bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Outcomes of Open Versus Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A 20-Year Single Institution Experience
Authors: Love Harrison , Yong Courtney , Slaven James E. , Mahenthiran Ashorne K. , Roper Chinade , Black Morgan , Zhang William , Patrick Elise , DeMichael Kelly , Wesson Troy , O’Brien Sean , Farrell Rowan , Gardner Thomas , Masterson Timothy A. , Boris Ronald S. , Sundaram Chandru P. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN) has emerged in urologic practice for the management of appropriately sized renal masses. We provide a 20-year comparison of the outcomes of open partial nephrectomy (OPN) versus RPN for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at our institution.
Methods: An IRB-approved retrospective review was conducted of RCC patients at a single institution from 2000 to 2022 who underwent RPN or OPN. In addition to demographics, procedural details including ischemia and operative time were collected. Oncologic outcomes were evaluated through Kaplan-Meier statistical analysis to determine recurrence-free survival (RFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS) analysis.
Results: 849 patients underwent RPN while 385 underwent OPN. 61% were male with average age of 58.8 ± 12.8 years. Operative time was shorter in the open group (184 vs 200 minutes, p=0.002), as was ischemia time (16 vs 19 minutes, p=0.047). However, after 2012, RPN became more common than OPN with improving ischemia time. RPN patients had significantly improved RFS (HR 0.45, p=0.0004) and OS (HR 0.51, p=0.0016) when controlled for T-stage and margin status. More >pT1 masses were managed with OPN than RPN (11.2% vs 5.4%, p<0.0001).
Conclusion: At our institution, RPN had an increasing incidence with reduced ischemia time compared to OPN over the last 10 years. While higher stage renal masses were more often managed with OPN, selective use of RPN does offer improved oncologic outcomes. Further investigation is needed to evaluate optimization of the selection of RPN versus OPN in the nephron-sparing management of renal masses.
Genotype × Year Interaction for Disease Severity and Fruit Yield in Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum, L.)
Authors: Ayub Ashfaq , Zada Laiq , Sajjad Mohammad , Khan Sher Nawab , Khan Abid , Ahmad Naseem 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Understanding the complex relationships among genotypes, environmental factors, and plant disease interactions is critical for effective crop management and breeding strategies. This study was designed to magnify the genotype x year interaction and its impact on disease severity and fruit yield of tomato cultivars during 2021–2022 growing seasons. Three commercial hybrids (Anna, Sahil and Cienaga) were planted in randomized complete block design across the years at Agricultural Research Station, Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tested tomato hybrids showcased highly significant differences (P ≥ 0.01) among the years, genotypes and genotypes by year interaction for early blight, late blight, bacterial spots, and fruit yield while significant (P ≥ 0.05) differences were observed for general disease occurrence. All the tested genotypes exhibited moderate resistance against early blight (2.4-2.9mr) whereas genotype Sahil was found resistant against late blight (1.8r) and bacterial spots (1.1r) across both the years. For general disease occurrence, genotypes Anna (2.4mr) and Sahil (2.3mr) were found moderately resistant. Genotype Anna produced maximum fruit yield plant− 1 (2.4 kg) as compared to other genotypes across both the years. This depict that assessment of disease tolerance is important for the genotypes across different environments in order to ensure yield stability of the tested genotypes under adverse situation. Thus, it is suggested that a thorough further studies on tomato genotypes and its interaction across the years will be beneficial in planning the future breeding programs for developing high yielding disease resistant tomato hybrids.
Research on Diagnosis of Milling Chatter in Thin-walled Parts Based on Improved Hilbert-Huang Transform
Authors: Li Xiang , Gong Yadong , Zhao Jibin 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

In order to achieve stable milling machining of thin-walled parts and improve the milling surface machining quality, a chatter diagnosis strategy based on the improved algorithm of Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) is proposed. Firstly, the largest Lyapunov exponent and the approximate entropy exponent of the dynamic force time-domain signals collected from the milling experiments of thin-walled parts were calculated to complete the evaluation of the nonlinear characteristics of the milling process. Secondly, optimization improvements are made to address the problems of modal confusion and spurious intrinsic mode functions in the HHT. Based on the statistical characteristics of the frequency components in the Hilbert spectrum extracted by the improved algorithm, a new chatter identification criterion is proposed and a diagnostic model is built from it. Finally, the reliability of the model prediction results was verified by using the actual measured surface profile correlation coefficients. The results show that the new diagnostic model has good versatility and accuracy for chatter identification compared to conventional methods.
Ransomware Detection with a 2-Tier Machine Learning Approach Using a Novel Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Zhang Ruoming , Liu Yuyan 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Ransomware poses a significant threat to cybersecurity, causing extensive financial and operational damage by encrypting critical data and demanding ransom for its release. The proposed novel two-tier machine learning approach significantly enhances ransomware detection through the integration of network and file system activities, providing a comprehensive view of system behaviors and improving detection accuracy. Initial clustering of network activities followed through by a refined analysis of file system data enables the identification of complex ransomware patterns. Extensive experimentation has demonstrated that this approach outperforms existing methods, achieving higher precision, recall, and overall accuracy while maintaining scalability and robustness. The research highlights the importance of leveraging diverse data sources and advanced machine learning techniques to create more resilient and effective cybersecurity defenses. The findings demonstrate the potential for practical applications in real-world scenarios, offering a significant advancement in the fight against ransomware and contributing to the protection of critical organizational assets.
Familias y neorruralidad en Choachí, Colombia: construyendo espacios relacionales para el bienestar colectivo
Authors: Bustos Coral Magaly del Socorro , Galindo Ubaque Adrián David 
Published: June 2024

Una mejor calidad de vida, desarrollo y bienestar son intereses propios de las familias y las comunidades que migran para tener mayores oportunidades, sin embargo, migrar de la ciudad al campo implica reconocer las experiencias de las familias que han tomado la decisión con la convicción de un mejor vivir y así observar las prácticas y rituales que configuran los vínculos en las familias y las comunidades rurales para comprender sus proceso de adaptación y nuevas formas de relación con lo rural. Se presentan resultados de la primera fase del proyecto de investigación «Familias y neorruralidad en Cundinamarca», del Instituto de Estudios en Familia de la Fundación Universitaria Monserrate. Desde una perspectiva sistémico-compleja, se aplicaron entrevistas dialógicas, con dos personas referentes territoriales oriundas del municipio de Choachí-Cundinamarca y dos familias que se habían trasladado a zonas rurales del municipio. Los resultados son analizados bajo dos categorías de análisis: familia y neorruralidad y prácticas y rituales. Se encuentra que la neorruralidad es un proceso dialógico y recursivo que no solo es vivido por las familias que transitan de la ciudad al campo, sino también por las familias oriundas que las reciben, compartiendo saberes y rituales que organizan la neorruralidad como una práctica ritualizada de bienestar y la relación con el otro, la tierra, los animales y la naturaleza en general.
Astragaloside IV Protects Against Podocyte Injury by Upregulating Mitophagy via the Mfn2/Pink1/Parkin Axis
Authors: Yuan Yuan , Wu Yufan , He Minhui , Jiang Xue 
Published: June 2024

Background:
Podocyte injury is the most important pathological hallmark of
kidney diseases. Autophagy is a critical factor that involves podocyte injury. Here, we
sought to determine whether Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) was able to improve renal
function and reverse podocyte injury through the regulation of autophagy.

Methods:
Using the Adriamycin (ADR) mice model, cultured immortalized mouse
podocytes were exposed to AS-IV. Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and
histochemistry were used to analyze markers of autophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction,
podocyte apoptosis, and glomerulopathy in the progression of focal segmental
glomerular sclerosis.

Results:
We observed that AS-IV can inhibit podocyte apoptosis, increased reactive
oxygen species (ROS) generation, mitochondrial fragmentation, and dysfunction by
inducing the Mfn2/Pink1/Parkin mitophagy pathway both in vivo and in vitro. Overexpression
of Mfn2 reduced puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-induced podocyte
injury, while downregulation of Mfn2 expression limited the renal protective effect of
AS-IV by regulating mitophagy.

Conclusion:
AS-IV ameliorates renal function and renal pathological changes in ADR
mice and inhibits PAN-induced podocyte injury by directly enhancing
Mfn2/Pink1/Parkin-associated autophagy.
HIV Stigma, Sexual Identity Stigma and Online Coping Strategy of Gay,
Bisexual and Queer People Living with HIV: A Moderated Mediation
Study
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Ashraff , Mohamad Nor Azmawaty , Abd Hamid Harris Shah 
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
Living with HIV/AIDS is more difficult for gay, bisexual, and queer (G-
BQ) people as they face stigma on both the disease and sexuality, which puts significant stress on

coping with stressors, and online platforms have become an alternative coping channel.

Methods:
This study investigated the use of online coping strategies in moderating the HIV stigma
mediated by sexual identity stigma on mental health in Malaysia. 123 GBQ people living with
HIV between the ages of 20 and 39 participated in the study, responding to the HIV Stigma –
Short Form Scale, adapted China MSM Stigma Scale, Online Coping Inventory, and DASS-21.

Result:
Results were analyzed using OLS, and logistic regression path modeling showed a statisti-
cally significant indirect effect of sexual identity stigma mediating HIV stigma on depressive (ab

= 0.1362), anxiety (ab = 0.1259), and stress (ab = 0.1636) levels. Problem-focused online coping
strategy was found to moderate the indirect association between HIV stigma and depression levels
via sexual identity stigma at low (β = 0.2110, SE = 0.0741, p<.05) and moderate levels (β =
0.1168, SE = 0.0465, p<.05). The findings demonstrated the compounding link between HIV and
sexual identity stigmas on mental health and how online coping strategies can be used as a helpful

coping resource to manage depressive symptoms for this community and mental health practition-
ers.

Conclusion:
These findings can be beneficial to generate a better understanding of how double
stigmas play a role in mental health and the types of online coping strategies adopted to process
the stressors for GBQ individuals living with HIV in Malaysia.
Assessing Telemedicine Demand and Viability in Indonesian Geriatric Clinics: A Comprehensive HOT FIT and Sociotechnical Analysis
Authors: Sari Dewi Shinta Kemala , Lipoeto Nur Indrawati , Bachtiar Hafni , Catri Indra , Sari Nina Kemala , Semiarty Rima 
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
The growing elderly population in Indonesia presents challenges for the
healthcare system, prompting the exploration of telemedicine as a solution. However, its effective
implementation in Indonesia faces obstacles.

Method:
This research aimed to develop a comprehensive geriatric telemedicine framework in Padang
City by studying multiple stakeholders. We employed qualitative methods, including in-
-depth interviews, across two hospitals, a Health Office, and a Community Health Center, involving
18 elderly participants.

Result:
The study identified ten key dimensions for geriatric telemedicine services: technology,
Human-Computer Interface (HCI), infrastructure, system workflow, clinical content, people (diverse
roles), organization (ecosystem, service workflow, internal and external regulations), and financing
(social security agency on health and independent). We used the Human-Organization-
Technology Fit and Sociotechnical System approaches for analysis.

Conclusion:
The study suggests implications for future implementation and advocates for broader
participant involvement, information technology (IT) studies for system development, and longitudinal
evaluations to assess the impact on elderly health outcomes.
Characteristics of Modified Timor White Corn Flour and its Cookies Enriched with Moringa Leaves
Authors: Medho Maria Susana , Mohamad Endeyani Vivitrida 
Published: June 2024

Composite flour consisted of local Timor white corn and moringa leaf flours are rich in protein, crude fiber and dietary fiber but are relatively limited in use as ingredients for making cookies. This study aims to determine the characteristics of modified local Timor white corn flour and moringa leaves and their composite flour on the physico-chemical characteristics and sensory acceptance of corn cookies fortified with moringa. The research was conducted experimentally with 5 treatments on the proportion of corn flour to moringa flour, including F0 (100: 0), F1 (99:1), F3 (97:3), F5 (95:5), F7 (93:7). The results showed that the proportion of F7 composite flour have start time gelatinization 8.53 minute faster than the other formulation, and not significantly different from F3 and F5 but significantly different from F1 and F0. There was a significant decrease in the peak, final, hot paste, breakdown, and setback viscosity values, due to the fortification of moringa leaf flour. The difference in the proportion of corn and moringa leaf composite flour had no significant effect on sensory values texture, taste and smell but had a very significant effect on cookies color. The flour formulations F3, F5, and F7 produced cookies with higher protein, crude fiber and other dietary fiber values and had fulfilled the cookies requirements according to SNI 2973:2011. Keywords: Composite flour, Fortification, Pasting characteristics, Organoleptic test, Preferences.
Integrated Social Cognitive and Social Capital Theory Toward Telemedicine Acceptance During Pandemic Turbulence
Authors: Darmasetiawan Noviaty Kresna , Rianawati Andri , Prakoeswa Flora Ramona Sigit 
Published: June 2024

Pupose: This paper investigates the acceptance of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic using an integrated framework of social cognitive theory, social capital, and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Method: The research employs a quantitative method through online surveys. The findings indicate that: 1) Self-efficacy is associated with the perception of ease of use of telemedicine. 2) Social capital is related to both the perceived ease of use and usefulness of telemedicine. 3) The turbulent pandemic situation strengthens the intention to use telemedicine. This study collect 155 respondents and use partial least square for testing hypothesis.
Result: All of hypothesis in this research are supported. The results suggests that the implementation of telemedicine should consider social capital, social cognitive aspects, and TAM.
PENGEMBANGAN MULTIMEDIA PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN NUMERASI PADA SISWA TUNAGRAHITA
Authors: Nugraheni Puji , Purwoko Riawan Yudi , Purwaningsih Wharyanti Ika , Febriyanti Iddha 
Published: June 2024

Multimedia pembelajaran adalah salah satu sarana pendidikan yang dibutuhkan oleh siswa untuk memahami materi matematika yang bersifat abstrak. Terlebih untuk siswa tunagrahita yang memiliki keterbatasan dalam berpikir. Siswa tunagrahita sangat membutuhkan keberadaan multimedia pembelajaran. Akan tetapi, pada kenyataannya ketersediaan multimedia pembelajaran untuk siswa tunagrahita masih sedikit, sehingga menyebabkan rendahnya kemampuan numerasi siswa tunagrahita terutama pada materi operasi hitung penjumlahan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui kelayakan multimedia pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi pada siswa tunagrahita. Pengembangan multimedia pembelajaran dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode angket dan tes. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif yang diungkapkan dalam distribusi skor dan persentase. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dari penilaian ahli dan uji coba, multimedia pembelajaran dalam kategori sangat valid dengan skor 5,00. Kepraktisan multimedia pembelajaran memperoleh skor 4,777 dalam kategori sangat baik. Hasil tes prestasi belajar siswa berhasil mencapai KKM, serta respon siswa terhadap multimedia pembelajaran dalam kategori sangat positif dengan persentase 92%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa multimedia pembelajaran efektif. Sehingga multimedia pembelajaran layak digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi pada siswa tunagrahita.
Management Training Skills for Technological Management in Business Contexts with Influence in Indigenous Areas of the Colombian Caribbean
Authors: Alvarez Laura Patricia Paternina , Sierra Carlos Alberto Severiche , Sierra Jorge Luis Perez , Rivera Edna Elizabeth Aldana , Alarcón Edinson Enrique Marenco , Bolivar Fabrielo Alfonso Jimenez 
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to characterize the managerial training competencies for technological management in the context of the Wayuu population of the Colombian Guajira.

Theoretical Framework: Effective management of the managerial function corresponds to cultural, social, informational, technological, academic and emerging characteristics, which generally arise from the demands of the environment, under the framework of a knowledge-based society.

Method: Research framed as descriptive and field, non-experimental-cross-sectional design, the sample was 12 business managers from La Guajira Colombiana. Observation was used as a research technique, the instrument was a data questionnaire, with a Likert scale of five alternatives.

Results and Discussion: Managerial, interpersonal and humanistic competencies constitute a strength in managers, since they constitute an area where managers show adequate capabilities for technological management based on solid communication processes and interpersonal relationships with the human talent of the organization.

Research Implications: Thanks to its strategic vision, its commitment to change, its leadership and decision-making capacity, senior management activity has become a determining act for the development of companies and societies.

Originality/Value: The relevance and value of this research is evident in that the management of the topic must be based on the scientific demands that arise in training and research at the highest and transdisciplinary level that govern current social sciences.
Necessidades e desafios na assistência domiciliar de pessoas com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica para construção de material educativo
Authors: Monteiro Gicely Regina Sobral da Silva , Oliveira Regina Célia de 
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Elencar a construção e validação de um material educativo para cuidadores de pessoas com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica no domicílio por meio de um estudo metodológico. Métodos: A construção e validação do conteúdo do material educativo ocorreram de julho de 2020 a abril de 2021 seguindo a Psicometria de Pasquali: procedimento teórico, empírico e analítico. Para a construção do conteúdo foi realizada uma revisão de escopo seguindo as orientações do The Joanna Briggs Institute, posteriormente as dificuldades/necessidades descritas por cuidadores em estudos sobre cuidados domiciliares foi organizada em 5 temas que originaram os roteiros, com intuito de auxiliar os cuidadores na assistência domiciliar a pessoa com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica em forma de diálogos. Este material foi validado por juízes especialistas, de acordo com os 12 critérios de Pasquali. Considerações finais: O material Educativo foi considerado válido pelos juízes e de grande importância para auxiliar os cuidadores, apresentou linguagem simples, conteúdo relevante que facilitará a assistência domiciliar.
ENHANCING KURDISH SIGN LANGUAGE RECOGNITION THROUGH RANDOM FOREST CLASSIFIER AND NOISE REDUCTION VIA SINGULAR VALUE DECOMPOSITION (SVD)
Authors: Ahmed Sara A. , Mahmood Bozhin N. , Mahmood Diar J. , Namq Mohammed M. 
Published: June 2024

Deaf people around the world face difficulty communicating with others. Hence, they use their own language to communicate with each other. This paper introduces a new approach for Kurdish sign language recognition using the random forest classifier algorithm aiming to facilitate communication for deaf communities to communicate with others without relying on human interpreters. On the other side, for further enhancement of the images captured during recognition linear algebra techniques have been used such as singular value decomposition for image compression and Moore–Penrose inverse for blur removal. Kurdish language has 34 alphabets and (10 numeric numbers 10, . . . ,3 ,2 ,1). Additionally, three extra signs have been created and added to the dataset, such as space, backspace, and delete sentences for the purpose of real-time translation. A collection of 800 images has been gathered for each character, out of 800 images, only 80 per character were used due to their similar positions but varied alignment, totalling 3,520 images for the dataset (44 characters 80 images each). Two simulation scenarios were carried out: one with optimal conditions - a white background and adequate lighting, and another with challenges such as complex backgrounds and varied lighting angles. Both achieved high match rates of 96% and 87%, respectively. Further, a classification report analyzed precision, recall, and F1 score metrics.