bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effectiveness of single antibiotic paste nitrofurantoin V/S double antibiotic paste in alleviation of post-operative pain of patients suffering from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis—A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Abbasi Hira , Saqib Muhammad , Maqsood Afsheen , Jouhar Rizwan , Rashid Haroon , Ahmed Naseer , Karobari Mohmed Isaqali , Heboyan Artak 
Published: December 2023

Objective: The present research evaluated and compared effectiveness between nitrofurantoin and double antibiotic paste in alleviating post-operative pain in patients suffering from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Methods: There were 60 subjects enrolled who were allotted among three groups: Group 1 – Nitrofurantoin, Group 2 – double antibiotic paste, and Group 3 – Control. Succeeding access opening and chemo mechanical preparation, intracanal medicament was placed in the root canals. Using a numerical pain scale, pain scores were measured at the following time intervals: preoperative, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h. One-way ANOVA and post hoc statistical analysis were conducted, with a p-value of ⩽ considered as statistically significant. Results: Preoperatively, most patients experienced moderate to severe pain. The patients in groups 1 and 2 reported considerable reduction in their pain scores ( p ⩽ 0.001) on each time interval. However, patients in group 3 experienced a higher level of pain even at 72 h. No considerable distinction was found among participant’s pain scores of groups 1 and 2 ( p = 0.193). Conclusion: For effective pain-relieving, both nitrofurantoin and double antibiotic paste can be successfully used in patients suffering from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. However, when calcium hydroxide was used, patients experience high levels of pain.
Ethnic disparities in the incidence of gynecologic malignancies among Israeli Women of Arab and Jewish Ethnicity: a 10-year study (2010–2019)
Authors: Alter Roie , Cohen Adiel , Guigue Paul-Adrien , Meyer Raanan , Levin Gabriel 
Published: December 2023

Background: Ethnic disparities in healthcare outcomes persist, even when populations share the same environmental factors and healthcare infrastructure. Gynecologic malignancies are a significant health concern, making it essential to explore how these disparities manifest in terms of their incidence among different ethnic groups. Objective: To investigate ethnic disparities in the incidence of gynecologic malignancies incidence among Israeli women of Arab and Jewish ethnicity. Design: Our research employs a longitudinal, population-based retrospective cohort design. Method: Data on gynecologic cancer diagnoses among the Israeli population from 2010 to 2019 was obtained from a National Registry. Disease incidence rates and age standardization were calculated. A comparison between Arab and Jewish patients was performed, with Poisson regression models being used to analyze significant rate changes. Results: Among Jewish women, the age-standardized ratio (ASR) for gynecologic malignancies decreased from 288 to 251 ( p < 0.001) between 2014 and 2019. However, there was no significant change in the ASR among Arab women during the same period, with rates going from 192 to 186 ( p = 0.802). During the study period, the incidence of ovarian cancer decreased significantly among Jewish women ( p = 0.042), while the rate remained stable among Arab women ( p = 0.102). A similar trend was observed for uterine cancer. The ASR of CIN III (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 3) in Jewish women notably increased from 2017 to 2019, with an annual growth rate of 43.3% ( p < 0.001). A similar substantial rise was observed among Arab women, with an annual growth rate of 40.5% ( p < 0.001). In contrast, the incidence of invasive cervical cancer remained stable from 2010 to 2019 among women of both ethnic backgrounds. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that Arab women in Israel have a lower incidence rate of gynecologic cancers, warranting further investigation into protective factors. Both ethnic groups demonstrate effective utilization of cervical screening.
Implementation of Session Zero as a Recruitment Strategy in the National Diabetes Prevention Program’s Lifestyle Change Program
Authors: Williams Pamela A. , Rotunda Wendi , Porterfield Deborah , Skeete Renée A. , Smith Akimi D. , Proia Krista K. 
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand the extent to which organizations offering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program implement session zero (a pre-enrollment session designed to recruit, engage, and enroll participants in programs), the stated purpose(s) for offering session zero, the content of session zero, and best practices for using session zero for recruitment. Methods: Researchers conducted a survey of all organizations offering the National DPP lifestyle change program that were registered with the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program and their affiliated delivery locations. Results: Most (79.5%) delivery locations reported implementing session zero; of these, most used session zero as a recruitment strategy (81.1%) and orientation session (72.8%), whereas few (17.7%) used session zero solely to complete participant enrollment paperwork. Most (60.7%) delivery locations that implement session zero offer all their sessions at the same location, offer one session per upcoming participant cohort (66.7%), and use a consistent agenda (83.0%). Out of a list of activities informed by behavior change theory, the most common was offering an opportunity to enroll in the year-long lifestyle change program at the end of session zero (71.1%). Conclusions: Most National DPP delivery locations implement session zero as a recruitment and orientation session. Most delivery locations reported including some activities informed by behavior change theory, but delivery locations could offer more theoretically informed activities during their session zero. The findings provide practice-based considerations for implementing session zero for recruitment into lifestyle change programs.
Venous Pseudoaneurysms: Sonographic Presentation, Correlation with Other Diagnostic Imaging Techniques, and Supported by the Literature
Authors: Viduetsky Alexander , Simon Robert , Ho Brittani 
Published: December 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the sonographic and computed tomographic features of venous pseudoaneurysms and show the difference between true and false venous aneurysms and arterial pseudoaneurysms. Likewise, it was important to provide a historical context based on a literature review of vascular aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms, emphasizing venous pseudoaneurysms. Materials and Methods: Clinical cases are presented for context, and the vascular examinations were performed utilizing a General Electric (GE) Logiq Fortis or Logiq S8 scanners with a broad-band linear-array transducer (L2-9). Computed tomography (CT) with contrast was performed on a GE Revolution Maxima 64-slice CT scanner with 100 mL Omnipaque-350 as a contrast agent. The three-dimensional (3D) axial, sagittal, and coronal reconstructions were made with the Philips IntelliSpace software. Levels of evidence are provided based on a literature search of relevant publications using the National Library of Medicine, PubMed, and Google Books. Results: Different types of venous pseudoaneurysms, venous aneurysms, and arterial pseudoaneurysm diagnosed by duplex sonography and CT were presented. An extensive historical and literature review was conducted based on publications from the 18th to 21st centuries. Conclusion: Venous pseudoaneurysms are uncommon. Most of them are iatrogenic and are usually found as a complication of repetitive venipuncture in patients receiving hemodialysis with arteriovenous fistulas. In rare cases, venous pseudoaneurysms occur spontaneously.
Psilocybin - new remedy for patients with psychiatric disorders? Critical analysis of the current state of knowledge
Authors: Wąsik Karolina , Tomaszuk Sebastian , Wojtuś Magda 
Published: December 2023

Introduction and purpose:
Nowadays, when mental disorders are considered by the World Health Organisation as a global burden, the potential usage of psychedelic drugs as supportive therapy is gaining more attention worldwide. The aim of this paper is to summarize the usefulness of psilocybin - representative of psychedelics - in psychiatric venues. In this review we describe its properties, efficacy and adverse events in treating depression, trauma and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Brief description of the state of knowledge:
Psilocybin demonstrates a safety profile which does not differ from standard drugs used in therapies of psychiatric disorders. Positive results of its administration were noticed on different psychiatric scales and are considered as clinically meaningful. With depression being the most common mental disease and growing demand for new remedies, most of the conducted research is concentrated on this subject, but there is also some evidence of its purpose in the treatment of trauma and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Conclusions:
Psilocybin merits further research as foregoing results of conducted studies are pointing to its efficacy. Psychedelic-assisted therapies may create noteworthy opportunities to current matter in the standard treatment of psychiatric disorders and there is a possibility that in the future in some cases they will be considered as the first line treatment. Nevertheless, still more data is needed to determine its placement in the treatments.
Muscle hypertrophy in athlete training from a medical point of view - what do we know
Authors: Biłogras Jan , Kostelecka Katarzyna , Bryliński Łukasz , Wais Marcin , Gruca Dariusz , Warchoł Konrad 
Published: December 2023

Introduction
Hypertrophy is the process of increasing the mass of a tissue. In this article, we focused on the impact of the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy, its effect on the human body, correlation with the course of diseases and tolerance of treatment. We considered the benefits of having well-developed, and also touched on the problems of underdeveloped muscle mass.
Results
The main factors causing hypertrophy are resistance exercise training, mechanotransduction, metabolic pathways, ribosomal biogenesis, gene expression and the impact of hormones. The beneficial effect of high concentrations of testosterone and growth hormone, also IGF1, on skeletal muscle hypertrophy has been proven. On the other side, the studies have shown that high concentrations of glucocorticoids, such as cortisol are associated with reduced muscle mass.
There are many positive aspects of a well-developed muscle mass such as an impact on the prognosis in patients with cancers and sometimes reduces mortality among them. The problems of low muscle mass and sarcopenia are also mentioned. Low muscle mass can affect the poor prognosis of diseases such as cancer, hepatic cirrhosis and COVID-19. Postoperative complications are more common in patients with low muscle mass. One way to prevent this process may be to introduce resistance exercise training in patients struggling with problems of muscular atrophy.
Conclusion
Skeletal muscles have multiple functions in the human body. In addition to movement, they play a role in molecular processes like hormonal regulation. In addition, they can, when well developed, positively influence healing processes and the course of disease.
Relations between information science and information security culture
Authors: Jagusiak Bogusław , Zaskórski Piotr 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThe aim of the article is to present the relations that exist between the culture of information security and information sciences.Material and methodsdesk research, Literature criticism, Synthesis, Comparative analysis.ResultsThe ability to manage information correctly is essential from the point of view of security. As a result, one may conduct research with the aim of developing optimised actions concerning information management and determine the borders between the security of information and informational security. In this aspect, the scientific considerations should also include studies of the relations that exist between information management and information security management. In order to manage security efficiently, it is necessary to understand the nature of security and to know the current challenges and threats.ConclusionsIn a world where IT tools are an indispensable element of daily human activities, information science has a strong influence on the information security culture. These areas of activity mainly include the development of security technologies, where information science strives to develop systems that would effectively protect users from threats such as distortion or data loss.. Another sphere is education for employees about information security, which would help develop appropriate models for an information security culture. Another important aspect is the human awareness of threats that may be encountered during the use of IT tools or platforms. The final aspect that should be considered is risk management. Information science enables analysis to be conducted regarding risks related to information security and to treat them as the basis for developing optimum action plans in the event of an emergence of threat.
How do responsible universities perceive their social engagement? In search of signs of Creating Shared Value by the University
Authors: Karwowska Elżbieta 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesUniversity social responsibility still lacks legitimisation and is perceived as a burden that hinders academics from doing research and teaching. Creating Shared Value by the University may serve as a tool to motivate universities to engage in initiatives for society, as this is beneficial for both parties. Yet, some researchers perceive the creation of economic value as inappropriate for academia. Thus, it was interesting to examine how the world's best universities elaborate on this matter.Material and methodsA thematic analysis of textual data published online by universities in the top 30 in THE Impact Rankings 2022 has been conducted to determine if they create shared value and what benefits they create or expect.ResultsSigns of indirect Creating Shared Value by the University were observed in the dataset. Some universities create social and economic benefits from the same initiatives, mainly strategic. The observed benefits are both intangible and tangible, but most are related to increasing brand value: receiving recognition and awards, building reputation, strengthening competitive advantage, boosting brand attractiveness, and employer branding. Universities modestly mention that they gain tangible benefits, such as an expansion of research funds, and earned or passive income, which may point out that such values are not perceived as suitable in an academic context yet.ConclusionsThe results shed new light on the perception of creating economic value in academia, indicating that CSVU could be a legitimate tool to develop the theory and practice of USR. Still, results suggest that any CSVU framework should focus primarily on intangible benefits.
InsurTech and private international law considerations
Authors: Załucki Mariusz 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesInsurTech is a new and interesting phenomenon, linked to the use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence or distributed ledger technology, in the insurance sector. The factual and legal nature of relationships in this area, due to their heterogeneous and complex international character, raises many questions. Some of these relate to private international law, where conflict situations raise questions such as which law (the law of which state) is the substantive law applicable to resolve these situations. Presenting the complexity of this area, this statement describes possible solutions and reflects on the need and potential of applying private international law in the InsurTech sector. It introduces the InsurTech phenomenon, presents its links with private international law, reflects on the adaptability of existing mechanisms of this law to highly technological legal relations, and concludes by an attempt to indicate how to combine InsurTech and private international law, and whether this is possible at all.Material and methodsThe work was written using standard scientific methods for legal science. It is primarily a dogmatic work, but also reaches for comparative legal elements. This choice of methods is justified by the presented issues.ResultsThe result of the research is an assessment as to the possible use of private international law tools for the problems that arise with InsurTech instruments.ConclusionsThe author points out that the currently known private international law instruments are not suited to the modern requirements of the insurance services sector, especially in the context of the use of artificial intelligence or DLT technology (blockchain, smart contract) in the sector.
Special negotiations team as a temporary participating entity in the Act on companies established as a result of cross-border transformation, merger or division
Authors: Baran Krzysztof Wojciech 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThe article is devoted to the analysis of the legal status of a special negotiations team as a temporary participating entity in the Act on companies established as a result of cross-border transformation, merger or division.Material and methodsThe article uses the legal dogmatic method.ResultsBased on the directive of contractual freedom, I am of the opinion that there are no legal barriers that might prevent the parties from including other important issues in the agreement, for example those related to the legal mechanisms of maintaining the negotiations confidential. The special negotiations team may also include in the agreement a consent for limiting the employees’ participation rights in a company created as a result of trans-border transformation, merger or division of companies.ConclusionsThe special negotiations team as an entity of a participatory nature has a temporary status, because its main task is to enter in the participatory agreement with the competent body of the company. Upon concluding the agreement, the team is dissolved ex lege.
Sustainability communication on Twitter: disability disclosures of listed companies in Poland
Authors: Próchniak Joanna , Płoska Renata , Komorowska Olga , Raca Katarzyna 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesA rapidly growing corporate use of social media can support corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability advocacy of listed companies enhancing the positive image of people with disabilities and social inclusion. Emphasizing CSR towards people with disability (D), abbreviated CSR+D or CSR-D, is customary. The aim of the study is to examine the use of Twitter to highlight advocacy efforts for people with disabilities by the sixty best sustainability-oriented WSE listed companies in Poland.Material and methodsWe examined keywords and their popularity and context using topic modeling and text mining based on corporate tweets.
Tweets’ topics were extracted using the DMM model from 154,496 company media uploads. Then, the occurring themes were determined.ResultsThe results indicate a very limited promotion of CSR activities on Twitter. Accordingly, also limited use of Twitter in communicating disability with no diffusion of topics was observed, despite an overall increase of corporate social media use. Disability issues were are far more often communicated for high-profile events related to disability. Only a few tweets appeared on Down syndrome, with more frequent tweets referring to visual, hearing, or autism disorders. However, tweets about disability receive more users’ reactions and gain a wider audience than example those related to seniors or climate. More results on topics and their popularity due to the sector, time and accompanying events were included.ConclusionsThe research contribute to understanding of the evolving social media tools and their corporate whereas there is limited or paid access to data.
Conceptualising securitisation in the field of cyber security policy
Authors: Górka Marek 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThis article will attempt to analyse securitisation theory to explore the discursive features of cyber security, using a multi-actor approach that considers the role of state and non-state actors in the creation and management of cyber security discourses.Material and methodsThe paper aims to assess the contribution of securitization theory to the understanding of both traditional and contemporary security policy issues. More specifically, it is an attempt to reflect on the identification of the challenges facing the modern state.ResultsGrowing dependence on digital technology is inevitable, making the future more threatening than the present. Cyber technology is inherently vulnerable and thus impossible to fully secure. The call for "greater security" becomes justified because the more a country depends on cyber technology, the more inevitable cyber threats become. They are consistently treated by government circles as a security challenge, meaning that the problem is presented as an existential threat, requiring emergency measures and justifying action beyond the normal bounds of political procedure.ConclusionsAs some conclusion and conclusion, it is worth reiterating observations about the multi-stakeholder nature of cyber security and observations about the co-creation of this security by a wide range of actors representing different and in some cases conflicting interests. It can be argued that there is no single discourse on cyber security or cyber threats, and it is simplistic to assume that there is even a single discourse that represents every securitization actor, be it government or the private sector. This diversity explains why the assumption and logic of securitization theory can only apply to some, but not all, cyber security discourses.
The importance of prayer for the durability of marriage
Authors: Sitek Paweł 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThe research problems were aimed at answering the questions: Does progressive atheization have an impact and correspond with the practice of prayer? Does prayer have an impact on the human condi-tion? If so, what areas of human life benefit from prayer? A key problem was to investigate whether prayer can affect the durability of marriages?Material and methodsThe author, deciding to conduct research in the interdisciplinary field, had to use the legal-dogmatic method, but also the survey and interview methods, which are required by the methodology of the social sciences. At the same time, doctrinal and linguistic interpretations were used in the study of legal and historical sources.ResultsThe aim was to determine the current structure of believers, atheists and followers of other religions in Poland, while investigating the impact of this structure on the durability of marriages. The genesis of adopted objective was the research hypothesis stating that prayer has an impact on the durability of marriages. The research problems were aimed at answering the questions: Does progressive atheization have an impact and does it correspond with the practice of prayer? Does prayer have an impact on the human condition? If so, what areas of human life benefit from prayer?ConclusionsBased on the information provided, the article investigates the relationship between changes in reli-giousness, particularly the lack and abandonment of prayer, and the increasing number of marriages falling apart in Poland. The author suggests that prayer can have a positive impact on the durability of marriages and highlights the spiritual benefits of prayer, including a deeper spiritual connection, self-reflection, increased mental clarity, humility, inner peace, and reduced stress.