bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Liver Cancer Mortality Disparities at a Fine Scale Among Subpopulations in China: Nationwide Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Trends
Authors: Gan Ting , Liu Yunning , Bambrick Hilary , Zhou Maigeng , Hu Wenbiao 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
China has the highest number of liver cancers worldwide, and liver cancer is at the forefront of all cancers in China. However, current research on liver cancer in China primarily relies on extrapolated data or relatively lagging data, with limited focus on subregions and specific population groups.

Objective
The purpose of this study is to identify geographic disparities in liver cancer by exploring the spatial and temporal trends of liver cancer mortality and the years of life lost (YLL) caused by it within distinct geographical regions, climate zones, and population groups in China.

Methods
Data from the National Death Surveillance System between 2013 and 2020 were used to calculate the age-standardized mortality rate of liver cancer (LASMR) and YLL from liver cancer in China. The spatial distribution and temporal trends of liver cancer were analyzed in subgroups by sex, age, region, and climate classification. Estimated annual percentage change was used to describe liver cancer trends in various regions, and partial correlation was applied to explore associations between LASMR and latitude.

Results
In China, the average LASMR decreased from 28.79 in 2013 to 26.38 per 100,000 in 2020 among men and 11.09 to 9.83 per 100,000 among women. This decline in mortality was consistent across all age groups. Geographically, Guangxi had the highest LASMR for men in China, with a rate of 50.15 per 100,000, while for women, it was Heilongjiang, with a rate of 16.64 per 100,000. Within these regions, the LASMR among men in most parts of Guangxi ranged from 32.32 to 74.98 per 100,000, whereas the LASMR among women in the majority of Heilongjiang ranged from 13.72 to 21.86 per 100,000. The trend of LASMR varied among regions. For both men and women, Guizhou showed an increasing trend in LASMR from 2013 to 2020, with estimated annual percentage changes ranging from 10.05% to 29.07% and from 10.09% to 21.71%, respectively. Both men and women observed an increase in LASMR with increasing latitude below the 40th parallel. However, overall, LASMR in men was positively correlated with latitude (R=0.225; P<.001), while in women, it showed a negative correlation (R=0.083; P=.04). High LASMR areas among men aligned with subtropical zones, like Cwa and Cfa. The age group 65 years and older, the southern region, and the Cwa climate zone had the highest YLL rates at 4850.50, 495.50, and 440.17 per 100,000, respectively. However, the overall trends in these groups showed a decline over the period.

Conclusions
Despite the declining overall trend of liver cancer in China, there are still marked disparities between regions and populations. Future prevention and control should focus on high-risk regions and populations to further reduce the burden of liver cancer in China.
Development of an Integrated Surveillance System to Improve Preparedness for Arbovirus Outbreaks in a Dengue Endemic Setting: Descriptive Study
Authors: Leandro André , Maciel-de-Freitas Rafael 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Dengue fever, transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, poses a significant public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. Dengue surveillance involves monitoring the incidence, distribution, and trends of infections through systematic data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. It supports public health decision-making, guiding interventions like vector control, vaccination campaigns, and public education.

Objective
Herein, we report the development of a surveillance system already in use to support public health managers against dengue transmission in Foz do Iguaçu, a dengue-endemic Brazilian city located in the Triple Border with Argentina and Paraguay.

Methods
We present data encompassing the fieldwork organization of more than 100 health agents; epidemiological and entomological data were gathered from November 2022 to April 2024, totalizing 18 months of data collection.

Results
By registering health agents, we were able to provide support for those facing issues to fill their daily milestone of inspecting 16 traps per working day. We filtered dengue transmission in the city by patient age, gender, and reporting units, as well as according to dengue virus serotype. The entomological indices presented a strong seasonal pattern, as expected. Several longtime established routines in Foz do Iguaçu have been directly impacted by the adoption of Vigilância Integrada com Tecnologia (VITEC).

Conclusions
The implementation of VITEC has enabled more efficient and accurate diagnostics of local transmission risk, leading to a better understanding of operational activity patterns and risks. Lately, local public health managers can easily identify hot spots of dengue transmission and optimize interventions toward those highly sensitive areas.
Comparision of <sup>11</sup>C-methionine and <sup>11</sup>C-choline pet/ct for parathyroid visualization: a prospective study
Authors: Pogosian K. А. , Karonova T. L. , Ryzhkova D. V. , Yanevskaya L. G. , Boriskova M. E. , Zuykevich D. V. , Yudina O. V. , Tsoy U. A. , Grineva E. N. 
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTION: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder. Minimal invasive parathyroidectomy (PTX) is favorable surgical approach in PHPT treatment. Its success is highly dependent on accurate preoperative localization of all causative parathyroid adenomas. Despite the fact that wide range of visualization methods are applied in PHPT diagnostics, PHPT persistence occurs. Therefore, the search for additional visualizing tools of parathyroid adenomas remains relevant. Recently, positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has been used in order to improve PHPT diagnostics. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of PET/CT with 11C-methionine and 11C-choline in patients with PHPT based on the intensity of both tracers uptake in parathyroid adenomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The data of 26 patients diagnosed with PHPT was analyzed. PET/CT with 11C-choline was performed in 14 patients, with 11C-methionine — in 10 patients, with two radiopharmaceuticals — in two patients. All patients underwent PTX. Histological examination’s results were compared with the results of PET/CT. Using the software, the standardized uptake value of radiopharmaceuticals in histologically verified parathyroid adenomas/hyperplasias and in the trapezius muscle was obtained, then tumor-to-background ratios (TBR) of 11C-methionine and 11C-choline were calculated.Statistics: Software STATISTICA 10 was used in statistical analysis.RESULTS: 11C-choline TBR median was of 2.3 (1.6; 3.2), median of 11C-methionine TBR showed slightly higher values — 2.5 (1.9; 3,6). However, no significant difference was found between the two radiopharmaceuticals’ uptake in parathyroid adenomas.DISCUSSION: The scientific impact of current study is determined by the diagnostic effectiveness comparison between PET/CT with 11C-methionine and 11C-choline, which is based on the accumulation intensity of both radiopharmaceuticals in parathyroid adenomas.CONCLUSION: The intensity of accumulation of 11C-methionine and 11C-choline by hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue does not differ significantly. Thus both tracers might be successfully applied for topic diagnosis of parathyroid adenomas in patients with PHPT.
Employee Ratings and Reviews Data from Glassdoor
Authors: Zhou Mi , Li Yaxuan , Qiao Zhilei , Shi Bowen 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
This paper presents the employee ratings and reviews data from Glassdoor and the R codes used to collect, clean, and organize the data. We collect three types of information for each Glassdoor review: review metrics, content, and reviewer information. We also calculate some commonly used textual metrics, such as sentiment, readability, the number of uncertainty words, etc. The datasets include necessary identifiers that can connect to other financial data sources. All the variables and metrics are provided at the review level, which enables researchers to aggregate the data from different levels and angles. As a demonstrative example, we use a simple word list to measure how often employees mention COVID-19 in review comments. The R codes provided as an RStudio project are self-contained and can also be modified and applied to other data sources of interest.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS ANTIINFLAMASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera L.) PADA TIKUS JANTAN GALUR WISTAR
Authors: Norhikami Norhikami , Fadhilah Arini 
Published: August 2024

Inflamasi adalah respon imun tubuh yang bekerja terhadap rangsangan fisik, kimia, maupun zat berbahaya atau mikrobiologi. Obat antiinflamasi golongan NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) atau golongan steroid umumnya mempunyai banyak efek samping. Daun kelor (Moringa oleifera L.) adalah tanaman tropis yang bisa dijadikan referensi alternatif dalam menurunkan peradangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas antiinflamasi daun kelor pada tikus jantan galur Wistar yang diinjeksi subplantar dengan karagenin 1%. Lima kelompok perlakuan masing-masing 5 ekor tikus jantan galur Wistar dengan bobot antara 150-250 gram. Kelompok I Na-CMC 0,5% (kontrol negatif) digunakan sebagai pembanding dan pembawa untuk pembuatan larutan kontrol positif dan larutan ekstrak uji, kelompok II natrium diklofenak 15 mg/KgBB (kontrol positif), dan sebagai kelompok perlakuan yaitu kelompok III, IV, dan V diberi ekstrak etanol daun kelor (EEDK) dosis 25, 50, dan 100 mg/KgBB. Pengamatan dilakukan selama 6 jam dari jam ke-0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, dan 6 dengan mengukur tebal udema kaki tikus dengan jangka sorong digital, kemudian dihitung rata-rata ± SD (mm). Data dianalisis dengan SPSS uji statistik ANOVA dan uji lanjut LSD. Ekstrak etanol daun kelor (EEDK) dosis 25, 50, dan 100 mg/KgBB mempunyai aktivitas antiinflamasi dalam menurunkan udema kaki tikus. Dosis 100 mg/KgBB mempunyai aktivitas penurunan inflamasi paling baik dan rata-rata penurunan inflamasinya pada jam ke-1 hingga ke-6 menunjukkan nonsignifikan (p > 0,05) dengan tebal udem paling rendah pada jam ke-6 yaitu 4,82±0,10 mm sebanding dengan kontrol positif (4,81±0,17 mm). Ekstrak etanol daun kelor disimpulkan memiliki efektivitas antiinflamasi dalam menurunkan peradangan pada udema kaki tikus.
Innovation and development of traditional Chinese medicine telemedicine service model
Authors: Xiao Jinhe , Yu Meng , Zhang Xiaofen , Yang Bo 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The innovation and development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) telemedicine service models are increasingly gaining attention as an important component of the modern healthcare system. This paper discusses the innovative service models that integrate TCM with telemedicine technology. Firstly, it introduces the background of TCM telemedicine services, pointing out that while providing convenient and efficient medical services, it also promotes the inheritance and development of TCM culture. Subsequently, the paper focuses on the innovation of TCM remote diagnosis and treatment technologies, including the innovative application of the four diagnostic methods (observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and pulse-taking and palpation) in telemedicine services and the implementation strategies of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment in telemedicine services. In addition, this paper explores the development strategies of TCM telemedicine service models, including improving relevant policies, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation, and combining them with modern medical technologies. The successful application of the "cloud TCM" platform in telemedicine services and its diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness are demonstrated through case analysis. This paper aims to provide useful references for the innovation and development of TCM telemedicine service models, promote the deep integration of the healthcare industry and information technology, improve service quality, and facilitate the broader dissemination of TCM culture.
Analysis of the Communication Path and Effectiveness of Ideological and Political Theory Course in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Wang Dongmei , Li Peng 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
For Thinking politics education in colleges and universities, AI is not only a practical background, but also a technical tool and a development opportunity. From a practical point of view, the deep integration and standardized application of AI can provide new technical power for effectively identifying educational objects' ideological trends, improving educational content's accuracy, and expanding the spatial dimension of Thinking politics training. Education has become an inevitable trend of innovative development of Thinking politics training in colleges and universities. However, there are many potential risks and practical problems in value hypothesis, technical limitations, and specific activities, such as privacy protection and ideological security risks, loss of educational subjectivity, digitalization of educational relations, lack of professionals, etc. Therefore, we should dialectically look at the technological development speed and potential risks of artificial intelligence, Promoting the rationalization of educational value, strengthening technical supervision, setting up intelligent teaching teams, and reasonably defining and combining the integration boundaries and scope of artificial intelligence are the main measures for the development of AI. Artificial intelligence machines carry out Thinking politics education in colleges and universities in an intelligent form.
Comparative analysis of surface layer functionality in STM and AFM probes: Effects of coating on emission characteristics
Authors: Knápek Alexandr , Allaham Mohammad M. , Košelová Zuzana , Burda Daniel , Podstránský Jáchym , Mousa Marwan S. , Sobola Dinara 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This study compares different types of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) probes according to the function of the surface layer at the tip apex. Three main types of SPM probes were analyzed: scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) tungsten probes, conductive atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes, and non-conductive AFM probes. The tungsten STM probes were coated with a graphite layer to simulate the effects of carbonization. The tested AFM probes were specifically NenoProbe conductive AFM probes (platinum-coated tip) and Akiyama non-conductive AFM probes coated with gold. The gold coating is intended to improve surface conductivity and help achieve a homogeneous, oxidation-resistant surface. The three samples were measured in a field emission microscope to study their current-voltage characteristics. The obtained current-voltage characteristics were tested and analyzed by the Forbes field emission orthodoxy test, providing the field emission parameters that correlate with the state of the scanning probe tip. In this study, the most important parameter is the formal emission area parameter, which indicates the formal tunneling current density through the probe tip-sample nanogap. For an STM tip, this reflects the size and shape of the region from which electrons tunnel to the sample surface. If this area is larger than expected or desired, it may indicate problems with tip function or tip wear. This information is critical for evaluating the performance and accuracy of the STM tip and can help diagnose problems and optimize its function.
Multi-sensor fusion for robust indoor localization of industrial UAVs using particle filter
Authors: Mráz Eduard , Trizuljak Adam , Rajchl Matej , Sedláček Martin , Štec Filip , Stanko Jaromír , Rodina Jozef 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Robotic platforms including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) require an accurate and reliable source of position information, especially in indoor environments where GNSS cannot be used. This is typically accomplished by using multiple independent position sensors. This paper presents a UAV position estimation mechanism based on a particle filter, that combines information from visual odometry cameras and visual detection of fiducial markers. The article proposes very compact, lightweight and robust method for indoor localization, that can run with high frequency on the UAV’s onboard computer. The filter is implemented such that it can seamlessly handle sensor failures and disconnections. Moreover, the filter can be extended to include inputs from additional sensors. The implemented approach is validated on data from real-life UAV test flights, where average position error under 0.4 m was achieved.
Measuring impulse response and nonlinear distortions using exponential frequency-modulated signals
Authors: Jia Yinjie , Xu Pengfei 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Exponential Frequency-Modulated (EFM) signals, characterized by their exponentially changing instantaneous frequency, are valuable in radar, sonar, and communication systems. This paper explores the application of EFM signals for measuring impulse response and nonlinear distortions in electronic devices. The EFM signal testing method, which involves recording and analyzing the device's output in response to EFM signals, provides insights into amplitude-frequency, phase-frequency responses, and impulse response. The spectral density analysis reveals a 3 dB/octave decrease in high-frequency regions. An innovative measurement method is proposed, involving convolution with a time-reversed and amplitude-modulated EFM signal, simplifying traditional approaches. MATLAB simulations validate the method, highlighting its efficacy in comprehensive device performance assessment.
Phytotherapeutic potential of Artemisia ludoviciana and Cordia boissieri extracts against the dermatophyte Microsporum canis
Authors: Villarreal Villarreal José Pablo , Medina Soto Beatriz A. , Heya Michel Stéphane , Galindo-Rodríguez Sergio A. , Velázquez Uziel Castillo , Cárdenas Noriega Kevin A. , García-Ponce Romario 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Introduction

Microsporum canis is a dermatophyte that mainly affects dogs and cats. However, it can be transmitted to humans by direct contact. This makes it one of the most frequent causative agents of dermatophytosis in humans, reflecting the frequent human close relationships with pets. Conventional treatment relies on antifungal pharmacological agents. However, errors in application have led to the occurrence of fungal resistance and toxic effects. Consequently, new therapeutic alternatives are needed for M. canis infections. Plant extracts have been explored as phytotherapeutics for the treatment of dermatophyte infections, which prompted an attempt to apply extracts of the ethnopharmacologically important plants Artemisia ludoviciana and Cordia boissieri.

Material and Methods
Methanolic extracts of these two plants were obtained using a Soxhlet method and were characterised by phytochemical screening. Extracts were evaluated against a M. canis commercial strain (ATCC-11621) using the microdilution method described in the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute protocol M38-A, determining its minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentration (MFC). Subsequently, these concentrations were tested in a human keratinocyte human cell line.

Results

Artemisia ludoviciana and C. boissieri extracts showed MIC values of 2,500 and 1,250 µg/mL, and MFC values of 5,000 and 2,500 µg/mL against M. canis, respectively. These extracts did not inhibit HaCaT cell proliferation in vitro.

Conclusion
The evaluated extracts showed potential for the treatment of M. canis fungal infections. However, further studies on their phytochemical characterisation, purification, clinical safety and formulation are required.
Is music expression?
Authors: Guczalski Krzysztof 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The perception of the link between music and emotions is an age-old topos present in nearly all known cultures. It is also found in works of most philosophers tackling music, starting with Plato and Aristotle. Yet presenting this relationship in terms of the expression of the artist’s feelings is a relatively recent idea that only became widespread during the Romantic era, and received its theoretical formulations at the turn of the twentieth century in the so-called classical theory of expression. However, the theory came under increasing criticism from the 1930s onwards and by the 1980s there emerged a broad consensus that it was misconceived. The widely accepted position is that aesthetically it is only important for music to possess certain emotional qualities which do not have to be related to the real psychological states of the author — thus not making music an expression in the original sense.
Nevertheless, attempts continue to be made to reinstate the classical theory of expression. This is because its rejection can leave us unsatisfied, as the intuition of an intimate connection between the artist’s personality and the work seems to be widespread and has some credence. Therefore, before we classify this intuition as merely a manifestation of post-Romantic longings or illusions, it is worth considering whether it could be explicated in a way that would not be subject to the standard and justifiable accusations levelled against the classical theory of expression. The present article is an attempt at such explication.
A question of a sense of humour? The bittersweet taste of Mieczysław Wajnberg’s Old Letters Op. 77
Authors: Nowok-Zych Agnieszka 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
From the beginning of his composing activity until the 1960s, Mieczysław Weinberg reached for texts by Julian Tuwim. He admired his poetic artistry, and often read the content of Tuwim’s poems through the prism of his own experiences. Song cycle Old Letters Op. 77 is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful not only in the artistic output of Wajnberg himself, but also in the vocal literature of the 20th century. Sublime connections between music and text, which certainly testify to the author’s sensitivity, also seem to betray Weinberg’s sarcasm and the so-called “black sense of humor”. In Opus 77, Wajnberg repeatedly winks at the listener: an attentive, musically prepared listener is able to pick up many of the composer’s allusions in the form of harmonic nuances that change the semantic context of the song’s content. Verena Mogl, a researcher of Weinberg’s life and work, claims that such measures may constitute a kind of “commentary on Western European society, an overtone of Soviet reality.” The author of the article presents the bittersweet taste of Old Letters on selected examples, thus presenting her own proposal for reading individual songs based on her in-depth analyzes. The article was supplemented with an appendix containing all Tuwim’s texts used by Weinberg in Opus 77.
Study on High Modulus Asphalt Mixtures
Authors: Adrian Burlacu , Tudor Simion 
Published: August 2024

Summary
In this article will be presented a comparison of a road structure dimensioning between a classical approach, which uses the information existing in the sizing norm in force, and a non-classical approach that uses performances of asphalt mixtures with high rigidity modulus, determined in the laboratory, by specific tests to determine the modules, which will be used in the dimensioning calculation.