bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Electrocautery-Enhanced Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents for the Internal Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections
Authors: Chung Chen-Shuan , Kuo Yu-Ting , Chiu Yi-Chun , Lin Yang-Chao , Yang Chi-Ying , Chen Kuan-Chih , Liao Szu-Chia , Sun Cheuk-Kay , Lin Yen-Chih , Wang Hsiu-Po 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) including pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) and walled-off necrosis (WON) are complications after pancreatitis. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) placement to manage PFCs. Between June 2019 and May 2023, patients with symptomatic PFCs who underwent EUS-guided electrocautery-enhanced LAMS drainage were enrolled retrospectively from eight tertiary centers in Taiwan. In total, 33 [14 (42.42%) PP and 19 (57.58%) WON] patients were enrolled. Gallstones (27.27%) and abdominal pain (72.73%) were the most common etiology and indication for drainage. The technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 96.97%, respectively. The mean procedure time of 30.55 (±16.17) minutes. Complications included one (3.03%) case of self-limited bleeding without mortality. There were seven (21.21%) patients with recurrence. Patients with disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) had a higher recurrence rate than those without (71.43% vs. 38.46%, p=0.05). After replacing LAMSs with transmural double-pigtail plastic stents (DPSs) in the DPDS patients, the DPS migration rate was higher in the patients with recurrence (100% vs. 33.33%, p=0.04). In conclusion, drainage of symptomatic PFCs with EUS-guided electrocautery-enhanced LAMS is efficient and safe. Replacing LAMS with DPS in DPDS patients was associated with a lower recurrence rate.
Patient Interest in the Development of a Center for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder in the Chicagoland Region
Authors: Wagner Wendy , Doyle Tom , Francomano Clair , Knight Dacre , Halverson Colin 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background: The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a set of connective tissue disorders that are hereditary in nature and characterized by joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. The complex nature of this unique patient population requires multidisciplinary care, but appropriate centers for such care do not exist in large portions of the country. Need for more integrated services has been identified in the Chicagoland region. In order to explore and begin to address barriers to seeking out appropriate care facing EDS patients in this region, we developed an online survey which we circulated through EDS social media groups for Chicagoland patients.
Results: Three hundred and nine unique respondents participated. We found that there exists a strong medical need for and interest in the development of a center in the region, and participants reported that, if made available to them, that they would make extensive and regular use of such a facility.
Conclusions: We conclude that the establishment of a collaborative medical center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of EDS, HSD, and related disorders in the Chicagoland area would greatly benefit patients by providing comprehensive care, alleviate the burden on overworked healthcare providers, and generate revenue for medical facilities.
Bounds to electron spin qubit variability for scalable CMOS
architectures
Authors: Cifuentes Jesus , Tanttu Tuomo , Gilbert Will , Huang Jonathan , Vahapoglu Ensar , Leon Ross , Serrano Santiago , Otter Dennis , Dunmore Daniel , Mai Philip , Schlattner Freederic , Feng MengKe , Itoh Kohei , Abrosimov Nikolay , Pohl Hans-Joachim , Thewalt Michael , Laucht Arne , Yang Chih-Hwan , Escott Christopher , Lim Wee Han , Hudson Fay , Rahman Rajib , Dzurak Andrew , Saraiva Andre 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Spins of electrons in CMOS quantum dots combine exquisite quantum properties and scalable fabrication. In the age of quantum technology, however, the metrics that crowned Si/SiO$_2$ as the microelectronics standard need to be reassessed with respect to their impact upon qubit performance. We chart spin qubit variability due to the unavoidable atomic-scale roughness of the Si/SiO$_2$ interface, compiling experiments across 12 devices, and develop theoretical tools to analyse these results. Atomistic tight binding and path integral Monte Carlo methods are adapted to describe fluctuations in devices with millions of atoms by directly analysing their wavefunctions and electron paths instead of their energy spectra. We correlate the effect of roughness with the variability in qubit position, deformation, valley splitting, valley phase, spin-orbit coupling and exchange coupling. These variabilities are found to be bounded, and they lie within the tolerances for scalable architectures for quantum computing as long as robust control methods are incorporated.
Long-term application of Chinese milk vetch return altered the distribution and species of phosphorus associated with soil aggregates in double-rice cropping system
Authors: Wang Hui , Tang Shan , Han Shang , Cheng Wenlong , Bu Rongyan , Li Min , ji wu , Cao Weidong 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Chinese milk vetch (MV) as green manure is utilized to improve rice yield and paddy soil fertility in China. However, the long-term effects of MV on the distribution and species of phosphorus (P) in soil aggregates is poorly understood.
Methods
There were four treatments including with (1) no chemical fertilizer and no MV (CK); (2) chemical fertilizer alone (F1); (3) 70% of chemical fertilizer alone (F2); and (4) 70% of chemical fertilizer and MV (F2M). The content and fractions of P in soil aggregates, and the mechanisms underlying relationships among MV, chemical fertilizer, and P species in paddy soil were investigated.
Results
The proportion in > 2 mm aggregates positively responded to MV, also enhancing soil aggregate stability. MV applied improved P content and storage in > 2 mm aggregates and increased the available P (AP) in all soil aggregates compared with F2. The MV applied increased significantly NaHCO3-P (NaHCO3-Pi and NaHCO3-Po) and reduced the residue-P (Res-P), and there were negative correlation between Res-P and MV in all aggregates. Furthermore, MV influenced the P species by influencing soil organic matter, total nitrogen and total P in aggregates.
Conclusions
Although the input of chemical fertilizer played more important role on the P species, yet the reduction of Res-P was attributed to MV applied. Therefore, the co-incorporation of MV and chemical fertilizer improved the aggregate distribution and the availability and supply of P effectively in the double rice-MV cropping system.
COVID-19 infection and women's health; which women are more vulnerable in terms of gynecological health?
Authors: Dirican Aylin Önder , Ceran Mehmet Ufuk , Özçimen Emel Ebru , Çulha Aysun Alparslan , Abasıyanık Mehmet Ali , Üstün Burcu , Akgün Seval 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Given gender-specific differences and ACE2 commonly expressed in the ovaries and uterus, it may be important to know which women are at greater risk of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, this study sought to determine which women are more affected by COVID- 19 infection, especially in terms of gynecological pathologies.
Methods
This retrospective and descriptive study examined the effect and course of COVID-19 in terms of gynecological pathologies in a total of 380 women of reproductive age without systemic disease. General demographics, obstetric and gynecological conditions, and parameters related to COVID-19 were evaluated. All parameters were compared for three groups defined on the basis of COVID-19 severity (mild, moderate, and severe).
Results
A total of 380 women with a mean age of 35.39 ± 8.94 were included in the study. The mean body mass index (BMI) of the women was 24.35 ± 4.53. The proportion of women with at least one pregnancy history was 69.2%. The mean gravidity of the women was 1.47 ± 1.34 and the parity was 1.16 ± 1.02. Of the women, 112 (29.5%) mild, 207 (54.5%) moderate and 61 (16.0%) severe cases of COVID-19 were seen. The mean age and median BMI of the women were similar in all three groups (p = 0.163, p = 0.127, respectively). Severe disease rates (29.5%) were significantly higher in women with 2 or more cases of COVID-19 than mild disease (14%) (p = 0.018). Severe disease rates (57.4%) in women with at least one pregnancy history were statistically significantly lower than mild disease rates (78.6%) (p = 0.010). The median parity number was significantly higher in the mild disease group than in the moderate disease group (p = 0.021). The most common benign gynecological pathology in women was chronic urinary tract infection (13.2%). Other common pathologies were chronic vaginal infection (12.6%), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (11.6%). A history of chronic urinary tract infection was statistically significantly higher in the severe disease group (24.6%), mild (8.9%, p = 0.015) and moderate (12.1%, p = 0.024) disease groups. PCOS, endometriosis (6.3%), abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) (8.4%), and hormone therapy history (8.2%) were found to be higher in severe disease groups, although not statistically significant (p = 0.596, p = 0.074, p = 0.305, p = 0.059, respectively). The history of leiomyoma (7.1%) was higher in the mild and moderate disease groups than in the severe disease group, but it was not statistically significant (p = 0.794). Benign gynecological operation history (31.3%) was significantly higher in mild (36.6%, p = 0.007), and moderate (33.3%, p = 0.007) disease groups than in the severe group (9, 14.8%).
Conclusion
Certain obstetric and gynecological conditions are thought to affect COVID 19 susceptibility and severity in women without systemic disease.
Removal of cyclosporine pollution from aqueous media using chitosan modified magnetic nanoadsorbent
Authors: youseftabar-miri leila , Andimeh Parinaz , Qomi Mahnaz , Divsar Faten , Bakhtiari Shadi 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In this study, iron (III) oxide magnetic nanoparticle coated with chitosan biopolymer (Fe3O4@Cs) as an effective adsorbent was prepared. The structure of magnetic nano-adsorbent was completely characterized by vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TGA), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis. The potential of Fe3O4@Cs for adsorption of cyclosporine drug from aqueous solution was investigated. The effect of several factors on the elimination of cyclosporine from the waste solution including amount of adsorbent, pH, temperature, and adsorption time were studied by response surface methodology (RSM) chemometric method. The kinetics of cyclosporine adsorption by Fe3O4@Cs was studied by zero order, first order, and Higuchi model. The results indicated Fe3O4@Cs (0.06 g) can successfully separate cyclosporin from aqueous media at optimum conditions (35˚C, 10 min, pH = 6) via first order kinetic (R2 = 0.9751), with the ability to recycle four times.
Atmospheric rivers drive monthly rainfall availability in New Zealand
Authors: Shu Jingxiang , Zorn Conrad , Li Tiejian , Shamseldin Asaad Y. , Melville Bruce W. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are elongated channels of enhanced water vapour transport in midlatitudes and contribute significantly to annual rainfall in northern and western New Zealand. Based on data from 529 rain gauge sites and detected landfalling ARs over New Zealand from 1950 to 2020, this study indicates that the presence of ARs generally leads to normal or wetter months, and a lack of ARs generally leads to dry months in the warm season in northern and western New Zealand. For eastern New Zealand, ARs do not generally dominate monthly rainfall availability in line with annual observations. Results in this study raise the need for continued understanding of the presence or lack of ARs on water resources month to month to provide further guidance on dealing with rising uncertainties in water supply, hydropower generation, and flood control in a changing climate.
Complex paths of magma propagation: the coexistence of circumferential and radial dikes at Fernandina (Galápagos) during the 2020 eruption
Authors: Galetto Federico 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Understanding paths of magma propagation is fundamental to infer how magma could propagate in future volcanic eruptions. Here I studied the 2020 circumferential eruption occurred on the east flank of Fernandina volcano (Galápagos), using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data and geodetic modelling. Results show that a radial dike propagated southward, possibly triggering a submarine eruption, changing its geometry at each topographic change. No deformation matches in location with the circumferential eruptive fissures, likely associated with an ephemeral circumferential dike that have shared with the radial dike the same intra-caldera intruded sill. This eruption is the first documented event in Galápagos where circumferential and radial dikes occur simultaneously, suggesting that magma in these volcanoes can also propagate from the same intrusion in opposite directions, with different geometries. The volume lost by the deep reservoir mainly flowed in the radial dike, potentially explaining why the eruption lasted for 9 hours only.
Microbially generated H2S above 90 °C in the deep biosphere
Authors: Kingston Andrew , Scheffer Gabrielle , Ardakani Omid , Nightingale Michael , Mayer Bernhard , Hubert Casey 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Thermophilic microorganisms play critical roles in sulfur cycling within the deep biosphere, but knowledge of these biogeochemical reactions at temperatures >80 °C is generally restricted to marine hydrothermal systems1,2. Hydrocarbon extraction activities routinely interact with the deep subsurface, providing access to thermophilic environments where the thermal limits of life within sedimentary basins can be explored. Paramount to this, is understanding of how microbial communities in deep, hot biospheres are activated by and respond to disturbances such as the introduction of fluids from the surface. Here we show through chemical, stable isotope and microbiological analyses that microbial populations can actively catalyze sulfur cycling in subsurface hotter than 90 °C generating H2S via microbial sulfate reduction. These temperatures exceed previously reported thermal limits of sulfate reducing microorganisms3 thus narrowing the gap between temperatures permissive for biogenic and thermochemical sulfate reduction4. Our analyses demonstrate that the introduction of surface-derived fluids into nutrient-limited deep environments stimulates microbial sulfate reduction at temperatures >90 °C previously considered too high for this process with implications for underground storage activities such as CO2 and hydrogen storage.
The three maternal delays in mothers receiving maternal care in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Geta Temesgen , Merkine Merried , Nigussie Getachew , Kebede Christian 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background: In low-income countries like Ethiopia, delay in accessing maternal health care is one of the factors contributing to maternal mortality in developing countries. Several individual studies have been conducted on the prevalence of three maternal delays in Ethiopia. However, there is no pooled prevalence of the three maternal delays. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the overall prevalence of three maternal delays and associated factors in Ethiopian women.
Methods and materials
Only published articles were included in this review. Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus, the Ethiopian University Repository Online, and the Cochrane Library were the primary databases. The review includes cross-sectional studies written in English that meet the eligibility requirements. The pooled prevalence of women’s preference for home delivery was calculated using a random effects model. In addition, the Eggers test and the funnel plot were used to investigate publication bias. STATA version 14 was used to perform all statistical analyses.
Result
This review includes nine studies with 4,501 participants. In Ethiopia, The estimated pooled prevalence of first, second, and third maternal delays in Ethiopia was 41.00% [95% CI (32.5, 49.49); I2 = 95.3%, P<0.001], 38.68% [95% CI (33.23, 44.01); I2 = 91.1%, P<0.001], and 49.05% [95% CI (30.72, 67.39.49); I2 = 99.3%, P<0.001]. Lack of antenatal follow-up [OR = 14.98 (6.6, 34.1), I2 = 85.3%, p = 0.001], traveling a long distance [OR = 41.7 (3.4, 65.9), I2 = 75.7%, p = 0.042], and an unavailable skilled maternity health care provider [OR = 31.95 (1.07, 95.7], I2 = 79.7%, p = 0.007] were statistically significant with the first, second, and third maternal delays, respectively.
Conclusion
According to this report, delay in receiving proper maternal care (third delay) was the most common type of delay among mothers in Ethiopia, followed by delay in seeking maternal care (first delay) and delay in reaching a health facility (second delay). Therefore, it is strongly recommended to improve health care in the facility, facilitate access to the health facility, and raise awareness of women, family, or community to avoid the three types of delays and related factors.
Comparing two Behavior Change Approaches in predicting the Intention and COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors among the general population
Authors: Ghorbanzadeh Sima , Maheri Mina , Khalkhali Hamid Reza , Fathi Behrouz , Yasamani Kajal , Didarloo Alireza 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background The COVID-19 is a highly contagious illness with high mortality rates worldwide. Due to the vaccine inability in creating permanent immunity, the merely way to combat with the illness is to adopt COVID-19 preventive behaviors (CPBs). To comprehend CPBs compliance, it's important to know factors affecting people’s decision-making about CPBs. The constructs of health promotion theories/models can predict behavior. Hence, this study aimed to compare Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in predicting intention and CPBs.
Methods This cross-sectional study examined 500 Urmia citizens who were chosen by utilizing snowball and available sampling method. Data were collected by applying a valid and reliable researcher-made electronic questionnaire including demographic variables, knowledge items, items of HBM and TPB constructs and CPBs. Data were analyzed by utilizing descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression in SPSS software.
Results The mean and standard deviation of intention and CPBs were 21.53 ± 3.67 and 22.37 ± 3.22, respectively. The constructs of HBM and TPB predicted 47% and 65% of the variance of CPBs and 53% and 73% of the variance of the intention of CPBs, respectively. Based on HBM, self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of intention and behavior. Based on TPB, perceived behavioral control (β=0.604, P=0.001) and behavioral intention (β=0.345, P=0.001) were the strongest predictors of intention and behavior, respectively.
Conclusions The TPB better than the HBM can be used for predicting intention and CPBs. Hence, TPB especially perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention constructs can be utilized in developing educational programs and interventions to change citizens' behavior towards COVID-19.
Indigenous Fodder Tree Species Composition, Biomass Yield and Socioeconomic Contribution in Sidama South, Ethiopia
Authors: Gebregiorgis Adugna , Nurfeta Ajebu , Negash Mesele , Bayssa Merga 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Fodder trees are integral components of agroforestry system in the tropics. Indigenous fodder trees (IFT) are grown in Sidama, Ethiopia, for different purposes. However, their composition, biomass yield and socioeconomic importance are inadequately studied. The objective of this study was to assess species composition, biomass yield and socioeconomic contribution of IFT. Three districts and 12 kebeles were purposively selected, from which 273 households were randomly selected for household survey. Sixty households were randomly selected for inventory within nested quadrats of 20 x 20 m. Twenty eight IFT species belonging to 26 genera and 24 families were identified in three agro ecologies. Species richness in lowland (11.08) was significantly higher than highland (9.6) and midland (7.7) (p < 0.001). Similarly, lowland (1.5) was significantly more diverse than midland (1.2) and highland (0.8) (p < 0.001). Arundinaria alpine, Hygenia abyssinica and Erythrina brucei were dominant IFT, altogether accounted for 72.35% of the total basal area. In midland, Cordial africana, Ficus sur, Dracaena steudneri and Melleitia ferruginea were dominant species, and Acacia albida, Acacia tortolis, Balanites aegyptiaca and Cordia africana were dominant in lowland, altogether accounting for 56.1 and 76.72% of the total basal area, respectively. Biomass yield were significantly different (p < 0.05) among agro ecologies. E. brucei, D. steudneri and C. africana had the highest biomass yield in highland, midland and lowland, respectively. Farmers with large land size, small family size, practicing agroforestry, having awareness and interest about fodder trees had significantly affected the decision to have IFT. In addition to fodder supply, IFT contribute to soil fertility improvement, income source and timber production. Hence, the dominant IFT are important for maintaining biodiversity and contribute as a feed source. Further research is recommended to evaluate the nutritive value of IFT.
Arabic-language digital interventions for depression in German routine health care are acceptable, but intervention adoption remains a challenge
Authors: Reich Hanna , Hegerl Ulrich , Rosenthal Anja , Oehler Caroline 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Migrants face many barriers to mental health care, such as different cultural concepts of distress, unfamiliar pathways to care, and language. Digital mental health interventions are effective and scalable in multi-language versions. However, their implementation into routine care is in its infancy. Here, we report on the Arabic- and German-language implementation of two digital interventions in Germany: The iFightDepression® website, providing information about depression to the public, and the iFightDepression® tool, offering guided self-management for depression. Their acceptability (time on page, usage behavior) was comparable between the two user groups. The website penetration of the target populations was nine times lower among Arab migrants in Germany than Germans (89 vs. 834 unique page views/ 100,000). The adoption of the tool was lower among Arabic than German users (conversion rate from invitation to completed registration: 30.8% vs. 59.0%, p < .001). Our results show that uptake of digital interventions for migrants requires facilitation.