bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Construction and Significance of Chromium Nitride Pourbaix Diagrams based at 298 K (25 oC)
Authors: Tan Cedric , Krishnan Kannoorpatti 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Chromium nitrides such as CrN and Cr2N are often used for corrosion and wear resistant applications. Pourbaix diagrams can be used to help gauge the thermodynamic stability of elements and compounds. In this paper, Pourbaix diagrams are constructed for CrN and Cr2N using thermodynamical data for species at 298 K (25oC) and at a concentration of 10− 6 M for aqueous species. These diagrams are useful indicators for the stable regions in which these compounds can be used. The diagrams show that passive Cr2O3 films form on the surfaces where chromium nitride was present. It is argued that the very presence of Cr2O3 films will degrade chromium nitride and make it much less useful as a wear resistant layer. It is further argued that the presence of nitrogen in solid solution is better for the stability of passive films in stainless steels.
WITHDRAWN: Performance Analysis of Personalized Federated Learning Algorithms for Image Classification
Authors: Hosain Md. Tanzib , Abir Mushfiqur Rahman , Jim Jamin Rahman , Zaman Asif , Mridha M. F. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Federated learning (FL) has emerged as a promising technique for training machine learning models collaboratively, without the need to share raw data. By enabling decentralized model updates while retaining data locally on individual devices, FL addresses privacy concerns and reduces communication costs. In this study, we assess the efficacy of personalized FL algorithms—FedAvg, APPLE, FedBABU, and FedProto—in a decentralized setting, explicitly focus-ing on the Fashion MNIST dataset with a non-iid data distribution to observe which one performs better for the image classification task. Our experimental results demonstrate that both FedProto and APPLE exhibit nearly equivalent and superior performance compared to FedBABU and FedAvg. Interestingly, we observe that increasing the number of uploads in FedBABU leads to outcomes similar to APPLE and FedProto. However, when the number of uploads is limited, FedBABU performs similarly to FedAvg. These findings highlight the varying performance of personalized FL algorithms under non-iid data distributions , shedding light on their behavior in a distributed environment for image classification tasks. Such insights are invaluable for guiding the development and deployment of FL systems, particularly in scenarios like medical, military, and other confidential image analysis tasks, where data privacy and communication efficiency are paramount considerations.
Associations of the placental metabolome with immune maturation up to one year of age in the Swedish NICE-cohort
Authors: Hartvigsson Olle , Barman Malin , Rabe Hardis , Sandin Anna , Wold Agnes E , Brunius Carl , Sandberg Ann-Sofie 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Allergies and other immune-mediated diseases are thought to result from incomplete maturation of the immune system early in life. We previously showed that infants’ metabolites at birth were associated with immune cell subtypes during infancy. The placenta supplies the fetus with nutrients but may also provide immune maturation signals. Objectives: To examine the relationship between metabolites in placental villous tissue and immune maturation during the first year of life and infant and maternal characteristics (gestational length, birth weight, sex, parity, maternal age, and BMI). Methods: Untargeted metabolomics was measured using a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometer and subpopulations of T and B cells using flow cytometry at birth, 48 hours, one, four, and 12 months. Random forest modeling showed modest associations (Q2 = 0.2–0.3) between the placental metabolome and kappa-deleting recombination excision circles (KREC) at birth and naïve B cells and memory T cells at 12 months. Results: Weak associations were observed between the placental metabolome and sex and parity. Still, most metabolite features of interest were of low intensity compared to associations previously found in cord blood, suggesting that underlying metabolites were not of placental origin. Conclusions: Our results indicate that metabolomic measurements of the placenta may not effectively recognize metabolites important for immune maturation.
Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) Evaluation of Obstructive Jaundice: A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal
Authors: Khadka Sujan , Mahat Asim , Yadav Gopal Kumar , Thapa Priya , Mishra Upama , Bhattarai Manoj , Awale Laligen , Pradhan Anju , Gupta Mukesh Kumar 
Published: June 2023

AbstractObjectives:This study was done to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of MDCT in assessment of obstructive jaundice in reference to surgical or histopathological diagnosis cum to study the MDCT features of various causes of obstructive jaundice.Materials and Methods:We did a cross-sectional study using purposive sampling size of 30 participants with obstructive jaundice at ... We calculated the diagnostic statistics of non-neoplastic and neoplastic type of obstructive jaundice as well as individual etiology of obstructive jaundice detected on MDCT in reference to histopathological/cytopathological and/or surgical diagnosis. The ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional review committee of … (Ref no: Acd/291/075/076-IRC).Results:The sensitivity and the NPV of MDCT for non-neoplastic cause to detect obstructive jaundice were 100% (95% CI 79.41-100.00) and 100% (95% CI 75.29-100.00), while the specificity and the PPV for neoplastic cause to detect obstructive jaundice were 100% (95% CI: 79.41-100.00) and 100% (95% CI: 75.29-100.00). Similarly, the accuracy for either non-neoplastic or neoplastic cause was 96.67% (95% CI: 82.78-99.92). The most common cause for obstructive jaundice was choledocholithiasis (33.34%) followed by cholangiocarcinoma (20%), ampullary carcinoma (13.33%) and choledochal cyst (13.33%). The diagnostic accuracy of individual etiology of common causes of obstructive jaundice ranged from 82.78 to 100%. Biliary obstruction was most frequently observed in the periampullary region (83.33%), followed by the proximal CBD (6.67%), hilar region (6.67%) and intrahepatic region (3.33%).Conclusion:The MDCT could serve as the initial, cost-effective, easily available, and time-efficient imaging modality for diagnosing various causes of obstructive jaundice, with an accuracy ranging from 82.78% to 99.92%. It can differentiate non-neoplastic from neoplastic causes of obstructive jaundice.
Evaluation of survivability predictors in acute kidney injury-affected dogs managed with continuous renal replacement therapy
Authors: Bhat Abid Ali , Nambi A.P. , Chandrasekar M. , Bhavani Sandhya , Kavitha S. , Khan Firdous A. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractSeveral survivability predictors have been identified in acute kidney injury (AKI) affected humans managed with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The aim of this study was to evaluate various blood and urine parameters as survivability predictors in AKI affected dogs managed with CRRT. Twenty dogs that presented with AKI to a veterinary hospital were managed with CRRT. Physical examination, urinalysis, arterial/venous blood gas analysis, and ELISA for analysis of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1) and Cystatin-C (Cys-C) were performed on the first day of presentation (Pre-CRRT). Survivability evaluated on day 21 post-CRRT indicated 12 survivors and 8 non-survivors. Pre-CRRT parameters were compared between survivors and non-survivors using independent t-tests. Of the various parameters analyzed, KIM-1 concentrations and anion gap (AG) were significantly different between survivors and non-survivors. Other parameters such as APACHE III score, Cys-C, renal failure index (RFI), and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) were not significantly different between survivors and non-survivors. Results of this study suggest that KIM-1 and AG could be employed as survivability predictors in AKI affected dogs managed with CRRT.
REVITALISASI FUNGSI MASJID SEBAGAI PUSAT EKONOMI DAN DAKWAH MULTIKULTURAL
Authors: Dalmeri Dalmeri 
Published: June 2023

This article had the purpose to analyze the functions of the mosque that is not only as a center of activities of ibadah, but also as the center of da‘wa and Muslim social and economic activities. The orientation of da‘wa that emphasized individual improvement dealing with in the quality of faith have neglected one important dimension of da‘wa, namely the development and empowerment of the Muslims as a whole. Through a qualitative descriptive approach and collecting data through observation and interviews, it was founded that communities which are empowered are not seen as passive recipient of the service, but a community that has a variety of potential and capabilities that can be empowered. Muslim community empowerment activities can be done through mentoring by boasting motivation, increasing awareness, developing knowledge and attitudes to enhance their capabilities, mobilizing productive resources and developing economic and da‘wa activity.
In silico Studies on Natural Products and Derivatives against Different
Types of Cancer
Authors: Messias Monteiro Alex France , da Silva Fábia Martins , Rodrigues Teresa Carolliny Moreira Lustoza , Ramos Clécio Sousa , Scotti Marcus Tullius , Scotti Luciana 
Published: June 2023

Abstract:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second
cause of death worldwide, responsible for almost 10 million deaths and accounting for one
in every six deaths. It is a disease that can affect any organ or tissue with rapid progression
to the final stage, which is metastasis, in which the disease spreads to different regions
of the body. Many studies have been carried out to find a cure for cancer. Early diagnosis
contributes to the individual achieving the cure; however, deaths are increasing
considerably due to late diagnosis. Thus, this bibliographical review discussed several scientific
research works pointing to in silico analyses in the proposition of new antineoplastic
agents for glioblastoma, breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer, as well as some of
their respective molecular receptors involved in molecular docking simulations and molecular
dynamics. This review involved articles describing the contribution of computational
techniques for the development of new drugs or already existing drugs with biological
activity; thus, important data were highlighted in each study, such as the techniques
used, results obtained in each study, and the conclusion. Furthermore, 3D chemical structures
of the molecules with the best computational response and significant interactions
between the tested molecules and the PDB receptors were also presented. With this, it is
expected to help new research in the fight against cancer, the creation of new antitumor
drugs, and the advancement of the pharmaceutical industry and scientific knowledge
about studied tumors.
Nitidine Chloride Triggers Autophagy and Apoptosis of Ovarian Cancer Cells
through Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway
Authors: Feng Fan , Zhang Jing , Lian Chaoqun , Huang Yinlong , Hu Ping , Cao Yuncheng , Zhang Zhiqiang 
Published: June 2023

Objective:
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the eighth most common cancer with high mortality in women
worldwide. Currently, compounds derived from Chinese herbal medicine have provided a new angle for OC
treatment.

Methods:
In this study, the cell proliferation and migration of ovarian cancer A2780/SKOV3 cells were inhibited
after being treated with nitidine chloride (NC) by using MTT and Wound-Healing Assay. Flow cytometry
analysis indicated NC-induced apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells, and AO and MDC staining showed that NC
treatment induced the appearance of autophagosomes and autophagic lysosomes in ovarian cancer cells.

Results:
Through the autophagy inhibition experiment of chloroquine, it was proved that NC significantly further
promoted apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells. Furthermore, NC proved that it could significantly decrease the
expression of autophagy-related genes such as Akt, mTOR, P85 S6K, P70 S6K, and 4E-BP1.

Conclusion:
Therefore, we suggest that NC could trigger autophagy and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells
through Akt/mTOR signaling pathway, and NC may potentially be a target for chemotherapy against ovarian
cancer.
Catalysts For Propargylamines Synthesis Via A3, AHA, and KA2 Coupling -
A Review
Authors: Berrichi Amina , Bachir Redouane , Bedrane Sumeya 
Published: June 2023

Abstract:
Different intermediates are key molecules to synthesize high-added value bioactive
and pharmacology molecules such as propargylamines may be synthesized in several ways using
catalysts in homogeneous and heterogeneous conditions. This review presents the catalysts
which are used in the A3, AHA, and KA2 coupling reactions to afford propargylamines. It also
provides a classification of all the propargylamines known up to date in the literature and their
reported synthesis conditions.
<strong>Evaluation of the effectiveness of remote foot temperature monitoring for prevention of amputation in a large integrated healthcare system</strong>
Authors: J Littman Alyson , K Timmons Andrew , Korpak Anna , Gary Chan KC , T Jones Kenneth , Shirley Suzanne , Nordrum Kyle , Robbins Jeffrey , Masadeh Suhail , Moy Ernest 
Published: June 2023

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<p><u>Introduction:</u> We evaluated the effectiveness of remote foot temperature monitoring (RTM) in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system. </p>
<p><u>Research Design and Methods:</u> We conducted a retrospective cohort study that included 924 eligible patients enrolled in RTM between 2019 and 2021 who were matched up to 3:1 to 2757 non-enrolled comparison patients. We used conditional Cox regression to estimate adjusted cause-specific hazard ratios (HR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) for lower extremity amputation (LEA, primary outcome) and all-cause hospitalization and death (secondary outcomes). </p>
<p><u>Results</u>: RTM was not associated with LEA incidence (adjusted HR= 0.92, 95% CI 0.62-1.37) or all-cause hospitalization (aHR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.82-1.14), but was inversely associated (reduced risk) with death (aHR=0.63, 95% CI 0.49-0.82). </p>
<p><u>Conclusions</u>: This study does not provide support that RTM reduces the risk of LEA or all-cause hospitalization in individuals with a history of diabetic foot ulcer. Randomized controlled trials can overcome important limitations.</p>
<strong>Testing the Appropriateness of Diabetes Prevention and Care Information Given by the Online Conversational AI ChatGPT</strong>
Authors: Hong Jison , Takayuki Kikuta Nicholas , Simos Anna , Tsai Sandra , Lin Bryant , Rodriguez Fatima , Palaniappan Latha 
Published: June 2023

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<p>Approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and diabetes is one of the most common progressive conditions in the world (1,2). A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that three in four Americans leave doctor visits confused and dissatisfied because they do not fully understand information provided and consult third-party resources such as the internet to do their own research (3). In the United States, type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects ethnic and racial minority groups (4), with ~9% of the U.S. population having limited English proficiency (LEP). Patients with LEP and type 2 diabetes face several health disparities, including suboptimal patient-provider interactions, poorer glycemic control, and complications (5).</p>
Indios y un coronel: curiosidades para la prensa
Authors: De Mendonça Inés 
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es revisar ciertas estrategias discursivas, no todas ficcionales, a partir de las cuales Lucio V. Mansilla se ofrece a sí mismo como un experto en temas de frontera y a los indios como curiosidades a ser consumidas por sus lectores, a la vez que enuncia un valor que lo coloca como referente político efectivo en su comandancia. La lectura conjunta de los informes militares, el aparato periodístico publicitario de La Tribuna y la ficción epistolar serializada genera un efecto que lo posiciona como autor literario, fortalece su autoridad y, como corolario, aumenta la circulación del periódico.
Paul Groussac y Rubén Darío, o el orden de la moderna literatura americana
Authors: Romagnoli Alejandro 
Published: June 2023

El Modernismo supuso una inflexión no solo en la historia de la poesía o de la crónica, sino también en la de la crítica literaria, esto es, implicó una revisión de los modos de leer, de los protocolos de lectura. Aquí se aborda un caso concreto, la polémica que llevaron adelante Paul Groussac y Rubén Darío entre 1896 y 1897 en las páginas de La Biblioteca y La Nación. Se analiza cómo el diferendo se constituyó en un episodio clave de la historia literaria y se estudian las posiciones argumentativas y las operaciones críticas que cada uno adoptó para sí y concedió o atribuyó al otro. Esos lugares de enunciación, que se definen o recortan recíprocamente, vehiculizan visiones contrapuestas en torno a la literatura americana en la que los acuerdos y los desacuerdos no están necesariamente donde se los esperaría. En esos puntos en los que, por caso, los eventuales acuerdos esconden posiciones irreconciliables, se advierte lo más interesante de la polémica y donde pueden observarse con mayor claridad los cambios que en la historia de la crítica literaria implicó la irrupción del Modernismo.
Contemporary management of temporomandibular joint fractures in dogs and cats: review and expert insights on diagnostic imaging, treatment strategies, and long-term outcomes
Authors: Arzi Boaz 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fractures is challenging and is a subject of ongoing discussions and controversies in both the veterinary and human medical fields. Regardless of the management strategy, obtaining precise diagnostic imaging in the form of conventional or cone-beam computed tomography and potentially magnetic resonance imaging is pivotal for medical and surgical decision-making and prognostic purposes. The main objective of TMJ fracture management is a rapid return to normal function via restoration of pretrauma occlusion, range of motion, and masticatory function. With that in mind, it is prudent to distinguish between surgical interventions, such as condylectomy and open reduction with internal fixation, or to elect a conservative management approach. Given the diversity in TMJ fracture and patient circumstances, such as age, concomitant trauma, financial situation, and availability of expertise, the formulation of an individualized treatment plan is recommended. Knowledge of potential short- and long-term complications such as infection, malocclusion, ankylosis, fibrosis, and osteoarthritis is essential during TMJ fracture management. Importantly, as our clinical and research knowledge on managing TMJ fractures in dogs and cats grows, we rely on comparative evidence-based overviews, and inspirations from human medical experts to advance the veterinary field. Hence, this review discusses contemporary approaches to managing TMJ fractures and the outcomes in dogs and cats from a one-health perspective.
Geospatial and Analytical Hierarchical Process approach for potential sites of water harvesting in lower Kulsi basin, India
Authors: Thakuriah Gitika 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Water crisis issues are common in rural and urban areas, which can be tackled honestly by planning and managing existing water resources. The site suitability map is the principal footstep of planning practice for a region’s sustainable surface and groundwater resource development. The paper aims to delineate and suggest suitable sites for water harvesting for sustainable water resource development by taking the lower Kulsi watershed as a study area. Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques are used in the multi-criteria decision-making process to identify a suitability map of water harvesting structures like percolation tanks, check dams, and surface farm ponds on the basin of the specific key factor of each design. About one hundred ninety-six sites are detected from the most suitable category of suitability based on particular criteria and suggestions for sustainable water conservation in the study area.
How to make the EU affairs more attractive? Case study teaching at Czech universities
Authors: Kočí Kateřina , Votoupalová Markéta 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The article examines the case study (CS) method of teaching the studies focusing on the European Union (i.e. EU studies) through the lenses of the current debates on the EU’s future which stress the growing cleavage and diversity inside and outside the EU. It is then difficult to present these topics to university students via traditional means, or via existing CS on international relations or EU affairs which are often of Western origin, and thus not always easily transferred to other environments. Its aim is to explore how the CS may be enriched by bringing local narratives. The article investigates the Czech Republic, a relatively newer member of the Union, where the EU studies has suffered from declining interest from students over the last few years. Particularly by employing questionnaires and semi ‑structured interviews with Czech university teachers, we examine the type of CS, the extent to which they are and may be applied as a learning method and what their benefits are towards students, teachers and EU studies as a discipline. Our findings suggest that CS are used by the majority of respondents, but confusion prevails over the way CS should be employed. Moreover, the broader context of the CS learning method is rather neglected. Hence, there is space for greater systematic preparation and possibly for CS templates and samples that can be shared by instructors.
Long torn by ill fate? Wounded collective identity in light of a survey in Hungary
Authors: Kollár Dávid , László Tamás 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The primary aim of the paper is to explore the relationship between the trauma ‑focused self ‑description of Hungarian history and other factors such as sense of regional betweenness, memory, well ‑being or even the respondent’s personality (sympathy for authoritarian personality traits, political orientation, religiosity). In the current study, network analysis is used to explore the elective affinities between the above ‑mentioned variables. This method – rather than focusing on linear relationships – concentrates on interactions and feedback loops to better understand this social phenomenon. Our results show that the outlined factors form a coherent and highly stable belief system that can only be changed by significant influences.
A Mapping of the Design of Educational Processes Based on the Use of Computer-Based Tools in Higher Military Education
Authors: Ionașcu Huluba Alina Elena , Pînzariu Andra-Ioana 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Increasing the technological progress in society and the impact of digitization on educational processes, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has given rise to new challenges for higher education, including the military academia. This study explored approaches to the integration of technologies in higher education and mapped the specifics of educational processes based on the use of computer-based tools in the preparation of military students for becoming officers in the Romanian Armed Forces. To carry out this investigative approach, we used a qualitative research methodology that included a comprehensive analysis of international literature and national studies, and a screening of the environment within the Romanian higher military education system. The findings of the interpretive research highlight the trends in technology-based educational approaches and generate meanings regarding the characteristics of technology integration in the national higher military education system.