bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparison of insulin resistance indices in predicting albuminuria among patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Nabipoorashrafi Seyed Ali , Adeli Azam , Seyedi Seyed Arsalan , Rabizadeh Soghra , Arabzadeh Bahri Razman , Mohammadi Fatemeh , Yadegar Amirhossein , Nakhjavani Manouchehr , Esteghamati Alireza 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. Up to 40% of the population with diabetes experience diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The correlation of DKD with insulin resistance (IR) indices has been shown in previous studies. In this study, the objective was to evaluate surrogate IR indices, including the Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index, Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI), Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP), and Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) to find the most valuable index for the correlation between albuminuria and IR in the type 2 diabetes (T2D) population. Albuminuria is defined as urine albumin excretion of > 30 mg/day.

Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 2934 participants were enrolled and evaluated for urinary albumin excretion, and albuminuria was detected in 526 of the entries. The logistic regression models and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were performed to assess the relationship of TyG index, VAI, LAP, and HOMA-IR's with albuminuria in patients with T2D.

Results
The TyG index had the highest association (OR 1.67) with the presence of albuminuria in patients with T2D, followed by HOMA-IR (OR 1.127), VAI (OR 1.028), and LAP (OR 1.004). These four indices remained independent after adjustment for multiple confounders. Based on the ROC curve, TyG revealed the best area under the curve (AUC) for revealing albuminuria with sufficient accuracy (AUC: 0.62) in comparison with other measured indices. The calculated TyG index cut-off point for the presence of albuminuria was 9.39.

Conclusion
Among the indices, TyG index had the most significant correlation with albuminuria in patients with T2D.
Crop rotation significantly influences the composition of soil, rhizosphere, and root microbiota in canola (Brassica napus L.)
Authors: Town Jennifer R. , Dumonceaux Tim , Tidemann Breanne , Helgason Bobbi L. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
Crop rotation is an agronomic practice that is known to enhance productivity and yield, and decrease pest and disease pressure. Economic and other factors have increased the frequency of certain crops, including canola, with unknown effects on the below ground microbial communities that impact plant health and performance. This study investigated the effect of 12 years of crop rotation including canola-wheat; canola-pea-barley; and unrotated canola across three geographic sites in Western Canada with diverse soil types and environmental conditions. To provide data on mature, established crop rotation strategies, root exudate profiles, soil nutrient fluxes, and bacterial and fungal microbial community profiles were determined at the flowering stage in the final two (canola) years of the 12-year rotations.

Results
After 12 years of rotation, nutrient fluxes were affected in the soil in an inconsistent manner, with K, NO3, Mg, Ca, P, and Fe fluxes variably impacted by rotation depending on the year and site of sampling. As expected, rotation positively influenced yield and oil content, and decreased disease pressure from Leptosphaeria and Alternaria. In two of the three sites, root exudate profiles were significantly influenced by crop rotation. Bacterial soil, root, and rhizosphere communities were less impacted by crop rotation than the fungal communities. Fungal sequences that were associated with specific rotation strategies were identified in the bulk soil, and included known fungal pathogens in the canola-only strategy. Two closely related fungal sequences identified as Olpidium brassicae were extremely abundant at all sites in both years. One of these sequences was observed uniquely at a single site and was significantly associated with monocropped canola; moreover, its abundance correlated negatively with yield in both years.

Conclusions
Long-term canola monoculture affected root exudate profiles and soil nutrient fluxes differently in the three geographic locations. Bacterial communities were less impacted by rotation compared to the fungal communities, which consistently exhibited changes in composition in all ecological niches at all sites, in both years. Fungal sequences identified as O. brassicae were highly abundant at all sites, one of which was strongly associated with canola monoculture. Soil management decisions should include consideration of the effects on the microbial ecosystems associated with the plants in order to inform best management practices.
To summarise the approach to and findings of the PPIE undertaken as part of a programme of secondary research with a vulnerable, hard to reach population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: McGrane Niall , Dunbar Paul , Keyes Laura M. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
Public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) is an important part of research. The inclusion of PPIE in research is becoming more widespread, however, there are some areas where it is still uncommon. For example, undertaking PPIE in secondary analysis projects is uncommon and PPIE with difficult to reach populations and vulnerable groups can be seen as being too difficult to facilitate. The aim was to summarise the approach to and findings of the PPIE undertaken as part of a programme of secondary analysis with a vulnerable, hard to reach population; residents of residential care facilities (RCFs), during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods
As part of a project to develop a publically available database of statutory notifications of adverse events from RCFs in Ireland, residents (n = 9) from RCFs for older people and people with disability were telephone interviewed. Residents were engaged through gatekeepers and posted participant information and consent forms. Themes were identified using content analyses of interview notes.

Results
Three parent themes were identified, each with two subthemes: privacy concerns, enthusiasm and dissemination of research findings. Residents highlighted the importance that no personal information be shared in the database. Once data were anonymized, residents thought that the database should be published and shared. Residents reported being happy about research being undertaken using the data and thought that publishing the database would help inform the public about RCFs. Completing a PPIE project with a vulnerable group during the global COVID-19 pandemic required planning and resources. Resources included finances, time and expertise.

Conclusions
The involvement of residents informed the data inclusion in the published database and the approach taken in the protection of personal data. Enthusiasm for publication and research using the database by residents encouraged the developers as it was considered something that was wanted by residents. The benefits of PPIE can be achieved with vulnerable groups during unprecedented times with the appropriate planning. It requires dedication of time, finances and expertise. Overcoming the obstacles was achievable and worthwhile. The approach outlined can be used as an example to support PPIE in secondary analysis projects and or with vulnerable groups.
Feasibility of PROMIS using computerized adaptive testing during inpatient rehabilitation
Authors: Rafiq Riyad Bin , Yount Susan , Jerousek Sara , Roth Elliot J. , Cella David , Albert Mark V. , Heinemann Allen W. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
There has been an increased significance on patient-reported outcomes in clinical settings. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of administering patient-reported outcome measures by computerized adaptive testing (CAT) using a tablet computer with rehabilitation inpatients, assess workload demands on staff, and estimate the extent to which rehabilitation inpatients have elevated T-scores on six Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System® (PROMIS®) measures.

Methods
Patients (N = 108) with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disorders participated in this study. PROMIS computerized adaptive tests (CAT) were administered via a web-based platform. Summary scores were calculated for six measures: Pain Interference, Sleep Disruption, Anxiety, Depression, Illness Impact Positive, and Illness Impact Negative. We calculated the percent of patients with T-scores equivalent to 2 standard deviations or greater above the mean.

Results
During the first phase, we collected data from 19 of 49 patients; of the remainder, 61% were not available or had cognitive or expressive language impairments. In the second phase of the study, 40 of 59 patients participated to complete the assessment. The mean PROMIS T-scores were in the low 50 s, indicating an average symptom level, but 19–31% of patients had elevated T-scores where the patients needed clinical action.

Conclusions
The study demonstrated that PROMIS assessment using a CAT administration during an inpatient rehabilitation setting is feasible with the presence of a research staff member to complete PROMIS assessment.
Noise control for high subsonic jet flows by inner wall treatment
Authors: Mao Huyue , Tang Xiaolong , Yang Xiaoquan , Ding Jue , Weng Peifen 
Published: May 2023

AbstractSubsonic jet nozzles, commonly used in passenger aircrafts, generate significant noise that travels both downstream and upstream due to large-scale or fine-scale turbulence in the jet plume. To reduce jet noise, a novel wall treatment method, termed the wavy inner wall (WIW), is proposed. With this method, the smooth inner wall near the exit of the nozzle is replaced by treated walls that carry small wavy patterns. Numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the effects of the WIW treatment. Large eddy simulations (LES) were used to predict the unsteady flow field and the far-field noise, followed by the analogy method proposed by Ffowcs Williams and Hawkings. To better understand the mechanism behind the noise reduction achieved by the WIW treatment, the shear-layer instability, radial and azimuthal auto-correlation functions, turbulent kinetic energy, and acoustic source term from the Tam-Auriault (TA) jet-noise model were analyzed. Results indicated that the WIW treatment advances the onset of jet flow instability in the shear-layer, leading to the early breakdown of jet shear-layer and production of different scales of downstream turbulent structures. As a result, the distribution and production of turbulent kinetic energy are affected, and the generation and emission of jet noise are controlled. The WIW treatment enables the control of fine scale turbulence, resulting in the reduction of mid- to high-frequency noise in the far field, while ensuring a low thrust loss. This feature makes the WIW method a promising approach for jet noise control.
Factors affecting sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study in Iran
Authors: Kia Naim Sadat , Gharib Elham , Doustmohamadian Soraya , Mansori Kamyar , Ghods Elahe 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
Diabetes type 2 is a chronic metabolic disease with major physical and health problems that is on the rise. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes in Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 160 patients with type 2 diabetes referred to the diabetes clinic of Kosar Hospital of Semnan city (Iran) in 2018. The sampling was convenient. The data collection tools were four questionnaires including demographic-clinical variables, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Beck depression inventory II questionnaire. The data was analyzed by STATA 14 and the crude and adjusted coefficient regression (β) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were reported.

Results
The mean (± S.D) of age was 58.70 (± 12.16) years and 60% were female. The multivariate linear regression model showed depression (β = 0.11; 95% CI 0.07–0.16) and sex (β = 1.24; 95% CI 0.17–2.30) are the most important predictors of sleep quality in diabetic patients. However, only underlying disease (β = 1.73; 95% CI 0.33–3.12) was the most important predictors of daily sleep disorder in diabetic patients.

Conclusions
Depression and sex were the most important predictors of sleep quality in diabetic patients; therefore, it seems necessary to pay attention to these factors in the design of sleep disorder prevention and control programs.
Determination of maximum additional load for EV charging station considering practical security limits
Authors: Mondal Sayak , Acharjee Parimal , Bhattacharya Aniruddha 
Published: May 2023

AbstractNowadays, the allocation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) for the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) is essential, as random allocation may cause significant energy loss for the radial distribution system (RDS). Uncoordinated charging of EVs dominates the load profile of the RDS. Although a single EV has a negligible impact on the system, the combined effect of charging an EV cluster may violate the voltage security constraints of the RDS. Therefore, to avoid such circumstances, the loadability limit of each node of the RDS must be determined. Previously, conventional analytical methods were used to calculate the maximum loadability of the RDS node, where voltage magnitudes become less than the critical voltage limit. However, these approaches are not acceptable for the power industry, as it may push the system towards a blackout. Therefore, the appropriate capacity of the EVCS can only be determined if the voltage security limit of each node of the RDS follows its critical limit. Hence, in this paper, a modified forward-backward sweep (MFBS) algorithm is formulated to find the maximum additional load (MAL) of each node of the RDS considering non-unity power factor during the EV charging process. This algorithm may help the EVCS to determine its capacity or optimal number of charging ports directly during installation at an optimal location of RDS. For validation, the 33-bus and 69-bus RDSs have been used, and it can be seen that the EVCSs have been successfully installed in the optimal location of the test systems mentioned above without violating the voltage security limit of each node of the RDS.
Rumor propagation in two-layer complex networks
Authors: Cao Yu , Xie Huiyan , Li Haihong , Dai Qionglin , Yang Junzhong 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
With the development of information networks, the study on rumor propagation attracts more and more attention. In this paper, we investigate rumor propagation in two-layer complex networks with three groups of agents: spreaders, ignorants, and refuters. Considering that rumor spreading and rumor refutation are realized in different ways in real life, we assume that rumor spreads in ER layer while it is refuted in SF layer. There are three types of states in the evolution of the system after a period of transient time: 1) all individuals become refuters; 2) ignorants coexist with refuters; 3) three types of individuals coexist. The simulation results demonstrate that high refuting rate and slow spreading rate exert positive effect on the coexistence state in which spreaders, ignorants, and refuters coexist. We discuss the effects of propagation model parameters, initial densities of different agents and the topological properties of networks on the rumor propagation. We find that the probability of an agent becoming a spreader is determined by his neighbors in the SF layer. The deciding factor is the sum of degrees in the ER layer of these neighbors.
Non-perturbative non-Gaussianity and primordial black holes
Authors: Gow A. D. , Assadullahi H. , Jackson J. H. P. , Koyama K. , Vennin V. , Wands D. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
We present a non-perturbative method for calculating the abundance of primordial black holes given an arbitrary one-point probability distribution function for the primordial curvature perturbation,

. A non-perturbative method is essential when considering non-Gaussianities that cannot be treated using a conventional perturbative expansion. To determine the full statistics of the density field, we relate ζ to a Gaussian field by equating the cumulative distribution functions. We consider two examples: a specific local-type non-Gaussian distribution arising from ultra slow roll models, and a general piecewise model for

with an exponential tail. We demonstrate that the enhancement of primordial black hole formation is due to the intermediate regime, rather than the far tail. We also show that non-Gaussianity can have a significant impact on the shape of the primordial black hole mass distribution.
Doctrine beyond Borders: The Sinographic Cosmopolis and Religious Classics in Vietnam from the Tenth to the Fourteenth Centuries
Authors: Trần Trọng Dương 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This article studies the transmission of the Three Teachings 三教 (Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism) from China to Vietnam in the tenth to fourteenth centuries. Using the primary sources written in Sinitic, I argue that Vietnam in the pre-national period was a type of multireligious political community, in which sinographs, Literary Sinitic, and the classics of the Three Teachings created a threefold structure in the political culture of Vietnam. Visits to the Chinese imperial court by delegations from the Great Việt were conceived as pilgrimages to the center of civilization and the origin of different schools of thought. The canonical texts brought back to the country were considered to be an endorsement of Vietnam as a “Domain of Manifest Civility” (文獻之邦), a symbol of recognized political power, and a tool to expand education and spread ruling power.
Stygofaunal Worlds
Authors: Neimanis Astrida 
Published: May 2023

AbstractHow can we cultivate an underground multispecies justice with beings whose lifeworlds are unknown and unknowable? This article examines this question through a consideration of stygofauna: miniscule deep-time creatures who make their home in the watery seams of the earth. Taking a cue from these critters—many of whom have evolved without eyes to make their way differently in the darkness of their watery subterranean homes—the article troubles the assumption that knowledge, care, and justice must be predicated on a kind of knowing that insists that humans literally bring other worlds to light. Through a specifically situated exploration of stygofaunal worlds, knowledge, and mining in Australia, the article asks, How is knowledge-as-illumination complicit with complex regimes of knowledge where knowing in the name of justice is tangled up in knowing as a further (colonial, speciesist, ableist) violence? Refusing purity politics, the article's first aim is to demonstrate our complicity with extractive knowledge regimes even in a quest to care for underground worlds. Second, the article insists that knowing otherwise is both possible and already at work. It argues that to know stygofauna otherwise, one cannot eschew science or knowledge altogether. Instead, it proposes that multispecies justice depends on two moves: first, on safeguarding a mode of unknowability that the article refers to as estrangement, and second, on recognizing and cultivating knowledge practices that can cultivate nonextractive relations with subterranean species, even if imperfectly. It concludes with a short overview of several examples of knowing otherwise that push readers to think differently about knowledge as a practice of care and justice.
Ocean Justice
Authors: Reid Susan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe continued campaign of violence by extractivists against multibeing relations, embodied beings, and ecological living is bewildering. Coded by mastery, and as a carrier of its values, international laws of the sea facilitate these campaigns by legitimating ecological abuse. As such, responding to the ocean's declining conditions with more laws and regulations alone misses how underlying cultural values contribute to the production of ecological harm. This article considers how the imaginary of mastery underpinning dominant ocean governance regimes enables the production and distribution of vulnerability. Thinking with the ocean reveals how anthropogenic harms manifest and proliferate both materially and through the discursive networks of ocean governance. Though material vulnerability is a condition that brings us into being interconnectedly with other worlds, it also (unevenly) implicates us in ocean harm. This article draws on feminist posthumanist, legal, and marine scientific work to examine these issues in the context of an emerging concept of ocean justice, in which the conditions for cohabiting well with the seas might be imagined and activated.
Efficacy of apatinib+radiotherapy vs radiotherapy alone in patients with advanced multiline therapy failure for non small cell lung cancer with brain metastasis
Authors: Pan Huanle , Zhou Xiaobo , Shen Lanxiao , Li Yida , Dong Wenjun , Wang Saijun , Zhang Yuyue , Pan Wenkai , Xie Congying , Cai Xiaona 
Published: May 2023

Objective:
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated mortality worldwide. Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis is a prevalent and serious complication. The most common treatment for brain metastasis (BM) is still radiation therapy (RT). An increasing number of drugs have been shown to have intracranial activity or to sensitize tumours to radiotherapy.

Methods:
Consecutive advanced multiline therapy failure in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BM at the authors’ hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Eligible patients were divided into two groups: Apatinib+RT group and RT group. Intracranial progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were analysed using the Kaplan–Meier method.

Results:
The median intracranial PFS for the RT group and Apatinib+RT group was 5.83 months and 11.81 months (p = 0.034). The median OS for the RT group and Apatinib+RT group was 9.02 months and 13.62 months (p = 0.311). The Apatinib+RT group had a better intracranial PFS, but there were no significant differences between the two arms in OS. The Apatinib+RT group had significantly reduced symptoms caused by BM.

Conclusion:
RT combined with apatinib could help to control intracranial metastases. The Apatinib+RT group had significantly reduced symptoms caused by BM and improved quality of life for patients, the safety of the two treatments was similar.

Advances in knowledge:
Here, we propose that RT combined with apatinib can significantly relieve brain symptoms and tolerate side-effects without affecting OS in patients with BM following failure of multiline therapy for NSCLC. Of course, this paper is a retrospective origin study, and more powerful evidence is needed to demonstrate.