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[On the origin of the name Girifalco, an Italian town in a hotspot of the autumn migration of soaring raptors]
Authors: Agostini Nicolantonio , Chiatante Gianpasquale , Canobbio Alberto 
Published: June 2024

In this article, a hypothesis is suggested on the origin of the name Girifalco, a small town in the Calabrian Apennines (southern continental Italy), located along an important flyway of raptors migrating through the Central Mediterranean. In particular, the name could derive from the late ancient/medieval Latin terms gyro and falco, the circling hawk, which perfectly describes the flight of migrating birds of prey passing in late summer over the town, during the exploitation of thermal currents. There, large groups of migrating birds of prey can be observed circling right above "Pietra dei Monaci", the place where the first nucleus of the modern Calabrian town arose.

[Article in Italian]
Clinical efficacy of Gamma Knife® combined with transarterial chemoembolization and immunotherapy in the treatment of primary liver cancer
Authors: Wang Guo-Feng , Shu Chang-Xin , Cai Xiao-Dong , Wang Hong-Bo , Xu Jian-Hong , Jia Yu-Qing 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
This study was designed to investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Gamma Knife® combined with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and immunotherapy in the treatment of primary liver cancer.
AIM
To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Gamma Knife® combined with TACE and immune-targeted therapy in the treatment of primary liver cancer.
METHODS
Clinical data from 51 patients with primary liver cancer admitted to our hospital between May 2018 and October 2022 were retrospectively collected. All patients underwent Gamma Knife® treatment combined with TACE and immunotherapy. The clinical efficacy, changes in liver function, overall survival (OS), and progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with different treatment responses were evaluated, and adverse reactions were recorded.
RESULTS
The last follow-up for this study was conducted on October 31, 2023. Clinical evaluation of the 51 patients with primary liver cancer revealed a partial response (PR) in 27 patients, accounting for 52.94% (27/51); stable disease (SD) in 16 patients, accounting for 31.37% (16/51); and progressive disease (PD) in 8 patients, accounting for 15.69% (8/51). The objective response rate was 52.94%, and the disease control rate was 84.31%. Alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, and alpha-fetoprotein isoform levels decreased after treatment compared with pretreatment (all P = 0.000). The median OS was 26 months [95% confidence interval (95%CI): 19.946-32.054] in the PR group and 19 months (95%CI: 14.156-23.125) in the SD + PD group, with a statistically significant difference (P = 0.015). The median PFS was 20 months (95%CI: 18.441-34.559) in the PR group and 12 months (95%CI: 8.745-13.425) in the SD + PD group, with a statistically significant difference (P = 0.002). Common adverse reactions during treatment included nausea and vomiting (39.22%), thrombocytopenia (27.45%), and leukopenia (25.49%), with no treatment-related deaths reported.
CONCLUSION
Gamma Knife® combined with TACE and immune-targeted therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of primary liver cancer and has a good effect on improving the clinical benefit rate and liver function of patients.
Comparative analysis of the short and medium-term efficacy of the Da Vinci robot versus laparoscopic total mesangectomy for rectal cancer
Authors: Gao Wei-Ge , Shi Wen , Gong Xu-Chen , Li Zhi-Wen , Tuoheti Yiminjiang 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The Da Vinci robot-assisted surgery technique has been widely used in laparoscopic mesangectomy for rectal cancer. However, the short-term efficacy of these procedures compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the short- and medium-term efficacy of Da Vinci robot and laparoscopic surgery in total mesangectomy (TME) for rectal cancer, so as to provide guidance and reference for clinical practice.
AIM
To investigate the safety and long-term efficacy of robotic and laparoscopic total mesorectal resection for the treatment of rectal cancer.
METHODS
The clinicopathologic data of 240 patients who underwent TME for rectal cancer in the Anorectal Department of People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from August 2018 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 112 patients underwent laparoscopic TME (L-TME) group, and 128 patients underwent robotic TME (R-TME) group. The intraoperative, postoperative, and follow-up conditions of the two groups were compared.
RESULTS
The conversion rate of the L-TME group was greater than that of the R-TME group (5.4% vs 0.8%, χ 2 = 4.417, P = 0.036). The complication rate of the L-TME group was greater than that of the R-TME group (32.1% vs 17.2%, χ 2 = 7.290, P = 0.007). The percentage of positive annular margins in the L-TME group was greater than that in the R-TME group (7.1% vs 1.6%, χ 2 = 4.658, P = 0.031). The 3-year disease-free survival (DFS) rate and overall survival (OS) rate of the L-TME group were lower than those of the R-TME group (74.1% vs 85.2%, χ 2 = 4.962, P = 0.026; 81.3% vs 91.4%, χ 2 = 5.494, P = 0.019); in patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer stage III DFS rate and OS rate in the L-TME group were significantly lower than those in the R-TME group (52.5% vs 76.1%, χ 2 = 5.799, P = 0.016; 65.0% vs 84.8%, χ 2 = 4.787, P = 0.029).
CONCLUSION
Compared with the L-TME group, the R-TME group had a better tumor prognosis and was more favorable for patients with rectal cancer, especially for patients with stage III rectal cancer.
Clinical efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with endoscopic papillary balloon dilation in treatment of gallbladder stones with common bile duct stones: A retrospective study
Authors: Liu Hong-Dan , Zhang Qi , Xu Wen-Si , Jin Shuang 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The incidence of cholelithiasis has been on the rise in recent years, but the choice of procedure is controversial.
AIM
To investigate the efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) combined with endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) in patients with gallbladder stones (GS) with common bile duct stones (CBDS).
METHODS
The clinical data of 102 patients with GS combined with CBDS were selected for retrospective analysis and divided into either an LC + EPBD group (n = 50) or an LC + endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) group (n = 52) according to surgical methods. Surgery-related indexes, postoperative recovery, postoperative complications, and expression levels of inflammatory response indexes were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS
Total surgical time, stone free rate, rate of conversion to laparotomy, and successful stone extraction rate did not differ significantly between the LC + EPBD group and LC + EST group. Intraoperative hemorrhage, time to ambulation, and length of hospitalization in the LC + EPBD group were lower than those of the LC + EST group (P < 0.05). The rate of total complications of the two groups was 9.80% and 17.65%, respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant. No serious complications occurred in either group. At 48 h postoperatively, the expression levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin were lower in the LC + EPBD group than in the LC + EST group (P < 0.05). At 3 d postoperatively, the expression levels of aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and total bilirubin were lower in the LC + EPBD group than in the LC + EST group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
LC combined with EPBD and LC combined with EST are both effective procedures for the treatment of GS with CBDS, in which LC combined with EPBD is beneficial to shorten the patient’s hospitalization time, reduce the magnitude of elevated inflammatory response indexes, and promote postoperative recovery.
Effect of endoscopic sphincterotomy and endoscopic papillary balloon dilation endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies on the sphincter of Oddi
Authors: Fu Kai , Yang Ying-Ying , Chen Hui , Zhang Guang-Xin , Wang Yan , Yin Zhi 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with its clinical ad-vantages of less trauma and faster recovery, has become the primary treatment for choledocholithiasis.
AIM
To investigate the effects of different ERCP procedures on the sphincter of Oddi.
METHODS
The clinical data of 91 patients who underwent ERCP at Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between February 2018 and February 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST, n = 24) and endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD, n = 67) groups. The duration of operation, pancreatic development, pancreatic sphincterotomy, intubation difficulties, stone recurrence, and incidence of reflux cholangitis and cholecystitis were statistically analyzed in patients with a history of choledocholithiasis, pancreatitis, and Oddi sphincter dysfunction in the EST and EPBD groups.
RESULTS
Differences in hypertension, diabetes, increased bilirubin, small diameter of the common bile duct, or ampullary diverticulum between the two groups were not significant. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups concerning sex and age (< 60 years). Patients with a history of choledocholithiasis, pancreatitis, and Oddi sphincter dysfunction were higher in the EST group than in the EPBD group. The number of cases of pancreatic development, pancreatic duct sphincterotomy, and difficult intubation were higher in the EST group than in the EPBD group. The number of Oddi’s sphincter manometries, ERCP surgical outcomes, and guidewires entering the pancreatic duct several times in EST group were lower than those in the EPBD group. The numbers of stone recurrences, reflux cholangitis, and cholecystitis were higher in the EST group than in the EPBD group.
CONCLUSION
In summary, common bile duct stones, pancreatitis history, and multiple guided wire introductions into the pancreatic duct are independent risk factors for EST and EPBD. Based on this evidence, this study can provide actionable insights for clinicians and researchers.
Radiofrequency ablation combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for recurrent liver cancer
Authors: Guo Jin-You , Zhao Li-Li , Cai Hui-Jun , Zeng Hui , Mei Wei-Dong 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The recurrence rate of liver cancer after surgery is high. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is an effective treatment for liver cancer; however, its efficacy in recurrent liver cancer remains unclear.
AIM
To investigate the clinical effect of TACE combined with RFA in the treatment of recurrent liver cancer.
METHODS
Ninety patients with recurrent liver cancer were divided into 2 groups according to treatment plan: Control (RFA alone); and experimental [TACE combined with RFA (TACE + RFA)]. The incidence of increased alanine aminotransferase levels, complications, and other indices were compared between the two groups before and after the procedures.
RESULTS
One month after the procedures, the short-term efficacy rate and Karnofsky Performance Status scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and total bilirubin levels were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05); The overall response rate was 82.22% and 66.67% in the experimental and control groups, respectively; The disease control rate was 93.33% and 82.22% in the experimental and control groups, respectively, the differences are statistically significant (P < 0.05). And there were no statistical differences in complications between the two groups (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION
TACE + RFA was effective for the treatment of recurrent liver cancer and significantly reduced AFP levels and improved various indices of liver function.
Visualizing the landscape of appendiceal tumor research after 2010: A bibliometric study
Authors: Ji Jia-Nan , Yin Zhi-Bin 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Despite the rarity of appendiceal tumors, research in this field has intensified, resulting in a growing number of studies and published papers. Surprisingly, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has specifically addressed appendiceal tumors.
AIM
To offer a thorough analysis of the current landscape and future trends in appendiceal tumor research.
METHODS
In our bibliometric analysis studies, we explored the Web of Science Core Collection database. The bibliographic details of the chosen publications were automatically converted and analyzed using the bibliometric package in the R environment. Additionally, we employed VoSviewer to create cooperation network maps for countries, institutions, and authors, as well as clustering maps for keywords. Furthermore, CiteSpace, another software tool, was utilized to build dual-map overlays of journals and analyze references with citation bursts.
RESULTS
Our study included 780 English-language articles published after 2010. The number of related publications and citations has increased in the past decade. The United States leads in this area, but there is a need to improve cooperation and communication among countries and institutions. Co-occurrence analysis also revealed close collaboration among different authors. Annals of Surgical Oncology was the most influential journal in this field. Analysis of references with high co-citations and references with citation bursts, consistent with analysis of keywords and hotspots, indicated that current research primarily centers on the classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and consequent pseudomyxoma peritonei. Despite the abundance of clinical studies, a greater number of in-depth basic research studies should be conducted.
CONCLUSION
Current research on appendiceal tumors focuses on classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and pseudomyxoma peritonei. Enhanced collaboration and basic research are vital for further advancement.
Records Availability and Information Use as Determinants of Decision Making Pattern of Polytechnic Administrators in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
Authors: Akporhonor Blessing Amina , Adam Bernadette Chinasa 
Published: June 2024

This study investigate record availability, information use and decision making pattern of administrators in Polytechnics in Edo and Delta States. Correlational research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 279 administrators comprises four public polytechnics in Edo and Delta States. Total enumeration sampling techniques was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and statistical mean. Three hypothesis were formulated; 1 and 2 were tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Cooefficient (PPMCC) at 0.05 level of significance, while hypotheses 3 was tested using multiple regression. The study founf that the records available in the Polytechnics includes minutes of meetings, admission list, policies and procedures; the extent of use of information from records by Polytechnics administrators was high; the decision making pattern of the administrators includes organization and storage of information, and review of previous decision outcomes; the extent of contribution of records availability and information use to the administrators’ decision making is high; there is significant relationship between records, information use and administrators’ decision making pattern; and there is significant relationship between information, use and administrators’ decision making pattern. From the findings, it was recommended that Polytechnic Administrators should ensure that every decision made in the polytechnic is premised upon the series of records available in the Polytechnic. Therefore, the study has considered amongst other issues the concept of decision making pattern of Administrators in the Polytechnic system, based on the use of available records.
A Multi-Criteria Framework for Evaluating Health Communication Strategies to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Authors: Esene Patricia , Adedokun Theophilus , Agbede Grace Temiloluwa 
Published: June 2024

The effectiveness of vaccination programs against infectious illnesses is threatened by the evolution of vaccine resistance, which poses a severe danger to international public health initiatives. Conventional methods of addressing vaccine resistance have frequently been constrained by their onedimensional emphasis, which ignores the intricate interactions between biological, epidemiological, and sociocultural elements influencing the development of resistance. In response, this research supports a multi-criteria strategy that incorporates several viewpoints and standards to comprehend and manage vaccination resistance fully. Five strategies—provider-patient communication, health education campaigns, social media campaigns, community outreach initiatives, and influencer partnerships—are incorporated into the framework. Ten criteria are employed to evaluate these strategies: impact, resistance to misinformation, inclusivity, penetration, community engagement, and facilitation of dialogue, credibility, establishment of trust, resource demands, and adaptability. The CRITIC method is utilized to ascertain the relative significance of each criterion, whereas the CoCoSo and TOPSIS methods are employed to prioritize the strategies according to their appropriateness. As indicated by the findings, the criterion of vaccine effectiveness holds the greatest significance, with trust and credibility following suit. It is determined that health education campaigns are the most effective approach to tackle vaccine hesitancy, whereas influencer partnerships are deemed to be the least effective.
Mobile and Digital Banner Marketing Strategies on Students Utilization of Library Information Resources and Services in State University Libraries in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Adindu Lasbery , Nyemezi Chidaka Okachukwu 
Published: June 2024

This study was on Mobile and Digital Banner Marketing Strategies on Students’ Utilization of Library Information Resources and Services in State University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study comprised all 35673 registered students in the library in 6 out of the 10 state universities in South-South Nigeria. The sample size consisted of 3567 registered students in library representing 10% of the total population. Accidental sampling technique was used. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher developed instrument captioned “Mobile and Digital Banner Marketing Strategies on Student’s Utilization of Library Information Resources and Services Questionnaire” The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of.73 and .70 respectively. Mean and Standard Deviation were used for answering research questions while Chi-square was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The result of the analysis revealed significant influence in mobile and digital banner marketing strategies on students’ utilization of library information resources and services. Recommendations were made to include that university libraries should provide a rich promotional campaign activity by incorporating mobile and digital banner marketing strategies to enhance the utilization of library information resources and services by students.
Use of Open Access Publications and Lecturers Research Productivity in Polytechnics in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Akpojotor Lucky O. , Ekuerhare Okeraghogho 
Published: June 2024

The rationale behind this study is to find out the availability of materials that are in open access, and to see if the available open access publications enough to enhance lecturers’ productivity in polytechnics in South-South, Nigeria. In accomplishing this, three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. A sample of 291 lecturers was propositionally drawn from the population of 1,140 lecturers in South-South, Nigeria. Frequency counts was used to analyze the respondents’ bio data and research questions 1-4, while the inferential statistics that was used for the testing of research hypothesis is Pearson Product moment correlation coefficient. From the data collected lecturers make very high use of electronic journals, library print journals, PDFs, and Wiki articles. The result of the analyzed data shows that open access resources improves lecturers’ productivity in lecturing, online publishing, offline publishing, publishing locally, publishing internationally, and publishing scholarly research papers (peer reviewed). Also, it shows that the lecturers have a very high skill in Internet surfing, word processing packages, use of electronic databases, Windows interface, search engines use, browsers use, downloading, uploading, and PDF resources. However, they lacked skill in use of Spreadsheet packages thus posing a challenge to their data analysis skills. Among other, it shows that the benefits accruing from lecturers’ productivity includes: impartation of knowledge on students, impartation of knowledge on researchers, contribution to existing knowledge, updating knowledge, increasing the academic standard of institutions, creation of new knowledge, provision of research materials, provision of research papers in open access databases, improvement of students’ reading culture, and filling gaps in knowledge. Moreover, study reveals that network problems, poor electricity supply constitute technological hindrances to lecturers’ access to open access resources. Furthermore, findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between the use of Open Access (OA) publications and lecturers’ productivity in polytechnics in SouthSouth, Nigeria. The findings further conclude that there is a significant relationship between lecturers’ levels of ICTs skills for use of open access (OA) and their productivity in polytechnics in South-South, Nigeria.