bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Remote Symptom Monitoring With Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes on Hospitalization, Survival, and Cost in Community Oncology Practice: The Texas Two-Step Study
Authors: Patt Debra A. , Patel Amila Meera , Bhardwaj Arun , Hudson Kathryn Elizabeth , Christman Amanda , Amondikar Ninad , Escudier Susan Marie , Townsend Sydney , Books Holly , Basch Ethan 
Published: October 2023

PURPOSE There is raising interest to implement electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) for symptom monitoring to enhance the quality of cancer care. Step 1 of the Texas Two-Step Study demonstrated successful implementation of an ePRO system in >200 sites of service of a large community oncology practice. We now report step 2 of this study which evaluates the impact of ePROs on outcomes among patients enrolled in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Oncology Care Model (OCM) program. METHODS This observational study focused on patients with metastatic cancer enrolled in OCM at large community oncology practice located in Texas between July 2020 and December 2020. Patients who completed ≥1 survey via the ePRO tool were included in the study group and were propensity score matched with patients in a control group. Adverse events (AEs; hospitalizations, emergency department visits, deaths) and total cost of care were a priori study outcomes. Mann-Whitney U and chi-square tests compared continuous and categorical variables, respectively, with multivariable logistic regression for adjustment of covariates. RESULTS Of 831 patients with metastatic cancer, 458 matched patients (229/group) were identified, with 52% male and a mean age of 74 years. Mean total AEs were lower in the study group compared with control (0.98 v 1.41; P = .007), with decreased hospitalizations (20% v 32.5%; P = .002), emergency visits (38.4% v 42.3%; P > .05), and deaths (11.8% v 16.6%; P > .05). Average number of hospitalizations was lower (0.28 v 0.52; P = .003) with reduced mean duration of hospitalizations (1.9 vs 3.2 d; P = .03). The total cost of care was reduced by an average of $1,146 per member per month. CONCLUSION Symptom monitoring with ePROs improved quality and value of cancer care delivery by reducing hospitalizations, emergency visits, and deaths while lowering cost of care in a large oncology practice.
Predictive Risk Score for Postparathyroidectomy Hungry Bone Syndrome in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Amjad Wajid , Ginzberg Sara P , Passman Jesse E , Heintz Jonathan , Kelz Rachel R , Wachtel Heather 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) frequently affects patients with end-stage renal disease. Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) is a common complication among patients who undergo parathyroidectomy for SHPT and may cause prolonged hospitalization or require intensive care. The objective of this study is to develop a scoring system to stratify patients according to their risk of developing HBS.

Methods
A retrospective cohort study was performed using the US Renal Data System (2010-2021). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were developed and weighted β-coefficients from the multivariable model were used to construct a risk score for the development of HBS. Positive and negative predictive values were assessed.

Results
Of 17 074 patients who underwent parathyroidectomy for SHPT, 19.4% developed HBS. Intensive care unit admission was more common in patients who developed HBS (33.5% vs 24.6%, P &lt; .001). On multivariable logistic regression analysis, younger age, renal osteodystrophy, longer duration of dialysis, longer duration of kidney transplant, and higher Elixhauser score were significantly associated with HBS. A risk score based on these clinical factors was developed, with a total of 6 possible points. Rates of HBS ranged from 8% in patients with 0 points to 44% in patients with 6 points. The risk score had a poor positive predictive value (20.3%) but excellent negative predictive value (89.3%) for HBS.

Conclusion
We developed a weighted risk score that effectively stratifies patients by risk for developing HBS after parathyroidectomy. This tool can be used to counsel patients and to identify patients who may not require postoperative hospitalization.
Denosumab-Induced Rebound Hypercalcemia Treated With Bisphosphonates in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Gandolfi Anne , Shaaban Sarah 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Denosumab is a RANK-L inhibitor used off-label as a treatment for a variety of pediatric bone disorders, including aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC). Rebound hypercalcemia is a known side effect after denosumab therapy and is more commonly reported in pediatric patients. Although there are no established treatment guidelines, denosumab-induced rebound hypercalcemia is usually managed with a combination of intravenous fluids, diuretics, corticosteroids, denosumab, and/or bisphosphonates. We present the case of a 10-year-old female patient with history of a right sacral ABC treated with denosumab who presented with recurrent episodes of rebound hypercalcemia beginning 3 months after denosumab cessation. After the third hospitalization for hypercalcemia, which was treated with zoledronic acid, normocalcemia was achieved. This case demonstrates an increasingly recognized side effect of denosumab therapy that occurs mainly in skeletally immature patients and presents a possible approach to initial therapy of rebound hypercalcemia with a long-acting bisphosphonate.
The trainee nursing associates' experience of academic learning: the first 6 months
Authors: Firth Dawn H 
Published: October 2023

Background: The introduction of the nursing associate role has aimed to provide a different route into nursing careers. Education standards have been structured in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for nursing associates for them to meet the proficiency requirement to enter the NMC register ( NMC, 2018c ). However, there are pedagogic challenges due to the inclusive nature of recruitment, which requires only baseline entry qualifications. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to investigate the experience that trainee nursing associates (TNAs) have of academic learning within the first six months of their apprenticeship programme and to determine the impact of this experience on their progression. Design: A quantitative design was adopted using data collected from two focus groups comprising TNAs who had completed their first two trimesters of academic study. This allowed a phenomenological approach to understand the subjective experiences of the participants within a purposeful sample. Findings: Some three key areas that affected learner progression were highlighted in the study: readiness to study; support to study; and transition of trainees to becoming independent learners. Conclusion: Investment and preparation by all partners involved in the TNA course are crucial. Readiness for trainees to study needs robust and timely recruitment, and learners would be supported by having basic study skills prior to commencement.
High-power intracavity single-cycle THz pulse generation using thin lithium niobate
Authors: Wang Yicheng , Vogel Tim , Khalili Mohsen , Mansourzadeh Samira , Hasse Kore , Suntsov Sergiy , Kip Detlef , Saraceno Clara J. 
Published: October 2023

Ultrafast laser driven, single-cycle THz pulsed sources hold immense
potential for scientific and industrial applications; however, their
limited average power hinders their widespread application. In
particular, applications where high repetition rates in the multi-MHz
region and beyond are required are more severely affected, due to the
lower pulse energies available for frequency conversion. In this
respect, resonant enhancement both in passive and active resonators is
a well-known technique for boosting the efficiency of nonlinear
frequency conversion; however, this route has remained poorly explored
for the generation of broadband THz pulses due to the inadequacy of
typically employed nonlinear crystals. Here, we demonstrate that using
thin lithium niobate crystals inside multimode diode-pumped
mode-locked thin-disk lasers is a promising platform to circumvent
these difficulties. Using a 50 µm thin lithium niobate plate
intracavity of a compact high-power mode-locked thin-disk laser, we
generate milliwatt-level broadband THz pulses with a spectrum
extending up to 3 THz at 44.8 MHz repetition rate,
driven by 264 W of intracavity average power. This approach
opens the door to efficient high-power single-cycle THz generation
using affordable nonlinear crystals at very high repetition rates,
scalable to kilowatt-level driving power with low cost and
complexity.
Face recognition of remote monitoring under the Ipv6 protocol technology of Internet of Things architecture
Authors: Fu Bo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, the application of intelligent devices in the network is becoming more and more extensive, and the monitoring technology is gradually developing towards the direction of intelligence and digitization. As a hot topic in the field of computer vision, face recognition faces problems such as low level of intelligence and long processing time. Therefore, under the technical support of the IoTs, the research uses internet protocol cameras to collect face information, improves the principal component analysis (PCA), poses a PLV algorithm, and then applies it to the face recognition system for remote monitoring. The outcomes demonstrate that in the Olivetti Research Laboratory face database, the accuracy of PLV is relatively stable, and the highest and lowest are 98 and 94%, respectively. In Yale testing, the accuracy of this algorithm is 12% higher than that of PCA algorithm; In the database of Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), the PLV algorithm requires a time range of 0.2–0.3 seconds and has high operational efficiency. In the selected remote monitoring face database, the accuracy of the method is stable at more than 90%, with the highest being 98%, indicating that it can effectively improve the accuracy of face recognition and provide a reference technical means for further optimization of the remote monitoring system.
A mathematical approach for modeling the blood flow containing nanoparticles by employing the Buongiorno’s model
Authors: Li Shuo , Ahmad Sohail , Ali Kashif , Hassan Ahmed M. , Hamali Waleed , Jamshed Wasim 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
A mathematical model has been suggested for the numerical study of blood flow in a vessel due to the pumping action of the heart. Blood is assumed to contain some impurities in the form of chemically reactive species (undergoing a first-order irreversible reaction) and, being a hybrid nanofluid, also contains the nano-sized solid particles, thus forming a homogeneous mixture which is subjected to a pressure gradient (of trigonometric nature) in the horizontal direction. Human vessel is subjected to a transverse magnetic field and is presumed to be filled with plaque which is considered as a porous medium, and is mathematically modeled by applying the Darcy–Forchheimer theory. The nonlinear nature of the governing equations steered toward the decision of using the numerical approach to obtain the solution of the governing system, which led to the discovery of a linear concentration variation across the vessel at higher values of the Reynolds number. Finally, a 38% rise in the heat transfer has been noted due to the presence of solid particles in the human blood.
Triboelectric nanogenerator based on a water droplet spring with a concave spherical surface for harvesting wave energy and detecting pressure
Authors: Wang Weiyuan , Tang Weimin , Wang Ping , Liu Zhenhui , Wang Zhenkun , Qiao Shuo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has strong application potential in collecting nano energy and detecting micro motion. In this study, a TENG based on a water droplet spring with a concave spherical surface was proposed. The dispersive-aggregative triboelectric nanogenerator (DA-TENG) added the water droplet to the concave spherical surface which was covered with circular copper foil electrode and polytetrafluoroethylene. External loading/unloading caused water droplet dispersion/aggregation. Therefore, the solid and liquid electrodes could generate voltage by contacting and separating. Meanwhile, DA-TENG design parameters were optimized to find optimal output conditions, including the water droplet volume, the cross-sectional radius of the concave spherical surface, the force area of the elastic membrane, and the excitation frequency of the shaker. In addition, the voltage signal generated by volunteers pressing DA-TENG could show the keyboard usage habits of different people and thus serve as a basis for personnel identification, which suggested DA-TENG could be used as a self-powered pressure detector. Finally, DA-TENG was designed as a harvesting wave energy device. Under a 6 MΩ load, a unit of work could produce a peak current of 1.7 μA and an effective power of 8.82 μW; three units could produce a peak current of 5.3 μA.
Linguistic and cultural peculiarities of Turkish and Arabic speech etiquette in farewells and greetings
Authors: Dulayeva Elnara , Mamedova Fatima , Khalel Agnur 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The peculiarities of speech etiquette in each language are determined by historical, cultural, social, cognitive, and religious factors. The study of greeting and farewell speech formulas in Turkish and Arabic is relevant for identifying key linguacultural meanings and concepts using conceptual modeling. The purpose is to analyze the linguistic and cultural conditioning of etiquette formulas in these languages. Linguacultural analysis of linguistic facts was used, along with elements of conceptual, communicative, comparative, and semantic analysis. The results show that the conceptual structure of etiquette formulas consists of functional-semantic fields like temporality, religiosity, marking conversation beginnings/endings. In Turkish, temporal concepts like “day” and “morning” are most frequent, while in Arabic religious concepts like “Allah” and “peace” prevail. Similarities include polite treatment of interlocutors, adherence to religious traditions, and hospitality. Differences lie in the degree of metaphoricality, imagery, and extended responses. The conclusions form ideas about the interrelations between core and peripheral linguacultural concepts, linguistic diversity, and invariance of etiquette formulas, their cognitive representation and role in shaping linguistic personality. The study contributes to understanding national mentality through the analysis of speech formulas.
Development of a Laboratory Test Apparatus for Simulating Core Drilling under High In Situ Stress
Authors: Rong Guan , Chen Zhiheng , Li Bowen , Liu Ruotao , Xu Lida 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Rock cores drilled under high in situ stress environments are inevitably permanently damaged due to the stress relief, which significantly affects the evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties of deep rocks. Quantitatively correlating this sampling damage with in situ stress distribution is challenging because of the complexity of the geological environment and the diversity of rock materials. To address this challenge, a laboratory test apparatus has been developed that can apply specific pressure to shallow rock materials to simulate high in situ stress environments and drilling–coring to simulate the sampling process of deep rock masses. The results of verification tests demonstrate that the integrity of cores gradually deteriorated as the sampling confining pressure increased. Moreover, simultaneous increases in the density and size of microcracks were observed within the cores, where these microcracks propagate through grain boundaries, generate intragrain and transgranular microcracks, extend outwardly to form macroscopic cracks, and enhance porosity. These findings confirm the applicability of the apparatus for conducting quantitative sampling damage studies. In the future, further investigations using the apparatus will be conducted to explore the mechanical attenuation patterns of rock cores, thereby providing a reference to evaluate rock mechanics parameters for engineering practices.
Carbon Sequestration Capacity of Stabilized Soft Clays with Recycled Binders
Authors: Dejenie Bruk Belay , Raghuram Ammavajjala Sesha Sai , Korkiala-Tanttu Leena , Forsman Juha , Gustavsson Henry 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT
This study estimates the CO2 sequestration capacity of Malmi clay stabilized with various recycled binders tested in laboratory conditions. Carbonation experiments were performed on stabilized samples using an autoclave and a carbonation chamber. Results revealed that the rate of carbonation differs significantly when carbonation is performed using a carbonation chamber or an autoclave. After 1 day in room temperature, the carbonated-stabilized samples were kept in the carbonation chamber for 13 days or in the autoclave for 5 days. Additionally, the reference samples were cured for 14 and 28 days to estimate the effect of CO2 sequestration capacity on curing time. Further, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to measure the CO2 intake. The findings indicated that the CO2 sequestration capacity of carbonated-stabilized soil for the recycled binders ranged from 2.8 % to 4.1 % of dry mass of the mixture. The CO2 intake was found to be 4.1 %, 3.5 %, 3.0 %, and 2.8 %/dry mass of the mixture for cement type I (CEMI), cement type III (CEMIII), GTC (gypsum + slaked lime + CEMIII), and biomass fly ash + CEMII (BFA + CEMII) stabilized clay, respectively. Ultimately, GTC binder was found to have the greatest potential to be carbon negative. The present study shows that it may be potential to create stabilization technique, which can be carbon negative especially by using recycled binder materials.
Obraz Matki Bożej Róży Duchownej w kościele parafialnym w Jadownikach. Przyczynek do badań
Authors: Tadeusiak Witold 
Published: October 2023

Od XV wieku w Jadownikach koło Brzeska znajduje się obraz Matki Bożej z Dzieciątkiem, nawiązujący stylem do Hodegetrii Krakowskich. Prawdopodobnie został namalowany przez Mistrza Zwiastowania z Jodłownika. Obraz ten przynajmniej między XVII a XIX wiekiem był otaczany lokalną czcią parafian, którzy wierzyli, że jest on wizerunkiem „niosącym łaski”. Niestety, w XX wieku pamięć o jego czci całkowicie zanikała, a po rozebraniu drewnianego kościoła parafialnego, w którym był przechowywany w głównym ołtarzu, został przeniesiony w 1910 roku do oddzielnej bocznej kaplicy w nowo wybudowanej świątyni. Po konserwacji wizerunku w latach 60. i zdjęciu XIX-wiecznych przemalunków, został przez wielu parafian uznany za fałszywy. Z czasem zaginęły również srebrne korony i pozostałe wota, świadczące o lokalnym kulcie. Kaplica zaś stała się miejscem przechowania po prostu kolejnego obrazu ze starego kościoła. Dzięki sięgnięciu do dawnych wizytacji biskupich i kapitulnych z czasów, kiedy Jadowniki były częścią diecezji krakowskiej, oraz naukom związanym z historią średniowiecza, dawno zapomniana historia odżywa, wzmagając lokalny kult Matki Bożej Róży Duchownej z Jadownik i odkrywając przed wiernymi historię ich własnej parafii.
The effects of deficit irrigation on water use efficiency, yield and quality of drip-irrigated tomatoes grown under field conditions in Zimbabwe
Authors: Godfrey Muroyiwa  , Emmanuel Mashonjowa  , Teddious Mhizha  , Maud Muchuweti  
Published: October 2023

Water availability in the root zone directly affects the yield and quality of tomatoes yet in most cases in sub-Saharan Africa water is either expensive or scarce. It is therefore important to establish and utilise suitable irrigation strategies in order to produce the crop in a sustainable way. In this study the effect of conventional and deficit irrigation treatments on yield, fruit quality and water use efficiency (WUE) were determined. Four trials were conducted at the University of Zimbabwe Farm from 2014-2017 with four treatments per trial: T1 = 100%, T2 = 80%, T3 = 60%, and T4 = 50% of crop water requirements (ETc). Treatments had equal number of plants per trial with an in-row plant spacing of 0.3 m and 0.5 m between adjacent rows. ETc was determined daily for each treatment and the corresponding volume applied through one drip emitter per plant. Fruits from each treatment were gathered while ripening and the total yield obtained. WUE was calculated by dividing the total fresh yield by total irrigation water applied. Maximum yield was obtained where 100% ETc was applied, with no significant difference between yield of plants at 80% and 60% ETc, except in 2016. Yield decreased with 50% ETc in 2014, 2015, and 2017 with no significant difference in yield between 60% and 50% ETc treatments in 2016. The 2015 season recorded the highest yield when compared to other trials showing that we can save 40% of water resulting in high WUE with minimum loss in yield. Deficit irrigation reduced fruit water but increased fruit soluble solids (°brix), vitamin C and fruit acid concentrations. Firmness was best when 60% ETc was applied. These results show that deficit irrigation is feasible for crop water management options for the production of high-quality field-grown tomatoes without major yield reductions.
Cape Town residents’ willingness to pay for a secure and ‘green’ water supply
Authors: JK Turpie  , GK Letley  
Published: October 2023

The City of Cape Town experienced a serious drought between 2016 and 2018 which led to severe water shortages and concerns for the environment. This study took advantage of a period of unprecedented levels of awareness about water security in order to investigate households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for reliable water supply and their WTP to avoid environmental damages in securing this supply. Increasing the supply of water from dams and groundwater will ultimately impact on aquatic ecosystems, but alternatives are more expensive. We surveyed 248 households from 105 suburbs and used contingent valuation methods to investigate WTP for both secure and less damaging or ‘greener’ ways of supplying water. Depending on income level, households were willing to pay 63–127% more for their normal levels of consumption in order to have security of supply, and a further 35–68% more to ensure its environmental sustainability. Based on the relationship between WTP for 7 income categories, the overall WTP for secure water supply under non-drought conditions amounted to some 2.8 billion ZAR/year, which is about 90% higher than pre-drought revenues. Aggregate WTP for securing this supply using options that ensured the protection of the region’s rivers and estuaries was 3.3 billion ZAR. These results have an important bearing on water investment and pricing decisions over the longer term.