bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
On the comparability of frailty scores under the accumulation of deficits approach
Authors: Huffman Curtis , Nájera Héctor , Pérez Zepeda Mario Ulises 
Published: September 2023

Background
While the cumulative deficit model is arguably the most popular instrument for population-level frailty screening, several questions remain unanswered regarding the comparability of the resulting scores across subpopulations.

Methods
Based on data from the five waves of the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) we draw upon the alignment method to test for measurement invariance of frailty scores as per the accumulation of deficits approach.

Results
Our results show that adjusting for measurement non-invariance not only improves predictive validity of our frailty measures, but resulting scores are more consistent with what is theoretically expected from them in longitudinal research.

Conclusions
There are clear potential benefits of measurement invariance testing as a general analytical framework from which to tackle with issues of comparability in frailty research.
Comparison of Nutritional Results of Clinic Based and Village Based Weighing Programs
Authors: Siswanto Agus Wilopo , Kusnanto Joseph Hari , Rohde I.E. 
Published: September 2023

Weighing programs for young children. whether based in clinic or the village, run by health professionals or trained laymen, give comparable results to improve child nutrition.
When carried out in the village, participation of village mothers, particularly the poor and underserved is far more likely to give greater coverage to this nutritional activity.
In view of the drop in percent standard weight during the first year of life greater attention should be placed on this period in all nutrition programs.
Mother Milk and the Indonesian Economy: A Major National Resource
Authors: Rohde Jon Eliot 
Published: September 2023

While a myriad of health and nutritional considerations have proven that mother milk is the ideal infant food, national policy makers have failed to recognize the great value of human milk to the economy of developing countries. Today in Indonesia, mothers produce over one billion liters of milk annually with a conservatively estimated net market value of over Rp. 252 milyard or US S 400 million. Additional monetary savings in health and fertility reduction directly attributable to lactation add a further Rp. 75.6 milyard or US S 120 million to the economy.
Mothermilk is one of Indonesia's most precious natural resources, exceeding tin and coffee in gross monetary value and approaching that of rubber. Its value exceeds twice the annual national budget for health and roughly equals the cost of imported rice, for which Indonesia has become, unenviably, the world's largest buyer. This great resource is not only renewable, but also equitably distributed, benefits consumer and producer alike and gives far ranging nonmonetery benefits to society. Positive governmental action is urgently needed to curtail private industry, professional groups and international assistance whose actions in providing and promoting milk of various kinds are insidiously depriving Indonesia of one of its greatest natural resources - Indonesian mother milk.
Achieving Value by Risk Stratification With Machine Learning Model or Clinical Risk Score in Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cost Minimization Analysis
Authors: Shung Dennis L. , Lin John K. , Laine Loren 
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION:
We estimate the economic impact of applying risk assessment tools to identify very low-risk patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding who can be safely discharged from the emergency department using a cost minimization analysis.

METHODS:
We compare triage strategies (Glasgow-Blatchford score = 0/0–1 or validated machine learning model) with usual care using a Markov chain model from a US health care payer perspective.

RESULTS:
Over 5 years, the Glasgow-Blatchford score triage strategy produced national cumulative savings over usual care of more than $2.7 billion and the machine learning strategy of more than $3.4 billion.

DISCUSSION:
Implementing risk assessment models for upper gastrointestinal bleeding reduces costs, thereby increasing value.
Dupilumab Can Induce Remission of Eosinophilic Gastritis and Duodenitis: A Retrospective Case Series
Authors: Sia Twan , Bacchus Leeon , Tanaka Riki , Khuda Raisa , Mallik Shibani , Leung John 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
Non-eosinophilic esophagitis eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (non-EoE-EGIDs) have limited treatment options to induce histologic and clinical remission. Dupilumab is a human monoclonal antibody against the interleukin-4 receptor ɑ subunit, which has been reported to induce improvement in pediatric patients with non-EoE-EGIDs.

Methods:
We conducted a retrospective chart review to identify if patients with eosinophilic gastritis (EoG) and/or eosinophilic duodenitis (EoD) experience clinical and histologic remission with dupilumab.

Results:
Twelve patients were included (2 patients with EoG and EoD, 4 patients with EoG only, and 6 patients with EoD only). All patients experienced improvement of at least one symptom on dupilumab, 3 patients (25%) had no change in severity of one or more of their symptoms, and no patients had worsening symptoms. On dupilumab, 2 EoG patients (40%) and 3 EoD patients (33.3%) were completely asymptomatic. Histologic changes were investigated in a subanalysis including 8 patients (2 patients with EoG and EoD, 2 patients with EoG only, and 4 patients with EoD only). Median peak gastric eosinophil counts in EoG patients reduced from 80.5 eos/hpf (min-max 32-150, Q1-Q3 45.5-111) to 7.5 eos/hpf (min-max 0-28, Q1-Q3 1.5-16.8). Median peak duodenal eosinophil counts in EoD patients reduced from 39 eos/hpf (min-max 30-50, Q1-Q3 37.3-46.3) to 16.5 eos/hpf (min-max 30-50, Q1-Q3 37.3-46.3). All 4 patients (100%) with EoG, and 4 patients (66.6%) with EoD had histologic remission on dupilumab.

Discussion:
In this retrospective case series, we show preliminary evidence that dupilumab may be effective in inducing histologic and symptomatic remission in patients with non-EoE-EGIDs.
Cross-modal iconicity and indexicality in the production of lexical sensory and emotional signs in Finnish Sign Language
Authors: Keränen Jarkko 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In the present study, cross-modal (i.e., across sensory modalities such as smell and sound) iconicity (i.e., resemblance) and indexicality (i.e., contiguity) in lexical sensory and emotional signs in Finnish Sign Language will be considered from an articulatory perspective (i.e., the production of signs). Such cross-modal iconicity has not been extensively studied previously, so here, with the help of cognitive semiotics, I aim to carefully describe the cross-modal patterns observed across 118 signs, including 60 sensory signs and 58 emotional signs. The analysis is framed within the theoretical model of Semiotic Hierarchy, which entails a non-reductionist view of meaning. In addition, a pheno-methodological triangulation will be applied: phenomenology (first-person method), literature of phenomenological and semiotic descriptions (second-person perspective) and experimental findings (third-person perspective). The results of this analysis show that (a) 71 of the 118 sensory and emotional signs are cross-modally indexical, (b) only 10 of the 71 signs can be regarded as cross-modally iconic, (c) cross-modal iconicity is highly diagrammatic, (d) iconicity and indexicality are highly integrated, and (e) articulatory feedback matters in the formation of semiotic patterns. This study contributes to our understanding of cross-modal iconicity in signed languages, as well as studies in semiotic systems more generally.
Utilization of biosilica for energy-saving tire compounds: Enhancing performance and efficiency
Authors: Fathurrohman Mohamad Irfan , Puspitasari Santi , Falaah Asron Ferdian , Anggraini Lydia , Sutisna Nanang Ali , Hakiki Rijal 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Energy-saving tires have been developed by researchers in the industry in order to minimize hysteresis loss. In general, this is achieved by combining precipitated silica sourced from silica sand with a silane coupling agent. This strategic reaction serves to elevate the performance characteristics of tread tire, effectively enhancing their properties. Therefore, this research is aimed to investigate the utilization of commercially available biosilica compared to high dispersed (HD) silica, examining their potential as reinforcing agents in the composition of passenger tread tire compound. This compound was formulated using a blend of solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) and butadiene rubber (BR). A comprehensive analysis was conducted to assess the impact of varying ratios between biosilica and HD silica on the mechanical and dynamic properties of tread tire compound composed of SSBR and BR blend. The results showed that the incorporation of biosilica could effectively reduce the filler network resulting in better dispersion of biosilica in the SSBR/BR blend matrix. As a result, it improved wet grip (44%) and rolling resistance (26%) while maintaining abrasion resistance compared with HD silica in passenger tread tire compound. The application of biosilica as an eco-friendly reinforcement material exhibited its potential for elevating the performance of energy-efficient tread tire.
Effect of welding processes on ferrite content, microstructure and mechanical properties of super duplex stainless steel 2507 welds
Authors: Sekar Chandragiri Baskar , Koteswara Rao Sajja Rama , Vijayan Sundaravel , Boopathy Sadayan Rajendra 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) plates of 6 mm thickness have been welded using tungsten inert gas, activated tungsten inert gas, electron beam welding and friction stir welding processes. Among these, in the first two, melting and solidification of material occurs slowly whereas, it is faster in electron beam welding process and no melting occurs in friction stir welding. Macro and microstructural studies, hardness surveys, tensile tests and percentage of ferrite content were compared for all the welds. The ferrite–austenite phase balance is 50 % each, with electron beam weld metal at about 65 % ferrite. This showed the hardness of the weld metal and heat affected zones to be higher than base metal. The weldment joint efficiencies are more than 90 %. The fracture location is found to be in the weld metal for tungsten inert gas and activated tungsten inert gas weld, in the nugget for friction stir welds and in the base metal for electron beam welds. The ductility of electron beam weld joints is 32 % while it is around 20 % for the others. The preferred order while choosing the welding process should be activated tungsten inert gas welding, tungsten inert gas welding, electron beam welding, and friction stir welding.
“[...] naturam [...] divinam seu verum Deum [...] passum esse et mortuum”
Authors: Linde Gesche 
Published: September 2023

Summary
The paper discusses the question to what extent one can speak of a genus tapeinoticum in Luther, or of a communication of the properties of nature to nature that is both direct and symmetrical. The thesis is that in the 1540 s Luther significantly modifies his earlier rejection of the idea of a passibility of divine nature as such by means of the distinctions between ‘concretum’ and ‘abstractum’ as well as between ‘relativum’ and ‘absolutum’. The boundary between passibility and impassibility does not run between the Son on the one hand and the Father and the Spirit on the other, but between the deus relativus and what might be called the ‘absolute-relative’ God.
Classification of SARS-CoV-2 Pediatric Hospitalizations: Delta vs Omicron Variant
Authors: Montarroyos Stephanie S. , Ladd Beatriz F. , Mestre Marcos , Cardenas Gabriel 
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES
To classify COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations based on reason for admission (“for COVID” or “with COVID”) and to compare disease severity and age between the delta and omicron variant predominant time frames.

METHODS
This was a retrospective study in patients aged ≤18 years who were hospitalized at a large, tertiary care pediatric hospital for COVID-19 from July 2021 to February 2022. Disease severity was determined based on length of stay, PICU admission, and Remdesivir receipt. A χ2 analysis and a Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel test were used to analyze relationships between presumed variant type with admission reason, disease severity, and age.

RESULTS
There were 492 patients included with more admissions during the omicron variant predominant time frame (n = 307). More patients were admitted “for COVID” during the delta variant predominant time frame compared with the omicron variant predominant time frame (P &lt; .001) with interrater reliability testing indicating substantial agreement between reviewers. PICU admissions (P &lt; .001), receipt of remdesivir (P &lt; .001), and length of stay (P &lt; .001) were greater during the delta variant predominant time frame. Hospitalizations “for COVID” were more common in patients aged &lt;5 years during both the delta (odds ratio, 2.6; 95% confidence interval, 1.2–5.7) and omicron (odds ratio, 5.7; 95% confidence interval, 3.4–9.4) predominant time frames compared with older patients.

CONCLUSIONS
There was a higher proportion of symptomatic COVID-19 hospitalizations with higher disease severity during the delta variant predominance, indicating greater disease severity during earlier periods of the pandemic despite lower hospitalization rates.
ISOSCALAR DIPOLE RESPONSE IN 92Mo AND 100Mo ISOTOPES
Authors: Mohammed Gullala A. , Taqi Ali H. 
Published: September 2023

In this work, the Isoscalar (IS) Giant Dipole Resonance (GDR) and Pygmy Dipole Resonance (PDR) of 92Mo and 100Mo Isotopes were calculated in the farmwork of the self-consistent quasi-particle random phase approximation (QRPA) based on the results of Hartree-Fock-Bardeen, Cooper and Schrieffer (HF-BCS) using 10 Skyrme-type interactions: KDE0v1, eMSL08, SKX, SGOI, v080, SKP, SIV, SIII, SKIII, and SGI. The strength distributions of isoscalar dipole response were compared with the available experimental data. Also, we discussed the statistical relation between the centroid energy and the nuclear matter incompressibility KNM.
The effect of vanadium micro-alloying on the microstructure of welded joints in high-strength structural steels
Authors: Stornelli Giulia , Tselikova Anastasiya , Schmidt Rolf , Vargas Bryan Ramiro Rodriguez , Zucca Guido , Di Schino Andrea 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe balance between high strength and toughness in high-strength-low-alloy (HSLA) steels can be defined by the thermal cycles in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) of a welded joint, during a double-pass welding process with secondary heating in the inter-critical zone (IC CG HAZ). After multiple heating cycles in the temperature range between Ac1 and Ac3, the steel undergoes a strong loss of toughness and resistance to fatigue, mainly caused by the formation of residual austenite (RA). This study aims to investigate the influence of vanadium addition on the behavior of IC GC HAZ in S355-grade HSLA steel. The welding thermal cycles were simulated, considering five different inter-critical temperatures, between 720 and 790 °C. The addition of vanadium as a micro-alloy to an S355 structural steel was found to increase the mechanical strength of the IC GC HAZ zone of a welded joint without compromising toughness and fatigue resistance. This result is obtained through the generation of a bainitic microstructure with dispersion of fine regions of residual austenite and a fine and uniformly distributed precipitation.
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MODIFICATION OF THE SLUDGE FROM SODA PRODUCTION
Authors: Kuznecov D. V. , Astashina M. V. , Sinicin D. A. 
Published: September 2023

The problem of disposal of sludge from soda production is relevant in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Sludge from soda production are dumped into sludge collectors, which have a negative impact on the environment. There is a threat of contamination of groundwater with a highly mineralized still waste liquid. The increase of sludge in sludge reservoirs creates additional pressure and increases infiltration into groundwater. These processes are harmful for the ecological situation in the region.
In this paper modification of soda sludge produced by organosilicon liquid, sodium liquid glass and stearic acid. Dependencies of change of oil capacity index on gasoline with respect to time were investigated. Analysis of results was carried out and optimal formulation of sorbent based on soda sludge for utilization of liquid phase of oil sludge was revealed.
As a result of the studies of liquid glass as a hydrophobic compound it was found that small fractions of modified soda sludge repel water, creating a greasy sediment at the bottom, and granules, in turn, allow water to be absorbed and filtered without breaking their shape. To use modified soda sludge with liquid glass as a filter media in cassettes, granulation by extrusion is recommended. The resulting sorption materials based on the modification of soda sludge with sodium liquid glass can be recommended for use in facilities for the treatment of surface and waste water from heavy metal ions.
DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL MODEL OF A PIPELINE IN PERMAFROST SOILS
Authors: Sultanmagomedov T. S. , Khalikov T. M. 
Published: September 2023

The work is devoted to the study of the stress-strain state of a pipeline laid in permafrost soils. The essence of the study is the development and verification of a tool for assessing the stress-strain state of a pipeline when changing the properties of the soil around the pipeline.
The purpose of this study is to develop a computer model that takes into account the dependence of the mechanical properties of permafrost soils on temperature when calculating the stress-strain state of the pipeline during the destruction of thermal insulation.
Research objectives:
1. development of a coupled thermal and mechanical model of a pipeline in permafrost soil in application software;
2. adding to the calculation model the dependence of soil properties on temperature;
3. adding to the calculation model a change in the volume of soil due to freezing of liquid in the soil. Adding properties of heaving soil.
The introduction deals with digital and analytical coupled thermal, mechanical and hydraulic models. The choice of a software package for modeling processes is substantiated, and the relevance of such modeling is also shown.
The simulation of the pipeline defrosting process is carried out using the ANSYS software, which is based on the finite element method. The article shows the developed model of the pipeline, as well as the details of setting up such a model for thermal mechanical calculation. Features such as specifying loads and boundary conditions by steps, as well as setting the relationship of these steps are given.
Based on the results of the thermal calculation, it was revealed that the depth of thawing in case of violation of thermal insulation for given boundary conditions varies from three to five meters from the daytime surface of the soil. With such a spread of the boundaries of the thawing halo, the pipeline deflection varies from 0 to 300 mm, while the equivalent stresses increase from 10 to 140 MPa.
To improve the model, a method is proposed for setting the properties of soil heaving using the soil linear expansion coefficient. An experimental bench is proposed for determining the values of this coefficient depending on soil moisture and temperature difference.
ANALYSIS OF VISCOSITY CORRELATIONS APPLICABILITY FOR OILS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors: Nabieva L. D. , Malyavko E. A. 
Published: September 2023

Decisions quality of infrastructure development also depends on the reliability of multiphase flow modeling results in oil and gas production systems. Different specialized bundled software and Informational System RN-KIN are used for the modeling of multiphase systems to solve the assigned tasks for Republic Bashkortostan’s oil fields.
The modeling practice assumes the handling of large amount of initial data: geometrical properties of pipe systems, terrain elevation, technological modes of pumping, conditions of heat exchange with the environment, transport properties of oil fluid. Information about network construction and terrain elevation can be obtained from the projects and the acts of implementation of these projects, the conditions of pumping are available from operation-dispatch information, but verification of viscosity properties of oil fluids causes difficulties and requires additional laboratory tests. At the same time on
oil fields of Republic Bashkortostan a lot of experimental physicochemical properties data of oils belonging to different oil reservoirs has been accumulated, which requires systematization and generalization of available experimental data.
The article describes the difficulties in modeling of viscosity of oil fluids taking into account the characteristics of physicochemical properties of oils of Republic Bashkortostan’s oil fields. The necessity of systematization of existing retrospective laboratory tests and selection of viscosity correlations is indicated.
The authors of the article for the first time analyzed and selected correlations of viscosity of oil and water-oil emulsions for Republic Bashkortostan’s oil fields, which will allow to increase accuracy and efficiency of hydraulic calculations on which basis the decisions about development of infrastructure of fields are made.
Comment on the article “Use of methacoline challenge test to detect bronchial hyperresponsiveness”
Authors: KALEMCİ Serdar , BOZDAĞ BAŞKAYA Huriye Gülistan , ZEYBEK Arife 
Published: September 2023

Dear Editor;
We read with interest the article titled “Use of methacoline challenge test to detect bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children with persistent rhinitis” published in Cukurova Medical Journal by Guc et al. [1].
This study showed that BHR positivity is high in children with allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis can cause false positive BHR. In addition, smoking and COPD can cause false positives [2, 3]. COPD can occur in childhood [4]. We think that it would be appropriate to mention this in the discussion part of this study.
The effect of perioperative cardiac risk factors on postoperative outcomes in the elderly patients undergoing hip replacement surgery
Authors: LAFLI TUNAY Demet , ILGINEL Murat Türkeün 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Cardiac risk factors are among the most important determinants of postoperative outcomes in elderly surgical patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of perioperative cardiac risk factors on postoperative adverse outcomes in elderly patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery.
Materials and Methods: Patients aged 65 and older who underwent total hip replacement surgery at Cukurova University Hospital between 2014 and 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The primary outcome measures were postoperative adverse outcomes and mortality rate.
Results: Two hundred twenty-three patients with total hip replacement surgery within five years of experience in our hospital were screened. 34.5% had postoperative cardiac, pulmonary, cerebral, and infectious morbidity and systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and the in-hospital mortality rate was 2.2%. On multivariate analysis, perioperative risk factors associated with postoperative adverse outcomes included American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II physical status (aOR 5.63, 95% CI 1.75-18.11), preoperative poor functional capacity (aOR 9.50, 95% CI 3.14-28.79), traumatic fracture (aOR 2.75, 95% CI 1.22-6.24), preoperative anemia (aOR 2.15, 95% CI 1.05-4.37), and prolonged surgery (aOR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.02).
Conclusion: A significant relationship was determined between preoperative poor functional capacity, pre-existing anemia, traumatic hip fracture, ASA II physical status, prolonged case duration and the risk of postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery.