bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The accessibility and safety of inserting proximal basilic and axillary veins central lines in neonates
Authors: Aly Hany , Qattea Ibrahim , Farghaly Mohsen A A , Mohamed Mohamed A 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Purpose of review: to evaluate the accessibility, success rate, and attributable complications and to describe the maneuver for PICC line insertion via proximal basilic or axillary veins in neonates.
Recent findings: This study demonstrated a total of 78 PICCs inserted successfully 91.7% and fewer complications. The median postnatal age of patients was eight days (2 days - 92days), and the median weight of patients at the procedure was 2600g (590g - 3900g). The median corrected gestational age of patients at the procedure was 36weeks (23weeks - 46weeks).
Summary: This study demonstrated a high success rate and fewer complications of proximal basilic and axillary veins central lines in neonates with difficulties getting intravenous vascular access. This procedure is also safe for Very low birth and extremely low birth Preterm and can be used as central intravenous access for a long time.
Cord Blood Procalcitonin and N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide: Biomarkers for Early Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Authors: Cui Xuewei , Fu Jianhua 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background: This study focused on determining whether cord blood procalcitonin (PCT) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations could accurately predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.
Methods: Overall, 452 preterm infants were included in this prospective cohort trial and were divided into groups according to their BPD diagnoses. We evaluated PCT and NT-proBNP concentrations in cord blood. The effectiveness of determining cord blood PCT and NT-proBNP concentrations in predicting BPD was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analyses and mediation analyses were used to analyze the risk variables for BPD and the associations of the two biomarkers with perinatal factors and neonatal outcomes.
Results: Concentrations of the two biomarkers were greater in the cord blood of preterm infants with BPD than in the No-BPD group (P < 0.001). The appropriate cutoff values for cord blood PCT and NT-proBNP to predict BPD were 0.28 ng/mL and 2,460.50 pg/mL, respectively. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS), respiratory distress syndrome, and the two cord blood biomarker levels were identified as significant risk factors for BPD (odds ratio [OR] = 1.55–3.72). The concentration of cord blood PCT accounted for 26.4% and 34.6% of the association between FIRS and chorioamnionitis with BPD, respectively. The two cord blood biomarkers were found to be strongly associated with the incidence of neonatal outcomes (OR = 1.27–2.58).
Conclusions: Cord blood PCT and NT-proBNP concentrations may be valuable noninvasive predictive indicators of BPD development in preterm newborns.
Trial registration: This study was registered on the website http://www.chictr.org.cn/listbycreater.aspx (number ChiCTR2100052175).
Sex differences in grey matter networks in dementia with Lewy bodies
Authors: Habich Annegret , Oltra Javier , Schwarz Christopher G , Przybelski Scott A , Oppedal Ketil , Inguanzo Anna , Blanc Frédéric , Lemstra Afina W , Hort Jakub , Westman Eric , Lowe Val J , Boeve Bradley F , Dierks Thomas , Aarsland Dag , Kantarci Kejal , Ferreira Daniel 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Objectives Sex differences permeate many aspects of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), including epidemiology, pathogenesis, disease progression, and symptom manifestation. However, less is known about potential sex differences in patterns of neurodegeneration in DLB. Here, we test whether grey matter networks also differ between female and male DLB patients. To assess the specificity of these sex differences to DLB, we additionally investigate sex differences in healthy controls (HCs). Methods A total of 119 (68.7 ± 8.4 years) male and 45 female (69.9 ± 9.1 years) DLB patients from three European centres and the Mayo Clinic were included in this study. Additionally, we included 119 male and 45 female age-matched HCs from the Mayo Clinic. Grey matter volumes of 58 cortical, subcortical, cerebellar, and pontine brain regions derived from structural magnetic resonance images were corrected for age, intracranial volume, and centre. Sex-specific grey matter networks for DLB patients and HCs were constructed by correlating each pair of brain regions. Network properties of the correlation matrices were compared between sexes and groups. Additional analyses were conducted on W-scored data to identify DLB-specific findings. Results Networks of male HCs and male DLB patients were characterised by a lower nodal strength compared to their respective female counterparts. In comparison to female HCs, the grey matter networks of male HCs showed a higher global efficiency, modularity, and a lower number of modules. None of the global and nodal network measures showed significant sex differences in DLB. Conclusions The disappearance of sex differences in the structural grey matter networks of DLB patients compared to HCs may indicate a sex-dependent network vulnerability to the alpha-synuclein pathology in DLB. Future studies might investigate whether the differences in structural network measures are associated with differences in cognitive scores and clinical symptoms between the sexes.
Item-response theoretical examinations of a lot of bullshit: Evaluations of measures of bullshit production and reception
Authors: Blötner Christian 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Scholars developed and probed measures of individual receptivity to and production of ambiguous, empty, or otherwise deceptive information intended to gain advantages or to avoid disadvantages (so-called bullshit). All recent endeavors to scale development and evaluation were limited to classical test theory, but no study has yet applied item response theory(IRT). In four studies (Ns = 125, 409, 300, and 525), most of the items of the Bullshit Receptivity Scale, the Scientific Bullshit Receptivity Scale, and the Bullshitting Frequency Scale revealed appropriate IRT properties in the polytomous graded response model. However, in some cases, sufficient information could be obtained only within relatively narrow spectra or gaps of obtainable information occurred along the spectra. Furthermore, bullshit and real information statements did not function equally well. Last, statistical concerns with frequently employed bullshit sensitivity scores were discussed and recommendations for further efforts concerning item development were expressed.
Epidemiological manifestations and burden of healthcare-associated infections in Libyan national hospitals
Authors:   Mohamed Ali Daw1,   Mahamat Hassabarassoul Mahamat2
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
Healthcare-associated infection is a serious global problem, particularly within developing countries. In Northern African countries comprehensive research on the prevalence and effects of such infections was rarely carried out. The objectives of this study were aimed to evaluate the epidemiology and determine the burden of healthcare-associated infections in Libyan national teaching hospitals.
Methods
A prospective longitudinal study was carried out in the four largest teaching and referral hospitals in Libya including Tripoli Medical Centre, Tripoli-Central Hospital, Benghazi Medical Centre, and Sebha Medical Centre within a year from November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. The epidemiological events and the parameters incorporated in this study were based on the data published by the Centre for disease control. The surveillance analysis was carried out on all patients admitted to medical wards, surgical, ICU, gynecology & obstetrics, and pediatrics in all four hospitals. Trained staff reviewed medical records and the percentages of patients with health care–associated infections were compared. Bio-statistical and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to test variables associated with HAI events and the resulting deaths.
Results
A total of 22170 hospitalized patients in four hospitals were included in the study. Hospital-acquired infection was reported among 3037 patients with an overall prevalence of 13.7% (95% CI:12.9%- 14.4%). Interestingly the prevalence varied among the hospitals studied. The highest was reported in Benghazi Medical Centre reported (17.9 % (95% CI:16.9%- 18.71%), followed by Sebha Medical Centre (14.8% (95% CI:14.5.9%- 16.51%). Surgical site infection was the highest (31.28 %), followed by Ventilator-associated pneumonia (29.34 %), urinary tract infections (26.84 %), and Bloodstream infection (12.55 %). Patients with HAIs experienced severe morbidity that required intervention. New antimicrobial regimens were needed for 1836(93 %) patients and 752(34 %) required ICU admission. In addition to surgical intervention, respiratory support, and inotropes were needed as a consequence of HAI events.
Conclusions
The prevalence of Healthcare-associated infection in Libyan hospitals was found to be high and it should be considered a major problem with a serious burden. Hospital management should be alerted, indicating an urgent need to intervene at the national and hospital levels to implement preventive and control strategies to combat HAI.
Photochemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using UV LEDs Under Diﬀerent Citrate and PVP Concentrations
Authors: Ribeiro Marlon S , Truchiello Rozane F , Gomez Sergio L 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
The photochemical synthesis of plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) has many advantages compared to chemical routes, including synthesis at room temperature, control of the outcomes, and no harmful reactants. Herein, the results of employing UV LEDs for the photochemical synthesis of stable aqueous solutions of citrate-capped and polyvinylpyrrolidone (pvp)+citrate-capped Ag nanoparticles are reported. The size of the NPs does not depend on the quantity of citrate, although increasing the amount of PVP reduced their size and number. The results also showed evidence of a reverse Ostwald ripening process induced by UV light.
Secular Trends in Head Size and Cerebral Volumes In the Framingham Heart Study for Birth Years 1902-1985
Authors: DeCarli Charles , Pase Matthew , Beiser Alexa , Kojis Daniel , Satizabal Claudia , Himali Jayandra , Aparicio Hugo , Flether Evan , Maillard Pauline , Seshadri Sudha 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
Recent data suggest that dementia incidence is declining. We investigated whether similar secular trends consisting of increasing size of brain structures and improving memory performance could be simultaneously occurring as a possible explanation.
Method
The Framingham Heart Study is a 3 generation, longitudinal study that includes cognitive assessment and medical surveillance. This study cohort consisted of 4,506 unique, non-demented, stroke free, individuals with brain MRI, cognitive assessment, and demographic information spanning dates of birth from 1902 to 1985. Outcomes consisted of height, MRI, and memory measures. Covariates included age at MRI, sex, decade of birth, and all interactions. Models with neuropsychological outcomes also included educational achievement as a covariate.
Results
Height and intracranial (TCV), hippocampus and cortical gray matter volumes were significantly larger, and memory performance significantly better, with advancing decades of birth after adjusting for age, sex, and interactions. Sensitivity analysis using progressively restricted age-ranges to reduce the association between age and decade of birth, confirmed the findings. Mediation analysis showed that hippocampal volume mediated approximately 5-7% of the effect of decade of birth on logical memory performance.
Discussion
These findings indicate improvement in brain health and memory performance with advancing decades of birth. Although brain structures are under substantial genetic influence, we conclude that improved early life environmental influences over ensuing decades likely explain these results. We hypothesize that these secular improvements are consistent with declining dementia incidence in this cohort potentially through a mechanism of increased brain reserve.
A case report of rare occurrence of giant cell tumour in calcaneum misdiagnosed as ankle sprain
Authors: Samri Shafora Bibi , Ahmed Wan Aireene Wan 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background

Giant cell tumour (GCT) of the bone is locally aggressive benign bone tumour commonly occur at distal femur and proximal tibia and rarely found in calcaneus. GCT occurrence at atypical location especially at ankle may be mistakenly as trivial complaint such as ankle sprain, thus not prompt further investigation by treating doctors.

Case presentation

Our case was a 32-year-old female who was presented with left foot swelling for a period of 8 months, progressively increased in size over last 3 months. Right foot examination showed a minimal swelling at posterior ankle region. Plain radiograph showed a well-defined slightly expansile lytic lesion with non-sclerotic margin at posterior part of calcaneus. A core biopsy of the lesion demonstrated scattered osteoblastic type giant cells in the background of abundant mononuclear cells suggestive of a GCT.

Conclusions

GCT rarely involves calcaneus with incidence of about 1%, in such a case making its diagnosis challenging because of its rarity. We highlight the importance for clinicians to have high level of suspicion for bone tumour instead of ignoring patient’s complaint and further evaluate with appropriate imaging.
Pragmatic anaesthetic approach for extracranial to intracranial (ECIC) bypass surgery in a patient with Moyamoya disease and Sickle cell disease.
Authors: Lal Shankar , Larney Vivienne 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
Moyamoya disease is a chronic progressive cerebrovascular disorder. 10–20% of patients with sickle cell disease have associated moyamoya disease (MMD) and may require surgical revascularisation as definitive treatment.
Case presentation:
A patient with sickle cell disease and moyamoya disease with extensive cerebral vasculopathy was scheduled for elective ECIC bypass surgery. She presented with right-sided weakness secondary to a haemorrhagic stroke of the left lentiform nucleus. She required a multidisciplinary team approach for pre-procedural optimisation. Her preoperative HbSS levels were reduced to less than 20% with preoperative red blood cell transfusion to avoid sickling. We maintained normal physiology and optimal analgesia peri-operatively. She was extubated after the successful surgical procedure and was transferred to ICU for invasive monitoring, with subsequent discharge to the ward several days later.
Conclusion
Optimal pre-procedural optimisation can decrease complications in patients with critically comprised cerebral circulation booked for extensive surgery such as ECIC bypass. We believe the presentation of anaesthetic management of a patient with moyamoya disease and sickle cell disease may prove helpful.
A numerical study of the Peridynamic Differential Operator discretization of incompressible Navier-Stokes problems
Authors: Aksoylu Burak , Celiker Fatih 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
We study the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations using the Projection Method. The applications of interest are the classical channel flow problems such as Couette, shear, and Poiseuille. In addition, we consider the Taylor-Green vortex and lid-driven cavity applications. For discretization, we use the Peridynamic Differential Operator (PDDO). The main emphasis of the paper is the performance of the PDDO as a discretization method under these flow problems. We present a careful numerical study with quantifications and report convergence tables with convergence rates. We also study the approximation properties of the PDDO and prove that the $N$-th order PDDO approximates polynomials of degree at most $N$ exactly. As a result, we prove that the PDDO discretization guarantees the zero row sum property of the arising system matrix.
Implementing The Use of AI for Analysis and Prediction in the Fashion Industry
Authors: Renaningtyas Luri , Dwitasari Putri , Ramadhani Nugrahardi 
Published: January 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has made all aspects of human life assisted by technology and big data. It starts from the education sector, economy, communication, health, and manufacturing to fashion. As we all know fast fashion has become one of the most significant contributors of waste. During the flow of developing a collection, for example; the production and distribution process can cause ethical issues and contradict sustainability matters. Several studies from 2010 to date have initiated AI (Artificial Intelligent) technology, a computer vision that alleviates the use of carbon footprints in the fashion industry. AI presents robust evidence to the audience, since it is visual and statically calculated, furthermore it is less costly and energy saving. AI abstracts the similarities or differences across all clothing and collections from the dataset. Its implementation can be used in many fashion careers with different purposes. By reviewing across the computer vision journals complemented with fashion management literatures, this article eventually provides insights of the implementation of AI for analysis and prediction from fashion photos or dataset.
Efektivitas sirkuit keuangan syariah sebagai media edukasi Simpel Bank Syariah untuk anak usia SD
Authors: Yusron Moh. , Setiyowati Arin , Huda Fatkur 
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat efektivitas media SIKUSA dalam upaya meningkatkan literasi keuangan syariah pada anak-anak usia sekolah dasar, khususnya di kawasan Tempurejo Surabaya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi lapangan dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilaksanakan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kawasan Tempurejo Surabaya, dan subjek penelitian ini ialah anak usia sekolah dasar kelas 4 hingga kelas 6. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa Sirkuit Keuangan Syariah (SIKUSA) didesain dengan memadukan unsur visual dan motorik anak saat memainkan media ini yakni dengan cara menjalankan mobil menggunakan remote control untuk melewati beberapa pos yang sudah ada tentang alur menabung di bank syariah. Setiap memasuki suatu pos, mobil harus berhenti, lalu pemain SIKUSA harus membaca hingga mensimulasikan perintah maupun tahapan dalam pos tersebut. Karena poses edukasi dilakukan sambil bermain dan simulasi secara langsung, maka media SIKUSA ini menunjukkan efektivitasnya sebagai media edukasi simpanan pelajar (SimPel) bank syariah dan meningkatkan literasi keuangan syariah bagi anak usia sekolah dasar (SD) di Tempurejo Surabaya. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of SIKUSA media in improving Islamic financial literacy in elementary school-age children, especially in the Tempurejo area of Surabaya. The type of research used is a field study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted in the Tempurejo area of Surabaya, and the subjects in this study were elementary school-aged children in grades 4 to 6. The results showed that the Islamic Financial Circuit (SIKUSA) was designed by combining visual and motorik elements of children when playing this media, namely by running the car using a remote control to pass through several existing posts regarding the flow of saving in Islamic banks. Every time they enter a post, the car must stop, then the SIKUSA player must read to simulate the commands and stages in the post. Because the educational process is carried out while playing and simulating directly, the SIKUSA media shows its effectiveness as an educational media for Islamic bank student savings (SimPel) and increases Islamic financial literacy for elementary school-aged children (SD) in Tempurejo Surabaya.
Kendala siswa dalam mengatasi kesulitan belajar Trigonometri: Youtube sebagai sumber belajar Matematika
Authors: Sugianto Rahmad , In’am Akhsanul , Syaifuddin Mohammad 
Published: January 2023

YouTube platform video-sharing sebagai sumber belajar pada semua mata pelajaran yang sesuai topik yang dicari. Tujuan pada penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana cara mengeksplorasi kanal Youtube sebagai sumber belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika materi trigonometri di kelas X SMA. Jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket eksplorasi materi trigonometri dengan skala likert. Populasi yang digunakan adalah seluruh siswa di SMA dengan jumlah 500, dengan kelas X sebagai sampel menggunakan metode slovin yaitu 80 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa angket yang dibagikan kepada siswa dengan google form menggunakan fitur survey. Instrumen yang dikembangkan telah divalidasi dan diuji tingkat reliabilitasnya oleh 2 dosen dan 2 praktisi menggunakan uji Q-Cochran baik dari segi muka dan isi. Hasil skor uji test untuk validasi pada statistik Asym.sig menunjukkan nilai sebesar 0.417, dan skor 0.724 untuk tingkat reliabel dengan kategori sangat tinggi. Hasil dari penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kanal Youtube sebagai sumber belajar siswa pada trigonometri. Hasil angket pada penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 81,65 % menggunakan kanal youtube sebagai sumber belajar tambahan untuk menyelesaikan tugas pada materi trigonometri dengan kategori sangat positif.YouTube is a video-sharing platform as a learning resource in all subjects that match the topics you are looking for. This study aimed to discover how to explore the YouTube channel as a learning resource for students in trigonometry in class X SMA. In this type of quantitative descriptive research, the instrument used is an exploratory questionnaire on trigonometry material with a Likert scale. The population used was all high school students with a total of 500, with class X as the sample using the Slovin method, namely 80 people. The data collection technique used is in the form of a questionnaire which is distributed to students with a Google Form using the survey feature. The developed instrument has been validated and tested for its reliability level by two lecturers and two practitioners using the Q-Cochran test in terms of face and content. The results of the test scores for validation on the Asym.sig statistics show a value of 0.417 and a score of 0.724 for a reliable level with a very high category. The results of this study explore the Youtube channel as a source of student learning in trigonometry. The questionnaire results in the study showed that 81.65% used the YouTube channel as an additional learning resource to complete assignments on trigonometry material in a very positive category.