bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Postoperative Measurement of the Retropharyngeal Space Predicts the Risk of Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion
Authors: Yoshida Shinsuke , Tanaka Satoshi , Ogihara Satoshi , Saita Kazuo , Oya Soichi 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Postoperative dysphagia is a common complication of anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF), although its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Patients with severe dysphagia may suffer from serious complications such as aspiration pneumonia, in addition to difficulty with oral intake or malnutrition; therefore, a prompt indicator for postoperative management would be helpful. We quantitatively evaluated the retropharyngeal space (RS) after ACDF and investigated its association with postoperative dysphagia.

METHODS:
This multicenter retrospective study analyzed the clinical data of 82 consecutive patients who underwent ACDF. The anteroposterior distance (APD) of the RS was measured at the C2 level using a lateral radiographic view on postoperative day 1. Postoperative dysphagia was subjectively assessed using the Bazaz-Yoo Dysphagia Severity Scale. We statistically evaluated the association between the APD of the RS and postoperative dysphagia.

RESULTS:
The mean APD of the RS in all 82 patients was 3.6 mm preoperatively and significantly increased to 8.2 mm postoperatively (P < .0001). Twenty-two patients (26.8%) had postoperative dysphagia. Multivariable analysis revealed that the postoperative APD was associated with postoperative dysphagia (odds ratio 1.27, 95% CI 1.10-1.50, P = .0007). The receiver operating characteristic curve (area under the curve 0.70, 95% CI 0.58-0.83) demonstrated that the postoperative APD of the RS cutoff value was 6.1 mm, with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 35%. With this cutoff value, the positive and negative predictive values for postoperative dysphagia were 36% and 100%, respectively.

CONCLUSION:
Our data demonstrate that a value of 6.1 mm for the APD of the RS is an effective indicator for dysphagia after ACDF, which contributes to optimizing the patient management in the acute postoperative period.
The SEC’s Short-Sale Experiment: Evidence on Causal Channels and Reassessment of Indirect Effects
Authors: Black Bernard S. , Desai Hemang , Litvak Katherine , Yoo Woongsun , Yu Jeff Jiewei 
Published: December 2023

During 2005–2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission conducted a randomized trial in which it removed short-sale restrictions from one third of the Russell 3000 firms. Early studies found modest market microstructure effects of removing the restrictions but no effect on short interest, stock returns, volatility, or price efficiency. More recently, many studies have attributed a wide range of indirect outcomes to this experiment, mostly without assessing the causal channels for those outcomes. We examine the three most often cited causal channels for these indirect effects: short interest, returns, and managerial fear. We find no evidence to support these channels. We then reexamine the principal findings in four recent studies using a sample that closely matches the actual experiment and a common research design and find minimal support for the reported indirect effects. Our findings highlight the importance of confirming a causal channel or an economic mechanism and show that sample selection and specification choices can produce statistical significance even without an underlying economic mechanism. This paper was accepted by David Sraer, finance. Supplemental Material: The internet appendix and data are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4918 .
Retinal metastases as the initial presentation of advanced lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Oliveira-Silva Catarina , Pereira Maria Manuel , Ferreira Catarina , Macedo Eduardo , Mendes Marta , Marques Ana Rita , Brandão Ilídio 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Most lung cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Common metastatic sites include the brain, bone, liver and adrenal glands. Ocular metastases, however, are extremely rare. We present a case of advanced lung adenocarcinoma presenting exclusively with photopsias attributable to retinal metastases. Case description: We describe a woman in her fifties, a lifetime non-smoker with an unremarkable medical and family history, who presented to the emergency department with photopsias for a week. Ophthalmology evaluation revealed decreased visual acuity bilaterally, and a fundus examination disclosed lesions suggestive of bilateral retinal metastases. A comprehensive evaluation diagnosed a stage IVb lung adenocarcinoma with exon 19 mutation on epidermal growth factor receptor gene. Subsequently, she developed complaints of headaches and dizziness. She received frontline osimertinib 80 mg daily, preceded by upfront whole-brain radiation therapy with partial orbital inclusion for symptomatic ocular and brain metastases. After ten radiation therapy sessions, her complaints were resolved and an ophthalmology revaluation revealed improvement in visual acuity and resolution of photopsia complaints. The patient is currently on osimertinib and preserves an ECOG score of 0. Conclusion: Retinal metastases usually indicate advanced disease, so presenting with isolated ocular symptoms is exceedingly rare. Especially in cases of uncommon metastases, a multidisciplinary approach is fundamental for a prompt diagnosis and timely treatment, impacting prognosis and quality of life.
Impact of Growth Characteristics on Properties of 2 by 8 Southern Yellow Pine Structural Lumber
Authors: França Tamara S. F. A. , França Frederico J. N. , Seale R. Daniel , Shmulsky Rubin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Southern pine is one of the most important softwood resources in the United States, and the majority of southern pine is for lumber production, more specifically for construction. The lumber used for construction is required to meet strength-specifications as a method of ensuring the strength values within different classes. Most of the southern pine lumber is visually graded, which is based on knot, slope of grain, and wane. However, the presence of pith is not included in the visual grading system. The presence of pith indicates presence of juvenile wood, which has a negative effect on mechanical properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of pith on rings per inch, percentage of latewood, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and modulus of rupture (MOR) in 292 samples of southern pine No. 2 2 by 8 lumber. Lumber without pith had significantly greater MOE (11.1 vs. 10.0 GPa), MOR (39.7 vs. 36.4 MPa), and specific gravity (12% moisture content [MC]; 0.55 vs. 0.52) than did lumber with pith. The results show that the presence of pith is an important factor that can improve lumber grading, and it could be included in the visual grade system.
Exploring sensory, motor, and pain responses as potential side or therapeutic effects of sub-2 mA, 400 Hz transcranial pulsed current stimulation
Authors: Jaberzadeh Shapour , Zoghi Maryam 
Published: December 2023

Background
Various brain stimulation devices capable of generating high-frequency currents are readily available. However, our comprehension of the potential side or therapeutic effects associated with high-frequency transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS), particularly concerning the new 400 Hz tPCS device, AscenZ-IV Stimulator, developed by AscenZion Neuromodulation Co. Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, remains incomplete.

Objective
This study examines preliminary parameters for the safe and comfortable application of 400 Hz tPCS at intensities below 2 mA.

Methods
In a cross-sectional study, 45 healthy participants underwent sub-2 mA 400 Hz tPCS to assess sensory, motor, and pain thresholds on the dominant side. Study 1 (N = 15) targeted the primary motor cortex of the right-hand area, while study 2 (N = 30) focused on the back of the right forearm.

Results
Study one showed that increasing the current intensity gradually resulted in no responses at sub-0.3 mA levels, but higher intensities (p < 0.001) induced sensory perception and pain responses. Study two replicated these findings and additionally induced motor responses along with the sensory and pain responses.

Conclusion
Despite the theoretical classification of tPCS as a subsensory level of stimulation, and the expectation that individuals receiving this type of current should not typically feel its application on the body, this high-frequency tPCS device generates different levels of stimulation due to the physiological phenomenon known as temporal summation. These novel levels of stimulation could be viewed as either potential “side-effects” of high frequency tPCS or as additional “therapeutic benefits”. This dual capacity may position the device as one that generates both neuromodulatory and neurostimulatory currents. Comprehensive comprehension of this is vital for the development of therapeutic protocols that incorporate high-frequency tPCS.
The influence of environmental factors on the composition of the petrophytic-steppe communities in the south of the Sverdlovsk and in the north of the Chelyabinsk regions
Authors: Demin A. D. , Sozina P. S. , Teptina A. Yu. 
Published: December 2023

The investigated petrophytic-steppe communities of the Middle Urals do not belong to the zonal vegetation type. Their growth in the region is associated with an unusual combination of environmental conditions - well-drained, well-heated rocky riverbank slopes of the southern and close exposures of slopes. The aim of the work was to identify the key environmental parameters that determine the composition and structure of petrophytic-steppe communities in the south of the Sverdlovsk and north of the Chelyabinsk regions. The communities of the coastal slopes of the Iset, Bagaryak, Patrushikha, Sysert and Neiva rivers were studied. An array of 74 geobotanical releves of communities from 8 plots was collected, considering environmental factors, and the composition and structure of plant communities on plots of 1 m2 were also detailed. Using the CCA method of ordination, the contribution of environmental parameters to the variation in vegetation cover characteristics was estimated. It was shown that the parameters characterizing the type of rocks, as well as indicators of the amount of precipitation, have the greatest contribution. Four variants of combination of species in the studied communities, gravitating to certain sets of environmental parameters, were identified, for each of the groups a stable composition of dominant species was noted, and species characterized by a high level of constancy were identified.
Vital structure of cenopopulations of Iris sibirica (Iridaceae) in floodplain meadows of the Vyatka River and its tributaries
Authors: Suleimanova V. N. , Egorova N. Yu. 
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the results of assessing the vital structure of Iris sibirica L. in the conditions of floodplain meadows of the Vyatka River and its tributaries (Kirov region). The total projective coverage of plant communities with I. sibirica varies from 55 to 100 %, the total number of taxa from 35 to 50. Evaluation of the vital structure showed that most of the studied I. sibirica CP are characterized as thriving. These CP have a high quality index (up to 50 %), the predominance of individuals of the highest (up to 52 %) and the absence of individuals of the lowest class of vitality. The CP is depressive with a predominance of individuals of the lowest (up to 50 %) and equilibrium with a predominance of individuals of the middle class of vitality (up to 66.7 %).
Taxonomic composition and abundance of phytoplankton in the floodplain reservoirs of the Upper Ob (near the city of Barnaul)
Authors: Shirinina M. K. , Mitrofanova E. Yu. , Kotovshchikov A. V. 
Published: December 2023

The data on taxonomic composition of phytoplankton in floodplain reservoirs of various types (chute, oxbow and oxbow lake) of the Upper Ob served as an subject of the present study. The total taxonomic diversity amounted to 78 taxa (genus definition) belonging to 7 divisions: Bacillariophyta - 24 genera, Chlorophyta - 27, Ochrophyta - 11, Cyanobacteria - 8, Dinophyta - 4, Euglenophyta - 3 and Cryptophyta - 1 genus. Diatoms dominate in the number of taxa in the chute presented by the Bacillariophyta division; in oxbow and oxbow lake representatives of the greens, division Chlorophyta. There is the highest frequency of occurrence of large taxa: in the chute - diatoms 83.3 % and green - about 58.3 %; in the oxbow - single-celled golden - 91.9 %, green - 82.0 % and diatoms - 72.7 %; in the oxbow lake - golden -82.0 % and diatoms - 54.5 %. The maximum phytoplankton biomass values were detected in the lake in spring at the end of April - 4551.6 mg/m3, while in the chute the maximum for this indicator was reached only in mid-June - 673.1 mg m3. For the oxbow, the top of phytoplankton biomass was noted in early June - 1947.8 mg/m3 and in the end of July - 1807.0 mg m3. According to the biomass level of phytoplankton, lake and oxbow belong to mesotrophic reservoirs (up to 1.0 - 5.0 g/m3), the chute - oligotrophic (up to 1.0 g/m3).
La importancia de la educación especial en el sistema educativo español
Authors: Fernández González Raquel 
Published: December 2023

La educación especial nace con el objeto de ofrecer a los alumnos que no pueden alcanzar las competencias básicas por la vía ordinaria de escolarización, una alternativa para lograr su máximo desarrollo y calidad de vida.
Actualmente nos encontramos inmersos en un controvertido debate acerca de la necesidad de que existan estos centros, tal y como los conocemos en la actualidad: diseñados y creados para promover el máximo desarrollo de los alumnos, teniendo en cuenta los recursos específicos y la organización de los mismos.
A lo largo de estas líneas el lector podrá adentrarse en el conocimiento de la organización de este tipo de centros, características de alumnado que atiende y recursos personalizados para dar respuesta a las características de todos ellos.
Phytochemical profile and allelopathic potential of Haloxylon scoparium Pomel (Chenopodiaceae) from Algerian Sahara
Authors: OTMANI Reguia , KHENE Bachir , KEMASSI Abdellah , ARABA Fatna , HARRAT Mohamed , YOUSFI Mohamed 
Published: December 2023

The aim of the present work is to study the chemical composition, to estimate the phenolic compounds content and to evaluate the potential allelopathic effects of the Haloxylon scoparium Pomel. Phytochemical tests revealed that Haloxylon scoparium contains tannins, saponins, coumarins, alkaloids, flavonoids and steroids. Furthermore, it contains high levels of total phenolic (588.33 mg GAE 100 g-1) and flavonoids (95.45 mg QE 100 g-1) contents. Moreover, LC-MS-MS analysis allowed us to determine their chemical composition. The results of this characterization confirm the presence of vanillin, naringenin, folic acid, maleic acid, benzoic acid, myricetin, qwuercetin, beta-carotene, butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), rutin, cafeic acid, hydroxy-4-coumarine, ascorbic acid, and gallic acid. The allelopathic effect was studied on seed germination and seedling growth of four weed species. The bioassays were performed using different concentrations (1 %, 2.5 %, 5 % and 10 %) against a negative control. The seed germination, shoot and root length of weed species were completely inhibited at the highest concentrations (10 %, 5 %). However, the lower concentrations exhibited lesser inhibition percentages on the germination and the seedling growth. The phytochemical results and the significant allelopathic effects of the plant extract suggest that this species may offer new substances for the biocontrol of weeds.
Świętość i wolność — nowe wyzwania dla współczesnych chrześcijan. Kleryk Sługa Boży Alfons Mańka OMI wśród kleryków–męczenników II wojny światowej. Red. Paulina Jabłońska. Warszawa 2022 (ss. 207, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie)
Authors: Różański Jarosław 
Published: December 2023

Przedmiotem badawczym recenzowanej monografii jest fenomen świętości jako droga do prawdziwej wolności człowieka w optyce nowych wyzwań rysujących się przed współczesnym chrześcijaninem. W sposób szczególny rozpatrywany jest przypadek życia i śmierci kleryka Alfonsa Mańki OMI, męczennika II wojny światowej. Autorzy monografii próbują znaleźć odpowiedź jakie czynniki (metody wychowania) mają wpływ na ukształtowanie się dojrzałej postawy wiary, zdolnej przezwyciężyć cierpienie spowodowane prześladowaniem. W tym celu potrzeba wielowymiarowego, interdyscyplinarnego modelu wychowania w seminariach duchownych w Polsce. Do jego wdrażania potrzebne jest stworzenie klimatu dojrzewania powołania kapłańskiego czy też zakonnego w domu rodzinnym. Ważne jest także ukazanie tej drogi życia w jej szerokim kontekście, w tym w kontekście prześladowań religijnych.
Lung function is related to salivary cytokines and hormones in healthy children. An exploratory cross‐sectional study
Authors: Gochicoa‐Rangel Laura , Chávez Jaime , Del‐Río‐Hidalgo Rodrigo , Guerrero‐Zúñiga Selene , Mora‐Romero Uri , Benítez‐Pérez Rosaura , Rodríguez‐Moreno Luis , Torre‐Bouscoulet Luis , Vargas Mario H. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPulmonary mechanics has been traditionally viewed as determined by lung size and physical factors such as frictional forces and tissue viscoelastic properties, but few information exists regarding potential influences of cytokines and hormones on lung function. Concentrations of 28 cytokines and hormones were measured in saliva from clinically healthy scholar children, purposely selected to include a wide range of body mass index (BMI). Lung function was assessed by impulse oscillometry, spirometry, and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, and expressed as z‐score or percent predicted. Ninety‐six scholar children (55.2% female) were enrolled. Bivariate analysis showed that almost all lung function variables correlated with one or more cytokine or hormone, mainly in boys, but only some of them remained statistically significant in the multiple regression analyses. Thus, after adjusting by height, age, and BMI, salivary concentrations of granulocyte‐macrophage colony‐stimulating factor (GM‐CSF) in boys were associated with zR5‐R20 and reactance parameters (zX20, zFres, and zAX), while glucagon inversely correlated with resistances (zR5 and zR20). Thus, in physiological conditions, part of the mechanics of breathing might be influenced by some cytokines and hormones, including glucagon and GM‐CSF. This endogenous influence is a novel concept that warrants in‐depth characterization.
Treatment of denture stomatitis using iron nanoparticles green-synthesized by Silybum marianum extract
Authors: Lin Xiaoming , Bu Cuiping , Su Jiangling 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Stomatitis or generalized inflammation of the mouth includes inflammation or pain in the mouth. Natural compounds are one of the best options for stomatitis treatment. Silybum marianum has many medicinal properties in traditional medicine. In recent research, iron nanoparticles were formulated by S. marianum. The research aim was to determine the Fe nanoparticles’ (FeNPs) efficacy in denture stomatitis treatment. FeNPs were characterized by TEM, FE-SEM, and UV-Visible. This was a clinical trial study with 60 patients who received FeNPs. The patients in 14 days were suggested to use mouthwash 1 time per 6 h each time 15–20 drops for 120–180 s and after that they should avoid drinking and eating for 0.5 h; patients in the two groups were offered to apply the drug. At each visit, mycological samples were taken for culture from the palatal mucosa. Inflammation amount and erythema were determined in each session and determined with a graded blade and recorded. The erythema surface of the palatal was significantly decreased in the group at follow-up visits compared to the pretreatment condition.
Spatiotemporal changes in land use and residential satisfaction in the Huai River-Gaoyou Lake Rim area
Authors: Yu Jianwei , Wang Chenyang , Yang Xiaoting , Chen Hongshen , Liang Limin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This research investigates the dynamic interplay between land use changes and landscape ecological risks in China’s Jiangsu Province, specifically focusing on the Huai River-Gaoyou Lake region. Leveraging multi-temporal remote sensing data from 2000 to 2020, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of shifting land cover patterns and their implications. Employing geostatistical techniques, we developed a landscape ecological risk assessment model to quantify ecological vulnerabilities. Additionally, we conducted a resident satisfaction survey aligned with the “Production–Living–Ecological” framework to gain insights into societal perceptions of land use dynamics. Our findings reveal significant land use shifts driven by urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural modernization. While farmland areas have decreased, water bodies and artificial surfaces have expanded, reflecting societal demands and economic growth. The landscape ecological risk assessment model highlights localized vulnerabilities, emphasizing the intricate relationship between land use changes and ecological risks. The resident satisfaction survey indicates overall contentment with various aspects of land use, especially in terms of residential comfort and transportation convenience. However, ecological concerns underscore the need for a balanced approach to land management that prioritizes ecological sustainability alongside economic development.
Crystal structure of 3-[(furan-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-2-(2,3,4,5-tetrafluoro-benzoyl)-acrylic acid ethyl ester, C17H13F4NO4
Authors: Qi Zheng-Bao , Zhu Man-Jing , Nie Xu-Liang , Huang Guo-Ping , Huang Jian-Ping 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
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The quest for the ideal business translator profile in the Romanian context
Authors: Duță Oana Adriana , Popescu Cecilia Mihaela 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
An ideal translator profile is a crucial issue for both translation providers, who want to deliver impeccable performance, and translation beneficiaries, whose purpose is to obtain flawless services. In the context of Romanian higher education, two distinct educational profiles of providers are distinguished in the business translation market: graduates of Philology, who have been trained in translation (3-year BA and 2-year MA programmes in Translation Studies), and graduates of Faculties of Economics or Business who have undertaken 3-year and/or 2-year MA study programmes in a foreign language. Showing the results of a study conducted with groups of third year Bachelor students of the University of Craiova, Romania (students in Translation Studies and students in the Finance and Banking English-taught programme), across a 3-year period (2015–2017), our research aims at providing answers to the following questions: To what extent does each of these two profiles match the ideal one of a business translator? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of the two training profiles? What specific actions can and should be taken for each of the two target groups in terms of university training?