bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with culture-negative status in limb osteomyelitis patients
Authors: Wu Hongri , Wang Xiaohua , Shen Jie , Wei Zhiyuan , Wang Shulin , Xu Tianming , Luo Fei , Xie Zhao 
Published: July 2024

AimsThis study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with culture-negative limb osteomyelitis patients.MethodsA total of 1,047 limb osteomyelitis patients aged 18 years or older who underwent debridement and intraoperative culture at our clinic centre from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020 were included. Patient characteristics, infection eradication, and complications were analyzed between culture-negative and culture-positive cohorts.ResultsOf these patients, 264 (25.2%) had negative cultures. Patients with a culture-negative compared with a culture-positive status were more likely to have the following characteristics: younger age (≤ 40 years) (113/264 (42.8%) vs 257/783 (32.8%); p = 0.004), a haematogenous aetiology (75/264 (28.4%) vs 150/783 (19.2%); p = 0.002), Cierny-Mader host A (79/264 (29.9%) vs 142/783 (18.1%); p < 0.001), antibiotic use before sampling (34/264 (12.9%) vs 41/783 (5.2%); p＜0.001), fewer taken samples (n＜3) (48/264 (18.2%) vs 60/783 (7.7%); p＜0.001), and less frequent presentation with a sinus (156/264 (59.1%) vs 665/783 (84.9%); p < 0.001). After initial treatments of first-debridement and antimicrobial, infection eradication was inferior in culture-positive osteomyelitis patients, with a 2.24-fold increase (odds ratio 2.24 (95% confidence interval 1.42 to 3.52)) in the redebridement rate following multivariate analysis. No statistically significant differences were found in long-term recurrence and complications within the two-year follow-up.ConclusionWe identified several factors being associated with the culture-negative result in osteomyelitis patients. In addition, the data also indicate that culture negativity is a positive prognostic factor in early infection eradication. These results constitute the basis of optimizing clinical management and patient consultations.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2024;106-B(7):720–727.
Augmented versus non-augmented locking-plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures
Authors: Longo Umile G. , Gulotta Lawrence V. , De Salvatore Sergio , Lalli Alberto , Bandini Benedetta , Giannarelli Diana , Denaro Vincenzo 
Published: July 2024

AimsProximal humeral fractures are the third most common fracture among the elderly. Complications associated with fixation include screw perforation, varus collapse, and avascular necrosis of the humeral head. To address these challenges, various augmentation techniques to increase medial column support have been developed. There are currently no recent studies that definitively establish the superiority of augmented fixation over non-augmented implants in the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent locking-plate fixation with cement augmentation or bone-graft augmentation versus those who underwent locking-plate fixation without augmentation for proximal humeral fractures.MethodsThe search was carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Articles involving patients with complex proximal humeral fractures treated using open reduction with locking-plate fixation, with or without augmentation, were considered. A meta-analysis of comparative studies comparing locking-plate fixation with cement augmentation or with bone-graft augmentation versus locking-plate fixation without augmentation was performed.ResultsA total of 19 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, and six comparative studies were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, 120 patients received locking-plate fixation with bone-graft augmentation, 179 patients received locking-plate fixation with cement augmentation, and 336 patients received locking-plate fixation without augmentation. No statistically relevant differences between the augmented and non-augmented cohorts were found in terms of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire score and Constant-Murley Score. The cement-augmented group had a significantly lower rate of complications compared to the non-augmented group.ConclusionWhile locking-plate fixation with cement augmentation appears to produce a lower complication rate compared to locking-plate fixation alone, functional outcomes seem comparable between augmented and non-augmented techniques.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2024;106-B(7):646–655.
Retrospective evaluation of radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction for hypertrophic turbinates in dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
Authors: von Doernberg Marie-Cécile , von Rechenberg Brigitte , Richter Henning 
Published: July 2024

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to retrospectively assess the effect of Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction (RFVTR) on hypertrophic turbinates and clinical outcome in brachycephalic dogs when included in multi-level surgery (MLS).Study designClinical retrospective multicenter study.Animals132 client-owned brachycephalic dogs.Methods132 brachycephalic dogs with high-grade Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Ayndrome (BOAS) and hypertrophic turbinates were treated with RFVTR as part of MLS of the upper airways. Intranasal obstruction was evaluated by computer tomography (CT) and antero-/retrograde rhinoscopy before and 6 months after RFVTR. The clinical records, the CT images and the rhinoscopy videos were reviewed and clinical evolution was evaluated using a standardized questionnaire. The data was scored semi-quantitatively.ResultsIn this study, 132 patients were included for a follow-up period of 120 weeks. RFVTR resulted in minor complications, including serous nasal discharge within the first postoperative week in all dogs, and intermittent nasal congestion between 3–8 weeks after treatment in 24.3% of the patients. Rhinoscopy and CT follow-ups were available for 33 patients. Six months after treatment intranasal airspace was increased (p = 0.002) and the presence and overall amount of mucosal contact points was reduced (p = 0.039).ConclusionMLS with RFVTR led to a significant reduction in turbinate volume at the 6-month follow-up examination and significant clinical improvement over a long-term period of 120 weeks. This suggests the viability of RFVTR as a turbinate-preserving treatment for intranasal obstruction in dogs with BOAS.Clinical significanceRFVTR is a minimally invasive turbinoplasty technique for intranasal obstruction in dogs with BOAS and can be included in MLS without increasing complication rates.
Music and Social Inclusion: International Research and Practice in Complex Settings, Oscar Odena (ed.) (2022)
Authors: Ward Asha 
Published: July 2024

Review of: Music and Social Inclusion: International Research and Practice in Complex Settings, Oscar Odena (ed.) (2022)
Abingdon: Routledge, 290 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-03203-719-6, h/bk, £125
Pengaruh Perubahan Iklim Terhadap Pemenuhan Hak Anak
Authors: Zuhairini Yenni , Fauzan Ahmad Asyraf , Dhamayanti Meita 
Published: July 2024

Perubahan iklim memengaruhi berbagai kebutuhan dasar kehidupan manusia. Anak-anak lebih rentan dibandingkan orang dewasa terhadap perubahan lingkungan, baik langsung maupun tidak langsung. Hak anak untuk bertumbuh kembang, mendapat pelayanan kesehatan yang baik, kesejahteraan, pendidikan, dan gizi sebagaimana tercantum dalam Konvensi Hak Anak akan dipengaruhi oleh perubahan iklim, krisis pola cuaca, dan dampak jangka pendek dan jangka panjangnya. Kelangsungan hidup anak sebagai generasi penerus menjadi terancam oleh perubahan iklim, terutama, mereka yang rentan akan menanggung beban penyakit yang sangat besar akibat perubahan iklim ini, Kesenjangan sosial dan edukasi di antara negara miskin dan maju sangat menentukan dampak perubahan iklim terhadap anak-anak. Negara paling berisiko terdampak merupakan negara berkembang minim sumber daya dan infrakstruktur untuk menanggulangi perubahan iklim. Anak-anak yang kurang beruntung akan menanggung beban kesehatan yang sangat tinggi dan tidak adil akibat perubahan iklim ini.
Towards interculturally adaptive conversational AI
Authors: Brandt Adam , Hazel Spencer 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Among the many ways that AI technologies are becoming embedded in our social worlds is the proliferation of Conversational User Interfaces, such as voice assistants (e.g. Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa), chatbots and voice-based conversational agents. Such conversational AI technologies are designed to draw upon the designers’ understanding of interactional practices employed in human–human conversation, and therefore have implications for intercultural communication (ICC). In this paper, we highlight some of the current shortcomings of conversational AI, and how these relate to ICC. We also draw on findings from Conversation Analysis to discuss how pragmatic norms vary across linguacultural groups (see Risager 2019 for a discussion of the term ‘linguaculture’), noting that this poses further challenges for designers of conversational AI systems. We argue that the solution is to work towards what we call interculturally adaptive conversational AI. Finally, we propose a framework for how this can be conceptualised and researched, and argue that researchers with expertise in language and ICC are uniquely placed to contribute to this endeavour.
Ameliorative effects of thistle and thyme honeys on cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity in mice
Authors: Lakhmili Houssam , Khadra Ahmed , Warda Karima , El-Abbassi Abdelilah , El-Bouzidi Laila , Boukhira Abderrahman , Alamri Abdulhakeem S. , Galanakis Charis M. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a potent anticancer agent widely used to treat various malignancies and autoimmune diseases after organ transplantation. However, its therapeutic benefits are often accompanied by severe toxicity, primarily attributable to oxidative stress. In contrast, Moroccan honey, including varieties, such as thyme and thistle, is known for its multifaceted medicinal properties, including potent antioxidant activity. This study sought to investigate the protective potential of Moroccan honey against CP-induced genotoxic and cytotoxic effects in mouse bone marrow cells. The results revealed a significant increase in genotoxicity and cytotoxicity following CP administration (20 mg/kg), as evidenced by elevated micronuclei frequency and a reduced ratio of polychromatic to normochromatic erythrocytes. However, pretreatment with Moroccan honey (1 g/kg) for a duration of 6 days effectively attenuated these adverse effects. Furthermore, biochemical analysis demonstrated that mice receiving honey exhibited notable improvements in liver function, as indicated by decreased levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and uric acid. Histological examination revealed reduced hepatic damage characterized by diminished steatosis, apoptosis, necrosis, and inflammatory cell infiltration. These findings underscore the potential of thyme and thistle honeys, as a promising adjunctive therapy to mitigate the deleterious effects associated with CP treatment, offering potential applications in complementary chemotherapeutic strategies.
Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics (CMAM 2022 Conference, Part 2)
Authors: Feischl Michael , Praetorius Dirk , Ruggeri Michele 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This paper introduces the contents of the second of two special issues
associated with the 9th International Conference on Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics,
which took place from August 29 to September 2, 2022 in Vienna.
It comments on the topics and highlights of all twelve papers of the special issue.
Exploring the impact of parameters on flow boiling heat transfer in microchannels and coated microtubes: A comprehensive review
Authors: Hussein Hasan Qahtan , Fayyadh Ekhlas M. , Hasan Moayed R. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The aim of this study is to present a comprehensive review of the impact of various parameters on flow boiling heat transfer in microchannels and coated microtubes. The objectives of this study are to analyze the existing literature, identify the research methods employed, summarize the findings, and highlight the novelty and potential improvements in the field of microscale heat transfer. The review encompasses a wide range of parameters including fluid flow rate, wall heat flux, surface roughness, tube diameter, and tube coating. By examining these parameters, the study investigates their effects on the heat transfer performance in microchannels and coated microtubes. A systematic analysis is conducted to understand the relationships between these parameters and the heat transfer characteristics. The findings of this review contribute to the current state of knowledge in microscale heat transfer. The analysis reveals significant insights into the impact of various parameters on flow boiling heat transfer, providing valuable information for researchers and engineers in fields such as microelectronics cooling, energy conversion, and biomedical engineering. Moreover, this review identifies areas for further investigation and highlights the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this research domain. The novelty and improvement of this work lie in its comprehensive analysis of the interplay between different parameters and their effects on flow boiling heat transfer. By synthesizing the existing literature, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers working on microscale heat transfer. It offers a deeper understanding of the subject matter and paves the way for future advancements in the design and optimization of microchannels and coated microtubes for enhanced heat transfer performance.
Consistent DCF Methods for Constant-Growth Annuities à la Modigliani & Miller or Miles & Ezzell
Authors: Becker Denis M. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we develop two complete discounted-cash flow (DCF) frameworks for the valuation of constant-growth annuities and perpetuities. By ‘complete’ we mean that these frameworks allow the valuation of a firm or project by means of different DCF methods, particularly, the equity method, the free-cash-flow (FCF) method, the adjusted-present-value-method, and the capital-cash-flow method. This also requires the derivation of formulas that allow the translation between different required returns, like the required return on unlevered and levered equity, the discount rate in the FCF method, and the required return on the tax-shield. Our paper departs from the two most advocated and mutually exclusive frameworks when dealing with DCF. The first is based on Modigliani and Miller (M&M), where the FCF at different points in time are independently distributed. The second framework rests on the analysis of Miles and Ezzell (M&E) who presume a first-order autoregressive cash-flow process. Some elements of a ‘complete’ framework exist in the literature, but in our opinion, a complete picture has not been developed yet. The contributions of this paper are the following: (1) We develop (or expand) the set of formulas that are required for the valuation of constant-growth annuities and perpetuities; (2) The formulas we develop in this paper are based on a backward-iteration process, which in itself represents a suitable tool for firm valuation; (3) Using a numerical example, we show that the two mutually exclusive frameworks of M&M or M&E achieve very different valuation results; (4) It turns out that the expected returns and the growth rate of the FCF are partly linked, but this relationship is different in the two frameworks; (5) In our numerical examples, we show how the constant-growth annuity or perpetuity, can be integrated with an explicitly planned FCF.
The Many Faces of Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ
Authors: Ghaffar Zishan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Although Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ (Q 112) is one of the shortest sūrahs of the Qurʾān, it has led to an extensive commentary on its structure and content in Muslim exegetical literature and in Western scholarship. This article takes the recent attempt to contextualize the sūrah in Western scholarship as a starting point and proposes new evidence for the nature of the religious milieu that shaped its form and content. It posits several “intertexts” of creedal expressions, which shed light on the discursive nature of the sūrah.
A stranding of pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) near Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico confirms the presence of the species in the Mexican Caribbean
Authors: Padilla-Saldívar Janneth A. , Sánchez-Okrucky Roberto , Romero-Tenorio Arturo , Navarro-Solano Hugo , Serrano-Barriga Liliana , Arreola-Illescas María R. , Castelblanco-Martínez Delma N. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Strandings and opportunistic sightings represent an invaluable source of information on cetacean’s biodiversity in the Mexican Caribbean. Here, we document the stranding and rescue of two pantropical spotted dolphins Stenella attenuata (mother and male calf) near Tulum (Quintana Roo, Mexico), which died without a clear diagnosis of cause of death. This case confirms the occurrence of S. attenuata, increasing the number of local aquatic mammals to 20. As most of the other small cetaceans in this region, the conservation status of the species remains undefined, and more research is needed to better understand ecological and biological aspects of its population.
Review of organ damage from COVID and Long COVID: a disease with a spectrum of pathology
Authors: Ewing Andrew G. , Salamon Spela , Pretorius Etheresia , Joffe David , Fox Greta , Bilodeau Stephane , Bar-Yam Yaneer 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Long COVID, as currently defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other authorities, is a symptomatic condition that has been shown to affect an estimated 10 %–30 % of non-hospitalized patients after one infection. However, COVID-19 can also cause organ damage in individuals without symptoms, who would not fall under the current definition of Long COVID. This organ damage, whether symptomatic or not, can lead to various health impacts such as heart attacks and strokes. Given these observations, it is necessary to either expand the definition of Long COVID to include organ damage or recognize COVID-19-induced organ damage as a distinct condition affecting many symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals after COVID-19 infections. It is important to consider that many known adverse health outcomes, including heart conditions and cancers, can be asymptomatic until harm thresholds are reached. Many more medical conditions can be identified by testing than those that are recognized through reported symptoms. It is therefore important to similarly recognize that while Long COVID symptoms are associated with organ damage, there are many individuals that have organ damage without displaying recognized symptoms and to include this harm in the characterization of COVID-19 and in the monitoring of individuals after COVID-19 infections.
A nonlinear Filbert-like matrix with three free parameters: From linearity to nonlinearity
Authors: Kiliç Emrah , Ersanli Didem 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFilbert and Lilbert matrices are defined by terms oflinearFibonacci-like sequences. By considering terms of such linear recurrences and additional free parameters, we define a nonlinear variant of these matrices via ratios ofq-forms of terms of Fibonacci-like sequences whose indices are in nonlinear forms. We derive explicit formulae for the matricesLandUcome fromLU-decomposition, their inverses, inverse of the main matrices and their determinants.
Global existence and multiplicity of positive solutions for anisotropic eigenvalue problems
Authors: Liu Zhenhai , Papageorgiou Nikolaos S. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
We consider an eigenvalue problem driven by the anisotropic (p, q)-Laplacian and with a Carathéodory reaction which is (p(z) − 1)-sublinear as x → + ∞. We look for positive solutions. We prove an existence, nonexistence and multiplicity theorem which is global in the parameter λ > 0, that is, we prove a bifurcation-type theorem which describes in an exact way the changes in the set of positive solutions as the parameter λ varies on ℝ̊+ = (0, + ∞).
Revisiting hydrotalcite synthesis: Efficient combined mechanochemical/coprecipitation synthesis to design advanced tunable basic catalysts
Authors: Nope Eliana , Sathicq Ángel G. , Martínez José J. , ALOthman Zeid A. , Romanelli Gustavo P. , Nares Elena Montejano , Ivars-Barceló Francisco , Zuazo Juan Rubio , Luque Rafael , Balu Alina M. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Hydrotalcite materials (HTs) were synthesized by a facile and swift combined mechanochemistry/coprecipitation approach, and their catalytic activity was evaluated and compared with conventionally synthesized hydrotalcites (co-precipitation method) in the Knoevenagel condensation between furfural and ethyl cyanoacetate/malononitrile. Characterization and catalytic activity results clearly demonstrate that the proposed combined mechanochemical/coprecipitation approach provides an improvement in crystallinity, morphology, tunable basicity, and textural properties (higher surface area and enhanced surface properties) as compared to HTs obtained via conventional coprecipitation methods. In addition, mechanochemically synthesized HTs largely improve catalytic activities, including conversion and product selectivity to Knoevenagel condensation products under solventless conditions, short reaction times, or reaction at room temperature as compared to conventional counterparts (e.g., 30–40 vs > 99% product yields).
„Ein ziemlich starkes Stück“
Authors: Volk Rainer 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Im März 1969 bestellte eine Ad-hoc-Initiative prominenter Persönlichkeiten bei Klaus Harpprecht einen Essay zum 25. Jahrestag des 20. Juli 1944. Ziel war es, in der breiteren Öffentlichkeit eine Debatte über den Widerstand gegen Hitler anzustoßen. Der Text des bekannten Publizisten erwies sich als sprachlich, historisch und politisch prägnant. Er verknüpfte aktuelle Themen wie die Studentenrevolte und die deutsche Teilung mit dem Spektrum der Absichten und Charaktere des versuchten Staatsstreichs gegen Hitler. Doch gelang es den Initiatoren des Projekts nicht, die Skepsis der Überlebenden und Nachfahren des militärischen Widerstands zu überwinden; der Essay blieb daher ungedruckt. Rainer Volk analysiert Entstehung und Scheitern von Harpprechts Text und ordnet diesen in den zeithistorischen Kontext ein.
La renovación de infraestructura en el centro de la ciudad de México: un proyecto al servicio de las campañas de moralización con Ernesto P. Uruchurtu, 1952-1966
Authors: Zenteno Martínez Carlota 
Published: July 2024

Durante el gobierno de Ernesto P. Uruchurtu (1952-1966), la ciudad de México fue sujeta a un planteamiento urbano y social que apostó por la renovación de su infraestructura en atención a las demandas de una ciudad capital en incontrolable crecimiento. Pero también como una medida para contrarrestar el desorden y las prácticas ilícitas e inmorales que se llevaban a cabo en zonas de habitación popular, tal como se observa en el barrio de La Lagunilla. La yuxtaposición entre las Campañas de moralización y la construcción de obra pública comprueba que en el universo de las infraestructuras subyace un ejercicio de poder político e ideológico, el cual usa se sirve de un argumento de marcado tono moral para intervenir en determinados espacios.

Palabras claves: Infraestructura, moralización, ciudad de México, Ernesto P. Uruchurtu, La Lagunilla