bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Simultaneous gastric, pancreatic, and renal metastasis from poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Uchikoshi Manabu , Ito Takayoshi , Nakajima Yoko , Sugiura Ikuya , Uozumi Shoujirou , Shimozuma Yuu , Sakaki Masashi , Ohira Yasuyuki , Yamochi Toshiko , Yoshida Hitoshi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractCommon extrahepatic metastasis sites of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are the lungs, adrenal glands, and bones. Herein, we report a rare case of metastatic gastric, pancreatic, and renal tumors from HCC simultaneously, and review the relevant literature. A 75-year-old woman presented with right hypochondralgia, appetite loss, and weight loss. Computed tomography revealed suspected metastatic liver, lung, and renal tumors. A blood test revealed a leukocyte count of 26,210/μL and a high inflammatory reaction. As sepsis was suspected, the patient was referred to our hospital. Gadolinium–ethoxybenzyl–diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging revealed a hypovascular liver tumor that was suspected to be metastatic. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed two suspected metastatic gastric tumors. Liver and gastric tumor biopsies revealed poor carcinoma in both. The patient’s condition gradually worsened and she died on day 8 of the illness. Based on autopsy findings, the patient was finally diagnosed with metastatic gastric and renal tumors originating from HCC. Additionally, a metastatic pancreatic tumor originating from the HCC was identified during autopsy. The pathological diagnosis of the pulmonary lesion was primary lung adenocarcinoma. In conclusion, HCC should be suspected in cases with multiple metastases of unknown primary lesions.
Biting into the truth: Connecting oral pathology and stable isotopes through the paradigmatic example of a hyper-specialized marine diet in Medieval Pontevedra (NW Iberia)
Authors: Veiga-Rilo Clara , Cortizas Antonio Martínez , López-Costas Olalla 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHuman feeding patterns have been reconstructed in Archaeology by analysing either oral pathology or stable isotope ratios in human skeletal remains. However, no clear agreement has been developed between these two methodologies. The main objective of this study is to determine if we can establish a link between them when analysing a population with a hyper-specialized diet, in this case marine resources (and millet/maize). To reach this goal we developed a conjoined multi-isotope analysis using collagen and bioapatite (δ13Ccol, δ15Ncoland δ13Ccar) and a detailed study of oral health (caries, antemortem loss, periapical lesions, periodontal disease, calculus, and wear). All available skeletons with at least one preserved tooth from two cemeteries of the medieval town of Pontevedra (n = 34) were studied. The buried individuals belonged to the guild of fishers and artisans, professions which were dominant among the families of medieval Pontevedra. A detailed FTIR-ATR study of extracted bone bioapatite showed a high correlation between bioapatite carbonate content, carbonate typical vibrations, and FTIR-ATR indices related to bone diagenesis, which is in line with previous research. No significant correlations were found with bioapatite yield and isotopic composition (δ13Ccarand Δ13C), ruling out possible diagenetic effects. The diet was based on marine fish protein with contributions of millets (e.g., δ13Ccar-11.9 ± 1.8‰) that seems to be slightly higher in individuals linked to artisanal guilds. The oral pathology study shows severe dental wear from an early age (Grade 2–4 in permanent dentition for 20% of infants and 60% of juveniles in M1), as well as moderate-high presence of caries in permanent dentition (64%, 22/34) and dental calculus (72%, 24/33). Both the oral pathology and the isotopic signal differ from that observed in other areas of the Iberian Peninsula. This study points to the existence of connections between findings of the two methodologies, and specifically an association between intense dental wear and high consumption of marine resources and millet. At the same time, this analysis implies the necessity of caution in estimation of age by dental wear in populations linked to the sea.
Diverse distribution patterns of segmental longitudinal strain are associated with different clinical features and outcomes in dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors: Sengoku Kaoruko , Ohtani Tomohito , Takeda Yasuharu , Onishi Toshinari , Sera Fusako , Chimura Misato , Konishi Shozo , Ichibori Yasuhiro , Yamamoto Masayoshi , Ishizu Tomoko , Seo Yoshihiro , Sakata Yasushi 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Background
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) presents with diverse clinical courses, hardly predictable solely by the left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF). Longitudinal strain (LS) offers distinct information from LVEF and exhibits various distribution patterns. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of LS distribution patterns in DCM.

Methods
We studied 139 patients with DCM (LVEF ≤ 35%) who were admitted for heart failure (HF). LS distribution was assessed using a bull’s eye map and the relative apical LS index (RapLSI), calculated by dividing apical LS by the sum of basal and mid-LS values. We evaluated the associations of LS distribution with cardiac events (cardiac death, LV assist device implantation, or HF hospitalization) and LV reverse remodeling (LVRR), as indicated by subsequent LVEF changes.

Results
Twenty six (19%) and 29 (21%) patients exhibited a pattern of relatively apical impaired or preserved LS (defined by RapLSI < 0.25 or > 0.75, signifying a 50% decrease or increase in apical LS compared to other segments), and the remaining patients exhibited a scattered/homogeneously impaired LS pattern. The proportion of new-onset heart failure and LVEF differed between the three groups. During the median 595-day follow-up, patients with relatively-impaired apical LS had a higher rate of cardiac events (both log-rank p < 0.05) and a lower incidence of LVRR (both p < 0.01) compared to patients with other patterns. RapLSI was significantly associated with cardiac event rates after adjusting for age, sex, and new-onset HF or global LS.

Conclusion
DCM patients with reduced EF and distinct distribution patterns of impaired LS experienced different outcomes.
Process Mining Success Factors and Their Interrelationships
Authors: Mamudu Azumah , Bandara Wasana , Wynn Moe T. , Leemans Sander J. J. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractProcess mining—a suite of techniques for extracting insights from event logs of Information Systems (IS)—is increasingly being used by a wide range of organisations to improve operational efficiency. Despite extensive studies of Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in related domains, CSF studies tailored to process mining are limited. Moreover, these studies merely identify factors and do not provide essential details such as a clear conceptual understanding of success factors and their interrelationships. Through a multi-phased approach (applying published process mining case studies, conducting two in-depth case studies and expert interviews), this paper presents an empirically validated process mining CSF model and CSF interrelationships. This validated CSF model identifies ten process mining CSFs, explains how these factors relate to the process mining context and analyses their interrelationships with regard to process mining success. The findings provide a guide for organisations to invest in the right mix of CSFs for value realisation in process mining practice.
Bayesian Linear Inverse Problems in Regularity Scales with Discrete Observations
Authors: Yan Dong , Gugushvili Shota , van der Vaart Aad 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe obtain rates of contraction of posterior distributions in inverse problems with discrete observations. In a general setting of smoothness scales we derive abstract results for general priors, with contraction rates determined by discrete Galerkin approximation. The rate depends on the amount of prior concentration near the true function and the prior mass of functions with inferior Galerkin approximation. We apply the general result to non-conjugate series priors, showing that these priors give near optimal and adaptive recovery in some generality, Gaussian priors, and mixtures of Gaussian priors, where the latter are also shown to be near optimal and adaptive.
Multifold increase in dye adsorption by nanoparticles of a nanobiocomposite through its controlled simultaneous synthesis with simultaneous adsorption and photodegradation
Authors: Rakhshaee Roohan , Ertegha Nasim 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIt was shown for the first time that the efficiency of dye adsorption by nanoparticles (NPs) in a cheap and safe nanobiocomposite was increased several times (713%) due to the synchronization of the controlled synthesis of nanobiocomposite (α-Fe2O3NPs/lemon peel (LP)/Fe3O4NPs) in the final stages of its nanoparticles growth with the removal process of Brilliance Green, compared to that of the separate synthesis from the removal process. It was only performed during the simultaneous adsorption and photodegradation (SAP) because of the stabilization of its NPs by the small substances obtained from dye photodegradation, unlike alone adsorption (AA) with agglomeration of its NPs. It turned out that only in the case of simultaneous nanobiocomposite synthesis with dye removal process during SAP, the percentage of dye adsorption by nanoparticles of nanobiocomposite is higher than that of organic substances of its LP. A competitive process was happened between NPs and the organic substances of LP in nanobiocomposite including hydrolyzable tannin, cellulose and effective alcohols, in the absence of performance of pectin at pH = 6.0 and, with participation of only pectin at pH = 4.0, for adsorption with and without photodegradation of the dye which was studied by reaching the quantitative values and the mass balances.
Watering Sundarban's fields: a systematic review of groundwater and surface water suitability for irrigation
Authors: Monika  , Dimple  , Kumar Sunil , Giri Arup 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe Sundarban region—located from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh—renowned for its distinctive ecosystem and agricultural techniques, heavily depends on groundwater for irrigation purposes. However, concerns arise regarding the suitability of groundwater for sustainable agriculture in this vulnerable coastal zone. This systematic review aims to comprehensively evaluate the quality and appropriateness of groundwater and surface water for irrigation in the Sundarban region. By extensively searching scientific databases and relevant literature, we identified eighteen studies meeting our inclusion criteria. These studies encompassed hydrological, hydrochemical, and agronomic parameters, facilitating a thorough assessment of groundwater quality and its potential impacts on crop productivity. The review evaluates key parameters such as total hardness, residual sodium carbonate, potential salinity, permeability index, Kelly's ratio, sodium absorption ratio, corrosivity ratio, and chloroalkaline indices. The results revealed that irrigation water displays an alkaline nature, and both surface water and groundwater were unsuitable for irrigation due to exceedingly high-quality parameters beyond the standard limits. Nevertheless, groundwater exhibited favorable physiochemical properties. The review identifies critical research gaps and proposes future directions to enhance the understanding of groundwater suitability for irrigation in the Sundarban region. The findings emphasize the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to ensure sustainable agricultural practices and safeguard the delicate ecosystem of the Sundarban region.
Machining of a functional hip prosthesis cone in TI-6AL-4V ELI titanium alloy produced by electron beam melting
Authors: Festas A. J. , Ramos A. , Davim J. P. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDigital manufacturing using 3D models and innovative fabrication methods present challenges for functional areas of medical devices. The advantages arising from 3D manufacturing processes like electron beam melting (EBM) play a major role in producing medical devices as, for example, orthopaedic implants. However, surfaces with functional demands for surface roughness and dimensional accuracy require machining operations to achieve the necessary standards. This study aimed to manufacture a functional cone of the modular component of the hip prosthesis through turning and to assess if an EBM-obtained component could offer better machinability as compared to wrought titanium and ensure functionality. To achieve this, the variances in cutting forces and surface roughness of the resulting surface were analysed during the turning tests. The results show that the EBM test samples had higher roughness (Ra) values, yet it was possible to achieve Ra = 0.4 μm for f = 0.1 mm/rev. and approximately 20% lower resulting cutting forces, for example, for f = 0.1 mm/rev, 122N compared to 101N. Using the Kienzle-Victor model, the specific cutting force of titanium EBM was determined to be 1775 N/mm2. The impact of the shell geometry of the EBM test samples had no significant effect on the results. This allows for the exploration of its potential in component design, as it provides an economic advantage in manufacturing. In conclusion, the cutting forces and surface roughness showed similar or superior machinability compared to that of wrought titanium. The EBM technology enables the production of intricate forms and facilitates finishing operations in functional zones.
The cost of proportional representations in electoral system design
Authors: Jeong Byeong-hyeon 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe present an impossibility result concerning the design of dual vote electoral systems that meet three key conditions: proportional party representation, proportional local representation, and local accountability. By identifying the necessary number of compensatory seats to meet these three conditions in dual vote systems, we show that the number is not bounded in general; thus, it can be very costly to achieve the three conditions. When a cap is applied to the total seats, combined with a district-decentralization, semi-compensatory dual vote systems that distribute the limited compensatory seats to enhance proportionality become vulnerable to strategic manipulations. Specifically, when political parties seek to maximize their legislative representation, they might employ the strategy of creating ‘decoy’ party lists.
Robotic realization of human perceptual changes with lateral balance task
Authors: Tomabechi Kazuya , Morita Ryosuke , Ito Satoshi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHuman motor learning affects not only motion pattern but also perception. On the basis of this idea, we investigated some human-balancing tasks to observe changes in the balance perception. We simulated one of the results to replay the human behavior. In this study, we aim to demonstrate the human adaptive behavior in a motor and sensory system using a robot in a real-world scenario. The subjective upright, i.e., the inclination angle was considered as upright, was evaluated as perception in a balance position, and its lateral shift was determined after a motor-learning task under lateral disturbances. The adaptation dynamics were defined based on our hypothesis that stated that the subjective upright tends to vary toward the posture in which balance can be best maintained. Consequently, the change in the subjective upright similar to the human result was reproduced using a two-link robot that was subjected to the same environmental condition as that in the human experiment.
Transport Coefficients for the Simple Reacting Spheres Kinetic Model II: Thermal Conductivity, Diffusion, Thermal-Diffusion Ratio
Authors: Polewczak Jacek , Silva Adriano W. , Soares Ana Jacinta 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe investigate the transport coefficients for a dilute reactive mixture of four constituents undergoing a chemical reaction of type $$A+B \rightleftharpoons C+ D$$

A
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B
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D

, which is described by the Simple Reacting Spheres (SRS) kinetic model. The dynamics of the SRS model is very interesting and relatively simple. Both reactive and inert collisions obey to the hard spheres potential and the collisional operator incorporates a “correction” term that singles out those pre-collisional pairs of particles having enough energy to react chemically. Starting from this setting, we consider the mixture in a chemical regime for which both elastic and reactive collisions occur with comparable characteristic times and use the Chapman–Enskog method to determine the first-order approximation of the non-equilibrium solution to the SRS system. In a preceding paper (part I), the focus was on the coefficients associated to reaction rate and shear viscosity and in the present work we are interested on the coefficients associated to thermal conductivity, diffusion, and thermal-diffusion ratio. These coefficients are analysed numerically for both exothermic and endothermic reactions. The analysis allows to investigate the influence of the chemical reaction and the impact of the “correction” term proper of the SRS model on the transport coefficients.
Standardized nomenclature for litigational legal prompting in generative language models
Authors: Sivakumar Aditya , Gelman Ben , Simmons Robert 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWith the increasing availability of commercial Artificial Intelligence, General Language Models (GLMs) have been widely explored in various domains, including law. However, to ensure accurate and standardized legal results, it is crucial to establish a consistent framework for prompting GLMs. This paper presents one of the first instances of such nomenclature, providing a robust framework of “variables” and “clauses” that enhances legal-focused results. The proposed framework was applied in diverse legal scenarios, demonstrating its potential from both client and attorney perspectives. By introducing standardized variables and clauses, legal professionals can effectively communicate with GLMs. This not only improves the accuracy of the generated outcomes but also facilitates collaboration between AI systems and legal experts. With a common framework in place, legal practitioners can leverage AI technology confidently, knowing that the results produced align with established legal principles. Furthermore, the framework serves as a foundation for future research in the field of legal prompting with GLMs, and several avenues for future research are recommended in this paper. This standardization of nomenclature is expected to contribute to the wider adoption and benefit of GLMs in the legal field, leading to more accurate and reliable outcomes.
Liquid phase oxidation enables stable soft carbon anodes for potassium-ion batteries
Authors: Yao Junjun , Liu Chang , Zhu Yaming , Sun Ying , Feng Daming , Yao Yali , Mao Quanxing , Ma Tianyi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractSoft carbon has been recognized as a promising anode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), due to low cost, high conductivity and low voltage platform. However, their practical application is hampered by slow storage kinetics and unsatisfactory cycle life. In this work, pitch-derived needle coke, a typical soft carbon, was incorporated with oxygenated functional groups through liquid phase oxidation by using H2O2 oxidant. When used as anode materials for PIBs, the oxidized needle coke delivers a high reversible capacity of 322.7 mAh g−1, significantly superior to that of the needle coke (237.9 mAh g−1). The enhanced electrochemical performance can be attributed to the abundant oxygenated functional groups and resultant defects on the surface of oxidized needle coke, which not only serve as extra active sites for potassium storage, but also provide sufficient pathways for K+ migration across the adjacent carbon layers. Moreover, the expanded interlayer spacing derived from H2O2 oxidation facilitates rapid K+ intercalation and deintercalation. This work offers an effective modification strategy for the fabrication of high-performance pitch-based soft carbon anodes for PIBs.
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Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 Pandemic on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Moral distress in emergency medical personnel
Authors: Storr Latoya E. , Hertelendy Attila J. , Hart Alexander , Cheng Lenard , Issa Fadi , Benham Todd , Ciottone Gregory 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Objectives:
The aim of this work was to determine the impact of Moral Distress (MD) in emergency physicians, nurses, and emergency medical service staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) in the Bahamas, and the impact of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic on Moral Distress.

Method:
A cross-sectional study utilizing a 3-part survey, which collected sociodemographic information, Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 experiences, as well as responses to a validated modified Moral Distress Scale (MDS).

Results:
Participants with 2 negatively impactful experiences from COVID-19 had statistically significantly increased MD compared to participants with only 1 negatively impactful experience (40.4 vs. 23.6, P = 0.014). Losing a loved one due to COVID-19 was associated with significantly decreased MD (B = - 0.42, 95% CI -19.70 to -0.88, P = 0.03). Losing a loved one due to Hurricane Dorian had a non-statistically significant trend towards higher MD scores (B = 0.34, 95% CI -1.23 to 28.75, P = 0.07).

Conclusion:
The emergency medical staff at the RMH reported having mild - moderate MD. This is one of the first studies to look at the impact of concurrent disasters on MD in emergency medical providers in the Bahamas.
How the Laws of Logic Lie
Authors: Russell Gillian K. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractNancy Cartwright's 1983 book How the Laws of Physics Lie argued that theories of physics often make use of idealisations, and that as a result many of these theories were not true. The present paper looks at idealisation in logic and argues that, at least sometimes, the laws of logic fail to be true. That might be taken as a kind of skepticism, but I argue rather that idealisation is a legitimate tool in logic, just as in physics, and recognising this frees logicians up to use false laws where these are helpful.
Going Local, Going Mainstream? Ethnographic Study of Two French Cities Governed by the Rassemblement National
Authors: Bellè Elisa , Faury Félicien 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe government actions of populist radical right (PRR) parties have predominantly been scrutinized at the national level, leaving a critical aspect – their territorial foothold – largely unexplored. Through a comparative ethnographic study of two medium-sized French towns governed by the Rassemblement National since 2014, this article delves into how seizing municipal power has influenced the party's efforts towards mainstreaming. We examine the party's strategy, aimed at institutionalization, which relies on a blend of rhetoric emphasizing proximity, pragmatism, and non-partisan administration while preserving fundamental ideological elements of the radical right. This amalgamation of mainstreaming and radicalism, adaptive to different contexts and audiences, is termed ‘adaptable ideology’. Our study makes significant contributions to two pivotal aspects of the literature: understanding the mainstreaming trajectory of PRR parties and exploring the recent, localist turn in the study of this political realm.
Candida auris screening practices at healthcare facilities in the United States: An Emerging Infections Network survey
Authors: Hennessee Ian P. , Forsberg Kaitlin , Beekmann Susan E. , Polgreen Philip M. , Gold Jeremy A.W. , Lyman Meghan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe surveyed members of the Emerging Infections Network about Candida auris screening practices at US healthcare facilities. Only 37% of respondents reported conducting screening; among these, 75% reported detection of at least 1 C. auris case in the last year. Increased screening could improve C. auris detection and prevent spread.