bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Early Results of All-Dorsal Arthroscopic Scapholunate Ligamentoplasty
Authors: Ribolzi Romeo Raimondo , Merlini Lorenzo 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Introduction We report early outcomes of all-dorsal arthroscopic scapholunate ligamentoplasty (ADAL) in 12 patients.
Materials and Methods Dorsal internal brace and capsulodesis were performed in all patients. In half of the patients, a palmaris gracilis tendon graft was used to reconstruct the dorsal aspect of the scapholunate complex. Patients were evaluated for pain, wrist range of motion, grip strength, clinical scores, and radiological appearance at a mean follow-up of 15.9 months.
Results We obtained similar results in the technique with and without tendon graft. Visual analog scale (VAS 10) score improved from 6 to 1. Wrist range of motion in Flexion–extension increased from 123 to 144 degrees. Postoperative grip strength was 180% more than preoperative, with a mean Mayo wrist score of 79.5 and quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (quickDASH) of 14.9. The radiolunate angle decreased from 29 to 10 degrees, the scapholunate (SL) angle from 83 to 52 degrees, and the scapholunate gap from 6 to 3mm.
Conclusion ADAL has many advantages compared with other scapholunate ligamentoplasties, including minimal invasiveness, association with internal brace and dorsal capsulodesis, and lower risk of carpal fracture or avascular necrosis. Its short-term results are promising.
Novel device for blunt dissection in third space endoscopy: Preliminary animal study (with video)
Authors: Yokouchi Takashi , Masunaga Teppei , Miyazaki Kurato , Kato Motohiko , Fujii Shota , Momose Kota , Yamashita Kotaro , Saito Takuro , Tanaka Koji , Yamamoto Kazuyoshi , Makino Tomoki , Takahashi Tsuyoshi , Kurokawa Yukinori , Eguchi Hidetoshi , Doki Yuichiro , Nakajima Kiyokazu 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBlunt dissection is not commonly performed in flexible endoscopic procedures. We developed a novel blunt dissection device and evaluated its feasibility, safety, and potential effectiveness in third space endoscopy procedures.The device consists of a cotton swab and a flexible shaft. To evaluate its functionality, creation of 4-cm submucosal tunnels in live swine stomachs was attempted by either blunt dissection using our device or sharp dissection using a standard monopolar knife. Data on factors such as completion rate, operating time, adverse events, necessity of submucosal injection, and dissected submucosal thickness were collected.Eighteen submucosal tunnels were successfully created (sharp: 9, blunt: 9) by two experienced endoscopists and one novice endoscopist. Median operating time was significantly shorter in the blunt dissection group (239 vs. 429 s, P = 0.008). In the sharp dissection group, the experienced endoscopists did not cause any muscle layer injuries, but the novice endoscopist caused muscle layer injuries in all cases. In the blunt dissection group, neither experienced nor novice endoscopists caused muscle layer injuries. The blunt dissection group required significantly fewer submucosal injections (0 vs. 5, P < 0.001). Median dissected submucosal thickness was similar between the groups.Blunt dissection using our device was feasible, safe, and potentially effective in third space endoscopy procedures by shortening operating time, reducing submucosal injections, and potentially minimizing muscle layer injury.
Improving Postsurgical Management of Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Literature
Authors: Villarroel Pedro P. , Langdon Cristobal , Arancibia-Tagle Diego 
Published: February 2025

AbstractRhinoseptoplasty addresses both nasal deformities and functional issues. Effective postoperative care is essential for optimal recovery, as complications such as swelling, bruising, and pain can adversely affect healing and patient satisfaction. Proper postoperative care emphasizes the significance of comprehensive management strategies.A systematic literature review was performed utilizing the PubMed and Cochrane databases to identify articles published between 2014 and 2024 that specifically addressed postoperative care following rhinoplasty. Of 191 articles, 22 met the preestablished inclusion criteria. We assessed the quality of evidence according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine's Levels of Evidence.Seven key studies were analyzed, exploring a range of postoperative care interventions, including administering corticosteroids, elevating the head during and after the procedure, using alternative therapeutic approaches, and applying cooling techniques.Postsurgical recovery after rhinoplasty involves managing pain, swelling, and bruising, among other complications. Educating patients about expected outcomes and the healing process helps alleviate their anxiety and uncertainty. Corticosteroids have proven effective in controlling swelling and bruising. Antibiotics are generally not recommended. Silicone septal splints provide support, particularly when stabilization of an injured mucous membrane or septal cartilage is required; however, nasal packing is not recommended. Adhesive strips can help reduce edema in the dorsal and supratip areas. Positioning patients in a 20° reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery, followed by maintaining the head elevated at a 90° angle postoperatively, has significantly reduced edema and ecchymosis. Using a cannula for drainage and cooling techniques has been shown to reduce postoperative morbidity effectively.Rhinoplasty is a common facial plastic surgery, yet there is no consensus on optimal postoperative care. Key strategies include silicone splints, subperiosteal drainage, nasal taping, cooling, corticosteroids, and intra- and postoperative head elevation. However, further systematic trials are necessary to refine these strategies and improve patient outcomes.
The Near Point of Convergence in Patients with Vestibular Migraine
Authors: Maia Francisco Carlos Zuma e , Ramos Bernardo Faria , Bittar Roseli Saraiva Moreira , Cal Renato Valerio Rodrigues , Luís Leonel Almeida , Albernaz Pedro Luiz Mangabeira 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Introduction Vestibular migraine (VM) is one of the most common vestibular disorders and its diagnosis is based entirely on clinical features. A recent case series suggested a possible link between migraines and convergence insufficiency.
Objective To compare the near point of convergence (NPC) in patients with and without VM.
Methods We retrospectively reviewed the data of 50 patients with and 50 without VM, comparing the NPC between both groups. The NPC was measured according to the recommendations of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Differences in the results between groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney test. The association of the NPC with age, gender, and the use of corrective glasses or contact lenses was evaluated by the Student t or Mann-Whitney tests for parametric and nonparametric data, respectively. To determine the diagnostic accuracy and optimal cut-off point, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were created.
Results The mean NPC was significantly higher in patients with VM (18.50 ± 5.88 cm) compared to the control group (8.06 ± 1.46 cm; p < 0.001). The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.986 (95% CI: 0.938–0.999; p < 0.0001), suggesting that NPC was able to accurately discriminate between patients with and without VM with a sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 100%.
Conclusion Our results suggest that convergence insufficiency is a common sign in patients with VM and may be considered a potential clinical biomarker. However, further studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
Cognitive Rehabilitation to Remediate Attention and Memory in Patients with Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series
Authors: Saishree Saishree , Ranjan Jay K. , Pandey Nityanand , Asthana Hari S. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractAttention and memory deficits are frequently observed in individuals suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), particularly in those exhibiting neurostructural abnormalities, commonly referred to as complicated mild traumatic brain injury (C-MTBI). The present case series employed customized cognitive retraining interventions and compensatory techniques designed to enhance attention, memory, and activities of daily living (ADL) of C-MTBI patient. Scores on Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and neuroimaging abnormalities detected via computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to categorize the cases as C-MTBI. All four cases in the present case series were selected using purposive sampling technique. Cognitive dysfunction of the cases was evaluated utilizing the PGI Battery of Brain Dysfunction (PGI-BBD), while assessment of ADL was measured through the Hindi version of the Cognitive Symptom Checklist (CSC). Patients with C-MTBI underwent cognitive rehabilitation (CR) specifically tailored to address the unique requirements and characteristics of their nature of cognitive deficits. Cognitive retraining sessions were systematically organized on a biweekly basis, complemented by an additional weekly session focused on compensatory strategies, which were conducted face to face or through telephonic/video conferencing. All four cases completed CR sessions and after competition of the CR sessions, cognitive functions and ADL were reassessed using the PGI-BBD and CSC, respectively. The present case series highlights the effectiveness of CR program combining cognitive retraining and compensatory strategies in improving attention, memory, and ADLs of C-MTBI patients. All four cases demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive functioning and ADL measures following the CR program, supporting its applicability and therapeutic value.
Predictive modeling of electrochromic performance in ammonium metatungstate solutions using machine learning algorithms
Authors: Jiang Bocheng , Ning Honglong , Li Muyun , Yao Rihui , Guo Chenxiao , Huang Yucheng , Guo Zijie , Luo Dongxiang , Yuan Dong , Peng Junbiao 
Published: February 2025

This research explores the application of machine learning (ML) in the domain of electrochromic (EC) technology, focusing specifically on liquid-state electrochromic devices (ECDs). Unlike traditional solid-state ECDs, liquid devices offer a simpler structure, reducing manufacturing variables and potentially improving prediction accuracy with minimal input data. Two types of ECDs were developed using solutions of ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) chloride and ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) sulfate, resulting in 20 different devices with varying concentration gradients. Transmittance alterations under different current densities were measured to determine modulation range and time response, serving as training data for ML models. Seven regression models were employed to construct EC models and predict optimal device solutions. Subsequent manufacturing and testing of new ECDs validated the predictions, with a comparative analysis of EC characteristics and model fitting performance conducted between the two types of ECDs. For ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) chloride ECDs, under a 5 mA applied current, the maximum optical modulation reached 23.67%, with a coloration efficiency of 17.54 cm2/C (under 700 nm). For ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) sulfate ECDs, under a 5 mA applied current, the maximum optical modulation reached 18.92%, with a coloration efficiency of 17.05 cm2/C (under 700 nm). The coloring time (tc) and bleaching time (tb) for ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) chloride ECDs were ∼14 and 8 s, respectively. The predicted maximum optical modulation for ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) chloride and ammonium metatungstate-iron(II) sulfate ECDs were 23.67% and 18.92%, respectively, with prediction accuracies reaching 97.90% and 96.97%, respectively. Decision tree regression (DTR) and kernel ridge regression (KRR) emerged as the most effective ML methods for these ECDs.
Gesture in contexts of verbal negation in Chinese
Authors: Wu Suwei , Cienki Alan , Chen Yaoyao 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
East Asian languages and cultures are known to show substantial differences from European ones, including in terms
of how negation is expressed. The present study considers how gestures relate to the expression of verbal negation by speakers of
Mandarin Chinese. Based on around 400 minutes of Chinese TV programs, we establish some relatively stable gestural form-meaning
mappings associated with verbal negation. For instance, holding away gestures tend to express
rejection, and wigwagging gestures tend to express denial. Our analyses of
these gestural correlations with verbal negation provide insights into the multifunctionality of negative verbal clauses when
viewed from a multimodal perspective.
Narratives in film title translation
Authors: Zhang Qi , Osborne Caitríona 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This study sets out to investigate whether and to what extent the narratives contained in film titles and their
translations can differ from each other. Ten dramas selected from the work of two internationally renowned film directors, Zhang
Yimou and Jia Zhangke, were analysed using narrative theory. The findings suggest that films targeted at the international market
tend to employ selective appropriation, causal emplotment and relationality, and demonstrate variations in title translation.
Apart from linguistic and commercial factors, narratives can vary in Chinese film titles and their translations according to
cultural and social considerations, including political censorship.
Threat of Red Pine Scale,
Matsucoccus matsumurae
(Kuwana) to the Midwestern United States and Canada
Authors: Pureswaran Deepa S. , Garnas Jeff 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

The red pine scale,
Matsucoccus matsumurae
(Kuwana, 1905) (Hemiptera: Matsucoccidae), is the most destructive pest of red pine in North America. Native to Japan, it was first detected in the USA in 1946 and has since spread northward to the Canadian border. Outbreaks cause mortality of red pine stands which could have important consequences to forest ecosystems in the northern part of its range. We review the invasion history, geographic distribution, life history and damage caused by this pest. We suggest research avenues and the importance of early detection before the insect establishes in new regions in the northern distribution limits of red pine.

Information
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources, 2025 (Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service – Atlantic Forestry Centre)
Impact of pectoral muscle removal on deep-learning-based breast cancer risk prediction
Authors: Klanecek Zan , Wang Yao-Kuan , Wagner Tobias , Cockmartin Lesley , Marshall Nicholas , Schott Brayden , Deatsch Ali , Studen Andrej , Jarm Katja , Krajc Mateja , Vrhovec Miloš , Bosmans Hilde , Jeraj Robert 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objective. State-of-the-art breast cancer risk (BCR) prediction models have been originally trained on mammograms with pectoral muscle (PM) included. This study investigated whether excluding PM during training/fine-tuning improves the model’s BCR discrimination performance, calibration, and robustness. Approach. First, the Original deep learning model (MIRAI), trained on the US (Massachusetts General Hospital) data, was validated, and the relative contribution of PM to BCR predictions was evaluated using saliency maps. Additionally, 23 792 mammograms from the Slovenian screening program were collected and two datasets were created, with and without screening positive exams. The original MIRAI was then fine-tuned on the training/fine-tuning set of Slovenian mammograms with and without PM, creating Fine-tuned MIRAI models. In total, four models (Original MIRAI with PM, Original MIRAI without PM, Fine-tuned MIRAI with PM, Fine-tuned MIRAI without PM) were compared on a test set in terms of discrimination performance for 1–5 Year BCR (evaluating area under the curve), calibration performance (measured with expected calibration error—ECE) and robustness to incremental PM removals/additions, and to incremental breast tissue removals. Results. The relative contribution of PM to the BCR prediction on the Original MIRAI model was low (∼5%); however, there were significant outliers where the relative contribution was more than 50%. The removal of PM did not impact the 1–5 Year BCR discrimination performance of the Original MIRAI (with screening positive exams: 0.77–0.91, without screening positive exams: 0.64–0.67). Fine-tuned MIRAI on mammograms with PM removed achieved significantly higher 1-5 Year BCR discrimination performance (with screening positive exams: 0.82–0.93, without screening positive exams: 0.71–0.79). After recalibration, all models had similar ECE (with screening positive exams: 0.04–0.05, without screening positive exams: 0.02–0.03). Significance. Improved BCR discrimination performance can be achieved when the model is trained/fine-tuned on mammograms with PM removed.
n-Si/p-BaO/p-SiO2 heterojunctions designed as negative capacitance and negative conductance sources, 6G technology frequency stabilizers, and current rectifiers
Authors: Al-Harbi M Y , Qasrawi A F , Alharbi Seham R 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Barium oxide thin films were deposited on n-type Si wafers and coated with silicon oxide nanosheets to develop multifunctional electronic devices. Two channels, n-Si/p-BaO (SB) and n-Si/p-BaO/p-SiO2 (SBS), were fabricated under high vacuum (10−5 mbar). The SB channel served as a microwave resonator and a negative capacitance (NC) source, while the SBS channel exhibited suppressed NC and a negative conductance (NG) effect. NC and NG effects dominate in the frequency ranges of 1.18–1.80 GHz and 1.16-.80 GHz, respectively. Both channels demonstrated high cutoff frequencies exceeding 200 GHz, making them effective as 6G band filters and high-frequency stabilizers. Additionally, the current–voltage characteristics revealed strong temperature dependent asymmetry, with ratios of 52 and 132 at 5.0 V for SB and SBS, respectively, enabling their use as electronic switches and current rectifiers even at 433 K. These devices combine NC and NG features, high-frequency stabilization, and current rectification, showcasing their potential for advanced multifunctional applications.
Theoretical calculations and evaluation of atomic structure data for argon ions from F-like Ar to C-like Ar
Authors: Hamasha S M , Alna’washi G A , Abu-Allaban M 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper reports the calculated atomic structure data for F-like, O-, N-, and C-like Argon (Ar) ions. These ions play a crucial role in interpreting fundamental plasma spectroscopy and understanding the complex astrophysical spectra. The relativistic configuration interaction (RCI) and many-body perturbation theory (MBPT) methods implemented in the flexible atomic code (FAC) were used to calculate the energy levels of the assigned ions. Relativistic and correlation effects, as well as second-order correction of quantum electrodynamics (QED) effects, were considered in the calculations to provide accurate energy levels for the desired ions. The atomic structure data produced for the assigned argon ions reported in this paper are consistent with the available published data and the NIST database, with a few exceptions in the first levels above the ground state of some selected ions. The present calculations demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and yield significant atomic structure details, particularly for higher-order shells with n = 4 and n = 5, in the four Ar ions.
Multi-image authentication, encryption and compression scheme based on double random phase encoding and compressive sensing
Authors: Xue Linlin , Ai Caihua , Ge Zenghao 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Images may be subject to malicious tampering during transmission, making image encryption technology critically important. However, it remains challenging for the receiver to verify whether the received image is correct. This paper introduces a multi-image authentication, encryption and compression scheme that combines double random phase encoding (DRPE) and compressive sensing (CS) to address this issue. First, a random sampling matrix is used to downsample multiple plaintext images separately, which are then combined into one composite sampled image. Next, DRPE is employed to encode the composite sampled image and generate authentication information. The authentication information extracted in this way contains information of all plaintext images, making it possible to batch authentication of multiple images. Simultaneously, based on the encryption-then-compression (ETC) framework, multiple plaintext images are encrypted, compressed and quantized, forming ciphertext images. Finally, the ciphertext images and the authentication information are embedded into a carrier image for transmission. At the receiver’s side, the ciphertext images and authentication data are extracted from the carrier image. After that, image reconstruction and decryption are performed on the ciphertext images, and the reconstructed images are authenticated using the decoded authentication information. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme can significantly enhance the authentication efficiency while reducing the authentication information, and it outperforms existing single-image and double-image authentication schemes regarding authentication quality.
Coexistence and band mixing in 114,116Cd
Authors: Jalili Amir 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Cd isotopes display multiphonon excitations involving particle-hole configurations, which makes them potential candidates for studying the coexistence between normal and intruder states. However, the presence of intruder states in Cd isotopes is more pronounced. Therefore, the two-state mixing model is suitable for explaining the band mixing observed in this study. This paper utilizes a simple two-state mixing model to analyze the ground and excited states of Cd isotopes. The mixing between the lowest vibrational and rotational 0+ and 2+ states and the sum of the second and third states of each Jp is estimated and compared. The calculations indicate that the mixing is more significant in 114 Cd than in 116 Cd.
Investigation of spectral properties of $^{11}$Be in breakup reactions
Authors: Janseitov Daniyar , Melezhik Vladimir , Valiolda D 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We investigate the breakup of the $^{11}$Be halo nuclei on a light target ($^{12}$C) within quantum-quasiclassical approach in a wide range of beam energy (5–67 MeV/nucleon) including bound states and low-lying resonances in different partial and spin states of $^{11}$Be. The obtained results are in good agreement with existing experimental data at 67 MeV/nucleon. We also demonstrate that the developed computational scheme can be used for investigation of nuclei spectral properties in low-energy breakup experiments on different targets.
Model for the Glauber-type calculations of beam fragmentation at low energies
Authors: Ismailova Arailym , Parfenova Yuliya , Sharov Pavel , Janseitov Daniyar 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The Glauber-type model for description nuclear fragmentation in light targets at the energies below 100 A·MeV is suggested. It is developed on the basis of the Glauber model within the nucleon transparent limit where the Lorentz invariant phase space factor is introduced to account for the energy and momentum conservation laws. The region of applicability of the model is discussed. The longitudinal momentum distributions of the most neutron rich nuclei, 10Be, 9Li, 8He, produced in few nucleon removal reactions in the 11B fragmentation in the Be target at the beam energies 10, 30, and 100 A·MeV are calculated. The results of the calculations are compared with predictions of statistical models of fragmentation such as the Goldhaber model. Within the new model, the asymmetric longitudinal momentum distributions at low energies are explained by the kinematical locus and geometry of the reaction.