bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ANÁLISE EMPÍRICA DA FRAGILIDADE POTENCIAL E EMERGENTE DA BACIA DO RIO CUBATÃOZINHO, ESTADO DO PARANÁ
Authors: Silveira Claudinei Taborda da , Oka-Fiori Chisato 
Published: November 2022

Realizou-se análise empírica da fragilidade ambiental na bacia do rio Cubatãozinho, situada no município de Guaratuba, estado do Paraná, realizando o mapeamento e obtendo as cartas de fragilidade ambiental Potencial e Emergente. O trabalho fundamenta-se no método das unidades ecodinâmicas proposto por TRICART (1977) e na análise empírica da fragilidade ambiental apresentado por ROSS (1990 e 1994). Para obtenção do mapeamento da Fragilidade Potencial foi realizada a correlação entre as informações de declividade das vertentes, erosividade das chuvas e dos solos, parâmetros estes que representam de modo sintético a configuração físico-natural da paisagem, enquanto que para o mapeamento da Fragilidade Emergente foram superpostas as informações resultantes na carta de Fragilidade Potencial com as informações de uso e cobertura do solo. Tais informações foram hierarquizadas em cinco classes fragilidade: muito baixa, baixa, intemediária, alta e muito alta, sendo atribuído valores (pesos) que respectivamente vão de 1 Ã 5. A correlação entre as informações espaciais foi realizada com o uso de processamento computacional, aplicando combinações numéricas e operadores de soma ponderada em matrizes, com uso das técnicas de Sistemas de Informações Geográficas - SIG.
Who Are We, What Can We Do, and What Do We Think? Review on EAP Teacher Development
Authors: Du Jianying , Li Weiping , Li Qiong 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
In this review of the literature regarding English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teacher development, we focus on empirical studies of pedagogical initiatives, research potential, and the cognitive status of practicing EAP instructors. A selection of 107 articles published in the Journal of English for Academic Purposes and English for Specific Purposes between the years 2002 and 2021 was retrieved for our categorized review. Our investigation affirms that research by and about EAP instructors remains an underdeveloped area in the field. We also attempt to point out future directions for teacher-led research with a conceptual understanding of EAP as a research-informed practice as well as practice-motivated research.
Time overruns in the construction projects in Iraq: Case study on investigating and analyzing the root causes
Authors: Al Kulabi Ahmed Kamil , Atiea Huda M. Jawad 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
In the construction industry, time overrun in construction projects has become a global phenomenon. In Iraq, this problem is very considerable where a high percentage of projects are completed behind schedule, causing a large negative impact on society on the one side and the economic impact on the other side of the country. This study aims to define the major factors that cause construction project’s time overrun by studying delay causes of projects and performing a number of interviews with a group of specialists in project construction. Next, a questionnaire is used to obtain responses from 115 participants in the city of Najaf. In addition, agreement analysis is performed to ensure that the arranged rankings by all involved respondents’ categories are not ordered by coincidence, and the Chi-squared test is put to use as well to mark the agreement or disagreement context among the respondent category rankings. The target respondents of the study included: clients, consultants, project managers, contractors, and engineers who have an experience in project management and construction. The findings of the study revealed that the top five most essential factors causing delay in public construction projects are global and local economic crises, bureaucracy and corruption, public holidays, delay in getting governmental permits, and issuing numerous change orders by owners. Moreover, eight components are extracted from the 45 questionnaire items put to use for factor analysis. Among the extracted factors are the inaccuracy of tendering process, technical performance management, and government interferences.
Patterns of motivational beliefs among high-, medium-, and low-achieving English learners in China
Authors: Ma Lihong , Jiao Yuhong , Xiao Leifeng , Liu Qimeng , Liu Jian 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The correlation between motivational beliefs and foreign language learning has been widely explored. However, there has been little investigation of this link among learners with different foreign language levels. Based on expectancy-value theory (EVT), this research examined the association between motivational beliefs and English achievement of 11,854 Chinese secondary students. Data were collected using students’ self-reported English self-efficacy, intrinsic value, utility value, and English achievement test. The results of ANOVA showed that self-efficacy, intrinsic value, and utility value of high-achieving English learners were significantly higher than that of medium-achieving ones, followed by low-achieving ones. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that after controlling for socioeconomic status and gender, intrinsic value was most correlated with high- and medium-achieving learners’ English achievement, followed by self-efficacy, while utility value was not significantly associated with English achievement of the two groups. In addition, utility value was most strongly related with low-achieving learners’ English achievement, followed by intrinsic value, but self-efficacy was not positively linked with their English achievement. These findings not only extend EVT and validate the situative perspective of motivation research, but also have practical implications for foreign language education.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Collaborative Teamwork Learning (CTL) Berbasis Praktikum pada Mata Kuliah Rias Fantasi untuk Meningkatkan Softskill Mahasiswa
Authors: Daniati Sofia , Saputri Nurulisma , Gatrimananda Zeptyeranosa 
Published: November 2022

Perguruan tinggi tentu memiliki keinginan untuk menghasilkan lulusan berkualitas, kompeten serta dapat diterima di dunia kerja yang dapat terwujud jika perguruan tinggi mementingkan kompetensi hard skill dan soft skill. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas model CTL berbasis praktikum untuk meningkatkan soft skill mahasiswa. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian pre-experimental designs dengan rancangan one group pre test dan post test design. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi dan angket yang dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah penerapan model CTL. Variabel yang diamati yaitu kemampuan soft skill teamwork mahasiswa. Perbedaan rerata skor soft skill mahasiswa sebelum dan sesudah penerapan model CTL dihitung menggunakan Uji Paired T-Test. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, menunjukan bahwa nilai probabilitas (Asymp.Sig) 0.05 maka HO ditolak, artinya terdapat perbedaan nilai pre-test dan post-test sebelum dan sesudah penerapan model. Hasil nilai uji gain pada indikator forming dan performing indeks gain 0,7 sehingga hasil peningkatan relatif “tinggi”, sedangkan pada indikator storming dan norming indeks gain 0,07 sehingga hasil peningkatan relatif “sedang”. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, disimpulkan bahwa melalui model CTL, mahasiswa dapat mengembangkan kemampuan hard skill dan soft skill sehingga mahasiswa menjadi lulusan yang kompeten, kreatif dan dapat bekerjasama dengan baik pada saat terjun ke dunia kerja.
Indian prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia demystified by applying Dutch lipid clinic network criteria
Authors: Barde Akshay Kacharu , Sethi Sumit , Bhargav Mohan , Waghdhare Swati 
Published: November 2022

Background: Dyslipidemia is a growing problem in India, with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) being an under diagnosed and under treated cause of the same. FH is a common genetic disorder associated with high LDL cholesterol, leading to premature CAD and peripheral vascular diseases. The prevalence of FH is 1 in 250 individuals. True global prevalence of FH is underestimated. The prevalence of FH in Indian population is still unknown.Methods: A total 4000 patients who had tested their lipid profile at Max hospital, between Aug 2017-Aug 2019 were screened. Out of these we found 530 patients with LDL cholesterol ≥155 mg/dl. Amongst these, 90 patients consented for clinic visit and examination, and thus enrolled and assessed for FH using the Dutch lipid clinic network (DLCN) criteria. Based on scores, patients were diagnosed as definite, probable, possible, or no FH. Other risk factors known to cause dyslipidemia such as smoking, diabetes mellitus and hypertension were excluded.Results: In a general population of 4000 patients, 4 individuals were detected with definite FH, showing a prevalence of 1 in 1000 (0.1%). Out of the enrolled 90 patients with high LDL cholesterol, 4 (4.44%) were diagnosed as definite, 14 (15.56%) as probable, 33 (36.67%) as possible, and 39 (43.33%) as unlikely FH.Conclusions: Prevalence of FH appears to be much higher among Indians with high LDL cholesterol. Therefore, it should not be ignored in individuals with high LDL cholesterol. To detect patients with FH, routine screening with simple DLCN criteria may be effectively used.
Assessment of quality of life of Syrian refugees in Jordan: a questionnaire survey
Authors: Alwedyan Safaa 
Published: November 2022

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The civil war in Syria resulted in a massive wave of refugees out of Syria into many safer countries in the world. Many aspects of their lives have been affected, hence affecting their overall quality of life. There is a scarcity of information on the quality of life and factors influencing it for Syrian refugees. The objective of the study was to assess the quality of life among Syrian refugees residing outside camps in Jordan.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A survey questionnaire was distributed to target Syrian refugees during a campaign "warmth and peace" to distribute winter needs to Syrian and Palestinian refugees organized by Qatar charity in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable Organization during the month of 12/2021. 239 questionnaires were collected. Quality of life was assessed using WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Most of the study population were females (57.3%). it was also observed that most of the study population were in the age group of 31−45 years (56.5%). (90.4%) of the study population were married. More than half of them have studied up to the primary level (63.6%). (44.8%) of households consisted of 4−6 person. With regard to monthly household income, most of them (87%) earned &lt;300 JD. The Syrian refugees had a higher mean score in the psychological domain, followed by physical, environmental, and social.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Despite the support provided to Syrian refugees, it appears that they still suffer from poor physical, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental domains, with scores below 50 on a scale (0-100).</p>
Assessment of effect of coronary angioplasty within main trunk of left main coronary artery using scoring balloon catheter in comparison with technique using non-compliant balloon catheter – preliminary results
Authors: Żurek Przemysław , Gąsior Zbigniew , Kułach Andrzej , Ochała Andrzej 
Published: November 2022

WstępW pracy omówiono techniki modyfikacji blaszki miażdżycowej w pniu lewej tętnicy wieńcowej wraz z przedstawieniem wyników własnych zabiegów z użyciem cewnika nacinającego (AngioSculpt) oraz cewnika niepodatnego (<i>non-compliant balloon</i><i></i> – NC balloon).Materiał i metodyDo badania włączono 23 pacjentów spełniających kryteria włączenia przy braku kryteriów wyłączających z badania. U 13 pacjentów przeprowadzono angioplastykę (<i>percutaneous coronary intervention</i> – PCI) z użyciem cewnika nacinającego, u 10 pacjentów z użyciem cewnika balonowego niepodatnego.WynikiGrupy nie różniły się pod względem danych demograficznych ani chorób współistniejących. W grupie badanej uzyskano większą średnicę pnia lewej tętnicy wieńcowej <i>(left main</i> – LM) w ocenie za pomocą ultrasonografii wewnątrznaczyniowej (<i>intravascular ultrasound</i> – IVUS). W grupie kontrolnej częściej stosowano technikę dwustentową; jednak ze względu na małą liczbę uczestników nie osiągnięto istotności statystycznej. W grupie kontrolnej użycie większej ilości kontrastu wiązało się z częstszym stosowaniem techniki dwustentowej. Pomimo jednego zawału mięśnia sercowego (<i>myocardial infarction</i> – MI), związanego z zabiegiem w grupie kontrolnej, śmiertelność 2-letnia między grupami była podobna. Regresja logistyczna nie wykazała istotnego związku żadnej z badanych zmiennych z 2-letnią śmiertelnością.WnioskiWstępne wyniki naszego badania sugerują, że nie ma różnicy we wczesnych wynikach 30-dniowych oraz 2-letniej śmiertelności w randomizowanej grupie pacjentów poddawanych angioplastyce wieńcowej pnia lewej tętnicy wieńcowej z użyciem cewnika balonowego nacinającego i cewnika balonowego niepodatnego. Wybór optymalnej strategii leczenia zwężenia LM jest nadal przedmiotem badań, a doświadczenie operatora ma fundamentalne znaczenie.
A Comparative Analysis of Reproductive and Productive Performance of Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation
Authors: Mandi Kalyan , Chakravarty Ritu , Ponnusamy K. , Kadian K.S. , Dixit A.K. , Singh Magan , Bara Niva , Oraon Jagarnath , Jha B.K. 
Published: November 2022

Background: The reproductive and productive performance play significant role in judging the qualitative and quantitative traits in a dairy animal and has direct effect on the milk production and profitability in any dairy enterprise. Methods: The present study was conducted in Jharkhand State, wherein 180 members of Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation and 180 non-member dairy farmers were randomly selected from three districts of Jharkhand. The data was collected from a total of 360 respondents using structured interview schedule. For present study, 135 crossbred, 58 indigenous cattle and 82 buffaloes were selected from the members; whereas 102 crossbred cattle, 36 indigenous cattle and 79 buffaloes were selected from non-members. Result: The findings revealed that dairy animals reared by cooperative members showed better reproductive and productive performance that their non-member counterparts. This is attributed to reason that JMF members adopted better dairy management practices due to availability of timely veterinary services, quality feed and training on improved dairy practices. Therefore, through increased participation in JMF; creating awareness and training regarding improved dairy management, adequate extension, breeding policy and financial support would further enhance the productivity among the dairy animals in the state.
Profitability of chemically cross-linked collagen scaffold production using bovine pericardium: revaluing waste from the meat industry for biomedical applications
Authors: Cruz Arturo de la , Sánchez José de Jesús Ibarra , Mendoza-Novelo Birzabith , Segovia-Hernandez Juan Gabriel , Guerrero Carlos Eduardo Molina 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The meat industry generates a significant amount of waste which can be used to manufacture biomedical implants. In addition, the current interest in increasing life expectancy has stimulated the development of new tissue substitutes including chemically cross-linked collagen scaffolds. However, they are usually expensive and inaccessible to low-income families. In the present report, we present an economic analysis of a continuous process for chemically cross-linked collagen scaffold production in a Mexican context. For this purpose, three production capacities were proposed: 5, 15, and 25 X 103 bovine pericardium units (BPU) per month as process feedstock. Data indicated that these capacities produced 2.5, 7.5, and 12.5 kg of biomesh per batch (per day), respectively. In addition, Net Unit Production Costs (NUPC) of 784.57, 458.94, and 388.26 $USD.kg-1 were obtained, correspondingly, with selling prices of 0.16 ± 0.078 USD.cm-2, 0.086 ± 0.043 USD.cm-2, and 0.069 ± 0.035 USD.cm-2, in the same order. We found that these selling prices are significantly lower than those in the current market in Mexico. Finally, distribution of costs associated with the process followed the order: raw materials> facility-dependent > labor > Royalties > Quality analysis/Quality control (QA/QC) > Utilities. The present study showed the feasibility of producing low-cost and highly profitable biomeshes with a relatively small investment. As a result, circular bioeconomy may be stimulated.
A two-phase study investigating the benefit of additional 0.5% cocaine mouthwash to institutional standard of care mucositis management
Authors: Grover Piyush , Tang Colin , Dhaliwal Satvinder S. , Kernutt Elizabeth , Dass Joshua , Dewar Joanna , White Rohen , Lim Annette M. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Purpose
Mucositis remains a challenging complication of radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. There is limited data on the safety or effectiveness of cocaine mouthwash (CMW) to treat mucositis.
Methods
This was single centre, prospective sequential cohort study in HNC patients undergoing CRT. Patients were allocated to the standard of care mucositis management (SOC arm) or SOC + 0.5% CMW (CMW arm). We assessed the benefit of CMW in the management of mucositis on patient reported quality of life (QoL) using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and H&N35 questionnaires at baseline, during CRT, at 1- and 3-months follow-up.
Results
64 patients were enrolled in the SOC arm and 65 patients in the CMW arm. Baseline characteristics were similar between the arms. Most patients were male (80-89%) who received 70Gy of radiation (63-78%) with cisplatin (86-94%). Grade 2 and 3 mucositis were experienced in up to 51.7% and 28.8% patients respectively, but no meaningful differences were observed between the arms. Morbidity was high without significant differences observed between arms, with high hospitalisation rates (45.3-53.8%), need for enterostomy feeding (21.9-36.9%) and opioid analgesic prescription (≤56.5%). Weight at 3-month follow-up was significantly lower compared to baseline for both arms but was not significantly different between the arms. No significant differences were observed in patient reported QoL between the arms (adjusted and unadjusted), or when assessed using a 10-point clinically meaningful difference threshold (p>0.05).
Conclusion
Addition of CMW to SOC management did not demonstrate benefit or harm. CRT associated mucositis has significant morbidity.
Traffic Signs Detection and Recognition Based on the improved YOLOv5 Algorithm
Authors: Tong Hu , Gong Zhengwei , Jun Song 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
In the field of autonomous driving, issues including bad weather, dim illumination, and small targets are likely to cause drivers to misjudge traffic signs and cause unpredictable or even extremely catastrophic accidents. We propose a traffic sign detection and recognition based on the improved YOLOv5 algorithm. Traditional target detection systems have obvious limitations. Deep learning techniques can learn and self-adaptively extract feature information of traffic sign. On the one hand, the method is based on the YOLOv5 network structure, adding convolutional block attention module between feature channels, improving the recognition capability; on the other hand, in order to train the datasets obtain a good detection rate, transfer learning was used. According to the experimental findings, the approach may be used to train and recognize 29 different types of traffic sign data that were taken from the Chinese TT100K datasets. The accuracy of the recognition rate reaches 86.8%, which is 1.5% better than the traditional YOLOv5 algorithm, and satisfies the standards for traffic sign recognition. The detection process is faster and produces more accurate results.
What is the effect of breastfeeding duration on obesity and hepatosteatosis in the postpartum period?
Authors: Coşgun Süleyman , Ünal Derya 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background:Hepatosteatosis, which we frequently observe today with change in lifestyle, is often unnoticed, but preventable and reversible; if not prevented, it can lead to serious comorbidities. There is contradicting evidence in the literature; we believe that breastfeeding has a protective effect on hepatosteatosis. In this cross-sectional study we conducted, we aimed to examine the relationship between breastfeeding duration, metabolic parameters and fatty liver.
Methods: We examined the data of 135 patients aged 20–40 years who have had at least 1 pregnancy and admitted to our polyclinic. Measurements of height and weight were taken, and number of children and total breastfeeding time were questioned. Blood values were measured to calculate insulin resistance, NAFLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) fibrosis score and fib4 score.
Results:Consequently, there was no significant correlation between total breastfeeding time and body mass index (BMI), NAFLD fibrosis score, HOMA-IR value and HbA1c. When two groups were formed as patients breastfeeding for <6 months and patients breastfeeding for >6 months, a significant difference in BMI was observed between these two groups (p: 0.02). There was a significant relationship between BMI and NAFLD (p: 0.00) and HOMA-IR (p: 0.00).
Conclusions:Lactation should be maintained for at least six months for maternal health together with the baby’s health, and more comprehensive studies should be conducted for long-term data.
Integrated Analysis of a Competing Endogenous RNA Network Reveals a Ferroptosis-related 6-LncRNA Prognostic Signature in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Zheng Qing , Gong Zhenqi , Lin Shaoxiong , Ou Dehua , Lin Weilong , Shen Peilin 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background: This study set out to elucidate the biological functions and prognostic role of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs based on a synthetic analysis of competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
Methods: Ferroptosis-related genes were obtained from the FerrDb database. The expression data and matched clinical information of lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database were obtained to identify differentially expressed RNAs (DERNAs). The lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA ceRNA network was established utilizing the common miRNAs that were predicted in the RNAHybrid, StarBase, and TargetScan databases. Then, by progressive univariate Cox regression, LASSO,and multivariate Cox regression analysis of gene expression data and clinical information, a ferroptosis-related lncRNA prognosis signature was constructed based on the lncRNAs in ceRNA. Finally, the influence of independent lncRNAs on ccRCC was explored through a series of functional and unsupervised cluster analysis.
Results: A total of 35 ferroptosis-related DEmRNAs, 356 DElncRNAs, and 132 DEmiRNAs were sorted out from the KIRC cohort of TCGA database. Overlapping DElncRNA-DEmiRNA and DEmiRNA-DEmRNA interactions among the RNAHybrid, StarBase, and TargetScan databases were constructed and identified, then a ceRNA network with 77 axes related to ferroptosis was established utilizing mutual DEmiRNAs in two interaction networks as nodes. Through synthetic analysis of the expression data and clinical information of 27 lncRNAs in the ceRNA network, a 6-ferroptosis-lncRNA signature including PVT1, CYTOR, MIAT, SNHG17, LINC00265, and LINC00894 was identified in the training set. Kaplan-Meier, PCA, t-SNE analysis, risk score curve, and ROC curve were performed to confirm the validity of the signature in the training set and secondly verified in the validation set. Finally, ssGSEA and ESTIMATE analysis showed that the signature was related with immune cell infiltration and could predict immune-related phenotypes.
Conclusions: Our research underlines the role of the 6-ferroptosis-lncRNA signature as a predictor of prognosis and a therapeutic alternative for KIRC.