bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rerupture outcome of conservative versus open repair versus minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Deng Haidong , Cheng Xin , Yang Yi , Fang Fang , He Jialing , Tian Yixin , Li Tiangui , Xiao Yangchun , Feng Yuning , Wang Peng , Chong Weelic , Hai Yang , Zhang Yu 
Published: May 2023

ObjectiveTo compare the rerupture rate after conservative treatment, open repair, and minimally invasive surgery management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.DesignSystematic review and network meta-analysis.Data sourcesWe searched Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception to August 2022.MethodsRandomised controlled trials involving different treatments for Achilles tendon rupture were included. The primary outcome was rerupture. Bayesian network meta-analysis with random effects was used to assess pooled relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals. We evaluated the heterogeneity and publication bias.ResultsThirteen trials with 1465 patients were included. In direct comparison, there was no difference between open repair and minimally invasive surgery for rerupture rate (RR, 0.72, 95% CI 0.10–4.4; I2= 0%; Table 2). Compared to the conservative treatment, the RR was 0.27 (95% CI 0.10–0.62, I2= 0%) for open repair and 0.14 (95% CI 0.01–0.88, I2= 0%) for minimally invasive surgery. The network meta-analysis had obtained the similar results as the direct comparison.ConclusionBoth open repair and minimally invasive surgery were associated with a significant reduction in rerupture rate compared with conservative management, but no difference in rerupture rate was found comparing open repair and minimally invasive surgery.
Propofol anesthesia decreases the incidence of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to desflurane in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A retrospective single-center study
Authors: Tajima Karin , Yamakawa Kentaro , Kuwabara Yuki , Miyazaki Chika , Sunaga Hiroshi , Uezono Shoichi 
Published: May 2023

Background
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) increases postoperative morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Propofol is reported to modulate atrial electrophysiology and the cardiac autonomic nervous system. Therefore, we retrospectively examined whether propofol suppresses POAF in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) compared to desflurane.

Methods
We retrospectively recruited adult patients who underwent VATS during the period from January 2011 to May 2018 in an academic university hospital. Between continuous propofol and desflurane administration during anesthetic maintenance, we investigated the incidence of new-onset POAF (within 48 hours after surgery) before and after propensity score matching.

Results
Of the 482 patients, 344 received propofol, and 138 received desflurane during anesthetic maintenance. The incidence of POAF in the propofol group was less than that in the desflurane group (4 [1.2%] vs. 8 patients [5.8%], odds ratio [OR]; 0.161, 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.040–0.653, p = 0.011) in the present study population. After adjustment for propensity score matching (n = 254, n = 127 each group), the incidence of POAF was still less in propofol group than desflurane group (1 [0.8%] vs. 8 patients [6.3%], OR; 0.068, 95% CI: 0.007–0.626, p = 0.018).

Conclusions
These retrospective data suggest propofol anesthesia significantly inhibits POAF compared to desflurane anesthesia in patients undergoing VATS. Further prospective studies are needed to elucidate the mechanism of propofol on the inhibition of POAF.
Industrial Networks and Cinemas of India: Shooting Stars, Shifting Geographies and Multiplying Media, Monika Mehta and Madhuja Mukherjee (2021)
Authors: Ghosh Dattatreya 
Published: May 2023

Review of: Industrial Networks and Cinemas of India: Shooting Stars, Shifting Geographies and Multiplying Media, Monika Mehta and Madhuja Mukherjee (2021)
London and New York: Routledge, 275 pp.,
ISBN 978-0-42932-602-8, e-book, £39.99
Establishment and Verification of a Nomogram for Predicting the Probability of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation
Authors: Yang Ying , Lu Jiangting , Xiong Cui , Shen Zhida , Shen Chao , Tong Jinshan , Jiang Jiangfen , Fu Guosheng , Xu Fen 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background
This study aims to establish and validate a nomogram as a predictive model in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after dual-chamber cardiac implantable electronic device (pacemaker) implantation.

Methods
A total of 1120 Chinese patients with new-onset AF after pacemaker implantation were included in this retrospective study. Patients had AF of at least 180/minute lasting 5 minutes or longer, detected by atrial lead and recorded at least 3 months after implantation. Patients with previous atrial tachyarrhythmias before device implantation were excluded. A total of 276 patients were ultimately enrolled, with 51 patients in the AF group and 225 patients in the non-AF group. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method was used to determine the best predictors. Through multivariate logistic regression analysis, a nomogram was drawn as a predictive model. Concordance index, calibration plot, and decision curve analyses were applied to evaluate model discrimination, calibration, and clinical applicability. Internal verification was performed using a bootstrap method.

Results
The LASSO method regression analysis found that variables including peripheral arterial disease, atrial pacing-ventricular pacing of at least 50%, atrial sense–ventricular sense of at least 50%, increased left atrium diameter, and age were important predictors of developing AF. In multivariate logistic regression, peripheral arterial disease, atrial pacing-ventricular pacing of at least 50%, and age were found to be independent predictors of new-onset AF.

Conclusion
This nomogram may help physicians identify patients at high risk of new-onset AF after pacemaker implantation at an early stage in a Chinese population.
Effects of Fermented Tempeh Using Rhizopus oligosporus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on Body Weight, Lee Index, High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein and Lipid Profile of Obese Rats
Authors: Zahra Fatih Az , Fulyani Faizah , Maharani Nani , Anjani Gemala , Noer Etika Ratna 
Published: May 2023

Background: Tempeh is a fermented soybean containing isoflavones that shows good benefits again obesity. Co-fermentation of tempeh using Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG could increase the bioavailability of isoflavones.Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of co-fermented tempeh using Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (tLGG) on body weight (B.W.), Lee Index, high sensitivity C Reactive Protein (hs-CRP), and lipid profile of obese rats. Total flavonoid and genistein were also measured.Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats (n=36, 200-to-215-gram, age eight weeks) were orally administered high fat and high sucrose diet (HFHS diet) for two weeks to induce obesity. After obesity was confirmed by checking Lee Index, rats were divided into six group and administered orally standard diet (normal control), HFHS diet (negative control), HFHS diet and 120 mg/kg B.W./day-orlistat (positive control), HFHS diet and 60 mg/kg B.W./day standard tempeh with Rhizopus oligosporus (tS), HFHS diet and 60 mg/kg B.W./day tLGG, HFHS diet and 120 mg/kg B.W./day tLGG for four weeks. Body weight, Lee Index, hs-CRP, and lipid profile were analyzed. Total flavonoid and genistein were analyzed.Results: 120 mg/kg B.W./day tLGG group exhibited significantly lower body weight gains, Lee Index, hs-CRP, triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL, and higher HDL compared to negative control and tS group (p<0,001), however, positive control group exhibited lower body weight gains compared to tLGG group (p<0,001). Nevertheless, tLGG group exhibited lower Lee Index compared to positive control group. tLGG showed higher flavonoid and genistein level than tS.Conclusion: Administration of 120 mg/kg B.W./day tLGG showed significantly lower Lee Index compared to all groups given HFHS diet, however, positive control group showed lower body weight gains compared to tLGG group. tLGG also improved hs-CRP and lipid profile two times better than negative control group. tLGG increased total flavonoids and genistein level.
Examining the role of writing proficiency in students’ feedback literacy development
Authors: Zhou Yu , Yu Shulin , Liu Bihao , Jiang Lianjiang 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
While student feedback literacy has received increasing attention in second language education, little is known about the role of writing proficiency in the development of student feedback literacy. This qualitative study examined the characteristics of high and low English writing proficiency (i.e., HP, LP) students’ feedback literacy in second language (L2) writing and identified the factors that shape these students’ feedback literacy. This study involved five LP and five HP students with data collected from semi-structured interviews, students’ drafts, teacher’s written corrective feedback and peer feedback. The results found that both the LP and HP students were cognitively prepared in terms of appreciating feedback value with distinct self-orientation in feedback process and emotionally ready in regulating their affect for gains from handling feedback. Yet, the LP students were found less prepared to benefit from their current feedback practice due to their passive perspective of learner roles. By contrast, HP students displayed their preparedness featured by proactive learner roles in feedback process, well-developed judgement criteria and broader revisions. The internal consistency across dimensions of feedback literacy was also identified for HP students but not for LP students. Factors contributing to the disparity include students’ perception of their writing proficiency, course engagement and their self-regulation ability. Pedagogical implications on enhancing feedback literacy for students with varied writing proficiency levels are provided.
Effective deep learning classification for kidney stone using axial computed tomography (CT) images
Authors: Sabuncu Özlem , Bilgehan Bülent , Kneebone Enver , Mirzaei Omid 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Introduction
Stone formation in the kidneys is a common disease, and the high rate of recurrence and morbidity of the disease worries all patients with kidney stones. There are many imaging options for diagnosing and managing kidney stone disease, and CT imaging is the preferred method.

Objectives
Radiologists need to manually analyse large numbers of CT slices to diagnose kidney stones, and this process is laborious and time-consuming. This study used deep automated learning (DL) algorithms to analyse kidney stones. The primary purpose of this study is to classify kidney stones accurately from CT scans using deep learning algorithms.

Methods
The Inception-V3 model was selected as a reference in this study. Pre-trained with other CNN architectures were applied to a recorded dataset of abdominal CT scans of patients with kidney stones labelled by a radiologist. The minibatch size has been modified to 7, and the initial learning rate was 0.0085.

Results
The performance of the eight models has been analysed with 8209 CT images recorded at the hospital for the first time. The training and test phases were processed with limited authentic recorded CT images. The outcome result of the test shows that the Inception-V3 model has a test accuracy of 98.52 % using CT images in detecting kidney stones.

Conclusions
The observation is that the Inception-V3 model is successful in detecting kidney stones of small size. The performance of the Inception-V3 Model is at a high level and can be used for clinical applications. The research helps the radiologist identify kidney stones with less computational cost and disregards the need for many experts for such applications.
Concise review on the combined use of immunocapture, mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography for clinical applications
Authors: Massonnet Philippe , Grifnée Elodie , Farré-Segura Jordi , Demeuse Justine , Huyghebaert Loreen , Dubrowski Thomas , Dufour Patrice , Schoumacher Matthieu , Peeters Stéphanie , Le Goff Caroline , Cavalier Etienne 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Immunocapture is now a well-established method for sample preparation prior to quantitation of peptides and proteins in complex matrices. This short review will give an overview of some clinical applications of immunocapture methods, as well as protocols with and without enzymatic digestion in a clinical context. The advantages and limitations of both approaches are discussed in detail. Challenges related to the choice of mass spectrometer are also discussed. Top-down, middle-down, and bottom-up approaches are discussed. Even though immunocapture has its limitations, its main advantage is that it provides an additional dimension of separation and/or isolation when working with peptides and proteins. Overall, this short review demonstrates the potential of such techniques in the field of proteomics-based clinical medicine and paves the way for better personalized medicine.
Investigation of hybrid fractionalq-integro-difference equations supplemented with nonlocalq-integral boundary conditions
Authors: Alsaedi Ahmed , Ahmad Bashir , Al-Hutami Hana , Alharbi Boshra 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn this article, we introduce and study a new class of hybrid fractionalqq-integro-difference equations involving Riemann-Liouvilleqq-derivatives, supplemented with nonlocal boundary conditions containing Riemann-Liouvilleqq-integrals of different orders. The existence of a unique solution to the given problem is shown by applying Banach’s fixed point theorem. We also present the existing criteria for solutions to the problem at hand by applying Krasnoselskii’s fixed point theorem and Leray-Schauder’s nonlinear alternative. Illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the application of the obtained results. Some new results follow as special cases of this work.
Explicit Sato–Tate type distribution for a family of
K
⁢
3
K3
surfaces
Authors: Saad Hasan 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In the 1960s, Birch proved that the traces of Frobenius for elliptic curves taken at random over a large finite field is modeled by the semicircular distribution (i.e. the usual Sato–Tate for non-CM elliptic curves). In analogy with Birch’s result, a recent paper by Ono, the author, and Saikia proved that the limiting distribution of the normalized Frobenius traces

A
λ

⁢

(
p
)

{A_{\lambda}(p)}

of a certain family of

K
⁢
3

{K3}

surfaces

X
λ

{X_{\lambda}}

with generic Picard rank 19 is the

O
⁢

(
3
)

{O(3)}

distribution. This distribution, which we denote by

1

4
⁢
π

⁢
f
⁢

(
t
)

{\frac{1}{4\pi}f(t)}

, is quite different from the semicircular distribution. It is supported on

[

-
3

,
3
]

{[-3,3]}

and has vertical asymptotes at

t
=

±
1

{t=\pm 1}

. Here we make this result explicit. We prove that if

p
≥
5

{p\geq 5}

is prime and

-
3

≤
a
<
b
≤
3

{-3\leq a<b\leq 3}

, then

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#
⁢

{

λ
∈

𝔽
p

:

A
λ

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(
p
)

∈

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a
,
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]

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1

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π

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b

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(
t
)

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≤

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p

1
/
4

.

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\frac{1}{4\pi}\int_{a}^{b}f(t)\,dt\biggr{\rvert}\leq\frac{98.28}{p^{1/4}}.

As a consequence, we are able to determine when a finite field

𝔽
p

{\mathbb{F}_{p}}

is large enough for the discrete histograms to reach any given height near

t
=

±
1

{t=\pm 1}

. To obtain these results, we make use of the theory of Rankin–Cohen brackets in the theory of harmonic Maass forms.
The inverse scattering problem for an inhomogeneous two-layered cavity
Authors: Ye Jianguo , Yan Guozheng 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In this paper, we consider the inverse scattering problem of identifying a two-layered cavity by
internal acoustic measurements under the condition that the interior interface has a mixed transmission boundary condition. We focus on the mathematical analysis of recovering the shape of the interior interface by using the linear sampling method, including reconstructing the surface conductivity by the same measurements.
Approximate Lipschitz stability for phaseless inverse scattering with background information
Authors: Sivkin Vladimir N. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
We prove approximate Lipschitz stability for monochromatic phaseless inverse scattering with background information in dimension

d
≥
2

{d\geq 2}

. Moreover, these stability estimates are given in terms of non-overdetermined and incomplete data. Related results for reconstruction from phaseless Fourier transforms are also given. Prototypes of these estimates for the phased case were given in
[R. G. Novikov,
Approximate Lipschitz stability for non-overdetermined inverse scattering at fixed energy,
J. Inverse Ill-Posed Probl. 21 2013, 6, 813–823].
Comparative analysis of 128 × 40 Gbps DQPSK based DWDM long-haul system using various dispersion compensation techniques
Authors: Ghera Jaswinder Singh , Sharma Vikrant 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In this research article, we have made the comparative performance analysis towards the ultra-transmission capacity of 5.12 Tbps for DWDM long-haul system using spectrally efficient multilevel DQPSK modulation format under the influence of Kerr’s nonlinearities with DCF based distributed, pre-, post and two types of symmetrical compensation techniques. The performance evaluation criteria of the proposed system for 50 GHz frequency spacing between the adjacent channels at 0 dBm launched power and various transmission distances with the increment of 2400 km are kept as BER, Q-factor and eye-diagrams. We have used Gaussian filters (GFs) at both ends before multiplexing and after de-multiplexing for ensuring channel severance to elude the cross-talk and inter-symbol interference. It is observed that the distributed compensation technique outperformed rest of the techniques and supported maximum coverage distance towards 19,200 km for Q-factor of 6.96 and corresponding BER of 1.72E-12 in comparison to sym-1 for 14,400 km at Q-factor of 6.95 with BER of 1.77E-12 and sym-2 for 9600 km at Q-factor of 7.13 with BER of 4.83E-13 whereas both pre- and post-compensation techniques supported 7200 km at Q-factor of 7.21 with BER of 2.71E-13 and Q-factor of 7.18 for BER of 3.53E-13, respectively.
Adiponectin–leptin ratio as a marker of cardio-metabolic risk in Indian children and youth with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Shah Nikhil , Khadilkar Anuradha , Oza Chirantap , Bhor Shital , Ladkat Dipali , Gondhalekar Ketan , More Chidvilas , Khadilkar Vaman 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Adiponectin/leptin ratio (ALR) is a promising novel marker of cardio-metabolic risk in patients with metabolic syndrome. Our aim was to study the association of adiponectin-leptin ratio with markers of obesity and adiposity and also to assess its usefulness as a marker of increased cardiometabolic risk (CMR) in Indian children and youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods
This observational study included 79 children and youth with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) (10–21 years) having disease duration>6 months. Demographic data and laboratory findings were obtained from patients’ records. Patients with ALR<1 were categorised as having increased CMR and those with ALR>1 were categorised as having no CMR.

Results
ALR showed a significant negative correlation with body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference and body fat percentage (p<0.05). Body fat percentage was the single most important predictor of ALR. Children and youth with increased CMR had higher weight, BMI, waist and hip circumferences and body fat percentage as compared to those with no CMR (p<0.05). In T1DM children with dyslipidemia, ALR was significantly lower as compared to those without dyslipidemia (p<0.05).

Conclusions
ALR may be a useful marker for adiposity and increased cardiometabolic risk in Indian children and youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Postactivation Potentiation for Muay Thai Kicking Performance
Authors: Brown Lee , Doyle Gary , Bruce-Low Stewart , Domingos Silvino , Anthony Karl , Rowan Fionn , Galbraith Andy 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Brown, L, Doyle, G, Bruce-Low, S, Domingos, S, Anthony, K, Rowan, F, and Galbraith, A. Postactivation potentiation for Muay Thai kicking performance. J Strength Cond Res 37(10): 2032–2037, 2023—The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of postactivation potentiation (PAP) on Muay Thai kicking performance based on 3 different rest intervals. Aiming to quantify and indicate timing protocols for conditioning coaches when training athletes using PAP. 17 male (25.3 ± 3.6 years old; 179.3 ± 2.3 cm; 78.0 ± 5.2 kg), experienced Muay Thai fighters completed a standardized warm-up, including a 10-minute cycle on the Wattbike at 60 watts and 30 body mass squats for a dynamic stretch. Subjects then completed a baseline test by striking a PowerKube using the roundhouse and Teep kick techniques. PAP exercise consisted of 4 squat repetitions to maximum effort, followed by a rest period of 2, 5, or 8 minutes. Subjects then struck the PowerKube again using the roundhouse and Teep kick techniques. Rest periods were presented in a randomized order on separate days, with 72 hours between conditions. The level of significance was set at α = 0.05. Significant increases in both roundhouse (χ2(3) = 38.51, p < 0.05) and Teep kick (χ2(3) = 26.33, p < 0.05) striking power were observed when compared with baseline. For the roundhouse kick, significant differences and large effect sizes were present between all conditions except baseline and 2-minute rest. For the Teep kick, significant differences and large effect sizes were present between baseline and 5-minute rest and baseline and 8-minute rest. This indicates that PAP with 5- or 8-minute rest increased roundhouse and Teep kick power. This research reports that a PAP stimulus from a 4RM squat exercise, followed by a 5- or 8-minute rest period, enhances kick power in trained Muay Thai fighters. This technique provides a readily available, time-efficient method to enhance performance that can be built into the warm-up procedure of athletes before training or competition.
Cardiac Cancers: Classification, Diagnostics and Treatment
Authors: Simonavičius Paulius 
Published: May 2023

Although rare, cardiac tumors are a type of surgical pathology that can present itself during clinical practice. Like the majority of neoplasms, these tumors are classified into two groups: primary and secondary or benign and malignant. However, the classification does not determine treatment, but the diagnostic pathway is the same and this pathology does not revolve only around the cardiologist an/or cardiac surgeon for optimal patient outcomes. That is why it is important for doctors of multiple specialties to work on cardiac tumor diagnostics and treatment all together. Aim of this study – to analyze the information about cardiac tumor classification, diagnostics, and treatment. Results of the study. The results clearly show that cardiac tumors are a rare type of pathology and their classification depends on type of tissue the neoplasm originated from. It can either be from one of heart layers (primary tumor) or a metastasis (secondary tumor). It is also important to classify these tumors into benign and malignant because treatment differs drastically. Diagnostic tests that are essential for cardiac tumors are instrumental (heart ultrasound, MRA, CTA) and blood tests (troponins, D-dimers). Treatment varies depending on tumor type however surgery is usually the only option. Treatment of malignant tumors is more complex, involving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy and outcomes of these neoplasms are generally worse compared to treatment of benign heart tumors.