bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The relationship between conference presentations and in-hospital mortality in patients admitted with acute myocardial infarction: A retrospective analysis using a Japanese administrative database
Authors: Takada Daisuke , Kataoka Yuki , Morishita Tetsuji , Sasaki Noriko , Kunisawa Susumu , Imanaka Yuichi 
Published: December 2024

Background
Clinicians’ research activities reportedly improve their healthcare performance. Presenting research at conferences may be related to improved patient care outcomes; however, few studies have investigated this relationship. Thus, we examined the association between presenting at conferences and the mortality of patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction.

Methods
We analyzed an administrative database of acute care hospitals in Japan. The study compared patients admitted to hospitals in which physicians made at least one conference presentation during the patient’s admission year (Presentation Group) with those admitted to hospitals with no conference presentations (Control group). We performed multivariable logistic regression analyses to estimate the risk of all-cause in-hospital mortality. Five models were fitted: a Crude model, unadjusted; Model 1, adjusted for personal factors, including sex, age, Killip classification, and so on; Model 2, adjusted for Model 1 plus hospital factors; Model 3 was a multilevel analysis clustered by hospital codes and adjusted for the same variables as Model 1; Model 4 was adjusted for Model 1 plus evidence-based practices through causal mediation analysis.

Results
After excluding 3,544 patients with missing Killip classification or ambulance use, data for 56,923 patients in 384 acute care hospitals were analyzed. Drug prescription in accordance with the evidence was significantly greater in the Presentation group than in the Control group. Moreover, conference presentation was significantly associated with lower in-hospital mortality in all models (Odds ratios (OR) = 0.68, 95% Confidence intervals (CIs): 0.65 to 0.72 in the Crude model; OR = 0.73, 95% CIs: 0.68 to 0.79 in Model 1; OR = 0.76, 95% CIs: 0.70 to 0.82 in Model 2; OR = 0.84, 95% CIs: 0.76 to 0.92 in Model 3; OR = 1.00, 95% CIs: 0.92 to 1.09 in Model 4).

Conclusion
The promotion of scholarly activities such as conference presentations might improve patient outcomes through increased evidence-based practice.
Through the fog: Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and associated factors of poor post-operative visual outcome of cataract surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Asmare Zufan Alamrie , Seifu Beminate Lemma , Fente Bezawit Melak , Negussie Yohannes Mekuria , Asebe Hiwot Altaye , Bezie Meklit Melaku , Melkam Mamaru , Asnake Angwach Abrham 
Published: December 2024

Background
Cataract, despite being treatable, persists to have a devastating impact on people’s health and livelihoods all over the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 1.7 million people are blind and 6.94 million are visually impaired due to cataract. Also, Cataract surgery outcomes remain below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations in SSA. Hence, this review aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and associated factors of poor post-operative visual outcome in SSA.

Method
An intensive literature search was performed from PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, HINARI, Scopus, and Web of Sciences. Data were extracted by using a pre-tested and standardized data extraction format and analyzed by using STATA 17 statistical software. I2 tests to appraise the heterogeneity across the included studies, a random-effect model to estimate the pooled prevalence, and a sub-group analysis to discern the viable source of heterogeneity were executed. Potential publication bias was also assessed by funnel plot, Egger’s weighted correlation, and Begg’s regression. The odds ratio with its 95% confidence was used to reckon the association between the prevalence and factors.

Result
From 201 identified studies, 25 articles were included. The pooled prevalence of poor post-operative visual outcome of cataract surgery in SSA was 14.56% (95% CI 11.31, 17.81). The presence of intra-operative complications (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI: 1.79, 4.98) and the presence of post-operative complications (AOR = 3.56, 95% CI: 2.86, 4.43) were statistically significant with the pooled poor post-operative visual outcome. According to the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of poor post-operative visual outcome was found lower in phacoemulsification, with a sub-pooled prevalence of 12.32% (95% CI 7.89, 16.74) compared to incisional with a sub-pooled prevalence of 16.28% (95% CI 10.98, 21.59).

Conclusion
This meta-analysis revealed that a substantial proportion of cataract-operated patients had poor post-operative visual outcome. The presence of intra-operative complications and post-operative complications were independent predictors of poor post-operative visual outcome. Therefore, improvement of post-operative visual outcome through decreasing intra-operative complications, managing post-operative complications, and investing in specialized training and equipment for ophthalmic surgeons are pivotal and need significant emphasis.
Young People, Radical Democracy and Community Development, Janet Batsleer, Harriet Rowley and Demet Lüküslü (eds) (2022)
Authors: Moxon Dan 
Published: December 2024

Review of: Young People, Radical Democracy and Community Development, Janet Batsleer, Harriet Rowley and Demet Lüküslü (eds) (2022)
Bristol: Policy Press, 256 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-44736-276-0, h/bk, £85
O projeto clube do livro nas instituições penais: os contributos da leitura às pessoas aprisionadas
Authors: Marques Darlene , Micheletti Santini Camila , Queiroz Viviane , Marques de Castro Leão Andreza 
Published: December 2024

Visando a ressocialização das pessoas aprisionadas é preciso articular medidas alternativas para a remição de pena, de modo a minimizar a reincidência criminal. Considerando que a leitura é algo que contribui para o processo de reintegração social, o objetivo deste estudo é analisar o projeto clube do livro, como ele é implementado nas instituições penais, de maneira a conhecer as dificuldades, assim como seus contributos às pessoas privadas de liberdade, na ótica dos profissionais envolvidos no seu implemento. Com este intento foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, tendo como instrumento de coleta de dados entrevistas aplicadas a dois profissionais envolvidos com o citado projeto. Após a análise dos dados obtidos neste instrumento, foi possível elencar as categorias de análise, as quais evidenciam os contributos do projeto às pessoas aprisionadas, tais como: melhoria da autoestima, ampliação da visão de mundo, desenvolvimento da cidadania, redução da ociosidade, melhoria nas relações interpessoais, atenuação dos preconceitos, entre outros. As principais dificuldades identificadas no implemento do projeto foram o rodízio das pessoas encarceradas e a falta de maior credibilidade do projeto por parte dos funcionários e agentes socioeducacionais. Este fato, em específico, alerta para a necessidade de terem ciência dos benefícios da leitura, sendo devidamente preparados e sensibilizados, de maneira a promover a leitura no contexto prisional. Em suma, tem-se a necessidade de se direcionar políticas públicas coerentes às necessidades da população carcerária, e de se promover a leitura enquanto instrumento pujante de reintegração social.
Estruturação de Recurso Educacional Aberto na área de Imunizações: Estratégia de apoio à Educação em Saúde Vacinal
Authors: José dos Santos Júnior Claudio , Rocha Misael Jailton , Victor dos Santos Silva John , Alves dos Santos Almira , José Medeiros de Souza Costa Paulo 
Published: December 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar a estruturação de uma animação virtual e de uma ferramenta sobre o tema “calendário nacional de imunizações” como ferramenta de apoio à educação em saúde vacinal. Trata-se de estudo metodológico que apresenta as etapas, os fundamentos e os métodos empregados no desenvolvimento de duas tecnologias educacionais na área de imunizações. O trabalho foi desenvolvido em sete etapas: 1ª) Definição do tema e seleção do problema do estudo; 2ª) Localização e seleção das estratégias de busca; 3ª), Extração e organização dos dados sobre o tema em estudo e sobre a tecnologia educacional; 4ª) Elaboração da Tecnologia Educacional conforme método CTM3; 5ª) Avaliação; 6ª) Validação; 7ª) Inserção no Repositório EduCAPES. Os materiais produzidos, intitulados Calendário e Guia Vacinal Interativos trouxeram informações acerca do calendário básico de vacinação brasileiro definido pelo Programa Nacional de Imunizações (PNI), além de indicações, doses e outros dados correspondes ao conjunto de vacinas consideradas de interesse prioritário à saúde pública no país. As tecnologias educativas envolveram recursos de imagem, texto, áudio e hiperlink, além de design interativo e dinâmico. As tecnologias educacionais desenvolvidas poderão ser utilizadas por professores e profissionais de saúde como ferramenta de apoio à educação em saúde vacinal.
Programa universitário de promoção de adaptação acadêmica e autoeficácia – PUP3A: estudo de viabilidade
Authors: Pereira de Souza Andressa , Miranda Borges Natalia , Santina Murgo Camélia 
Published: December 2024

O Programa Universitário de Promoção de Adaptação Acadêmica e Autoeficácia é destinado a estudantes de graduação no primeiro ano no Ensino Superior visando o favorecimento e desenvolvimento de crenças de Autoeficácia e Adaptação ao contexto universitário. O objetivo do presente artigo foi avaliar a viabilidade de uma proposta interventiva para verificação do potencial de replicação para futuros estudos de eficácia e efetividade. Para avaliar a viabilidade do programa foi necessário realizar um recorte da proposta interventiva, ocorreram três encontros com as temáticas sobre perspectivas sobre futuro profissional, desenvolvimento de recursos de aprendizagem e hábitos de estudos e estabelecimento de relações interpessoais. Participaram dos encontros 13 estudantes universitários cursando o primeiro ano da graduação. Foram utilizados instrumentos para avaliar a satisfação, compreensão e generalização de conteúdo para os participantes e monitorização dos encontros pelos coordenadores de grupo. Os resultados permitiram identificar que houve adesão/aceitabilidade, compreensão e generalização de conteúdo dos encontros e a satisfação com programa e coordenadores de grupo pelos participantes. Dentre as adequações necessárias, a duração e quantidade de encontros serão ampliados, incluindo temas como Estados afetivos/emocionais no processo de Adaptação Acadêmica, persuasão verbal e autorregulação. Apresentar a proposta sempre no período inicial dos acadêmicos e vinculá-la a uma atividade que gere certificação para os participantes é fundamental para uma maior adesão e continuidade dos estudos.
Recent trends and advancements in the utilization of green composites and polymeric nanocarriers for enhancing food quality and sustainable processing
Authors: Dey Nibedita , Mohan Monisha , Malarvizhi Dhaswini Ramesh , Roy Arpita , Alam Mohammed Mujahid , Al-Sehemi Abdullah G. , Govindarajan Rasiravathanahalli Kaveriyappan , Fazle Rabbee Muhammad , Sundaram Thanigaivel , Lackner Maximilian 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Consumers now have access to synthetic natural organic nanofoods with tailored properties. These nanofoods use organic or inorganic nanostructured ingredients to enhance bioavailability, making them more effective than traditional supplements. Common materials include metals like iron, silver, titanium dioxide, magnesium, calcium, selenium, and silicates. Modifying the surface of these nanoparticles can provide unique benefits such as improved preservation, mechanical strength, moisture control, and flavor enhancement. Nanocarriers, such as polymeric, lipid, and dendrimer-based carriers, are used in food production. Common polymers include polyglycolic acid, poly (lactic acid), chitosan, and sodium alginate. Lipid carriers have a hydrophobic outer layer and a hydrophilic core, while dendrimer carriers are made from materials like polyethylene glycol and polyamidoamine. These nanocarriers can encapsulate up to 99% of active ingredients, ensuring precise delivery and stability. The nanocarriers in commercial foods are emulsions, inorganic coatings, and fiber coatings. For instance, cucumbers coated with nano emulsions show up to 99% antimicrobial effectiveness. Inorganic coatings, such as potassium sorbate, calcium caseinate, and titanium dioxide, significantly extend the shelf life of packaged foods. Lipid and protein-encapsulated nanosystems offer complete gas barrier protection. This review highlights the exclusive use of nanoparticles in food processing and packaging to enhance quality, safety, and shelf life.
Digital forensics architecture for real-time automated evidence collection and centralization: Leveraging security lake and modern data architecture
Authors: Ahmed Wasan Saad , Mustafa AL-Ta’I Ziyad Tariq , Abegaz Tamirat , Mahmood Ghassan Sabeeh 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In the face of escalating cyber threats, a real-time automated security evidence collection system for cloud-based digital forensics investigations is essential for identifying and mitigating malicious activities. However, the substantial volumes of data generated by modern cloud-based digital systems pose difficulties in collecting and analyzing evidence promptly and systematically. To address these challenges, this research introduces an architecture that combines a security lake and a modern data lake. The primary objective of this architecture is to overcome the obstacles associated with gathering evidence from multiple cloud-based accounts and regions while ensuring the flexibility and scalability required to manage the ever-expanding data volumes encountered in cloud-based digital forensics investigations. This work focuses on gathering security events from multiple accounts and regions within a cloud environment in real-time while maintaining the integrity of the evidence and storing them in lakes, providing investigators with the flexibility to move between these lakes for analysis to get quick results. This is achieved through the utilization of security lake and modern data architecture. To validate the system, we tested it within a university system comprising numerous accounts spread across different regions within an AWS environment. Overall, the proposed system effectively gathers evidence from various sources and consolidates all data lakes into a single account. These lakes were then utilized for analyzing the evidence using Athena and Wazuh.
Risk factors for progressive kyphosis after percutaneous kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture
Authors: Jin Cong , He Lei , Chen Xi , Zheng Jiewen , He Wei , Han Weiqi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Purpose
To investigate the risk factors associated with progressive kyphosis (PK) after percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs).

Methods
A single-center retrospective study (January 2020 to December 2022) analyzed 129 OVCF patients treated with PKP. Patients were divided into a PK group and a non-progressive kyphosis group. Clinical and radiological data were compared, and univariate and multivariate regression analyses identified independent risk factors for PK. A nomogram was then developed to predict the risk factors for PK after PKP.

Results
Of 129 patients, 47 (36.4%) experienced PK after PKP. Multivariate analysis identified independent risk factors for PK as preoperative kyphosis angle (OR = 1.26, P = 0.008), Type D magnetic resonance image (MRI) signal change on T2-weighted images (T2WI) (OR = 18.49, P = 0.003), black line signal (OR = 44.00, P < 0.001), intervertebral disc endplate complex (IDEC) injury (OR = 7.86, P = 0.021), and postoperative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score (OR = 1.18, P = 0.004). The nomogram, based on these factors, demonstrated strong discriminative performance (area under the curve = 0.953) and good calibration.

Conclusions
Preoperative kyphosis angle, Type D MRI signal change on T2WI, black line signal, IDEC injury, and higher postoperative ODI score are independent risk factors for PK after PKP. A nomogram based on these factors accurately predicts PK risk.
Hypoxia-inducible factor inhibition affects luteal function with no effect on fertility in mice
Authors: Marinoni Rocío Celeste , España De Marco María José , Velazquez Candela , Prost Katherine , Parborell Fernanda , Tesone Marta , Abramovich Dalhia 
Published: December 2024

In briefFormation and function of the corpus luteum strongly rely on active angiogenesis. This study demonstrates the role of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) in luteinization with no effect on fertility.AbstractHIFs are transcription factors responsible for sensing low oxygen levels and, in response, inducing the transcription of numerous genes. One of the main processes stimulated by HIFs is the formation of new vessels to increase oxygen supply to the tissue. Formation of the corpus luteum strongly depends on the vasculature, and active angiogenesis occurs during luteinization. In this study, we aimed to analyze the role of HIF in the early formation of corpus luteum and its function, and in female fertility. To this aim, we superovulated mice using equine chorionic gonadotropin and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and administered the HIF inhibitor acriflavine (ACF) to the mice 3 h before hCG. We found a decrease in ovarian HIF1A and VEGFA and in the vascular area in the animals treated with ACF. Moreover, we observed an increase in aberrant structures in the ovaries and in luteal cell apoptosis. Serum progesterone levels were decreased together with ovarian STAR expression. However, the animals treated with ACF during the early formation of the corpus luteum were completely fertile and no alterations were observed when the treated females were mated with fertile males. These results collectively suggest that HIF regulates gonadotropin-induced corpus luteum formation by acting on luteal blood vessel formation, luteal cell survival and progesterone synthesis. However, adequate HIF activity may not be essential to achieve and maintain pregnancy. These findings are significant to better understand the complex mechanisms of corpus luteum formation and identify potential abnormalities to allow better knowledge of ovarian physiology and pathologies in which this factor could be involved.
Epidemiology, microbiological profile and susceptibility pattern of uropathogens from a tertiary care hospital in central India
Authors: Gaur Shuchita , Gahlot Rupam , Netam Suchita , Dadarya Sneha , Sherwani Nikita 
Published: December 2024

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common infection in the community, whereas in hospitals, they are the most common healthcare-associated infections. Monitoring factors like the most common causative organisms and their susceptibility pattern is essential for tailored management and practicing antimicrobial stewardship. This study was done to determine the epidemiology, microbiological profile, and susceptibility pattern of uropathogens to make better antibiotic policy.: This was a retrospective descriptive study done at the Department of Microbiology, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh in which analysis of the culture isolates obtained from urine samples received between January 2022 to December 2022 was performed.: Out of 2893 urine samples, 784 (27.1%) showed significant growth on culture. Females were more affected than males with male to female ratio being 1:2.3. Most common causative organism found in our study was (41.9%) followed by species (23.9%), non-albicans species(11.09%) and (10.3%). isolates showed 100% susceptibility to fosfomycin; 93% for nitrofurantoin, and 93% for carbapenems. In the case of isolates of the susceptibility percentage for nitrofurantoin and carbapenems were 59% and 82% respectively. In isolates were 100% susceptible to Teicoplanin and Fosfomycin, 82% for Nitrofurantoin.: followed by species the most common uropathogen. Nitrofurantoin and Fosfomycin were the most effective antibiotics against uropathogens.
Specialty-specific hand hygiene compliance: 5-year study from a large public sector teaching hospital, South India
Authors: Dhandapani Sarumathi , Priyadarshi Ketan , Rajshekar Deepashree , Vinothini A Benedict , Punnen Stessy Ann , Sastry Apurba S 
Published: December 2024

: Hand hygiene (HH) is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), especially in ICUs and cancer care centers. These settings often involve immunocompromised patients and invasive devices, making HH critical for patient safety. Despite its recognized importance, consistent adherence to HH practices by healthcare workers (HCWs) remains a significant challenge. This study aimed to evaluate HH compliance in a tertiary care hospital in South India using a customized Android application aligned with WHO guidelines. : This observational study was conducted across high-risk areas of a tertiary care hospital from June 2019 to May 2024. The hospital's high-risk units, under medical, surgical, and pediatric alliances, were included. An Android application based on the Ibhar platform and WHO hand hygiene audit guidelines was used for data collection. The study recorded HH opportunities, Complete HH Adherence (HHCAR), Partial HH Adherence (HHPAR), and Total HH Adherence (HHTAR). The data were analyzed for location-specific, profession-specific, and moment-specific compliance rates. : A total of 196,252 HH opportunities were recorded, with the surgical alliance accounting for the highest number. Pediatric units had the highest compliance, with an HHTAR of 89% and an HHCAR of 66%. Nurses demonstrated the highest compliance among professions, with an HHTAR of 82.8%. Compliance was higher after patient care moments compared to before. Statistically significant differences were noted across different specialties and moments. : This large-scale study highlights the variation in HH compliance across different specialties and the need for targeted training sessions. Given the resource constraints in many tertiary care centers, focusing audits on high-risk areas is practical. The use of software-based applications like Ibhar enhances data collection and analysis, making the audit process more efficient. Regular HH audits and behavioral changes are essential to improve and sustain high standards of HH compliance, ultimately contributing to better infection control practices.