bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Small bowel capsule endoscopy and deep enteroscopy procedure load in France: a nationwide population-based study over 7 years
Authors: Dray Xavier , Buzzi Jean-Claude , Quentin Vincent , Saurin Jean-Christophe 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background and study aims Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a diagnostic
tool mainly used to explore the small bowel (SB), whereas device-assisted enteroscopy (DAE) is
preferred for therapeutics. We aimed to describe the procedure load of SB endoscopy in France
from 2015 to 2021.
Patients and methods Using the French national health data system
and the French national hospital discharge database, we identified all SBCEs and DAEs reported
between January 2015 and December 2021. Information on DAEs was crosschecked with data on
purchase or maintenance from manufacturers. Centers and procedures were described by type,
year, type of practice, and according to the 13 French administrative regions in the mainland
and in those overseas.
Results A total of 151,096 SBCEs and 6,802 for DAEs were
considered over the study period. SBCE service was offered in all regions, in both public and
private settings, and the case load increased from 18,956 to 24,183 (+27.6%). The number of
DAEs decreased nationwide, from 1,030 to 932 (–9.5%). Eighty-seven percent of all DAEs were
performed in public university hospitals. Retrograde route varied between 18.8% and 22.8% of
all DAEs yearly. The number of centers offering DAE varied from 0 to 5, over regions and
years. DAE caseloads increased in five regions but ended, decreased or the procedure was not
yet used in the nine remaining regions.
Conclusions SB endoscopy in France is marked by a 22-fold
unbalanced procedure load in CE (nationwide coverage) and in DAE (absent in some regions).
This gap has widened over the years from 2015 to 2021.
History Page: Leaders in MSK Radiology Maxime Ménard, 1872–1926
Authors: Vanhoenacker Filip M. , Feydy Antoine 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis history page in the series “Leaders in Musculoskeletal Radiology” is dedicated to the memory and achievements of French radiologist Maxime Ménard, whose name is associated with the Shenton-Ménard line that Ménard described independently with the British radiologist Edward Shenton. This landmark line describes the relationship of the proximal femur to the acetabulum in hip dysplasia and fractures of the femoral neck.
Bone and Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Lafage-Proust Marie-Hélène 
Published: September 2023

AbstractChronic kidney disease (CKD) induces mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) that affect calcium and phosphate metabolism. This review links pathophysiology, histologic aspects, and radiologic signs. CKD leads to bone lesions, namely renal osteodystrophy, which may combine low or high bone remodeling, impaired mineralization, and bone loss. CKD-MBD also comprises vascular calcifications, which, together with bone disease, lead to a high risk of cardiovascular events and osteoporotic fractures that increase both morbidity and mortality. Osteoporosis assessment is based on screening for classic risk factors and CKD-related factors (disease duration/severity, transplantation history, dialysis vintage). Treatment of mineral disorders may combine serum phosphate lowering drugs, natural vitamin D or its 1-α derivatives, or calcium-sensing receptor agonists. Treatment of osteoporosis is conventional in mild to moderate stages but more complex in severe CKD because evidence about the efficacy and safety of anti-osteoporosis drugs is scant.
Opportunistic Computed Tomography Screening for Osteoporosis and Fracture
Authors: Guenoun Daphne , Champsaur Pierre 
Published: September 2023

AbstractOsteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to loss of treatment for the patient and high costs for the health care system. Routine thoracic and/or abdominal computed tomography (CT) performed for other indications can screen opportunistically for osteoporosis with no extra cost, time, or irradiation. Various methods can quantify fracture risk on opportunistic clinical CT: vertebral Hounsfield unit bone mineral density (BMD), usually of L1; BMD measurement with asynchronous or internal calibration; quantitative CT; bone texture assessment; and finite element analysis. Screening for osteoporosis and vertebral fractures on opportunistic CT is a promising approach, providing automated fracture risk scores by means of artificial intelligence, thus enabling earlier management.
Assessing the Accuracy of Common Clinical Tests for Detecting Palmaris Longus: A Prospective Study in a Tertiary Center
Authors: Jayachandiran Anand Prasath , Rajendran Suresh , U.S Tanuja , Mahipathy Surya Rao Rao Venkata , Durairaj Alagar Raja , Sundaramurthy Narayanamurthy , Ananthappan Manoj 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background Palmaris longus (PL) is a short-bellied muscle with a long tendon that merges with the palmar aponeurosis. It is supplied by the median nerve and acts as a tensor of the palmar aponeurosis and flexes the wrist. This tendon is commonly used for tendon transfers and as a donor for tendon graft. There are numerous clinical tests to detect the presence of PL like Schaeffer's test, Thompson's test, Mishra's test I, Mishra's test II, Pushpakumar's “two-finger sign” method, and AIIMS test. The principle of all these tests is to make the tendon prominent by eliciting its flexor action and then its identification by inspection and palpation.
Objectives The tests that are consistently easy to perform with good understandability would be easy to explain to the general population (patients). The aim of our study is to find out the accuracy and easy comprehensibility of various tests using compulsive postures for detecting PL tendon clinically.
Materials and Methods This is a prospective study on 137 participants. All the patients were subjected to six clinical tests to detect the presence or absence of PL tendon. The results were recorded for both hands by a single observer.
Results Of the 137 participants, 75 were males (54.74%) and 62 were females (45.26%). The mean age was 21 years. The AIIMS test showed the maximum number of tendons, that is, 113 (82.4%) in the right hand and 108 (78.8%) in the left hand. In view of the ability to comprehend the tests, 119 (86.9%) subjects understood Schaeffer's test very easily.
Conclusion According to this study, the AIIMS test best demonstrates the PL tendon, and Schaeffer's test was the test most easily understood by the subjects.
Evaluation of Human Epididymis Protein 4, Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm, and Risk of Malignancy Index Efficiency for Ameliorating Sensitivity and Specificity for Differentiating Benign from Malignant Adnexal Masses
Authors: Chawla Sonia , Goyal Gitanjali , Grover Seema , Nibhoria Sarita , Kaur Jaswant 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background Inadequacy of effective sensitive and specific screening modalities results in late-stage diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Cancer Antigen-125 (CA-125) individually possesses limited specificity for differentiating adnexal masses. The present study aimed to evaluate the Human Epididymis Protein 4 (HE4), Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm (ROMA), and Risk of Malignancy Index (RMI) for ameliorating sensitivity and specificity for differentiating benign from malignant adnexal masses.
Materials and Methods This study was conducted on 96 preoperative women with suspected adnexal mass (patients) and 48 healthy females without adnexal mass (controls) for the duration of 2 years. Both study participants were divided into two groups, pre- and postmenopausal. CA-125 and HE4 were done using commercially available kits. ROMA% and RMI were calculated. We validated their performances using histopathology as the gold standard. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS 21, Kruskal–Wallis, and Tukey's tests. The best cutoff points to best values of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were also evaluated.
Results For differentiating benign from malignant masses in the premenopausal group, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and area under the curve (AUC) were 93.7%, 78.3%, 65.2%, 96.6%, 0.892 for CA-125; 87.5%, 83.7%, 70%, 93.9%, 0.926 for HE4; 93.7%, 70.2%, 57.6%, 96.2%, 0.927 for ROMA; and 68.7%, 86.4%, 68.7%, 86.5%, 0.916 for RMI. While in the postmenopausal group, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and AUC were 92.3%, 76.4%, 85.7%, 86.6%, 0.907 for CA-125; 78.5%, 94%, 95.6%, 80%, 0.955 for HE4; 92.3%, 94.1%, 96%, 88.8%, 0.968 for ROMA; and 88.4%, 88.2%, 92%, 83.3%, 0.943 for RMI.
Conclusion For differentiating benign from malignant masses more specifically in women with a suspected adnexal mass, ROMA and HE4 appear to be more effective than CA-125.
The impact of social connections and discrimination to HIV risk among Asian gay and bisexual men in Australia
Authors: Chan Curtis , Mao Limin , Bavinton Benjamin R. , Holt Martin , Prankumar Sujith Kumar , Dong Kevin , Wark Timothy , Chen Timothy , Wijaya Hendri Yulius , Wong Horas T. H. 
Published: September 2023

Background Asian gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are overrepresented in new HIV diagnoses in Australia. Social engagement with other GBMSM has been associated with HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake. Asian GBMSM may be socially disconnected from LGBTQ+ people, which may increase their HIV risk. This analysis assessed the contribution of social connection on HIV risk among Asian GBMSM. Methods Using an online cross-sectional survey of Asian GBMSM in Australia, we measured condomless anal intercourse (CLAI) in the last 6 months without PrEP or an undetectable viral load (UVL), i.e. CLAI with a risk of HIV transmission. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to compare demographic characteristics and social engagement of participants who had CLAI without PrEP or UVL to those who had not. Analyses were restricted to participants who reported sex with casual partners in the last 6 months. Results Among 509 participants who had casual partners in the last 6 months, 151 (29.7%) reported CLAI without PrEP or UVL. CLAI without PrEP or UVL was negatively associated with full-time employment, and recently being tested for HIV and was positively associated with experiencing discrimination based on sexual orientation. Social engagement with LGBTQ+ people was not associated with CLAI without PrEP or UVL. Conclusions CLAI without PrEP or UVL was not related to social connections with LGBTQ+ people but was more likely among Asian men who had experienced sexuality-related discrimination, suggesting that mitigating homophobia and biphobia may assist in improving HIV prevention among Asian GBMSM who live in Australia.
Recirculated, recontextualized, reworked
Authors: Karagöz Selahattin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This chapter explores non-commercial translation
practices in video games with an expired shelf life in Turkey.
Pursuant to the paratextual analysis of fan material that
contextualizes the game or localization process, this chapter
concludes that the non-professional translators translate, circulate
and recontextualize the games regardless of their commercial value
and that it is their gaming capital that drives this specific form
of circulation.
Flowing to the reception side
Authors: Hu Bei 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The empirical line of reception studies has
staked out new research questions regarding the effects of
translation on actual readers. Nevertheless, the underlying
mechanisms of how the translated text flows towards and is received
by the target reader remain elusive, notably with respect to
attempts to rationalise the individual reader’s decision-making in
compromising situations. Drawing on empirical evidence from a
quasi-experiment in which a group of 22 readers in Australia
responded to various translations of Chinese foreign affairs
discourses, this chapter illustrates how a nonlinear trade-off model
serves to explain the reader’s ultimate judgements in which
linguistic and ethical considerations are weighed against each
other. It is found that a pair of two incompatible but desirable
expectations is (un)consciously calculated by the reader. The extent
to which the translation can be accepted is susceptible to the
degree to which the reader trusts the translator.
‘I am his extension in the courtroom’
Authors: Singureanu Diana , Hieke Graham , Gough Joanna , Braun Sabine 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The rapid growth of video-mediated interpreting (VMI)
during the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the focus of research from
investigating the feasibility of VMI to developing a better understanding of
the factors that can contribute to sustaining it. Within legal settings, a
range of challenges has been identified, some of them specific to the actual
configuration of VMI that is used (especially the distribution of
participants). In this study we examine one particular configuration in
which a defendant takes part in the proceedings via video link from prison
whilst all other participants including the interpreter are physically
present in the courtroom. Drawing on observation and interview data, with a
focus on extradition court hearings, we examine the complexities of VMI in
this configuration, its main challenges, and the associated strategies
employed by the interpreters to cope with the demands of VMI.
Where is it all going? Technology, economic pressures and the future
of interpreting
Authors: Downie Jonathan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Not since the advent of simultaneous interpreting last
century has interpreting faced such seismic technological shifts. From the
growth of remote interpreting to the seemingly miraculous development of
automated speech translation, high-quality human interpreters seem to be
threatened with being further separated from the people they serve or even
being rendered entirely redundant.
Yet those are not the only futures on offer and, with
the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 20% growth in demand for
human interpreting between 2019 and 2029, the outlook for human interpreters
is much rosier than expected. This chapter therefore combines recent market
research on the need for interpreters and the economic factors that
determine their availability with a more realistic appraisal of the
capabilities of automated speech translation and new understandings of how
organisations can get the best results from interpreting. Taken together,
these three strands of research point to a real possibility for synergy
between human interpreting and automated speech translation, as well as a
more coherent integration of technological and human expertise throughout
the process of commissioning, delivering, and evaluating excellent
interpreting that enables truly equitable language access.
Yet the road to such synergy will involve humility and
sacrifice on all sides. It will involve a focus on real client needs over
pyrrhic public relations triumphs, a commitment to partnership over
replacement and an unprecedented openness with data. The alternative to such
co-operation is frustration on all sides, not least from those who rely on
interpreting to achieve their goals.
Initial conditions for GRMHD simulations of electroweak and QCD phase transitions in the early Universe
Authors: Barrera Joshua , Warren Aleisha , Garrison David 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This work identifies the initial conditions of general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations of both the electroweak and quantum chromodynamic phase transitions. Each phase transition has a well known vacuum expectation value associated with it, which will be the starting point for each calculation. Energy, temperature, scale factor, Hubble parameter, time, thermal degrees of freedom, dark matter density, regular matter density and radiation density are the nine parameters that will be found for each phase transition. Some of the parameters are needed to calculate others, and some of the parameters are direct inputs required by our computer code. In addition, the magnitude of velocity variations as well as density and temperature perturbations is found using numerical simulations. The data generated by these inputs combined with the evolution equations can be analyzed to determine if the simulation conforms to the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) model and whether or not the hypothesized values are accurate.
Spherically-symmetric geometries in a matter reference frame as quantum gravity condensate microstates
Authors: Oriti Daniele , Wang Yi-Li 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCandidate microstates of a spherically symmetric geometry are constructed in the group field theory formalism for quantum gravity, for models including both quantum geometric and scalar matter degrees of freedom. The latter are used as a material reference frame to define the spacetime localization of the various elements of quantum geometry. By computing quantum geometric observables, we then match the candidate quantum microstates with a spherically symmetric classical geometry, written in a suitable matter reference frame.
Enhanced dilepton emission from a phase transition in dense matter
Authors: Savchuk Oleh , Motornenko Anton , Steinheimer Jan , Vovchenko Volodymyr , Bleicher Marcus , Gorenstein Mark , Galatyuk Tetyana 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
It is demonstrated that the presence of a phase transition in heavy-ion collisions, at beam energies that probe dense quantum chromodynamics (QCD) matter, leads to a significant enhancement of the dilepton yield at low invariant mass and requires the embedding of low beam energies per produced pion due to the extended emission time. In addition, the temperature of low-mass dileptons shows a modest decrease due to the mixed phase. The emission of dileptons in the SIS18–SIS100 beam energy range is studied by augmenting the ultra-relativistic quantum molecular dynamics (UrQMD) transport model with a realistic density-dependent equation of state, as well as two different phase transitions. This is achieved by extending the molecular dynamics interaction part of the UrQMD model to a density-dependent interaction potential with a high-density minimum, leading to a phase transition and metastable coexisting high-density states. Together with a high-precision measurement, these simulations will be able to constrain the existence of a phase transition in QCD up to densities of several times nuclear saturation density.
First-principles study of electronic structure, sodium diffusion on 2D TiO2 monolayers for sodium-ion battery electrodes
Authors: Nabi Jawhar , Cui Enhao , Yao Xiaolong , Ouyang Fangping 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The search for suitable electrode materials is crucial for the development of high-performance Na-ion batteries (NIBs). In recent years, significant attention has been drawn to two-dimensional (2D) oxides as potential NIB electrode materials. In this study, employing the first-principles density functional theory method, we investigate the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of Na adsorption and diffusion behavior on the 2D TiO2 (010) monolayer. Our findings demonstrate that the 2D anatase TiO2 (010) monolayer exhibits enhanced thermodynamic stability. Furthermore, the Na atoms preferentially adsorb on the top of oxygen atoms within the TiO2 (010) monolayer, and their diffusion along the [100] direction is characterized by a low energy barrier of 0.054 eV. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on the structural stability, preferred adsorption sites, and diffusion paths of Na atoms on the 2D anatase TiO2 (010) monolayer, providing valuable insights into the nature of the material’s structure and Na ion transport. Moreover, the 2D structure of the TiO2 matrix facilitates short Na diffusion lengths and a large electrode/electrolyte interface, thereby demonstrating the potential of this material as an NIB electrode material.
Electrical, thermal and thermoelectric transport in open long-range Kitaev chain
Authors: Banerjee Averi , Rahaman Sayeda Rafisa , Bondyopadhaya Nilanjan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
We study electrical, thermal and thermoelectric transport in a hybrid device consisting of a long-range Kitaev (LRK) chain coupled to two metallic leads at two ends. Electrical and thermal currents are calculated in this device under both voltage and thermal bias conditions. We find that the transport characteristics of the LRK chain are distinguishably different from its short-range counterpart, which is well known for hosting zero energy Majorana edge modes under some specific range of values of the model parameters. The emergence of massive Dirac fermions, the absence of gap closing at the topological phase transition point and some special features of the energy spectrum which are unique to the LRK chain, significantly alter electrical/thermal current vs. voltage/temperature bias characteristics in comparison with that of the short-range Kitaev chain. These novel transport characteristics of the LRK model can be helpful in understanding nontrivial topological phases of the LRK chain.
ZnO tetrapod morphology influence on UV sensing properties
Authors: Ilickas Mindaugas , Mardosaite Rasa , Cesano Federico , Cravanzola Sara , Barolo Claudia , Scarano Domenica , Viscardi Guido , Rackauskas Simas 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The aim of this work was to investigate how ZnO tetrapod (ZnO-T) morphology, structure, and surface charge properties (i.e. Debye length) influence their UV sensing properties, shedding light on the underlying photoresponse mechanisms. ZnO-Ts were synthesized and centrifuged to obtain three different fractions with tuned morphology, which were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy microscopies, x-ray diffraction analysis, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller measurements, FTIR and UV–vis spectroscopies. ZnO-T UV sensors were fabricated and tested comparing among ZnO-T fractions and commercial ZnO nanoparticles. ZnO-T photoresponse was mostly influenced by ZnO-T leg diameter, with the optimal value close to the double Debye length. We also demonstrated how fractionating ZnO-Ts for morphology optimization can increased the responsivity by 2 orders of magnitude. Moreover, ZnO-T showed 3 orders of magnitude higher responsivity compared to commercial ZnO nanopowder. These results are beneficial for the engineering of efficient UV sensors and contribute to a deeper understanding the overall mechanism governing UV photoresponse.
Curing process monitoring of polymeric composites with Gramian angular field and transfer learning-boosted convolutional neural networks
Authors: Zhu Jianjian , Su Zhongqing , Wang Qingqing , Yu Yinghong , Wen Jinshan , Han Zhibin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Continuous and accurate monitoring of the degree of curing (DoC) is essential for ensuring the structural integrity of fabricated composites during service. Although machine learning (ML) has shown effectiveness in DoC monitoring, its generalization and extendibility are limited when applied to other curing-related scenarios not included in the previous learning process. To break through this bottleneck, we propose a novel DoC monitoring approach that utilizes transfer learning (TL)-boosted convolutional neural networks alongside Gramian angular field-based imaging processing. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated through experiments on metal/polymeric composite co-bonded structures and carbon fiber reinforced polymers using raw sensor data separately collected through the electromechanical impedance and fiber Bragg grating (FBG) measurements. Four indicators, accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score are introduced to evaluate the performance of generalization and extendibility of the proposed approach. The indicator scores of the proposed approach exceed 0.9900 and outperform other conventional ML algorithms on the FBG dataset of the target domain, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed approach in reusing the pre-trained base model on the composite curing monitoring issues.