bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship Between Screening-Detected Atrial Fibrillation and Blood Pressure Levels in Elderly Hypertensive Patients: The OMRON Heart Study
Authors: Senoo Keitaro , Nakata Mitsuko , Yukawa Arito , Kawai Kohei , Munakata Jun , Makino Masahiro , Tomura Nobunari , Iwakoshi Hibiki , Nishimura Tetsuro , Shimoo Satoshi , Shiraishi Hirokazu , Teramukai Satoshi , Matoba Satoaki 
Published: November 2024

Background Hypertension is a well-known risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) and strokes, but studies assessing screening-detected AF in hypertensive populations and its relationship to the blood pressure (BP) are scarce.
Method We prospectively recruited hypertensive patients (aged ≥60 years) from all over Japan in a decentralized clinical trial. Participants were asked to measure their electrocardiogram (ECG) and BP at home for 3 months with a BP monitor equipped with ECG.
Results Between April 2022 and July 2023, 4,078 hypertensive patients from across the country participated in this study. The mean age was 66.3 ± 5.5 years, and the male proportion was 80.3%. After excluding those with no measurement data (n = 258), AF detection was 5.8% (n = 220/3,820), and the time to AF detection was 3 to 109 days (median 28 days). The mean BP at baseline was 133 ± 14/85 ± 9 mmHg in the morning and 125 ± 14/79 ± 9 mmHg in the evening. AF detection did not significantly differ between the baseline BP categories (log rank test, p = 0.54), with hazard ratios (95% confidence interval) of 0.83 (0.57–1.19), 0.79 (0.55–1.14), and 0.99 (0.59–1.68) for systolic BP (SBP) 135 to 144 and/or diastolic BP (DBP) 85 to 89, SBP 145 to 159 and/or DBP 90 to 99, and SBP ≥ 160 and/or DBP ≥ 100, respectively (SBP ≤ 134 and DBP ≤ 84 as a reference). The results did not change when taking into account the impact of the measurement rates and antihypertensive drugs on AF detection during the observation period.
Conclusion Detection of undiagnosed AF was 5.8% in elderly hypertensives, with no significant differences between the baseline BP categories and no effect of the measurement rate or antihypertensive drugs.
Predictive factors for long-term patency in duodenal stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction
Authors: Razzaz David , Linder Stefan , Waldthaler Alexander , Holmberg Marcus , Ghorbani Poya 
Published: November 2024

AbstractMalignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) occurs often late during disseminated disease, requiring palliation. Placement of duodenal self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) is a common method for relieving malignant GOO but recurrent obstruction is common, warranting reintervention. The aim of the present study was to identify predictive factors for stent patency at 3 months and survival. Also, stent patency rate and adverse events after duodenal stenting were analyzed.This was a retrospective observational single-center study including all patients with malignant GOO receiving duodenal SEMS for palliation (2008–2021). Logistic regression for stent patency (3 months) and Cox regression for survival were undertaken.Overall, 198 patients were included. The most common malignancies were pancreatic adenocarcinoma (40%), gastric adenocarcinoma (18%), and cholangiocarcinoma (13%). Uncovered SEMS were used in 88% of patients and the reintervention rate was 44%. The stent patency rate was 63% in 188 patients with clinical success. Predictors of stent patency at 3 months were jaundice, semi- or fully-covered stents, and chemotherapy prior to stenting. Median survival was 81 days (interquartile range 40–241) after stenting. In Cox regression, predictors for overall survival at 6 months were absence of jaundice and stent patency at 3 months. Stent dysfunction was the most common cause of reintervention and was managed by repeated stent (76%) or dilation (11%).Treatment of malignant GOO with duodenal SEMS is effective but the reintervention rate is high. Predictors of stent patency were jaundice, semi- or fully-covered SEMS, and chemotherapy. Survival was impaired by jaundice and stent dysfunction.
GLP-1 receptor agonist use does not increase risk of respiratory complications post-endoscopy
Authors: Velji-Ibrahim Jena , Nathani Piyush , Patel Harsh K , Sharma Prateek 
Published: November 2024

AbstractData on respiratory complications associated with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use before endoscopic procedures are limited.We conducted a retrospective cohort study using TriNetX in adults with diabetes or obesity on GLP-1 RAs within 3 months of endoscopy, comparing them with non-GLP-1 RA users. Propensity score matching and Cox proportional hazards models were used to assess outcomes.Among 46,948 patients, no significant differences in post-endoscopy aspiration pneumonitis (hazard ratio [HR] 0.92, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.54–1.56) or pneumonia (HR 1.01, 95% CI 0.83–1.24) were found between groups.GLP-1 RA use before endoscopy does not increase respiratory complications, supporting continued preoperative medication use.
Entirely Biomass-Derived Hydrogel Composites for Possible Applications in Drug Delivery
Authors: Fitzgerald Megan M. , Morgan Melissa A. , Kerton Francesca M. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractEntirely biomass-based chitosan-alginate hydrogel composites were prepared using mussel-derived calcite. Composite hydrogel beads were prepared with 0.0, 1.0, and 2.5 wt % calcite and were characterized using IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Diameters of beads were measured to ensure uniform preparation. The swelling behavior of beads was tested in 0.1 M HCl, 0.1 M potassium phosphate buffer, and deionized water at 37 °C. Beads containing calcite were found to have significantly less swelling ability in 0.1 M HCl and deionized water, but in 0.1 M potassium phosphate buffer, no change in swelling ability was observed for beads containing zero calcite compared with those containing calcite. Encapsulation efficiency (EE) measurements of methylene blue, as a model drug, showed that 0.0 wt % calcite beads had an EE of 80.8% and those containing calcite had lower EE: 60.7% (1.0 wt % calcite) and 71.6% (2.5 wt % calcite).
Methylene blue release in a surrogate gastric environment (0.1 M HCl followed by 0.1 K buffer) showed that 0.0 wt % calcite beads had the least controlled release, whereas those containing calcite showed controlled release. Drug release results were found to be significant through a one-way ANOVA test (p < 0.05). TGA data show that SC levels in beads after placement in a surrogate gastric fluid (0.1 M HCl) are significantly reduced due to the reaction between calcite and HCl.
Telementoring in Endoscopy and Surgery
Authors: Feng Xiaoxi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTelementoring is the remote guidance of a mentee by an expert mentor specialist through a procedure or surgery. Advances in technology and telecommunications have enabled live interactions connecting people across the world over the same surgical operating field. While galvanized by COVID-era restrictions on travel and increasing reliance on virtual interfaces, there are also many other drivers for interest in this modality. Rural, isolated, or underserved locations stand to gain from prompt access to specialists, and there is potential for this technology to be resource-efficient and cost-effective. This review describes some of the telementoring forays in the fields of endoscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. This is a rapidly evolving field as it is highly technology dependent. Some challenges lie ahead before it can enjoy broader adoption, but telementoring shows promise as an approach that can help address unmet needs in unique clinical settings.
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts for Acute and Chronic Portal Vein Thrombosis in Preparation for Liver Transplant
Authors: Novelli Paula M. , Leo Madeline , Orons Philip D. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe presence of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the pre-liver transplant patient can significantly impact waitlist, peri- and posttransplant outcomes, morbidity, and mortality. This article describes the pathophysiology of PVT and treatment options in patients with cirrhosis. It defines indications and rationale for placing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts, emphasizing technical details and risks in patients with nonneoplastic PVT awaiting liver transplantation.
Refractory Gastrointestinal Bleeding due to Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor Treated with Application of Hemostatic powder
Authors: Ancil Sanish , Jayanna Sachin Hosahally , Chigurupati Sai Vamshi Krishna , Acharya Ritesh , Gupta Rajesh , Rana Surinder S. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractHemostatic powder is a new hemostatic modality that is easy to use and covers a large surface area. It causes hemostasis by mechanical tamponade over the bleeding vessel and increases the concentration of the clotting factor. In this image, we report a case of gastric neuroendocrine bleeding presenting with refractory bleeding and hemostasis achieved with the endoscopic application of hemostatic powder.
Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What an Interventional Radiologist Should Know
Authors: Baby Akhil , Singh Shobhit , Betgeri Somsharan , Philips Cyriac Abby , Augustine Philip , Sasidharan Rajesh 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAcute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a common medical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The most common cause of NVUGIB is peptic ulcer disease, but the differential diagnosis is diverse. The management of NVUGIB begins with resuscitation of the patient followed by early upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for diagnosis and initial treatment. Endovascular interventions have largely replaced surgery for the cases where endoscopic therapy fails, reflecting a paradigm shift toward minimally invasive and effective management strategies. It is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of arterial anatomy, common vascular variations, and different collateral pathways for successful endovascular management of NVUGIB. This review provides a thorough overview of NVUGIB, encompassing the management algorithm, imaging protocol, anatomical considerations, embolization techniques, types of embolic agents, and potential complications that interventional radiologists should consider when managing cases of NVUGIB.
Engineering and polarization properties of erbium-implanted lithium niobate films for integrated quantum applications
Authors: Kaloyeros Alex , Dutta Souryaya , Gallis Spyros 
Published: November 2024

Rare-earth-doped materials have garnered significant attention as material platforms in emerging quantum information and integrated photonic technologies. Concurrently, advances in its nanofabrication processes have unleashed thin film lithium niobate (LN) as a leading force of research in these technologies, encompassing many outstanding properties in a single material. Leveraging the scalability of ion implantation to integrate rare-earth erbium (Er3+), which emits at 1532 nm, into LN can enable a plethora of exciting photonic and quantum technologies operating in the telecom C-band. Many of these technologies rely on coupling via polarization-sensitive photonic structures such as waveguides and optical nanocavities, necessitating fundamental material studies. Toward this goal, we have conducted an extensive study on the role of implantation and post-implantation processing in minimizing implantation-induced defectivity in x-cut thin film LN on an insulator. By leveraging this, we have demonstrated a cutting-edge ensemble optical linewidth of 140 GHz for Er emission in x-cut thin-film LN at 77 K. This finding highlights the significant progress in minimizing implantation-induced defects through careful ion implantation engineering and post-implantation processing. To the best of our knowledge, this linewidth measured at a higher temperature (77 K) is the narrowest when compared to the values reported for bulk-doped and implanted LN crystals at liquid helium temperatures (∼3 K), showcasing the potential of our approach for higher-temperature operation devices. Furthermore, we show that the Er photoluminescence (PL) is highly polarized perpendicular to the x-cut LN c-axis through systematic and combinational PL and high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) studies. These results indicate that using Er emitters in thin film LN, along with their polarization characteristics and related ion implantation engineering, presents an opportunity to produce highly luminescent Er-doped LN photonic integrated devices and circuits for quantum and nanophotonic applications at telecom wavelengths.
Analysis of an open-air argon plasma driven photo-Fenton reaction for degradation of synthetic dyes: Optical emission spectroscopy and statistical design optimization
Authors: Tariq Urooj , Shukrullah Shazia , Khan Yasin , Saleem Muhammad , Shoaib Muhammad 
Published: November 2024

This research was designed to treat synthetic dyes in aqueous solutions using an atmospheric pressure argon plasma-driven photo-Fenton process. Optical emission spectroscopy and statistical optimization of the argon plasma-driven photo-Fenton process parameters were performed to efficiently degrade synthetic dyes. Lab-scale experiments were performed utilizing an argon plasma jet coupled with a Fenton reagent mixture of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and ferrous ions (Fe2+). Based on the response surface methodology, a statistical Box–Behnken design (BBD) was used to optimize the photo-Fenton process by changing Fe2+ concentration, H2O2 concentration, and plasma treatment time as the control factors. Optical emission spectroscopy was conducted to understand the reactive plasma species in the jet. Boltzmann plot was used to study the plasma temperature. The argon plasma jet contained OH, Ar, N2, and atomic oxygen (O) reactive species and radiations in the visible and ultraviolet range. According to BBD, the maximum dye removal efficiency of 97.01% was possible with 40 mg/l of Fe2+ ions, 200 mg/l of H2O2, and 17.5 min of plasma exposure. The statistical model is well-fitted to a second-order polynomial equation. The optimum conditions for dye degradation were Fe2+ (40 g/l), H2O2 (200 g/l), and a plasma treatment time 23.18 min obtained from the optimizer plot. The statistical model showed a 99.76% fit to the experimental data of dye degradation.
Exploring EFL vocabulary learning through the story continuation writing task
Authors: Tu Mengwei , Ma Qing , Jiang Lin 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Although Reading-Writing Integrated Tasks (RWITs) are known to be effective for vocabulary learning, few studies
have explored learners’ cognitive behaviors in processing new words during RWITs. Using a mixed-methods design, this study
examined both the learning outcomes and cognitive processes of vocabulary acquisition through the Story Continuation Writing Task
(SCWT), an emerging RWIT in EFL contexts. Forty-one Chinese EFL students were divided into two groups: one created an ending to an
English story (SCWT), and the other summarized its main ideas (control). Results showed that (1) the SCWT group outperformed the
control group in retaining word knowledge related to meaning and use, though no significant difference was found in form knowledge
gains; and (2) SCWT participants engaged in more frequent and deeper vocabulary processing, including checking glossaries,
preparing words for writing, engaging deeply with the text, activating personal experiences, and meticulously revising their work.
These findings enhance our understanding of RWITs and inform the use of SCWTs for vocabulary instruction in EFL contexts.
“You have no right!”
Authors: Abbaszadeh Elnaz , Dabbagh Ali 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This paper addresses conceptualizations of Iranian women represented in the dialogues and visuals of the Iranian
locally-produced film The Paternal House; a film that portrays Iranian women in pre- and post-revolutionary Iran.
Our findings, based on cultural conceptualizations analytical framework, revealed cultural metaphors (woman as slut,
rancid food, crooked rib, ungodly human, and big-mouthed), cultural schemas (Iranian women
as related to one’s aberou ‘credit’, gheirat ‘honor’, and
Iranian women as humiliated characters who suffers from lack of personal autonomy), and a cultural category
(inferior gender) related to Iranian women before the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Also, the study showed a
reconceptualization of the cultural schema of lack of personal autonomy in post-revolutionary Iran, where educated
Iranian women confidently strive for their freedom of choice. The study highlights the importance of film dialogues and visuals in
conveying cultural conceptualizations of women in a specific speech community over time.
What can a dictation corpus teach us about orthographic variation and the mastery of context-sensitive
spellings?
Authors: Dister Anne , Moreau Marie-Louise 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

La dictée du Balfroid is a very popular dictation contest in French-speaking Belgium. Since its
first edition in 1988, thousands of children in the 6th year of primary school have taken part in this event, which meets a large
media audience.
In this article, we analyze a corpus of some 11,000 dictations produced during this championship. We focus on
orthographic variation and phoneme-grapheme correspondences, particularly for context-sensitive graphemes such as
c or g.
Dans l’ombre de la guerre
Authors: Uvsløkk Geir 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This article explores memorial distances — i.e., forms of distances that are both personal, temporal, medial, cultural, linguistic, and hermeneutic — in Pas pleurer by Lydie Salvayre (2014) and L’Art de perdre by Alice Zeniter (2017). The two novels are retellings of violent and traumatic historical events — the Spanish war and the Algerian war respectively — by persons who did not themselves witness these events. As such, they are emblematic examples of indirect mediation of conflict memory. The article emphasizes the importance of studying the complexity and the multiplicity of memorial distances in such narratives and argues that such an approach allows a broader and deeper understanding of the multi-layered memory work that takes place in Pas pleurer and L’Art de perdre.
Elements of proper conclusions
Authors: Pols Freek 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Investigating first-year physics students’ ability to draw proper conclusions, we analysed 87 conclusions from the same experiment. Through rankings by teaching assistants we identified seven key elements of effective conclusions. These findings reveal a significant gap in students’ skills, with about half of the conclusions deemed inadequate. This study underscores the necessity for targeted educational interventions to enhance conclusion-drawing capabilities in physics education. The set of seven elements might provide guidance to improve students’ ability to draw proper conclusions.
Phonon-mediated superconductivity in orthorhombic XS (X = Nb, Ta or W)
Authors: Liu 刘 Guo-Hua 国华 , Jiang 江 Kai-Yue 恺悦 , Wan 万 Yi 一 , Qiao 乔 Shu-Xiang 树祥 , Tan 谭 Jin-Han 锦函 , Jiao 焦 Na 娜 , Zhang 张 Ping 平 , Lu 路 Hong-Yan 洪艳 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The unique three-dimensional orthorhombic NbS (o-NbS) compound synthesized in 1969 has recently been experimentally confirmed to be a superconductor [Phys. Rev. B
108 174517 (2023)]. However, there is currently no theoretical research on its superconducting mechanism. In this work, we investigate the superconducting properties of o-NbS from first-principles calculations. Based on the Eliashberg equation, it is found that the superconductivity mainly originates from the coupling between the electrons of Nb-4d orbitals and the vibrations of Nb atoms in the low-frequency region and those of S atoms in the high-frequency region. A superconducting transition temperature (T
c) of 10.7 K is obtained, which is close to the experimental value and higher than most transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs). The calculated thermodynamic properties in the superconducting state, such as specific heat, energy gap, isotope coefficient, etc., also indicate that o-NbS is a conventional phonon-mediated superconductor. These results are consistent with recent experimental reports and provide a good understanding of the superconducting mechanism of o-NbS. Furthermore, the TMCs of o-TaS and o-WS are also investigated; these belong to the same and neighboring groups of Nb, and we find that o-TaS and o-WS are also phonon-mediated superconductors with T
c of 8.9 K and 7.2 K, respectively.
Impurity study in the dimensionless and dimensional isotope identity experiment between JET Deuterium and Tritium L-mode plasmas
Authors: Chomiczewska A. , Tala T. , Gromelski W. , Ivanova-Stanik I. , Kowalska-Strzęciwilk E. , Wendler N. , Carvalho I.S. , Carvalho P. , Coffey I. , Kirjasuo A. , Lennholm M. , Menmuir S. , Pucella G. , Salmi A. , Thomas B. ,   JET contributors,   the EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation Team
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The behaviour of impurities in fusion plasmas is of crucial importance for achieving sustained fusion reactions, and understanding similarities and differences between Deuterium (D) and Tritium (T) plasmas is needed to assess potential changes from DD to DT in ITER and future reactors. The first dimensionless and dimensional isotope identity experiments between Deuterium (D) and Tritium (T) L-mode plasmas were conducted at the JET W/Be wall. In the first approach, the discharges with matched ρ∗, ν∗, β
n, q, and T
e/T
i were compared to emphasize direct isotope effects, while in the dimensional approach engineering parameters such as toroidal magnetic field B
T, plasma current I
p, plasma electron density and NBI power P
NBI were matched. The dimensionless isotope scaling showed an improvement in global confinement and local transport in T plasmas in comparison to the matched D one (Cordey et al 1999 Nucl. Fusion
39 301). Detailed impurity analyses using VUV, visible spectroscopy, SXR cameras, and bolometry revealed that T plasmas exhibited higher radiation and impurity content, particularly Ni and W, compared to D plasmas. Understanding the origin of the increased impurity content is addressed in this paper. The dimensionless experiments showed differences in impurity transport. The Be source behaviour varied: D plasmas had higher Be influx in the dimensionless approach due to lower electron density and enhanced sputtering (Saibene et al 1999 Nucl. Fusion
39 1133), while T plasmas showed a higher Be source in the dimensional experiments, highlighting isotope mass effects. W in the divertor region was not sputtered by hydrogen isotopes. W in the divertor region was not sputtered by hydrogen isotopes. In the dimensionless experiments, W sputtering was primarily influenced by Ni in T plasmas and by Be in D plasmas. However, in the dimensional approach, Be played a more significant role in W sputtering within T plasmas. MHD instabilities, including ST oscillations, were present in all cases other ones were correlated with NBI power levels; higher NBI power led to elevated levels of Be, Ni, and W impurities. The comprehensive comparison underscores the necessity of accounting for isotope mass effects in predictive modelling and optimization of plasma performance in fusion reactors.