bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficient elimination of Hg(ii) from water bodies with acid-modified magnetic biomass spent tea leaves: conditional optimization and application
Authors: Cheng Dingli , Li Yiwen , Zheng Xinyu , Guo Yongfu 
Published: March 2024

To effectively enhance the resource utilization of biomass waste, a acid-modified magnetic biomass spent tea leaves (NiFe2O4/STLs) was prepared via the pyrolysis and co-precipitation methods and used to eliminate mercury (Hg(ii)) from water bodies.
Vocal Range Variations Elicited With a Standard Mandarin Reading Passage in Individuals With Voice Disorders
Authors: Chiang Yu-Ning , Chan Roger W. , Hsieh Li-Chun 
Published: March 2024

Purpose:
This study examined whether the “Three Bears Passage” (TB), a standard Mandarin reading passage, could elicit significant vocal range variations in individuals with voice disorders. Relative sensitivity of TB versus another existing standard reading passage, “Passage in Mandarin” (PM), for differentiating between individuals with and without voice disorders was also evaluated.

Method:

Forty-two individuals with normal voice and 30 individuals with voice disorders participated in the study. Maximum fundamental frequency (
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range, maximum vocal intensity, minimum intensity, mean intensity, and intensity range of all participants reading aloud the two passages were measured with Praat to construct speech range profiles (SRPs).

Results:

Significantly larger vocal range was found for TB than for PM in individuals with voice disorders, including significantly higher maximum
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, mean
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, maximum intensity, mean intensity, and significantly larger
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range and intensity range. Significantly more limited vocal range was observed in individuals with voice disorders than those without, with more obviously restricted SRPs while reading aloud TB compared to PM. Receiver operating characteristic analysis suggested that TB was more sensitive than PM in distinguishing between individuals with and without voice disorders.

Conclusions:
Our findings supported the potential of TB as a standard clinical assessment tool for evaluating pathological changes in vocal range. Future studies should explore if therapeutic approaches based on the passage or variations of it could be developed for overcoming functional limitations and restrictions in vocal range for specific voice disorders.
Adaptation of the Cochlear Implant Quality of Life–35 Profile Into German
Authors: Pützer Elena , McRackan Theodore R. , Lang-Roth Ruth , Schäfer Karolin 
Published: March 2024

Purpose:
The adaptation of existing questionnaires is a valuable method to make instruments available in multiple languages. It is necessary to assure the quality of an adaptation by following adaptation guidelines. The Cochlear Implant Quality of Life–35 Profile (CIQOL-35 Profile) was developed and validated to measure the functional abilities in English-speaking adult CI users but is not yet available in German. In this study, we performed a cross-cultural adaptation of this instrument to make it applicable in research and rehabilitation with German-speaking patients.

Method:
This study followed established practice guidelines for translating and adapting hearing-related questionnaires. Professional translators and health care professionals with experience with patients with hearing loss translated all items forward and backward multiple times. A committee reviewed the process and decided when a satisfactory consensus was achieved. Next, we examined the intelligibility of the German version using cognitive interviews with 15 adult CI users.

Results:
For most items, there was no difficulty with direct translation. In items that turned out to be more difficult to translate, it proved to be very helpful to compare the back translation to the original version, discuss the wording in the committee, and ask the source-language questionnaire developer. During the interviews, issues of comprehension for some phrases were identified. These phrases were changed according to the participant's questions and suggestions.

Conclusions:
The CIQOL-35 Profile was successfully adapted into German. The German version of the questionnaire is now available for research and clinical practice. Further validation of the German CIQOL-35 Profile is in progress.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.25386571
Learnable binary MIMO detection with negative penalty based on inexact ADMM
Authors: Kim Minwoo , Kim Minsik , Park Daeyoung 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this letter, a new learnable binary MIMO detection algorithm in massive MIMO systems with one‐bit analog‐to‐digital converters is proposed. A negative penalty is introduced to transform a non‐convex constraint to a convex box constraint and a learnable iterative algorithm is presented based on inexact alternating direction methods of multipliers. The proposed MIMO detection method performs better than the existing binary MIMO detection methods even with lower computational complexity.
Short‐term power forecasting method for 5G photovoltaic base stations on non‐sunny days based on SDN‐integrated INGO‐BP and RGAN
Authors: Huang Jinbao , Guo Wenhao , Wei Rui , Yan Ming , Hu Yongle , Qin Tuanfa 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn response to the suboptimal efficiency observed in the network configuration and administration of 5G photovoltaic base stations (PVBSs), as well as the inherent limitations in accurately forecasting photovoltaic power during inclement weather conditions, this research article introduces a concise and effective method for short‐term power prediction of PVBSs when subjected to non‐sunny weather conditions, leveraging the paradigm of software defined networking. This method ingeniously amalgamates the improved Northern Goshawk optimized back propagation neural network (INGO‐BP) and recurrent generative adversarial networks (RGAN). The investigation commences by delineating a comprehensive PVBS system framework underpinned by SDN principles. Subsequently, it employs the Pearson correlation coefficient technique and principal component analysis for the judicious selection of pertinent features from the PVBS photovoltaic dataset, thereby ameliorating the issue of multicollinearity within the predictive model. To culminate the research endeavour, the INGO algorithm is enlisted to optimize the weightings and bias parameters of the BP neural network, while RGAN is harnessed for the acquisition of distinctive distribution patterns in photovoltaic data across diverse meteorological conditions. This augmentation enhances the model's capacity to discern the intricate long‐term mappings between photovoltaic power and meteorological data. The empirical findings substantiate the elevated accuracy of the INGO‐BP prediction model across sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather conditions, with a discernible enhancement in predictive accuracy for PVBS performance under non‐sunny weather conditions facilitated by data augmentation via RGAN.
Automatic constraint programming solver selection method based on machine learning for the cable tree wiring problem
Authors: Zhang Zhixin , Xiao Chenglong , Wang Shanshan , Yu Weilun , Bai Yun 
Published: March 2024

AbstractCable trees are primarily employed in industrial products to facilitate energy transfer and information exchange among various components. When utilizing machines for assembly, it is essential to convert the wiring plan into a sequence of cable insertion operations executed by the machine under various constraints. This poses a combinatorial optimization problem. In this domain, constraint programming (CP) solvers often exhibit outstanding performance by leveraging their robust problem‐modelling capabilities, excellent scalability, and precise solving capabilities. However, CP solvers may achieve various performances for different problem instances. Selecting the most suitable CP solver for each problem instance is crucial. This paper introduces an automatic selection algorithm for CP solvers to solve the cable tree wiring problem (CTW). Firstly, a scoring system is used to conduct an in‐depth analysis and compare four well‐known CP solvers: CPLEX, Chuffed, OR‐Tools, and Gurobi. The results indicate that OR‐Tools and CPLEX outperform other solvers in performance. Moreover, these two solvers exhibit complementary advantages in quickly finding optimal and feasible solutions within specified time limits. Therefore, CP and machine learning are ingeniously integrated, harnessing their complementary advantages. 4240 instances covering various scenarios are randomly generated to form the problem space. This method incorporates decision trees, random forests, K‐nearest neighbours, and naive Bayes, utilizing these four machine learning techniques. The proposed method can achieve better results than traditional single CP solvers. Among all the evaluated machining learning techniques, the automatic solver selection methods based on decision trees and random forests can achieve accuracy rates of 91.29% and 84.15%, respectively.
Kompressionstherapie bei entzündlichen Dermatosen – Psoriasis vulgaris und Varikose
Authors: Assaf Katharina , Schäfer Jana 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Varikose, das Krampfaderleiden, stellt ein häufiges Krankheitsbild dar. Die Kompressionstherapie kommt hier standardmäßig zur Anwendung. Bei der Psoriasis vulgaris, einer chronisch-entzündlichen Hauterkrankung, können lokale Reize das Auftreten typischer Hautläsionen triggern. Ein örtlicher Zusammenhang psoriatischer Plaques und Varizen wird klinisch beobachtet. Im dargestellten Fall verhalf eine ergänzende Kompression zur Abheilung.
Dermatovenerologie in Innsbruck
Authors: Eckmann Sonja , André Fiona , Böckle Barbara , Blunder Stefan , Dubrac Sandrine , Frischhut Nina , Gattringer Cornelia , Gisinger Martin , Gruber Robert , Höllweger Nicole , Holzmann Undine , Kuen Marlene , Moosbrugger-Martinz Verena , Nguyen Van Anh , Ratzinger Gudrun , Reider Norbert , Romani Nikolaus , Sarcletti Mario , Seidl-Philipp Magdalena , Steger Seila , Ortner-Tobider Daniela , Tollinger Susanne , Tripp Christoph , Weinlich Georg , Stoitzner Patrizia , Fritsch Peter , Schmuth Matthias 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Innsbrucker Universitäts-Hautklinik wurde 1873 als Extraordinariat gegründet. 1886 wurde sie zum zweiten Ordinariat des Faches im deutschsprachigen Raum (nach Wien 1869). Heute, 150 Jahre später, bietet die Klinik in ihrer Versorgungsregion in Westösterreich und durch ihr geografisches Naheverhältnis zum Norden Italiens, dem Osten der Schweiz und dem Süden Deutschlands ein breit gefächertes, von translationaler Forschung geprägtes, dermatovenerologisches Leistungsspektrum an und ist zentrales universitäres Ausbildungszentrum. Entsprechend wird eine enge Bindung mit den zuweisenden Ärzt*innen der Region gepflegt, die sich in niederschwelligen Zuweisungsmodalitäten und zahlreichen Fortbildungsaktivitäten niederschlägt. Auf diese Weise können den Patient*innen die neuesten Errungenschaften des Faches und der Medizin angeboten werden.
Moulagen – In Wachs gegossene Krankheiten
Authors: Lechner Christian , Lechner Miriam , Lang Johanna 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Verwendung von Wachs in der medizinischen Forschung und Lehre blickt bereits auf eine Jahrhunderte alte Tradition zurück. In manchen Disziplinen, wie etwa der Dermatologie, ermöglichten Wachsobjekte eine deutliche Verbesserung der Ausbildung sowohl von Studierenden als auch angehenden Dermatolog*innen. Von solchen sog. Moulagen besitzt die Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie der Medizinischen Universität Innsbruck noch 65 Moulagen, befestigt an 58 Brettern, welche allesamt von dem in Wien tätigen Moulageur Karl Henning (1860–1917) zwischen 1894 und 1912 hergestellt wurden.Rezent wurde die Notwendigkeit einer Konservierung und Restaurierung professionell erhoben und anschließend auch erfolgreich durchgeführt. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt einen Einblick in die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Moulagen und geht anschließend konkret auf die Moulagen der Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie Innsbruck sowie deren Konservierung und Restaurierung ein.
Experimentelles Umfeld in der Radiologie: nachhaltig Forschen
Authors: Kiessling Fabian 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungForschung erfordert hohe Geldsummen, die indirekt von den Steuerzahlern bereitgestellt werden. Daher ist es wichtig, dass diese nachhaltig ist und nicht nur der Karriereentwicklung einzelner Personen dient. Ziel dieses Artikels ist es zu erörtern, was nachhaltige Forschung in der Radiologie ist, wie diese gestaltet werden kann und vor allem aufzuzeigen, dass diese möglich ist.Es gibt verschiedene Ansätze, Nachhaltigkeit zu erreichen, die von reinem Erkenntnisgewinn, über translatierte Geräte und Kontrastmittel bis zu neuen klinischen Anwendungen reichen. Im ersten Schritt sollte man sich genau klar werden, was man mit der Forschung erreichen will und hierbei den Neuheitswert und den zu erwartenden Impact kritisch abwägen. Nachfolgend bedarf es einer sorgfältigen, langfristigen Planung des Vorhabens über oft 5–15 Jahre mit Definition klarer Teilschritte. Eine Sicherstellung der Finanzierung ist hierbei genauso wichtig, wie eine regelmäßige Kommunikation der Ergebnisse. Oftmals ist es hierbei sinnvoll frühzeitig die Zulassungsstellen und Verwertungspartner in das Vorhaben zu involvieren.Die akademische Radiologie sollte sich nicht darauf beschränken, als Testplattform für Bildgebungsgeräte und Kontrastmittel aus der Industrie zu dienen, sondern versuchen, eigene Ideen und Entwicklungen zu verwirklichen. Viele akademische Standorte weltweit haben gezeigt, dass dies möglich ist. Beispiele aus meiner eigenen Forschung, insbesondere bezüglich der Entwicklung und Translation der Superresolution-Ultraschallbildgebung und der Entwicklung von Diagnostika und Nanopharmazeutika werden in diesem Artikel erläutert und Herausforderungen in verschiedenen Entwicklungsschritten diskutiert. Junge Radiologen werden ermutigt, sich größere und langfristigere Ziele zu setzen, um so unser Feld nachhaltig zu beeinflussen und weiterzuentwickeln.
A Rare Presentation of Occipital Dermoid Cyst with Intracranial Extension and Secondary Infection: Case Report and Follow-Up
Authors: Li Guyu , Kim Jaechoon , Garcia Matthew , Reyes-McChesney Ivy , Hanna Ashley , Bhalala Utpal 
Published: March 2024

AbstractCraniofacial dermoid cysts are congenital anomalies that rarely have intracranial extension and can be associated with other anomalies. Common sites of these lesions are the lateral brow and parietal scalp. Presentation of the dermoid cyst in the occipital region with intracranial extension is extremely rare. We report a 2-year-old female with a presentation of an occipital dermoid cyst with intracranial extension and secondary cerebellar abscess. This case highlights the rarity of the presentation of an occipital dermoid cyst with intracranial extension and secondary infection and the importance of early imaging for suspected dermoid cysts in the occipital region for identification of intracranial extension.
Turf Toe Injury: A Pictorial Review and a Didactic Case Report
Authors: Claikens Tom , Rezaie Wahid , Simons Philip 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHyperextension of the first metatarsophalangeal joint can lead to a turf toe injury of the plantar plate complex, resulting in significant morbidity for athletes. This article reviews the anatomy, pathophysiology, classification, and imaging findings of turf toe injuries. In turf toe trauma, many different structures can be injured, with the sesamoid-phalangeal ligaments the most common. Diagnosis, classification, and treatment options rely on clinical evaluation and specific magnetic resonance imaging findings. It is vital for radiologists to understand the anatomy, pathophysiology, and imaging findings of turf toe injuries to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Immunoembolization for the Treatment of Uveal Melanoma Hepatic Metastases
Authors: Gonsalves Carin F. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractUveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults. Approximately 50% of patients develop metastatic disease despite successful treatment of the primary eye tumor. The liver is the most common site of metastatic disease occurring in more than 90% of patients. Clinical prognosis is dependent on the ability to control the growth of liver tumors. Locoregional therapies play an important role in stabilizing liver metastases, prolonging survival for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma. As overall survival is prolonged, the development of extrahepatic disease becomes more common. Immunoembolization, a form of liver-directed therapy, not only focuses on treating hepatic metastases by stimulating the local immune system to suppress the growth of liver tumors, but it potentially generates a systemic immune response delaying the growth of extrahepatic metastases as well. The following article discusses immunoembolization for the treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma including the rationale, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, outcomes, and associated toxicities.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Return to Play
Authors: Desai Vishal 
Published: March 2024

AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) has shown tremendous growth over the last decade, with the more recent development of clinical applications in health care. The ability of AI to synthesize large amounts of complex data automatically allows health care providers to access previously unavailable metrics and thus enhance and personalize patient care. These innovations include AI-assisted diagnostic tools, prediction models for each treatment pathway, and various tools for workflow optimization. The extension of AI into sports medicine is still early, but numerous AI-driven algorithms, devices, and research initiatives have delved into predicting and preventing athlete injury, aiding in injury assessment, optimizing recovery plans, monitoring rehabilitation progress, and predicting return to play.
Reinjury Following Return to Play
Authors: Watts V George J. , Tai Ryan , Joshi Ganesh , Garwood Elisabeth , Saha Debajyoti 
Published: March 2024

AbstractRadiologists are frequently called on for guidance regarding return to play (RTP) for athletes and active individuals after sustaining a musculoskeletal injury. Avoidance of reinjury is of particular importance throughout the rehabilitative process and following resumption of competitive activity. Understanding reinjury risk estimation, imaging patterns, and correlation of clinical and surgical findings will help prepare the radiologist to identify reinjuries correctly on diagnostic imaging studies and optimize management for a safe RTP.
Return to Play in the Professional Athlete
Authors: Gulati Aishwarya , Desai Vishal 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe management of any injury in elite athletes poses unique challenges distinct from the general population because the goal is rapid recovery and return to play (RTP) while simultaneously managing residual symptoms and minimizing risk of reinjury. The time required for treatment, recovery, and return to peak performance can have consequences for both the athlete and his or her team: financial implications, psychological stressors, team dynamics, and future performance. RTP after an injury in the professional athlete requires a complex decision-making process with many stakeholders. Several factors influence this decision, not the least of which is the type and mechanism of injury. This article provides an overview of the RTP process including nonmedical factors that may influence this decision, common injuries seen in professional athletes, injury patterns particular to certain popular sports, and imaging guidelines for such injuries.
Return to Play in Youth Athletes: Role of the Radiologist with Focus on the Upper Extremity
Authors: Patel Vandan , Nguyen Ngan P. , Brown Naomi , Mendenhall Shaun D. , Zoga Adam C. , Nguyen Jie C. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIncrease in youth sports participation, longer duration of play, and earlier starting points have increased the prevalence of acute and repetitive overuse musculoskeletal injuries. This rise in injury rates has led to increased efforts to better understand the susceptible sites of injury that are unique to the growing immature skeleton. Upper extremity injuries are currently the best studied, particularly those that occur among pediatric baseball players and gymnasts. The weak link in skeletally immature athletes is the growth plate complex that includes those injuries located at the epiphyseal and apophyseal primary physes and the peripherally located secondary physes. This article reviews the anatomy and function of these growth plate complexes, followed by a discussion of the pathophysiologic mechanisms, spectrum of imaging findings, and existing evidence-based guidelines for injury prevention and return to play.
Osseous Stress Injuries: Treatment Algorithms and Return to Play
Authors: Sax Alessandra J. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractOsseous stress injuries are common in athletes. Specifically, lower extremity injuries are prevalent in running athletes and upper extremity injuries are prevalent in throwing athletes. Such injuries are suspected when there is focal bone tenderness and increased pain with the inciting activity. In elite athletes, osseous stress injuries are a relatively common culprit in lost play time. Thus rapid diagnosis and treatment is imperative to expedite return to play (RTP). The radiologist's role in these cases is not only for diagnosis, but also to grade the injury, which has implications in determining a treatment regimen. The high sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging is thus the preferred imaging modality. This article discusses common osseous stress injuries, the imaging findings, and how different treatment regimens affect RTP.
Techniques to Optimize Radioembolization Tumor Coverage
Authors: Fassia M. Kasim , Charalel Resmi Ann 
Published: March 2024

AbstractYttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization has become a major locoregional treatment option for several primary and secondary liver cancers. Understanding the various factors that contribute to optimal tumor coverage including sphere count, embolization techniques, and catheter choice is important for all interventional radiologists while planning Y90 dosimetry and delivery. Here, we review these factors and the evidence supporting current practice paradigms.