bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
THE MENISCAL TEAR OUTCOME (METRO) REVIEW: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW SUMMARIZING THE CLINICAL COURSE AND OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH A MENISCAL TEAR
Authors: Ahmed Imran , Dhaif Fatema , Khatri Chetan , Parsons Nicholas , Hutchinson Charles , Staniszewska Sophie , Price Andrew , Metcalfe Andrew 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundMeniscal tears affect 222 per 100,000 of the population and can be managed non-operatively or operatively with an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), meniscal repair or meniscal transplantation. The purpose of this review is to summarise the outcomes following treatment with a meniscal tear and explore correlations between outcomes.MethodologyA systematic review was performed of MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials to identify prospective studies describing the outcomes of patients with a meniscal tear. Comparisons were made of outcomes between APM and non-operative groups. Outcomes were graphically presented over time for all treatment interventions. Pearson's correlations were calculated between outcome timepoints.Results35 studies were included, 28 reported outcomes following APM; four following meniscal repair and three following meniscal transplant. Graphical plots demonstrated a sustained improvement for all treatment interventions. A moderate to very strong correlation was reported between baseline and three-month outcomes. In the medium term, there was small significant difference in outcome between APM and non-operative measures (SMD 0.17; 95 % CI 0.04, 0.29), however, this was not clinically significant.ConclusionsPatients with a meniscal tear demonstrated a sustained initial improvement in function scores, which was true of all treatments examined. APM may have little benefit in older people, however, previous trials did not include patients who meet the current indications for surgery as a result the findings should not be generalised to all patients with a meniscal tear. Further trials are required in patients who meet current operative indications.
Preparation of the composite asphalt material and its performance in road rehabilitation
Authors: Zhu Tiezeng , Li Xudan 
Published: August 2023

Asphalt materials have a very wide range of applications in roads, but with the increase of traffic pressure and the intensification of cracking and rutting in traditional asphalt pavements, there is an urgent need to further improve the performance of asphalt materials. In this paper, composite asphalt materials containing 10%, 20%, and 30% trinidad lake asphalt (TLA) and 0%, 2%, 3%, and 4% styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) were prepared. Their basic properties and the properties of the mixes used for road rehabilitation were analyzed. It was found that the addition of TLA and SBR caused a decrease in the penetration degree of the material, but significantly increased the softening point of the material, TLA was detrimental to the ductility of the material, and SBR could improve the ductility. From the analysis of the performance of road rehabilitation mixes, the comprehensive performance of 20% TLA+3% SBR was good, its dynamic stability reached 3,712.66 times/mm, its water stability was also good, and its stiffness modulus was 3,332.64 MPa. The results prove the improvement of TLA and SBR for asphalt performance, and this method can be applied in practical projects.
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Phytophthora palmivora Isolates and Their Virulence Test on Cocoa Clone Sulawesi 2
Authors: Kuswinanti Tutik , Patandjengi Baharuddin , Melina  , Hardina Nur 
Published: August 2023

Morphological characterization of Phytophthora isolates commonly was done on the basis of the colony and hyphal swelling characteristics, form, and shape of chlamydospore, sporangia as well as oogonia and antheridia. Molecular characterization was conducted using specific primer pairs Pal1 s and Pal2a for Phytophthora palmivora and universal primer ITS4 and ITS5 followed by sequencing of isolates. The virulence of Phytophthora palmivora isolates was tested on a cocoa pod of the Sulawesi2 clone. A total of 21 Phytophthora isolates were collected from Palopo, Gowa, and Pinrang Districts. Based on colony morphology and microscopic features i.e. chlamydospore, sporangium, and its papilla form, all isolates indicated Phytophthora palmivora. Molecular identification using a specific primer showed that all ten representative group isolates had the same band in size of 650 bp, whereas using universal ITS4 and ITS5 primers, all isolates generated one band in the size of 900bp. The sequencing result showed, that all isolates were placed in the group P. palmivora. The virulence of P. palmivora isolates on the Sulawesi2 clone revealed a varying degree of virulence, from less virulent to highly virulent. All isolates from Pinrang were classified as highly virulent because induced necrotic in more than 50% of the tested cocoa pod.
Asimilace jako proces univerzálních dějin
Authors: Havelka Miloš 
Published: August 2023

Eseje a stati Jindřicha Kohna, vzniklé ve zhruba první třetině minulého století představují zajímavý pokus o vypracování projektu asimilace jako historicko-filosofického konceptu, který přesahoval tehdejší českožidovské asimilační představy. Jednak svým hegelovsky fenomenologickým výkladem asimilace jako (v zásadě) eschatologického procesu dějin, vrcholícího asimilací celého lidstva, jednak jako původní příspěvek k českým dějinám idejí a k výkladu jejich nosných postav. Kohnova filosofie dějin vnitřně propojovala tradice židovského myšlení s hlavním proudem české filosofie dějin XIX. století, zejména s myšlením T.G. Masaryka. V těchto souvislostech je J. Kohna možné považovat za jednoho z důležitých interpretů Masarykova díla. Využíváním Masarykových idejí humanity a demokracie a zejména konceptu náboženského smyslu (českých) dějin, vytvořil Jindřich Kohn původní filosoficko-historickou koncepci univerzální asimilace celého lidstva založené na respektu a vzájemnosti, vědomě protipostavené nejen dobovému nacionalismu, ale také sílícímu sionistickému hnutí. Jejími důležitými segmenty byla analýza duchovní situace přítomnosti, a přesvědčení o etické povaze židovského nacionalismu, které mu sloužily jako východisko pro porozumění českožidovské asimilace jako funkce pro-modernizační proměny židovské identity.
„Černá kůže – ta je přece levnější než gumové boty.“ Reprezentace kolonialismu v cestopisech Jiřího Hanzelky a Miroslava Zikmunda
Authors: Chejnová Anna 
Published: August 2023

Studie pojednává o reprezentacích kolonialismu v cestopisech Jiřího Hanzelky a Miroslava Zikmunda. Důvodem pro její sepsání bylo především specifické postavení Československa v rámci poválečného koloniálního diskurzu a fakt, že i když jde o velmi slavnou dvojici československých cestovatelů, takováto analýza jejich cestopisů ještě nebyla provedena. Studie si klade za cíl zodpovědět hlavně otázku, jak Hanzelka se Zikmundem kolonialismus reprezentovali a co tyto reprezentace vypovídají o nich samých a o prostředí, ze kterého do světa vyjeli. Tyto reprezentace jsou převážně spojeny s kritikou kapitalismu a jsou využívány pro vyzdvižení kvalit režimu socialistického a vytyčení rozdílů mezi světem tzv. „západu“ a světem východním. Označení „Západ“ dnes většinou nese vžitý význam něčeho pokrokového, zde se ale objevují zcela opačné tendence, což vytváří zajímavý rozdíl oproti tomu, jak autoři prezentovali sebe mimo své cestopisy, a co je zaznamenáno v jejich dílech. Popularita těchto autorů je totiž v současné historické paměti spojená mimo jiné s jejich protikomunistickými postoji a následnou perzekucí (například zákaz publikovat v pozdějších letech). Studie se zároveň zabývá problematikou uplatnitelnosti konceptu orientalismu v případě států, které nebyly přímými účastníky koloniální expanze.
Lovci a sběratelé
Authors: Řičář Josef 
Published: August 2023

Studie se zabývá problematikou reprezentace lovu zvířat v českých cestopisech pojednávajících o subsaharské Africe v posledních desetiletích 19. století. Téma je sledováno v kontextu „dobývání“ a kolonizace africké přírody a jejího symbolického i materiálního přivlastňování Evropany. Důraz je kladen zejména na lov zvířat za účelem jejich zařazení do sbírek „exotických“ přírodnin. Velká pozornost je věnována cestopisům Emila Holuba, jejichž rozsah je s ostatními cestopisy nesrovnatelný. Holub si hojně všímal zvířat a jejich lovu a téma africké přírody pro něj bylo velmi důležité. Přesto tato tematika dosud stojí spíše stranou badatelského zájmu. S využitím konceptů interdisciplinárních animal studies se studie zabývá významy, které měl lov afrických zvířat v kontextu dobových diskurzů, především sběratelského, ale také biologického či evolučního. Pozornost je věnována i specifické pozici českých cestovatelů v rámci koloniálních mocenských vztahů. Skrze lov, sbírání a komodifikaci zvířat se i oni zapojovali do evropského koloniálního dobývání Afriky.
Die 365-Tage-Bibliothek von Uster (Schweiz)
Authors: Weibel Roman 
Published: August 2023

Zusammenfassung
Seit 2019 funktioniert die Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Uster (Schweiz, Kanton Zürich) als Open Library.
Begriff Open Library: Die Bibliothek Uster verwendet für das Publikum den Begriff „365-Tage-Bibliothek“ oder „unbediente Bibliothek“. Weil es deutsch und Einfache Sprache ist und weil für alle sofort klar ist, was gemeint ist. Der Begriff Open Library ist ein Fachbegriff, englisch und außerhalb der Bibliothekswelt ist für viele unklar, was damit gemeint ist.
Sie ist 365 Tage geöffnet, täglich von 06–22 Uhr. Für eine Open Library braucht es viel Self Service, klare Signaletik, hohe Aufenthaltsqualität sowie neue Prozesse für Kundschaft und Personal.
Polynomial sequences in discrete nilpotent groups of step 2
Authors: Ionescu Alexandru D. , Magyar Ákos , Mirek Mariusz , Szarek Tomasz Z. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
We discuss some of our work on averages along polynomial sequences in nilpotent groups of step 2. Our main results include boundedness of associated maximal functions and singular integrals operators, an almost everywhere pointwise convergence theorem for ergodic averages along polynomial sequences, and a nilpotent Waring theorem. Our proofs are based on analytical tools, such as a nilpotent Weyl inequality, and on complex almost-orthogonality arguments that are designed to replace Fourier transform tools, which are not available in the noncommutative nilpotent setting. In particular, we present what we call a nilpotent circle method that allows us to adapt some of the ideas of the classical circle method to the setting of nilpotent groups.
Total error in lymphocyte subpopulations by flow cytometry-based in state of the art using Spanish EQAS data
Authors: Comins-Boo Alejandra , Pérez-Pla Fernando , Irure-Ventura Juan , López-Hoyos Marcos , Blanco-Peris Lydia , Martín Alonso María del Carmen , San Segundo Arribas David 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Flow cytometry analyses of lymphocyte subpopulations (T, B, NK) are crucial for enhancing clinical algorithms and research workflows. Estimating the total error (TE) values for the percentage and absolute number of lymphocyte subpopulations using the state-of-the-art (SOTA) approach with real data from an external proficiency testing (EPT) scheme was performed. A comparison with previously published Biological Variability (BV)-based specifications was carried out.

Methods
A total of 44,998 results from 86 laboratories over 10 years were analysed and divided into two five-year periods (2012–2016) and (2017–2021). Data come from the IC-1 Lymphocytes scheme of the Spanish External Quality Assurance System (EQAS) GECLID Program. This quantitative scheme includes percentages and absolute numbers of CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, CD19+, and CD3−CD56+CD16+ NK cells. The percentage of TE was calculated as: |reported value − robust mean|*100/robust mean for each laboratory and parameter. The cut-off for TE is set at 80 % best results of the laboratories.

Results
A significant reduction in the SOTA-based TE for all lymphocyte subpopulations in 2017–2021 was observed compared to 2012–2016. The SOTA-based TE fulfils the minimum BV-based TE for percentages of lymphocyte subpopulations. The parameter with the best analytical performance calculated with SOTA (2017–2021 period)-based TE was the percentage of CD3+ (TE=3.65 %).

Conclusions
The values of SOTA-based specifications from external quality assurance program data are consistent and can be used to develop technical specifications. The technological improvement, quality commitment, standardization, and training, reduce TE. An update of TE every five years is therefore recommended. TE assessment in lymphocyte subsets is a helpful and reliable tool to improve laboratory performance and data-based decision-making trust.
Ramanujan systems of Rankin–Cohen type and hyperbolic triangles
Authors: Bogo Gabriele , Nikdelan Younes 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the first part of the paper, we characterize certain systems of first-order nonlinear differential equations whose space of solutions is an

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We prove that such systems, called Ramanujan systems of Rankin–Cohen type, have a special shape and are precisely the ones whose solution space admits a Rankin–Cohen structure.
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By means of modular embeddings, we associate to every such group a number of systems of nonlinear ODEs whose solutions are algebraically independent twisted modular forms.
In particular, all rational weight modular forms on

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are generated by the solutions of one such system (which is of Rankin–Cohen type).
As a corollary, we find new relations for the Gauss hypergeometric function evaluated at functions on the upper half-plane.
To demonstrate the power of our approach in the non-classical setting, we construct the space of integral weight twisted modular form on

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from solutions of systems of nonlinear ODEs.
High-Sensitivity Intrinsic Optical Signal Imaging Through Flexible, Low-Cost Adaptations of an Upright Microscope
Authors: Vasquez Brenda , Campos Baruc , Cao Ashley , Theint Aye Theint , Zeiger William 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIntrinsic optical signal imaging (IOSI) is a staple technique in modern neuroscience. Pioneered >30 years ago, IOSI allows macroscopic mapping of neuronal activity throughout the cortex. The technique has been used to study sensory processing and experience-dependent plasticity, and is often used as an adjunctive procedure to localize cortical areas for subsequent targeting by other imaging or physiology techniques. Despite the ubiquity of IOSI in neuroscience, there are few commercially available turn-key IOSI systems. As a result, investigators have typically resorted to building their own imaging systems. Over the years, simplified systems built either as dedicated rigs or incorporated into existing microscope platforms have been developed. Here we present a straightforward set of adaptations that can be applied to any standard upright microscope, using readily available, inexpensive, commercial parts for illumination, optics, and signal detection, that enables high-sensitivity IOSI. Using these adaptations, we are able to readily map sensory-evoked signals across the somatosensory and visual cortex, including single-whisker barrel cortical activity maps in mice. We show that these IOSI maps are highly reproducible across animals and can be used to study plasticity mechanisms in the somatosensory cortex. We also provide open-source applications to control illumination and analyze raw data to generate activity maps. We anticipate that these resources will be useful for neuroscience investigators looking to add IOSI capabilities to an existing microscope in the laboratory on a budget.
Assessment of Respiratory Quality among Batik Artisans: as a Safety Education for The Workers
Authors: Widowati Evi , Aprilia Khansa Putri , Putri Salsa Dilla Amanda , Muthia Muthia , Fakhira Azradina , Yuliati Yuliati , Fong Michelle Seaw Seak 
Published: August 2023

As the production and usage of chemicals in workplaces around the world increases, workers are more at risk of toxicant chemical exposures that may be harmful to their health, this includes in the use of paraffin wax in Batik industry. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between respiratory quality and toxicant in the process of batik production. The sample of this research consisted of 5 batik workers. The data were collected using an interviewer administered structured questionnaire and the measuring of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) using peak flow meter about toxicant exposure and the application of occupational safety and health related to toxicant. The variable of this study was the respiratory quality of the workers towards toxicant exposure. The results showed that there were both positive and negative correlations between exposure to toxic substances and the workers, depending on their age, sex, and duration of exposure. However, we recommend implementing control measures to improve the quality of work for the workers.
Effectiveness of a School Drinking Water Promotion and Access Program for Overweight Prevention
Authors: Patel Anisha I. , Schmidt Laura A. , McCulloch Charles E. , Blacker Lauren S. , Cabana Michael D. , Brindis Claire D. , Ritchie Lorrene D. 
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Drinking water promotion and access shows promise for preventing weight gain. This study evaluated the impact of Water First, a school-based water promotion and access intervention on changes in overweight.

METHODS
Low-income, ethnically diverse elementary schools in California’s Bay Area were cluster-randomized to intervention and control groups. Water First includes classroom lessons, water stations, and schoolwide water promotion over 1 school year. The primary outcome was overweight prevalence (BMI-for-age-and-sex ≥85th percentile). Students (n = 1249) in 56 fourth-grade classes in 18 schools (9 intervention, 9 control) from 2016 to 2019 participated in evaluation at baseline, 7, and 15 months. Data collection was interrupted in 8 additional recruited schools because of coronavirus disease 2019.

RESULTS
Of 1262 students from 18 schools, 1249 (47.4% girls; mean [SD] age, 9.6 [0.4] years; 63.4% Hispanic) were recruited. From baseline to 7 months, there was no significant difference in changes in overweight prevalence in intervention schools (–0.2%) compared to control schools (–0.4%) (adjusted ratio of odds ratios [ORs]: 0.7 [confidence interval (CI): 0.2–2.9] P = 0.68). From baseline to 15-months, increases in overweight prevalence were significantly greater in control schools (3.7%) compared to intervention schools (0.5%). At 15 months, intervention students had a significantly lower change in overweight prevalence (adjusted ratio of ORs: 0.1 [CI: 0.03–0.7] P = .017) compared to control students. There were no intervention effects for obesity prevalence.

CONCLUSIONS
Water First prevented increases in the prevalence of overweight, but not obesity, in elementary school students.
Complex concentrated alloys and chemical short-range ordering
Authors: Beyerlein Irene J. , Cao Penghui , Pollock Tresa M. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractComplex concentrated alloys (CCAs) are materials comprising three or more elements in similar proportions and possessing structural but no chemical long-range order. Fascination with CCAs has grown over the last 20 years and to date, CCAs have opened a new materials design paradigm and horizon for discovery of materials to meet the demands of applications in aggressive environments. Understanding the fundamental mechanisms controlling their response, however, is challenging due to the chemical and structural variations that wildly fluctuate over fine atomic and nanoscales. This issue focuses on the experimental, computational, and theoretical investigations that aim to uncover phenomena and processes determining the structure, kinetics, mechanics, or deformation mechanisms in CCAs at the atomic scale. At the atomic scale at which they operate, chemical short-range ordering can be influential. This issue further addresses the capabilities, as well as the debatable need, to characterize, predict, and relate short-range ordering to material performance. Collectively, the articles in this issue highlight the insights, understanding, and experimental and computational tools that attempt to create property-tunable CCAs “from the atom up” by treating short-range ordering and engineering atomic-scale mechanisms.
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Pembiayaan Mudharabah bagi UMKM di Baitul Maal Wa Tamwil (BMT)
Authors: Kurnia Kiki , Ridwan Ahmad Hasan , Dzikrayah Fithri 
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses sistem yang sedang berjalan terhadap pembiayaan mudharabah di BMT Barrah Bandung. Di samping itu, penelitian ini juga dilakukan untuk menganalisis peran, tantangan, dan hambatan BMT Barrah dalam rangka pengembangan UMKM melalui penerapan pembiayaan mudharabah di Kota Bandung. Usaha mikro yang dalam teori dianggap memiliki andil besar dalam sektor ekonomi baik untuk produk dan jasa. Permodalan menjadi masalah utama yang seringkali dihadapi pelaku UMKM yang menyebabkan mereka tidak bisa menjalankan usahanya secara maksimal. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode field research dengan analisis deskriptif dan pendekatan kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan data sekunder dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi langsung, indepth interview dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil berupa gambaran potensi dan peran yang cukup besar yang dijalankan BMT Barrah bagi UMKM melalui pembiayaan mudharabah untuk pemberdayaan masyarakat. Sistem bagi hasil setara sesuai kesepakatan yang bahkan bisa mencapai 70:30 dipraktekkan oleh BMT Barrah kepada UMKM selaku anggota. Peran BMT Barrah yang berjalan sesuai dengan konsep pemberdayaan ini sangat membantu UMKM selaku nasabah untuk mempertahankan dan mengembangkan usahanya.
Strategi Pengembangan Penangkapan Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus) dengan Bubu di Muara Gembong Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Wijaya Achmad Indar , Nainggolan Chandra , Baskoro Mulyono 
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mencari strategi dan mengambil prioritas strategi yang dapat dilakukan dalam upaya mengembangkan perikanan rajungan di perairan Teluk Jakarta, khususnya bagi nelayan Muara Gembong Kabupaten Bekasi. Bubu rajungan dari beberapa aspek internal dan eksternal menunjukan bahwa alat tangkap ini adalah alat tangkap yang ramah lingkungan di bandingkan dengan alat penangkap rajungan lainya seperti payang dan arad. Penelitian dilaksanakan selama 3 (tiga) bulan yaitu pada bulan Januari - Februari 2021 di Kec. Muara Gembong, Kabupaten Bekasi - Provinsi Jawa Barat. Metode strategi yang digunakan adalah analisis SWOT dengan pendekatan Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats (SWOT) serta menggunakan metode Quantitative Strategic Planing Matrix (QSPM) dalam memilih prioritas strategi. Strategi terpilih adalah Stength Opportunity (SO), prioritas strateginya adalah Modernisasi alat tangkap dengan nilai Total Attractive Score (TAS) 4,2439, pengendalian jumlah alat tangkap (4,0715), peningkatan kapasitas SDM nelayan (3,6098) serta peningkatan sarana dan prasarana pendukung (3,317).