bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The prevalence of acute kidney injury in patients with community-acquired pneumonia who required mechanical ventilation
Authors: Almutairi Abdulmajed , Alenezi Farhan , Tamim Hani , Sadat Musharaf , Humaid Felwa Bin , AlMatrood Amal , Syed Yadullah , Arabi Yaseen 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common reason for intensive care unit (ICU) admission and sepsis. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of community-acquired pneumonia and is associated with increased short- and long-term morbidity and mortality and healthcare costs.

OBJECTIVE:
Describe the prevalence of AKI in patients with CAP requiring mechanical ventilation and evaluate its association with inhospital mortality.

DESIGN:
Retrospective cohort

SETTING:
Intensive care unit

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
We included patients with CAP on mechanical ventilation. Patients were categorized according to the development of AKI in the first 24 hours of ICU admission using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) classification from no AKI, stage 1 AKI, stage 2 AKI, and stage 3 AKI.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
The primary outcome was hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU mortality, hospital and ICU length of stay, ventilation duration, tracheostomy, and renal replacement therapy requirement.

RESULTS:

Of 1536 patients included in the study, 829 patients (54%) had no AKI while 707 (46%) developed AKI. In-hospital mortality was 288/829 (34.8%) for patients with no AKI, 43/111 (38.7%) for stage 1 AKI, 86/216 (40%) for stage 2 AKI, and 196/380 (51.7%) for stage 3 AKI (
P
<.0001). Multivariate analysis revealed that stages 1, 2, or 3 AKI compared to no AKI were not independently associated with in-hospital mortality. Older age, vasopressor use; decreased Glasgow coma scale, PaO
2
/Fio
2
ratio and platelet count, increased bilirubin, lactic acid and INR were associated with increased mortality while female sex was associated with reduced mortality.

CONCLUSION:
Among mechanically ventilated patients with CAP, AKI was common and was associated with higher crude mortality. The higher mortality could not be attributed alone to AKI, but rather appeared to be related to multi-organ dysfunction.

LIMITATIONS:
Single-center retrospective study with no data on baseline serum creatinine and the use of estimated baseline creatinine distributions based on the MDRD (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease)equation which may lead to an overestimation of AKI. Second, we did not have data on the microbiology of pneumonia, appropriateness of antibiotic therapy or the administration of other medications that have been demonstrated to be associated with AKI.
Metformin and risk of hematological cancers in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Min , Noghabaei Giti , Raeisi Tahereh , Li Dandan , Alizadeh Hamzeh , Alizadeh Mohammad 
Published: April 2024

The effect of metformin use in patients with diabetes against the hematological cancers (HCs) has been contradictory. This meta-analysis, carried out on studies published in databases, aimed to investigate the association of metformin use and the odds of HCs. We systematically searched Scopus and PubMed databases to include related studies considering the relation of metformin use and the risk of HCs as outcome. Eleven studies, comprising a total of 2 318 217 participants, were included. The analysis revealed that metformin use in patients with diabetes was significantly associated with a decreased risk of HCs (OR=0.88; 95%CI: 0.79–0.98), with significant heterogeneity. In the subgroup analysis, this association was found to be significant only for multiple myeloma (OR=0.67; 95% CI: 0.55–0.81). A significant evidence for heterogeneity and publication bias was detected. Metformin use in patients with diabetes may be linked to the reduced risk of HCs.

FUNDING:
No external funding.
Analisis Peningkatan Minat Belajar Siswa Melalui Penerapan Model Game-Based Learning
Authors: Fatimah Oryza Lisativani , Abdul Halim Fathani  , Awae Waekhodiyoh 
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya minat siswa Kelas X di sekolah Ekkapapapassanawich, Krabi, Thailand untuk belajar matematika materi aljabar, karena proses belajar yang terlalu kaku dan monoton. Hal ini terjadi, karena sekolah dan guru belum menciptakan sistem belajar yang bervariasi bagi siswa. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peningkatan minat belajar pada matematika materi aljabar dalam penggunaan model Game-Based Learning (GBL). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran (Mixed Methods) dengan desain pre-eksperimental, jenis penelitian quasi experiment dengan one group pre-test dan post-test. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua siswa kelas X di sekolah Eakkapapsasanawich, Krabi, Thailand tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024. Teknik penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 kelas yaitu kelas XA dan XB, masing-masing ada 34 siswa, maka jumlah subjek penelitian tersebut ada 68 siswa. Penelitian inj menggunakan uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test dengan bantuan aplikasi SPSS 26.0 for Windows. Sedangkan data kualitatif diperoleh dari observasi dan wawancara dengan perwakilan siswa dan guru yang dianalisis menggunakan analisis naratif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan melakukan pre-test berupa angket mengenai minat belajar matematika aljabar siswa sebelum menggunakan Model Game-Based Learning (GBL). Selanjutnya, dilakukan post-test berupa angket mengenai minat siswa dalam belajar matematika materi aljabar dengan menggunakan Metode Game-Based Learning (GBL). Hasil uji hipotesis yang dihasilkan menunjukkan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,000 yang atinya Ha diterima dan H0 ditolak. Selain itu, data hasil wawancara menunjukkan bahwa preferensi dan minat siswa terhadap materi aljabar dengan Model Game-Based Learning (GBL) semakin meningkat.
TRANSFORMING FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH AI-DRIVEN ANALYSIS: A REVIEW AND APPLICATION INSIGHTS
Authors: Lawrence Damilare Oyeniyi  , Chinonye Esther Ugochukwu  , Noluthando Zamanjomane Mhlongo  
Published: April 2024

In the ever-evolving tapestry of financial planning, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force, redefining the contours of strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This paper delves into the historical progression, current implementations, and the multifaceted impact of AI within the financial planning sphere, aiming to unravel the complexities and transformative potential of AI technologies. Through a rigorous examination of peer-reviewed literature and empirical studies, the research meticulously maps the trajectory of AI's integration in finance, from its nascent stages to its current stature as a cornerstone of financial innovation. The study's methodology, rooted in qualitative analysis, systematically explores the enhancements AI brings to financial decision-making, the challenges it poses, including ethical considerations and regulatory compliance, and the qualitative shifts in financial strategies engendered by AI adoption. The findings illuminate AI's dual role as both a catalyst for unprecedented efficiency and a harbinger of new challenges, underscoring the need for a balanced approach to its integration. Conclusively, the paper advocates for a harmonious blend of innovation and ethical stewardship, recommending that financial institutions embrace AI's potential while rigorously addressing its challenges through continuous learning, adaptability, and ethical vigilance. The recommendations aim to guide stakeholders through the labyrinth of AI integration, ensuring that financial planning becomes more efficient and strategic and remains equitable and transparent. This study serves as a beacon for future exploration, offering insights into navigating the complexities of AI-driven financial planning.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Considerations, Regulatory Compliance, Technological Innovation.
BLOCKCHAIN'S IMPACT ON FINANCIAL SECURITY AND EFFICIENCY BEYOND CRYPTOCURRENCY USES
Authors: Philip Olaseni Shoetan  , Babajide Tolulope Familoni  
Published: April 2024

Blockchain technology, originally developed for digital currencies, has evolved to offer transformative prospects for enhancing financial security and efficiency beyond its initial application. This review paper explores the expansive utility of blockchain technology across various domains, with a special focus on its implications for green logistics innovations within the oil industry, drawing a comparative analysis between Nigeria and the USA. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this study aims to uncover the multifaceted impact of blockchain on streamlining operations, ensuring transparency, and fostering sustainability in the oil sector's supply chain management.
The methodology hinges on synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed articles, industry reports, and case studies to construct a holistic view of blockchain's role in mitigating traditional challenges faced by the oil industry, such as fraud, inefficiencies, and environmental concerns. By comparing the progress and setbacks in Nigeria and the USA, the paper delineates the influence of regulatory frameworks, technological infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement on the adoption and effectiveness of blockchain solutions.
Key findings reveal that blockchain technology can significantly elevate financial security and operational efficiency, offering a robust framework for transparent, immutable transactions and supply chain oversight. However, the comparative analysis highlights a notable divergence in adoption levels and outcomes, attributed to varying degrees of technological readiness, regulatory environments, and commitment to sustainability goals between the two countries.
Conclusively, the paper emphasizes that the broader application of blockchain in enhancing green logistics and sustainability within the oil industry requires a concerted effort among policymakers, industry leaders, and technology providers. It advocates for targeted investments in technology infrastructure, clearer regulatory guidelines, and stronger collaborations to harness blockchain's full potential, suggesting a pathway towards more secure, efficient, and sustainable industry practices.
Keywords: Blockchain Technology, Financial Services, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Finance (Defi), Regulatory Landscape, Ethical Considerations, Privacy Concerns, Data Protection, User Anonymity, Operational Efficiency, Financial Security, Scalability Issues, Energy Consumption, Consensus Mechanisms, International Regulations, Jurisdiction-Specific Challenges, Technology Adoption, Integration Strategies, Innovation, Collaboration, Financial Ecosystem.
A Systematic Literature Review on Green Human Resource Management Practices: Current Insights and Future Directions
Authors: Dr. Meenakshi Budhiraja Dr. Priyanka Arora, Ms. Bhawna Sharma, 
Published: April 2024

This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of existing research on Green Human Resource Management (HRM) practices. As organizations increasingly recognize the imperative of integrating environmentally sustainable strategies, the role of HRM in fostering green initiatives has gained prominence. The review follows a structured methodology involving the identification of key databases, formulation of a targeted search strategy, and application of rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant literature.
The review categorizes the selected studies based on themes such as the types of Green HRM practices, implementation strategies, and the associated environmental and organizational outcomes. Methodological rigor and quality assessments are employed to evaluate the credibility and reliability of the included studies. The synthesis of findings reveals patterns, contradictions, and gaps in the current state of the literature, providing insights into the diverse approaches organizations adopt to embed environmental sustainability in HRM practices.
Key discussions encompass the implications of Green HRM practices on organizational performance, employee engagement, and the broader context of corporate social responsibility. The review critically examines the strengths and limitations of existing research, identifying areas for future investigation. Ethical considerations are emphasized throughout the review process, ensuring the integrity of the findings and acknowledging the contributions of original authors.
This SLR contributes to the ongoing discourse on Green HRM by offering a consolidated overview of the current state of research, highlighting practical implications for organizations, and proposing a roadmap for future investigations. The findings of this review are valuable for HR professionals, scholars, and policymakers seeking to enhance the environmental sustainability of organizations through effective HRM practices.
NUMERICAL MODELING OF NATURAL LIGHTING, INSOLATION AND SUN PROTECTION
Authors: ODENBAKH I. 
Published: April 2024

The article describes numerical modeling of geometric parameters of gratings, angular and temporal characteristics of light transmission and transmission of solar energy, optimization of natural lighting, insolation and sun protection, as well as heat inflow from solar radiation to assess the impact on the functioning of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVC). The angular characteristics of the filter are presented, a formula for determining the shift between the traces of the input on the plane of the output lattice at the characteristic angle of the filter and an arbitrary angle of incidence. In tabular, calculation formulas and light transmission characteristics are indicated for certain range boundaries, depending on the ratio of band widths.
The advantages of a smart window with a filter are also justified due to the possibility of any angle of inclination of the grilles compared to blinds, which cannot provide optimal sun protection at any azimuth of the window, and the figure shows a diagram of smart windows with different azimuths for a building with a round facade.
The expediency of using smart windows with grid filters in buildings with curved facades to increase the comfort of natural lighting and insolation, protection from direct sunlight is substantiated.
Eliciting and Assessing our Moral Risk Preferences
Authors: Yeo Shang Long 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Suppose an agent is choosing between rescuing more people with a lower probability of success, and rescuing fewer with a higher probability of success. How should they choose? Our moral judgments about such cases are not well-studied, unlike the closely analogous non-moral preferences over monetary gambles. In this paper, I present an empirical study which aims to elicit the moral analogues of our risk preferences, and to assess whether one kind of evidence—concerning how they depend on outcome probabilities—can debunk them. I find significant heterogeneity in our moral risk preferences—in particular, moral risk-seeking and risk-neutrality are surprisingly popular. I also find that subjects’ judgments aren't probability-dependent, thus providing an empirical defense against debunking arguments from probability dependence.
Binary Properties as the Basis of Equality
Authors: Lipshitz Nethanel 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
“Basic equality” is the thesis that all (or nearly all) human beings are equal in moral status. Widespread interpersonal differences among humans make the task of justifying basic equality notoriously difficult. One strategy for circumventing this difficulty is to identify some morally significant binary (“all-or-nothing”) property that all humans have. This strategy seems promising: if the basis of equality is binary, then those who have it have it equally. However, skeptics have argued against this strategy on the grounds that a proper defense of basic equality requires that we identify a morally significant property that can vary among humans but does not in fact vary. This paper examines various ways in which this skeptical argument can be motivated and concludes that they all fail.
Picturing Novembrists in Paris
Authors: Young Tom 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This essay examines a print series called Les Polonais et les Polonaises de la Révolution du 29 Novembre, 1830, a collection of just under one-hundred lithographic portraits of individuals involved in the November Uprising of 1830–1831. It was produced and authored by Józef Straszewicz (1801–1838), a revolutionary turned émigré publisher and art dealer in Paris. Serialized between 1832 and 1837, the project was described as a “Historical Gallery of Contemporary Poland.” From its release to the present day, it has supplied publishers with the likenesses of renowned Polish martyrs as well the Wielka Emigracja's most illustrious exiles. Yet despite their widespread use as illustrations, the portraits have rarely been analyzed on their own terms: as remarkable specimens of romantic lithography and diasporic Polish art. In this essay, I argue that the visual format adopted by Straszewicz—a portrait vignette accompanied by a lithographic facsimile of the sitter's signature—enabled the publisher to communicate specifically Polish political concerns according to a visual framework associated with transnational liberal ideas about an individual's place in public life. By focusing more specifically on the series’ inclusion of seven women involved in the Uprising, I argue that the print portrait format cogently expressed gendered ideas about diasporic political participation and the conceptual link between suffering and national belonging in émigré political discourse.
“Moscow Mary” Looks behind the Iron Curtain
Authors: Pease Neal 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Dorothy Day (1897–1980), the co-founder and central figure of the Catholic Worker movement, and current candidate for sainthood, visited Poland, the USSR, and other countries in the Soviet bloc for three weeks in summer 1971. In her youth, she had associated with communist and left-wing causes in the United States, and retained a radical political outlook derived from her understanding of the true interpretation of Christianity. Her intent in visiting Eastern Europe was to satisfy a lifelong fascination with Russian culture and to explore religious conditions behind the Iron Curtain. Although Poland was a secondary destination, she found its capital unexpectedly charming and moving. In Moscow, she irritated her Soviet hosts with open statements of admiration for the banned writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. The article is based largely on Day's own writings and materials in her archival papers at Marquette University.
The effect of suggested rehabilitation exercises on improving balance for infection with spastic cerebral palsy aged (6-8) years
Authors: Saja Bassem Hashem  , Suaad Abid Hussein  
Published: April 2024

ان الصعوبة في الحركة تؤثر على قدرة الأطفال في الحفاظ على توازنهم وبما ان التوازن يلعب دور كبير في تحسين قدرات الحياة اليومية وتنمية المهارات الحركية للأطفال لذلك اتضحت الأهمية في استخدام تمرينات تاهيلية تساعدهم على التوازن والتغلب على صعوبة الحركة لديهم فيزداد الاهتمام بهذه الفئة الخاصة من الاطفال المصابين بالشلل الدماغي التشنجي البسيط للاعمار (6-8) سنوات وذلك لما في هذة التمرينات فائدة لهم حيث تعمل هذة التمرينات على تنمية المهارات الحركية للطفل والمحافظة على توازنه وتحقيق تطور كبير في القابليات الحركية له. وتبرز مشكلة البحث كون اهمية التأهيل بعد الاصابة هي عودة المصاب الى الحالة الطبيعية الى ماقبل الاصابة و نظرت الباحثتان في موضوع المصابين بالشلل الدماغي التشنجي البسيط للاعمار (6-8) سنة للاطفال وتحديد صعوبات الاطفال في الحفاظ على التوازن وثأثير ذلك على حياتهم اليومية لذلك ارتأت الباحثتان في استخدام تمارين تأهيلية معدة ومفيدة لتحسين مهارات الحفاظ على التوازن وبشكل فعال. وهدف البحث الى اعداد تمرينات توازن لتأهيل للمصابين بالشلل الدماغي التشنجي البسيط للاعمار(6-8)سنوات وكان عدد العينة (5) من الذكور المصابين الموجودين في معهد السعادة للعوق الفيزيائي واستنتجت الباحثتان بالتاثير الايجابي للتمرينات المعدة في تحسين التوازن لعينة البحث. واستنتجت الباحثتان -ان تطبيق التمرينات بمبدأ التدرج من السهل الى الصعب وزيادة التكرارات كان لها الاثر الفعال في تحسين التوازن لدى عينة البحث . وتوصي الباحثتان بضرورة الاهتمام بشريحة المصابين بالشلل الدماغي التشنجي البسيط للاطفال باستخدام تمارين تأهيلية لتحسين قابلياتهم الحركية.
ALGORITHMS OF ACTIONS OF PARTICIPANTS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF REACHING A COMPROMISE BETWEEN THE PARTIES OF PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE IN CRIMINAL CASES ON ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Authors: Сандакова А.Б. , Зубенко Е.В. , Попова Е.И. 
Published: April 2024

В статье приводятся алгоритмы процессуальных действий следователя и иных участников уголовного судопроизводства в типичных ситуациях, когда инициатива применения компромиссных норм исходит от следователя либо от одной из сторон (обвиняемого, его защитника; потерпевшего, его представителя). Также предложены алгоритмы действий участников уголовного судопроизводства в случае применения компромиссных норм на судебных стадиях.
The article provides algorithms of procedural actions of the investigator and other participants of criminal proceedings in typical situations, when the initiative to apply compromise norms comes from the investigator or from one of the parties (the accused, his defence counsel; the victim, his representative). The algorithms of actions of participants of criminal proceedings in the case of application of compromise norms at the judicial stages are also proposed.
INVESTIGATIVE SITUATIONS OF THE SUBSEQUENT STAGE OF FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Authors: Залескина А.Н. , Антонов В.А. 
Published: April 2024

Статья посвящена рассмотрению информации об основных следственных ситуациях, возникающих на последующем этапе расследования уголовных дел о мошенничестве. С учетом специфики разных видов мошенничеств, автором предложен перечень наиболее общих следственных ситуаций последующего этапа расследования. Дана характеристика основным проблемным моментам, оказывающим влияние на оценку и анализ складывающихся ситуаций. Сделаны выводы о связи своевременного и правильного определения следственной ситуации и результатах производимых следственных действий и оперативно-розыскных мероприятий. Кроме того отражено влияние следственной ситуации на непрерывную необходимость корректировки плана расследования, построения версий, планирования и производства тактических операций и следственных действий.
The article is devoted to the disclosure of information about the main investigative situations that arise at the subsequent stage of the investigation of criminal cases of fraud. Taking into account the specifics of different types of fraud, the author offers a list of the most common investigative situations of the subsequent stage of the investigation. The characteristic of the main problematic point influencing the assess-ment and analysis of emerging situations is given. Conclusions are drawn about the con-nection between the timely and correct determination of the investigative situation and the results of the investigative actions and operational investigative measures. In addi-tion, the impact of the investigative situation on the continuous need to adjust the inves-tigation plan, build versions, plan and produce tactical operations and investigative ac-tions is reflected.