bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Survey on Deep Learning-based Cervical Cytology Screening: from Cell Identification to Whole Slide Image Analysis
Authors: Jiang Peng , Li Xuekong , Shen Hui , Chen Yuqi , Wang Lang , Chen Hua , Feng Jing , Liu Juan 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in daily life. Early detection and diagnosis can effectively help facilitate subsequent clinical treatment and management. With the growing advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) techniques, an increasing number of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) methods based on deep learning have been applied in cervical cytology screening. In this paper, we survey more than 70 publications since 2016 to provide a systematic and comprehensive review of DL-based cervical cytology screening. First, we provide a concise summary of the medical and biological knowledge pertaining to cervical cytology, since we hold a firm belief that a comprehensive biomedical understanding can significantly contribute to the development of CAD systems. Then, we collect a wide range of public cervical cytology datasets. Besides, image analysis approaches and applications including cervical cell identification, abnormal cell or area detection, cell region segmentation and cervical whole slide image diagnosis are summarized. Finally, we discuss the present obstacles and promising directions for future researches in automated cervical cytology screening.
Quantum Matching Algorithm for Biometric Fingerprints
Authors: Mogos Gabriela 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Fingerprints remain constant throughout life. In over 140 years of fingerprint analysis, no two fingerprints have ever been found to be identical, even in identical twins. Each of us is born with a unique set of fingerprints, although experts still don't know with what exactly what we use them for. In information technology terms, biometrics is associated with technologies and techniques designed to secure and confirm identity based on individual, measurable biological characteristics of the person. Fingerprints can be used in systems and schemes designed to gain access to a computer, a room and, why not, a bank account. A verification system authenticates the person's claimed identity by comparing the fingerprints provided by the person at a given point in time with the measures of these features previously stored in the system and associated with the person's claimed identity. This paper presents a quantum matching algorithm for biometric fingerprints. For this, classical fingerprinting was encoded into quantum states using an adapted Novel Enhanced Quantum model and the quantum circuits, for storage and for matching, were implemented and tested on the IBM Quantum Experience platform and on a local virtual quantum simulator.
Anemia can predict prognosis and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in osteosarcoma at pre-operative stage: a retrospective analysis
Authors: Yu Wenxi , Wang Wei , Sun Miaoli , Shen Zan , Wang Yonggang , Li Hongtao 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Anemia is relatively common in cancer patients, and is associated with poor survival in patients with various malignancies. However, how anemia would affect prognosis and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC) in osteosarcoma(OS) is still without substantial evidence.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed 256 OS patients who underwent standard NAC in our institute. Hb concentrations before/after NAC and changed Hb levels (dHb, Hb level before NAC minus that after NAC) were recorded to assess their prognostic value in DFS(disease-free survival) and tumor necrosis rate to NAC.
Results
There was higher percentage of pretreatment anemia in poor response group(87 out of 181) with a tumor necrosis rate < 90%, compared with those in good response group(36 out of 75). Besides, in patients with good response to NAC, the median dHb was 13, which was smaller than that(median dHb 18) in poor response to NAC. Further ROC analysis demonstrated that dHb had a significant role in prediction for the NAC response in OS patients.In survival analysis, patients with high dHb(≥ 12.5) had an inferior DFS(38 ± 2.44 months), compared with those with dHb below 12.5(47 ± 7.26 months).
Conclusion
In osteosarcoma, dynamic Hb decrease after NAC predicted poor survival and worse response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Pretreatment anemia might be a potential indicator to forecast response to NAC. Attempts to correct anemia and their effects on outcomes for osteosarcoma patients should be explored in future studies.
Predictive Value of Maternal Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Treatment- Requiring Retinopathy of Prematurity
Authors: Polat Osman Ahmet , Ozer Furkan , Karaca Cagatay 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Purpose
To investigate the predictive values of maternal systemic inflammatory markers, such as the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR), systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), platelet mass index (PKI), and mean platelet volume (MPV), in treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity (TR-ROP).
Methods
The mothers of the 21 preterm infants who were followed up due to ROP but did not require treatment and the mothers of preterm infants who received ROP treatment (intravitreal injection) (19 patients) were included in the treatment group. The birth weights (BW) and gestational ages (GA) of the infants were recorded. A prenatal maternal complete blood count (CBC) analysis was performed within 3 days before birth. NLR, PLR, LMR, SII, PCI and MPV data were calculated and compared statistically from the complete blood count (CBC) samples of the mothers of the preterm infants who did or did not need ROP treatment. The results were evaluated by adjusting them with logistic regression analysis.
Results
There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of BW (p = 0.108). The GA was significantly lower in the TR-ROP group compared to the control group (p = 0.04, 26.5 (24–33), 29 (27–32), respectively). Between TR-ROP and control groups, NLR (p = 0.02, 5.9 (3.2–12.9), 4.2 (0.9–11.8)), PLR (p = 0.02, 136.4 ± 27.6, 111.1 ± 37.1), LMR (p = 0.001, 2.06 (1.1–4.2), 3.01 (1.2–5.9)) and SII (p = 0.001) values were significantly different. In the TR-ROP group, when these values were corrected with GA in logistic regression analysis, NLR, PLR, and SII were not statistically significant (p = 0.11, p = 0.83, and p = 0.14), but there was an increase in LMR [p = 0.02, OR = 0.38 95% CI (0.16–0.88)].
Conclusion
The prenatal maternal LMR was found to have a statistically significant predictive value for TR-ROP. In the prenatal period, a maternal systemic inflammatory state may be a risk factor for ROP development in the premature baby. Prenatal maternal LMR may be a guide for infants with TR-ROP. Babies who are thought to be at higher risk of TR- ROP may be screened more frequently.
Earlier second-language acquisition exhibits more pronounced modulation effects on brain functional network
Authors: Yao Chaofan , Sheng Yucen , Li Yongchao , Liu Xia , Zhao Ziyang , Shang Yingying , Yang Jing , Yao Zhijun , Hu Bin 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Existing studies have revealed that language acquisition influences both structure and function of the brain. However, whether the acquisition of second language at different periods of life alters functional network organization in different ways remains unclear. Here, functional magnetic resonance imaging data of 30 English-speaking monolingual controls, 52 Spanish-English bilinguals, including 22 early bilinguals who began learning a second language before the age of ten, and 30 late bilinguals who started learning their second language at age fourteen or later were collected from OpenNeuro database. Topological metrics of resting-state functional networks were computed via graph theoretical approach, including small-world attributes, betweenness centrality, network efficiency, and rich and diverse-clubs that characterize functional integration and segregation of the networks. Results showed remarkable increases of network efficiency and rich-club functional connectivity in the early bilinguals relative to the monolingual controls, whereas the network organization of the late bilinguals did not significantly differ from the monolingual controls. The increased functional connectivity positively correlated with the number of languages exposed. Furthermore, the rostroventral area of the left cingulate gyrus that played an important role in both rich and diverse-clubs showed higher betweenness centrality in the EB than in the other two groups. These findings demonstrated early acquisition of second language modulated functional brain networks toward a more efficient and strengthened organization.
The hit of two earthquakes in Turkey-Syria: Mw 7.8 Giziantep- Mw 7.5 Kahramanmaras
Authors: Carrera-Cevallos Amilcar , Carrera-Cevallos Damaris 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Turkey-Syria were shaken by two large earthquakes Mw=7,8 and the other with Mw=7,5. The seismic moment shows the amount of energy accumulated due to the seismic gap in the region. Giving researchers a guideline on which they can rely on the different interpretations of data provided by different stations around the world. In addition to understanding the type of problem caused by the use of low quality materials for the construction of buildings. The seismic moment that was calculated using the seismic moment formula can be found in the results where the moment graph is also evident; the peak seismic release at the time of the onset of the event, however many researchers will have discrepancies because they have reported the same ones that could be verified later.
Preventive medicine and mastitis
Authors: Blood Douglas C. 
Published: March 2023

The following preventive measures for controlling bovine mastitis are discussed: teat dipping after milking; dry period treatment; maintenance of the milking machine; backflushing of teatcups; and culling infected cows. The role of the veterinarian in mastitis control is also outlined. Finally, the author summarizes results of the mastitis control programme carried out on the herds at the University of Melbourne. Tabulated data illustrate the quarter infection rate at drying-off in 7 herds over 6 yr. It has been estimated that there can be a net gain of $13.9/cow for a 20% reduction in quarter infection rate. Implications of these results are discussed.
Paper presented to the AABP 6th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, December 1973.
Survey of poisonings commonly observed by the bovine practitioner
Authors: Oehme Frederick W. 
Published: March 2023

The poisons discussed include heavy metals, agricultural chemicals, dietary chemicals, environmental chemicals, naturally occurring toxins, petroleum products, and drugs and other therapeutic agents.
This paper previously appeared in the March and April 1974 issues of DVM Newsmagazine (Volume 6) and is reprinted with the publisher’s permission
Anaplasmosis
Authors: Richey E. J. , Brock W. E. , Kliewer I. O. , Jones E. W. 
Published: March 2023

In order to properly evaluate an anaplasmosis outbreak and to determine an approach to modify the disease pattern, one must have a simple knowledge of the pathogenesis of anaplasmosis. We will not discuss the specific symptoms of the disease but rather present a description of the stages of the disease encountered, methods of differentiating the stages, options available for treatment during an acute outbreak, and preventative measures prior to the vector season.
Integrated approach to improvement of diary cattle production
Authors: Alexander G. I. 
Published: March 2023

A proposal is presented for integration of dairy cattle breeding management and herd health services for dairy farmers into a single computer-based data base because both husbandry and health have many common elements making integration of services desirable for efficient use of computers. Dairy herd management and hard health srvices depend on a rapid turn-round of information to the farmer and his professional advisers necessitating use of regional mini-computers which are linked to a central computer for genetic analysis. Standard computer programs are recommended to facilitate interchange of information and assembly for genetic analysis. The scheme would be under the overall direction of a central committee assisted by a secretariat comprising appropriate technical specialists and support staff. At the state level, regional management would operate through small state liaison committees. An adequate dialogue with industry will be ensured through state advisory committees.
Planned animal health and production service (PAHAPS) in New Zealand dairy herds
Authors: Moller K. 
Published: March 2023

New Zealand dairy farming is a low cost grassland operation. It is based primarily on a seasonal system of management whereby the calving pattern of the herd is concentrated so that maximum milk production coincides with the greatest pasture production for grazing. While techniques for planned animal health and production systems had been developed in other countries, modifications were likely to be required if they were to be applied to this production system. A feasibility study was carried out on a group of 18 Waikato seasonal supply dairy farms; the results of this study are presented in this paper.
Epidemiology of endemic bovine viral infections
Authors: Kahrs R. F. 
Published: March 2023

Epidemiology unravels the mechanisms of disease distribution in populations and relates them to disease control strategies. There are concepts of viral epidemiology which impact on the diagnosis and handling of outbreaks, vaccination decisions, and discussions of control of bovine viral diseases.
Consideration of the epidemiology of bovine viral diseases requires a temporary shift in thinking to allow control considerations to overshadow individual treatment. Control emphasis is necessary because few viral chemotherapeutic agents are available and because viral infections are acute and subtle, so effective individual treatment (if available) would likely be too late. In addition, the economic impact of viral infections frequently follows inapparent primary infection and is not observed until after the viral infection has subsided.
Field investigation of the effect of 5 mg PGF2α given intravenously to cycling beef cows and heifers
Authors: Ott R. S. , Lock T. L. , Brodie B. O. , Memon M. A. , Mansfield M. E. 
Published: March 2023

Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) has been proven to be an effective luteolytic agent in cattle when administered after day 5 of the cycle. While the recommended dose of PGF2α in cattle has been established as 25 mg IM, there have been field reports that a dose as low as 5 mg PGF2α IV was effective in obtaining luteolysis. It has been documented that 5 mg PGF2α IM was luteolytic in hysterectomized heifers and a dose of .5 mg PGF2α IV has caused estrus and evacuation of purulent material in cows with pyometra.
The purpose of this field trial was to determine the efficacy of 5 mg PGF2α IV in causing luteolysis and estrus in a group of cycling beef cows.
Coliform mastitis enigma
Authors: Jasper D. E. 
Published: March 2023

Milking equipment has long been implicated in mastitis, and its role in causing or avoiding mastitis and teat lesions will be discussed by Drs. Thompson, Sagie, Hamann and Sieber. The very interesting report of Heckman and Noorlander show by electron microscopy that minute imperfections in the surface of inflations may harbor coliform and other bacteria. When to this list of contributors we add those of Drs. van den Heever and Saran we can really look with optimism toward new understanding and new knowledge of technology to reduce mastitis problems of all kinds.
Several reports have suggested that bedding coliform populations are an important factor predisposing to coliform mastitis.
With this background I wish to discuss observations, materials and methods made by Dr. E. J. Carroll and myself on several dairies typical of our area of California and which we have reported to the National Mastitis Council.
Mastitis prevention by selection of sires
Authors: Grootenhuis G. 
Published: March 2023

The investigation results mentioned led to the hypothesis: "Higher milk cell counts in the 1st lactation daughter groups indicate a higher susceptibility to mastitis and subsequently a higher mastitis prevalence with increasing age". The validity of this hypothesis has been investigated in the presented study by a simple scheme.
Older sires were selected for this purpose in order to establish the (different) predicting cell counts in their 1st lactation daughters - and - to examine quarter samples from respective older age groups for the prevalence of mastitis.
Acute lead poisoning in beef cattle
Authors: Wilson Terry M. , Ring William , Roof James 
Published: March 2023

Lead Poisoning in cattle is possibly one of the most commonly diagnosed intoxications. Lead toxicosis in cattle may present as a neurological or intestinal syndrome and may be subacute, acute, or chronic. Sources of lead are variable and include oils, paints, lead batteries, and lead shot. Frequently the source of lead is undetermined.
In this unique report, we describe an acute outbreak of lead poisoning (ALP) in cattle which was traced to a discarded tractor battery. In addition, insurance liability claims are discussed and presented.
Water: A Preventable Disaster
Authors: Perry Charles 
Published: March 2023

Editor-in-Chief's Note: The Texas Water Journal invited Texas state Senator Charles Perry, Chair of the Senate Committee on Water and Rural Affairs, to share his thoughts on the role of water in the coming 87th legislative session of the Texas Legislature. In the upcoming legislative session, Senator Perry said Texas will be navigating the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the road to recovery and continuing water supply development. In the commentary, Senator Perry addresses how leveraging technology, public-private partnerships, and regulations will encourage the creation of new water sources while also expanding existing strategies. The opinion expressed in this commentary is the opinion of the individual author and not the opinion of the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute.
Citation: Perry C. 2020. Commentary: Water: A Preventable Disaster. Texas Water Journal. 11(1):172-173. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21423/twj.v11i1.7129.
Commentary: Fresh, Clean Water for Texans Now and for Generations to Come
Authors: King Tracy 
Published: March 2023

Editor-in-Chief's Note: The Texas Water Journal invited Texas state Representative Tracy O. King, incoming chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources, to share his thoughts on what is ahead for the Natural Resources Committee. The opinion expressed in this commentary is the opinion of the individual author and not the opinion of the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute.
Received 26 February 2021, Accepted 3 March 2021, Published online 4 March 2021
Citation: King TO. 2021. Commentary: Fresh, Clean Water for Texans Now and for Generations to Come. Texas Water Journal. 12(1):40-41. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21423/twj.v12i1.7135.
82nd State Legislature Regular Session: Summaries of water-related legislative action
Authors: Kramer Ken , Steinbach Stacey A. , Skaggs Jason , Howe Billy , Robbins Dean 
Published: March 2023

Editor’s Note: September 1 of every odd-numbered year is the date that new legislation from the Texas Legislature session that ended the previous spring typically goes into effect. With this in mind, the Texas Water Journal invited five organizations that work closely with the Texas Legislature to provide their take on the changes to Texas water policy and law that were made during the 2011 session. The opinions expressed in these summaries are the opinions of the individual organizations and not the opinion of the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute. Organizations: • Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter • Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts • Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association • Texas Farm Bureau • Texas Water Conservation Association

Citation: K Kramer, SA Steinbach, J Skaggs, B Howe, D Robbins. 2011.Commentary: 82nd State Legislature Regular Session: Summaries of water-related legislative action. Texas Water Journal. 2(1):23-38. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21423/twj.v2i1.5886.
The Financing Structure of Islamic Banks: A Comparative Study
Authors: Mardhiyaturrositaningsih Mardhiyaturrositaningsih 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPurpose - This study aims to analyse the financing structure of Islamic Commercial Bank and Islamic Business Unit. This Study Compare the financing structure before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.Method - This research is using The comparative research method to determine differences in the financing structure of Islamic Banks before and during the Covid-19 period.Result - The result of this research indicates that the financing structure of Islamic Commercial Banks and Islamic Business Units based on the type of shari’ah compliant contract and the type of usage shows differences before and during the covid-19 pandemic. The decrease is shown in financing with mudharabah and ijarah contracts.Implication - The research indicates that the Bank has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as indicated by changes in the financing structure of the banking system. Banks need to determine the right strategy in this situation.Originality- This study conducted a financing test based on the type of contract and the type of usage. This study identified two conditions in the period before and during the pandemic.
Exploratory Factor Analysis: Analysis of Islamic Bank Sustainability Factors in Facing the Disruption of the Industrial Revolution
Authors: Muheramtohadi Singgih , Huda Choirul , Adila Retno Septia 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPurpose - In this study, researchers are interested in analyzing the factors of resilience (sustainability) that must exist or be carried out by Islamic banks to challenge the disruption of the industrial revolution 4.0.Method - This research is quantitative research. The research approach is exploratory which has the intention to obtain a description and understanding of the problems experienced by researchers. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire which was then tested for validity and reliability. After the data has been collected, the data is tested with the stages of testing confirmatory factor analysis data which is able to reduce a number of variables into several dominant factors that affect the sustainability of Islamic banks in facing the disruption of the industrial revolution 4.0.Result - This study concludes that: 1) 18 variables each have a Measure of Sampling Adequacy (MSA) value higher than 0.5 and are categorized as having met the adequacy of the sample. 2) Factor analysis is suitable for simplifying the group of 18 variables. 3) Two dominant factors are formed, which are called the customer's financial benefit factor and the customer's safety and comfort factor.Implication - This research helps Islamic banks to remain sustainable from the onslaught of the disruption of the Industrial revolution 4.0 based on the variables of customer desires.Originality - This study focuses more on Islamic banking instead of professional banking as in previous studies and in the analysis the researcher uses exploratory factor analysis to determine the dominant factor from series of variables. The study is different from previous research.