bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Molecular Developments in Parasellar Tumors and Potential Therapeutic Implications
Authors: Xekouki Paraskevi , Venetsanaki Vasiliki , Kyriakopoulos Georgios , Alexandraki Krystallenia , Angelousi Anna , Kaltsas Gregory 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The parasellar region is the anatomical area around the sella turcica that represents a crucial crossroad for important adjacent structures. Several distinct tumors can primarily originate from this area, the most common being meningiomas, gliomas, embryonal cell tumors, germ cell tumors, and craniopharyngiomas. In addition, a number of systemic and inflammatory disorders can also affect the parasellar region, most commonly involving the pituitary. These lesions have different pathologic characteristics and malignant potential according to the new World Health Organization CNS5 2021 classification. Signs and symptoms may be nonspecific and are mostly related to a mass effect on the surrounding anatomical structures and/or impairment of endocrine function, whereas the vast majority lack a secretory component. The mutational signature analysis based on advances in molecular techniques has recently enabled the identification of specific gene mutations or signaling pathway aberrations. These developments may serve as a powerful means to delineate the pathophysiology of these lesions and serve as a diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tool, particularly for high-risk populations. Treatment options include surgery alone or in combination with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and disease-specific medical therapy, in order to prevent recurrence or further tumor growth along with replacement of coexistent pituitary hormonal deficiencies. In this comprehensive review, we present the current state-of-the-art developments in the histopathology and molecular biology of parasellar lesions, which often represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, that may be utilized by a dedicated multidisciplinary team for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of these lesions.
Associations Between Perceived Discrimination, Screening Mammography, and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis: A Prospective Cohort Analysis
Authors: Hernandez Alexandra E. , Borowsky Peter A. , Lubarsky Maya , Carroll Carin , Choi Seraphina , Kesmodel Susan , Antoni Michael , Goel Neha 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Despite higher breast cancer screening rates, black women still are more likely to have late-stage disease diagnosed. This disparity is influenced in part by structural and interpersonal racism. This prospective study sought to determine how interpersonal factors, including perceived discrimination, influence screening and stage of disease at diagnosis.

Methods
A prospective cohort study analyzed adult women with stages I to IV breast cancer from the Miami Breast Cancer Disparities Study. Perceived discrimination and mistrust of providers were assessed using previously validated questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate the odds of screening mammography utilization and late-stage breast cancer at diagnosis.

Results
The study enrolled 342 patients (54.4 % Hispanic, 15.8 % white, and 17.3 % black). Multivariate regression, after control for both individual- and neighborhood-level factors, showed that a higher level of perceived discrimination was associated with greater odds of late-stage disease (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.06; range, 1.01–1.12); p = 0.022) and lower odds of screening mammography (aOR, 0.96; range, 0.92–0.99; p = 0.046). A higher level of perceived discrimination also was negatively correlated with multiple measures of provider trust.

Discussion
This study identified that high perceived level of discrimination is associated with decreased odds of ever having a screening mammogram and increased odds of late-stage disease. Efforts are needed to reach women who experience perceived discrimination and to improve the patient–provider trust relationship because these may be modifiable risk factors for barriers to screening and late-stage disease presentation, which ultimately have an impact on breast cancer survival.
Occurrence of Dumping Syndrome After Esophageal Cancer Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Lin Yuan , Wang Hejie , Qu Yaxin , Liu Zhiqiang , Lagergren Pernilla , Xie Shao-Hua 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Dumping syndrome occurs frequently after esophageal cancer surgery, but the reported prevalence varied across previous studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the prevalence of dumping syndrome after esophageal cancer surgery, particularly exploring the sources of heterogeneity in previous studies.

Methods
A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases, supplemented by hand-search of reference lists, through March 2023. Random-effects meta-analysis estimated the average prevalence of dumping syndrome after esophageal cancer surgery. Heterogeneity across studies was examined by the I2 statistic and Cochran’s Q test.

Results
Among the 2949 articles retrieved from the databases, 16 articles (15 cohort studies and 1 randomized controlled trial) met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of dumping syndrome ranged 0–74% in these studies, showing high heterogeneity (I2 = 99%, P < 0.01), with the pooled prevalence of 27% (95% confidence interval [CI] 14–39%). The pooled prevalence in the three studies using specialized questionnaires was 67% (95% CI 60–73%), with reduced heterogeneity (I2 = 43%, P = 0.17). The prevalence also varied by year of publication, study population, and length and completeness of follow-up.

Conclusions
Our findings revealed that dumping syndrome is common after esophageal cancer surgery. The varying prevalence across previous studies was probably owing to differences in measurement of dumping syndrome. Using specific patient reported outcome questionnaires is recommended for future investigations on dumping syndrome after esophageal cancer surgery.
Impact of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy on survival outcomes in patients with unilateral breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yao Min , Peng Puchao , Chen Lijie , Xu Zhouming 
Published: July 2024

Objective: To synthesize contemporary evidence of the impact of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) on survival outcomes in patients with unilateral breast cancer (UBC).
Methods: PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus databases were searched for observational studies published up to November 15, 2023. Random-effects model was used to obtain pooled effect estimates that were reported as hazards ratio (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The outcomes of interest were overall survival (OS), breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS), recurrence free survival (RFS) and risk of contralateral breast cancer (CBC).
Results: Twenty-one studies were included. Most studies had a retrospective design. CPM was associated with significant improvement of OS (HR 0.80, 95% CI: 0.75, 0.85), BCCS (HR 0.82, 95% CI: 0.74, 0.90), and RFS (HR 0.72, 95% CI: 0.60, 0.86) and significantly reduced risk of CBC (HR 0.05, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.09) in patients with UBC. No evidence of publication bias was detected.
Conclusion: Our results provide strong evidence supporting the positive impact of CPM on survival outcomes in patients with UBC. Further research and long-term follow-up studies are warranted to validate these findings.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.8.9708
How to cite this: Yao M, Peng P, Chen L, Xu Z. Impact of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy on survival outcomes in patients with unilateral breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(8):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.8.9708
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Alain Resnais: Interviews, Lynn A. Higgins, ed., T. Jefferson Kline, trans. (2021)
Authors: Holland Ben 
Published: July 2024

Review of: Alain Resnais: Interviews, Lynn A. Higgins, ed., T. Jefferson Kline, trans. (2021)
Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 234pp., ISBN: 9781496833938 (pbk), $25.00, ISBN: 9781496833945 (hbk), $99.00
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO, OCUPACIONAL E SAÚDE MENTAL DOS FISIOTERAPEUTAS QUE PRESTARAM ASSISTÊNCIA DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Santos Nubia Tomain Otoni dos , Zullo Sergio Antônio , Pereira Gilberto Araújo , Moraes Giselle Vanessa , Castro Sybelle Souza 
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Analisar perfil sociodemográfico, ocupacional e saúde mental dos fisioterapeutas que atuaram durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no município de Uberaba-MG. Método: Estudo observacional, transversal, quantitativo. Amostra composta por fisioterapeutas dos serviços assistenciais do SUS, que atenderam pacientes com COVID-19 (grupo 1), e que não atenderam (grupo 2). Utilizaram-se dois instrumentos: um para caracterização do perfil sociodemográfico e ocupacional, analisados através das distribuições de frequências absoluta e relativa para variáveis categóricas, e medidas de tendência central para variáveis contínuas; outro para rastreamento de transtornos mentais comuns (TMC), o Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20), analisado através do preconizado no artigo de validação e sintaxe. Resultados: Do total, 55,7% atenderam pacientes com COVID-19, 88,5% eram mulheres, 39,3% com faixa etária entre 31-40 anos, 70,5% casados/companheiro, 86,9% receberam treinamento sobre COVID-19, 86,9% tiveram EPI suficiente e 47,5% se infectaram com COVID-19. Comparando os grupos, os fisioterapeutas do grupo 1 trabalhavam na instituição a menos tempo (p=0,0020), recebiam menores salários (p=0,0050), aumentaram a carga horária de trabalho durante a pandemia (p=0,002). Em relação ao TMC, 47,1% do grupo 1 e 55,6% do grupo 2 apresentaram rastreio positivo, valores sem diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos. Conclusão: Evidenciada relação estatisticamente significativa entre menor tempo de trabalho na instituição, menor renda mensal, maior carga horária de trabalho e maior proporção de fisioterapeutas que atenderam pacientes com COVID-19. Sobre a saúde mental, mais da metade de toda a amostra analisada apresentou alteração, mas sem diferença significativa entre os grupos, demonstrando que tanto os fisioterapeutas que atenderam quanto os que não atenderam pacientes com COVID-19 sofreram com o efeito negativo da pandemia.
Physico-chemical and catalytic properties of Fe-MKSF catalyst: Influence of MKSF clay as catalyst support
Authors: Hidayati Abdullah Nur , Aida Zubir Nor , Khairul Azam Selamat Mohammad , Alrozi Rasyidah , Nasuha Norhaslinda , Imam Maarof Hawaiah , Ballinger Benjamin , Motuzas Julius , C. Diniz da Costa JoÃ£o 
Published: July 2024

The heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction is one of the most promising and effective treatment methods for the degradation of organic pollutants. In the present study, a detailed investigation on synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity studies for oxidative degradation of methyl orange (MO) solution by iron oxide-immobilized montmorillonite KSF (Fe-MKSF) and pristine iron oxide catalysts were performed. The catalysts were synthesized via an impregnation-hydrothermal method using an autoclave reactor. Interestingly, the Fe-MKSF showed the highest catalytic removal of MO (85%) compared to the pristine iron oxides (30%) and MKSF (52%). This finding is well supported by the significant increase in surface area of the Fe-MKSF compared to the pristine catalysts (105.8 m2/g [Fe-MKSF] vs 52.2 m2/g [iron oxide] and 74.2 m2/g [MKSF]). The increased in surface area is favorable in having high accessibility of reactants towards the catalystsâ€™ active sites which enable to diminish limitations in mass transfer during the reaction. These traits proved to be essential for the improved catalytic activity of the Fe-MKSF catalyst.Â Â Â
Performance Analysis of Universal Filtered Multi-Carrier -Isotropic Orthogonal Transform Algorithm for Next Generation Wireless Networks
Authors: R Dayana. , R Kumar 
Published: July 2024

In this paper, a novel time-frequency localization scheme implementation based on isotropic orthogonal transform algorithm (IOTA) prototype filter has been devised for universal-filtered multi-carrier (UFMC) system. UFMC is one of the suggested fifth generation (5G) waveform candidate. Prototype filter IOTA guarantees an optimal localization in the time-frequency domain. By orthogonal a Gaussian pulse in both time and frequency, it finds the name isotropic orthogonal. Due to the characteristics of pulse shaping, IOTA is implemented in UFMC to avoid out-of-band (OOB) radiation and so obtain high spectral efficiency. IOTA-UFMC is compatible for all kind of multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) application. This paper evaluate the Â performance of the proposed IOTA-UFMC systems Â through the simulations, the results of 10-4 bit error rate (BER) at low SNR and peak-to-average-power ratio (PAPR) is compared with the existing systems.Â Â Â Â Â
Using Modified Genetic Algorithm for Enhancing Network Connections Distribution
Authors: Salih Al-Shamery Eman , A.Rahoomi Al-Obadi Ali 
Published: July 2024

In this paper, a developed Genetic Algorithm (dGA) has been proposed as an efficient method to find optimal distribution of network connections. There are many network devices can be used as a terminal station such as computers, hubs, routers or wireless networks. The proposed algorithm depends on the modifying of the traditional genetic algorithm (GA) parameters. The parameters of GA are initial population, encoding, evaluation, crossover, mutation, replacement and stopping criteria. The population consists of many chromosomes, each gene in a given chromosome represent a station of network. The chromosome has fixed length for all population. This paper aims to provide an efficient way to identify the population that gives the best paths for mesh topology network and detect optimal path, at the end the final population preserve only the shorter paths that gives best solution to reach goal.Â Â
QOS Aware Self Adaptable Virtual Machines Management System for Cloud Computing
Authors: Selvin Paul Pete J. , Mahadevan G. , Selvakumar S. 
Published: July 2024

Cloud Computing as of now is the most important distributed environment because of low level user management and system integration. But most important challenge cloud computing faces is effective resource provisioning, Solving the issue will result in effective consumption of service offered, better user satisfaction and resources for more people during peak hours, reduce operational burden to cloud service providers and less pay to clients. Current works are aimed at determining the usage, VM (Virtual Machine) establishment and setting up. The above process requires considerable time to construct and kill VMs which may be used to cater more user. So here we have provided, a Quality of Service Aware Virtual Machine management mechanism for creating new VMâ€™s that makes use of the system resources efficiently. The existing VM for related type of requests are identified to minimize VM creation time. In our system, QOS is guaranteed by making all tasks adhere to the SLA necessities. Services are divided using need of the hour and the critical job is given higher significance. The experimental results show that a large number of users are serviced in relation to others algorithm which will fulfil clients needs during the peak traffic.Â Â
A Review on Framework for Credit Outlook in Islamic Finance: a Personal Financial Perspective
Authors: Hasnol Alwee Md Salleh Md , Abdullah Rose , Maamor Selamah 
Published: July 2024

With the development of Islamic finance since the 1970s, numerous Islamic financial concepts and products had been developed, providing the opportunity for Muslims to acquire goods and services using debt-based financing, whilst adhering to Shariâ€™ah, notably the prohibition of riba. Islam also places significant importance towards fulfilling the rights of the creditor by repaying oneâ€™s debt and avoiding the risks of indebtedness that would harm oneself and others. Given the delicate balance between permissibility and the wary nature on credit, this study attempts to provide a framework on credit, notably in view of the contemporary financial world of today, by bringing into context the Life Cycle Hypothesis and empirical research on saving motives. Utilizing the Maqasid al-Shariâ€™ah, the resulting framework establishes three main lines of inquiry that should be considered, prior to the attainment of credit. A preliminary discussion and recommendations is also described, emphasizing the important role of both credit and non-credit alternatives, to be considered and created by Islamic Financial Institutions.Â Â
Identifying Social Roles in a Local Governmentâ€™s Digital Community
Authors: Ali Saip Mohamed , A. Kamala Mumtaz , Tassabehji Rana 
Published: July 2024

Social media have become an important interaction channel between the government and citizens in the era of the digital community. The adoption of social media in local government services offers a new channel to encourage citizen engagement in the public policy decision-making process. Moreover, communication with citizens through social media exposes large opportunities for the local government to analyse and appreciate the relationships among social media participants in the digital community to enhance public services. The purpose of this study is to understand the local governmentâ€™s social media network and identify the social role in the local governmentâ€™s social media network structure. Thus, this study adopted the social network analysis (SNA) approach on the Twitter data of a local governmentâ€™s official account in the UK as a case study. The study revealed that the internal local government stakeholders play an important social role in the local governmentâ€™s social media network. The implication of the study was discussed.Â Â
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation on the Basic ICT Education
Authors: Nadar Nityashree , Kamatchi R. 
Published: July 2024

ICT in essential training will be the strategy specifically comprehended the modernization just of crucial training. By the by, it is hard to create a sensible and a decision explicitly precise ICT in major training through basically subjective methodology or crucial evaluation technique, helping to influence evaluation to have fuzziness. Furthermore, the fuzzy assessment that has far reaching been utilized keeping in mind the end goal towards creating the suitable portrayal using this fuzzy assessment, which is invaluable to unbiasedly clarify ICT in essential training. Individuals things of fuzzy assessment specifically thorough component to decide the comment twosome of the item, deciding the abundance weight set, deciding the subordinate relations, building up a fuzzy judgment matrix and work down fuzzy comprehensive assessment ultimately.Â Â
A Flask based Application for Recommending the Similar Kind of Dresses
Authors: B Nair Reshma , Susila N. , Priya K Ranjeetha , Anand Sruthi 
Published: July 2024

The growth of online social networks and the amount of information shared through it are immense in the recent years. It provides information in all fields such as education, sports, fashion, etc and also updates us with all the latest news that is happening around the world. Some of the popular social media sites are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and it has become a platform for people to easily communicate and share information.Â Nowadays business people use social media as their means for communication. Fashion industry is one of the businesses which frequently changes and the social media is considered to be as the cheapest and easiest means to communicate. Hence an application is created which obtains the photos of the user from their facebook account and suggests the similar kind of dresses based on their collection of dresses.Â
Design and Analysis of Spawn Protocol for Secure Communication in VANET
Authors: Selvan Senthamil , Wahidabanu Dr. 
Published: July 2024

Wireless Sensor Networks are seen as enormous accumulations of small sensor hubs that can order themselves in an Adhoc framework.Â Energy efficiency and coverage sensing distance networks have increased an essential metrics for enhancing the Vehicular Adhoc Networks. Traffic density is an important metric in monitoring traffic conditions to improve free from risk and efficiency of roads. The upside of the spatial assorted qualities and communicate nature of wireless transmissions to embrace an agreeable approach. We propose SPAWN (Swarming Protocol for WANET), an easy way for content release in future WANET. The distribution involved in strategy from the standpoint of WANET. To address these issues, to propose a novel Grid based on road localization system, it develops an analytical model that accurately characterizes the maximum throughput rate performance achievable under a prescribed outage probability constraint. On the premise of formal set hypothesis, as appeared from the point of view of worldwide versatile WSN activities, and how neighbourhood movement adjustment is ensured. Enactment is hold using NS2 to appraise the action of the integrated network design.Â Â
Twitter based Analytics for Business Footprints of the Banking Sector in India
Authors: Ambulkar Sheetal , Saraf Akshay , Chitre Neeranjan 
Published: July 2024

Twitter is one of the worldâ€™s most popular social media platforms with over 330 million users. Many businesses use Twitter to reach and connect with their customers. There are a number of advantages that using twitter can bring to a business. Some of the prominent advantages of tweeter platform to the businesses are the reach to broad spectrum of customers worldwide, delivery of customer services, establishment of brand identity, gathering customer feedback etc. The best part of it is that these advantages are at the free of cost. This paper proposes a system, that can help the banking sector in India, to compare their impression on the general customer by analyzing the tweets by the banking organizations and the replies by their customers The analysis includes the tweet handles by two nationalized banks (State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank) and two private sector banks (ICICI and HDFC).Â Â
SDBE-MOG: Secure Dynamic Bits Encryption for Multi Owner Group Data Sharing in Cloud
Authors: Easwaramoorthy Sathishkumar , Subburaman Dhivya , S Deepanjali. 
Published: July 2024

Cloud computing is considered as the cost-efficient and practical resolution for group data sharing within the cloud group members. Unluckily, distributing data in a multi- owner way and defending data with unique privacy in cloud is a challenging issue because of the repeated change or deletion of the members. The proposed multi-owner group management system uses novel scheme GCAURDL-FBS( Group Creation, Add Member, Revocation, Deletion, Login with Forward & Backward Secrecy) to control overall group management. GCAURDL-FBS using SDBAES (Secure Dynamic Bits Advance Encryption Standard) secures the group data sharing. The major objectives of this research is 1) data security, 2) data integrity, 3) data sharing without using secret key re-computation / re-encryption, 4) forward and backward secrecy, 5) proper group owner / member revocation and 6) avoiding collusion attack, brute force attack and Structured Query Language Injection attack. Any member in group can confidently impart their information through entrusted server. Owner / Member revocation is achieved by a novel scheme; it is not necessary to compute/alter the secret keys of other members. The proposed scheme supports data integrity and efficient group member/owner revocation. Ultimately, it is found that, proposed scheme is also secure, scalable and efficient in relative to the relevant schemes. This is revealed in the security and tentative analysisÂ Â