bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
»Nam bolj diši domači kruh od tuje pogače?« Vpliv lokalnosti kandidatur na izide volitev v Državni zbor 2022
Authors: Tiran Jernej 
Published: April 2024

V prispevku smo na primeru volitev v Državni zbor 2022 analizirali razmestitev krajev bivanja poslanskih kandidatov ter pri tem ugotavljali, koliko kandidatur je lokalnih in koliko te vplivajo na izide volitev. Raziskava je temeljila na geokodiranju 1471 naslovov stalnega prebivališča, prostorskem opredeljevanju lokalnosti kandidatur ter statističnih testih za odvisne in neodvisne vzorce. Ugotovili smo, da največ poslanskih kandidatov prihaja iz urbanih središč, kar je nekoliko več glede na siceršnjo razporeditev prebivalstva. Slabi dve tretjini (65,6 %) sta kandidirali v lokalnem okraju, če lokalnost opredelimo na ravni statistične regije, pa je takšnih kandidatov 83,2 %. Ugotovili smo tudi, da so lokalni kandidati dosegli nekoliko boljše izide od nelokalnih, kar je malce bolj izrazito na podeželju. Raziskava ovrednoti ta spoznanja tudi z vidika uvedbe t. i. domicilnega načela v volilni zakonodaji.
»Do we prefer homemade bread to foreign cake?« The impact of local candidacies on the outcome of the 2022 Slovenian parliamentary elections
This paper analyses the distribution of the parliamentary candidates’ places of residence of the 2022 Slovenian parliamentary elections to determine the share of local candidacies and the extent to which they affected the election results. The study encompasses the geocoding of 1,471 residential addresses, the spatial identification of local candidacies, and statistical tests for dependent and independent samples. We found that most parliamentary candidates come from urban centers which is above average relative to the spatial distribution of the population. Around two thirds (65.6%) lived in the local constituency in which they ran, and 83.2% lived in the respective region. We also found that local candidates perform somewhat better than non-local candidates, which is more pronounced in rural areas. The study also evaluates these phenomena in light of the introduction of the »domicile« requirement in the electoral legislation.
Gorska območja Furlanije - Julijske krajine med socialno in gospodarsko izključenostjo ter novimi poselitvenimi modeli. Ali gre za inverzijo trenda?
Authors: Džajić Uršič Erika , Čede Peter , Steinicke Ernst , Jelen Igor 
Published: April 2024

Namen članka je pokazati, da novi migracijski pojavi izboljšujejo videz in družbenoekonomski položaj v gorskih območjih Furlanije - Julijske krajine. Na tem območju so vasi skoraj pol stoletja (od 50. let 20. stoletja) trpele zaradi dolgotrajnega upadanja prebivalstva, pešanja gospodarske dejavnosti, slabšanja infrastrukture, upadanja storitev in socialne izolacije. Zapuščene vasi so poimenovane tudi »vasi duhov«. Trenutno se trend obrača, o čemer priča pričujoča raziskava, ki temelji na preučitvi trenutnega stanja, analizi uradnih statističnih podatkov ter primarnih podatkih na podlagi intervjujev. Rezultati kažejo, da priseljenci prinašajo inovacije tako v kmetijstvu in turizmu kot tudi na umetniškem in kulturnem področju ter igrajo ključno vlogo pri prenovi obstoječih objektov, ponovni uporabi zemljišč in vzpostavljanju ustvarjalne dinamike. Njihove dejavnosti vse bolj omogočajo regeneracijo in vzdrževanje alpskih kulturnih pokrajin, posledično pa nastajajo nove družbene in agrarne strukture z novimi načini kmetovanja. Proces regeneracije lahko služi kot primer dobre prakse za druga delno zapuščena naselja v gorskih območjih.
The mountainous areas of Friuli-Venezia Giulia between social and economic exclusion and new settlement models. Is it a trend inversion?
This article aims to demonstrate that migration phenomena improve the appearance and socio-economic position in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia mountain areas. In this area, mountain villages have been suffering from a long-term decline in population, economic activity, deteriorating infrastructure, decreasing services, and social isolation for almost half a century (since the 1950s). These depopulated villages are also referred to as »ghost villages«. However, the trend is now reversing, as evidenced by this research. The study is based on an analysis of the current situation, official statistical data, and primary data from interviews conducted in the area. The results show that newcomers bring innovations in agriculture, tourism, arts, and culture and play a key role in renovating existing structures, reusing land, and establishing a creative dynamic. Their activities increasingly enable the regeneration and maintenance of alpine cultural landscapes, resulting in the emergence of new social and agricultural structures with novel farming practices. The processes of regeneration may serve as a good practice example for other partially abandoned settlements in mountain areas.
In search of indigenous speakers of the Slovenian language in Austria: The Bad Radkersburg corner and Burgenland
Authors: Pipan Primož 
Published: April 2024

The paper examines two Austrian border areas with Slovenia – the Bad Radkersburg corner in the Austrian federal province of Styria and the southernmost part of the Austrian federal province of Burgenland. It is dedicated to the search for indigenous speakers of the organic idioms of the Slovenian language. The aim of the research is to record local speech that was not researched when collecting dialect material for the Slovenian Linguistic Atlas. The paper sheds light on some of the lesser-known geographical and historical reasons for the disappearance of Slovene in the area and highlights the difficulties in finding speakers and outlines the attitudes towards Slovene in the area.
Iskanje avtohtonih govorcev slovenskega jezika v Avstriji: Radgonski kot in Gradiščanska
Prispevek preučuje dve avstrijski obmejni območji s Slovenijo – Radgonski kot v avstrijski zvezni deželi Štajerski ter najjužnejši del avstrijske zvezne dežele Gradiščanske. Posveča se iskanju avtohtonih govorcev organskih idiomov slovenskega jezika. Cilj raziskave je zapisati krajevne govore, ki so bili med zbiranjem narečnega gradiva za Slovenski lingvistični atlas neraziskani. Prispevek osvetli nekatere manj znane geografske in zgodovinske razloge za izginjanje slovenščine na tem območju ter izpostavlja težave pri iskanju govorcev in oriše odnos do slovenščine na obravnavanem območju.
The Impact of Bone Pain Crises on Platelet Parameters in Sample of Iraqi Sickle Cell Anemia Patients
Authors: Al-Saidi Dahlia N. 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:
Volume indices and count of platelets through sickle cell anemia (SCA) steady state are modified by chronic hemolysis, red blood cell sickling, and vaso-occlusion induced by this structural hemoglobinopathy. The bone pain crises additionally change these parameters. The recognition of the modification in platelet indices has a significant impact on understanding the pathogenesis and outcome of sickle cell disease patients.

OBJECTIVES:
This study objective is to compare volume indices and count of platelets of SCA patients in steady and through bone pain crisis states.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
This is a retrospective cohort study that included 82 SCA patients who received care between October 2022 and October 2023 at the Hereditary Blood Disease Center, Basra, Iraq Written consent was obtained from all the participants and legal guardians. The criteria of inclusion involved SCA patients of 13 years old and older who presented to the center at the period of the stdy. They had their platelet count and volume indices measured during the crises of bone pain and in the steady state later on. Platelet count, platelet distribution width (PDW), plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet-large cell ratio (P-LCR) were measured by the automatic analyzer.

RESULTS:
Through bone pain crises as well as steady state, patients had a normal mean platelet count in comparison to the reference values of non-SCA population. It was found that MPV, PDW, PCT, and P-LCR were different in a significant way between the steady and bone pain crisis states, with P ≤ 0.001 with the mean values of 9.69 ± 1.25 versus 11.09 ± 0.99 for MPV, 13.27 ± 0.46 versus 15.78 ± 0.65 for PDW, 0.31 ± 0.03 versus 0.36 ± 0.01 for PCT, and 0.16 ± 0.01 versus 0.18 ± 0 for P-LCR, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:
Through the steady state as well as bone pain crisis, the platelet count of SCA patients showed a normal value according to the range of reference for the normal population with no SCA. The P-LCR, MPV, PCT, and PDW were different significantly between SCA two clinical states as they became higher through the state of bone pain crises. This finding reflects the increment in the activation of platelets and the existence of large platelets in circulation at the time of vaso-occlusive crises.
Influence of blood glucose fluctuations on chemotherapy efficacy and safety in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients complicated with lung carcinoma
Authors: Fang Tian-Zheng , Wu Xian-Qiao , Zhao Ting-Qi , Wang Shan-Shan , Fu Guo-Mei-Zhi , Wu Qing-Long , Zhou Cheng-Wei 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have large fluctuations in blood glucose (BG), abnormal metabolic function and low immunity to varying degrees, which increases the risk of malignant tumor diseases and affects the efficacy of tumor chemotherapy. Controlling hyperglycemia may have important therapeutic implications for cancer patients.
AIM
To clarify the influence of BG fluctuations on chemotherapy efficacy and safety in T2DM patients complicated with lung carcinoma (LC).
METHODS
The clinical data of 60 T2DM + LC patients who presented to the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University between January 2019 and January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent chemotherapy and were grouped as a control group (CG; normal BG fluctuation with a mean fluctuation < 3.9 mmol/L) and an observation group (OG; high BG fluctuation with a mean fluctuation ≥ 3.9 mmol/L) based on their BG fluctuations, with 30 cases each. BG-related indices, tumor markers, serum inflammatory cytokines and adverse reactions were comparatively analyzed. Pearson correlation analysis was performed to analyze the correlation between BG fluctuations and tumor markers.
RESULTS
The fasting blood glucose and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose levels in the OG were notably elevated compared with those in the CG, together with markedly higher mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE), mean of daily differences, largest amplitude of glycemic excursions and standard deviation of blood glucose (P < 0.05). In addition, the OG exhibited evidently higher levels of carbohydrate antigen 19-9, carbohydrate antigen 125, carcinoembryonic antigen, neuron-specific enolase, cytokeratin 19, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein than the CG (P < 0.05). Pearson analysis revealed a positive association of MAGE with serum tumor markers. The incidence of adverse reactions was significantly higher in the OG than in the CG (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The greater the BG fluctuation in LC patients after chemotherapy, the more unfavorable the therapeutic effect of chemotherapy; the higher the level of tumor markers and inflammatory cytokines, the more adverse reactions the patient experiences.
Construction and validation of a neovascular glaucoma nomogram in patients with diabetic retinopathy after pars plana vitrectomy
Authors: Shi Yi , Zhang Yan-Xin , Jiao Ming-Fei , Ren Xin-Jun , Hu Bo-Jie , Liu Ai-Hua , Li Xiao-Rong 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND
Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is likely to occur after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in some patients, thus reducing the expected benefit. Understanding the risk factors for NVG occurrence and building effective risk prediction models are currently required for clinical research.
AIM
To develop a visual risk profile model to explore factors influencing DR after surgery.
METHODS
We retrospectively selected 151 patients with DR undergoing PPV. The patients were divided into the NVG (NVG occurrence) and No-NVG (No NVG occurrence) groups according to the occurrence of NVG within 6 months after surgery. Independent risk factors for postoperative NVG were screened by logistic regression. A nomogram prediction model was established using R software, and the model’s prediction accuracy was verified internally and externally, involving the receiver operator characteristic curve and correction curve.
RESULTS
After importing the data into a logistic regression model, we concluded that a posterior capsular defect, preoperative vascular endothelial growth factor ≥ 302.90 pg/mL, glycosylated hemoglobin ≥ 9.05%, aqueous fluid interleukin 6 (IL-6) ≥ 53.27 pg/mL, and aqueous fluid IL-10 ≥ 9.11 pg/mL were independent risk factors for postoperative NVG in patients with DR (P < 0.05). A nomogram model was established based on the aforementioned independent risk factors, and a computer simulation repeated sampling method was used to internally and externally verify the nomogram model. The area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity of the model were 0.962 [95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.932-0.991], 91.5%, and 82.3%, respectively. The AUC, sensitivity, and specificity of the external validation were 0.878 (95%CI: 0.746-0.982), 66.7%, and 95.7%, respectively.
CONCLUSION
A nomogram constructed based on the risk factors for postoperative NVG in patients with DR has a high prediction accuracy. This study can help formulate relevant preventive and treatment measures.
Associations between remnant cholesterol levels and mortality in patients with diabetes
Authors: Pan Deng , Xu Lin , Zhang Li-Xiao , Shi Da-Zhuo , Guo Ming 
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND
Dyslipidemia is frequently present in patients with diabetes. The associations of remnant cholesterol and mortality remains unclear in patients with diabetes.
AIM
To explore the associations of remnant cholesterol with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes.
METHODS
This prospective cohort study included 4740 patients with diabetes who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 through 2018. Remnant cholesterol was used as the exposure variable, and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were considered outcome events. Outcome data were obtained from the National Death Index, and all participants were followed from the interview date until death or December 31, 2019. Multivariate proportional Cox regression models were used to explore the associations between exposure and outcomes, in which remnant cholesterol was modeled as both a categorical and a continuous variable. Restricted cubic splines (RCSs) were calculated to assess the nonlinearity of associations. Subgroup (stratified by sex, age, body mass index, and duration of diabetes) and a series of sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the robustness of the associations.
RESULTS
During a median follow-up duration of 83 months, 1370 all-cause deaths and 389 cardiovascular deaths were documented. Patients with remnant cholesterol levels in the third quartile had a reduced risk of all-cause mortality [hazard ratio (HR) 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.66 (0.52-0.85)]; however, when remnant cholesterol was modeled as a continuous variable, it was associated with increased risks of all-cause [HR (95%CI): 1.12 (1.02-1.21) per SD] and cardiovascular [HR (95%CI): 1.16 (1.01-1.32), per SD] mortality. The RCS demonstrated nonlinear associations of remnant cholesterol with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses did not reveal significant differences from the above results.
CONCLUSION
In patients with diabetes, higher remnant cholesterol was associated with increased risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and diabetes patients with slightly higher remnant cholesterol (0.68-1.04 mmol/L) had a lower risk of all-cause mortality.
Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services and its Predictors among Health Workers in Hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Authors: Okonkwo P. , Ajayi O. , Isah A. , Oladapo B.G. 
Published: April 2024

Background: Cervical cancer (CC) ranks second as the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, despite being preventable through screening. Female health workers (HCWs) are expected to be role models to motivate society towards Cervical Cancer Screening Service (CCSS)uptake. This study assesses the utilization of CCSS and associated factors among HCWs in three area councils of Abuja, Nigeria.
Method: A cross-sectional design aimed at assessing the utilization of CCSS by HCWs in 13 health facilities across 3 area councils in Abuja. Study participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. The outcome variable was “ever used CCSS” dichotomized into a “Yes” or “No” response. Factors associated with participants' utilization of CCSS were examined using a binary logistic regression at p<0.05 level of statistical significance.
Results: Data from 350 participants (90.6%) were analyzed. Most were married women, 290 (82.9%), between the ages of 21 to 30 years, 275 (78.6%). About twothirds of the participants, (237) reported ever being screened for cervical cancer. Factors associated with CCSS utilization at the bivariate level included marital status, duration of practice, and a negative perception regarding access to cervical cancer services. Perceived access barrier to CCSS was the only strong predictor for CCSS utilization after controlling confounders [Adjusted Odd Ratio: 0.01, 95%CI: 0.01 – 0.03].
Conclusion: The perceived access barrier is a strong determinant of the CCSS utilization rate among HCWs in our study site Efforts should be made to ensure access and create awareness about service availability and accessibility among HCWs in the Federal Capital Territory.
Management outcome of a COVID-19 Positive Child with Multiple Contacts admitted in a General Intensive Care Unit-A Case Report
Authors: Olateju Simeon Olugbade 
Published: April 2024

COVID-19 infection in paediatric patients is relatively low in Nigeria. The low index of suspicion made healthcare providers to be at risk of contracting the disease from this age group making prevention and contact tracing difficult. We report the management of a 9-month- old male child who had palatoplasty following a prior negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) screening. The patient underwent palatoplasty for isolated cleft palate under general anaesthesia and endotracheal intubation. The patient was found to be desaturating significantly on admission to the recovery room and was subsequently taken back to the theatre with multiple attempts at intubation. A repeat PCR done was positive and subsequently, he was admitted into the ICU for ventilatory support. A chest radiograph taken on admission revealed features of severe bronchopneumonia and COVID-19 pneumonic changes. He was ventilated for 14 days and thereafter, was discharged home on a tracheostomy in good clinical condition. The mother of the child and 20 members of staff (23.5%) out of the 85 personnel who had close contact with the child in the course of treatment tested PCR positive. Contact tracing was difficult among those infected. They all recovered from the disease without complications. The treatment outcome in this COVID-19-positive child was good and contact tracing was effective in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and limiting the impact of the outbreak. We hereby recommend preventive measures against the infection, vaccination and establishment of dedicated paediatric ICU for infectious diseases.
Intimate Partner Violence among Mothers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 2018 Nigeria DHS Data
Authors: Suleiman A.G. , Sufiyan M.B. , Babandi Z.S. 
Published: April 2024

Background: The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) collected data on the experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women aged 15-49 years and the genotype of their children aged 6-59 months. We performed a retrospective cohort analysis to ascertain if having a child with sickle cell disease (SCD) predisposes women to IPV.
Methods: Eighty-five mothers of children living with SCD were compared with 320 mothers of children living without SCD after matching for age, number of living children, religion, place of residence and wealth index. The prevalence rates of IPV and the relative risks (RRs) of experiencing controlling behaviour, emotional, physical, sexual and any form of IPV in the 12 months preceding the survey were calculated.
Results: Compared to mothers of children without SCD, mothers of children living with SCD were not at greater risk of experiencing controlling behaviour (RR=0.90, 95% CI: 0.54–1.49), emotional violence (RR=1.09; 95% CI=0.78–1.53), physical violence (RR=0.75, 95% CI: 0.38–1.48), sexual violence (RR=0.89, 95% CI: 0.31– 2.56) or any form of IPV (RR=0.98, 95% CI: 0.71–1.37).
Conclusion: The study did not find sufficient evidence for increased risk of IPV among mothers of children living with SCD, despite the additional health, psychosocial and financial burdens associated with raising a child with the disease. Further research is needed to address the limitations of this study and to carefully investigate the relationship between having a child with SCD and the experience of IPV among women.
Prevalence and Forms of Sexual Abuse among Female Hawkers in Sokoto State
Authors: Ezenwoko A.Z. , Oche M.O. , Haruna A. , Bashar A.G. , Muhammad S. 
Published: April 2024

Background: Sexual abuse is a public health problem affecting one-third of women in their lifetime and female hawkers are especially vulnerable. This study assessed knowledge, prevalence and forms of sexual abuse among female hawkers in Sokoto metropolis.
Methods: A cross-sectional study among two hundred and forty-five female hawkers using a multistage sampling technique was conducted. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information from the study participants. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25. Continuous variables were summarized as mean and standard deviation, while categorical variables were summarized as frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistical analysis was done using chi-square test and binary logistic regression. The level of statistical significance was set at 5% (p<0.05).
Results: One hundred and twenty- three (50.2%) of the respondents were within the 10-15 age group, 223 (91.2%) were single, and 64 (26.1%), had Quranic education. Two hundred and nineteen (89.4%) and 26 (10.6%) had good and poor knowledge of sexual abuse respectively. The prevalence of sexual abuse was 24.5%; touching, verbal harassment and attempts at having intercourse were the commonest forms of sexual abuse reported. The living arrangement of parents was the only predictor of sexual abuse (aOR= 4.282; C. I= 1.344-13.643).
Conclusion: Free and compulsory education for children especially the girl child and economic empowerment of parents will discourage hawking by children thus limiting the likelihood of children being exposed to sexual exploitation.