bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Stroke imaging modality for endovascular therapy in the extended window: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Sequeiros Joel M , Rodriguez-Calienes Aaron , Chavez-Malpartida Sandra S , Morán-Mariños Cristian , Alvarado-Gamarra Giancarlo , Malaga Marco , Quincho-Lopez Alvaro , Hernadez-Fernandez Wendy , Pacheco-Barrios Kevin , Ortega-Gutierrez Santiago , Hoit Daniel , Arthur Adam S , Alexandrov Andrei V , Alva-Diaz Carlos , Elijovich Lucas 
Published: June 2022

BackgroundIn anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the extended time window, the guidelines recommend advanced imaging (ADVI) to select patients for endovascular therapy (EVT). However, questions remain regarding its availability and applicability in the real world. It is unclear whether an approach to the extended window EVT that does not use ADVI would be equivalent.MethodsIn April 2022, a literature search was performed to identified randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies describing 90-day outcomes. We performed a meta-analysis of the proportion of aggregate using a random effect to estimate rates of functional independence, defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score ≤2 at 90 days, mean mRS, mortality and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) stratified by imaging modality.ResultsFour RCTs and 28 observational studies were included. The pooled proportion of functional independence among patients selected by ADVI was 44% (95% CI 39% to 48%; I2=80%) and 48% (95% CI 41% to 55%; I2=75%) with non-contrast CT/CT angiography (NCCT/CTA) (p=0.36). Mean mRS with ADVI was 2.88 (95% CI 2.36 to 3.41; I2=0.0%) and 2.79 (95% CI 2.31 to 3.27; I2=0.0%) with NCCT (p=0.79). Mortality in patients selected by ADVI was 13% (95% CI 10% to 17%; I2=81%) and 16% (95% CI 12% to 22%; I2=69%) with NCCT (p=0.29). sICH with ADVI was 4% (95% CI 3% to 7%; I2=73%) and 6% with NCCT/CTA (95% CI 4% to 8%; I2=6%, p=0.27).ConclusionsOur study suggests that, in anterior circulation LVO, the rates of functional independence may be similar when patients are selected using ADVI or NCCT for EVT in the extended time window. A simplified triage protocol does not seem to increase mortality or sICH.Protocol registration number(PROSPERO ID: CRD42021236092).
Hyper-specific prefixes
Authors: Sediqi Khwaja Zubair , Prehn Lars , Gasser Oliver 
Published: June 2022

Autonomous Systems (ASes) exchange reachability information between each other using BGP---the de-facto standard inter-AS routing protocol. While IPv4 (IPv6) routes more specific than /24 (/48) are commonly filtered (and hence not propagated), route collectors still observe many of them.
In this work, we take a closer look at those "hyper-specific" prefixes (HSPs). In particular, we analyze their prevalence, use cases, and whether operators use them intentionally or accidentally. While their total number increases over time, most HSPs can only be seen by route collector peers. Nonetheless, some HSPs can be seen constantly throughout an entire year and propagate widely. We find that most HSPs represent (internal) routes to peering infrastructure or are related to address block relocations or blackholing. While hundreds of operators intentionally add HSPs to well-known routing databases, we observe that many HSPs are possibly accidentally leaked routes.
A case for an open customizable cloud network
Authors: Barabash Kathy , Breitgand David , Lev-Ran Etai , Lorenz Dean H. , Raz Danny 
Published: June 2022

Cloud computing is transforming networking landscape over the last few years. The first order of business for major cloud providers today is to attract as many organizations as possible to their own clouds. To that end cloud providers offer a new generation of managed network solutions to connect the premises of the enterprises to their clouds. To serve their customers better and to innovate fast, major cloud providers are currently on the route to building their own "private Internets", which are idiosyncratic. On the other hand, customers that do not want to stay locked by vendors and who want flexibility in using best-for-the-task services spanning multiple clouds and, possibly, their own premises, seek for solutions that will provide smart overlay connectivity across clouds.
The result of these developments is a multiplication of closed idiosyncratic solutions rather than an open standardized ecosystem. In this editorial note we argue for desirability of such an ecosystem, outline the main requirements and sketch possible solutions. We focus on enterprise as our primary use case and illustrate the main ideas through it, but the same principles apply to various different use cases.
Recommendations for designing hybrid conferences
Authors: Bajpai Vaibhav , Hohlfeld Oliver , Crowcroft Jon , Keshav Srinivasan , Schulzrinne Henning , Ott Jörg , Ferlin Simone , Carle Georg , Hines Andrew , Raake Alexander 
Published: June 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many smaller conferences have moved entirely online and larger ones are being held as hybrid events. Even beyond the pandemic, hybrid events reduce the carbon footprint of conference travel and makes events more accessible to parts of the research community that have difficulty traveling long distances, while preserving most advantages of in-person gatherings.
While we have developed a solid understanding of how to design virtual events over the last two years, we are still learning how to properly run hybrid events. We present guidelines and considerations-spanning technology, organization and social factors-for organizing successful hybrid conferences.
This paper summarizes and extends the discussions held at the Dagstuhl seminar on "Climate Friendly Internet Research" held in July 2021.
Alienation in the Game of Chance Under Capitalism
Authors: Charuchinda Intira 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Alienation is a universal theme in literature. The game of chance or gambling under capitalism can produce a hostile social setting for those who are unaware of its negative impacts. In such a social milieu, people can experience feelings of alienation, failing to make their lives their own. This paper analyzes the theme of alienation in the game of chance under capitalism in two stories written by s.e.a. Write Awardees, The Lottery of Karma by Chanthi Deuanesavanh and Lottery by Catherine Lim, through the lens of literary devices. The social settings of these stories are two countries in Southeast Asia, and these two writers set their stories in their own respective countries, Lao pdr and the Republic of Singapore. It finds that, in their exposure to such social settings, the protagonists are beset by a sense of alienation regardless of whether they perform their roles as laborers, capitalists, or consumers.
Water Mass Exchanges between the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea from Multiyear Sampling with Autonomous Gliders
Authors: Rainville Luc , Lee Craig M. , Arulananthan K. , Jinadasa S. U. P. , Fernando Harindra J. S. , Priyadarshani W. N. C. , Wijesekera Hemantha 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
We present high-resolution sustained, persistent observations of the ocean around Sri Lanka from autonomous gliders collected over several years, a region with complex, variable circulation patterns connecting the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea to each other and the rest of the Indian Ocean. The Seaglider surveys resolve seasonal to interannual variability in vertical and horizontal structure, allowing quantification of volume, heat, and freshwater fluxes, as well as the transformations and transports of key water mass classes across sections normal to the east (2014–15) and south (2016–19) coasts of Sri Lanka. The resulting transports point to the importance of both surface and subsurface flows and show that the direct pathway along the Sri Lankan coast plays a significant role in the exchanges of waters between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Significant section-to-section variability highlights the need for sustained, long-term observations to quantify the circulation pathways and dynamics associated with exchange between the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and provides context for interpreting observations collected as “snapshots” of more limited duration.

Significance Statement
The strong seasonal variations of the wind in the Indian Ocean create large and rapid changes in the ocean’s properties near Sri Lanka. This variable and poorly observed circulation is very important for how temperature and salinity are distributed across the northern Indian Ocean, both at the surface and at depths. Long-term and repeated surveys from autonomous Seagliders allow us to understand how freshwater inflow, atmospheric forcing, and underlying ocean variability act to produce observed contrasts (spatial and seasonal) in upper-ocean structure of the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
Variability of Water Vapor in Central Mexico from Two Remote Sensing Techniques: FTIR Spectroscopy and GPS
Authors: Zuber Alain , Stremme Wolfgang , Grutter Michel , Adams David K. , Blumenstock Thomas , Hase Frank , Rivera Claudia , Taquet Noemie , Bezanilla Alejandro , Castillo Eugenia González de 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Total column H2O is measured by two remote sensing techniques at the Altzomoni Atmospheric Observatory (19°12′N, 98°65′W, 4000 m above sea level), a high-altitude, tropical background site in central Mexico. A ground-based solar absorption FTIR spectrometer that is part of the Network for Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC) is used to retrieve water vapor in three spectral regions (6074–6471, 2925–2941, and 1110–1253 cm−1) and is compared to data obtained from a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that is part of the TLALOCNet GPS-meteorological network. Strong correlations are obtained between the coincident hourly means from the three FTIR products and small relative bias and correction factors could be determined for each when compared to the more consistent GPS data. Retrievals from the 2925–2941 cm−1 spectral region have the highest correlation with GPS [coefficient of determination (R2) = 0.998, standard deviation (STD) = 0.18 cm (78.39%), mean difference = 0.04 cm (8.33%)], although the other products are also highly correlated [R2 ≥ 0.99, STD ≤ 0.20 cm (<90%), mean difference ≤ 0.1 cm (<24%)]. Clear-sky dry bias (CSDB) values are reduced to <10% (<0.20 cm) when coincident hourly means are used in the comparison. The use of GPS and FTIR water vapor products simultaneously leads to a more complete and better description of the diurnal and seasonal cycles of water vapor. We describe the water vapor climatology with both complementary datasets, nevertheless, pointing out the importance of considering the clear-sky dry bias arising from the large diurnal and seasonal variability of water vapor at this high-altitude tropical site.
Telemedicine and Vascular Surgery: Expanding Access and Providing Care Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chen Alina J. , Yeh Savannah L. , Delfin Diana , Hoal Graciela , Barron Natalie , Riedinger Toby , Kashanijou Nika , Lieland Jessica , Bickel Katherine , O’Connell Jessica B. , Ulloa Jesus G. 
Published: June 2022

Introduction Access to surgical service is limited by provider availability and geographic barriers. Telemedicine ensures that patients can access medical care. Objective The objective is to describe our use of telemedicine in delivering vascular surgery services to remote locations before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review analyzing care delivered at six vascular surgery telemedicine clinics over a 22-month period. We examined vascular diagnoses, recommended interventions, referrals placed, and emergency department visits within 30 days of evaluation. We calculated travel distance saved for patients between their local clinic and our main hospital. Results We identified 94 patients and 144 telemedicine visits, with an average of 1.5 visits per patient (SD = 0.73). The most common referrals were for peripheral artery disease (20.2%) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (14.9%). Three patients were immediately referred to the emergency department due to concern for acute limb ischemia (2) or questionable symptomatic AAA (1). Telemedicine visit recommendations were distributed between no intervention (n = 30, 31.9%), medical management (n = 41, 43.6%), and surgical intervention (n = 23, 24.5%). The surgical intervention cohort was most commonly referred to arterial revascularization (n = 4), venous ablation (n = 4), and arteriovenous fistula procedures (n = 4). Fourteen patients came to our main hospital for surgery and four to local providers. Average travel distance saved per telemedicine visit was 104 miles (SD = 43.7). Conclusions Telemedicine provided safe, efficient care during the COVID-19 pandemic and saved patients an average of 104 travel miles per visit.
Unveiling Gender Gap in Educational Performance: Evidence from India
Authors: Nagi Kuldeep Singh , Sridevi Gummadi 
Published: June 2022

This paper aims to answer if there is a gender-based disparity in educational performances due to the children’s background characteristics. What are the factors that cause a gender gap and the extent to which these factors contribute to the gap in educational performance? The study attempts to approach these questions using the fourth round of Young Lives survey data for the older cohort. Based on the results of a simple linear regression model and gender-based means of the explanatory variables, we adopted the Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition technique. Regression results show gender, time to study, social background, mother’s education, expenditure on education and years of education significantly influence the children’s mathematics performance and ceteris paribus. The majority of the performance difference, using the Oaxaca–Blinder technique, was explained by the differences in the variation of the mean outcome of male and female children, applied to the impact of female children. The entirety of the coefficient effect is explained by the body mass index and years of schooling a child has received. JEL Codes: I21, I22, I24, I25, I26, I29
‘Without Them, There Would Be Almost Nothing’ - Experiences of Interacting With Volunteers in Everyday Life in Nursing Homes – Perspectives of Residents and Next of Kin
Authors: Sangild Stoelen Karen Marie 
Published: June 2022

The study’s aim is to explore the experiences of nursing home residents and their next of kin related to interacting with volunteers in daily life and when the resident’s death is imminent. Qualitative data consisted of 130 hours of participant observations in three nursing homes and 13 interviews with five residents and eight next of kin. A thematic analysis identified three themes: (1) Social everyday activities - a frame for responsiveness and meaningful everydayness - reflecting the existential dimension of these activities; (2) Time - contrasting volunteers’ time for care activities and bedside support to dying residents with professionals’ time for similar activities; and (3) Valuable relief when death is imminent - inherent ethical dilemmas - reflecting potential tension between the valuable relief volunteers provide and the preferences of residents and their next of kin. Volunteers can promote and improve a holistic palliative care approach for residents in nursing homes.
Family Factors Associated with Problematic Use of the Internet in Children: A Scoping Review
Authors: Nannatt Anjana , Tariang Ngaitlang Mary , Gowda Mahesh , Devassy Saju Madavanakadu 
Published: June 2022

Background: Problematic use of the internet (PUI) is a growing concern, particularly in the young population. Family factors influence internet use among children in negative ways. This study examined the existing literature on familial or parental factors related to PUI in children. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Biomed Central, VHL Regional Portal, Cochrane Library, Emerald Insight, and Oxford Academic Journal databases. Studies reporting data on family factors associated with PUI in children, published in English in the 10 years to July 2020 were included. The following data were extracted from each paper by two independent reviewers: methodology and demographic, familial, psychiatric, and behavioral correlates of PUI in children. Results: Sixty-nine studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Three themes emerged: parenting, parental mental health, and intrafamilial demographic correlates of PUI in children. Parenting styles, parental mediation, and parent–child attachment were the major parenting correlates. Conclusion: Literature on significant familial and parental factors associated with PUI in children is scarce. More research is required to identify the interactions of familial and parental factors with PUI in children, to develop informed management strategies to address this issue.
The “Mirror Effect Plus Protocol” for acute Bell's palsy: A randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up
Authors: Martineau Sarah , Rahal Akram , Piette Eric , Moubayed Sami , Marcotte Karine 
Published: June 2022

Objective To study the effects of the “Mirror Effect Plus Protocol” (MEPP) on global facial function in acute and severe Bell's Palsy. Design Single blind and randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of basic counseling (control group) versus MEPP (experimental group) over one year. Setting Outpatient clinic following referrals from Emergency or Otorhinolaryngology Departments. Subjects 40 patients ( n = 20 per group) with moderately severe to total palsy who received standard medication were recruited within 14 days of onset. Baseline characteristics were comparable between the groups. Interventions The experimental group received the MEPP program (motor imagery + manipulations + facial mirror therapy) while the control group received basic counseling. Both groups met the clinician monthly until 6 months and at one-year post-onset for assessments. Outcome measures Facial symmetry, synkinesis, and quality of life were measured using standardized scales. Perceived speech intelligibility was rated before and after therapy by naïve judges. Results Descriptive statistics demonstrated improvements in favor of the MEPP for each measured variable. Significant differences were found for one facial symmetry score (House-Brackmann 2.0 mean (SD) = 7.40 (3.15) for controls versus 5.1 (1.44) for MEPP), for synkinesis measures ( p = 0.008) and for quality-of-life ratings (mean (SD) score = 83.17% (17.383) for controls versus 98.36% (3.608) for MEPP ( p = 0.002)). No group difference was found for perceived speech intelligibility. Conclusion The MEPP demonstrates promising long-term results when started during the acute phase of moderately severe to total Bell's Palsy.
Cutaneous melanoma incidence, mortality, and survival in Manizales, Colombia: a population-based study
Authors: Rodríguez-Betancourt Juan David , Arias-Ortiz Nelson 
Published: June 2022

Objective We estimated the cutaneous melanoma (CM) incidence, mortality, and survival in Manizales, Colombia to establish predictors for survival. Methods This analytical cohort study used CM incident cases during 2006 to 2015 in the Manizales Cancer Registry (n = 132). Incidence and mortality rates were standardized using the direct method. Patients were followed up until 30 November 2020. Cause-specific survival was calculated using the Kaplan–Meier method for variables of interest, with the log-rank test for differences. Cox multivariate regression models were fitted. Results Incidence (per 100,000) increased from 1.6 to 3.0 in men and 2.6 to 2.8 in women during 2006–2010 to 2011–2015, respectively. Mortality was low and stable. Five-year survival was 68.7%, with significant differences according to age (hazard ratio [HR] >70 vs. ≤70 years: 3.37); histological subtype (HR for melanoma not otherwise specified and HR for nodular melanoma vs lentigo malignant melanoma and superficial spreading melanoma: 17.39 and 10.16, respectively); and clinical stage (HR stages III–IV vs. stages I–II: 5.94). Conclusion CM is characterized by increasing incidence and unfavorable prognosis, particularly in patients aged >70 years, with melanoma not otherwise specified and nodular melanoma, and advanced stages. Promoting photoprotection and early detection and management of suspicious skin lesions is crucial.
Health Coaching for People With Disabilities: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Standley Krys , Ravesloot Craig , Sage Rayna , Sondag K. Ann 
Published: June 2022

Purpose To expand the reach of health-promotion efforts for people with disabilities, we piloted a health-coaching intervention with a disability-specific curriculum. We evaluated the intervention’s effects on health-related quality of life and health behavior change. Design Mixed-methods research design using pre-post measures and semi-structured interviews. Setting/Participants A convenience sample of community-dwelling adults with disabilities (n = 39). Intervention Participants engaged in a curriculum-based health coaching intervention, titled Health My Way, which used weekly one-on-one coaching for up to 12 weeks. Methods Participants completed pre- and post-intervention surveys including questions from the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) measure and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. A subset of participants completed in-depth interviews to explore how health coaching influences health behavior change (n = 12). Results We found statistically significant effects on poor-health days due to physical and mental health, and effects on physical activity. We saw additional effects with engagement in relevant curriculum content. Qualitative main themes (tailoring of information, enthusiasm for personally meaningful goals, and social support) indicated processes by which health coaching supported health behavior changes. Conclusions The results of this pilot study indicate health coaching appears to be effective for improving HRQOL and health behavior, especially physical activity, for people with disabilities. Apparent key factors include enthusiasm for personally meaningful goals, having tailored information, and social support.