bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Blood pressure difference between pre and post‐menopausal women and age‐matched men: A cross‐sectional study at a tertiary center
Authors: Alhawari Hussein , Alzoubi Osama , Alshelleh Sameeha , Alfaris Leen , Abdulelah Mohammad , AlRyalat Saif Aldeen , Altarawneh Saleh , Alzoubi Mohammad 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHypertension is a prominent risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Gender differences and menopausal status contribute to blood pressure changes across the lifespan which have not been completely characterized. Our study aims to explore the impact of multiple factors on blood pressure levels in previously healthy women and men. Factors of interest included gender, menopausal status, age, and body mass index. Healthy women and men were recruited through healthcare facility announcements. Detailed menopausal history was obtained from females. The authors measured each participant's systolic and diastolic blood pressure at our outpatient clinics twice on the same day, and two different days, one week apart, and the authors included the mean of the averaged two readings for each participant. The study sample consisted of 313 participants. Female gender was a significant predictor of lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p < .001), while age significantly correlated with higher systolic blood pressure readings (p = .004). Although systolic blood pressure levels were significantly higher in postmenopausal females (124 mmHg) compared to premenopausal females (116 mmHg), our multiple linear regression analysis revealed that postmenopausal status did not significantly predict changes in either systolic or diastolic blood pressure. Our study demonstrates significant associations between blood pressure levels and various factors such as gender and age. This could emphasize the intricate interplay of demographic and clinical factors in blood pressure variations among individuals, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosing hypertension, which considers various individual factors, including gender and age.
Bayesian evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of blood culture media and hypoglycemia in sepsis‐suspected calves
Authors: Pas Mathilde Laetitia , Boyen Filip , Castelain Donatienne , Chantillon Laurens , Paepe Dominique , Pille Frederik , Pardon Bart , Bokma Jade 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundSepsis is a life‐threatening condition for which critically important antimicrobials are often indicated. The value of blood culture for sepsis is indisputable, but appropriate guidelines on sampling and interpretation are currently lacking in cattle.ObjectiveCompare the diagnostic accuracy of 2 blood culture media (pediatric plus [PP] and plus aerobic [PA]) and hypoglycemia for bacteremia detection. Estimate the contamination risk of blood cultures in critically ill calves.AnimalsOne hundred twenty‐six critically ill calves, 0 to 114 days.MethodsRetrospective cross‐sectional study in which the performance of PP, PA and hypoglycemia to diagnose sepsis was assessed using a Bayesian latent class model. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to compare time to positivity (TTP). Potential contamination was descriptively analyzed. Isolates were considered relevant when they were; member of the Enterobacterales, isolated from both blood cultures vials, or well‐known, significant bovine pathogens.ResultsThe sensitivities for PP, PA, and hypoglycemia were higher when excluding assumed contaminants; 68.7% (95% credibility interval = 30.5%‐93.7%), 87.5% (47.0%‐99.5%), and 61.3% (49.7%‐72.4%), respectively. Specificity was estimated at 95.1% (82.2%‐99.7%), 94.2% (80.7%‐99.7%), and 72.4% (64.6%‐79.6%), respectively. Out of 121 interpretable samples, 14.9% grew a presumed contaminant in PA, PP, or both. There was no significant difference in the TTP between PA and PP.Conclusions and Clinical ImportancePA and PP appear to outperform hypoglycemia as diagnostic tests for sepsis. PA seems most sensitive, but a larger sample size is required to verify this. Accuracy increased greatly after excluding assumed contaminants. The type of culture did not influence TTP or the contamination rate.
Do sexes differ in consistent individual differences and behavioural syndrome in an aposematic poison frog?
Authors: Cossio R. , Ibáñez R. , Rodríguez A. , Pröhl H. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThere is a burgeoning interest in studying consistent individual differences in animal behaviour. Most studies consider mainly males, but sexes are subject to distinct selection pressures that may drive differences in life history and therefore lead to differences in a variety of behaviours. Here, we used Oophaga pumilio, a poison frog with sex differences in life‐history strategies (e.g., sex bias in space use and parental care), to explore whether sexes differ or share personality characteristics like behavioural consistency and behavioural syndromes. Based on the natural history of this species, we predicted sex differences in behavioural consistency in exploration but not in boldness, and a correlation between these behavioural traits. We found no sex differences in behavioural consistency in boldness and exploration, although, we observed a tendency of higher consistency in males than females in boldness. When pooling all individuals, we found a higher consistency in boldness than exploration, suggesting the presence of a bold personality in general. We observed a positive between‐individual correlation of boldness and exploration in both sexes indicating the presence of a behavioural syndrome. Our data suggest that selective mechanisms shaping individual behaviour act equally on both sexes in this poison frog.
Identity fusion and support for political authoritarianism: Lessons from the U.S. insurrection of 2021
Authors: Martel Francois Alexi , Moniz Philip , Ashokkumar Ashwini , Swann William B. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe recent surge in political authoritarianism has triggered interest in the factors that regulate its rise and fall. We explored these phenomena in the time around the January 6, 2021, insurrection in the United States. Identity fusion (synergistic union) with Trump predicted the perception that Democrats represented an existential threat to the American way of life; higher perceived threat, in turn, predicted endorsement of authoritarian actions against Democrats. Biden supporters did not display analogous effects. Among Trump supporters and, to a lesser extent, Biden supporters, fusion with the United States negatively predicted both the perception that out‐party members represented an existential threat and endorsement of authoritarian actions against them. These findings provide unique insight into the role of identity in the nation's closest brush with authoritarian takeover in over a century.
Genome sequence of
Erwinia amylovora
bacteriophage Omen
Authors: Abreu Gabriel , Garcia Edgar , Oliveira Ana , Oliveira Hugo 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

We report the genome of
Erwinia amylovora
phage Omen, isolated from a Portuguese orchard. Omen has a genome size of 85,304 bp, belongs to the genus
Kolesnikvirus
(myovirus morphotype), and shares over 80% nucleotide identity with various
Erwinia
phage genomes.
Genome assembly of
Pseudomonas
sp. strain SED1
T
, a psychrotolerant bacterium isolated from Deception Glacier (Washington, USA)
Authors: Shain Daniel H. , Klein Eric A. 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Strain SED1
T
was isolated from glacial samples collected on Mount Deception, Washington, USA. Genome sequencing and assembly identified a DNA G + C content of 60.4 mol% with 6,125 predicted proteins. Analysis by the Type Strain Genome Server is consistent with the isolate representing a previously undescribed species in the genus
Pseudomonas
.
Genome of
Lamprobacter modestohalophilus
ShN
Lb
02, a moderate halophilic photosynthetic purple bacterium of the Chromatiaceae family
Authors: Kyndt John A. , Bryantseva Irina A. , Gorlenko Vladimir M. , F. Imhoff Johannes 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

The genome sequence of the moderately halophilic
Lamprobacter modestohalophilus
ShN
Lb
02 was compared to those of other
Lamprobacter
and
Halochromatium
species. It revealed an average nucleotide identity of 94% to
Lpb. modestohalophilus
DSM 25653 and of 89.7% to
Halochromatium roseum
DSM 18859, underscoring their close phylogenetic relationship.
Analyzing Dataset Annotation Quality Management in the Wild
Authors: Klie Jan-Christoph , Castilho Richard Eckart de , Gurevych Iryna 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Data quality is crucial for training accurate, unbiased, and trustworthy machine learning models as well as for their correct evaluation. Recent work, however, has shown that even popular datasets used to train and evaluate state-of-the-art models contain a non-negligible amount of erroneous annotations, biases, or artifacts. While practices and guidelines regarding dataset creation projects exist, to our knowledge, large-scale analysis has yet to be performed on how quality management is conducted when creating natural language datasets and whether these recommendations are followed. Therefore, we first survey and summarize recommended quality management practices for dataset creation as described in the literature and provide suggestions for applying them. Then, we compile a corpus of 591 scientific publications introducing text datasets and annotate it for quality-related aspects, such as annotator management, agreement, adjudication, or data validation. Using these annotations, we then analyze how quality management is conducted in practice. A majority of the annotated publications apply good or excellent quality management. However, we deem the effort of 30% of the studies as only subpar. Our analysis also shows common errors, especially when using inter-annotator agreement and computing annotation error rates.
Cognitive Reserve and Frontotemporal Disorders: Exploring the Relationship Between Education, Physical Activity, and Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults
Authors: Amian Josue G. , Fernandez-Portero Cristina , de la Bella Rocío , Arenilla-Villalba María José , López-Lluch Guillermo , Alarcon David 
Published: March 2024

In this study we investigated the relationship between cognitive reserve (CR) proxies, such as education, physical activity (PA), and cognitive dysfunction (CD) in the presence or absence of frontotemporal disorders (FTD). Previous research has suggested that education and PA may delay the onset of CD and reduce the risk of developing dementia. However, it remains unclear whether these CR proxies can protect against CD when FTD is present. We aimed to explore this relationship and determine whether sustained CR may be evident regardless of FTD. We recruited 149 older adults (aged 65–99 years) from community centers where they were voluntarily participating in leisure activities. We used bioelectrical impedance to measure their body composition, and we administered the International PA Questionnaire and the Mini-Mental State Examination to measure their PA and cognitive function, respectively. We used the Frontal Assessment Battery to screen for frontotemporal dementia. Our results showed that people with FTD were older, had lower education, and engaged in less PA, relative to other participants. Regression models revealed that age, education, and PA were significant predictors of FTD. More specifically, FTD was negatively associated with cognitive functioning, and there were significant interaction effects between FTD and education and PA. PA and education were significant predictors of cognitive functioning, and, when values for PA and education were high, they offset the effects of FTD on cognitive function. These findings support impressions that PA and years of education provide an insulating or compensatory effect on cognitive functioning in older adults with executive dysfunction or frontotemporal dementia, highlighting the importance of encouraging both pursuits.
Semi–Bone Tunnel Technique Using Double-Row Suture Bridge Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma Hydrogel for Rotator Cuff Repair in a Rabbit Model
Authors: Zeng Shengqiang , Sun Jiacheng , Qin Bo , Liu Yang , Liu Gang , Deng Kai , Yin Yiran , Bao Dingsu 
Published: March 2024

Background: The approach to managing the footprint area and reconstructing the tendon-bone interface (TBI) is critical for optimal healing. Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of the semi–bone tunnel (SBT) technique using a double-row suture bridge combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hydrogel for rotator cuff repair in a rabbit model. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 48 New Zealand White rabbits were divided into 4 groups. The supraspinatus tendons were severed at the footprint to create a rotator cuff tear model in the surgical groups. Rabbits were treated with the traditional onto-surface repair (control group), SBT technique (SBT group), and SBT technique combined with PRP hydrogel implantation (SBT+PRP group). The rabbits without surgery were the normal group. At 8 weeks after surgery, macroscopic observation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and micro–computed tomography (μCT) examinations, histological evaluations, and biomechanical tests were performed to assess the curative effects of the given treatments. Results: The MRI results showed that the repaired supraspinatus tendon presented a uniform signal, minimal inflammatory response, and the lowest signal-to-noise quotient value in the SBT+PRP group. The μCT results suggested that the SBT technique did not reduce the local bone mineral density in the TBI area compared with the onto-surface repair technique. The histological staining results showed that the regenerated TBI in the SBT+PRP group had a 4-layer structure similar to the natural tissue. The highest values for biomechanical properties were observed in the SBT+PRP group, and there was no significant difference between the SBT+PRP group and normal group. Conclusion: The SBT technique presented a better tendon-bone healing effect for rotator cuff tear in the rabbit model compared with the traditional onto-surface repair technique. The specimens in the SBT+PRP group had a similar TBI structure and biomechanical properties to the natural tissue. Clinical Relevance: The SBT technique can be an alternative surgical approach for rotator cuff repair, especially for moderate to large tears and cases requiring scaffold implantation.
Modified upside-down technique with Gore tapered iliac limbs for isolated iliac artery aneurysms
Authors: Pennetta Federico Francisco , De Santis Francesco , Millarelli Massimiliano , Diotallevi Nicolò , Chiappa Roberto 
Published: March 2024

Purpose To describe the off-label use of tapered iliac limbs for the treatment of isolated iliac aneurysms with proximal landing zone significantly larger than distal landing zone. Technique Inversion of a Gore Excluder tapered leg (W. L. Gore & Associates Inc, Flagstaff, Arizona) with a modified upside-down technique is described. The endoprosthesis, with the olive at the tip of the releasing system previously cut, is inserted in a tip-to-tip fashion into a 15 Fr introducer sheath. The graft is released inside the introducer. An 18 Fr introducer sheath is advanced up to the proximal sealing zone. Following the removal of the 18 Fr dilator, the 15 Fr introducer with the pre-released graft is inserted co-axially into the 18 Fr introducer. A pre-cut 15 Fr dilator is brought up to the endograft and used as a pusher. A pull-back maneuver of the co-axial system, countertractioning with the dilator maintained in position, allows the delivery of the endograft. Conclusion This technique might offer a feasible option in case of endovascular exclusion of isolated iliac artery aneurysms with significant landing zone diameter mismatch. Extracorporeal inversion is time-saving and could be safer in terms of graft damage and infection.
Patient-reported outcomes in integrated health and social care: A scoping review
Authors: Hughes Sarah E , Aiyegbusi Olalekan L , McMullan Christel , Turner Grace M , Anderson Nicola , Cruz Rivera Samantha , Collis Philip , Glasby Jon , Lasserson Daniel , Calvert Melanie 
Published: March 2024

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have potential to support integrated health and social care research and practice; however, evidence of their utilisation has not been synthesised. To identify PRO measures utilised in integrated care and adult social care research and practice and to chart the evidence of implementation factors influencing their uptake. Scoping review of peer-reviewed literature. Six databases (01 January 2010 to 19 May 2023). Articles reporting PRO use with adults (18+ years) in integrated care or social care settings. We screened articles against pre-specified eligibility criteria; 36 studies (23%) were extracted in duplicate for verification. We summarised the data using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. We identified 159 articles reporting on 216 PRO measures deployed in a social care or integrated care setting. Most articles used PRO measures as research tools. Eight (5.0%) articles used PRO measures as an intervention. Articles focused on community-dwelling participants (35.8%) or long-term care home residents (23.9%), with three articles (1.9%) focussing on integrated care settings. Stakeholders viewed PROs as feasible and acceptable, with benefits for care planning, health and wellbeing monitoring as well as quality assurance. Patient-reported outcome measure selection, administration and PRO data management were perceived implementation barriers. This scoping review showed increasing utilisation of PROs in adult social care and integrated care. Further research is needed to optimise PROs for care planning, design effective training resources and develop policies and service delivery models that prioritise secure, ethical management of PRO data.
Evidence Guiding Commercial Payer Coverage Criteria for Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Authors: Kotlier Jacob L. , Fathi Amir , Ong Meng-Yung , Yazditabar Josh M. , Panoussi Ethan E. , Mayfield Cory K. , Petrigliano Frank A. , Liu Joseph N. , Peterson Alexander B. , Tan Eric W. 
Published: March 2024

Background: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), first developed as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis, has become an increasingly popular management option for end-stage ankle arthritis. Prior studies have shown commercial insurance payers base their coverage criteria on limited and low level of evidence research. This study aims to quantify and describe the evidence insurance companies use to support TAA coverage policies. Methods: The top 11 national commercial health insurance payers for TAA were identified. A google search was performed to identify payer coverage policies. Policy documents were examined and cited references were classified by type of reference as well as reviewed for level of evidence (LOE). Specific coverage criteria for each individual payer were then extracted. Criteria were compared to assess for similarities among commercial payers. Finally, all references cited by each payer were examined to determine whether they mentioned the specific payer criteria. Results: Six of the 11 payers had accessible coverage policies. The majority of cited references were primary journal articles (145, 60.9%) and the majority of references cited (179, 75.2%) were level III or level IV evidence. We found significant homogeneity in coverage criteria among payers. In addition, cited sources inconsistently mentioned specific payer coverage criteria. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that commercial insurance payers rely on the relatively low level of currently available scientific evidence when formulating coverage policies for TAA use and adopt criteria that have not been thoroughly analyzed in the literature. More high level of evidence research is needed to help clinicians and insurance companies further refine indications for TAA so that patients who might benefit from the procedure are adequately covered. Level of Evidence: Level IV, review.
Perceptions and experiences of living with and providing care for multimorbidity: A qualitative interview study
Authors: Simpson Glenn , Morrison Leanne , Santer Miriam , Hijryana Marisza , Farmer Andrew , Dambha-Miller Hajira 
Published: March 2024

Background Experiences of living with and seeking care for multimorbidity is a relatively under-researched field. By analysing experiences of people with multimorbidity, caregivers and care professionals, we can better understand the complex care needs of those with multimorbidity and identify improvements to care management. This paper reports findings from research that elicited the views of key stakeholders to inform future care practice and policy. Aim To elicit care recipient and care provider views to understand the care needs of those living with and seeking care for multimorbidity. Method A qualitative interview study using purposive sampling of those living with and providing care in multimorbidity. Results Increased support to those with multimorbidity and caregivers to navigate care systems was advocated. Establishing trusting care relationships featured prominently in participants accounts. Fragmented care, inadequate coordination and poor communication between care providers, were identified as system-wide challenges. There was agreement that integrated care models were needed, which delivered personalised care, such as shared decision-making, choice in care options and accessing services, and individualised care plans. Conclusion We found significant agreement among stakeholders on care need and management in multimorbidity. Understanding the experiences of those with multimorbidity, caregivers and care professionals, can inform future improvements in care management.
High-density via RRAM cell with multi-level setting by current compliance circuits
Authors: Hsieh Yu-Cheng , Lin Yu-Cheng , Huang Yao-Hung , Chih Yu-Der , Chang Jonathan , Lin Chrong-Jung , King Ya-Chin 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this work, multi-level storage in the via RRAM has been first time reported and demonstrated with the standard FinFET CMOS logic process. Multi-level states in via RRAM are achieved by controlling the current compliance during set operations. The new current compliance setting circuits are proposed to ensure stable resistance control when one considers cells under the process variation effect. The improved stability and tightened distributions on its multi-level states on via RRAM have been successfully demonstrated.