bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Qualität in der Shuntchirurgie
Authors: Cheseaux Joane , Widmer Matthias K. , Aregger Fabienne , Kohler Corinne 
Published: October 2023

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Um die Qualität von Dialysezugängen zu verbessern, müssen Daten von Operationen und deren Langzeitergebnisse systematisch und vollständig dokumentiert werden. In der Schweiz verfügt das Swissvasc-Register 2.0 [1] seit 2019 über einen speziellen Datensatz zur Shuntchirurgie. Nun wurden erstmals diese Daten für ein Tertiärspital ausgewertet.

Methode
Monozentrische, retrospektive Analyse aller prospektiv erfassten primär oder neu angelegten arteriovenösen Zugänge in 2019/2020. Der Beobachtungszeitraum beträgt 12 Monate. Primärer Endpunkt ist die primäre Offenheitsrate. Sekundäre Endpunkte sind die primär-assistierte/sekundäre und funktionelle Offenheit, die Anzahl Reinterventionen sowie postoperative Komplikationen.

Ergebnisse
Sechsundsiebzig AV-Zugänge wurden eingeschlossen. Die primäre Offenheitsrate lag bei 56,5 %. Die primär-assistierte/sekundäre Offenheitsrate betrug 82,9 % resp. 76,3 %. Die funktionelle Offenheitsrate war 51,3 %. Bei 17 (22,4 %) aller Patienten/Patientinnen wurde bereits vor der Operation ein HD-Katheter eingelegt und bei 20 (26,3 %) erfolgte perioperativ eine Einlage.

Schlussfolgerungen
Die Ergebnisse für die primäre, primär-assistierte und sekundäre Offenheit sind im Vergleich zu bereits publizierten Daten vergleichbar. Die hohe Rate an HD-Katheter-Einlagen und die fehlende Dokumentation von Daten zur postoperativen Katheter-Einlage muss Anlass sein, die Katheter-Implantation besser zu monitorisieren und durch ein gutes Timing diese zu verhindern. Um eine hohe Behandlungsqualität zu garantieren, braucht es eine interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit und die Motivation aller Beteiligten eine hohe Qualität der Dialysezugangschirurgie anzustreben, besonders im Langzeitverlauf.
Clubbing in trade policies: How much a threat to the multilateral constitution?
Authors: Dluhosch Barbara , Horgos Daniel 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPreferential trade agreements (PTAs) have mushroomed over the last decades. However, the various forms of bi- and plurilateral arrangements have always been met with the concern that their proliferation might come at the expense of overall trade freedom because of undermining multilateral governance. This paper starts from the fact that international treaties are notoriously difficult to enforce, as is compliance with (trade) agreements. By focusing on the political economy of how cooperation in trade liberalization is ultimately sustained via the threat of retaliation as institutionalized within the World Trade Organization (WTO), the paper illuminates a novel and completely different channel between PTA membership and multilateral trade liberalization. Exploring their interaction with respect to trade freedom, we explain that PTA membership actually improves on the working of multilateral arrangements that are supposed to ensure cooperation in trade liberalization, thus effectively catering to more open trade.
The Challenge for Successful Self-Help: Side Effects of Discontinuing an Internet-Based Program for Skin Picking Disorder
Authors: Mehrmann Linda M. , Gerlach Alexander L. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Research suggests that many people enrolled in internet-based mental health interventions drop out without completing the program. We implemented an efficacious internet-based self-help tool for people affected by skin picking disorder, aiming to evaluate the impact of an early withdrawal in terms of self-efficacy and treatment motivation.

Method
We compared skin picking symptomatology (SPS), skin picking related self-efficacy (SP-SE) and motivation to change (SP-MtC) of 208 completers (52%) vs. 192 non-completers at 12-weeks post-assessment.

Results
The decrease in SPS was significantly greater for completers (n = 208; M = 13.34; SD = 4.72) compared to non-completers (n = 192; M = 14.35; SD = 4.94; Cohen’s d = -.39) at post-assessment. SP-SE increased significantly more for program completers (M = 31.72; SD = 6.50) compared to non-completers (M = 28.25; SD = 6.30; Cohen’s d = .66) at post-assessment. SP-MtC significantly decreased in both groups, with higher scores for completers across all assessments (dpre-post = .06).

Conclusions
Internet-based self-help tools can effectively reduce symptomatology. Participants, who do not complete the program, report lower treatment motivation and treatment-oriented self-efficacy, potentially reducing their help-seeking efforts. Treatment providers need to consider how to address these potentially adverse effects.
Bidirectional Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 in Portugal: Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates
Authors: Cunha Olga , Caridade Sónia , Machado Andreia , Peixoto Maria Manuela 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSeveral studies demonstrated that intimate bidirectional violence (BV) is more common than unidirectional IPV. However, little is known about the phenomenon of BV during COVID-19 lockdowns. The present study focuses on BV during the second lockdown in Portugal to characterize the BV rates in an online sample from the community and identify the main psychosocial correlates associated with BV. Three hundred and thirty-six Portuguese adults, with a mean age of 35.02 years (SD = 11.67; 18–68 years), participated in this study. In addition to a sociodemographic questionnaire, IPV (victimization and perpetration), psychological distress, COVID-19-related anxiety, COVID-19 fear, and life satisfaction measures were used. BV (31.3%) emerged as the most reported pattern of violence. The BV group scored higher on psychological distress and depression than the nonviolence group. Being married/living in cohabitation, having a high level of education, working on the front line (during the COVID-19 pandemic), and having psychological distress emerged as important predictors of BV. Results emphasized the role of psychosocial dimensions, particularly marital status/cohabitation and educational levels, as relevant risk factors for BV during a worldwide crisis event. The assessment, prevention, and intervention of IPV should consider the possibility of BV, providing a response congruent with its specificities.
Potential role of SNP rs2071475 in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease in the East Asian population: a Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Wang Bo , Xiong Yongqiang , Li Ren , Zhang Shu 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Previous observational studies have identified an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the causal relationship between RA and IBD in the East Asian population remains uncertain.

Methods
The two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted to elucidate the potential causal relationship between RA and IBD. Summary-level data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in the East Asian population were utilized, including RA (n = 19,190) and IBD (n = 6543), including Crohn's disease (CD, n = 5409) and ulcerative colitis (UC, n = 4853). The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method was employed as the primary analysis, supplemented by weighted median, weighted mode, simple median, MR-Egger, and MR-PRESSO analyses. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the robustness of the results. Genetic data for RA (n = 22,515) were utilized to validate the findings in the East Asian population.

Results
The IVW method showed no significant association between genetically predicted RA and overall IBD in the East Asian population (OR = 1.028; 95% CI: 0.935–1.129; P = 0.567). The subgroup analysis revealed a positive association between RA and CD (OR = 1.268; 95% CI: 1.108–1.451; P < 0.001), while a negative association was observed with UC (OR = 0.839; 95% CI: 0.710–0.993; P = 0.041). These findings were supported by another set of RA data. Additionally, an SNP rs2071475 was identified to play an important role in CD and UC.

Conclusion
This study revealed a potential increased susceptibility to CD and a decreased susceptibility to UC in the East Asian population with RA. Furthermore, a key SNP rs2071475 was discovered along with its opposite effects in CD and UC. These findings provide new evidence for research on the corresponding molecular mechanisms and offer insights for clinical management of RA-associated IBD.
Long-term application of silver nanoparticles in dental restoration materials: potential toxic injury to the CNS
Authors: Wang Kaimei , Wang Shiqi , Yin Jingju , Yang Qiankun , Yu Yi , Chen Lin 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have durable and remarkable antimicrobial effects on pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, in dental plaques. As such, they are widely added to dental restoration materials, including composite resins, denture bases, adhesives, and implants, to solve the problems of denture stomatitis, peri-implant inflammation, and oral infection caused by the long-term use of these dental restoration materials. However, AgNPs can be absorbed into the blood circulatory system through the nasal/oral mucosa, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and other pathways and then distributed into the lungs, kidneys, liver, spleen, and testes, thereby causing toxic injury to these tissues and organs. It can even be transported across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and continuously accumulate in brain tissues, causing injury and dysfunction of neurons and glial cells; consequently, neurotoxicity occurs. Other nanomaterials with antibacterial or remineralization properties are added to dental restoration materials with AgNPs. However, studies have yet to reveal the neurotoxicity caused by dental restoration materials containing AgNPs. In this review, we summarize the application of AgNPs in dental restoration materials, the mechanism of AgNPs in cytotoxicity and toxic injury to the BBB, and the related research on the accumulation of AgNPs to cause changes of neurotoxicity. We also discuss the mechanisms of neurotoxicity caused by AgNPs and the mode and rate of AgNPs released from dental restorative materials added with AgNPs to evaluate the probability of neurotoxic injury to the central nervous system (CNS), and then provide a theoretical basis for developing new composite dental restoration materials.

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Review on remote heart rate measurements using photoplethysmography
Authors: Lee Ru Jing , Sivakumar Saaveethya , Lim King Hann 
Published: October 2023

AbstractRemote photoplethysmography (rPPG) gains recent great interest due to its potential in contactless heart rate measurement using consumer-level cameras. This paper presents a detailed review of rPPG measurement using computer vision and deep learning techniques for heart rate estimation. Several common gaps and difficulties of rPPG development are highlighted for the feasibility study in real-world applications. Numerous computer vision and deep learning methods are reviewed to mitigate crucial issues such as motion artifact and illumination variation. In comparison, deep learning approaches are proven more accurate than conventional computer vision methods due to their adaptive pattern learning and generalization characteristics. An increasing trend of applying deep learning techniques in rPPG can improve effective heart rate estimation and artifact removal. To consider more realistic disturbances into account, additional vital signs and large training datasets are crucial to improve the accuracy of heart rate estimations. By taking the benefit of contactless and accurate estimation, the application of rPPG can be greatly adopted in real-world activities, especially in precision sports.
Extensions of Harmonic Functions of the Complex Plane Slit Along a Line Segment
Authors: Grigoryan Armen , Michalski Andrzej , Partyka Dariusz 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLet I be a line segment in the complex plane $$\mathbb C$$
C
. We describe a method of constructing a bi-Lipschitz sense-preserving mapping of $$\mathbb C$$
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onto itself, which is harmonic in $$\mathbb C\setminus I$$

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\
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and coincides with a given sufficiently regular function $$f:I\rightarrow \mathbb C$$

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:
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. As a result we show that a quasiconformal self-mapping of $$\mathbb C$$
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which is harmonic in $$\mathbb C\setminus I$$

C
\
I

does not have to be harmonic in $$\mathbb C$$
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.
Stochastic approach to evolution of a quantum system interacting with environment in squeezed number state
Authors: Dąbrowska Anita , Marciniak Marcin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWe determine filtering and master equations for a quantum system interacting with wave packet of light in a continuous-mode squeezed number state. We formulate the problem of conditional evolution of a quantum system making use of model of repeated interactions and measurements. In this approach, the quantum system undergoes a sequence of interactions with an environment defined by a chain of harmonic oscillators. We assume that the environment is prepared in an entangled state being a discrete analogue of a continuous-mode squeezed number state. We present a derivation of a discrete stochastic dynamics that depends on the results of measurement performed on the field after its interaction with the system. In this paper, we consider a photon counting measurement scheme. By taking a continuous time limit, we finally obtain differential stochastic equations for the system. Analytical formulae for quantum trajectories and exclusive probability densities that allow to fully characterize the statistics of photons in the output field are given.
Coupled Reactive Two-Phase Model Involving Dissolution and Dynamic Porosity for Deformable Porous Media Based on Mixture Coupling Theory
Authors: Abdullah Sulaiman , Ma Yue , Chen Xiaohui , Khan Amirul 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCarbon capture and storage (CCS) has attracted significant attention owing to its impact on mitigating climate change. Many countries with large oil reserves are adopting CCS technologies to reduce the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. However, because of the complex interactions between multi-phase fluids, planning for CCS is challenging. One of the challenges is the integration of chemical reactions with multi-phase hydro-mechanical relationships in deformable porous media. In this study, a multi-phase hydro-mechanical reactive model for deformable porous media is established by using mixture coupling theory approach. The non-equilibrium thermodynamic approach is extended to establish the basic framework and Maxwell’s relations to build multi-scale coupling. Chemical reaction coupling is achieved through the extent of the reaction and chemical affinity. The developed model can simulate CCS by considering the effect of calcite dissolution on porosity and permeability. It has been found from the simulation that the chemical reaction has a major influence on porosity and permeability change compared to both pressure and mechanical strain effect. Also, as the dissolution reaction takes place, the stress/strain decrease on the solid matrix. The results of this study successfully bridge the knowledge gap between chemical reactions and mechanical deformation. Furthermore, insights from this model hold substantial implications for refining CCS processes. By providing a more accurate prediction of pressure changes and porosity/permeability evolution over time, this research paves the way for improved CCS operation planning, potentially fostering safer, more efficient, and economically feasible climate change mitigation strategies.
Impact of aging-related consumption trend on carbon emission efficiency in China: mediation effect model based on industrial structure adjustment
Authors: Yu Ran , Wang Zhangchi , Li Yan 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWith the deepening of China’s aging process, changes in the age structure of the population affect the industrial structure and consumption structure in different ways and have a knock-on effect on the whole economic system. Therefore, aging is one of the objective factors affecting future carbon emissions in China. This study analyzes the impact mechanism of aging-related consumption trend on carbon emission efficiency (CEE) based on panel data of 30 Chinese provinces from 2000 to 2019. The results show that the aging-related consumption trend is conducive to the improvement of regional CEE, and the mediation transmission mechanism of industrial structure adjustment is obvious, with a coefficient of 0.1496. The core industry closely linked to the demand for aging-related consumption is consumer services. The promotion of the consumption demand of the aging in the eastern region on the CEE and the transmission stimulation of the industrial structure adjustment are the most obvious. The mediation effect in the central and western regions is relatively weak, and the aging-related consumption demand has not formed a positive interaction with the aging industry. Therefore, improving the market construction of products and services for the aging is beneficial to achieve a virtuous cycle of aging-related consumption upgrading and carbon emission efficiency. This research can provide insights for China to promote industrial structure transformation within the aging trend and also help China meet its carbon neutrality target on schedule.
A numerical study on the multi-cycle self-burrowing of a dual-anchor probe in shallow coarse-grained soils of varying density
Authors: Chen Yuyan , Zhang Ningning , Fuentes Raul , Martinez Alejandro 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDevelopment of self-burrowing probes that can penetrate soils without the aid of external reaction force from drill rigs and trucks would facilitate site characterization activities and deployment of sensors underneath existing structures and in locations with limited access (e.g., toe of dams, extraterrestrial bodies). Successful deployment of self-burrowing probes in the field will require several cycles of expansion, penetration, and contraction motions due to the geometric constraints and the increase in soil strength with depth. This study explores the multi-cycle performance of a dual-anchor self-burrowing probe in granular assemblies of varying density using discrete element modeling simulations. The simulated probe consists of an expandable top shaft, expandable bottom shaft, and a conical tip. The expansion of the shafts are force-controlled, the shaft contraction and tip advancement are displacement-controlled, and the horizontal tip oscillation is employed to reduce the penetration resistance. The performance of the self-burrowing probe in terms of self-burrowing distance is greater in the medium dense specimen than in the dense and loose specimens due to the high magnitude of anchorage force in comparison with penetration resistance. For all three soil densities, most of the mechanical work is done by tip oscillation; however, this accounts for a greater percentage of the total work in the denser specimen. Additionally, while tip oscillation aids in enabling self-burrowing to greater depths, it also produces a greater work demand. The results presented here can help evaluate the effects of soil density on probe prototypes and estimate the work requited for self-burrowing.
Comparing 12-Month Outcomes for Group CBT Versus Group CBT Plus Yoga for Depression and Anxiety: a Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: O’Shea Melissa , Houston Emma E. , Skvarc David , Capon Hannah , McIver Shane , Berk Michael , Harris Jill , Chandler Belinda , Evans Subhadra 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEmerging research shows yoga, a body-based mindfulness practice, appears to augment the benefits of transdiagnostic group CBT up to 3-month post-treatment, but less is known about longer-term outcomes. This mixed-methods study reports on 12-month findings of a pragmatic preference trial with adults (N = 59) diagnosed with depression or anxiety. It compares longer-term outcomes between adults who completed either a group CBT program or group CBT with an adjunct therapeutic yoga program. A fixed effects linear mixed model explored symptoms of depression and anxiety (DASS-21) between the groups at 12-month follow-up (CBT alone, n = 13; CBT+Yoga, n = 15). Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were also conducted (n = 20) to identify what practices were maintained at follow-up. At 12-month follow-up, participants in the combined CBT+Yoga group had sustained reductions in anxiety and depression, with significantly superior outcomes when compared to those receiving group CBT alone. Qualitative data suggested that therapeutic yoga enhanced longer-term access to CBT concepts and contributed to overall increases in positive feelings and actions. Therapeutic yoga as an adjunct to group CBT appears to augment the longer-term benefits of CBT with sustained therapeutic benefits at 12 months.
Altered stability of dynamic brain functional architecture in primary open-angle glaucoma: a surface-based resting-state fMRI study
Authors: Yang Bingbing , Su Mingyue , Wang Qian , Qu Xiaoxia , Wang Huaizhou , Chen Weiwei , Sun Yunxiao , Li Ting , Wang Yang , Wang Ningli , Xian Junfang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDelineating the neuropathological characteristics of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is critical for understanding its pathophysiology. While temporal stability represents a crucial aspect of the brain's functional architecture, the specific patterns underlying its contribution to POAG remain unclear. This study aims to analyze the brain functional abnormalities in POAG using functional stability, a dynamic functional connectivity (DFC) approach based on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). Seventy patients with POAG and forty-five healthy controls underwent rs-fMRI and ophthalmological examinations. The stability of DFC was calculated as the concordance of DFC over time using a sliding-window approach, and the differences in stability between the two groups were compared. Subsequently, Spearman’s correlation analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between functional stability and clinical indicators. Compared with healthy controls, patients with POAG exhibited significantly decreased functional stability in the visual network, including the early visual center, ventral and dorsal stream visual cortex in both hemispheres. Conversely, stability values increased in the bilateral inferior parietal gyrus and right inferior frontal cortex. In POAG patients, the dynamic stability of the left early visual cortex and ventral stream visual cortex correlated with the mean deviation of visual field defects (r = 0.251, p = 0.037). The evidence from this study suggests that functional stability may provide a new understanding of brain alterations in the progression of POAG.