bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Incidence of medical adhesive-related skin injury: a reduction by changing posture
Authors: Jiang Shudi , Yin Lijuan 
Published: July 2024

Objective: Medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI), defined as skin damage associated with the use of medical adhesive products or devices, are a common and under-reported condition that compromises skin integrity. The prevention and management of MARSI that can occur around the needle insertion site of a chest wall implantable port in hospitalised patients with a tumour remain challenging issues. The aim of this study was to explore whether the incidence of MARSI could be reduced by changing the body position during dressing changes. Method: Participants were recruited between May 2019 and November 2020 in the oncology department of a tertiary hospital. Patients were randomly assigned to Group AB (supine followed by semi-recumbent position) and Group BA (semi-recumbent followed by supine position) with a standard intervening recovery interval of 21–28 days. Assessments for typical MARSI included itching, the combination of erythema and oedema, and blisters in the port area, and were graded according to the level of severity. Results: The itch intensity was significantly lower in phase B (semi-recumbent) compared to phase A (supine) (2.35±1.985 versus 5.31±1.332, respectively; p<0.01). Similarly, the severity of erythema and oedema was less severe when comparing phase B to phase A: grade 0 (64.9% versus 10.5%, respectively); grade 1 (28.1% versus 19.3%, respectively); grade 2 (3.5% versus 7.0%, respectively); grade 3 (1.8% versus 45.6%, respectively); and grade 4 (1.8% versus 17.5%, respectively) (Z=5.703; p<0.01). Blisters were found far less frequently in phase B than phase A (1.8% versus 56.1%, respectively; p<0.01). Conclusion: The study provided statistically significant evidence that patients in a semi-recumbent position receiving dressing at a chest wall implantable port had fewer and less severe injection site MARSI than when in a supine position. Declaration of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
The influence of socioeconomic factors on intervention and postoperative healing of venous ulcers: a prospective study
Authors: Blomgren Lena , Jansson Linda 
Published: July 2024

Objective: In previous studies, venous ulcers (VUs) have been found to occur more often in patients with lower socioeconomic status. The aim of this study was to explore if socioeconomic factors influence the delay of referral to a vascular service or the time to healing after superficial venous intervention. Method: In this prospective study, patients answered a questionnaire about the duration and recurrence of their VU, comorbidities, body mass index (BMI), smoking, alcohol, social and physical activities, ambulatory status, education, marital status, housing, perceived economic status and dependence on home care. Postoperative complications, VU healing and recurrence were noted one year after superficial venous intervention. Results: A total of 63 patients were included in this study (30 females and 33 males), with a mean age of 71.2 years (range: 37–92 years). Duration of the present VU in patients was: <3 months in 48%; 3–6 months in 27%; 6–12 months in 11%; and >12 months in 14%. Risk factors for delayed referral were recurrent VU (odds ratio (OR): 4.92; p=0.021); walking impairment (OR: 5.43; p=0.009) and dependence on home care (OR: 4.89: p=0.039) in a univariable analysis. The latter was the only significant finding in a multivariable analysis with socioeconomic risk factor (OR: 4.89; p=0.035). In 85% of patients, their VU healed without recurrence during one year follow-up. Healing took longer if the patients: were of older age (p=0.033); had a normal BMI (independent samples t-test, p=0.028); had a recurrent VU (OR: 5.00; p=0.049); or walking impairment (Fishers exact test, OR: 9.14; p=0.008), but no significant socioeconomic risk factors were found. Conclusion: In this study, socioeconomic factors were not important risk factors for delayed referral of VU patients to a vascular service or prolonged healing time after superficial venous intervention. Declaration of interest: This work was supported by the Scandinavian Research Foundation for Varicose Veins and other Venous Diseases (SFÅV) and by ALF funding from Region Örebro County. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Establishment and performance analysis of a new multiplex detection method for influenza an and B virus antigen
Authors: Xia Cheng-Jing , Li Bao-Hua , Guo Yan-Ni , Zhou Xiao-He , Zhang Run-Ling , Niu Ying-No 
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND
Influenza A and B virus detection is pivotal in epidemiological surveillance and disease management. Rapid and accurate diagnostic techniques are crucial for timely clinical intervention and outbreak prevention. Quantum dot-encoded microspheres have been widely used in immunodetection. The integration of quantum dot-encoded microspheres with flow cytometry is a well-established technique that enables rapid analysis. Thus, establishing a multiplex detection method for influenza A and B virus antigens based on flow cytometry quantum dot microspheres will help in disease diagnosis.
AIM
To establish a codetection method of influenza A and B virus antigens based on flow cytometry quantum dot-encoded microsphere technology, which forms the foundation for the assays of multiple respiratory virus biomarkers.
METHODS
Different quantum dot-encoded microspheres were used to couple the monoclonal antibodies against influenza A and B. The known influenza A and B antigens were detected both separately and simultaneously on a flow cytometer, and the detection conditions were optimized to establish the influenza A and B antigen codetection method, which was utilized for their detection in clinical samples. The results were compared with the fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method to validate the clinical performance of this method.
RESULTS
The limits of detection of this method were 26.1 and 10.7 pg/mL for influenza A and B antigens, respectively, which both ranged from 15.6 to 250000 pg/mL. In the clinical sample evaluation, the proposed method well correlated with the fluorescent quantitative PCR method, with positive, negative, and overall compliance rates of 57.4%, 100%, and 71.6%, respectively.
CONCLUSION
A multiplex assay for quantitative detection of influenza A and B virus antigens has been established, which is characterized by high sensitivity, good specificity, and a wide detection range and is promising for clinical applications.
Quantum dot fourth-harmonic colliding pulse mode-locked laser for high-power optical comb generation
Authors: Huang Jing-Zhi , Yang Bo , Chen Jia-Jian , Qin Jia-Le , Cai Xinlun , Yan Jie , Xiao Xi , Wang Zi-Hao , Wang Ting , Zhang Jian-Jun 
Published: July 2024

Quantum-dot mode-locked lasers have advantages such as high temperature stability, large optical bandwidth, and low power consumption, which make them ideal optical comb sources, especially for wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) telecommunications, and optical I/O applications. In this work, we demonstrate an O-band quantum dot colliding pulse mode-locked laser (QD-CPML) to generate optical frequency combs with 200 GHz spacing with maximum channels of 12 within 3 dB optical bandwidth. To achieve the high output power of individual comb lines, four channel conditions are implemented at central wavelength of 1310 nm for WDM transmission experiments. Each channel exhibits more than 10 dBm output power with 200 Gb/s PAM-4 and 270 Gb/s PAM-8 modulation capability via thin-film LiNbO3 Mach–Zehnder interferometer modulator without the requirement of any optical amplifications. This high-order QD-CPML is an ideal comb source for power-efficient optical interconnects and large bandwidth optical data transmission.
A novel proprioceptive rehabilitation program: A pilot randomized controlled trail as an approach to address proprioceptive deficits in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
Authors: Malwanage Kavinda T. , Liyanage Esther , Weerasinghe Vajira , Antonypillai Charles , Nanayakkara Indumathie 
Published: July 2024

Background
Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is a notable microvascular complication of DM, affecting 16%-66% globally. DPN often leads to proprioceptive deficits in the lower limbs (LL), leading to impaired functional performance. However, evidence supporting proprioceptive rehabilitation programs (PRP) for DPN remains scarce.

Aims
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel 12-week PRP on LL static and dynamic proprioception and shed light on the potential benefits of PRP for DPN population.

Methods
Randomized Controlled Trail was conducted among 30 DPN patients (age 53.25±7.72 years, BMI 24.01±1.41 and DM duration 9.48±6.45 years), randomly allocated to intervention (n = 15) or control (n = 15) groups. The intervention group received PRP 3 times/week for 12 weeks. The control group received no exercise. Both groups received regular diabetic care. Static and dynamic proprioception of both LL were assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Position-reposition test was used to assess ankle joint position sense by obtaining difference between target and reproduced angles. Error in detecting knee angle and speed were obtained by performing Lower Limb Matching and Sense of Movement tests respectively to assess dynamic proprioception.

Results
Two-way ANOVA and paired comparisons revealed, no significant improvement in proprioceptive deficits at 6 weeks (p>0.05), but significant improvement was achieved at 12-weeks (p<0.05) in the intervention group. Mean errors in Pposition re-position(R:p<0.001, L;p<0.001) and Lower limb matching (R:p<0.001, L;p<0.001) tests reduced by 5° and 10° respectively, indicating a70% improvement in the intervention group. Error of detecting speed reduced only on right side by 0.041ms-1 accounting for a 42% improvement. No improvements were observed in the control group.

Conclusions
Novel 12-week PRP may yield a significant reduction in LL proprioceptive deficits among DPN patients. Future RCTs with larger samples should compare the effectiveness of this PRP compared with conventional rehabilitation programs.
Hydration status in adults with metabolic disorders in relation to socioeconomic, lifestyle and health factors
Authors: Frąckiewicz Joanna , Ciecierska Anna , Białkowska Agnieszka , Drywień Małgorzata , Hamulka Jadwiga 
Published: July 2024

Introduction
Adequate hydration is essential for maintaining the health and functionality of the human body. This study aimed to examine the association between selected socioeconomic, lifestyle, and health factors and the hydration status of adults with metabolic disorders by analyzing their urine osmolality.

Methods
The study involved 290 adults aged 18–70 years with metabolic disorders. Separate multivariate logistic regression models were conducted to evaluate the factors associated with urine osmolality in tertiles for women and men. Odds Ratios (OR) and 95% Confidence Intervals (95% CI) were calculated.

Results
In women, the following factors of urine osmolality were identified in 1st tertile: age (OR:1.04), physical activity (moderate/high vs. no/low; OR:0.38), and headaches (no vs. yes; OR:1.55), in 2nd tertile: physical activity (moderate/high vs. no/low; OR:2.46) and fatigue during the day (sometimes vs. never/very rarely; OR:0.45), and in 3rd tertile: age (OR:0.94), professional status (‘I work part-time/I study and I work’ vs. ‘I do not work/I study’; OR:0.27), fatigue during the day (very often vs. never/very rarely; OR:2.55), and headaches (no vs. yes; OR:0.44). In men, the following factors of urine osmolality were identified in 1st tertile: place of residence (city vs. village; OR:2.72) and health assessment (average vs. poor; OR:0.32).

Conclusion
Different factors affecting urine osmolality have been identified in women and men. These results highlight the need to implement studies to clarify the relationship between socioeconomic, lifestyle and health factors, and hydration status in adults with metabolic disorders.
Determinants of the use of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age group in Ethiopia: A multi-level mixed effects analysis
Authors: Gobena Molalign Gualu , Kassie Maru Zewdu 
Published: July 2024

Introduction
Modern contraceptive methods are a scientifically effective method to control the fertility of reproductive-aged groups of people. The women’s use of contraceptive methods creates a birth gap and limits the number of their children. The main objective of this study is to identify the significant determinant of modern contraceptive use of reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia.

Methods
We used data from 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey. This data was multi-level, taking into account factors at the individual and community levels. In order to capture the multi-level structure of this data and make more reliable and broadly applicable conclusions about the variables influencing the use of modern contraceptives at the individual and community levels, we employed a two-level mixed-effects logistic regression model. In addition, we used cross-tabulation analysis to know the percentage of modern contraception users (reproductive-aged women) across their socio-economic, demographic, and health characteristics. A total of 8196 reproductive aged (15–49) women were included in this study.

Results
From a total of 8196 reproductive-aged women, 2495(30.4%) were using modern contraceptive method and the rest 5701(69.6%) did not use any modern contraceptive methods. Among 2495 contraceptive users, 1657 (67.3%) used injections and 533 (21.7%) used implants/Norplant. At a 5% level of significance, the result from the two-level binary logistic regression model revealed that the predictors; Age of women, education level, religion, wealth index, knowledge of modern contraception method, number of died children, number of living children, family size, total children ever born and contextual region have significant effect on the use of modern contraception method.

Conclusion
Reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia with more living children, residing in urban/agrarian region, younger, wealthier, married, and more educated, were more likely to be modern contraceptive users. The concerned bodies in Ethiopia should bring forward the intervention strategy and should expand the existed programs to improve the use of modern contraception methods among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia. Especially, they should give special attention to reproductive-aged women of less income, resident in pastoralist region, less educated, unmarried, and haven’t living child.
Psychophysiological responses to a multimodal physiotherapy program in fighter pilots with flight-related neck pain: A pilot trial
Authors: Fernández-Morales Carlos , Espejo-Antúnez Luis , Cardero-Durán María de los Ángeles , Falla Deborah , Moreno-Vázquez Juan Manuel , Albornoz-Cabello Manuel 
Published: July 2024

Background
The physical and cognitive demands of combat flying may influence the development and persistence of flight-related neck pain (FRNP). The aim of this pilot study was to analyse the effect of a multimodal physiotherapy program which combined supervised exercise with laser-guided feedback and interferential current therapy on psychophysiological variables in fighter pilots with FRNP.

Methods
Thirty-one fighter pilots were randomly assigned to two groups (Intervention Group: n = 14; Control Group: n = 17). The intervention consisted of 8 treatment sessions (twice per week) delivered over 4 weeks. The following primary outcomes were assessed: perceived pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale–NPRS) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV; time-domain, frequency-domain and non-linear variables). A number of secondary outcomes were also assessed: myoelectric activity of the upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid, pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale–PCS) and kinesiophobia (TSK-11).

Results
Statistically significant differences (p≤0.05) within and between groups were observed for all outcomes except for frequency domain and non-linear HRV variables. A significant time*group effect (one-way ANOVA) in favour of the intervention group was found for all variables (p<0.001). Effect sizes were large (d≥0.6).

Conclusions
The use of a multimodal physiotherapy program consisting of supervised exercise with laser-guided feedback and interferential current appears to show clinical benefit in fighter pilots with FRNP.

Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05541848.
El modelo de frase 7–5–4 y 5–5–6 en las zambas carperas del folclore argentino
Authors: Liendro Adrián 
Published: July 2024

En términos generales, la zamba carpera se asocia a un estilo de zamba en tiempo más veloz que las tradicionales, con origen en las carpas de carnaval de la ciudad de Salta y el Valle de Lerma. Su música se presenta en ritmo ágil y, muy frecuente, se interpreta de forma instrumental, por conjuntos que incluyen guitarra, bombo legüero y bandoneón.
En el estudio de su repertorio, encontramos dos tipos de frase poético–musical recurrentes, al que nombramos como modelo 7–5–4 y 5–5–6. Una vez identificado, nos preguntamos por sus posibles antecedentes, y su relación con las melodías de zambas, tanto tradicionales como de la industria del folclore argentino.
De esta manera, el trabajo expone, en primer lugar, los fundamentos de los modelos 7–5–4 y 5–5–6 en relación con las melodías y letras del corpus de zambas carperas seleccionadas. Luego, tomando como referencia los registros de Salta de la Encuesta Nacional de Folklore del año 1921, se buscan antecedentes del modelo en letras de chilenas, nombre común de la zamba tradicional de principios de siglo XX. Seguidamente, en base a los textos musicológicos de Carlos Vega e Isabel Aretz, se revisan huellas del modelo en transcripciones de partituras de sus registros de campo en el terreno del noroeste argentino. Establecidos los antecedentes tradicionales, se presentan ejemplos del modelo en zambas de la industria del folclore profesional.
Por último, se reflexiona acerca de los modelos, su anclaje histórico y su importancia en la contribución de los estudios musicológicos referidos al folclore argentino.
Inside the “Administrative State”: The Enigmatic Office for Civil Rights
Authors: Melnick R. Shep 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Few federal agencies have generated more controversy than the small Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the Department of Education. From desegregation and bilingual education to intercollegiate athletics, sexual harassment, and transgender rights, it has turned short civil rights statutes into lengthy administrative rules. It thus offers a useful window into what has become known as “the administrative state.” But this window is far from transparent: OCR rarely uses standard Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking, opting instead for unilateral “Dear Colleague Letters” written with little external participation; the bulk of its resources are devoted to investigation of individual complaints, with little public explanation of the outcomes. Innovation and expansion of the agency’s mission has not come from the permanent bureaucracy, but from the courts and from agency leaders appointed by the president. From the 1960s through the 1990s, the result was slow but steady accretion of power and responsibility. More recently political polarization and shifting Supreme Court jurisprudence has led to more rapid alteration of agency policy and enforcement practices.
Crystal structure of bis(μ-benzeneselenolato)-(tetracarbonyl)-{μ-[N-(diphenylphosphanyl)-N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-P,P-diphenylphosphinous amide]} diiron, C48H35Fe2NO4P2Se2
Authors: Lü Shuang , Li Qian-Li 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
C48H35Fe2NO4P2Se2, monoclinic, P21/c, a = 20.3289(18) Å, b = 12.6909(11) Å, c = 17.6743(16) Å, β = 109.767(4)∘, V = 4291.1(7) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt
(F) = 0.0638, wRref
(F
2) = 0.1439, T = 298(2) K.
Improved mechanical properties of graphene-modified basalt fibre–epoxy composites
Authors: Sepetcioglu Harun , Lapčík Lubomír , Lapčíková Barbora , Vašina Martin , Hui David , Ovsík Martin , Staněk Michal , Murtaja Yousef , Kvítek Libor , Lapčíková Tereza , Zmeškal Oldřich 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In industrial applications, the potential of basalt fibre-reinforced polymer (BFRP) composite pipes as a compelling alternative to glass and carbon fibre-reinforced composite pipes is recognized. Their high recyclability makes them a viable option for aerospace, marine, and automotive applications. In this study, a comparison is made between the mechanical properties of virgin basalt–epoxy composite pipes and graphene-modified counterparts. To conduct the experiments, pipe section specimens were prepared using a flex grinding machine. Graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs), serving as an exceptional reinforcing material, were uniformly incorporated into the basalt–epoxy composites at a specific concentration. The inclusion of these nanoplatelets resulted in significant changes in mechanical stiffness compared to the virgin basalt–epoxy composite pipes. A series of tests, including uniaxial tensile, Charpy impact, microhardness, Shore D hardness, uniaxial 3-point bending, and dynamic displacement transmissibility tests, were carried out to assess the mechanical properties of both graphene-reinforced and virgin basalt–epoxy pipes. The findings indicated that the pure basalt–epoxy composite exhibited lower ductility compared to the graphene basalt–epoxy composites after undergoing uniaxial mechanical loading. Non-destructive dynamic mechanical vibration testing was used to investigate the complex mechanical response of the materials under examination. The observed complex frequency-dependent responses reflected the mutual ductile/brittle mechanical performance of the developed composites.
Argument coding and the alignment type of Beria
Authors: Compes Isabel 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This paper describes the verbal argument coding by a system of person indexing and the alignment type of Beria. Beria is a Saharan language spoken in the Sudan and Chad. The data presented here is from the Wagi dialect. The person indexing system has been analyzed as exhibiting split-S alignment with two types of intransitive verb classes: agentive and patientive verbs. Patientive verbs – though mostly encoding one-participant events – are, however, formally transitive. This morphosyntax-semantics mismatch poses a challenge for the split-S analysis and calls for a reassessment of the transitivity status of the patientive verb class. The present study takes morphosyntactic facts into account that have not been considered in previous contributions. It provides evidence from the verbal number marking system which corroborates an analysis in terms of a split-S alignment type with typologically unusual features.