bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Experience in treating patients with autoimmune pancreatitis
Authors: Dronov O. I. , Bakunets Y. P. , Prytkov F. O. 
Published: November 2024

Objective — to establish the main diagnostic signs of autoimmune pancreatitis and aspects of patient treatment.
Materials and methods. The study analyzed the results of examination and treatment of 17 patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) from 2010 to 2022. Among the total number of patients with AIP, there were 11 men (65%) and 6 women (35%). The average age of the patients was 52.4 years. Among all patients with AIP, focal involvement of the pancreas was found in 3 (18%) patients, with a predominant involvement of the head of the pancreas. Segmental form of AIP was diagnosed in 6 (35%) patients, while diffuse form was found in 8 (47%) patients. Type 1 AIP was identified in 13 (76%) patients, and type 2 AIP in 4 (24%) patients. For all patients suspected of AIP, the HISORt criteria were assessed: instrumental visualization, serological and histological verification, determination of the volume of pancreatic involvement, and response to steroid therapy.
Results. Recurrence of AIP was observed in 8 (47.0%) patients with type 1 AIP and 1 (5.8%) patient with type 2 AIP. AIP recurred in patients with proximal bile duct involvement, diffuse pancreatic involvement, persistently elevated IgG4 levels after steroid induction, delayed radiological remission, and damage to more than two organs. Increased serum levels of IgG, IgG4, apnd eosinophilia indicated a recurrence of IgG4‑RD. A repeat induction of steroids was performed in patients with recurrent AIP, which proved to be very effective, resulting in high remission rates, specifically in 7 (70%) patients with type 1 AIP and in 1 (100%) patient with type 2 AIP. Among all AIP patients that were operated on, 3 (40%) underwent Roux‑en‑Y hepaticojejunostomies, 1 (20%) pancreaticoduodenectomy, and 1 (20%) a Frey procedure.
Conclusions. The low incidence of AIP necessitates the use of a clear diagnostic algorithm, and the peculiarities of the disease’s course require compliance with all the principles of conservative treatment and surgical interventions in case of surgical complications.
Agency Theory and Value of Agro -Allied Firm in Nigeria
Authors: Udeh, E.F  
Published: November 2024

This study evaluates relationships between agency theory and firm value of quoted Agro- Allied firm in Nigeria. The levin, Lin and Chu (LLC) model was used in analysis for panel unit root, while Johnson’s Co –integration tested for long run relationship of variables. Other tests conducted include Error correction model and Pair wise Granger causality which were all employed in processing ex-post panel data obtained from the Nigerian stock exchange for the period 2014 through 2021. Findings from results reveal that Agency cost has a significant and positive relationship with both dependent variables and also shows evidence of long run relationship. As such, the study concludes that agency Cost has an impact on firm value, and recommends that shareholders should be pro active in dealing with agency problems by resolving conflicts with the least possible agency cost ,and also formulate strategic guidelines to cut down on agency costs since optimality rests at the point where Agency cost is at the barest minimal and achieving this will obviously enhance firm value of Agro Allied firms in Nigeria.
The Impact of Revenue from Treasury Looting on The Economic Performance of Nigeria
Authors: Victor Chibuike EBERECHI  , Ebele P. IFIONU  , Godfrey O. OMOJEFE  
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the intricate relationship between revenue from treasury looting and economic performancein Nigeriafrom 1990 to 2021.The study employs secondary data which were gotten from various sources such as the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics. The findings of the study reveal several key insights. First, corruption through treasury lootingsignificantly negatively impacts Nigeria's economic growth. Higher perceived corruption levels are associated with lower GDPGR, highlighting the adverse effects of corruption on economic development.Second, the study identifies a positive short-term relationship between the growth rate of reported looted funds (TLFN) and GDPGR. However, this effect may not be sustainable in the long run, raising concerns about the sources and implications of such funds on the economy.The practical implications of these findings underscore the imperative of anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. Strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and implementing effective anti-corruption measures are essential for promoting sustainable economic growth. While short-term economic boosts from looted funds may occur, they are not a viable strategy for long-term development and can undermine trust in the economy.This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on corruption and economic performance in Nigeria and provides valuable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers. It emphasizes the need for sustained and comprehensive efforts to combat corruption and foster an environment conducive to economic prosperity in the country.
الحقوق والحريات المكفولة بالحماية الدستورية في العراق
Authors: فادي حكمت كاظم المحسناوي الباحث 
Published: November 2024

مستخلص البحث:
تعتبر مسألة الحقوق الأساسية من القضايا المركزية الجديرة بالدراسة المتعمقة والشاملة ، حيث أن هذه الحقوق هي المقياس الحقيقي لدرجة ديمقراطية النظام السياسي ، فهي تعبر عن الواجهة الحقيقية للنظام وكيف تتعلق بالحرية والمساواة والمشاركة في الحياة السياسية ، ودرجة توافق المثل الديمقراطية أو عدم تناسقها. لا حرية بدون عدالة ، ولا عدالة بدون مشاركة ، ولا مشاركة بدون حرية ، لأن الاستبداد السياسي هو السبب الرئيسي لتقليص أو غياب الحقوق والحريات الأساسية للفرد. دوليًا ودستوريًا ، للأفراد الحق في الحياة السياسية.
والحقوق المدنية والسياسية هي حقوق أساسية تعترف بها معظم الدساتير حول العالم ، ويضيق نطاقها أو يتوسع وفقًا لنسبة الديمقراطية أو هيمنة النظام. من حيث السيادة الشعبية ، لا تقتصر الدولة على إدراج النصوص المتعلقة بالحقوق المدنية والسياسية في دستورها ، بل تسعى جاهدة إلى وضع ضمانات لممارسة الحقوق المدنية والسياسية ، وضمانات تمنع إهدار هذه الحقوق قدر الإمكان
وقد هدف البحث الى الكشف عن معرفة مفهوم الحقوق والحريات وكذلك كفالة الحقوق والحريات المتعلقة بالذات الانسانية .
ولتحقيق البحث حددت الباحث في المبحث الاول العناصر الاساسية للبحث وهي مشكلة البحث واهميته واهدافه وتحديد المصطلحات الخاصة به واما المبحث الثاني فقد تناول كفالة الحقوق والحريات الانسانية وختم البحث بخاتمة تضمنت النتائج والتوصيات الخاصة بالبحث
أثر الحكم بالبراءة على الوظيفة العامة في ضوء أحكام التشريع والقضاء العراقي
Authors: همسة جاسم محسن الحسيناوي م.م. 
Published: November 2024

تنعكس المسؤولية الجزائية للموظف العام على مركزه القانوني بوصفه موظفا عاما سواء أكان موظفا مدنيا أم عسكريا, فعند تحريك الدعوى الجزائية ضده قد تقوم جهة العمل بسحب يده عن العمل إذا اقتضت المصلحة العامة ذلك أو قد يتم سحب يده عن العمل بقوة القانون عند صدور الحكم بحبسه, وفي هذه الحالة الأخيرة سيتم استقطاع جزء من مرتب الموظف المحبوس, كما سيتم احتساب فترة الحبس من ضمن خدمة الموظف, وقد يؤثر ذلك في استحقاق ذلك الموظف المحبوس للترقية وفقا للضوابط الواردة في قانون ذات العلاقة.
وقد لا يترتب على صدور حكم جزائي نهائي بإدانة الموظف إنهاء علاقته الوظيفية إلا أنه قد يكون سببا في توقيع الجزاء التأديبي عليه إذا كانت الجريمة المرتكبة تكشف عن إخلال ذلك الموظف المدان وتقصيره في واجباته الوظيفية, وقد يصل هذا الجزاء الأخير إلى حد إنهاء الخدمة وفقا لأحكام المسؤولية الإدارية وسلطة جهة العمل في تقدير ذلك, إلا أن الأثر الأكثر خطورة للحكم الجزائي هو ذلك الذي لا تملك جهة الإدارة في شأنه سلطة تقديرية؛ كونه سيفرض بقوة القانون إذا ما تحقق سببه. وقد هدف البحث إلى الكشف عن أثر الحكم ببراءة الموظف العام في مسؤوليته التأديبية والمدنية وحجية الحكم الصادر بالبراءة. ولتحقيق البحث حددت الباحثة في المبحث الأول المفاهيم العامة للبحث, وأما المبحث الثاني فقد تناول أثر الحكم ببراءة الموظف العام في رابطته الوظيفية وحجية الحكم الصادر بالبراءة, وختم البحث بخاتمة تضمنت النتائج والتوصيات الخاصة بالبحث.
Using LinkedIn for Career Building
Authors: King Gail Hoover , Church Kimberly Swanson , Schmidt Pamela J. , Harnowo Akhadian S. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
In this tools assignment, students study practicing accountants’ LinkedIn profiles as guides for creating their own profiles. The assignment introduces students to professional networking online and helps students develop a business identity distinct from their existing online social media presence. The assignment gives students experience in critical thinking and exposure to LinkedIn best practices, as well as provides self-directed use of technology. Students create a LinkedIn profile, engage with accounting practitioners on LinkedIn, and begin developing a professional network. This assignment is applicable to accounting information systems, auditing, and professional skills development courses.
Un mal chiste
Authors: Ramírez Sanabria Alfonso Enrique 
Published: November 2024

Un gran amigo (q.e.p.d.), químico él, magister y doctor en química, me contó una vez la siguiente anécdota “una vez estábamos varios estudiantes de la U (conscientemente se omite el nombre de la Universidad), contaba él, compartiendo al calor de unas “polas” cuando alguno de ellos, que no me conocía, me preguntó: oiga ¿Usted es ingeniero? Y yo le contesté que no, que a mi si me tocó estudiar”. Pues resulta que lo que a uno le va a suceder pues le sucede, esa es una regla de la Vida, la cual está bien sustentada por diversas teorías de la Biología que terminan por convertirse en leyes [1]. Durante una visita a una de las empresas del sector alimenticio de nuestro País, la persona que se nos asignó para presentarnos y explicarnos todos los procesos de dicha industria, lo cual hacia con solvencia, con conocimiento y con fundamento, me preguntó: ¿Usted es ingeniero, cierto?, yo respondí como lo hizo mi amigo: no, que a mi si me había tocado estudiar! Y al notar cierta incomodidad en él, le pregunté: ¿y Usted, es químico?, a lo cual él me respondió: No, yo soy ingeniero, a mí también me tocó estudiar!
Enhancing performance factor analysis through skill profile and item similarity integration via an attention mechanism of artificial intelligence
Authors: Mehrabi Amirreza , Morphew Jason W. , Quezada Breejha S. 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionFrequent formative assessment is essential for accurately evaluating student learning, enhancing engagement, and providing personalized feedback. In STEM education, understanding the relationship between skills that students have internalized (mastered) and those they are developing (emergent) is crucial. Traditional models, including item response and cognitive diagnosis models, primarily focus on emergent skills, often overlooking internalized skills. Moreover, new tools like large language models lack a complete approach for tracking knowledge and capturing complex skill relationships.MethodsThis study incorporates artificial intelligence, specifically attention mechanisms, into educational assessment to evaluate both emergent and internalized skills. We propose a modified version of Performance Factor Analysis (PFA), which assesses student abilities by analyzing past responses and comparing them with peer performance on the same items, using parameters from a sigmoid function. This model leverages attention mechanisms to capture item order-based similarity and decay principles, providing a nuanced view of student skill profiles.ResultsThe Modified Performance Factor Analysis model significantly improved discriminative power, accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 scores across various skill areas compared to traditional PFA models.DiscussionThese results indicate that the Modified Performance Factor Analysis model allows for a more accurate and comprehensive evaluation of student performance, effectively identifying both emergent and internalized skills. By integrating AI into assessment, educators gain deeper insights, enabling them to refine teaching strategies and better support students' mastery of both types of skills.
Effect of exogenous thermophilic biocontrol agent inoculum on the high temperature chicken manure composting
Authors: Liu Zuojun , Yin Qiang , Fang Yong , Zhang Xueping , Xia Wensheng , Jiao Zhentong , Song Tao , Wan Heyan , Guo Ting 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionAerobic composting is an effective method for utilizing chicken manure. However, its low carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio leads to slow heating and short high-temperature phases, which reduce composting efficiency and product quality.MethodsTo address this issue, splinted mushroom cultivation residues were added to adjust the C/N ratio, and exogenous thermophilic composting strains were introduced to increase composting temperature. This study analyzed the relationship between physicochemical metabolites and microbial community structure during high-temperature chicken manure composting.Results and discussionBased on metagenomic and physicochemical analyses, results showed that the exogenous microbial agents extended the thermophilic phase by three-times, reduced the heating phase duration by 75%, and increased nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and soluble organic carbon contents by 3.61, 21.63, 7.21, and 39.03%, respectively. Genes associated with amino acid metabolism were significantly enriched during the heating phase, while genes involved in the tricarboxylic acid cycle were more active in the thermophilic phase. During the thermophilic phase, bacterial diversity and richness decreased compared to the heating and cooling phases. Functional microbes such as Bacillus, Caldicoprobacter, and Virgibacillus showed a positive correlation with the key differential metabolites. While Actinomadura, Saccharomonospora, Paenibacillus, and Aneurinibacillus displayed an opposite correlation. Further experiments demonstrated that the increased temperature during the thermophilic phase triggered the upregulation of oleic acid metabolism and piperidine metabolism pathways in functional microorganisms, leading to the production of heat stabilizers and protective agents like oleic acid, gallic acid, and 2-piperidone. This phenomenon helped maintain microbial viability during the thermophilic phase and improved composting efficiency.
Association between blood lead and periodontitis among American adults: a cross-sectional study of the national health and nutrition examination survey
Authors: Liu Yang , Wu Yuchuan , Shi Xiaolu , Tian Ye , Zhai Shaobo , Yang Zheng , Chu Shunli 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundLead is persistent in the environment as a toxic substance and accumulates in the human body. Lead exposure has far-reaching harmful effects on all human systems and is widely recognized as a health and public health concern. Lead exposure poses a significant risk to oral health, as it destroys salivary glands and alveolar bone. It also induces oxidative stress which results in an immune response. Lead exposure appears to adversely affect periodontal tissues. Currently, the available evidence on the relationship between blood lead and periodontitis is insufficient and further research is necessary.ObjectiveIn this study, the objectives were to clarify the association between blood lead and periodontitis, as well as to explore potential dose-response relationships between blood lead exposure and periodontitis, as well as to determine appropriate thresholds for the effects of blood lead on periodontitis.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study involving 8,550 participants with American adults aged 30 or older. blood Lead, periodontitis, age, sex, race, heart rate, education level, poverty index, marital status, body mass index, smoking status, alcohol drinking status, hypertension, diabetes and stroke. were collected from participants. Logistic regression, smooth curve fittingwere utilized to substantiate the research objectives.ResultsThere were a total of 8,550 participants of which 52.2% (4,467/8,550) had moderate/severe periodontitis. Compared with Q1 (0.15–0.93 ug/L), where blood lead levels were lower, the OR values for adjusted blood lead and periodontitis in Q2 (0.93–1.60 ug/L) and Q3 (1.60–61.29 ug/L) were 1.18 (95% CI: 1.12–1.25, P &lt; 0.001) and 1.43 (95% CI: 1.34–1.52, P &lt; 0.001). The association between blood lead levels and periodontitis exhibited a curve (non-linear, P &lt; 0.001), with an inflection point of roughly 2.700 ug/L. The OR values for moderate/severe periodontitis in participants with blood lead levels &lt;2.700ug/L was 1.318 (95% CI: 1.193–1.457, P &lt; 0.001).ConclusionBlood lead levels are positively associated with periodontitis. Blood lead levels increased by five units and were associated with an increase in moderate and severe periodontitis risk by 36%. There is a curvilinear relationship between blood lead and periodontitis with a threshold effect and an inflection point of approximately 2.7 ug/L.
Understanding quality of life in bipolar disorder: associated factors and coping strategies
Authors: Alzahrani Hessah 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundBipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition that significantly affects an individual's quality of life (QoL). While previous research has primarily concentrated on the clinical aspects of BD, there is increasing interest in understanding the factors associated with QoL in this population. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the effects of different coping strategies on the overall QoL of individuals with BD, encompassing the physical, psychological, and social dimensions, while comparing adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies. The study sample included 96 outpatients diagnosed with BD recruited from psychiatric outpatient clinics in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as well as a broader BD community. Participants completed the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) questionnaires.ResultsThe findings indicated that problem-focused coping strategies, such as seeking support and taking direct action to manage stress, were associated with better QoL among individuals with bipolar disorder. In contrast, emotion-focused strategies such as self-blame are linked to lower QoL.ConclusionThese results contribute to the limited research on QoL in BD, particularly in Arab and Saudi societies, and underscore the need for targeted interventions aimed at developing effective coping mechanisms to enhance the wellbeing of individuals with BD.
A micro-CT study of the pulp cavity morphology of maxillary fourth premolar teeth in dogs
Authors: Morin Marie-Christine , D'Astous Jérôme 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionThe objectives of the present study were (1) to describe the anatomy of the endodontic system of the dog's maxillary fourth premolar tooth (MxPM4) in relation to the morphology of the crown, (2) to determine if variations of the endodontic system exist, and (3) to look at the implications for endodontic treatment.MethodsTen MxPM4 were harvested en bloc and scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).ResultsThe morphology of the pulp chamber mostly corresponded with the shape of the crown. Three pulp horns were clearly visible and related to the paracone, the metacone, and the metastyle. Nevertheless, the pulp horns of the metacone and metastyle could be fused, partially fused or distinct. Other pulp projections were also present, but rarely, in the parastyle, the protocone, and the plesioconule. All teeth showed a noticeable angulation of an average of 150 degrees at the coronal third of the mesiopalatal canal.DiscussionThus, the most common transcoronal approach for root canal treatment does not allow a straight access to the apex. There were also minor variations in the locations of the canal orifices. This first micro-CT study of the MxPM4 in dogs showed anatomical features and variations of the pulp cavity that have not been described before.
Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Biosensor for Detecting Pap31, a Biomarker for Carrion’s Disease
Authors: Silver Keaton , Smith Andrew , Colling Haley V. , Tenorio Nico , Rowland Teisha J. , Bonham Andrew J. 
Published: November 2024

Carrion’s disease, caused by infection with the bacterium Bartonella bacilliformis (B. bacilliformis), is effectively treated with antibiotics, but reaches fatality rates of ~90% if untreated. Current diagnostic methods are limited, insufficiently sensitive, or require laboratory technology unavailable in endemic areas. Electrochemical aptamer-based (E-AB) biosensors provide a potential solution for this unmet need, as these biosensors are portable, sensitive, and can rapidly report the detection of small molecule targets. Here, we developed an E-AB biosensor to detect Pap31, a biomarker of Carrion’s disease and an outer membrane protein in B. bacilliformis. We identified an aptamer with Pap31-specific binding affinity using a magnetic pull-down assay with magnetic bead-bound Pap31 and an aptamer library followed by electrophoretic mobility shift assays. We incorporated the Pap31-binding aptamer into a DNA oligonucleotide that changes conformation upon binding Pap31. The resultant Pap31 E-AB biosensor produced a rapid, significant, and target-specific electrical current readout in the buffer, demonstrating an apparent KD of 0.95 nM with a limit of detection of 0.1 nM, and no significant signal change when challenged with off-target proteins. This proof-of-concept Pap31 biosensor design is a first step toward the development of more rapid, sensitive, and portable diagnostic tools for detecting Carrion’s disease.
Ergonomia e as relações entre as posturas de dentistas e auxiliares de consultório dentário: revisão de literatura
Authors: Souza Adria Melo de , Silva Brenda Souza da , Gomes Raimundo da Silva 
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A ergonomia é um campo interdisciplinar que busca adaptar o trabalho às capacidades e limitações dos indivíduos, promovendo a saúde e a segurança no ambiente ocupacional. Objetivo: Propõe revisar a literatura disponível sobre as posturas adotadas por dentistas e auxiliares, abordando as relações ergonômicas entre esses profissionais no contexto clínico. Método: A metodologia aplicada neste estudo foi uma revisão integrativa da literatura, estratégia que possibilita a síntese e análise crítica de estudos publicados sobre posturas de dentistas e auxiliares, destacando a relação com aspectos ergonômicos e suas implicações para a saúde ocupacional. As bases de dados utilizadas para a busca de artigos foram: PubMed, Scopus e SciELO. Com base nos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram coletados 15 estudos para a discussão. Conclusão: Conclui-se que esta revisão de literatura atingiu seu objetivo de investigar e discutir as posturas adotadas por dentistas e auxiliares de consultório, avaliando as relações ergonômicas entre ambos no ambiente clínico, de modo que foi possível compreender as práticas recomendadas para mitigar os riscos à ergonomia na prática clínica.