bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A typology of Marxian transformation procedures with endogenous exploitation rate
Authors: Montes‐Rojas Gabriel V. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis paper constructs a unified framework to evaluate the Marxian transformation models, where the exploitation rate is an endogenous variable determined within value and price of production systems. All different procedures are based on two different value‐price invariance equations. These could be chosen among either two aggregate product equations (gross or net output) or three capital invariant equations (total, variable or constant). Different combinations of invariance equations result in most Marxian solutions developed in recent decades. The solution does not imply that one model (prices) is logically prior to the other (values), but that in fact that the joint solution is needed.
The effect of local cold compresses for nitroglycerin‐induced headache: An observational pretest–posttest study
Authors: Uğurlu Yasemin Kalkan , Enç Nuray 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBackgroundNitroglycerin (NTG)‐induced headache is the most common side effect of nitrate therapy and negatively affects the quality of life.AimsTo assess the preventive and severity‐reducing effect of cold compresses applied to the bilateral frontotemporal and occipital regions, where pain is most frequently experienced, for headache among individuals receiving intravenous NTG treatment.Study DesignThis research used an observational, two‐group, pretest–posttest design and was completed from October 2020 to May 2021 in the coronary intensive care unit of a state hospital located in the north of Turkey. The first group in the research had cold compresses applied for 20 min with the aid of an applicator at the start of NTG infusion, while the second group had the same implementation when headache developed during infusion.ResultsBoth groups were similar in terms of the demographic and clinical features of participants. In our study, more headache was observed in the group without local cold compresses at the start of infusion (53.3%) compared with the group with local cold compresses at the start of infusion (25.8%) (χ2 = 4.841, p = .028). In both groups, the heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure values of patients significantly approached normal values after cold compresses. Patients with local cold compresses applied when headache developed had significantly different visual analog scale scores before (5.75) and after (2.00) the cold compresses application (z = 3.558, p = .000).ConclusionAt the beginning of the infusion, local cold compresses application may prevent NTG‐induced headache in patients without headache, and local cold compresses applied when headache develops may reduce the severity of NTG‐induced headache.Relevance to Clinical PracticeApplication of cold compresses immediately when treatment begins is recommended as a simple and effective practice with no side effects for patients receiving NTG treatment.
Prevalence of, and risk factors for, dental sequelae in adolescents who underwent cancer therapy during childhood
Authors: Rabassa‐Blanco Judit , Brunet‐Llobet Lluís , Marcote‐Sinclair Paula , Balsells‐Mejía Sol , Correa‐Llano María Genoveva , Miranda‐Rius Jaume 
Published: July 2022

AbstractIntroductionThe increase in survival rates in children treated for cancer has been accompanied by a rise in sequelae in permanent teeth. The aim of the study was to correlate the type of cancer therapy administered to patients during early childhood and the dental sequelae recorded in survivors.Material and methodsSingle‐center retrospective cohort study carried out at the Children's University Hospital of Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, Spain. Hundred and nine patients who had received cancer treatment during early childhood were randomly examined and grouped according to diagnosis and cancer therapy received. The type of therapy was correlated with the number and severity of dental lesions that patients presented in adolescence.ResultsDental sequelae of some kind were present in 85.3% of patients. Microdontia was the most prevalent (52.3%). Treatment with alkylating agents had a relative risk of presenting moderate lesions of 3.36 (1.18–9.60), and one of 2.29 (1.07–4.91) of presenting severe lesions. Topoisomerase inhibitors and cytotoxic antibiotics presented relative risks of 1.6 (1.07–2.38) and 2.08 (1.02–4.26) of root alterations and agenesis, respectively.ConclusionsTreatment with alkylating agents together with cytotoxic antibiotics and topoisomerase inhibitors was associated with a higher relative risk of microdontia, agenesis, and root shortening.
Preventing construction deaths: The role of public policies
Authors: Gray Wayne B. , Mendeloff John 
Published: July 2022

AbstractAre stronger direct financial incentives or regulatory enforcement effective in reducing fatalities in the construction industry? We examine two important policies—state workers' compensation (WC) programs and federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) activities—which embody those strategies. We examine their impact by looking at state‐level fatality rates in the construction industry from 1992 to 2016. Setting aside highway crashes and violence, the majority of employee deaths occur in construction. We find that states which exempt small firms from the requirement to buy WC insurance have higher fatality rates. When eligibility for compensation is restricted by longer waiting periods, fatality rates are substantially higher. More frequent federal or state OSHA inspections and, especially, consultation visits are associated with lower fatality rates, but higher average penalties are not. Limited variation in these policies over our sample period, especially for WC, makes these results suggestive rather than definitively causal.
Optimistic income expectations and meeting those expectations: What matters for well‐being in a developing country?
Authors: Fan Sha , Mahadevan Renuka 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis paper examines the impact of income expectations and the extent to which these expectations are met, on subjective well‐being. For the Indonesian sample, expectations had asymmetric effects on well‐being, with pessimistic expectations having a strong adverse effect compared with a weak positive effect of optimism. Optimism improves only females' and not males' well‐being while pessimism has the reverse effect on both genders' well‐being. Although unmet expectations reduced well‐being for all subgroups, the mediating role of social capital to negate this was limited to some subgroups. Results point toward a gendered policy agenda and the rural–urban divide to improve well‐being.
Afterword: Context erasure
Authors: Hinkson Melinda 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis afterword reflects upon the not guilty verdict and the media reportage that followed the conclusion of the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe. After the lifting of media embargoes, a plethora of new material was delivered into the public domain. Much of this material was forensic and voyeuristic in approach, dedicated to expanding the narrative of endemic physical violence in Kumunjayi Walker's background while humanizing and heroising the police officer acquitted of his murder. Rendered invisible were the long and brutal history of colonial policing, as well as more recent and particular shifts in the culture and intensity of carceral practice in the Northern Territory. Kumunjayi Walker's shooting occurred at the culmination of the systematic displacement of Warlpiri authority by an endless horizon of securitised governance.
Sickle cell trait results in a high leukoreduction quality control failure rate for whole blood donations
Authors: Gehrie Eric A. , Petran Lori , Young Pampee P. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBackgroundPrior studies have shown that sickle cell trait (SCT) is the most common reason attributed to leukoreduction (LR) filter failure due to physical blockage. However, current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines do not require blood collectors to take a specific action to mitigate inadequate LR that may occur among donors with SCT. We sought to determine the scope of inadequate LR among whole blood (WB) donations collected from individuals with SCT and processed under standard manufacturing conditions.Study Design and MethodsBetween 8/2021 and 2/2022, a total of 40 red blood cells units (RBCs) manufactured from WB donations collected from donors historically positive for SCT had residual leukocyte testing performed. All 40 of the units had appeared to successfully complete leukofiltration.ResultsOut of the 40 units tested, 22 failed routine residual leukocyte quality control testing (55% failure rate, 95% confidence interval 40%–70%). Nine out of the 22 failures resulted in more than 100 residual leukocytes per microliter of product.ConclusionEven when leukofiltration appears to have been completed successfully, WB units collected from donors with SCT have a high (55% in aggregate) rate of inadequate leukoreduction. Correlating this result with previous studies showing that of up to 50% of WB units collected from donors with SCT fail to pass through the leukoreduction filter, we estimate that only 25% of WB donations collected from individuals with SCT will result in a leukoreduced RBC unit that meets all FDA requirements. Blood centers should encourage individuals with SCT to donate platelets or plasma, rather than WB.
Molecular systematics and biogeographic insights of the Calomys callosus complex (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Authors: González‐Ittig Raúl E. , Pinotti Juan D. , Carballo Julieta , Martín María L. , Levis Silvana , Calderón Gladys , Gómez‐Villafañe Isabel , Salazar‐Bravo Jorge , Pardiñas Ulyses F. J. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe genus Calomys includes several species that have very similar external morphologies, which often leads to confusing field identification and has resulted in conflictive taxonomic histories. One of its clades involves large‐sized body forms, known as the Calomys callosus complex. In a previous study, a biogeographic hypothesis was proposed to explain a south‐to‐north colonisation of South America by species of this complex. However, other studies which not included all members of the complex' members and that used different molecular markers, did not support that biogeographic hypothesis. Here we explore the relationships among C. callosus sensu stricto (s.s.), C. fecundus, C. callidus, C. venustus, C. tocantinsi and Calomys sp. using two mitochondrial genes (Cyt‐b and Control Region) and two nuclear genes (Rhp3 and i7FGB) data. We also applied several gene trees and species delimitation methods to elucidate the taxonomy, distribution and evolutionary relationships among the analysed species. By including sequences of individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, we reconstructed the possible ancestral biogeographic origin of the complex. Two main clades were recovered: the western showed the relationships (C. venustus [C. fecundus–Calomys sp.]), while the eastern (C. callidus [C. callosus s.s.–C. tocantinsi]). These results support the original biogeographic hypothesis and suggest the following scenario: in the west, from the Espinal ecoregion, first the Tucumane–Bolivian Yungas and later, the Beni savanna would have been colonised. In the east, from the Espinal, first the Chaco and later the Cerrado ecoregions may have been occupied.
Diritto, Sacra Scrittura e nuovo umanesimo
Authors: Maddalena Mazzia Maria 
Published: July 2022

Ha un senso parlare oggi di diritto e Sacra Scrittura? E cercare di capire come può questo rapporto aiutare l’uomo moderno nel suo anelito verso la verità, nel suo rapporto con Dio?
Il diritto non può prescindere dalla Sacra Scrittura che, in quanto Parola di Dio, va sempre tenuta presente, sia da parte dei giuristi che dei politici cattolici, nella gestione del bene comune.
Il diritto nella Chiesa trova il suo fondamento nella Sacra Scrittura, è un dono di Dio attraverso la Rivelazione.
Sacra Scrittura e Diritto nella Chiesa perseguono un unico fine, la salvezza delle anime, attraverso un’unica legge, la Legge dell’Amore.
Nel realizzarsi della legge dell’Amore l’uomo vive un nuovo umanesimo.
Diagnostic accuracy of splinter haemorrhages in patients referred for suspected infective endocarditis
Authors: Schwiebert Ralph , Baig Wazir , Wu Jianhua , Sandoe Jonathan A T 
Published: July 2022

ObjectiveSplinter haemorrhages are an examination finding that has classically been associated with infective endocarditis (IE), but are not included in current diagnostic algorithms. Splinter haemorrhages have not been evaluated as a diagnostic tool using modern definitions of IE. We determined their sensitivity and specificity in patients with suspected IE and investigated their inclusion in the Duke criteria.MethodsThis is a retrospective diagnostic accuracy study using data from 1119 patients with suspected IE referred to the IE service. Patients were categorised according to the Duke criteria, the current diagnostic gold standard, into Duke ‘rejected’, ‘possible’ or ‘definite’ groups. Definite cases (n=451) served as the true positives and rejected cases (n=486) as the true negatives against which splinter haemorrhages were compared. Duke possible cases (n=182) were used the assess the clinical impact of adding splinter haemorrhages to the Duke criteria.ResultsIn clinically suspected cases of IE and using the Duke criteria as the gold standard comparator, splinter haemorrhages had a sensitivity of 26% (95% CI 22 to 31) (119 out of 451) and a specificity of 83% (95% CI 79 to 86) (403 out of 486). Inclusion of splinter haemorrhages as a minor vascular phenomenon in the Duke criteria would result in a reclassification of 12% of cases from Duke rejected to possible and 13% from Duke possible to definite.ConclusionSplinter haemorrhages are an insensitive tool in the diagnosis of IE, but their high specificity indicates they do have clinical value in patients with suspected infection. Their inclusion in the Duke criteria as a minor vascular criterion reduces diagnostic uncertainty for some Duke possible cases, while increasing it for a similar proportion of Duke rejected cases.
New-onset persistent left bundle branch block following sutureless aortic valve replacement
Authors: Vilalta Victoria , Cediel Germán , Mohammadi Siamak , López Helena , Kalavrouziotis Dimitri , Resta Helena , Dumont Eric , Voisine Pierre , Philippon François , Escabia Claudia , Borrellas Andrea , Alperi Alberto , Fernandez-Nofrerias Eduard , Carrillo Xavier , Panagides Vassili , Bayes-Genis Antoni , Rodés-Cabau Josep 
Published: July 2022

ObjectiveTo evaluate the incidence, predictive factors and prognostic value of new-onset persistent left bundle branch block (NOP-LBBB) in patients undergoing sutureless surgical aortic valve replacement (SU-SAVR).MethodsA total of 329 consecutive patients without baseline conduction disturbances or previous permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) who underwent SU-SAVR with the Perceval valve (LivaNova Group, Saluggia, Italy) in two centres from 2013 to 2019 were included. Patients were on continuous ECG monitoring during hospitalisation and 12-lead ECG was performed after the procedure and at hospital discharge. NOP-LBBB was defined as a new postprocedural LBBB that persisted at hospital discharge. Baseline, procedural and follow-up clinical and echocardiography data were collected in a dedicated database.ResultsNew-onset LBBB was observed in 115 (34.9%) patients, and in 76 (23.1%) persisted at hospital discharge. There were no differences in baseline and procedural characteristics between patients with (n=76) and without (n=253) NOP-LBBB. After a median follow-up of 3.3 years (2.3–4.4 years), patients with NOP-LBBB had a higher incidence of PPI (14.5% vs 6.3%, p=0.016), but exhibited similar rates of all-cause mortality (19.4% vs 19.2%, p=0.428), cardiac mortality (8.1% vs 9.4%, p=0.805) and heart failure readmission (21.0% vs 23.2%, p=0.648), compared with the no/transient LBBB group. NOP-LBBB was associated with a decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at 1-year follow-up (delta: −5.7 vs +0.2, p<0.001).ConclusionsNOP-LBBB occurred in approximately a quarter of patients without prior conduction disturbances who underwent SU-SAVR and was associated with a threefold increased risk of PPI along with a negative impact on LVEF at follow-up.
Superentropic black hole shadows in arbitrary dimensions
Authors: Belhaj A. , Benali M. , Hassouni Y. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractWe investigate the shadow behaviors of the superentropic black holes in arbitrary dimensions. Using the Hamilton–Jacobi mechanism, we first obtain the associated null geodesic equations of motion. By help of a spheric stereographic projection, we discuss the shadows in terms of one-dimensional real curves. Fixing the mass parameterm, we obtain certain shapes being remarkably different than four dimensional geometric configurations. We then study theirs behaviors by varying the black hole mass parameter. We show that the shadows undergo certain geometric transitions depending on the spacetime dimension. In terms of a critical value$$m_c$$mc, we find that the four dimensional shadows exhibit three configurations being the D-shape, the cardioid and the naked singularity associated with$$m>m_c$$m>mc,$$m=m_c$$m=mcand$$m<m_c$$m<mc, respectively. We reveal that the D-shape passes to the naked singularity via a critical curve called cardioid. In higher dimensions, however, we show that such transitional behaviors are removed.
THE PROFILE OF CAUSAL PATHOGEN OF HIP/ KNEE PROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION (PJI): A SINGLE CENTER STUDY
Authors: Adriansyah Denny , Santoso Asep , Aribowo Gilang Persada , Bayudono Sigit , Anwar Iwan Budiwan , Sibarani Tangkas , Maryanto Ismail 
Published: July 2022

Introduction: One of the most challenging and serious complications associated with total joint arthroplasty is prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PJI seem promising. Accurate identification of the causal pathogen is a key factor for successful treatment and also for choosing antibiotic treatment. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of PJI and distribution of causative pathogen using microbiological culture and pathological examination. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted by collecting data from our center registry from 2018 to 2020. The inclusion criteria of this study were patients diagnosed with hip or knee PJI based on the diagnostic criteria for PJI. The exclusion criteria were incomplete microbiology data which were either refusal to participate or loss of contact. The data extracted from medical records are demographic data such as age, sex, and microbiology and pathological examination data. Results: A total of 1359 total hip/ knee arthroplasty surgeries were performed during the years 2018–2020. Among them, 1031 were total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and 321 were total hip arthroplasties (THA). During the same period, a total of 52 patients with PJI were treated at our center. There were 31 knee PJI cases (59.61%) and 21 were hip PJI cases (40.38%). Microbiology culture and pathologic anatomy results showed gram positive Staphylococcus sp bacteria, which was the common causal pathogen of PJI. Negative culture results were found in 10/52 (19.23%) of cases. Conclusions: Staphylococcus sp was the most common causal pathogen of Hip/ Knee PJI in our center. Relatively high rate of culture-negative PJI was observed in this study, further strategies are needed to increase the rate of causal pathogen isolation in hip/ knee PJI cases in our center.
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS’ CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND CLINICAL USE OF TOOLS TO PREDICT, MONITOR, EVALUATE THE TREATMENT OUTCOME AND CLASSIFY PATIENTS WITH SCIATICA IN GREECE: AN ONLINE SURVEY
Authors: Karanasios Stefanos , Georgaki Athina , Kontakiotis Nikolaos , Papandreou G. Maria , Gioftsos George 
Published: July 2022

Purpose: The use of evidence-based assessment tools is important to differentiate, give prognosis and guide the therapeutic approaches in sciatica. We aimed to evaluate whether physiotherapists’ knowledge and clinical practice in Greece are aligned with up-to-date research recommendations in the assessment of sciatica. Methods: An online-survey was developed, validated and disseminated in registered physiotherapists in Greece. The survey designed to capture physiotherapists’ demographic characteristics, knowledge and use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), classification systems and neurological tests in sciatica. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: 381 physiotherapists participated in the survey. Most of the participants reported that at least one or more of the proposed PROMs (85.5%), classification system (87%) or neurological tests (95%). 75.6% of responders use one or more PROMs during the management of patients with sciatica. Pain intensity evaluation tools are the most commonly used (35.9%) followed by disability or psychosocial evaluation scales (25.9% and 22.5%, respectively). 38.8% of participants use the McKenzie classification while almost 90% use common neurological examination tests (myotomes, sensory tests, reflexes, straight-leg-raise, slump and femoral slump test). No association was found between participants’ characteristics and number of assessment tools known or used. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that physiotherapy practice in Greece is aligned to research recommendations only in terms of delivering common neurological physical examination tests. The knowledge and clinical use of evidence-based tools to assess the treatment outcome and classify patients with sciatica is limited. Further training and organizational or peer support are required to improve the management of the condition.
THROWER’S ELBOW: OUTCOMES AND RECURRENCE OF ELBOW PAIN IN PEDIATRIC ATHLETES
Authors: Patel Shaan S , Patel Raahil S , Merimee Stephanie , Kim Ryan L , Eaford India , Garcia Michael , Nydick Jason A 
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Thrower’s Elbow (TE) is an overuse injury of the medial elbow in pediatric, throwing athletes. The purpose of this study is to report the outcomes of TE in pediatric, throwing athletes. Methods: Between 1996 and 2018, 30 athletes at an average of 12.2 years old (range: 7.9 to 15.4 years old) were treated for TE. Demographic, radiographic, and treatment variables were recorded. Outcome measures included return to original position, inability to return to sport, surgery, premature physeal arrest, and recurrence of elbow pain. Results: Prior to their initial presentation, 25 athletes (25/30, 86%) stated they continued to throw despite arm fatigue/pain. At an average follow-up of 26 months (range: 6 months to 122 months), 22 athletes (22/30, 73%) returned to their original position at an average five months from their initial presentation. Recurrence of elbow pain occurred in 27 athletes (27/30, 90%). No athletes had premature physeal arrest of the medial epicondyle. Conclusions: The majority of athletes with TE returned to their original position or sport after initial treatment, but 90% of those athletes developed recurrent pain. It is important to educate athletes about overuse throwing injuries and prevention by adhering to established guidelines.