. A multi-month data collection campaign was used to develop a closed-loop tuning and validation process for the eventual deployment of the system to 165 turbines on this and two neighboring wind plants. The system employs a novel actuation strategy, using absolute nacelle position control instead of yaw sensor offsets, along with a model in the loop performing real-time prediction and optimization. The novel model architecture, which employs data-driven input estimation and calibration of an engineering wake model along with a neural-network-based output correction, is examined in a validation framework that tests predictive capabilities in both a dynamic (i.e., time series) and an aggregate sense. It is demonstrated that model accuracy can be significantly increased through this architecture, which will facilitate effective wake steering control in plant layouts and atmospheric conditions whose complexities are difficult to resolve using an engineering wake model alone.
Procesos editoriales en revistas científicas: Un análisis bibliométrico a partir de artículos en acceso abierto
Authors: Raudales-García Elí Vicente , Artigas Wileidys , Barón Velandia Benjamín , Sumba Nacipucha Nicolás , Cueva Estrada Jorge 
Published: November 2024

Objetivo. El artículo presenta una visión general de la producción científica de los temas más relevantes y emergentes sobre los procesos editoriales en revistas científicas.
Bases teóricas: La teoría de la comunicación científica y el modelo de revisión por pares son centrales para entender cómo se valida y difunde el conocimiento. La ética en la investigación científica proporciona un marco para evaluar la integridad y transparencia en los procesos editoriales. Además, se consideran teorías sobre la diversidad en la producción científica y se explora las implicaciones de la tecnología en la publicación académica, incluyendo el acceso abierto y las herramientas digitales para la gestión editorial.
Método. La metodología consistió en el análisis de indicadores bibliométricos apoyado en Scopus y utilizando herramientas como Microsoft® Excel® y VOSviewer versión 1.6.19 para el procesamiento de la información
Resultados. Los resultados muestran entre 1990 y 2023 mostró una tendencia exponencial, con un R² del 24,75%, siendo 2022 el año más productivo. España lideró con un 21%, seguida por Brasil con un 15%. Cinco revistas prominentes contribuyeron en un 22%. La autoría varió notablemente, con el 33% de los trabajos escritos por dos autores. Entre los citados destacan trabajos sobre revisión por pares y diversidad en la revisión. Se identificaron 15 autores colaboradores y palabras clave como "article" "open access," y "peer review.
Conclusiones. Se concluye que los procesos editoriales en las revistas científicas tienen un papel esencial en la validación y difusión del conocimiento científico y que sus prácticas deben estar enfatizadas en la revisión por pares, la ética en la investigación, las diferencias de género en la autoría, la tecnología, y otros aspectos relevantes en el ámbito de la publicación y comunicación científica.
¿Si esto no es el pueblo, el pueblo dónde está? Discursive Disagreement in the 2019-2020 Post-electoral Conflict in Bolivia
Authors: Alderman Jonathan 
Published: November 2024

The 2019 electoral crisis in Bolivia was characterized by division and disagreement. In the three weeks between the country’s presidential election in October 2019 and sitting President Evo Morales’s resignation, both Morales’s supporters and his detractors marched in the streets chanting parallel slogans in which each identified themselves as “the people” (el pueblo). This article examines what it means to identify collectively as “the people” in contemporary Bolivia and the nature of the term as a floating signifier used to justify opposing claims by protestors on both sides of defending Bolivian democracy. The use of the same self-identification by different groups represents a disagreement of the kind referred to by Jacques Rancière when two actors use the same term without recognizing the meaning given to it by the other. This disagreement is representative of competing ideas about democracy, belonging and the nation itself operating simultaneously within Bolivia.
Política de conservación, gobernanza y representaciones sobre la sostenibilidad. El Parque Natural Los Alcornocales y el Parque Natural del Estrecho como estudio de caso en Andalucía
Authors: Florido del Corral David , Campos Mardones Felipe , Coca Pérez Agustín , Cortés Vázquez José Antonio , Escaleras Reyes Javier , Martínez Fernández Ernesto 
Published: November 2024

Los parques naturales se diseñaron para compatibilizar objetivos conservacionistas y de desarrollo local, y se han definido como laboratorios de participación social. Usando técnicas grupales (grupo focales) y participativas (talleres), ofrecemos las percepciones de actores sociales e institucionales de los Parques Naturales del Estrecho y Los Alcornocales (Andalucía) tras varias décadas de políticas de conservación. Mostramos la diversidad de agencias sociales, sus discursos sobre la participación en la gestión en cada territorio, sus reivindicaciones sobre la gobernanza, sobre la conservación y sus perspectivas de futuro, así como los trade-offs resultantes de la institucionalización de ambos parques. Concluimos que el parque natural, como herramienta política, no ha logrado su objetivo de aunar conservación y desarrollo en ninguno de los dos territorios, aunque hemos identificado un interés convergente entre técnicos y agencias sociales en lanzar mecanismos de mejora de su gobernanza.
COTTON FARMERS' PERCEIVED RISK AND INCOME VARIABILITY AFFECTED BY COMMODITY DERIVATIVE MARKETS: A CASE STUDY ON ODISHA (INDIA)
Authors: Madhusmita Malik  
Published: November 2024

Agricultural production, particularly cotton farming, is highly vulnerable to fluctuating commodity prices and unpredictable weather, making risk mitigation crucial for sustainability and profitability. Cotton growers face market volatility and climate challenges that impact yields and income. Previous studies, such as Sharma & Bhushan (2019), highlighted the correlation between market instability and income fluctuation for smallholder cotton farmers, emphasizing improved risk management strategies. The quantitative study used data from 1000 cotton farmers from Odisha (India), selected via stratified random sampling to capture demographic diversity. A structured questionnaire was employed to gather information on key variables, with electronic distribution increasing accessibility. While the research provides. valuable insights, its cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions, and reliance on self-reported information may introduce bias and utilize SPSS to perform structural equation modeling (SEM) to understand the relationships between farmers' perceived risk, income variability, and the use of commodity derivatives. The result shows the negligible effect of commodity derivatives on the revenue stability of cotton growers, except for input costs. The varied risk assessments of farmers indicate that essential financial aspects are overlooked.