bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dermoscopic features of actinomycetoma: a case series
Authors: Guerrero-Putz María D. , Gómez-García Luis Álvaro , Regalado-Ceballos Airam , Pérez-Romero Ana G. , Moreno Dilia , Villarreal-Martinez Alejandra , Chavez-Alvarez Sonia , Ocampo-Candiani Jorge , Cuellar-Barboza Adrian 
Published: January 2022

AbstractDermoscopy of mycetoma has white structures as the predominant feature, while white scale and yellowish structures were also consistent in our findings with available literature.
The need to be alert to complications of peri‐lead cerebral edema caused by deep brain stimulation implantation: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis study
Authors: Tian Yu , Wang Jiaming , Jiang Lei , Feng Zhaohai , Shi Xin , Hao Yujun 
Published: January 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe compatibility of deep brain stimulation (DBS) hardware and MRI scans has greatly improved the diagnostic rate of postoperative peri‐lead edema (PLE). However, the etiology, incidence, and prognostic outcomes of this complication have not been established.ObjectiveThe incidence of PLE and associated symptoms, the process of occurrence and progression of this complication, as well as treatment strategies were evaluated.MethodsWe conducted a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses compliant systematic review of all studies that reported on incidences of PLE and associated symptoms after DBS implantation. Through systematic literature review, we evaluated its causes, neuropsychiatric symptoms, duration, treatment methods, and prognostic outcomes.ResultsOur search retrieved 10 articles, including 5 articles on PLE and 10 articles on symptomatic PLE. The incidence of PLE was 35.8% (95% CI: 17.0%–54.6%), while the incidence of symptomatic PLE was 3.1% (95% CI: 1.5%–4.7%) accounting for 8.7% of PLE.ConclusionsThis complication is not as rare as previously reported. Therefore, it requires significant attention after DBS implantation. The correlation between its causes, duration, symptoms, and the area involved in edema should be assessed in long‐term prospective clinical studies with large sample sizes.
Factors associated with telemedicine utilization among post‐transplant patients at a university kidney and pancreas transplant center
Authors: Wei Tina Ruoting , Berner Eta S. , Qu Haiyan , Agarwal Gaurav 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIntroductionTelemedicine has become prevalent during the novel‐coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. The study explored patient factors associated with telemedicine utilization among post‐kidney and pancreas transplant patients at a university center.Methods and ResultsAfter analyzing 2801 patients and their visits using chi‐square test and logistic regression, we found that government‐insured (P < .0001) post‐kidney and pancreas transplant patients were less likely to use telemedicine. Sex (P = .748), patient race (P = .920), age groups (P = .812), and traveling distance (P = .837) were not associated with telemedicine use.ConclusionCenters should consider focusing on the subgroup of government‐insured patients to improve telemedicine use and future studies should consider exploring barriers for underutilization of telemedicine in this population.
Increased left atrial volume index is associated with more cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome: HIJ‐PROPER study findings
Authors: Ri Tonre , Saito Chihiro , Arashi Hiroyuki , Yamaguchi Junichi , Ogawa Hiroshi , Hagiwara Nobuhisa 
Published: January 2022

AbstractAimTo investigate the association between the left atrial volume index (LAVI) and the incidence of cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who did not have atrial fibrillation (AF).MethodsIn this sub‐analysis of the HIJ‐PROPER study, 226 ACS patients who did not have a history of AF were enrolled. Participants were divided into two groups according to the LAVI cut‐off level calculated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to predict the primary endpoint, and cardiovascular events were compared between groups. The primary endpoint was the first occurrence of all‐cause death, non‐fatal myocardial infarction, non‐fatal stroke, and hospitalization for heart failure.ResultsROC curve analysis for the occurrence of composite of cardiovascular events indicated a LAVI cut‐off point of 34 mL/m2. Based on this, 131 patients (58.0%) were in the LAVI < 34 mL/m2 group and 95 (42.0%) were in the LAVI ≥ 34 mL/m2 group. Over a median follow‐up period of 4.0 years [interquartile range: 3.2, 5.1], cardiovascular events were noted in 7 and 15 patients in the LAVI < 34 mL/m2 and LAVI ≥ 34 mL/m2 groups, corresponding to an incidence rate of 5.3% and 15.8%, respectively. Patients with a LAVI value ≥ 34 mL/m2 had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events than those with a LAVI value < 34 mL/m2 (hazard ratio: 2.93; 95% confidence interval: 1.19–7.22; P = .014). The tendency was similar after adjusting for several confounders (P = .025).ConclusionIn ACS patients without AF, elevated LAVI was associated with increased cardiovascular events.Clinical trial registrationInternational standard randomized controlled trial (URL: https://www.umin.ac.jp; UMIN000002742).
Imperial preference before the Ottawa Agreements: Evidence from New Zealand's Preferential and Reciprocal Trade Act of 1903
Authors: Varian Brian D. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn the Edwardian era, the British Dominions adopted policies of imperial preference amid a period of rising imports from the United States and industrial continental Europe. Hitherto, there has been no econometric assessment of whether these policies diverted the Dominions’ imports towards the Empire, as was intended. This article focuses on New Zealand's initial policy of imperial preference, codified in the Preferential and Reciprocal Trade Act of 1903. New Zealand's policy was unique insofar as it extended preference to only certain commodities and not others. Using propensity score matching, this study exploits the cross‐commodity variation in the extension of preference and finds that, on the whole, the Preferential and Reciprocal Trade Act did not divert New Zealand's imports towards the Empire. However, for those few commodities receiving very high absolute margins of preference (20 per cent ad valorem), a statistically significant effect of the preferential policy is found. Altogether, this case study of New Zealand reveals a contrast between the Edwardian system of imperial preference and the trade‐diverting system of imperial preference that resulted from the Ottawa Agreements of the interwar era.
Transgender parenthood, participation in children's lives, and association with discrimination experiences: An exploratory study
Authors: de Brito Silva Bruno , Vaitses Fontanari Anna Martha , Seibel Bruna Larissa , Chinazzo Ítala Raymundo , Luxion Kate , Rodrigues Lobato Maria Inês , Nardi Henrique Caetano , Koller Silvia Helena , Costa Angelo Brandelli 
Published: January 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo describe general characteristics of transgender parents, highlight aspects of their relationship with their children, and explore experiences with discrimination, compared with transgender nonparents.BackgroundFew studies have investigated families headed by transgender individuals, and even fewer in contexts where there are no specific policies for family planning in this group, as is the case in Brazil.MethodsA hospital and web‐based cross‐sectional survey recruited transgender individuals from two Brazilian states during July–October 2014 and January–March 2015. The survey was designed based on a cross‐cultural adaptation of the TransPULSE project.ResultsFrom 670 participants, 44 reported being parents, were older, had more years of education, and were more likely to be in a relationship than the transgender nonparents. Controlling for age, transgender parents reported suffering more discrimination than those who have no children. Among them, most became parents through biological means, 17.06% reported having lost or having the custody reduced for being transgender, and 48.07% suspected or were told that their ability to see their children less was due to their gender identity.ConclusionThe key effect of discrimination that transgender parents faced was not having access or having reduced access to their children.
Fatigue failure risk evaluation of bimetallic rolls in four‐high hot rolling mills
Authors: Aridi Mohd Radzi , Noda Nao‐Aki , Sano Yoshikazu , Takata Kakeru , Sun Zifeng , Takase Yasushi 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn hot rolling mills, bimetallic rolls are used because of the excellent hardness and wear resistance by applying high‐speed steel (HSS) and ductile casting iron (DCI). Because most of the previous studies focused on surface spalling, almost no study is available for internal fatigue failure based on the stress during the rolling. In this study, therefore, a three‐dimensional finite element method is applied to investigate the rolling stress of the work roll in the four‐high rolling mill. A suitable chamfer geometry in the backup roll is discussed as well as the standard wear profile by considering those effects on the fatigue. Then, to evaluate the fatigue risk under compressive mean stress, the fatigue limit lines in the stress amplitude versus mean stress diagram are newly discussed. With the aid of previous experience in industries, the fatigue fracture risk is discussed by focusing on three critical points inside the work roll.
Second‐language acquisition behavior and hegemonic language
Authors: Hatsumi Kentaro 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWe construct a game‐theoretic model in which there are multiple countries with their own languages and each citizen can gain from additional communication in her secondarily acquired language. We demonstrate that in any equilibrium, a hegemonic language, which is a language that all citizens in other countries want to study, emerges. Such an equilibrium is more likely to exist if the size of the population of a country that is not the largest increases, or if the ratio of the gain from the additional communication in the second language to the cost of acquisition increases.
How asynchronous video interviews are used in practice: A study of an Australian‐based AVI vendor
Authors: Dunlop Patrick D. , Holtrop Djurre , Wee Serena 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWith an archival data set from an Australian‐based asynchronous video interview (AVI) vendor, we examined how employers implemented AVI features as a step toward understanding how AVIs can be more optimally designed. The multilevel data contained information about 2,550,105 responses from 627,999 candidates to 52,623 questions, nested within 12,105 interview templates. We found that AVIs were often used for small applicant pools (Mdn = 10 candidates per AVI) and that a majority of the AVIs comprised four to five questions, with candidates typically given 30 seconds to prepare a response, and 2 minutes to record it. Only rarely were candidates permitted to preview questions or re‐record responses. Finally, we noted that the settings typically applied were highly consistent with platform's default settings.
Eroticism in the Kenotic God: On the Psychological Ontology of the Christic Person
Authors: Pârvan Alexandra 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe article offers a theory of eroticism; a reading of Bruce McCormack’s kenotic model through it; and a new, interauctorial, eroticist construction of kenōsis. It aims for a varied readership, inside, outside and in‐between strict specialisms. The eroticist theory applied to the God‐human results from and combines reflection in philosophy and art theory; in addition, it is partially developed and illustrated on the basis of Lionel Messi’s style of playing football. The analysis of McCormack’s divine ontology is done through the culturally definable Romanian word dor. And, throughout, all matters regarding trinitarian ontology are addressed by means of the specific method of ‘psychological ontology’ co‐authored with McCormack and which grounds ontological discourse on God in the psychology (the feeling, knowing, willing, etc.) of Christ’s person.
Longitudinal effects of one‐leg standing time on neuropathy outcomes in association with glycemic control in non‐elderly patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Sugimoto Kazuhiro , Sozu Takashi , Hoshino Takehiko , Watanabe Yuko , Tamura Akira , Yamazaki Toshiro , Ohta Setsu , Suzuki Susumu , Shimbo Takuro 
Published: January 2022

AbstractAims/IntroductionDiabetic neuropathy leads to postural instability. This study compared longitudinal changes in neuropathy outcomes relative to long‐term glycemic control in patients aged <60 years with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes with and without a short one‐leg standing time (OLST <60 s).Materials and MethodsIn this retrospective study, 58 hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes (glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c] >7.0%; aged 17–59 years), who underwent re‐evaluation of neuropathic sensory symptoms, ankle reflexes and nerve conduction attributes, and cardiac autonomic function (R‐R interval), >1 year after discharge were divided into OLST <60 and ≥60 s groups. Patients were followed up every 2–3 months for HbA1c levels for up to 8 years. Neuropathy outcomes relative to OLST and HbA1c levels at baseline and over follow up were compared.ResultsAdditional development of sensory symptoms (one patient) and abnormal ankle reflexes (five patients) were identified during follow up, and decreased peripheral and cardiac autonomic function at both baseline and follow up, only in patients with OLST <60 s. Mean HbA1c levels were significantly higher in patients with OLST <60 s versus ≥60 s (7.8 ± 0.9% vs 7.2 ± 1.2%; P = 0.022). Better glycemic control during follow up was associated with better neuropathy outcomes only in patients with OLST ≥60 s.ConclusionNon‐elderly type 2 diabetes patients with OLST <60 s and decreased peripheral nerve function at baseline are at increased risk for intractable diabetic neuropathy. Better glycemic control alone might not improve neuropathy outcomes in these patients.
Peri‐implant soft‐tissue esthetic outcome after immediate implant placement in conjunction with xenogeneic acellular dermal matrix or connective tissue graft: A randomized controlled clinical study
Authors: Happe Arndt , Schmidt Alexander , Neugebauer Jörg 
Published: January 2022

AbstractObjectivesThis randomized comparative study evaluated the clinical esthetic outcome of the peri‐implant mucosa following extraction and immediate implant placement in conjunction with anorganic bovine bone mineral (ABBM) and the use of a porcine acellular dermal matrix (pADM) versus an autogenous connective tissue graft (CTG) in the anterior maxilla.Materials and methodsTwenty patients (11 men, 9 women) with a mean age of 48,9 years (range 21–72) were included in the study and randomly assigned to either the test (pADM) or control group (CTG). They underwent extraction and immediate implant placement together with ABBM for socket grafting and either pADM or CTG for soft tissue augmentation. Twelve months after implant placement color measurements of the peri‐implant mucosa and a reference tooth were performed using a spectophotometer and the color difference (ΔE) was calculated. The overall esthetic appearance of the peri‐implant soft tissue was evaluated using the Pink Esthetic Score (PES). Statistical analysis was performed using Student's T‐Test, the alpha was set to 0.05.ResultsAll implants received osseointegration and were restored. The mean color difference of the peri‐implant mucosa 1 year after surgery amounted ΔE 4.06 ± 1.6 for the test group (pADM) and ΔE 3.58 ± 1.36 mm for the control group (CTG), showing no statistically significant difference (p = 0.47). The mean PES of the pADM group was 11.4 ± 1.4 and for the CTG group 10.7 ± 1.5, showing no statistically significant difference (p = 0.29).ConclusionTwelve months after surgery, a porcine acellular dermal matrix for soft tissue augmentation in conjunction with immediate implant placement showed no difference in the overall esthetic appearance regarding color match and Pink Esthetic Score in comparison to autogenous soft tissue graft.Clinical SignificanceConnective tissue grafts have become a standard in order to enhance the soft tissue quality and esthetic appearance in immediate implant placement. The use of new biomaterials like porcine acellular dermal matrices may avoid the need to harvest autogenous grafts resulting in simplified treatment and less postoperative morbidity.
South Brazil pre‐colonial sharks: Insights into biodiversity and species distributions
Authors: Burg Mayer Guilherme , de Souza Elisa Cristina Santos , Gilson Simon‐Pierre , de Freitas Renato Hajenius Aché 
Published: January 2022

AbstractSouth Brazil's archaeological coastal sites (shellmounds and middens) show a diverse collection of shark faunal remains, some of which belong to species considered rare nowadays for the region. However, shark archaeological remains identification in this region has been historically insufficient and prone to mistakes. This study identified shark fauna and estimated body size (total length) present at two archaeological sites: Rio do Meio (1220‐977 Cal B.P.) and Enseada II (4286‐3783 Cal B.P.), located in Santa Catarina, South of Brazil. Here, 1600 teeth and 3588 vertebrae were analysed and identified. We showed higher historical shark species richness than previously reported for South Brazil in historical and archaeological studies. In total, we identified at least 15 species of sharks (11 species and four identifications at the genus level). The presence of juvenile shark remains adds to the evidence of pre‐colonial fishing impacts in local shark populations. The consistent recovery of adults and juveniles of Carcharias taurus points to a possible nursery area on the mouth of Babitonga bay. The high teeth frequency (43%) of C. taurus suggests the South Brazil coastline was once home to abundant populations of this critically endangered species. Furthermore, we discuss the presence of rare species nowadays, suggesting a possible historical residency for adult populations of Carcharodon carcharias based on the presence of juveniles and young‐of‐the‐year on archaeological sites. The occurrence of Negaprion brevirostris, a tropical species, might have been facilitated by ocean current variations.
Hypocretins (orexins): The ultimate translational neuropeptides
Authors: Jacobson Laura H. , Hoyer Daniel , de Lecea Luis 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe hypocretins (Hcrts), also known as orexins, are two neuropeptides produced exclusively in the lateral hypothalamus. They act on two specific receptors that are widely distributed across the brain and involved in a myriad of neurophysiological functions that include sleep, arousal, feeding, reward, fear, anxiety and cognition. Hcrt cell loss in humans leads to narcolepsy with cataplexy (narcolepsy type 1), a disorder characterized by intrusions of sleep into wakefulness, demonstrating that the Hcrt system is nonredundant and essential for sleep/wake stability. The causal link between Hcrts and arousal/wakefulness stabilisation has led to the development of a new class of drugs, Hcrt receptor antagonists to treat insomnia, based on the assumption that blocking orexin‐induced arousal will facilitate sleep. This has been clinically validated: currently, two Hcrt receptor antagonists are approved to treat insomnia (suvorexant and lemborexant), with a New Drug Application recently submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for a third drug (daridorexant). Other therapeutic applications under investigation include reduction of cravings in substance‐use disorders and prevention of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, given the apparent bidirectional relationship between poor sleep and worsening of the disease. Circuit neuroscience findings suggest that the Hcrt system is a hub that integrates diverse inputs modulating arousal (e.g., circadian rhythms, metabolic status, positive and negative emotions) and conveys this information to multiple output regions. This neuronal architecture explains the wealth of physiological functions associated with Hcrts and highlights the potential of the Hcrt system as a therapeutic target for a number of disorders. We discuss present and future possible applications of drugs targeting the Hcrt system for the treatment of circuit‐related neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.
Sounds of Healing: Qualia and Medical Efficacy in a Traditional Korean Medicine Clinic
Authors: Lee Hyemin 
Published: January 2022

In traditional Korean medicine (TKM) clinics in South Korea, acupuncture is a popular therapeutic practice to remove physical discomforts. This paper examines the cultural‐semiotic rendering of an abstract, kinesthetic quality called “shiwŏnham” into medical efficacy through acupuncture treatments, observed through ethnographic fieldwork in a TKM clinic. By employing the conceptual framework of qualia, I argue that shiwŏnham in TKM clinic is the sign of efficacyexpressedthrough the body, both in linguistic and synesthetic forms. The analysis of shiwŏnham also reveals the semiotics of change: the qualitative dynamics of changes‐of‐state and the cultural change across generations in Korean society.I examine an extended interaction observed in a TKM clinic, during which a young patient learns to experience and interpret the senses and sounds of shiwŏnham as a sign of efficacy through conversations with an older family member and the doctor. This interaction illustrates how participants attempt to bridge their intergenerational, interpretative gaps about the relevant qualia and the conventional qualisign of shiwŏnham. Together through this semiotic analysis of shiwŏnham, I show how central shiwŏnham is to the expressive evidence for TKM, that is, culturally legible evidence of efficacy reflecting modes of awareness, expression, and the value of a sensation.
From Boundary Spanning to Intergroup Knowledge Integration: The Role of Boundary Spanners’ Metaknowledge and Proactivity
Authors: Mell Julija N. , van Knippenberg Daan , van Ginkel Wendy P. , Heugens Pursey P. M. A. R. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIntergroup knowledge integration, that is the acquisition, processing, and utilization of knowledge across group boundaries, is a critical source of competitive advantage in modern organizations. Prior research has highlighted the important role of boundary spanning knowledge exchange for intergroup knowledge integration, neglecting, however, the question of what makes individual boundary spanners more effective in fostering intergroup knowledge integration. Integrating boundary spanning literature with theories of group information processing, we hypothesize that the effect of individual boundary spanning ties on intergroup knowledge integration depends on the boundary spanners’ levels of metaknowledge, i.e., knowledge of who knows what in their respective groups, and proactivity. We find general support for our predictions in a study of 457 engineering consultants nested in 22 interdependent business units within an organization. Additional criterion analyses confirm the material importance of intergroup knowledge integration for group performance. Our findings have implications for literatures on intergroup effectiveness, team cognition, and proactivity.