bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Selection criteria for minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of urolithiasis depending on stone characteristics
Authors: Sorokin N. I. , Afanasyevskaya E. V. , Kadysheva A. M. , Gevorkyan Z. A. , Pazin I. S. , Shurygina А. S. , Kolygina E. V. , Strigunov A. A. , Tivtikyan A. S. , Dzitiev V. K. , Orlov I. N. , Kamalov A. A. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. According to the guidelines, the stone maximum diameter is one of the main criteria for choosing the method of nephrolithotripsy. When planning an operation, the surgeon focuses not only on the diameter, but also on the renal pelvis anatomy, stone density and number of it, the presence of hydronephrosis, a history of surgery, etc. The maximum diameter is not an exhaustive characteristic that allows you to choose the optimal treatment.Objective. To evaluate the effect of stone volume (compared to its maximum diameter) on the duration of minimally invasive endoscopic nephrolithotripsy.Materials & methods. The study was retrospective. The study included 55 patients (22 women, 33 men), the average age was 47.0 ± 1.9 years. All patients underwent minimally invasive thulium fiber laser nephrolithotripsy for stones up to 20 mm (mean maximum diameter — 13.3 ± 0.6 mm, mean density — 1041.0 ± 48.0 HU). Minimally invasive endoscopic interventions such as retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS, n = 30), minipercutaneous and micropercutaneous nephrolithotripsy (miniPNL, n = 16 and microPNL, n = 9, respectively) were performed. Patients with urinary system abnormalities, acute urinary tract infections and patients without stone-free status were excluded from the study. In addition to evaluating standard indicators, the stone volume was calculated in all patients using the formula of a scalene ellipsoid (median volume — 287 [144; 538] mm3). Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (r) with an assessment of the significance level was calculated for the stone maximum diameter and volume for the total sample of patients and for each surgical intervention method separately.Results. The analysis of the total sample of patients reliably revealed a weak correlation (r = 0.39) between the stone maximum diameter and surgery time. And a moderate correlation was found between the stone volume and surgery time (r = 0.53). A similar relationship with the linear distribution was also observed in the analysis in all groups.Conclusion. When choosing minimally invasive laser nephrolithotripsy, it is advisable to focus not only on the stone maximum diameter, density, and localisation, but also on the stone volume, which has a great correlation with the surgery time.
Dynamics of inflammatory reaction markers in patients under endourological interventions
Authors: Malkhasyan V. A. , Kim Yu. A. , Grickov I. O. , Pushkar D. Yu. 
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Urolithiasis is one of the most widespread urological diseases and infectious complications remain one of the most common adverse events after surgical interventions for urolithiasis. Currently, in routine clinical practice in most clinics in the country, for the purpose of postoperative control and detection of infectious complications is used: a clinical blood test with assessment of the dynamics of the blood leukocyte count. Unfortunately, the current edition of the clinical guidelines does not contain recommendations on what indicators of postoperative follow-up examinations the clinician should focus on in order to identify infectious and inflammatory complications. For this reason, the study of the value of other markers of the inflammatory response appears to be an actual task.Objective. To assess the relationship between the dynamics of laboratory markers of infectious-inflammatory complications and the incidence of infectious-inflammatory response after endoscopic stone removal.Materials & methods. The prospective cohort study included 217 patients diagnosed with urolithiasis and underwent surgical removal of stones by endoscopic method. Of total patient numbers, 43 patients underwent ureteroscopy (URS) with lithotripsy, 152 patients underwent percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL), and 22 patients underwent flexible ureterolithotripsy with lithotripsy. An analysis of demographics, clinical parameters and postoperative complications was performed as a descriptive analysis. Patients underwent a standard list of laboratory and instrumental examination methods. The mandatory control of body temperature was carried out t.i.d. daily. Before surgical treatment, indicators of WBC, LYMP, CRP, and ESR content were recorded on the first and second days after surgical treatment.Results. Postoperative fever was recorded in 40 (18.5%) patients. During the postoperative period, an increase in CRP and ESR was observed in both the fever and the normal temperature group, exceeding the reference values on the first day. At the same time, in the fever group (in 40 patients — 18.5%), a significantly higher increase in CRP and ESR was observed (685% vs 323%) for CRP and (146% vs 80%) for ESR. According to the results obtained in our study, CRP and ESR indicators demonstrate the most clinically significant dynamics in patients with postoperative fever, increasing by more than 500% and 100%, respectively.Conclusions. Endoscopic removal of urinary stones is a safe treatment option in patients with sterile urine cultures. After endoscopic stone removal, all patients experience such reactive changes in peripheral blood parameters as: an increase in the level of leukocytes, lymphopenia, an increase in ESR and CRP levels. Indicators of CRP and ESR demonstrate the most clinically indicative dynamics.
Playfulness and New Technologies in Hand Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Scoping Review
Authors: Pinos Cisneros Tamara Veronica , Brons Annette , Kröse Ben , Schouten Ben , Ludden Geke 
Published: July 2023

Background
Innovative technologies such as game consoles and smart toys used with games or playful approaches have proven to be successful and attractive in providing effective and motivating hand therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Thus, there is an increased interest in designing and implementing interventions that can improve the well-being of these children. However, to understand how and why these interventions are motivating children, we need a better understanding of the playful elements of technology-supported hand therapy.

Objective
This scoping review aims to identify the playful elements and the innovative technologies currently used in hand therapy for children with CP.

Methods
We included studies that design or evaluate interventions for children with CP that use innovative technologies with game or play strategies. Data were extracted and analyzed based on the type of technology, description of the system, and playful elements according to the Lenses of Play, a play design toolkit. A total of 31 studies were included in the analysis.

Results
Overall, 54 papers were included in the analysis. The results showed high use of consumer technologies in hand therapy for children with CP. Although several studies have used a combination of consumer technologies with therapeutic-specific technologies, only a few studies focused on the exclusive use of therapeutic-specific technologies. To analyze the playfulness of these interventions that make use of innovative technologies, we focused our review on 3 lenses of play: Open-ended Play, where it was found that the characteristics of ludus, such as a structured form of play and defined goals and rules, were the most common, whereas strategies that relate to paidia were less common. The most commonly used Forms of Play were physical or active form and games with rules. Finally, the most popular Playful experiences were control, challenge, and competition.

Conclusions
The inventory and analysis of innovative technology and playful elements provided in this study can be a starting point for new developments of fun and engaging tools to assist hand therapy for children with CP.
Effects of a Gamified Agent-Based System for Personalized Elderly Care: Pilot Usability Study
Authors: Martinho Diogo , Crista Vítor , Carneiro João , Matsui Kenji , Corchado Juan Manuel , Marreiros Goreti 
Published: July 2023

Background
The global percentage of older people has increased significantly over the last decades. Information and communication technologies have become essential to develop and motivate them to pursue healthier ways of living. This paper examines a personalized coaching health care service designed to maintain living conditions and active aging among older people. Among the technologies the service includes, we highlight the use of both gamification and cognitive assistant technologies designed to support older people and an application combining a cognitive virtual assistant to directly interact with the older person and provide feedback on their current health condition and several gamification techniques to motivate the older person to stay engaged with the application and pursuit of healthier daily habits.

Objective
This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and usability of a gamified agent-based system for older people and obtain preliminary results on the effectiveness of the intervention regarding physical activity health outcomes.

Methods
The study was designed as an intervention study comparing pre- and posttest results. The proposed gamified agent-based system was used by 12 participants over 7 days (1 week), and step count data were collected with access to the Google Fit application programming interface. Step count data after the intervention were compared with average step count data before the intervention (average daily values over a period of 4 weeks before the intervention). A　1-tailed Student t test was used to determine the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Usability was measured using the System Usability Scale questionnaire, which was answered by 8 of the 12 participants in the study.

Results
The posttest results showed significant pre- to posttest changes (P=.30; 1-tailed Student t test) with a moderate effect size (Cohen d=0.65). The application obtained an average usability score of 78.

Conclusions
The presented pilot was validated, showing the positive health effects of using gamification techniques and a virtual cognitive assistant. Additionally, usability metrics considered for this study confirmed high adherence and interest from most participants in the pilot.
Determinants of Intravenous Infusion Longevity and Infusion Failure via a Nonlinear Model Analysis of Smart Pump Event Logs: Retrospective Study
Authors: Kia Arash , Waterson James , Bargary Norma , Rolt Stuart , Burke Kevin , Robertson Jeremy , Garcia Samuel , Benavoli Alessio , Bergström David 
Published: July 2023

Background
Infusion failure may have severe consequences for patients receiving critical, short–half-life infusions. Continued interruptions to infusions can lead to subtherapeutic therapy.

Objective
This study aims to identify and rank determinants of the longevity of continuous infusions administered through syringe drivers, using nonlinear predictive models. Additionally, this study aims to evaluate key factors influencing infusion longevity and develop and test a model for predicting the likelihood of achieving successful infusion longevity.

Methods
Data were extracted from the event logs of smart pumps containing information on care profiles, medication types and concentrations, occlusion alarm settings, and the final infusion cessation cause. These data were then used to fit 5 nonlinear models and evaluate the best explanatory model.

Results
Random forest was the best-fit predictor, with an F1-score of 80.42, compared to 5 other models (mean F1-score 75.06; range 67.48-79.63). When applied to infusion data in an individual syringe driver data set, the predictor model found that the final medication concentration and medication type were of less significance to infusion longevity compared to the rate and care unit. For low-rate infusions, rates ranging from 2 to 2.8 mL/hr performed best for achieving a balance between infusion longevity and fluid load per infusion, with an occlusion versus no-occlusion ratio of 0.553. Rates between 0.8 and 1.2 mL/hr exhibited the poorest performance with a ratio of 1.604. Higher rates, up to 4 mL/hr, performed better in terms of occlusion versus no-occlusion ratios.

Conclusions
This study provides clinicians with insights into the specific types of infusion that warrant more intense observation or proactive management of intravenous access; additionally, it can offer valuable information regarding the average duration of uninterrupted infusions that can be expected in these care areas. Optimizing rate settings to improve infusion longevity for continuous infusions, achieved through compounding to create customized concentrations for individual patients, may be possible in light of the study’s outcomes. The study also highlights the potential of machine learning nonlinear models in predicting outcomes and life spans of specific therapies delivered via medical devices.
Analysis of the position of socio-humanitarian journals on the Science Index: old vs new
Authors: Blaginin V. A. , Sokolova E. V. 
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to assess the extent to which the new methodology of calculating the Science Index integral index for scientific journals influences the change in the position of Russian socio-humanities journals indexed in the Web of Science and/or Scopus international databases, relative to past results and trends. These journals are chosen as the object of analysis due to the fact that the Science Index calculation is now performed according to the new methodology with normalization according to the RSCI core. The authors focus on the positioning of socio-humanitarian journals within the national publishing competition, taking into account theoretically possible and actual changes in scientometric indicators in dynamics.The study is based on the data of the analysis of publication activity of more than 130 Russian journals presented on the elibrary.ru platform from 2012–2021 before and after the change in the methodology of Science Index integral index calculation and subsequent recalculation. In the course of the study, the journals were ranked according to both the current 2021 indicators before and after the change in calculation methodology, and the retrospective indicators predicted using three time-series forecasting methods (ARIMA, nnetar and ETS) before and after the change in calculation methodology. The results of this study form an idea of the “attention demanding” impact of the implementation of the new Science Index calculation methodology, which significantly limits the number of journals considered for citation calculation, on the positions of individual publications and scientific fields and changes in the balance of the Russian scientific world as a whole.
PELATIHAN EKONOMI SYARIAH BAGI KOPERASI DAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) DI KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE
Authors: . Aryati 
Published: July 2023

Abstract : Training For Islamic Economic Cooperation And Micro Small Medium (Smes) In Kota Lhokseumawe. Community service aims to improve the knowledge, insight, and understanding of the nature and basic economic concepts of sharia, Islamic economic financing products and how its application. This activity uses lectures, question and answer, discussion, presentations and mentoring. Based on the evaluation, the results achieved are: (1) capable of increasing the knowledge and understanding of the managers of cooperatives and SMEs about the nature and basic economic concepts of sharia; (2) the growing awareness of participants about the importance of applying the basic principles of operating in accordance with Islamic economic perspective; (3) has clarified financing products sharia economic and operational mechanism as well as sharing distribution by sharia; (4) the growing partnership between the participants based on the principles of Islamic economics. Keywords : Islamic Economics, Cooperative, Micro business Abstrak : Pelatihan Ekonomi Syariah Bagi Koperasi Dan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) Di Kota Lhokseumawe. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, wawasan, dan pemahaman mengenai hakikat dan konsep dasar ekonomi syariah, produk pembiayaan ekonomi syariah serta cara penerapannya. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, presentasi serta pendampingan. Berdasarkan evaluasi, hasil yang dicapai adalah: (1) mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan, dan pemahaman para pengurus koperasi dan UMKM tentang hakikat dan konsep dasar ekonomi syariah; (2) tumbuhnya kesadaran peserta tentang pentingnya menerapkan prinsip dasar operasional sesuai dengan perspektif ekonomi Islam; (3) telah memperjelas produk-produk pembiayaan ekonomi syariah dan mekanisme operasional serta distribusi bagi hasil secara syariah; (4) tumbuhnya kemitraan antara para peserta yang berlandaskan pada prinsip ekonomi Islam. Kata Kunci: Ekonomi Syariah, Koperasi, Usaha Mikro
BELAJAR MENURUT PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Rijal Fakhrul 
Published: July 2023

Abstract : Learning Perspective Qur'an. The research objective was to describe the perspective of learning the Qur'an. Data were collected and analyzed descriptively. Discussion of research shows that it is understood that Islam actually pay attention to the importance of science as well as the urgency of studying the science. It is widely discussed in the al-Quran and al-Hadith. Even in the teaching of Islam is believed that, the learner will have the knowledge that will be useful for the sake of living in the world, as well as the provision for success in life in the hereafter. Keywords : Learning, Perspective Qur'an Abstrak : Belajar Menurut Perspektif Al-Qur’an. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendeskripsikan belajar menurut perspektif Al-Qur’an. Data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Pembahasan dalam penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dapat dipahami bahwa Islam benar-benar memperhatikan pentingnya ilmu pengetahuan serta urgensi mempelajari ilmu pengetahuan tersebut. Hal ini banyak dibicarakan di dalam al-Qur’an dan al-Hadith. Bahkan di dalam ajaran Islam diyakini bahwasanya, orang yang belajar akan memiliki ilmu yang nantinya akan berguna untuk kepentingan hidup di dunia, serta bekal untuk keberhasilan hidup di akhirat kelak. Kata kunci : Belajar, Perspektif Al-Qur’an
Vessel Energy Requirement Prediction from Acceleration Stage Towing Tests on Scale Models
Authors: Wrzask Klaudia 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
One of the most crucial tasks for naval architects is computing the energy required to meet the ship’s operational needs. When predicting a ship’s energy requirements, a series of hull resistance tests on a scale model vessel is carried out in constant speed stages, while the acceleration stage measurements are ignored. Another important factor in seakeeping analysis is the ship’s hydrodynamic added mass. The second law of dynamics states that all this valuable information, that is, the dependence of the hull resistance on the vessel’s speed and the added mass, is accessible from just one acceleration stage towing test done up to the maximum speed. Therefore, the acceleration stage, often overlooked in traditional towing experiments, can be a valuable source of information. For this reason, this work aims to generalise Froude’s scaling procedure to full-scale vessels for the accelerated stage towing tests.
Desafios educacionais de alunos com transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH) da região sul do Brasil
Authors: Cheffer Maycon Hoffmann , Queiroz Jessika Francis Melo , Campos Terezinha Aparecida , Rios Cátia , Vieira Maria Patricia Sanini , Weizemann Luana Patricia , Zangalli Simone Neves Soares , Sabino Jean Cláudio , Higarashi Ieda Harumi 
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Abordar os desafios educacionais enfrentados por alunos diagnosticados com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH), na região sul do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa que empregou entrevistas semiestruturadas com 32 participantes, incluindo mães, professores e equipe pedagógica, no ano de 2022. Resultados: Os resultados obtidos identificaram os sintomas do TDAH, tais como falta de concentração, inquietude, agitação, dificuldades de memória e coordenação motora prejudicada em educandos. Além disso, ressaltaram a importância do ambiente escolar na detecção desse tipo de transtorno, assim como a relevância da comunicação entre a equipe pedagógica, pais e profissionais da saúde para encaminhamento, diagnóstico e cuidado efetivo no tratamento e suporte educacional dos alunos com TDAH. Conclusão: Com isso, a pesquisa contribui para a reflexão acerca das práticas multidisciplinares no ambiente educacional, bem como a construção de um espaço mais inclusivo e igualitário para o desenvolvimento social e acadêmico dos estudantes com TDAH.
Analyzing the Link Between Government Budget Expenditures and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Uzbekistan’s Experience
Authors: Akmal Allakuliev , Fayzullokh Sattoriy 
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between government spending and economic growth in Uzbekistan using quarterly data from 2000 to 2020. Specifically, it investigates the short and long-term causal links between GDP and government budget expenditures through the utilization of the Engle-Granger Cointegration and Error Correction Model (ECM).

Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of this study draws on the principles of Keynesian economics and Wagner's Law. Keynesian economics posits that increased government spending can stimulate economic growth, particularly during periods of economic downturns. In the context of this study, it suggests that higher government budget expenditures contribute to GDP growth in Uzbekistan. Wagner's Law, on the other hand, postulates that as an economy expands, the functions and size of the government also grow.

Methodology: The study utilizes the Engle-Granger Cointegration and ECM to analyze the relationship between GDP and government budget expenditures in Uzbekistan. Statistical tests, such as p-values, R-squared, adjusted R-squared, and Durbin-Watson statistic, are employed to evaluate the significance and goodness-of-fit of the models.

Findings: The results indicate a positive correlation between government spending and GDP. A 1% increase in government budget expenditures corresponds to a 0.50% increase in GDP, while holding other factors constant. The relationship is statistically significant at the 1% level. The ECM reveals significant error correction terms for both variables, suggesting a correction towards the long-term equilibrium.

Research, Practical & Social implications: These findings imply that increased government spending can contribute to economic growth in Uzbekistan. The results support the principles of Keynesian economics, which advocate for fiscal stimulus during economic downturns. Additionally, the study aligns with Wagner's Law, indicating that as the economy grows, the size and functions of the government also expand. Policymakers can utilize these findings to inform decisions regarding government budget allocations and economic development strategies.

Originality/Value: This study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between government budget expenditures and economic growth in Uzbekistan. The utilization of the Engle-Granger Cointegration and ECM models enhances the understanding of the dynamics and long-term equilibrium between GDP and government spending. The findings contribute to the existing literature on fiscal policy and economic growth in emerging economies.