bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Treatment strategies for stage IA non-small cell lung cancer: A SEER-based population study
Authors: Wu Bo , Zhang Xiang , Feng Nan , Hu Zhuozheng , Wu Jiajun , Zhou Weijun , Wei Yiping , Zhang Wenxiong , Wang Kang 
Published: April 2024

Background
There are various therapeutic methods for treating stage IA (T1N0M0) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but no studies have systematically assessed multiple treatments to determine the most effective therapy.

Methods
Stage IA NSCLC patient data collected between 2004 and 2018 were gathered from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Treatment modalities included observation, chemotherapy alone (CA), radiation alone (RA), radiation+chemotherapy (RC), surgery alone (SA), surgery+chemotherapy (SC), surgery+radiation (SR) and surgery+radiation+chemotherapy (SRC). Comparisons were made of overall survival (OS) and lung cancer-specific survival (LCSS) among patients based on different therapeutic methods by survival analysis.

Results
Ultimately, 89147 patients with stage IA NSCLC between 2004 and 2018 were enrolled in this study. The order of multiple treatment modalities based on the hazard ratio (HR) for OS for the entire cohort revealed the following results: SA (HR: 0.20), SC (HR: 0.25), SR (HR: 0.42), SRC (HR: 0.46), RA (HR: 0.56), RC (HR: 0.72), CA (HR: 0.91) (P<0.001), and observation (HR: Ref). The SA group had the best OS and LCSS, and similar results were found in most subgroup analyses (all P<0.001). The order of surgical modalities based on the HR for OS for the entire cohort revealed the following results: lobectomy (HR: 0.32), segmentectomy (HR: 0.41), wedge resection (HR: 0.52) and local tumor destruction (HR: Ref). Lobectomy had the best effects on OS and LCSS, and similar results were found in all subgroup analyses (all P<0.001).

Conclusion
SA appeared to be the optimal treatment modality for patients with stage IA NSCLC, and lobectomy was associated with the best prognosis. There may be some indication and selection bias in our study, and the results of this study should be confirmed in a prospective study.
Socio-cognitive mindfulness in nursing: A scoping review
Authors: Lee Mikyoung , Park Hyunyoung 
Published: April 2024

Background
While research on meditative mindfulness in nursing is abundant, research on socio-cognitive mindfulness is in its early stages despite its potential advantages to nursing practice and nursing education. This study introduces the under-examined concept of socio-cognitive mindfulness to the nursing field.

Objective
To identify what is known in the research field of socio-cognitive mindfulness in nursing. Specific aims were to identify the effects of socio-cognitive mindfulness on nurses and nursing students, and the application of socio-cognitive mindfulness interventions and their effectiveness in nursing.

Design
A scoping review following the Arksey and O’Malley framework.

Methods
An electronic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, ERIC, and ProQuest databases was conducted. The search included full-text papers published in peer-reviewed journals in English. The included studies were independently examined by the two authors to ensure the thorough inclusion of relevant research by screening of titles and abstracts and screening of full-texts. The selected papers were categorized based on the specific objectives of the review.

Results
Out of 5,798 papers, six quantitative studies and one mixed method study were included in the review. Among the seven studies, two studies investigated the effects of socio-cognitive mindfulness on nurses, four examined the effects of socio-cognitive mindfulness on nursing students, and one conducted an intervention study applying socio-cognitive mindfulness and identified its effects on nurses. The findings revealed several benefits of applying socio-cognitive mindfulness to nursing practice and nursing education. Specifically, socio-cognitive mindfulness enhanced nurses’ and nursing students’ positive emotions and effective emotion regulation, which would positively influence nurses’ nursing performance as well as students’ academic outcomes and quality of college life.

Conclusions
This study raises researchers’ awareness of the significance of socio-cognitive mindfulness in nursing, and strongly recommends applying socio-cognitive mindfulness to nursing practice and nursing education and evaluating its effects.
Factors associated with interobserver variation amongst pathologists in the diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia: A systematic review
Authors: McCoy Chloe A. , Coleman Helen G. , McShane Charlene M. , McCluggage W. Glenn , Wylie James , Quinn Declan , McMenamin Úna C. 
Published: April 2024

Objective
Reproducible diagnoses of endometrial hyperplasia (EH) remains challenging and has potential implications for patient management. This systematic review aimed to identify pathologist-specific factors associated with interobserver variation in the diagnosis and reporting of EH.

Methods
Three electronic databases, namely MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science, were searched from 1st January 2000 to 25th March 2023, using relevant key words and subject headings. Eligible studies reported on pathologist-specific factors or working practices influencing interobserver variation in the diagnosis of EH, using either the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2014 or 2020 classification or the endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) classification system. Quality assessment was undertaken using the QUADAS-2 tool, and findings were narratively synthesised.

Results
Eight studies were identified. Interobserver variation was shown to be significant even amongst specialist gynaecological pathologists in most studies. Few studies investigated pathologist-specific characteristics, but pathologists were shown to have different diagnostic styles, with some more likely to under-diagnose and others likely to over-diagnose EH. Some novel working practices were identified, such as grading the “degree” of nuclear atypia and the incorporation of objective methods of diagnosis such as semi-automated quantitative image analysis/deep learning models.

Conclusions
This review highlighted the impact of pathologist-specific factors and working practices in the accurate diagnosis of EH, although few studies have been conducted. Further research is warranted in the development of more objective criteria that could improve reproducibility in EH diagnostic reporting, as well as determining the applicability of novel methods such as grading the degree of nuclear atypia in clinical settings.
Convergence Analysis of Picard Thakur Hybrid Iterative Scheme for α-Nonexpansive Mappings in Uniformly Convex Banach Spaces
Authors: Ahmad Khushdil , Shabbir Khurram , Nazar Nazia 
Published: April 2024

In this study, we investigate the convergence behavior of fixed points for generalized α-nonexpansive mappings using the Picard-Thakur hybrid iterative scheme. We obtain weak and strong convergence results for generalized α-nonexpansive mappings in a uniformly convex Banach space. Numerically, we demonstrate that the Picard-Thakur hybrid iterative scheme converges more rapidly than other well-known schemes. Additionally, we present findings on data dependence and provide a numerical example to illustrate the concept. The obtained results are expanded and generalized to be consistent with relevant findings in the existing literature.
Shaping of thermal protective properties of basalt fabric-based composites by direct surface modification using magnetron sputtering technique
Authors: Miśkiewicz Pamela , Tokarska Magdalena 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
A direct modification of the surface of the basalt fabric was carried out by using magnetron sputtering to obtain composites intended for effective protection against contact and radiant heat. One-layer composite with a coating of aluminum (Al) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), two-layer composite with a coating of Al/ZrO2, and two-layer composite with a coating of Al/(ZrO2 + titanium dioxide [TiO2]) were deposited on the fabric surface. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis was used to assess the coating on basalt fabrics and determine their chemical composition. Parameters such as thermal conductivity coefficient, resistance to radiant heat, and resistance to contact heat for a contact temperature of 250°C were determined for assessment of the composites from the point of view of protective properties. The similarity analysis of composites was performed to state the impact of coating components’ content and coating thickness on chosen parameters. It was found that a two-layer composite in which the outer layer is Al and the inner layer is a mixture of ZrO2 and TiO2 provides good thermal insulation properties. The composites capable of protecting against contact heat at the first efficiency level and against radiant heat at the second efficiency level were obtained.
Macroprolactin in mothers and their babies: what is its origin?
Authors: Nishiyama Norito , Hattori Naoki , Aisaka Kohozo , Ishihara Masayuki , Saito Takanori 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Macroprolactinemia is one of the major causes of hyperprolactinemia. The aim of this study was to clarify the origin of macroprolactin (macro-PRL).

Methods
We examined macro-PRL in the sera of 826 pregnant women and in those of their babies’ umbilical cords at delivery. Macro-PRL was evaluated by precipitation with polyethylene glycol (PEG), gel filtration chromatography (GFC), and absorption with protein G (PG).

Results
We detected macro-PRL in 16 out of the 826 pregnant women (1.94 %) and in 14 of their babies, which may indicate the possibility of hereditary origin of macro-PRL. However, the macro-PRL ratios of the babies correlated positively with those of their mothers (r=0.72 for GFC, p<0.001 and r=0.77 for PG, p<0.001), suggesting that the immunoglobulin (Ig)G-type anti-PRL autoantibodies might be actively transferred to babies via the placenta and form macro-PRL by binding to their babies’ PRL or PRL-IgG complexes may possibly pass through the placenta. There were two cases in which only mothers had macro-PRL, indicating that the mothers had autoantibodies that did not pass through the placenta, such as IgA, PRL bound to the other proteins or PRL aggregates. No cases were found in which only the babies had macro-PRL and their mothers did not, suggesting that macro-PRL might not arise by non-hereditary congenital causes.

Conclusions
Macro-PRL in women of reproductive age might be mostly IgG-type anti-PRL autoantibody-bound PRL. The likely origin of macro-PRL in babies is the transplacental transfer of IgG-type anti-PRL autoantibodies or PRL-IgG complexes from the mothers to their babies.
The role of entrenchment and schematisation in the acquisition of rich verbal morphology
Authors: Hržica Gordana , Košutar Sara , Botica Tomislava Bošnjak , Milin Petar 
Published: April 2024

AbstractEntrenchment and schematisation are the two most important cognitive processes in language acquisition. In this article, the role of the two processes, operationalised by token and type frequency, in the production of overgeneralised verb forms in Croatian preschool children is investigated using a parental questionnaire and computational simulation of language acquisition. The participants of the questionnaire were parents of children aged 3;0–5;11 years (n = 174). The results showed that parents of most children (93 %) reported the parallel use of both adult-like and overgeneralised verb forms, suggesting that Croatian-speaking preschool children have not yet fully acquired the verbal system. The likelihood of overgeneralised forms being reported decreases with the age of the children and verb type frequency. The results of the computational simulation show that patterns with a higher type frequency also show a greater preference for the correct form, while lexical items show both learning and unlearning tendencies during the process.
Case report of congenital myotonic dystrophy with multiple prenatal sonographic findings
Authors: Strelcovienė Zita , Machtejevienė Eglė , Minkauskienė Meilė , Traberg Rasa 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Myotonic dystrophy 1 (DM1) is an autosomal dominant inherited neuromuscular disorder. The most severe form is congenital myotonic dystrophy (cDM). Prenatal diagnosis is complicated and sonographic findings of cDM that are not pathognomonic occur in the late second or early third trimester of pregnancy.

Case presentation
It is the case of prenatally diagnosed cDM. In 32 weeks of pregnancy multiple sonographic findings such as severe polyhydramnios, bilateral talipes, fetal legs akinesia, macrocephaly with mild bilateral ventriculomegaly, right-sided pleural effusion and diaphragmatic pathology were observed by fetal medicine specialist. As the patient complained of weakness in her limbs, she was consulted by a neurologist. The neurological examination revealed a pathognomonic sign of DM1 – grip myotonia. The amniotic fluid and the mother’s blood sample were further tested for DM1. This identified >150 repeats in one copy of the DMPK gene of the both, which is consistent with the diagnosis DM1.

Conclusions
The sonographic findings of fetal limb abnormalities with progressive polyhydramnios is an indication for maternal neurological examination and genetic testing due to myotonic dystrophy.
A Comparative Evaluation of Fiscal Stabilization Strategies during the Covid-19 Pandemic with Germany as a Reference Point
Authors: Baudisch Victoria , Neuenkirch Matthias 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
We provide a comparative evaluation of fiscal stabilization strategies during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this purpose, we use Germany’s temporary value-added tax (VAT) rate reduction as a reference point. We construct a credible counterfactual for Germany in a two-step procedure. First, we carry out a careful pre-selection of the donor pool countries to obtain a control group that is highly similar to Germany regarding important post-treatment characteristics. Second, we apply a reweighting scheme on the pre-selected donor countries. The synthetic control group only differs from Germany in the way that it did not implement the temporary VAT rate reduction. Our results indicate that the German VAT cut policy and partial VAT reductions in other countries were relatively ineffective in stimulating consumption with regards to their costs when compared to other measures such as (targeted) direct cash transfers (e.g. implemented in Canada, Denmark, Japan, and the United States). We attribute this to the fact that direct cash transfers are more comprehensible, salient, and actionable, in particular, in a dynamic environment with high uncertainty induced by unclear future economic prospects.
Green synthesis of FeO nanoparticles from coffee and its application for antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-oxidation activity
Authors: Alangari Abdulaziz , Alqahtani Mohammed S. , Shahid Mudassar , Syed Rabbani , Goel Mukesh , Lakshmipathy R. , Kaur Kirtanjot 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This study presents a sustainable method for producing iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs) using aqueous extracts from coffee seeds. Characterization through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed non-spherical NPs ranging from 30 to 50 nm. The XRD analysis confirmed that the face-centred cubic structure and the Debye–Scherrer’s crystalline size support the FeO particle size confirmed from TEM. The synthesized NPs demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger. Additionally, they exhibited potent antioxidant properties, effectively inhibiting DPPH, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase compared to acarbose and coffee extract. The findings suggest that these FeO NPs hold promise as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, and potentially antidiabetic agents.
Residual Compressive Stress to Increase Strength of Welded Constructions Using Mobile Processing Methods
Authors: Baunack D. , Roth J. , Liehr A. , Dürr A. , Niendorf T. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Can residual compressive stress, which is etablished using mobile processing methods without the use of specially designed equipment (mobile blasting systems or special hammering equipment), i. e., without noteworthy machine investment, significantly increase the fatigue strength of welded structural steel structures? To answer this question, samples were welded, ground and/or brushed, residual stress states were determined and fatigue tests were carried out. The results obtained show why welded constructions often are characterized by a very different service life. Currently, however, the last operation is not yet used in a standardized, targeted and prescribed manner to ensure a defined and repeatable residual stress state on the surface and thus guarantee a superior fatigue strength of welded assemblies.
Carbon-polymer composites for environmental applications
Authors: Naveen Palanivel , Jayakumar Palanisamy , Haritha Sridharan , Pavithra Marimuthu Elangovan , Palanisamy Kavitha , Rathinavel Thirumalaisamy 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Carbon polymer nanocomposite is a type of composite material that combines carbon-based materials with polymers and nanoparticles to achieve enhanced properties. These materials are designed to take advantage of the unique properties of each constituent to create a new material with superior performance compared to individual components. Nanocomposites composed of carbon-based polymers are the wonder and novel materials of contemporary research. At the forefront of a more recent scientific revolution, both material science and composite science are involved. Polymer science and nanotechnology are inextricably linked in today’s modern science. The subjects of environmental engineering science and nanotechnology require focused attention since these professions currently offer limited solutions for the increasingly pressing problems of groundwater contaminated with heavy metal and drinking water purification. Carbon polymer composites play a significant role in numerous modern applications due to their excellent electrical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal capabilities. Carbon polymer composites are viewed as desirable candidates for the manufacture of nanocomposite materials due to their nanoscale geometries, high aspect ratio, and specific surface area. Due to the shape-dependent nature of their physical and chemical characteristics as well as their thickness, carbon polymer nanocomposites have demonstrated excellent catalytic activity in organic chemical processes. It has been discovered that the catalytic product from the usage of carbon polymer nanocomposites is of tremendous utility in a variety of sectors, inclusive of material sciences, medicinal, and nutritional for biotechnology. As a result, the demand for carbon nanocomposites has grown quickly and the creation of new preparation techniques elevates a higher level of interaction.
Ethnosemantic analysis of binary oppositions in toposystems
Authors: Konyratbayeva Zhanar M. , Konyratbayev Ordaly , Abdualyuly Bekzhan , Doszhan Raikhan A. , Mahmut Gulmira 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The article considers regional issues of the Kazakh transtoposystem. There are a number of problematic issues related to cross-border Kazakh toponymy. The article analyzes only one aspect – the status of binary names in the cross-border toposystem. The goal is to study how obvious the binary opposition is there, considering the etymology of toponyms based on semantic opposition. The toposystem of the Northern and Western regions bordering Russia was used as the empirical material for the study. According to the border administrative-regional division, a number of districts of such regions of the country as North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, Kostanay, Western Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and Atyrau border with Russia. In the article, a series of binary names along the toponyms of this cross-border zone is formed. In particular, Úlken-Kіshі (Big-Small), Aq-Qara (Black-White), Qara-Sary (Black-Yellow), Jaqsy-Jaman (Good-Bad), Jyly-Sýyq (Warm-Cold), and Ashy-Tushy (Bitter-Fresh) are analyzed. The difference between toponymic binary names and lexical antonyms is considered. We discuss the fact that the contradiction in lexical antonyms is clearly expressed, but in binary opposition along toponyms, the contradiction may not be complete. It is reported that the contradiction of toponyms is recognized only in the toponymic context, and sometimes it is even possible to form a related pair, rather than a semantic contradiction.
APLICAÇÃO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL EM PROJETOS DE PAVIMENTAÇÃO
Authors: Conceição Farias do Egito Costa Stephanny , Elísio de Figueiredo Lopes Lucena Adriano , De Paiva William 
Published: April 2024

No Brasil, há no mínimo seis décadas, os projetos de pavimentos foram regulamentados por um método empírico baseado na experiência norte americana, que por vezes não atendia a realidade brasileira, desencadeando desgastes prematuros das rodovias. Esses desgastes promovem aumento do consumo de combustíveis, deterioração dos veículos, diminuição da velocidade de transporte e segurança dos usuários. Dado esse cenário, surge o novo Método de Dimensionamento Nacional, MeDiNa, de carácter mecanístico-empírico, desenvolvido por engenheiros e pesquisadores brasileiros. O MeDiNa, requer parâmetros referentes a características mecânicas dos materiais, e, entre eles o comportamento resiliente dos solos. Para tal deve-se realizar o ensaio triaxial de carga repetida, mas o equipamento necessário requer grande capital de investimento e mão-de-obra especializada. Vista a possibilidade de aquisição de resultados confiáveis, por meio de sistemas inteligentes, nesse trabalho foram desenvolvidas redes neurais artificias para predição do módulo de resiliência de solos do Estado de Goiás, a partir de sua caracterização física. A predição do módulo de resiliência, obteve bons resultados indicando a viabilidade de uso dessa ferramenta e consequente facilitação do uso do MeDiNa no dimensionamento de pavimentos.
Characterizing, Predicting, and Mapping Soil Available Phosphor, pH, and Electrical Conductivity in Rubber Plantation Based on Three Different Methods of Ordinary Kriging in GIS Environment
Authors: Wijayanto Yagus , Nareswari Nandita Rani , Saputra Tri Wahyu , Purnamasari Ika 
Published: April 2024

Soils in rubber plantations have unique characteristics due to their prolonged and excessive uses. These practices have changed soil qualities, production, and the geographical distribution of soil conditions. For this reason, research on the spatial analysis of soil attributes in rubber plantations is essential. Although it is acknowledged that there are proven methods for accounting for geographical variability, their use in rubber plantations is still somewhat restricted. Evidence also demonstrates ongoing debate and variation in the findings on the capacity of methods to predict spatial variability. Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to examine how well various approaches perform when using ordinary kriging to analyze spatial variability of three soil properties: Soil Available Potassium (SAP), pH, and Electrical Conductivity. The methodology employed in this work includes (a) grid sampling for data collection, (b) interpolation using Ordinary kriging with three methods (exponential, spherical, and Gaussian), (c) mapping, and (d) evaluation. The findings of this study demonstrate that semi-variogram analysis using three distinct methods yields somewhat varied outcomes with accuracy in higher order from SAP, soil EC, and soil pH. The results of this study also show that the different methods have unique characteristics when representing spatial structure. These findings suggested that the number of samples and the selection of interpolation techniques are essential factors in studying these three soil properties and determining the accuracy of the results.