bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pre-diagnostic predictors of mortality in patients with heart failure: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis
Authors: Shabani Mahsima , Ostovaneh Mohammad R. , Ma Xiaoyang , Ambale Venkatesh Bharath , Wu Colin O. , Chahal Harjit , Bakhshi Hooman , McClelland Robyn L. , Liu Kiang , Shea Steven J. , Burke Gregory , Post Wendy S. , Watson Karol E. , Folsom Aaron R. , Bluemke David A. , Lima João A. C. 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundThere are multiple predictive factors for cardiovascular (CV) mortality measured at, or after heart failure (HF) diagnosis. However, the predictive role of long-term exposure to these predictors prior to HF diagnosis is unknown.ObjectivesWe aim to identify predictive factors of CV mortality in participants with HF, using cumulative exposure to risk factors before HF development.MethodsParticipants of Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) with incident HF were included. We used stepwise Akaike Information Criterion to select CV mortality predictors among clinical, biochemical, and imaging markers collected prior to HF. Using the AUC of B-spline-corrected curves, we estimated cumulative exposure to predictive factors from baseline to the last exam before HF. The prognostic performance for CV mortality after HF was evaluated using competing risk regression with non-CV mortality as the competing risk.ResultsOverall, 375 participants had new HF events (42.9% female, mean age: 74). Over an average follow-up of 4.7 years, there was no difference in the hazard of CV death for HF with reduced versus preserved ejection fraction (HR = 1.27, p = 0.23). The selected predictors of CV mortality in models with the least prediction error were age, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and diabetes, QRS duration, HDL, cumulative exposure to total cholesterol and glucose, NT-proBNP, left ventricular mass, and statin use. The AUC of the models were 0.72 when including the latest exposure to predictive factors and 0.79 when including cumulative prior exposure to predictive factors (p = 0.20).ConclusionIn HF patients, besides age and diagnosed diabetes or CVD, prior lipid profile, NT-proBNP, LV mass, and QRS duration available at the diagnosis time strongly predict CV mortality. Implementing cumulative exposure to cholesterol and glucose, instead of latest measures, improves predictive accuracy for HF mortality, though not reaching statistical significance.
Long-term clinical outcome of atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with history of mitral valve surgery
Authors: Almorad Alexandre , O'Neill Louisa , Wielandts Jean-Yves , Gillis Kris , De Becker Benjamin , Nakatani Yosuke , De Asmundis Carlo , Iacopino Saverio , Pambrun Thomas , Marc La Meir , Jaïs Pierre , Haïssaguerre Michel , Duytschaever Mattias , Chierchia Jean-Baptista , Derval Nicolas , Knecht Sébastien 
Published: December 2022

AimsAtrial fibrillation (AF) occurs frequently after mitral valve (MV) surgery. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and long-term clinical outcomes after the first AF ablation in patients with prior MV surgery.MethodsSixty consecutive patients with a history of MV surgery without MAZE referred to three European centers for a first AF ablation between 2007 and 2017 (group 1) were retrospectively enrolled. They were matched (propensity score match) with 60 patients referred for AF ablation without prior MV surgery (group 2).ResultsAfter the index ablation, 19 patients (31.7%) from group 1 and 24 (40%) from group 2 had no recurrence of atrial arrhythmias (ATa) (p = 0.3). After 62 (48–84) months of follow-up and 2 (2–2) procedures, 90.0% of group 1 and 95.0% of group 2 patients were in sinus rhythm (p = 0.49). In group 1, 19 (31.7%) patients had mitral stenosis, and 41 (68.3%) had mitral regurgitation. Twenty-seven (45.0%) patients underwent mechanical valve replacement and 33 (55.0%) MV annuloplasty. At the final follow-up, 28 (46.7%) and 33 (55.0%) patients were off antiarrhythmic drugs (p = 0.46). ATa recurrence was seen more commonly in patients with prior MV surgery (54 vs. 22%, respectively, p &lt; 0.05). No major complication occurred.ConclusionLong-term freedom of atrial arrhythmias after atrial fibrillation catheter ablation is achievable and safe in patients with a history of mitral valve surgery. In AF patients without a history of mitral valve surgery, repeated procedures are needed to maintain sinus rhythm.
Positive SARS-CoV-2 detection on intraoperative nasopharyngeal viral testing is not associated with worse outcomes for asymptomatic elective surgical patients
Authors: Clancy Paul W. , Knio Ziyad O. , Zuo Zhiyi 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundIt has been demonstrated that surgical patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk for postoperative complications. However, this association has not been tested in asymptomatic elective surgical patients.MethodsA retrospective cohort study among elective gynecological and spine surgery patients at a single tertiary medical center from July 2020 through April 2022 (n = 1,130) was performed. The primary endpoint was prolonged (&gt;75th percentile for the corresponding surgical service) length of stay. Secondary endpoints included postoperative respiratory complications, duration of supplemental oxygen therapy, and other major adverse events. The association between SARS-CoV-2 detection and the above outcomes was investigated with univariate and multivariable analyses.FindingsOf 1,130 patients who met inclusion criteria, 30 (2.7%) experienced intraoperative detection of SARS-CoV-2. Those with intraoperative viral detection did not experience an increased incidence of prolonged length of stay [16.7% vs. 23.2%; RR, 0.72 (95% CI, 0.32–1.61); P = 0.531] nor did they have a longer mean length of stay (4.1 vs. 3.9 days; P = 0.441). Rates of respiratory complications [3.3% vs. 2.9%; RR, 1.15 (95% CI, 0.16–8.11); P = 0.594] and mean duration of supplemental oxygen therapy (9.7 vs. 9.3 h; P = 0.552) were similar as well. All other outcomes were similar in those with and without intraoperative detection of SARS-CoV-2 (all P &gt; 0.05).InterpretationAsymptomatic patients with incidental detection of SARS-CoV-2 on intraoperative testing do not experience disproportionately worse outcomes in the elective spine and gynecologic surgical population.
On the similarities of representations in artificial and brain neural networks for speech recognition
Authors: Wingfield Cai , Zhang Chao , Devereux Barry , Fonteneau Elisabeth , Thwaites Andrew , Liu Xunying , Woodland Phil , Marslen-Wilson William , Su Li 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionIn recent years, machines powered by deep learning have achieved near-human levels of performance in speech recognition. The fields of artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience have finally reached a similar level of performance, despite their huge differences in implementation, and so deep learning models can—in principle—serve as candidates for mechanistic models of the human auditory system.MethodsUtilizing high-performance automatic speech recognition systems, and advanced non-invasive human neuroimaging technology such as magnetoencephalography and multivariate pattern-information analysis, the current study aimed to relate machine-learned representations of speech to recorded human brain representations of the same speech.ResultsIn one direction, we found a quasi-hierarchical functional organization in human auditory cortex qualitatively matched with the hidden layers of deep artificial neural networks trained as part of an automatic speech recognizer. In the reverse direction, we modified the hidden layer organization of the artificial neural network based on neural activation patterns in human brains. The result was a substantial improvement in word recognition accuracy and learned speech representations.DiscussionWe have demonstrated that artificial and brain neural networks can be mutually informative in the domain of speech recognition.
Predictive value of EEG-derived pain threshold index for acute postoperative pain in children
Authors: Lv Jingjing , Zhang Jianwei , Zhang Kan , Zheng Jijian 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundElectroencephalogram (EEG)-derived pain threshold index (PTI) has been developed as a novel pain recognition indicator and has been proved to be useful in the prediction of acute postoperative pain in adults. Evidence of its usability in children is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the prediction value of this novel pain indicator PTI for acute postoperative pain in children.MethodsA total of 80 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia were enrolled. Blood pressure, heart rate (HR), surgical pleth index (SPI), PTI, and EEG-derived sedative index-wavelet index (WLI) data were recorded at the end of the surgery. The postoperative pain scores Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) were obtained in the emergence room 5 min after the children wake up. Receiver-operating characteristic curve was performed to analyze the predictive value of PTI, SPI, HR, and mean arterial pressure (MAP). The consistency between SPI and PTI was also evaluated.ResultsResults showed that the areas under curves (95%CI) of PTI and SPI were 0.796 (95% CI: 0.694–0.895) and 0.753 (95% CI: 0.632–0.874), respectively, with the best cut-off value of 58 and 45 to discriminate between mild and moderate to severe pain.ConclusionThis study suggested that PTI obtained at the end of the surgery could predict acute postoperative pain in children with an acceptable accuracy. It will help with early recognition and treatment of postoperative pain, thus reducing the pain in children. In addition, PTI had a good consistency with SPI in predicting acute postoperative pain in children.
A questionnaire-based validation of metacognitive strategies in writing and their predictive effects on the writing performance of English as foreign language student writers
Authors: Qin Chenghai , Zhang Ruru , Xiao Yanling 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionThis study—drawing upon data from a questionnaire—examined 503 Chinese university students’ metacognitive strategies in writing (MSW). The focus was on Chinese student writers who are learning English as a foreign language (EFL).MethodsThe examination was conducted through a survey on MSW and a writing test administered at the end of the semester. We employed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for data analysis. Multiple regression analysis was also adopted for understanding the predictive effects of strategies on writing performance.ResultsThe findings provided validity to MSW, including person, task, strategies, planning, monitoring, and evaluating. The different components of MSW were reported to significantly affect the participants’ writing performance. The findings highlight that EFL student writers were aware of metacognitive writing strategies. The MSW survey could be used to assess EFL students’ metacognitive writing strategies and develop curricula in writing strategy training.ConclusionWriting instruction can direct learners’ ability to acquire metacognitive writing strategies, particularly those of planning, monitoring, and evaluating, to build their awareness as agents in EFL writing. Relevant pedagogical implications are discussed.
What underlies emotion regulation abilities? An innovative programme based on an integrative developmental approach to improve emotional competencies: Promising results in children with Prader–Willi syndrome
Authors: Famelart Nawelle , Diene Gwenaelle , Çabal-Berthoumieu Sophie , Glattard Mélanie , Molinas Catherine , Tauber Maithe , Guidetti Michèle 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundThis study aimed to test the effect of a new training programme on emotional competencies, named EMO-T, and to show the value of an integrative developmental approach. This approach postulates that the emotion regulation disturbances commonly observed in neurodevelopmental disorders are the consequence of potential disruptions in the prerequisite emotion skills. This integrative approach is particularly suitable in the case of complex and multidimensional disorders such as Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disease.MethodsWe examined the emotion expression, recognition, comprehension, and regulation skills in 25 PWS children aged 5–10 and 50 typically developing children (TD) aged 3–10. After a pre-test session, half of the PWS children participated in the EMO-T programme with their regular therapist for 6 weeks, while the other half continued their usual rehabilitation programme. Two post-test sessions were conducted, one at the end of the programme and one 3 months later.ResultsAt pre-test, PWS children displayed a deficit in the four emotional competencies (EC). PWS children who participated in the EMO-T programme showed a significant and sustainable post-test improvement regarding voluntary expression and emotion recognition abilities, such that the level reached was no longer different from the baseline level of TD children. They also tended to improve in their emotion regulation, although they received no specific training in this skill.DiscussionThese results support that emotion regulation abilities require prerequisite emotion skills, which should be more fully considered in current training programmes. Because emotion regulation disorders strongly impact all areas of life, an integrative developmental approach appears crucial especially in the case of neurodevelopmental disorders. Further studies should be conducted to explore this perspective.
Effects of jump height on forelimb landing forces in border collies
Authors: Pogue Joanna , Zink Chris , Kieves Nina R. 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of jump height on the landing forces of dogs.AnimalsClient-owned Border Collies experienced in agility competition,n= 9.ProceduresThe study involved client owned border collies with the same AKC standard jump height of 20 inches and preferred height of 16 inches. Standard height is based upon the height of the dog at the withers, with preferred height referred to as reduction in jump height by one level due to injury or age. An AKC regulation bar jump was placed over a previously validated pressure sensitive walkway (PSW). The peak force (%BW) and peak contact pressure (kPa) of the leading and trailing forelimbs were evaluated for all dogs.ResultsThere was no significant difference in landing force between the two jump heights for either peak force as a percentage of body weight or peak contact pressure when evaluated in both leading and trailing forelimbs.Conclusions and clinical relevanceOur findings demonstrated no significant difference in active landing forces of peak contact pressure and peak force on the forelimbs of dogs when jumping at a standard jump height vs. a preferred jump height when controlling for velocity in dogs performing a single running bar jump. These results suggest that the recommendation of decreasing jump height for older animals or injured animals may not provide a significant decrease in the impact on the forelimbs. It is likely that other factors contribute to the total forelimb kinematics picture during competition. Veterinarians and trainers should consider additional ways to decrease impact for canine athletes as they recover from injury.
Indoor Solid Fuel Use and Non-Neoplastic Digestive System Diseases: A Population-Based Cohort Study Among Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Population
Authors: Liu Yahang , Zeng Silu , Huang Chen , Wang Ce , Zhu Jingjing , Peng Jiahuan , Ding Fengfei , Li Jiong , Qin Guoyou , Chen Jiaohua 
Published: December 2022

Objectives: We tended to explore the association of indoor air pollution (IAP) and non-neoplastic digestive system diseases (NNDSD) among the Chinese middle-aged and older population.Methods: From 2011 to 2018, we included 7884 NNDSD-free adults from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Physician-diagnosed NNDSD was obtained by self-reported information at baseline and updated across follow-up surveys. We investigated the associations between baseline exposure of solid fuel use for cooking and/or heating and NNDSD diagnosed during follow-up through Cox proportional hazard models. Furthermore, we examined the relationship between cooking fuel switching and NNDSD diagnosed during follow-up.Results: Solid fuel use for cooking and/or heating was positively associated with NNDSD after adjusting for potential confounders. The risk of NNDSD among subjects who always use solid fuel for cooking (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 1.42; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09, 1.84) was higher than those with always clean fuels. Moreover, we found a lower NNDSD risk among participants who switched from solid to clean cooking fuel (aHR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.49, 0.87) than those with always solid fuels.Conclusion: Our present study shows that indoor solid fuel use is a dependent risk factor for NNDSD. Moreover, switching to clean fuel may contribute to the prevention of digestive system illnesses.
Visual Analysis of Sekhmet’s Costumes and Attributes in Marvel Comic Book
Authors: Morsi Syaima Antar , Ekawardhani Yully Ambarsih 
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the costume and attributes of Sekhmet's character in one of marvel's comic books titled "The Heroic Age: Prince of Power, where Sekhmet is a female supervillain character that was adapted from Egyptian mythology. In The Heroic Age: Prince of Power, issue 3, Sekhmet is visualized wearing costumes and attributes that match the description and visualization that can be found in ancient Egyptian artifacts. This research used descriptive qualitative with a narrative method and one of Tsukamoto's manga matrix theories, the costume matrix, to analyze further the ornaments and attributes that Sekhmet wore in the comic. This study found that Sekhmet's ornaments and costumes were indeed adapted from Egyptian mythology. However, even with so much similarity, there was an additional costume and attributes that differentiated the visualization of female supervillain Sekhmet and the Egyptian mythology goddess Sekhmet where female supervillain Sekhmet is visualized wearing attributes and costumes specialized for male soldiers, which adds masculinity factor to Sekhmet's female character.
Keywords: Egyptian Mythology; Manga Matrix; Marvel; Sekhmet; Visual Analysis
Sporty Design on the Body of the Honda Civic Gen 10
Authors: Nuha Wafa Ulin , Joedawinata Ahadiat 
Published: December 2022

The Honda Civic car is a sedan that adheres to a front-wheel drive system which was launched in 1972. Over time, Honda's design The Civic has undergone many changes, until now the Honda Civic has entered its tenth generation which was launched in 2016. The 10th gen Honda Civic car has a sporty this is based on a futuristic body shape. This research was conducted to review the design form of the Honda Civic gen 10 by identifying the elements visual that represents Sporty design. This study uses a qualitative method descriptive, the purpose of this descriptive research is to make a systematic, factual and accurate description, picture, or analysis of the facts, characteristics and relationships between the phenomena studied.
Keywords: Design, Honda Civic, Sporty
Angkul-Angkul in Ubud Village and It’s Change
Authors: Putri Ayu Ardana , Maulina Rini 
Published: December 2022

The architecture of buildings in Ubud Village has a peculiarity because it uses the concept of Traditional Balinese Architecture, and the Ubud people mostly work as sculptors, so the building has more carvings or ornaments. One ofthe buildings is angkul-angkul. Angkul-angkul is one of the buildings in the area of a traditional Balinese house that is an access or entrance to the yard of a Balinese Hindu community. With the influence of technological advances, globalization and cultural acculturation, and tourism, the use of angkul-angkul today has begun to shift, both in terms of shape, function, and material. Based on these problems, this study aims to determine the change in the shape and use of angkul-angkul material. Descriptive methods are used to analyze the form of angkul-angkul, with data collection through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The result of the study was that there were variations in new forms and materials in angkul in Banjar Junjungan, Ubud Village.

Keywords: Angkul-Angkul; Form; Hindu; Ubud Bali; Design
Baduy Luar's Weaving as an Identity and Embodiment of Pikukuh Karuhun
Authors: Mahendra Iza , Kasmana Kankan 
Published: December 2022

The Baduy Luar tribe is one of the many tribes in Indonesia that produces garments in the form of woven fabrics they create. In the course of its development, the weaving of the Baduy Luar Tribe was gifted by the cultural anguish of the Baduy Tribe, who always respect the universe and nature that they preserve, which is part of the Pikukuh Karuhun that they carry out as adherents of Sunda Wiwitan. Pikukuh Karuhun is a way of life for the Baduy Tribe and is applied thoroughly in their lives, including woven fabrics made by the Baduy Luar Tribe. The woven fabrics of the Baduy Luar have gone through various developments, including the use of additional tools and manufacturing techniques using songket, which is used to make motifs and decorations on woven fabrics, and synthetic threads as a substitute material used to make woven fabrics. In addition to the development they have made of the woven fabrics they make, the Baduy Luar Tribe creates several cloth motifs that become the identity of the Baduy Luar Tribe and distinguish it from the Baduy Dalam Tribe, whose ancestors they respect and obey. The Baduy Luar tribe also instills their philosophy of life in some of the woven fabrics they make so that they have sacred values for the Baduy Luar tribe, such as the Adu Mancung weaving, which is specifically for the traditional events they carry out.

Keywords: Cultural Wisdom; Nature and Cultural Conservation; Sunda Wiwitan; Weaving of the Baduy Luar Tribe
TIME-TESTED TRUNKING COMMUNICATION
Authors: А.А. Васенина, , В.В. Рябиков, 
Published: December 2022

Кратко изложены история развития профессиональных систем подвижной связи, а также практика построения и эксплуатации систем связи, обеспечивающих абонентский доступ. Приведено сравнение основных характеристик стан­дартов транкинговой связи и по результатам проведенного анализа обозначены основные преимущества стандарта TETRA. Представлена информация об оборудовании систем связи стандарта TETRA, производимого АО «ОНИИП», а также опыте его применения на крупных международных мероприятиях. Акцентировано внимание на имеющихся проблемах транкинговых систем, в частности на низких скоростях передачи данных.
The history of the development of professional mobile communication systems, as well as the practice of building and operating communication systems that provide subscriber access are briefly described. The comparison of the main characteristics of trunking communication standards is given and, based on the results of the analysis, the main advantages of the TETRA standard are identified. Information on the equipment of TETRA standard communication systems manufactured by JSC ONIIP, as well as the experience of its application at major international events is presented. Attention is focused on the existing problems of trunking systems, in particular on low data transfer rates.
NOISE-RESISTANT CODING IN PROFESSIONAL MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS OF THE DMR STANDARD
Authors: С.И. Тынянкин, , В.М. Балюков, , В.А. Минеев, , А.Н. Хмельков, 
Published: December 2022

Проведен анализ помехоустойчивого кодирования, регламентированного международным стандартом DMR. Подробно рассмотрены канальные помехоустойчивые коды, проверка на целостность передаваемых данных и канальное перемежение.
The analysis of noise-resistant coding, regulated by the international standard DMR, was carried out. The channel noise-resistant codes, verification of the integrity of transmitted data and channel interleaving are considered in detail.