bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of interventions for Barrett’s esophagus: A network meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Qinlin , Li Miya , Jin Xin , Zhou Ruhong , Ying Yize , Wu Xueping , Jing Jiyong , Pan Wensheng 
Published: May 2024

Background and objective
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a precancerous condition that has the potential to develop into esophageal cancer (EC). Currently, there is a wide range of management options available for individuals at different pathological stages in Barrett’s esophagus (BE). However, there is currently a lack of knowledge regarding their comparative efficacy. To address this gap, we conducted a network meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials to examine the comparative effectiveness of all regimens.

Methods
Data extracted from eligible randomized controlled trials were utilized in a Bayesian network meta-analysis to examine the relative effectiveness of BE’s treatment regimens and determine their ranking in terms of efficacy. The ranking probability for each regimen was assessed using the surfaces under cumulative ranking values. The outcomes under investigation were complete ablation of BE, neoplastic progression of BE, and complete eradication of dysplasia.

Results
We identified twenty-three RCT studies with a total of 1675 participants, and ten different interventions. Regarding complete ablation of non-dysplastic BE, the comparative effectiveness ranking indicated that argon plasma coagulation (APC) was the most effective regimen, with the highest SUCRA value, while surveillance and PPI/H2RA were found to be the least efficacious regimens. For complete ablation of BE with low-grade dysplasia, high-grade dysplasia, or esophageal cancer, photodynamic therapy (PDT) had the highest SUCRA value of 94.1%, indicating it as the best regimen. Additionally, for complete eradication of dysplasia, SUCRA plots showed a trend in ranking PDT as the highest with a SUCRA value of 91.2%. Finally, for neoplastic progression, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and surgery were found to perform significantly better than surveillance. The risk of bias assessment revealed that 6 studies had an overall high risk of bias. However, meta-regression with risk of bias as a covariate did not indicate any influence on the model. In terms of the Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis evaluation, a high level of confidence was found for all treatment comparisons.

Conclusion
Endoscopic surveillance alone or PPI/H2RA alone may not be sufficient for managing BE, even in cases of non-dysplastic BE. However, APC has shown excellent efficacy in treating non-dysplastic BE. For cases of BE with low-grade dysplasia, high-grade dysplasia, or esophageal cancer, PDT may be the optimal intervention as it can induce regression of BE metaplasia and prevent future progression of BE to dysplasia and EC.
CT abnormalities 3 and 12 months after hospitalization for COVID-19 and association with disease severity: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Aaløkken Trond Mogens , Ashraf Haseem , Einvik Gunnar , Lerum Tøri Vigeland , Meltzer Carin , Rodriguez Jezabel Rivero , Skjønsberg Ole Henning , Stavem Knut 
Published: May 2024

Objectives
To investigate changes in chest CT between 3 and 12 months and associations with disease severity in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 during the first wave in 2020.

Materials and methods
Longitudinal cohort study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in 2020. Chest CT was performed 3 and 12 months after admission. CT images were evaluated using a CT severity score (CSS) (0–12 scale) and recoded to an abbreviated version (0–3 scale). We analyzed determinants of the abbreviated CSS with multivariable mixed effects ordinal regression.

Results
242 patients completed CT at 3 months, and 124 (mean age 62.3±13.3, 78 men) also at 12 months. Between 3 and 12 months (n = 124) CSS (0–12 scale) for ground-glass opacities (GGO) decreased from median 3 (25th–75th percentile: 0–12) at 3 months to 0.5 (0–12) at 12 months (p<0.001), but increased for parenchymal bands (p<0.001). In multivariable analysis of GGO, the odds ratio for more severe abbreviated CSS (0–3 scale) at 12 months was 0.11 (95%CI 0.11 0.05 to 0.21, p<0.001) compared to 3 months, for WHO severity category 5–7 (high-flow oxygen/non-invasive ventilation/ventilator) versus 3 (non-oxygen use) 37.16 (1.18 to 43.47, p = 0.032), and for age ≥60 compared to <60 years 4.8 (1.33 to 17.6, p = 0.016). Mosaicism was reduced at 12 compared to 3 months, OR 0.33 (95%CI 0.16 to 0.66, p = 0.002).

Conclusions
GGO and mosaicism decreased, while parenchymal bands increased from 3 to 12 months. Persistent GGO were associated with initial COVID-19 severity and age ≥60 years.
A Rare Case of Sigmoid Colon Perforation in a Patient With Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Authors: Saleh Hasan , Nimma Induja R. , Huang Yuting , Amiraian Dana , Pang Maoyin , DeLeon Michelle , Chan Johanna , Lewis Michele D. , Hashash Jana G. 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
Severe acute pancreatitis can cause systemic inflammation and multiorgan failure. We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with necrotizing pancreatitis and subsequently developed a sigmoid colon perforation. The perforation presumably occurred because of extravasation of pancreatic enzymes into the abdominal cavity, resulting in colonic wall injury. Our case highlights the rare colonic complications of severe acute pancreatitis.
Pola Pengelolaan Sampah Berdasarkan Persepsi Masyarakat Di Permukiman Atas Air Kelurahan Klandasan Ilir Balikpapan Kota
Authors: Sofyar Nadia Larasati , Yorika Rahmi 
Published: May 2024

Berdasarkan Instrumen Strategi Sanitasi Kota tahun 2021 sampah yang telah dihasilkan oleh masyarakat di Kelurahan Klandasan Ilir adalah sebanyak 5.316 ton sampah, dan terdapat jumlah sampah tidak terkelola sebesar 31,07%. Permasalahan yang terdapat di Permukiman Atas Air adalah masyarakat melakukan penumpukan sampah skala Domestik, kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat pada kondisi lingkungan, dan tidak ada sistem pengelolaan pemilahan sampah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap sistem pengelolaan sampah berdasarkan persepsi masyarakat di permukiman atas air Kelurahan Klandasan Ilir. Metode analisis yang digunakan berupa analisis deskriptif dan analisis faktor. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui karakteristik sistem pengelolaan sampah di permukiman atas air Kelurahan Klandasan Ilir tidak memiliki organisasi pengelolaan sampah yang terbentuk, pada 7 RT tidak ada yang melakukan pemilahan sampah, RT 28, RT 29, RT 32, RT 36, RT 50, dan 59 melakukan pewadahan sampah berupa kantung plastik dan RT 30 melakukan pewadahan sampah berupa bak sampah, dari 7 RT hanya RT 30 yang melakukan pengumpulan sampah di TPS, untuk pengangkutan sampah seluruh RT telah terlayani oleh jasa pengangkutan sampah oleh pemerintah, seluruh RT telah dilakukan kegiatan yang dilakukan pemerintah, dari 7 RT hanya RT 30 yang melakukan pemungutan retribusi swadaya, berdasarkan kegiatan pengelolaan seluruh RT berupa kerja bakti, berdasarkan kebiasaan masyarakat seluruh RT aktif dalam kegiatan pengelolaan sampah, berdasarkan sikap positif dari 7 RT hanya RT 30 yang memiliki tempat sampah, berdasarkan bentuk keperdulian bahwa masyarakat di RT 28, RT 30, RT 36, RT 50, dan RT 59 sudah cukup baik dalam menjaga kebersihan lingkungan. Faktor yang berpengaruh signifikan berdasarkan persepsi masyarakat adalah pewadahan sampah, pengumpulan sampah, kegiatan pengelolaan sampah, keperdulian terhadap sampah, dan sikap positif.Kata kunci: Pengelolaan sampah, Permukiman Atas Air, Persepsi Masyarakat
Investments, identities, and Chinese learning experience of an Irish adult: the role of context, capital, and agency
Authors: Kwok Chung Kam 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This case study aims to explore the foreign language (FL) investments of a highly motivated young Irish adult in learning Chinese across different contexts, encompassing classroom settings and daily life, both in Ireland and abroad. By analysing the interview data through the lens of Darvin and Norton’s model of investment, this study shows that the participant’s investments at different stages of her learning journey appear to be intricately intertwined with her identities and are mediated by the perceived likelihood of achieving her imagined identity. This study highlights the importance of present identity and linguistic capital in shaping and consolidating native English speakers’ FL-related identities.It provides insights into how FL learning investment and FL-related identitiesare influenced by learners’ first language (L1) in the era of globalisation. As powerrelations among individuals with different L1s are often unequal in the globallinguistic marketplace, learners’ L1 can be valuable capital that influences the return of foreign language learners’ investment.
Effects of Laghoo Shankaprakshalana (yogic colon cleansing) on anthropometric measurements in obese individuals
Authors: Annamalai Gayathri , Poornachandran Kumaresan , Arumugam Naveena , Poornachandran Prabu , Arumugam Velan , Venkateswaran Sankaralingam Thirupathy 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Obesity is considered as one of the major public health burden and it is predictor of cardiovascular risk factor. Yoga is a mind-body medicine helps to promote health. This study was aimed to explore whether Laghoo Shankaprashalana (LS) reduce the body weight in obese individuals.

Methods
This was a single group pre-post study. A total of 40 subjects (9 Male, 31 Female) aged between 18 and 40 years were recruited. This study was conducted in government yoga and naturopathy medical college, Chennai. Subjects were practiced weekly once LS for eight weeks (eight sessions). Subjects were assessed pre and post on body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist hip ratio, pulse rate and blood pressure. Variables were analyzed using Paired sample t test except waist hip ratio, which were analyzed using Wilcoxon’s signed ranks test.

Results
There was significant reduction in the body weight (p<0.001, 5.81 %), Body Mass Index (p<0.001, 5.88 %), Waist Circumference (p<0.001, 7.20 %), Hip Circumference (p<0.001, 5.04 %), and Waist Hip Circumference (p<0.001, 3.19 %) after LS. However, there was no statistical significance difference in pulse rate, blood pressure.

Conclusions
Eight sessions of Laghoo Shankaprakshalana helps to reduces body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference and waist hip ratio. Reduction in the waist circumference might helps to reduce the cardiovascular risk. LS may be one of the cost effective intervention that can be incorporated in the weight loss regimen.
Attention should be paid to false-positive results due to heterophilic antibodies interfering with Abbott high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay
Authors: Liu Weiping , Long Xia , Chen Lulu , Yang Kailan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Objectives
In recent years, chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) has been widely used for determination of high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI). However, a CMIA analysis is usually affected by the presence of some endogenous or exogenous substances. This case-report aims to unveil the essence of the reoccurrence of false-positive results due to heterophilic antibodies interference with Abbott high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay, although the assay method applied a chimeric antibody.

Case presentation
A 28-year-old female misdiagnosed with myocarditis due to falsely elevated hs-cTnI with an initial test result of 595.0 ng/L considered as critical value was reported. And the false critical value of hs-cTnI reoccurred five times after admission. The heterophilic blocking tube (HBT) procedure caused a decrease in troponin concentrations within the reference values, which suggests the presence of interference from heterophilic antibodies.

Conclusions
It requires a close and strong collaboration between clinicians and laboratorians to manage the similar case on the interference from heterophilic antibodies. To prevent false-positive results caused by interferences from being used in clinical practice, the clinicians are suggested to contact the laboratorians whenever the clinical picture, historical data and laboratory values are not conclusive.
New and unusual records of Glironia venusta (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae) in Brazil
Authors: Brandão Marcus Vinícius , Ferreira Karine Santos , Dornas Tiago Teixeira , Maioli Leandro Uceli , Gualda de Barros Juliana , Aires Caroline Cotrim , Ykeuti Meiga Ana Yoko 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The bushy-tailed opossum Glironia venusta is a rare marsupial from Amazonia, with most of the known records obtained through scant visualization/photography events or by few captures/deposit of specimens in scientific collections. This study presents unusual records for the species: the first record of individuals dead due to vehicle collision, and a specimen opportunistically trapped into a mistnet. The data presented herein provide additional morphometrical data and ecological insights about G. venusta. Although this species is considered essentially arboreal, our records indicate that movements on ground are part of its habits.
Repetition and variation in a Finnish music-related discourse: A case study
Authors: Schweitzer Benjamin 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Among the different ways to approach discourse-structuring patterns, semantic basic figures (Grundfiguren in German) are a versatile tool that helps to understand the semantic framework of discourses. Topoi, metaphors, and other argumentative and figurative elements can be traced back to such basic concepts. My essay identifies and analyses repetitions and variations in the realisation of two such figures – ‘difficulty’ and ‘austerity’ – in a corpus of concert reviews of Jean Sibelius’ Fourth Symphony. I show how these concepts are first established and how they can be found in both verbatim repetitions and lexical and constructional variations over a period spanning several decades. My approach is based on the observation that a constantly varied repetition of certain patterns and similarly structured semantic frames is effective in coining the image of an artwork in public discourse and reaching an intersubjective understanding of its meaning and content. This applies all the more when those patterns are linked to previously established cultural (auto-)stereotypes.
Biodegradation of naphthalene using Kocuria rosea isolated from a Sawmill in Ikenne, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ezima Esther Nkechi , Awotula Ayodeji Olasore , Adegbesan Bukunola Oluyemisi , Osonuga Ifabunmi Oduyemi , Agu Georgia Chinemenwa , Adesanya Enitan Omobolanle , Odufuwa Kuburat Temitope , Fagbohunka Bamidele Sanya 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Naphthalene, a common member of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in various industrial applications, has garnered attention due to its genotoxic, mutagenic, and potentially carcinogenic effects on living organisms. Concerns have escalated regarding the widespread presence of naphthalene in the environment, its resistance to biodegradation, capacity for bioaccumulation, and associated adverse impacts. In response, numerous pilot treatment approaches have been explored to mitigate the economic consequences and prevent the degradation of soil and water quality resulting from naphthalene pollution. This study investigates the degradation of naphthalene using Kocuria rosea, a microorganism previously isolated from sawdust samples collected from a Sawmill in Ikenne, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Kocuria rosea was cultivated in nutrient broth (NB) for 24 h, and its growth was quantified through UV–Visible spectrophotometric analysis. The phytotoxicity of both untreated and treated naphthalene solutions was assessed by measuring their impact on the germination of Zea mays (corn) seeds. Furthermore, biodegradation of naphthalene was confirmed by analyzing FT-IR spectra. The results indicate that naphthalene exhibits phytotoxic effects on Z. mays germination, whereas treatment with the Kocuria rosea solution substantially increased the germination rate from 13.3 % to 46.67 %. FT-IR analysis reveals that Kocuria rosea effectively degrades naphthalene, as evidenced by the disappearance of characteristic peaks at 3049.56, 1593.25, 958.65, and 781.2. In conclusion, Kocuria rosea, isolated from a Sawmill in Ikenne, demonstrates significant potential for the bioremediation of naphthalene, offering promise as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach for mitigating naphthalene pollution.
Facile and green hydrothermal synthesis of MgAl/NiAl/ZnAl layered double hydroxide nanosheets: a physiochemical comparison
Authors: Kamal Nur Alyaa , Pungot Noor Hidayah , Che Soh Siti Kamilah , Ahmad Tajuddin Nazrizawati 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Layered double hydroxide (LDH) exhibits a remarkable trait referred to as the ‘memory effect,’ demonstrating its capacity to reconstruct its layered structure from calcined oxides through hydrothermal treatment. Its uniqueness has garnered significant interest from researchers in both industrial and academic domains. Various methods have been utilized to synthesize LDH but most LDH studies still utilize alkali precipitants which might taint the final LDH product. Thus, in this study, layered double hydroxides involving MgAl/NiAl/ZnAl were synthesized via an alkali-free hydrothermal approach in which the formed precipitates of LDH were thermally destroyed via calcination at 450 °C before undergoing a rehydration treatment at 110 °C for 24 h to restore its original structure. Particularly, the physiochemical properties of MgAl/NiAl/ZnAl LDH have been undertaken by multiple techniques such as Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The resultant products exhibited exceptional crystallinity, accompanied by notably larger crystallite sizes and crystallinity index, particularly post-hydrothermal treatment. Among the fresh and calcined products studied, those subjected to HTM (4:1) treatment demonstrated the highest specific surface area and crystallinity surpassing both the fresh and calcined samples. In essence, this research showcased how utilizing the hydrothermal approach resulted in the most substantial increase in crystallite size and specific surface area.
Existence results for boundary value problems of Hadamard fractional differential equations on unbounded domain
Authors: Helal Mohamed , Kerfouf Meriem , Semari Fadila 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this paper we investigate the existence and uniqueness of
solutions for a class of boundary value problem for fractional differential equations
involving the Hadamard’s fractional derivative, by applying a nonlinear alternative of
Leray–Schauder due to Frigon and Granas for contraction maps in Fréchet spaces.
Experimental Study of Cationic-Modified Biopolymer for Increasing the Shear Strength of Sand
Authors: Ardiana Andra , Lim Aswin , Muljana Henky 
Published: May 2024

The application of biopolymers as a more environmentally friendly alternative to cement has emerged as an interesting research subject.The purpose is to enhance the shear strength of sandy soils. In this article, the selected biopolymer is cationic-modified starch. It is expected that cationic starch will have less water absorption properties since modified starch has cationic groups in place of the OH- groups found in the normal starch. This cationic-modified starch namely Amylofax. Five types of samples are created for this testing, including Sample A is prepared with the composition of (silica sand + 2% Amylofax T1100 (w/w) + 20% water (w/w))., Sample B consists of (silica sand + 2% Amylofax T2200 (w/w) + 20% water (w/w))., Sample C is comprised of (silica sand + 2% Amylofax T1100 (w/w) + 2% Glucomannan (w/w) + 20% water (w/w)), Sample D consists of (silica sand + 2% Amylofax T2200 (w/w) + 2% Glucomannan (w/w) + 20% water (w/w)), and Sample E includes (Ottawa sand + 2% cement (w/w) + 20% water (w/w)). The samples were tested using a direct shear test apparatus to determine the soil shear strength parameters (c) cohesion and (Ø) internal friction angle. After conducting the tests on the sand samples with the addition of modified starch biopolymer (cationic starch), it was found that the cohesion value was 961kPa, and the internal friction angle was 63°. These results indicate higher shear strength values compared to sand mixed with natural starch.
Diagnosztikus kihívások gastrointestinalis tünetekkel járó szisztémás mastocytosisban
Authors: Várkonyi Judit , Szepesi Ágota , Sághi Márton , Barna Gábor , Kovalszky Ilona , Tímár Botond , Szakonyi József , Nagy Eszter , Vásárhelyi Barna , Mihály Emese 
Published: May 2024

A mastocytosis ritka megbetegedés: évente hozzávetőlegesen 1 új eset kerül
felismerésre 100 000 lakosra vonatkoztatva. A betegség felismerése viszonylag
egyszerű, ha bőrjelenség is kíséri, de van, hogy csak a mastocytaaktivációs
tünetek megjelenése hívja fel a figyelmet a betegségre. A tünetek szerteágazóak
lehetnek, egyénenként változó a megjelenésük, rendszerint több szervet
érintenek, és gyakran allergiás betegségnek vélelmezik. A rohamokban jelentkező
kipirulás, ájulás, fejfájás, gyomorégés mellett jellemző a vizes hasmenés, amely
az élet minőségét nagyban rontja, de a rovarcsípés/darázscsípés okozta
anaphylaxia életet veszélyeztető állapotot is okozhat azonnali beavatkozás
nélkül. Jelen közleményünkben egy eset ismertetésével hívjuk fel a figyelmet
arra, hogy a nem infektív eredetű, vizes hasmenés kivizsgálása során végzett
vastagbéltükrözés során a makroszkóposan épnek látszó bélből származó
hisztológia igazolhatja a kóros hízósejt-szaporulatot. Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(18):
717–720.
Determining the influence of hemp seed protein on the quality indicators of cheese product and the content of nutrients in it
Authors: Odintsov Sergii , Nazarenko Yuliya , Synenko Tetiana , Huba Svitlana 
Published: May 2024

The growing tendency to produce cheese from animal and plant ingredients has led to the diversification of cheese-making technologies and the search for new cheese suitable raw materials. The research object is the technology of cheeses made from combined raw materials: cow's milk and hemp seed proteins. Subjects of research: organoleptic and physical-chemical indicators of cheese product samples; amino acid composition of cheese product samples. The inclusion of vegetable raw materials in the cheese technology affects the technical properties of milk-plant mixtures, in particular, their syrupy properties, and the quality of the finished cheese product. Samples of cheeses were produced according to the traditional technology of Cachotta type cheese. The conducted research established that the proteins of hemp seeds affect the sensory characteristics of cheese. Increasing the content of hemp protein in recipes leads to the appearance of a brown-green color of the cheese product. The taste and smell acquire a characteristic shade of hemp. When vegetable proteins are used in the recipe of cheese, the yield of the finished product increases by 0.3...23.5 %. In experimental samples, the content of fat (by 0.3...2.2 %) and protein (by 1.75...10.4 %) increases. Hemp seed protein balances the amino acid profile in finished cheese. The total content of amino acids in cheese samples was as follows: H10 – 8.25, H15 – 8.35, H20 – 8.44, and H25 – 8.53 mg/g of protein, which is relatively higher than in the control sample H0 – 8.08 mg/g of protein. Taking into account the results of the sensory analysis of the expert commission and the balanced biological profile, the recommended concentration of hemp seed protein in the milk-vegetable mixture is 20 %, which guarantees the acceptable quality of the product. The obtained results are of practical importance, since it can be taken into account that the combination of raw materials of plant and animal origin expands the assortment, increases the raw material base and the output of cheese, and therefore, the profitability of production