bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Case Report on Rare Case of Pancreatic Metastasis from Primary Lung Adenocarcinoma: Treated Through a Non-surgical Approach
Authors: Raza Syed Mohsin , Riaz Adeel , Shahid Aqueel , Sadaf Tabinda 
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Most frequent sites of metastasis from lung cancer are the liver, brain and adrenal. Pancreas is an infrequent site of solitary metastasis from the lung primary with limited treatment options. There is insufficient data on the prognosis and optimal management of such cases. Case Description: We report a case of 44 years old gentleman diagnosed with locally advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage T4N3 who was treated radically with chemoradiation therapy, followed by a relapse of solitary pancreatic metastasis, which was treated with targeted therapy, erlotinib, because of the presence of EGFR mutation. Practical Implications: This case reports an excellent radiological and symptomatic response in a patient who received erlotinib for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The use of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI) has led to better prognosis and longer progression-free survival for patients with advanced NSCLC. However, the long-term survival of patients with metastatic NSCLC is limited.
Implementation of Sacrificial Worship in the Government Environment Pamekasan Regency Islamic Law Perspective
Authors: Hosen  , Siti Mudmainah  
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the implementation of sacrificial worship in the Pamekasan Regency Government Environment. This research uses empirical legal research methods that use a type of socio-legal research with an Islamic law approach. The data collection used semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document studies. The primary data source is from respondents who are directly involved in the implementation of sacrificial worship in the Pamekasan Regency Government. The rest is sought from secondary data in the form of a review of books related to this research topic. The sacrificial animals collected came from Regional Apparatus Organizations and vertical agencies in Pamekasan. The sacrificial animals were collected above the names of each agency without the name of the employee as the person who sacrificed even through the agency. Two problems are the main study in this study, namely: First, how to carry out sacrificial worship within the Pamekasan Regency Government. Second, how is the review of Islamic law on the implementation of sacrificial worship within the Pamekasan Regency Government. And this study produced, first; the implementation of sacrificial services carried out within the Pamekasan Regency Government in the form of collecting, slaughtering, and distributing them according to the rules set by the Pamekasan Regency Government. Second; because sacrificial animals are collected and slaughtered on behalf of agencies and not on behalf of their employees, according to Islamic law it does not include sacrificial worship in accordance with the provisions of sharia law but is counted as almsgiving
UNDERSTANDING OF CULINARY MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ACTORS ON HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN SAMBAS REGENCY
Authors: Miswinda  , Zarul Arifin  , Wulan Purnamasari  
Published: August 2023

This research is motivated by a lack of understanding of halal products and foods, therefore researchers feel interested in researching the challenge of understanding the halalness of food so that culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors are not careless in serving food to consumers. This study aims to obtain clear information about: 1) Knowing the understanding of culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors on halal food products in Sambas Regency, 2) Knowing the application of culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors to halal food products in Sambas Regency, 3) Knowing the benefits of understanding halal food products for culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors in Sambas County. The subjects in the study were culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors who had attended halal supervisor training in Sambas district. To obtain data related to the focus of the study, researchers conduct interviews, observations and documentation. The data validity check techniques used are: 1) Triangulation Technique, 2) Member Check Technique. The results of the study can be concluded: 1) Understanding of culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors on halal food products in Sambas Regency, namely the understanding that micro, small and medium enterprises actors have met halal standards in Islam by referring to Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency and the Indonesian Ulema Council and evidenced by the issuance of halal certificates on existing culinary micro, small and medium enterprises products Kabulaten Sambas. 2) The application of culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors (businesses, micro and medium) to halal food products in Sambas Regency is carried out by paying attention to cleanliness in food, paying attention to packaging and how to serve food, always preparing hand washing before entering the food place. 3) The benefits for culinary micro, small and medium enterprises actors (businesses, micro and medium) in halal food products in Sambas Regency are that the body becomes healthy both physically and spiritually, the food that will eat is always maintained for comfort, security, and safety in consuming goods and/or services.
Diseño de un plan de negocio para la propuesta de una heladería artesanal en el centro de la ciudad de Guayaquil av. 9 de octubre
Authors: Hurtado Vallejo Andrea De Jesus , Concha Ramírez Jhonny 
Published: August 2023

La presente propuesta de dicha idea de negocio es identificar, analizar y examinar su viabilidad técnica, económica y financiera, desarrollando todos los procedimientos y estrategias necesarias para convertir dicha idea en un negocio estable, concreto y rentable a corto plazo del cómo se vaya dando y para darse a conocer a través del entorno competitivo particular, ya que este será un nuevo punto de atracción comercial. Para aquello se ha evaluado la viabilidad conceptual y operacional de la localidad que se va ubicar y el estudio del mercado, puntos que han servido de partida para realizar la observación económica del proyecto. El estudio técnico formaliza, documenta y revalida la idea del negocio propuesto, reduciendo el riesgo asociado a tomar una decisión de inversión. El concepto de este negocio consiste en ofrecer variedades de sabores para el paladar de los ciudadanos de la ciudad de Guayaquil y turistas extranjeros o nacionales, como servicio complementario en el clima de la urbe. Este producto es muy diferente el resto de la competencia que existe, ya que su presentación y desarrollo es a base de productos como los colorantes, suelen emplear aromas artificiales, al contrario de los helados industriales tienen más aire y, por tanto, sacian menos.
Estudio de eficacia del sistema de gestión de calidad: caso de una organización de buenaventura
Authors: Araujo Portocarrero Alma Cecilia 
Published: August 2023

La adopción e implementación de un sistema de gestión de la calidad, se ha convertido una de las ventajas competitivas más importantes para las organizaciones en la actualidad, debido a que la norma NTC ISO 9001:2015 genera confianza en los productos y servicios que la aplican. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar los factores críticos de éxito que influyen en la efectividad del funcionamiento del sistema de gestión de una organización caso San Buenaventura. Estudio de fundamento epistemológico constructivista, con enfoque cualitativo y análisis documental de los factores críticos, entrevistas a los directivos, a los trabajadores, análisis de datos y auditorías a los procesos. Se identificaron 39 factores críticos de éxito que no permiten el dinamismo en los SGC, de los cuales se priorizaron 3, dado que tiene mayor frecuencia en las no conformidades generadas en los procesos. La identificación de los factores críticos de éxito y su oportuna intervención garantizan la efectividad del sistema de gestión, mejor evolución y desarrollo del mismo. Se evidenciaron factores críticos de éxito vastamente analizados por medio de técnicas de revisión documental, para de esta forma complementar el abordaje con los resultados de las entrevistas aplicadas a los colaboradores de la entidad. Por lo que se pudo determinar que son tres los factores críticos de éxito los más desarrollados en la organización de Buenaventura, los cuales son: cultura organizacional, liderazgo y comunicación organizacional.
Uso de aplicaciones móviles como herramienta de apoyo en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés
Authors: Domínguez Palma Dani Gisela , Morales Vázquez Mtro. Eleazar 
Published: August 2023

El uso de aplicaciones móviles para el aprendizaje de un segundo idioma se ha venido implementando cada vez más, Sin embargo, no se sabe con exactitud como benefician a los estudiantes y con qué frecuencia las utilizan; este estudio de investigación sobre el uso de aplicaciones móviles como herramienta de apoyo en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés, tiene como objetivo principal describir de qué manera las aplicaciones móviles (Apps) contribuyen en el proceso de aprendizaje como apoyo del idioma inglés. El enfoque con el que se llevó a cabo es mixto de alcance descriptivo, el instrumento es una encuesta estructurada, aplicada a 35 estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Idiomas de la Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, con el propósito de comprobar la hipótesis de que el uso de aplicaciones móviles en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés mejora el rendimiento académico en los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Idiomas. Los resultados obtenidos fueron que los estudiantes sí utilizan aplicaciones móviles para aprender inglés y que estas les ayudan a mejorar algunas habilidades comunicativas. Las aplicaciones móviles contribuyen en el proceso de aprendizaje del idioma inglés de una manera positiva en los estudiantes; sin embargo, estas apps no sustituyen al profesor en el aula de clases.
Mejora del aprendizaje a través de la aplicación de dioramas en una universidad de México
Authors: Figueroa Urrea Hector Armando , Cruz Aldana Eduardo , Lezama León Myrna Hortencia , Paredes Páramo Liliana , Villeda Cuéllar Víctor Hugo 
Published: August 2023

El proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje requiere de nuevas estrategias para mejorar el proceso de adquisición de nuevos conocimientos de los alumnos universitarios para lograr aprendizajes más significativos, en ese contexto las universidades politécnicas, y en particular la Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo, en el programa de estudios de Ingeniería en Logística y Transporte, buscando complementar las visitas industriales, ha optado por la utilización de dioramas para analizar los componentes básicos de la transportación marítima ; el objetivo de está investigación es analizar el desarrollo de competencias bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, con un enfoque descriptivo correlacional, para conocer el grado de relación entre el desarrollo de competencias y la técnica de aprendizaje activo por medio de dioramas, en la enseñanza de transportación marítima. El estudio realizado es de tipo transversal y descriptivo, para su desarrollo se recolectaron los datos en un solo momento durante el periodo enero – abril de 2022, bajo la hipótesis de que la utilización de dioramas como técnica de aprendizaje significativo desarrolla las competencias específicas requeridas referentes a los componentes de un Puerto. El estudio se aplicó a 32 alumnos, con la técnica de cuestionario estructurado, obteniendo como resultado que si existe un incremento significativo en la adquisición de conocimientos.
Responsabilidad social en pymes de cultivo de larvas de camarón. provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador
Authors: Gómez Kevin , Rodríguez Homero 
Published: August 2023

Este estudio analiza la responsabilidad social en las pymes de cultivo de larvas de camarón en la Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador. Se evaluó el nivel de prácticas existentes y se identificaron áreas de mejora en términos de gestión ambiental, bienestar laboral y relaciones con la comunidad. Metodología: El diseño de investigación fue de tipo de estudio mixto (cuantitativo y cualitativo), con el método de muestreo e instrumentos de recolección de datos. Los resultados revelaron que las pymes con una política estructurada de RS tienden a ser más productivas que las que no la tienen. Como resultado, se proponen estrategias de fortalecimiento de buenas practicas de RS. En conclusión, este estudio destaca la importancia de la responsabilidad social en el sector de cultivo de larvas de camarón y ofrece recomendaciones prácticas para mejorar el desempeño de las pymes en esta área. Los hallazgos contribuyen a la sostenibilidad de la industria y al desarrollo socioeconómico de la provincia de Santa Elena.
Detecting and Characterizing Mg ii Absorption in DESI Survey Validation Quasar Spectra
Authors: Napolitano Lucas , Pandey Agnesh , Myers Adam D. , Lan Ting-Wen , Anand Abhijeet , Aguilar Jessica , Ahlen Steven , Alexander David M. , Brooks David , Canning Rebecca , Circosta Chiara , De La Macorra Axel , Doel Peter , Eftekharzadeh Sarah , Fawcett Victoria A. , Font-Ribera Andreu , Garcia-Bellido Juan , Gontcho A Gontcho Satya , Le Guillou L. , Guy Julien , Honscheid Klaus , Juneau Stephanie , Kisner T. , Landriau Martin , Meisner Aaron M. , Miquel Ramon , Moustakas J. , Percival Will J. , Prochaska J. Xavier , Schubnell Michael , Tarlé Gregory , Weaver B. A. , Weiner Benjamin , Zhou Zhimin , Zou Hu , Zou Siwei 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
We present findings of the detection of Magnesium II (Mg ii, λ = 2796, 2803 Å) absorbers from the early data release of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). DESI is projected to obtain spectroscopy of approximately 3 million quasars (QSOs), of which over 99% are anticipated to be at redshifts greater than z > 0.3, such that DESI would be able to observe an associated or intervening Mg ii absorber illuminated by the background QSO. We have developed an autonomous supplementary spectral pipeline that detects these systems through an initial line-fitting process and then confirms the line properties using a Markov Chain Monte Carlo sampler. Based upon a visual inspection of the resulting systems, we estimate that this sample has a purity greater than 99%. We have also investigated the completeness of our sample in regard to both the signal-to-noise properties of the input spectra and the rest-frame equivalent width (W
0) of the absorber systems. From a parent catalog containing 83,207 quasars, we detect a total of 23,921 Mg ii absorption systems following a series of quality cuts. Extrapolating from this occurrence rate of 28.8% implies a catalog at the completion of the five-year DESI survey that will contain over eight hundred thousand Mg ii absorbers. The cataloging of these systems will enable significant further research because they carry information regarding circumgalactic medium environments, the distribution of intervening galaxies, and the growth of metallicity across the redshift range 0.3 ≤ z < 2.5.
Monte Carlo Radiation Transport for Astrophysical Transients Powered by Circumstellar Interaction
Authors: Wagle Gururaj A. , Chatzopoulos Emmanouil , Wollaeger Ryan T. , Fontes Christopher J. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In this paper, we introduce SuperLite, an open-source Monte Carlo radiation transport code designed to produce synthetic spectra for astrophysical transient phenomena affected by circumstellar interaction. SuperLite utilizes Monte Carlo methods for semi-implicit, semirelativistic radiation transport in high-velocity shocked outflows, employing multigroup structured opacity calculations. The code enables rapid post-processing of hydrodynamic profiles to generate high-quality spectra that can be compared with observations of transient events, including superluminous supernovae, pulsational pair-instability supernovae, and other peculiar transients. We present the methods employed in SuperLite and compare the code’s performance to that of other radiative transport codes, such as SuperNu and CMFGEN. We show that SuperLite has successfully passed standard Monte Carlo radiation transport tests and can reproduce spectra of typical supernovae of Type Ia, Type IIP, and Type IIn.
The Catalogue of Life Data Package (CoLDP) and the Taxon Concept Standard (TCS): A Comparison
Authors: Klazenga Niels 
Published: August 2023

The Catalogue of Life Data Package (CoLDP; Catalogue of Life 2022) is the preferred mechanism for getting data in and out of the ChecklistBank. A CoLDP is a ZIP file containing files with delimiter-separated values, similar to the Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A; Global Biodiversity Information Facility 2023), but does not enforce the DwC-A star schema requiring a single Core file and zero or more Extension files. This makes it preferable for exchanging taxonomic data in tabular format as taxonomic data contains at least three different types of objects—taxa, names and references—that are all interlinked.
TCS (currently still Taxon Concept Schema) is the TDWG (Biodiversity Information Standards) standard for dealing with taxonomic data specifically. An effort is currently underway (TCS 2 Task Group 2023) to free TCS from its XML schema and turn it into a TDWG vocabulary standard that is maintainable under the TDWG Vocabulary Maintenance Specification (VMS; Vocabulary Maintenance Specification Task Group 2017). For a domain standard like TCS, it is essential that it supports an important warehouse of taxonomic information like ChecklistBank and an exchange format like CoLDP. Therefore, as part of the Implementation Experience Report that has to accompany a major update to an existing TDWG standard, a comparison has been undertaken between TCS and the data model behind CoLDP.
While some of the terms CoLDP uses are different from the ones used by TCS, the two specifications are completely compatible. This presentation will highlight some of the key similarities and differences. It is heartening to see that different groups of people independently chose to make the same departure from the existing specification. As TCS will be maintainable—and, in fact, still has to undergo public review—and CoLDP presumably can evolve as well, there are opportunities for TCS and CoLDP to come even closer together than they already are.
Effects of Expert Modeling Videos on the Development of Nursing Students' Clinical Competence
Authors: Dodson Tracy M. 
Published: August 2023

Background:
Nurse educators are called to develop innovative teaching strategies to build clinical competency. Expert modeling videos (EMVs) promote clinical competency by demonstrating exemplar nursing care.

Methods:
A quasiexperimental research study was conducted using a prebriefing intervention of a nursing process video for demonstration (experimental) and discussion (control) groups of nursing students. Simulation competency was measured using the Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (CCEI).

Results:

Students in the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in simulation competency (
p
= .001) and performed significantly better in the CCEI domains of communication (
p
= .009) and patient safety (
p
= .002).

Conclusion:

The use of EMVs in simulation prebriefing is an innovative teaching strategy to prepare undergraduate nursing students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the simulated environment. Through watching an exemplar demonstration of desired behaviors, students significantly improved their simulation performance and demonstrated clinically competent care of an acutely ill simulated patient.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(8):454–460.]
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Mock Interview for Health Professions Students
Authors: Marcus Jessica A. , DeMars Laura , Zimmerman Chip , Bates Teresa , Cranwell-Bruce Lisa , Hendry Terri , Clark Patricia C. 
Published: August 2023

Background:
Virtual mock interviews were offered to students to improve job interviewing skills. This educational quality improvement project aimed to use virtual mock interviews to increase student preparedness and confidence, and reduce anxiety related to professional interviews.

Method:

Health professions students (
n
= 19) participated in the mock interviews conducted and recorded through a web-based meeting. Students received the recorded interview to watch before follow-up. Students completed pre- and postquestionnaires that addressed students' preparedness, confidence, and anxiety related to interviewing.

Results:

Participants' confidence and preparedness improved significantly in their virtual interviews (
p
< .001), and their anxiety decreased significantly after the virtual interviews (
p
< .001). After watching the interviews, students' reported eye contact needed improvement and answers included too many “uhms.”

Conclusion:

Students benefited from the virtual mock interviews. Mock virtual job interviews may have a positive effect on successful job acquisition in health professions.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(8):479–482.]
Expression and purification of conserved, protective streptococcal antigens for monoclonal antibody isolation
Authors: Mahoney Lauren , Mousa Jarrod J 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Streptococcus pyogenes is a significant cause of infectious morbidity and mortality globally. Antibiotics remain the essential treatment for S. pyogenes infection however, as resistance against long-used antibiotics grows amongst bacterial pathogens and antibiotic failure becomes increasingly common in S. pyogenes treatment, the necessity of alternative treatment methods escalates. Here, we have selected conserved streptococcal antigens to express in Escherichia coli in pursuit of isolating protective human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for streptococcal infection. We have successfully expressed the serine proteinase ScpC (180 kDa) which impedes the recruitment of neutrophils to the infection site. In addition, we have produced SpyAD (48.9 kDa), a protein that is conserved across streptococcal emm types and is shown to play an essential role in bacterial adhesion and division. Both proteins are important virulence factors and are highly conserved across emm types, making them promising targets for future vaccination and therapeutic treatments. Following the expression and purification of the antigens, SpyAD and ScpC are used to screen human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for antigen specific B-cells via flow cytometry. This work confirms the use of E. coli as an expression system for streptococcal antigens and the employment of such antigens in protective mAb isolation.
Supported by the NIH Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program