bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Comparison between Pope Francis and Leonardo Boff’s Views on the Ecological Crisis
Authors: Chen Jiji 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This article sets out to compare the works of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ and Leonardo Boff’s Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor in the way in which they share a common theme to do with the environmental crisis facing our earth. The similarities include their focus on Latin America, the importance of cross-cultural dialogue, and their concern for the welfare of the poor and other created beings. Both authors argue that anthropocentrism is a misinterpretation of Scripture and that a new cross-cultural dialogue is necessary to address this issue. While Pope Francis advocates using the power of science and technology to create an ‘integral ecology’, Boff prefers to start with cosmology and develop ‘new paradigms’. A comparative study can contribute to a reflection on the relationship between Christian theology and ecology, politics, and human beings; an analysis of anthropocentrism can clarify how human beings deal with their relationship with other created beings.
10. רענ versus הרענ with Feminine Singular Referent
Authors: Hornkohl Aaron D. 
Published: November 2024

The chapter focuses on the peculiarity of the Hebrew of the Tiberian Torah, the written component of which generally refers to both ‘young male’ and ‘young female’ by means of the form נער. The corresponding reading component, by contrast, distinguishes masculine נַעַר and feminine נַעֲרָה, like the combined Tiberian written-reading tradition of the rest of the Bible and ancient Hebrew sources more generally. The consonant-vocalic dissonance sets the CBH of the Masoretic Torah apart from that of the Prophets and Writings.
The potential explanations for this phenomenon centre around whether the differences in the Tiberian Torah are primarily orthographic or linguistic. An orthographic explanation posits that the spelling reflects anomalous archaic final-defective spelling conventions, with the Masoretic Torah retaining older forms. Conversely, a linguistic interpretation suggests that the written form נער functioned as an epicene term in ancient Hebrew, initially lacking distinct gender markers, but later developing into the more differentiated forms seen elsewhere. Ultimately, the chapter proposes that both ancient linguistic features and later developments influenced the Tiberian texts, indicating that the distinction between the written forms in the Torah and those in the Prophets and Writings may represent a combination of historical language preservation and subsequent standardisation practices during the Second Temple Period.
Conclusion
Authors: Hornkohl Aaron D. 
Published: November 2024

The book investigates whether the linguistic and orthographic features that differentiate the Tiberian Torah from the non-LBH Prophets and Writings signify inner-CBH diachronic development. Scholars generally agree that the composition of the CBH corpus occurred over centuries, from approximately 1000 BCE to 600 BCE, but the effects of inner-CBH evolution have been obscured by various factors, including the transition from oral to written traditions, the complexities of the writing system, scribal practices, and the influence of oral reading traditions. Although the limited sample size of the Tiberian biblical corpus poses challenges, it is argued that these obstacles can be navigated through careful analysis of the evidence, considering alternative explanations, and recognising the implications of findings, ultimately asserting that such factors do not entirely hinder diachronic investigation.
The study addresses two major methodological issues: the potential for extant distinctions between CBH texts to represent secondary developments and the challenge of distinguishing between orthographic variation and linguistic significance. It recognises the need for a nuanced understanding of biblical literature’s periodisation, particularly regarding the Documentary Hypothesis and the CBH-LBH dichotomy. The author posits a schema of ABH-CBH1-CBH2-TBH-LBH, tentatively associating CBH with 1000–600 BCE and dividing it into CBH1 (representing 1000–800 BCE) and CBH2 (reflecting 800–600 BCE). Despite uncertainties inherent in the evidence, the author expresses optimism about the potential for understanding the development of ancient Hebrew and the composition and transmission of the Hebrew Bible through principled use of the data and their integration in plausible narratives that account for inner-CBH variation.
A New ENSO Statistical Prediction Model considering Extratropical Effects and Its Application to the Prediction of the 2015/16 El Niño Event
Authors: Tan Jing , Feng Licheng , Jiang Hua , Zhou Qian , Huang Yongyong 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Understanding the evolution mechanisms and providing accurate predictions for ENSO continue to be a challenge for the research community. In recent years, some studies pointed out that the extratropical Pacific atmosphere and ocean variations may affect the evolution of ENSO, which is different from the classical theoretical framework of ENSO. In this study, by combining tropical atmosphere and ocean predictors with extratropical precursors, an ENSO statistical prediction model was constructed. It was found that including extratropical predictors can significantly enhance the prediction skills of the model. The Victoria mode index (VMI) can significantly improve the prediction skills in the 10–12-month lead model and can effectively help the model cross the spring predictability barrier (SPB). When predicting 6–8 months in advance, the South Pacific Oscillation index (SPOI) can improve the prediction skills, but the degree of the improvement is relatively small. The model was also applied to conduct prediction experiments on the 2015/16 El Niño event. It was found that the model can successfully predict the event nearly 1 year in advance, mainly due to the inclusion of the VMI. Due to the interdecadal variation in the relationship between predictors and ENSO, when constructing the 6-month lead model, using data since 2000 and replacing the 6-month lead VMI with a 10-month lead, one can effectively improve the model’s prediction skills, especially in predicting the intensity of 2015/16 El Niño events, which has shown significant improvement.
Exploring Gender Disparities in Prosecutorial and Judicial Decision-Making in the Global South: Evidence from Argentina
Authors: Quintana-Navarrete Miguel , Fondevila Gustavo , Cafferata Fernando G. 
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study examines gender disparities in criminal cases from the earliest stages of prosecutorial decision-making in Argentina. Methods The data for this study are all alleged crimes reported to prosecutors in La Pampa, Argentina between January 2016 and July 2019 that had ended by August 2019. Logistic and multinomial regression models with judicial district-by-year fixed effects are used to estimate the probability of case-ending and other important decisions for counts with women as suspects vis-à-vis men. Results The results show that prosecutors are more likely to decline investigating crime reports with women as suspects. Once accepted for investigation, counts with women are also more likely to be dismissed and less likely to receive a conviction. Gender disparities also accumulate across decisions and are reflected in faster adjudications for women. The gender gap in disposition shrinks considerably for some women, most notably those with a prior conviction, providing some evidence of selective leniency. Conclusions This study shows that women are treated more leniently than men, from the earliest prosecutorial decisions and across major outcomes in a Global South country. The implications of these findings are discussed in terms of theoretical frameworks developed in the Global North.
Prophylactic 24 versus 48 h cephalosporins in cardiac surgery: A randomized trial
Authors: Koudieh Mohammed , Al Saif Shukri , Oueida Farouk , Baradai Abdulaziz , Alkhamees Khalid , Otabi Abdullah , Al Tahir Hatem , Younis Hesham , Al Qudaihi Ghada , Essa Mostafa , Maharem Tarek , Fadel Mostafa , Al Balwai Dina , Eskander Khalid 
Published: November 2024

Background Recommendations for cardiac surgery advocate for antibiotic prophylaxis for up to 48 hour after surgery. However, recent reports found a significant reduction in surgical site infection with extended duration. We evaluated the effect of the type of prophylactic antibiotics and administration durations on the postoperative surgical site infection rate following cardiac surgery in adults. Methods An investigator-initiated randomized controlled trial was conducted from 2018 to 2022 on adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Patients were randomized into four groups based on antibiotic treatment type and duration: 24 h cefazolin, 24 h cefuroxime, 48 h cefazolin, and 48 h cefuroxime. The primary outcome was the rate of surgical site infections within 90 days of surgery. Results A total of 568 patients were included in this study. The four groups had similar baseline characteristics, including age, sex, EuroSCORE II, and baseline HbA1c. A total of 75 patients developed infection within 90 days postoperative. The overall infection rate was not statistically different across the four groups ( p = 0.193). The efficacy of cefazolin and cefuroxime in reducing infection was comparable ( p = 0.901). Extended prophylaxis was associated with a significantly reduced overall infection rate within 90 days postoperatively compared to 24-h prophylaxis (10.2% vs. 16.3%; risk ratio = 0.62, 95% confidence interval: 0.40–0.96, p = 0.032). Conclusion Using cefazolin or cefuroxime for 48 h instead of 24 h was more effective in reducing the overall surgical site infections rate up to 90 days after surgery.
Reliability, validity and usability of the K-force® grip dynamometer to evaluate handgrip-strength in patients with intensive care unit-acquired weakness
Authors: van Iperen Ingrid D , Stegink Daphne , Tempert- de Haan Barbara L , Flim Marleen , van der Stoep Robert , Spronk Peter E 
Published: November 2024

Objective Handgrip dynamometry is recognised as a method for evaluating volitional muscle strength in the intensive care, but conventional handgrip dynamometers cannot accurately measure grip strength in very weak patients. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability, validity and usability of the K-force® grip in patients with intensive care unit-acquired weakness. Design Evaluation of measurement properties of the K-force® grip. Setting Two Intensive Care Units in The Netherlands. Participants Patients diagnosed with intensive care unit-acquired weakness according to a Medical Research Council sum score <48. Intervention & Main measures Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the K-force® grip were assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Concurrent validity was examined using calibration weights. The usability was evaluated with the System Usability Scale. Results Intra-rater reliability showed an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.987 for the dominant hand and 0.972 for the non-dominant hand. Inter-rater reliability showed coefficients of 0.944 for the dominant hand and 0.942 for the non-dominant hand. There was a perfect correlation ( r = 1) between the K-force® grip and the calibration weights. The usability of the K-force® grip was rated excellent by 11 healthcare professionals with a System Usability Scale score of 86. Conclusions The K-force® grip is a promising new tool for the evaluation of muscle strength in intensive care unit-acquired weakness patients who are too weak to use conventional hand dynamometers.
Solidarity. . . Forever? Teaching Labor and Race at a Predominantly White and Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution with Games
Authors: Haggar Robert 
Published: November 2024

In the past year, I have utilized two series of games to teach a predominantly white classroom the barriers that race plays to labor organizing. Students play Prisoner’s Dilemma and Stag-Hunt games, without and with player inequality. Player inequality is designed to mirror power asymmetry in the abstract but also white supremacy specifically by mirroring scenarios in Noel Ignatiev’s posthumous memoir of his time at the Gary Works— Acceptable Men. Though players are predisposed to cooperation, inequality between players strains solidaristic play. This cooperation exceeds that found in Acceptable Men, and students are encouraged to reflect upon why this may be the case. JEL Classification: A22, J15, J51, Z13
Brain Age Gap as a Predictor of Early Treatment Response and Functional Outcomes in First-Episode Schizophrenia: A Longitudinal Study: L'écart d'âge cérébral comme prédicteur de la réponse en début de traitement et des résultats fonctionnels dans un premier épisode de schizophrénie : une étude longitudinale
Authors: Fan Lejia , Zhang Zhenmei , Ma Xiaoqian , Liang Liangbing , Yuan Liu , Ouyang Lijun , Wang Yujue , Li Zongchang , Chen Xiaogang , He Ying , Palaniyappan Lena 
Published: November 2024

Objectives Accelerated brain aging, i.e., the age-related structural changes in the brain appearing earlier than expected from one's chronological age, is a feature that is now well established in schizophrenia. Often interpreted as a feature of a progressive pathophysiological process that typifies schizophrenia, its prognostic relevance is still unclear. We investigate its role in response to antipsychotic treatment in first-episode schizophrenia. Methods We recruited 49 drug-naive patients with schizophrenia who were then treated with risperidone at a standard dose range of 2–6 mg/day. We followed them up for 3 months to categorize their response status. We acquired T1-weighted anatomical images and used the XGboost method to evaluate individual brain age. The brain age gap (BAG) is the difference between the predicted brain age and chronological age. Results Patients with FES had more pronounced BAG compared to healthy subjects, and this difference was primarily driven by those who did not respond adequately after 12 weeks of treatment. BAG did not worsen significantly over the 12-week period, indicating a lack of prominent brain-ageing effect induced by the early antipsychotic exposure per se. However, highly symptomatic patients had a more prominent increase in BAG, while patients with higher BAG when initiating treatment later showed lower gains in global functioning upon treatment, highlighting the prognostic value of BAG measures in FES. Conclusions Accelerated brain aging is a feature of first-episode schizophrenia that is more likely to be seen among those who will not respond adequately to first-line antipsychotic use. Given that early poor response indicates later treatment resistance, measuring BAG using structural MRI in the first 12 weeks of treatment initiation may provide useful prognostic information when considering second-line treatments in schizophrenia.
Association Between Postoperative Medial-Middle Intercuneiform Joint Widening and Recurrence Rates in Hallux Valgus Treated With Modified Lapidus Procedure
Authors: Kim Jaeyoung , El Masry Seif , Srikumar Syian , Palma Joaquin , Ellis Scott , Conti Matthew 
Published: November 2024

Background: Although an association between intercuneiform (C1-C2) joint instability and the recurrence of hallux valgus (HV) deformity after the modified Lapidus procedure has been suggested, there is currently no radiographic evidence to support it. This study aims to investigate radiographic changes in the C1-C2 joint after the modified Lapidus procedure for HV correction, using weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 52 feet (50 patients) with HV who underwent modified Lapidus procedure and had preoperative and postoperative WBCT. Patients who had an additional transfixation screw between the first and second ray were excluded. The preoperative and average 6.5 months postoperative C1-C2 distance, C1-C2 angle, and C1-ground angle were measured on coronal multiplanar reconstructed WBCT images. Radiographic parameters between the recurrence group (n = 9) and nonrecurrence group (n = 43) were compared. Recurrence of HV deformity was characterized by a postoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA) greater than 20 degrees. Results: Nine of 52 patients (17.3%) had recurrence of their HV deformity. The recurrence group had greater changes in the C1-C2 distance; the median widening in the recurrence group was 0.7 mm (IQR, 0.6-0.8), whereas the nonrecurrence group was 0.3 mm (IQR, 0.1-0.4, P < .001). Regression analysis showed that increase in the C1-C2 distance were significantly associated with recurrence (odds ratio, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.18-3.77; P = .0015). Although no preoperative imaging parameters were associated with a change in the C1-C2 distance, increasing postoperative sesamoid position ( r = 0.32, P = .022) and HVA ( r = 0.28, P = .046) were correlated with a greater change in the C1-C2 joint gapping. Conclusion: Our study results suggest a possible association between early postoperative widening of the C1-C2 joint and the recurrence of the HV deformity following a modified Lapidus procedure. This raises, but does not answer, the question as to whether the routine stabilization of intercuneiform joint directly or indirectly may help reduce the rate of hallux valgus recurrence when performing the modified Lapidus procedure.
Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Clinical, Functional, and Radiographic Outcomes and Complications at a Minimum of 5-Year Follow-up
Authors: Fletcher Amanda N. , Day Jonathan , Motsay Morgan , Manchester Maggie , Zhang Zijun , Schon Lew C. 
Published: November 2024

Background: The Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Implant differs from other newer-generation implants in the transfibular approach, multiplanar external frame for alignment, tantalum trabecular metal interfaces, curved geometry, and shallow resection depths. The primary aim of this study was to report midterm clinical and radiographic results, as well as survivorship and adverse events at a minimum of 5-year follow-up. Methods: A total of 83 ankles (81 patients, average age 60.6 years old, 50.6% females) with average 6.3 years’ (range, 5.0-10.1) follow-up were included. Postoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) included SF-12 physical (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores, Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS), pain visual analog scale (VAS). Radiographic outcomes included postoperative range of motion (ROM) and coronal/sagittal alignment. Adverse events were reported using the Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Reoperation Coding System (CROCS). Results: Preoperative tibiotalar coronal deformity included 27 valgus (10 degrees, range 2-20 degrees) and 25 varus ankles (−9 degrees, range −2 to −25 degrees), corrected to neutral postoperatively. Postoperative tibiopedal ROM was 17.8 degrees dorsiflexion and 21.8 degrees plantarflexion. Adverse events occurred at average 28.7 months, most commonly gutter debridement (n = 17, 16.7%) and subsequent operative treatment unrelated to metal components (n = 10, 12.0%). There were 2 cases (2.4%) of acute deep infection treated with irrigation and debridement, polyethylene exchange, and retention of metal components without recurrence of infection. There were no cases of fibular nonunion, septic or aseptic loosening, or implant subsidence. Postoperative PROMS included SF-12 PCS: 40.4; SF-12 MCS: 56.0; VAS: 2.3; AOS Pain: 17.0; and AOS Disability: 24.9. Overall implant survival, defined by retention of the metal components, was 100% at final follow-up. Conclusion: At a minimum of 5 years, patients who underwent TM TAA reported minimal ankle pain and regained neutral ankle alignment and mobility, without septic or aseptic implant loosening. Although having certain limitations, this study suggests that TM TAA is a viable option for the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis.
Comparison of Camera-Acquired Vital Signs to Conventional Vital Signs in a Space-Analog Environment
Authors: Canepa Carlo A. , Levin Dana R. , Padaki Amit S. 
Published: November 2024

Introduction Vital sign acquisition is a key component of modern medical care. In wilderness and space medical settings, vital sign acquisition can be a difficult process because of limitations on available personnel or lack of access to the patient. Camera-acquired vital signs could address each of these difficulties. Methods Healthy volunteers used software designed by Presage Technologies to acquire heart rate and respiratory rate at the HI-SEAS space-analog site in Mauna Loa, Hawai’i. Camera-acquired vital signs were compared to more conventionally acquired vital signs. Results Camera-acquired heart rate showed high correlation to conventionally acquired heart rate (R ∼ 0.95). Camera-acquired respiratory rate showed moderate correlation (R ∼ 0.65). Conclusions These results show that camera acquisition of vital signs is theoretically feasible in wilderness and space-analog environments. HR may be highly accurate even using current technology. Additional studies will be needed to further validate other types of camera sensors and other potential environments such as partial gravity and microgravity.
Association of achieving clinical disease control criteria and patient-reported outcomes in bimekizumab-treated patients with active psoriatic arthritis: results from two phase III studies
Authors: Kristensen Lars Erik , Tillett William , Nash Peter , Coates Laura C. , Mease Philip J. , Ogdie Alexis , Gisondi Paolo , Ink Barbara , Prickett Adam R. , Bajracharya Rajan , Taieb Vanessa , Lyris Nikos , Lambert Jérémy , Walsh Jessica A. 
Published: November 2024

Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain and fatigue, reduces physical function, and negatively impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In the phase III BE OPTIMAL and BE COMPLETE studies, bimekizumab demonstrated clinical efficacy and meaningful improvements in patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD)-naïve patients, and those who had prior inadequate response/intolerance to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi-IR). Objectives: To examine the association between achieving increasingly stringent clinical disease control criteria and improvements in PRO measures in patients with active PsA receiving bimekizumab. Design: Post hoc analysis of two phase III studies. Methods: BE OPTIMAL and BE COMPLETE assessed subcutaneous bimekizumab 160 mg every 4 weeks in bDMARD-naïve and TNFi-IR patients with active PsA. Disease control was assessed using American College of Rheumatology (ACR) response criteria, Minimal Disease Activity, Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis, and the composite outcome of ACR50 and 100% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index. Associations between clinical disease control criteria and PRO measures of pain, fatigue, physical function, and HRQoL were assessed at week 16 and week 52/40 (BE OPTIMAL/BE COMPLETE). Results: Achievement of increasingly stringent clinical disease control criteria was generally associated with sequentially greater improvements in all PRO measures, including pain. At week 52/40, 94.7% of bDMARD-naïve and 97.6% of TNFi-IR patients achieving ACR70 reported ⩾50% improvements in pain from baseline, and the greatest numerical improvements (−48.5 bDMARD-naïve; −54.7 TNFi-IR). This pattern was evident as early as week 16 and sustained when assessed at week 52/40 across the majority of clinical disease control criteria and PRO measures reported. Conclusion: The achievement of increasingly stringent thresholds of disease control was associated with corresponding greater improvements in PROs, for patients receiving bimekizumab treatment, irrespective of prior TNFi use. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03895203, NCT03896581, and NCT04009499.