bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quijote-PNG: The Information Content of the Halo Mass Function
Authors: Jung Gabriel , Ravenni Andrea , Baldi Marco , Coulton William R , Jamieson Drew , Karagiannis Dionysios , Liguori Michele , Shao Helen , Verde Licia , Villaescusa-Navarro Francisco , Wandelt Benjamin D. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
We study signatures of primordial non-Gaussianity (PNG) in the redshift-space halo field on nonlinear scales using a combination of three summary statistics, namely, the halo mass function (HMF), power spectrum, and bispectrum. The choice of adding the HMF to our previous joint analysis of the power spectrum and bispectrum is driven by a preliminary field-level analysis, in which we train graph neural networks on halo catalogs to infer the PNG f
NL parameter. The covariance matrix and the responses of our summaries to changes in model parameters are extracted from a suite of halo catalogs constructed from the Quijote-png
N-body simulations. We consider the three main types of PNG: local, equilateral, and orthogonal. Adding the HMF to our previous joint analysis of the power spectrum and bispectrum produces two main effects. First, it reduces the equilateral f
NL predicted errors by roughly a factor of 2 while also producing notable, although smaller, improvements for orthogonal PNG. Second, it helps break the degeneracy between the local PNG amplitude,

f

NL

local

, and assembly bias, b

ϕ
, without relying on any external prior assumption. Our final forecasts for the PNG parameters are

Δ

f

NL

local

=
40

,

Δ

f

NL

equil

=
200

,

Δ

f

NL

ortho

=
85

, on a cubic volume of

1

Gpc

/

h

3

, with a halo number density of

n

¯

∼
5.1

×

10

−
5

h

3

Mpc

−
3

, at z = 1, and considering scales up to

k

max

=
0.5

h

Mpc

−
1

.
Survey of Bare Active Galactic Nuclei in the Local Universe (z < 0.2). I. On the Origin of Soft Excess
Authors: Nandi Prantik , Chatterjee Arka , Jana Arghajit , Chakrabarti Sandip K. , Naik Sachindra , Safi-Harb Samar , Chang Hsiang-Kuang , Heyl Jeremy 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
We analyze a sample of 21 “bare” Seyfert 1 active galactic nuclei, a subclass of Seyfert 1 galaxies, with intrinsic absorption N
H ∼ 1020 cm−2, in the local Universe (z < 0.2) using XMM-Newton and Swift/XRT observations. The luminosities of the primary continuum, the X-ray emission in the 3–10 keV energy range, and the soft excess—the excess emission that appears above the low-energy extrapolation of the power-law fit of 3–10 keV X-ray spectra—are calculated. Our spectral analysis reveals that the long-term intrinsic luminosities of the soft excess and the primary continuum are tightly correlated

(

L

PC

∝

L

SE

1.1
±
0.04

)

. We also found that the luminosities are correlated for each source. This result suggests that both the primary continuum and soft excess emissions exhibit a dependency on the accretion rate in a similar way.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Repeating Fast Radio Bursts
Authors: Hu 胡 Chen-Ran 宸然 , Huang 黄 Yong-Feng 永锋 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Nearly 700 fast radio burst (FRB) sources have been detected so far, of which 29 are found to burst out repeatedly. Although a firm connection between at least some FRBs and magnetars has been established, the trigger mechanism and radiation process in these enigmatic phenomena are still highly controversial. In this study, we build a sample of 16 repeating FRBs from which at least five bursts have been detected, including the most active four repeaters of FRBs 20121102A, 20180916B, 20190520B, and 20201124A. Various key parameters of their bursts are collected from the literature, which include the arrival time, pulse width, dispersion measure (DM), Faraday rotation measure (RM), bandwidth, waiting time, peak flux, and fluence. The distribution and time evolution of these parameters are investigated. Potential correlations between various parameter pairs are also extensively explored. The behaviors of different repeaters are then compared. It is found that the DM of FRB 20121102A seems to increase continuously on a long timescale. While the DM of most repeaters varies in a narrow range of ±3 cm−3 pc, FRB 20190520B is found to have a large variation range of ±12 cm−3 pc. The RM evolves with time in a much more chaotic behavior in different repeaters. A linear correlation is found between the absolute mean RM and DMHost, which may provide a method to estimate the redshift of FRBs. Generally, the waiting time shows a similar bimodal distribution for the active repeating sources. The implications of these features to the underlying physics are discussed.
Évaluation du fonctionnement familial : le modèle des fonctions de Guy Ausloos comme données probantes fondées sur la pratique
Authors: Bujold Stéphane , Ausloos Guy 
Published: October 2023

Bien qu’il existe différents types de modèles d’évaluation du fonctionnement familial (Pauzé et Petitpas, 2013 ; Pauzé et al. , 2017), cet article vise à présenter le modèle d’évaluation du D r Guy Ausloos comme une pratique clinique ( Practice-Based-Evidence ) efficace. Il appert que la théorie des fonctions du D r Ausloos est un outil clinique qui a le mérite d’être facilement utilisé par une panoplie de thérapeutes, allant des débutants aux plus expérimentés. Cette théorie comprend six fonctions selon deux catégories : les fonctions logistiques (programmation, pilotage et contrôle) et les fonctions relationnelles (communication, distance et mémoires). Cette évaluation a l’avantage de mener directement à des hypothèses permettant l’établissement du plan d’intervention. Finalement, ce modèle s’inscrit dans la logique de la compétence des familles (Ausloos, 1995).
Risk factors and prevention of choking
Authors: Saccomanno Sabina , Saran Stefano , Coceani  Paskay Licia , De Luca Martina , Tricerri Augusto , Mafucci Orlandini Samuele , Greco Francesca , Messina Giuseppe 
Published: October 2023

Choking (or foreign body airway obstruction) is a widespread phenomenon with serious consequences of morbidity and mortality. Choking (often also called suffocation) can be caused by food or inedible objects and leads to various degrees of asphyxiation or lack of oxygen in the blood stream. The incidence is very high in both young children and adults, especially seniors. However, since not all choking episodes end up in the emergency room or become fatalities, they often escape statistics. Although episodes of choking from non-edible bodies are infrequent, they affect mostly young children. Three of the most common risks for choking in general are neurological disorders, dysphagia and dental issues (few or no teeth, unstable or unsuitable prosthesis or orthodontic appliances). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors of choking and ways to reduce/avoid this event. We reported data on a series of 138 patients admitted to the emergency department following a choking event, at a hospital in Rome, Italy. The age group of the analyzed population ranged from 1 to 88 years, with the most represented age group of these between 40 and 59, with a similar distribution between males and females. The types of foods on which people choked reflected the seasonal, traditional and local foods: 67% of patients reported choking on fish bones followed by meat bones (9%) and artichokes (3%). Three relevant non-food choking elements reported were: orthodontic items, toothpicks and pins (one occurrence each). We also reported on two clinical cases of patients choking on meat and a chicken bone. In conclusion, choking awareness and prevention are essential for implementing potential life-saving precautions. Prevention is the first tool to reduce the occurrence of this event, therefore it is necessary to analyze the risk factors and educate the population to eliminate them. Proper chewing and oral manipulation are paramount functions in preventing choking, along with meal-time supervision if little children and elderly. Then, it behooves the healthcare professionals to disseminate knowledge
The co-administration of intranasal insulin and GLP-1RA as targeting drugs for prophylaxis and treatment of post COVID-19 smell and taste dysfunctions and brain fog
Authors: Ahmed Amr , Barakat Aml M. 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in high infection rates, significant morbidity, and postmortality among older adults, resulting in a global burden of COVID-19 survivors’ long-term care. Post-COVID-19 syndrome appears to affect a significant proportion of people who have recovered from acute COVID-19. Fatigue, brain fog, and a lack of smell and/or taste are all common and debilitating symptoms of the post-COVID-19 syndrome. Even though many people suffer from smell dysfunction as a symptom of post-COVID-19 syndrome, there has been no definite treatment until now. We bring forward this novel idea to encourage scientists to conduct clinical research to improve the quality of life of most people affected by these symptoms. In addition, some clinical trials have been conducted already by the Ministry of Minea University, Egypt.
Evaluation of Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in Patients with Sacroiliac Pain
Authors: Andalib Ali , Etemadifar Mohammadreza , Ansari Bardei Mohammad 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Sacroiliac pain is one of the causes of low back pain, representing with discomfort and tenderness in the sacroiliac joint. Interventional procedures might be beneficial in cases unresponsive to medical treatments. Here, we aimed to investigate the effects of intra-articular corticosteroid injections in patients with sacroiliac pain.

Materials and Methods:
This is a clinical trial performed in 2017–2018 in Kashani Hospital, Isfahan, on patients with low back pain and formerly diagnosed with sacroiliac pain. Patients were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Corticosteroid injections were performed for patients. Patients were visited within 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 months after interventions, and pain and disabilities of patients were assessed using the numerical rating scale (NRS) and Oswestry Disability Questionnaire.

Results:
A total number of 27 patients entered our clinical trial. We showed that the mean NRS score among patients before interventions was 8.01 ± 0.96. Assessments of disability score also indicated that the mean disability scores was 41.48 ± 7.48. Our data also indicated that there was a significant reducing trend in both NRS and disability score after interventions (P < 0.001 for both items).

Conclusion:
Intra-articular steroid injection is associated with significantly reduced pain and disability in patients with sacroiliac pain. Previous studies evaluated variable methods and reported that this method has high values and significant advantages compared with other techniques which were in line with our results.
Comparison of Success Rate and Safety of Nasotracheal Intubation by Conventional and Finger-Guided Method in Patients Undergoing Maxillofacial Surgery
Authors: Hashemi Seyed Jalal , Shetabi Hamidreza , Talakoub Reihanak , Aminizad Avishan 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Different techniques have been introduced to reduce the complications of nasotracheal intubation. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of nasotracheal intubation complications in finger-guided and conventional methods.

Materials and Methods:
In this double-blind randomized trial study, 70 patients who were candidates for oral and maxillofacial surgery who required nasal intubation were included in the study finally of which 33 patients with conventional method and 35 patients with finger-guided tubes in the nasopharynx were analyzed at the end of the study. Variables such as success rate, hemodynamic response, and complications of intubation were compared between the two groups.

Results:
There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of hemodynamic response to intubation (P > 0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of success in tracheal intubation (P < 0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of epistaxis immediately after intubation (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of nasal turbine fractures (P > 0.05). However, the frequency of submucosal intubation in the conventional method was significantly higher than the other group (P = 0.02).

Conclusion:
Nasotracheal intubation using the finger guiding technique in the nasopharynx is associated with a higher success rate and less complications after intubation such as epistaxis and submucosal intubation compared to the conventional method.
Neurovascular Structures at Risk During Surgical Access to Trigeminal Ganglion and Meckel's Cave – An Anatomical Study
Authors: Chaware Prashant , Kumar Venkatasurya , Srivastava Ankit , Raj Sumit , Rathinam Bertha A. D. 
Published: October 2023

Background:
It is difficult to approach the Trigeminal Ganglion (TG) and Meckel's cave (MC) during surgeries. Therefore, the exact knowledge of the relationship of surgical landmarks to related anatomical structures is vital to reduce the associated postoperative morbidity. The aim of the present study was to enhance the knowledge of the surgical anatomy of structures that are present in the conduit of all surgical approaches to TG and MC, their distances from surrounding neurovascular structures, and their variations.

Material and Methods:
The study was carried out on 40 embalmed cadavers (Eight Female) of the anatomy department of a teaching hospital in Central India. Meticulous dissection of cranial fossae was done to locate TG, MC, and related anatomical structures. All distances from TG and MC were measured using an electronic digital calliper.

Results:
Length, width, and thickness of TG were 15.39 mm, 4.39 mm, and 2.54 mm, respectively. The distance from zygomatic arch, the lateral end of the petrous ridge, arcuate eminence, foramen ovale, and foramen spinosum to MC was 26.10 mm and 37.94 mm, 16.46 mm, 4.54 mm, and 11.23 mm, respectively. The sixth, fourth, and third cranial nerves were 6.26 mm, 4.94 mm, and 2.53 mm from MC, respectively. The MC was 42.72 mm and 33.87 mm anteromedial from posterior and anterior limits of the sigmoid sinus.

Conclusion:
Findings of the present study will aid surgical planning and decide the approach to TG and MC and avoid surgical complications.
The Effect of Switching from Volume-Controlled to Pressure-Controlled Ventilation on Respiratory Distress and Asynchrony Index Improvement Among Mechanically Ventilated Adults
Authors: Saghaei Mahmoud , Abbasi Saeed , Alikiaii Babak , Pakzad Moghadam Sayed Hamid 
Published: October 2023

Background:
It is important to synchrony the time, intensity, and respiratory signal of the phrenic nerve between the patient and the ventilator. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of switching from volume-controlled to pressure-controlled ventilation on respiratory distress and asynchrony index improvement.

Materials and Methods:
In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 70 patients admitted to the intensive care unit under mechanical ventilation were included. Asynchronous evaluation was performed by examining the patient and evaluating and analyzing the graphic flow curve and ventilator pressure, which included trigger and flow asynchronous and asynchronous cycling. In the intervention group, the mode of ventilation was switched to PSIMV such that peak inspiratory pressures would be equivalent to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in the volume-controlled mode. Finally, again at 60, 75, and 90 min, information about the ventilator and the patient's symptoms, and arterial carbon dioxide levels were sent by arterial gas sample. The asynchronous index was also recorded in both groups.

Results:
This study showed that the mean of variables such as height, ideal body weight, tidal volume, set rate; Sense, FiO2, PEEP did not differ significantly between the two groups. The mean of asynchrony was significantly reduced in both control group (16.51 ± 3.35–14.51 ± 2.90; P < 0.001) and intervention group (18.26 ± 6.13–13.32 ± 5.53; P < 0.001).

Conclusion:
Regardless of the type and severity of the disease, switching the ventilation mode from volume-controlled to pressure-controlled can improve patient adaptation to the ventilator, especially in cases with frequent asynchrony.
Effect of Pioglitazone on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Morbid Obese Patients; a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Sayadishahraki Masoud , Mirfendereski Sam , Kachuei Ali , Rafiee Zadeh Aryan , Mirghaderi Abbas 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common obesity-related disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of pioglitazone on NAFLD in morbid obese patients.

Materials and Methods:
This is a randomized controlled trial study that was performed in 2020–2021 on 44 patients who had grade 3 NAFLD. At the beginning of the study, we collected the following data: age, gender, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBS), lipid profile, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and the total size and volume of the liver and the left lobe of the liver. Patients in the control group were given a special diet. For patients in the treatment group, pioglitazone 15 mg tablets were administered twice daily for 4 months.

Results:
At the beginning of the study, all patients in both groups had grade 3 of NAFLD. After the treatments, 50% of the pioglitazone group had grade 1 NAFLD, and 50% of other patients had grade 2 that showed significant improvements in patients (P < 0.001). We also found significant improvements in the following items in the intervention group: liver size (P < 0.001), size of the left liver lobe (P < 0.001), FBS (P = 0.036), ALT (P = 0.011), and BMI (P < 0.001). No significant improvements were found in the control group (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:
The use of pioglitazone for 4 months resulted in improvements in fatty liver stage, liver size, BMI, FBS, and lipid profile. These data show the effectiveness of pioglitazone in NAFLD.
Effect of Music During General Anesthesia on Anesthetic Consumption During Vitrectomy Surgery
Authors: Tajbakhsh Ardeshir , Salimi Sohrab , Daftarian Narsis , Abtahi Dariush 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Controversy remains about the positive role of music during general anesthesia and postoperative recovery. We, therefore, tested the hypothesis that intraoperative exposure to classical music reduces the propofol necessary to maintain the bispectral index (BIS) close to 50 during vitrectomy surgery.

Materials and Methods:
This double-blind clinical study is evaluating 50 patients undergoing vitrectomy surgery under general anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned to music and white noise groups, and relevant sounds were played to patients after induction of anesthesia. The two groups were compared for the use of propofol as an anesthetic to maintain a BIS near 50 and for postoperative pain, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting.

Results:
Propofol consumption to maintain the set BIS score was much lower in the music group than in the white noise group (78.72 ± 25.76 microgram/kg/min and 117.91 ± 36.78 microgram/kg/min, respectively, P-value = 0.000). Postoperative pain scores were also much lower in the music group than in the white noise group (P-value = 0.000) and anxiety levels between these two groups did not differ (P-value = 0.870). No patient in the music group had complaints of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) compared to six patients in the white noise group (P-value = 0.011).

Conclusions:
Listening to music during general anesthesia for vitrectomy surgery can reduce the use of anesthetics, postoperative pain, and PONV. Further, controlled studies are necessary to confirm our results.
Knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy students towards artificial intelligence and the ChatGPT
Authors: Iwasawa Makiko , Kobayashi Masahiro , Otori Katsuya 
Published: October 2023

Background: This study examined pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes to artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT.
Methods: A survey was conducted with 258 fourth-year pharmacy students at Kitasato University, Japan, assessing their AI knowledge, ChatGPT impressions, and literacy regarding its appropriate use. Data were analysed descriptively, and participants were divided into two groups based on ChatGPT awareness for further analysis.
Results: A total of 113 students (43.7%) participated, with 19.5% having prior ChatGPT experience, 4.4% were unaware, and 42.5% could describe it. General AI terms like "machine learning" were more familiar (83.2%) than specific ones like "natural language processing" (2.6%). Positive impressions of ChatGPT included 65.5% finding it efficient and 50.4% mentioning enhanced comprehension. However, only 3.5% correctly identified all inappropriate purposes, and 24.8% selected all precautions for its use. The 48 participants (42.5%) who described ChatGPT and had higher AI knowledge showed more correct answers than the other group (65 participants, 57.5%).
Conclusion: Students with AI knowledge and the ability to describe ChatGPT demonstrated a better understanding of its appropriate usage. Educating students on AI fundamentals helps them utilise AI tools like ChatGPT effectively. This study offers valuable insights on ChatGPT among pharmacy students, with implications for responsible AI usage and education.
Peculiarities of plant growth, development, and chemical composition of the Paulownia biomass
Authors: Humentyk M. Ya. , Bordus O. Yu. 
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To establish the peculiarities of plant growth, development, and chemical composition of the paulownia biomass of two species in the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine.
Methods. Field, laboratory, measuring and weighing, mathematical and statistical.
Results. The biological properties of two Paulownia species, namely Clone in vitro-112 and Paulownia tomentosa, were studied. The maximum number of leaves per plant at the end of the vegetation season was 24–26 in Clone in vitro-112 and 22–24 in Paulownia tomentosa. Leaf area per plant was 5.0–5.5 m2 and 4.0–4.5 m2, respectively. The main period of wood accumulation falls during the first three years of vegetation, and during this period, biomass productivity indicators are the highest. Five-year wood yield per tree was about 0.35 m3 in Clone in vitro-112 and 0.24 m3 in Paulownia tomentosa. The research determined the optimal content of nutrients, the lack or excess of which negatively affects biomass quality. Nitrogen is mostly concentrated in leaves (2.3–2.6%) and petioles (0.67–1.1%). The content of phosphorus was quite low: 0.33–0.36% in leaves and 0.22–0.23% in petioles. Plants contain a significant amount of potassium in the leaves: 1.25% in Clone in vitro-112 and 0.75% in Paulownia tomentosa.
Conclusions. Clone in vitro-112 can be recommended for cultivation in the Right Bank Forest Steppe Zone of Ukraine. One hectare can produce 200–250 m3 of industrial wood and the same amount of branch biomass for 5–6 years. Branches are suitable for the production of fuel pellets and chips with low ash content (0.8–1.5%). At the same time, leaves and petioles of paulownia have an increased ash content (3.9–7.1%) due to the higher content of nutrients, in particular nitrogen. Therefore, it is not advisable to use them as feedstock for the production of solid biofuel, but they are suitable for the production of biogas.