bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
New heteroligand complex of cobalt with phthalocyanine, oxo and fluoro ligands: DFT consideration
Authors: Mikhailov Oleg V. , Chachkov Denis V. 
Published: March 2022

Based on the results of a quantum chemical calculation using the DFT method in the OPBE/TZVP and B3PW91/TZVP levels, the possibility of the existence of a cobalt heteroligand complex containing in the inner coordination sphere tetra[benzo]derivative of porphyrazine (phthalocyanine), oxide (O[Formula: see text] and fluoride (F[Formula: see text] ions, with possible oxidation state of Co(V) that is non-characteristic for the given 3[Formula: see text]-element, has been shown. The data on the structural parameters, multiplicity of the ground state, NBO analysis data and standard thermodynamic parameters of formation (standard enthalpy [Formula: see text], entropy [Formula: see text] and Gibbs’s energy [Formula: see text] for the indicated complex have been presented. At the same time, it has been noted that the porphyrazine itself as well as di[benzo]porphyrazine, do not form such metalcomplexes.
Regret-Based Nash Equilibrium Sorting Genetic Algorithm for Combinatorial Game Theory Problems with Multiple Players
Authors: Konak Abdullah , Kulturel-Konak Sadan 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
We introduce a regret-based fitness assignment strategy for evolutionary algorithms to find Nash equilibria in noncooperative simultaneous combinatorial game theory problems where it is computationally intractable to enumerate all decision options of the players involved in the game. Applications of evolutionary algorithms to non-cooperative simultaneous games have been limited due to challenges in guiding the evolutionary search toward equilibria, which are usually inferior points in the objective space. We propose a regret-based approach to select candidate decision options of the players for the next generation in a multipopulation genetic algorithm called Regret-Based Nash Equilibrium Sorting Genetic Algorithm (RNESGA). We show that RNESGA can converge to multiple Nash equilibria in a single run using two- and three- player competitive knapsack games and other games from the literature. We also show that pure payoff-based fitness assignment strategies perform poorly in three-player games.
Cicero, Socrates, and the Fear of Death
Authors: Watton Matthew 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This article examines the connections between the arguments against the fear of death in Plato’s Apology and the first book of Cicero’s Tusculan Disputations. It argues that Cicero’s dialogue adapts and develops Socrates’ arguments and dialectical method. Cicero signals this debt through his philosophically loaded translation of Ap. 40c-42a at Tusc. 1.97-99. But Cicero also casts Socrates as a foil, drawing an important contrast between Socrates’ philosophical stance and his own: while Socrates deploys irony to hide his view about the nature of death, Cicero advocates a particular form of skepticism that allows one to suspend judgment on certain matters, while nevertheless accepting certain ethically beneficial conclusions.
Mixed Disputes
Authors: De Herdt Sandrine W. 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
It is now clear that a dispute concerning sovereignty over land territory does not fall within the scope of a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC), unless the external issue arose as an incidental question in the application of the Convention. Less clear, however, is under what circumstances the competence of LOSC tribunals extend to the determinations of law that are ancillary/incidental to the main issue regarding a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention. This article brings together recent developments in LOSC jurisprudence regarding the issue of mixed disputes and points to some of the current uncertainties.
Great Expectations?
Authors: Stern Rebecca Thorburn 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
In the Nordic countries children’s rights generally hold a particularly high normative status. All Nordic countries except for Denmark have incorporated the key human rights treaty on children, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (the crc), into the domestic legal order, giving the crc status as domestic law. Drawing on wider literature to define a key set of “expectations on incorporation”, the article analyses the extent to which incorporation of the crc in the domestic legal order of four out of five Nordic countries has had an impact on legal developments in the Nordics in the wake of the 2015 “refugee crisis”. It is suggested that in asylum law, where the risk of a conflict of interest between the individual and the State in many ways is obvious, there seems to be significant room for improvement when it comes to the actual impact of the crc.
The Value of Vale: Negotiating the Progressivity of Service in a Market Restaurant
Authors: Márquez Reiter Rosina , Cantarutti Marina Noelia 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This paper examines the interactional functions of the Spanish conversational particle vale in the self-recorded service encounter interactions of a bidialectal restaurant server in an Ecuadorian restaurant in Madrid whose clientele are, by and large, of Ecuadorian descent.
The article details the sequential contexts in which vale is found as well as the grammatical and prosodic design of the turns where it is deployed, and contrasts its use with slots in the same dataset where alternatives were deployed instead. It also compares the findings with resonant descriptions from prior interactional studies of its English counterpart: okay, given the similarities in the interactional functions observed for vale.
Vale was identified as a standalone particle in third position during the ordering activity bearing rising or falling intonation to register the (in)completeness of the order and contingencies around it, and also as a turn-final agreement-eliciting tag with rising-falling intonation appended to announcements of imminent service to welcome clients or serve the dishes.
Association of Atherogenic Index of Plasma With Angiographic Progression in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Shui Xing , Chen Zefeng , Wen Zheqi , Tang Leile , Tang Wenyu , Liao Yixuan , Wu Zhen , Chen Lin 
Published: March 2022

The present study aimed to explore the correlation of atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) with angiographic progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). AIP was defined as the base 10 logarithm of the ratio of the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration. The extent of coronary lesion was assessed by the Gensini Score (GS) system and angiographic progression was defined as the GS rate of change per year >1 point. A total of 896 patients with suspected CAD who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography twice at intervals of >6 months were included. Baseline AIP was positively correlated with remnant cholesterol (r = .644, P < .001). When patients were assigned into four groups according to baseline AIP quartiles, the incidence of CAD progression significantly increased across the quartiles of AIP (Q1 [lowest]: 23.7 vs Q2: 29.9 vs Q3: 33.9 vs Q4 [highest]: 34.8%; P = .042). After multivariate adjustment, the odds ratio for CAD progression was 1.89 when comparing the highest to the lowest quartile of AIP (95% confidence interval: 1.18–3.02; P = .008). Therefore, AIP was independently correlated with angiographic progression of CAD beyond conventional risk factors, suggesting that AIP may play a role in early risk stratification as a simple surrogate of residual risk.
Disparities in Index of Care for Otolaryngologic Procedures Performed in Ambulatory and Inpatient Settings
Authors: Gadkaree Shekhar K. , McCarty Justin C. , Sajjadi Autefeh , Dresner Harley S. , Lindsay Robin W. , Varvares Mark A. , Friedlander David F. , Bergmark Regan W. 
Published: March 2022

ObjectiveTo compare the same surgical procedure performed in ambulatory and inpatient settings to determine the demographics associated with this selection, the differences in 30‐day revisit rates, and the total 30‐day cost of care.Study DesignRetrospective cohort analysis.SettingAmbulatory and inpatient centers in Florida, New York, and Maryland.MethodsThe Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, the State Ambulatory Surgery and Services Database, and the State Inpatient Database were used to identify patients undergoing commonly performed otolaryngologic procedures in 2016. The State Emergency Department Database and State Inpatient Database were used to identify 30‐day revisits.ResultsA total of 55,311 patients underwent an otolaryngologic procedure: 51,136 (92.4%) ambulatory and 4175 (7.6%) inpatient. Adjusted odds of receiving care in the ambulatory setting was significantly lower for Black patients (odds ratio, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.55‐0.85]; P =. 001) and nonspecified other races (odds ratio, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.52‐0.95]; P =. 001) as compared with White patients. Women had 1.16‐higher adjusted odds of undergoing a procedure in the ambulatory setting (95% CI, 1.05‐1.29; P =. 005). Insurance status and income were associated with location of care in the subcategorization of head and neck surgery. Adjusted inpatient procedure costs were significantly more than ambulatory (median, $59,112 vs $14,899); 30‐day adjusted costs were $71,333.07 (95% CI, $56,223.99‐$86,42.15; P <. 001) more expensive for inpatient procedures vs ambulatory; and the adjusted 30‐day odds of revisit were 2.23 times greater (95% CI, 1.44‐3.44; P <. 001) for ambulatory surgery across all procedures.ConclusionsDisparities exist in the use of ambulatory settings to provide otolaryngologic surgery. Additional research is required to ensure equitable triaging of surgical care setting.
Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Single‐Sided Deafness: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis
Authors: Oh Samuel J. , Mavrommatis Maria A. , Fan Caleb J. , DiRisio Aislyn C. , Villavisanis Dillan F. , Berson Elisa R. , Schwam Zachary G. , Wanna George B. , Cosetti Maura K. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the clinical outcomes of adult patients with single‐sided deafness (SSD) undergoing ipsilateral cochlear implantation.Data SourceAn electronic search of Medline and Embase articles.Review MethodsA systematic review was performed with a search strategy developed by a licensed librarian to identify studies of adult patients with SSD who underwent ipsilateral cochlear implantation. Articles were managed in Covidence and evaluated by 2 independent reviewers. Risk of bias was assessed and data were extracted, including patient demographics, etiology of deafness, duration of deafness, and postoperative change in speech recognition, tinnitus, sound localization, and quality of life (QoL). A meta‐analysis was performed, and pooled mean differences were calculated for each outcome of interest via random effects models by each outcome, as well as subgroup analyses by the individual clinical score used.ResultsOf 2309 studies identified, 185 full texts were evaluated, and 50 were ultimately included involving 674 patients. Speech perception scores in quiet and noise, tinnitus control, sound localization, and QoL all significantly improved after implantation. Pooled outcomes demonstrated score improvements in speech perception (standardized mean difference [SMD], 2.8 [95% CI, 2.16‐3.43]), QoL (SMD, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.45‐0.91]), sound localization (SMD, −1.13 [95% CI, −1.68 to −0.57]), and tinnitus score reduction (SMD, −1.32 [95% CI, −1.85 to −0.80]).ConclusionsCochlear implantation in adults with SSD results in significant improvements in speech perception, tinnitus control, sound localization, and QoL.Level of evidence: 2.
Electroacupuncture ameliorates neuroinflammation in animal models
Authors: Xin Yue-yang , Wang Jin-xu , Xu Ai-jun 
Published: March 2022

Background: Neuroinflammation refers to a wide range of immune responses occurring in the brain or spinal cord. It is closely related to a variety of neurodegenerative diseases, for which it potentially represents a new direction for treatment. Electroacupuncture (EA) is one method of acupuncture treatment, which can be used as an adjuvant therapy for many diseases. This review focuses on molecular mechanisms of EA in the reduction of neuroinflammation, summarizes relevant basic research and outlines future directions for investigation. Findings: A growing body of basic research has shown that EA can ameliorate neuroinflammation centrally (in animal models of ischemic stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease and vascular dementia) and peripherally (e.g. after a surgical insult or injection of lipopolysaccharide) and that its effects involve different molecular mechanisms, including activation of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway and P2 type purinergic receptors, inhibition of nuclear factor κB, and mitigation of damage secondary to oxidative stress and NOD-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome activation. Conclusions: EA is capable of regulating multiple cell signal transduction pathways to alleviate neuroinflammation in animal models. Although the findings of animal studies are encouraging, further prospective clinical trials are needed to verify the efficacy of EA for the treatment of neuroinflammation.
Preoperative electroacupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Zhu Juan , Li Sha , Wu Wenzhong , Guo Jie , Wang Xiaoqiu , Yang Guang , Lu Zhigang , Ji Fangbing , Zou Rong , Zheng Zhen , Zheng Man 
Published: March 2022

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of preoperative electroacupuncture (EA) on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and severity of postoperative pain, in gynecological patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. The effects of EA administered at different preoperative time points were compared. Methods: A total of 413 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery were randomly allocated into 4 groups receiving EA the day before surgery (Group Pre, n = 103), 30 min before (Group 30, n = 104) or both (Group Comb, n = 103), or usual care alone (Group Usual, n = 103). All acupuncture groups had usual care. The incidence of PONV and pain at 24 h were primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included the severity of postoperative nausea, vomiting and pain, requirement for antiemetic medication and quality of recovery (QoR)-15 scores after surgery. Results: There were significant differences between the four groups in nausea and vomiting incidence (0–24 h), postoperative antiemetic use (0–48 h), and postoperative pain (0–6 h), with the EA groups recording the lowest levels. Regarding primary outcomes, incidence of nausea and vomiting at 6-24 h was 28/11/18/11% (p = 0.003) 23/5/8/9% (p < 0.001), respectively, for Groups Usual/Pre/30/Comb. Accordingly, EA reduced the incidence of nausea and vomiting at 6-24 h by 61/34/60% and 79/65/61% for Groups Pre/30/Comb, respectively. Regarding secondary outcomes, incidence of nausea and vomiting at 0-6 h was 20/9/11/7% (p = 0.013) and 17/7/9/6% (p = 0.021), respectively, for Groups Usual/Pre/30/Comb. Rescue antiemetics at 0–6 h were required by 18/4/11/4% (p = 0.001) in Groups Usual/Pre/30/Comb. The mean numerical rating scale (NRS) pain score (0–10) at 0–6 h was significantly different between groups (2.45/1.89/2.01/1.97 for Groups Usual/Pre/30/Comb, p = 0.024). There were no significant differences between the three EA-treated groups. Conclusion: In gynecological patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and treated with multimodal antiemetic methods, one session of preoperative EA may be a safe adjunctive treatment for PONV prophylaxis. Optimal timing of EA requires further verification. Trial registration number: ChiCTR-INR-16010035 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry).
Effect of hydric aging on the static and vibration behavior of 3D printed bio-based flax fiber reinforced poly-lactic acid composites
Authors: Kesentini Zeineb , El Mahi Abderrahim , Rebiere Jean-Luc , El Guerjouma Rachid , Beyaoui Moez , Haddar Mohamed 
Published: March 2022

Moisture accumulation and life span in a hydric setting are major concerns for natural fibers used for the reinforcement of bio-based composites. This article discusses the effect of water aging on the mechanical properties of poly-lactic acid composites reinforced with flax fibers produced by 3D printing. Water absorption of composites is measured and it was observed that the bio-based composite seems to be Fick’s model with a percentage of absorption at saturation equal to 1.2%. To determine the effect of water absorption on static and vibration mechanical properties, various immersion periods are chosen. Water aging obviously influences the stiffness and tensile failure; so, a decline in the Young’s modulus from 2.2 to 1.7 GPa and in strength from 36 to 30.5 MPa is seen. Nevertheless, the damping factor shows an increase by about 16% as a function of the immersion period. These results could be explained by the plasticizing effect of water on bio-based composites, stimulated by moisture absorption.
Ethical decision-making confidence scale for nurse leaders: Psychometric evaluation
Authors: Birkholz Lorri , Kutschar Patrick , Kundt Firuzan Sari , Beil-Hildebrand Margitta 
Published: March 2022

Background Ethical decision-making confidence develops from clinical expertise and is a core competency for nurse leaders. No tool exists to measure confidence levels in nurse leaders based upon an ethical decision-making framework. Aims The objective of this research was to compare ethical decision-making among nurse leaders in the U.S. and three German-speaking countries in Europe by developing and testing a newly constructed Ethical Decision-Making Confidence (EDMC) scale. Methods The cross-sectional survey included 18 theory-derived questions on ethical decision-making confidence which were used to develop the scale. Participants A convenience sample of nurse leaders from the U.S. and three German-speaking countries in Europe who self-identified as holding a leadership position. Ethical Considerations Ethical approval was given by the IRB Board of a U.S. university. Participation in the survey implied voluntary consent. Results The scale’s item structure dimensionality and subscale’s reliability were analyzed and compared between nurse leaders from all four countries. A principal component analysis (PCA) produced a 15-item bi-dimensional EDMC scale yielding a skill-related (9-item) and a behavior-related (6-item) confidence dimension. EDMC subscales showed good-to-excellent internal consistency. In both subscales, U.S. nurse leaders rated their mean EDMC score higher than their German-speaking counterparts in Europe. Discussion This exploratory study is the first of its kind to focus on nurse leaders’ confidence regarding ethical decision-making in an international context. An overarching factor structure was identified, which is shared by the two samples of nurse leaders and to examine (sub)scales’ psychometric properties. Conclusion This newly developed scale is an effective tool for measuring ethical decision-making confidence in nurse leaders. The promising results of this study should be replicated to ensure validity and reliability of the EDMC scale measuring skill-related and behavior-related concepts and include nurse leaders from various cultural, social, and demographic groups.
Neighbourhood and the Perception of the Quality of Medical Treatment
Authors: Chugh Kabir , Gulati Namrata , Ray Tridip 
Published: March 2022

Numerous studies have explored the role of the economic characteristics of a neighbourhood on the health status of its residents. We contribute to this work by examining the effects of the change in concentration of affluence on the perception of the quality of medical treatment received by the poor. We consider different neighbourhoods characterised by their level of prosperity. Based on the Asset Index, a particular primary sampling unit is identified as poor, middle or rich neighbourhoods to capture regional differences in the level of poverty. In each of these regions, we measure how the percentage of poor who claim that they were treated nicely varies with the change in the percentage of rich. The results reveal that, after a point, the probability of the perception of receiving superior treatment initially increases with an increase in the percentage of rich people and then starts declining. The principal component analysis is used to create weights in the asset index. The estimation is based on the nationally representative India Human Development Survey-2 (IHDS-2) household data collected in 2011–2012. We employ an ordered logit model for the analysis, as the perception of the quality of treatment, the dependent variable, is ordered in nature. Furthermore, we use Heckman’s two-step correction method to control for the plausibility of ‘self-selection’. JEL: I14, I39
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Symptomatic Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis Patients With Recent Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Authors: Nie Menglin , Fu Jian , Sun Jianming , Wang Haiyang 
Published: March 2022

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy, safety, and mid-term outcomes of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) for acute symptomatic iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT) patients with recent (within 4 weeks) aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Materials and methods: From January 2016 to February 2020, 11 acute symptomatic iliofemoral DVT patients with a recent history of aSAH were enrolled in this study. All patients had a history of aneurysm ligation or clipping previously, computed tomography (CT) scans revealed ventricular hemorrhage had been absorbed obviously and no residual aneurysm. The mean time of DVT onset after aSAH ictus was 19.2±4.5 days, and the mean Glasgow score was 6.8 ± 0.7 (range, 6–8). These patients underwent PMT with an 8 French Aspirex®S device (Straub Medical AG, Wangs, Switzerland), subsequent stenting was performed to relieve the underlying stenosis, followed by anticoagulation alone. The procedure-related complications were assessed after intervention. The follow-ups were conducted up to 1 year, the patency was evaluated via duplex ultrasonography, and the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) was evaluated using the Villalta scale. Results: Grade III (>90%) clearance was achieved in all 11 patients. Stenting was performed in 7 patients (63.6%). There were no cerebral rebleeding events or other severe complications except 1 puncture site bleeding during treatment. A total of 90.9% (10 of 11) of patients were alive at the 12 month follow-up, and 7 patients achieved a good functional outcome. At the 1 year follow-up, there was 1 patient (10%) with mild PTS. The ultrasound showed that the patency of the iliofemoral veins was 100%, and femoral valvular incompetence was observed in 1 patient. Conclusion: Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy seems to be a feasible and safe treatment for acute iliofemoral DVT in selected patients with recent aSAH, and it shows promising results in restoring patency and reducing the risk of PTS.