bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ED diagnosis of peritoneal carcinomatosis
Authors: Scheinfeld Devorah , Schwartz Carly , Fink Adam Z. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The goal of our study was to better characterize new CT diagnoses of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) in the ED, and to evaluate how to best identify the primary lesion. Prompt identification of the source of the carcinomatosis may allow for the patient to receive early initial care from the correct clinical service.

Methods
All new CT cases of PC-like appearance identified on CT in the ED from January 2017 through July 2020. Each report and corresponding medical record were manually reviewed. Patient demographics, presence/absence of intravenous contrast, source organ predicted by the radiologist in the CT scan report, pathologic diagnosis, and amount of ascites were tabulated. Chi-tests were used to test the statistical significance of differences between groups.

Results
Of the 131 CT cases of new PC-like appearance which received workup, 108 cases had pathologically proven PC and 23 cases had no underlying malignancy yielding a positive predictive value for actual PC of 82%. The most common cause of new PC in women was gynecological (66%), and in men was of GI tract origin (57%). Concordance between radiologist prediction and final pathology was higher with intravenous contrast (58%) compared to without contrast (40%); although this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.19). A moderate or large amount of ascites was found in more than half of GYN primaries and in adenocarcinoma of unknown primary and there was a statistically significant difference in amount of ascites between cancer primaries (p = 0.01).

Conclusion
A PC-like appearance on CT in the ED will likely be in patients with known malignancy, but of the new cases, there is a high PPV for it to represent new peritoneal carcinomatosis. Gynecological and GI malignancies are the most common cause in women and men, respectively, and this may help in focusing the radiologist’s search pattern. Usage of intravenous contrast may help in identifying a primary lesion, and the presence of high-volume ascites should suggest a GYN primary or adenocarcinoma of unknown primary when there is no other obvious primary lesion.
Clinical severity of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage over time: systematic review
Authors: Overstijns Manou , El Rahal Amir , Goldberg Johannes , Rölz Roland , Raabe Andreas , Bischoff Karin , Neidert Nicolas Noël , Beck Jürgen , Fung Christian 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is well studied. Yet, little is known about the trend of aSAH severity. This systematic review aims to analyze the distribution of aSAH severity over time. We performed a systematic review of the literature according to the PRISMA-P guidelines. We included studies from January 1968 up to December 2022. Studies were included if they either reported the severity of aSAH as single increments of the corresponding 5-point scale or as a binary measure (good grade 1-3, poor grade 4-5) on the Hunt and Hess (HH) or World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) scale. Studies with fewer than 50 patients, (systematic) reviews, and studies including non-aSAH patients were excluded. A total of 2465 publications were identified, of which 214 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In total, 102,845 patients with an aSAH were included. Over the last five decades the number of good-grade HH (0.741 fold, p = 0.004) and WFNS (0.749 fold, p < 0.001) has decreased. Vice versa, an increase in number of poor grade HH (2.427 fold, p = 0.004), WFNS (2.289 fold, p < 0.001), as well as HH grade 5 (6.737 fold, p = 0.010), WFNS grade 4 (1.235 fold, p = 0.008) and WFNS grade 5 (8.322 fold, p = 0.031) was observed. This systematic review shows a worldwide 2-3 fold increase of poor grade aSAH patients and an 6-8 fold increase of grade 5 patients, over the last 50 years. Whether this evolution is due to more severe hemorrhage, improvements in neuro-intensive care and prehospital management, or to a change in grading behavior is unknown. This study strongly emphasizes the necessity for an improved grading system to differentiate grade 4 and grade 5 patients for meaningful clinical decision- making.
The gap between farmers and beneficiaries in terms of awareness and expectations regarding the paddy field dam project
Authors: Kawai Hiroki , Toyoda Risa , Tebekari Taichi , Yoshida Koshi , Noda Keigo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe paddy field dam (PFD) is a type of nature-based solution to flooding that is centered on a green infrastructure approach to flood control. PFDs have attracted a considerable amount of attention in Japan, with several studies evaluating their effectiveness. However, the perceptions of PFDs among stakeholders are unclear. In this study, we examined attitudes about PFDs via a questionnaire survey. We found that awareness of PFDs was low among beneficiaries and farmers who had not implemented this approach, and these farmers had significantly lower expectations regarding PFDs compared with beneficiaries and farmers who had implemented them. In addition, our data indicated that increasing the level of awareness could narrow the gap in expectations among stakeholders. Furthermore, a comparison of expectations regarding the PFD with quantitative estimations suggested that greater awareness is needed regarding this strategy. This could be achieved via the dissemination of correct information, including on the limitations of the PFD.
An investigation into the physical factors that control slow mass movements
Authors: Paul Jonathan D. , Beare Bethany , Brooks Zoe , Derguti Leonis , Sood Rachita 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe behavior of slow mass movements like soil creep is well known to be governed by soil composition, slope, and cycles in temperature and rainfall. However, their magnitude and importance vary dramatically in often unpredictable ways, with important consequences for creep rate and infrastructure damage prediction. Here, we present long-term (2015–2022) creep measurements for four regions of the UK characterized by intense mass movement activity but different bedrock lithologies. We also obtained co-located temperature and precipitation time series over this period, as well as local measurements of slope and soil thickness and composition. Our goal was to deconvolve the relative importance of each observable on creep behavior. Our results imply that parent lithology governs first-order creep rates indirectly via hillslope repose angles and soil thickness and composition. Rates of ground movement on peat and sandstone soils are dictated by annual fluctuations in precipitation and temperature, respectively. By employing a simple error-minimizing regression routine, we demonstrate how creep rates can be predicted in these settings as a function of climatological observables. Over thinner limestone and thicker clay soils, however, our model fails: in these settings, we suggest that creep behavior is instead dominated by variations in regolith thickness, and slope and clay mineral content, respectively.
The impact of COVID-19 on the oral health self-care practices of Australian adults
Authors: McCormick Kym Michelle , Ribeiro Santiago Pedro Henrique , Jamieson Lisa 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Aim
Grounded in Andersen’s Behavioral Model (ABM), this study aims to explore the network of causal relationships between those factors influencing oral health self-management behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

Subject and methods
Data were obtained from the Australian population. Participants (N = 565) aged between 19 and 91 years (M = 54.50, SD = 16.16) provided online responses between June 2021 and May 2022. The majority of participants were female (60.9%), employed either full-time (37.65%) or part-time (22.02%), and had completed an undergraduate degree or higher (70.1%). We implemented a triangulated approach, utilizing multiple modeling methodologies including the Gaussian graphical model (GGM), directed acyclic graph (DAG), and structural equation modeling (SEM). These methodologies were employed in three predetermined stages using a single cross-sectional dataset.

Results
A causal model elucidating the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health self-management behavior was uncovered. The resulting GGM displayed an acceptable fit to the observed data. The DAG structure conformed to that expected by ABM, with all directed edges being also present as edges in the GGM. The subsequent SEM model specified by the DAG provided excellent fit to the data.

Conclusion
Our study offers empirical evidence that factors such as appointment availability, dental care affordability, and the opportunity to engage in oral health discussions with individuals other than dentists during the pandemic directly contributed to inadequate oral health self-care.
Does Eco-Innovation of Emerging Market Firms Benefit from Knowledge Spillovers of MNC in a Multi-dimensional Task Environment?
Authors: Qu Yi , Wang Chengang , Wei Yingqi , Wu Lichao , Zheng Nan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTaking a socially proactive stance that aligns with their economic imperatives has led multinational corporations (MNCs) to focus on social innovation that tackles environmental challenges (or eco-innovation hereafter). Their knowledge of eco-innovation is important to emerging markets that are facing severe environmental challenges and to emerging market firms (EMFs) whose eco-innovation activities face resource and knowledge constraints. MNCs, through their foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in host emerging markets, can divulge economic, knowledge and environmental values of eco-innovation, helping EMFs to improve their eco-innovation through knowledge spillover channels. Taking the value-based approach, we draw on the eco-innovation research and the MNC/FDI spillovers literature to develop hypotheses on the relationship between regional knowledge spillovers of MNCs and the eco-innovation of EMFs in a multi-dimensional task environment characterized by munificence, complexity and dynamism. Our empirical examination is based on a sample of Chinese manufacturing firms from 2003 to 2013. We find support for hypotheses that regional knowledge spillovers of MNCs enhance the positive effects of munificence and mitigate the negative effects of complexity and dynamism on the eco-innovation of EMFs.
Typologie junger Menschen im Kontext des Kriegs in der Ukraine: Soziale Merkmale und Einstellungen gegenüber politischen Maßnahmen
Authors: Schuster Johannes , Fobel Lea , Kolleck Nina 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungEine starke demokratische Kultur ist entscheidend für den Erhalt einer funktionierenden Demokratie. Die Perspektiven junger Menschen bezüglich politischer Maßnahmen spielen dabei eine bedeutende Rolle, da sie Tendenzen der Bevölkerung erkennen lassen und gerade in Krisenzeiten herausgefordert werden. Die Bewertung politischer Maßnahmen hängt eng mit soziodemografischen Faktoren zusammen. Um die Herausbildung potenziell demokratiegefährdender Meinungen unter Jugendlichen präventiv adressieren zu können, ist es notwendig, ein differenziertes Bild über politische Einstellungen zu erhalten. Basierend auf der sozialen Desintegrationstheorie haben wir vor diesem Hintergrund in einer aktuellen Studie die Einstellungen junger Menschen zu politischen Maßnahmen auf den Krieg in der Ukraine untersucht. Im Mittelpunkt stand die Beantwortung der Fragen: Welche Typen junger Menschen lassen sich hinsichtlich ihrer Bewertung politischer Maßnahmen auf den Krieg in der Ukraine bilden? Welchen Zusammenhang gibt es dabei mit sozialen Disparitäten? Analysen der Daten aus unserer repräsentativen Befragung mit 3240 Teilnehmenden (16–29 Jahre) weisen auf vier Typen hin: die Diplomatischen, die Allrounder, die Militanten und die Nationalen. Unsere Studie zeigt auch, dass Bildung, Geschlecht und Gefühle gesellschaftlicher Zugehörigkeit bei der Typenzuordnung eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Die Ergebnisse verdeutlichen die Herausforderungen politischer Bildung in Krisenzeiten und können dazu beitragen, gezielt politische Bildungsprogramme zu entwickeln, um Krisenzeiten besser zu bewältigen.
Characterization of Vacancy Defects Using TEM in Heavy-Ion-Irradiated Tungsten Foils
Authors: Sharma Prashant , Maya P. N. , Satyaprasad A. , Deshpande S. P. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe nature and type of defects formed due to heavy-ion irradiation in tungsten foils are analyzed using transmission electron microscopy. The recrystallized tungsten foils were irradiated by 80 MeV gold ions at room temperature for a fluence of 1.3 $$\times $$
×
10$$^{14}$$

14

ions/cm$$^2$$

2

that amounts to a net displacement per atom (dpa) of 0.22. The defect structures were analyzed using bright-field and weak-beam dark field imaging at two different depths to understand the depth profile of the defects. It is found that the defect clusters formed during the irradiation, both at the near-surface and at 2 $$\mu $$
μ
m depth are of vacancy type that is confirmed by the local strain analysis and supports the findings of vacancy clusters in positron lifetime measurements. The analysis also shows that the dislocation-lines were of pure edge, pure screw and mixed. The fraction of mixed dislocation is found to increase during irradiation at the expense of pure edge and screw dislocations.
Laparoscopic-Assisted ERCP in Gastric Bypass Patients—No Stones Left Unturned: A Single Center Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Petersen B. D. , Nørregaard C. , Krøijer R. , Floyd A. , Ploug M. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The long-term need for biliary duct intervention following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is uncertain. We investigated the rate of laparoscopic assisted retrograde cholangiopancreatography (LAERCP) following RYGB. Also, the pre-LAERCP diagnostic workup together with the true rate of choledocholithiasis in patients with or without prior cholecystectomy was investigated.

Materials and Methods
Retrospective cohort study of RYGB and LAERCP performed at the Hospital South West Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, from 1 January 2013 to 31 May 2022.

Results
One percent of patients (n = 13) with a history of RYGB (n = 1363) underwent LAERCP at our facility during a median follow-up of 60.6 months. The stone extraction rate was 66.7% in patients with in situ gallbladder and 12.5% in patients with prior cholecystectomy. Cannulation of the common bile duct was achieved in 96.7% of cases. Postoperative complications were observed in 22.6% of the cases.

Conclusion
Approximately 1% of RYGB patients needed LAERCP during a median follow-up of 5 years. In patients with a history of cholecystectomy, the LAERCP rate of stone extraction was very low (12.5%).

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Wine waste valorisation: crushing the research domain
Authors: Abbate Stefano , Centobelli Piera , Di Gregorio Maria 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In the past few years, the wine industry has shown an increasing interest in sustainability issues. There is growing agreement that circular economy solutions are essential for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Implementing circular economy strategies can enhance the environmental and economic sustainability of wine production processes. In this context, waste valorisation and industrial symbiosis are widely discussed circular economy strategies. However, there is a gap between theory and actual practical implementation. The present paper uncovers the state of the art in the field of research by conducting a systematic literature review on a sample of 67 scientific papers, further including grey literature to obtain a more comprehensive overview of the phenomenon under investigation. The results of this study highlight the urgent need for the industry and the scientific community to investigate sustainable and profitable alternatives for wine waste valorisation. The tight ties between academia and business may support the wine industry in addressing this shift. Finally, this study proposes a research agenda for future studies. This includes sustainable practices for valorising raw materials at their maximum potential and the reduction of waste stream disposal. In order to implement circular strategies, including the recovery and recycling of valuable waste, modern wineries should implement technical, managerial, and valorisation strategies.
„Übe dich im Genuss!“
Authors: Hartmann Anna , Kammholz Marco , Zengler Yannick 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungDer Beitrag arbeitet am Beispiel des Webportals lilli.ch spezifische Tendenzen gegenwärtiger sexualpädagogischer Angebote und Konzepte heraus. Anliegen ist es, diese vor dem Hintergrund übergeordneter gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen verstehbar zu machen. Dabei werden die Verwobenheit mit Selbstoptimierungstendenzen, das zugrundeliegende Generationenverhältnis, das Sexualitäts- und Subjektverständnis kritisch befragt. Grundlage der Analyse bildet die Bildungs- und Beratungsplattform lilli.ch, die sich mit Zielen der Gesundheitsförderung und Gewaltprävention an junge Adressat*innen richtet. Das Material (insb. Artikel zur Selbstbefriedigung) werden einer gesellschaftskritischen Analyse unterzogen. Dabei wird sich auf theoretische Konzepte aus kritischer Sozialer Arbeit, Sexualforschung und (strukturaler) Psychoanalyse gestützt. Die Analyse zeigt, dass sich durch das Ziel der sexuellen Gesundheitsförderung therapeutisierende Herangehensweisen entgrenzen, die Optimierungsanforderungen zuarbeiten und auf neue Bereiche des persönlichen Sexuallebens ausweiten. Zugleich lässt sich ein veränderter Zugriff auf Jugendsexualität und eine Neujustierung des Generationenverhältnisses erkennen. Darin erscheinen vormalige autoritäre pädagogische Maßnahmen ersetzt durch sexualitätsbezogene Übungsanleitungen unter den Prämissen der Selbstbestimmung und Selbstfürsorge. Den Adressat*innen, die als nutzenoptimierende Individuen angesprochen werden, wird ein Verständnis von Sexualität vermittelt, das Handhabbarkeit verspricht und die konstitutive Fremdheit sich selbst und anderen gegenüber aufhebt.
Acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of WE-SURF™: a virtual supervised group-based fall prevention exercise program among older adults
Authors: Ing Janet Bong May , Tan Maw Pin , Whitney Julie , Tiong Ing Khieng , Singh Devinder Kaur Ajit 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Conducted physically, supervised group-based falls prevention exercise programs have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of falls among older adults. In this study, we aimed to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of a virtual supervised group-based falls prevention exercise program (WE-SURF™) for community-dwelling older adults at risk of falls.

Method
A preliminary study utilizing virtual discussions was conducted to assess the acceptability of the program among six older adults. Effectiveness was evaluated in a randomized controlled feasibility study design, comprising 52 participants (mean age: 66.54; SD: 5.16), divided into experimental (n = 26) and control (n = 26) groups. The experimental group engaged in a 6-month WE-SURF™ program, while the control group received standard care along with a fall’s prevention education session. Feasibility of the intervention was measured using attendance records, engagement rates from recorded videos, dropouts, attrition reasons, and adverse events.

Results
Preliminary findings suggested that WE-SURF™ was acceptable, with further refinements. The study revealed significant intervention effects on timed up and go (TUG) (η2p:0.08; p < 0.05), single leg stance (SLS) (η2p:0.10; p < 0.05), and lower limb muscle strength (η2p:0.09; p < 0.05) tests. No adverse events occurred during the program sessions, and both attendance and engagement rates were high (> 80% and 8/10, respectively) with minimal dropouts (4%). The WE-SURF™ program demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of falls while enhancing muscle strength and balance.

Conclusion
In conclusion, WE-SURF™ was demonstrated to be an acceptable, feasible, and effective virtual supervised group-based exercise program for fall prevention in community-dwelling older adults at risk of falls. With positive outcomes and favourable participant engagement, WE-SURF™ holds the potential for wider implementation. Further research and scaling-up efforts are recommended to explore its broader applicability.
(Registration number: ACTRN 12621001620819).
Rare case of postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia in a patient on peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Przygocka Agnieszka , Magnoni Giacomo , Picotti Matilde , Rapanà Renato , La Manna Gaetano 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPatients affected by chronic kidney disease, especially those requiring maintenance dialysis therapy, are particularly susceptible to infections, including reactivation of herpes zoster and are also at increased risk of herpes zoster complications. Postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia is a rare sequela of the infection, caused by motor neuropathy with muscle paresis, that manifests as an abdominal protrusion. In patients receiving peritoneal dialysis who may often present slight abdominal distension, the diagnosis of this complication may be challenging. We present a case of this rare neurological complication in a patient on peritoneal dialysis and discuss its etiology and management. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia in a patient receiving kidney replacement therapy.
Periodicity and pure periodicity in alternate base systems
Authors: Masáková Zuzana , Pelantová Edita 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWe study the Cantor real base numeration system which is a common generalization of two positional systems, namely the Cantor system with a sequence of integer bases and the Rényi system with one real base. We focus on the case of an alternate base $$\varvec{\mathcal {B}}$$

B

given by a purely periodic sequence $$(\beta _n)_{n\ge 1}$$

(

β
n

)

n
≥
1

of real numbers greater than 1. We answer an open question of Charlier et al. (J Number Theory 254:184–198, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnt.2023.07.008) on the set of numbers with eventually periodic $$\varvec{\mathcal {B}}$$

B

-expansions. We also investigate for which bases all sufficiently small rationals have a purely periodic $$\varvec{\mathcal {B}}$$

B

-expansion. We show that a necessary condition for this phenomenon is that $$\delta =\prod _{n=1}^{p}\beta _n$$

δ
=

∏

n
=
1

p

β
n

(where p is the period-length of $$\varvec{\mathcal {B}}$$

B

) is a Pisot or a Salem unit. We also provide a sufficient condition. We thus generalize the results known for the Rényi numeration system, i.e. for the case when $$p=1$$

p
=
1

. We provide a class of alternate bases in which all rational numbers in the interval [0, 1) have a purely periodic $$\varvec{\mathcal {B}}$$

B

-expansion.