bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unilateral Campotomy of Forel for Acquired Hemidystonia: An Open-Label Clinical Trial
Authors: Cunha de Azevedo Angelo Rafael , Contreras López William Omar , Navarro Paula Alejandra , Gouveia Flavia Venetucci , Germann Jürgen , Elias Gavin J.B. , Ruiz Martinez Raquel Chacon , Lopes Alho Eduardo Joaquim , Fonoff Erich Talamoni 
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND:
Hemidystonia (HD) is characterized by unilateral involuntary torsion movements and fixed postures of the limbs and face. It often develops after deleterious neuroplastic changes secondary to injuries to the brain. This condition usually responds poorly to medical treatment, and deep brain stimulation often yields unsatisfactory results. We propose this study based on encouraging results from case reports of patients with HD treated by ablative procedures in the subthalamic region.

OBJECTIVE:
To compare the efficacy of stereotactic-guided radiofrequency lesioning of the subthalamic area vs available medical treatment in patients suffering from acquired HD.

METHODS:
This is an open-label study in patients with secondary HD allocated according to their treatment choice, either surgical or medical treatment; both groups were followed for one year. Patients assigned in the surgical group underwent unilateral campotomy of Forel. The efficacy was assessed using the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale, Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Scale, Arm Dystonia Disability Scale, and SF-36 questionnaire scores.

RESULTS:
Patients in the surgical group experienced significant improvement in the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale, Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Scale, and Arm Dystonia Disability Scale (39%, 35%, and 15%, respectively) 1 year after the surgery, with positive reflex in quality-of-life measures, such as bodily pain and role-emotional process. Patients kept on medical treatment did not experience significant changes during the follow-up. No infections were recorded, and no neurological adverse events were associated with either intervention.

CONCLUSION:
The unilateral stereotaxy-guided ablation of Forel H1 and H2 fields significantly improved in patients with HD compared with optimized clinical treatment.
Zebrafish behavior as a gateway to nervous system assembly and plasticity
Authors: Nelson Jessica C. , Granato Michael 
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT
Nervous system assembly relies on a diversity of cellular processes ranging from dramatic tissue reorganization to local, subcellular changes all driven by precise molecular programs. Combined, these processes culminate in an animal's ability to plan and execute behaviors. Animal behavior can, therefore, serve as a functional readout of nervous system development. Benefitting from an expansive and growing set of molecular and imaging tools paired with an ever-growing number of assays of diverse behaviors, the zebrafish system has emerged as an outstanding platform at the intersection of nervous system assembly, plasticity and behavior. Here, we summarize recent advancements in the field, including how developing neural circuits are refined to shape complex behaviors and plasticity.
A comparison of thermal sensitivities of wing muscle contractile properties from a temperate and tropical bat species
Authors: Rummel Andrea D. , Swartz Sharon M. , Marsh Richard L. , Faure Paul A. 
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACTEndotherms experience temperature variation among body regions, or regional heterothermy, despite maintaining high core body temperatures. Bat forelimbs are elongated to function as wings, which makes them vulnerable to heat loss and exaggerates regional heterothermy. A tropical bat species, Carollia perspicillata, flies with distal wing muscles that are substantially (&gt;10°C) cooler than proximal wing muscles and significantly less temperature sensitive. We hypothesized that the difference between proximal and distal wing muscles would be even more extreme in a temperate bat species that is capable of flight at variable environmental temperatures. We measured the contractile properties of the proximal pectoralis muscle and distal extensor carpi radialis muscle at a range of temperatures in the big brown bat, Eptesicus fuscus, and compared their thermal dependence with that of the same muscles in C. perspicillata. We found that, overall, temperature sensitivities between species were remarkably similar. The sole exception was the shortening velocity of the pectoralis muscle in E. fuscus, which was less temperature sensitive than in C. perspicillata. This decreased temperature sensitivity in a proximal muscle runs counter to our prediction. We suggest that the relative lability of body temperature in E. fuscus may make better pectoralis function at low temperatures advantageous.
Prognostic Factors for Leiomyosarcoma with Isolated Metastases to the Lungs: Impact of Metastasectomy
Authors: Stork Theresa , Hegedüs Balazs , Guder Wiebke , Hamacher Rainer , Hardes Jendrik , Kaths Moritz , Plönes Till , Pöttgen Christoph , Schildhaus Hans-Ulrich , Streitbürger Arne , Treckmann Juergen , Bauer Sebastian , Aigner Clemens , Collaud Stéphane 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) most frequently metastasizes to the lung. Metastatic LMS is considered incurable. Selected patients may benefit from pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) within multimodal therapy. This study analyzed the prognostic relevance of clinicopathologic factors in these patients.

Methods
Patients with metastatic LMS to the lung treated in our center from 2004 to 2020 were included in this single-center retrospective study. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and prognostic factors were analyzed.

Results
The study had 64 patients (33 males, 52%) with metastatic LMS to the lung. The 5-year OS was 55% after the diagnosis of pulmonary metastases. Age older than 60 years at the primary tumor diagnosis, primary tumor larger than 70 mm, and five or more lung metastases were associated with poorer OS. Of the 64 patients, 44 underwent PM. The postoperative mortality rate was 0%. The patients selected for PM were younger and had smaller primary tumors, fewer metastases, and metastases that more often were metachronous. Metastasis grade (G1 vs. G2/3) and size (20-mm cutoff) were significant prognostic factors for OS (p = 0.05) and PFS (p = 0.028) after PM, respectively. The 44 patients who underwent PM had a survival benefit compared with the patients who were selected but did not undergo PM (n = 6) and the patients who were not selected for PM (n = 14). Three patients (7%) were alive and free of disease at the last follow-up visit respectively 5.5, 9, and 12 years after PM.

Conclusions
For patients with leiomyosarcoma, PM is safe. Despite aggressive multimodal treatment, most patients will experience recurrence and eventually die of their disease. However, a small subgroup of patients could potentially be cured after PM.
Preferential Formation of Squalene Monoepoxides via Microflow Reaction of Squalene and m-Chloroperbenzoic Acid
Authors: Sho Tomoya , Kawashima Hidehisa , Fujitani Tadahiro , Choi Jun-Chul , Kijima Masashi 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The preferential monofunctionalization of squalene, a hydrocarbon biomass oil with hexaploid unsaturation, was attempted via epoxidation with m-chloroperbenzoic acid using a microflow technique. Controlling the concentration and residence time, the formation ratio of the monoepoxides to the produced epoxides was improved from 0.67 for a batch reaction to 0.85 for the microflow case. Furthermore, a high formation ratio of 0.97 was achieved utilizing a concentration of m-chloroperbenzoic acid that was 5 times lower than that of squalene.
Therapeutic and preventive effect of the antidisbiotic agent kvertulin on the condition of the oral cavity of patients who received oral applications of fried sunflower oil
Authors: Labush Iu. 
Published: May 2022

Background. To determine the possibility of prevention of dental complications in the consumption of fried sunflower oil (FSO) with the antidisbiotic agent Kvertulin.
Methods. Patients underwent oral FSO applications for 10 days. The antidisbiotic agent was taken sublingually. The condition of the oral cavity was assessed by such indicators as salivation rate, hygienic indices, level in saliva of biochemical markers of inflammatory-dystrophic (elastase, MDA, urease), dysbiotic processes (urease, lysozyme, degree of dysbiosis) and antioxidant protection (catalase, index API).
Results. It was found that the consumption of FSO increases the level of elastase, urease, MDA and the degree of dysbiosis in saliva, but reduces the level of lysozyme, catalase and API index. Previous use of Kvertulin significantly reduced the level of elastase, urease, MDA and the degree of dysbiosis and increased the level of lysozyme, catalase and API index. The therapeutic and prophylactic efficacy of quertulin in the patients who consumption of FSO was 64.4 %.
Conclusion: Consumption of FSO causes the development of inflammatory-dystrophic and dysbiotic complications in the oral cavity, which can be largely prevented with the antidisbiotic agent Kvertulin.
Rating the Sustainable Energy Problems in Manufacturing Businesses and Selecting the Best Energy Security Policy: The Case of Samsun
Authors: Ergün Mustafa , Memiş Salíh , Korucuk Selçuk , Karamaşa Çağlar 
Published: May 2022

Today, economic development and development are extremely important. With the increasing need for energy in both the world and Turkish economy, the importance of ensuring the sustainability of the energy resources used and the security of energy supply is also increasing. Implementation of a sustainable energy system; It includes important factors such as efficient energy use together with sufficient, economical, safe and environmentally compatible energy supply. Energy is one of the main factors to consider in discussions of sustainable development. The main dimensions of sustainability in energy production are environmental protection and the economically and socially sustainable supply of energy resources in a way that is reliable, sufficient and financially accessible in the long run. For this reason, it is important for Turkey to identify sustainable energy problems and determine the right energy policy. In this study, the determination of sustainable energy problems and the problems of determining the right energy security policy in manufacturing enterprises in Samsun province in Turkey were made with multi-criteria decision making methods. As a result of this research, the most ideal energy security policy was “Resource Sharing” in the selection created by using the degrees of sustainable energy related problems in manufacturing enterprises. On the other hand, the most ideal energy security alternatives were realized as Resource Sharing (A4)>> Source Distribution (A3)>> Resource Diversification (A1)>> Price Security (A2), respectively.
Application Research on Pd-Co-Ti Catalyst for Purifying CO in Flue Gas of Hot-blast Stove in Steel Rolling Mill
Authors: Cai Jianyu , Yu Zehui , He Junda , Li Jian 
Published: May 2022

The Pd-Co-Ti catalyst was successfully prepared by the method of impregnation-precipitation-ball milling. The structure and redox properties of Pd-Co-Ti catalyst was investigated by N22 desorption, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and H22-TPR. The results show that the Pd-Co-Ti catalyst has a large specific surface area and a rich pore structure, and there are Co33O44 and anatase TiO22 crystals in the catalyst. The synergistic effect of Pd and Co improves the redox ability of Pd-Co-Ti catalyst. The catalyst is used to treat CO in the flue gas of rolling mills. It runs for 168 hours at a space velocity of 30,000 cm33/(g⋅⋅h) and a temperature of 280∘∘C, and the CO removal rate is basically maintained at more than 90%. The ratio of inlet CO content and O22 content affects the catalyst CO removal efficiency. When the ratio is greater than 0.5, the CO removal efficiency has a downward trend. The results of this study are of great significance to the practical application of CO oxidation technology.
Analyzing a sport for development program’s logic model by using key actors’ perceptions: The case of Pour 3 Points organization in Montreal
Authors: Gadais Tegwen , Bardocz-Bencsik Mariann 
Published: May 2022

IntroductionMore work is needed on measuring the impact of Sport for Development (SFD) organization and on the managerial structures and processes for change. The purpose of the current study was to analyze the logic model (LM) of a SFD program in Canada that provides training for high school coaches in low socioeconomic communities in Montreal.MethodsKey actors (i.e., coaches, program administrators, school directors, and sport coordinators; N = 22) were interviewed about their perceptions of the different components of the organization’s LM, namely the program’s context, the initial problem it addressed, its needs, objectives, input, output, and impacts.FindingsFindings reveal the participants perceived the program as being successful by all key actors. Participants had similar understandings regarding the targeted problem and context, but their views differed regarding their understanding of the program’s activities. In addition, the key actors addressed issues of the structure and impacts of the SFD program and made suggestions to improve the program, including clarifying its objectives, reinforcing internal communication, and building stronger partnerships with the partner schools.ConclusionsFindings from the present study provide recommendations to help improve the organization’s LM. In addition, these findings can help researchers and SFD administrators reinforce essential organizational program structures and activities for better management, evaluation, and improved impact on communities.
Dietary intake and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in Ghana
Authors: Hormenu Thomas 
Published: May 2022

Introduction
Early-life nutrition related experiences may fuel the emergence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence. The adoption of unhealthy dietary practices early in life is an indicator of adverse cardiometabolic health in adulthood. In-school adolescents’ dietary practices in Ghana have not been explored extensively despite increasing levels of obesity in adolescents. This study sought to examine dietary practices, socio-demographic disparities and the factors influencing dietary choices among in-school adolescents in Ghana.

Methods
A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Central region of Ghana in 2017. Using multistage sampling procedures, a total of 1,311 in-school adolescents were selected for the study. A modified version of the generic Global School Health Survey questionnaire on dietary practices was adapted and used for data collection. Percentage and frequency counts were used to report on the dietary practices, while Chi-square was used to determine socio-demographic variations in the dietary practices. Binary logistic regression was used to compute the influence of socio-demographic characteristics of respondents on the prevalence of healthy dietary behavior among in-school adolescents.

Results
The study revealed the prevalence of healthy dietary practices (49.9%, n = 654) among in-school adolescents in the region. The study also found increased frequency in consumption of soft drinks (93%, n = 1220) and toffees/sweets (90%, n = 1183) among in-school adolescents. However, low intake of breakfast (57%, n = 749) was observed among the adolescents. Significant disparities were observed in relation to gender, age, parental communication, academic performance and geographical location in the dietary practices of in-school adolescents. Furthermore, gender (OR = 1.36, P = 0.007), academic performance (OR = 2.19, P = 0.001) and geographical location (OR = 1.79, P = 0.001) were found to be significantly associated with dietary practices among in-school adolescents in the region.

Conclusions
There was low consumption of fruits and vegetables among adolescents. Fruits and vegetables consumption was associated with gender, academic performance and geographical location, and these may be a reflection that knowledge on healthy food choices and availability are important factors influencing dietary choices among in-school adolescents. School health policy interventions aimed at improving nutritional status among adolescents and enhanced fruit and vegetable consumption in the country should take into account the potential benefit of increasing availability of fruits and vegetables in schools, while reducing access to sweets and soft drinks in the schools and communities.
Quality of life of veterinary residents in AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organizations using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument
Authors: Jaworski Jennifer L. , Thompson Lori A. , Weng Hsin-Yi 
Published: May 2022

ObjectiveTo assess whether there is an association between veterinary specialty and the quality of life of residents in AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organizations™using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used an online survey and data collection service for administration of the survey to veterinary residents during April 2021 to June 2021. Veterinary residents were contacted through their respective AVMA-Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organization™and through social media. Overall quality of life along with the domains of Physical Health, Psychological Health, Social Relationships, and Environment were measured using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Additionally, data on the demographics of participants were collected and investigated as potential confounders. Mean standardized scores (0 to 100) were compared among the specialties using the general linear model.Results792 residents from 21 veterinary specialties were included in the analysis. The results showed that overall quality of life and all four domains varied significantly among specialties after adjusting for significant demographic variables (allPs < 0.001). The mean standardized overall quality of life score was 54.3, ranging from 31.8 in Emergency and Critical Care to 56.3 in Laboratory Animal. The mean standardized quality of life scores were lowest for Psychological Health (50.3), followed by Social Relationships (55.0), Environment (61.4), and Physical Health (62.6). Residents in Emergency and Critical Care had the lowest adjusted average scores in all quality of life domains. Residents in Internal Medicine, Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Surgeons had lower quality of life scores across several domains when compared to other specialties.Clinical relevanceThis study provides insight into the mental health and general well-being of veterinary residents. The results can assist veterinary specialty organizations, universities, and mentors in developing appropriate supporting programs for residents. The results can also assist residents in recognizing and more efficiently caring for their individual mental health and well-being.
How Does Customer Personality Shape Customer-Employee and Customer-Firm Interactions?
Authors: Ho Shirie Pui Shan , Chow Matthew Yau Choi 
Published: May 2022

In recent decades, the banking industry has undergone several changes implying the need for banks to differentiate themselves This research examines the effect of the Big Five on relationship quality and customer loyalty on both employee and firm levels in retail banks. A total of 210 online surveys were collected via the convenient sampling method. The findings showed that openness to experience, extroversion and neuroticism influence relationship quality on both levels. Conscientiousness affects relationship quality at the bank level while agreeableness affects relationship quality at the customer contact employee level. Relationship quality displayed significant influence on customer loyalty on both levels. Several implications are derived for service research and service encounter management. The findings provide valuable insight for matching retail bank customers and customer-contact employees based on their personality profiles to ensure long-term relationship quality and customer loyalty. Insights into the relationship quality-customer loyalty link can act as a starting point for academics who are interested in understanding the role of frontline employees in services management.
Communal Education vs. The True Self Among Graduates of the Kibbutz Educational System
Authors: Keini Noga , Helper Amit 
Published: May 2022

This article examines the dialectic between the principles and application of communal education of the kibbutz movement and that of Winnicott’s insights of the true self. The true self is characterized by its attention towards inner mental life and its demands to fulfill its needs. The communal kibbutz education prioritized the collective needs as supreme. Many communal values were pursued in the approach and education of young members of the kibbutz in order that they prioritize the needs of the group over that of the individual. This educational approach taught young members, to attend much less to their inner emotional needs and adapt them to the needs of the community. In this article, we attempt to address, elaborate on, understand these issues and their underlying motivations needs.
Autonomously mapping shallow water environments under and above the water surface
Authors: Zube Angelika , Kleiser Dominik , Albrecht Alexander , Woock Philipp , Emter Thomas , Ruf Boitumelo , Tchouchenkov Igor , Buller Aleksej , Wagner Boris , Baatar Ganzorig , Petereit Janko 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The paper describes an autonomous water vehicle (ASV) capable of autonomously mapping shallow water environments above and below the water surface. Over the past two years, Fraunhofer IOSB has developed a system that is fully electrified and equipped with extensive sensor technology (multibeam sonar, lidar, cameras, IMU, GNSS). For autonomous navigation, the complete processing pipeline was implemented, from obstacle detection and avoidance to trajectory planning and control to multi-sensor localization and mapping. Above water, both lidar-based mapping and photogrammetric methods are used; underwater, bathymetry data is obtained using sonar. The interface to the operator is realized by an interactive digital map table, which allows intuitive mission specification and evaluation.
Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalysis of a rare-earth cerium/silver/zinc oxide inorganic nanocomposite
Authors: Wu Jiang , Li Qiao , Zhang Guoliang , Lv Yuguang 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
A cerium/silver/zinc oxide (Ce/Ag/ZnO) inorganic nanocomposite was synthesized through a homogeneous precipitation method. The characterization and photocatalysis procedures were carried out by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy, and photocatalytic performance. The characteristic absorption peak of ZnO was near 432 cm−1, no absorption was observed peak near 1,083 cm−1 for CeO2 and ZnO, the absorption peak near 721 cm−1 was generated by the vibration of CeO2, and the absorption peak had an obvious blue shift. The XRD results showed a strong interfacial interaction among Ag, CeO2 and ZnO to form a core–shell structure. The SEM image showed that the Ce/Ag/ZnO samples are approximately 25 nm. The XPS spectra showed that the Ce/Ag/ZnO nanocomposite powders were successfully prepared. The UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectra showed that the Ce/Ag/ZnO nanocomposites reduced the band gap and increased the ability of visible light response. The addition of rare earth Ce could inhibit the recombination of ZnO photoelectron pairs and improve the photocatalytic effect. Therefore, Ce/Ag/ZnO exhibited good characteristics of nanocomposite materials and good photocatalytic ability.