bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of coupled wind / wave model simulations of offshore winds in the Mid-Atlantic Bight using lidar-equipped buoys.
Authors: Gaudet B.J. , García-Medina G. , Krishnamurthy R. , Shaw W.J. , Sheridan L.M. , Yang Z. , Newsom R.K. , Pekour M. 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
From 2014 to 2017, two Department of Energy buoys equipped with Doppler lidar were deployed off the U.S. East Coast to provide long term measurements of hub-height wind speed in the marine environment. We performed simulations of selected cases from the deployment using a 5-km configuration of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, to see if simulated hub height speeds could produce closer agreement with the observations than existing reanalysis products. For each case we performed two additional simulations: one in which marine surface roughness height was one-way coupled to forecast wave parameters from a standalone WaveWatch III (WW3) simulation, and another in which WRF and WW3 were two-way coupled using the Coupled-Ocean-Atmosphere-Wave-Sediment-Transport (COAWST) framework. It was found that all the 5-km WRF simulations improved 90-m wind speed statistics for the tropical cyclone case of 08 May 2015 and the cold frontal case of 25 Mar 2016, but not the nor-easter of 18 Jan 2016. The impact of wave coupling on buoy-level (4 m) wind speed was modest and case dependent, but when present, the impact was typically seen at 90 m as well, being as large as 10% in stable conditions. One-way wave coupling consistently reduced wind speeds, improving biases for 25 Mar 2016 but worsening them for 08 May 2015. Two-way wave coupling mitigated these negative biases, improved wave field representation and statistics, and mostly improved 4-m wind field correlation coefficients, at least at the VA buoy, largely due to greater self-consistency between wind and wave fields.
Assessing the Impacts of a Weather Decision Support System for Oklahoma Public Safety Officials
Authors: Na-Yemeh Dolly Y. , Fiebrich Christopher A. , Hocker James E. , Shafer Mark A. 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Oklahoma’s First-response Information Resource System using Telecommunications (OK-First) has been used for over 25 years to provide education, training, connections, and follow-up support for public safety officials with emergency management responsibilities in Oklahoma. Public safety officials use OK-First training and Oklahoma Mesonet tools to plan and make decisions to save lives and property. However, like most public systems, little is known about user interactions with tools, decisions made, and estimated savings using a weather decision support system. This study used a mixed approach to collect and analyze data from three key sources to assess the perceptions, beneficiaries, and applications of weather support systems for public safety officials. Results showed that a diverse set of tools were needed and used by public safety officials to make decisions in hazardous weather conditions. OK-First tools resulted in estimated self-reported cost savings of over $1.2 million for 12 months. This study provides a crucial step in determining user interactions with tools, training, and services to better understand weather decision support systems used during hazardous weather.
Revisit Financial Integration in Asia: New Time-Series Evidence from Stock Markets
Authors: Saji T. G. 
Published: March 2022

This research reinvestigates stock market linkages in Asian region by employing Johansen cointegration and vector error correction model (VECM) based causality tests. The stock price indexes of Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India and China are used, with monthly data over 1999:09–2019:10. The empirical results find weak price convergence among Asian markets, hence are almost segmented by national borders. The asymmetrical stock price relations in Asia have important implications for the pricing efficiency of national markets and suggest several opportunities for global investors to optimise returns through portfolio diversifications across leading stock markets of the region. JEL Codes: C58; G11; G15
Effects of esmolol continuous infusion on blood loss in patients undergoing posterior lumbar internal fixation surgery: A prospective randomized study
Authors: Moon Young Eun , Joo Min A , Joo Jin 
Published: March 2022

Objective To determine the intravenous (i.v.) dose of esmolol needed to attenuate blood loss in patients undergoing posterior lumbar internal fixation (PLIF) surgery. Methods This study randomized patients to either the E5 or E10 group. Patients in the E5 group received a 0.25 mg/kg i.v. loading dose of esmolol before anaesthesia, followed by an infusion of 5 µg/kg/min throughout the operation. Patients in the E10 group received a 0.5 mg/kg i.v. loading dose of esmolol before anaesthesia, followed by an infusion of 10 µg/kg/min throughout the operation. Results The study analysed 33 patients: 16 in the E5 group and 17 in the E10 group. The mean ± SD blood loss at the end of surgery was significantly greater in the E5 than E10 group (586.3 ± 160.1 versus 347.7 ± 138.0 ml, respectively). The total amount of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) used was significantly higher in the E5 than E10 group at 8 (26.1 ± 12.0 versus 17.5 ± 8.3 ml, respectively), 24 (58.4 ± 21.3 versus 44.1 ± 16.2 ml, respectively) and 48 h after surgery (90.0 ± 22.5 versus 69.3 ± 22.1 ml, respectively). Conclusion A continuous infusion of 10 µg/kg/min of esmolol can safely reduce blood loss during PLIF surgery. It was also shown to reduce postoperative PCA consumption.
Burnout among Respiratory Therapists and Perception of Leadership: A Cross Sectional Survey Over Eight Intensive Care Units
Authors: Omar Amr Salah , Hanoura Samy , Labib Ahmed , Kaddoura Rasha , Rahhal Alaa , Al-Zubi Mohammed Mousa , Galvez Ruzzel Dorado , Shiju Shiny , Al Jonidi Mohammed Jamil , Ragab Hany , Al Hashemi Abdul Aziz , Alumlla Abdelwahid 
Published: March 2022

Background Burnout syndrome (BOS) is a job-related stress disorder featured by three main cardinal manifestations: emotional exhaustion (EE), reduced personal accomplishment (PA), and depersonalization (DP). Aim We aimed to report the prevalence of burnout and the impact of leadership and work condition on the burnout among respiratory therapists (RT) are front-line practitioners in many critical settings. Methods We surveyed RT in eight intensive care units (ICU) at five tertiary hospitals, under one medical corporation, using three instruments: the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, Condition of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire (CWEQ), and Leadership behaviours scale. We used a group of other health care practitioners (ie, physicians and nurses) as the control group. Results Of a sampling frame of 1222 ICU practitioners, 445 (36.4%) responded with completed surveys. Eighty-four (17.3%) and 361 (82.7%) participants were in the RT and the control group, respectively. The overall burnout score was significantly lower in the RT group (53.6% vs. 67%, p = 0.02). The EE and DP scores were significantly lower in the RT group [(26.2% vs. 37.7, p = 0.048) and (9.5% vs. 19.9%, p = 0.025), respectively], but the PA score did not show significant difference between the groups. A significant negative relationship was found between CWEQ score and both EE and DP scores (rs = −0. 0.557, p < 0.001) and (rs = −0.372, p < 0.001), respectively, while a significant positive correlation was found between CWEQ and the PA score (rs = 0.225, p < 0.042). A significant negative relationship was found between the leadership attitude and EE scores (rs = −0.414, p < 0.001). Conclusion The results of this study suggest a high burnout rate among RT. The reported rate was significantly correlated to work conditions and leadership behaviours. Organizational efforts should be directed to combating burnout through the identification and adequate management of the key precipitating factors. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04620005
Dental Anomalies in Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A 40-Year Retrospective Review
Authors: Aram Ariana , Cappitelli Alex , Dedeoglu Fatma , Vleugels Ruth Ann , Bruun Rich , Ganske Ingrid M. 
Published: March 2022

Objective This study investigates crown and root anomalies in patients with Parry-Romberg Syndrome. Design This is a retrospective review of patients with Parry-Romberg Syndrome who were evaluated at a tertiary care center from 1980-2020. Setting Patients seen in the dental unit from 1980-2020. Patients, Participants Seventeen patients with documented Parry-Romberg Syndrome were referred for dental evaluation. Main Outcome Measures All dental anomalies were documented. Root anomalies were assessed using panoramic radiographs and cone beam CT (CBCT) scans to evaluate buccal-lingual, mesio-distal, and axial measurements of hypoplastic teeth, which were compared to those of contralateral teeth. Results Findings included agenesis (29%, n = 5), hypoplastic teeth (29%, n = 5), delayed canine eruption (24%, n = 4), and mulberry molars (12%, n = 2). Of the five patients with tooth hypoplasia, four had CBCT records and the fifth had panoramic radiographs available for assessment. Axial length was always shorter in hypoplastic teeth relative to contralateral teeth, with differences ranging from 1.2-9.2 mm. Differences in crown size of hypoplastic versus contralateral teeth were unpredictable but always present. Conclusions Patients with Parry-Romberg Syndrome can have hypoplastic roots with atypical crown morphology. A patient’s specific dental anomaly will influence planning and treatment.
Metabolic Pathways Associated With Psychoneurological Symptoms in Children With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy
Authors: Bai Jinbing , Withycombe Janice , Eldridge Ronald C. 
Published: March 2022

Context Children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy experience a cluster of psychoneurological symptoms (PNS), including pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Metabolomics is promising to differentiate metabolic pathways associated with the PNS cluster. Objectives Identify metabolic pathways associated with the PNS cluster in children with cancer before and after chemotherapy. Methods Pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms were assessed using the Pediatric PROMIS scales. T-scores were computed and divided dichotomously by a cutoff point of 50; the PNS cluster was a sum of the four symptoms ranging from 0 (all T-scores <50) to 4 (all T-scores ≥50). Serum metabolites were processed using liquid chromatography mass-spectrometry untargeted metabolomics approach. Linear regression models examined metabolites associated with the PNS cluster. Metabolic pathway enrichment analysis was performed. Results Participant demographics ( n = 40) were 55% female, 60% white, 62.5% aged 13–19 years, and 62.5% diagnoses of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia. Among 9276 unique metabolic features, 454 were associated with pain, 281 with fatigue, 596 with anxiety, 551 with depressive symptoms, and 300 with the PNS cluster across one chemotherapy cycle. Fatty acids pathways were associated with pain: de novo fatty acid biosynthesis ( p < .001), fatty acid metabolism ( p = .001), fatty acid activation ( p = .004), and omega-3 fatty acid metabolism ( p = .009). Tryptophan amino acid pathway was associated with fatigue ( p < .001), anxiety ( p = .015), and the PNS cluster ( p = .037). Carnitine shuttle was associated with the PNS cluster ( p = .015). Conclusion Fatty acids and amino acids pathways were associated with PNS in children undergoing chemotherapy. These findings require further investigation in a larger sample.
The Longitudinal Impact of Seeing and Posting Tobacco-related Social Media on Tobacco Use Behaviors Among Youth (Aged 12-17): Findings From the 2014-2016 Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study
Authors: Pérez Adriana , Spells Charles E. , Bluestein Meagan A. , Harrell Melissa B. , Hébert Emily T. 
Published: March 2022

Introduction This study examined the impact of seeing and posting tobacco-related content on social media on tobacco use outcomes in youth. Methods Longitudinal secondary analyses of youth in the nationally representative 2014-2015 Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study were conducted to examine the association between the interaction of (i) seeing and (ii) posting tobacco-related social media content with previous ever use of each tobacco product, and 3 outcomes in 2015-2016: past 30-day e-cigarette use, past 30-day combustible product use, and past 30-day dual use of e-cigarettes and at least one combustible product. Six weighted multiple logistic regression models (2 interaction exposures*3 outcomes) were used to assess these associations, while adjusting for covariates. Results Among youth never users in 2014-2015, seeing tobacco-related social media content was significantly associated with past 30-day e-cigarette use (AOR 1.92; 95% CI= 1.36-2.71), and past 30-day dual use of e-cigarettes and at least one combustible product (AOR= 2.11; 95% CI= 1.08- 4.13) in 2015-2016. Among youth ever users in 2014-2015, posting tobacco-related content on social media was significantly associated with all 3 outcomes: past 30-day day e-cigarette use (AOR= 2.09;95%CI=1.23-3.55), past 30-day combustible product use (AOR=2.86; 95%CI=1.67-4.88), and past 30-day dual use of these products (AOR=3.02;95%CI=1.45-6.31), after adjusting for covariates. Conclusions Seeing and posting tobacco-related content on social media predicts tobacco use among youth, nationwide. Results suggest that interventions and policies prohibiting tobacco-related content on social media are needed to curb the impact of social media on youth tobacco-use.
Reversed and Antegrade Iliac Side Branch Stentgraft as an Alternative or Rescue Maneuver in Complex (Thoraco)Abdominal Endovascular Aortic Repair to Preserve Renal Perfusion
Authors: Voigt Hans-Christian , Koeppel Thomas 
Published: March 2022

Purpose To describe a technique that can preserve renal perfusion in failed bridging stent implantation of renal arteries or as intentional procedure in emergency cases, when the (thoraco)abdominal aneurysm anatomy does not meet the criteria for instructions for use of an “off-the-shelf” graft. The technique is based on reversed or antegrade integration of a standard iliac side branch graft into the aortic stentgraft system, which allows cannulation of (accessory) renal vessels. Technique A standard iliac side branch prosthesis is deployed and re-sheathed in reversed direction on the back table. The endograft is then implanted in the unibody in analogy to an iliac limb. The iliac side branch is cannulated followed by target vessel cannulation and covered bridging stents are deployed for completion. Furthermore, an iliac side branch prothesis can also be used to preserve relevant accessory renal arteries, when implanted in delivered antegrade loading position. Conclusion The use of a reversed and antegrade iliac side branch technique to revascularize renal vessels is feasible and safe in selected patients. This technique may also allow to extend the range of an “offthe- shelf” (multibranch) stentgraft, when immediate treatment is required.
Cleaner XT Rotational Thrombectomy: An Efficacious Endovascular Technique for Salvage of Thrombosed Arteriovenous Access and a 12 Month Outcome Analysis
Authors: Bong Tiffany S. H. , Aw Darius K. L. , Cheng Shin Chuen , Choke Edward T. C. , Tay Jia Sheng 
Published: March 2022

Purpose: This study aims to describe an efficacious method using Cleaner XT rotational thrombectomy with catheter-directed thrombolysis and drug-eluting balloon angioplasty for the salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous fistulae and grafts. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of all patients with thrombosed hemodialysis accesses who underwent endovascular salvage using the Cleaner XT rotational thrombectomy system at a single institution between June 2019 and September 2020 was performed. Patency was presented as Kaplan-Meier survival curves, and regression analysis was performed to examine predictors of postintervention primary patency and assisted primary patency based on Cox proportional-hazards model. Results: Thirty-four patients with thrombosed accesses underwent Cleaner XT rotational thrombectomy between June 2019 and September 2020. Technical and clinical success were both 100%. Mean procedure time was 62 ± 20 minutes. Mean postintervention primary patency time was 152 ± 51 days; 30, 90, 180, and 365 day postintervention primary patency rates were 89%, 80%, 68%, and 56%, respectively. Mean postintervention-assisted primary patency time was 157 ± 59 days; 30, 90, 180, and 365 day postintervention-assisted primary patency rates were 91%, 82%, 71%, and 59%, and 180 and 365 day secondary patency rates were 97.2% and 94.4%, respectively. Conclusion: The Cleaner XT rotational thrombectomy device demonstrates excellent clinical and technical success rates, with good patency results at all time points up to 12 months postintervention.
A Prospective Study on Autotransplantation of Mandibular Third Molars With Complete Root Formation
Authors: Dhar Shishir , Singh Gaurav , Mishra Madan , Gaur Amit 
Published: March 2022

Study Design Autotransplantation, if possible, is a viable option for replacing a missing tooth when a donor tooth is available. The most typical tooth transplant is the transfer of a third molar to a first molar site. No immune reaction results from transplants of this nature. It restores the proprioceptive function and normal periodontal healing; thus, the patient can have a natural chewing feeling and natural biological response. Objective This study aims to evaluate the prognosis of autotransplanted mandibular third molar and also to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the treatment performed when compared to the other treatment modalities for prosthetic rehabilitation. Methods A prospective study was done in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP, India, with over 20 patients to evaluate the prognosis of autotransplanted mandibular third molars with complete root formation after atraumatic extraction of first or second mandibular molar, which were randomly selected irrespective of race, sex, caste, and socio-economic status. Regular clinical and radiographical examinations were performed over a period of 1 year and the patients were assessed for pain, swelling, infection, dry socket, periodontal pocket depth, ankylosis, root resorption, tooth mobility, and level of buccal bone in relation to cementoenamel junction (CEJ). Results Eighteen out of 20 transplants were successful; only 2 mandibular transplants were extracted because of abnormal horizontal and axial mobility and the reason of failure was attributed to fact that the roots of transplant were short and conical and there was lack of alveolar bone height at the recipient site in one patient, while root resorption was the reason for failure of transplant in the other patient. Conclusions This study assessed the efficacy of autotransplantation of molars and the viability of the procedure to replace unrestorable molar teeth; it also supports the hypothesis that transplantation of a mandibular third molar for replacement of a lost or seriously damaged molar tooth could be a reasonable alternative.
Introducing a New Predictor of Chorionicity in the Second and Third Trimesters: The “Cleft Sign”
Authors: Bayani Leila , Miratashi Yazdi Seyedeh Nooshin , Parooie Fateme 
Published: March 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to suggest a new sonographic sign, which could be helpful in the determination of chorionicity in twin pregnancies, during the second and third trimesters. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study evaluating the sonographic images of 50 women with twin pregnancy. Out of 50 twin pregnancy case reviewed, only 27 were included. Those patient cases that were included were scanned by a single radiologist. The presence of a hypoechoic cleft, in the thickness of placental bulk, could be detected in all of the dichorionic pregnancy cases. This sonographic appearance was referred to as the “cleft sign.” Results: The “cleft sign” was present in all the dichorionic diamniotic (DC-DA) twin pregnancy cases, but no similar appearance was seen in the monochorionic diamniotic (MC-DA) twins. Considering this sign, the radiologist was able to correctly diagnose the chorionicity of all 24 patients in the second and third trimester. Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest a possible role for this newly identified “cleft sign.” This sonographic appearance is a hypoechoic cleft in the thickness of placenta, of dichorionic pregnancies, as an indicator of DC twin pregnancy. In this retrospective case analysis, the “cleft sign” was diagnostically significant in the second and third trimesters.
Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Improve Growth, Morph-Physiological Responses, Water Productivity, and Yield of Rice Plants Under Full and Deficit Drip Irrigation
Authors: Abd El-Mageed Taia A. , Abd El-Mageed Shimaa A. , El-Saadony Mohamed T. , Abdelaziz Sayed , Abdou Nasr M. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractInoculating rice plants by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) may be used as a practical and eco-friendly approach to sustain the growth and yield of drought stressed rice plants. The effect of rice inoculation using plant growth hormones was investigated under drip full irrigation (FI; 100% of evapotranspiration (ETc), and deficit irrigation (DI; 80% of ETc) on growth, physiological responses, yields and water productivities under saline soil (ECe = 6.87 dS m−1) for 2017 and 2018 seasons. Growth (i.e. shoot length and shoot dry weight), leaf photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll ‘a’ and chlorophyll ‘b’ content), air–canopy temperature (Tc–Ta), membrane stability index (MSI%), and relative water content, (RWC%) chlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm) stomatal conductance (gs), total phenols, peroxidase (PO), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), nitrogen contents and water productivities (grain water productivity; G-WP and straw water productivity; S-WP) were positively affected and significantly (p < 0.05) differed in two seasons in response to the applied PGPR treatments. The highest yields (3.35 and 6.7 t ha−1 for grain and straw yields) as the average for both years were recorded under full irrigation and plants inoculated by PGPR. The results indicated that under water scarcity, application of (I80 + PGPR) treatment was found to be favorable to save 20% of the applied irrigation water, to produce not only the same yields, approximately, but also to save more water as compared to I100%.