bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Perpetration, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Mental Health Among Men in Same-Gender and Different-Gender Relationships
Authors: Ricks JaNelle M. , Liebhard Brittany M. , Kamp Dush Claire M. , Manning Wendy D. , LoVette Ashleigh
Published: July 2024

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious social and public health problem in the United States. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor mental health are associated with IPV. Sexual minority men (SMM) experience each of these disproportionately; however, limited studies have examined the interrelationships of these variables among SMM. Cross-sectional data from the first wave (September 1, 2020–April 25, 2021) of the National Couples’ Health and Time Study were used to assess the prevalence of physical, sexual, and psychological IPV victimization and perpetration and the association with ACEs and depression, anxiety, and stress among cisgender men in same-gender and different-gender relationships. Log-binomial regression was used to evaluate relationships, stratified by couples’ gender identity. In a sample of 1,681 men, including 689 sexual minority men, 40.6% reported IPV victimization and 33.1% reported IPV perpetration. Stratified by couples’ gender identity, victimization and perpetration were reported more frequently among men in different-gender relationships compared to men in same-gender relationships (40.7% vs. 33.9%; 33.2% vs. 30.2%). Psychological victimization and perpetration were the most commonly reported. Among men in same-gender relationships, depression symptoms had the highest association with IPV victimization (prevalence ratio [PR] = 2.14, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.56–2.95) and perpetration (PR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.24–2.39). Research, clinical screenings, and other settings that focus on understanding and intervening on partner violence victimization and perpetration should intentionally consider the experiences of SMM in order to effectively promote healthy relationships and optimal mental health.
Aggression–Victimization in Middle-Low Income Students in Turkey: Empathy Level, Gender, and Grade Level Differences
Authors: Gürsoy Figen , Aral Neriman , Öz Sena , Aysu Burçin , García Trinidad
Published: July 2024

This article aimed to analyze aggression–victimization differentiation in middle-school students by empathy level, gender, and grade level. A total of 260 students living in a middle-low-socioeconomic region of Ankara, Turkey, participated in the study (mean age = 12.89, standard deviation = 0.96). Results indicated that the students were more likely to be victims of violent behaviors rather than being aggressors. We found a high probability that victims could become aggressors or vice versa. There were no significant differences between empathy and victimization–aggression. Besides, the results revealed that boys were more prone to being victims and aggressors, especially concerning physical–verbal aggression and harming properties. However, girls were more likely to be victims of isolation and—to a lesser extent—verbal aggression. We discussed these results in light of literature.
Relacije karakteristika posla, izgaranja i namere za napuštanje organizacije u Modelu radni zahtevi-resursi
Authors: Jelić Dragana , Popov Boris
Published: July 2024

Sprovedeno istraživanje imalo je za cilj da proveri neke od postavki Modela zahtevi-resursi. Uzorak se sastojao od 505 ispitanika, a u istraživanju su korišćeni Upitnik karakteristika posla (UKP), Skala izgaranja na radu (WB) i Skala namere za napuštanje organizacije (NNO). Najpre je testirana hipoteza o medijatorskoj ulozi izgaranja u relaciji između radnih zahteva i namere za napuštanje organizacije. U finalnom modelu radni zahtevi pozitivno predviđaju izgaranje (β = .47, p < .05), koje je dalje povezano sa povećanom namerom za napuštanje organizacije (β = .50, p < .05). Bootstrap metodom (b = .28, Bootstrap 95% CI = [.16, .40]) i Sobel testom (z = 7.57, p < .001) potvrđena je značajnost medijacije, a kako je povezanost između radnih zahteva i namere za napuštanje organizacije nakon uvođenja izgaranja u model nestala (β = .03, p > .05), možemo govoriti o potpunoj medijaciji. Druga testirana, hipoteza bafera, dobila je veoma ograničenu empirijsku podršku, imajući u vidu da je testiranje moderatorskog uticaja tri radna resursa (kontrole nad poslom, podrške kolega i podrške nadređenog) u relacijama između kvantitativnih, kognitivnih i emocionalnih zahteva sa izgaranjem, rezultovalo samo jednim statistički značajnim efektom interakcije. Pronađen efekat (β = -.10, p < .05) pokazao je da se kontrola posla ponaša kao prigušivač štetnog uticaja kvantitativnih zahteva na pojavu izgaranja, i to u nešto većoj meri u slučaju kada su ti zahtevi visoki. Dobijeni rezultati podržali su postojanje procesa narušavanja zdravlja i dali doprinos aktuelnoj debati o replikabilnosti hipoteze bafera na domaćem uzorku, uz prodiskutovana ograničenja i praktične implikacije.
Potential of artificial intelligence technologies in language training of future media specialists
Authors: Prokhorov A. V.
Published: July 2024

Importance. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are widely utilized in the fields of journalism and marketing communications, including advertising and public relations. Within the realm of promotion, AI is integrated at various stages, ranging from analyzing the target audience and devising a communication strategy, to creating media products, and subsequently evaluating the success of the campaign. Given this context, it seems appropriate to incorporate AI-powered media products as a part of the curriculum for a foreign language class. This would enable students to gain insight into the latest developments in AI technology and its application in various industries.

Research Methods. The research is based on recent developments in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education. Specifically, it takes into account current experience that reflects the vectors and principles of using AI technologies in foreign language teaching for university students.

Results and Discussion. The options for using ChatGPT and Midjourney neural networks in the development of media texts and advertising products as part of a foreign language course for future media professionals are presented.

Conclusion. The neural networks’ use in the creation of media content and advertising materials within the context of the “Foreign Language” discipline contributes to the skills’ development in the main types of speech activity; the acquisition of the ability to utilize the learned foreign language as a tool for professional interaction in the media sector; and the enhancement of professional competencies within the field of media communication.
Features of studying and implementing gamification technologies in the practice of teaching a foreign language
Authors: Dolzhenkova M. I. , Bortnikova T. G.
Published: July 2024

Importance. The development of gamification technologies in the practice of teaching activities is considered. The process of formation and development of gamification concepts in domestic and foreign education is analyzed, the main approaches to the specification of the term “gamification” are identified, it is emphasized that gamification, unlike many gaming practices, has a nonimitation nature, where, based on certain rules, an educational result is achieved.

Materials and Methods. An overview of the results of foreign empirical studies of gamification is presented, the identified positive effects of technology application and promising directions of its study are shown.

Results and Discussion. Structural and content types of gamification are identified, including the main elements and mechanisms of this pedagogical technology. The potential of pedagogical technology in the field of motivational orientation, involvement and immersion of students in the educational process is emphasized. The distinctive features and possible negative trends in the use of gamification in the educational process are identified.

Conclusion. Gamification technologies make it possible to implement most didactic principles and implement sociocultural, communicative, self-development, therapeutic, correctional and entertaining pedagogical functions.
Psychological and pedagogical conditions for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach
Authors: Belyaev A. A.
Published: July 2024

Importance. Proficiency in a professional foreign language at the present stage is one of the key requirements determining competitiveness in the labor market. The formation of professional foreign-language communicative competence of medical specialists gives them access to specialized research and journals, since most of them are published exclusively in English. However, in practice, when receiving medical education in residency, the main attention is paid to the study of natural sciences, while learning a foreign language is of secondary importance. Using an integrated approach to learning, it becomes possible to organize a more effective educational process through a comprehensive study of a subject discipline and a foreign language in a single educational space. The purpose of this work is to identify the psychological and pedagogical conditions of training residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach.

Research Methods. The study was conducted using theoretical and empirical methods that allow to study and analyze scientific and methodological literature on the organization of foreign language teaching based on an integrated subject-language approach. The analysis of the literature revealed certain patterns that actualize the need to comply with a number of psychological and pedagogical conditions when teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach. Based on the available research, the external and internal factors underlying the psychological and pedagogical conditions aimed at optimizing the educational process were summarized.

Results and Discussion. In the course of the conducted research, the following psychological and pedagogical conditions for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach were identified: 1) motivation of residents to study professional English; 2) possession of professional foreign language competence by residents at the Advanced Mid level on the ACTFL scale; 3) formation of an integrated course of professional foreign language communicative competence and competence in the field of professional communication by the teacher; 4) the methodological dominant in the educational process are professionally oriented cases.

Conclusion. The process of teaching residents of foreign language professional communication is not an axiomatic phenomenon, therefore it is directly dependent on a number of psychological and pedagogical conditions. The identified psychological and pedagogical conditions are of a recommendatory nature and act as a starting point for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach. The results of the study can be used in the methodology of teaching foreign languages to medical students and residents.
Communicative skills of a teacher-choreographer as a means of students forming emotional and aesthetic experience
Authors: Klimenko A. V.
Published: July 2024

Importance. Changes in society entail the presentation of new requirements for the teacher as a specialist and personality. Today, teaching Internet-dependent students who require little communication is a specialized skill that demands emotionally intense communicative skills from teachers aimed at engaging them in a productive educational process. The communicative skills of the choreographer-teacher should contribute to the emotional and aesthetic experience formation of students. This experience is formed in the interaction process between a teacher and a student, subject to correction of age-related, individual socially conditioned deformations of the students’ personality. The purpose of the study is to establish the need for developing the communicative skills of a choreographer teacher as an effective way to enhance the emotional and aesthetic development of students.

Research Methods. The following methods are used: analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, systematization and comparison, generalization of the author’s experience, observation, which enabled the substantiation of the emotionally and aesthetically saturated communicative component of the teacher’s activity as a leader in the process of forming the emotional and aesthetic experience of students and a dance group. On the basis of the main provisions of the systemic, cultural, activity-centered, personality-focused approaches, the development of interrelated blocks of personality qualities and properties in the emotionally saturated communicative learning process is shown: cognitive, psychological-dynamic and morally significant.

Results and Discussion. It is proved that the teacher’s communicative skill are the key to achieving high educational and outcomes through the varied methods’ use of interaction with students. These skills are essential for effectively addressing their socio-psychological and personal issues. The direct correlation between the learning process results and the teacher's competence level in emotional and aesthetic communication with students has been established. A specialized course has been designed for choreographers to enhance their emotional and aesthetic component of communicative skills, which encompasses psychological, dynamic, and moral aspects of personality development.

Conclusion. Based on the results of theoretical and empirical research, the structure of an emotionally saturated, aesthetic communicative aspect of the pedagogical skill of a choreographer teacher has been developed. Success in the formation of the modern students’ emotional and aesthetic experience is achievable provided that there is a high level of communicative skills of the teacher, the formation of which is facilitated by the developed special course “Enhancing the communicative skills of a choreographer teacher”.
Erratological approach to teaching complex sentences to a foreign audience
Authors: Tskhovrebov A. S.
Published: July 2024

Importance. Teaching foreign students of engineering and technical profile to complex specific text-forming structures of scientific style of speech is a laborious process. The identification of the causes and mechanisms of the occurrence of the errors noted in the structure of a complex sentence, their analysis (identification, elimination, correction) facilitates the process of studying these important grammatical units. The purpose of the research is to develop a new approach (erratological) to the study of a complex sentence based on error analysis. Its structural and meaningful description is proposed.

 Materials and methods. The study is conducted on the basis of the Military Institute (Engineering and Technical) Military Academy of Logistics named after Army General A.V. Khrulev. The research material is a corpus of “negative material” obtained as a result of an experimental study of the speech of engineering students. The corpus of violations in a complex sentence formed the basis of the approach we developed, called the “erratological approach”. This study is also based on the analysis and generalization of scientific works on erratology.

Results and Discussion. An erratological approach to the study of complex structures of the scientific style of speech has been developed, including six main interrelated stages – the selection of grammatical material, the organization of grammatical material (its logical arrangement), the introduction of grammatical material (presentation in classes in the language of the specialty), training, practice, control, which allow you to form not only Russian-speaking professional competencies, but also skills for all types of speech activity.

Conclusion. The use of an erratological approach, namely complex work with one’s own mistakes in the classroom, will ensure the student’s undoubted interest in learning a new language, will contribute to the intensification of the educational process, enrich it with new technologies, teaching methods, a new system of tasks, will form both linguistic and professional competence.
Table tennis as part of an elective course in physical education
Authors: Mukina E. Yu. , Ivinsky D. V.
Published: July 2024

Importance. One of the methods to improve the level of physical education teaching is the introduction of elective disciplines. Elective disciplines allow the student to satisfy his professional interests and personal inclinations, and give the teacher the opportunity to organize the educational process most effectively.

Materials and Methods. One of the issues of teaching is carrying out constant monitoring and recording of progress, the correct distribution of points for completing assignments. Continuous monitoring allows the teacher to identify shortcomings and issues that arise when teaching elective disciplines and timely adjust the educational process.

Results and Discussion. Using the pedagogical principles of sports-oriented physical development, we are developed a system of criteria that allows us to effectively assess the preparation of students in the process of studying the elective discipline “Table Tennis”. The assessment system is focused on the content of educational material in the module and took into account the main areas of training such as special technical training, theoretical and methodological foundations of tennis, general physical training. The assessment of the level of students’ training in special technical training is carried out by testing the skills of performing certain technical techniques. The quality and speed of performing these techniques are translated into points. During the learning process, the set of technical techniques becomes more complex or the requirements for the speed and quality of its implementation increase.

Conclusion. The presented assessment system made it possible to effectively assess the level of students’ preparation when studying the elective discipline “Table Tennis”.
Trabalho e capitalismo
Authors: Silva Juliana Cristine Brandão da , Santos Adriana Cristina Omena dos , Lucena Carlos Alberto , França Robson Luiz de , Borges Neto Mario
Published: July 2024

O artigo traz reflexões da tese de doutorado em desenvolvimento junto à linha Trabalho, Sociedade e Educação, do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. A problematização da tese diz respeito à precarização do trabalho da mulher docente, por ocasião da implementação de planos de gestão nas instituições públicas. É necessário, no entanto, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, discorrer primeiramente acerca do pressuposto do estudo que busca descrever a centralidade do trabalho e os principais conceitos marxistas relacionados à essa atividade vital. Da mesma maneira, busca problematizar a dualidade gerada pelo modo de produção capitalista, nessa atividade considerada a ontologia do ser social, onde o trabalho passa a não ser mais utilizado somente para produzir valor de uso, isto é, trabalho concreto, mas também valor de troca, trabalho abstrato e suas implicações para a formação humana na contemporaneidade. Centra-se nas análises marxianas e marxistas expressas no pensamento de Marx e Engels, Braverman e George Lukács. Demonstra as novas formas de exploração do trabalho expressas na uberização das relações trabalhistas.
Examining Counseling Major Undergraduates' First Counseling Practicum Experience Using Reflective Journal Writing Assessment Method
Authors: WOO Ye-Young , PARK Hyun-Jung , JEONG Jin-Won ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate and analyze the level and content of reflection on counseling major undergraduates' first counseling practicum experience using reflective journal writing assessment method. Three evaluators analyzed 112 reflective journals collected from 38 students enrolled in a counseling practicum course. According to the reflective journal assessment method, level 1 evaluation was based on nine elements of reflection, and level 2 evaluation categorized each journal into three levels based on the overall level of reflection. Additionally, content analysis was conducted to examine the specific content of reflection occurring during counseling practicum experiences. Percent agreement for the nine elements of reflection ranged from 53.6% to 90.2%, Φ coefficients ranged from 0.01 to 0.75, and ICC(2,1) values ranged from 0.39 to 0.87. Inter-rater agreement for the overall level of reflection in the journals ranged from 56.3% to 74.1%, with γ coefficients ranging from 0.63±0.12 to 0.86±0.06, and an ICC(2,1) of 0.67 among all evaluators. This study confirmed the applicability of reflective journal writing assessment in the field of counseling practicum and provided insights into the utilization of reflective journals for counselor education.
The Impact of Chinese College Students' Perception of K-Content Awareness on Their Behavioral Intention Toward Korea
Authors: HE Bing-Zhang , CHI Myong-Won ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

This study examined the impact of k-content awareness on behavioral intention toward Korea, namely intention to purchase Korean products and the intention to visit korea among chinese college students, thereby determining how culture affects individuals. We sought to determine how it is related to psychology and behavior and to understand the relationship among culture, psychology, economy, and society more deeply. For the study, a survey was conducted among college students in heze city, shandong province, china, and 627 copies were used in the final analysis. The research results showed that among k-content, the level of awareness of k-food, k-cosmetics, k-movies·dramas, and k-games influences the intention to purchase korean products. And the level of awareness of k-music, k-food, k-cosmetics, and k-games was found to affect the intention to visit korea. Accordingly, a plan for cultural exchange between korea and china and marketing strategies for related industries were proposed for the younger generation in china.
A Validation of the Korean Version of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2(K-CATS-2)
Authors: KIM Bo-Kyung , SIM Ki-Sun , LEE Na-Bin , KIM Do-Hee , JOO Hye-Sun ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

This study aims to validate the Korean version of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2 and to develop a shortened version of the scale. For this purpose, data were collected and analyzed from 356 pairs of children and their caregivers and 533 adolescents. The results indicated that the items were appropriate, and internal reliability of the sub-factors ranged from .88 to .97, demonstrating a good level of reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that DSM-5 PTSD fits a 4-factor model, and ICD-11 Complex PTSD fits a 2-factor hierarchical model. Additionally, the cutoff scores were calculated using ROC curve analysis to confirm that K-CATS-2 discriminates well among PTSD clinical groups. Furthermore, correlational analyses with relevant scales demonstrated good concurrent validity. Finally, a brief version of 4 items(5, 7, 11, and 18) was proposed to enhance its utilization in clinical settings, and the internal reliability of the shortened version was good. The implications of the study findings and suggestions for future studies were discussed.
Difference in client assessment according to the client's social class and the counselor's subjective social class level
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, SHIN Han-Heum , Park Ka-Ram , KIM Dong-Min
Published: July 2024

Recently, as the accessibility of counseling has improved, clients from various social class has received counseling through diverse channels. In order for clients of various social class to receive the full effect of counseling, counselors need to consider various social classes sensitively when understanding the clients and appealed problem. At this point, it is necessary to check whether counselors in Korea are free from bias due to social class. The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is a difference in the client’s evaluation by counselors (clinical impression and favorability) according to the client’s social class and the level of subjective social class perception of the counselor. This study is based on the virtual client’s intake interview questionnaire(vignette) of the 60 counselors in Korea and graduate students majoring in counseling. As a result of the analysis, the social class of the client did not significantly affect the counselor's evaluation. This suggests that counselors in Korea can be relatively free from social class bias. Finally, several possibilities that may have influenced these results and limitations and suggestions of this study were discussed.
A Phenomenological Study on the Positive Interactions with Science Teachers experienced by Science Core High School Students
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, BYUN You-Kyoung
Published: July 2024

This is a study on the instructional leadership of science teachers in the classroom experiences of science core high school students. In this study, the context that affects instructional leadership along with the contents of it was analyzed. For this purpose, we approached phenomenological research suggested by Colaizzi(1973) among qualitative research methods. The data was composed by conducting one-on-one in-depth interviews with research participants. Five students participated in the study. The researcher approached Colaizzi's phenomenological research, which emphasizes common experience rather than individual experience. As a result of the study, 47 subtopics emerged. The researcher grouped them into 15 top themes and presented them in 5 categories. The five categories were transformational class leadership, constructive cognitive ability, living science class, integration of theory and practice, and creation of knowledge ecosystem. Based on these research results, we discussed that a science teacher's instructional leadership is developed in the process of forming a learning community with students and creating a knowledge ecosystem.
Percepción de la calidad del servicio público de salud en Morelia, Michoacán (México)
Authors: Gutierrez Herrera Ma. del Carmen Monserrat , Ayvar-Campos Francisco Javier
Published: July 2024

En Morelia, Michoacán, México, se ha avanzado en la cobertura sanitaria; sin embargo, persisten retos para asegurar la calidad en el servicio público de salud. La presente investigación se propone identificar la incidencia de la tangibilidad, confiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta, seguridad y empatía en la calidad del servicio de salud público del municipio. Para este propósito se utilizó un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales con Mínimos Cuadrados Parciales (PLS-SEM). Los resultados revelan que estas variables afectaron la calidad, destacando la tangibilidad, la confiabilidad y la capacidad de respuesta. En este contexto, es crucial implementar acciones que garanticen la calidad total del servicio.
MODERNIZATION OF THE ELECTRIC DRIVE OF PUMPING UNITS OF THE DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK IN THE CONTEXT OF INCREASING THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Authors: Fedirko Mykhailo , Brukhanskyi Ruslan , Brych Vasyl , Olishynska Ruslana
Published: July 2024

Quantitative and qualitative indicators of the modernization of the electric drive of a pumping unit of a network with throttle control of the coolant supply of a centralized heat supply system are determined.  The possibility of modernizing the electric drive by replacing outdated electric motors of energy efficiency class IE1, which are still used in electric drives of pumping units, with electric motors of energy efficiency classes IE2 and IE3 from different manufacturers, has been substantiated.  The energy consumption was calculated based on the technical data of the pump and electric motors provided by the manufacturers and includes the calculation of the energy consumption of pumping units in a typical operating cycle typical for district heating networks, which involves operation at reduced load for a long time. Comparative calculated data on the daily and annual energy consumption of the considered electric motors in a typical operating cycle of a pumping unit, with respect to the least energy-efficient electric motor among those considered, were obtained. The practical significance of the results obtained is to understand that the selection of an electric motor by efficiency at variable load, i.e., actually on the basis of the IE energy efficiency class assigned in accordance with the IEC 60034-30-1 standard, is incorrect, It is substantiated that the choice should be made using the efficiency interpolated by the method of polynomial interpolation of the motor loss curve, while taking into account the economic feasibility of choosing an electric motor between energy efficiency classes, in this case IE2 and IE3, and different manufacturers.
Patient-Specific Functional Liver Segments based on Centerline Classification of the Hepatic and Portal Veins
Authors: d'Albenzio Gabriella , Meng Ruoyan , Aghayan Davit , Pelanis Egidijus , Sakinis Tomas , Solberg Ole Vegard , Tangen Geir Arne , Kumar Rahul P. , Elle Ole Jakob , Edwin Bjørn , Palomar Rafael
Published: July 2024

Couinaud’s liver segment classification has been the standard for liver surgeryplanning for nearly seven decades. However, its reliance on fixedplanar boundaries does notalways align with individual anatomical variations. This study aims to propose a new methodfor classifying liver functional segments that incorporates patient-specific liver morphology,3D vascular systems, and user-defined landmarks.
Methods. We developed an adaptable clas-sification approach that integrates individual anatomical variations. This approach involves:(1) defining landmarks on 3D models of hepatic and portal veins to compute centerlines,and (2) calculating liver segments by assigning voxel labels based on the proximity to thesecenterlines. We compared our method with conventional plane-based and portal vein-based classifications.
Results. Our method demonstrated greater adaptability by incorporatinghepatic and portal veins, including peripheral branches, and deviating from the classicalCouinaud classification. The findings show that our approach not only overcomes the limi-tations of traditional methods but also provides a more precise and surgery-ready definitionof liver segments, especially in complex cases involving segments 5 and 8.
Conclusion. Our method offers significant improvements in liver segment classification, enhancing visualiza-tion in complex cases and better assessing vascular perfusionterritories. Feedback from liversurgery specialists underscores its potential benefits for surgical planning and outcomes.
A Deep Learning Body Compositions Assessment Application with L3 CT Images: Multiple Validations
Authors: Zhang Liang , Li Jiao , Yang zhi , Yan Jun , Zhang Lin , Gong Long-bo
Published: July 2024

Objectives: Body composition assessment is very useful for evaluating a patient’s status in the clinic, but recognizing, labeling, and calculating the body compositions would be burdensome.This study aims to develop a web-based service that could automate calculating the areas of skeleton muscle (SM), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) according to L3 computed tomography (CT) images.
Materials & Methods: 1200 L3 CT images were gathered from Xuzhou Central Hospital. Of these, 70% were used as the training dataset, while the remaining 30% were used as the validating dataset. The UNet framework was combined with attention gate, Squeeze and Excitation block (SEblock), and Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling (ASSP) modules to construct the segmentation deep learning model. The model's efficacy was externally validated using two other test datasets with multiple metrics, the consistency test and manual result checking. A graphic user interface was also created and deployed using the Streamlit Python package.
Results： The custom deep learning model named L3 Body Composition Segmentation Model (L3BCSM) was constructed. The model's Mean Dice is 0.932(SATA)，0.915(VATA), and 0.956(SMA), which is equal to classic models including UNETR and AHNet. L3BCSM also achieved satisfactory metrics in two external test datasets, consistent with the qualified label and resistant to the poor label. An internet-based application was developed using L3BCSM, which has four functional modules: population analysis, time series analysis, consistency analysis, and manual result checking.
Conclusion: The body composition assessment application was well developed, which would benefit the clinical practice and related research.
An AI Powered Emotion Recognition System
Authors: Hasan Faraz , Arora Lakshay , Tickoo Anshul
Published: July 2024

Imagine a digital world where your computer understands how you feel. This project is all about making that a reality by bringing together the magic of technology and human emotions. We're creating a special place online, a web-based platform, where your computer can see your emotions in real-time through your webcam. You can just be yourself, expressing your feelings naturally, or have a chat with our friendly interactive bot that can understand how you're feeling, whether you're actively talking or just going about your day. We're using smart computer programs, along with deep learning concepts, to look at your facial expressions and figure out if you're happy, sad, surprised, or anything in between. The project doesn't just stop there – we're taking it a step further. We want the platform to adapt to you, offering things that match your mood, be it interesting content, helpful resources, or just a comforting chat. And it's not only about your face – we're working on making the chatbot understand the emotions in your words too. We care a lot about your privacy, ensuring that you're in control and comfortable every step of the way. Your feedback is like the secret ingredient, helping us make this digital space more accurate and supportive. This project isn't just about tech; it's about making your online experience more human, touching areas like education, mental health, and customer service in a whole new way.
Efficiency-Based Housing Allocation: Leveraging DEA with CCR Model for Enhanced Decision-Making in Real Estate
Authors: GUPTA ISHIKA , . Himanshi
Published: July 2024

In an innovative approach to traditional house searches, this study leverages Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with the Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes (CCR) model. Live Housing data from a diverse pool of houses is analyzed, clustering them based on price ranges. By constructing an efficiency frontier graph, the study identifies optimal housing allocations within each cluster. This method not only refines the house search process but also quantifies the efficiency of houses, enabling a nuanced comparison. The application of DEA provides a robust framework for evaluating housing options, offering a data-driven solution to enhance decision-making in the real estate market.
Predicting Cardiovascular Disease with Machine Learning: A Comparative Analysis of Classification Models
Authors: Malhotra Diya , Saini Aarushi
Published: July 2024

Cardiovascular disease is a very serious health issue. So, in order to prevent its spread, we need to understand the reason behind it’s increase. Different factors like our lifestyle, our genes, the surroundings that we live in and so on all contribute to the risk of getting CVD. So, it is important to make positive changes in our day-to-day life which in the end will make us healthier. This research paper delves into understanding the importance behind such factors. We have used various classification models such as Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Algorithm, Random Forest, KNN, Support vector machine and Naïve Bayes to make predictions regarding cardiovascular disease patients. We have used data from UCI Repository that includes the features (predicator variables) such as age, BMI, gender, cholesterol, alcohol intake and so on to determine the presence of cardiovascular disease patients (response variable). Different models have been used to find out which model works best and we have done this by estimating various metrics that are essential for the assessment of model performance such as accuracy, precision, recall, etc. The Support Vector Machine model had the highest accuracy, Roc-Auc. So, this shows that the Support Vector Machine (SVM) so far is the best model for making predictions regarding CVD.
Discovery of intestinal microorganisms that affect the improvement of muscle strength
Authors: Chung Hea-Jong , Ahn Ji-Seon , Kim Hae-Mi , Han Eui-Jeong , Hong Seong-Tshool
Published: July 2024

This study explores a new method to investigate how gut bacteria influence the host, specifically focusing on muscle strength, independent of the host's genetic background. Fecal transplants from humans (FMT) into mice revealed a dramatic impact of gut bacteria on muscle strength, with some mice experiencing increases, no change, or decreases. Analysis of the gut bacterial communities showed distinct compositions between mice with different muscle strength outcomes. Further investigation identified two bacterial species, Lactobacillus johnsonii (L. johnsonii) and Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), whose abundance correlated with improved muscle strength. Supplementation with these bacteria in healthy mice confirmed their ability to enhance muscle strength. Interestingly, the bacteria appear to work by increasing the production of follistatin (FST) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1), proteins crucial for muscle growth. This study provides the first evidence that specific gut bacteria can directly improve muscle strength and introduces a novel approach to studying the gut microbiome's influence on complex traits.
Transfer learning with BERT and ClinicalBERT models for multiclass classification of radiology imaging reports
Authors: Mithun Sneha , Sherkhane Umesh B. , Jha Ashish Kumar , Shah Sneha , Purandare Nilendu C , Rangarajan V. , Dekker A. , Bermejo Inigo , Wee L.
Published: July 2024

This study assessed the use of pre-trained language models for classifying cancer types as lung (class1), esophageal (class2), and other cancer (class0) in radiology reports. We compared BERT, a general-purpose model, with ClinicalBERT, a clinical domain-specific model. The models were trained on radiology reports from our hospital and validated on a hold-out set from the same hospital and a public dataset (MIMIC-III). We used 4064 hospital radiology reports: 3902 for training (which were further divided into a 70:30 random train–test split) and 162 as a hold-out set. 542 reports from MIMIC-III were used for independent external validation. The ground-truth labels were generated by two expert radiologists independently. The F1 score for the classes 0, 1, and 2 on internal validation were 0.62, 0.87, and 0.90 for BERT, and 0.93, 0.97, and 0.97 for ClinicalBERT respectively. External validation F1 score for the classes 0, 1, and 2 were 0.66, 0.37, and 0.46 and for BERT, and 0.68, 0.50, and 0.64 for ClinicalBERT respectively. ClinicalBERT outperformed BERT demonstrating the benefit of domain-specific pre-training for this task. The higher accuracy for lung cancer might be due to imbalanced data with more lung cancer reports.
Identification and Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in hospitalized children in Shandong, China
Authors: Deng Xia , Wang Shuyun , Hou Peibin , Sun Na , Yang Ying , Zeng Qian , Wang Juan , Wang Chunping , Lv Xin , Zhang Wenqiang , Fan Ruyue
Published: July 2024

Background
The prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has emerged as a serious public health problem worldwide, and the data on CRE strains that cause infections in hospitalized children in China remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and molecular characteristics of CRE in hospitalized children in Shandong, China.
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted from August to November 2023. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the broth microdilution method. Carbapenemase genes, drug resistance genes, and plasmid replicon types were detected using multiplex real-time PCR and whole-genome sequencing. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) was used to determine the genetic relationships between strains.
Results
A total of 20 CRE isolates were identified from 432 fecal samples, with a fecal carriage rate of 4.6%. The CRE isolates predominantly consisted of Escherichia coli (E. coli, n = 13) and Klebsiella species (K. pneumonia, n = 5). CRE isolates showed a high resistance rate of 90%-100% to seven β-lactam antibiotics. Resistance rates for other antibiotics such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol, nalidixic acid, and streptomycin were 95%, 85%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 75%, and 75%, respectively. CRE isolates showed low resistance to amikacin (20%), and none of the isolates were resistant to colistin and tigecycline. Additionally, the multidrug resistance rate of CRE isolates was 95%. All CRE strains carried sulfonamide antibiotic and β-lactamase resistance genes, of which the most common β-lactamase resistance genes were blaNDM−1 (n = 9), blaNDM−5 (n = 7) and blaOXA−1 (n = 7). Resistance genes to tetracycline and macrolide antibiotics were also widespread among the strains. The study found that IncFIB and IncFII series plasmids were present in 84% and 42% of the CRE strains, respectively. Additionally, Col, IncFIA, IncC, IncHI2, and IncX series plasmids were also detected. MLST analysis revealed diverse sequence types (STs) among CRE isolates, with ST167 being a common ST among E. coli isolates.
Conclusion
This study revealed blaNDM E. coli were the dominant isolates in fecal samples of hospitalized children in Shandong Province, with a broad multidrug resistance to antibiotics, emphasizing that infection control measures need to be taken to limit the spread of these strains.
Sport Participation Levels Among New York City’s Kids Remain Low Months After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jeong BS Yealeen , Salunga DO Arianne , Karamitopoulos Mara , Carter Cordelia
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in decreased sports participation due to social distancing policies and strict return-to-play protocols. This effect has been felt profoundly in New York City, one of the earliest COVID-19 hotspots, even as restrictions have eased. The goal of this study was to characterize sport participation rates in New York City prior to and following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study utilized a retrospective survey on children aged 6-17 with musculoskeletal complaints, assessing sports participation before and after the pandemic. Participants included parents of 242 children (123 males, 119 females) with an average age of 12.5 years ±3.2 years. Even 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, significant decreases were observed in gym class (p<0.001), pick-up games/free play (p=0.0027), basketball (p=0.002), and soccer (p<0.0001) in New York City's children, with a pronounced impact on female adolescents in gym class and pick-up level games (p<0.05). Efforts to reverse the decline in sports participation among children post-pandemic are crucial for their overall well-being. These interventions can contribute to lifelong benefits, necessitating attention in clinical settings and public health initiatives.
Sustainable Three-dimensional Printing of Waste Paper-based Functional Materials and Constructs
Authors: Cai Chengcheng , Zhang Pei , Wang Yafei , Tan Yun , Lei Iek Man , Xu Ben Bin , Liu Ji
Published: July 2024

3D printing is a prominent technology across various industrial sectors, and its increasing popularity urgently calls for sustainable 3D printing materials. However, the availability of such materials remains limited. Here, we present a low-cost strategy that harnesses waste papers as a feedstock for developing sustainable 3D printing inks. Our strategy offers remarkable printability and utilizes widely available biodegradable paper wastes to produce 3D printed constructs with satisfactory mechanical properties for common applications and shape stability for servicing at high temperature. Our constructs can be efficiently recycled into inks for reprinting, and our method can be applied to various types of waste papers. By employing multi-material printing, our approach can be extended to produce multi-colored constructs, security information printings and mechanically appealing designs. Our strategy offers an innovative and sustainable solution that addresses the need for repurposing paper wastes, which would otherwise end up in landfills, while concurrently reducing the reliance on virgin plastics for 3D printing.
COVID-19 and embryo implantation: EPSTI1 and SUGT1 participate in the dysregulation of SARS-CoV-2 on endometrial receptivity
Authors: Cheng Xi , Cai Xiting , Wang Hui , Li Biying , Zheng Lu , Ma Jinzhao , Zhou Cheng , Huang Xuan , Jueraitetibaike Kadiliya , Sun Qin , Li Meiling , Feng Yuming , Tang Xu , Zhang Hong , Chen Li , Yao Bing
Published: July 2024

Objective
To study the potential effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the endometrial receptivity.
Methods
Overlapped differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the endometrium and the throat swabs of female patients with COVID-19 infection vs. women without COVID-19 were integrated. The expression and distribution of prioritized molecules were detected in mid-secretory phase endometrium from patients infected by COVID-19 within 30 days vs. Individuals without the infection. Serum INF-γ, LPS, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-1α and IL-6 were detected in female patients infected by COVID-19 within 30 days vs. Individuals without the infection. In vitro decidualization of human endometrial stromal cells (T-hESCs) and human choriocarcinoma (BeWo) spheroids adhesion experiments were employed to explore the functions of the potential molecules EPSTI1 and SUGT1. Cytokines of INF-γ, LPS and IL-1β were administrated in T-hESCs and human endometrial adenocarcinoma (Ishikawa) cells, and the expression of EPSTI1 and SUGT were identified.
Results
The systemic disease COVID-19 altered endometrial protein expression during peri-implantation window. Epithelial stromal interaction 1 (EPSTI1), S-phase kinase-associated protein 1 (SUGT1) and RCC1-containing protein 5 (HERC5) were up-regulated in mid-secretory phase endometrium of women infected by COVID-19 within 30 days. EPSTI1 and SUGT1 impaired PRL and IGFBP1 expression stimulated by 8-Br-cAMP and MPA in T-hESCs. SUGT1 decreased the adhesion rate of BeWo spheroids to Ishikawa cells induced by E2 and MPA. Serum INF-γ, LPS, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were elevated in female patients being infected with Covid-19 with mild or moderate symptoms. IL-1β demonstrated a sustained elevation in women infected with COVID-19 within 8–30 days. EPSTI1 was up-regulated by the administration of IL-1β, INF-γ and LPS in shikawa cells and T-hESCs. SUGT1 was up-regulated by the administration of IL-1β and LPS in shikawa cells and T-hESCs.
Conclusions
Endometrial decidualization and embryo adhesion function were negatively influenced by EPSTI1 and SUGT1, which were highly expressed in the mid-secretory endometrium of COVID-19-infected women. The elevation of EPSTI1 and SUGT1 in patients infected with Covid-19 maybe related to the increased cytokines of IL-1β, INF-γ and LPS. Investigating the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and human reproduction may be very helpful in the long run in preventing and controlling COVID-19 and its aftermath.