bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bedside insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter into a patient with BMI of 84.8 kg/m2 using a magnetic tracking and electrocardiogram-based tip confirmation system: a case report
Authors: Uchida Satoshi , Takekawa Daiki , Hori Masaya , Hashiba Eiji , Hirota Kazuyoshi 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are typically placed under fluoroscopy. We used a magnetic tracking and electrocardiogram-based tip confirmation system for insertion of a PICC insertion in a morbidly obese patient at the bedside.

Case presentation
A 53-year-old female with severe obesity (height, 160 cm; weight, 217 kg; BMI, 84.8 kg/m2) was admitted to the intensive care unit. Both bilateral, inguinal, and cervical regions were covered with an excess of adipose tissue, making it difficult to place a central venous line. Since transferring her to fluoroscopy seemed dangerous, a PICC was inserted using Sherlock 3CG® TCS at the bedside. Magnetic sensor guidance failed due to the thick subcutaneous tissue her precordium, but intracavity electrocardiography could direct the tip to an appropriate position.

Conclusion
We experienced bedside insertion of a PICC into a patient with BMI of 84.8 kg/m2 patient using a Sherlock 3CG® TCS. Since the interaction between Sherlock 3CG® TCS and body habitus has not been investigated, further reports are needed.
Vasomotor reactivity in patients with cerebral small vessel disease vs. internal border zone infarction and its correlation with disease outcome
Authors: Hamdy Sara , Fathy Mai , Elnasser Azza Abd , Darwish Eman A. F. , Hamid Eman , Aref Hany , El Nahas Nevine 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Available data collected from patients of different types of cerebrovascular strokes can detect risk factors, severity and clinical outcome of these patients. Differentiating between different types of strokes is mandatory for early diagnosis and proper management. The aim of this study is to compare between cerebral small vessel disease with lacunar infarctions and internal border zone infarctions regarding vasomotor reactivity by using transcranial color-coded duplex and its correlation with their MRI perfusion, disease severity and outcome.

Results
On admission, 56.7% of patients in lacunar stroke had impaired reactivity vs. 100% of patients in internal border zone group. At 3 months follow-up, this number dropped to 23.3% in lacunar group, but persisted as 100% in internal border zone group. On comparing the 3 perfusion parameters between the 2 groups, there was statistically significant impairment in all parameters in patients with internal border zone infarction than patients with lacunar infarction (longer time to peak, decreased cerebral blood flow and cerebral blood volume). By comparing the severity of the stroke by using National Institute of Health and Stroke Scale, it was found that patients with internal border zone infarction had higher disability than patients with lacunar infarction on admission and on discharge. At 3 months follow-up, the lacunar group had a better outcome than of the border zone group.

Conclusion
Patients having internal border zone infarction had higher clinical disability and worse prognosis, together with more impairment in vasomotor reactivity and MRI perfusion parameters than patients having lacunar infarction.
Weight stability in adults with obesity initiating medical marijuana treatment for other medical conditions
Authors: Lent Michelle R. , Visek Meghan , Syracuse Paulina , Dugosh Karen L. , Festinger David S. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractFew studies have evaluated weight change in patients who initiate medical marijuana treatment to address diagnosed health concerns. The objective of this study was to examine whether patients initiating medical marijuana use for a qualifying health condition experienced changes in health and biopsychosocial functioning over time, including weight gain or loss. Specifically, this observational, longitudinal study evaluated changes in the body mass index (BMI) of adults with co-morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m2) and severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) who were starting medical marijuana treatment for any of the 23 qualifying medical conditions at one of three dispensaries in Pennsylvania. Height and weight measurements were collected at baseline (prior to medical marijuana use) and then 90 days (± 14 days) later. Participants included in analyses (n = 52, M = 55.0 ± 13.6 years, 59.6% female) had a mean baseline BMI of 36.2 ± 5.4 kg/m2 and the majority sought medical marijuana for chronic pain (73.1%). No significant change in BMI was observed from baseline to month three (p > 0.05) in the sample. Additionally, no significant change in BMI was observed in the subset of patients with severe obesity (n = 12, p > 0.05). Our findings are limited by low follow-up rates and convenience sampling methodology but may help to mitigate weight gain concerns in the context of medical marijuana use.
Study on equilibrium moisture sorption characteristics and modeling of Karaya (Sterculia urens Roxb.) gum
Authors: Saraugi Shristi Shefali , Patel Shadanan , Sahu Chandrahas , Khokhar Dharmendra 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Karaya gum is heavily acetylated polysaccharide and used for medicinal purposes as a bulk-forming laxative. It is also used in the paper and textile industries as well as food stabilizer. So its moisture sorption behavior study is important. The moisture sorption isotherms of karaya gum were investigated at four experimental temperatures (30, 40, 50 and 60 °C) under the water activities range from 0.10 to 0.95 using static gravimetric method.

Results
Maximum value of equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of karaya gum (39.7%, db) was noted with the set of highest water activity (0.92) at lowest temperature (30 °C) and minimum value of EMC (2.5%, db) with lowest water activity (0.11) at highest temperature (60 °C). The sorption data were fitted with GAB, Iglesias and Chirife, Caurie, Halsey and BET models. The adequacy of the sorption isotherm models were observed statistically using goodness of fit parameters. The well-known GAB model best interpreted the equilibrium data in a satisfactory manner in the test gum. The monolayer moisture content, estimated using GAB model, was found to be 12.66 g/100 g and 7.4 g/100 g gum at 30 °C and 60 °C, respectively. The isosteric heat of sorption was found to be maximum (36.24 kJ/mol) at 5% moisture content (db) of karaya gum.

Conclusion
Moisture sorption behavior of karaya gum was found to be temperature dependent. EMC decreases with the increase in temperature at particular water activity. The sorption behavior of the test gum expressed the typical type-II sigmoid-shaped curve. Isosteric heat of sorption of karaya gum was decreased with the increase in moisture content.
Food safety knowledge and practice of abattoir and butcher shop workers: a health risk management perspective
Authors: Gebeyehu Daniel Teshome , Tsegaye Habtam 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Meat is rich in essential proteins and valuable nutrients for human health. Despite these benefits, it is a favorable medium for microbial growth and transmission to humans unless recommended safety procedures are followed. This research aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice of the abattoir and butcher shop workers who were working in the meat value chain.

Methods
The cross-sectional study design, using structured questionnaire interviews was used to assess the knowledge and practice of abattoir and butcher shop workers. A total of 226 randomly selected workers were participated in this study and bivariate logistic regression was used for data analysis.

Results
Of 226 total participants, 46% were abattoir workers and 54% were butcher shop workers. Majority (88.9%) of the participants did not know about meat safety and 74.3% of the participants had insufficient practices. The cumulative knowledge of both abattoir and butcher shop workers was significantly associated (p = 0.001) with their knowledge of the presence of diseases causing agents in meat, the source of meat contamination, and the common critical points of meat contamination along the meat value chain. The cumulative practice of abattoir workers was significantly associated with their practices on daily meat transporting vehicle washing (p = 0.007), reducing meat contamination (p = 0.001), duration of animal fasting before slaughter (p = 0.039), cleaning of the animal body before slaughter (p = 0.002), cleaning material used in the abattoir (p = 0.003), disposal of abattoir waste (p = 0.002), and type of biosecurity measures used (p = 0.013). Similarly, the cumulative practice of butcher shop workers was associated (p = 0.001) with their practices of attracting customers, storing remaining meat from daily sales, and measures on contaminated food. Employment of the participants was significantly associated with both the cumulative knowledge (p = 0.007) and practice (p = 0.001) of the participants while the age of the participants was associated (p = 0.001) with only their cumulative practices.

Conclusions
In general, the participants’ food safety knowledge and practice were unsatisfactory. As a result, the integrated food safety policy formulation in a One Health framework, and collaborative awareness creation among different food safety stakeholders were recommended.
Congenital heart disease in a patient with COVID-19 infection during early pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Abdelkader Mohamed Ali , Abbas Hamed Mohamed , Aboelkhair Ibrahim Mohamed , Alafify Aliaa Salah Ali , Elgazzar Basim Abdelfattah , Koura Mai Salah El-Din 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Since the end of 2019, the world has been afflicted by a coronavirus pandemic caused by coronavirus 2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome) (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 causes a wide range of signs and symptoms with varying consequences. The impact of the COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their fetuses is still under investigation.

Case presentation
A case of a 34-years-old non-vaccinated pregnant woman who had a COVID-19 infection in the first month of her pregnancy and went into premature labor at 34 weeks was reported. Congenital heart disease and hydrops were present in the fetus. The infant girl was cyanotic after delivery, experienced bradycardia, and was in poor overall condition; she was admitted to the NICU and died 5 days later.

Conclusions
Some theories suggest that SARS-CoV-2 may be transmitted vertically from mother to fetus. Congenital abnormalities can be caused by a variety of viruses. Although, congenital heart diseases can occur due to different causes, we suggest that COVID-19 may play a role in the development of congenital heart defects.
Polish adaptation of self-report instruments for studying borderline personality traits – FFBI and FFBI-SF
Authors: Brud Piotr Paweł , Cieciuch Jan 
Published: August 2022

Cel pracyW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań polskiej adaptacji samoopisowych kwestionariuszy FFBI (Five Factor Borderline Inventory) i FFBI-SF (Five Factor Borderline Inventory – Short Form), które zostały opracowane do pomiaru cech osobowości borderline.MetodaBadanie, które składało się z dwóch sesji, obejmowało niekliniczną próbę N = 527 dorosłych (1 sesja: N = 527; Mwiek = 32,74 lat; SDwiek = 10,12 lat; 44% mężczyzn; 2 sesja: N = 315; Mwiek = 33,56 lat; SDwiek = 10,71 lat; 48,6% mężczyzn). W celu zweryfikowania trafności zbieżnej i różnicowej zastosowano Borderline Personality Disorder Checklist (BPD Checklist), Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (SI-Bord), Borderline Personality Inventory (BPI) i Personality Inventory for ICD-11 (PiCD).WynikiWyniki wykazały, że polskie adaptacje FFBI i FFBI-SF są rzetelne i trafne. Współczynnik alfa Cronbacha dla wyników skal FFBI/FFBI-SF wahał się od 0,80 do 0,94/0,67 do 0,91 (Mα = 0,89/Mα = 0,84). Uzyskano dwunastoczynnikową strukturę pozycji testowych FFBI/FFBI-SF. Wszystkie cechy FFBI/FFBI-SF są powiązane w oczekiwany sposób z aspektami borderline mierzonymi za pomocą BPD Checklist, SI-Bord, BPI oraz patologicznymi cechami osobowości mierzonymi za pomocą PiCD.WnioskiUzyskane wyniki wykazują zadowalającą spójność wewnętrzną, trafność czynnikową, oraz trafność zbieżną i różnicową polskich adaptacji FFBI i FFBI-SF w próbie nieklinicznej.
Ranula as an early symptom of Sjögren’s syndrome
Authors: Aleksandrowicz Jakub , Zielińska Martyna , Zarankiewicz Natalia , Kuchnicka Julia , Kosz Katarzyna , Kuchnicka Aleksandra , Sapuła Klaudia , Remjasz Klaudia , Siedlecki Wojciech , Fabiś Mateusz 
Published: August 2022

Introduction and purpose:
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease affecting exocrine glands, mainly salivary glands. A ranula is a type of retention cyst associated with salivary extravasation that develops within the large salivary glands. The most common reason of developing ranula is trauma of bottom of the oral cavity. Damaging the sublingual gland, due to changes in Sjögren’s syndrome, may lead to the development of ranula. The aim of this review is to analyze the possible impact of ranulas on early diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome.
Material and method:
This review was based on articles collected in PubMed and published in the years 2003-2021 and books from 2009 and 2018. Articles were chosen using keywords such as "Sjögren's syndrome", "ranula", “mucocele” and "early diagnosis".
Results:
Ranulas are considered to be early clinical signs of Sjögren's syndrome. Undergoing diagnostic imaging in patients with ranulas allows to diagnose Sjögren's syndrome in early stage and implement appropriate therapy.
Conclusion:
Identification of ranula should suggest implementation of diagnostics of Sjögren's syndrome using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasonography. Early diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is crucial to start the adequate treatment and get better results. It is recommended to include imaging tests in the diagnostic criteria of adolescent and adult SS in order to facilitate the diagnosis at an earlier stage of the disease.
Voicetracks: Attuning to Voice in Media and the Arts, Norie Neumark (2017)
Authors: Tiainen Milla 
Published: August 2022

Review of: Voicetracks: Attuning to Voice in Media and the Arts, Norie Neumark (2017)
Cambridge and London: MIT Press, 232 pp.,
ISBN 978-0-26203-613-9, h/bk, $45.00
A primer on heme biosynthesis
Authors: Dailey Harry A. , Medlock Amy E. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Heme (protoheme IX) is an essential cofactor for a large variety of proteins whose functions vary from one electron reactions to binding gases. While not ubiquitous, heme is found in the great majority of known life forms. Unlike most cofactors that are acquired from dietary sources, the vast majority of organisms that utilize heme possess a complete pathway to synthesize the compound. Indeed, dietary heme is most frequently utilized as an iron source and not as a source of heme. In Nature there are now known to exist three pathways to synthesize heme. These are the siroheme dependent (SHD) pathway which is the most ancient, but least common of the three; the coproporphyrin dependent (CPD) pathway which with one known exception is found only in gram positive bacteria; and the protoporphyrin dependent (PPD) pathway which is found in gram negative bacteria and all eukaryotes. All three pathways share a core set of enzymes to convert the first committed intermediate, 5-aminolevulinate (ALA) into uroporphyrinogen III. In the current review all three pathways are reviewed as well as the two known pathways to synthesize ALA. In addition, interesting features of some heme biosynthesis enzymes are discussed as are the regulation and disorders of heme biosynthesis.
Pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed biomass using thermogravimetric analysis for the production of renewable fuel
Authors: Krishnaswamy Haribabu , Chelliah Rajalingam , Iyappalam Ramakrishnan Ramkumar , Muthukrishnan Sivaprakash , Jesuretnam Bensam Raj , Ramar Karuppasamy 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Renewable fuel is gaining more attention in the current energy crisis, and biomass is one of the potential sources of producing renewable fuel. The objective of the present research is to analyze the pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed biomass. Pyrolysis and kinetic behavior of neem seed were analyzed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at different heating rates, viz. 5, 10, 15, and 20 K min−1. The kinetic study was conducted on the neem seed using various kinetic models such as Friedman, Kissinger, Flynn–Wall–Ozawa (FWO), and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS). Thermodynamic analysis was carried out using the data extracted from the TGA curves. The results showed that the neem seed degraded in three stages, stage I: <100 °C, stage II: 100–550 °C, and stage III: >550 °C. A maximum mass loss of 73.14 % occurred at stage II owing to the loss of cellulose and hemicellulose. The activation energy determined by Friedman, KAS, and FWO models was 5.11–18.64, 10.62–57.41, and 13.77–61.51 kJ mol−1, respectively. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the pyrolysis of neem seed was an endothermic and spontaneous process. Moreover, the previously reported average activation energy required for the pyrolysis of various seeds and shells was compared with the present study and concluded that the variation in activation energy of neem seed adheres to the outcomes reported earlier.
Research on temperature rise characteristics of end V-groove ring seal
Authors: Zhang Le , He Lidong , Yan Ze , Dai Weize , Jia Xingyun , Liu Chunrui , Wang Wenhao 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Aiming at the problem of frictional heat generation under high pressure and high speed of the piston ring, the V-groove piston ring is proposed. The finite element analysis method is used to compare and analyze the temperature distribution law of the traditional piston ring and V-groove piston ring. The experimental study on the temperature rise of the piston ring seal is carried out by using the high-pressure and high-speed rotating sealing experimental bench. The experimental results are consistent with the simulation results. The results show that when the rotor speed increases by 1000 rpm, the temperature rise of the traditional piston ring increases by 18.4%, the V-groove piston ring increases by 17.2%. For every 0.5 MPa increase in the pressure applied to the piston ring, the temperature rise of the traditional piston ring increases by 9.2%, the V-groove piston ring increases by 5.8%. The same under the working conditions, the temperature rise of the V-groove piston ring is reduced by 21–29% compared with the traditional piston ring, and the leakage of the V-groove piston ring is reduced by 12–19% compared with the traditional piston ring. The synergistic design of low temperature rises and low leakage of the piston ring.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Akademik Umutsuzluklarının Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Tutumlarında Mesleki Bağlılığın Aracılık Etkisi
Authors: ATA Samet , KALE Mustafa 
Published: August 2022

Çalışmada üniversite öğrencilerinin eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme dersine yönelik
tutumlarının öğretmenlik mesleğine bağlılıkları ve akademik umutsuzlukları arasındaki ilişkinin
çeşitli demografik değişkenlerle incelenmesidir. Bir diğer amacı ise öğretmen adaylarının
akademik umutsuzluklarının ölçme ve değerlendirme tutumlarında mesleki bağlılığın aracılık
etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesinden 473 öğretmen adayı
katılmıştır. Yapılan çalışma ilişkisel ve tarama modelinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada öğretmen
adaylarının cinsiyet, okudukları bölüm ve okuduğu bölümü sevme, değişkenleri kullanılmıştır.
Değişkenlerin tamamında anlamlı farklılıklar elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca mesleki bağlılığın akademik
umutsuzluk ile eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirmeye tutum arasında kısmi aracılık rolünün olduğu
sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Gelecekte yapılacak olan araştırmalarda nitel bulgularla desteklemek
öğretmen adaylarının akademik umutsuzluklarını, eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirmeye yönelik
tutumlarını ve mesleki bağlılıklarını derinlemesine öğrenmeyi sağlayabilir.
Evaluation Of Educator’s Functional Training Program Of Teaching And Learning Studio (SKB) At Learning Activity Development Center (BPKB) Of West Sumatra
Authors: Elmizar, Ambiyar , Unung Verawardina Fahmi Rizal , Tee Tze Kiong , 
Published: August 2022

This research aimed to evaluate the implementation of functional training to SKB’s community educators program carried out in BPKB of West Sumatera. Primarily related to context, input, process, product of functional training to SKB’s community educators program so that there aren’t improved of productivity result of training enhanced qualitatively. This research was an evaluation research using qualitative approach. The evaluation model being adopted here was CIPP model. The research data was gathered from 30 SKB community educators who were trained in the BPKB of West Sumatera Indonesia., the head of SKB in 19 districts/cities and trainers. The data were collected using enquette, observation, interview and documentation. Research finding to context evaluation of functional training to SKB’s community educators is considered to be good, 44,32% stated that the context evaluation of the training was good. In another hand, 50% stated that the input evaluation of the training was good. Process evaluation of functional training to SKB’s community educators was considered to be good with 50% stated that the process evaluation of the training was good. 63,33% stated that product evaluation of the training was good. The Evaluation of the functional training carried out by BPKB of West Sumatera have been implemented and have been going well.
Perception and attitude of COVID-19 health workers and their family members
Authors: Joshi Nitin Kumar , Suthar Praveen , Jain Yogesh Kumar , Bhardwaj Pankaj 
Published: August 2022

Background: Work and family environment play important role in coping with stressful conditions due to COVID-19. This study was conducted to identify the perception and attitude of health workers engaged in management of COVID-19 along with the family members.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at tertiary care center through a self-administered online survey among health worker engaged in management of COVID-19 and with their family members. Data through Google forms were collected from 150 participants who consented to participate in the study. The study guaranteed anonymity and consent was sought from participant prior to participation.Results: A total 150 participants surveyed, out of them 75 [42 (56.2%) females and 33 (43.8%) males] were healthcare workers and 75 [38 (50.7%) females and 37 (49.3%) males] were family members. Around 50% of healthcare workers agreed that they were facing interference in daily routine as a result of involvement in COVID-19 related duties and 31% were afraid that they might get COVID-19 infection as result of current posting or duties. Around 35% of family members agreed that their other family members will also get COVID-19 infection because COVID-19 posting. Comparative mean perception towards healthcare workers and their family members showed non-significant difference (t=0.0739; p=0.4714).Conclusions: This study illustrated the concerns of health workers engaged in COVID-19 management and their family members. Strategies for providing health education and necessary support for plummeting perception of the fear of infection can be planned for improving phycological and social wellbeing of HCW and their family members.