bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of hypertonic saline and mannitol in patients with traumatic brain injury and cerebral edema: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Iqbal Umer , Kumar Aashish , Arsal Syed Ali , Shafique Muhammad Ashir , Amin Shafin Bin , Raja Adarsh , Aqeel Rabbia , Waqas Sameeka 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Traumatic brain injury has a crippling impact on sufferers’ quality of life, and numerous therapy techniques are being researched to address this problem. In this study, we compared the superiority of HS against mannitol as one such element of treating TBI patients.

Objective
To compare the efficacy of hypertonic saline and mannitol and demonstrate superiority of one group over the other.

Method
Our meta-analysis included only randomized controlled trials that compared the efficacy of mannitol and hypertonic saline in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. The literature search was done using a variety of databases, like Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library. From each of the included RCTs, accurate data extraction, bias risk assessment, and statistical analysis were carried out.

Result
There are 748 patients among the 15 RCTs. Our primary outcomes are mortality and functional outcomes, and our secondary outcomes include treatment failure, osmolality, intracerebral pressure (ICP), cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), serum sodium (Na), partial pressure of oxygen in brain tissue (PBTO2), duration of elevated ICP, mean arterial pressure, hematocrit level, and central venous pressure. The comparison showed non-significant results for mortality (RR = 0.73, 95% CI 0.49–1.08; p = 0.12) and functional outcome (RR = 1.15, 95% CI = 0.74–1.80; p = 0.53). HS is linked to higher Na levels (RR = 4.55, 95% CI 1.34–7.76, P = 0.005, I2 = 96%). Despite performing a sensitivity analysis due to the heterogeneities in our various outcomes, the findings were still unreliable.

Conclusion
Our study revealed inconsequential trends for HS and mannitol, and no conclusion was made. We believe the two medications to be equally effective, but there is still opportunity for improvement as more studies are carried out. Eventually, a conclusive decision can be reached in the future.
Detecting fake reviewers in heterogeneous networks of buyers and sellers: a collaborative training-based spammer group algorithm
Authors: Zhang Qi , Liang Zhixiang , Ji Shujuan , Xing Benyong , Chiu Dickson K. W. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIt is not uncommon for malicious sellers to collude with fake reviewers (also called spammers) to write fake reviews for multiple products to either demote competitors or promote their products’ reputations, forming a gray industry chain. To detect spammer groups in a heterogeneous network with rich semantic information from both buyers and sellers, researchers have conducted extensive research using Frequent Item Mining-based and graph-based methods. However, these methods cannot detect spammer groups with cross-product attacks and do not jointly consider structural and attribute features, and structure-attribute correlation, resulting in poorer detection performance. Therefore, we propose a collaborative training-based spammer group detection algorithm by constructing a heterogeneous induced sub-network based on the target product set to detect cross-product attack spammer groups. To jointly consider all available features, we use the collaborative training method to learn the feature representations of nodes. In addition, we use the DBSCAN clustering method to generate candidate groups, exclude innocent ones, and rank them to obtain spammer groups. The experimental results on real-world datasets indicate that the overall detection performance of the proposed method is better than that of the baseline methods.
No evidence for neuronal damage or astrocytic activation in cerebrospinal fluid of Neuro-COVID-19 patients with long-term persistent headache
Authors: de Boni Laura , Odainic Alexandru , Gancarczyk Natalie , Kaluza Luisa , Strassburg Christian P. , Kersting Xenia A. K. , Wüllner Ullrich , Schmidt Susanne V. , Petzold Gabor C. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractHeadache is one of the most common neurological manifestations of COVID-19, but it is unclear whether chronic headache as a symptom of Post-COVID-19 is associated with ongoing CNS damage. We compared cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of markers of CNS damage and inflammation in Post-COVID-19 patients with persistent headache to hospitalized acute COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms and to non-COVID-19 disease-controls. CSF levels of neurofilament light chain, Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 and Tau were similar in patients with persistent headache in post-COVID-19 compared to acute COVID-19 patients and all control groups. Levels of glial fibrillary astrocytic protein were lower in patients with persistent headache in post-COVID-19 compared to some control groups of patients with neurological disease. Therefore, our pilot study of CSF markers indicates that persistent post-COVID-19 headache is not a sign of underlying neuronal damage or glial activation.
Novel 3D local feature descriptor of point clouds based on spatial voxel homogenization for feature matching
Authors: Yang Jiong , Zhang Jian , Cai Zhengyang , Fang Dongyang 
Published: September 2023

AbstractObtaining a 3D feature description with high descriptiveness and robustness under complicated nuisances is a significant and challenging task in 3D feature matching. This paper proposes a novel feature description consisting of a stable local reference frame (LRF) and a feature descriptor based on local spatial voxels. First, an improved LRF was designed by incorporating distance weights into Z- and X-axis calculations. Subsequently, based on the LRF and voxel segmentation, a feature descriptor based on voxel homogenization was proposed. Moreover, uniform segmentation of cube voxels was performed, considering the eigenvalues of each voxel and its neighboring voxels, thereby enhancing the stability of the description. The performance of the descriptor was strictly tested and evaluated on three public datasets, which exhibited high descriptiveness, robustness, and superior performance compared with other current methods. Furthermore, the descriptor was applied to a 3D registration trial, and the results demonstrated the reliability of our approach.
Arterial spin labeling perfusion MRI applications in drug-resistant epilepsy and epileptic emergency
Authors: Xu Yingchun , Tan Ge , Chen Deng , Liu Jiao , Zhou Zixian , Liu Ling 
Published: September 2023

AbstractEpilepsy affects all age groups and is one of the most common and disabling neurological disorders worldwide. Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), status epilepticus (SE), and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which are associated with considerable healthcare costs and mortality, have always been difficult to address and become the focus of clinical research. The rapid identification of seizure onset and accurate localization of epileptic foci are crucial for the treatment and prognosis of people with DRE, SE, or near-SUDEP. However, most of the conventional neuroimaging techniques for assessing cerebral blood flow of people with epilepsy are restricted by time consumption, limited resolution, and ionizing radiation. Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a newly powerful non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging technique that enables the quantitative evaluation of brain perfusion, characterized by its unique advantages of reproducibility and easy accessibility. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential advantages of ASL for the diagnosis and evaluation of epilepsy. Therefore, in this review, we discussed the complementary value of ASL in evaluating and characterizing the basic substrates underlying refractory epilepsy and epileptic emergencies.
A comparison of new and existing rootstocks to reduce canker of apple trees caused by Neonectria ditissima (Nectriaceae, Hypocreales)
Authors: Shuttleworth Lucas A. , Newman Sonia , Korkos Ioannis 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe grafting of apple rootstocks on to scions confers benefits including reduced tree size/dwarfing for trellis based growing systems, increased tolerance to physiological stress, and pest and disease management. The current study investigated the effect of rootstock selection on canker and tree death using eight common rootstocks M9 337, M9 337 with Golden Delicious (GD) interstock, M9 EMLA, MM106, M116, M26, Geneva® G11 and G41, in addition to six advanced selections from the NIAB East Malling apple breeding programme EMR-001—EMR-006, all grafted with Gala scions. One of the rootstocks, M9 377 was also grafted with a GD interstock. Two locations in England were selected, the first at East Malling, Kent, the second, at Newent, Gloucestershire. Several variables were analysed including cumulative numbers of dead trees per rootstock from 2017 to 2020, number of rootstock ‘A type’ cankers, number of scion mainstem ‘B type’ cankers, and number of peripheral ‘C + D + E’ branch cankers at the Kent and Gloucestershire locations in the fourth and final assessment year of 2020. Kendall’s rank correlation was used to test if trunk circumference (a measure of tree vigour) and canker were statistically dependant. Results showed that in Kent, there were significant differences between rootstocks for scion B cankers and peripheral C + D + E cankers. There were no significant differences found between rootstocks for rootstock A cankers at Kent, or any of the three canker types in Gloucestershire. There were up to 31.25% dead trees in Kent (EMR-004), and 30% in Gloucestershire (M9 337 with GD interstock, M26), but there were no significant differences in number of dead trees due to rootstock type in either Kent or Gloucestershire. The Kendall’s rank correlation analysis indicated there was almost no dependence of trunk circumference on canker. The three rootstocks with the overall lowest susceptibility to canker were M116, EMR-006, and EMR-004. The industry standard rootstocks M9 EMLA and M9 337 were ranked 12 and 14, and with EMR-001 were the three worst performing rootstocks. The Geneva® rootstocks G11 was ranked 6, and G41 was ranked 11. An interplay of factors are likely involved in the development of canker including location and environmental effects—rainfall, relative humidity, temperature, wind, soil type, topography, aspect, and other seasonal infection processes including pathogen inoculum load, and rainsplash of inoculum between trees and within individual trees, the genetics and physiology of each scion/rootstock combination, water and nutritional status of trees, hormonal and molecular signalling, and orchard management including pruning and removal of cankers.
Biphasic pleural mesothelioma treated successfully with multimodal therapy: a case report
Authors: Omura Kenshiro , Fukai Ryuta , Nishida Tomoki , Yamaguchi Nobuo , Naitoh Wataru , Teshima Shinichi , Tobe Shunichi , Hibino Makoto , Tanaka Fumihiro , Noguchi Masayuki 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignant tumor and has a poor prognosis. In particular, biphasic pleural mesothelioma is a less common histologic type, and successful outcomes are rare.

Case presentation
A 60-year-old man was referred to our associated hospital because of dyspnea. Massive right pleural effusion and thickening of the entire right parietal pleura were revealed by radiological examination. After pleural biopsy, we diagnosed the patient’s tumor as biphasic pleural mesothelioma. The patient was admitted to our hospital for multimodal treatment. Two cycles of chemotherapy were initially administered with dramatic effects. Therefore, we decided to perform surgery and achieved a macroscopic complete resection. Postoperative chemotherapy was administered with no adverse events. No recurrence has been observed 11 months post-operation.

Conclusions
We encountered a case of biphasic pleural mesothelioma that responded well to chemotherapy, enabling macroscopic complete resection.
EGFR Mutation Detection in Brazilian Patients With Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Lessons From Real-World Data Scenario of Molecular Testing
Authors: Montella Tatiane , Zalis Mariano , Zukin Mauro , Cordeiro de Lima Vladmir Claudio , Baldotto Clarissa , De Marchi Pedro , Salles Paulo , Mathias Clarissa , Barrios Carlos , Kawamura Carolina , Calabrich Aknar , Araújo Luiz Henrique , Castro Gilberto , Bustamante Carolina , Santa Maria André , Reis Marcelo , Ferreira Carlos Gil 
Published: September 2023

PURPOSE There is a paucity of consistent data concerning genetic mutations in Brazilian patients with lung cancer. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations detected in a real-world scenario using a large cohort of Brazilian patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study on the basis of a database of EGFR molecular analysis from tumor samples of patients with a confirmatory histopathological diagnosis of primary lung cancer. Specimens were collected from 2013 to 2017 and were tested using cobas, next-generation sequencing, and Sanger sequencing platforms. RESULTS A total of 7,413 tumor specimens were tested. The patients were predominantly women with a median age of 67.0 years. Patients with at least one mutation represented 24.2% of the total sample. Among the positive patients, the majority had just one mutation, but two or more simultaneous mutations were observed in 1.52% of patients. Exon 19 deletion was the most prevalent alteration in the sample (12.8%), followed by exon 21 L858R (6.9%) and exon 20 insertion (1.6%). All others were considered uncommon mutations and were observed in 18.5% of all mutated patients and 4.0% of the total sample (2.3%-18.7% depending on the sequencing method). CONCLUSION This study examined the prevalence of EGFR mutations in Brazilian patients with NSCLC using different technologies, suggesting that the type of method used, directed or nondirected against specific mutations, influences the analysis, particularly for uncommon mutations, which will be missed by mutation-specific approaches such as cobas testing. Our estimates are the largest in Latin America and are consistent with previous reports from other parts of the world. Besides the variability in methods described here as technology incorporation advances in a nonhomogeneous manner, it is probably like the real-world clinical setting Brazilian oncologists face in their daily practice.
The Photographic Pipeline of Machine Vision; or, Machine Vision's Latent Photographic Theory
Authors: Malevé Nicolas , Sluis Katrina 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Despite computer vision's extensive mobilization of cameras, photographers, and viewing subjects, photography's place in machine vision remains undertheorized. This article illuminates an operative theory of photography that exists in a latent form, embedded in the tools, practices, and discourses of machine vision research and enabling the methodological imperatives of dataset production. Focusing on the development of the canonical object recognition dataset ImageNet, the article analyzes how the dataset pipeline translates the radical polysemy of the photographic image into a stable and transparent form of data that can be portrayed as a proxy of human vision. Reflecting on the prominence of the photographic snapshot in machine vision discourse, the article traces the path that made this popular cultural practice amenable to the dataset. Following the evolution from nineteenth-century scientific photography to the acquisition of massive sets of online photos, the article shows how dataset creators inherit and transform a form of “instrumental realism,” a photographic enterprise that aims to establish a generalized look from contingent instances in the pursuit of statistical truth. The article concludes with a reflection on how the latent photographic theory of machine vision we have advanced relates to the large image models built for generative AI today.
Sports anthropological studies of adolescent karateka and judoka in comparison
Authors: Raschka Christoph , Anders Michael 
Published: September 2023

The approach of the present study was to look for differences in body development in children practicing karate or judo. 50 children between the age of 7 and 16 years were measured for this study. Parnell’s and Heath and Carter’s somatotypes were used as well as the German constitution schools of Conrad as well and Knussmann. The influence on higher muscle development through practice of these martial arts cannot be denied, although no significant differences between the martial arts were found.
Only with a version of Conrad’s checkerboard pattern graph specially tailored for children, we could work out impressive differences between the sports. Differentiated according to age groups, it is noticeable that the male judoka make the most significant development from the hypoplastic area towards hyperplastic with increasing age.
Heroic and Patriotic Education Employees of the Russian Federation Ats During a Special Military Operation
Authors: Dobrynina Oksana 
Published: October 2023

The relevance. Through the prism of topical issues, the author of the article analyzes the content and specifics of the heroic-patriotic education of law enforcement officers.
The problem statement: the ongoing events in Ukraine show that the principles of patriotism should become a modern ideology that is able to preserve the Russian Federation as a multinational state, where every citizen, regardless of ethnicity, feels like a full-fledged free person who is proud of his country.
The purpose of the study: a constructive analysis of the heroic-patriotic education of police officers of the Russian Federation during the period of the special military operation in Ukraine.
The research methods: dialectics, hermeneutics, synergetics, philosophical conceptology.
The results and key conclusions: the organization of educational work with personnel is the most important component of daily management activities, through which it has a direct impact on the effectiveness of solving operational tasks, strengthening the rule of law and service discipline, and improving the moral and psychological state of personnel.
W-drukowane
Authors: Raczek-Karcz Marta Anna 
Published: September 2023

IM-PRINTED: THE SPECIFICITY OF POST-MEMORY WORK IN WITOLD ZARĘBA’S GRAPHIC COMPOSITION NON OMNIS MORIAR
The text provides an analysis of Witold Zaręba’s graphic composition Non omnis moriar. This artistic project draws upon photographs spanning the years 1860 to 1918, postcards used during wartime, or preserved fragments of Austro- Hungarian army uniforms. Through these elements, the artist weaves a visual narrative about the world extending between a soldier’s duty and the compassion exhibited by the nursing sisters attending to the wounded on the World War I fronts. The analysis of Zaręba’s project is approached from three perspectives: a particular interpretation of Marianne Hirsch’s concept of postmemory, the notion of “memory acts” as proposed by Constantine de Saint-Laurent, and the idea of counter-monument as expounded by James E. Young. The intended outcome of this analysis is to address the question of how an artist assumes the role of an “heir” while simultaneously becoming a “worker of memory.” Furthermore, the study seeks to identify an alternative approach to commemoration that deviates from the prevalent forms of monumentalized remembrance observed within public space.
Benefit of Consumer Showrooming for a Physical Retailer: A Distribution Channel Perspective
Authors: Hao Lin , Kumar Subodha 
Published: September 2023

Consumer showrooming has become a common phenomenon in the retail industry, but little is known about its influence on the interplay between an upstream supplier and a downstream retailer in a distribution channel. Our study examines such an influence by considering an upstream supplier who sells a product through a downstream physical retailer based on a wholesale contract. At the same time, based on an agency contract, the supplier sells the product on an online retail platform where a nonneglectable amount of consumer returns occurs due to product misfits. We find that, on the one hand, consumer showrooming enables the supplier to take a greater share of the offline channel profit by exploiting the physical retailer’s deterrence of showrooming. On the other hand, consumer showrooming as a mixed-channel shopping method makes the supplier less capable of adjusting the direct online demand according to its marginal cost of handling returns. Such a return-loss-propagation-moderating effect protects the downstream physical retailer from the upstream supplier’s strategic pricing that intends to shift sales from offline to direct online when the supplier finds it cost efficient to handle online product returns. Our study also shows that the retailer can replace the wholesale contract with the store-within-a-store model with a rental fee contract to leverage the upstream supplier’s incentive to mitigate the adverse effect of showrooming. The findings inform the physical retailer that the more critical issue may not be showrooming itself but aligning with the upstream supplier to promote offline sales in the presence of showrooming. This paper was accepted by Kartik Hosanagar, information systems. Funding: S. Kumar thanks Temple Center for International Business Education and Research for partially supporting this research. Supplemental Material: The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2020.01990 .
Is there an influence of perceptual or cognitive impairment on complex sentence processing in hearing aid users?
Authors: Wagner Luise , Werle Anna-Leoni A. , Hoffmann Antonia , Rahne Torsten , Fengler Anja 
Published: September 2023

Background
Hearing-impaired listeners often have difficulty understanding complex sentences. It is not clear if perceptual or cognitive deficits have more impact on reduced language processing abilities, and how a hearing aid might compensate for that.

Methods
In a prospective study with 5 hearing aid users and 5 normal hearing, age-matched participants, processing of complex sentences was investigated. Audiometric and working memory tests were performed. Subject- and object-initial sentences from the Oldenburg Corpus of Linguistically and audiologically controlled Sentences (OLACS) were presented to the participants during recording of an electroencephalogram (EEG).

Results
The perceptual difference between object and subject leading sentences does not lead to processing changes whereas the ambiguity in object leading sentences with feminine or neuter articles evokes a P600 potential. For hearing aid users, this P600 has a longer latency compared to normal hearing subjects.

Conclusion
The EEG is a suitable method for investigating differences in complex speech processing for hearing aid users. Longer P600 latencies indicate higher cognitive effort for processing complex sentences in hearing aid users.