bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prediction of surgical decision and postoperative renal function using RENAL nephrometry score for localized renal masses: A prospective study
Authors: Abdel Aal Ashraf M. , Nouh Islam , Azeem Mohamed Abdel , Al Adl Ahmed M. , Elmohamady Basheer N. 
Published: June 2023

Purpose:
The purpose of the study is to assess the value of RENAL nephrometry score (RNS) in predicting surgical decisions, complications, and decreases in kidney function in patients with localized renal tumors.

Methods:
Cases with solitary, solid, and enhancing renal masses were included, scheduled for nephron-sparing surgery (NSS), and assessed using routine laboratory and radiological data necessary for calculating the RENAL score. The primary endpoint was conversion to radical nephrectomy (RN), while the secondary endpoint was the prediction of a drop in renal function assessed by postoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at the last follow-up visit compared with the preoperative values. The association between the scoring system and perioperative outcomes was evaluated.

Results:
In all, 84 cases were included, NSS was accomplished in 67 cases while conversion to RN was mandatory in 17 patients, median (interquartile range) RENAL score was 6.2 (4–10) for NSS and 9.7 (6–12) for RN (P < 0.001). Higher grades of complications were observed in the high-complexity subgroup. eGFR was 79.8 that dropped to 75.6 ml/min/1.73 m2 in the late value in patients who underwent NSS, while it was 82.9 that dropped to 58.3 ml/min/1.73 m2 in the late value in patients who converted into RN (P < 0.001). The percentage of drop in eGFR was significantly higher in the moderate and high-risk groups, which was positively correlated with the warm ischemia time. Regression analysis revealed that the continuous RENAL score was a more significant predictor of conversion to RN than tumor size alone. In the 67 NNS cases, the percentage decrease in eGFR was predicted using the continuous RENAL score.

Conclusion:
The RNS is a significant predictor of conversion to RN and can predict the percentage decrease in eGFR after NSS. Further investigations and follow-ups are necessary.
Parque estadual do Utinga e a formação de novos condutores de turismo de aventura na Amazônia
Authors: Augusto Carvalho Pereira Marcos , Da Costa Peres Ariadne 
Published: June 2023

O objetivo desse artigo é compreender a articulação da formação de condutores de turismo de aventura realizada pela “Amazônia Aventura cia de desenvolvimento humano”, com as diretrizes de utilização do Parque Estadual do Utinga, em Belém do Pará. A partir da análise dos documentos oficiais produzidos e do portfólio de atividade no programa de treinamento de condutores, concluimos que existe normas rígidas de utilização do parque e que há grandes possibilidades para educação ambiental, através das práticas corporais ligadas a atividades físicas, do lazer, da contemplação e do turismo. Diante disso, é relevante que possamos entender as potencialidades amazônicas e estabelecer o diálogo com o restante do país, em um momento de ataques ao homem e a natureza em nossa região.
Методика сопоставления и анализа частицы -да в тюркских языках
Authors: Абдуллаева Нилуфар 
Published: June 2023

В статье рассматриваются метод сопоставления в изучении темы «частицы», функциональные сходства и различия служебных форм в функции частицы в трех языках, фонетические и функциональные эквиваленты, которые выступают в разных семантико-функциональных отношениях, функциональность частиц зависимо от их синтаксической структуры на примере полифункциональной служебной формы -да в узбекском, турецком и киргизском языках. Функционирование служебной формы -да как частица и союз в трех языках показывается на примерах из литературных, публицистических произведений, устной речи, словарей и грамматик.
Early Spontaneous Movements and Sensory Processing in Preterm Infants
Authors: Yardımcı-Lokmanoğlu Bilge Nur , Livanelioğlu Ayşe , Porsnok Doğan , Sırtbaş-Işık Gülsen , Topal Yusuf , Mutlu Akmer 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Importance: Preterm infants are at higher risk of motor development abnormalities and sensory processing difficulties. Few studies have examined both movement development and sensory processing in the early months of life, and the results are controversial.
Objective: In this cross-sectional study, we investigated (1) differences in early spontaneous movements and sensory processing between preterm infants born at &lt;32 wk gestation and those born at 32 to 36 wk gestation when they reached corrected (postterm) age 3 to 5 mo and (2) the relationship between early spontaneous movements and sensory processing.
Participants: We included 50 preterm infants born at &lt;32 wk gestation and 61 preterm infants born at 32 to 36 wk gestation.
Outcomes and Measures: We assessed early spontaneous movements, including fidgety movements, using the General Movements Assessment (GMA), which provides the Motor Optimality Score (MOS), and sensory processing using the Infant Sensory Profile–2.
Results: The preterm infants born at &lt;32 wk gestation had lower MOS results (p = .035) and more sensory processing difficulties (p = .006) than those born at 32 to 36 wk gestation. We found no significant relationship between early spontaneous movements and sensory processing (p &gt; .05).
Conclusions and Relevance: Preterm infants born at &lt;32 wk gestation are at increased risk for motor development abnormalities and sensory processing difficulties.
What This Article Adds: Assessment of both motor development and sensory processing can play a crucial role in identifying infants who need early intervention.
ACANTILADOS LITORALES DEL PACÍFICO SUR DE ECUADOR (PROVINCIA SANTA ELENA) COMO MARCADORES GEOMORFOLÓGICOS DE SUSCEPTIBILIDAD A LA EROSIÓN LITORAL
Authors: CEDEÑO Francisco , MÉNDEZ Williams 
Published: June 2023

La erosión litoral y su consecuente retroceso de la línea de costa, representan una de las principales amenazas para las poblaciones ubicadas en diversos sectores del margen costero ecuatoriano. Se caracterizaron varios sectores de acantilados de la provincia Santa Elena bajo criterios físicos y de intervención antropogénica, considerándolos como marcadores geomorfológicos de erosión y retroceso costero. Se realizó una sectorización del perfil litoral; análisis de mareas y oleaje; cuantificación del retroceso costero; construcción de perfiles topográficos de los acantilados; levantamiento en campo de parámetros geológicos, geomorfológicos, topográficos, hidrodinámicos y antropogénicos; y análisis de niveles de susceptibilidad de los acantilados a la erosión litoral. El retroceso diferencial entre los acantilados de distintos sectores, es el resultado de la conjugación de factores físicos (litología, estructuras de los afloramientos rocosos, pendiente topográfica y morfodinámica) y antropogénicos (obras de estabilización o prácticas ingenieriles inadecuadas). Todos los acantilados muestran evidencias de retroceso debido al impacto de la hidrodinámica litoral, y la tipología de los procesos de remoción en masa. En los sectores donde destacan factores que propician la erodabilidad de los acantilados y el retroceso costero, existe una alta probabilidad de daños sobre las infraestructuras habitacionales y viales, como ya se evidencia en algunos casos.
Palabras clave: erosión litoral, retroceso costero, vulnerabilidad, geomorfología, acantilados.
ASPECTOS QUÍMICO-MINERALÓGICOS DAS ESCAPOLITAS DE ARACRUZ E NOVA VENÉCIA – ES
Authors: BENTO Thaís Bruna , NEWMAN Daniela Teixeira Carvalho de , SANTOS Jéssica Miranda dos 
Published: June 2023

Escapolita compreende uma série isomorfa de minerais aluminossicatos de cálcio e sódio, tendo como membros extremos Marialita (Ma) - Na4Al3Si9O24Cl e Meionita (Me) - Ca4Al6Si6O24CO3, com variedades como minerais-gemas. No estado do Espírito Santo, foi registrado ocorrências de escapolitas prismáticas, amareladas, com boa transparência. Este estudo tem o objetivo de caracterizar as escapolitas dos depósitos de Aracruz e Nova Venécia – ES e compreender os aspectos químicos-mineralógicos, utilizando técnicas de DRX, MEV-EDS, MEV-CL, imageamento por CL-óptica e Microssonda Eletrônica (ME). Estudos composicionais através de ME e análises semiquantitativas de EDS permitiram traçar correlações composicionais e caracterizar as escapolitas de ambos os depósitos como Marialita cálcica (Me19-Me40). As análises por DRX permitiram identificar os parâmetros de rede e correlacionar a presença de Cl com aumento da constante Vo entre amostras dos depósitos. Os dados espectrais e o imageamento por CL revelaram luminescência comumente laranja em 600-602nm e vermelha em 645nm de forma pontual, com diferentes intensidades entre os depósitos. Os perfis químicos e dados disponíveis na literatura, permitiram indicar o íon S2- como elemento ativador da luminescência nas escapolitas.
Palavras-chave: Marialita cálcica; Mineral-gema; Química mineral; Caracterização mineralógica.
The ABC of Life
Authors: Muller Marcus B. 
Published: June 2023

Nowadays it seems there is a manual for everything. What if there was a manual for how to interact with people so that we could all function optimally and succeed in life?
This book comes closest to being the definitive manual for life. It is based on over 50 years of groundbreaking scientific research on self-determination theory which has produced a structural approach to social interaction—the ‘ABC of life’—as a concrete and actionable approach to success. For if you do not understand how people function, you will find it difficult to succeed in business, education, health, sports—or indeed almost any facet of life.
The past 50,000 years of human evolution highlight why the ABC of life is so powerful: it is grounded in our human nature! This book explores the power of the ABC of life and explains how it can transform lives and achieve lasting success for individuals, teams, communities, societies, and our human species.
Drawing on astounding examples from scientific experiments and real-world cases, Marcus B. Müller combines fascinating insights from neuroscience, social and evolutionary psychology, anthropology, biology, medicine, and his own cutting-edge research to produce this entertaining, inspiring, and revolutionary manual for life. This book is a must-read for all those seeking ultimate and lasting success in their professional as well as personal lives.
Warplane Plus 01
Authors: Rivas Santiago 
Published: June 2023

The Northrop Corporation offered the single engined Gamma 2F attack plane to the US Army Air Corps in October 1934. After modification work this type evolved into the highly innovative A-17 attack aircraft of which 110 aircraft were ordered. Northrop integrated all modern aircraft technologies of the day, such as all metal monocoque construction, two pitch propeller, flaps and dive brakes into the design, combined with forward firing machine guns fitted in the wings, a respectable bomb load, high speeds and admirable flying range. It eclipsed all other attack types then in service.
This book offers an overview of an iconic aeroplane. The authors, all specialists in their field, have compiled a comprehensive story and gathered more than 350 photographs, colour profiles and maps, thus offering a fascinating view at an aircraft type linking the ‘Golden Age of aviation’ days with the dark years of World War Two.
Revolutionary Worlds
Authors: Purwanto Bambang , Frakking Roel , Wahid Abdul , Klinken Gerry , Eickhoff Martijn , Yulianti  , Hoogenboom Ireen 
Published: June 2023

Revolutionary Worlds looks at the Indonesian revolution (1945-1949) from a local and regional perspective. With seventeen contributions, Indonesian and Dutch researchers bring to life the revolutionary world from widely differing perspectives. The authors explain how Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian civilians, fighters, farmers and officials experienced and shaped the often volatile period between 1945 and 1950. The book focuses on different ideas of independence, survival strategies, mobilization, minorities, contestation of authority and the use of force against the backdrop of Indonesian and Dutch authorities’ efforts to gain or maintain control.
Bringing together two national historiographical traditions which have long remained largely separate, Revolutionary Worlds is the result of a collaboration between the Indonesian research project Proklamasi Kemerdekaan, Revolusi dan Perang di Indonesia ('Proclamation of Independence, Revolution and War in Indonesia', Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta) and the Dutch research group of the Regional Studies project, under the umbrella of the research programme Independence, Decolonization, Violence and War in Indonesia, 1945-1950.
The authors of this book – Taufik Ahmad, Galuh Ambar Sasi, Maarten van der Bent, Martijn Eickhoff, Farabi Fakih, Roel Frakking, Apriani Harahap, Anne-Lot Hoek, Sarkawi B. Husain, Julianto Ibrahim, Gerry van Klinken, Erniwati, Mawardi Umar, Anne van der Veer, Abdul Wahid, Tri Wahyuning M. Irsyam, and Muhammad Yuanda Zara – work with various universities and research institutes in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
Mitchell Masterpieces 3
Authors: Nijenhuis Wim 
Published: June 2023

This is the third and final book about the North American bomber B-25 Mitchell. Volumes 1 and 2 of the 'Mitchell Masterpieces' described B-25s in service with the U.S. Armed Forces and with other foreign military forces. Volume 3 is about B-25s operating in civil service after World War II.
Mitchell Masterpieces 3 contains an overview of the companies, organisations and owners of the B-25s after 1945. This history of the B-25 in civil service contains around 900 pictures, many in colour.
Reducing manipulations in a control simulation experiment based on instability vectors with the Lorenz-63 model
Authors: Ouyang Mao , Tokuda Keita , Kotsuki Shunji 
Published: June 2023

Abstract. Controlling weather is an outstanding and pioneering challenge for researchers around the world, due to the chaotic features of the complex
atmosphere. A control simulation experiment (CSE) on the Lorenz-63 model, which consists of positive and negative regimes represented by the states
of variable x, demonstrated that the variables can be controlled to stay in the target regime by adding perturbations with a constant magnitude to
an independent model run (Miyoshi and Sun, 2022). The current study tries to reduce the input manipulation of the CSE, including the total control
times and magnitudes of perturbations, by investigating how controls affect the instability of systems. For that purpose, we first explored the
instability properties of Lorenz-63 models without and under control. Experiments show that the maximum growth rate of the singular vector (SV) reduces
when the variable x was controlled in the target regime. Subsequently, this research proposes to update the magnitude of perturbations
adaptively based on the maximum growth rate of SV; consequently, the times to control will also change. The proposed method successfully reduces
around 40 % of total control times and around 20 % of total magnitudes of perturbations compared to the case with a constant magnitude.
Results of this research suggest that investigating the impacts of control on instability would be beneficial for designing methods to control the
complex atmosphere with feasible manipulations.
Breastfeeding Practices and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy of Mothers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: CALPBİNİCİ Pelin , UZUNKAYA ÖZTOPRAK Pınar , AKBAY KISA Ayşe Sevim 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The research was conducted to examine the breastfeeding practices and breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.
Material and Methods: The research is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. Between February and April 2021, the data for the research was collected using electronic surveys produced with Google Forms. The study's sample consisted of 220 women who were contacted in this manner and met the study's inclusion criteria. Data was collected using a Data Collection Form and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES).
Results: The mothers' mean BSES score was found to be 49.84±12.12. It was found that there was a statistically significant difference between the mothers' state of being affected by the breastfeeding process during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the place where the baby slept during the breastfeeding period, and the mean scores of the BSES (p
A Novel Method for Compression of Pressure Ulcer Image using Region of Interest Method
Authors: Raja S. , Suresh Gnana Dhas C. 
Published: June 2023

Other than lossy and lossless compression methods, the third option in pressure ulcer image compression could be the hybrid approach. Hybrid approach combines both lossy and lossless compression scheme. Here diagnostically important regions (Region of Interests) are lossless coded and the non regions of interests are lossy coded. Such hybrid approaches are referred as regionally lossless coding. Many researchers have proposed various hybrid medical mage compression techniques. In these techniques, region of interests are first segmented and a suitable coding is done for ROI and non ROI. By doing so, high compression ratios can be obtained and quality of diagnostically important regions is maintained high, as desired by clinicians. These hybrid approaches differ in accordance with the egmentation goal, segmentation approach they follow and coding techniques. There is no segmentation algorithm that is suitable for all pressure ulcer images. Most of the segmentation algorithms are for specific kind of pressure ulcer images. In this paper we propose a segmentation algorithm for extracting ROI from pressure ulcer images with hemorrhage, to supplement it to compression algorithm.
Intelligent Sensorless and Rotor Flux Linkage Control Design of PMSM Servo Drive
Authors: Radhika S. , Beno Marsalin , Jaikumar R. A. 
Published: June 2023

The permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) are widely used in industrial servo applications due to its high power density. However, there exists a risk of potential irreversible demagnetization in the rotor magnets due to high temperature rise or large demagnetizing current. Since the rotor permanent magnet (PM) flux linkage decreases as the PM temperature increases, it is desirable to estimate the rotor flux linkage value since the decrease in rotor flux linkage in turn reduces the performance of the drive. Sensor less control method is also involved to improve the performance of machine. The proposed method consists of a thermocoupleand an adaline estimator which estimates the temperature of the machine and distortion in the voltage respectively. The thermocouple is placed on either sides of the stator. By continuously monitoring or tracking the rotor flux linkage and compensating the VSI nonlinearity the performance of the PMSM can be improved. Hence the machine can possess high efficiency.
Analysis of Energy Efficiency for Cognitive Radio Networks
Authors: Sathya K. , AnuPreethi B. K. , Vijayaraghavan V. 
Published: June 2023

CR-based technology aims to combat scarcity in the radio spectrum using dynamic spectrum access (DSA).It improves the performance of spectrum efficiency by allowing secondary users to share the spectrum owned by primary users. In this paper, different techniques have been analyzed to improve the energy efficiency of a CRNs.Gradient based iteration algorithm is used to obtain the Stackelberg equilibrium solution. Water filling factors aided search method deals with the Energy Efficient optimization problem with multiple interference power constraint. Efficient barrier method is used to provide optimal solution with reasonable complexity. Extreme-value theory characterize the impact of the multi-user diversity gain of both kinds of users.
Alumni Perspectives on Undergraduate Education: How Writing Can Increase What We Know
Authors: Gere Anne Ruggles , Godfrey Jason , Griffin Marquise , Hartwell Kelly D. , Ion Michael , Limlamai Naitnaphit , Moos Andrew , Pine Andrew Appleton , Zanen Kathryn Van 
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT
In a moment when the “value” of postsecondary education has been repeatedly called into question, this study responds by identifying long-term effects of the undergraduate experience with particular attention to the general education curriculum. Specifically, it draws on 559 written responses from a wide range of alumni to identify which elements of their undergraduate education are still most salient. Of these elements, coursework emerged as most important for alumni, who cited its contributions to their development of self-understanding, interpersonal skills, career preparation, and intellectual skills such as critical thinking. Alumni also indicated that perceptions of coursework shifted with time so that courses that did not seem useful at graduation ultimately provided valuable preparation for their lives and careers. In negative accounts, alumni described a lack of guidance through curricular requirements. This study demonstrates an approach that can yield more nuanced and complex information about the general education curriculum’s long-term effects by including respondent writing as a supplement to the data gathered through closed-entry surveys. Analyzing what college alumni write about their undergraduate education proves not only to be a promising approach for understanding how to improve general education curricula more effectively, but to also further evidence for proclaiming the importance of general education.
Validity and Reliability of Basic Life Support Intention Questionnaire for Nurses at Dr. Soebandi Hospital Jember
Authors: Setioputro Baskoro , Amanda Rizky Amanda Rizky , Wantiyah  
Published: June 2023

Based On the Theory of Planned Behaviour perspective, basic life support intention is determined by attitudes, perception of a social norm, perceived self-efficacy, and control ability in performing basic life support. This study analyzed the validity and reliability of the basic life support intention questionnaire, designed to measure basic life support intention among nurses. A total of 48 items were developed based on literature reviews encompassing four main constructs: attitude, social norms, self-efficacy, and control ability. The questionnaire then underwent a validation process, including construct and content validity (CVI) and reliability analysis. This study was conducted on nurses in Dr. Soebandi Hospital Jember. The questionnaire was distributed to 160 nurses, of whom only 80 questionnaires were returned. The results of the CVI test on 36 questionnaire statements found that the CVI value was in the range 0,85-1. In comparison, the results of the construct validity test on 48 questionnaire statements were found to be valid and obtained 21 statement items. Reliability test-retest results obtained a coefficient correlation value of 0,75 and an alpha value of 0,669, which means it is reliable. The final set of basic life support intentions consisted of 21 items measuring attitude (four items), social norms (seven items), self-efficacy (six items), and control ability (four items) of practicing basic life support intention. The basic life support intention questionnaire was shown to be valid and reliable.