bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction due to Appendiceal Tourniquet: A Case Report
Authors: Camara Kajali , Roberts Charles A. , Minteh Lamin S. , Manneh Ndumbeh 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency. It has many causes, which may be either benign or malignant. However, appendicitis is not a common cause of intestinal obstruction, hence the challenge in making a diagnosis. Radiological and clinical diagnoses of this could be difficult; hence, diagnosis is mostly intraoperative. This case study involved a 54-year-old male, who presented at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital with features of acute intestinal obstruction for 5 days. During surgery, a gangrene of a loop of the bowel was found with an inflamed and partly gangrenous appendix, forming a tourniquet around the loop of the bowel. Appendicectomy and resection of the gangrenous bowel were performed. The postoperative period was uneventful. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 12. We publish this case report to add to the existing literature. In addition, no such case has been reported in the subregion. Appendicitis is not common in the age group in our case study, which makes it different from other cases presented in literature.
Long-Term Functional and Tumor Outcomes Following Uni-Nostril Endoscopic Surgery for Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenomas: Results in 172 Patients
Authors: Baldia Manish , D’Souza Wilson P. , Girishan Shabari , Asha Hesarghatta S. , Backianathan Selvamani , Rajaratnam Simon , Rajshekhar Vedantam 
Published: February 2025

Background:
Long-term functional and tumor outcomes in patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) are not well documented.

Objective:
To study factors influencing the extent of resection (EOR) and long-term visual, hormonal, and tumor outcomes following uni-nostril endoscopic surgery in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas.

Methods:
In total 172 patients, with ≥1 year follow-up, operated between 2005 and 2018 were included in this retrospective study. Risk factors were analyzed, with logistic regression analysis, for EOR and long-term visual and hormonal outcomes. Recurrence rates were correlated with EOR and adjuvant radiation therapy (RT).

Results:
Gross total resection (GTR) or near total resection (NTR) was achieved in 120 (69.7%) patients. Higher Knosp grade and previous surgery were associated with lower EOR (P = 0.02 and 0.004, respectively). On long-term follow-up (mean, 72.5 months), visual impairment score improved in 59.4% and remained the same in 38.5% of patients. The hormonal axis remained the same in 55.8% and worsened in 39.5% of patients. The 10-year recurrence rate for patients who had NTR of the tumor was 0% with RT and 63.2% without RT. Overall, the 10-year recurrence rate in the non-RT group was higher (51.2%) than the RT group (3.2%) (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:
Long-term visual outcome following uni-nostril surgery for NFPA is excellent or good in over 80% of patients but most patients need life-long hormonal replacement therapy. RT following surgery is associated with excellent tumor control in patients undergoing less than a GTR, but it leads to higher rates of pituitary dysfunction.
Epidemiology and Prehospital Characteristics of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Requiring Emergency Surgical Intervention: Survey from a Level I Neuro-Trauma Care Center
Authors: Baby Priya , Tyagi Gaurav , Srinivas Dwarakanath 
Published: February 2025

Background:
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) pose a major public health challenge to the Indian health system. The trajectory of patients from the site of injury to definitive management needs to be understood to improve prehospital management.

Objective:
We conducted a prospective survey to review the epidemiological and pre-hospital characteristics of TBI patients requiring emergency surgical intervention at a level I neuro-trauma care center.

Methods and Materials:
Patients who underwent emergency neurosurgical management for TBI at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS, Bangalore) between June 2021 and December 2021 were included in the study.

Results:
A total of 214 patients were included in the study (86% males). The most common cause of TBI was road traffic accidents (70%) which involved a motorized two-wheeler in 87% of the cases. No safety gear was used in 87% of the road traffic accidents. The median delay in first contact with any medical facility was 60 min. The median time of seeking care at NIMHANS was 6 h and 50 min after the injury. More than one-third of the patients had visited two or more health facilities before reaching NIMHANS for treatment.

Conclusion:
Road traffic accidents without safety gear constitute the major cause of TBIs requiring emergency surgery. A major challenge exists in prehospital care and organized hospital transfer of acute TBI patients requiring emergency surgery.
Pravica do združitve družine in merila jezikovne integracije
Authors: Samobor Ana 
Published: February 2025

The Family Reunification Directive (2003/86/EC) sets out common European standards in the field of the family reunification of third-country nationals, but leaves certain regulatory decisions to the Member States. One of these decisions is the introduction of (linguistic) integration measures for third-country nationals and their family members. In the light of the right to family life, the paper outlines the legal framework in the area of family reunification and highlights the limits set by human rights standards to the establishment of such integration measures. In doing so, it focuses on the recent amendments to the Slovenian Aliens Act, which make the extension of a residence permit for family reunification conditional on a "survival-level" knowledge of Slovenian, and places them in the broader context of the European trend towards stricter integration criteria.
Pengaruh Modal, Teknologi, dan Pengalaman Terhadap Pendapatan Nelayan di Desa Noreh Kecamatan Sreseh Sampang
Authors: Safitri Farida , Imamah Nurul , Fattah Abdul 
Published: February 2025

Nelayan adalah orang atau individu yang aktif dalam melakukan penangkapan ikan dan binatang air lainnya. tingkat pendapatan nelayan sangat di tentukan oleh hasil tangkapannya, Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh modal, teknologi, dan pengalaman baik secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap tingkat pendapatan nelayan di Desa Noreh Kecamatan Sreseh Sampang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 120 nelayan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan variabel modal, teknologi, dan pengalaman berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap pendapatan nelayan. Secara parsial variabel modal, teknologi, dan pengalaman berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap pendapatan nelayan. Variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap pendapatan nelayan di Desa Noreh adalah variabel teknologi.
The effects of citrulline supplementation on athlete´s performance: systematic review
Authors: Burgos Silvia , Dursun Aysu , Fernández Elias Valentin Emilio 
Published: February 2025

Background: Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid that may enhance exercise performance and reduce soreness after exercise. This systematic review aims to determine the possible outcomes of L-citrulline of citrulline malate supplementation.
Methods: The effects of L-citrulline or Citrulline Malate on trained individuals or professional athletes were examined in a comprehensive literature search using PubMed from 2010 to 2023. A total of 10 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Randomized and double-blind study designs were used to include in this review.
Findings: L-citrulline or citrulline malate supplementation produced either positive or negative effects. By boosting repetitions, lowering RPE, or reducing muscular exhaustion, six out of ten trials found that taking L-citrulline or citrulline malate improved performance. However, four out of ten studies found that taking L-citrulline or citrulline malate only has a minor or nonexistent advantage.
Discussion: Nearly half of them reported no differences, while the other half reported successes. Numerous studies have shown that citrulline supplements minimize muscular soreness. Some research claims to have accomplished more repetitions, whilst other studies claim that there has been no difference in the number of repetitions attained.
Conclusion: Supplementing with L-citrulline or citrulline malate is still debatable. Regarding whether it truly works or not in certain sports, there were no definitive responses. Additional research is required on this subject as these data are insufficient to draw any meaningful conclusions.
Instrumentos y métodos para evaluar el conocimiento pedagógico del contenido en profesores de Educación Física: una revisión de alcance
Authors: Correa-Bautista Jorge Enrique , Prieto Suarez Edward Javier , Camargo-Sepulveda Mary Luz 
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Conocer los instrumentos, técnicas y métodos para evaluar el conocimiento pedagógico del contenido es esencial para fortalecer los procesos de formación docente en pedagogía.
Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo fue organizar, integrar y sintetizar la evidencia disponible sobre los instrumentos, técnicas y métodos de evaluación del conocimiento pedagógico del contenido en docentes de educación física en formación y en ejercicio.
Métodología: Se aplicó un protocolo de revisión de alcance, centrándose en estudios que emplearan instrumentos y técnicas de evaluación del conocimiento pedagógico del contenido. La revisión incluyó publicaciones en idioma inglés, español y portugués, abarcando estudios transversales, cuasiexperimentales, de consistencia interna y confiabilidad. Se realizaron búsquedas en siete bases de datos: Scopus, ProQuest, Central, ERIC, EBSCOhost (CINAHL), Redylac, y Dianet. Así como en páginas web de las editoriales: Taylor & Francis, Sage journals, Springer, y en el motor de búsqueda Google Scholar.
Resultados: Se identificaron 1,199 estudios, publicados entre el 2013 al 2023 de los cuales 17 fueron seleccionados. Se identificaron seis instrumentos y nueve técnicas de recolección de información. Los cuestionarios, fueron los instrumentos más utilizados, mientras que las observaciones y las entrevistas fueron las técnicas más aplicadas. El método de triangulación de información fue el método más comúnmente utilizado. La mayoría de los instrumentos no reportaron evidencia de confiabilidad y validez.
Conclusiones: Es necesario realizar estudios sobre las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos identificados, proponer nuevos instrumentos, y someter las técnicas a juicio de expertos para evaluar adecuadamente el conocimiento pedagógico del contenido en docentes de educación física.
Performance Management of State Civil Apparatus in the Staffing and Human Resource Development Agency of East Bolaang Mongondow Regency
Authors: Lengkong Siedmy Chyril , Bogar Wilson , Wawointana Thelma , Mandagi Marthinus 
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine and analyze the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Performance Management of the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency in East Bolaang Mongondow Regency which includes the stages of performance planning, stages of implementation, monitoring, and performance coaching, stages of performance evaluation, and stages of follow-up on performance evaluation results. This research used descriptive qualitative methods. The research instruments used were interview guides, documents/literature, and photos/documentation. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. Based on the results of the research, the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Performance Management at the Staffing and Human Resources Development Agency of East Bolaang Mongondow Regency has not been carried out optimally due to the lack of understanding of appraisal officials and assessed employees regarding the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Performance Management. The recommendation of this research is for the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency of East Bolaang Mongondow Regency to carry out socialization and training on performance management of the State Civil Apparatus so that every State Civil Apparatus in the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency of East Bolaang Mongondow Regency knows how to implement performance management in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform Number 6 of 2022 concerning Performance Management of State Civil Apparatus Employees.
The Efficacy of Various Preventive Soil-Applied Potassium Phosphite Products Against FoliarPhytophthoraInfections onRhododendronover Time
Authors: Littlejohn Caitlin A. , Zwart Drew C. , Borden Matthew A. , Loyd Andrew L. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundPhosphite products have a history of use as fertilizers and fungicides. In contrast to conventional fungicides, phosphites work both directly and indirectly by activating plant defense mechanisms and are proven to be effective againstPhytophthoraroot rot and canker diseases. There are numerous phosphite products on the market labeled as fungicides or fertilizers, but comparative studies on their efficacy and duration of impact are scarce.MethodsWe compared the efficacy of commercially available phosphite products against foliar infections ofPhytophthora nicotianaeonRhododendronspp. The products were labeled as fertilizers or fungicides and formulated as soluble concentrates, granules, or slow-release tablets. In 2 separate trials, preventive applications were made to the root zone of containerized and field grownRhododendronspp. Induced resistance was assayed by measuring lesion size following inoculation of detached leaves over time.ResultsIn the containerized greenhouse study, all phosphite products suppressed lesion development starting as early as 1 week post-treatment and suppression was sustained for 8 to 12 weeks, resulting in significantly reduced lesion area compared to inoculated, non-treated controls. In the field trial, Reliant L (fungicide) and Reliant Dry Phite 28G (fertilizer) suppressed cumulative lesion area 3 weeks post-treatment with effects persisting 6 and 8 weeks, respectively. All products suppressed cumulative lesion area at 4 and 6 weeks post-treatment except the phosphite tablet (fertilizer).ConclusionsWhether labeled as a fertilizer or fungicide or formulated as a liquid or granule, soil applications of phosphite products provided prolonged, systemic protection against foliarPhytophthoraspp. infections inRhododendronspp. to varying degrees.
Thiabendazole as a Therapeutic Root Flare Injection for Beech Leaf Disease Management
Authors: Loyd Andrew L. , Borden Matthew A. , Littlejohn Caitlin A. , Rigsby Chad M. , Brantley Beth , Ware Mark , McCurry Cory , Fite Kelby 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundThiabendazole (TBZ) has long been used in the arboricultural industry for tree injections as a key management tool of Dutch elm disease and sycamore anthracnose. This active ingredient is systemically distributed throughout the canopy and can offer multiple seasons of protection from these diseases. Well-studied in anthelmintic medicine, TBZ and other benzimidazole chemistries can be potent nematicides beyond their fungicidal use, disrupting microtubule assembly during mitosis with site-specific binding in some parasites. These nematicidal properties of TBZ allude to its potential in the management of beech leaf disease (BLD), caused by the foliar nematodeLitylenchus crenatae mccannii(Lcm).MethodsTo test TBZ for BLD management, symptomatic beeches were injected in Aurora and Chardon, OH, and Hillsborough, NJ. Treatments were evaluated using a combination of late-season dormant bud nematode counts and year-over-year change in canopy density and BLD symptom expression.ResultsAfter 11- and 22-months post-treatment, trees significantly improved based on visual ratings, and Lcm was reduced in dormant buds of TBZ injected trees, while nontreated controls continued to have high disease severity and large numbers of Lcm in dormant buds. An injectable TBZ treatment for beech trees offers a new mode of action and application method against Lcm and a more appropriate tool where foliar applications are impractical or where environmental exposure is of concern.ConclusionsThis study introduces a novel and effective tool that can be utilized in an integrated pest management program for BLD.
High-Dose Bupropion for Depression
Authors: CDA-AMC  
Published: February 2025

What Is the Issue?

Bupropion is a drug used in the treatment of depression. Bupropion is 1 of many treatment options available for depression and is associated with several side effects as well as the potential for misuse. The risk of side effects may be increased with higher daily doses of bupropion; therefore, it is important to determine the appropriate dosing for bupropion for the treatment of depression.

What Did We Do?

To help determine the appropriate dosing of bupropion for the treatment of major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression in adults, we sought to identify and summarize studies of the clinical efficacy and safety of high-dose (301 mg per day to 450 mg per day) versus standard-dose (≤ 300 mg per day) bupropion. We also sought to identify and summarize recommendations on the use of high-dose bupropion for the treatment of depression in evidence-based guidelines.
We searched key resources, including journal citation databases, and conducted a focused internet search for relevant evidence, published since 2014. One reviewer screened articles for inclusion, based on predefined criteria.

What Did We Find?

We did not identify any studies that evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of high-dose versus standard-dose bupropion for the treatment of depression, which met our criteria for this review.
We did not identify any evidence-based guidelines that included recommendations on the use of high-dose bupropion in adults with depression that met our criteria for this review.

What Does it Mean?

We cannot draw conclusions on the use of high-dose bupropion for the treatment of major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant depression in adults due to the lack of identified studies or evidence-based guidelines that met our criteria for this review. Future studies that compare high-dose and standard-dose bupropion for the treatment of depression could aid decision-making around the subject area of appropriate bupropion dosing.
WRF-Chem simulations of snow nitrate and other physicochemical properties in northern China
Authors: Wang Xia , Che Tao , Ruan Xueyin , Yue Shanna , Wang Jing , Zhao Chun , Geng Lei 
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Snow is a key component of the cryosphere and has significant impacts on surface energy balance, hydrology, atmospheric circulation, etc. In addition, numerous studies have indicated that snow impurities, especially nitrate, are sensitive to sunlight and can be photolyzed to emit reactive species including NO2 and HONO, which serve as precursors of O3 and radicals and disturb the overlying atmospheric chemistry. This makes snow a reservoir of reactive species, and this reservoir is particularly important in remote and pristine regions with limited anthropogenic emissions. The magnitude of snow chemical emissions is also influenced by snow physical properties, including snow depth, density, and concentrations of light-absorbing impurities (e.g., black carbon (BC) and dust). Exploring and elucidating the emissions and atmospheric consequences of the snow-sourced reactive species require a global or regional model with a snow module. Here, we parameterized atmospheric nitrate deposition and its distributions in snow using a regional chemical transport model, i.e., WRF-Chem (Weather Research and Forecasting Model coupled with Chemistry), and evaluated the performance of WRF-Chem in simulating snow cover; snow depth; and BC, dust, and nitrate concentrations with field observations in northern China, which is one of the regions with a dense and prolonged snow cover. In general, the model-simulated spatial variability in nitrate mass concentrations in the top snow layer (hereafter NITS) is consistent with observations. Simulated NITS values in northeast China from December 2017 to March 2018 had a maximum range of 7.11–16.58 µg g−1, minimum range of 0.06–0.21 µg g−1, and 4-month average of 2.72 ± 1.34 µg g−1. In comparison, observed values showed a maximum range of 9.35–33.43 µg g−1, minimum range of 0.09–0.51 µg g−1, and average of 3.74 ± 5.42 µg g−1. The model results show an underestimation especially in regions closes to large cities in northeastern China, most likely due to the underestimation of NOx emissions in these regions. Additionally, nitrate deposition, snowpack accumulation processes, and challenges in capturing fine-scale emission variability may also contribute to the bias. These results illustrate the ability of WRF-Chem to simulate snow properties including concentrations of reservoir species in northern China, and in the future, we will incorporate snow nitrate photolysis in the model, exploring the emissions of snow NOx from nitrate photolysis and the impacts on local and regional atmospheric chemistry and air pollutant transformations.
Understanding Motivations of Generation Z Customers for Adoption of Smart Health Devices
Authors: Rajeev Paripoornam  
Published: February 2025

User motivations for monitoring their health, engaging in preventive care, and receiving personalised feedback, are driving the adoption of smart health devices. These devices, which include fitness trackers and smartwatches, provide real-time data on the amount of walking or running, heart rate during states of vigorous exercise and rest, and even when you began to fall asleep, or in deep sleep. This is all important wellness data for making decisions about how best to care for oneself. With the ease of constant monitoring, it enables preventative health management. Smartphone connectivity interfaces that are friendly to users, and numerous smart devices now include apps so that one can set his/her desired goals, receive reminders and track progress. Social functions like achievement sharing and virtual communities provide further motivation to use. Because of growing health consciousness and availability of smart health tracking in smartwatches, the health technology will soon be integrated into daily routine of people. This paper discusses motivational factors influencing smart health device adoption and highlights tools for engaging, relevant, and effective health behaviour change, which ultimately enhance sustained device use and human well-being. A sample of 227 participants was collected from participants in rural and urban regions. The factors that influence the adoption of Smart Health devices are found to be Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Social Influence & Peer Pressure, and Health Consciousness & Awareness.