bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rotational Thromboelastometry Coagulation Parameters (ROTEM®) May be Discriminative for Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Meianu Corina , Andrei Stefan , Diculescu Mircea , Longrois Dan , Guinot Pierre Gregoire , Droc Gabriela 
Published: September 2023

Background and Aims: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with increased risk of thromboembolic events. The rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) is a validated integrative assessment of coagulation, but it has never been studied in IBD patients.
Methods: We performed a monocentric prospective observational study in a national tertiary center. Adult IBD patients underwent ROTEM® analysis on admission to our IBD Department. Parameters evaluated with ROTEM® tests (INTEM, EXTEM and FIBTEM) were clotting time (CT), the time of clot formation (CFT), clot firmness amplitude after 5 and 10 minutes (A5 and A10) and maximum clot firmness (MCF). ROC curves were performed in order to evaluate the ability of ROTEM® to predict active IBD.
Results: Several ROTEM® parameters were significantly associated with active IBD compared to patients in remission, towards a hypercoagulable status for patients with active disease: CT, CFT, A5, A10, MCF. ROC analysis demonstrated that parameters related to clot robustness showed a very good prediction ability of active IBD (AUC >0.8): A5, A10, MCF in INTEM (p<0.001), in EXTEM (p<0.001) and MCF in FIBTEM (p<0.001). ROTEM® parameters showed high correlations with inflammation markers as C-reactive protein (CRP) and faecal calprotectin (FC).
Conclusions: Our study showed that ROTEM® parameters are modified in patients with active IBD, being correlating with inflammation markers and demonstrating a high prediction ability of active IBD. Future research is needed to validate ROTEM® as a method to discriminate patterns of active IBD and to guide anticoagulant therapy in patients with active IBD.
[Traducción al español] Un novedoso enfoque de validación añade sólidas razones para no utilizar la altura del salto vertical como predictor de la potencia de piernas
Authors: Aragón-Vargas Luis Fernando , González-Lutz María Isabel 
Published: September 2023

La altura del salto se sigue usando ampliamente para predecir la potencia en seres humanos. El progreso individual, a menudo, se monitorea usando una estimación de la potencia, pero las ecuaciones de predicción se basan en datos grupales. El estudio pretende demostrar que la altura del salto vertical (VJP) y la potencia mecánica tienen una pobre correlación, particularmente en un mismo individuo. Se presentan dos experimentos; primero, 52 estudiantes universitarios físicamente activos ejecutaron cinco saltos verticales máximos cada uno; segundo, tres participantes masculinos ejecutaron 50 saltos máximos cada uno. Los participantes descansaron 1 minuto entre saltos. VJP se calculó a partir de los datos cinemáticos como posición más alta del centro de masa corporal (BCOM) menos BCOM de pie; la potencia pico (PEAKPWR) se calculó a partir de la fuerza vertical de reacción registrada por una plataforma de fuerza y la potencia promedio (MEANPWR) durante la propulsión a partir del cambio en la energía potencial del BCOM. Se realizaron análisis de regresión usando puntajes estandarizados de VJP como la variable predictora y puntajes estandarizados de potencia como las variables resultantes, con la expectativa de obtener una función de identidad y = x (intercepto = 0, pendiente = 1) y R2 = 1. En el experimento 1, el modelo para zPEAKPWR arrojó R2 = 0.9707 (p <.0001) pero la pendiente (0.3452) ≠ 1 (p = 8.7x10-15). El modelo para zMEANPWR dio R2 = 0.9239 (p < .0001); sin embargo, la pendiente (0.4257) ≠ 1 (p = 1.15x10-5). En el experimento 2, todos los modelos individuales para zPEAKPWR y zMEANPWR arrojaron asociaciones débiles (R2 ≤ 0.21) y pendientes ≠ 1 (p ≤ .001). En conclusión, el análisis de regresión para individuos y aún para grupos confirma que la altura de salto vertical es un pobre predictor de la potencia mecánica.
Metallic glasses
Authors: Greer A. Lindsay , Costa Miguel B. , Houghton Owain S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractOver the last 50 years, there have been remarkable advances in the field of metallic glasses: the range of compositions, techniques for production and shaping, sample sizes, and uncovering of property combinations offering unparalleled performance. Research continues to reveal fundamental insights relevant for the structure and properties of glasses and liquids generally. This article focuses on the latest advances in understanding and on the rapidly widening prospects for applications beyond those already established.
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Wafer-scale epitaxy of transition-metal dichalcogenides with continuous single-crystallinity and engineered defect density
Authors: Hakami Mariam , Tseng Chien-Chih , Nanjo Kohei , Tung Vincent , Fu Jui-Han 
Published: September 2023

AbstractResearch on electronic channel materials has traditionally focused on bulk and nanocrystals, nanowires, and nanotubes. However, the recent surge of interest in two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) has emerged as a game-changer in this field. The atomically thin structure of 2D TMDs offers unique electronic and optical properties, which have been shown to have significant potential in various applications, such as optoelectronics, energy harvesting, and spintronics. Epitaxy growth of single-crystal 2D TMDs on oxide or metallic substrates has opened up new opportunities for direct integration into existing manufacturing pathways. In this article, we discuss recent advances in achieving continuous single-crystallinity of 2D TMDs on oxide and metallic substrates by controlling the nucleation and growth rate of crystalline domains. We also review strategies for the controlled introduction of defects through postgrowth processing and substrate engineering. Finally, we highlight emerging strategies, new opportunities, and remaining challenges for bridging the gap between lab innovations and commercialization. The ability to grow high-quality 2D TMDs on scalable and industry-compatible substrates represents a significant breakthrough in the field of electronic materials and has the potential to revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Despite the remaining challenges, the future of 2D TMDs looks promising. Their integration into existing manufacturing pathways could open up new avenues for advanced electronic devices with improved performance and reduced power consumption.
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The effect of C on the mechanical behavior of a low-density high-Mn steel
Authors: Otani Lucas Barcelos , Vidilli André L. , Zepon Guilherme , Coury Francisco G. , Botta Walter J. , Uhlenwinkel Volker , Bolfarini Claudemiro 
Published: September 2023

AbstractLow-density steels (FeMnAlC) with an austenitic microstructure were the subject of intense research due to their outstanding combination of high strength and ductility. However, there is no systematic study on the effect of C in a high-Mn low-density steel maintaining the stacking fault energy (SFE) focused on the operating deformation mechanisms, particularly involving in situ synchrotron analysis. This study aims to evaluate the influence of C on the mechanical behavior of austenitic alloys while maintaining the grain size and the SFE. The results indicate that C plays a key role on the mechanical behavior of these alloys and its presence increases not only the strength but also the ductility. The in situ synchrotron analysis showed that decreasing the test temperature has a similar effect of the C, in which both are associated with lower levels of dislocation mobility and higher amounts of mechanical twins (TWIP effect).
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The effects of nozzle diameter and length on the resulting strand properties for shotcrete 3D printing
Authors: David Martin , Freund Niklas , Dröder Klaus , Lowke Dirk 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAdditive manufacturing in construction (AMC) enables new design methods and strategies within the construction industry. In particular, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a high degree of design freedom by enabling the deposition of concrete at variable layer orientation based on a wet-mix shotcrete process. However, the mechanical properties and geometry of the printed layers are dependent on the material and process parameters used. In this context, the effects of air and concrete flow rates, path planning parameters, and material parameters have been investigated in previous research. The presented study investigates the influence of the nozzle geometry on the resulting strand properties, e.g. strand geometry, layer bond strength, and compressive strength, to evaluate nozzle diameter and length as control parameters for the SC3DP process. Experimental investigations were performed with fixed nozzle diameters between 10 and 30 mm and nozzle lengths ranging from 100 to 200 mm. The results show a significant influence of the nozzle diameter on the resulting strand geometry as well as the mechanical properties. Finally, concepts for a nozzle with a controllable outlet diameter were developed and evaluated.
Initial Management and Potential Opportunities to Deprescribe Dialysis among Patients with AKI-D Patients after Hospital Discharge
Authors: McCoy Ian E. , Weinhandl Eric , Hussein Wael , Hsu Chi-yuan 
Published: September 2023

Significance Statement
Dialysis-requiring AKI (AKI-D) now accounts for more than 15% of outpatient hemodialysis initiations; over 30% of these patients with AKI-D may have potential to recover. However, little is known about strategies currently used to treat outpatient AKI-D and screen for recovery. In this study of 1754 patients with AKI-D, we found that (1) the initial dialysis orders were similar to those of patients with contemporary incident ESKD, despite different treatment goals; (2) timed urine collections were completed in only a minority of patients; and (3) most patients with AKI-D who recovered discontinued dialysis without ever having been weaned from their initial dialysis prescription, suggesting there may be substantial opportunity to wean dialysis sooner.
Genetics and the Formation of Criminal Behavior of an Individual
Authors: Koval V. N. 
Published: September 2023

Contemporary research aimed at identifying the causes of criminal behaviour has long gone beyond the traditional scientific ideas about the social nature of crime. The number of scientific papers is multiplying; the authors return to the ideas of Lombrosianism and justify the commission of a crime by various genetic reasons of predisposition to committing a crime. Even judicial practice is close to using the achievements of modern science as evidence in a criminal case.Judicial statistics indicate a slight decrease in the number of violent crimes committed annually. However, their share in the total number of crimes remains significant. The specific nature of some violent crimes through the prism of the criminal’s personality makes one think about the nature of the criminal intent and the causes of criminal behaviour.The variety of academic studies determines the need to identify conceptual provisions based on which it is possible to draw conclusions about the causes of criminal behaviour and to develop directions for countering crime. One of these areas include genetic research associating the commission of crimes with a specific «crime gene» or recognition of the genetic predisposition of some individuals to committing crimes. Such theories, of course, are not indisputable and they cannot be unequivocally accepted as the ultimate truth; however, the analysis of judicial practice, including the author’s own experience, allows us to conclude that it is necessary to continue scientific research in this direction.
Vehicle Seizure for the Purpose of its Confiscation as a Measure to Enforce Criminal Proceedings in Russia
Authors: Safronov A. Yu. 
Published: September 2023

The paper analyses the seizure of property as one of the basic institutions of ensuring criminal justice in Russia. The author provides the most recent practice of district (city) courts, as well as courts of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, based on the legal standing of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in compliance with the new paragraph «d« of Part 1 of Article 104.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation regulating confiscation of a vehicle used in the commission of crimes stated in Articles 264.1, 264.2 or 264.3 of the Criminal Code. The statutory provisions under discussion have been included into the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation recently. The paper determines the key features of judicial practice concerning the issues of enforcement (in the form of seizure) and confiscation, although not directly specified in the law, but significantly affecting the court’s decision concerning application of the norms in question. The author proves strong influence of the civil law rules on the solution of the issues under consideration in criminal proceedings. In particular, the author refers to the appeal decision of the court of the constituent entity that refers to the definition given by the Judicial Board for Civil Cases of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.Using cases, the author justifies the necessity of the following additions: Paragraph 7.1 supplementing Part 1 of Article 73 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation obliging the prosecution to collect evidence to resolve the issue of seizure of any property subject to confiscation; amendments to paragraph 8 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation No. 17 of 14.06.2018, regulating the seizure by the court; dissemination of all the above (analysed) norms and provisions on the situation with the commission of crimes provided for in Parts 2‑6 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (the addition of the specified elements of crimes in paragraph «d« of Part 1 of Article 104.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation); legislative obligation of state registration of transactions with vehicles (their purchase and sale, barter, donation, etc.) with their introduction into the unified state register (by analogy with the USRT) of the information about their owners (with the creation of such a register).
La historia parlamentaria a través de sus presidentes (1810-2019)
Authors: Belaustegi Unai 
Published: September 2023

En este trabajo proponemos una reseña del último libro que ha publicado el profesor Mikel Urquijo (UPV/EHU). Urquijo analiza la historia de la presidencia del parlamento español durante la época contemporánea, desde las Cortes de Cádiz (1810) hasta la actualidad (2019). Es un libro muy interesante que engloba la historia de una figura clave en el desarrollo parlamentario con el proceso democratizador que ha vivido España durante los últimos dos siglos.
Enviado el (Submission Date): 01/12/2022Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 8/02/2023
Nodal and Broadband Seismometer Complement to the Imperial Valley Dark Fiber DAS Array
Authors: Nayak Avinash , Rodríguez Tribaldos Verónica , Ajo-Franklin Jonathan , Miranda Brianna , Chien Chih-Chieh , Mellors Robert , Robertson Michelle , Brandin Matthew , Rekoske John , Wood Todd , Dobson Patrick , Cladouhos Trenton , Madera Nicholas , Shmagin Eitan , Duran Emily , Duran Suzie ,   The Imperial Valley Dark Fiber Team
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology provides the capability to efficiently acquire dense and continuous seismic data on preexisting, unused fiber-optic cables buried in the ground (dark fiber) that were originally deployed for telecommunication. However, these fiber installations typically use existing “right-of-way corridors” along roadways and railway tracks, leading to piecewise linear or quasi-linear seismic receiver geometries, thereby reducing their utility in seismic studies over a broad areal extent. Short-term and dense arrays of seismometers can be deployed to complement dark fiber DAS arrays, leading to improved seismic receiver coverage over a broader area in the vicinity of the DAS array. This study describes the deployment strategies and procedures, data, and metadata of a contemporaneous and complementary network of three temporary broadband seismic stations and 69 nodal seismometers operated in the vicinity of a 27 km long segment of dark fiber DAS array in the Imperial Valley, Southern California. The study area is a sedimentary basin characterized by intense seismicity and faulting in a transtensional tectonic regime, and hosts multiple producing geothermal fields. The broadband stations used direct-burial sensors with a corner period of 120 s and operated continuously for a year from September 2021 to September 2022. The 5 Hz three-component nodal seismometers acquired continuous data for a month approximately from February to March 2022 over a ∼37 km × ∼24 km area, with an average interstation spacing of ∼3 km. Both the broadband and the nodal stations recorded a wealth of ambient seismic noise and high-quality local earthquake data that can be used in a variety of seismological analyses, including local earthquake detection and location, and body-wave and surface-wave tomography.
Assessment of the suitability of fetal kidney length measurement for determining gestational age in the third trimester
Authors: Walad Rithvika , Tile Rajesh , Jamkhandi Supriya 
Published: September 2023

Background Obstetric sonography plays a significant role in the determination of gestational age because of its accuracy and easy reproducibility. Fetal kidney length is claiming to be more accurate in certain situations and emerging as a new parameter.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 200 pregnant women from January 2023 to July 2023; third trimester ultrasonography was used to assess the mean fetal kidney length along with the fetal head circumference, femur length, abdominal circumference, and biparietal diameter. Gestational age was calculated from mean fetal kidney length using the nomogram introduced by Cohen L and from multiple biometric parameters using the nomogram by Hadlock FP. The obtained values were then compared with the actual gestational age derived from excellent dates taken as a standard.
Results: Fetal kidney length gestational age ranges between 26-40 weeks, with mean 35.5±3.2 (Mean±SD), median 35.9. The correlation of clinical gestational age with fetal kidney length is by r value 0.997. The correlation was best for clinical gestational age with fetal kidney length gestational age. At 40 weeks of clinical gestational age, there were 14 (7%) cases with a mean FKL of 40.09 mm.
Conclusions: The correlation between fetal kidney length and clinical gestational age is statistically significant. Therefore, it can be utilized as a dependable parameter for determining gestational age.
Evaluation of Desarda technique in inguinal hernia repair
Authors: Das Arindam , Bhuiyan M. Masud Rana , Rahman M. Mustafizur , Choudhuary M. Imrul Hasan 
Published: September 2023

Background: Mesh repair for inguinal hernia is the most commonly carried out procedure spherical the world. In recent years inguinal hernia surgery has gone through numerous advances. Desarda technique offers a new thought of hernia repair based on physiological principle that uses an undetached strip of external oblique aponeurosis which gives a complete understanding about basic aetiopathology of inguinal hernia. The aim of this study was to evaluate inguinal hernia repair by Desarda technique.
Methods: This observational study was carried out at the department of surgery, Mugda medical college hospital included 50 male patients with uncomplicated inguinal hernia during August 2019 to July 2021. Data was collected by researcher himself with using a prepared structured questionnaires & checklist and analyzed on statistical packages for social science (SPSS) 24.
Results: Among 50 male patients 60% belong to low-income status, mean age was 44.09±10.93 years. The mean operative time was 46.31±12.27 mins. In the first postoperative day 22 patients reported mild pain and on third postoperative day majority (42) reported no pain. The mean duration of hospital stay was 18.16±11.24 hours. No severe postoperative complication, one recurrence was reported. The mean time of return to basic activities 2.3±1.33 days.
Conclusions: The results of inguinal hernia treatment with the Desarda technique are similar to the results after standard Lichtenstein operations. Patients after Desarda's operative procedure get ambulatory sooner as compared to the standard Lichtenstein mesh repair. Less Postoperative pain, complications similar to standardized technique.
Bohring opitz syndrome: a rare case report
Authors: Joshi Umang , Sabal Saransh , Purohit Lalit , Mirdha Dinesh 
Published: September 2023

Bohring- Opitz syndrome (BOS) first described by Bohring et al in 1999, is a rare congenital disorder of unknown etiology. He described 4 cases with characteristic features. This syndrome is characterized by distinctive facial features and posture, growth failure, variable intellectual disability, and variable anomalies. The diagnosis of BOS is established in a proband with suggestive clinical features and/or Identification of constitutional heterozygous pathogenic variant in ASXL1 by molecular genetic testing. We presented a case which phenotypically and genetically matches the findings of this syndrome.
Preoperative continuous positive airway pressure use improves the hospital experience of children undergoing adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Zaballa Katrina , Jayasuriya Geshani , Waters Karen 
Published: September 2023

Background: Objective of the study was to determine how the preoperative use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in children diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and their compliance with the therapy, impact perioperative outcomes of adenotonsillectomy.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients diagnosed with OSA on polysomnography, who underwent adenotonsillectomy between 2011-2017. Comparisons were made between patients who were not prescribed CPAP (N-CPAP), prescribed CPAP but non-compliant (NC-CPAP), and those compliant with their CPAP prescription (C-CPAP) therapy. OSA severity was categorized by total apnea-hypopnea index into mild <5, moderate 5-10, and severe >10.
Results: A total of 55 of the 162 patients (34%) were recommended CPAP. For those recommended CPAP, 25 were NC-CPAP and 30 C-CPAP. Compared to N-CPAP, NC-CPAP had a 47% reduction in wait time to surgery (p=0.0008) but 59% increase in LOS (p=0.001), while C-CPAP had 24% reduction in wait time (p=0.12) but 34% increase in LOS (p=0.026). Risk for post-operative admission to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) was highest in NC-CPAP (OR=12 CI 3-44) and increased in C-CPAP (OR=9 CI 2-33). Children with severe OSA had higher frequency of postoperative CPAP use, NC-CPAP 29% and C-CPAP 64% (p≤0.0001). However, use of CPAP did not prevent a requirement for post-operative oxygen.
Conclusions: Amongst children prescribed pre-operative CPAP, compliance with therapy had a positive impact on the patient hospital experience following adenotonsillectomy.