bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Age- and gender-based social inequalities in palliative care for cancer patients: a systematic literature review
Authors: Rodríguez-Gómez Marina , Pastor-Moreno Guadalupe , Ruiz-Pérez Isabel , Escribà-Agüir Vicenta , Benítez-Hidalgo Vivian 
Published: September 2024

ObjectivesCancer is a major public health problem worldwide, given its magnitude and growing burden, in addition to the repercussions on health and quality of life. Palliative care can play an important role improving quality of life and it is cost-effective, but some population groups may not benefit from it or benefit less based on age and gender inequalities. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the available evidence on age- and gender-based social inequalities in access to and use of palliative care in cancer patients.MethodsA systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. An exhaustive literature research was performed in Pubmed, CINHAL and Embase until November 2022 and were not restricted by language or date of publication. Eligible studies were observational studies analyzing the access and use of palliative care in cancer patients.ResultsFifty-three studies were included in the review. Forty-five analyzed age and 44 analyzed gender inequalities in relation to use of and access to palliative care. Our results show that older people receive poorer quality of care, worst symptom control and less preferences for palliative care. In relation to gender, women have a greater preference for the use of palliative care and generally have more access to basic and specialized palliative care services and palliative care facilities.ConclusionThis review reveals difficulties for older persons and men for access to key elements of palliative care and highlights the need to tackle access barriers for the most vulnerable population groups. Innovative collaborative services based around patient, family and wider community are needed to ensure optimal care.
Comparison between twin block appliance and mandibular advancement on clear aligners in the improvement of airway dimension: incremental versus maximum bite advancement
Authors: Cretella Lombardo Elisabetta , Lugli Letizia , Cozza Paola , Lione Roberta , Loberto Saveria , Pavoni Chiara 
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveThe aim of the present retrospective study was to compare the changes resulting from treatment using the MA and the TB with special regard to the oro-and naso-pharyngeal sagittal airway dimensions in subjects with dentoskeletal Class II malocclusions and positive history of Sleep Disorder Breathing (SDB) diagnosed through the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ).Materials and methodsThis retrospective study involved 2 groups of subjects: patients treated with Twin Block (TB group: n = 22, 10 males, 12 females; mean age 12.0 ± 1.3 years) and patients treated with Mandibular Advancement (MA group: n = 23, 11 males, 12 females; mean age 12.2 ± 1.1 years). Pretreatment (T1) and posttreatment (T2) lateral cephalograms were analyzed. All patients underwent the PSQ to diagnose SDB.ResultsIn both treated groups there was an increase in the airways dimensions and an improvement in symptoms related SDB. The statistical comparison of the changes between T1 and T2 in the TB group showed a significant increment in upper airway size (PNS-AD2, +1.50 mm + −3.30; McNamara's upper pharynx dimension, +2.21 + −4.21) after active treatment. The MA group showed similar results during active treatment with a significant increase in both upper (PNS-AD2, +2.72 + −2.65; McNamara's upper pharynx dimension, +2.97 + −3.07) and lower (PNS-AD1, +2.17 mm + −3.54) airway size.ConclusionsDespite the different structure of these two devices and the different advancement protocols, both appliances were valuable as a suitable treatment option for Class II patients with respiratory disorders, inducing an increase of upper and lower airway size and a significant reduction in diurnal symptoms.
Impact of donor transaminases on liver transplant utilisation and unnecessary organ discard: national registry cohort study
Authors: Dobbins Joseph J. , Tingle Samuel J. , Mehew Jennifer , Thompson Emily R. , Kourounis Georgios , McPherson Stuart , White Steve A. , Wilson Colin H. 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundDonor liver transaminases (ALT and AST) have been used to decline livers for transplant, despite evidence that they do not influence transplant outcomes. This study assesses the effect that raised donor transaminases have on the unnecessary decline of livers.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study used the National Health Service registry on adult liver transplantation (2016–2019). Logistic regression models were built to assess the impact of donor transaminases on the utilisation of organs donated following brain stem death (DBD) and circulatory death (DCD). A further model was used to simulate the impact on liver decline if raised donor ALT was not used to make utilisation decisions.Results5,424 adult livers were offered for transplant, of which 3,605 were utilised (2,841 DBD, 764 DCD). In multivariable analysis, adjusted for key factors, increasing peak donor ALT independently increased the odds of liver decline (DBD aOR = 1.396, 1.305–1.494, p &lt; 0.001, DCD aOR = 1.162, 1.084–1.246, p &lt; 0.001). AST was also a significant predictor of liver decline. 18.5% of livers from DBD donors with ALT &gt; 40 U/L (n = 1,683) were declined for transplantation. In this group, our model predicted a 48% (38%–58%) decrease in decline if raised donor ALT was excluded from these decisions. This represents an additional 37 (30–45) liver transplants every year in the UK.ConclusionsRaised donor ALT increased the likelihood of liver decline. As it does not influence transplant outcome, avoiding donor ALT-based organ decline is an immediate and effective way to expand the donor pool.
An Overview of Arabic Language Open Educational Resources (OER) for Primary and Secondary Education and Their Use in Offline Environments
Authors: Hosman Laura , Nova Rachel , Naji Osamah Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed , Alsaka Lubna 
Published: September 2024

Open educational resource (OER) initiatives have opened new avenues for educational opportunities, yet OER adoption levels globally remain low. Two significant obstacles to more widespread adoption of OER are the challenge of internet connectivity that nearly half the world’s population still faces, and the lack of locally-relevant (e.g. in terms of language and curricula) OER resources. This article’s contribution is twofold. First, it presents a qualitative landscape analysis of existing primary- and secondary-level Arabic-language digital OERs and of the initiatives that provide these resources. Second, it details applied research via a case study, wherein appropriate resources identified in the analysis were subsequently curated for inclusion in an offline digital library currently being used in schools in Northeast Syria that offers all Open resources. Results from the landscape analysis indicate a limited quantity of Arabic-language OER content available for primary and secondary education. Furthermore, multiple challenges hinder the adoption of OER in resource-constrained settings. Accordingly, recommendations are made that could help to improve these resources' ability to be used, particularly drawing from the article’s applied case study for examples. Given the case study’s application of providing locally-relevant OER resources in an offline setting, this article provides a real-world example of furthering open e-learning, despite infrastructural, linguistic, and socio-political challenges. As such, it advances research supporting innovative e-learning practice, and should be of interest for scholars and practitioners interested in furthering the adoption of open e-learning in low-resource settings globally.
Universal measuring cell and installation for determining dielectric parameters during the transition from a liquid oligomer to a solid polymer
Authors: Hort A. M. , Ezdakov G. I. , Simonov-Emelyanov I. D. , Apeksimov N. V. 
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the design of a new installation and a universal measuring cell that allows determining the dielectric properties of materials in various states of aggregation.The data of dielectric permittivity studies for the initial components of the oligomeric binder, ED-20 epoxy oligomer and aminetype hardener triethylenetetramine (TETA), as well as the kinetics of its curing process, established by the change in dielectric permittivity, were obtained for the first time. It is also shown that the maximum temperature of the curing reaction of the ED20+TETA system can be determined from dielectric permittivity data.
A propósito de la sostenibilidad y violencia en Brasil: fundamentos para una didáctica general futura
Authors: De la Herrán Gascón Agustín , Luiz Trevisan Amarildo 
Published: September 2024

En este ensayo se reconoce que tanto la sostenibilidad como la violencia son problemas sociales graves y contrapuestos: uno, deseable, y otro, repudiable. Ambos se prestan a un abordaje directo desde la educación y la enseñanza. La Pedagogía y la Didáctica General radicales e inclusivas consideran en primer plano las raíces de la educación, que no suelen verse ni tenerse en cuenta desde los paradigmas pedagógicos consensuados (positivista, interpretativo y sociocrítico). Pero también incluye el tronco, las ramas, las hojas, las flores, los frutos y los nidos de los pájaros construidos en el árbol, desde un enfoque cabal con base en la complejidad y la conciencia.
Este trabajo tiene un carácter fundamentador e introductorio. No va a tratar de la enseñanza ni de la educación directas sobre la sostenibilidad y la violencia en Brasil. Se quedará abajo, como el agua, entre las raíces y el sustrato. El objetivo principal es elaborar un texto con doble utilidad formativa para quienes quieran conocer y formarse en el enfoque radical e inclusivo de la educación (propuesto como cuarto paradigma del conocimiento pedagógico), y para la práctica de una educación con base en el ego-conciencia, que todavía no existe. El trabajo no es un cuadro. Tiene más que ver con la preparación de un cuadro para pintarse en próximos años. En eso radica su utilidad y su inutilidad. En la medida en que el sistema pedagógico radical inclusivo es una elaboración del autor, se citarán fuentes propias, siempre que éstas sean las más pertinentes.
Community Health Needs Assessment of Primary Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Derkaoui Abderrahmane , AlShammary Sami A. , Abuzied Yacoub , Alshalawi Alanoud , AlAsseri Yahya , Alshammari Khalil , Alqumizi Khalid I. , Nasser Ahmad Bin 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Continuous assessment of community health needs is essential to predict, recognize, and act on healthcare issues. Conducting community health needs assessments (CHNAs) in Saudi Arabia has become a priority to overcome the current healthcare challenges and keep pace with the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision. Studies reporting community health needs in Saudi Arabia regions are limited despite the high incidence of chronic diseases. This study aims to understand the community’s health problems and the range of healthy behaviors and determine the priority health problems.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study based on the adults in Primary Health Care Centers in Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia, by using the CHNA standard questionnaire. In addition to the demographic information, the questionnaire collects data on personal health status, the health status of adults and children, health facilities access information, receiving of healthcare procedures, traveling for healthcare, source of medical information, safety measures and behaviors, health problems, childcare (special needs), and perceived community problems.

Results
In all, 336 individuals were approached to participate in this study; 303 agreed to participate (response rate: 90%). The analysis comprised 276 individuals after eliminating 27 who did not fulfill the age inclusion criteria or had missing gender data. Of these, 107 (38.8%) were men and 169 (61.2%) were women. Our data revealed that almost half of the participants, 135 (52.9%) constantly or 107 (42%) occasionally, were able to visit the doctors when needed.

Conclusion
Our findings reported positive health behaviors and good accessibility to healthcare services when needed. However, the study findings also revealed healthcare challenges that required urgent action from Hail healthcare leaders. Developing healthcare strategies, screening/prevention programs, and changing healthcare policies in the Hail region are needed to control and prevent health problems and improve the population’s health.
Prescribing Errors in an Ambulatory Care Setting: Mitigating Risks in Outpatient Medication Orders, Cross-Sectional Review
Authors: Abdel-Razaq Wesam S. , Mardawi Ghada , Obaidat Aiman A. , Aljahani Lama , Almutairi Maram , Almotiri Reham , Albekairy Nataleen A. , Aldebasi Tariq , Albekairy Abdulkareem M. , Shawaqfeh Mohammad S. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Prescribing errors (PEs) are the most common type of medication error, which may occur by prescribing the wrong medication, improper dose, dosage, and/or even prescribing a drug to the wrong patient. The present study aims to compile PEs that were generated in an ambulatory care setting at a tertiary-care hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Methods
A retrospective cross-sectional review was conducted for all reported PEs in ambulatory care clinics for 3 years. The potential hazardous outcomes of these PEs were classified according to the medication error index.

Results
A total of 897 records containing 1199 PEs were retrieved. More than a third of prescribers had frequently committed PEs—ranging from 2 to 39 times. The most encountered errors were prescribing incorrect doses, medication duplication, incorrect dosing frequency, and inappropriate duration (34.5%, 14.1%, 11.6%, and 9.8%, respectively). The most frequent mistakes were when prescribing antibiotics (22.9%) and drugs for cardiovascular conditions (18.5%). Most errors were of mild to moderate severity, mostly type-B near-miss errors and did not reach patients. Only two prescription events (0.17%) had severe consequences that required intervention to avoid any subsequent harm or damage.

Conclusion
The current investigation has revealed a substantial percentage of PEs, mostly in internal medicine and cardiology departments. Although PEs are undoubtedly not easy to avoid, monitoring and recognizing these inaccuracies is pivotal to preventing potential harm and promoting patient safety.
Mecanismos Alternos de Resolución de Conflictos ante el incumplimiento del préstamo garantizado con la vivienda familiar
Authors: Moncada Ramírez Giselle , González Gómez Lizette Adriana 
Published: September 2024

En el presente estudio se planteó, como enunciado que guía la investigación, la institucionalización de la conciliación como solución al proceso ejecutivo hipotecario de la vivienda familiar, producto de las crisis nacionales o mundiales o sucesos como el incremento de las tasas de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos en 2023. El enfoque cualitativo que rigió la investigación permitió mejorar el referido enunciado acercándolo con más precisión a la realidad. Se utilizó el método de la dogmática jurídica lege ferenda, ya que se vislumbró la necesidad de reformas a las leyes actuales. Se practicaron entrevistas a 20 expertos, se observaron estadísticas de la página web del Órgano Judicial para determinar el uso o no de la conciliación en los procesos ejecutivos hipotecarios y con la aplicación del programa ATLAS.ti se codificaron las entrevistas. Los resultados llevaron a la conclusión que, si bien los bancos utilizan buenas prácticas para lograr acuerdos con los deudores, no sólo es bien visto institucionalizar la conciliación, sino incluir otros métodos de resolución de conflictos de forma delimitada para no desnaturalizar el proceso ejecutivo hipotecario y haciéndolos extensivos a las subastas privadas regidas por los fideicomisos de garantía. El presente estudio tiene la particularidad que al haber utilizado el método de triangulación de datos con la información recabada de la entrevista a expertos, abre la vía a otras líneas de investigación como el módulo integral de capacitación de los conciliadores y mediadores en banca, finanzas y bienes raíces y el desarrollo ampliado de las figuras de reestructuración de deuda, refinanciamiento, daciones en pago, venta rápida y otras opciones para el tipo de conflicto estudiado, que surgirían del acercamiento de las partes con la debida asesoría si se pusieran en práctica los métodos de resolución de conflictos.
GENRES’ TRANSFORMATION IN MODERN BLOGGING
Authors: Акимова Э.Н. , Дьячкова А.Д. 
Published: September 2024

Цель статьи – описать процессы трансформации жанров современного блогинга. Отмечено, что существует большое количество пересечений между жанрами блогинга и жанрами журналистики. В большинстве случаев в одной публикации сочетаются признаки двух, трех или четырех жанров, причем один из них доминирует, а остальные представлены фрагментарно. Как правило, жанры выделялись достаточно легко, однако при анализе некоторых примеров с их определением возникли трудности. Наиболее часто встречаются черты жанров совета (рекомендации), статьи, житейской истории; несколько текстов оказалось возможным отнести к такому относительно новому жанру журналистики, как статья-список (или листикл). В некоторых текстах присутствовали компоненты рекламного дискурса. Характерной стилистической особенностью текстов является то, что в них сочетаются элементы различных функциональных стилей. Авторы активно используют оценочную лексику и средства языковой выразительности, а также часто прибегают к таким приемам, как цитирование и ссылка на мнение авторитетных лиц.
The purpose of the article is to describe the processes of transformation of modern blogging genres. It is noted that between the genres of blogging and the genres of journalism. In most cases, one publication combines the characteristics of two, three or four genres, with one of them dominating and the rest being presented fragmentarily. As a rule, genres were identified quite easily, but during the process of analyzing some examples, difficulties arose with their definition. The most common genre features are advice (recommendation), article, and everyday stories. It turned out that several texts could be attributed to such a relatively new genre of journalism as a list article (or listicle). Some texts contained components of advertising discourse. A characteristic stylistic feature of the texts is that they combine elements of various functional styles. The authors use evaluative vocabulary and means of linguistic expressiveness actively, and they also often resort to such techniques as quoting and referring to the opinions of authority figures.
Internet-portals on the Russian language: the specifics of the genre
Authors: Азимов Э.Г. , Янченко В.Д. 
Published: September 2024

ИКТ являются одним из эффективных инструментов повышения качества образования, активизации познавательной деятельности учащихся. С развитием информационных технологий появилась масса новых образовательных возможностей: от онлайн-тестирования до полноценного дистанционного обучения. В последние годы все большую популярность в качестве средства предоставления образовательных информационных услуг приобретает система образовательных порталов, среди которых выделяются порталы, связанные с изучением русского языка.
Information and communication technologies are one of the effective tools for improving the quality of education and enhancing the cognitive activity of students. In the course of their development, a lot of new educational opportunities have appeared: from online testing to full-fledged distance learning. In recent years, the system of educational portals has become increasingly popular as a means of providing educational and information services, among which portals related to the study of the Russian language stand out.
ALGORITHM FOR FORMING RISK INDICATORS OF VIOLATION OF MANDATORY FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS DURING FEDERAL STATE FIRE SUPERVISION IN RELATION TO FIRE SAFETY MEANS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
Authors: Зенкова И.Ф. , Адамов Д.С. , Щеголева Н.О. , Шарапов М.А. 
Published: September 2024

В статье приведен краткий обзор законодательных норм, регламентирующих применение индикаторов риска нарушения обязательных требований пожарной безопасности при осуществлении федерального государственного пожарного надзора в отношении средств обеспечения пожарной безопасности и пожаротушения. Также предложен алгоритм формирования указанных рисков и подготовлен вывод о том, что широкое применение корректно сформулированных индикаторов риска соответствует единым целям и задачам совершенствования контрольной (надзорной) деятельности в области обеспечения пожарной безопасности в Российской Федерации.
The article provides a brief overview of the legislative norms governing the use of risk indicators for violation of mandatory fire safety requirements during Federal state fire supervision in relation to fire safety means and fire extinguishing equipment. An algorithm for the formation of these risks was also proposed and there was made a conclusion that the widespread use of correctly formulated risk indicators corresponds to the common goals and objectives of improving control (supervisory) activities in the field of fire safety in the Russian Federation.