bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Thalamotomy with focused ultrasound in the treatment of musician’s dystonia
Authors: Dzhafarov V. M. , Kholyavin A. I. , Amelin M. E. , Dzhafarova M. Yu. , Zolotareva K. S. , Senko I. V. 
Published: October 2023

Background. Approximately from 0.5 to 8 % professional musicians may suffer from focal dystonia. Stereotactic surgery is option if conservative therapy is failed. Thalamotomy has been reported in limited series in the world literature.Aim. To demonstrate a clinical case of thalamotomy with focused ultrasound in a professional guitarist with focal dystonia of the hand.Materials and methods. A 40‑year‑old patient suffered from spasms of the fingers while playing the guitar since 2009. Patient lost professional skills and changed his activities due to progression and severity of disease. He visited our clinic for surgical treatment, stereotactic ventro‑oral thalamotomy by transcranial focused ultrasound was considered.Results. Thalamotomy provided complete reduction of dystonia without complications. On the 2nd day after the procedure, the patient discharged. In a week mild dysarthria was noticed, which did not affect daily activities and completely regressed within a month. A month later, the patient was able to return to concert performance. The follow‑up period was 6 months with no symptoms of the disease.Conclusion. Successful clinical case of focused ultrasound thalamotomy in patient with musician’s dystonia is presented.
TRABZON’DA YORGANCILIK SANATI, USTALAR VE ESERLERİ
Authors: AYDIN Nazmiye 
Published: October 2023

Yorgan, eski Türkçede sarmak, örtmek, kaplamak, kuşatmak anlamına gelen “yör” sözcüğünden “yör-gen”, “yörgen”, “yorgan” şeklinde türetilmiş, geçmişten günümüze gece yatakta örtünmek amacıyla kullanılmıştır. Türkler Anadolu’da yerleşik düzene geçtikten sonra yorgancılık sanatı gelişmiş, bu gelişim Selçuklu ve Osmanlı dönemlerine ait çeşitli belgelerde yer almıştır.
Trabzon’da yorgancılık büyük ustaların elinde bir “zenaat” olmaktan çıkmış bir “sanat” haline gelmiş, yorgancı ustaları ellerindeki iğne ve ipliği tıpkı ressamların fırçaları gibi kullanmış ve tablo görüntüsünde sanat eseri denilebilecek nitelikte yorganlar dikmişlerdir. Ancak yaşam koşullarının değişmesi, teknolojinin gelişmesi gibi pek çok nedenle geleneksel elişi olarak dikilen yorgan, yastık ve yatağın yerini seri olarak üretilen yorgan, yastık ve yataklar almış, bu nedenle başta İstanbul olmak üzere Anadolu’nun birçok şehrinde olduğu gibi çeyiz kültürünün çok önemli olduğu Trabzon’da da yorgancılık sanatı gerilemeye başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada Trabzon’da yorgancılık mesleği araştırılmış, yorgancı ustaları ile yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmış, ustaların yaşam hikâyeleri ve meslekleri hakkında bilgi edinilmiştir. Ustaların sözlü kültüründe yer alan bilgiler ile diktikleri sanat eseri yorgan modellerinin kayıt altına alınması, literatüre kazandırılması amaçlanmış ve kültürel bir miras olan yorgancılık mesleğinin önemine vurgu yapılmıştır.
De erotismo, muerte y espacios corporales: "Marea Alta" de Anacristina Rossi
Authors: Zúñiga-Rivera Mónica 
Published: October 2023

El siguiente artículo analiza un cuento de la costarricense Anacristina Rossi denominado “Marea alta”, de 1993. El relato se inscribe dentro de una erótica fatal, pues muestra violencia, podredumbre, obsesión y hasta una violación. El texto propone una lectura pesimista del amor erótico en la que se conjugan elementos perversos, así como la ambigüedad, lo fantástico y hasta lo ominoso. Temas como la mujer fatal, los espacios infernales y la locura son descritos desde una perspectiva trágica, que constituye, a su vez, una de las tantas aristas de la literatura contemporánea escrita por mujeres en Centroamérica.
A Case Report on the Unique Challenges of COVID-19 Infection During Perioperative Anesthesia Care for a Laboring COVID-19-Infected Mother in a Low-Resource Area
Authors: Ilala Tajera Tageza , Ayano Gudeta Teku , Olika Megersa Kelbesa 
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND:Recently, the rate of cesarean sections has increased, addressing the concern of anesthesia for cesarean sections in a similar manner. Physiological changes during pregnancy, such as increased cardiac output, heart rate, and oxygen consumption, decreased lung compliance and capacity, immune modulation (an altered response of the cell-mediated immunity), and increased risk of thromboembolic disease reduce maternal compensation during stress and certain pathological conditions like infections. Importantly, the provision of anesthesia for a pregnant mother is perceived as a challenging situation because of the attendant physiological, anatomical, and pharmacological changes in pregnancy. This culminates in the modification and dosage adjustment for certain medications, especially sedative-hypnotics and delivery, as well as the management of anesthetic techniques, to optimize and ensure maternal organ function and fetal well-being.Certain perioperative factors, such as COVID-19 infection, comorbid disease, and obstetric complications, increase the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality with a subsequent fetal compromise during the perioperative state, besides the aforementioned anesthetic challenges. Moreover, COVID-19 infection increases the perils of complicating pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, including maternal artificial ventilation and intensive care admission, preterm labor, fetal distress, neonatal intensive care admission, and fetal and maternal deaths.CONCLUSION:Preventive strategies toward the spread of the COVID-19 infection, vaccines, and the proper use of personnel protective equipment by healthcare providers reduce the spread and severity of the COVID-19 infection and improve obstetric and pregnancy outcomes.
Zinner Syndrome: Case Series and Literature Review
Authors: Kushnerova D. A. , Tikhonova V. S. , Blokhin I. A. , Gonchar A. P. 
Published: October 2023

Zinner syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly of the mesonephric duct, characterized by a triad of symptoms: seminal vesicle cysts, ipsilateral renal agenesis and ejaculatory duct obstruction. This leads to a severe complication — oligozoospermia/azospermia, which can subsequently cause infertility. The widespread use of medical imaging increases the probability of incidental detection. Namely, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging modality of choice for making a diagnosis. Study purpose: to optimize patient routing in Zinner syndrome, as well as to minimize the risk of misdiagnosis or missed pathology, by providing strong and weak points for each modality. Materials and methods: we present two clinical cases of Zinner syndrome. The first one is a complicated course in a 25-year-old patient, and the second one is accidentally discovered in a 27-year-old patient. The patients underwent a comprehensive diagnostic panel, including: ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The results obtained were analyzed in the light of available literature data. Results: in most cases, Zinner syndrome is an incidental finding during. The diagnosis based on these imaging methods and the correct patient routing allowed us to make a timely and correct diagnosis, followed by decisions on further treatment tactics. Conclusion: Zinner syndrome is a rare disease and is often diagnosed based on imaging findings only. A radiologist and clinician need to know about the diagnostic criteria for this syndrome in order to successfully diagnose and determine the optimal treatment tactics.
Kelayakan Masker Gel Peel-Off Kopi Robusta (Coffea Canephora) dan Gambir (Uncaria Gambir) Terhadap Kecerahan Kulit Kering
Authors: Febri Yola Dinda , Rosalina Linda 
Published: October 2023

Kulit kering menyebabkan kulit terlihat pecah-pecah, kasar dan bersisik, yang disebabkan oleh faktor cuaca, lingkungan dan penyakit kulit. Untuk itu kulit wajah membutuhkan antioksidan sehingga kulit wajah dapat terlindungi dari serangan radikal bebas yang dapat membahayakan kulit. Kopi robusta dengan kandungan flavonoid yang dapat meningkatkan aktivitas antioksidan. Dan gambir yang mengandung katekin yang bersifat antioksidan. Untuk itu dibutuhkan perawatan untuk kulit kering berupa masker gel peel-off kopi robusta dan gambir. Penelitian ini bertujuan guna untuk mengetahui kelayakan masker gel peel off kopi robusta dan gambir ditinjau dari uji kandungan flavonoid (uji laboratorium), pengujian organoleptic dengan kategori tekstur, aroma, daya lekat) dan pengujian hedonic (kesukaan panelis). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan ekperimen dengan metode observasi, dokumentasi dan lembar observasi sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Berdasarkan data yang telah diolah, diperoleh uji kandungan flavonoid yaitu terdapat 0,0094 % (9,3951 ppm) kadar flavonoid dalam 100gr sampel yang diuji yang berfungsi sebagai antioksidan sehingga kulit dapat terlindungi dari serangan radikal bebas yang dapat membahayakan kulit wajah. Uji organoleptik dan uji hedonik menunjukkan masker gel peel-off bertekstur sangat kental, beraroma kuat, berdaya lekat sangat lekat dan disukai oleh panelis. Dengan demikian maka masker gel peel-off kopi robusta dan gambir layak digunakan terhadap kulit kering.
Imprecise Evidence in Social Learning
Authors: Liu Zixuan , Crosscombe Michael , Lawry Jonathan 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Social learning is a collective approach to decentralised decision-making and is comprised of two process; evidence updating and belief fusion. In this paper we propose a social learning model in which agents’ beliefs are represented by a set of possible states, and where the evidence collected can vary in its level of imprecision. We investigate this model using multi-agent and multi-robot simulations and demonstrate that it is robust to imprecise evidence. Our results also show that certain kinds of imprecise evidence can enhance the efficacy of the learning process in the presence of sensor errors.
Identification of Water Vapor Flux Convergence Layers and Estimation of Precipitation over Ethiopia
Authors: kebede Tegegne , kebede Abebe , ayele kefyalew 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This paper aimed to investigate the most important moisture-bearing layers in VIWVF among different monthly intervals over the Ethiopian atmosphere based European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) averaged reanalysis zonal and meridional wind data and specific humidity data with the time coverage from 1991-2019 with 0.25° by 0.25° spatial resolution in various types of pressure levels from 1000hpa to 300hpa and ERA5-Land monthly averaged reanalysis data for precipitation. The Ethiopian troposphere is classified into four layers clustering by the Euclidean Distance method. VIWVF and specific humidity are higher in the lower pressure levels and decrease at higher altitudes. The moisture source during the Belg season is the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea are the main sources; the ML1 and ML2 are the interesting layers and good moisture convergence cores for Belg season rainfall, especially in March and April. During the Kiremt season, VIWVF sources are from the South Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea through the Red Sea, with high moisture flux convergence observed in Lr. L and ML1 tropospheric layers (1000hpa-850hpa and 825hpa-750hpa), in July and August. Significant positive correlations between Belg VIWVF and precipitation were recognized in the layer 700hpa-600hpa over Northeastern highlands, Bale, Harar, and Yirgacheffe, whereas significant positive correlation with Kiremt rainfall over central-western to northwestern Ethiopia in July and August at 1000-850hpa and 825-750hpa. This research targeted to identify the most important moisture-centered layers, especially in the Summer(main) and Spring (second) rainy seasons through VIWVF and its association with precipitation in order to forecast climate and weather impacts over Ethiopia’s atmosphere.
The mechanism of room-temperature oxidation of a Ti3C2Tx MXene determined via environmental transmission electron microscopy and molecular dynamics
Authors: Wang Shuangbao , Liu Yuying , Shi Zhihao , Liang Tingbin , Zheng Dehui , Yang Zhichao , Wang Zhen , Zhou Jian 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The oxidation chemistry of two-dimensional transition metal carbide MXenes has brought new research significance to their protection and application. However, the oxidation behaviour and degradation mechanism of MXenes, in particular with time under oxygen conditions at room temperature, remain largely unexplored. Here, several experimental and theoretical techniques are used to determine a very early stage of the oxidation mechanism of Ti3C2Tx (a major member of MXenes and Tx = surface functional groups) in an oxygen environment at room temperature. Aberration-corrected environmental transmission electron microscopy coupled with reactive molecular dynamics simulations show that the crystal plane-dependent oxidation rate of Ti3C2Tx and oxide expansion are attributed to differences in the coordination and charge of superficial Ti atoms, and the existence of the channels between neighbouring MXene layers on the different crystal planes. The complementary X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy analyses indicate that the anatase and a tiny fraction of brookite TiO2 successively precipitate from the amorphous region of oxidized Ti3C2Tx, grow irregularly and transform to rutile TiO2. Our study reveals the early-stage structural evolution of MXenes in the presence of oxygen and facilitates further tailoring of the MXene performance employing oxidation strategy.
Theory of Change for addressing sex and gender bias, invisibility and exclusion in health and medical research, policy, and practice
Authors: Hallam Laura , Gadsden Thomas , Carcel Cheryl , Norton Robyn , Woodward Mark , Chappell Louise , Downey Laura E 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background:Sex and gender are inadequately considered in health and medical research, policy and practice, leading to preventable disparities in health and wellbeing. Several global institutions, journals, and funding bodies have developed policies and guidelines to improve the inclusion of diverse participants and consideration of sex and gender in research design and reporting and the delivery of clinical care. However, according to recent evaluations these policies have had limited impact on the inclusion of diverse research participants, adequate reporting of sex and gender data, and reducing preventable inequities in access to, and quality provision of, healthcare. In Australia, the Sex and Gender Policies in Medical Research (SGPMR) project aims to address sex and gender bias in health and medical research by i) examining how sex and gender are currently considered in Australian research policy and practice; ii) working with stakeholders to develop policy interventions; and iii) understanding the wider impacts, including economic, of improved sex and gender consideration in Australian health and medical research. In this paper we describe the development of a theory of change (ToC) for the SGPMR project.
Methods: The ToC evolved from a two-stage process consisting of key stakeholder interviews and a consultation event.
Results: The ToC identifies the pathways to impact from improved consideration of sex and gender in health and medical research, policy, and practice, and highlights how key activities and policy levers can lead to improvements in clinical practice and health outcomes.
Conclusions:In describing the development of the ToC, we present an entirely novel framework for outlining how sex and gender can be appropriately considered within the confines of health and medical research, policy, and practice.
Managerial Insights for AI/ML Implementation: A Playbook for Successful Organizational Integration
Authors: Abonamah Abdullah A. , Abdelhamid Neda 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In the contemporary business environment, the assimilation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is pivotal for fostering innovation and ensuring long-term growth. This paper examines the strategic aspects of AI/ML adoption, emphasizing that its success rests not just on technology but also on strategic alignment, collaboration, and robust leadership. Highlighting the indispensable role of senior leaders, the paper offers a managerial framework for AI/ML integration, ensuring its alignment with organizational goals. Using real-world examples, the paper presents how AI/ML can be strategically embedded to enhance customer interactions, streamline operations, and unveil new revenue avenues. The objective is to provide senior leaders with an understanding, enabling them to harness AI/ML effectively, ensuring their organizations remain at the innovation forefront in a digital age dominated by disruptive AI/ML technologies.
Some new results in generalized weighted core inverse in Banach *-algebras
Authors: Chen Huanyin , Abdolyousefi Marjan Sheibani 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
We present new properties of generalized weighted core inverse in a Banach *-algebra. We characterize generalized weighted core inverse by using the polar-like property. The reverse order law for generalized weighted core inverse is established. The properties of generalized weighted core orders are thereby investigated.
2020 Mathematics Subject Classification. 15A09, 16U99, 46H05
The potential effectiveness of tolvaptan independent of cardiac disease in critically ill patients: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Yamazaki Yuma , NIWA HIDETOMO , Ishiyama Erina , Hori Mirei , Sugo Yuki , Hirota Kazuyoshi 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background: The selective arginine vasopressin 2 receptor antagonist tolvaptan has been demonstrated to increase the urine volume of patients with cardiac issues. We investigated the potential diuretic effectiveness of tolvaptan independent of cardiac disease in critically ill patients.
Patients and Methods: This was a single-center (teaching hospital) retrospective observational study. We analyzed the data of the hospital's critically ill adult patients (n=477) including non-cardiac as well as cardiac populations who had an ICU stay ≥4 days in 2019–2020 and who did not undergo permanent renal replacement therapy before their ICU admission. We investigated the independent effects of tolvaptan use on the primary endpoint (increased urine volume) and a secondary endpoint (time-course changes in patients' serum creatine [sCr] values), adjusted for confounders (patients' disease severity, comorbidities including cardiac disease, and diuretics used), by applying two statistical models: (i) a multivariate logistic regression model to estimate the predictors independent of cardiac disease for the patients whose daily urine volume had increased by >twofold compared to the minimal value, and (ii) a generalized estimating equation model to estimate tolvaptan's effect independent of cardiac disease on time-course changes in the sCr level.
Results: Tolvaptan use was a significant predictor independent of cardiac disease for increased urine volume (odds ratio [OR] 1.86, 95%CI: 1.13–3.06, p=0.015). In contrast, cardiac disease was asignificant independent predictor of decreased urine volume (OR 0.58, 95%CI: 0.37–0.90, p=0.016). Tolvaptan use was not significantly associated with time-course changes in the sCr level: beta estimator [95%CI], 0.07 [−0.01 to 0.15], p=0.08.
Conclusions: Tolvaptan use was a significant predictor — independent of cardiac disease — for increased daily urine volume in this critically ill population. After adjustment for cardiac disease, tolvaptan was not associated with time-course changes in the patients' sCr levels during their intensive care.
Trial registration: Not applicable.
The effect of zataria multiflora on respiratory symptoms, pulmonary functions, and oxidative stress parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Aryaeian Naheed , Agh Fahimeh , Ghoreishy Seyed Mojtaba , Ahmadi Amirhossein Ramezani , Sadeghi Narges , Dehghan Narges , Morvaridi Mehrnaz 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Zataria multiflora Boiss. is a medicinal plant with multiple pharmacological effects. This systematic review aims to review the available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of zataria multiflora on respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function, and oxidative stress parameters.
Materials & Methods
We conducted a systematic review by searching the PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Cochrane Central for Randomized Clinical Trials. All statistical analyses were performed using STATA.
Results
Z. multiflora had a significant effect on cough, day wheezing, night wheezing and chest wheezing. Also, significantly improved FEV, FVC, MMEF, and PEF. In addition, significantly reduced MDA levels and increased CAT levels.
Conclusion
The meta-analysis showed that the consumption of ZT significantly reduced respiratory symptoms compared to the control group. Also, Zataria multiflora might be beneficial in improving pulmonary function. Except MDA, the result of this study indicated that Zataria multiflora did not have any significant effect on oxidative stress parameters.
Seeded growth of three-dimensional block heterojunctions featuring heterogeneous long-range exciton migration
Authors: Che Yanke , Gong Yanjun , Ren Yangyang , Che Yanxue , Liao Chenglong , Ji Hongwei , Cui Linfeng , Zang Ling , Zhao Jincai 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) block heterojunctions composed of different individual blocks may bring forth emergent properties beyond that of one-dimensional and two-dimensional block heterojunctions. However, the strategies to construct 3D block heterojunctions still lack. Here, we report a living self-assembly of sized-controlled 3D block heterojunctions that show remarkable heterogeneous long-range exciton migration. A near-infrared (NIR) donor–acceptor (D–A) molecule is designed and assembled into a unique 3D architecture as the hetero-seed. The resulting hetero-seed can guide the continuous growth of another D–A molecule in the same fashion to produce the 3D block heterojunction. The seed-guided molecular packing within the outer block is unstable under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation; the photoinduced rearrangement can cause interfacial debonding of the 3D block heterojunction and thereby interrupt the efficient energy transfer from the outer block to the seed core, leading to prominent photoinduced emission enhancement. This phenomenon inspires us to apply the 3D block heterojunction as the platform to precisely measure heterogeneous long-range exciton migration, a valuable parameter for optoelectronic devices whose determination remains a great challenge for organic materials.