bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Percutaneous core-needle biopsy before and immediately after coaxial microwave ablation in solid non-small cell lung cancer: the comparison of genomic testing from specimens
Authors: Xu Sheng , He Lei , Qi Jing , Kong Fan-Lei , Bie Zhi-Xin , Li Yuan-Ming , Wang Zheng , Li Xiao-Guang 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose
To compare the genomic testing based on specimens obtained from percutaneous core-needle biopsy (CNB) before and immediately after coaxial microwave ablation (MWA) in solid non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and to investigate the diagnostic performance of CNB immediately after coaxial MWA in solid NSCLC.

Methods
Coaxial MWA and CNB were performed for NSCLC patients, with a power of 30 or 40 watts (W) in MWA between the pre- and post-ablation CNB, followed by continuous ablation after the second CNB on demand. The paired specimens derived from the same patient were compared for pathological diagnosis and genomic testing. DNA/RNA extracted from the paired specimens were also compared.

Results
A total of 33 NSCLC patients with solid lesions were included. There were two patients (6.1%) without atypical cells and three patients (9.1%) who had the technical failure of genomic testing in post-ablation CNB. The concordance rate of pathological diagnosis between the twice CNB was 93.9% (kappa = 0.852), while that of genomic testing was 90.9% (kappa = 0.891). For the comparisons of DNA/RNA extracted from pre- and post-ablation CNB in 30 patients, no significant difference was found when the MWA between twice CNB has a power of 30 or 40 W and ablation time within five minutes (P = 0.174).

Conclusions
If the pre-ablation CNB presented with a high risk of pneumothorax or hemorrhage, the post-ablation CNB could be performed to achieve accurate pathological diagnosis and genomic testing and the maximum effect of ablation, which might allow for the diagnosis of genomic testing in 90.9% of solid NSCLC.
Το χρώμα στα λογοτεχνικά βιβλία γνώσεων. Αρχέτυπα και συμβολισμοί. Η περίπτωση της μυθιστορηματικής βιογραφίας.
Authors: Αγγελάκη Ρόζη-Τριανταφυλλιά 
Published: October 2023

Oι συγγραφείς παιδικών βιβλίων συχνά βασίζονται στη συναισθηματική, κοινωνική, σημειωτική και πολιτισμική λειτουργία των χρωμάτων, προκειμένου να μεταδώσουν πληροφορίες και να διεγείρουν τα συναισθήματα των αναγνωστών τους, να παρουσιάσουν τους χαρακτήρες των βιβλίων τους και να αποκαλύψουν την ιδεολογία τους. Σύμφωνα με μελετητές από πολλά επιστημονικά πεδία, το χρώμα είναι διάχυτο χαρακτηριστικό της ανθρώπινης ψυχολογικής εμπειρίας, κάτι που η συγγραφέας για παιδιά Μαρία Αγγελίδου φαίνεται να έλαβε υπόψη της όταν συνέγραψε τη σειρά «Το Βυζάντιο σε έξι χρώματα» από τις εκδόσεις Μεταίχμιο (εικ. Κατερίνα Βερούτσου). Η σειρά αυτή αποτελείται από έξι πραγματογνωστικά βιβλία γνώσεων που συνδυάζουν μυθοπλαστικά στοιχεία με ιστορικές γνώσεις. Χάρη στην περίτεχνη λεκτική αφήγηση που συλλειτουργεί με εκείνη των εικόνων, το αναγνωστικό κοινό ενημερώνεται για το οικουμενικό κράτος του Βυζαντίου, κυρίως μέσα από την περιγραφή της δράσης σημαντικών -αλλά όχι τόσο γνωστών- ιστορικών προσώπων, που ψυχογραφούνται. Τα δε αρχέτυπα και οι συμβολισμοί του Κόκκινου, του Χρυσού, του Άσπρου, του Μαύρου, του Πράσινου και του Γαλάζιου χρώματος, συντελούν στην ανακατασκευή του βυζαντινού παρελθόντος, με το ενδιαφέρον στραμμένο περισσότερο στις μικροϊστορίες ανθρώπων. Εν προκειμένω θα διερευνηθεί ο τρόπος με τον οποίο οι πληροφορίες για κάθε βιογραφούμενο πρόσωπο, το περιεχόμενο και το σκηνικό των ιστοριών, συνδέονται με την αισθητική, γνωστική, επικοινωνιακή και ψυχολογική διάσταση των χρωμάτων.
Savings natural resource funds: effectiveness of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global
Authors: Dymitrowska Yanina 
Published: October 2023

Motivation: Many countries that are rich in natural resources struggle with the resource curse — the phenomenon of achieving worse economic development results by economies specializing in the extraction and export of natural resources. To address this problem, an explicit fiscal tool was proposed — natural resource funds. However, empirical studies on the effectiveness of resource funds conducted so far have delivered mixed and inconclusive results. Specifically, the effectiveness of savings funds, otherwise known as funds for future generations, which are a specific type of natural resource funds, is still being questioned.Aim: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of savings natural resource funds in countries which are rich in natural resources on the example of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).Results: The main contribution of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of GPFG as a savings fund for future generations. In order to achieve the research objective, a classification of funds was presented and the existing natural resource funds were categorized. Funds were divided into stabilization, investment and savings. The specificity of each type of fund was explained in detail. It was found that all savings funds are also investment funds, but the reverse relationship does not apply. The effectiveness of GPFG was studied considering the functions and tasks of individual fund types. The quantitative study confirmed the effectiveness of GPFG in increasing long-term investments in Norway. At the same time, the fulfillment of the stabilization function by the fund was also validated. The study confirms that the savings fund is an important economic policy measure to counteract the resource curse.
VEGF and its receptors - formation, structure, and role in the organism
Authors: Olczyk Krzysztof , Partyka Robert , Misiło Adriana , Zając Kacper 
Published: October 2023

Creating vessels is essential for the development of every organism and the course of repair processes. Under physiological conditions, angiogenesis is a transient and tightly regulated process. Angiogenesis plays a significant role in the development of cancer and the progression of neoplastic diseases. The most well-known pro-angiogenic factors include the VEGF family, mainly VEGF-A. Of great interest in the angiogenesis process are the receptors for VEGF, both soluble and surface-bound.
The aim of this work is to elucidate the structure and mechanism of action of VEGF and its receptors.
Accounting for Negative Attention: Status and Costs in the Market for Audit Services
Authors: Ody-Brasier Amandine , Sharkey Amanda J. 
Published: October 2023

Prior work has emphasized the role of positive attention spillovers in driving cost advantages for high-status firms, with exchange partners offering preferential terms to high-status organizations because they anticipate benefits. Yet, spillovers from a client to a supplier may also be negative. These negative spillovers can be exacerbated when high-status actors are involved, because of the high level of publicity they attract. In this paper, we propose that suppliers’ concerns about negative attention are an important contingent factor determining whether high-status firms enjoy cost advantages or, instead, pay a premium. We expect that when suppliers anticipate that negative spillovers are more likely than positive ones and when they enjoy some bargaining power over their clients, a positive relationship between status and costs will result. To test this argument, we analyze fees paid by clients of varying status levels in the U.S. market for audit services. Consistent with our theory, we find that (1) high-status clients are charged more than their lower status peers and (2) the media attention clients receive does mediate this relationship. Indicative of the role of the supplier’s expectation of negative spillovers and their bargaining power, we also demonstrate that the positive relationship becomes stronger when auditors view clients as presenting a greater risk of future negative events and when clients have more bargaining power. Our efforts at theoretical integration result in a fuller picture of the role of status in shaping a firm’s costs, suggesting that status involves advantages in some settings but disadvantages in others. Supplemental Material: The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2021.15814 .
ANÁLISE EXPERIMENTAL DA SECAGEM DE LEITO DE MINÉRIO DE FERRO COM ESCOAMENTO EXTERNO DE AR
Authors: Silva Artur José Cunha da , Lemos Fontana Arthur dos Reis , Wanzeler Hemerson da Conceição , Louzada Ryan Luiz Rodrigues , Mesquita André Luiz Amarante , Santos Júnior Ronaldo Menezes dos 
Published: October 2023

A geração de poeira devido ao transporte e manuseio de minério de ferro é um problema ambiental em destaque atualmente. A redução dos níveis de emissão tem sido foco de muitas empresas do setor mineral, que implementam soluções como a utilização de produtos supressores e enclausuramento de pontos de transferência. A emissão de poeira é potencializada pelas condições atmosféricas locais, que provocam a evaporação da umidade superficial do minério úmido, quebrando as pontes de líquido que mantém as partículas ligadas entre si. Além da perda de massa, o gradiente de umidade entre a superfície ressecada e as camadas inferiores inicia e mantém o transporte de umidade por capilaridade e difusão para evaporação na superfície. Visando estudar a dinâmica de secagem, utilizou-se um túnel de secagem de seção aberta equipado com sistema de pesagem e sensor de umidade capacitivo para replicar três diferentes condições reais de secagem (1,5m/s e 23°C; 3,0m/s e 26°C; 4,5m/s e 29°C) do minério de ferro sínter feed umidificado em 8%. As curvas experimentais foram ajustadas com o modelo de Page e mostraram basicamente dois períodos de secagem, iniciando por um período de taxa constante seguido pelo período de taxa decrescente de secagem até o momento em que a umidade de equilíbrio é atingida. O tempo de secagem para a condição mais amena foi de 90h e o tempo mínimo foi de 30h para as máximas temperatura e velocidade adotadas. As máximas e mínimas taxas de secagem obtidas foram de 2,6g/m^2h e 0,3g/m^2.h.
ENSINO DE ASTRONOMIA PARA ALUNOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA VISUAL NO ATENDIMENTO EDUCACIONAL ESPECIALIZADO
Authors: Rio Bárbara Gabriele , Pereira Mírian Rosa 
Published: October 2023

Astronomia está presente no dia a dia do ser humano, inclusive das pessoas com deficiência visual. Com base nisso, o trabalho tem como objetivo investigar como acontece o ensino de astronomia para alunos com deficiência visual no Centro de Apoio Pedagógico para Pessoas com Deficiência Visual de Marabá. Objetivos específicos foram: verificar se os professores lotados no Centro especializado já ministraram aula de astronomia para alunos com deficiência visual e se neste ato foram utilizados materiais didáticos; identificar quais as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos professores ao lecionar astronomia para os alunos com deficiência visual; averiguar se há materiais didáticos acessíveis para o ensino de astronomia para os alunos com deficiência visual e ao mesmo tempo conhecer as temáticas sugestivas de assuntos na área de astronomia que servirão para subsidiar as produções de materiais acessíveis. A execução desta pesquisa qualitativa descritiva foi com coletas de dados documental, Projeto Político Pedagógico, formulário online e entrevista semiestruturada, contou com cinco participantes e utilizada a análise do conteúdo para tratamento dos dados, que procedeu nas seguintes categorias analíticas: identificação acadêmica e profissional, prática docente e materiais acessíveis. Os resultados evidenciaram que o Centro tem um quadro com catorze professores concursados e todos possuem graduação e pós-graduação, somente 20% ministram aulas dos assuntos na área de astronomia e de forma básica, sendo eles com atuação em Matemática e Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias. Também foi comprovado que é necessária a produção de materiais para o ensino de astronomia, pois o Centro possui pouco materiais acessíveis.
The ‘pregnant man’: a perceived role for husbands in maternal and child health risk reduction in rural Ghana
Authors: Wombeogo Michael , Ayembilla Joseph 
Published: October 2023

Background/Aims The concept of the ‘pregnant man’ was developed to encourage pregnant women's partners to be involved in pregnancy in a culture that does not encourage men's involvement in ‘womanly’ affairs. It is intended to encourage men to support their wives in seeking maternal care during pregnancy, to reduce risk and encourage a safe birth at a hospital facility. This study's aim was to explore the role of husbands during their wife's pregnancy. Methods This was a mixed-methods, community-based, cross-sectional study with couples who had a child <1 year old or who were pregnant. For quantitative data collection, 398 respondents (194 husbands and 194 wives) reported their opinions on male partner involvement and its barriers. A sample of 20 women participated in focus group discussions for qualitative data collection. These data were analysed using oral reflective analysis. Results Few men (15.5%) and even fewer women (9.3%) reported that husbands regularly participated in antenatal care visits. The reasons for this lack of involvement included being ‘too busy’ (18.1%), financial constraints (7.5%) and antenatal care opening hours restricting working husbands from accompanying their wives (13.8%). Conclusions Community-based education and husband-to-husband peer education should be prioritised by the Ghana health service to encourage men to be involved in their partner's antenatal care during pregnancy. More research is needed on partner engagement in maternal and child health services, particularly earlier in a woman's pregnancy.
Assessing the three delays for obstetric complications: a retrospective study in a tertiary health facility in Ghana
Authors: Kukeba Margaret Wekem , Darcha Rosina , Asamoah Kwame Opare , Agyeman Yaa Nyarko 
Published: October 2023

Introduction/Aims Access to obstetric care saves lives, but the ‘three delays’ (to deciding to seek care, reaching the appropriate health facility and receiving proper care) may obstruct access. This study assessed the three delays to accessing care for women who experienced obstetric complications and factors contributing to obstructed access. Methods A descriptive retrospective cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 384 purposively selected women who had experienced obstetric complications. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire containing closed and open-ended questions. Results The three delays all contributed to obstructed access to care for the participants. Insufficient knowledge of obstetric complications, lack of autonomy and the proximity of health facilities were important factors leading to delays. Although the delay in receiving adequate treatment in the health facility was insignificant, most respondents experienced challenges accessing essential medications, such as oxytocin, antibiotics and antihypertensive drugs. Conclusions Despite strategies to mitigate delays in accessing obstetric care, the three delays and their associated factors remain challenging. A renewed commitment to interventions targeting women and their families and health facility-related factors is critical.
Experiences of workplace adversity among midwives in labour wards of tertiary hospitals in northern Nigeria
Authors: Musa Halima Abdul , Hunter Billie , Warren Lucie , Sakellariou Dikaios 
Published: October 2023

Background/Aims Midwifery has been described as an emotionally charged profession. It can be even more demanding as a result of the staff shortages and lack of resources often encountered in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, there are high maternal and infant mortality rates, shortages in the midwifery workforce and a high prevalence of stress among midwives. The aim of this study was to explore midwives' experiences of workplace adversity and resilience in tertiary hospitals in northern Nigeria. Methods This study used a constructivist grounded theory approach. Data were collected via in-depth face-to-face interviews and field notes. A total of 34 interviews were conducted in two phases, with purposive and theoretical samples of midwives across two tertiary institutions in northern Nigeria. The iterative process of grounded theory methodology was used for data analysis. Results Significant adversity was caused by a severe lack of human and material resources, leading to an excessive workload. The nature of the work was characterised by high numbers of obstetric emergencies and attending to traumatic births. Conclusions Midwives working in tertiary hospitals in northern Nigeria experience workplace adversity fuelled by high caseloads, workforce shortages, a lack of basic equipment and consumables, an unsupportive working atmosphere and attending traumatic births. More investment in Nigerian maternity services is needed to improve quality of care provision, reduce adversity in the midwifery workforce and enhance staff retention.
Program evaluation of a wilderness experience for adolescents facing cancer: A time in nature to heal, connect and find strength
Authors: Lown E. Anne , Otto Heather Rose , Norton Christine Lynn , Jong Miek C. , Jong Mats 
Published: October 2023

Objective
Despite advances in cancer treatment and increased survival, adolescents in treatment for cancer often suffer from psychosocial distress, negative mood, and chronic health problems. Wilderness therapy is considered a promising program to address psychosocial issues among adolescents with mental or behavioral health issues. There is little research on whether it may benefit adolescents in cancer treatment.

Methods
This program evaluation in the form of a pilot study uses qualitative and quantitative measures to describe the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and to explore the impact of a nine-day wilderness program among adolescents aged 13–17 in treatment or who recently finished treatment for a cancer. Quantitative tracking documented recruitment, retention, safety, and participant satisfaction. PROMIS measures assessed mental and social health, positive affect, fatigue, pain interference and intensity over three time-points: pre, post, and three-months after the nine-day wilderness experience. Mean differences were compared over time. Qualitative data collection involved participant observation and open-ended interviews.

Results
Study enrollment goals were met, enrolling eight adolescent participants with 100% participant retention. No serious adverse events were reported and participants described high satisfaction (9.25/10) with the wilderness experience on the final day and at three-months follow-up (9.5/10). Exploratory data analysis showed scores in a favorable direction indicating improved psychosocial outcomes in physical functioning, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and peer relations. From qualitative analysis it is suggested that program participation supported: increased self-confidence and peer connection. The program was evaluated as increasing personal accomplishment, supporting social interaction, having strong staff support, and capitalizing on the natural surroundings.

Conclusion
Use of a wilderness program is feasible, acceptable, and safe among this highly vulnerable adolescent cancer population. Participants described greater self-confidence and peer connection which developed as participants experienced physical competency, group leadership, and personal strength. Larger randomized controlled studies are needed to learn whether these programs can improve psychosocial outcomes.
FORMULASI LOTION EKSTRAK METHANOL DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera) DENGAN AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI (Lotion Formulation of Moringa Leaves (Moringa Oleifera) Methanol Extract with Antibacterial Activity)
Authors: Widhiastuti Stefani Santi 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTThe skin has an important function in the body's first line of defense. Lotion is used to maintain skin health, one of which is from microorganism infection by the presence of antibacterial substances in the formula. One of the plants that has antibacterial activity is Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The aim of this study was to make a lotion formula containing methanol extract of Moringa leaves which has antibacterial activity. The research was carried out from the extraction stage, phytochemical assay, lotion formulation, and antibacterial activity assay of the extract and lotion. Based on the results of phytochemical assay, methanol extract of Moringa leaves contains saponins, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and steroids, but does not contain triterpenoids. Moringa leaves extract has antibacterial activity against E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa, where the activity increases along with increasing extract concentration. The lotion formula with 3% extract content is the optimum formula with the best antibacterial activity compared to other formulas, lotion base, and positive control with very strong antibacterial activity, seen from the inhibition zone diameter of more than 20 mm against E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa. Keywords: kelor (Moringa oleifera), antibacterial activity, lotion ABSTRAK Kulit memiliki fungsi penting dalam pertahanan pertama tubuh. Lotion digunakan untuk menjaga kesehatan kulit salah satunya dari infeksi mikroorganisme dengan adanya kandungan zat antibakteri dalam sediaan. Salah satu tanaman yang memiliki aktivitas antibakteri adalah kelor (Moringa oleifera). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membuat formula lotion dengan kandungan ekstrak methanol daun kelor yang memiliki aktivitas antibakteri. Penelitian dilakukan mulai dari tahap ekstraksi, uji kandungan fitokimia ekstrak, uji aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak, pembuatan formula lotion dan uji aktivitas antibakteri lotion. Berdasarkan hasil uji fitokimia, ekstrak methanol daun kelor mengandung saponin, flavonoid, tanin, alkaloid dan steroid, namun tidak mengandung triterpenoid. Ekstrak methanol daun kelor memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap E. coli, S. aureus, dan P. aeruginosa, dimana aktivitasnya semakin meningkat seiring dengan meningkatnya konsentrasi ekstrak. Formula lootion dengan kandungan ekstrak sebesar 3% merupakan formula optimum dengan aktivitas antibakteri paling baik dibandingkan formula lain, basis lotion, maupun kontrol positif dengan aktivitas antibakteri sangat kuat, dilihat dari diameter zona hambat lebih dari 20 mm terhadap bakteri E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa. Kata kunci: kelor (Moringa oleifera), aktivitas antibakteri, lotion