bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Incremental intervention effects in studies with dropout and many timepoints#
Authors: Kim Kwangho , Kennedy Edward H. , Naimi Ashley I. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Modern longitudinal studies collect feature data at many timepoints, often of the same order of sample size. Such studies are typically affected by dropout and positivity violations. We tackle these problems by generalizing effects of recent incremental interventions (which shift propensity scores rather than set treatment values deterministically) to accommodate multiple outcomes and subject dropout. We give an identifying expression for incremental intervention effects when dropout is conditionally ignorable (without requiring treatment positivity) and derive the nonparametric efficiency bound for estimating such effects. Then we present efficient nonparametric estimators, showing that they converge at fast parametric rates and yield uniform inferential guarantees, even when nuisance functions are estimated flexibly at slower rates. We also study the variance ratio of incremental intervention effects relative to more conventional deterministic effects in a novel infinite time horizon setting, where the number of timepoints can grow with sample size and show that incremental intervention effects yield near-exponential gains in statistical precision in this setup. Finally, we conclude with simulations and apply our methods in a study of the effect of low-dose aspirin on pregnancy outcomes.
Impact strength of surface treated SS316L wires reinforced PMMA**
Authors: Ibrahim Sarmad A. , Lafta Sadeq H. , Hussain Wafaa A. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Stainless steel 316L (SS316L) as a significant bio-material, their wires were used to support the PMMA matrix. Two simple and low-cost surface pretreatments for SS316L wires were performed to enhance denture impact strength: mechanical scratching (treating SS316L wires with SiC powder inside a rotating container) and electrochemical anodizing. Three mechanical scratching samples for different periods of 60, 90 and 120min were prepared. Anodizing technique conditions were: Ethylene glycol with perchloric acid as an anodizing solution, 15V supplying and graphite rod as an anode. Anodizing process involved three pretreating periods of 15, 20, and 30min. All the prepared samples had dimensions of 65 × 10 × 3 mm. SEM technique showed different morphology nature involved holes, scratches and pores with a density of 104/μm2 and a crack length of 60μm. The PMMA reinforced with scratched stainless steel 316L wire surface for 120 min presented the highest impact strength value (42 kJ/m2) with (450.91%) increment. Anodizing samples showed a fluctuating behavior of samples with enhancing in the impact strength of anodizing wire for 20min of about 26.99 kJ/m2, which is still lower than that for scratched samples in average.
Computational studies on electronic and optical properties of dopamine derivatives structure: A DFT study**
Authors: Jabbar Mohammed L. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Dopamine is considered an important molecule that plays several essential roles in the human body, and herein lies the key to this paper on the electronic and optical properties of dopamine and its derivatives, such as quinone and L-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), using DFT and TD-DFT methods, respectively. Our findings show that dopamine has a dielectric behavior, whereas quinone and L-DOPA have semiconductor behaviors in the ground and excited states. By computing the optical properties, we disclose that the electronic transition spectrum of dopamine, quinone and L-DOPA are observed in the ultra-violet region, visible spectrum, and (ultraviolet and visible regions), respectively. Other properties, such as ionization potential, electronic affinity, hardness and softness are also calculated due to their importance in sensor applications and sensing.
Enhancing the physico-mechanical properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber via ץ-radiation in the presence of bi-functional and tri-functional monomers
Authors: El-Zayat Mai M. , Mohamed Maysa A. , Aboelezz Eslam 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This study, uses two polyfunctional monomers (PFMs) namely ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as a bifunctional monomer and trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) as a trifunctional monomer were used as co-agents in irradiation crosslinking of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber (EPDM). The effect of concentration of each PFM and irradiation dose on the crosslinking density, gel content, swelling behavior in motor and brake oils, in addition to the mechanical and thermal stability properties of EPDM was investigated in detailed. The results showed a remarkable increase in the gel content, crosslinking density and mechanical properties as the concentration of PFMs increased from 1 to 5 phr (parts per hundred parts of rubber). The various blends of EPDM with the trifunctional monomer express the highest gel content and crosslinking density than those with the bifunctional monomer. The addition of 5 phr of TMPTA to EPDM causes a dramatic improvement in tensile strength (TS) of the prepared blend reached to 188% compared to neat EPDM at 50 kGy. At the same time, the maximum TS of the blend containing 5 phr of EGDMA achieved only 41% compared to neat EPDM at an irradiation dose of 100 kGy. The swelling of irradiated samples in brake oil revealed a stronger oil resistance than motor oil. For all irradiated samples, the oil uptake decreased with the irradiation dose up to 100 kGy. The EPDM samples containing 5 phr of TMPTA recorded the highest oil resistance at 100 kGy. The results also showed that the addition of PFMs and irradiation treatment of the various prepared blends improved the thermal stability of EPDM. Finally, neat EPDM and the blends containing 1 and 3 phr of EGDMA can be used as radiation dosimeters in the very high dose range (50–200 kGy).
Kann denn Trösten Lüge sein?
Authors: Roser Traugott 
Published: January 2022

ZusammenfassungDer Marburger Praktische Theologe Henning Luther hat kurz vor seinem Tod eine Reihe von kritischen Beiträgen zu Seelsorgelehre und Seelsorgepraxis verfasst. Der Beitrag stellt den gezielt provokanten Text „Die Lügen der Tröster“ vor, ordnet ihn in Luthers Gesamtwerk ein und fragt nach seiner Relevanz für heutige Seelsorge als Spiritual Care.
The Juvenile Reentry Mentoring Project: Adaptations During COVID-19
Authors: Hobbs Anne , Dzieniszewska Marta 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Delinquent youths often do not receive the opportunity to be mentored. This is especially true for youths who have committed serious law violations or are detained for multiple law violations. In the United States, youths with the most serious offenses are often committed to detention, or rehabilitation, or treatment centers. Since 2011, the Juvenile Reentry Mentoring Project (JRMP) has matched mentors to youths detained in Nebraska Detention, and Treatment Facilities. The Nebraska Youth Rehabilitation, and Treatment Centers (YRTCs), specifically, are for youths with the highest level of needs and who have exhausted all other programs available in the community. From 2011 through February 2020, the JRMP developed as an evidence informed model for mentoring juveniles with the highest level of need and the most serious law violations. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted youths in detention and treatment centers, and mentoring programs such as the JRMP adapted to continue to meet existing and emerging needs of youths. The aim of this article is to report on the evidence-based development of the JRMP and the adaptations that were necessary for it to continue to operate during COVID-19. We close with recommendations and lessons learned from the pandemic and ways that programs can resist a return to the status quo.
Impacto da pandemia pela COVID-19 no perfil de pacientes críticos atendidos por um serviço de hemodiálise
Authors: Gallota Claudia , Viana Tatiana Garcia , Augusto Fabiana , Genovese Regina Elena , Balda Carlos Alberto , Carneiro Ieda Aparecida 
Published: January 2022

Introdução e objetivo: Frequentemente os pacientes críticos com COVID-19 evoluem para lesão renal aguda e necessidade de hemodiálise. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o perfil de atendimento aos pacientes críticos submetidos a terapia de substituição renal antes e durante a pandemia pela COVID-19.
Métodos: Estudo observacional realizado em um hospital universitário da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil. Participaram do estudo pacientes críticos em hemodiálise de abril a junho de 2019 e abril a junho de 2020. Os dados foram coletados a partir de documentos de atendimento de hemodiálise e prontuário eletrônico. Foram utilizados os testes de Qui-quadrado, Mann-Whitney, Shapiro-Wilk, Teste Exato de Fisher, (significância de 5%).
Resultados: Participaram 221 pacientes, sendo 50 em 2019 e 171 em 2020. Em 2019, 30,0% dos pacientes internaram por alterações renais agudas, 90,0% apresentaram creatinina de entrada aumentada, foram encaminhados para terapia intensiva após 4,62±6,38 dias e iniciaram hemodiálise após 17,26±24,53 dias. Em 2020, 66,7% internaram por COVID-19, 77,7% tiveram creatinina de entrada aumentada, foram encaminhados para terapia intensiva após 2,21±3,63 dias e iniciaram a hemodiálise após 10,24±11,99 dias. Foram realizadas 212 sessões de hemodiálise em 2019 e 873 em 2020. Houve mais óbitos em 2020 (p=0,01) e os pacientes com COVID-19 (p=0,014) e instabilidade hemodinâmica (p=0,016) foram os mais acometidos.
Conclusão: Em 2020, foi observado aumento de 3,42 vezes no número de pacientes críticos em hemodiálise e aumento de 4,11 vezes no número de sessões quanto comparado ao ano de 2019.
A Prediction Study about the Pandemic Era based on Machine Learning Methods
Authors: Eryılmaz Meltem , Ertan Önder , Yalçınkaya Furkan , Kara Ekin 
Published: January 2022

Coronavirus pandemic has been going on since late 2019, millions of people died worldwide, vaccination has recently started in many countries and new strategies are sought by countries since they are still struggling to defeat the virus. So, this research is made to predict the possible ending time of the coronavirus pandemic in Turkey using data mining and statistical studies. Data mining is a computer science study that processes large amounts of data and produces new useful information. It is especially used to support decision making in companies today. So, this project could support the decision making of authorities in developing an effective strategy against the on-going pandemic. During the research we have practiced on Turkey’s coronavirus and vaccination data between 13 January 2021 and 28 May 2021. We used Rapidminer and the Random Forest method for data mining. After all the simulations we have applied and observed during our research, it was clearly seen that vaccination parameters were decreasing the new cases. Also, the stringency index did not affect the new cases. As a conclusion of our research and observations, we think that the government should vaccinate as many people as it can in order to relax restrictions for the last time.
A comparative study to evaluate pregnancy related issues among women aged 35 years old and beyond
Authors: Mir Heena , Mahajan Neha 
Published: January 2022

Background: The pregnancy complications associated with women over 35 years of age are becoming more frequent. Late or too late remains the thread bearing discussion these days. Multiple studies have reported that women with 35 years of age or beyond are more vulnerable to develop obstetric complications. The present study has been conducted to reckon the strength of the association between maternal age and obstetric issues pertaining to women.Methods: This prospective study considered 217 single consecutive pregnancies which were divided into two groups based on age of patients. Group A consists of 163 pregnant women aged < 35 years and group B consists of 54 pregnant patients aged ≥35 years. The study was conducted at government medical college, Lala-Ded, and hospital Srinagar.Results: In spite of the underlying mechanisms, rigorous statistical analysis revealed the negative impact of extreme maternal ages on pregnancy. We found a significant difference between group A and group B with respect to early pregnancy loss, C-section, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum complications (p<0.001).Conclusions: Evidently, it was demonstrated that women aging 35 years or above are more vulnerable to develop multiple intrapartum and postpartum complications than younger women in group B.
PLANTAS MEDICINAIS UTILIZADAS EM RITUAIS DE UMBANDA: ESTUDO DE CASO NO SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Alves Ferreira Maria Eduarda , Alves Elias Guilherme , Assunção Viviane Kraieski , Citadini-Zanette Vanilde 
Published: January 2022

A utilização de plantas para fins medicinais é uma prática milenar em todo mundo. No Brasil, o uso de plantas medicinais em rituais nasceu da miscigenação entre os indígenas, africanos, europeus e seus descendentes, que expandiram para a Umbanda. A Umbanda surgiu no Brasil como uma religião única, com influência africana, cristã, espírita e indígena. A utilização dos vegetais nos rituais de Umbanda é diversificada e complexa, ligada diretamente ao conjunto de divindades cultuadas na região, portanto as espécies utilizadas variam muito entre os terreiros. Neste sentido, este estudo pretendeu registrar as plantas medicinais utilizadas em rituais do Centro Umbandista Pai Tomé e Cabocla Indaiá da Cachoeira (CEUPTCIC), no município de Cocal do Sul, sul de Santa Catarina, Brasil. O levantamento botânico foi feito por meio de entrevista com a dirigente espiritual da casa, que detém maior conhecimento sobre plantas medicinais em seus rituais. Um espécime de cada planta indicada foi coletado para identificação e registro do estudo. Os dados obtidos na entrevista foram comparados com estudos etnobotânicos publicados em diferentes regiões do Brasil. Foram mencionadas pela entrevistada seis espécies vegetais (Lavandula dentata L., Mentha rotundifolia L., Petiveria alliacea L., Rosa alba L., Rosmarinus officinalis L. e Ruta graveolens L.) para fins terapêuticos e, destas, quatro são aplicadas em seus rituais. P. alliacea e R. graveolens foram as espécies mais utilizadas em rituais afro-brasileiros em diferentes regiões do Brasil, presentes em sete estudos de dez consultados. Embora encontrado referências que respaldam a utilização das espécies no Centro Umbandista, ficou clara a necessidade de maior investigação quanto às patologias dessas espécies indicadas pela entrevistada e não encontradas na literatura.
A escrita engajada de Pagu contra a opressão de classe social, gênero e raça em Parque Industrial
Authors: Moretti Francielie , Matias Felipe Dos Santos 
Published: January 2022

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo analítico da obra Parque Industrial (1933), da escritora Patrícia Rehder Galvão (1910-1962), popularmente conhecida como Pagu, dialogando com as considerações teórico-críticas sobre engajamento propostas pelo filósofo francês Jean-Paul Sartre, em Que é a literatura? Pagu faz uma crítica ao intenso processo de industrialização desumanizadora característico das primeiras décadas do século XX no Brasil, especialmente na cidade de São Paulo, evidenciando o abismo entre os privilégios usufruídos pela classe dominante e a miséria vivida pelos trabalhadores. A partir da análise realizada, pode-se dizer que a narrativa de Parque Industrial expõe os dramas vividos pelo proletariado no sistema capitalista, explorado à exaustão. A obra realiza também uma problematização a respeito do feminismo burguês no país, que tendo como principais pautas o sufrágio feminino e o direito das mulheres ao trabalho, mostrava-se alheio à realidade vivenciada pelas proletárias, principalmente em relação ao racismo enfrentado pelas mulheres negras.
Efficiency of Numerical Images Analysis in Selection of Durum Wheat [Triticum turgidum (L.) ssp. durum (Desf.) Husn.] Genotypes Growing under Semi-arid Conditions in Algeria
Authors: Frih Benalia , Oulmi Abdelmalek , Guendouz Ali 
Published: January 2022

Background: This study was conducted during the 2020/2021 cropping season at Setif Agricultural Experimental Station, it aims to assess the efficiency of using numerical image analysis (NIA) in the selection of durum wheat genotypes in semi-arid areas. Methods: The genetic materials used in this study consist of 11 advanced lines and 4 genotypes of which 3 are local landraces used as control to evaluate their performance, the genotypes tested were sown in a randomized block design (RDB) with three replications. each plot consisted of 6 lines of 10 m long spaced of 0.2 m witdth makes 12 m2 as plot area. Result: Analysis of variance showed that all the parameters measured numerically (senescence and total reflectance) had a very high genotypic significance. The chlorophyll content at full heading showed a very highly significant genotypic effect. Thousand kernels weight, number of spikes per meter square, number of days to heading and plant height had a significant genotypic effect. The correlation study showed that all senescence parameters were significantly correlated. A significant and negative correlation was observed between chlorophyll contents; average of velocity and total reflectance. Grain yield was highly and significantly correlated with thousand kernels weight and number of spikes per meter square. Number of spikes per meter square was significantly and positively correlated with average of velocity and negatively correlated with sum of temperatures at mid-senescence. Number of days to heading was significantly and negatively correlated with senescence average and maximum of senescence average. A significant correlation was observed between plant height and sum of temperatures at mid-senescence.
Evaluation of Muscle Chemical Composition, Amino Acids Profile and Antioxidative Capacity of the Shaziling Pig and its Crossbreeds
Authors: Chen C. , Liu Y.Y. , Li H.L. , Zuo J.B. , Yu G.J. , Peng Y.L. 
Published: January 2022

Background: Meat quality in pigs is an extremely important economic trait. The Shaziling pig is representative of good meat quality but has been scarcely utilized because of the unpleasant growth rate and lean percentage. Methods: The differences of muscle chemical composition, amino acids profile and antioxidative capacity were evaluated among [(Berkshire × Shaziling) × (Berkshire × Shaziling) (BS × (B × S)], (Berkshire × Shaziling) × Shaziling [(B × S) × S], Shaziling × (Berkshire × Shaziling) [S × (B × S)] and Shaziling (S × S) pigs. Result: Four groups had plentiful contents of mineral elements (Ca, Zn, Na, K, Cu, Mg, Mn) and abundant amino acids content and no obvious differences in diameters of myofibers and adipocytes were found among four groups. In addition, (B × S) × S pigs had the highest crude protein content, possessed comprehensive nutrient in amino acids and showed preferable antioxidative capacity, suggesting that the meat of (B × S) × S pigs has optimal shelf life.
Study of the focus of achievement motivation in mental pathology
Authors: Tapalova Olga Besenovna , Zhiyenbayeva Nadezhda , Kamysbayeva Aida 
Published: January 2022

The phenomenon of achievement motivation is very important in psychology, as research explains the driving forces of human behavior and activity. That is why interest in studying the achievement motivation is constantly growing. The authors of this article believe that the content structure of the achievement motivation in humans has two components – adaptive and transcendental. The purpose of this article is to present an experimental study of the meaningful characteristics of achievement motivation in persons with mental pathology. The research method is projective methodology - Hekhauzen test and author's modification of this test for persons with mental pathology, Freiburg multifactorial personality questionnaire, Diagnostics of self-actualization of personality SAMOAL. The obtained results of the study of achievement motivation in persons with mental pathology show that respondents of this category have changes in the motivational-value-semantic sphere, changes are shown in extreme manifestation of one of the tendencies (adaptation or transcendence), or extremely weak representation of both trends.
Keywords: achievement, neurotic disorders, affective disorders, adaptation, transcendence, Hekhauzen test.
Membentuk Karakter Anak Melalui Habituasi Dongeng pada Pembelajaran di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Prastya Candra , Ida Bagus Putrayasa  , I Nyoman Sudiana  
Published: January 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk membentuk karakter anak melalui habituasi dongeng pada pembelajaran di sekolah dasar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan studi kepustakaan. Subyek penelitian ini adalah guru sekolah dasar berjumlah 10 orang, yang diambil dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini terdiri atas tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, serta simpulan/verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mendongeng merupakan cara efektif yang dapat dilakukan guru untuk menumbuhkan karakter siswa. Dengan mengaitkan materi pembelajaran dengan dongeng siswa menjadi tertarik untuk belajar. Karakter tokoh serta alur cerita dalam dongeng memberikan pesan moral yang dapat ditiru peserta didik. Adapun karakter yang dapat ditanamkan dalam dongeng adalah sopan santun, kedisiplinan, nilai-nilai moral, spiritual, agama, tanggung jawab, cinta tanah air, pantang menyerah.
Modified Langenskiöld Procedure for Congenital Patella Dislocations in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Mo Yueqiang , Jing Yanhui , Wang Dahui , Paley Dror , Ning Bo 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Background: Great difficulty and more failures were the descriptions of the treatment of congenital patella dislocation in pediatric patients. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of patients with congenital patellar dislocations treated with the modified Langenskiöld procedure. Methods: The medical records of 16 knees in 11 patients with a diagnosis of congenital patella dislocation were collected from September 2016 to March 2019. They were treated with the modified Langenskiöld procedure. The mean follow-up period was 37.8 months. The outcome measures were the Lysholm score, Kujala score, patellar stability, and knee range of motion. Results: Eleven patients, namely, eight girls and three boys, with 16 knees were enrolled. The mean age at the time of operation was 3.1 years. The post-operative mean Lysholm score was 94.8 (SD 5.1; 87–100), whereas the Kujala score was 95 (SD 5.9; 86–100). There were no recurrent dislocations, and all patients had full extension postoperatively. Conclusion: The modified Langenskiöld procedure is a promising solution for the treatment of congenital patella dislocations. Level of evidence: Level IV; Case Series; Treatment Study