bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Percutaneous microwave ablation of hepatic tumors: is there an impact of cirrhotic liver parenchyma upon the volume and short-term assessment of the ablation zone?
Authors: Tsochatzis Athanasios , Charalampopoulos George , Tzelves Lazaros , Velonakis George , Kelekis Alexios , Kelekis Nikolaos , Filippiadis Dimitrios K 
Published: September 2023

Objective
To retrospectively compare and evaluate ablation zone volume and its reduction from baseline to 1 month follow-up post-percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) between healthy and cirrhotic liver parenchyma.

Methods
Institutional database research identified 84 patients (118 hepatic tumors) who underwent percutaneous MWA with the same system. Caudal-right lobe ratio was applied to distinguish cirrhotic (n = 51) and healthy (n = 67) group; ITK-SNAP software was used to quantify ablation zone volume. Long (LAD) and short 1 (SAD-1) and 2 (SAD-2) axis, tumor size diameter (mm) and volume (cm³) of the ablation zones were evaluated for each treated lesion in both groups at baseline (immediately post-ablation) and at 1 month follow-up.

Results
There was no significant difference comparing ablation zone volumes at baseline (healthy group: mean ablation volume 14.84 cm³ vs cirrhotic group: mean ablation volume 17.85 cm³, p = 0.31) and 1 month post-ablation (healthy group: mean ablation volume 9.15 cm³ vs cirrhotic group: mean ablation volume 11.58 cm³, p = 0.24). When both “healthy” and “cirrhotic” liver group were evaluated independently, there was a significant difference of ablation volumes reduction (p-value &lt; 0.001) from baseline to 1 month follow-up. When both groups were compared based on reduction (35.12–38.34%) there was no significant difference in ablation zone volumes (p-value = 0.77).

Conclusion
Percutaneous MWA results in ablation zones of a comparable volume in both healthy and cirrhotic liver parenchyma. Both cirrhotic and healthy liver parenchyma experience a similar significant reduction of ablation zone volume at 1 month post-therapy.

Advances in knowledge statement
This study evaluates and compares the volume of the ablation zone after MWA between healthy and cirrhotic liver parenchyma from baseline to 1 month follow-up and attempts to identify potential differences. It is the first study to demonstrate significant shrinkage of ablation volumes in healthy livers as compared to cirrhotic livers after 4 weeks of follow-up. The results of this study can help us understand the effect of MWA when applied in different backgrounds of liver parenchyma, which could lead to different treatment planning.
Prediction of radiation pneumonia after radiotherapy for esophageal cancer using a unified fractional dosiomics combined model
Authors: Yang Tianyue , Wang Liu , Zhong Shuting , Peng Lei , Li Ningfu , Gui Yan , Deng Qiao , Wang Yujia , Yuan Qiang , Li Xianfu 
Published: September 2023

Objective:
This study aimed to construct an optimal model to predict radiation pneumonia (RP) after radiotherapy for esophageal cancer using unified fractional dosiomics and to investigate the improvements in the prediction efficiency of each model for RP.

Methods:
The clinical data, DVH, pre-treatment CT, and dose distribution of 182 patients were retrospectively analyzed.The independent risk factors were screened using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. The mutual information (MI),least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), and recursive feature elimination (RFE) methods were used to screen the omics features. The AUC values of ROC, calibration curves, and clinical decision curves were calculated to evaluate the efficacy and trends of each model.

Results:
The AUC of dosiomics model were 0.783 and 0.760 in the training and test cohorts, higher than 0.585 and 0.579 in the training and test cohorts of the DVH model. The AUC value of the R + D combination was the highest, reaching 0.833. The combined R + D model had a better calibration degree than the other models (mean absolute error = 0.018) and better net benefit in clinical decision-making.

Conclusions:
The radiomics combined dosiomics model was the best combined model to predict RP after radiotherapy for esophageal cancer. The dosiomics model could cover the efficiency of the DVH model and significantly improve the efficiency of the combined model.In the future, we will include other centers for further verification.

Advances in knowledge:
For the first time, this study used CT images combined dose distribution to predict the occurrence of radiation pneumonitis after radiotherapy for esophageal cancer.
Human-Centric Parcel Delivery at Deutsche Post with Operations Research and Machine Learning
Authors: Arıkan Uğur , Kranz Thorsten , Sal Baris Cem , Schmitt Severin , Witt Jonas 
Published: September 2023

Features such as estimated delivery time windows and live tracking of shipments play a key role in improving the customer experience in last-mile delivery. The building blocks for enabling these features are reliable knowledge about the expected order of deliveries in a tour and precise delivery time window predictions. For Deutsche Post’s parcel delivery service in Germany, we developed a courier-centric routing algorithm and a corresponding state-of-the-art machine learning model for delivery time window predictions. The routing algorithm combines operations research with statistics and machine learning to implicitly gather and use the tacit knowledge of our experienced couriers within the tour generation. This is achieved by deducing and selecting appropriate precedence constraints from historical delivery data. This novel combination of optimization with data-driven constraints enabled us to provide custom routes to the individual couriers. It proved to be a main driver allowing us to provide accurate delivery time window predictions and live tracking of shipments. Our solution is used by Deutsche Post to plan the daily routes of couriers to the approximately 13,000 parcel delivery districts in Germany as well as to provide live tracking and estimated delivery time windows for 1.6 million parcels each day. History: This paper has been accepted for the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics Special Issue—2022 Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Advanced Analytics and Operations Research.
Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels, Josh Spiegel (2023)
Authors: Weathers Shane H. 
Published: September 2023

Review of: Timelines of Terror: The Fractured Continuities of Horror Film Sequels, Josh Spiegel (2023)
Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 195 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-47669-165-7, p/bk, £30.95
España comparada: Literatura, lengua y política en la cultura contemporánea, Christian Claesson (ed.) (2022)
Authors: Isasi Santiago Pérez 
Published: September 2023

Review of: España comparada: Literatura, lengua y política en la cultura contemporánea, Christian Claesson (ed.) (2022)
Granada: Comares, 184 pp.,
ISBN 978-8-41369-296-8, p/bk, €19.00
A Universidade de Coimbra e seus Estudantes aos Olhos dos Viajantes Estrangeiros (1581-1879): 298 Anos de Fragmentos Literários
Authors: Reis Carlos Xavier 
Published: September 2023

No estudo “A Universidade de Coimbra e seus Estudantes aos Olhos dos Viajantes Estrangeiros (1581-1879)” são coligidos 30 relatos de viajantes estrangeiros, homens e mulheres, abarcando 10 nacionalidades e um período cronológico de 298 anos da história desta instituição e, por inerência, do país. Os relatos abordam temas vários relacionados com a Universidade de Coimbra (a sua criação, as cadeiras ministradas em diferentes períodos, métodos de ensino e de avaliação, tradições académicas, espaços universitários, Lentes e Estudantes, participação da Universidade no contexto político nacional, etc.) mas também com momentos-chave da história de Portugal, como, por exemplo, a União Ibérica, o recuperar da Independência, as Reforma Pombalinas do ensino superior, as Invasões Francesas e a Guerra Civil.
The effect of conceptions of learning and prior online course experiences on students’ choice of learning spaces for synchronous online learning during COVID-19
Authors: Zeng Lily Min , Bridges Susan Margaret 
Published: September 2023

During COVID-19, universities are reconfiguring learning environments and increasing flexibility in course offerings. Teachers have found synchronous hybrid teaching challenging with many students preferring online to in-person classroom attendance. Understanding students’ decision-making as to where, when and how they choose to learn will be critical in informing the design of learning spaces and courses. This survey-based study of 369 undergraduates across disciplines explored the relationships between students’ backgrounds and psychological factors (self-efficacy for online learning, conceptions of learning, perceptions of previous online course experiences) and student choices of learning spaces for synchronous online learning. While pre-pandemic studies in Western contexts identified non-traditional student characteristics as major factors associated with students’ choices of learning spaces (i.e., learning online at home), this Hong Kong study found significant associations between undergraduates’ choices, their origin and the disciplines. Logistic regression indicated those who preferred stimulating education and cooperative learning or perceived their previous online course experiences as having clearer goals had greater odds of attending classes synchronously online on campus from locations different from the scheduled teaching spaces. Qualitative analysis suggests personality, self-regulation and the university’s social and organisational structures as factors to consider in future studies of student choices of learning spaces.
Implications for practice or policy:

Higher education providers may need to diversify course designs to cater to undergraduates’ different hybrid learning preferences and expectations in the post-pandemic return to campus.
The first step for online course teachers is to help their students to build a higher level of self-efficacy for online learning.
Course teachers can motivate students to take courses online by clarifying their course goals and standards.
Modulation of pain perceptions following treadmill running with different intensities in females
Authors: Zi‐Han Xu , Nan An , Rui Chang Jeremy , Yong‐Long Yang 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWe aimed to compare the effects of three intensities of treadmill running on exercise‐induced hypoalgesia (EIH) in healthy individuals. We anticipated that the primary and secondary changes in pain perception and modulation may differ between running intensities. Sixty‐six women were randomly assigned to one of three treadmill running intensities for 35 min: 40% reserved heart rate (HRR), 55% HRR, or 70% HRR. The effects of EIH were assessed using pressure pain thresholds (PPT) and tolerance thresholds (PPTol). We measured conditional pain modulation (CPM). Compared with baseline, PPT and PPTol significantly increased in all groups during running and at the 5–10‐min follow‐up. The PPT and PPTol changes in the moderate‐ and low‐intensity groups were significantly higher than those in the high‐intensity group during running and 24 h after running, while the CPM responses of the high‐intensity group were significantly reduced at the 24‐h follow‐up. Moderate‐ and low‐intensity running may elicit significant primary and secondary (persisting over 24 h) EIH effects and increase CPM responses in females. However, high‐intensity running induced only limited analgesic effects and reduced CPM responses, which may be attributed to the activation of endogenous pain modulation.
Modeling and dynamic analysis of functionally graded porous spherical shell based on Chebyshev–Ritz approach
Authors: Lu Jili , Yang Qingyun , Meng Zhongliang , Yang Kang , Xu Wei , Chiu Ching Vincent 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This study proposes a unified modeling method to investigate the dynamic behaviors of the functionally graded porous (FGP) spherical shell with elastic boundary conditions. First, three kinds of FGP distributed patterns are defined. Then, the first-order shear deformation theory is selected to build the governing equations of the spherical shell with elastic boundary conditions, which can be solved by the Rayleigh–Ritz approach. Moreover, Chebyshev polynomials of the third kind are selected as an admissible function to express the motion equation. With the constructed model, the correctness is verified by comparing the natural frequency and forced response obtained from both open literature and finite element method. Ultimately, the parameter study is conducted to conclude the effect of the design parameter on the dynamic characteristics of the spherical shell.
E-Learning As A Study Methodology in Primary Education Students: A Bibliometric Study in Scopus Between 2018-2022
Authors: Recalde-Carranza Guina Marcela , Cardoza-Sernaqué Manuel Antonio , Camacho Luis Montenegro- , Rivas-Mendoza Milagros Isabel , Salas-Torres Lissette Margarita , Pulido-Joo Luis Alexander 
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study was the analysis and quantification of the scientific literature from the Scopus database about the state of the literature regarding e-learning as a study methodology in primary education students during the period 2018-2022. Thus, the search was carried out through the combination of words "e-learning", "primary student". Likewise, the search filters were applied: Open access and the temporal criteria of 2019-2022, giving a total result of 39 studies that were exported in the Bibtex format for later reading with Cran-R; After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 articles were selected as part of the review. Among the results, it was identified that 2021 and 2022 were the years with the highest scientific production. Regarding the productivity of authors, it was found that 3 authors have presented a continuity with the topic studied. On the other hand, the relationship between the keywords of the author, the authors and the affiliations included was interpreted. The frequency of words showed that the keywords with the highest index are "constructivist web-based learning" and "critical thinking". The countries with the highest production were Indonesia and China. The citations were then analyzed, and the studies with the highest citation index present (n=31) and (n=10).
The Enduring Conflict in the Middle East: Irrational Causes and Viable Solutions that might begin with the Educational Means
Authors: Issa Mohammad Saleh Bani 
Published: September 2023

This Paper aims at tracing and analyzing the irrational reasons that stood behind the lasting conflict in the Middle East with a refutation of its continuation according to the theory of recognition, as well as the viable solutions that might reduce the tension in the region and end the conflict for a long run. It discussed the reasons that caused the conflict in the region to continue for more than hundred years for the benefit of the colonial states. The paper reached a point that the colonial states were behind the establishment of Israel in the region to be used as a functional state for the perpetuation of colonialism in the region, despite the existence of a Jewish homeland that had been previously announced in Birobidzhan, before the declaration of Israel in Palestine that is why seen today a rebellious state against the legitimacy and international law. The study concluded that it has become necessary to explain more precisely to the youth the cause of the suffering experienced by the peoples of the region of their various races and religions through educational curriculum at all levels of school and university. The study also concluded some proposals that may contribute to ending the unjust conflict gradually in the future.
Cardiopulmonary Morbidity in Adults Born With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Authors: Kraemer Ulrike S. , Kamphuis Lieke S. , Ciet Pierluigi , Visser Lidewij , Tibboel Dick , Bartelds Beatrijs , Cochius-den Otter Suzan C.M. , de Blaauw Ivo , van Rosmalen Joost , Gischler Saskia J. , Schnater J. Marco , IJsselstijn Hanneke 
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES
Studies concerning cardiopulmonary outcomes of adults born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are sparse. Moreover, they don’t include participants who have been treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the neonatal period. This study evaluated the cardiopulmonary morbidities in young adults born with CDH.

METHODS
We assessed 68 participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years. The assessment included auxology assessment, lung function tests, pulmonary imaging, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and echocardiography.

RESULTS
Lung function parameters in the overall group were significantly worse than normal values. Mean (SD) scores postbronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second were −2.91 (1.38) in the ECMO-treated and −1.20 (1.53) in the non-ECMO-treated participants. Chest computed tomography scans showed mild to moderate abnormal lung structure in all ECMO-treated participants, and to a lesser extent in non-ECMO treated participants. A recurrent diaphragmatic defect was observed in 77% of the ECMO-treated group and in 43% of the non-ECMO–treated group. Except for 2 cases with acute symptoms, no clinical problems were noted in cases of recurrence. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing revealed mean (SD) percentage predicted peak oxygen consumption per kilogram of 73 (14)% and 88 (16)% in ECMO-treated and non-ECMO–treated participants, respectively. The mean (SD) workload was normal in the non-ECMO–treated group (111 [25]% predicted); in the ECMO-treated group, it was 89 (23)%. Cardiac evaluation at rest revealed no signs of pulmonary hypertension.

CONCLUSIONS
In young adults who survived treatment of CDH, significant pulmonary morbidity, reduced exercise capacity, and frequent hernia recurrence should be anticipated. Lifelong follow-up care, with the emphasis on prevention of further decline, is to be recommended.
Technical, economic, social, and environmental implications of the organic panela production in Nocaima, Colombia: The ASOPROPANOC case
Authors: Ibarra Guevara Ruth Mary , Barrientos Fuentes Juan Carlos , Gómez Guerrero Wilmer Andrés 
Published: September 2023

Strategies to overcome the sugarcane crisis in recent years are based on technological improvements in production, product diversification, exports, associativity and organic production. The purpose of this research was to analyze the technical, economic, social, and environmental implications of organic production of panela using ASOPROPANOC as a case study. The comparative analysis between the certified organic production system and the traditional system was based on documentary review, surveys with producers of the association, interviews to experts of the municipality, and observation in farms and sugarcane mills. The results show that the organic panela production system improves yields by 11% due to new varieties introduced and a more orderly production culture. Producing organic panela requires increases in investment by 46% but compensates with higher income and profits (16%); it also generates more jobs, improves worker producer safety, their health and organization, and offers a better product to the consumer. The organic production system reduces between 50% and 150% the use of fuel materials per kg of panela produced as well as greenhouse gas emissions (between 1 and 91%) and water use (72%). Producing organic panela is an attractive option for growers.
Spatial correlation of soybean yield with the chemical attributes of an Oxisol
Authors: Rodrigues Luiz Claudio , Castro Tulio Russino , Roque Cassiano Garcia , Cunha Fernando França da , Abrantes Fabio Lima , Souza Gabriela Vitória , Teixeira de Oliveira Job 
Published: September 2023

Soybean is currently the most cultivated oilseed in the world. The objective of this study was to analyze the chemical attributes of Oxisol correlated with soybean productivity. The attributes evaluated were grain productivity, soil properties of organic matter contents, phosphorous, pH, potassium, calcium, magnesium, hydrogen + aluminum, aluminum, sum of bases, cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation, liming requirement; penetration resistance at 0.0-0.10 m, 0.10-0.20 m, 0.20-0.30 m, and 0.30-0.40 m. Soil chemical attributes were submitted to a descriptive classic analysis with the help of the RBio software. In the semivariogram analysis, the attributes calcium, magnesium, aluminum, sum of bases, base saturation, liming requirement, and penetration resistance at 0.30-0.40 m showed a pure nugget effect, meaning no spatial dependence. In conclusion, CEC was the attribute that best described the soybean yield data in dystrophic Red Latosols. Attributes of grain productivity, soil organic matter, phosphorus, pH, potassium, hydrogen + aluminum, CEC, penetration resistance at 0.00 to 0.30 m showed spatial dependence.
Nueva ruralidad y política pública en Latinoamérica
Authors: Casas Matiz Elvia Isabel , Meneses Alba lucia , Ospina Ortiz Mariana 
Published: September 2023

Se analizó la definición de Nueva Ruralidad y sus aplicaciones a la política pública en Latinoamérica entre 1990 y 2021 en una revisión documental de artículos publicados en inglés, español y portugués en revistas arbitradas. Los hallazgos presentan que la Nueva Ruralidad emergió en el marco de la globalización y la apertura económica que, al incrementar la pérdida de valor de la producción agrícola, propició la transformación del campo. La Nueva Ruralidad abre el espacio a la diversificación productiva, diferentes empleos, nuevas formas de relacionamiento, forma de vida y gobernanza descentralizada; con multiplicidad de interacciones complejas entre lo rural y urbano, multiplicidad funcional del suelo, valoración de la naturaleza y preocupación por el ambiente; con migración campesina nacional y transnacional por empobrecimiento, y con exclusión de colectivos vulnerables, aculturización y pérdida de identidad de la población, ruralización de los bordes de las ciudades y urbanización e industrialización de lo rural. Las fuentes observan una incipiente aplicación del concepto de Nueva Ruralidad en la formulación de políticas públicas, así como su baja implementación en los procesos de planeación territorial requeridos para un desarrollo sostenible basado en la protección ambiental y el bienestar y la calidad de vida de los colectivos.
Remisión sintomática en una paciente con artritis reumatoidea tratada con Terapia Neural. Reporte de caso
Authors: Ballén-Vanegas Ana Edith , Pinilla-Bonilla Laura Bibiana , Amaris-Peña Oscar Ernesto 
Published: September 2023

Resumen
Introducción. La artritis reumatoidea (AR) es una enfermedad crónica incapacitante que afecta a individuos principalmente en etapas productivas de la vida. Hasta el momento no se cuenta con estudios sobre remisión sintomática de AR en pacientes tratados con Medicina Neuralterapéutica (MNT), por esta razón, se reporta el caso de una paciente con AR tratada con este sistema médico, para que pueda ser de ayuda en investigaciones futuras acerca del manejo de esta enfermedad con terapias complementarias descritas en la literatura médica.
Presentación del caso. Mujer de 43 años, quien desde los 38 años empezó a presentar episodios de inflamación, dolor en múltiples articulaciones, rigidez matutina articular, disminución frecuente de la fuerza muscular en manos, labilidad emocional y dificultad para conciliar el sueño, además, tuvo un resultado positivo en la prueba de anticuerpos reumatoideos. Estuvo bajo manejo multidisciplinario, incluyendo MNT, por medio de inyecciones con dosis de procaína al 1%. La paciente presentó remisión de sintomatología a pesar de haber suspendido el tratamiento farmacológico formulado por el área de medicina interna para el manejo de la AR.
Conclusiones. El abordaje con Medicina Neuralterapéutica como terapia complementaria permitió alcanzar un alivio de los síntomas, lo que proporciona una herramienta terapéutica que podría servir de apoyo para la resolución sintomática de los pacientes con AR. Dicha hipótesis podría ampliarse con estudios adicionales.