bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cyclic Meditation and Sleep Quality: A Review
Authors: Boopalan Deenadayalan , Vijayakumar Venugopal , Karuppasamy Govindasamy , Dilpreet Kaur , Ravi Poornima , Ponnusamy Yogalakshmi , Vanamoorthy Mahesh kannan , Kuppusamy Maheshkumar 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Objectives Insufficient sleep leads to several short- and long-term physical and mental consequences. Yoga is a popularly known complementary health approach that maintains physical and mental health through asanas, meditation, and breathing techniques. Cyclic meditation (CM), derived from one of the Upanishads, is practiced by combining physical postures (asanas) with relaxation techniques. Recent findings emphasize the significance of CM as a means to enhance sleep quality. The current review aims to find the effects of CM on sleep quality through the available scientific data.
Methods The current review includes research articles evaluating CM's effect on sleep quality from various databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Google Scholar up to January 22, 2023. We conducted a literature search using keywords related to CM and sleep quality, and search results were restricted to studies published in the English language.
Results There were 5 articles with 277 participants meeting inclusion criteria, all conducted in India. Of those, 2 were randomized controlled trials and 3 were single-group or two-group pre-post and crossover studies. Participants ranged from healthy volunteers, type-2 diabetic patients, alcohol dependents, and caregivers for special needs children. Based on the available scientific evidence, CM has been found to be effective (d = 0.56–4.90) in enhancing the quality of sleep.
Conclusion The CM technique could be tentatively considered as a beneficial practice to improve sleep. However, further, adequately powered, and randomized controlled studies with various other parameters of sleep are required to strongly recommend CM as a stand-alone yogic intervention for sleep disturbance.
Review of the Diagnostic and Prognostic Values of Cardiac Markers in Diabetes
Authors: Elbo-Iswadi Tabarak Haamid , Alsharayri Hind Mazen Hasan , Wardeh Rahaf , Bashier AlaaEldin , Rashid Fauzia , Abdelgadir Elamin Ibrahim 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Introduction Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality in people with diabetes (PWD). We aimed to explore the role of troponin T (TnT) and probrain natriuretic peptide (proBNP) as screening and prognostic indicators of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in PWD in the existing literature.
Methods This review paper is a focused narrative nonsystematic review of the literature which examined relevant publications pertinent to the significance of cardiac biomarkers. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of cardiac TnT (cTnT) and cTnI in addition to proBNP in diabetes and the prognostic value of cTnT and proBNP in diabetic and nondiabetic patients. The process of searching through literature was conducted from December 2022 to April 2023. Searches were done across PubMed and Google Scholar databases to identify relevant articles published from January 2001 to April 2023. The selected were entered into EndNote 20 software to extract the title and abstract.
Results A total of 75 articles were identified in Google Scholar in addition to 32 articles from PubMed. After a thorough review, only a total of 22 articles were selected, pointing out those which discussed the pathophysiology and diagnostic, prognostic, and screening values of the types of Tn and proBNP markers. The value of TnT in PWD, specifically T2D, is threefold higher than in healthy patients. Individuals with high levels of high-sensitivity (hs) cTnI or cTnT were at the highest mortality risk. Nonetheless, N-terminal (NT)-proBNP and TnT function independently as predictors of unfavorable outcomes.
Conclusion TnT is an important early screening tool prognostic indicator. Elevated TnT was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in PWD. hs-cTn may help diabetes-related clinical care for older persons by identifying those at high mortality risk; furthermore, in diabetic individuals, NT-pro-BNP appears to be 92% sensitive and 90% specific for the diagnosis of heart failure.
Mini-Craniotomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Reliable Surgical Option
Authors: Rao Gollapudi Prakash , Imran Mohammed , Raju Reddycherla Naga , Sandeep Pittala , Reddy Kotha Arjun 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Introduction Chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) is one of the most common conditions encountered in the neurosurgical practice. Surgical modalities like twist drill craniostomy, burr hole evacuation, mini-craniotomy, and craniotomy are practiced in the management of chronic SDH. Mini-craniotomy without excision of membranes may help to achieve best results with decreased complication rate.
Materials and Methods Patients with chronic SDH operated from September 2013 to September 2022 were included in the study. Mini-craniotomy (40–60 mm) was done and cruciate incision was given over the dura. Dura was left wide open by reflecting and suturing the cut edges of the dural leaflets to the craniotomy edge allowing to evacuate subdural space under vision during surgery and to allow any residual collection to drain out freely in the postoperative period. A drain was placed between the inner membrane and the bone flap. Preoperative and postoperative clinical and radiological parameters were recorded. Complications, recurrence, and residual collections were noted.
Results Seventy-seven patients were included in the study. Mean age was 57.32 years. Median Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) at presentation was 13 while median GCS at discharge was 15. Two patients with preexisting comorbidities expired after surgery due to medical causes. No recurrences were noted. Fourteen patients had residual collections which resolved by 6 weeks. Two patients had wound infection. One of these patients later needed a bone flap removal due to osteomyelitis.
Conclusion Mini-craniotomy without membranectomy is a good option for complete evacuation of chronic SDH under vision mainly avoiding the complication of membranectomy. It is not associated with increased complications rate. It needs fewer follow-ups as brain expansion can be established radiologically in a short period.
Myiasis in Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Site
Authors: Tripathy Tara Prasad , Patel Ranjan , Debbarma Ripan , Gupta Sunita , Pattanaik Brahmadutta 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe infection of dipterous larvae causes myiasis. It is generally associated with unsanitary conditions. An interventional radiologist rarely comes across myiasis. We report a case of myiasis around a percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) tube. A 31-year-old man from a rural area underwent left PTBD for cholangiocarcinoma and was discharged with an internal–external drain. Two weeks later, he presented with pain in the local site, pruritus, and bile leakage. He was found to have maggots around the PTBD tube with poor wound hygiene. Treatment included turpentine oil instillation and oral and topical ivermectin, accompanied by manual removal of the larva.
Unveiling the origins of non-performance-oriented behavior in China’s local governments: a game theory perspective on the performance-based promotion system
Authors: Shang Huping , Liu Hongmei , Liu Wei 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPerformance evaluation has great potential to encourage government officials to improve their behavior (performance-oriented government behavior, POGB), but it also tends to lead to behaviors that are detrimental to government performance (non-performance-oriented government behavior, NPOGB). The latter behaviors are prevalent in many parts of the world, especially in areas with fiscal federalist characteristics such as China. This study analyzes POGB and NPOGB and employs game theory to develop a theoretical model to explain the causes of NPOGBs in China, exploring how competition among different jurisdictions leads to them. The findings show that (1) POGB is a condition of Pareto optimality in government behavior, but only represents a very small share of all government behaviors. The majority of behaviors can be categorized as NPOGBs. (2) The primary reason continuous and volatile NPOGBs persist is that, from the perspective of local officials operating under the constraints of information scarcity and risk aversion, they are rational choices, and officials have to imitate one another’s behaviors so as not to be defeated in the competition with others.
Generational translation in the Jewish Museum, Berlin
Authors: Hindley Clare , Grupp Katja , Sylwestrowicz Magda 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This paper addresses the challenge museums of catastrophic history face, striving to translate between history and
memory in creating a meaningful and sensitive experience for individual visitors, not only evoking the past but also impacting the
present and future. This study focuses on the Jewish Museum Berlin and asks how the museum can impact individual visitor journeys
and concurrently address the public demand for memory, the contradictions between museum mission and public perception, and the
perceived distance of visitors from historical events. The study builds on memory and translation studies research and the
concepts of history, story, and identity. An analysis of entangled memory (Feindt et al. 2014), here applied as an inspiration for generational translation, shows how the
crossover between memory and translation studies provides insight into the work of memory museums. Previous research and the
history, mission, identity, architecture, and conflicts of the Jewish Museum Berlin show that museums – as (unfinished) collective
memories – allow the creation of space for individual reflection and the interpretation of past and present to create a narrative.
The work of memory museums is complex, but the concepts of generational translation and entangled memory are valuable tools in
provoking and enabling meaningful experience and reflection.
Being sensible is now a radical concept I LOVE that quote haha
Authors: Fetzer Anita 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This paper examines how the communicative act of quotation may contribute to ordinary users’ discussion of
politics through user comments following up on government- and opposition-party speeches during a pre-election and a non-election
period in Britain. It analyses the linguistic formatting of the communicative act – as direct, indirect, mixed, hypothetical and
scare quotation – and its production-format-specific distribution in the speeches of the political elite and in ordinary-user
comments following up on the elite discourse. Particular attention is given to (1) references to the constitutive parts of the
communicative act of quotation, to its felicity conditions and to social-context coordinates, (2) the discursive functions which
quotation may fulfil in the two different contexts and timeframes, and (3) their perlocutionary effects.
“It’s normal. That’s just my life”
Authors: Shaekhova Liliia , Song Juyoung 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study explores Tatar-Russian bilinguals’ dynamic translanguaging and tranßcripting practices in Tatar,
Russian, English, and Arabic. Based on interviews with six Tatar-Russian bilinguals as well as their written social media postings
and audio recordings of voice messages over six months, the study illustrates the participants’ linguistic practices and their
perceptions of bilingualism and relevant practices. The results demonstrate that the bilinguals engaged in various forms of
translanguaging practices and regarded them as their everyday practices, emphasizing their ordinariness for bilingual interaction.
The results also show that they expanded and reinvented their translanguaging into creative and playful tranßcripting practices in
social media, regardless of their divergent attitudes towards each of the languages. The bilinguals projected their identity as
cool multilingual youth through the tranßcripting practices that cross the linguistic boundaries between Russian (dominant state
language), Tatar (dominant local), Arabic (religious), and English (peripheral global). By examining complex and dynamic
relationships between multiple languages in an underrepresented region, this study highlights how translanguaging and
tranßcripting practices reflect multilinguals’ everyday practices and their dynamic identity that go beyond the boundaries of the
local languages and cultures.
“When there’s something wrong, it’s the colour”
Authors: Moraru Mirona 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Haitian pupils challenge the homogenous and monolingual
imaginary of the Chilean classroom primarily given their limited proficiency in
Spanish and their skin colour. One bottom-up strategy implemented by some
schools is the recruitment of a Haitian intercultural facilitator, whose aim is
to offer linguistic and cultural support primarily through interpretation and
translation. The main objective of the present article is to explore how Haitian
intercultural facilitators mediate the intersection between language and race in
emerging multilingual Chilean classrooms. In order to do so, the article
analyses three in-depth interviews with Haitian intercultural facilitators
employing the main conceptual tools offered by the model of linguistic
production and circulation developed by the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu.
The main results outline that both Haitian pupils and Haitian intercultural
facilitators go through a process of racialisation carried out by the rest of
the school community. In turn, this affects how Haitian pupils are perceived and
treated, as well as how Haitian facilitators can mediate the tensions emerging
at the intersection between language and race. These findings represent novel
insights into the complex but little explored multilingual schooling processes
in the Global South.
An integrated experimental and analytical approach on mechanical characterization of advanced powder metallurgy aluminium metal matrix composites reinforced with different particulates
Authors: Shetty Sawan , Shetty Raviraj , Shetty Navaneet , Hegde Adithya 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Over the last few decades, ‘Discontinuously Reinforced Particulate Composites (DRPCs)’ are a popular class of composite materials with considerable challenge in processing, characterization and machinability because of their increased strength-weight ratio, stiffness, specific strength and oxidization when compared to various metals and their alloys. This paper discusses experimental and numerical investigation on mechanical characteristics of aluminum metal matrix reinforced with various reinforcement particulates such as silicon carbide, aluminium oxide, and zirconium oxide, compaction pressure (kN) and hold time (s) based on Design of Experiments (DOE) and Finite Element Analysis. Initially this paper discusses the process optimization of Aluminum Matrix reinforced with different particulates experimentally to identify the favourable processing conditions by varying reinforcement materials, compaction pressure (kN) and hold time (s) based on TDOE (Taguchi’s Design of Experiments). Further, this paper concentrates to determine ‘maximum principal stress, equivalent elastic strain and equivalent (von-mises) stress’ based on Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS Workbench-2023R1). The results of the experimentation showed that the highest hardness values were achieved with ZrO2 reinforcement material. Increasing the compaction pressure from 8 to 12 kN resulted in a slight decrease in surface roughness and porosity. Higher compaction pressures have assumed to facilitate better particle distribution and improved interfacial bonding, leading to smoother surfaces and lower void content. The simulation results showed that the maximum principal stress achieved were (2235.8 MPa) SiC, (3444.4 MPa) Al2O3, and (3582.5 MPa) ZrO2. The equivalent elastic strain achieved was (0.2488) SiC, (0.2421) Al2O3 and (0.262) ZrO2. The equivalent (Von Mises) stress achieved was (28751 MPa) for SiC, (24880 MPa) for ZrO2 and (26972 MPa) for Al2O3. This experimentation and simulation demonstrated that the PM process can be used to fabricate DRAMMC with different reinforcement particulates. The understanding gained experimentally and analytically from this research can be applied for future processing of Aluminum Matrix Reinforced with different particulates.
Effect of electric mode of micro-arc oxidation on structural and phase state of calcium-phosphate coating
Authors: Mamaeva Axaule , Kenzhegulov Aidar , Panichkin Aleksander 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The micro-arc oxidation method has been used to obtain calcium-phosphate coatings on titanium surface, expected to have bioactive properties. The effect of the pulse current duty cycle and voltage of micro-arc oxidation on the morphology, elemental and phase composition of the coating has been studied. Decrease in the pulse duty cycle during micro-arc oxidation results in the formation of flake, spheroidal and lamellar structures. It has been shown that the Ca/P ratio and surface roughness of the coating increases regardless of the pulse duty cycle with increase of applied voltage. Depending on the application mode, the Ca/P ratio and the roughness of calcium phosphate coatings ranged from 0.44 to 0.67 and from 4.2 to 6.8 μm, respectively. It was found that change of the pulse current duty cycle and increase of the voltage up to 600 V results in the formation of the main crystalline phases Ca(H2PO4)2(H2O) and CaPO3(OH) in the coatings.
Design and performance assessment of improved evolutionary computing based LEACH protocol for energy efficient and lifetime extension of wireless sensor network
Authors: Jain Amit Kumar , Jain Sushil , Mathur Garima 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The strengths of a Memetic Algorithm and an enhanced Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) protocol are combined in this research study to propose a revolutionary method for improving the energy efficiency and longevity of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). WSNs are widely used for a variety of applications, including industrial automation, healthcare, and environmental monitoring, where extending network lifetime and energy conservation are crucial. Although successful, conventional clustering algorithms like LEACH feature subpar cluster formation and premature cluster head failures. To get over these restrictions, a memetic algorithm is used to maximize cluster formation and reduce energy usage. This algorithm was influenced by natural evolution and cultural learning processes. The Memetic Algorithm iteratively improves the LEACH protocol in the proposed technique by enhancing dynamic clustering, energy-aware routing, and cluster head selection. These methods work together to increase energy efficiency and lengthen the life of the network. In comparison to conventional LEACH-based WSNs and other cutting-edge algorithms, the paper’s study of the simulation results shows how successful the suggested technique is. In light of network longevity, energy use, and data transmission efficiency, the results obtained demonstrate notable improvements.
Comparative study on tensile and morphological properties of resin and rice husk reinforced polymer composite gyroid lattice structures
Authors: Chouhan Ganesh , Bidare Prveen , Murali Gunji Bala 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study aims to compare the tensile behaviour of 3d printed resin and rice husk-reinforced resin-based gyroid lattice structures. The work was completed in two phases, firstly a resin gyroid lattice structure with two design configurations of unit cell sizes (3, 4, 5, and 6) and solidity percentages (30, 40, and 50) was developed according to the ASTM638 (4) standard. The 12 designs were manufactured using VAT polymerization additive manufacturing and investigated for tensile strength. In the second phase, the poorest tensile testing results were chosen to develop the rice husk-reinforced resin samples with a mixing proportion of 10–20%–30%. The experiment results revealed that the fracture is localized inside the gauge length according to the standard. Remarkably, the rice husk composite-based gyroid lattice samples exhibit 4.29, 6.55, and 9.35 times higher tensile strength than the selected resin sample (U3–30). Additionally, a homogeneous distribution of rice husk particles has been observed in the micrograph analysis (SEM).
Development and optimisation of a near-infrared spectroscopic system for glucose quantification in aqueous and intralipid-based samples
Authors: Davison Nicholas B , Gaffney Christopher J , Kerns Jemma G , Zhuang Qiandong 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
A non-invasive glucose sensing device could revolutionise diabetes treatment. Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a promising technology for glucose sensing; however, the design and choice of components for NIR spectroscopy can greatly affect the sensing accuracy. We aimed to develop a NIR absorption spectroscopy system to determine liquid glucose concentrations in the physiological range, by evaluating a range of NIR photodetector components and light sources. Three detection assemblies were tested: (i) a dispersive spectrometer with photodiode array, (ii) a Czerny–Turner monochromator with InGaAs photodiode and (iii) a miniature Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. A halogen lamp and NIR globar were trialled as potential light sources. The components were systematically tested by comparing the coefficient of determination and standard error of prediction (SEP) for the same set of aqueous glucose samples through 10 mmol l−1 concentration steps. The Czerny–Turner monochromator with InGaAs photodiode, along with the globar, were identified as the optimal components for the system. A range of concentration steps (1–10 mmol l−1) were scanned to identify the physiologically relevant limit of detection, which was identified as 5 mmol/l for glucose in solution. Spectra were then collected from glucose samples in 10% intralipid suspension in the 10–20 mmol l−1 range and the equivalent concentrations in solution. The SEP was greater for the intralipid samples due to strong scattering. Scattering was dominant above 1300 nm, whilst absorption was dominant below 1300 nm. Although alternative approaches achieve better resolution, our system uses simple and readily-available components and presents a platform for a non-invasive NIR glucose sensing device.