bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The relationship between sleep quality and occupational fatigue in endoscopy nurses: mediating role of positive coping style
Authors: Zeng Zhi , Zhou Sumei , Xie Guiqiong , He Yazhi , Ling Jing 
Published: July 2024

BackgroundNursing occupational fatigue has emerged as a critical issue affecting the safety and health of nurses. This phenomenon not only impairs nurses’ performance and mental well-being but also poses risks to patient safety and the quality of care provided. This study focuses on endoscopic nurses to explore the mediating role of positive coping styles between sleep quality and occupational fatigue, aiming to identify effective strategies to alleviate fatigue, thereby improving the work environment and enhancing healthcare quality.MethodsFrom July to August 2023, a cross-sectional design was used to select 258 endoscopy nurses from 25 top-three hospitals in 14 cities across 5 provinces in China. Data was collected through general information questionnaires, Fatigue assessment instrument, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire. A structural equation model of sleep quality – positive coping style – occupational fatigue was constructed using Amos 26.0, and Bootstrap was employed to test the mediating effect.ResultsThe results showed that the mean scores of sleep quality, occupational fatigue, and positive coping style for endoscopy nurses were 8.89 ± 4.13, 17.73 ± 5.64, and 18.32 ± 10.46, respectively. Positive coping style were negatively correlated with sleep quality and occupational fatigue (p &lt; 0.001). Positive coping style partially mediated the relationship between sleep quality and occupational fatigue, with a mediating effect value of 0.253, accounting for 42.10% of the total effect.ConclusionSleep quality can indirectly affect the level of occupational fatigue through positive coping style. Nursing managers should enhance nurses’ positive coping skills, improve nurses’ sleep quality, and reduce occupational fatigue among nurses.
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Infections in Hungary between 2017–2023—Investigation of the First Congenital Infections
Authors: Koroknai Anita , Nagy Anna , Nagy Orsolya , Csonka Nikolett , Mezei Eszter , Szomor Katalin , Takács Mária 
Published: July 2024

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is a neglected rodent-borne arenavirus, primarily spread by common house mouse species. Acquired human infections range from asymptomatic to mild flu-like symptoms and self-resolving neurological diseases. In contrast, intrauterine LCMV infection is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Infection of the fetus often leads to fetal death, and surviving fetuses may develop vision impairment and central nervous system developmental disorders. LCMV is mainly diagnosed by serological methods using in-house indirect immunofluorescence assays. LCMV nucleic acid is detected by the nested RT-PCR method and confirmed by Sanger sequencing. In Hungary, 23 acquired lymphocytic choriomeningitis cases were diagnosed between 2017 and 2023. Ten out of 23 confirmed patients proved to be positive by the PCR method. Two cases of intrauterine LCMV infections were detected in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The IgG antibody titers measured in the infant’s serum samples were much higher than the IgG titers of the maternal serum samples. Both IgM and IgA antibodies were detectable in the infants’ sera. As the microbiological diagnosis of LCMV is rather challenging and the symptoms are very similar to the clinical picture of other common teratogenic pathogens such as cytomegalovirus or Toxoplasma gondii, intrauterine LCMV infections might still be underdiagnosed.
The Effects of Vibegron Add-on Therapy on Alpha 1-Blocker Therapy for Sexual Function and Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective, Open-Label Study
Authors: Yanagida Kazuki , Watanabe Daisuke , Yoshida Takahiro , Mizushima Akio , Nakagawa Tohru 
Published: July 2024

Background: The effect of combining an α1-adrenergic receptor blocker (α1-blocker) and the β3-adrenoceptor agonist vibegron for treating persistent overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on sexual function remains uncertain. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effects of vibegron as an add-on to α1-blocker therapy on both OAB and sexual function. Methods: Forty-three patients with BPH in whom OAB symptoms were inadequately controlled by α1-blocker treatment were included in this prospective open-label study. The OAB Symptom Score (OABSS), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), 15-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15), and Erection Hardness Score (EHS), as well as the residual urine volume and serum-free testosterone (FT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, were evaluated before and 8 weeks after the daily administration of 50 mg vibegron/α1-blocker combination therapy. Results: Vibegron/α1-blocker combination therapy significantly improved the OABSS (from 6.9 ± 2.6 to 5.1 ± 2.9, p < 0.0001) and IIEF intercourse satisfaction domain (from 1.1 ± 2.3 to 1.9 ± 2.6, p = 0.02). No significant differences were observed for the IPSS, EHS, total IIEF-15 score, residual urine volume, and serum FT and CRP levels. Conclusions: The study findings suggest that vibegron/α1-blocker combination therapy improves OAB and sexual satisfaction.
Construction of Hermitian Self-Orthogonal Codes and Application
Authors: Ren Yuezhen , Li Ruihu , Song Hao 
Published: July 2024

We introduce some methods for constructing quaternary Hermitian self-orthogonal (HSO) codes, and construct quaternary [n, 5] HSO for 342≤n≤492. Furthermore, we present methods of constructing Hermitian linear complementary dual (HLCD) codes from known HSO codes, and obtain many HLCD codes with good parameters. As an application, 31 classes of entanglement-assisted quantum error correction codes (EAQECCs) with maximal entanglement can be obtained from these HLCD codes. These new EAQECCs have better parameters than those in the literature.
Retrospective Analysis of Potential Lyme Disease Clinical Cases in Argentina
Authors: Stanchi Nestor Oscar , Oliva Dolores , Lucca Ana Vanina , Nuñez Sandra , López Giuliana , Del Curto Beatriz , Pucheta María Belén , Rigonatto Teresita , Sánchez Graciela , Bonin Serena , Trevisan Giusto 
Published: July 2024

Lyme disease, a multisystemic infectious disorder caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Borrelia transmitted by the bite of ticks, typically from the family Ixodidae, pose a significant public health issue worldwide. The Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) group encompasses the Borrelia Lyme Group (LG), Borrelia Echidna-Reptile Group (REPG), and Borrelia Relapsing Fever Group (RFG), with some species remaining unclassified due to culturing challenges. Research into B. burgdorferi s.l. infection (Lyme Group) has intensified, focusing on its epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Originally identified in North America and Europe, Lyme disease has now become a global concern, with Latin American countries reporting the microorganism, the disease, and/or its vectors. In Argentina, the presence of B. burgdorferi and Lyme disease has sparked significant scientific and medical debate. Ecological changes due to climate and habitat shifts have expanded the geographical distribution of these ticks. Argentina, with its diverse geography and climate, hosts various tick species that could potentially act as Lyme disease vectors, raising important public health questions. The confirmed presence of B. burgdorferi s.l. and Lyme disease in Argentina remains contentious but relevant, necessitating thorough scientific and medical examination. This work aims to enhance understanding and discussion of Lyme disease in Argentina by presenting clinical cases and their laboratory analyses, highlighting the disease’s presence and implications in the country. Through documenting suspected clinical cases and analyzing available data on B. burgdorferi and Lyme disease in Argentina, this study seeks to contribute to the understanding of the disease’s current status and inform future research, prevention, and control strategies in the region. The goal is to provide a basis for addressing Lyme disease’s public health impact in Argentina and promote further investigation into this evolving issue.
Comment on Martínez-Delgado et al. Using Absorption Models for Insulin and Carbohydrates and Deep Leaning to Improve Glucose Level Predictions. Sensors 2021, 21, 5273
Authors: Misplon Josiah Z. R. , Saini Varun , Sloves Brianna P. , Meerts Sarah H. , Musicant David R. 
Published: July 2024

The paper “Using Absorption Models for Insulin and Carbohydrates and Deep Leaning to Improve Glucose Level Predictions” (Sensors 2021, 21, 5273) proposes a novel approach to predicting blood glucose levels for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). By building exponential models from raw carbohydrate and insulin data to simulate the absorption in the body, the authors reported a reduction in their model’s root-mean-square error (RMSE) from 15.5 mg/dL (raw) to 9.2 mg/dL (exponential) when predicting blood glucose levels one hour into the future. In this comment, we demonstrate that the experimental techniques used in that paper are flawed, which invalidates its results and conclusions. Specifically, after reviewing the authors’ code, we found that the model validation scheme was malformed, namely, the training and test data from the same time intervals were mixed. This means that the reported RMSE numbers in the referenced paper did not accurately measure the predictive capabilities of the approaches that were presented. We repaired the measurement technique by appropriately isolating the training and test data, and we discovered that their models actually performed dramatically worse than was reported in the paper. In fact, the models presented in the that paper do not appear to perform any better than a naive model that predicts future glucose levels to be the same as the current ones.
Pilot postal birth cohort hepatitis C virus screening in UK primary care: HepCAPP study
Authors: Simmons Ruth , Powell Annabel A , Ijaz Samreen , Mandal Sema , Shute Justin , Mohammadi Yasmin , Lattimore Michael , McOwat Kelsey , Moore Hannah L , O’Rourke Aisling , Desai Monica , Macleod John , Asgharzadeh Asra , Ward Zoe , Vickerman Peter , Harris Ross J , Foster Graham R , Roberts Kirsty , Hickman Matthew 
Published: July 2024

BackgroundBirth cohort screening has been implemented in some countries to identify the potentially ‘missed population’ of people with undiagnosed chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who may not be found through targeted approaches.AimTo determine uptake of HCV antibody testing using an oral swab screening method, the overall yield, whether those testing positive had risk markers in their primary care record, and the cost per case detected.Design and settingThis was a pilot screening study set in general practices in the Southwest of England, Yorkshire and Humber, and South London.MethodParticipants consenting were sent an oral swab kit in the post and saliva samples were tested for antibodies to HCV.ResultsIn total, 16 436/98 396 (16.7%) patients consented and were sent an oral swab kit. Of these, 12 216 (12.4%) returned a kit, with 31 participants (yield 0.03%) testing positive for HCV antibodies. Of those positive, 14/35 (45%) had a risk marker for HCV on their primary care record. Two (yield 0.002%) were confirmed RNA positive and referred for treatment, both had HCV risk markers. The cost per case was £16 000 per HCV antibody detected and £247 997 per chronic HCV detected.ConclusionWide-scale screening could be delivered and identify people infected with HCV, however, most of these individuals could have been detected through lower-cost targeted screening. The yield and cost per case found in patients were substantially worse than model estimates and targeted screening studies. Birth cohort screening should not be rolled out in primary care in England.
COMPARACION TEORICA DE LAS EFICIENCIAS DE DOS TECNICAS DE SELECCION EN LA SELECCION MASAL
Authors: Sahagun Castellanos Jaime 
Published: July 2024

Se hace una comparación de las eficiencias teóricas de las técnicas de Gardner y de Molina en el método de selec­ción masal cuando se consideran a sublotes con homogeneidad ambiental intra sublote, conteniendo cada uno de ellos a n individuos y el número total de individuos es b. Las con­clusiones básicas fueron: 1) con la técnica de Molina en el 100% de los casos se selecciona a los b genotipos mejores del lote de selección masal; 2) al emplear la técnica de Gardner, la selección de los b genotipos mejores se da con una probabilidad de |(b!) (n!) s (sn-b)! |/|(a!(n-a)! s (sn)! |; siendo a = b/ s y 3) a medida que la población sujeta a me­joramiento sea más heterogénea, cobra más trascendencia em­plear una u otra técnica; en estos casos la diferencia entre las respuestas aplicando las técnicas de Molina y Gardner tienden a ser mayores que en los casos en que la población sea menos heterogénea.
PENGARUH MANAJEMEN MODAL KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR PADA SEKTOR INDUSTRI DASAR DAN KIMIA
Authors: Pebrian Ripan , Rizky Rizky Ridwan , Prayoga Cepi Juniar , Astuti Dewi Ratnasari 
Published: July 2024

Dalam studi manajemen keuangan, pengaruh modal kerja terhadap kinerja perusahaan telah menjadi perhatian utama karena peran pentingnya dalam menjaga likuiditas perusahaan. Tingkat profitabilitas perusahaan adalah indikator utama kinerjanya, dan manajemen modal kerja dapat memengaruhi hal ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pengaruh manajemen modal kerja terhadap kinerja perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) dalam sektor industri dasar dan kimia pada tahun 2021 dan 2022. Sebanyak 74 perusahaan dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling, yang kemudian disaring menjadi 54 perusahaan. Setiap perusahaan menyumbangkan dua laporan keuangan, menghasilkan total 108 sampel, yang kemudian dikurangi menjadi 56 sampel setelah mengeluarkan outlier. Metode kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dan analisis regresi linier berganda dilakukan menggunakan program SPSS versi 25. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah rasio perputaran modal kerja, rasio perputaran kas, dan rasio perputaran persediaan, sementara variabel dependen adalah profitabilitas yang diukur dengan Return On Asset (ROA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rasio perputaran modal kerja memiliki nilai signifikansi 0,900, rasio perputaran kas 0,344, dan rasio perputaran persediaan 0,673, yang semuanya lebih besar dari 0,05, menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial tidak ada pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Secara keseluruhan, nilai F tabel sebesar 0,616 < 2,1901 juga menunjukkan bahwa variabel-variabel ini tidak memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa manajemen modal kerja tidak mempengaruhi kinerja perusahaan dalam konteks perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri dasar dan kimia yang diteliti. Meskipun demikian, pengelolaan modal kerja tetap merupakan aspek penting yang perlu diperhatikan oleh manajer keuangan untuk memastikan efisiensi operasional dan stabilitas keuangan perusahaan.
Prediction of NdFe16-based permanent-magnet compounds with high magnetization
Authors: Seo Insung , Tanaka Shimpei , Endo Mitsuru , Gohda Yoshihiro 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
We find a candidate for new permanent-magnet materials with the 1–16 stoichiometry on the basis of first-principles calculations utilizing a materials database. An extremely iron-rich NdFe16 compound shows exceptionally high saturation magnetization with an adequate magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy and Curie temperature. Although it has an excessive formation energy in its binary composition, introducing interstitial light elements into NdFe16 successfully decreases the formation energy while maintaining its superior magnetic properties. The density of states explains the alteration of magnetization from incorporating light elements.
Editorial and Reflections on the Conference for SAJAT: Objectives of the Training Art Therapists for Social Justice Conference
Authors: Kim Berman  
Published: July 2024

One of the key aspects of arts for social justice is the central recognition of its collaborative nature that foregrounds interconnectedness and empathy. The forum of a conference in the early stages of the development of the Art Therapy qualification at the University of Johannesburg enabled both evaluation and reflection by situating student participants as dynamic partners. We engaged the first cohort of Art therapy Masters students to collaborate in designing the conference and website for the field to share and exchange their practice with leaders in global change initiatives. The conference theme focused on training and practice of art therapy in social justice in the Global South and the key note address by Dr Lireko Qhobela cautions us to be intentional about attending to the historical wounds. Panel presentations included Art therapy in the Global South: Now and next (Moon et al), Research as Storytelling (Potash and Kapitan), Using the arts to work with refugees and displaced persons in times of crisis and war (Speizers et al) as well Art therapy and social activism in community-based projects (Myburgh et al). A social dreaming workshop was a practical visualisation that included approximately 70 participants entitled Deep diving towards a vison for social justice: a visual dream matrix, (H Berman and N Pule). The Art Therapy Masters students published their research projects in the newly established Journal of Arts Therapies (SAJAT) which was launched as highlight to conclude the conference. They participated in critical evaluation through the peer review process and were encouraged to invite and engage with a range of leaders in the field. The students were asked to critically reflect on how they understood their own agency in the field of transformative art therapy practice and social justice using group and individual art practice and writing. Their comments and experiences can be integrated and shared with future cohorts in enriching the field as situated and textured to a local context.
TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DA ÚLCERA PÉPTICA PERFURADA
Authors: Maressa Rito Martins  , Adalia Stefanny de Araújo Cavalcante  , Daniela Puntel Ferreira  , Ana Karoline Marques Vasconcelos Olímpio  , Murilo Brandeburski Bordignon  , Ingred Lauane Balbino Alves  , Fabiano Veloso Falcão Júnior  , Sara Oliveira Dias de Lucena  , Jéssica Raísa Bezerra  , Gabriel Martins Cabral  
Published: July 2024

A úlcera péptica apresenta uma etiologia multifatorial, estando relacionada a fatores de risco, principalmente, como uso de anti inflamatórios não esteroidais e a presença da bactéria Helicobacter pylori. A perfuração da úlcera péptica é uma complicação comum, podendo estar presente de 2 a 14% dos casos. A úlcera péptica perfurada (UPP) é uma emergência médica, sendo importante a intervenção cirúrgica. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a importância do tratamento cirúrgico da úlcera péptica perfurada. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa, dos últimos 3 anos usando a base de dados: MEDLINE com os descritores utilizados foram: “ulcera” “peptica” “tratamento” “cirurgia”. Evidenciou-se que o atraso na realização do tratamento cirúrgico nas UPP aumenta a chances de complicações, incluindo a mortalidade. Os tratamentos cirúrgicos mais realizados são a laparotomia e laparoscopia. A escolha do procedimento cirúrgico depende das comorbidades e estabilidade hemodinâmica do paciente, além da localização da lesão e experiência do cirurgião. Independente da escolha do processo cirúrgico a ser utilizado, sabe-se que o tratamento cirúrgico, o mais cedo possível, é importante para diminuir a morbimortalidade do paciente. Nessa perspectiva, nota-se a importância do tratamento cirúrgico para melhorar o prognóstico do paciente.
Destructive or Creative Force of Power and Influence
(Voluntariness instead of Fear and Obedience)
Authors: Petrova Elitsa Stoyanova 
Published: July 2024

ObjectivesThe subject of scientific research in this article is the problem of power and influence, emphasizing their destructive, educational and constructive power. The main idea of the article is to show the possibility and necessity of accepting the concept of „voluntariness instead of fear and obedience“ in modern human society and modern human professional and personal life.MethodsThe scientific methodology used is a combination of an etymological review of the considered phenomena of power and influence, content analysis, historical review, meta-analysis of primary scientific data, combined with a critical scientific review and presentation of the latest scientific opinions regarding the phenomena of power and influence.ResultsStatements and concepts of the phenomenon of power and the phenomenon of influence from ancient times to the present have been derived and systematized, positive and negative effects accompanying the two phenomena in social human life have been indicated, with an emphasis on the management of people and resources.ConclusionsDespite the fact that the topic of power and influence is a subject that has been repeatedly researched, through the presented in-depth study, many distinctive concepts and statements are revealed that contribute significantly to a better understanding of the two phenomena – the phenomenon of power and the phenomenon of influence. In addition, a different and complementary concept of power and influence is considered, namely the concept of authority and respect, which at first sight contrasts with power concepts and understanding of power.