bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Parameter evaluation method of tight carbonate reservoir using electrical imaging pores diameter spectrum
Authors: Jiao Shixiang , Zhao Jun , Ren Xiaofeng , Wen Xiaofeng , Liu Anpei , Cai Fang , Yu Baocai , Zhang Rui 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Presently, tight carbonate reservoirs with high gas production in lower Paleozoic of Changqing Oilfield have been continuously studied. Although tight carbonate reservoirs have a strong heterogeneity and complex combination relationship, they are difficult to evaluate using conventional logging data. The electrical imaging logging data have a high resolution, which can directly observe the structural characteristics of the formation and the spatial characteristics of pores and holes. The information on the effectiveness of pores in the formation can be obtained through the electrical imaging logging data, so that the tight carbonate reservoir parameters can be evaluated using the information. However, the interpretation of the electrical imaging logging image has multiple solutions, and the interpretation accuracy largely depends on the experience of the interpreter. In this paper, we compare a large number of core experiments, conventional logging, imaging logging, and other data, and propose a method of pore size distribution feature extraction and pore size spectrum calculation based on electrical imaging logging to quantitatively evaluate pore permeability parameters of a tight carbonate reservoir. Our result improves the interpretation accuracy and coincidence rate, which is confirmed by the well testing data.
Benchmarking a new TH2M implementation in OGS-6 with regard to processes relevant for nuclear waste disposal
Authors: Pitz Michael , Grunwald Norbert , Graupner Bastian , Kurgyis Kata , Radeisen Eike , Maßmann Jobst , Ziefle Gesa , Thiedau Jan , Nagel Thomas 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
In this paper, thermo-hydro-mechanically (THM) coupled processes triggered during the construction, operation and closure of a deep geological repository for heat generating, high level radioactive waste are discussed based on a generic disposal concept.For this purpose we are using the numerical non-isothermal two-phase-two-component flow in deformable porous media (\th2m) implementation \cite{Grunwald2022} in the open-source software OpenGeoSys \cite{Bilke2019337}.THM coupled effects covered in this work focus on single and two-phase-flow phenomena, gas and heat generation as well as poro-elastic medium deformation.A suitable set of benchmarks covering aforementioned THM-effects, devised in the scope of the BenVaSim benchmarking project \cite{Lux2022} is chosen and one additional benchmark is presented, allowing for the demonstration and comparison of the OGS-6 \th2m implementation against results obtained by other well-established codes used in the field.Apart from the code comparison, the benchmarks also serve as means to analyize THM coupled processes in a repository based on very simplified geometries. Therefore, they can help to improve the process understanding, but any quantitative results should not be interpreted as predictions of the behaviour of a real repository.The results obtained in this work agree well with the results presented by the project partners in BenVaSim -- both in single phasic, fully liquid saturated cases and in partially saturated two phase regions.Hence, the suitability of the OGS-6 \th2m implementation for the application in the field of radioactive waste management, supporting the safety case and analyzing the integrity of the geological and geotechnical barrier systems is demonstrated.Finally, a detailed discussion of observed phenomena in the benchmarks increases our understanding and confidence in the prediction of the behaviour of \th2m coupled systems in the context of deep geological radioactive waste disposal.
Preoperative US Integrated Random Forest Model for Predicting Delphian
Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Zhu Zheng , Zhou Chao , Xu Chaoli , Yang Bin , Huang Yan , Shen Bo , Dong Xueming , Xu Xinyan , Liu Guotao 
Published: January 2023

Background:
Delphian lymph node (DLN) has been considered to be a gate that predicts
widespread lymph node involvement, higher recurrence and mortality rates of head and neck cancer.

Objective:
This study aimed to establish a preoperative ultrasonography integrated machine learning
prediction model to predict Delphian lymph node metastasis (DLNM) in patients with diagnosed papillary
thyroid carcinoma (PTC).

Methods:
Ultrasonographic and clinicopathologic variables of PTC patients from 2014 to 2021 were
retrospectively analyzed. The risk factors associated with DLNM were identified and validated through
a developed random forest (RF) algorithm model based on machine learning and a logistic regression
(LR) model.

Results:
A total of 316 patients with 402 thyroid lesions were enrolled for the training dataset and 280
patients with 341 lesions for the validation dataset, with 170 (28.52%) patients developed DLNM. The
elastography score of ultrasonography, central lymph node metastasis, lateral lymph node metastasis,
and serum calcitonin were predictive factors for DLNM in both models. The RF model has better predictive
performance in the training dataset and validation dataset (AUC: 0.957 vs. 0.890) than that in
the LR model (AUC: 0.908 vs. 0.833).

Conclusion:
The preoperative ultrasonography integrated RF model constructed in this study could
accurately predict DLNM in PTC patients, which may provide clinicians with more personalized clinical
decision-making recommendations preoperatively. Machine learning technology has the potential
to improve the development of DLNM prediction models in PTC patients.
Incidencia de estresores de trabajo en la productividad laboral del área de servicio al cliente corporativo. Caso: Banco Pichincha C.A.
Authors: Fernández Solís Carla , Farfán Adum Heidy 
Published: January 2023

La inteligencia emocional constituye un recurso socio efectivo que permite desarrollar resiliencia, actitud de liderazgo y control de emociones positivas que favorezcan la salud mental y el clima social donde se desenvuelven los miembros de una organización, con el objetivo de solucionar conflictos con asertividad, reducir el grado de estrés y fatiga a cambio de factores psicosociales que se derivan de un manejo incontrolable de situaciones de presión, que pueden generar ansiedad, depresión, inseguridad, frustración, entre otros, que afectan la productividad, desempeño laboral y clima organizacional. La investigación se realizó en Banco Pichincha, empresa de servicios bancarios con gran trayectoria a nivel nacional, donde se encuestaron a 25 empleados del área de servicio al cliente corporativo con el propósito de conocer que el 100% reconoce que la exposición a los factores de trabajo ocasionan desgaste emocional, que afecta a su desempeño y productividad laboral, por ende el 35% del personal manifiesta, que no dispone de un clima organizacional positivo y en igual porcentaje señalan que no existe una adecuada distribución de carga de trabajo, llegándose a determinar que existe Burnout debido a la elevada presión por parte de los directivos, atención de quejas, conflictos interpersonales y reuniones virtuales en todo instante. Del estudio se analiza la imperiosa necesidad de disminuir factores estresores del trabajo, principalmente, en lo que respecta a sobrecarga laboral y riesgos psicosociales, por lo que resulta más favorable para la institución incrementar el número de colaboradores de atención al cliente, así como considerar la posibilidad de mejorar aplicaciones digitales de atención vía online con el propósito de reducir carga laboral, lograr el cumplimiento de metas y obtención de mejores logros competitivos a nivel individual y colectivo.
Factores de clima organizacional en una institución de educación superior en Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Crespo Crespo Walter Benigno , Serrano-Moreno María Stella 
Published: January 2023

El clima organizacional tiene un impacto directo en la efectividad de los procesos de gestión educativa. El estudio tuvo como propósito realizar un Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE) como una aproximación a los factores constitutivos del clima organizacional en una unidad académica, de una Institución de Educación Superior. Se realizó en una población de 54 miembros incluyendo autoridades, docentes y personal administrativo pertenecientes a la Unidad Académica de Educación, Artes y Humanidades de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Ecuador (UCACUE). Con la ayuda del software SPSS 25 se realizó un AFE empleando el método de mínimos cuadrados no ponderados debido al tamaño muestral y a la falta de una distribución normal de los datos. Los resultados, confirmaron los cinco factores que se plantearon teóricamente: clima organizacional de la unidad académica de educación, artes y humanidades; relaciones interpersonales; liderazgo directivo; capacitación permanente y comunicación asertiva. Igualmente, permitieron demostrar que existe una estructura adecuada, aunque las cargas factoriales identificadas en algunas dimensiones son bastante bajas, especialmente en lo que corresponde a comunicación asertiva. En general, la situación actual de la UCACUE es bastante favorable en términos de clima organizacional, debido a la comunicación permanente que promueven las autoridades administrativas y académicas. Finalmente, se concluye que se requiere mejorar en términos de relaciones interpersonales que se relacionan con una comunicación asertiva baja entre autoridades, docentes y personal administrativo.
Adolescents’ Assessment of Two Mental Health–Promoting Mobile Apps: Results of Two User Surveys
Authors: Høgsdal Helene , Kaiser Sabine , Kyrrestad Henriette 
Published: January 2023

Background
The importance of mental health promotion is irrevocable and is especially important at a young age. More mental health-promoting mobile apps have been developed in the last few years. However, their usability and quality have been rarely assessed.

Objective
The aim of this study is to investigate how adolescents assess the usability, quality, and potential goal achievement of Opp and NettOpp. Opp is a universal mental health–promoting mobile app aimed at 13- to 19-year-olds, and NettOpp is a mobile app for children and adolescents between 11 to 16 years of age that have experienced negative incidents online.

Methods
A total of 45 adolescents tested either Opp (n=30) or NettOpp (n=15) for a period of 3 weeks and answered a questionnaire. The System Usability Scale (SUS) was used to measure the usability of the apps. A SUS score above 70 indicates acceptable usability. Items from the Mobile Application Rating Scale were adapted for study purposes and used to measure the quality and perceived goal achievement that Opp and NettOpp might have on adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and intention to change behavior. Furthermore, adolescents could answer an open comment question.

Results
Opp had a mean SUS score of 80.37 (SD 9.27), and NettOpp’s mean SUS score was 80.33 (SD 10.30). In the overall evaluation, Opp and NettOpp were given a mean score of 3.78 (SD 0.42) and 4.20 (SD 0.56), respectively, on a 5-point scale, where 5 was best. Most adolescents who evaluated Opp rated that the app would increase knowledge about mental health and help young people deal with stress and difficult emotions or situations. Most adolescents who evaluated NettOpp agreed that the app would increase awareness and knowledge about cyberbullying, change attitudes toward cyberbullying, and motivate them to address cyberbullying. Some adolescents stated that Opp was difficult to navigate and consisted of too much text. Some of the adolescents that tested NettOpp stated that the app had crashed and that the design was a bit childish.

Conclusions
All in all, this study indicates that Opp and NettOpp have good usability and that adolescents are satisfied with both apps. It also indicates that the potential goal achievement of the apps, for example, increasing knowledge about mental health (Opp) or cyberbullying (NettOpp) is promising. While there are some comments from the users that are more difficult to solve (eg, Opp is too text-based), some comments helped improve the apps (eg, that the app crashed). Overall, the user evaluation provided valuable knowledge about how adolescents assess Opp and NettOpp. However, more extensive effectiveness studies are necessary to measure their actual goal achievement.
COVID-19: A Qualitative Analysis of Academic Family Physician Leaders’ Crisis Response
Authors: White David G. , O'Brien Mary Ann , Cornacchi Sylvie D. , Freeman Risa , Grunfeld Eva 
Published: January 2023

Background and Objectives: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic severely threatened all aspects of academic family medicine, constituting a crisis. Multiple publications have identified recommendations and documented the creative responses of primary care and academic organizations to address these challenges, but there is little research on how decisions came about. Our objective was to gain insight into the context, process, and nature of family medicine leaders’ discussions in pivoting to address a crisis.
Methods: We used a qualitative descriptive design to explore new dimensions of existing concepts. The setting was the academic family medicine department at the University of Toronto. To identify leadership themes, we used the constant comparative method to analyze transcripts of monthly meetings of the departmental executive: three meetings immediately before and three following the declaration of a state emergency in Ontario.
Results: Six themes were evident before and after the onset of the pandemic: building capacity in academic family medicine; developing leadership; advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion; learner safety and wellness; striving for excellence; and promoting a supportive and collegial environment. Five themes emerged as specific responses to the crisis: situational awareness; increased multidirectional communication; emotional awareness; innovation in education and patient care; and proactive planning for extended adaptation to the pandemic.
Conclusion: Existing cultural and organizational approaches formed the foundation for the crisis response, while crisis-specific themes reflected skills and attitudes that are essential in clinical family medicine, including adapting to community needs, communication, and emotional awareness.
Office-Based Minor Surgery: An Ever-Increasing Challenge Not Only for the Dutch General Practitioner
Authors: van den Dool Hans , Jochemsen-van der Leeuw Ria , van Dijk Nynke 
Published: January 2023

Background and Objectives: Office-based minor surgery (OBMS) refers to all surgical procedures performed under local anesthetic in the office setting. It is cost effective for the health economy, safe, and appreciated by patients. It is not yet fully understood why some general practitioners (GPs) perform OBMS and others do not, while there is a growing demand for OBMS. Therefore, we explored factors that influence the performance of OBMS by GPs. The aim of this study is to explore the facilitators and barriers that influence GPs in deciding whether to perform OBMS.
Methods: We performed a qualitative study using focus groups consisting of GPs and GP trainers. Two researchers analyzed the data independently.
Results: The analysis resulted in a comprehensive list of facilitators and barriers. Besides already known factors such as financial consequences and geographic location, the most important factors influencing the decision to perform OBMS were training and the role of the GP trainer; fear of having to work alone and having to solve unexpected complications; and the influence of collaboration, organization, and facilities in the GP’s own practice.
Conclusions: The increasing demand for OBMS in primary care centers requires more attention to training aspects, the existing fear, adequate reimbursement for special accreditation, and collaboration and organization. We expect that addressing these factors will result in the strengthening of primary care, improving patient safety, lower referral rates, and a reduction in health care costs.
A General Mathematical Approach On the Selection of Auxiliary Linear Operator and Initial Guess for Homotopy Methods
Authors: Maiti Dilip Kumar , ROY TAPAS 
Published: January 2023

In this study we propose a general mathematical algorithm for the
selection of aux- iliary linear operator () and initial guess 0(), which
are the principal parts of Homotopy methods: Homotopy Perturbation
Method (HPM) and Homotopy Anal- ysis Method (HAM). We assume the
coefficients of derivatives involved in () as a functions of auxiliary
roots of () = 0. Based on the residual error minimization we compute
unknown roots and thereby obtain the best fitted optimal linear
operator. Additionally, from the efficiency standpoint, we suggest
discretize the exact square residual using the Simson’s 31 algorithm. We
applied our algorithms to six nonlin- ear problems: (i) two nonlinear
initial value problem (IVP) (ii) two highly nonlinear BVPs with
quadratic and cubic nonlinearity, (iii) Bessel equation of zero-order
and (iv) A singular and highly nonlinear BVP (for fluid
electrohydrodynamics). We then compare our technique’s accuracy and
efficiency to other existing analytical and nu- merical methods. It
demonstrates that our best fitted optimal linear operator is much more
efficient, important (than the artificial controlling parameters or
functions of optimal HAM) and self-sufficient for the convergence of
series solutions over the whole domain, specially for IVP. Also, an
effort is made to search the best () for different choices of real roots
and by means of fastest converges of the solution. Our approach is more
effective, straightforward and easy to use when applied to many
nonlinear problems arises in science and engineering, and using our
propose ap- proach homotopy methods (HAM and HPM) will be more powerful.
Analisis Maqasid Asy-Syari’ah Terhadap Radikalisme Keagamaan Di Indonesia
Authors: Maimun Maimun , Mawardi Mawardi 
Published: January 2023

Isu-isu radikalisme, fundamentalisme, terorisme, militanisme, ekslusifisme, dan intoleran menjadi perbincangan publik yang terus mengemuka dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, berbangsa dan bernegara seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi informasi. Tidak terkecuali di Indonesia dengan simbol-simbol keagamaan, sehingga muncul term “radikalisme Islam”, “agama radikal” dan term-term lain yang konotasinya justru memojokkan umat Islam. Artikel ini bertujuan membahas persoalan radikalisme agama di Indonesia dengan pendekatan maqasid asy-syari’ah. Terdapat dua permasalahan utama yang akan didiskusikan dalam artikel ini. Petama, Faktor-faktor apasajakah yang menyebabkan terjadinya gerakan radikalisme keagamaan? dan kedua, bagaimana cara untuk menanggulanginya?. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa faktor yang menyebabkan tumbuhnya radikalisme di Indonesia diantaranya faktor sosial politik, pemahaman dan fanatisme agama, faktor kultural, faktor ideologis dan faktor kebijakan pemerintah. Adapun upaya penanggulannya dapat ditempuh melalui dua jalur, jalur internal yaitu dengan pola pemahaman dan interpretasi terhadap teks-teks keagamaan dan mengintensifkan pola dialogis. Sedangkan melalui jalur eksternal yaitu meminimalisir gerakan radikalisme melalui kebijakan-kebijakan pemerintah yang mengedepankan sifat persuasive dan rasa persaudaraan bukan dengan melakukan pergerakan perlawanan dan kekerasan karena kemudharatan tidak bisa diselesaikan dengan kemudaratan yang lain (aḍ-ḍarar lᾱ yuzᾱlu bi aḍ-ḍarᾱr miṡlih).
Diretrizes para Autores
Authors: Executiva Editoria 
Published: January 2023

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A clinically utilized intravenous continuous rate infusion of diltiazem does not significantly decrease systolic function in healthy dogs
Authors: Whitehouse William H. , Thomason Justin D. , Thompson-Butler Dorothy A. , Kelley Megan D. , Cernicchiaro Natalia , Tanner Matthew C. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To determine if left ventricular systolic function on echocardiography, systemic blood pressure, and electrocardiography change with a clinically accepted intravenous (IV) diltiazem constant rate infusion (CRI) compared to a control.

ANIMALS
10 healthy client-owned adult dogs.

PROCEDURES
Prospective, masked, crossover study from May 27, 2021, to August 22, 2021. Dogs were randomized to receive diltiazem (loading dose of 240 μg/kg, IV followed by a CRI of 6 μg/kg/min for 300 minutes) or the same volume of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) administered IV followed by the opposite intervention after a 7-day washout. Blood pressure was monitored during each CRI, and echocardiographic and electrocardiographic studies were performed immediately before the CRI and during the last hour of the CRI.

RESULTS
Postdiltiazem systolic time interval (STI) (median, 0.30; range, 0.16 to 0.34) was significantly lower than post-D5W STI (median, 0.32; range, 0.22 to 0.40; P = .046). All other echocardiographic parameters did not differ significantly between each of the groups after receiving diltiazem or D5W. Systemic blood pressure did not change significantly with either diltiazem (P = .450) or D5W (P = .940), and none of the dogs became hypotensive at any point in the study. Expectedly, negative dromotropy was observed with diltiazem.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
A significant decrease in left ventricular systolic function was not appreciated in healthy dogs receiving diltiazem at a clinically accepted intravenous infusion rate at this dosing regimen. Further studies are needed in dogs with cardiac disease.
Endocrine adverse effects of mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and monobutyl phthalate in male pubertal rats
Authors: Karabulut Gözde , Barlas Nurhayat 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Considering that research of adverse effects of mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) and monobutyl phthalate (MBP), two key metabolites of the most common phthalates used as plasticisers in various daily-life products, has been scattered and limited, the aim of our study was to provide a more comprehensive analysis by focusing on major organ systems, including blood, liver, kidney, and pancreas in 66 male pubertal rats randomised into eleven groups of six. The animals were receiving either metabolite at doses of 25, 50, 100, 200, or 400 mg/kg bw a day by gavage for 28 days. The control group was receiving corn oil. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected for biochemical, haematological, and immunological analyses. Samples of kidney, liver, and pancreas were dissected for histopathological analyses. Exposure to either compound resulted in increased liver and decreased pancreas weight, especially at the highest doses. Exposed rats had increased ALT, AST, glucose, and triglyceride levels and decreased total protein and albumin levels. Both compounds increased MCV and decreased haemoglobin levels compared to control. Although they also lowered the insulin level, exposed rats had negative islet cell and insulin antibodies, same as control. Treatment-related histopathological changes included sinusoidal degeneration in the liver, glomerular degeneration in the kidney, and degeneration of pancreatic islets. Our findings document toxic outcomes of MEHP and MBP on endocrine organs in male pubertal rats but also suggest the need for additional studies to better understand the mechanisms behind adverse effects in chronic exposure.