bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study on the time and scale of mutual aid for aging care under the background of active aging
Authors: Yu Wenguang , Wang Qi , Qiao Zhi 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundChina has entered an aging society and will likely become the fastest-aging country in the world. The demand for aging care services has greatly increased. In recent years, the model of mutual aid for aging care has met the needs of older adults, especially those in rural areas. In this case, how much time should be spent on mutual aid for the older adult in terms of time and how much influence the size of the group has in terms of space are two very important questions when studying mutual aid for aging care.MethodsAn overlapping generations model is built in this article, which includes representative agents, representative enterprises, the endowment insurance system constructed by the government, and the behavior of representative agents in mutual aid for aging care under the background of active aging.ResultsIn the base case, the optimal proportion of time to participate in the mutual aid group is 9.31%, and the optimal proportion of time is influenced by the benchmark time of care and the size of the care group. With the increase in the benchmark time of care, the optimal proportion of time increases correspondingly, but the increase is decreasing. With the increase in the size of the care group, the optimal proportion of time decreases, but after the size reaches 4 or 5, the impact becomes very small. When parents' psychological preference coefficient changes from 0.1 to 0.9, that is, when parents change from introverted to extroverted personalities, the optimal proportion of time and parents' utility will also change.ConclusionFor children who usually take care of their parents for a long benchmark time, the optimal time to participate in the mutual aid group based on personal utility maximization is also long. Second, as the size of the group increases, the time for representative agents to participate in the mutual aid group gradually decreases. In addition, the model of mutual aid for aging care is highly correlated with parents' personalities, and extrovert parents benefit more from this model.
Cigarette smoking and PM2.5 might jointly exacerbate the risk of metabolic syndrome
Authors: Tsai Hao-Hung , Tantoh Disline Manli , Lu Wen Yu , Chen Chih-Yi , Liaw Yung-Po 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundCigarette smoking and particulate matter (PM) with aerodynamic diameter &lt; 2.5 μm (PM2.5) are major preventable cardiovascular mortality and morbidity promoters. Their joint role in metabolic syndrome (MS) pathogenesis is unknown. We determined the risk of MS based on PM2.5 and cigarette smoking in Taiwanese adults.MethodsThe study included 126,366 Taiwanese between 30 and 70 years old with no personal history of cancer. The Taiwan Biobank (TWB) contained information on MS, cigarette smoking, and covariates, while the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Taiwan, contained the PM2.5 information. Individuals were categorized as current, former, and nonsmokers. PM2.5 levels were categorized into quartiles: PM2.5 ≤ Q1, Q1 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ Q2, Q2 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ Q3, and PM2.5 &gt; Q3, corresponding to PM2.5 ≤ 27.137, 27.137 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 32.589, 32.589 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 38.205, and PM2.5 &gt; 38.205 μg/m3.ResultsThe prevalence of MS was significantly different according to PM2.5 exposure (p-value = 0.0280) and cigarette smoking (p-value &lt; 0.0001). Higher PM2.5 levels were significantly associated with a higher risk of MS: odds ratio (OR); 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.058; 1.014–1.104, 1.185; 1.134–1.238, and 1.149; 1.101–1.200 for 27.137 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 32.589, 32.589 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 38.205, and PM2.5 &gt; 38.205 μg/m3, respectively. The risk of MS was significantly higher among former and current smokers with OR; 95% CI = 1.062; 1.008–1.118 and 1.531; 1.450–1.616, respectively, and a dose-dependent p-value &lt; 0.0001. The interaction between both exposures regarding MS was significant (p-value = 0.0157). Stratification by cigarette smoking revealed a significant risk of MS due to PM2.5 exposure among nonsmokers: OR (95% CI) = 1.074 (1.022–1.128), 1.226 (1.166–1.290), and 1.187 (1.129–1.247) for 27.137 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 32.589, 32.589 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 38.205, and PM2.5 &gt; 38.205 μg/m3, respectively. According to PM2.5 quartiles, current smokers had a higher risk of MS, regardless of PM2.5 levels (OR); 95% CI = 1.605; 1.444–1.785, 1.561; 1.409–1.728, 1.359; 1.211–1.524, and 1.585; 1.418–1.772 for PM2.5 ≤ 27.137, 27.137 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 32.589, 32.589 &lt; PM2.5 ≤ 38.205, and PM2.5 &gt; 38.205 μg/m3, respectively. After combining both exposures, the group, current smokers; PM2.5 &gt; 38.205 μg/m3 had the highest odds (1.801; 95% CI =1.625–1.995).ConclusionPM2.5 and cigarette smoking were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of MS. Stratified analyses revealed that cigarette smoking might have a much higher effect on MS than PM2.5. Nonetheless, exposure to both PM2.5 and cigarette smoking could compound the risk of MS.
Impact of cardiovascular disease on health-related quality of life among older adults in eastern China: evidence from a national cross-sectional survey
Authors: Wan Leping , Yang Guangmei , Dong Haiying , Liang Xiaoxiao , He Yan 
Published: January 2024

ObjectiveThis study explores the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores of Chinese older adults with Cardiovascular Disease(CVD) using the EQ-5D-3L, the aim of this study is to investigate the association between health and HRQoL in older adults with CVD.MethodsThe data for this study were obtained from a cross-sectional study involving older adults residing in Chinese communities The EQ-5D-3L is used to measure the HRQoL scores in the older adults with CVD. One-way analyses were conducted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test and the Kruskal–Wallis H test to assess differences between groups. A binary logistic regression model was employed to analyze the influence each variable has on the presence of “any problem” on each dimension of EQ-5D-3L in older adults with CVD. An ordinal least squares (OLS) model is used to assess the relationship between older adults with CVD and HRQoL.ResultsThe mean EQ-5D-3L score for older adults with CVD is 0.774. 40.0% of older adults with CVD reported problems with pain/discomfort, followed by Mobility (35.9%), Self-care (31.5%), and Anxiety/depression (17.0%). Binary logistic regression models show that financial resources were the main factor influencing the five dimensions of EQ-5D-3L. The OLS model further indicates that younger age, financial resources, and a lower number of chronic conditions among older adults with CVD are associated with higher HRQoL scores.ConclusionChinese older adults with CVD have low HRQoL scores. Variousfactors influence both overall HRQoL scores and scores on each EQ-5D-3L dimension. This study is helpful in enhancing society’s attention to the HRQoL of older adults with CVD and taking targeted measures to improve them.
Clinical and immunological characteristics of HIV/syphilis co-infected patients following long-term antiretroviral treatment
Authors: Wu Yuanni , Lu Lianfeng , Song Xiaojing , Liu Xiaosheng , Yang Yang , Chen Ling , Tang Jia , Han Yang , Lv Wei , Cao Wei , Li Taisheng 
Published: January 2024

ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the efficacy of anti-syphilis treatment and the impact of syphilis events on HIV virology and immunology in HIV/syphilis co-infected patients on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) and to investigate the incidence and factors of syphilis recurrence/re-infection/serofast state. The insights derived from this investigation can potentially guide strategies for preventing and managing syphilis and AIDS.MethodsA retrospective case–control study was conducted at the AIDS clinic of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2003 to December 2022. The study involved 86 HIV/syphilis co-infected patients and 86 HIV mono-infected patients matched based on age, baseline CD4 + T cell counts, and viral load. We examined the clinical characteristics of HIV/syphilis co-infected patients, evaluated the efficacy of anti-syphilis treatment, and analyzed the dynamic changes in HIV virology and immunology. The Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) model investigated the factors associated with HIV/syphilis co-infection and syphilis recurrence/reinfection/serofast state.ResultsSyphilis serofast state was observed in 11.6% (10/86) of HIV/syphilis co-infected patients after treatment, and 33.7% (29/86) had syphilis recurrence or re-infection. The overall effectiveness of syphilis treatment stood at 76.8% (63/82). Notably, the effectiveness of syphilis treatment displayed a significant correlation with baseline syphilis titers exceeding 1:128 (p = 0.003). Over the 10-year follow-up period on ART, the HLA-DR + CD8+/CD8 + % levels in the HIV/syphilis co-infected group were markedly higher than those in the HIV mono-infected group (p &lt; 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding HIV viral load, CD4+ T cell counts, CD8+ T cell counts, CD4/CD8 ratio, and CD38 + CD8+/CD8 + % (p &gt; 0.05). GEE analysis model revealed that elevated HLA-DR + CD8+/CD8 + % levels were associated with HIV/syphilis co-infection (OR = 1.026, 95% CI = 1.007–1.046; p = 0.007) and syphilis recurrence/reinfection/serofast state (OR = 1.036, 95% CI = 1.008–1.065; p = 0.012).ConclusionWhile HIV/syphilis co-infected patients typically receive adequate treatment, the incidence of syphilis recurrence and reinfection remain notably elevated. A heightened HLA-DR + CD8+/CD8+ % is a notable risk factor for HIV/syphilis co-infection and syphilis recurrence/reinfection/serofast state. Therefore, it is advisable to reinforce health education efforts and ensure regular follow-ups for people living with HIV undergoing ART to monitor syphilis infection or increased risk of syphilis infection.
Uncommon presentation of complicated internal hernia through the appendices epiploicae ring of adhesion: a clinical case study
Authors: Ghali Mohamed Said , Shehata Mona S. , Al Obahi Mohammed , Al-Zoubi Raed M. , Zarour Ahmad 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundInternal hernias are infrequent, yet serious, medical conditions with potentially severe consequences. An internal hernia resulting from an Appendices epiploicae (AE) ring is an especially rare cause, with a mere nine documented instances worldwide.Case reportThis report presents the case of a 58-year-old male who suffered from an internal hernia originating from an AE ring. The condition led to a gangrenous small bowel, which was treated by laparotomy and resection of the affected segment, followed by primary anastomosis. The post-operative recovery was favorable.ConclusionInternal hernias, although rare, warrant immediate attention and early intervention to preclude detrimental outcomes, as illustrated in this particular case.
Prevention and long-term outcomes of naturally occurring canine heartworm infection in primary care settings
Authors: Mwacalimba Kennedy , Morrison Jo Ann , Ly Patrick , Spofford Nathaniel , Yang Mike , Saito Emi , Sheehy Jenifer , Adolph Christopher , Poulsen Nautrup Barbara , Brennan Christopher 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundThis study had two objectives: first, to examine the association between the history of heartworm preventive purchase compliance and the risk of positive heartworm tests, and second to preliminarily investigate the long-term cardiac outcomes of heartworm disease in dogs that had undergone successful adulticidal therapy.MethodsA retrospective cohort study design was used for both analyses, using anonymous transaction data from Covetrus (retrospective analysis 1) and anonymized medical records from Banfield Pet Hospital (retrospective analysis 2), both including canine patients across the USA. The first analysis examined the relative risk (RR) of a positive heartworm test in dogs with lapses in heartworm preventive purchase history compared to dogs that had no history of a preventive purchase six to 24 months prior to the test. In the second analysis, a long-term evaluation of structured diagnostic codes pertaining to cardiac diseases and risk assessment of outcomes was performed in dogs that had previously been successfully treated for heartworm disease compared to dogs that never had a positive heartworm test.Results83,478 unique patients were included in the first analysis. Compared to 32,413 dogs with no history of a heartworm preventive purchase, 44,410 dogs with lapses in monthly preventive purchases had a reduced risk of testing positive for heartworm disease (RR = 0.36, p &lt; 0.0001). Dogs (n = 6,655) with lapses in injectable heartworm preventive administration had a decreased risk of a positive test versus dogs with no preventive purchases (RR = 0.15, p &lt; 0.0001), as well as versus dogs with lapses in monthly heartworm preventive purchases (RR = 0.28, p = 0.0024). In the second analysis, 6,138 patients treated for heartworm infection were found to have significantly (p &lt; 0.001) elevated risks of right heart failure (RR = 3.59), left heart failure (RR = 1.83), or cardiomyopathy (RR = 2.79) compared to 4,022,752 patients that never had a positive heartworm test.ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of compliance with heartworm preventive guidelines, to reduce the risk of heartworm disease in dogs, which is not only a potentially life-threatening condition in the short-term but also associated with long-term negative cardiac outcomes.
Scheduling Precedence Constraints among Charging Tasks in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
Authors: Li Lanlan , Dai Haipeng , Chen Chen , Ni Zilu , Li Shihao 
Published: January 2024

The development of wireless power transfer (WPT) facilitates wireless rechargeable sensor networks (WRSNs) receiving considerable attention in the sensor network research community. Most existing works mainly focus on general charging patterns and metrics while overlooking the precedence constraints among tasks, resulting in charging inefficiency. In this paper, we are the first to advance the issue of scheduling wireless charging tasks with precedence constraints (SCPC), with the optimization objective of minimizing the completion time of all the charging tasks under the precedence constraints while guaranteeing that the energy capacity of the mobile charger (MC) is not exhausted and the deadlines of charging tasks are not exceeded. In order to address this problem, we first propose a priority-based topological sort scheme to derive a unique feasible sequence on a directed acyclic graph (DAG). Then, we combine the proposed priority-based topological sort scheme with the procedure of a genetic algorithm to obtain the final solution through a series of genetic operators. Finally, we conduct extensive simulations to validate our proposed algorithm under the condition of three different network sizes. The results show that our proposed algorithm outperformed the other comparison algorithms by up to 11.59% in terms of completion time.
Clinical Investigation of the Inhibitory Effects of Tooth-Coating Materials on Initial Active Root Caries: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Asahi Yoko , Naito Katsuaki , Kanda Hikaru , Niwano Kazuaki , Takegawa Daisuke , Yumoto Hiromichi , Noiri Yuichiro , Hayashi Mikako 
Published: January 2024

Background and Objectives: Caredyne ZIF-C is a novel, capsule-mixed zinc-containing prototype glass ionomer cement (GIC). Zinc ions are reported to inhibit root dentin demineralization, dentin collagen degradation, bacterial growth, acid production, and in vitro bacterial biofilm formation. However, the effectiveness of GICs against initial root caries lesions is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of GICs, especially the new zinc-containing Caredyne ZIF-C GIC, as tooth-coating materials in patients with initial active root caries. Materials and Methods: A total of 58 lesions in 47 older adults (age > 65 years) were randomly allocated to one of the following three groups: Caredyne ZIF-C, Fuji VII (a conventional GIC), and sodium fluoride (NaF). All the lesions were treated with the assigned materials without removing the infected dentin, and the rates of dental plaque attachment and coating material fall-out were evaluated after 3, 6, and 12 months. The failure rate was defined as the number of teeth that needed restoration due to caries progression. Results: The plaque attachment rates tended to be lower in the material-coated root surfaces than in the healthy exposed root surfaces after 3, 6, and 12 months, although the differences among the three groups were not significant. Moreover, the coating material fall-out rate tended to be lower in the Caredyne ZIF-C group than in the Fuji VII group. There was no significant difference in the failure rate among the three groups at the 12 months mark. Conclusions: Though this pilot study offers a new direction for suppressing the progression of initial active root caries by controlling plaque attachment using GICs including Caredyne ZIF-C, clinical studies with a larger sample size are needed.
Pengaruh Value For Money, Spi, Kompetensi, Partisipasi Masyarakat Dan Transparansi Terhadap Akuntabilitas Publik Dalam APBDES
Authors: Randhona Olocika Lolio , Fitriasuri  
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: Pengaruh value for money (vfm), pengaruh sistem pengendalian internal, pengaruh kompetensi, pengaruh partisipasi masyarakat, pengaruh transparansi terhadap akuntabilitas publik dalam anggaran pendapatan dan belanja desa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh perangkat Desa pada 9 Desa di Kecamatan Ujanmas kabupaten Muara Enim. Metode pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Purposive sampling sebanyak 168 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif, uji kualitas data, uji asumsi klasik, Uji hipotesis (analisis regresi linier berganda, koefesien determinasi, uji simultan (uji F), uji persial (uji T)) yang dioalah dengan SPSS 24. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa value for money, sistem pengendalian internal, dan kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas publik dalam anggaran pendapatan dan belanja desa, sedangkan partisipasi masyarakat dan transparansi tidak berpengaruh terhadap akuntabilitas publik dalam anggaran pendapatan belanja desa.
Financial Risk, Corporate Governance, And Financial Performance: An Empirical Study On Bank Indonesia
Authors: Marselino Wau  , Jhon Firman Fau  , Kristiurman Jaya Mendrofa  , Zaitul  
Published: January 2024

This study explores the interplay of financial risk and corporate governance on Bank Indonesia's performance. Data from 19 Exchange-listed Indonesian banks' 2020-2022 reports were analyzed via variable and PLS-SEM methods. Credit risk impact was found minor, while market risk significantly influenced performance. Managerial ownership positively affected, while public ownership had substantial impact. Thus, governance disclosure affects bank performance. Managing market risks and enhancing ownership practices is crucial. Findings suggest revising credit risk assessment for indirect performance betterment. Improving governance and addressing market risk can elevate banking performance. Insights guide the sector in enhancing performance determinants, informed by this study.
Keywords: Financial Risk, Corporate Governance, and Financial Performance.
Tratamiento endovascular y uso de IVUS en ruptura aneurisma de arteria femoral superficial.
Authors: Osorio Véliz Sandra Rosa , Flores Herrero Angel , Martin Alvarez Alberto 
Published: January 2024

Paciente varón de 73 años con antecedente de HTA, Epoc , dislipidemia , Accidente isquemico transitorio en tratamiento con eliquis .Consulta por dolor en extremidad inferior derecha y aumento progresivo de volumen en muslo de un día de evolución .Hemodinamia normal . Imágen : Angiotac que pesquisa aneurisma de AFS derecha complicado (roto) , con imagen distal de segunda dilatación (Figura 1) . Ingresando para manejo su resolución , decidiendo tratamiento endovascular y uso de IVUS.Los aneurismas verdaderos de la arteria femoral superficial son poco frecuentes, siendo su etiología principal la arterioesclerosis. Se describen mayormente en varones sobre los 60 años de edad . La ruptura se estima en un 46 %(1,2).La resolución por vía endovascular , junto con la utilización del ultrasonido intravascular (IVUS), otorga un tratamiento menos invasivo y mayor precisión en la medición de la longitud del segmento comprometido , permitiendo mediciones de los diámetros luminal interno de los segmentos proximal y distal a la lesión (3), datos primordiales para la elección de la prótesis a utilizar con mayor correlación a la anatomía del vaso , logrando un resultado satisfactorio.
Development of a method for the online estimation of the permanganate index of water entering water treatment facilities
Authors: Джаббарлы Б.Р. 
Published: January 2024

Статья посвящена разработке метода онлайн-оценки качества воды, подаваемой на сооружения водоподготовки. Предложен обобщенный показатель, совместно характеризующий как введенный параметр косвенной оценки качества воды, так и показатель перманганатной окисляемости. Показано, что предложенный обобщенный показатель имеет минимум от сигнала рассеяния Рамана. Вычислена величина рассеяния Рамана, когда обобщенный показатель достигает минимума. Показано, что перманганатная окисляемость может быть представлена в виде суммы двух составляющих, где первая составляющая определяется флуоресцентным излучением, а вторая – ранее вычисленной оптимальной величиной излучения Рамана. Предложена экстраполяционная методика определения DOM или СDOM при известном значении одного из этих показателей, основанная на построении линейной зависимости между ними.
The paper dwells upon the development of a method for the online estimation of the quality of water supplied to water treatment facilities. A composite index is proposed co-charactering both the input parameter of the indirect estimation of water quality and the permanganate index. It is shown that the proposed composite index has a minimum from the Raman scattering signal. The magnitude of Raman scattering is calculated upon the composite index reaches a minimum. It is shown that the permanganate index can be represented as a sum of two components, where the first component is determined by fluorescent radiation, and the second one by the previously calculated optimal value of the Raman radiation. An extrapolation method for determining DOM or CDOM with a known value of one of these indices is proposed based on the linear relationship constructed between them.