bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Percutaneous coil embolization and stent implantation for multiple coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistulas with giant coronary aneurysms: a case report
Authors: Nakano Yasuhiro , Matoba Tetsuya , Nagatomo Yusaku , Tsutsui Hiroyuki 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Background
Multiple coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistulas (CPAFs) with giant coronary aneurysms (CAs) are extremely rare. The appropriate therapeutic indication and strategy for CPAFs have not been established.

Case summary
Herein, we report the case of an asymptomatic 74-year-old woman with multiple CPAFs associated with giant CAs that had gradually developed over a 4-year period. After heart team discussion, we were successfully treated by minimally invasive intervention using transcatheter coil embolization and coronary stent implantation to prevent ruptures.

Discussion
Coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistulas required evaluation of the appropriate timing of therapy initiation with reference to the presence of symptoms and fistula and aneurysm sizes, and determination of the optimal therapeutic approach with reference to the anatomy of the fistula with aneurysm and patient background characteristics.
The impact of non-extraction orthodontic treatment on oral health-related quality of life: clear aligners versus fixed appliances—a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Alfawal Alaa M H , Burhan Ahmad S , Mahmoud Ghiath , Ajaj Mowaffak A , Nawaya Fehmieh R , Hanafi Ibrahem 
Published: March 2022

Summary

Objective
To assess the impact of clear aligner treatment on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) compared to fixed appliance treatment.

Trial design
Two-arm parallel group single-centre randomized controlled trial.

Methods
Forty-four adult patients (8 males, 36 females) were randomly and equally assigned to either the fixed appliances group (FA) or the clear aligners group (CA). Randomization with an allocation ratio of 1:1 was performed by a researcher who is not involved in the study using a random sample table. Non-extraction cases were included in this study. Outcome measures were the OHRQoL of patients and the duration of orthodontic treatment. The OHRQoL of patients was assessed by the short-form Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) at the following assessment times: before the start of treatment (T0), 1 week (T1), 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T4) after the start of orthodontic treatment and post-treatment (T5). The assessor was blinded during outcomes assessment and statistical analysis.

Results
Two hundred and eighteen patients were evaluated for eligibility, 44 of them fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were randomly allocated to treatment groups. None of the patients was lost to follow-up. Accordingly, the results of 44 patients were statically analysed. The total OHIP-14 score was not statistically different between the FA and the CA groups at T0 (P = 0.91) and T5 (P = 0.16), whereas it was significantly lower in the CA group as compared to the FA group at T1 (mean difference [MD] = 11.04, 95% CI 8.7 to 13.42, P &lt; 0.001), T2 (MD = 6.00, 95% CI: 4.3 to 7.7, P &lt; 0.001), T3 (MD = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.5 to 5, P &lt; 0.01), and T4 (MD = 3.32, 95% CI: 1.7 to 4.9, P &lt; 0.001). Treatment duration in the CA group was significantly shorter than in the FA group (MD = 4.18, 95% CI: 2.8 to 5.5, P &lt; 0.001). No harms were observed.

Limitations
The results were limited to the non-extraction treatment of mild to moderate crowding cases.

Conclusions
Patients treated with clear aligners reported higher OHRQoL and shorter treatment duration as compared to those treated with fixed appliances.

Trial registration
Retrospectively registered (DRKS-ID: DRKS00023977).
From language to function: developing self- and peer-assessment tools
Authors: deBoer Mark , Leontjev Dmitri , Friederich Lee 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
The action-oriented approach (AoA) is a powerful basis to inform teaching, learning, and assessment in the classroom that identifies learners as social agents and focuses on language learning through language use. This paper answers the call for developments that help teachers teach and learners learn in an AoA-informed way. We argue that cognitive discourse functions (CDFs) align with AoA, helping to develop learner thinking by focusing on the learners’ use of language. We complement our conceptual discussion referring to the process of developing a self- and peer-assessment tool informed by AoA and CDFs and the initial application of this tool in an advanced academic writing course in a Japanese university with B1 and B2 level students. We discuss how this tool can guide learners’ understanding of their writing process and fosters learners’ responsibility for deciding how they mobilize their linguistic resources to express particular language functions.
Joint associations of physical activity and sedentary time with adiposity during adolescence: ALSPAC
Authors: Kwon Soyang , Ekelund Ulf , Kandula Namratha R , Janz Kathleen F 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Background
In developing evidence-based physical activity (PA) guidelines for youth, a knowledge gap exists regarding the health effects of sedentary time (SED). The aim of this study was to determine the joint associations of moderate- and vigorous-intensity PA (MVPA) and SED with adiposity during adolescence.

Methods
The study sample was 2619 non-obese participants (56.7% female) from the UK Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Accelerometer-measured MVPA and SED at age 11, 13, 15 years and self-reported TV viewing at age 13 and 16 years were used to create two exposure variables: six MVPA&SED combinations based on two MVPA patterns [≥60 (active) and &lt;60 min/day (inactive)] and three SED patterns [≈25 (low), ≈30 (middle) and ≈35 min/h (high)] and six MVPA&TV combinations based on two MVPA patterns and three TV viewing patterns [&lt;1–2 (low), 1–2 (middle) and &gt;1–2 h/day (high)]. Adiposity was evaluated using fat mass index (FMI) at age 17 years.

Results
SED was not significantly associated with FMI in either active or inactive adolescents. However, higher TV viewing was associated with higher FMI in both active [adjusted FMI = 4.53 vs. 5.09 (95% CI = 4.87, 5.33) for low TV vs. high TV] and inactive adolescents [adjusted FMI = 4.91 vs. 5.21 (95% CI = 5.02, 5.39) for low TV vs. high TV].

Conclusions
Higher TV viewing time, but not total SED, was prospectively associated with higher adiposity among both active and inactive adolescents, suggesting a specific sedentary behavior target for public health.
The impact of frequently neglected model violations on bacterial recombination rate estimation: a case study inMycobacterium canettiiandMycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: Sabin Susanna , Morales-Arce Ana Y , Pfeifer Susanne P , Jensen Jeffrey D 
Published: March 2022

AbstractMycobacterium canettii is a causative agent of tuberculosis in humans, along with the members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Frequently used as an outgroup to the M. tuberculosis complex in phylogenetic analyses, M. canettii is thought to offer the best proxy for the progenitor species that gave rise to the complex. Here, we leverage whole-genome sequencing data and biologically relevant population genomic models to compare the evolutionary dynamics driving variation in the recombining M. canettii with that in the nonrecombining M. tuberculosis complex, and discuss differences in observed genomic diversity in the light of expected levels of Hill–Robertson interference. In doing so, we highlight the methodological challenges of estimating recombination rates through traditional population genetic approaches using sequences called from populations of microorganisms and evaluate the likely mis-inference that arises owing to a neglect of common model violations including purifying selection, background selection, progeny skew, and population size change. In addition, we compare performance when full within-host polymorphism data are utilized, versus the more common approach of basing analyses on within-host consensus sequences.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptomatology Among Boston Area Puerto Ricans
Authors: Sahasrabudhe Neha , Soo Lee Jong , Zhang Xiyuan , Scott Tammy , Punnett Laura , Tucker Katherine L , Palacios Natalia 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundHigher Mediterranean diet (MeD) adherence has been linked with lower depressive symptomatology, but research examining this association is limited, especially among Latinos, including mainland U.S. Puerto Ricans. Hence, we examined cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between MeD adherence and self-reported depressive symptomatology in Boston area Puerto Rican adults.MethodsThe Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to evaluate depressive symptoms. Adherence to MeD was assessed at all 3 visits. We used multivariable linear regression for baseline cross-sectional analysis, and linear mixed effects modeling over 3 waves of follow-up for longitudinal analysis. We also assessed whether baseline MeD adherence affected 5y CES-D trajectory. We conducted sensitivity analyses among participants without diabetes, and among participants with complete MeD and CES-D measures at all visits.ResultsMeD adherence was significantly associated with CES-D score at baseline (β = −2.0, 95% confidence interval [CI] −4.0, −0.04 for highest vs lowest tertile, p trend = .04) and across 3 waves (β = −1.9, 95% CI = −3.0, −0.8 for highest vs lowest tertile, p trend = .0005). Results were similar in analyses restricted to participants without diabetes, as well as among participants with complete CES-D and MeD scores at all visits.ConclusionsWhile CES-D score was consistently lower in those with higher MeD adherence over 5 years of follow up, no relationship between baseline MeD adherence and 5y CES-D trajectory was observed.
Researching Compassionate Communities From an Interdisciplinary Perspective: The Case of the Compassionate Communities Center of Expertise
Authors: Vanderstichelen Steven , Dury Sarah , De Gieter Sara , Van Droogenbroeck Filip , De Moortel Deborah , Van Hove Lisa , Rodeyns Julie , Aernouts Nele , Bakelants Hanne , Cohen Joachim , Chambaere Kenneth , Spruyt Bram , Zohar Gabriel , Deliens Luc , De Donder Liesbeth 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCompassionate Communities are places and environments in which people, networks, and institutions actively work together and are empowered to improve the circumstances, health, and well-being of those facing serious illness, death, dying, and loss. The study of their development, implementation, and evaluation requires an interdisciplinary research approach that has hitherto been lacking. In 2020, 8 research groups from 4 faculties at Vrije Universiteit Brussel united in the interdisciplinary Compassionate Communities Center of Expertise (COCO) to investigate Compassionate Communities. This article describes the first results of COCO: (a) an interdisciplinary mode of collaboration, (b) a shared conceptual understanding and definition of Compassionate Communities, and (c) a shared research agenda on Compassionate Communities.
The Nencki-Symfonia electroencephalography/event-related potential dataset: Multiple cognitive tasks and resting-state data collected in a sample of healthy adults
Authors: Dzianok Patrycja , Antonova Ingrida , Wojciechowski Jakub , Dreszer Joanna , Kublik Ewa 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Background
One of the goals of neuropsychology is to understand the brain mechanisms underlying aspects of attention and cognitive control. Several tasks have been developed as a part of this body of research, however their results are not always consistent. A reliable comparison of the data and a synthesis of study conclusions has been precluded by multiple methodological differences. Here, we describe a publicly available, high-density electroencephalography (EEG) dataset obtained from 42 healthy young adults while they performed 3 cognitive tasks: (i) an extended multi-source interference task; (ii) a 3-stimuli oddball task; (iii) a control, simple reaction task; and (iv) a resting-state protocol. Demographic and psychometric information are included within the dataset.

Dataset Validation
First, data validation confirmed acceptable quality of the obtained EEG signals. Typical event-related potential (ERP) waveforms were obtained, as expected for attention and cognitive control tasks (i.e., N200, P300, N450). Behavioral results showed the expected progression of reaction times and error rates, which confirmed the effectiveness of the applied paradigms.

Conclusions
This dataset is well suited for neuropsychological research regarding common and distinct mechanisms involved in different cognitive tasks. Using this dataset, researchers can compare a wide range of classical EEG/ERP features across tasks for any selected subset of electrodes. At the same time, 128-channel EEG recording allows for source localization and detailed connectivity studies. Neurophysiological measures can be correlated with additional psychometric data obtained from the same participants. This dataset can also be used to develop and verify novel analytical and classification approaches that can advance the field of deep/machine learning algorithms, recognition of single-trial ERP responses to different task conditions, and detection of EEG/ERP features for use in brain-computer interface applications.
X-ray microtomography imaging of craniofacial hard tissues in selected reptile species with different types of dentition
Authors: Kavková Michaela , Šulcová Marie , Zikmund Tomáš , Pyszko Martin , Kaiser Jozef , Buchtová Marcela 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Background
Reptiles exhibit a large heterogeneity in teeth morphology. The main variability comprises the different tooth shape, the type of tooth attachment to the underlying bone, or the ability to replace the teeth.

Findings
Here, we provide full datasets of microtomography scans and 3D models of reptilian dentitions and skulls. We selected representative species for each of 9 reptilian families on the basis of their characteristic dental features. Because there are ≥4 different types of tooth-bone attachments, ranging from the mammalian-like thecodont attachment found in crocodilians to the simple acrodont implantation observed in some lizards, we aimed to evaluate species with different types of tooth-bone attachments. Moreover, another interesting feature varying in reptilian species is the complexity of tooth shape or the number of tooth generations, which can be associated with the type of tooth attachment to the jawbone. Therefore, selected model species also include animals with distinct tooth morphology along the jaw or different number of tooth generations. The development of tooth attachment and relationship of the tooth to the jaw can be further analysed in detail on a large collection of pre-hatching stages of chameleon. Next, we introduce different possibilities for how these datasets can be further used to study tooth-bone relationships or tooth morphology in 3D space. Moreover, these datasets can be valuable for additional morphological and morphometric analyses of reptilian skulls or their individually segmented skeletal elements.

Conclusions
Our collection of microcomputed tomography scans can bring new insight into dental or skeletal research. The broad selection of reptilian species, together with their unique dental features and high quality of these scans including complete series of developmental stages of our model species and provide large opportunities for their reuse. Scans can be further used for virtual reality, 3D printing, or in education.
Transient poroelastic response to megathrust earthquakes: a look at the 2015Mw 8.3 Illapel, Chile, event
Authors: Yang Haozhe , Guo Rumeng , Zhou Jiangcun , Yang Hongfeng , Sun Heping 
Published: March 2022

SUMMARYLarge earthquakes can alter regional groundwater pressure, resulting in fluid flow, and the process of restoring hydrostatic equilibrium would in turn lead to observable surface deformation, termed poroelastic rebound, which is one of the most important post-seismic mechanisms for stress transfer and triggering. To constrain the poroelastic contributions to the early post-seismic deformation, we model the hydrologic response within 1.5 months following the 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel earthquake and remove its effects from the observed geodetic signals. Results demonstrate the post-seismic fluid-flow patterns from the co-seismic high-slip region to the north and south sides, and the northern poroelastic effects are remarkably stronger than those on the south side, verified by northern liquefaction phenomena. Therefore, previous pure afterslip models overestimate the asperities on both flanks of the co-seismic rupture zone and underestimate the middle region, with local errors of more than 50 per cent. It highlights the importance of considering the poroelastic effects, when modelling the transient post-seismic deformation.
Integrative review of singing and music interventions for family carers of people living with dementia
Authors: Lee Sophie , Allison Theresa , O’Neill Desmond , Punch Pattie , Helitzer Elizabeth , Moss Hilary 
Published: March 2022

Summary
The majority of people living with dementia are cared for by their families. Family carers play a vital role in upholding the formal care system. Caring for a family member with dementia can be fulfilling. However, this role can have a considerable negative impact on family carers’ mental and physical health and quality of life. Several empirical research studies have recently been conducted that explore the potential benefits of music interventions for family carers of people living with dementia. Singing has been the primary musical medium employed. This article presents the first review of this literature to date. It investigates the impact of music interventions on the health and well-being of family carers of people living with dementia, and how they experience and perceive these interventions. Whittemore and Knafl’s five-stage integrative review framework was utilized: (i) problem identification; (ii) literature search; (iii) data evaluation; (iv) data analysis and synthesis; and (v) presentation of the findings. A total of 33 studies met the inclusion criteria. Analysis and synthesis resulted in three overarching themes: impact on family carers, carer perceptions of music interventions and null quantitative findings in small studies. The review found that singing and music interventions may improve family carers’ social and emotional well-being, enhance their ability to cope and care and ameliorate the caring relationship, contributing to experiences of flourishing. However, it highlighted that this area is under-researched and pointed to the need for larger, more rigorous studies.
Contesting liberal peace: Russia's emerging model of conflict management
Authors: Lewis David 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Russia has begun to promote itself internationally as a mediator of conflict and as a ‘peacemaker’. Russian officials cite its extensive experience in managing numerous post-Soviet conflicts and its more recent experience of intervention in civil wars in Syria, Libya, the Central African Republic (CAR) and Nagorno-Karabakh. Russia considers all these activities forms of ‘peacemaking’, but its approach differs radically from the model of liberal peacebuilding that has dominated international practice in the post-Cold War era. It prioritizes authoritarian stability over justice, human rights and democracy and advocates short-term goals of conflict management over long-term goals of conflict resolution. In this article I explain why Russia's norms of peacemaking and conflict management diverged so markedly from liberal peacebuilding norms. I argue that Russia is no longer simply contesting western norms, but developing its own distinct model of conflict management. This model accepts the use of force as an integral element in peacemaking, engages in ‘coercive’ mediation by authoritative actors, and views the West as a geopolitical and normative opponent. This debate over Russia's approach to peace and conflict also offers wider insights into how Russia challenges the norms and practices that underpin the liberal international order.
Shi'a principles and Iran's strategic culture towards ballistic missile deployment
Authors: Eslami Mohammad , Vysotskaya Guedes Vieira Alena 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Iran's January 2020 missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq following the assassination of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qasem Soleimani correspond to a stark change of Iran's approach. Iran has namely abstained from using its ballistic missile program (BMP), which was only used twice after the 1980–88 Iran–Iraq War: in 2017 and 2018, in both instances in retaliation against ISIS attacks. The article explores the change in Iran's employment of its BMP from a strategic culture perspective while paying special attention to the principles of Shi'a Islam, which form a particular discursive habitat in which Iran's strategic actions are framed and rationalized. Iran's approach to the BMP is thus inseparable from qisas (retaliation), while obeying the overarching principle of maslahat; but also characterized by the varying importance of the the principles zarare aghall, ezterar and nafye sabil. We conclude that a perspective focusing on religious principles can contribute to our understanding of strategic cultural change, in what concerns its possible orientation, range and limits.
Usability, performance and safety of a new device for degenerative mitral regurgitation: in vivo chronic evaluation
Authors: Zeitani Jacob , Chiariello Giovanni Alfonso , Shofti Rona , Bruno Piergiorgio , Massetti Massimo , Alfieri Ottavio 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to evaluate the usability, performance and safety of an innovative mitral valve device in the chronic setting characterized by an intraventricular bridge, which enables artificial chordae anchoring and/or direct posterior leaflet fixation.

METHODS
Ten female sheep were employed and underwent device implantation. Any interference of the device with leaflet motion, ease of device use, correct chordae length estimation and implantation were evaluated. Post-procedural valve competence and device performance were verified by periodic postoperative echocardiograms and laboratory examinations. Following euthanasia, gross anatomy and histology evaluation of the hearts and valves were performed to detect tissue abnormalities and inflammation reaction related to the device.

RESULTS
The procedure was successfully completed in all 10 sheep. Lengths of the 2 chordae implanted were 23 (21.5–24) mm and 23 (22.5–24) mm. The time required to suture both pairs of the artificial chordae was 2.7 ± 0.7 min. At the 3-month follow-up, left ventricular function was normal. The transvalvular peak pressure gradient was 9 (7.5–10) and the mean gradient was 4 (3.5–4) mmHg. Upon necropsy and histological evaluation, no damage to left ventricle wall, valve leaflets, chordae and papillary muscles and absence of thrombus formation and inflammatory reaction were observed. Radiological images showed neither fracture of the device nor calcifications. Laboratory tests showed no signs of haemolysis.

CONCLUSIONS
In vivo late tests confirmed the ease of correct chordal length estimation prior to implantation, short operative time and usability in flailed anterior leaflet repair. The absence of negative impact of the device on mitral leaflets motion, function and structure and successful repair might suggest that the device would be useful in complex degenerative mitral disease.