bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
What’s new for the clinician – summaries of recently published papers (July 2024)
Authors: Yengopal V 
Published: February 2025

Conventional techniques or digital computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) by milling or three-dimensional (3D) printing are currently used for denture processing. CAD/CAM-milled discs are pre polymerised by the manufacturer under heat and pressure, which minimises their porosity and residual monomers; therefore, they exhibit improved mechanical properties and reduced bacterial adhesion. In contrast, resins for denture bases manufactured by 3D printing are polymerised by light, resulting in increased residual monomer concentrations and porosity. Hygiene and the disinfection of removable prostheses is essential to remove biofilm, increase longevity and maintain good oral health. Stomatitis has been reported to be the main cause of superinfection in patients with prostheses, especially infection with Candida spp. Poor denture hygiene has not only been associated with problems in the oral cavity but also with a 2.4 times higher risk of severe pneumonia.1 The ideal hygiene product or system would achieve an optimal level of disinfection of the dentures, be nontoxic and avoid alterations in the physical and mechanical properties, such as colour and dimension. In addition, it should be affordable. Among the mechanical methods for cleaning dentures, brushing is the most used because of its simplicity, effectiveness and low cost.
Lymphangioma: A Rare Intraoral Cystic Lesion
Authors: Odendaal Anneze , Kassan Ashwin , Afrogheh Amir 
Published: February 2025

A 34-year-old female presented to an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with a complaint of a large painful cystic mass of her right upper lip. The patient mentioned that the lesion has been gradually increasing in size over the past few years. She also reported that the cystic mass was previously aspirated by an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who advised her to closely monitor the lesion. The patient had no medical history of note. She was taking Mypaid Forte tablets for pain relief and was using Gum Paroex 300 ml oral rinse twice daily. Extraoral examination was unremarkable. Intraoral examination revealed a 3 x 2 cm bluish submucosal cystic lesion of the right upper lip (Figure 1).
Cultura Livre e Ciência Aberta: Implicações Freireanas na Educação a Distância
Authors: Coradini Fábio dos Santos , Matte Ana Cristina Fricke , Gomes Silvane Aparecida , Souto Tielle Alves 
Published: February 2025

Hoje, a educação a distância se estabelece predominantemente em ambientes online, onde o software desempenha um papel crucial como suporte às atividades educacionais. Este artigo adota uma abordagem freiriana da EAD, fundamentada em análises da semiótica francesa, para examinar a presença do software na rede. Exploram-se as oposições entre livre e proprietário, aberto e fechado, bem como o conceito de liberdade. Partindo do pressuposto de que a escolha entre software livre ou proprietário, ciência aberta ou fechada, é indiferente para professores e alunos, dada a transparência no processo educacional, o artigo se destina ao professor não especialista em informática. Propõe uma reflexão sobre como os fundamentos e práticas do software livre, da cultura livre e da ciência aberta impactam a EAD. Destaca a importância dessa escolha para a coerência com a meta de formar identidades autônomas e sujeitos críticos.

Palavras-chave: Educação a distância. Software livre. Educação libertadora. Ciência aberta.
Integrating the TOE framework and DOI theory to dissect and understand the key elements of AI adoption in sociotechnical systems
Authors: Smit Danie , Eybers Sunet , Van der Merwe Alta , Wies Rene , Human Nica , Pielmeier Julia 
Published: February 2025

This study is interested in increasing the likelihood of achieving the organisational adoption of artificial intelligence that has a positive outcome. We argue that the technological-organisational-environmental framework provides a sound theoretical lens for analysing how an organisation’s context influences the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence solutions. Furthermore, the diffusion of innovation theory is proposed to identify enablers for transforming organisations. Together with the combination of technological-organisational-environmental and diffusion of innovation, the stages of diffusion are proposed as an evaluation paradigm to evaluate the effectiveness of the enabling factors. Furthermore, the elements and objectives of artificial intelligence adoption in the context of data-driven organisations are included. From this, the research develops a comprehensive framework for studying the technical and social AI adoption elements in an organisational environment where complex symbiotic relationships prevail. This study uses generative artificial intelligence as a novel approach to exploring the framework’s usability. The evidence from our research indicates that the developed framework can advance our comprehension of what drives the success or failure of artificial intelligence adoption in organisations. Theoretically, it provides a tool for dissecting and understanding the key elements influencing this process.
PARADIGMA EDUCACIONAL ECOSSISTÊMICO E A INFLUÊNCIA NO DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL E GLOBAL DO SER HUMANO
Authors: Behrens Marilda Aparecida , Marcos Adriana Isabel Rodrigues 
Published: February 2025

Este artigo adveio de estudo crítico que envolveu uma co-criação a partir da resenha da obra Paradigma Educacional Ecossistêmico: por uma nova ecologia da aprendizagem humana, publicada em 2021, por Maria Cândida Moraes. O objetivo geral foi explorar as contribuições presentes da obra em busca de subsídios epistemológicos e metodológicos, para mudança paradigmática na educação, em especial, na prática pedagógica dos professores. Com uma abordagem qualitativa, fundamentada em pesquisa exploratória bibliográfica, investigou-se a pertinência do acolhimento do paradigma educacional ecossistêmico no desenvolvimento social e global do ser humano, enfatizando a interconexão entre os sistemas educacionais, sociais e ambientais.
Delayed-Onset Neurologic Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion
Authors: Fletcher Nicholas D. , Harris Hilary , Fabregas Jorge , Vorhies John S. , Sponseller Paul D. , Lonner Baron A. , George Stephen G. , Garg Sumeet , Lovejoy John F. , Vitale Michael G. , Ramo Brandon A. , El-Hawary Ron , Jain Viral V. , Bauer Jennifer M. 
Published: February 2025

Background:
Delayed-onset neurologic changes (DONCs) following spinal deformity surgery are poorly understood and are often devastating.

Methods:
A retrospective review of cases from 12 hospitals was performed. The clinical and radiographic parameters of patients who experienced a new DONC after spinal deformity correction were evaluated.

Results:
Eighteen patients, with a mean preoperative major Cobb angle of 75° ± 24°, were included. The mean age at surgery was 13 ± 2 years, and 6 patients (33%) were male. Seven patients had temporary intraoperative neuromonitoring changes. Fourteen patients (78%) had neurologic changes within 24 hours postoperatively (range, 3 to 24 hours). Of 16 patients with blood pressure data, 8 (50%) had at least 1 documented episode of hypotension surrounding the change in neurologic status. No misaligned implants were seen on axial imaging. Fourteen patients (78%) were treated with vasopressors. Sixteen patients (89%) returned to the operating room, and 11 patients (61%) underwent implant removal. Seven patients (39%) sustained a spinal cord infarct, with only 1 (6%) experiencing recovery beyond an ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale) score of B. Ten (91%) of the 11 patients without an infarct demonstrated recovery (5 patients with an ASIA score of D and 5 with a score of E).

Conclusions:
A DONC is a rare complication of spinal deformity surgery. This study represents the largest documented series of DONCs and highlights the multifactorial and still poorly understood nature of this condition. The primary modifiable risk factor may be hypotension in the postoperative period: 50% of patients had a mean arterial pressure below the 5th percentile for their height, as documented around the time of the neurologic change. Eighty-six percent of patients with a spinal cord infarct had minimal neurologic recovery, whereas nearly all of the patients without an infarct did recover function. The management of this condition may include elevation of blood pressure with temporary implant removal.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Wettability Alteration for Water Control in Sandstone Gas Reservoirs through In-Situ Generated Hydrophobic Coating
Authors: He Wei , Jia Hu , Zhang Yu-Fei , Niu Cheng-Cheng , Hussein Ibnelwaleed A. , Li Peng-Wu 
Published: February 2025

Summary
Gas reservoir water production has been a problem for gas production improvement. Water control is an important means to enhance gas recovery. In this paper, the pore structure of sandstone is used as the skeleton, and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solutions are used as the casting solutions to complete the core coating and to realize the wetting alteration. The rheology and injectivity of the casting solution are studied. The wettability of the coated core is evaluated by spontaneous imbibition and contact angle. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) reveal the mechanism of wetting alteration and water control. The coated core’s gas/water separation effect is studied using a core experiment and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The results show that coating can achieve wettability alteration. The casting solutions are Newtonian fluid, and viscosity is adjusted from 2.09 mPa·s to 60.48 mPa·s. The contact angle of the coated core is sensitive to temperature and pressure and is up to 118.3° at normal temperature and pressure. Imbibition weight and rate decreased to 42.86% and 46% after coating. SEM and EDS indicate that the hydrophobic coating is attached to the inner wall of the cores in the network structure, and the “pore-in-pore” hydrophobic structure (0.7–5 μm coating holes are nested inside rock micropores) is constructed. Selective separation of gas and water is realized by wetting alteration and steric hindrance effect. The core test shows that the water-phase permeability is 86.31% lower, and the gas-phase permeability is 35.91% lower after coating. The gas/water separation effect is better when permeability is between 28.3 md and 86.9 md. The NMR imaging and T2 show that the saturated water and irreducible water of the coated cores are significantly reduced, and the results show that the water lock removal effect of the coated core is remarkable.
World's first record of Psocodea (Psocoptera) in an abandoned social wasp nest (Vespidae: Polistinae)
Authors: Ferreira Eike Daniel Fôlha , Jacques Gabriel de Castro , Cutrim Marcelo , de Souza Marcos Magalhães 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Several different arthropods reuse social wasp nests. However, there is no evidence of their use by Psocodea (Psocoptera), insects known as book lice, which have herbivorous and detritivorous habits. There are 491 species of Psocodea in Brazil but estimates put the number at at least 2,000. The records took place in March and June 2024 in the municipality of Inconfidentes and the Pico do Itambé State Park, Atlantic Forest, Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil. Eighteen abandoned social wasp nests were collected, with Psocoptera present in eight of them. Seven nests contained Liposcelis sp. and one specimen of Ectopsocus richardsi (Pearman). Liposcelis species are pests of stored grain, while E. richardsi is a cosmopolitan food pest. This is the first record of Psocoptera in social wasp nests in the world and the presence of these insects is attributed to their search for food. This is also the first record of Liposcelis sp. and E. richardsi in Minas Gerais. Psocoptera are often overlooked, obscuring their diversity and ecological role.
The impact of regional anesthesia techniques on pain control and opioid consumption in sleeve gastrectomy
Authors: Berhuni Mehmet Sait , Elkan Hasan , Atlas Ahmet , Yönder Hüseyin 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objectives
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of erector spinae block (ESP) and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks in reducing postoperative opioid requirements and enhancing pain control in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) patients.
Methods
This retrospektif study included 90 patients undergoing LSG. The patients were equally allocated into three groups—ESP block, TAP block, and control (no regional anesthesia applied)—with 30 patients in each group. During the allocation process, patients were matched for age and gender. Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively. Opioid consumption, side effect, patient and surgeon satisfaction were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare pain scores, opioid use, and satisfaction levels among the groups.
Results
ESP group demonstrated significantly lower VAS scores compared to the control group. The ESP block group reported the lowest VAS scores, indicating superior pain control. Opioid consumption was significantly reduced in both ESP and TAP block groups compared to the control group, with the ESP group showing the greatest reduction. There was a significant relationship between amount of opioid used and side effects. Patient satisfaction was highest in the ESP block group, followed by the TAP block group, and lowest in the control group.
Conclusions
The ESP and TAP blocks are effective in reducing postoperative opioid consumption and providing better pain control in LSG patients. The ESP block, in particular, offers superior analgesia and higher patient satisfaction compared to the TAP block and no block.
Prediction of genes encoding toxin of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV strain
Authors: Genemo Temam Gemeda , Dinka Hunduma 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs. It is a major global health issue, leading to nearly 2 million deaths annually. Early diagnosis is vital for effective treatment, yet traditional methods like culture and smear microscopy can take 6–8 weeks. This highlights the need for molecular diagnostics that can rapidly detect TB DNA. Therefore, the present study aims to predict genes encoding toxins in the M.tuberculosis strain H37Rv, widely used in tuberculosis research. For this purpose, a total of one whole genome sequence of M. tuberculosis strain H37Rv was retrieved from NCBI, and the 16s RNA, MGE, resistance genes, toxin-encoding genes, and proteins associated with the toxin genes were analyzed using; NCBI, ContEst16S, Rapid Annotation Search Tool (RAST), Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology (RAST) quality report and TubercuList website. This finding identified 47 16S rRNA genes and 59 toxin-encoding genes associated with various toxin proteins. We assessed genome similarities and Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) among toxin genes. Notably, except for two toxin genes, all other sequences showed a 0.00% OrthoANI value. Additionally, antibiotic resistance genes identified include gidB, gyrA, gyrB, rpoB, rpsL, rrs, inhA, embB, katG, and pncA, with the latter four being specific to M. tuberculosis. The results of this study also revealed homologs of VapC toxins in M.tuberculosis, linked to VapBC toxin-antitoxin systems. These findings lay the groundwork for future research on toxin-encoding genes and antibiotic resistance in M.tuberculosis H37Rv.
Investigation of Power Allocation for Downlink NOMA under Different Performance Metrics
Authors: Yonis A. Z. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

With the increasing demand for services and data traffic, next-generation mobile communication systems must deliver higher data rates, ultra-low latency, and enhanced connectivity. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) has emerged as a promising solution, allowing multiple users (MU) to share a single channel whether in frequency, time, code, or spatial resources—simultaneously, improving spectral and energy efficiency. This research paper studies power allocation for multiple users sharing one channel under different performance metrics. Sum rate maximization focuses on total throughput, while fairness ensures equitable resource allocation. Energy efficiency minimizes energy use. Balancing these metrics enables efficient power allocation for next-generation mobile communication systems. Moreover, research paper discussed effect of trade off on power allocation for downlink NOMA under different performance metrics.
Role of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width in the evaluation and follow-up of patients with achalasia
Authors: Aguilar-León Diana , Méndez-Hernández Dulce P. , Moreno-Fuentes Miguel , Coss-Adame Enrique , Valdovinos-García Luis R. , Valdovinos Miguel Ángel , Furuzawa-Carballeda Janette , Torres-Villalobos Gonzalo 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background. Current studies demonstrate red blood cell distribution width (RDW) as a possible surrogate inflammation biomarker.
Aim. To determine RDW in achalasia patients, compare it to GERD and healthy donor groups, and evaluate its clinical relevance.
Methods. It was an ambispective study. One hundred sixty-one achalasia, 161 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients, and 500 healthy donors (HD) were included and followed up 5 years. The achalasia and GERD patient groups were matched with the HD control groups by demographic characteristics and laboratory variables. The achalasia and GERD diagnosis were made with high-resolution esophageal manometry, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium esophagogram, and 24-hour pH monitoring. For the achalasia group, correlation between RDW and clinical characteristics, Eckardt, EAT-10, GERD-HRQL questionnaire scores, achalasia types, gender, comorbidities, and integrated relaxation pressure were evaluated by logistic regression analysis between patients.
Results. The RDW values at baseline differed significantly between patients (achalasia versus GERD) and these versus HD (P<0.001). During follow-up, the achalasia group had significantly higher RDW values than the GERD (P=0.031). The achalasia patients sustained increased RDW during follow-up compared to its baseline value (All: P=0.010; type I: P=0.006; type II: P< 0.001; female: P=0.003; men: P= 0.948).
Conclusion. The results highlight the importance of RDW as an inflammatory marker, showing significant variation over time. This finding contrasts sharply with the stability of RDW observed in patients with GERD.
Practical and Ready-to-Use Methodology to Assess the re-identification Risk in Anonymized Datasets
Authors: Sondeck Louis-Philippe , Laurent Maryline 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

To prove that a dataset is sufficiently anonymized, many privacy policies suggest that a re-identification risk assessment be performed, but do not provide a precise methodology for doing so, leaving the industry alone with the problem. This paper proposes a practical and ready-to-use methodology for re-identification risk assessment, the originality of which is manifold: (1) it is the first to follow well-known risk analysis methods (e.g. EBIOS) that have been used in the cyber-security field for years, which consider not only the ability to perform an attack, but also the severity such an attack can have on an individual; (2) it is the first to qualify attributes and values of attributes with e.g. degree of exposure, as known real-world attacks mainly target certain types of attributes and not others; 3) it is the first to provide clear, comprehensible criteria and interpretable, explainable assessment results.
Investigating the Expression Pattern, Prognostic and Immunological Significance of the WNT family in Breast Cancer
Authors: Fariha Fatema Tuj Johora , Fuad Muntasim , Saha Chandra Shekhar , Hossen Sajjad , Hossain Md. Jubayer 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Breast cancer (BRCA) is one of the most diagnosed cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Previous studies have shown that the WNT (wingless type) family plays a role in the development of various cancers. However, comprehensive analysis of WNTs in BRCA remains largely unexplored. In this extensive study, we examined the expression patterns, clinical relevance, and survival outcomes associated with the WNT family and identified the key prognostic WNTs. We further investigated genetic alterations, DNA methylation, and drug sensitivity using the cBioPortal, SMART, and GSCA databases. Data from GEO and DepMap were used for validation. Our findings revealed that WNT2 and WNT7B were significantly upregulated, while WNT11 was downregulated, which affected the overall survival of patients with BRCA. Amplification was the most common type of alteration among the key WNTs selected for analysis, showing a significant correlation with immune cells and immune therapy-related genes. Enrichment analysis revealed the involvement of WNTs in crucial pathways responsible for cancer. Additionally, WNTs and their co-expressed genes were strongly associated with the efficacy of anticancer drugs. This study highlights the dysregulation of WNTs in BRCA progression and their correlation with patient survival, suggesting a potential immunotherapeutic target and a valuable prognostic biomarker for BRCA management and treatment.
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Large-Volume Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comparative Study between HoLEP and Robotic Simple Prostatectomy
Authors: Alvarez Silvia Juste , Zaccaro Claudia , Gil-Moradillo Javier , Otero Javier Romero , Iribarren Ignacio Moncada , Antolín Alfredo Rodríguez , Gómez Borja García 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Purpose: To compare perioperative outcomes, functional results, quality of life, and complications between robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) and Holmium laser prostate enucleation (HoLEP) as minimally invasive techniques for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in large prostates (>150 cm³).
Methods: This retrospective, multicentre, randomized, observational study (2007–2023) included patients with >150 cm³ prostate volumes who underwent either HoLEP or robot-assisted prostatectomy. Primary outcomes: success rate (complete enucleation, without transfusion or reintervention), good postoperative quality of life (IPSS 8th question score: 0-2), and continence at 6 months (no pads). Secondary outcomes: operative and catheterization time, hospital stay, enucleated gland weight, PSA reduction, Qmax improvement, and perioperative complications.
Results: We included 95 HoLEP and 50 RASP patients with similar demographics and prostate volume (HoLEP: 187.72 cm³; RASP: 203.38 cm³). The success rate (HOLEP: 83.2%; RASP: 74%), continence rate (HoLEP: 85.1%; RASP: 86%) and quality of life (HoLEP: 83.2%; RASP 94%) were similar (p=0.275; p=1; p=0.075; respectively). HoLEP had shorter operative time (97.58 vs 122.4 min) and catheterization duration, with similar hospitalization duration (HoLEP: 3.46 days; RASP: 4.22 days). Although there was no significant difference in enucleated gland weight, HoLEP was more efficient (1.28 g/min vs 1.06 g/min). Complication rates were similar (HOLEP: 15.5%; RASP: 26%; p=0.12).
Conclusions: Both RASP and HoLEP are safe for treating BPH in prostates >150 cm³, reporting similar success and continence rates, and good quality of life after surgery. However, HoLEP achieved results with shorter operative time and catheterization duration.