bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is equally effective to noninvasive ventilation for mild-moderate acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with acute pancreatitis: A single-center, retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhu Qingcheng , Zhou Wenzhen , Ling Bingyu , Wang Huihui , Tan Dingyu 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Background:
The use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy is gaining popularity for the treatment of acute hypoxic respiratory failure. However, limited evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of HFNC for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP).

Methods:
This retrospective analysis focused on AP patients with mild-moderate ARDS, who were treated with either HFNC or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in the emergency medicine department, from January 2020 to December 2022. The primary endpoint was treatment failure, defined as either invasive ventilation or a switch to any other study treatment (NIV for patients in the NFNC group and vice versa).

Results:
A total of 146 patients with AP (68 in the HFNC group and 78 in the NIV group) were included in this study. The treatment failure rate in the HFNC group was 17.6% and 19.2% in the NIV group – a risk difference of -1.6% (95% CI, -11.3 to 14.0%; P = 0.806). The most common causes of failure in the HFNC group were aggravation of respiratory distress and hypoxemia. However, in the NIV group, the most common reasons for failure were treatment intolerance and exacerbation of respiratory distress. Treatment intolerance in the HFNC group was significantly lower than that in the NIV group (16.7% vs 60.0%, 95% CI -66.8 to -6.2; P = 0.023). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that body mass index (≥28), acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score (≥15), partial arterial oxygen tension/fraction of inspired oxygen (≤200), and respiratory rate (≥32/min) at 1 hour were independent predictors of HFNC failure.

Conclusion:
In AP patients with mild-moderate ARDS, the usage of HFNC did not lead to a higher rate of treatment failure when compared to NIV. HFNC is an ideal choice of respiratory support for patients with NIV intolerance, but clinical application should pay attention to the influencing factors of its treatment failure.
The Saudi Gastroenterology Association consensus on the clinical care pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of GERD
Authors: Alzahrani Mohammed A. , Alqaraawi Abdullah M. , Alzubide Saeed R. , Abufarhaneh Ehab , Alkhowaiter Saad S. , Alsulaimi Mohammed , Alkhiari Resheed , AlMalki Ahmed S. , Alfadda Abdulrahman A. , Aljahdli Emad S. , Alsohaibani Fahad I. , AlLehibi Abid H. , Almadi Majid A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common problems encountered in outpatient general medicine and gastroenterology clinics. GERD may present with classic esophageal symptoms, extraesophageal symptoms, or mixed symptoms. The diagnosis and treatment of GERD are challenging due to the variety of symptoms and multifactorial pathophysiology. Since there is no consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of GERD in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Gastroenterology Association established an expert group to formulate a consensus on the clinical care pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of GERD to update health-care providers in Saudi Arabia. The expert group reviewed the literature including recently published international guidelines, clinical trials, and expert opinion and conducted virtual and in-person meetings. A total of 22 statements on the definition, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD were formulated, and three algorithms for the clinical care of GERD were developed with a detailed description for each step. The expert group endorsed the new definition of GERD, the practical principles of interpretation of the diagnostic GERD evaluation, and the practical guidance for GERD treatment including medical, surgical, and endoscopic therapy. The expert group recommends further studies to investigate local data on the diagnosis and treatment of GERD.
Re-emergence of a forgotten diabetes complication
Authors: Dagdeviren Murat , Akkan Tolga , Ertugrul Derun Taner 
Published: May 2024

Abstract:
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most common emergency complication of diabetes. Euglycemic DKA (EDKA), on the other hand, has been known for many years but is a rare and under-recognized condition and constitutes a very small proportion of DKA cases. However, in recent years, an increase in the incidence of EDKA has been observed with the widespread use of sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors, which have proven benefits in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its cardiorenal complications, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Unlike classical DKA, these patients without significant hyperglycemia can easily be missed in emergency departments. EDKA should be kept in mind in patients with diabetes presenting with DKA but with a blood glucose level <250 mg/dL. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach after clinical suspicion in these patients is similar to classical DKA and is briefly summarized in this review. The most important point in treatment is that these patients are normoglycemic but have a significant insulin deficiency (relative or absolute). Therefore, insulin is the mainstay of the treatment and should be given together with dextrose solutions to avoid hypoglycemia.
Role of high-dose methylprednisolone in Zargar Grade IIB corrosive esophageal burns
Authors: Sheikh Irtiqa , Jamshed Nayer , Neseem Akhil , Aggarwal Praveen , Kedia Saurabh , Khan Maroof Ahmad , Das Chandan J. , Sahu Ankit Kumar 
Published: May 2024

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the study is to test the efficacy of high-dose methylprednisolone in the prevention of esophageal stricture after corrosive ingestion.

METHODS:
This study was a single-center, randomized controlled single-blinded study. Simple randomization was done with 15 adult patients (>18 years) in each arm, who presented with a history of corrosive ingestion within the past 24 h and had esophageal injury of Zargar Grade IIB on endoscopy. Intravenous methylprednisolone 1 g/day for 3 days was given to the intervention arm while 100 mL of normal saline was given as placebo in control arm. Follow-up to diagnose esophageal stricture was done at 8 weeks.

RESULTS:
Thirty patients (15 in each arm) were recruited for the study. As per the intention to treat analysis, 33% and 46.6% developed stricture in the intervention and control arm, respectively (relative risk [RR] = 0.714; 95% confidence interval 0.29–1.75; P = 0.462). 40% patients in control group and 7.7% in intervention group had undergone feeding jejunostomy, which was statistically significant with a p-value of 0.048. Airway injury showed significant clinical improvement in the intervention arm but the difference was nonsignificant statistically (P = 0.674). There was no increased incidence of hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, or infections in intervention arm.

CONCLUSION:
Methylprednisolone does not help in the prevention of stricture formation in corrosive esophageal injury, but it significantly reduces the requirement of feeding jejunostomy and has a beneficial role in treating airway injury.
Grain Yield and Seed Quality Attributes of Maize Grown Under Different Zinc Sulphate Application Techniques in Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Anjorin F. B. , Olasoji J. O. 
Published: May 2024

Optimizing crop yield is a function of the effectiveness of agronomic practices, inherent crop quality in relation with favourable environmental condition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the grain yield and seed quality attributes of maize (Zea mays L) grown under different zinc sulphate application techniques in Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. The treatment consisted of two maize varieties (V); (BR9928DMR-SR-Y and ILE-1-OB), six zinc application methods (T); [seed primed in distilled water (S1), 1% (S2) and 2.0 % (S3) of ZnSO4, 1% ZnSO4 foliar spray (S4), soil placed ZnSO4 (S5) (7.0 kg ha-1) and the control (S6-farmer’s practice)]. At harvest, data were collected on grain yield (GY, Kg ha-1), germination index (GI) and seed conductivity (SC). From the result, the T and V differed significantly (P<0.01). The S1 (4.58) and S2 (4.73) plots had the highest GY but lowest in S6 (2.20), while variety BR9928DMR-SR had higher GY (4.04) than ILE-1-OB (2.77). The T and V differed significantly (P<0.05) for GI (P<0.01), for SC, T varied (P<0.01), V (P<0.05). Earliest GI of 4.42 days were observed in seeds of S2 plots than seeds of other treatments. Seed conductivity was highest in S3 (10.74), but lowest in S6. Priming maize seed in distilled water or 1% ZnSO4 significantly enhanced grain yield and seed quality of maize in this study.
Three-dimensional kinematics of the trunk, pelvis, hip, and knee during the single-leg squat and hip torque in subjects with isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to individually matched controls: Preliminary results
Authors: Carvalho Cristiano , Viadanna Serrão Fábio , Felipe Martinez Adalberto , Da Silva Serrão Paula Regina Mendes 
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to compare three-dimensional kinematic of the trunk, pelvis, hip, and knee during the single-leg squat and hip torque in individuals with and without isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA).
Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated trunk, pelvis, hip, and knee kinematics at 30°, 45°, and 60° knee flexion during the single-leg squat using the Vicon motion capture and analysis system, the Nexus System 2.1.1, and 3D Motion Monitor software. Sixteen individuals (8 males, 8 females; mean age: 49.3±6.2 years; range 40 to 61 years) participated in the study, of which eight were PFOA patients and eight were healthy controls. Isometric hip abductor, extensor, and external rotator torques were evaluated using a handheld dynamometer.
Results: The PFOA group exhibited greater hip adduction at 30° (p=0.008), 45° (p=0.005), and 60° (p=0.008) knee flexion in the descending phase of the single-leg squat, as well as at 60° (p=0.009) and 45° (p=0.03) knee flexion in the ascending phase. No significant differences were found between groups for other kinematic variables (p>0.05). The PFOA group exhibited lower isometric hip abductor (p=0.02), extensor (p< 0.001), and external rotator (p=0.007) torques.
Conclusion: Individuals with PFOA exhibited excessive hip adduction that could increase stress on the lateral patellofemoral joint at 30°, 45°, and 60° knee flexion during the single-leg squat and exhibited weakness of the hip abductors, extensors, and external rotators in comparison to healthy controls.
Evaluating Effectiveness and Employee Development Through Performance Appraisal System
Authors: Dr.P. Lavanya  , Dr.T. Vara Lakshmi  , K.Kavya Sree  
Published: May 2024

Performance appraisal helps to improve overall organisational efficiency. The employee productivity could be positively manipulated by the sustainable performance appraisal system of an organisation. The professional relationship between the employees, providing formal education and other aspects helps to influence the employee development. This helps to enhance the overall organisation performance by reviewing the job-related various internal and external work environment of the employees, which can be achieved through motivating the employees, providing training and maintaining a positive organisational culture. This present study analyse their performance appraisal system and its impact upon their employee development, through conducting survey among participants selected from working professionals and with the help of ANOVA technique, analysed the relationship between performance appraisal on employee development and productivity.This Project aims to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of performance appraisal by delve into various dimensions of appraisal, including its design, implementation, and outcomes. Additionally, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as employee engagement, job satisfaction, retention rate and organizational productivity will be analysed and recommendations are to assess for overall impact of performance appraisal system on organizational success.
storosios žarnos vėžio paplitimas, rizikos veiksniai ir prevencija, jos įgyvendinimas: literatūros apžvalga
Authors: Dovilas Dicevičius  , Laura Nedzinskienė  , Jekaterina Bortkevič  
Published: May 2024

Tikslas. Įvertinti storosios žarnos vėžio (SŽV) paplitimo mastą, rizikos veiksnius bei prevencijos galimybes ir įgyvendinimo principus Lietuvoje bei užsienio šalyse.
Metodika. Rengiant literatūros apžvalgą publikacijų paieška anglų kalba buvo vykdoma duomenų bazėse PubMed ir Google Scholar. Naudoti reikšminiai žodžiai: colorectal, cancer, prevention, screening, diagnostic, risk. Į straipsnį įtraukta 50 šaltinių anglų kalba, publikuotų 2013–2023 metais. Taip pat įtraukti 2 šaltiniai lietuvių kalba, publikuoti 2021–2024 metais. Naudoti viso teksto straipsniai, vertinti kiekybiniai ir kokybiniai tyrimai, taip pat įtrauktos literatūros apžvalgos, metaanalizės ir sisteminės analizės, informaciniai ir statistiniai leidiniai. Šaltiniams nagrinėti taikyta aprašomoji analizė.
Rezultatai. SŽV yra trečias pagal dažnį (sudaro apie 10 proc.) ir antras pagal mirčių skaičių piktybinis susirgimas pasaulyje. SŽV simptomatika yra labai įvairi, nespecifiška, o rizikos veiksnių daug, todėl svarbu vykdyti prevencijos programas, nes tai reikšmingai sumažina ligos dažnį ir mirtingumą, leidžia aptikti ankstyvas ligos formas, naudoti mažiau invazyvius gydymo metodus. Prevencijos programos efektyvumas priklauso ne tik nuo jos organizavimo, bet ir nuo pacientų švietimo, nes tai didina jų įsitraukimą ir dalyvavimą programose. Lietuvoje storosios žarnos vėžio prevencijos programa vykdoma kreipiantis į šeimos gydytoją. 50–74 metų (imtinai) vyrams ir moterims kas dvejus metus atliekamas slapto kraujavimo išmatose testas, o esant teigiamam atsakymui atliekama kolonoskopija.
Išvados. Storosios žarnos vėžio prevencijos programa, jos organizavimas ir informacijos sklaida, rizikos veiksnių vengimas didina pacientų išgyvenamumą. Lietuvoje SŽV prevencija pradedama nuo slapto kraujavimo išmatose tyrimo.
Improvement of Read Performance Using CMOS on Array (COA) in 3D NAND Flash
Authors: Kang Hyowon , Kang Daewoong 
Published: May 2024

2D NAND flash cells were unable to continue scaling due to several physical limitations including few electron effects, cell-to-cell interference, and high E-fields under 20 nm design rule. 3D NAND flash cell was developed to overcome many problems for 2D NAND cell. Also, it has continued to deliver and even accelerate the NAND scaling trends that the data industry demands. This is in part due to its larger gate area and improved electrostatics of the Gate All Around architecture using the thin poly-silicon channel. It has not only improved the cell characteristics such subthreshold swing and current but also reduced cell interference. As a result, the 3D NAND flash with superior performance has been currently enabled for three and four bit per cell to become mainstream. 3D NAND architectures adapted “poly-Si channels,” “word line replacement for metallization,” and “plug etching process.” In addition, to overcome the issue of peripherals taking up too large an area and too high a percentage of the total die size, a few different architectures were proposed. The peripheral circuit (CMOS) can be under array and another alternative is to build the peripheral circuits on a different CMOS wafer and then bond the memory wafer with the CMOS wafer using wafer-to-wafer microbonding, termed CMOS bonded array. Although the two architectures have many advantages for NAND cell, they still are suffering the degradation of read performance due increased BL RC delay. As NAND stack increases, it should be more challenge due to higher stack. In this paper, the new structure was proposed using NC-vTFT (NAND Cell-vertical TFT) on cell array in vertical NAND flash memory, for the first time. It will be very promising structure to improve RC delay as NAND cell stack increases.

Received: 10 December 2023 | Revised: 16 April 2024 | Accepted: 10 May 2024

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Author Contribution Statement
Hyowon Kang: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Daewoong Kang: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Supervision, Project administration.
An Electromechanical Impedance Measurement-Based Solution for Monitoring Fresh Concrete Maturity
Authors: Hu Guobiao 
Published: May 2024

This paper proposes an electromechanical impedance measurement (EIM)-based solution for monitoring concrete maturity that refers to concrete strength development at the early stage. A smart aggregate (SMA) that consists of a waterproofed piezoelectric patch is developed. The working principle is explained based on the impedance theory of an electromechanically coupled system. A finite element (FE) model of the EIM-SMA unit is established. The stiffness of the applied spring foundation is varied to emulate the concrete hardening process. The simulation results reveal that a peak located between 60 kHz and 70 kHz in the impedance plot could be used as an indication to reflect the stiffness variation of the spring foundation. A 3D-printed mold is designed for rapid production of the EIM-SMA units. In the experiment, two sample EIM-SMA units are used to monitor fresh concrete maturity in the first six hours after casting. The results of the two sample EIM-SMA units agreed well. The experimental results matched the simulation prediction. Compared to a bar-dropping test that is widely adopted at construction sites, the impedance evolution of an EIM-SMA unit is much smoother and has better monotonicity. In general, the proposed method has been proven to be a reliable solution to monitor the maturity development of concrete.
The Impact of Utilising a Wobble Board for Training on The Precision Archery Shots a 30-Meter Distance among Athletes
Authors: Hasibuan Ladia Apsari , Pardilla Herli , Iqbal Muhammad 
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the study. This study aims to find out the effect of the training using the wobble board method on the body balance and the accuracy of archery at a distance of 30 metres of archery athletes.
Materials and methods. The research used a quasi-experimental research type with the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The samples in this study were 12 athletes taken from the archery athletes of Selabora Panahan aged 13-17 years old. The instruments used were the Stork Test and a 30 metre archery. The data analysis technique used the Normality Test assisted by SPSS 16 software and the Homogeneity Test to determine whether the variance of samples taken from the same population was equal or not.
Results. Based on the research findings, it can be obtained: analysis of body balance of archery athletes of Selabora Panahan, obtained t value (6.199) > t table (2.20), and p value (0.000) < 0.05, based on data analysis for the accuracy of archery athletes of Selabora Panahan obtained the value of t count (5.437) > t table (2.20), and the value of p (0.000) < 0.05.
Conclusions. it can be concluded that there is an effect of training using a wobble board on the body balance and accuracy of archery at a distance of 30 meters of the archery athletes.
PERANAN PERUSAHAAN KEAGENAN TERHADAP AKTIVITAS KAPAL ASING DI PELABUHAN SARANA CITRA NUSA KABIL PADA PT. ANSARI SHIPPING BATAM
Authors: Danilwan Yuris , Ridho Syarifur , Duha Elkana 
Published: May 2024

Setiap Kapal yang berlayar akan singgah di pelabuhan untuk melakukan pemuatan, pembongkaran barang, atau menunggu proyek serta embarkasi dan debarkasi penumpang. Disinilah agen dituntut dapat memberikan pelayanan yang memuaskan principal dan owner yang menunjuk sebagai agen. Perusahaan pelayaran yang menyediakan pelayanan keagenan kapal harus dapat melaksanakan tugas-tugasnya efektif dan seefisien mungkin. Disini agen bertindak sebagai pihak yang mewakili pemilik kapal dalam mempersiapkan segala sesuatu agar kegiatan selama di pelabuhan dapat berjalan sesuai rencana. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui lebih dekat bagaimana peranan perusahaan pelayaran PT. Ansari Shipping Batam melaksanakan kegiatan terhadap aktivitas kapal asing khususnya di Pelabuhan Sarana Citra Nusa Kabil. Peranan perusahaan pelayaran PT. Ansari Shipping terhadap aktivitas kapal asing merupakan suatu kegiatan untuk melakukan pengurusan kedatangan dan keberangkatan kapal terhadap instansi-instansi terkait serta mencegah demurage yang merugikan principal maupun owner. Aktivitas keagenan dimulai adanya penunjukan keagenan PT. Ansari Shipping Batam oleh PT. Andika Buana Lines sebagai general agent untuk menangani kapalnya di Pelabuhan Sarana Citra Nusa Kabil. Bentuk persetujuan keagenan berupa diterbitkannya surat penunjukan sub agent oleh PT. Andika Buana Line pada PT. Ansari Shipping Batam.
Một số vấn đề trong công tác đấu thầu xây lắp các công trình thủy lợi huyện Tam Nông, tỉnh Đồng Tháp
Authors: Dung Đỗ Thị Mỹ , Khải Lâm Thanh Quang , Phương Nguyễn Võ Minh 
Published: May 2024

Đấu thầu xây dựng công trình thủy lợi là một phần trong hoạt động đấu thầu xây dựng cơ bản đã và đang trở thành một hoạt động phố biến và được toàn xã hội quan tâm vì đây là biểu hiện của hình thức chuyển đổi mạnh mẽ từ cơ chế bao cấp “xin”, “cho” sang cơ chế thị trường, cạnh tranh, công bằng, bình đẳng trong đầu tư xây dựng cơ bản. Cùng với sự phát triển kinh tế của đất nước, công tác đấu thầu trong xây dựng cơ bản cũng dần được hoàn thiện và được thể chế hóa trong hệ thống luật và phân cấp quản lý của nhà nước. Sự ra đời của các Luật đấu thầu cùng hệ thống các quy định về đấu thầu là những bước tiến lớn nhằm khắc phục những tồn tại, bất cập của công tác đấu thầu xây dựng, nhằm hoàn thiện, nâng cao chất lượng công tác đấu thầu, đáp ứng những yêu cầu, nhiệm vụ của công tác đấu thầu trong nền kinh tế hiện nay. Hệ thống các quy định ngày càng hoàn thiện phục vụ công tác đấu thầu ngày càng mang tính cạnh tranh, minh bạch. Bài báo này nhóm tác giả trình bày “Một số vấn đề trong công tác đấu thầu xây lắp các công trình thuỷ lợi tại huyện Tam Nông, tỉnh Đồng Tháp”.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF GOLD SMALT IMITATION
Authors: Харланов Е.С. 
Published: May 2024

В статье рассмотрена технология производства имитации золотой смальты из сусального серебра — потали и ее подготовка к использованию в рамках учебного процесса для выполнения обучающимися копий мозаик. При спекании при разных температурах стекол различных производителей и сусального серебра удалось получить смальту четырех оттенков: серебряную, светло-золотую, красно-золотую, бронзовую.
The article discusses the production technology of gold smalt imitation from silver leaf – gold leaf and its preparation for use as part of the educational process for students to make copies of mosaics. By sintering glass from different manufacturers and silver leaf at different temperatures, it was possible to obtain smalt in four shades: silver, light gold, red-gold, bronze.