bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Action control costs in task selection: Agents avoid actions with incompatible movement and effect features
Authors: Neszmélyi Bence , Pfister Roland 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWhen a movement triggers effects with incompatible features, conflict between action and effect features creates costs for action planning and initiation. We investigated whether such action control costs also factor into action choices in terms of the principle of least effort. Participants completed a reaction-time experiment, where they were instructed to perform left and right mouse swipes in response to directional cues presented on the screen. Participants could select between two action options on each trial: Depending on which part of the screen (upper or lower) the action was performed in, the swipe resulted in a visual stimulus moving in the same (compatible) or in the opposite (incompatible) direction as the mouse. Incompatible action–effect mappings did indeed incur action control costs. In accordance with effort avoidance, the proportion of compatible choices was significantly above chance level, suggesting that action selection and initiation costs factor into participants preferences. Interestingly, however, participants’ choice tendencies were not predicted by the actual increase in action-initiation costs in the incompatible condition. This indicates that effort-related decisions are not simply based on monitoring performance in the actual task, but they are also influenced by preestablished notions of action-planning costs.
The Influence Of Career Development, Training, And Communication On Employee Performance At The Nusantara Sakti (NSS) Dealer In Bengkulu City
Authors: Kusuma Merta , Novaliza Dinda Ermnaya 
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out the influence of Career Development, Training and Communication on Employee Performance at the Nusantara Sakti (NSS) Dealer in Bengkulu City. The population in this study were all employees of the Bengkulu City Dealer Nusantara Sakti (NSS), totaling 36 people and sampling using the saturated sampling method.
In this study the researcher used data collection methods by means of observation, interviews and distributing questionnaires.The data analyzed using the instrument tests , classical assumption tests, analysis of respondents' responses, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and analysis of the coefficient of determination. The results showed that career development had a positive and significant effect on the employee performance, then training had a positive and significant effect on the employee performance and communication had a negative and insignificant effect on the employee performance due to a lack of communication between superiors and subordinates as well as fellow co-workers. So, from the results of the research,it can be concluded that career development, training and communication have a simultaneous effect on employee performance at Nusantara Sakti (NSS) Dealer of Bengkulu City. While partially the communication variable has no effect on employee performance at Nusantara Sakti (NSS) Dealer of Bengkulu City.
The Spectral Energy Distributions and Bolometric Luminosities of Local AGN: Study of the Complete 12 μm AGN Sample
Authors: Spinoglio Luigi , Fernández-Ontiveros Juan Antonio , Malkan Matthew A. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
We measure the bolometric luminosity of a complete and unbiased 12 μm-selected sample of active galactic nuclei (AGN) in the local Universe. For each galaxy, we used a 10-band radio-to-X-ray spectral energy distribution (SED) to isolate the genuine AGN continuum in each band, including subarcsecond measurements where available, and correcting those contaminated by the host galaxy. We derive the median SED of Seyfert type 1 AGN, Seyferts with hidden broad lines (HBLs), Seyferts of type 2, and LINER nuclei in our sample. The median Seyfert 1 SED shows the characteristic blue bump feature in the UV, but nevertheless, the largest contribution to the bolometric luminosity comes from the IR and X-ray continua. The median SEDs of both HBL and type 2 AGN are affected by starlight contamination in the optical/UV. The median SED of HBL AGN is consistent with that of Seyfert 1s, when an extinction of A

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∼ 1.2 mag is applied. The comprehensive SEDs allowed us to measure accurate bolometric luminosities and derive robust bolometric corrections for the different tracers. The 12 μm and K-band nuclear luminosities have good linear correlations with the bolometric luminosity, similar to those in the X-rays. We derive bolometric corrections for either continuum bands (K band, 12 μm, 2–10 keV, and 14–195 keV) or narrow emission lines (mid-IR high-ionization lines of [O iv] and [Ne v] and optical [O iii] 5007 Å) as well as for combinations of IR continuum and line emission. A combination of continuum plus line emission accurately predicts the bolometric luminosity up to quasar luminosities (∼1046 erg s−1).
An updated view of the structural basis for dihydropyridine receptors-ryanodine receptors direct molecular interaction in skeletal muscle
Authors: Franzini-Armstrong Clara 
Published: March 2024

This presentation reviews images of electron micrographs from various skeletal muscles identifying a consistent association of diydropyridine receptors (DHPR) tetrads with alternate ryanodine receptors. Imaging of the junctional gap in triads from various sources provide direct evidence for the association of four diydropyridine receptors (DHPRs), clustered into tetrads, with alternate ryanodine receptors (RyRs). It is not clear whether firing of all four components of a tetrad is necessary to fully activate the opening of the RyR channel.
Comparison of prognosis and postoperative morbidities between standard pancreaticoduodenectomy and the TRIANGLE technique for resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Authors: Hang He-Xing , Cai Zheng-Hua , Yang Yi-Fei , Fu Xu , Qiu Yu-Dong , Cheng Hao 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
Radical surgery combined with systemic chemotherapy offers the possibility of long-term survival or even cure for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), although tumor recurrence, especially locally, still inhibits the treatment efficacy. The TRIANGLE technique was introduced as an extended dissection procedure to improve the R0 resection rate of borderline resectable or locally advanced PDAC. However, there was a lack of studies concerning postoperative complications and long-term outcomes of this procedure on patients with resectable PDAC.
AIM
To compare the prognosis and postoperative morbidities between standard pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and the TRIANGLE technique for resectable PDAC.
METHODS
Patients with resectable PDAC eligible for PD from our hospital between June 2018 and December 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. All the patients were divided into PDstandard and PDTRIANGLE groups according to the surgical procedure. Baseline characteristics, surgical data, and postoperative morbidities were recorded. All of the patients were followed up, and the date and location of tumor recurrence, and death were recorded. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used for the survival analysis.
RESULTS
There were 93 patients included in the study and 37 underwent the TRIANGLE technique. Duration of operation was longer in the PDTRIANGLE group compared with the PDstandard group [440 (410-480) min vs 320 (265-427) min] (P = 0.001). Intraoperative blood loss [700 (500-1200) mL vs 500 (300-800) mL] (P = 0.009) and blood transfusion [975 (0-1250) mL vs 400 (0-800) mL] (P = 0.009) were higher in the PDTRIANGLE group. There was a higher incidence of surgical site infection (43.2% vs 12.5%) (P = 0.001) and postoperative diarrhea (54.1% vs 12.5%) (P = 0.001) in the PDTRIANGLE group. The rates of R0 resection and local recurrence, overall survival, and disease-free survival did not differ significantly between the two groups.
CONCLUSION
The TRIANGLE technique is safe, with acceptable postoperative morbidities compared with standardized PD, but it does not improve prognosis for patients with resectable PDAC.
Pre-operative visceral adipose tissue radiodensity is a potentially novel prognostic biomarker for early endoscopic post-operative recurrence in Crohn’s disease
Authors: Gu Phillip , Dube Shishir , Gellada Norman , Choi So Yung , Win Susan , Lee Yoo Jin , Yang Shaohong , Haritunians Talin , Melmed Gil Y , Vasiliauskas Eric A , Bonthala Niru , Syal Gaurav , Yarur Andres J , Ziring David , Rabizadeh Shervin , Fleshner Phillip , Kallman Cindy , Devkota Suzanne , Targan Stephan R , Li Dalin , McGovern Dermot PB 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
Evidence suggests inflammatory mesenteric fat is involved in post-operative recurrence (POR) of Crohn’s disease (CD). However, its prognostic value is uncertain, in part, due to difficulties studying it non-invasively.
AIM
To evaluate the prognostic value of pre-operative radiographic mesenteric parameters for early endoscopic POR (ePOR).
METHODS
We conducted a retrospective cohort study of CD subjects ≥ 12 years who underwent ileocecal or small bowel resection between 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2021 with computerized tomography abdomen/pelvis ≤ 6 months pre-operatively and underwent ileocolonoscopy ≤ 15 months post-operatively. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) volume (cm3), ratio of VAT:subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) volume, VAT radiodensity, and ratio of VAT:SAT radiodensity were generated semiautomatically. Mesenteric lymphadenopathy (LAD, largest lymph node > 10 mm) and severe vasa recta (VR) engorgement (diameter of the VR supplying diseased bowel ≥ 2 × VR supplying healthy bowel) were derived manually. The primary outcome was early ePOR (Rutgeert’s score ≥ i2 on first endoscopy ≤ 15 months post-operatively) and the secondary outcome was ePOR severity (Rutgeert’s score i0-4). Regression analyses were performed adjusting for demographic and disease-related characteristics to calculate adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI).
RESULTS
Of the 139 subjects included, 45% of subjects developed early ePOR (n = 63). VAT radiodensity (aOR 0.59, 95%CI: 0.38-0.90) and VAT:SAT radiodensity (aOR 8.54, 95%CI: 1.48-49.28) were associated with early ePOR, whereas, VAT volume (aOR 1.23, 95%CI: 0.78-1.95), VAT:SAT volume (aOR 0.80, 95%CI: 0.53-1.20), severe VR engorgement (aOR 1.53, 95%CI: 0.64-3.66), and mesenteric LAD (aOR 1.59, 95%CI: 0.67-3.79) were not. Similar results were observed for severity of ePOR.
CONCLUSION
VAT radiodensity is potentially a novel non-invasive prognostic imaging marker to help risk stratify CD patients for POR.
Impact of frailty on short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhou Yao , Zhang Xiao-Lei , Ni Hong-Xia , Shao Tian-Jing , Wang Ping 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
Colorectal cancer is a major global health challenge that predominantly affects older people. Surgical management, despite advancements, requires careful consideration of preoperative patient status for optimal outcomes.
AIM
To summarize existing evidence on the association of frailty with short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.
METHODS
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus databases for observational studies in adult patients aged ≥ 18 years undergoing planned or elective colorectal surgery for primary carcinoma and/or secondary metastasis. Only studies that conducted frailty assessment using recognized frailty assessment tools and had a comparator group, comprising nonfrail patients, were included. Pooled effect sizes were reported as weighted mean difference or relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
RESULTS
A total of 24 studies were included. Compared with nonfrail patients, frailty was associated with an increased risk of mortality at 30 d (RR: 1.99, 95%CI: 1.47–2.69), at 90 d (RR: 4.76, 95%CI: 1.56–14.6) and at 1 year (RR: 5.73, 95%CI: 2.74–12.0) of follow up. Frail patients had an increased risk of any complications (RR: 1.81, 95%CI: 1.57–2.10) as well as major complications (Clavien–Dindo classification grade ≥ III) (RR: 2.87, 95%CI: 1.65–4.99) compared with the control group. The risk of reoperation (RR: 1.18, 95%CI: 1.07–1.31), readmission (RR: 1.70, 95%CI: 1.36–2.12), need for blood transfusion (RR: 1.67, 95%CI: 1.52–1.85), wound complications (RR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.11–1.99), delirium (RR: 4.60, 95%CI: 2.31–9.16), risk of prolonged hospitalization (RR: 2.09, 95%CI: 1.22–3.60) and discharge to a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center (RR: 3.19, 95%CI: 2.0–5.08) was all higher in frail patients.
CONCLUSION
Frailty in colorectal cancer surgery patients was associated with more complications, longer hospital stays, higher reoperation risk, and increased mortality. Integrating frailty assessment appears crucial for tailored surgical management.
Remediation of Brewery Wastewater Using Green Synthesized Nano-Particles
Authors: Owolabi S. O. , Adeleke A. E. , Fadipe O. O. , Adeleke J. T. , Onifade A. P. , Isola O. E. , Bamisaye F. D. , Sangoremi A. A. 
Published: March 2024

The brewing industry consumes a large amount of water needed for brewing, rinsing, and cooling purposes, and therefore produces huge amount of effluents. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the use of Moringa oleiferra (MO) powder and synthesized 1.0 and 2.0 g TiO2NPs as green synthesized nano-particles for the remediation of brewery wastewater using standard methods. The raw wastewater sample characterization for pH, BOD, COD, Lead and coliform count were: 7.26, 935, 1045, 0.083 mg/L and 136 cfu/100 mL respectively. Results of the UV – Visible spectrophotometer showed the maximum wavelength of 275, 275, 278 and 282.50 nm for 5:20, 10:20, 15:20, 20:20 of MO and TiO2 ratio respectively, while the FTIR results show the presence of oxygen surface complex groups such as hydroxyl and carbonyl. The SEM reveals a porous surface area accompanied by several wide opening pores of different sizes and shapes, while EDX shows the concentration of titanium, Sulphur and silicon in percent weight; 85.79, 2.96 and 1.46 % respectively. Results of the wastewater treated with 50 g defatted M. oleiferra revealed the removal efficiency of 47, 93.2, 56.2, 18, 31.3, 97, 76.1, 81 and 71% for Turbidity, COD, EC, Nitrate, Nitrite, BOD, TS, TDS and TSS respectively. Results of wastewater treated with 1.0 g of TiO2 NPs showed the removal efficiency of 97.8, 94.64, 53.5, 34.2 and 35.1% for COD, BOD, EC, Nitrate and Nitrite respectively. That of 2.0 g of TiO2 NPs showed the removal efficiency of 67, 58, and 87% for Cu, Pb, and Ag respectively. Conclusively, M. oleiferra and varying proportions of green synthesized TiO2 NPs were effective in the remediation of the wastewater from brewery industry as it improves its physicochemical properties, but not so much for the heavy metal concentration.
THIẾT LẬP HỆ THỐNG CỠ SỐ KÍCH THƯỚC CƠ THỂ NAM GIỚI TRONG ĐỘ TUỔI 30 ĐẾN 60 TUỔI TẠI KHU VỰC THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KHU VỰC MIỀN NAM,VIỆT NAM TỪ DỮ LIỆU QUÉT CƠ THỂ 3D
Authors: TRẦN THỊ MINH KIỀU  , NGUYỄN MẬU TÙNG  , PHẠM THẾ BẢO  , NGUYỄN THỊ MỘNG HIỀN  
Published: March 2024

Bài báo trình bày phương pháp và kết quả nghiên cứu xây dựng hệ thống cỡ số (HTCS) trang phục nam trung niên độ tuổi từ 30-60 trên địa bàn thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Dữ liệu 3D sử dụng trong bài báo này được thu thập từ 378 nam trung niên công chức tình nguyện tham gia khảo sát một cách ngẫu nhiên bằng kỹ thuật quét cơ thể 3D Size Stream. 48 dấu hiệu kích thước cơ thể theo chiều cao, chiều dài và chiều rộng đã được phân tích và sử dụng xây dựng HTCS. Các phương pháp phân tích thành phần chính, phương pháp kiểm định giả thiết về phân phối của K.Pearson chứng minh quy luật phân phối chuẩn của các kích thước chủ đạo được thực hiện bằng phần mền R, SPSS xác định các kích thước chủ đạo phục vụ xây dựng HTCS trang phục nam trung niên của giới văn phòng sinh sống tại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Kết quả sau khi thiết lập bảng HTCS có 23 cỡ số, đáp ứng 99,7% được nhu cầu về cỡ số phục vụ cho sản xuất may công nghiệp. Phương pháp phân dạng xây dựng bảng HTCS trong nghiên cứu này mang tính khoa học và ứng dụng vào thực tiễn sản xuất cũng như làm tiền đề để hỗ trợ các nội dung của nghiên cứu liên quan đến thiết kế trang phục nam.
Effect of Prebiotic, Probiotic Bacteria and Symbiotic Diets Containing Bacillus Coagulans and Gum Arabic on Lipid Profile in Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Authors: Altawari Hanan 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Hypercholesterolemia poses a significant challenge for numerous communities and healthcare professionals because of the association between cardiovascular conditions and dyslipidemia. The objective of this research was to assess the impact of prebiotics, probiotics, as well as a diet incorporating Bacillus coagulants and gum Arabic on blood lipid levels in hypercholesterolemic rats.
Methodology: In order to create an antiseptic solution, acquire the organic substance known as gum Arabic. Thirty-five male Albino rats (170 ± 5 g) were feeding a prepared diet includes supplemented cholesterol to raise the levels of cholesterol. Mice were divided to 5 groups (n = 7). Group 1: simple diet (negative control), the other 4 groups were assigned for a hypercholesterolemia diet comprising 25% lard and 2% cholesterol for 6 weeks in order to increase fat cholesterol in rats. Group 2: (positive control), Group 3: fed with a supplement including 5% gum Arabic (prebiotic), Group 4: fed with a dietary supplement comprising coagulase spores, Group 5: assigned for a simple meal. It was supplemented with 5% daily gum Arabic and Bacillus coagulants spores (symbiotic).
Results: Triglyceride levels and total cholesterol (mg/dL) were improved (P<0.05). In (advantageous manipulate) fed a simple diet (B.D.), compared with (poor manipulate).
Unique Contribution to theory, Practice and Policy: The Anti-Inflammatory Theory and the concept of prebiotics usage to decrease cholesterol and minimize its absorption. This shows that the concept used has been validated. The satisfactory results which confirmed the extreme spread variations with the poor manipulate organization had been done within side the hypercholesterolemia organizations include with Gum Arabic (GA5%), where the best indicated a fee recorded (28.54 ± 3. seventy one mg/dL), which transferred into the poor manipulate (36.33 ± 5.00 mg/dL). As for the organizations that took B. coagulants and GA 5% + B. coagulants, a lower in LDL-c, (VLDL-c), levels of AST and AST, and the satisfactory outcome documented and directed within side of the organization GA 5% + B.Coagulants. Histological checkups furthermore confirmed that the liver sections inside the 5th organization established a regular structure, also the liver cells mild degeneration. CONCLUSION: The satisfactory final outcome indicated within side the organization of GA 5%+ B. coagulants remedy organization compared with the opposite organizations.
Олий таълим муассасаларига кириш ва ўқишни кўчириш жараёнларида мавжуд коррупциявий хавф-хатарларни олдини олиш бўйича хорижий давлатлар тажрибаси
Authors: Қўчқаров Зафаржон 
Published: March 2024

Бугунги ривожланиб бораётган жараёнда таълим сифатини ошириш ва салоҳиятли кадрларни тайёрлаш учун биринчи навбатда олий таълим тизимида коррупция даражасини камайтириш муҳим аҳамият касб этади. Олий таълим муассасаларига кириш имтиҳонлари ва ўқишни кўчириш жараёнида очиқлик, шаффофлик ва адолат мезонларини ўрнатилганлиги соҳада коррупцияга қарши курашиш самарали йўлга қўйилганлигини белгилаб берувчи омиллардан ҳисобланади. Олий таълим муассасаларига ўқишга кириш ва ўқишни кўчириш билан боғлиқ илғор хорижий давлатлар тажрибаларини ўрганиш ва уларни амалиётда жорий қилиш коррупцияни олдини олишга хизмат қилади. Ушбу мақолада етакчи хорижий давлатлардаги олий таълим муассасаларига кириш имтиҳонлари, талабгорларни танлаб олиш ва ўқишни кўчириш тартиблари ўрганилди.
Platform Engineering for cloud-native organizations
Authors: Soeldner Jens-Henrik , Ajouaoui Latif , Fritzsche Albrecht , Soeldner Guido 
Published: March 2024

Cloud Computing allows companies to scale seamlessly, providing a broad range of state-of-the-art services. Another promise is to free users from the operational and administrative burdens [1]. However, with the advent of cloud-native applications [2], this promise becomes questionable – especially when DevOps [3] principles are used during development. Experience from practice shows that teams often struggle dealing with both the infrastructure, finding the right architecture, and implementing business logic. When working in decentralized teams, things are even worse, as standardization across teams cannot be assumed. To tackle those issues, automation by means of techniques such as Infrastructure-as-code [4] help to ease to cope with infrastructural concerns. However, when working with several teams in a decentralized manner, operational overhead is still there. Organizations struggle with standardization of infrastructure code and there is no clear centralized visibility for security-related concerns within the development lifecycle. To address these issues, we propose two things: First, building up a Platform Team [5], which serves as an organizational structure for continuous delivery. A Platform Teams can be the size of a typical small DevOps Team and support the whole organization with standardized security-hardened modules. Second, an Ops-Platform is needed that is operated by the Platform Team to centrally provide and maintain those modules. Other Dev-Teams can then consume those modules. In this paper, we report insights from the implementation of this approach in practice. We find out that developers are 75% less focused on operations by using such a platform and name specific success factors. References [1] Borenstein, Nathaniel, and James Blake. "Cloud computing standards: Where's the beef?." IEEE Internet Computing 15.3 (2011): 74-78.[2] Kratzke, Nane, and Peter-Christian Quint. "Understanding cloud-native applications after 10 years of cloud computing-a systematic mapping study." Journal of Systems and Software126 (2017): 1-16.[3] Ebert, Christof, et al. "DevOps." Ieee Software 33.3 (2016): 94-100.[4] Morris, Kief. Infrastructure as code. O'Reilly Media, 2020.[5] Leite, Leonardo, et al. "Platform teams: An organizational structure for continuous delivery."Proceedings of the IEEE/ACM 42nd International Conference on Software Engineering Workshops. 2020.
Effect of vestibular rehabilitation on trunk kinetic and kinematic parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Mohamed Riham Ali , Ibrahim Saied Mohamed , Nabil Bassam Ahmed , Alshimy Ahmed Magdy 
Published: March 2024

PurposeTo investigate the effect of the Cawthorne Cooksey exercise protocol on trunk kinetic and kinematic parameters in MS patients.MethodsUsing a randomised controlled study design, 30 ambulatory patients with MS (aged 35–55 years) with relapsing/ remitting disease, hemiparesis, and minimal disability were recruited. Patients were split into two equal groups to undergo four weeks of vestibular rehabilitation. Group I received conventional vestibular rehabilitation along with the Cawthorne Cooksey exercise protocol, and group II (control group) received only conventional vestibular rehabilitation. Patients were assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer (average power, acceleration, and deceleration time) before and after the treatment.ResultsThe current study found that there was a significant improvement in the trunk flexors’ average power and a decrease (enhancement) in the acceleration and deceleration times after the treatment (p < 0.05). The effect was more pronounced in group I than in group II.ConclusionsCawthorne Cooksey exercise protocol may be an effective way to help people with MS improve their dynamic trunk stability by facilitating trunk movements and muscle power.