bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Interventional solutions for post-surgical problems: a lymphatic leaks review
Authors: Gómez Fernando M. , Baetens Tarik R. , Santos Ernestos , Rocha Boris León , Horwitz Benjamín , Lojo-Lendoiro Sara , Vargas Patricio , Patel Premal , Beets-Tan Regina , Martínez-Rodrigo José J. , Bonmatí Luis Martí 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe lymphatic circulation plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and supporting immune responses by returning serum proteins and lipids to the systemic circulation. Lymphatic leaks, though rare, pose significant challenges post-radical neck surgery, oesophagectomy, and thoracic or retroperitoneal oncological resections, leading to heightened morbidity and mortality. Managing lymphatic leaks necessitates consideration of aetiology, severity, and volume of leakage.Traditionally, treatment involved conservative measures such as dietary restrictions, drainage, and medical management, with surgical intervention reserved for severe cases, albeit with variable outcomes and extended recovery periods. Lymphography, introduced in the 1950s, initially served as a diagnostic tool for lymphoedema, lymphoma, tumour staging, and monitoring chemotherapy response. However, its widespread adoption was impeded by alternative techniques like Computed Tomography, learning curves, and its associated complications. Contemporary lymphatic interventions have evolved, favouring nodal lymphangiography over pedal lymphangiography for its technical simplicity and reduced complexity.Effective management of chylous leaks mandates a multimodal approach encompassing clinical evaluation and imaging techniques. In cases where conservative management proves ineffective, embolization through conventional lymphangiography by bipedal dissection or intranodal injection emerges as a viable option. This review underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating lymphatic leaks, highlighting advancements in imaging and therapeutic interventions that enhance patient outcomes.
Effects of dietary supplementation with
Acacia
mearnsii
tannin extract on carcass characteristics and meat quality of lambs
Authors: Venter Megan , Hassen Abubeker , Pophiwa Pamela , Webb Edward C. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background

Plant extracts are used as possible methane mitigants and to replace antibiotic feed supplements previously used prophylactically to improve the adaptation of lambs in intensive feeding systems. This study investigated the effects of
Acacia mearnsii
tannin extract used as anti-methanogenic feed additives on carcass and meat quality of lambs.

Methods

Forty Dohne Merino lambs, with an initial mass between 23.90 kg and 37.40 kg, were first stratified according to their initial body weight and thereafter one of the eight lambs with similar body weight were randomly assigned to four treatment groups (n = 10 lambs/treatment). The lambs were fed ad libitum with a basal total mixed ration. Four experimental diets were formulated: TMR diet (control); TMR diet with Rumensin
®
at a dosage of 75 mg/kg of DM feed (Monensin; Positive control); TMR diet with raw condensed Acacia tannin at 20 g/kg of DM feed (Crude tannin); TMR with addition of encapsulated condensed Acacia tannin at 20 g/kg of DM feed (Encapsulated condensed tannins). The lambs were slaughtered at a live mass of about 50 kg after a 19 week trial period.

Results

Dietary tannin additives did not affect the carcass composition or colour aspects of lamb meat. However, there were minor changes in fatty acid profiles, particularly in the intramuscular adipose tissue. The addition of encapsulated tannin extract resulted in a higher proportion of C18:2n6t (0.15% ± 0.03
vs.
0.19% ± 0.03;
p
< 0.05), C18.3n3 (0.24% ± 0.04
vs.
0.29% ± 0.04;
p
< 0.05), C22:6n3 (0.02 ± 0.01
vs.
0.05 ± 0.03;
p
< 0.05), in comparison to monensin. This improvement in fatty acid profiles is presumably beneficial for human health, but it could affect the sensory quality of meat.

Conclusion

Our results suggest that
Acacia mearnsii
tannin extracts can be included as anti-methanogenic feed additives in lamb diets without compromising product quality.
Motorized hospital bed for mobility of patients: a review on wheel type design
Authors: Rabbani Ariq Naufal , Hadisujoto Budi , Dhelika Radon 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMobile bed to move patients in hospitals is a critical aspect in a healthcare system. Typical hospital beds often require significant manpower and impose physical stresses on caregivers. This paper explores potential solutions to improve hospital bed mobility, focusing on the integration of robotic technologies. Existing literatures on the subject are reviewed, including studies on hospital bed design structures, ergonomic considerations, and implementations of robotics. Different types of wheels suitable for robot movements are discussed, covering conventional wheels, omniwheels, mecanum wheels, swerve drives, and powered fifth wheels. Each wheel type is described and its advantages and disadvantages are highlighted. The comparison of these wheel types helps identify the most suitable option for modifying hospital beds while maintaining their maneuverability. Furthermore, the paper draws inspiration from many applications of mobile robots in other industries, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to explore potential innovations for the healthcare. By leveraging robotic technologies, hospitals can enhance efficiency and alleviate the burden on healthcare workers.
Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease After Total Thyroidectomy: A Nationwide Matched Cohort Study
Authors: Reinke Rasmus , Udholm Sebastian , Christiansen Christian Fynbo , Almquist Martin , Londero Stefano , Rejnmark Lars , Rasmussen Thomas Bøjer , Rolighed Lars 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Development of hypoparathyroidism (hypoPT) after total thyroidectomy (TT) may increase the risk of kidney-related morbidity. We aimed to examine the risk of hypoPT and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients undergoing TT in Denmark over a 20-year period.

Materials and Methods
Using population-based registries, we identified all Danish individuals with TT between January 1998 and December 2017. We included a matched comparison cohort by randomly selecting 10 citizens for each patient by sex and birth year. We calculated the cumulative incidence and hazard ratio (HR) of CKD by Cox regression in patients with TT compared with the comparison cohort. Further, CKD risks were stratified by indications for TT and comorbidity groups according to the Charlson Comorbidity Index.

Results
We included 2421 patients with TT; 21.5% had hypoPT. After 10 years, the risk of developing CKD for hypoPT patients was 13.5% [95% confidence interval (CI): 9.8-17.7], 11.6% (95% CI: 9.7-13.7) for patients without hypoPT, and 5.8% (95% CI: 5.3-6.2) for the comparison cohort. When compared with the matched comparison cohort, the adjusted HR for CKD in hypoPT patients was 3.23 (95% CI: 2.37–4.41) and 2.27 (95% CI: 1.87-2.75) for patients without hypoPT. For patients without previous comorbidities, the adjusted HR of CKD was higher than in patients with several comorbidities.

Conclusion
HypoPT was a frequent complication after TT and was associated with an increased risk of CKD. We also found an increased risk of CKD in patients with a normal parathyroid function after TT, which needs to be further evaluated.
Renascimento assombrado pela simestria e perfeição:
Authors: Pereira Johnnie Richard , Maciel Antônio Marcelo Martins 
Published: August 2024

Tudo é possível! É assim que Alexander Koyré procura sintetizar o conturbado, caótico e irregular período da renascença. Período em que o ocidente precisou se redescobrir. Há, neste cenário, uma curiosa oposição entre contemplação e técnica, ciência e misticismo, liberdade e censura. O processo de ruptura com o passado parece acontecer em um cenário assombrado por velhos fantasmas. Embora existisse uma certa insatisfação com o modelo aristotélico-ptolomaico, ele ainda era a base da astronomia renascentista, sendo que seus defensores procuravam propor alternativas que preservassem o modelo aristotélico-ptolomaico. Neste aspecto, muitos foram os ajustes feitos, contudo tanto a mecânica aristotélica quanto o modelo de cosmo ptolomaico começavam a despertar dúvidas e questionamentos. É nesse cenário sociocultural, político e científico que pretendemos investigar a importância do modelo copernicano de cosmo. Um modelo que vislumbra novas possibilidades de interpretar o cosmo, trazendo neste movimento de ruptura todo um arcabouço sociocultural circunscrito no período do renascimento. Portanto, investigamos como o desenvolvimento da ciência se dá neste meio, entre a ânsia de reinterpretar o cosmo e as amarras do passado.
Future Focus is Surprisingly Linked with Prioritizing Work–Life Balance over Long-Term Savings
Authors: Lahav Eyal , Barokas Guy , Shavit Tal 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The classic economic prediction is that long-term savings become more important as individuals become more future oriented. However, we expect future-oriented individuals to be more concerned with the long-term effects of work-life imbalance, leading us to hypothesize a positive correlation between future orientation and a choice of present work-life balance over work related long-term savings. In an online survey with open-university students, we confirmed our hypothesis. Important policy implications are discussed. The findings highlight a potential shift in priorities post-COVID-19, with significant implications for policies aimed at enhancing retirement savings. They suggest that promoting WLB can lead to a decrease in long-term savings, indicating a need for balanced policy measures that consider both well-being and future financial security.
Exploration of eco-benign antifoulant in combating seafood-associated biofilms: an in-vitro study on impacts of myrobalan mediated FeNPs against biofilming SS-316 metal coupon
Authors: M Lavanya , S Nivetha , N Baskaran , S Vignesh 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The biofilm-forming pathogens with acquired antibiotic resistance and associated disease outbreaks are increasing worldwide, especially in the seafood industry. This study hypothesised that the bioengineered iron nanoparticles using the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) extract (M-FeNPs) and its resin coating have an effective antibiofilm properties. 12 seafood waste-based biofilm-forming strains (SSS) were isolated from SS-316 metal coupon and screened for their antibiotic-resistant profile as per CLSI (2016) standards. M-FeNPs were characterised by UV, FTIR, etc. Over 50 % of SSS were resistant to Ciprofloxacin, Cefalexin and Penicillin-G. The antibiofilm activity of the M-FeNPs showed an excellent inhibition zone (16–24 mm), and the combination of M-FeNPs + Methicillin also showed better activity. in vitro antibiofilm study shows that upon adding M-FeNPs, biofilm formation was reduced from 1.425 g to 0.83 g at the end of the eighth day. The CLSM and SEM images indicated that the M-FeNPs are effective antibiofilm agents against biofilm strains.
Estimation of network treatment effects with non-ignorable missing confounders
Authors: Sun Zhaohan , Zhu Yeying , Dubin Joel A. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In causal inference, interference takes place when the intervention on one unit affects the outcome of other units. Most of the previous methods for estimating network causal effects assume that the covariate information is complete, which may lead to biased estimates when missingness exists. In this study, we consider the partial and direct interference setting. Specifically, the whole population can be divided into different clusters. Within each cluster, the outcome of each unit is dependent on the intervention received by other units, but not dependent on the confounders or outcomes of other units within the same cluster or of those in different clusters. We also assume that the confounders are subject to non-ignorable missingness, and a confounder is considered as missing if any component of it is missing. We propose three consistent estimators for the direct, indirect, total, and overall effect of the intervention on the outcome, and derive the asymptotic results accordingly. A comprehensive study is carried out as well to investigate the finite sample properties of the proposed estimators. We illustrate the proposed methods by analyzing the dataset collected from an acid rain program, which was launched to reduce air pollution in the United States by encouraging the scrubber’s installation on power plants, where the records of some operating characteristics of the power generating facilities are subject to missingness.
The GJB3 correlates with the prognosis, immune cell infiltration, and therapeutic responses in lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Dou Ruigang , Liu Rongfeng , Su Peng , Yu Xiaohui , Xu Yanzhao 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Gap junction protein beta 3 (GJB3) has been reported as a tumor suppressor in most tumors. However, its role in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unknown. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of GJB3 in the prognosis and tumor microenvironment of LUAD patients. The data used in this study were acquired from The Cancer Genome Atlas, Gene Expression Omnibus, and imvigor210 cohorts. We found that GJB3 expression was increased in LUAD patients and correlated with LUAD stages. LUAD patients with high GJB3 expression exhibited a worse prognosis. A total of 164 pathways were significantly activated in the GJB3
high group. GJB3 expression was positively associated with nine transcription factors and might be negatively regulated by hsa-miR-6511b-5p. Finally, we found that immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint expression were different between the GJB3
high and GJB3
low groups. In summary. GJB3 demonstrated high expression levels in LUAD patients, and those with elevated GJB3 expression displayed unfavorable prognoses. Additionally, there was a correlation between GJB3 and immune cell infiltration, as well as immune checkpoint expression in LUAD patients
Addressing target loss and actuator saturation in visual servoing of multirotors: A nonrecursive augmented dynamics control approach
Authors: Kamath Archit Krishna , Feroskhan Mir 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Traditional position and image-based visual servoing techniques often pose challenges in terms of target loss and actuator saturation. These challenges arise due to the requirement of calculating inverse Jacobians to determine robot motions and the susceptibility of these methods to image noise. To address the aforementioned challenges, this article presents a nonrecursive augmented dynamics control (NRADC) that establishes a direct correlation between variations in image pixels and the thrust and torque commands of a multirotor. By incorporating pixel variations into the dynamics of the multirotor, this approach enables the utilization of state constraints to address the issue of target loss. In addition, the correlation between image pixels and control commands allows for the integration of image noise with system uncertainties. Consequently, a single controller can be designed to simultaneously handle both aspects while considering input constraints, effectively addressing the problem of actuator saturation. Notably, unlike conventional control approaches that handle input and state constraints, the proposed NRADC approach is nonrecursive, making it well suited for implementation on systems with limited on-board computational resources, such as multirotors. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through experimental validations, including a performance comparison with a nonrecursive controller from recent literature.
Frontline of Refugee Reception Policy: Warsaw Reception Centers During the 2022 Ukrainian Crisis
Authors: Trochymiak Mateusz Robert , Wróblewska Nina 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The article explores issues of the Polish refugee reception policy from the perspective of frontline workers: officials, citizen volunteers, and NGO workers at reception centers. It presents conclusions from the research of two Warsaw reception points established by the Voivode of Mazowsze in the beginning of the Ukraine war crisis in 2022. Looking at reception policy from the perspective of frontline workers and examining institutional frameworks (policy goals, regulations and norms) as entry conditions for various actors to collaborate, the article concludes that actions taken by the state authorities in the first weeks of crisis were an example of the responsibilization practices. Insights from the research can be helpful for the Multilevel Governance scholars to better understand the impact of top-down policy on the process of service delivery and problems of collaboration between actors at the local level of policy implementation.
Composition and quality of winter annual agrestal and ruderal herbages of two different land-use types
Authors: Barsila Shanker Raj , Acahrya Prashiksha , Chhetri Dipesh 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The forage demand in Nepal, particularly in the winter season, could be partially addressed by using agrestal and ruderal herbages considering their easy availability and digestibility. Agrestal and the ruderal herbages in the winter have been traditionally used by livestock keepers as a potential source of forage. The present study was carried out to compare the chemical composition and nutrient quality of wild vetch and other mixed herbages in the fallow and cultivated land for two consecutive years. Six line transects each measuring 100 m were randomly placed 20 m apart at both land use types. Four quadrats of 1 m × 1 m were randomly placed along the transects, and above ground, the herbage was harvested, and then, it was categorized into wild vetch (Vicia sativa L.) and other mixed herbages in each type of land-use, and they were packed in paper bags and subjected to oven drying. The proximate analysis and calculation of some nutritional values were carried out in the laboratory following standard protocols. The findings revealed that wild vetch had higher CP (about 24%) but had lower dry matter productivity (about 90–300 t/ha) than mixed herbage (550–1,400 t/ha). The total digestive nutrients and dry matter digestibility were similar (p = 0.05) in both categories, while the relative feed value (RFV:113–121%) and the relative feed quality (RFQ:120–130%) were found to be higher (p < 0.05) in the mixed herbages. The research results indicated that the utilization of the crop weeds along with the wild vetch would be an applicable practice to overcome the feed deficit in winter as both the wild vetch and mixed herbages showed a considerable relative feed value. The present study further necessitates an examination of the ecological functions of agrestal and ruderals in the abandoned lands in the long run to understand the vegetation shifts and its impact on herbage productivity and quality for livestock.
Investigate the influence of GO as an additive in the silica-based polyethylene glycol shear thickening fluid on the rheological properties
Authors: Kaur Gursimran , Singh Karamjit , Verma Sanjeev Kumar 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Shear thickening fluids (STF) represent stabilized and concentrated colloidal suspensions, wherein hard nanoparticles are dispersed within a liquid medium (polymer). Under the influence of impact forces, they exhibit non-Newtonian behavior, effectively dissipating energy through shear thickening. The optimization of the dispersion medium’s viscosity is critical, as it not only fosters shear thickening but also facilitates proper particle dispersion. This study investigates the impact of graphene oxide (GO) as an additive in STFs, analyzing both static and dynamic rheological properties. STFs were formulated using colloidal silica particles (600 nm) and polyethylene glycol (PEG-200), with varied concentrations of GO particles (0.12–0.5 % w/W). The systems underwent comprehensive analysis concerning steady-state and dynamic-state rheological behavior under diverse conditions. The findings reveal that the inclusion of GO augments both static and dynamic rheological properties, reaching an apex at an optimal concentration of 0.36 % w/W. GO functions as a network builder within the STF, interacting with the existing particle network to create a more robust and interconnected structure. These enhanced properties underscore the potential of the synthesized STF for applications requiring impact resistance.
Metode Penalaran tentang Tuhan: Membaca Pemikiran 'Abdul Qahir al-Bagdadi (w. 429 H/ 1038 M) dalam Karyanya Kitāb Uṣūluddīn
Authors: Ryandi Ryandi , Drajat Amroeni , Long Abdullah bin 
Published: August 2024

The correct reasoning about God is important in Islamic faith. The value judgment of reasoning incorrectly about God is heresy. Al-Bagdadi was early Ash’arite (4th/5th AH), who compiled many correct reasoning arguments about God in his work Kitāb Uṣūluddīn. His arguments have influenced later Ash’arites such as Abu Muzaffar al-Isfaraini (w. 471 H/ 1078 M), Imam al-Haramain al-Juwaini (w. 478 H/ 1085 M), and Hujjatul Islam al-Gazali (w. 505/ 1111 M). This article explores al-Bagdadi's reasoning arguments elaborated in his work Uṣūluddīn, to then be reduced to the three methods of reasoning commonly used by the Ashharite, namely dalīl al-tamānu’, qiyās al-gayb ’alā al-syāhid, and al-sabr wa al-taqsīm. After analyzing his Uṣūluddīn, it is concluded that al-Bagdadi uses these three methods of reasoning in his description of God. Dalīl al-tamānu’ is used by al-Bagdadi to prove the oneness of God (waḥdāniyyah). Qiyās al-gayb ’alā al-syāhid is used to prove the existence of God, and the perfection of His attributes. As for al-sabr wa al-taqsīm is used to prove the truth of seeing God in the hereafter (ru'yatullāh), and the negation of limitations on the God. In addition to strengthening the Islamic faith with correct reasoning, the logical arguments built by al-Bagdadi are also intended to criticize deviant views of God, both from outside and internal Islam. Because it is reason-based, its arguments are universally applicable.