bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Cross - Cultural Exchanges on Dual - Cultural Identity: Taking “The Mutual Learning between Chinese Culture and Chinese - Greek Civilizations” as an Example
Authors: Li Guan Chong , Su Yuqin , Jiang Sijia , Zhang Guodong 
Published: November 2024

Background: In the context of globalization, cross - cultural communication has become a prominent feature, and , as a symbol of Chinese culture, play an increasingly important role in cross - cultural communication. This study explores the impact of cross - cultural wushu communication on dual cultural identity through the case of Greek students participating in Chinese wushu communication.
Methods: The study adopts a qualitative research method, with semi - structured interviews as the main data collection tool. The sample includes 12 Greek students and 2 wushu teachers. The interview data is analyzed using the thematic analysis method.
Results: The results show four main themes and eight sub - themes. The strong interest of Greek students in Chinese culture is the main motivation for them to learn wushu. They showed a hard-working spirit during the learning process and overcame numerous difficulties. Wushu cultivation has cultivated students' self - discipline, perseverance, and respect for etiquette. The contact with wushu cultural elements has enhanced the understanding and comparison of Chinese and Greek cultures and strengthened dual cultural identity.
Conclusion: Cross - cultural wushu communication has a positive impact on dual cultural identity and is an important way for skill transmission and cultural understanding and comparison. However, this study also has a small sample size as a limitation. Future studies can expand the sample and further explore this topic.
LEGAL BASIS FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND THE SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT - OPPORTUNITIES OR BARRIERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Authors: Syryt Aleksandra 
Published: November 2024

Higher education institutions (HEIs) operate in a specific legal, economic, and social context. Therefore, both areas of their activity, i.e., education and research, must consider the current needs of the socioeconomic environment. In this way, higher education institutions can fulfil their mission: providing top-quality education and scientific activity, shaping civic attitudes, participating in social development, and creating an innovation-based economy.
Cooperation between universities and the socioeconomic environment is not a new phenomenon. The formation of the concept of the university confirms that certain political, economic, and social conditions influenced what universities were like. It has not changed, and issues concerning cooperation with external stakeholders are increasingly included in normative acts constituting the higher education system. The article will present basic legal solutions within the sources of generally applicable law concerning the cooperation of higher education institutions with the external partners in Poland and selected countries.
At the same time, an attempt will be made to answer the significance of the presented legal solutions for shaping the relations of higher education institutions, especially universities, with external stakeholders.
The article is based on a literature review. It focuses on cooperation models as well as opportunities and barriers to developing relations between universities and external partners. The methodology used in the study includes searching relevant databases, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracting and synthesizing data, and analyzing and interpreting the synthesized information. The review includes foreign and Polish literature to ensure a fuller understanding of the national context. The proposed approach has not yet been the subject of detailed analysis in the literature, especially in higher education law.
Effect of Intensive Nursing Management on Quality of Life and Mental Health in Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Linlin , Yu Huan , Zhang Jingjing 
Published: November 2024

Aims/Background Implementing effective nursing management is particularly critical in the case of elderly gastric cancer (GC) patients receiving chemotherapy, who are more vulnerable to risk events. Therefore, this study explored the effect of intensive nursing management on quality of life (QoL) and mental health in elderly GC patients receiving chemotherapy. Methods A total of 155 elderly patients with GC undergoing chemotherapy in Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University from July 2021 to July 2023 were selected as the study subjects. The sample was divided into two groups according to different nursing methods: 74 patients who received intensive nursing management were classified in the observation group, while 81 patients treated with routine nursing management were classified under the reference group. The QoL, mental health and adverse reactions to chemotherapy were compared between the two groups. Results Before nursing management was implemented, there was no significant difference in the scores of the quality of life questionnaire-core 30 (QLQ-C30), patient health questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9), and the Chinese version of the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI-C) (p > 0.05). After management, in comparison with the reference group, the observation group showed significantly higher scores in each dimension of QLQ-C30, as well as significantly lower scores in PHQ-9 and MDASI-C (p < 0.001). The incidences of gastrointestinal reaction, myelosuppression, neurotoxicity, and hepatorenal damage were lower in the observation group than in the reference group (45.95% vs 70.37%, 40.54% vs 65.43%, 35.14% vs 53.09%, and 33.78% vs 51.25%, respectively; p < 0.05). Conclusion The application of intensive nursing management in treating elderly GC patients during chemotherapy effectively improves their physical and mental states, ameliorates clinical symptoms and enhances the QoL, showing certain clinical application value.
An Analysis of Hearing Outcomes in Children with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Authors: Sun Jing , Wang Jingjing , Bi Jing 
Published: November 2024

Aims/Background Few hearing loss studies have been conducted in patients with progeria, and only the possibility of low-frequency conductive hearing loss has been mentioned. The primary objective of this study is to perform a comprehensive analysis of the clinical audiological characteristics of children with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), and the secondary objective is to analyse the causes of their hearing loss and what can be done to enable them to hear as well as possible. Methods Ten children with HGPS underwent impedance audiometry (tympanogram), otoacoustic emissions, and pure-tone audiometry tests. Otoscopic examination and imaging were also performed in the patients with abnormal hearing. Results Five patients had normal hearing, while the other five had varying degrees of hearing impairment manifesting as mild to moderate low-frequency or full-frequency conductive hearing loss. Otoscopic examination of those patients with abnormal hearing showed a narrowing of the external auditory canal, a thinning of the tympanic membrane, and a distorted cone of light. Further, computed tomography of one patient showed a poorly defined temporal bone morphology with scant pneumatization of the mastoid process. Conclusion Patients with HGPS differ from normally aging individuals with a predominant conductive pattern of hearing loss as opposed to sensorineural deafness, with more lower-frequency hearing impairment due to poor pneumatization of the mastoid process and the possible formation of osteophytes in the temporal bone.
Efficacy of Pulmicort Respules Combined with Azithromycin in the Treatment of Children with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infection Caused by Mycoplasmal Pneumonia
Authors: Ke Jie , Tu Xiqing 
Published: November 2024

Aims/Background The drug treatment of recurrent respiratory tract infection caused by mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) has a complex background, involving the characteristics of pathogens, drug resistance, and multiple treatment methods. This study aimed to analyze the therapeutic effect of pulmicort respules and azithromycin on children with recurrent respiratory tract infection caused by MP. Methods The clinical data of 106 children with recurrent respiratory tract infection caused by MP diagnosed in Huoqiu First People’s Hospital from July 2021 to July 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Based on different therapeutic methods, 56 children treated with azithromycin were included in the reference group, and 50 children treated with pulmicort respules and azithromycin were included in the observation group. The disappearance time of clinical symptoms, levels of inflammatory factors, immunoglobulin levels, and complications in both groups were observed and compared. Results After treatment, the disappearance time of fever, cough, pulmonary rales, and expectoration was shorter in the observation group, compared with the reference group (p < 0.001). No significant difference was observed in levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-2 (IL-2), or interleukin-6 (IL-6) between the two groups on the first day of admission (p > 0.05). After 1 week of treatment, the observation group had significantly higher levels of TNF-α, IL-2, and IL-6 compared with the reference group (p < 0.05). No significant difference was observed in levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin A (IgA) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) between the two groups on the first day of admission (p > 0.05). After 1 week of treatment, the observation group had significantly lower levels of IgG, IgA, and IgM than the reference group (p < 0.01). This study revealed that the incidence of complications in the observation group was 16.00%, which was significantly lower than the 37.50% in the reference group (p < 0.05). Conclusion In the short-term clinical treatment, the combination application of pulmicort respules and azithromycin can effectively improve the immune function of children with recurrent respiratory tract infection caused by MP and relieve their clinical symptoms.
Predictive Value of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Parameters for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients—A Retrospective Study
Authors: Xie Yunxiu , Qiu Xiaonan , Zhang Ying , Liu Ying , Yin Zhongcheng 
Published: November 2024

Aims/Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a significant contributor to increased overall and cardiovascular mortality in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is an accurate method for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) during both submaximal and peak exercise. Previous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation among CRF and increased cardiovascular and overall mortality rates. However, no literature currently reports the predictive value of CPET parameters for PAH occurrence in PD patients. This study primarily aims to analyze the risk factors for PAH in PD patients, assess the predictive value of CPET parameters, and provide a reference for the clinical prevention and management of PAH. Methods The clinical data of 121 PD patients who underwent CPET were retrospectively collected at Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital. Based on the event of PAH, patients were divided into two groups: a PAH group (n = 39) and a non-PAH group (n = 82). Clinical data, laboratory results, ultrasound findings, and CPET parameters were compared between the groups. Multifactorial logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for PAH. The predictive value of CPET parameters was evaluated by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) using ROC curve analysis. Results White blood cell count (WBC) was an independent risk factor for PAH in PD patients (p < 0.05). VO2peak (peak oxygen uptake), VO2AT (anaerobic threshold oxygen uptake), METspeak (peak metabolic equivalents), WRpeak (peak power load) were identified as protective factors for PAH in PD patients (p < 0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC values for predicting PAH in PD patients using VO2peak, VO2AT, METspeak, and WRpeak were 0.675, 0.651, 0.719, and 0.689, respectively, with METspeak demonstrating the highest AUC for prediction. Conclusion The occurrence of PAH in PD patients is associated with WBC, VO2peak, VO2AT, METspeak, and WRpeak. Additionally, CPET parameters exhibit predictive value for PAH, with METspeak showing the highest AUC for prediction.
The impact of knowledge brokering on nurses’ empathy with patients receiving cardiac care: an experimental study
Authors: Galehdarifard Atefeh , Radfar Moloud , Gholami Mohammad , Khademi Mojgan , Ebrahimzadeh Farzad , Imani-Nasab Mohammad-Hasan 
Published: November 2024

Background:
Patients with cardiovascular diseases often experience fear of death, depression and anxiety, all of which are linked to a heightened risk of future cardiac events. Research indicates that improved empathy is associated with a reduced risk of such events, making the enhancement of empathy among cardiac nurses crucial. Knowledge brokering, a strategy that utilises various interventions to strengthen practice, is key to achieving this.
Purpose:
This study aims to examine the impact of knowledge brokering on nurses’ empathy towards patients receiving cardiac care.
Methods:
This experimental study involved 100 cardiac nurses who were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. The intervention group received knowledge brokering using Dobbin’s seven-stage method. Empathy levels were measured using the Empathy Construct Rating Scale (ECRS), with scores ranging from +252 to -252, and analysed using SPSS version 21.
Results:
Findings showed a significant mean empathy change score (MECS) of 22.90 ± 50.93 in the intervention group (p=0.003) compared to 7.10 ± 60.20 in the control group (p=0.408). Notably, nurses with a baseline empathy score of ≥100 in the intervention group exhibited a significantly higher adjusted MECS than the control group (11.44 units versus -15.42 units).
Conclusion:
Knowledge brokering can enhance empathy in moderately empathic cardiac nurses, with its effectiveness influenced by the nurses’ initial empathy levels. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the knowledge brokering strategy in healthcare settings.
Optical properties and phase matching conditions of KTiOPO4 crystals at terahertz frequencies in the temperature range of 5.8 to 300  K
Authors: Li Gaofang , Liu Rongyang , Ye Hanjing , Huang Jingguo , Cui Haoyang , Gao Yanqing , Huang Zhiming , Chu Junhao 
Published: November 2024

In this paper, the optical properties and phase matching (PM) conditions of KTiOPO4 (KTP) crystals in the temperature range of 5.8–300 K are studied by terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy. It is found that the absorption coefficient of KTP decreases with the decrease of temperature, and that of the Z axis at 1.2 THz decreases from 19.56cm−1 at 300 K to 7.83cm−1 at 5.8 K. Along the Z axis, the refractive index decreases with the decrease of temperature and changes the most, while along the X and Y axes the refractive index is relatively stable with temperature. The optical properties along the Z axis are sensitive to temperature, mainly because the movement of K+ is located in the Z axis and slows down with the decrease of temperature. KTP crystals are found to have obvious birefringence characteristics in the frequency range of 0.3–1.6 THz, with the birefringence of approximately 0.67 at 300 K and 0.58 at 5.8 K. The PM angle is calculated using the refractive index dispersion equation to satisfy the PM condition of frequency transformation. When the temperature is lowered from 300 K to 5.8 K, the maximum change in PM angle is 1.08°, while the minimum change is 0.10° at the same output wavelength. Due to the small absorption coefficient and the birefringence characteristics at low temperatures, and the relatively stable change of PM angle with temperature, the potential of KTP crystals to efficiently generate THz radiation at low temperatures can be fully realized.
Characterizing linearity of a large area InGaAs photodiode in direct
detection mode, at room temperature, from 100  pA to 10  µA
Authors: Tejedor N. , Ferrero A. , Campos J. 
Published: November 2024

Nonlinearity characterization of detectors is necessary for performing
measurements at different radiant flux levels, as it is the case in
bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) measurements.
The differential spectral responsivity (DSR) method is
one of the typical procedures for this characterization. In this work,
we use attenuation devices to decrease the response of the detector
while adding a neutral density filter to record its transmittance,
which should be constant at the different signal levels. In this work,
we intend to use this method to characterize the linearity of a large
area InGaAs photodiode in the near-infrared spectral range, in direct
detection mode at room temperature and within a signal range from
100 pA to 10 µA.
Miniaturized dual-photodiode sensor for simultaneous wavelength and irradiance measurement across the 500–1000  nm range
Authors: Lee Deok-Young , Yun Gabin , Choi Minseok , Cho KyuHyeon , Lee Jayden Dongwoo , Lee Dong-Hoon 
Published: November 2024

We introduce what we believe to be a novel chip-scale dual-photodiode sensor capable of simultaneously measuring centroid wavelength and irradiance within the 500–1000 nm range. The sensor employs a dual-photodiode design, where one photodiode is equipped with a coated filter layer to create differential responsivity, allowing for accurate spectral and intensity detection. Our sensor demonstrates high accuracy, with centroid wavelength and intensity measurements within a 5% margin of error for light sources with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 50 nm. This design supports the use of optional optical filters tailored to specific wavelength ranges, enhancing adaptability across diverse applications. Experimental validation confirms its practical potential in a variety of fields, including precision agriculture, horticulture, and environmental monitoring, especially for studies involving far-red and near-infrared light sources. The chip-scale fabrication of the sensor ensures cost-effective, portable, and scalable deployment, positioning it as a versatile solution for advancing optical sensing technologies in various scientific and industrial fields.
Using 3D printing technology to replace the manufacturing process of a headlight lens
Authors: Yeh Chia-Hung , Lin Heng-Yi 
Published: November 2024

The injection molding technology remains the predominant method for
manufacturing plastic optical components; the market is currently
trending towards features such as small-batch and diversified
production, a streamlined development process, reduced costs, and
swift delivery. The conventional production model faces challenges
related to production flow, mold cost assessments, expenses associated
with hiring skilled professionals, and even a scarcity of talent.
Against this backdrop, it is imperative to explore potential solutions
that can swiftly replace traditional manufacturing processes in order
to address these issues. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility
of a headlight lens manufactured using a 3D printing process. The
results indicate that the lens products manufactured through 3D
printing exhibit remarkable precision, with only a 0.558% margin of
error regarding the radius of curvature of the profile, a surface
roughness (Ra value) of 0.020175 µm, and a transmittance of
92.54%. One of the key advantages of the 3D printing process is its
ability to efficiently realize complex structural designs at high
speed and low cost. In cases where customization is required, 3D
printing unquestionably outperforms conventional manufacturing
methods.
Multi-particle size measurement using Mie scattering via an elliptically arranged mirror array
Authors: Sakurai Akitada , Sakakibara Jun 
Published: November 2024

Laser sources have been used to measure micro-scale particle sizes, and various measurement approaches, such as laser diffraction analysis (LDA) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), have been proposed. This paper introduces, to our knowledge, a novel method that overcomes problems in both of those approaches while successfully combining their advantages. Our approach can estimate the three-dimensional positions of particles floating in water along with their sizes. To measure position and size simultaneously, we used an elliptically arranged array of square mirrors to measure the scattering and particle tracking velocimetry (PTV), a method for determining the velocity and position of individual particles in three-dimensional space. We validate the effectiveness of this method by measuring the size distributions of four different standard particles ranging in diameter from 1.3 to 4 µm.
Visual cues for moisture perception of facial skin: a pilot study on the effects of enhancing high-spatial-frequency components of skin lightness to decrease perceived moisture levels in young Asian observers
Authors: Hasegawa Yuya , Tamura Hideki , Kanematsu Tama , Yamada Yuzuka , Ishiguro Yohei , Nakauchi Shigeki , Minami Tetsuto 
Published: November 2024

Facial skin texture provides crucial visual cues that reflect an individual’s impressions and health conditions. In this study, we focused on the visual attribute of “moisture” and investigated which visual cues influenced skin moisture perception. The stimuli consisted of images from three facial areas (the whole face, cheek, and eyebrow areas) with and without makeup under two camera angles. The participants rated the presented stimuli on three visual attributes (moisture, glossiness, and attractiveness) via a five-point scale. The results from Experiment 1 revealed correlations between the ratings and histogram statistics of each channel in the CIELAB color space, with variations depending on the conditions and facial regions. A negative correlation was observed between cheek moisture perception and the variance in the L∗ channel. We subsequently obtained similar ratings by enhancing the high-spatial-frequency components of skin lightness for simulated skin conditions (Experiment 2) and for images depicting different skin conditions resulting from variations in post-cleansing skincare or base makeup (Experiment 3). These experiments confirmed that perceived moisture and attractiveness decreased, whereas perceived glossiness increased; these findings were correlated with images that were simulated via image processing to reduce the perceived moisture level. These findings indicated that the high-spatial-frequency components of skin lightness could be visual cues for determining the decrease in perceived moisture level.