bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis exhibit a decrease in both the fungicidal activity of neutrophils and the proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Authors: Consuegra‐Asprilla Jeiser Marcelo , Rodríguez‐Echeverri Carolina , Posada Daniela Herrera , Gómez Beatriz L. , González Ángel 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundRecurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is an important and underestimated fungal infection.ObjectiveWe aimed to determine the fungicidal and proliferative capacities of neutrophils and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), respectively and the clinical and microbiological characteristics of a cohort of Colombian patients diagnosed with RVVC.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted. A total of 66 women were included (40 diagnosed with RVVC and 26 healthy women [HW]). Demographic and clinical data were recorded. Vaginal fluid samples were obtained for isolation, identification and antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida species using selective culture media and the Vitek 2.0® system. Blood samples were also obtained to evaluate cell subpopulations; furthermore, neutrophils and PBMCs were isolated to determine their fungicidal and proliferative capacities, respectively.ResultsThe median age was 29 (IQR: 34–23) for RVVC and 24 (IQR: 30–23) for HW. Only two species of the genus Candida were identified: Candida albicans (92.5%) and Candida lusitaniae (7.5%). Resistance to fluconazole, voriconazole, flucytosine and amphotericin B was observed on six C. albicans isolates and one C. lusitaniae isolate. Only the family history of vulvovaginal candidiasis was associated with RVVC occurrence. The RVVC group exhibited a significantly higher number of neutrophils but with lower fungicidal activity in comparison to HW; likewise, PBMCs from RVVC patients presented a lower proliferation index when stimulated with C. albicans.ConclusionContrary to what has been reported worldwide, in Colombian patients with RVVC, C. albicans was the main isolated species without increased antifungal resistance. The diminished fungicidal and proliferative capacities of neutrophils and PBMCs, respectively, could suggest a possible alteration in the innate and adaptive immune responses.
Driving economic growth in African countries: Do Chinese OFDI sectors matter?
Authors: Fambo Houlda , Shunqi Ge 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundRecent years have witnessed a growing interest among academics and policymakers in understanding the mechaninsms through which Chinese outward direct investment (OFDI) impact economic growth in Africa.MethodThis study utilzes a dataset spanning 41 African countries from 2005 to 2020,employing panel‐corrected standard error (PCSE) and quantile regression.ObjectiveThis study explore the mechanisms through which Chinese OFDI stock contributes to economic growth in Africa,with a particular focus on financial development and transport infrastructure.ResultsThe results indicate a significant and positive impact of the interaction between Chinese OFDI stock and both financial development and transport infrastructure on economic growth. The subregional analysis reveals varying correlations across regions, while the quantile regression analysis demonstrates a stronger effect on economic growth as we move to higher quantiles.ConclusionThe study underscores the importance of enhancing infrastructure and financial sector development to attract more Chinese OFDI and maximize its positive impact of economic growth in African nations. Hence, we recommend that African countries improve the infrastructure and financial sector of their country to attract more chinese OFDI and also enhance its effectiveness on their economic growth.
Donepezil promotes skin flap survival through activation of the HIF‐1α/VEGF signalling pathway
Authors: Lin Hang , Wang Kaitao , Yang Jialong , Wang An , Deng Jiapeng , Lin Dingsheng 
Published: March 2024

AbstractFlaps are mainly used to repair wounds in the clinical setting but can sometimes experience ischaemic necrosis postoperatively. This study investigated whether donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, can enhance the survival rate of flaps. We randomly allocated 36 rats into control, low‐dose (3 mg/kg/day), and high‐dose (5 mg/kg/day) groups. On Postoperative day 7, we assessed flap viability and calculated the mean area of viable flap. After euthanizing the rats, we employed immunological and molecular biology techniques to examine the changes in flap tissue vascularization, apoptosis, autophagy, and inflammation. Donepezil enhanced the expression of hypoxia‐inducible factor and vascular endothelial growth factor to facilitate angiogenesis. In addition, it elevated the expression of LC3B, p62, and beclin to stimulate autophagy. Furthermore, it increased the expression of Bcl‐2 while reducing the expression of Bax, thus inhibiting apoptosis. Finally, it had anti‐inflammatory effects by reducing the levels of IL‐1β, IL‐6, and TNF‐α. The results suggest that donepezil can enhance the viability of randomly generated skin flaps by upregulating HIF‐1α/VEGF signalling pathway, facilitating vascularization, inducing autophagy, suppressing cell apoptosis, and mitigating inflammation within the flap tissue.
Shifted convolution sums for GL(3)×GL(2)$GL(3)\times GL(2)$ averaged over weighted sets
Authors: Leung Wing Hong 
Published: March 2024

AbstractLet be the Fourier coefficients of an Hecke–Maass cusp form and be those of an Hecke holomorphic or Hecke–Maass cusp form . Let and be a sequence. We show that if for some ,
for any , and a similar bound holds when . This improves Sun's bound and generalizes it to an average with arbitrary weights . Moreover, we demonstrate how one can recover the factorizable moduli structure given by Jutila's variant of the circle method via studying a shifted sum with weighted average. This allows us to recover Munshi's bound on the shifted sum with a fixed shift without using Jutila's circle method.
Is pregnancy safe with an implanted pectus bar? An uneventful pregnancy with implanted pectus bar following correction of pectus excavatum
Authors: Frongia Giovanni , Seitz Oliver , Chatzisideris Sideris , Mastorakis Avraam 
Published: March 2024

Limited data are available on the implications on pregnancy following pectus bar implantation for correction of pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure), while the pectus bars are in place. Limited data is also available on long-term reproductive implications following pectus bar removal.Providers at times need to consider the necessity to counsel a woman desiring pectus excavatum correction and pregnancy whether to postpone one of the two in favour of the other.We present the case of a woman of reproductive age with an uneventful pregnancy and delivery while carrying an implanted pectus bar and subsequent uneventful pregnancy and delivery after bar removal.
Oral anticoagulation therapy initiation in patients with atrial fibrillation in relation to world region of origin: a register-based nationwide study
Authors: Frydenlund Juliane , Valentin Jan Brink , Norredam Marie , Frost Lars , Riahi Sam , Kragholm Kristian Hay , Bøggild Henrik , Lip Gregory Y H , Johnsen Søren Paaske 
Published: March 2024

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and results in a high risk of stroke. The number of immigrants is increasing globally, but little is known about potential differences in AF care across migrant populations.AimTo investigate if initiation of oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) differs for patients with incident AF in relation to country of origin.MethodsA nationwide register-based study covering 1999–2017. AF was defined as a first-time diagnosis of AF and a high risk of stroke. Stroke risk was defined according to guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Poisson regression adjusted for sex, age, socioeconomic position and comorbidity was made to compute incidence rate ratios (IRR) for initiation of OAC.ResultsThe AF population included 254 586 individuals of Danish origin, 6673 of Western origin and 3757 of non-Western origin. Overall, OAC was initiated within −30/+90 days relative to the AF diagnosis in 50.3% of individuals of Danish origin initiated OAC, 49.6% of Western origin and 44.5% of non-Western origin. Immigrants from non-Western countries had significantly lower adjusted IRR of initiating OAC according to all ESC guidelines compared with patients of Danish origin. The adjusted IRRs ranged from 0.73 (95% CI: 0.66 to 0.80) following the launch of the 2010 ESC guideline to 0.89 (95% CI: 0.82 to 0.97) following the launch of the 2001 ESC guideline.ConclusionPatients with AF with a high risk of stroke of non-Western origin have persistently experienced a lower chance of initiating OAC compared with patients of Danish origin during the last decades.
Supersymmetric domain walls in maximal 6D gauged supergravity III
Authors: Nuchino Patharadanai , Karndumri Parinya 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe continue our study of gaugings the maximal $$N=(2,2)$$

N
=
(
2
,
2
)

supergravity in six dimensions with gauge groups obtained from decomposing the embedding tensor under $${\mathbb {R}}^+\times SO(4,4)$$

R

+

×
S
O

(
4
,
4
)

subgroup of the global symmetry SO(5, 5). Supersymmetry requires the embedding tensor to transform in $${\textbf{144}}_c$$

144
c

representation of SO(5, 5). Under $${\mathbb {R}}^+\times SO(4,4)$$

R

+

×
S
O

(
4
,
4
)

subgroup, this leads to the embedding tensor in $$({\textbf{8}}^{\pm 3},$$

(

8

±
3

,

$${\textbf{8}}^{\pm 1},{\textbf{56}}^{\pm 1})$$

8

±
1

,

56

±
1

)

representations. Gaugings in $${\textbf{8}}^{\pm 3}$$

8

±
3

representations lead to a translational gauge group $${\mathbb {R}}^8$$

R

8

while gaugings in $${\textbf{8}}^{\pm 1}$$

8

±
1

representations give rise to gauge groups related to the scaling symmetry $${\mathbb {R}}^+.$$

R

+

.

On the other hand, the embedding tensor in $${\textbf{56}}^{\pm 1}$$

56

±
1

representations gives $$CSO(4-p,p,1)\sim SO(4-p,p) < imes {\mathbb {R}}^4\subset SO(4,4)$$

C
S
O

(
4
-
p
,
p
,
1
)

∼
S
O

(
4
-
p
,
p
)

⋉

R

4

⊂
S
O

(
4
,
4
)

gauge groups with $$p=0,1,2.$$

p
=
0
,
1
,
2
.

More interesting gauge groups can be obtained by turning on more than one representation of the embedding tensor subject to the quadratic constraints. In particular, we consider gaugings in both $${\textbf{56}}^{-1}$$

56

-
1

and $${\textbf{8}}^{+3}$$

8

+
3

representations giving rise to larger $$SO(5-p,p)$$

S
O
(
5
-
p
,
p
)

and $$SO(4-p,p+1)$$

S
O
(
4
-
p
,
p
+
1
)

gauge groups for $$p=0,1,2.$$

p
=
0
,
1
,
2
.

In this case, we also give a number of half-supersymmetric domain wall solutions preserving different residual symmetries. The solutions for gaugings obtained only from $${\textbf{56}}^{-1}$$

56

-
1

representation are also included in these results when the $${\textbf{8}}^{+3}$$

8

+
3

part is accordingly turned off.
Machine Learning–Enabled Automated Large Vessel Occlusion Detection Improves Transfer Times at Primary Stroke Centers
Authors: Le Ngoc Mai , Iyyangar Ananya S. , Kim Youngran , Chaudhry Mohammad Rauf , Salazar‐Marioni Sergio , Abdelkhaleq Rania , Niktabe Arash , Ballekere Anjan N. , Azeem Hussain , Shaw Sandi , Smith Peri , Cowan Mallory , Gonzales Isabel , McCullough Louise D. , Giancardo Luca , Sheth Sunil A. 
Published: March 2024

Background
Accelerating door‐in‐door‐out (DIDO) times at primary stroke centers (PSCs) for patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) acute ischemic stroke transferred for possible endovascular stroke therapy (EVT) is important to optimize outcomes. Here, we assess whether automated LVO detection coupled with secure communication at non‐EVT performing PSCs improves DIDO time and increases the proportion of patients receiving EVT after transfer.

Methods
From our prospectively collected multicenter registry, we identified patients with LVO acute ischemic stroke that presented to one of 7 PSCs in the Greater Houston area from January 1, 2021, to February 27, 2022. Noncontrast computed tomography and computed tomographic angiography were performed in all patients at the time of presentation, per standard of care. A machine learning (artificial intelligence [AI]) algorithm trained to detect LVO (Viz.AI) from computed tomographic angiography was implemented at all 7 hospitals. The primary outcome of the study was DIDO at the PSCs and was determined using multivariable linear regression adjusted for sex and on/off hours. Secondary outcomes included likelihood of receiving EVT post‐transfer.

Results

Among 115 patients who met inclusion criteria, 80 were evaluated pre‐AI and 35 post‐AI. The most common occlusion locations were middle cerebral artery (51.3%) and internal carotid artery (25.2%). There were no substantial differences in demographics or presentation characteristics between the 2 groups. Median time from onset to PSC arrival was 117 minutes (interquartile range, 54–521 minutes). In univariable analysis, patients evaluated at the PSCs after AI implementation had a shorter DIDO time (median difference, 77 minutes;
P
<0.001). In multivariable linear regression, patients evaluated with automated LVO detection AI software were associated with a 106‐minute (95% CI, −165 to −48 minutes) reduction in DIDO time but no difference in likelihood of EVT post‐transfer (odd ratio, 2.13 [95% CI, 0.88–5.13).

Conclusion
Implementation of a machine learning method for automated LVO detection coupled with secure communication resulted in a substantial decrease in DIDO time at non‐EVT performing PSCs.
A Triangle of Art
Authors: Cantú Keith Edward 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This article offers an historical reexamination of the triangular relationship between the occultist and poet Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), the scholar and art historian Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy (Āṉanta Kumāracuvāmi, 1877–1947), and the artist and singer Ratan Devī Coomaraswamy (or “Ratan Devi,” alias Alice Ethel Richardson, 1889–1958). The article first covers each angle of their relationships, with special attention to their approach towards religious art and especially Śaiva (an)iconography where relevant. It then treats a heated, racially charged exchange that the disintegration of this love triangle evoked, and considers how a Thelema-specific idea of “phallic worship” can be found at the neglected margins of Indological art history. The main argument of the article is to show that understanding intimate relationships both within and outside of conventional gender binaries or orientations in twentieth-century worlds of art history can help reveal tension points that endure even in fields not immediately related to a given movement, in this case the Thelemic current. The article accordingly seeks to provide new information about this specific triangular relationship and its relevance to scholars working on various branches of esotericism and its intersection with yoga, Tantra, and South Asia more broadly.
Magic in Art, Poetry, and Biography
Authors: Hedenborg White Manon 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The article analyzes four works of poetry and illustration produced by the artist, poet, and occultist Marjorie Cameron (1922–1995) in the 1950s and 1960s. Widow of rocket scientist and occultist John “Jack” Whiteside Parsons (1914–1952), an early follower of Aleister Crowley’s (1875–1947) religion Thelema, Cameron was also a friend and collaborator of Beat artist Wallace Berman (1926–1976) and avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger (1927–2023). In the 1950s and 1960s, Cameron delved deeply into Crowley’s magical writings alongside those of comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell (1904–1987). The article especially highlights how Cameron creatively adapted and re-worked the ideas of both thinkers in her artistic interpretations of her Holy Guardian Angel. A core argument of the article is that art, poetry, and esotericism were intertwined pursuits for Cameron, and that extra-textual sources (e.g., letters and biographical details) contemporary with the analyzed creative works are helpful in untangling their meaning.
Blue pill or red pill? Green, thanks. Behavioural test on coloured light preference in the Calabrian Alpine newt to increase the capture rate
Authors: Cittadino Viviana , Iannella Mattia , Romano Antonio , Bernabò Ilaria 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
To improve monitoring techniques, we investigated the colour vision of the Calabrian Alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris inexpectata). We conducted controlled behavioural experiments on male and female newts to explore their response to artificial coloured light sources in the dark. We used green, blue, and orange glow sticks. Observations indicated that both sexes strongly preferred green glow sticks, which were selected in almost 50% of the trials Additionally, newts exhibited markedly swifter reactions to green light. The attraction to green glow sticks may be due to the biofluorescence within the green wavelength spectrum in this newt. This glowing ability, which resembles the green glow stick’s glow, could be beneficial in low-light conditions to locate other newts. Our results show that the behavioural preferences towards a particular light source can significantly enhance the success of capturing newts during population monitoring and conservation efforts for this rare and threatened taxon.
Diversity of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in the main growing areas of Ethiopia
Authors: Kefelegn Habtamu , Meressa Beira Hailu , Wesemael Wim M.L. , Teklu Misghina G. , Yon Sunheng , Couvreur Marjolein , Aseffa Abebe Woldesenbet , Bert Wim 
Published: March 2024

Summary
Chickpea is one of the most important legume crops in Ethiopia; however, its production is far below the mean international chickpea production due to biotic and abiotic stressors. Plant-parasitic nematode infestation is extensive in chickpea-growing areas worldwide. The distribution and population density of plant-parasitic nematodes in chickpea were determined during the September-December 2021 growing season. Ten plant-parasitic nematode taxa were identified from 27 localities across ten districts in the main chickpea-growing areas in Ethiopia. Pratylenchus had the highest prominence values, followed by Rotylenchulus and Meloidogyne spp. Helicotylenchus, Hoplolaimus, Scutellonema and Quinisulcius were more prevalent than Criconemoides and Ditylenchus. Sequences of different molecular markers, including D2-D3 of 28S rDNA, ITS of rDNA, and COI and Nad5 of mtDNA, revealed the presence of Meloidogyne javanica, Rotylenchulus parvus, Scutellonema clathricaudatum and Helicotylenchus caudatus. Helicotylenchus caudatus and R. parvus are the first reports from Ethiopia and chickpea, while S. clathricaudatum is the first report for chickpea. This study provides essential baseline information of nematode pest occurrence on chickpea in Ethiopia. This information will raise awareness among growers, agricultural officers, and extension advisors, enabling them to develop effective nematode management strategies for the chickpea production system in Ethiopia.
A Dilemma for Buffered Alternatives
Authors: Paskell Matthew 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Frankfurt-style cases challenge the intuitively plausible “Principle of Alternative Possibilities” (pap), which claims that moral responsibility requires the ability to do otherwise. Most such cases have familiar responses by defenders of the pap, most notably the “dilemma defense” levied against traditional Frankfurt-style cases. However, one particular style – buffered alternatives cases – are even more challenging. The ingenuity of these cases lies in the introduction of a necessary-but-not-sufficient condition for doing otherwise, which acts as a buffer between the agent and potential alternatives. I develop a new dilemma for buffered alternatives Frankfurt-style cases which shows that they too fail to constitute counterexamples to the pap. I argue that the buffer, though it may remove certain alternative possibilities, shifts the locus of responsibility to earlier provisional or character-forming decisions. These prior, responsibility-conferring decisions cannot be said to have been made without the ability to do otherwise.
Hindutva Politics and the Making of Extreme Precarity
Authors: Verma Monika 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This article investigates the intersection of Hindutva politics and Bharatiya Janata Party policies concerning Rohingyas in India. Analyzing the government’s approach through official statements, legislative measures, and implementation strategies, it aims to uncover the factors shaping BJP policies toward Rohingyas. Additionally, it explores the Rohingya community’s perspectives on government attitudes, political dynamics, and implemented policies, providing a nuanced understanding of the policies’ impact. By shedding light on the intricate interplay between political ideology and refugee governance, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of migration, identity politics, and governance challenges in contemporary India. Scrutinizing the interweaving threads of political philosophy and refugee management, the research not only documents the current situation but also offers insights into broader implications for India’s political landscape and the lived experiences of the Rohingya community. This exploration is a crucial step toward understanding the evolving socio-political landscape in India concerning the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Race/Ethnicity and Social Determinants of Health and Their Impact on the Timely Receipt of Appropriate Operative Treatment of Colon Cancer
Authors: Tobin Edward C. , Dobbs Erica , Deslich Stacie , Richmond Bryan K. 
Published: March 2024

Introduction Rates of appropriate surgical treatment of colon cancer are historically worse in traditionally marginalized populations. We sought to examine which social determinants of health may be associated with longer time to appropriate operative intervention. Methods The National Cancer Databank was queried for this retrospective study. Adult patients (18 to 90 years of age) diagnosed between 2004 and 2018 with single or primary, stage III colon cancer were included. Patient demographic variables included age at diagnosis, sex, ethnicity (Hispanic or non-Hispanic), comorbidity score, median household income, education status, rural/urban status, treatment facility type and location, and insurance status. Disease characteristics include stage (stage 3), primary site, surgical margins, tumor size, and number of nodes resected. Reported descriptive statistics include means and 95% confidence intervals for continuous variables and frequency and proportions for categorical variables. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Results A total of 134,601 individuals diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer were included. Time to surgery in all cases had a mean of 26.4 ± 19.0 days. Multivariate analysis of time to surgery indicated that receiving surgery at a Community Cancer Program, Charlson-Deyo Score of 0, younger age, and non-Hispanic-White race/ethnicity are associated with decreased time to surgery ( P < .001). Conclusion Patients who receive surgery at a Community Cancer Program, have fewer comorbidities, have lower household income, are younger, and receive surgery within 50 miles of their primary residence are more likely to have timely surgery.