bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Whipple's Disease in a 61-Year-Old Patient. Clinical Follow-Up
Authors: Simonova Zh. G. , Pestereva О. V. , Dyakonov D. A. , Karepanov М. А. , Ralnikova М. S. 
Published: May 2024

Aim: to present a clinical observation of a patient with Whipple's disease, demonstrating the difficulties in diagnosing the disease.Key points. A clinical observation of Whipple's disease in a 61-year-old man is described. The onset of the disease was manifested as polyarthritis three years before diagnosis. The further course of the disease occurred during the pandemic of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19, which made the diagnostic search difficult. Clinical manifestations of fever, arthralgias, diarrhea, lymphadenopathy, anaemia and weight loss raised suspicion of Whipple's disease. Key to the diagnosis were endoscopic studies with multiple small bowel biopsies, which allowed histological identification of PAS-positive macrophages in the small bowel mucosa. Therapy with ceftriaxone for 14 days, therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (160 mg/800 mg twice a day) for 14 months resulted in positive clinical dynamics, improvement of laboratory parameters, disappearance of PAS-positive macrophages in the small intestinal mucosa, indicating remission of the disease.
Toward a Level Playing Field: An Analysis of the Language and Transparency of IT Risk
Authors: Binkley Marcy R. , Arthur Jacob 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
We employ both manual and automated content analysis to update an existing dictionary (Boritz, Hayes, and Lim 2013) used to classify types of information technology weakness (ITW). Through analysis of auditors’ reports on internal control filed under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act from 2011 through 2020, we provide a robust tool for textual analytics. Additionally, we apply OpenAI’s large-language model neural networks for classification as a comparison point. We expand identification of ITW categories such as Design, Security, and Outsourcing and identify Governance as a critical new category in auditor reporting. We further expand the dictionary, capturing categories of IT risk found within current IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT and AICPA TSCs), which we compare with content of auditor reporting. Evidence suggests stakeholders are subject to significant information asymmetry in assessing and reporting IT risk. We provide direction for future IT governance and improve application of advanced textual analysis.
The Future of National Culture in Accounting Research
Authors: Salter Stephen B. , Duong Hong Kim , Gupta Gaurav 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
A society’s culture affects its behavior and values. This study explores the role of national culture in accounting research. It starts by updating the work of G. Hofstede, G. J. Hofstede, and Minkov (2020), including several new measures of culture discussed by Minkov (2018) and Minkov and Kaasa (2022). As previously found, national culture dimensions are tied to accounting values and systems differently (Gray 1988; Doupnik and Tsakoumis 2004). This paper begins with a review of what national culture is, how it relates to accounting values and systems in individual countries, and how it has affected questions of interest to accounting researchers in the last decade. We then provide research questions that need to be answered by accounting researchers.
Data Availability: The data used in this study are publicly available from the sources indicated in the text.
JEL Classifications: E16; F23; M00; M14; M40; M41; M42; M49.
An in vitro evaluation of endodontic sealers and an antibiotic to assess their antimicrobial effect against Enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Madla-Cruz Elizabeth , Villanueva-Pérez Vanascheck Dasaev , De la Garza-Ramos Myriam A. , Flores-Treviño Jorge Jaime , Rodríguez-Delgado Idalia , López-Martinez Fanny 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the antimicrobial effect of three endodontic sealers (AH Plus, Mineral trioxide aggregate [MTA] Fillapex, and BioRoot RCS) with and without amoxicillin against E. faecalis.
MethodologyAmoxicillin, equivalent to 10% of the sealers’ total weight, was mixed with the sealers. Another batch was prepared without amoxicillin. The direct contact test (DCT) and the agar diffusion test were used to assess the antibacterial effect. Results were analysed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the F-test, and the Kruskal-Wallis test.
ResultsAH Plus significantly suppressed E. faecalis without the addition of amoxicillin in the DCT (p = 0.011), while in the agar diffusion test, BioRoot RCS had a larger inhibition zone than the control (p < 0.001). When amoxicillin was added to the sealers, AH Plus (p = 0.003) and MTA Fillapex (p = 0.042) reduced E. faecalis growth. In contrast, all three sealers showed larger inhibition zones than the control (p = 0.001), with AH Plus displaying a larger inhibition zone than MTA Fillapex (p = 0.042) and BioRoot RCS (p = 0.032).
ConclusionsIt was thus concluded that the addition of amoxicillin to endodontic sealers enhances their antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis.
A Review on Cost and Return of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Cultivation in India
Authors: Rathore Rakesh 
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this paper is to review the cost and return of medicinal and aromatic plants cultivation. Relevant and scholarly articles of various researchers were reviewed. The articles were searched using the keywords "medicinal and aromatic plants" along with cost and return, cultivation. Scientific platforms such as Google Scholar and Scopus were searched, along with, annual reports, magazines, newspapers, medicinal plants board websites etc. The reviews compiled collective information on cost and return, benefit cost ratio. Medicinal and aromatic plants provide a higher return compared to traditional crops. However, marketing is an important constraint in cultivation. Understanding the economics of cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants is an important step in designing future policies. This paper tries to fill the gap and contributes literature on cost and return of cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, which may be helpful in improving the linkage of value chain of the sector.
Exploring Themes and Patterns in American Literature Using Text Analysis Techniques
Authors: Cao Yu 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study leverages web crawling techniques within the realm of text mining to collect text data from American literary sources. Given the presence of substantial extraneous information in the data, preprocessing is essential to refine the content. Once processed, the data is fed into a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) network to generate text vectors that encapsulate characteristics of American literature. Building on this, the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic model extracts salient features from these vectors. An illustrative analysis of American literature is conducted using these methods. Our findings indicate that a significant portion of novels, which mirror the societal life themes prevalent in the United States, aligned with the ideological currents of their time. Notably, these constituted a substantial majority—62.18%—of all American literary works during the period under review. This research not only facilitates the wider dissemination and exchange of American literary works but also contributes to elevating American literature to a new echelon of global recognition.
The Effect of the Rumah Belajar Portal on Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students
Authors: Mahzum Elmi , Rezeki Silvia , Kasli Elisa , Saputri Mawarni , Nasrudin Mohammad Faidzul 
Published: May 2024

In physics education, teachers and students have not fully utilized instructional media that can support critical thinking skills. This research aims to investigate the influence of the Home Learning Portal on the critical thinking abilities of high school students. The population of this study consists of eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 3 Banda Aceh. The sample includes two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class, with 37 students in each class. The sample selection was conducted through simple random sampling. The research adopts a quantitative approach with an experimental research design. Data collection involves the use of test questions (pretest and posttest). Data analysis includes normality and homogeneity tests as prerequisites, and a t-test for statistical analysis. The critical thinking ability data are obtained from the percentage of indicator achievement. The results of the data analysis indicate that the obtained data are normally distributed and homogeneous. Furthermore, the t-test results show a higher score in the experimental class compared to the control class, with a calculated t-value of 4.191 the tabulated t-value of 1.666. This means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, concluding that there is an influence of the Home Learning Portal on the critical thinking abilities of high school students. The improvement in students' critical thinking skills is evident, with the highest average score observed in the experimental class, particularly in the conclusion indicator, at 89.19% categorized as very good.
Isolated thoracic intradural extramedullary epidermoid cyst: A technical note
Authors: El Marrakchi Malak , Haddi Mostafa , Zian Nahla , Bellihi Younes , Ghannane Houssine , Benali Said Ait 
Published: May 2024

Background:
Congenital, acquired, and iatrogenic spinal epidermoid cysts (EC) are very rare.

Methods:
A 62-year-old female patient presented with a 5-month history of progressive paraparesis leading to paraplegia secondary to a posterior compressive intradural extramedullary lesion at the T7 level. The patient underwent a laminectomy/durotomy for gross total tumor excision.

Results:
Histopathology confirmed the lesion was an epidermoid cyst. Although her spasticity improved within 5 weeks, she only regained partial lower extremity motion (i.e., 3/5 motor function).

Conclusion:
Patients presenting with the acute/subacute onset of paraparesis secondary to spinal EC should undergo timely gross total cyst resections to optimize neurological outcomes.
The Positive Impact of Smart Watches on Human Health
Authors: Rajkiran Tiku  , Arpita Rathod  , Bhumika Tiku  
Published: May 2024

In the fast-paced, digital world we live in, smart watches have emerged as stylish accessories with the potential to significantly impact human health. These wearable devices offer a wide range of benefits, including internet access, calling, GPS navigation, and health monitoring capabilities. They are in high demand globally and find applications in various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, and electronics. Smart watches have the ability to track medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and seizures, enabling self-monitoring of activity, providing feedback on activity levels, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers. Integration with the Geographic Information System (GIS) aids in disaster management, while applications can enhance bystander CPR by monitoring CPR frequency and depth. Despite their numerous benefits, smart watches also present challenges and potential negative impacts. They can promote sedentary behaviour, distract users, disrupt sleep patterns, expose users to electromagnetic radiation, raise privacy concerns, and contribute to technology dependency and addiction. This short communication will mainly focus on key benefits & negative impacts of smart watch on human health.
Miau, de Victor Flusser
Authors: Fonterrada Marisa Trench de Oliveira , Pontes Samuel Campos de , Molinari Paula Maria Aristides de Oliveira , Pereira Maria Cristina Martins , Martins Lívia Pereira , Moreira Ana Lúcia Iara Gaborim , Millan Bruno Teixeira de Mello , Vieira Márlon Souza 
Published: May 2024

Este artigo traz reflexões, questões e soluções relacionadas à montagem de Miau, de Victor Flusser, e mostra sua adaptação ao ambiente virtual. É uma experiência em processo, desenvolvida pelo G-pem - Grupo de Pesquisa em Educação Musical da Unesp. O texto inspirou-se na ideia de rizoma (Deleuze; Guattari, 2017) e com ele buscou-se um caminho do “eu” ao “nós”. Ele contém: Introdução, descrição da estrutura da obra; ponderações acerca da base-guia que orienta as gravações; questões relacionadas ao Cânone Gestual; especificidade das vozes infanto-juvenis; descrição de técnicas utilizadas na produção do áudio. Em todos os segmentos apontam-se questões surgidas e soluções encontradas.
Vozes em escuta, criando novos mundos
Authors: Ducroquet Elaine Barbosa dos Santos 
Published: May 2024

Este artigo se debruça sobre duas entrevistas concedidas por Stenio Mendes, músico, compositor e arte-pedagogo, a fim de delinear caminhos para a voz em processos de criação artística. Suas reflexões partem de uma escuta profunda do ser humano e da voz como lugar de subjetividade poética. Conceitos como empatia, relação entre o “eu” e o “nós” na constituição artística de um indivíduo encontram ressonância no conceito da Musicalidade Comunicativa de Stephen Malloch, onde a relação entre mãe e bebê são baseadas em parâmetros musicais. A voz nesta primeira relação é rememorada quando em estado de improvisação e experimentação e é alicerce para o desenvolvimento de um indivíduo. O desenvolvimento estético e reflexivo neste contexto assume para a voz a possibilidade de uma criação relacional e encontra paralelos nos conceitos da Estética Relacional de Nicolas Borriaud.
The effectiveness of joint cultivation of festulolium with esparcet for forage purposes in the forest-steppe of Western Siberia
Authors: Kashevarov N. I. , Bakshaev D. Yu. , Zhdanova I. L. 
Published: May 2024

The results of the analysis of the yield and biological efficiency in the joint cultivation of festulolium and esparcet with various methods of sowing and applying nitrogen fertilizers in spring in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of Western Siberia are presented. The survival rate of festulolium plants after overwintering the first year of life was 86%, esparcet survival rate in single-species sowing was 86% and decreased when using the skip-row planting to 76%, when sowing with a mixture of seeds to 67%. Joint sowing of festulolium with esparcet increased the yield by 22.6% compared with single-species sowing of festulolium (30.38 t/ha of the green mass) when using the skip-row planting and by 7.9% (to 26.73 t/ha) when sown with a mixture of seeds. The energy efficiency ratio (EER) is 7.7–9.0 and is characterized as high, the profitability of the mixtures is 373%. The introduction of mineral nitrogen at a dose of 30 kg a.i./ ha significantly increased the yield of the mixtures of festulolium with esparcet in the variants skip-row planting by 29.5% and in the variant of sowing with a mixture of seeds by 11.5% due to an increase in the leafiness of the legume component. In the experiment the EER equals 4.4–5.2 and is characterized as high, the profitability of sowing the mixtures is 352%. With an increase in the dose of mineral nitrogen to 60 kg a.i. / ha, the maximum yield on the variant of sowing with a mixture of seeds is 41.84 t / ha of green mass, which is 32% higher than single–species sowing of festulolium. The increase is due to a 4% increase in the height of the festulolium plants, and 60% of its mass. When using skip-row planting, the yield was 39.11 t/ha of the green mass, which is 23.4% higher than the control. The EER equals 4.7–4.9 and is characterized as average, the profitability of sowing the mixtures is 349–364%.The arable land efficiency ratio (LER) in the mixtures was 0.96–1.06, which confirms their effectiveness.
Characteristics of sheep in the Near Arctic region by microsatellites and reproductive abilities
Authors: Matyukov V. S. , Zharikov Ya. A. , Kaneva L. A. 
Published: May 2024

The microsatellites polymorphism was analyzed in ewe lambs obtained from intra-breed mating of the Pechora semifine-wool sheep and their littermates from crossing with the Kuibyshev rams. Genotyping of the population by STR loci was performed using the COrDIS Sheep reagent kit recommended by the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG). The age of the beginning of reproduction, fertility, milk yield, safety and growth intensity of the litter up to three months of age were taken into account in the ewe lambs. In the group of the Pechora sheep sows 74 alleles were detected, and 81 alleles were detected in the crossbred ones. INRA005 and INRA023 loci were the most polymorphic in both groups, while ETH152 was the least polymorphic. The mean genetic distance between the groups for the 12 STR loci was 0.019 ± 0.003. Pechora sheep (P) and their litters with the Kuibyshev rams (1/2 P + 1/2 K) differed significantly in the frequencies of some STR loci genes. Thus, the INRA023212 allele was found with a frequency of 0.174 in the group of P ewes and was absent in the 1/2 P + 1/2 K group, while the INRA172126 allele was found with a frequency of 0.326 and 0.122, respectively. The mean Fis values in both groups were close to zero. The groups did not differ significantly in the main genetic-population parameters. However, some advantage of the Pechora ewe sows in comparison with the crossbred sheep 1/2 P + 1/2 K on selective traits, apparently, is due to a higher genetic contribution to their heredity of the indigenous northern short-tailed sheep. According to the results of the study, it can be assumed that the age of onset of reproduction of the ewe lambs is related to the level of their heterozygosity for STR loci.
Faktor penentu loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening
Authors: Nuryanto Faisal Sholihudin Septi , Darpito Surpiko Hapsoro 
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh kualitas layanan, kewajaran harga, kualitas makanan, dan suasana toko terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening. Data dikumpulkan melalui survei terhadap 105 orang pelanggan Bellywise Jogja memakai teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan parsial Least Square (PLS) dengan memakai software SmartPLS 4.0. Hasil kajian mencerminkan bahwasannya 1) Kualitas layanan punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 2) Kewajaran harga punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 3) Kualitas makanan punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 4) Suasana toko punya pengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, 5) Kualitas layanan punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening, 6) Kewajaran harga punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening, 7) Kualitas makanan punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening, 8) Suasana toko punya pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening, dan 9) kepuasan pelanggan punya pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Взаємозв’язок військово-професійної підготовки та фізичної підготовленості військовослужбовців
Authors: Pervachuk Oleh , Oderov Artur , Hunchenko Vyacheslav , Ponomarov Viktor , Nebozhuk Oleh , Melnykov Andrii , Lashta Viktor , Andreychuk Volodymyr , Romaniv Ihor 
Published: May 2024

Topicality. The success of military professional activity depends on the soldiers` training and education peculiarities, which must be created using the certain methods of influence and characteristics of military personnel. The conditions of combat operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the aggressor of the russian federation and the maintenance of an appropriate level of combat readiness of servicemen require new approaches to improving the means of training, education and formation of soldier`s physical and psychological readiness to act in difficult conditions in order to successfully perform military professional activities. Thus, the formation and interconnection of the military professional training tasks and servicemen`s physical fitness remains an urgent issue. The purpose to analyze and determine the impact of the development of physical qualities and military-applied skills of servicemen on the effectiveness of performing military and professional tasks. Methods. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature, testing, and methods of mathematical statistics have been used in the research. Results. It has been established that physically trained soldiers are more maneuverable on the battlefield (by 20-35%), successfully perform combat training tasks and standards (by 15-20% faster) than soldiers with a low level of physical fitness. The data obtained on the low level of combat preparedness indicate insufficient moral and psychological readiness to endure significant physical and psychological stress in a combat situation, both in combat and physical trainings. It has been found that the functional state of the body and the excellent development of basic physical qualities have a positive effect on the main indicators of combat readiness of personnel and significantly affect the results of the effective performance of military and professional activities. Conclusions. The research made it possible to find out that excellent physical condition is an integral part of the quality and successful performance of assigned tasks in accordance with the position held and the foundation of their combat readiness.
Популяризація лижного двоборства шляхом впровадження нових дисциплін в програму змагань різних рангів
Authors: Kazmiruk Andriy 
Published: May 2024

Topicality. The presented research paper examines and analyzes the regulations for holding Nordic combined competitions at the Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines. The main changes and expansion of sports competition programs, which took place during the last decades and influenced its popularization, have been described. The purpose of the research. Analysis of the dynamics and reasons for the introduction of new disciplines into the program of competitions of various ranks at Nordic combined. Research methods. Analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, theoretical analysis of regulatory documents and documentation of competitive sports activities (detailed analysis of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation`s bulletins) and review of research analytical sources and information from e-resources (search and analysis of historical data). The research results. Based on a detailed analysis of scientific and methodological sources and available Internet sources as well as the new competition rules, it was found that the basis of the Nordic combined competitions is the following disciplines: a) the individual Gundersen competitions (standard normal and large ski jumping hills; 10 km competition in cross-country skiing), the Men's team sprint competition (included into the program of the Winter Olympic Games only for men); b) the mass start (individual competitions), the Women`s individual Gundersen competitions, the Women`s team sprint. This allowed to systematize the peculiarities of competitive activity and highlight the main aspects in the above mentioned disciplines in accordance with the modern rules of the Nordic combined competitions. Findings. Among the reasons for radical changes and innovations into the Nordic combined was a long stagnation and reluctance to make unpopular decisions, which led to a decline, a decrease in popularity and the number of the competition participants. During the 100-year FIS history, the most changes occurred at the end of the 20th – beginning of the 21st century, in particular, the Gundersen method application, the introduction and search for new disciplines, etc.