bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hipertensión arterial en personas adultas  mayores con sobrepeso y obesidad
Authors: Orbe Goyes Arturo Roberto , Andrade Álvarez Silvana Patricia , Sánchez Osejo Erika , Villa Pérez María Luisa 
Published: April 2024

Introducción: La palabra hipertensión sugiere tensión excesiva, nerviosismo, estrés, sin embargo, en medicina, la hipertensión refiere un cuadro de presión arterial elevada independientemente de la causa, esta elevación persistente supera límites normales en PAS ≥ 150 mmHg y PAD ≥ 90 mmHg. Objetivo: Identificar casos de HTA en adultos mayores con sobrepeso y obesidad del Hospital Geriátrico Bolívar Arguello de Riobamba. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio mixto, explicativo, de campo, transversal, comprende una población de adultos mayores que asistieron en el primer semestre del año 2017 de manera ambulatoria al Hospital Geriátrico, la muestra corresponde a 96 pacientes, para el análisis de resultados se usan rangos establecidos por Organización Mundial de la Salud en conjunto con la Sociedad Internacional de Hipertensión Arterial (OMS/ISH) y, para sobrepeso y obesidad los rangos establecidos en la clasificación Internacional de la OMS sobre el estado nutricional de acuerdo al Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC). Resultados: La existencia de HTA es latente y se encuentra en el 42% de pacientes con sobrepeso y el 12% de pacientes con obesidad. Mayoritariamente afectada en mujeres, 6 de cada 10 casos. Conclusiones: Si bien la HTA se refleja como problema de salud en la población de estudio, el problema se agrava, en los pacientes con factores de riesgo asociados a sobrepeso y obesidad, 11% con obesidad grado I, y el 1% con obesidad grado II, entonces, la gravedad de la HTA y los factores puntuales de riesgo son los que, combinados, resultan detonantes en la mortalidad.
Strategic Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Innovation: Evidence from Small and Medium Enterprises in India
Authors: Kapoor Radha 
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the strategic human resource management practices and organizational innovation: evidence from small and medium enterprises in India.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Research on SHRM practices and organizational innovation in Indian SMEs indicates a positive relationship between SHRM adoption and innovation outcomes. Training initiatives are particularly vital, enhancing innovation capabilities by building human capital. Additionally, fostering a supportive organizational culture promotes creativity and experimentation. Aligning HRM strategies with organizational goals and promoting continuous learning further enhances innovation performance. Overall, SHRM practices play a critical role in driving innovation and competitive advantage in Indian SMEs (Agarwal & Yadav, 2018).
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Resource-based view (RBV) theory, social exchange theory & dynamic capabilities theory may be used to anchor future studies on the strategic human resource management practices and organizational innovation: evidence from small and medium enterprises in India. Develop tailored HRM training programs for SMEs in India, focusing on building capabilities related to creativity, problem-solving, and innovation among employees. Advocate for government policies that promote investment in human capital development and innovation capabilities among SMEs.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ PHẪU THUẬT TẠO HÌNH MŨI KẾT HỢP TẠO HÌNH ĐẦU MŨI BẰNG VẬT LIỆU POLYCAPROLACTONE VÀ SỤN VÀNH TAI
Authors: Ngô Văn Công , Lê Huy Hoàng 
Published: April 2024

Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Đánh giá kết quả phẫu thuật của phương pháp tạo hình mũi kết hợp tạo hình đầu mũi bằng vật liệu polycaprolactone (PCL) và sụn vành tai. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả hàng loạt ca trên 52 bệnh nhân đã được phẫu thuật tạo hình mũi sử dụng mảng ghép mở rộng vách ngăn bằng vật liệu PCL và sụn vành tai tại Bệnh viện Chợ Rẫy và Bệnh viện STO Phương Đông từ năm 5/2022 đến năm 8/2023. Kết quả: Nghiên cứu thực hiện trên 52 bệnh nhân được phẫu thuật chỉnh hình mũi bằng mảnh ghép mở rộng vách ngăn bằng vật liệu PCL và sụn vành tai được bao phủ 2 bên mảnh ghép nhằm mục đích tạo hình đầu mũi. Tạo hình sống mũi với 37 trường hợp sử dụng sụn silicone và 15 trường hợp sử dụng sụn surgiform. Kết quả theo dõi sau phẫu thuật ghi nhận 1,92% nhiễm trùng, 3,85% bệnh nhân lệch sống mũi. Sự hài lòng của bệnh nhân ghi nhận 43 (82,69%) bệnh nhân rất hài lòng với kết quả phẫu thuật, có 4 (7,69%) cảm thấy hài lòng và 2 (3,85%) bệnh nhân cảm thấy bình thường và 3 (5,77%) bệnh nhân cảm thấy không hài lòng với kết quả phẫu thuật. Kết luận: Phẫu thuật tạo hình mũi kết hợp tạo hình đầu mũi bằng vật liệu PCL và sụn vành tai mang lại kết quả tốt, bên cạnh đó vật liệu PCL là một vật liệu tự tiêu sinh học sử dụng an toàn cho các mảnh ghép dùng trong tạo hình đầu mũi, mang lại kết quả tốt.
SMART DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES: HARNESSING AI FOR PRECISION AND SAFETY IN OIL AND GAS WELL CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Oladiran Kayode Olajiga  , Nwankwo Constance Obiuto  , Riliwan Adekola Adebayo  , Igberaese Clinton Festus-Ikhuoria  
Published: April 2024

This paper explores the integration of AI in smart drilling technologies, examining its applications, benefits, challenges, and future prospects. By harnessing the power of AI, smart drilling technologies enable proactive decision-making, automation, and optimization throughout the drilling lifecycle. From well planning and design to real-time monitoring and control, AI-driven systems improve operational performance, reduce risks, and maximize resource recovery. Despite facing challenges such as data integration, technology adoption, and regulatory compliance, the potential benefits of smart drilling technologies are substantial. Enhanced precision, improved safety, increased efficiency, and sustainable practices are among the key benefits offered by these technologies. Looking towards the future, opportunities for further innovation and advancement abound, including the development of advanced AI algorithms, integration with IoT and big data analytics, and a focus on environmental sustainability. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, the oil and gas industry can unlock new opportunities for growth and resilience in the evolving landscape of oil and gas well construction. Smart drilling technologies hold the promise of reshaping the future of well construction, paving the way for safer, more efficient, and sustainable drilling operations in the oil and gas industry. Smart drilling technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, offering unprecedented levels of precision and safety in well construction. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into drilling processes, these technologies optimize drilling parameters, reduce risks, and maximize resource recovery.. Enhanced precision, improved safety, increased efficiency, and sustainable practices are among the key benefits offered by these technologies. Looking towards the future, opportunities for further innovation and advancement abound, including the development of advanced AI algorithms, integration with IoT and big data analytics, and a focus on environmental sustainability.
Keywords: Smart drilling, Artificial intelligence (AI), Oil and gas industry Efficiency, Safety, Sustainability.
SME FINANCING THROUGH FINTECH: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TRENDS IN NIGERIA AND THE USA
Authors: Yinka James Ololade  
Published: April 2024

In this comprehensive review, we examine the burgeoning influence of Financial Technology (FinTech) on Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) financing, with a focus on comparative trends between Nigeria and the USA. The paper aims to dissect how FinTech innovations have redefined the landscape of SME financing, facilitating enhanced accessibility and efficiency in financial services. Through an extensive literature review that spans academic journals, industry reports, and case studies, this study synthesizes current knowledge on the subject, offering a panoramic view of the FinTech ecosystem and its implications for SMEs in both developed and developing economies. Our analysis reveals that in the USA, FinTech has dramatically transformed SME financing by introducing alternative lending platforms, which provide more agile and less cumbersome financing options than traditional banks. This shift has not only improved the speed of funding but also expanded the availability of capital to a broader range of businesses. Conversely, in Nigeria, FinTech's impact is seen in the democratization of financial services, where mobile money and digital banking platforms have significantly increased SMEs' access to financial resources, overcoming historical barriers such as lack of collateral and banking infrastructure. The paper identifies key factors driving FinTech adoption in SME financing, including regulatory environments, technological advancements, and SMEs' growing demand for flexible financial solutions. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities inherent in leveraging FinTech for economic development and SME growth in both countries.
Conclusively, the study underscores the transformative potential of FinTech in bridging the financing gap faced by SMEs, while also pointing out the necessity for supportive policies, digital literacy, and infrastructure development to fully harness FinTech's benefits. This review contributes to the ongoing dialogue on FinTech's role in economic empowerment, offering insights that could inform policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in the nexus between technology and small business financing.
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT), oil industry, efficiency, innovation, sustainability, challenges, strategies, emerging trends, cross-country collaboration, USA, Nigeria..
AGILE WORK CULTURES IN IT: A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF HR'S ROLE IN FOSTERING INNOVATION SUPPLY CHAIN
Authors: Funmilayo Aribidesi Ajayi  , Chioma Ann Udeh  
Published: April 2024

This study systematically examines the role of Human Resources (HR) in fostering agile work cultures within the Information Technology (IT) sector, with a focus on enhancing the innovation supply chain. Through a comprehensive literature review and content analysis, this research explores how HR practices can support and drive the adoption of agile methodologies, thereby contributing to organizational flexibility, innovation, and competitive advantage. The methodology involved sourcing data from academic databases and grey literature, employing a strategic search strategy, and applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify relevant literature. The analysis highlighted the critical role of HR in developing agile leadership, fostering a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety, and leveraging HR technologies to enhance workforce agility. Key findings reveal that HR's strategic interventions in leadership development, learning and development frameworks, and the promotion of agile team dynamics are essential in cultivating an agile work culture. Furthermore, the study anticipates future challenges and opportunities in agile work cultures, including the integration of remote work models, artificial intelligence, and ensuring diversity and inclusion. Strategic recommendations for HR leaders and IT executives emphasize the importance of investing in agile leadership, enhancing team dynamics, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Finally, the study underscores the pivotal role of HR in enabling agile transformations within IT sectors. Future research directions include exploring the impact of emerging technologies on agile methodologies and the role of HR in fostering inclusive and diverse agile teams. This research contributes to the understanding of how agile practices supported by HR innovations can drive organizational success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Keywords: Agile Work Cultures, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT) Innovation, Agile Leadership Development.
PREDICTIVE MODELING FOR DISEASE OUTBREAKS: A REVIEW OF DATA SOURCES AND ACCURACY
Authors: Scholastica Ijeh  , Chioma Anthonia Okolo  , Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun  , Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi  , Olufunke Omotayo  
Published: April 2024

This review explores the dynamic field of predictive modelling for disease outbreaks, focusing on the data sources, modelling techniques, accuracy, challenges, and future directions integral to its advancement. It underscores the significance of diverse data sources, including epidemiological, environmental, social media, and mobility data. It also discusses various modelling approaches, from statistical models to advanced machine learning algorithms and network analysis. The review highlights the critical role of accuracy and validation in predictive models, alongside the challenges posed by data quality, model complexity, and the ethical use of personal data. It outlines promising research avenues, such as improving data collection methods, integrating novel data sources like genomic data, and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and IoT to enhance predictive capabilities. This comprehensive overview emphasizes the importance of predictive modelling in informing public health decisions and the continuous need for innovation and collaboration to address the complex dynamics of disease outbreaks.
Keywords: Predictive Modeling, Disease Outbreaks, Data Sources, Machine Learning, Public Health, Emerging Technologies.
A INCUMBÊNCIA DA FAMÍLIA NA EDUCAÇÃO DOS FILHOS E O SEU APRIMORAMENTO NA ESCOLA
Authors: Bastos Manoel de Jesus 
Published: April 2024

Diante de uma série de equívocos a respeito do papel educativo, surgiu a inquietação por explicitar tal processo. Afinal, quem deve educar os filhos, a família ou a escola? Por considerar ser a família o primeiro grupo social em que o indivíduo participa, recebendo subsídios para o norteamento da vida, é nela, portanto, que deve receber as primeiras orientações educacionais, ficando a escola, secundariamente, com a incumbência de apenas complementar. Educação e escolarização são processos indissociáveis e dependentes. Quando a família cumpre com o papel educativo dos filhos a escola vai ter menos problemas indisciplinares, avançando ininterruptamente com o processo, evoluindo-o. Muitas famílias parecem desconhecer o dever “educar”, ou simplesmente se esquivam a cumpri-lo, terceirizando-o à escola. Dessa forma, fica evidente que quando a família não educa, a escola sofre as consequências e termina desempenhando uma tarefa que não é exclusivamente sua. Obviamente, o que se aprende ou o que se deixa de aprender na família refletirá na sociedade, positiva ou negativamente. A Educação é uma prática social que visa o desenvolvimento do ser humano, devendo ser iniciada na família, esmerada na escola e continuada na sociedade.
The radiative impact of biomass burning aerosols on dust emissions over Namibia and the long-range transport of smoke observed during the Aerosols, Radiation and Clouds in southern Africa (AEROCLO-sA) campaign
Authors: Flamant Cyrille , Chaboureau Jean-Pierre , Gaetani Marco , Schepanski Kerstin , Formenti Paola 
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The radiative effects of biomass burning aerosols (BBAs) on low-level atmospheric circulation over southern Africa are investigated on 5 September 2017 during the Aerosols, Radiation and Clouds in southern Africa (AEROCLO-sA) field campaign. This is conducted using a variety of in situ and remote sensing observations, as well as two 5 d ensemble simulations made with the Meso-NH mesoscale model, one including the direct and semi-direct radiative effects of aerosols and one in which these effects are not included. We show that the radiative impact of BBA building up over a period of 5 d in the Meso-NH simulations can lead to significantly different circulations at low and middle levels, thereby affecting dust emissions over southern Namibia and northwestern South Africa as well as the transport of BBA in a so-called “river of smoke”. While most of the regional-scale dynamics, thermodynamics and composition features are convincingly represented in the simulation with BBA radiative effects, neglecting the radiative impact of BBA leads to unrealistic representations of (i) the low-level jet (LLJ) over the plateau, which is the main low-level dynamic feature fostering dust emission, and (ii) the mid-level dynamics pertaining to the transport of BBA from the fire-prone regions in the tropics to the mid-latitudes. For instance, when the BBA radiative impacts are not included, the LLJ is too weak and not well established over night, and the developing convective planetary boundary layer (PBL) is too deep compared to observations. The deeper convective PBL over Etosha and surrounding areas is related to the enhanced anomalous upward motion caused by the eastern displacement of the river of smoke. This eastern displacement is, in turn, related to the weaker southerly African easterly jet. Both ensemble simulations provide clear evidence that the enhanced near-surface extinction coefficient values detected from observations over Etosha are related to the downward mixing of BBA in the developing convective boundary layer rather than dust being emitted as a result of the LLJ breakdown after sunrise. This study suggests that the radiative effect of BBAs needs to be taken into account to properly forecast dust emissions in Namibia.
Cynthia Ozick’s “Outcry of Failure”
Authors: Tyson Charlie 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This article examines the preoccupation with failure that pervades Cynthia Ozick’s essays. Ozick regularly presents herself in her public statements as obscure, unread, and soon to be forgotten; in essays and interviews she habitually returns to a period in her twenties and thirties when she labored in vain to get published. Ozick’s concern with the youthful literary success that eluded her is the visible edge of a larger fascination with failure that spirals through her essays. Whether comically underscoring the incompetence with which writers approach the ordinary tasks of life or meditating more somberly on the waning of fame and the difficulties of achieving cultural permanence, Ozick finds marginality, failure, and falling short as fundamental to literary creation.
Cervical Sagittal Alignment and Related Factor Analysis and Prediction Model in Patients Undergoing Revision Surgery After Anterior Cervical Fusion
Authors: Romani Manini Daudi , Zhang Hong-Qi , Gao Qi-Le , Liu Shao-Hua , Deng Ang 
Published: April 2024

Introduction:
Patients with myelopathy or radiculopathy commonly undergo anterior cervical fusion surgery (ACFS), which has a notable failure rate on occasion. The goal of this study was to compare revision and nonrevision surgery patients in cervical sagittal alignment (CSA) subsequent to ACFS; additionally, to identify the best CSA parameters for predicting clinical outcome after ACFS; and furthermore, to create an equation model to assist surgeons in making decisions on patients undergoing ACFS.

Methods:
The data of 99 patients with symptomatic cervical myelopathy/radiculopathy who underwent ACFS were analyzed. Patients were divided into group A (underwent revision surgery after the first surgery failed) and group B (underwent only the first surgery). We measured and analyzed both preoperative and postoperative CSA parameters, including C2 slope, T1 slope, cervical lordosis C2-C7 (CL), C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis (C2C7 SVA), occiput-C2 lordosis angle (C0-C2), and chin brow vertical angle, and we further computed the correlation between the CSA parameters and created a prediction model.

Results:
The (T1S-CL)-C2S mismatch differed significantly between groups A and B ([9.95 ± 9.95]0, [3.79 ± 6.58]0, P < 0.05, respectively). A significant correlation was observed between C2 slope and T1CL in group B relative to group A postoperatively (R2 = 0.42 versus R2 = 0.09, respectively). Compared with group B, patients in group A had significantly higher C2C7SVA values, more levels of fusion, and more smokers. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and discrimination of the model were, respectively, 73.5%, 84%, 78.8%, and 85.65%.

Conclusion:
The causes of revision surgery in cervical myelopathic patients after anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion/anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion are multifactorial. (T1S-CL)-C2S mismatch and high C2C7SVA are the best cervical sagittal parameters that increase the odds of revision surgery, and the effect is more enhanced when comorbidities such as smoking, low bone-mineral density, and increased levels of fusion are taken into account.
Association of Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression/Anxiety With Initial Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Patients With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Farid Alexander R. , Liimakka Adriana P. , Parker Emily B. , Smith Jeremy T. , Melnic Christopher M. , Chen Antonia F. , Lange Jeffrey K. 
Published: April 2024

Introduction:
Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities that may exacerbate osteoarthritis (OA)-related pain. We aim to evaluate the effect of pharmacologic treatment of depression/anxiety on hip and knee patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Methods:
A multi-institutional PROMs database was queried for patients with depression or anxiety and hip or knee OA who completed a PROMs questionnaire at an initial orthopaedic visit between January 2015 and March 2023. Data on demographics, comorbidities, and duration of pharmacologic treatment of depression/anxiety were obtained. Patients were stratified into three cohorts based on treatment duration. PROMs were compared across cohorts.

Results:
Two thousand nine hundred sixty patients who completed PROMs at their initial orthopaedic visit had both OA and depression/anxiety. One hundred thirty-four (4.5%) received pharmacologic treatment of depression/anxiety for < 1 year, versus 196 (6.6%) for more than 1 year. In unadjusted analyses, patients with pharmacologic treatment had significantly lower Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Physical (39.8 [IQR 34.9, 44.9] vs 42.3 [37.4, 47.7], P < 0.001) and PROMIS-Mental (43.5 [36.3, 50.8] vs 48.3 [41.1, 53.3], P < 0.001) scores than those without treatment. After adjusting for demographics and comorbidities, only differences in PROMIS-Mental scores remained statistically significant, with pharmacologic treatment associated with lower scores (β = −2.26, 95% CI, [−3.29, −1.24], P < 0.001). On secondary analysis including duration of pharmacologic treatment, < 1 year of treatment was associated with significantly lower PROMIS-Mental scores than those not treated (β = −4.20, 95% CI [−5.77, −2.62], P < 0.001) while scores of patients with more than 1 year of treatment did not differ significantly from those without treatment.

Conclusion
:Our results indicate that pharmacologic treatment of depression/anxiety is associated with improved psychological health but not with improved physical symptoms related to OA. We observed a nonsignificant trend that patients with depression/anxiety who warrant pharmacologic treatment tend to have worse physical symptoms than those who do not; however, unadjusted analyses suggest this is a complex relationship beyond the isolated effect of pharmacologic treatment.