bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Development of a scale to assess nurses' difficulties in collaborating with physicians in responding to clinical deterioration during night shifts
Authors: Hotta Soichiro , Ashida Kaoru , Tanaka Makoto 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAimsTo develop a scale to assess difficulties that nurses experience when collaborating with physicians in responding to clinical deterioration during night shifts and identify factors associated with scoring using the developed scale.MethodsA web‐based questionnaire with a draft scale, the Nighttime Collaboration Difficulties between Nurses and Physicians for Nurses (NCDNP‐N), was distributed to nurses working night shifts in acute‐care hospitals across Japan. Data were collected between July and October 2023. Of 435 responses, 405 were examined for the NCDNP‐N's psychometric validation, including structural validity, criterion‐related validity, and reliability assessments. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed for 385 responses excluded by listwise methods to identify factors associated with NCDNP‐N scores.ResultsThe NCDNP‐N has 10 items and three domains: Domain 1, dissatisfaction with physicians' actions; Domain 2, burden of working with night‐shift physicians; and Domain 3, barriers to reporting during night shifts. Estimated reliability coefficients exceeded the recommended values. Multiple regression analyses demonstrated that more years of experience in the current ward and frequency of calling the covering physician at night were markedly associated with higher scores, whereas more nursing experience was associated with lower scores.ConclusionWe developed the NCDNP‐N and confirmed its validity and reliability. The study results suggest that the responsibilities and competence of nurses working night shifts and communication with the night‐covering physician are associated with difficulties in nighttime collaboration. The NCDNP‐N may help identify challenges in clinical settings as well as can be utilized in the evaluation study for improving nighttime collaboration.
Multiple exostoses and an osteochondroma in a Pliocene canid from Langebaanweg ‘E’ Quarry (South Africa)
Authors: Chinsamy Anusuya , Valenciano Alberto 
Published: September 2024

AbstractLangebaanweg is a Mio‐Pliocene locality located on the West Coast of South Africa. It is renowned for its rich diversity of both terrestrial and marine vertebrate fossils. Several carnivorans have been identified from this site, amongst which is the recently described jackal‐like canid, Eucyon khoikhoi. One of the skeletons assigned to E. khoikhoi exhibits anatomical deformities on several bones of the skeleton. Here, we use multiple methodologies (anatomical descriptions, CT scanning and histology) to investigate the bony overgrowths or exostoses evident in the radius, and we compare these findings with those of a radius from a healthy individual of the same species from Langebaanweg. Our results show that anatomical observations are important for first level observation of the pathology, but that micro‐CT scanning permits a more precise assessment of how the pathology affected the internal organization of the bone, both periosteally and endosteally. This methodology permitted us to diagnose the tumors as benign rather than cancerous. Our observations of calcified cartilage in the histological thin sections in the region of the exostosis allowed us to further diagnose the exostosis as an osteochondroma. This study has demonstrated the usefulness of applying multiple techniques to characterize and diagnose pathological bony growths in a fossil canivoran. We have also demonstrated the usefulness of histological studies in permitting a more refined diagnosis of the exostosis as an osteochondroma.
Safety and efficacy of a picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser combined with topical tranexamic acid in the treatment of melasma
Authors: Zhou Na , Tao Jingjing , Yi Zhen , Wu Linshan , Liu Zhenfeng , Yang Bin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser and topical tranexamic acid (TA) have shown promise in treating melasma.AimThis aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining to a picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser combined with topical TA for melasma treatment.Patients and MethodsForty‐eight patients’ facial halves with bilateral symmetrical melasma were randomized to receive either topical TA and picosecond laser treatment or laser monotherapy. All patients received three consecutive picosecond laser treatment sessions at 4‐week intervals, and additional one side facial received topical TA treatment twice daily until 4 weeks after the third treatments. Efficacy was assessed using the Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index (mMASI) score, VISIA (Canfield, USA) red area feature counts, and average pore volume as measured by Antera 3D®. Patient satisfaction was evaluated through questionnaires.ResultsThirty‐five patients completed the study. Post‐treatment, mMASI scores and VISIA red area feature counts were lower in combination therapy halves and laser monotherapy halves, and average melanin level was lower in the combination therapy halves (p < 0.05). Comparisons between the combination therapy halves and laser monotherapy halves after the third treatment revealed significant differences in mMASI scores, melanin levels, and VISIA red area feature counts (p < 0.05). After treatment, patient satisfaction rates in the combination therapy halves and monotherapy halves was 71.4% and 54.3%, respectively (p < 0.05). No obvious adverse effects were observed in the combination therapy halves; whereas, 10.42% (5/48) of participants in the laser monotherapy halves experienced temporary pigmentation, which resolved within 3 months.ConclusionThe picosecond 755‐nm alexandrite laser, when used independently and in combination with topical TA, has been proven to be effective in the improvement of melasma. However, the combined treatment approach showed a more pronounced improvement in melasma symptoms, with higher patient satisfaction, and was associated with a lower incidence of adverse effects. These findings strongly support that integrating topical TA with picosecond laser therapy as a superior therapeutic strategy for melasma management.Clinical Trial RegistrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2200057771.
Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy‐based devices in aesthetic practice
Authors: Mysore Venkataram , Deepthi M. , Chandrashekar B. S. , Shah Swapnil D. , Gold Michael H. , Shivani S. R. , Kanumuru Pooja , Anirudh P. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundLasers and other energy‐based devices are increasingly becoming popular in aesthetic practice. Many centers employ doctors or technicians to perform these procedures where treating doctor and operating doctor may be different. Hence the need for standard operative protocols, to be followed while performing these procedures to avoid mistakes, complications and to get optimum results. In the current review article, group of doctors who have worked with these energy‐based devices over many years worked together and suggested the protocols to be followed for the most commonly used energy‐based procedures.AimTo provide Standard operating protocols for the operator and staff to ensure, efficacy, safety, for the patient and for the devices.MethodsThe following protocols have been drafted based on the best practices followed by the authors in their clinics and reflect their consensus opinion. The objective is to provide operating protocols in a standard format, which can be of use by practicing dermatologists and their staff. The protocols include both general guidelines for the laser room and specific protocols for different machines. The draft follows the following schema:

General instructions for all the energy‐based devices.
Specific protocols for different devices: Laser hair removal, fractional lasers, Q‐switched lasers, fractional microneedling radiofrequency and cryolipolysis.
ConclusionsThe protocols proposed help to maintain the uniformity and avoid complications. However, these instructions are generalized and not machine or lesion specific. There may be variations in the protocols depending on the treatment lesion and treating doctor as well as machine.
Breastmilk use in preterm infants <29 weeks' gestational age in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore
Authors: Hilditch Cathie , Collins Carmel T , Rumbold Alice , Gomersall Judith , Middleton Philippa , Keir Amy ,   the N‐3 fatty acids for improvement in Respiratory Outcomes (N3RO) Trial Investigators
Published: September 2024

AimsTo describe the prevalence of use of breastmilk and explore demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with breastmilk provision in infants born <29 weeks' gestational age in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.MethodsThis is a secondary analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial, which enrolled 1273 infants in 13 neonatal units across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore from 2012 to 2015. Infants were classified as formula‐fed, donor milk‐fed or mother's milk‐fed at their first enteral feed and separately, at hospital discharge.ResultsThe percentage of infants receiving mother's own milk differed between centres both at first feed (79% to 100%), and at hospital discharge (47.1% to 71.6%). Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Southeast Asian heritage, drug use and smoking were associated with lower rates of fully breastmilk feeding at hospital discharge. There was no significant difference in growth outcomes, length of stay and feeding tolerance between feeding groups.ConclusionsAchieving high breastmilk feeding rates at hospital discharge for all preterm infants born <29 weeks' gestational age at hospital discharge is possible; however, targeted support for mothers who are Indigenous, Southeast Asian and/or using recreational drugs and/or smoking and/or experiencing social disadvantage may be needed. A better understanding and shared knowledge of practice variations within neonatal units with high breastfeeding rates could improve breastmilk access and equity for preterm infants.Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12612000503820.
Integration of observational and causal evidence for the association between adiposity and 17 gastrointestinal outcomes: An umbrella review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Kim Min Seo , Lee Inhyeok , Natarajan Pradeep , Do Ron , Kwon Yeongkeun , Shin Jae Il , Solmi Marco , Kim Jong Yeob , Won Hong‐Hee , Park Sungsoo 
Published: September 2024

SummaryWe systematically reviewed observational and Mendelian randomization (MR) articles that evaluated the association between obesity and 17 gastrointestinal (GI) diseases to integrate causal and observational evidence. A total of 594 observational studies from 26 systematic reviews and meta‐analyses and nine MR articles were included. For every 5 kg/m2 increase in body mass index (BMI), there was an increased risk of GI diseases ranging from 2% for rectal cancer (relative risk [RR]: 1.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01 to 1.03) to 63% for gallbladder disease (RR: 1.63, 95% CI: 1.50 to 1.77). MR articles indicated that risks of developing GI diseases elevated with each 1 standard deviation increase in genetically predicted BMI, ranging from 11% for Crohn's disease to 189% for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Moreover, upper GI conditions were less susceptible, whereas hepatobiliary organs were more vulnerable to increased adiposity. Among the associations between obesity and the 17 GI conditions, causal relationships were inferred from only approximately half (10/17, 59%). This study reveals a substantial gap between observational and causal evidence, indicating that a combined approach is necessary to effectively inform public health policies and guide epidemiological research on obesity and GI diseases.
The impact of unilateral tax treaty terminations on FDI
Authors: Erokhin Dmitry 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study analyses the effect of unilateral tax treaty terminations on FDI. It identifies two major patterns—developing countries terminating tax treaties with developed countries for the reasons of tax revenue losses and developed countries terminating treaties with other developed countries for the reasons of non‐taxation of pensioners. The study focuses on the effects of terminations for developing countries. To assess the effects of terminations on FDI, a theoretical model is developed incorporating factors such as the rate of return on FDI, exit and entry costs, termination‐induced distortion and the probability of concluding new treaties. This contributes to our understanding of the impact of tax treaty terminations on FDI and may have significant implications for policymaking and investment strategies.
Comparison of Fine‐Needle Aspiration and Core Needle Biopsy for the Pre‐Operative Diagnosis of Canine and Feline Mammary Gland Tumours
Authors: Pakdeesaneha Thitida , Chankow Katriya , Techarungchaikul Sirichai , Thongsima Thitiporn , Kongtia Mintraporn , Tharasanit Theerawat 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTMammary gland tumours are common neoplasms that affect female dogs and cats. We compared the accuracy of pre‐surgical fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) diagnosing feline (n = 64) and canine (n = 83) mammary gland tumours with excisional histopathology as the gold standard for the definitive diagnosis. We also explored the impact of CNB needle sizes (18G and 16G). FNA, 18G CNB and 16G CNB demonstrated similar accuracy regarding the diagnosis of feline mammary tumours, ranging from 90% to 97.7% (p > 0.05). However, these techniques displayed lower diagnostic accuracy for canine mammary gland tumours: 46.7%–50.9% for FNA, 63.3% for 18G CNB and 73.6% for 16G CNB. In conclusion, FNA and CNB can be used optionally as pre‐surgical diagnostic methods for feline and canine mammary gland tumours. However, factors that affect diagnostic accuracy, such as species and diagnostic techniques, should be considered.
Cross‐education of lower limb muscle strength following resistance exercise training in males and females: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Altheyab Abdulmajeed , Alqurashi Helal , England Timothy J. , Phillips Bethan E. , Piasecki Mathew 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCross‐education describes the training of one limb that leads to performance enhancements in the contralateral untrained limb, driven by neural changes rather than muscle adaptation. In this systematic review and meta‐analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cross‐education (vs. a control group) via resistance exercise training (RET) for improving muscle strength in the untrained lower limb of healthy males and females. A literature search from inception to September 2023 was conducted using MEDLINE (via PubMed), the Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), Web of Science (Core Database), Scopus, EBSCO‐host, and Ovid‐EMBASE. Independent screening, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted. The measured outcomes were change in one‐repetition maximum (1‐RM) load, maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and concentric, eccentric and isometric peak torque. Change in muscle structure (pennation angle and muscle thickness) was also analysed. A total of 29 studies were included. The pooled effect size from the random‐effects model shows that cross‐education significantly increased 1‐RM compared to the control group (standardised mean difference (SMD): 0.59, 95% CI: 0.22–0.97;P = 0.002). Cross‐education also significantly improved MVC (SMD: 0.55, 95% CI: 0.16–0.94;P = 0.006), concentric (SMD: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.39–0.84;P < 0.00001), eccentric (SMD: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.13–0.64;P = 0.003) and isometric (SMD: 0.45, 95% CI: 0.26–0.64;P < 0.00001) peak torque, each compared to the control group. When RET was categorised as eccentric or concentric, subgroup analysis showed that only eccentric training was associated with significantly increased isometric peak torque via cross‐education (SMD: 0.37, 95% CI: 0.13–0.61;P = 0.003) (concentric, SMD: 0.33, 95% CI: −0.09 to 0.74;P = 0.12). This systematic review and meta‐analysis emphasise the potency of cross‐education for improving lower limb muscle strength. These findings have potential implications for clinical situations of impaired unilateral limb function (e.g., limb‐casting or stroke). Future work exploring the mechanisms facilitating these enhancements will help to develop optimised rehabilitation protocols.
A cogent technique to circumvent the use of (some) ratio measures in physiology
Authors: Carson Richard G. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPhysiologists often express the change in the value of a measurement made on two occasions as a ratio of the initial value. This is usually motivated by an assumption that the absolute change fails to capture the true extent of the alteration that has occurred in attaining the final value – if there is initial variation among individual cases. While it may appear reasonable to use ratios to standardize the magnitude of change in this way, the perils of doing so have been widely documented. Ratios frequently have intractable statistical properties, both when taken in isolation and when analysed using techniques such as regression. A new method of computing a standardized metric of change, based on principal components analysis (PCA), is described. It exploits the collinearity within sets of initial, absolute change and final values. When these sets define variables subjected to PCA, the standardized measure of change is obtained as the product of the loading of absolute change onto the first principal component (PC1) and the eigenvalue of PC1. It is demonstrated that a sample drawn from a population of these standardized measures: approximates a normal distribution (unlike the corresponding ratios); lies within the same range; and preserves the rank order of the ratios. It is also shown that this method can be used to express the magnitude of a physiological response in an experimental condition relative to that obtained in a control condition.
imageKey points
The intractable statistical properties of ratios and the perils of using ratios to standardize the magnitude of change are well known.
A new method of computing a standardized metric, based on principal components analysis (PCA), is described, which exploits the collinearity within sets of initial, absolute change and final values.
A sample drawn from a population of these PCA‐derived measures: approximates a normal distribution (unlike the corresponding ratios); lies within the same range as the ratios; and preserves the rank order of the ratios.
The method can also be applied to express the magnitude of a physiological response in an experimental condition relative to a control condition.
Estimation of Temperature Rise in Magnetorheological Fluid-Based Finishing of Thin Substrate: A Theoretical and Experimental Study
Authors: Dubey Nitesh Kumar , Sidpara Ajay 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Magnetorheological finishing (MRF) is used to precisely finish various materials such as hard crystals, optical, and brittle materials. In this paper, the thermal behavior of the MRF process is studied theoretically and experimentally on thin copper substrate surface by varying rotational speed and working gap. The wall shear stress (WSS) represents the frictional force per unit area exerted by the flowing magnetorheological (MR) fluid on the workpiece surface and it is determined using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics numerical simulations that use a dynamic viscosity model based on the variable magnetic flux density. A thermal model is proposed to predict heat generation and temperature rise on the workpiece surface with the help of energy partitioning, heat conduction equations, and WSS. It is observed that the temperature rises with increasing the rotational speed and reducing the working gap. Considering MR fluid with only abrasive particles, the theoretical temperature rise of 21.32 °C was predicted. When MR fluid is with carbonyl iron particles and abrasive particles, the theoretical temperature rise was 19.37 °C. In experiments, the maximum temperature rise of 14.8 °C was obtained. Finite element analysis is performed to estimate magnetic flux density variation on the workpiece surface and viscosity variation over the workpiece surface. Surface roughness (Sa) reduced from an initial value of 0.236 µm to 0.079 µm at 600 rpm tool rotational speed and 3 mm working gap.
Temporal Convolutional Neural Network-Based Cold Load Prediction for Large Office Buildings
Authors: Feng Zengxi , Zhang Lutong , Wang Wenjing , Li Gangting , Xiang Weipeng 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for large office buildings, accurate cooling load prediction facilitates the elaboration of energy-efficient and energy-saving operation strategies for the system. In this paper, a hybrid prediction model based on gray relational analysis-improved black widow optimization algorithm-temporal convolutional neural network (GRA-IBWOA-TCN) is proposed for cold load prediction of large office buildings. First, the factors influencing cold load in large office buildings were analyzed, with GRA used to identify key features and reduce input data dimensionality for the prediction model. Second, three improvement strategies are proposed to enhance optimization performance at different stages of the black widow optimization algorithm, aimed at establishing a prediction model for optimizing TCN hyper-parameters through IBWOA. Finally, the algorithm optimization and prediction model comparison experiments were conducted with the intra-week dataset (T1) and the weekend dataset (T2) of a large office building as the study samples, respectively. The results show that the mean absolute percentage error values of the GRA-IBWOA-TCN model for the prediction results of the T1 and T2 datasets are 0.581% and 0.348%, respectively, which are 81.1% and 88.3% lower compared to the TCN model, and exhibit the highest prediction accuracy in optimizing the results of the TCN model and the prediction models, such as backpropagation, support vector machine, long short-term memory, and convolutional neural network, with multiple algorithms, good stability, and generalization ability. In summary, the hybrid prediction model proposed in this paper can provide effective technical support for the energy-saving management of HVAC systems in large office buildings.