bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Early discharge following colectomy for colon cancer: A national perspective
Authors: Verma Arjun , Bakhtiyar Syed Shahyan , Ali Konmal Ghazal , Chervu Nikhil , Sakowitz Sara , Lee Hanjoo , Benharash Peyman 
Published: February 2024

Background
Although early discharge after colectomy has garnered significant interest, contemporary, large-scale analyses are lacking.

Objective
The present study utilized a national cohort of patients undergoing colectomy to examine costs and readmissions following early discharge.

Methods
All adults undergoing elective colectomy for primary colon cancer were identified in the 2016–2019 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Patients with perioperative complications or prolonged length of stay (>8 days) were excluded to enhance cohort homogeneity. Patients discharged by postoperative day 3 were classified as Early, and others as Routine. Entropy balancing and multivariable regression were used to assess the risk-adjusted association of early discharge with costs and non-elective readmissions. Importantly, we compared 90-day stroke rates to examine whether our results were influenced by preferential early discharge of healthier patients.

Results
Of an estimated 153,996 patients, 45.5% comprised the Early cohort. Compared to Routine, the Early cohort was younger and more commonly male. Patients in the Early group more commonly underwent left-sided colectomy and laparoscopic operations. Following multivariable adjustment, expedited discharge was associated with a $4,500 reduction in costs as well as lower 30-day (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.74, p<0.001) and 90-day non-elective readmissions (AOR 0.74, p<0.001). However, among those readmitted within 90 days, Early patients were more commonly readmitted for gastrointestinal conditions (45.8 vs 36.4%, p<0.001). Importantly, both cohorts had comparable 90-day stroke rates (2.2 vs 2.1%, p = 0.80).

Conclusions
The present work represents the largest analysis of early discharge following colectomy for cancer and supports its relative safety and cost-effectiveness.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Glue Embolization for Left Gastric Artery Pseudoaneurysm Presenting as Hemosuccus Pancreaticus After Failed Radiological Intervention
Authors: Rai Praveer , Kumar Pankaj , Verma Prabhat Kumar , Agarwal Kartik , Singh Anil Kumar 
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT
Hemosuccus pancreaticus is characterized by intermittent bleeding from the ampulla of Vater due to the rupture of a pseudoaneurysm. There are significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with this rare and potentially life-threatening condition. We present a rare case in an 18-year-old man who presented with recurrent episodes of hematemesis and melena due to hemosuccus pancreaticus as a result of a left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm. Initial radiological angioembolization failed because of median arcuate ligament syndrome, and endoscopic ultrasound-guided glue embolization was successfully performed. This case further reinforces the importance of endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapy in the management of pseudoaneurysm after failed radiological treatment.
Lexical knowledge, memory and experience
Authors: Dąbrowska Ewa , Gedik Tan Arda 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Knowing a language involves knowing a large number of idiosyncratic units such as individual words and collocations which must be learned from the input. This study explores the role of implicit and explicit memory, as well as language experience, and specifically print exposure, with regard to adult native English speakers’ knowledge of vocabulary and collocations. Consistent with prior research, our findings reveal a strong correlation between print exposure and performance on both language tasks. However, contrary to predictions, there were no significant effects of either implicit or explicit memory on either task. We argue that this is most likely due to the fact that language learning relies primarily on memory for associations between form and meaning and between words rather than memory sequences of meaningless phonological forms.
A reference constructicon as a database
Authors: Patel Malin , Garibyan Armine , Winckel Elodie , Evert Stephanie 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article explores the importance of database architecture in building a reference constructicon. Several reference constructicons have been implemented for various languages (FrameNet Constructicon, English Constructicon, Japanese FrameNet Constructicon, German Constructicon, Swedish Constructicon, FrameNet Brasil Constructicon, Russian Constructicon). However, most constructicon projects do not provide explicit information about their implementation or the underlying data model. A recent reference constructicon project dealing mainly with the English language is CASA (Construction Grammar Approach to Syntactic Analysis). In this paper, we present the data model underlying CASA in detail and its current implementation as a relational database and web interface. Relational databases are widely used for many different applications and allow large amounts of data to be stored and managed in a structured and efficient way.
Modifications in impeller blades for high efficiency mixing of pseudoplastic fluid in a stirred tank
Authors: Gu Deyin , Yan Linjie , Xu Hui 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Self-similarity impeller (SS impeller) was applied to enlarge the cavern region for the mixing of pseudoplastic fluid. The mixing characteristics of pseudoplastic fluid in an SS impeller stirred tank were explored by employing experimental and numerical simulation. The results indicated that the utilization of SS impeller resulted in significant improvement in the largest Lyapunov exponent of mixing system, as well as reduced mixing time and decreased mixing efficiency number compared with pitched-blade impeller (PB impeller) operating at an equivalent power consumption per unit volume. A reduction in power consumption was obtained through the application of self-similar configuration for the impeller blades. Meanwhile, SS impeller could enhance the fluidity of pseudoplastic fluid, minimize the stagnation regions, and enlarge the cavern region. This phenomenon was even more pronounced as the increase in self-similar iteration number of SS impeller. It was found that the design of self-similar structure for impeller blades could expand the cavern region and enhance the mixing efficiency for the mixing of pseudoplastic fluid, particularly as the self-similar iteration number increased.
Geomagnetic storm effect on equatorial ionosphere over Sri Lanka through total electron content observations from continuously operating reference stations network during Mar–Apr 2022
Authors: Thiruvarangan Venuraj , Rajavarathan Jenan , Panda Sampad Kumar , Swarnalatha Jayakody Jayakody Arachichilage 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The technological advancements in the current era have highlighted the increasing significance of satellite-based positioning, navigation, and timing services in a wide range of dynamic and critical applications. This has led to significant efforts towards enhancing the performance of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) operating under challenging ionospheric conditions. The Sri Lankan ionosphere region is a focal point of equatorial aeronomy scientists, being situated in the southernmost landmass of the Indian longitude sector within the vicinity of the magnetic equator where a combination of electric, wind, and temperature dynamics exerts a substantial influence on the ionosphere but was relatively unexplored in the past. In the present work, we employed a Kriging interpolation technique on the total electron content (TEC) variables from ten GNSS receivers operating under the Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network in Sri Lanka first ever of its kind to deliver two-dimensional regional ionospheric TEC maps at hourly intervals, both during quiet and disturbed ionospheric conditions in the equinoctial March and April months of 2022. The latitudinal variation patterns are discernable from the hourly TEC maps. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of the performance of GNSS-derived TEC with that of the routinely published Global Ionospheric Maps (GIMs) confirms overestimation characteristics of the latter irrespective of the local time of observation. The generated regional ionospheric maps are fairly responsive to the onset of the storm and the recovery phase thereafter. The extent of nighttime ionospheric irregularity is also probed through the rate of TEC index (ROTI) variations, demonstrating that the irregularities were insignificant during the selected storm event.
The effects of watching subtitled videos on the perception of L2 connected speech by L1 Chinese-L2 English speakers
Authors: Zhu Yanjiao , Hu Jiehui 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The current study explores whether watching subtitled videos could facilitate L1 Chinese-L2 English speakers’ perception of L2 English connected speech. Three hundred ninty seven Chinese college students of L2 English completed a video-based spot dictation task after watching English videos with or without L1/L2 subtitles, featuring various connected speech types (e.g., linking, deletion, and their combinations). Results suggested an overall facilitation effect of watching videos on L2 connected speech perception, which was modulated by proficiency, subtitle form, and the complexity of connected speech. First, subtitled videos were more facilitative than non-subtitled videos in L2 perception. Second, participants with higher L2 proficiency better perceived English connected speech than those with lower proficiency. Third, the more connective devices an item used, the more difficult it was for L2 perception. When this complexity was controlled, the L2 perception was not influenced by connected speech type. Finally, the complexity of connected speech also mediated the subtitle facilitation effects. When the connected speech involved triple connective devices, L2 speakers benefited more from L1 subtitles than L2 subtitles. The findings can provide insights into multi-modal speech perception and English connected speech learning.
Recent advance in electrochemical immunosensors for lung cancer biomarkers sensing
Authors: Fu Li , Liu Xiaozhu , Cao Junyi , Li Huan , Xie Anyou , Liu Yue 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Lung cancer has a high mortality rate largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Detecting protein and genetic biomarkers through electrochemical immunosensors enables non-invasive early diagnosis. This review discusses recent advances in electrochemical immunosensors for detecting clinically relevant lung cancer biomarkers. The use of nanomaterials like graphene, carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles, and conducting polymers in sensor fabrication improves electron transfer kinetics, enhances signal transduction, and allows higher antibody loading. Smart surface immobilization strategies optimize antibody orientation and binding capacity. Amplification approaches utilizing nanomaterials, enzymes, polymers, dendrimers, and DNA nanostructures are applied to enhance output signal per binding event. Various electroanalytical techniques including amperometry, potentiometry, impedance spectroscopy, and voltammetry are employed for quantitative monitoring. Recent immunosensors showcase low detection limits and wide linear ranges for measurement of major biomarkers like carcinoembryonic antigen, neuron specific enolase, and cytokeratin fragment 21-1. Emerging biomarkers such as microRNAs and circulating tumor cells have also been targeted. However, reproducibility, selectivity, multiplexing, and integration with point-of-care platforms need improvement for widespread clinical translation. Overall, electrochemical immunosensors hold immense potential for sensitive, affordable lung cancer diagnosis if ongoing efforts can address current limitations.
Desarrollo de habilidades blandas en el estudiantado mediante la actividad académica procesos prácticos para la formación de docentes en educación comercial
Authors: Guillén Cordero Norieth , Astorga Aguilar Cristel 
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the soft skills that students of Commercial Education’s major at Universidad Nacional (UNA) have developed,through their participation as practicing teachers in the Actividad Académcia Procesos Prácticos para la Formación de Docentes en Educación Comercial,at the Escuela de Secretariado Profesional (ESP) of the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales and División de Educología of the Centro de Investigación y Docencia.To achieve the proposal, a descriptive mixed investigation was carried out, with the participation of students who developed their teaching processesfrom 2016, 2017, 2018 to 2019. It was found out that more than 95 % of the population considers that the teaching practices allowed them to developor enhance various soft skills. The most determining factor for that personal growth, was having to work with populations of elderlies and young people at social risk; in addition, it was possible to highlight the main soft skills acquired by the practicing students. Among them, patience and understanding, problem solving, teamwork, flexibility and adaptability stand out. It was concluded that although the intention of the teaching practices is that the practitioners assume the role of planners and mediators of the teaching and learning process, they must also deal with situations and scenarios that foster an enrichment of the practitioners not only at the academic and didactic level, but also attitudinal.
Implementación de herramientas tecnológicas bajo la modalidad de presencialidad remota por parte del profesorado de la carrera de Administración de Oficinas, Campus Sarapiquí, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Authors: Astorga Aguilar Cristel , Guillén Cordero Norieth , López Cascante Alcides 
Published: February 2024

The main purpose of the research is to analyze the experiences of the professors of Administración de Oficinas career at the Universidad Nacional, Campus Sarapiquí, regarding the implementation of technological tools under the modality of virtual presenciality. The research corresponds to a quantitative exploratory and descriptive study, through an online survey, working with the entire population. As results, it is determined that there is knowledge anddomain of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by the academics, it is identified that the use of these tools facilitates work, promotescollaboration and inclusion, increases the student interest and motivation, and represent an important resource to improve teaching. The most used technology platforms are Zoom (100%), WhatsApp (91.7%), email (75%), Microsoft Teams (58%) and Meet (58%). It is concluded that the teachers have technological competences suitable for the development of pedagogical processes and for the implementation of various technological tools in the virtual classroom setting; and the importance of following up on the results generated due to the changes in the teaching modality in pandemic times, due to the transformation that these can permanently bring in university education.
In vitro efficacy testing of ivermectin against Tritrichomonas foetus trophozoites
Authors: Sereno-Bruno Estefanía , Fuchs Lumila , Oyhenart Jorge 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThere are no recommended drugs to treat cattle infected with the protozoan Tritrichomonas foetus (TF). Ivermectin, widely used in the treatment of intestinal parasites, was found effective against some protozoa growing in vitro. Here, its effectiveness against a TF line was investigated. Trophozoites were incubated in media with increasing concentrations of ivermectin and mortality was determined after 24 h. Ivermectin killed cells with a mean maximum effective concentration (EC50) of 2.47 μg mL−1. The effective concentration of ivermectin was rather high for a formulation suitable for systemic treatment. However, topical treatment of animals against TF could still be considered and tested.
Legal Regulation of Release of Minors From Punishment and From Service of Punishment: Foreign Experience, Administrative and Criminal Aspect
Authors: Voloshanivska Tetiana , Nitsevych Olesia , Morozov Oleh , Berezniak Vasyl , Kuznietsov Mykola 
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is to unveil the legal regulations surrounding the release of minors from punishment and the execution of penalties. The primary focus is on investigating the efforts of European countries in establishing effective laws to prevent crimes committed by adults and to create new conditions for the rehabilitation of minors involved in criminal activities.
The methodological foundation of this research is the dialectical method of scientific knowledge. Through the application of this method, the research considers the legal, functional, organizational, and procedural aspects of regulating the release of minors from punishment and punishment services. The research analyzed the general features and peculiarities of the legal regulation of coercive measures of an educational nature in several European countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, and others. It was found that a large number of countries, in the provisions of their criminal laws, provide for the individualization and differentiation of criminal responsibility of minors, depending on various factors such as age, personality of the offender, and severity of the crime.
Formation of a model of lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) variety of the Batavia type for hydroponic cultivation
Authors: Kovalchuk M. V. , Tsiunel M. M. 
Published: February 2024

Relevance. Currently, there is a tendency to increase the volume of lettuce cultivation in hydroponics. Such specific conditions for growing lettuce hydroponically as high humidity in the root zone, different levels of illumination throughout the year and specific mineral nutrition, dictate a number of necessary characteristics that varieties should possess. In addition, the lettuce variety for hydroponics should consistently give high yield and have good consumer qualities. Accordingly, it is necessary to carry out selection separately for specific hydroponic conditions. And for theoretical justification of the selection of lettuce varieties for this technology and increasing the efficiency of the breeding process, it is necessary to form a model of the variety, which was the goal of this research.Methods. The 13 most common lettuce varieties were research: 8 light green and 5 dark green Batavia. The morphological characteristics of plants in the phase of industrial ripeness were described and the biometric traits of plants were determined.Results. Based on research in 2021-2023 the 13 most commonly hydroponically grown lettuce varieties of the Batavia variety have been defined as the variety model criteria for hydroponics. The characteristics of a leaf rosette, leaf blade, indicators of early ripening and productivity inherent in these varieties were identified, and a model of the variety was formed on their basis.
The influence of thyroid status on long-term complications after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation.
Authors: Nifontov E. M. , Trusov I. S. , Khachikyan T. T. , Biryukov A. V. , Krasichkov A. S. , Shapovalova D. S. , Serdiukovа I. A. 
Published: February 2024

Backround.It is known that both subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT) and subclinical thyrotoxicosis (STT) can influence the outcome of coronary heart disease. The feasibility of routinely determining thyroid status in patients without obvious signs of thyroid dysfunction with acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation (NSTEACS) to assess the effect on the status of implanted stents has not been determined.Objective.To evaluate the effect of subclinical hypothyroidism and subclinical thyrotoxicosis on lumen loss and the degree of endothelialization of drug-eluting stents after stenting for NSTE-ACS.Design and methods.The study included 173 patients who were urgently stented for NSTE-ACS, and who subsequently underwent repeat coronary angiography within a year on a planned or emergency basis with a targeted assessment of the condition of the installed stents. In 40 patients with everolimus-eluting stents, the condition of the coronary arteries was assessed 6.3 + 0.3 months after stenting using optical coherence tomography (OCT). All patients included in the study had their thyroid status assessed.Results.SHT was detected in 8 (21.6 %) patients with loss of lumen in the stent area and in 26 (19.1 %) patients without loss of lumen, p = 0.73. STT was detected in 2 (5.4 %) and 3 (2.2 %) patients, respectively, p = 0.30. A prognostic analysis performed by logistic regression with forced inclusion as predictors of lumen loss identified the parameters Syntax Score I, stent diameter, and the number of affected coronary arteries. No effect of thyroid status on lumen loss was found. In patients with subclinical hypothyroidism, OCT data revealed insufficient endothelialization of everolimus-eluting stents 6 months after stenting for NSTE-ACS. The percentage of uncovered stent struts depended on TSH levels (r = 0.42, p = 0.007). The higher the TSH level, the higher the healing index and the worse the stent endothelialization (r = 0.37, p = 0.016). Conclusion. Thus, routine determination of thyroid status indicators in patients with NSTE-ACS in order to identify subclinical thyroid dysfunction does not provide significant prognostic information regarding the risk of lumen loss of implanted stents. Considering the potential risk of thrombotic complications associated with insufficient endothelialization of everolimus-eluting stents in the presence of subclinical hypothyroidism, it seems advisable to identify it when deciding on de-escalation of antithrombotic therapy. The question remains open about the need to correct the parameters of subclinical thyroid dysfunction in order to modify the prognosis.